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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
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 year and
three months ended December 31, 2024. 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 audited consolidated financial statements of the Company and the notes thereto for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 (the “Annual Financial Statements”). References herein to “Q4 2024” and “Q4 2023” refer to the year and three months ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
The Annual 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
Annual 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 Annual Financial Statements for the year and three months ended December 31, 2024, 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)(1)
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Israel
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Wholly-owned subsidiary of IMC Holdings
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Focus Medical Herbs Ltd. (“Focus")(2)
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Israel
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Private company over which IMC Holdings exercises “de facto control” under 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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Rivoly Trading and Marketing Ltd. d/b/a 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”)(3)
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Israel
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Former 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 (4)
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Canada
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Former wholly-owned subsidiary
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IMCC Medical Herbs Ltd. (“IMCC Medical Herbs”)(5)
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Israel
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Wholly-owned subsidiary of IMC Holdings
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High Way Shinua Ltd. (“High Way Shinua”)(6)
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Israel
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Subsidiary of IMC Holdings
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On January 8, 2025, the Israeli Companies Registrar approved the liquidation status of IMC Farms, stating that the liquidation will be completed 100 days from the date of approval.
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Effective February 26, 2024, IMC Holdings exercised its option to acquire a 74% ownership stake in Focus.
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Effective April 16, 2024, IMC Holdings no longer holds shares in Oranim Plus. For more information, please see “Acquisition and Subsequent Cancellation of Jerusalem’s Leading Medical Cannabis Pharmacy –
Oranim Pharm”.
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Discontinued operations. Please see note 21 in the 2024 Annual Financial Statements.
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On January 13, 2025, the Israeli Companies Registrar approved the liquidation status of IMCC Medical Herbs, stating that the liquidation will be completed 100 days from the date of approval.
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On December 14, 2023, Israeli Companies Registrar approved the liquidation status of High Way Shinua, which liquidation was completed on March 23, 2024.
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In this MD&A, unless otherwise indicated, all references: (i) “Company Subsidiaries” are to the Israeli Subsidiaries and Adjupharm, (ii) “Israeli
Operations” are to IMC Holdings and the Israeli Subsidiaries as defined belowd (iii) “Trichome” are to Trichome Financial Corp. and its subsidiaries. As of the date of this Annual Report “Israeli Subsidiaries” means IMC Holdings, IMC Pharma, Focus, Pharm Yarok, Rosen High Way, Vironna, Xinteza and Focus.
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, prefunded warrants, warrants and prices 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 (“IMCA”) license, which allows it to import and supply cannabis
products, based on which IMC Holdings exercises “de facto control.” For a full explanation of the Company’s application of IFRS 10, see “Legal and Regulatory – Restructuring”. On February 26, 2024, the IMCA
approved IMC Holdings request to exercise its option to purchase the 74% interest in Focus held by Oren Shuster and Rafael Gabay. As of February 26, 2024, IMC Holdings holds 74% of Focus shares
OVERVIEW – CORPORATE STRUCTURE
The Company was incorporated on March 7, 1980, under the name “Nirvana Oil & Gas Ltd.” pursuant to the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia).
The Common Shares trade under the ticker symbol “IMCC” on both the Nasdaq and CSE effective March 1, 2021, and November 5, 2019, respectively, and certain warrants of the Company are listed and
posted for trading on the CSE under the symbol “IMCC.WT”.
On October 4, 2019, in connection with the reverse take over transaction by IMC Holdings, the Company completed a consolidation of its Common Shares on a 2.83:1 basis, changed its name to “IM
Cannabis Corp.” and changed its business from mining to the international medical cannabis industry.
On February 12, 2021, in connection with its Nasdaq listing application, the Company completed a consolidation of its Common Shares on a 4:1 basis.
On November 17, 2022, in connection with regaining compliance with Nasdaq’s continued listing standards, the Company completed a 10:1 consolidation of its Common Shares, which was approved by
shareholders at the Company’s annual and special meeting of shareholders held on October 20, 2022.
On July 12, 2024, in connection with regaining compliance with Nasdaq’s continued listing standards, the Company completed a 6:1 consolidation of its Common Shares. The exercise price and/or
conversion price and number of Common Shares issuable under any of the Company's outstanding convertible securities were proportionately adjusted in connection with the July 2024 Consolidation. See the section below titled “July 2024 Consolidation”
for further information.
OVERVIEW – CURRENT OPERATIONS IN ISRAEL AND GERMANY
IM Cannabis is an international cannabis company that is focused on providing premium cannabis products to medical patients in Israel and Germany, two prominent countries in the global medical
cannabis industry. With the April 1st, 2024, partial cannabis legalization in Germany, the cannabis market is experiencing accelerated growth, especially within the medical sector with lower barriers to entry for new patients. This trend
is expected to continue as new users enter the market. IM Cannabis has shifted its focus and resources to concentrate on the burgeoning German cannabis market where the Company is expected to drive accelerated growth. 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.
On November 7, 2022, the Company has ceased its operations in Canada, deconsolidated Trichome pursuant to IFRS10 and announced that it is pivoting its focus and resources to achieve sustainable and
profitable growth in its highest value markets, Israel and Germany.
In winding down its Canadian operations, there are no remaining liabilities to the Company or any of its consolidated subsidiaries related to the Canadian entities, except tax obligations of $839
related to a debt settlement with L5 Capital Inc. (“L5 Capital”). The Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (the "CCAA Proceedings")
were solely in respect of the Trichome Group. As such, the Company’s other assets or subsidiaries, including those in Israel and Germany, were not parties to 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.
In Israel, the Company imports, distributes and sells cannabis to local medical patients by operating medical cannabis retail pharmacies, online platforms, distribution center and logistical hubs
operating through IMC Holdings’ subsidiaries, leveraging proprietary data and patient insights. The Company also preserves its existing proprietary genetics with third-party cultures facilities in Israel.
Throughout 2024, the company implemented several strategic measures in Israel to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall business performance. These initiatives included
optimizing logistics and distribution, streamlining workforce and facilities, and adapting to challenges arising from geopolitical events. Key actions taken during the year include:
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We began working with a new processing facility to improve gross margin and enhance business flexibility.
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Reducing shipping and distribution costs through efficiency measures, service provider replacements, and outsourcing.
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Streamlining operations by reducing headcount and closing the trading house to optimize costs.
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Addressing higher costs and operational challenges due to flight disruptions caused by the Iron Swords War.
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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.
In 2024, the company focused on building a unique supply chain tailored to the group's needs in Germany. This process leveraged the extensive knowledge and experience gained in Israel, ensuring its
effective implementation in the German market.
With the recent regulatory changes in both Israel and in Germany, the market dynamics are changing.
Germany legalized cannabis on April 1, 2024, facilitating the access to medical cannabis prescriptions for patients and legalizing non-profit social clubs starting July 1, 2024. The change in
regulation has already led to rapid expansion within the last months, driven by the number of new patients entering into the market, highlighting the importance of a stable supply chain able to respond quickly to increases in demand. The Company is
focusing on increasing its supply to Germany to support further growth. The proposed Israeli medical cannabis regulatory reform entered into vigor on April 1, 2024, as well. While the impact in Germany was reflected immediately in the market, the
Israeli reform is starting slowly and will take time for the impact to be reflected in the market.
For further information regarding the Germany new legislation and the Israeli Reform, please see sections "Regulatory Framework in Israel" and "Regulatory Framework in Germany" below.
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 suppliers and a highly skilled sourcing team, to cement its leadership position in markets where the Company
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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 following the April 1, 2024, legalization in Germany.
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Increasing inventory levels to meet the rising demand in Germany and securing new suppliers and additional supply chains from Israel and other countries to ensure product availability and support our growth 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 Units (“SKU”) to keep consumers and patients engaged.
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GEOGRAPHIES AND NEW MARKETS
The Company is a medical cannabis company operating in Germany and Israel, two high-value markets, with a focus on profitability in 2025. The Company was also actively servicing adult-use
recreational consumers in Canada; however, these operations were discontinued and deconsolidated, effective November 7, 2022, pursuant to IFRS10. With the April 2024 legalization in Germany, we pivoted our focus and resources, leveraging our 15
years of experience in the Israeli market, to drive accelerated growth in Germany.
Israel
As one of the original eight Israeli cannabis pioneers, IMC has built a strong sourcing infrastructure in Israel and Canada. We have advanced product knowledge, regulatory expertise, and strong
commercial partnerships. Our extensive experience has made IMC a leading brand within the premium market segment.
We supply the Israeli medical cannabis market with our own IMC-branded products and exclusive ultra-premium Canadian cannabis brands, with which we have signed strategic licensing agreements.
The Company also operates in the retail segment. The Company, through IMC Holdings, holds two licensed pharmacies, each selling medical cannabis products to patients: (i) Vironna, a leading
pharmacy in the Arab sector, and (ii) Pharm Yarok, the largest pharmacy in the Sharon Plain area and a big call center in the country (Vironna and Pharm Yarok collectively, the “Israeli Pharmacies”).
In addition, IMC, through IMC Holdings, operates a home delivery service, an online retail platform and a call center, effectively covering the entire country.
Germany
IMC has been operating though Adjupharm, its German subsidiary, since 2019, building the foundation needed to drive growth after the April 2024 legalization. We believe that our strong sourcing
infrastructure in Israel, powered by advanced product knowledge and regulatory expertise, gives us a competitive advantage in the growing German market. 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.
The Company’s focus in Germany is to import cannabis from its supply partners, which are then sold through our own IMC branded products, as well as exclusive ultra premium Canadian cannabis brands,
with which we have signed strategic licensing agreements.
Our German operations are underpinned by a state-of-the-art warehouse and EU-GMP production facility in Germany (the “German Logistics Center”) with all the
necessary licenses to engage in additional production, cannabis testing, and release activities. Adjupharm can repackage bulk, perform stability studies, and offer such services to third parties.
The IMC brand is well-known in the Israeli medical cannabis market, with reputable brands highly popular among Israeli consumers.
Israeli Medical Cannabis Business
The IMC brand has established its reputation in Israel for quality and consistency over the past 15 years and, more recently, with new high-end, ultra-premium strains that have made it to the
top-sellers list in pharmacies nationwide.
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 different products, leading with the highest-quality Canadian craft cannabis flower, which has established IMC as the leader of the super-premium segment in Israel.
Brands under the IMC Cannabis Portfolio:
The Craft Collection – 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 Sup.S.
The Top-Shelf Collection - IMC’s premium product line which offers indoor-grown, high-THC cannabis flowers with strains such as Lemon Rocket, Diesel Drift,
Tropicana Gold, Lucy Dreamz, Santa Cruz, Or’enoz, and Banjo. 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.
The Signature Collection –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 Chemchew, Rockabye, FLO OG, Roma T15, Roma T20, Karma lada, Sydney, MOTORBRTH and B.F LMO, all an indoor-grown flowers.
The Full Spectrum Extracts –IMC brand’s full spectrum, strain-specific cannabis extracts, includes high-THC Roma®T20 oil and OIL GLTO 33.
Roma® Product Portfolio – IMC's Roma® portfolio also includes oils. 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™ - this 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 Cherry Jam, Rainforest Crunch, Tiki Rain,
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BLKMKT™, the Company’s second Canadian brand. It isa super-premium product line with indoor-grown, hand-dried and hand-trimmed high-THC cannabis flowers. The BLKMKT™ includes BLK MLK, YA HEMI, PURPLE RAIN,
JEALOUSY, Hemi GLTO, RAINBOW P, GUVA BOBA, Sunsets.rudel, Park fire OG and Up side down C.
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LOT420 – this brand launched in Israel in Q2 2023, with super-premium
indoor-grown cannabis imported from Canada with high-THC. The LOT420 brand includes GLTO 33, Apps and Bans and O.C. The Company ceased selling Atomic APP.
The PICO collection (minis)- Under the BLKMKT™ and LOT420 brands, the Company launched in 2023 a new type of product (small flowers), in 2023, which is a
super-premium indoor-grown cannabis imported from Canada with high-THC. The PICO collection includes the following products: PICO PURPLE RAIN, PICO YA HEMI, PICO JEALOUSY, Pico upside Down, PICO RAIN BOW, Pico California love, PICO BLK MLK and PICO
Bacio Glto.
Flower – In Q2 2024, the Company launched a super-premium indoor-grown cannabis imported from Canada with high-THC. The Flower brand includes cannabis
strains called California love and Face Sherb.
For more information, see “Strategy in Detail – Brands – New Product Offerings” section of the MD&A.
German Medical Cannabis Business
In Germany, IMC is positioned among the top cannabis companies in Germany. The Group’s competitive advantage in Germany lies in its track record, experience and brand reputation as a reliable
partner for medical cannabis for both pharmacies and patients.
In Germany, IMC initially focused on selling only IMC branded products, both flowers and full spectrum extracts, to increase the brand awareness and build brand heritage among German healthcare
professionals.
In the second half of 2024, IMC expanded its portfolio to include a new mid market brand “Selected” by IMC as well as BLKMKT™, an ultra premium Canadian brand.
The Company 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 following strains were sold in Germany during 2024: Purple Grape, Outdoor OG, Black Russian, Somango, Blue Dream, Jokerz, Tropicana Banana, Gelato 41, Grapple Pie, Rose Gold Runtz, Peppermint, El Chivo 20, Coco No4,
Cherry Dosidos, Rainbow Pie, BLK MLK.
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 Q4 2024, the Company launched new cannabis strains in Israel, namely "Pico sup s" by the PICO collection (minis) under the BLKMKT™ and ATO A.PP by LOT420.
Germany
In Q4 2024, the Company launched 8 new cannabis strains in Germany, across 2 different brands.
HIGH-QUALITY, RELIABLE SUPPLY
Israel
The Company is concentrating on leveraging its skilled sourcing team and strategic alliances with Canadian suppliers as well as the import of medical cannabis from its Canadian Facilities. The
Company continues to import cannabis products and supply medical cannabis to patients through licensed pharmacies. To supplement growing demand, the Company continues 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.
In addition, the Company is operating through its subsidiaries who obtained a license from the IMCA to, among others, import cannabis products and supply medical cannabis to patients.
Pursuant to the applicable Israeli cannabis regulations, following the 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 German 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 German Logistics Center is EU-GMP certified, upgrading Adjupharm
production technology and increasing its storage capacity to accommodate its anticipated growth. Adjupharm has a 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 FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024
In 2024, the Company focused on costs reduction, efficiency, increasing sales and presence in German cannabis and accelerating growth in the medical market while continuing its growth efforts in
the Israeli market. The Company increased its efforts to establish new supply chain processes and to increase its Supplier base for the German market to support the year 2025 goal of profitability. The Company’s key highlights and events for the
year ended December 31, 2024, include:
Option to re-acquire the sold interest in Focus
On February 26, 2024, the IMCA approved IMC Holdings request to exercise its option to purchase the 74% interest in Focus held by Oren Shuster and Rafael Gabay. As of February 26, 2024, IMC
Holdings holds 74% of Focus shares.
Cancelled Reverse Merger with Kadimastem
On February 28, 2024, the Company had entered into a non-binding term sheet (the “Term Sheet”) and a loan agreement (the “Kadimastem
Loan Agreement”) with Kadimastem Ltd. (“Kadimastem”), an Israel-based clinical cell therapy public company traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange under the symbol (TASE: KDST). The proposed business
combination (the “Kadimastem Proposed Transaction”) would have constituted a reverse merger, resulting in Kadimastem becoming the controlling entity. The Kadimastem Proposed Transaction was to be structured
as a plan of arrangement (the “Arrangement”), whereby Kadimastem shareholders would hold 88% of the common shares of the resulting issuer (the “Resulting Issuer Shares”),
while the Company’s shareholders would retain 12%. Concurrently, the Company’s existing medical cannabis operations in Israel and Germany (the “Legacy Business”) were to be separated into a contingent value
right (the “CVR”), entitling holders to proceeds from the eventual sale of the Legacy Business. A special committee was established to oversee this process. As a condition of closing (the “Closing”), Kadimastem was required to have approximately $5 million in gross funds, including capital raised from existing shareholders and new investors. Additionally, the Company’s shareholders were to receive
warrants equaling 2% of the Resulting Issuer’s issued and outstanding share capital. The Loan Agreement provided for Kadimastem to extend a loan of up to $650 to IMC Holdings Ltd., secured by the CVR proceeds, a charge over the assets of Pharm
Yarok, and a personal guarantee by the Company’s CEO, Mr. Oren Shuster. On May 28, 2024, the Company announced the termination of the Kadimastem Term Sheet. Under a separation agreement, the $300 loan provided by Kadimastem to IMC Holdings Ltd. was
repaid, along with 9% annual interest, in three installments by July 31, 2024.
Supply Agreement with Glasshouse Botanics
On March 17, 2024 Adjupharm and EU-GMP certified supplier, GlassHouse Botanics Inc. (“GlassHouse Botanics”) entered into a supply agreement to further
bolster Adjupharm’s supply chain in Germany. All cannabis flowers that are sold through pharmacies in Germany must come from an EU-GMP facility. Of all the licensed Canadian cannabis producers, fewer than 20 are EU-GMP certified , making this one
of the primary supply chain bottle necks, limiting the ability of German medical cannabis distributors to import product from Canada. With its partnership with GlassHouse Botanics, IMC Germany is able to build a more robust, exclusive supply chain
by having the necessary certifications and qualified personnel to preform EU-GMP 3rd country inspections for qualified cannabis producers.
April 2024 Israeli Cannabis Reform
On April 1, 2024, the Company announced the implementation of the medical cannabis regulatory reform in Israel starting as of April 1, 2024.
The reform, announced by the Israeli Ministry of Health on August 7, 2023, underwent a three-month delay due to the Iron Swords War (as defined herein) following its initial announcement (the "April 2024 Israeli Cannabis Reform").
The Reform will be implemented in phases, as approved, and announced by the Israeli Ministry of Health. The key aspects of the initial phase, commencing today, April 1st, are as follows:
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Change in the prescription process: patients with a wide range of diseases and medical conditions from Oncology to Parkinsons will no longer be required to obtain a license to receive medical cannabis. Patients will receive a
prescription similar to those for other prescription medications. Pain and PTSD are not included in the Reform yet.
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Medical cannabis will now be prescribed through the Health maintenance Organizations (“HMOs”), Israel's public healthcare system: until the Reform, cannabis could not be prescribed through the HMOs
which cover the majority of the Israeli population.
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The number of prescribing physicians is expected to increase: as of today, HMO physicians, who are dully trained and certified within their field of expertise, can prescribe medical cannabis as a first line treatment, as opposed to a
last resort, based on medical discretion for the approved indications. 4. The cost for prescription is anticipated to be reduced: the Ministry of Health limited the cost for a medical cannabis prescription.
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For the full report published by the Ministry of Health see (in Hebrew)- https://www.health.gov.il/hozer/mmk152_2016.pdf
Trademark Licensing Agreement
On April 4, 2024, the Company and Avant Brands Inc. (TSX: AVNT) (OTCQX: AVTBF) (FRA: 1BU0) ("Avant") a leading producer of innovative cannabis products,
entered into an international trademark licensing agreement (the "Avant Licensing Agreement") granting Adjupharm the exclusive right to launch the BLK MKT™ brand in the German medical cannabis market. Under
the terms of the Avant Licensing Agreement, Avant's subsidiary will grant Adjupharm the license to utilize Avant's BLK MKT™ cannabis brand for use on their medical cannabis products. All such products will contain cannabis cultivated exclusively by
Avant and subsequently exported to Germany. The collaboration between the two companies anticipates a positive outcome in the emerging German medical cannabis market, especially following the Reform. Avant's three largest cultivation facilities all
hold ICANN-GAP and GACP certifications; thus, Avant is positioned to potentially distribute its premium cannabis flower into international markets. Adjupharm is the 6th largest distributor of medical cannabis flowers in Germany and is number 1 in
sales per SKU, growing +180% in 2023.
Partnership with Flora Growth
On April 9, 2024, the Company entered, through its subsidiary, a strategic distribution agreement with Vessel Brand Inc (“Vessel”), a subsidiary of Flora
Growth Corp., a global consumer-packaged goods leader and pharmaceutical distributor, headquartered in Carlsbad, CA. Vessel is a premium cannabis accessories brand with a wide range of products.
Notice of Assessment
On April 26, 2024, the Company received a letter from the CRA that the Notice of Assessment for Excise Tax that the Company objected to will be voided and no outstanding balance will be owed with
respect to such assessments. Based on the foregoing, this matter has been resolved to the Company's satisfaction and the objections were finalized.
Convertible Debenture Offering
On May 29, 2024, the Company closed a non-brokered private placement of secured convertible debentures (the “May 2024 Private Placement”) of the Company
(each, a “May 2024 Debenture”) for aggregate proceeds of $2,091,977. The May 2024 Debentures were issued to holders of short-term loans and obligations owed by the Company or its wholly owned subsidiaries and
were inclusive of a 10% extension fee in full settlement of such debt to the holders. The May 2024 Debentures will mature on May 26, 2025, and will not incur interest except in the event of default. The May 2024 Debentures may be converted into
Common Shares at a conversion price of $5.1 per Share (following the July 2024 Consolidation). Oren Shuster, a director and the Chief Executive Officer of the Company subscribed for an aggregate of $237,214 of May 2024 Debentures in the May 2024
Private Placement.
Change to Board of Directors
On June 5, 2024, Marc Lustig stepped down as a director of the Company and as Chairman of the Board of directors (the “Board”). The Board appointed Oren
Shuster, currently a director and CEO of IMC, as the new Chairman of the Board.
Accelerated Growth in Germany
On June 5, 2024, the Company announced that it is experiencing accelerated growth in Germany after the April 1st partial legalization of cannabis in Germany.
Short-term Loan Agreement
On July 1st, 2024, IMC Holdings entered into a short-term loan agreement with a non-financial institute in the amount of NIS 3,000 thousand (approximately $1,113). Such loan bear interest at an
annual rate of 12% and mature 62 days from the date of signing the loan agreement. IMC Holdings and the lender executed five amendments to the loan agreement, each extending the maturity date, thereby
postponing the maturity date to March 31, 2025, under the same terms and conditions.
Acquisition and Subsequent Cancellation of Jerusalem’s Leading Medical Cannabis Pharmacy – Oranim Pharm
On January 12, 2024, the Company announced that the final payment to be made pursuant to the acquisition of Oranim Plus (the “Oranim Pharmacy Acquisition”)
and the reconciliation between the parties regarding the remaining transaction payments was rescheduled to April 15, 2024.
On March 28, 2022, IMC Holdings Ltd. had acquired 51% of the rights in the Oranim Pharm Partnership through the acquisition of Oranim Plus. As part of the Oranim Pharmacy Acquisition consideration,
NIS 5,363 thousand or $1,930 were supposed to be paid in six installments throughout 2023, with the final payment due February 15, 2024. Through a new amendment signed January 10, 2024, the sixth (6) payment as well as the reconciliation between
the parties regarding all remaining unpaid installments has been postponed to April 15, 2024. All six installments (that remain unpaid) will incur a 15% interest charge. Failure to meet the remaining payments will result in the transfer of the
rights in Oranim (51%) back to the seller, along with the revocation of the transaction.
In satisfaction of the share consideration component, the Company issued 251,001 Common Shares at a deemed issue price of US$1.90 per share (approximately $2.37), calculated based on the average
closing price of the Common Shares on the Nasdaq for the 14-trading day period immediately preceding March 28, 2022. The Common Shares issued were subject to a staggered three-month lockup commencing on the date of issuance.
On April 16, 2024, the Company announced further to the news release dated January 12, 2024, the Company has decided not to make remaining installment payments installments (i.e. NIS 5,873 thousand
including interest or $2,172) by IMC Holdings Ltd. to Oranim Plus, and as such will transfer the 51% shares held by IMC Holdings Ltd back to the seller, Mr. Eitan Hevroni.
On July 8, 2024, a cancellation agreement was signed, addressing all the required procedures resulting from the agreement cancellation, including the transfer of shares, the removal of pledges, and
the retention of the first payment by the seller as liquidated damages.
July Consolidation 2024
Effective July 12, 2024, the Company consolidated its Common Shares based on one post-consolidated Common Share for every six pre-consolidated Common Shares (the "July
2024 Consolidation"). The exercise price and/or conversion price and number of Common Shares issuable under any of the Company's outstanding convertible securities were proportionately adjusted in connection with the July 2024
Consolidation.
Shareholders of record received a letter of transmittal from Computershare Investor Services Inc. (“Computershare”), the Company's registrar and transfer
agent for the Common Shares, providing instructions for the exchange of their Common Shares as soon as practicable following the effective date of the July 2024 Consolidation. Registered shareholders may also obtain a copy of the letter of
transmittal by accessing the Company's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca. Until surrendered, each share certificate or direct registration system statement representing pre-consolidated Common Shares will represent the number of whole
post-consolidated Common Shares to which the holder is entitled as a result of the July 2024 Consolidation. No action was required by beneficial holders to receive post-consolidation Common Shares in connection with the Consolidation. Beneficial
holders who hold their Common Shares through intermediaries (e.g., a broker, bank, trust company investment dealer or other financial institution) and who have questions regarding how the Consolidation will be processed should contact their
intermediaries with respect to the Consolidation.
Further, effective July 12, 2024, the Company's Common Shares started trading on the CSE and Nasdaq on a 6:1 post-consolidated basis. The Company's trading symbol is "IMCC" on both the CSE and
Nasdaq. After giving effect to the July 2024 Consolidation, the Common Shares were reduced from 13,394,136 to 2,232,359 Common Shares. No fractional Common Shares were issued in connection with the July 2024 Consolidation. Instead, all fractional
Common Shares equal to or greater than one-half resulting from the July 2024 Consolidation were rounded to the next whole number, otherwise, the fractional Common Share were cancelled. The exercise price and/or conversion price and number of Common
Shares issuable under any of the Company's outstanding convertible securities were proportionately adjusted in connection with the July 2024 Consolidation. Computershare mailed letters of transmittal to registered shareholders of record as of July
12, 2024, providing instructions for the exchange of their Common Shares as soon as practicable following the effective date of the July 2024 Consolidation.
Nasdaq Compliance Notice
On August 1, 2023, the Company received written notification from Nasdaq (the “Nasdaq 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, which requires, among
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”). The Nasdaq Notification Letter provided that the Company had
until January 29, 2024, being 180 calendar days following receipt of such notice to regain compliance with the Minimum Share Price Listing Requirement. On January 31, 2024, the Company received an extension a 180-calendar day extension, until July
29, 2024, from Nasdaq staff to regain compliance with the Minimum Share Price Listing Requirements (the “Extension”).
On July 29, 2024, the Company received formal notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC ("Nasdaq") stating that for the last 10 consecutive business days,
from July 12, 2024, to July 25, 2024, the closing bid price of the Company's Ordinary Shares has been at $1.00 per share or greater and that the Company has regained compliance with Minimum Share Price Listing Requirement. IMC is currently in
compliance with all applicable listing standards and continues to be listed and traded on Nasdaq.
Payment schedule with third party
On July 30, 2024, the Company entered into an acknowledgment and payment schedule agreement with a third party regarding unpaid fees, charges, and disbursements for services rendered to the
Company. According to the terms of the agreement, the Company shall pay $54,000 on the first business day of each month for twenty-four (24) months, with the first payment due on November 1, 2024.
Appointment of Shmulik Arbel to Board of Directors
On September 9, 2024, the Company appointed Mr. Shmulik Arbel to the Board. Mr. Arbel brings a wealth of experience in strategic plans that drive profitability, as well as, finance and corporate
governance, further strengthening the company's commitment to driving growth while focusing on sustainable profitability. Mr. Arbel retired as Deputy CEO from Leumi, Israel's largest banking group in April 2023, where he was instrumental in
business growth and leading the service revolution. With over 25 years of experience at Leumi, Arbel has held senior roles throughout the organization, such as head of retail banking, head of the corporate division, and as chairman of Leumi UK.
With key roles in Israel, New York and London, Mr. Arbel has a wide view on international business.
October 2024 Option and Warrant Cancellation
On October 4, 2024, the Company cancelled an aggregate of 31,305 options (“October 2024 Cancelled Options”) to purchase Shares, which were previously granted
to board members, officers, employees, advisors and consultants of the Issuer (each a “Participant”). Management reviewed the Issuer’s outstanding October 2024 Cancelled Options and determined that certain
October 2024 Cancelled Options granted to such Participants, at exercise prices ranging from $6.60 to $600 per Share, no longer represented a realistic incentive to motivate such Participants. The Company also cancelled an aggregate of 142,784
Share purchase warrants (the “October 2024 Subject Warrants”) to purchase Common Shares, which were previously granted to Mr. Shuster. Management reviewed the Issuer’s outstanding Warrants and determined that
the October 2024 Subject Warrants at an exercise price of US$9.00 per Share, no longer represented a realistic incentive to motivate Mr. Shuster.
October 2024 Option Grants
On October 4, 2024, the Company approved the grant of 31,305 options to certain eligible persons of the Company, at an exercise price of US$2.24 per Share, with an expiry date of two years from the
date of issuance (the “October 2024 Option Grants”). The October 2024 Options Grants vest as follows: one third vest immediately, one third vests on the six-month
anniversary and the final one third vests on the twelve-month anniversary.
November 2024 Debt Settlement and Loan Bonus
On November 12, 2024, the Company completed a debt settlement (the “November 2024 Debt Settlement”) in the amount of US$560,000 with Mr. Oren Shuster. Since
October 2022, the Company, through its subsidiaries, had borrowed more than US$8,000,000 (together, the “Loans”) from various groups. As required by the lenders, Mr. Shuster, the Company's CEO and chairman of
the Board personally guaranteed the Loans. The independent members of the Board commissioned a valuation to determine the value of Mr. Shuster’s personal guarantees, which ascribes the benefit to the Company to be approximately US$560,000 (the “Shuster Benefit”). To repay Mr. Shuster in connection with the Shuster Benefit, and to preserve the Company’s cash for working capital, the issued Mr. Shuster 110,576 Common Shares and 152,701 pre-funded Common
Share purchase warrants (each, a “Pre-Funded November 2024 Warrant”) at a deemed price of $2.88.
November 2024 Private Placement of Units
On November 12, 2024, the Company closed its non-brokered private placement offering (the “November 2024 Offering”) through the issuance of 742,517 units
(each, a “November 2024 Unit”) at a price of $2.88 per November 2024 Unit, for gross proceeds of $2,138. The November 2024 Unit price was calculated on the basis of the deemed price per Common Share equal to
the 10-day volume weighted average price of the Common Shares on the Exchange ending on the trading day preceding October 3, 2024, and consisted of one Common Share and one Warrant. Mr. Oren Shuster, a director and officer of the Company, Mr.
Shmulik Arbel, a director of the Company and Mr. Rafael Gabay, an insider of the Company, (together, the “Participating Insiders”) each participated in the Nov 2024 Offering. Mr. Shuster acquired
194,109November 2024 Units, 110,576 Common Shares in connection with the Nov 2024 Debt Settlement, and 152,701 Pre-Funded November 2024 Warrants. Mr. Arbel acquired 48,348 November 2024 Units, and Mr. Gabay acquired 194,087 November 2024 Units. The
November 2024 Transactions were approved by the members of the Board who are independent for the purposes of the November 2024 Transactions, respectively. No special committee was established in connection with the November 2024 Transactions;
however, the independent members of the Board commissioned a third-party valuator to determine the Shuster Benefit. The Company also used the proceeds from the November 2024 Offering for the repayment of the ADI Loan (as defined herein).
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Loan to Telecana
On November 29, 2022, the Company’s subsidiary, IMC Holdings entered into a convertible loan agreement (the “Telecana Loan Agreement”) with Telecana Ltd. (“Telecana”) and the sole shareholder of Telecana, whereby IMC Holdings loaned NIS 1,545 thousand (approximately $605) to Telecana according to the following advance schedule: NIS 45 thousand on January 15, 2023
(approximately $18); NIS 250 thousand on January 31, 2023 (approximately $98); NIS 500 thousand (approximately $196) on February 28, 2023; NIS 500 thousand (approximately $196) on April 5, 2023; and NIS 250 thousand (approximately $98) on May 5,
2023. Telecana opened a pharmacy and obtained from the IMCA a license to dispense medical cannabis products. Pursuant to the Telecana Loan Agreement, subject to IMCA approval, the loan can be converted into 51% of the share capital of Telecana,
with such conversion to occur at the earlier: (i) upon receipt of a preliminary license from the IMCA; and (ii) at any time at the sole discretion of IMC Holdings. On January 5, 2025, IMC Holdings entered into an agreement with a third party under
which it sold all of its contractual rights under the Telecana Loan Agreement for a total consideration of NIS 350 thousand (approximately $138).
Short-term Loan Agreement
On October 17, 2023, IMC Holdings entered into a short-term loan agreement with a non-financial institute in the amount of NIS 1,800 thousand (approximately $660). Such loan bear interest at an
annual rate of 18% and mature six months from the date of issuance along with the associated fees and commissions of 4% per annum for application fee and an origination fee of 4% per annum.
On April 17, 2024, IMC Holdings and the lender signed an amendment to extend the loan period until April 18, 2025, with an annual interest rate of 17% with no additional fees associated as in the
initial loan period.
On January 16, 2025, the lender and IMC Holdings signed a second amendment extending the loan period until May 16, 2025. As part of the extension, IMC Holdings agreed to pay an additional fee of
NIS 150 thousand. The lender is entitled to request the immediate repayment of EUR 35 thousand at any time by submitting a written request.
Change of Auditors
Effective January 16, 2025, at the request of the Company, Kost Forer Gabbay & Kasierer, a member of Ernst & Young Global (the "Predecessor Auditor")
resigned as the auditor of the Company, and Fahn Kanne & Co. Grant Thornton Israel (the "Successor Auditor"), were appointed as the replacement auditor of the Company. There were no reportable events in
relation to the change of auditors. The Successor Auditor is the current auditors of the Company.
Effective with the change of auditor and pursuant to National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations ("NI 51-102"), the Company filed a
reporting package (the "Reporting Package") on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) under the Company's profile on January 17, 2025. The Reporting Package, which consisted of the following, is attached as Schedule to
this MD&A:
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(a) |
Notice of Change of Auditor; and
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(b) |
Letter from Kost Forer Gabbay & Kasierer, a member of Ernst & Young Global as predecessor auditor; and
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|
(c) |
Letter from Fahn Kanne & Co. Grant Thornton Israel as successor auditor.
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Loan Agreement
On April 17, 2024, Pharm Yarok entered into a loan agreement with a non-financial institute in the amount of NIS 3,000 thousand (approximately $1,082) (the “April
2024 Loan”). The April 2024 Loan bears an annual interest rate of 15% and matures 12 months from the date of issuance. The April 2024 Loan is secured by the following collaterals and guarantees: (a) a first-ranking floating charge over the
assets of Pharm Yarok (b) a first-ranking fixed charge over the holdings (23.3%) of its subsidiary, IMC Holdings, of Xinteza; (c) a personal guarantee by Mr. Oren Shuster, IMC’s CEO; and (D) a guarantee by the Company.
On January 30, 2025, Pharm Yarok and the lender signed an amendment to the April 2024 Loan in which it was agreed that Pharm Yarok will pay NIS 1,000 thousand on January 31, 2025 and the remaining amount will be repaid
by October 31, 2025 but not before August 31, 2025.
Loan and Repayment to ADI
On October 11, 2022, IMC Holdings entered into a loan agreement with A.D.I. Car Alarms Stereo Systems Ltd (“ADI” and the “ADI
Agreement”), to borrow a principal amount of NIS 10,500 thousand (approximately $4 million) at an annual interest of 15% (the “ADI Loan”), which is to be repaid within 12 months of the date of the
ADI Agreement. The ADI Loan is secured by a second rank land charge on the German Logistics Center. In addition, CEO and Director of the Company, provided a personal guarantee to ADI should the security not be sufficient to cover the repayment of
the ADI Loan.
On October 25, 2023, IMC Holdings and ADI signed an amendment to the ADI Agreement, extending the loan period by an additional 3 months. During this extended period, the interest rate will be 15%,
with associated fees and commissions of 3% per annum for the application fee and an origination fee of 3% per annum. On February 26, 2024, IMC Holdings and ADI signed an additional amendment to the ADI Agreement, extending the loan period until
April 15, 2024, with the same terms as the first amendment, as specified above.
The Company used the proceeds from the November 2024 Offering to repay the ADI Loan.
On March 5, 2025, IMC Holdings and ADI signed an amendment postponing the repayment of the remaining ADI Loan to June 30, 2025.
Company's annual and special meeting of shareholders
On March 6, 2025, the Company announced that it would hold an annual and special meeting of shareholders on May 23, 2025, with a record date of March 31, 2025.
Changes Regarding the New Mizrahi Facility
On August 1, 2024, the credit line of approximately $1,850 related to the New Mizrahi Facility, as defined herein, was converted into a six-month short-term loan, bearing an annual variable
interest rate of P+1.9% (with the Israel Prime interest rate as of the submission date being 6%). As of February 1, 2025, Mizrahi Bank has extended the short-term loan weekly. On March 20, 2025, the bank and the Company signed an agreement
modifying the terms as follows:
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• |
$1,560 (NIS 4 million) will be extended as a short-term loan with a six-month grace period, after which repayment will be made in 36 installments starting September 10, 2025. The loan will not require a personal guarantee, and an
interest at a total rate of P+2.9% will be paid monthly beginning April 20, 2025.
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• |
The remaining $390 (NIS 1 million) will be extended as a credit line from March 19, 2025, to March 12, 2026.
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For more information, please see "LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES” below.
REVIEW OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Below is the analysis of the changes that occurred for the year and three months ended December 31, 2024, with further commentary provided below.
|
|
For the period
ended December 31,
|
|
|
For the three months
ended December 31,
|
|
Financial Results
|
|
2024
|
|
|
2023
|
|
|
2024
|
|
|
2023
|
|
Net Revenues
|
|
$
|
54,031
|
|
|
$
|
48,804
|
|
|
$
|
13,335
|
|
|
$
|
10,698
|
|
Gross profit before fair value impacts in cost of sales
|
|
$
|
8,451
|
|
|
$
|
10,830
|
|
|
$
|
2,633
|
|
|
$
|
1,115
|
|
Gross margin before fair value impacts in cost of sales (%)
|
|
|
16
|
%
|
|
|
22
|
%
|
|
|
20
|
%
|
|
|
10
|
%
|
Operating Income (Loss)
|
|
$
|
(10,234
|
)
|
|
$
|
(12,792
|
)
|
|
$
|
(782
|
)
|
|
$
|
(5,165
|
)
|
Net Income (Loss)
|
|
$
|
(11,771
|
)
|
|
$
|
(10,228
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,213
|
)
|
|
$
|
(3,520
|
)
|
Loss per share attributable to equity holders of the Company - Basic (in CAD) *
|
|
$
|
(4.51
|
)
|
|
$
|
(4.45
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.32
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1.47
|
)
|
Loss per share attributable to equity holders of the Company - Diluted (in CAD) *
|
|
$
|
(4.51
|
)
|
|
$
|
(4.45
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.32
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1.47
|
)
|
* On July 12, 2024, the Company consolidated its issued and outstanding common shares based on one post-consolidated Common Share for every six pre-consolidated Common Shares. Post Consolidation,
total Common Shares were reduced from 13,394,136 to 2,232,359 Common Shares (after rounding fractional Common Shares). For more information, see “July 2024 Consolidation”.
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, it must navigate evolving customer and patient trends to remain competitive with other suppliers of medical cannabis products.
The Company believes several key factors create tailwinds to facilitate further industry growth. In Israel, the number of licensed medical patients currently stands at 110,856 as of January 2025.
This figure is expected to grow in the coming years and may further benefit from regulatory change liberalizing the cannabis market in Israel. IM Cannabis is a large distributor of medical cannabis in Israel.
Before April 2024, the growth of Germany's medical cannabis market had been slow, primarily due to challenges medical patients faced in obtaining prescriptions and securing insurance
reimbursements. Starting April 1, 2024, following the official approval of cannabis legalization by the Bundestag (German Parliament), the Company has witnessed a significant rise in demand. Having already observed an increase in patients paying
out-of-pocket for medical cannabis products in Germany over the past few years, the Company is now experiencing and anticipating further growth, leading to higher revenue.
Germany Region Revenue for the three months ended
|
|
|
|
December 31,
2024
|
|
|
September 30,
2024
|
|
|
June 30,
2024
|
|
|
March 31,
2024
|
|
Revenue for the period
|
|
$
|
5,031
|
|
|
$
|
5,817
|
|
|
$
|
3,508
|
|
|
$
|
1,152
|
|
Q vs Q change %
|
|
|
-14
|
%
|
|
|
66
|
%
|
|
|
205
|
%
|
|
|
-
|
|
The Company's products are in high demand in the German market, and it is investing efforts in building a strong, high-volume supply chain to support its current operation and future growth in the
country. The reduced revenue in the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2024, is due to the supply chain delays around the cutoff date, which will have an offset effect in the upcoming three months
that will end March 31, 2025.
REVENUES AND GROSS MARGINS
REVENUES
The group's revenues 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.
|
● |
Revenues from the Israeli operation were attributed to the sale of medical cannabis through the Company’s subsidiaries 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.
|
For the year ended December 31:
|
|
Israel
|
|
|
Germany
|
|
|
Adjustments
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
2024
|
|
|
2023(*)
|
|
|
|
2024
|
|
|
2023(*)
|
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023(*)
|
|
|
2024
|
|
|
2023(*)
|
|
Revenues
|
|
$
|
38,523
|
|
|
$
|
43,316
|
|
|
$
|
15,508
|
|
|
$
|
5,488
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
54,031
|
|
|
$
|
48,804
|
|
Segment income (loss)
|
|
$
|
(9,314
|
)
|
|
$
|
(6,627
|
)
|
|
$
|
942
|
|
|
$
|
(1,615
|
)
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(8,372
|
)
|
|
$
|
(8,242
|
)
|
Unallocated corporate expenses
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(1,862
|
)
|
|
$
|
(4,550
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,862
|
)
|
|
$
|
(4,550
|
)
|
Total operating (loss)
|
|
$
|
(9,314
|
)
|
|
$
|
(6,627
|
)
|
|
$
|
942
|
|
|
$
|
(1,615
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,862
|
)
|
|
$
|
(4,550
|
)
|
|
$
|
(10,234
|
)
|
|
$
|
(12,792
|
)
|
Depreciation& amortization
|
|
$
|
2,014
|
|
|
$
|
2,823
|
|
|
$
|
170
|
|
|
$
|
173
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
2,184
|
|
|
$
|
2,996
|
|
* See Note 1 under the “Review of Financial Performance – Financial Highlights” section of the MD&A.
For the three months ended December 31:
|
|
Israel
|
|
|
Germany
|
|
|
Adjustments
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
2024
|
|
|
2023
|
|
|
2024
|
|
|
2023
|
|
|
2024
|
|
|
2023
|
|
|
2024
|
|
|
2023
|
|
Revenues
|
|
$
|
8,304
|
|
|
$
|
9,375
|
|
|
$
|
5,031
|
|
|
$
|
1,323
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
13,335
|
|
|
$
|
10,698
|
|
Segment income (loss)
|
|
$
|
(1,053
|
)
|
|
$
|
(3,653
|
)
|
|
$
|
(51
|
)
|
|
$
|
(580
|
)
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(1,104
|
)
|
|
$
|
(4,233
|
)
|
Unallocated corporate income (expenses)
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
322
|
|
|
$
|
(932
|
)
|
|
$
|
322
|
|
|
$
|
(932
|
)
|
Total operating (loss) income
|
|
$
|
(1,053
|
)
|
|
$
|
(3,653
|
)
|
|
$
|
(51
|
)
|
|
$
|
(580
|
)
|
|
$
|
322
|
|
|
$
|
(932
|
)
|
|
$
|
(782
|
)
|
|
$
|
(5,165
|
)
|
Depreciation, amortization & impairment
|
|
$
|
494
|
|
|
$
|
684
|
|
|
$
|
48
|
|
|
$
|
47
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
542
|
|
|
$
|
731
|
|
The Group's consolidated revenues for the year ended December 31, 2024, were attributed mostly to the sale of medical cannabis products in Israel and Germany.
Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 were $54,031 and $48,804, respectively, representing an increase of $5,227 or 11%. The increase is mainly attributed to
accelerated growth in Germany's revenue of $10,020 or 183% and decreased Revenue in Israel of $4,793 net. The decrease in Israel is attributed to the Oranim deal cancellation, which resulted in decreased Revenue of approximately $8,491 vs 2003.
Revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 were $13,335 and $10,698, respectively, representing an increase of $2,637 or 25%. The increase is mainly
attributed to accelerated growth in Germany's revenue of $3,708 and decreased Revenue in Israel of $1,071 net. The decrease in Israel is attributed to the Oranim deal cancellation, which resulted in reduced Revenue of $3,392 compared to the three
months ended December 31, 2024.
|
|
For the Twelve Months
Ended December 31,
|
|
|
For the Three months
ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
2024
|
|
|
2023
|
|
|
2024
|
|
|
2023
|
|
Average net selling price of dried flower (per Gram)
|
|
$
|
6.68
|
|
|
$
|
5.14
|
|
|
$
|
10.08
|
|
|
$
|
4.52
|
|
Quantity of dried flower sold (in Kilograms)
|
|
|
7,682
|
|
|
|
8,609
|
|
|
|
1,274
|
|
|
|
2,082
|
|
The total dried flower sold for the year ended December 31, 2024, was 7,682kg at an average selling price of $6.68 per gram compared to 8,609kg of the same period in 2023 at an
average selling price of $5.14 per gram. The decrease in quantity is partially due to the Oranim agreement revocation effect of approximately 970kg. The increase in the average selling price of approximately 30% is mainly due to increased sales in
the German region and the focus on selling premium and high-quality products in the Israel region.
The total dried flower sold for the three months ended December 31, 2024, was 1,274kg at an average selling price of $10.08 per gram, compared to 2,082kg for the same period in
2023 at an average selling price of $4.52 per gram. The quantity reduction is mainly due to the focus on selling premium and high-quality products in the Israel region, offset partially by the increased quantity sold in the German region. The
increase in the average selling price of approximately 123% is mainly due to the relatively increased sales in the German region from the total kg sold and the focus on selling premium and high-quality products in the Israel region.
The net effect on the Revenue of the decreased quantities and the increased price per gram resulted in a Revenue increase of 16% in year 2024 vs. year 2023 and a revenue increase
of 36% for the Three months ended December 31, 2024 vs. the Three months ended December 31, 2023.
COST OF REVENUES
The cost of revenues is comprised of the purchase of raw materials and finished goods, import costs, production costs, product laboratory testing, shipping, and salary expenses. When sold,
inventory is later expensed to the cost of sales. Direct production costs are also expensed through the cost of sales.
The cost of revenues for the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 were $45,580 and $37,974, respectively, representing an increase of $7,606 or 20%. This is mainly due to an increase in material
costs of approximately $8,130, of which clearing old raw materials of approximately $3,878 and increased inventory sales resulted in a material cost increase of approximately $4,034, which is offset by reduced other costs net of approximately $524.
The cost of revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 were $10,702 and $9,583, respectively, representing an increase of $1,119 or 12%. This is mainly due to an increase in
material costs of approximately $1,032, including clearing old raw materials of approximately $739 and other costs net of approximately $87.
GROSS PROFIT
Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 was $8,451 and $9,846, respectively, representing a decrease of $1,395 or 14%. Gross profit for the three months ended December 31, 2024,
and 2023 was $2,680 and $841, respectively, representing an increase of $1,839 or 219%.
Gross profit included losses from realized fair value adjustments on inventory sold of $nil and $(984) for the year ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
IRON SWORDS WAR EFFECT ON THE GROSS PROFIT
The Israel—Hamas war ("Iron Swords War") affected gross profit in 2024. The main impacts were decreased sales from one side in Israel and increased costs due
to longer supply chain processes with higher related costs, such as slow and more expensive inventory transportation processes, which caused delays in inventory ready for sale during the year.
EXPENSES
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 were $8,018 and $11,008, respectively, representing a decrease of $2,990 or 27%. General and administrative
expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 were $1,172 and $3,300, respectively, representing a decrease of $2,128 or 64%.
The 2024 decrease in general and administrative expenses is mainly due to $96 in salaries to employees ($2,218 in 2024 vs. $2,314 in 2023), $2,073 in professional fees ($2,022 and $4,095 for the
same years), $119 in depreciation and amortization ($550 and $669), reduced insurance costs of $526 ($1,321 and $1,847), and $176 in other expenses ($1,907 in 2024 vs. $2,083 in 2023).
The decrease in general and administrative expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2024, is mainly due to $305 in salaries to employees ($602 vs. $907), $1,560 in professional fees (—$303
and $1,257), mainly due to debt settlement of $765, and $188 in other expenses ($394 in 2024 vs. $582 in 2023).
SELLING AND MARKETING
Selling and marketing expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 were $7,069 and $10,788, respectively, representing a decrease of $3,719 or 34%. Selling and marketing expenses for the
three months ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 were $1,790 and $2,797, respectively, representing a decrease of $1,007 or 36%.
The decrease in selling and marketing expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024, is mainly attributed to Oranim's revoking agreement of approximately $2,077 and $743, respectively, and in
addition, a decrease of $1,642 and $264, respectively.
OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES
Other operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 were $3,229 and $nil, respectively. Other operating expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 were $495
and $0, respectively.
The increase in Other operating expenses is mainly attributed to one-time expenses due to
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- |
revocation of the Oranim agreement on April 15, 2024, of $2,734 due to clearing Oranim assets and liabilities from the consolidated balances and
|
|
- |
goodwill impairment of $495 during the three months ended December 31, 2024.
|
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
Share-based compensation expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 were $369 and $225, respectively, representing an increase of $144 or 64%.
For the three months ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, share-based compensation expenses were $5 and $(91), respectively, representing an increase of $96 or 105%.
OPERATING EFFICIENCY AND OPERATING RATIO
The operating expense ratio for the year ended December 31, 2024, was 34% vs. 46% for the year ended December 31, 2023, representing an increased efficiency of approximately 26%. Excluding the
One-time Oranim agreement revocation related expenses of $2.7M, the operating ratio in 2024 would have been 29% vs. 46% in 2023 representing an increased efficiency of approximately 37%.
The operating expense ratio for the three months ended December 31, 2024, was 26% and excluding the one-time expenses in other operating, it was 22% vs. 56% for the three months ended December 31,
2023, representing an increased efficiency of about 61%.
The efficiency ratio improvement results from decreased operational costs and increased revenue.
FINANCING
Financing income (expense) net for the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 was $(2,560) and $3,335, respectively, representing a decrease of $5,895. For the three months ended December 31,
2024, and 2023, financing income (expense) net was $(478) and $2,466, respectively, representing a decrease of $2,944. Part of the decrease was due to the revaluation of investment in Xinteza evaluation measured at fair value through profit and
loss, which resulted in $654.
NET INCOME/LOSS
Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 was $11,771 and $10,228, respectively, representing a net loss increase of $1,543 or 15%. For the three months ended December 31, 2024, and
2023, net loss was $1,213 and $3,520, respectively, representing a net income increase of $2,307 or 66%. The net loss changes are related to factors impacting net income described above.
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 anti-dilutive.
Basic Income (Loss) per Common Share for the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 were $(4.51) and $(4.45) per Common Share, respectively. For the three months ended December 31, 2024, and 2023,
basic Loss per Common Share was $(0.32) and $(1.47) per Common Share, respectively.
Diluted net loss per share for the year ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 were $(4.51) and $(4.45), respectively, and $(0.32) and $(1.47) for the three months ended December 31, 2024, respectively.
* Shares Consolidation - On July 12, 2024, the Company consolidated its issued and outstanding common shares based on one post-consolidated Common Share for every six pre-consolidated Common
Shares. Post Consolidation, total Common Shares were reduced from 13,394,136 to 2,232,359 Common Shares (after rounding fractional Common Shares).
TOTAL ASSETS
Total assets as of December 31, 2024, were $39,188, compared to $48,813 as of December 31, 2023, representing a decrease of $9,625 or 20%. The decline is mainly attributed to the following:
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• |
Oranim agreement revocation of $9,494, of which is mainly attributed to $3,499 goodwill, $1,414 intangible assets, $837 Inventory, $1,324 trade receivables, $783 Property plant and equipment and $346 reduction of Cash and cash
equivalents,
|
|
• |
Current assets increase* of $2,365, mainly due to an increase of $7,476 in trade receivables, offset by a $5,924 reduction in Inventory and an increase of $813 in other current assets,
|
|
• |
Non-Current assets decrease* of $2,496 mainly due to $1,056 reduction of intangible asset, $654 reduction of Investment in affiliates and $545 decrease in Property, plant, and equipment.
|
* Net effect after Oranim revocation effect
INVESTMENT IN XINTEZA
On December 26, 2019, IMC Holdings entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) with Xinteza API Ltd. (“Xinteza”), a company with a unique
biosynthesis technology, under which IMC Holdings invested an aggregate amount of US$1,700 thousand (approximately $2,468) in exchange for the issuance of 38,082 preferred shares of Xinteza.
On February 24, 2022, IMC Holdings entered into a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (the “SAFE”) with Xinteza, under which IMC Holdings invested
US$100 thousand (approximately $125), in exchange for additional future shares of Xinteza.
As of December 31, 2024, IMC Holdings holds 25.32% of the voting rights of Xinteza regularly and has the right for two members of the Board of Directors out of five. However, it was determined that
the economic interests of the preferred shares are not substantially identical to those of ordinary shares (due to such features as liquidation preference and redemption feature). Thus, since the preferred shares do not meet the ordinary equity
ownership interest criteria, the equity method is not applicable. Thus, the investment in Xinteza is subject to the provisions of IFRS 9 and is accounted for as a financial asset measured at fair value through profit or loss categorized within
Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
As of December 31, 2024, and 2023, the investment in an affiliate amounted to $1,631 and $2,285, respectively. Thus, during the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company recorded a revaluation of
$837 less an effect of foreign currency translation of $183.
TOTAL LIABILITIES
As of December 31, 2024, total liabilities were $36,042 compared to $35,113 on December 31, 2023, representing an increase of $929 or 3%. The increase is mainly attributed to the following:
|
• |
Oranim agreement revocation of $6,771, of which was primarily attributed to a decrease in PUT option liability for $1,973 and a decrease in purchase consideration payable in the amount of $2,172, a decrease in trade payables for $1,597,
a decrease of $176 in other accounts payable, a decrease of $372 in lease liabilities and a decrease of $326 in deferred tax liability,
|
|
• |
Current liabilities increase* of $8,145, mainly due to an increase of $3,533 in trade payables and $3,026 in bank loans, $1,968 due to convertible debentures and $1,345 from warrants liabilities and pre-funded warrants and offset by a
$1,041 reduction in other accounts payable,
|
|
• |
Non-Current liabilities decrease* of $445, mainly due to a decrease of $272 in lease liabilities and $150 in deferred tax liability.
|
* Net effect after Oranim revocation effect
An increased liability of 2,135 is in Credit from bank institutions and others accordingly:
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2024
|
|
|
2023
|
|
Credit from Bank institutions
|
|
$
|
2,586
|
|
|
$
|
3,227
|
|
Credit from non-financial institutions
|
|
|
5,918
|
|
|
|
6,090
|
|
Check receivables
|
|
|
6,641
|
|
|
|
2,802
|
|
|
|
$
|
15,145
|
|
|
$
|
12,119
|
|
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, the Company recorded revenues of $54,031.
The Company can face liquidity fluctuations from time to time, resulting from delays in sales and slow inventory movements.
As of December 31, 2024, the Group's cash and cash equivalents totaled $863 and the Group's working capital deficit (current assets minus current liabilities) amounted to ($11,554). In the year
ended December 31, 2024, the Group had an operating loss of ($10,234) and cash flows used in operating activities of $1,312.
As of December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, management considers liquidity risk to be high.
As of December 31, 2024, 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
|
|
$
|
15,419
|
|
|
$
|
640
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
The maturity profile of the Company’s other financial liabilities (trade payables, other account payable and accrued expenses, and warrants) as of December 31, 2024, 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
|
|
$
|
15,611
|
|
|
$
|
15,145
|
|
|
$
|
466
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Finance Lease Obligations
|
|
$
|
448
|
|
|
$
|
274
|
|
|
$
|
174
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Total Contractual Obligations
|
|
$
|
16,059
|
|
|
$
|
15,419
|
|
|
$
|
640
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
The Group’s current operating budget includes various assumptions concerning the level and timing of cash receipts from sales and cash outflows for operating expenses and capital expenditures,
including cost saving plans. In 2023, the Board approved a cost saving plan, to allow the Company to continue its operations and meet its cash obligations. The cost saving plan entailed reducing costs through efficiencies and synergies primarily
involving the following measures: discontinuing loss-making activities, reducing payroll and headcount, reduction in compensation paid to key management personnel (including layoffs of key executives), operational efficiencies and reduced capital
expenditures. These actions are resulting in cost savings during 2024, and the company will continue its efforts for efficiency operations also during 2025.
The projected cash flow for 2025 indicates that there is uncertainty regarding whether the Group will generate sufficient funds to continue its operations and meet its obligations as they become
due. The Group continues to evaluate additional sources of capital and financing. However, there is no assurance that additional capital and or financing will be available to the Group, and even if available, whether it will be on terms acceptable
to the Group or in amounts required.
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.
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.
Below are agreements the Company has entered into, which has an impact on the Company’s liquidity and capital resources.
Revolving Credit Facility with Bank Mizrahi
On March 23, 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 15,000 thousand (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 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%. On May 17, 2023, the Company and Bank Mizrahi entered into a
new credit facility with total commitment of up to NIS 10,000 thousand (approximately $3,600) (the “New Mizrahi Facility”). The New Mizrahi Facility consists of NIS 5,000 thousand credit line and NIS 5,000
thousand loan to be settled with 24 monthly installments from May 17, 2023. This loan bears interest at the Israeli Prime interest rate plus 2.9%.
On August 1, 2024, the credit line of approximately NIS 1,825 related to the New Mizrahi Facility was converted into a six-month short-term loan, bearing an annual variable interest rate of P+1.9%
(with the Israel Prime interest rate as of the submission date being 6%).
As of December 31, 2024, Focus has a short-term loan of $2,586 in respect of the new Mizrahi facility. The New Credit facility is also subject to several covenants to be measured on a quarterly
basis which are not met as of December 31, 2024.
As of February 1, 2025, Mizrahi Bank has been extending the short-term loan on a weekly basis.
On March 20, 2025, the bank and the Company signed an agreement modifying the New Mizrahi Facility terms as follows:
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• |
$1,560 (NIS 4 million) will be extended as a loan with a six-month grace period, after which repayment will be made in 31 monthly installments commencing September 10, 2025. The principal loan will not require a personal guarantee and
will bear an interest at a rate of P+2.9% to be paid monthly, commencing April 20, 2025.
|
|
• |
The remaining $390 (NIS 1 million) will be extended as a credit line from March 19, 2025, to March 12, 2026.
|
The Company's CEO and Chairman provided the bank with a personal guarantee for the outstanding borrowed amount, allowing the New Mizrahi Facility to remain effective.
SHARE CAPITAL
The Company’s authorized share capital as of December 31, 2024, consists of an unlimited number of Common shares without a par value of 3,085,452. 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 declared and to participate in the distribution of surplus assets in the
case of liquidation of the Company.
OTHER SECURITIES
As of December 31, 2024, the Company also has the following outstanding securities that are convertible into, exercisable or exchangeable for, voting or equity securities of the Company: 35,660
Options, 3,044 compensation options, 1,610,388 Warrants, 152,701 Pre-Funded Warrants, and 410,192 Debentures.
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 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 based on 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.
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, 2022. There are 182,609 2021 Broker Compensation Options outstanding.
In January and February of 2023, the Company issued an aggregate of 2,828,248 units of the Company (each a “Life Unit”) at a price of US$1.25 per Life Unit
for aggregate gross proceeds of US$3,535 in a series of closings pursuant to a non-brokered private placement offering to purchasers resident in Canada (except the Province of Quebec) and/or other qualifying jurisdictions relying on the listed
issuer financing exempt under Part 5A of National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions (the “LIFE Offering”). Each Life Unit consisted of one Common Share and one Common Share purchase warrant (each a “Life Warrant”), with each Life Warrant entitling the holder thereof 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.
In addition, a non-independent director of the Company subscribed for an aggregate of 131,700 Life Units under the LIFE Offering at an aggregate subscription price of US$165. The director’s
subscription price was satisfied by the settlement of US$165 in debt owed by the Company to the director certain consulting services previously rendered by the director to the Company.
In connection with the LIFE Offering, the Company and Odyssey Trust Company entered a series of warrant indentures on January 30, 2023 (the “First LIFE Warrant
Indenture”), February 7, 2023 (the “Second LIFE Warrant Indenture”) and February 16, 2024 (the “Third LIFE Warrant Indenture”) to govern the terms and
conditions of the Life Warrants.
Concurrent with the LIFE Offering, the Company issued an aggregate of 2,317,171 units on a non-brokered private placement basis for US$1.25 per unit for aggregate gross proceeds of US$2,897 (the “Concurrent Offering”). The Concurrent Offering was led by insiders of the Company. The units offered under the Concurrent Offering were sold under similar terms as the Life Offering and were offered for sale to
purchasers in all provinces and territories of Canada and jurisdictions outside Canada pursuant to available prospectus exemptions other than for the LIFE Offering exemption. All units issued under the Concurrent Offering were subject to a
statutory hold period of four months and one day in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws.
On July 12, 2024, the Company closed a non-brokered private placement (the “Offering”) of secured convertible debentures of the Company (each, a “Debenture”) for aggregate proceeds of $2,091. The Debentures were issued to holders of short-term loans and obligations owed by the Company or its wholly owned subsidiaries. The Debentures will mature on May 26,
2025, and will not incur interest except in the event of default. The Debentures may be converted into common shares of the Company (each, a “Share”) at a conversion price of $0.85 per Share.
As of December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, there were 1,610,393 and 1,010,660 warrants outstanding (following 2024 Share Consolidation, as defined below), re-measured by the Company, using the
Black-Scholes pricing model, in the amount of $887 and $38, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, the Company recognized a revaluation gain (loss) in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive
income, of $200 and $(6,956), respectively, in which the unrealized gain is included in finance income (expense).
On July 12, 2024, the Company consolidated all its issued and outstanding Common Shares based on one (1) post-consolidation Common Share for each Six (6) pre-consolidation Common Shares (the “2024 Share Consolidation”) to meet the NASDAQ minimum share price requirement.
On November 12, 2024, the Company closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement offering (the “Offering”) effective November 12, 2024 (the “Closing Date”) through the issuance of 742,517 Units for gross proceed of $2,138. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein have the meanings attributed to them in the October 4 Release.
Each Unit was sold at a price of $2.88 per Unit, calculated based on the deemed price per Share equal to the 10-day volume-weighted average price of the Shares on the Exchange ending on the trading
day preceding October 3, 2024. Each Unit consisted of one Share and one Warrant.
Each Warrant entitles the holder thereof to acquire one Warrant Share for $4.32 per Warrant Share, calculated as a 50% premium to the Offering Price, at any time before 5:00 pm (Toronto Time) on
the date that is twenty-four months following the Closing Date.
The Company also announced that the Company has completed a debt settlement (the “Debt Settlement” and together, with the Offering, the “Transactions”) in the amount of US$560 (approximately $758) with Oren Shuster, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, in connection with the Benefit, to preserve the Company’s cash for working capital through the
issuance of 110,576 Settlement Shares and 152,701 Pre-Funded Warrants at a deemed price of $2.88.
OPERATING, FINANCING AND INVESTING ACTIVITIES
The following table highlights the Company’s cash flow activities for the twelve and three months ended December 31, 2024, and 2023:
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|
For the Year Ended December 31,
|
|
|
For the Three months ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
2024
|
|
|
2023
|
|
|
2024
|
|
|
2023
|
|
Net cash provided by (used in):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating activities
|
|
$
|
(1,077
|
)
|
|
$
|
(8,075
|
)
|
|
$
|
(4,199
|
)
|
|
$
|
(218
|
)
|
Investing activities
|
|
$
|
(470
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,182
|
)
|
|
$
|
2
|
|
|
$
|
(629
|
)
|
Financing activities
|
|
$
|
3,825
|
|
|
$
|
9,417
|
|
|
$
|
3,847
|
|
|
$
|
(37
|
)
|
Effect of foreign exchange
|
|
$
|
(3,228
|
)
|
|
$
|
(796
|
)
|
|
$
|
(745
|
)
|
|
$
|
1,393
|
|
Increase (Decrease) in cash
|
|
$
|
(950
|
)
|
|
$
|
(636
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,095
|
)
|
|
$
|
509
|
|
Operating activities used cash of $1,077 and $8,075 for the year ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively. Operating activities used cash of $4,199 and $218 for the three months ended December 31,
2024, and 2023, respectively. This variance is primarily due to business activities of the Company, including corporate expenses for salaries, professional fees, and marketing expenses in Israel and Germany, out of which a $2,764 and $nil increase
is attributed to Loss from deconsolidation of Oranim for the year ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
Investing activities used cash of $470 and $1,182 for the year ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively. Investing activities provided cash of $2 and used cash of $629 for the three months ended December
31, 2024, and 2023, respectively. A decrease of $(346) and $nil is attributed to the Oranim agreement revocation for the year ended December 31, 2024, and
2023, respectively.
Financing activities provided cash of $3,825 and $9,417 for the year ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively. Financing activities provided cash of $3,847 and used cash of $(37) for the three months ended
December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively. The decrease for the year is primarily due to the reduction of proceeds from the issuance of warrants and share capital by $5,039 and $744, respectively, an increase in repayment of bank loan and
credit facilities in the amount of $366, and set-off by a decrease in proceeds from loans for $4,962 which is offset by an increase of 3,839 in proceeds from discounted checks.
SELECTED ANNUAL INFORMATION – CONTINUING OPERATIONS
For the year ended
|
|
December 31,
2024
|
|
|
December 31,
2023
|
|
|
December 31,
2022
|
|
Revenues
|
|
$
|
54,031
|
|
|
$
|
48,804
|
|
|
$
|
54,335
|
|
Net Loss
|
|
$
|
(11,771
|
)
|
|
$
|
(10,228
|
)
|
|
$
|
(24,922
|
)
|
Basic net income (Loss) per share:
|
|
$
|
(4.51
|
)
|
|
$
|
(4.45
|
)
|
|
$
|
(18.81
|
)
|
Diluted net income (Loss) per share:
|
|
$
|
(4.51
|
)
|
|
$
|
(4.45
|
)
|
|
$
|
(22.87
|
)
|
Total assets
|
|
$
|
39,188
|
|
|
$
|
48,813
|
|
|
$
|
60,676
|
|
Total non-current liabilities
|
|
$
|
1,124
|
|
|
$
|
2,267
|
|
|
$
|
3,060
|
|
SUMMARY OF INTERIM RESULTS
For the three months ended
|
|
December 31,
2024
|
|
|
September 30,
2024
|
|
|
June 30,
2024
|
|
|
March 31,
2024
|
|
Revenues
|
|
$
|
13,335
|
|
|
$
|
13,883
|
|
|
$
|
14,750
|
|
|
$
|
12,063
|
|
Net Loss
|
|
$
|
(1,213
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,082
|
)
|
|
$
|
(3,456
|
)
|
|
$
|
(6,020
|
)
|
Basic net income (Loss) per share:
|
|
$
|
(0.32
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.41
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1.36
|
)
|
|
$
|
(2.52
|
)
|
Diluted net loss per share:
|
|
$
|
(0.32
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.41
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1.36
|
)
|
|
$
|
(2.52
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the three months ended
|
|
December 31,
2023
|
|
|
September 30,
2023
|
|
|
June 30,
2023
|
|
|
March 31,
2023 (1)
|
|
Revenues
|
|
$
|
10,698
|
|
|
$
|
12,370
|
|
|
$
|
13,207
|
|
|
$
|
12,529
|
|
Net income (Loss)
|
|
$
|
(3,520
|
)
|
|
$
|
(2,136
|
)
|
|
$
|
(3,706
|
)
|
|
$
|
(866
|
)
|
Basic net income (Loss) per share:
|
|
$
|
(1.47
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.96
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1.57
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.3
|
)
|
Diluted net income (Loss) per share:
|
|
$
|
(1.47
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.96
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1.57
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.3
|
)
|
Note 1 - The figures disclosed here for the three months ended March 31, 2023, encompass updates and adjustments made during Q2 2023 to the Company’s previously filed unaudited interim financial
statements. The adjustments and updates were immaterial.
* Shares Consolidation - On July 12, 2024, the Company consolidated its issued and outstanding common shares based on one post-consolidated Common Share for every six pre-consolidated Common
Shares. Post Consolidation, total Common Shares were reduced from 13,394,136 to 2,232,359 Common Shares (after rounding fractional Common Shares).
METRICS AND NON-IFRS FINANCIAL MEASURES
This MD&A refers 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 a 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 Adjusted EBITDA is a valuable 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 to evaluate 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 to facilitate operating performance comparisons from period to period and prepare annual operating budgets and forecasts. As Canadian
securities laws require, we reconcile these non-IFRS financial measures to the most comparable IFRS measures.
GROSS MARGIN
|
|
For the Twelve Months Ended December 31,
|
|
|
For the three months ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
2024
|
|
|
2023
|
|
|
2024
|
|
|
2023
|
|
Net Revenue
|
|
$
|
54,031
|
|
|
$
|
48,804
|
|
|
$
|
13,335
|
|
|
$
|
10,698
|
|
Cost of sales
|
|
$
|
(45,580
|
)
|
|
$
|
(37,974
|
)
|
|
$
|
(10,702
|
)
|
|
$
|
(9,583
|
)
|
Gross profit before FV adjustments
|
|
$
|
8,451
|
|
|
$
|
10,830
|
|
|
$
|
2,633
|
|
|
$
|
1,115
|
|
Gross margin before FV adjustments (non-IFRS)
|
|
|
16
|
%
|
|
|
22
|
%
|
|
|
20
|
%
|
|
|
10
|
%
|
* See Note 1 under “Review of Financial Performance – Financial Highlights” section of the MD&A.
EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA
|
|
For the Twelve Months
ended December 31,
|
|
|
For the Three Months
ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
2024
|
|
|
2023
|
|
|
2024
|
|
|
2023
|
|
Operating Loss
|
|
$
|
(10,234
|
)
|
|
$
|
(12,792
|
)
|
|
$
|
(782
|
)
|
|
$
|
(5,165
|
)
|
Depreciation & Amortization
|
|
$
|
2,184
|
|
|
$
|
2,996
|
|
|
$
|
542
|
|
|
$
|
731
|
|
EBITDA
|
|
$
|
(8,050
|
)
|
|
$
|
(9,796
|
)
|
|
$
|
(240
|
)
|
|
$
|
(4,434
|
)
|
IFRS Biological assets fair value adjustments, net1
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
984
|
|
|
$
|
(47
|
)
|
|
$
|
274
|
|
Share-based payments
|
|
$
|
369
|
|
|
$
|
225
|
|
|
$
|
5
|
|
|
$
|
(91
|
)
|
Restructuring cost 2
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
617
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Other non-recurring costs 3
|
|
$
|
6,612
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
739
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Adjusted EBITDA (Non-IFRS)
|
|
$
|
(1,069
|
)
|
|
$
|
(7,970
|
)
|
|
$
|
457
|
|
|
$
|
(4,251
|
)
|
* See Note 1 under the “Review of Financial Performance – Financial Highlights” section of the MD&A.
Notes:
1. |
Losses from unrealized change 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 Sde Avraham Farm in 2022, and to Israel reorganization plan of the company’s management and operations in 2023.
|
3. |
Due to revocation of the Oranim transaction dated April 16, 2024, and inventory clearance.
|
The Company’s Adjusted EBITDA loss decreased by 87%, representing the improvement of the Company's operations in 2024 compared to 2023 and the continuing efficiency improvement. In 2024, the
Company cleared old balances as a one-time Inventory clearance of approximately $3,878 and had a one-time expense due to the Oranim agreement revocation of $2,734.
The Company’s Adjusted EBITDA Profit for the three months ended December 31, 2024, was due to expenses reduction of $4,708 vs. the year ended December 31, 2023, and includes a $739 for Inventory
clearance.
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):
December 31, 2024:
|
|
Less than one year
|
|
|
1 to 5 years
|
|
|
6 to 10 years
|
|
|
>10 years
|
|
Lease liabilities
|
|
$
|
274
|
|
|
$
|
174
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
December 31, 2023:
|
|
Less than one year
|
|
|
1 to 5 years
|
|
|
6 to 10 years
|
|
|
>10 years
|
|
Lease liabilities
|
|
$
|
466
|
|
|
$
|
818
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
LITIGATION AND REGULATORY PROCEEDINGS
FOCUS FACILITY PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
On July 11, 2021, the Company was informed that on June 30, 2021, a claim was filed in the Beer Sheva Magistrate Court (the “BSMC”) 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
its cultivation facility in Sde Avraham, Israel (the “Focus Facility”)
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.
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 was finally set on 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, was filed with the BSMC for its approval. The BSMC 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 BSMC about any progress concerning a potential settlement was assigned to the attorney representing the municipal committee.
On September 9, 2023, the municipal committee's attorney was summoned to appear at a hearing before the Honorable Judge Orit Kertz. The hearing was postponed to December 28, 2023, due to the 2023 Iron Swords War.
On January 2, 2024, the Company announced that on December 28, 2023, the construction proceedings against Focus concluded. The Company maintains de facto control of Focus. Focus was indicted and
a fine of CAD$129 was imposed. The cultivation facility, which was the focus of the proceedings, was closed in June 2022 in alignment with the Company's strategic shift towards import and sales.
COVID-19 TEST KITS CLAIM, DISTRICT COURT OF STUTTGART
On November 19, 2021, Adjupharm filed a statement of claim (the “COVID-19 Test Kit Claim”) in the District Court of
Stuttgart (the “Stuttgart Court”) against Stroakmont & Atton Trading GmbH (“Stroakmont”), its shareholders and managing
directors regarding a debt owed by Stroakmont to Adjupharm in an amount of approximately EUR 948 thousand for COVID-19 test kits purchased by Stroakmont from Adjupharm at the end of March 2021. In January 2022, Stroakmont filed its statement of
defence to the Stuttgart Court in which they mainly stated two arguments for their defense:
|
1. |
The contractual party of the company was not Stroakmont. The contract with Stroakmont was only concluded as a sham transaction to cover up a contract with a company named Uniclaro GmbH (“Uniclaro”).
Therefore, Stroakmont is not the real purchaser rather than Uniclaro.
|
|
2. |
The company allegedly placed an order with Uniclaro for a total of 4.3 million Clongene COVID-19 tests, of which Uniclaro 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 942 thousand. Uniclaro has assigned this alleged claim against the company to Stroakmont Trading GmbH, and Stroakmont Trading GmbH has precautionary declared a set-off against the company’s claim.
|
On March 22, 2022, Adjupharm filed a response to Stroakmont’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 the allegation that the contract with Stroakmont was only concluded as a sham transaction lies with the opponents, and they offered evidences to the court in the form of
testimony from certain witnesses.
A court hearing with witnesses was held on January 11, 2023 and on February 22, 2023, where witnesses testified. According to the court the witnesses were not able to provide required evidence for
the allegation regarding the sham transaction with Stroakmont. On April 5, 2023, Stuttgart Court announced its decision (the "Test Kits Judgment") and sentenced Stroakmont to pay to Adjupharm EUR 948 thousand
plus interest in the amount of 5 percentage points above the German basis rate since May 8, 2021. In addition, Stroakmont was sentences to pay Adjupharm EUR 7 thousand 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 COVID-19 Test Kit Claim was dismissed against them with regard to their personal liability.
Adjupharm shall pay 2/3 of the Stuttgart Court expenses and the out-of-court expenses of Mr. Simic and Mr. Lapeschi. Stroakmont shall bear 1/3 of the Stuttgart Court expenses and 1/3 of the out-of-court expenses of Adjupharm. The remaining
out-of-court expenses shall be borne by each party.
Furthermore, the court did not decide on the counterclaims from an alleged order by Adjupharm for 4.3 million Clongene tests due to a set-off prohibition. This set-off prohibition follows from a
jurisdiction agreement concluded between Adjupharm and Uniclaro, which determined the courts in Hamburg to be the competent court to decide about such allegations.
The Judgment is not yet final and, therefore, cannot be enforced. On May 5, 2023, Adjupharm and Stroakmont, each submitted an appeal with the Stuttgart Court against the Test Kits Judgment (the "Test Kits Appeal").
On June 23, 2023, Adjupharm filed its statement of grounds for appeal with the Higher Regional Court of Stuttgart. Adjupharm appeals against the fact that the directors of Stroakmont were not
sentenced to pay jointly and severally together with Stroakmont as a result of fraud. Since they concluded the purchase agreement with Adjupharm in the name of Stroakmont and there is indication that they did not intend to pay the purchase price
from the very beginning, this could be considered to be fraudulent inducement, for which they would be personally liable.
Stroakmont appealed the judgement and requested to reject the payment claim. Furthermore, they appealed against the prohibition of the set-off. They are of the opinion that there is no such
prohibition, and they want to include their alleged counterclaims in the proceedings and to receive a decision for their counterclaim by the court in Stuttgart.
To date, the Court of Appeal has not issued any instructions, and the first oral hearing, originally scheduled for March 13, 2025, has been postponed to July 21, 2025. The Court has ordered the
personal appearance of both parties, i.e. the respective managing directors, to clarify the facts of the case and to attempt an amicable settlement.
At this stage, the Company management cannot assess its ability to collect the payment awarded in the Test Kits Judgment and the chances of the COVID-19 Test Kit Claim advancing or the potential
outcome of the Test Kits Appeal.
UNICLARO GMBH VS. ADJUPHARM
On December 22, 2022, Uniclaro GmbH (“Uniclaro”) filed a statement of claim against Adjupharm with the district court in Hamburg. Uniclaro is claiming the
payment of the amount of thousand EUR 1,046 (including VAT) in exchange for 300,000 Covid-19 rapid tests.
Uniclaro alleges in this lawsuit that Adjupharm purchased 4.3 million Covid-19 rapid tests of the brand "Clongene" from Uniclaro. 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 a further 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-19 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. Adjupharm
rejected the claim stating that it did not purchase such an amount if Covid-19 rapid tests, but only small portions on a case-by-case-basis and according to the available cash flow.
On February 14, 2024, a court hearing took place before the district court of Hamburg, at which the court also took evidence. The court first heard the managing directors of Uniclaro and Adjupharm.
They commented on the events of March 23, 2021, and the alleged purchase. The statements of all managing directors differed from each other. Afterwards, the witness Francesco Bisceglia, who holds the position of Sales Director at Adjupharm, was
also heard. His statement also partially deviated from the statements of all managing directors, but overall, the witness basically testified that the company did not purchase 4.3 million Clungene Tests in the meeting of 23. March 2021.
On April 24, 2024, the Regional Court of Hamburg announced its decision. The judgment is as follows:
1. |
Adjupharm was not sentenced. Uniclaro's lawsuit for payment of approximately EUR 1,046 thousand in exchange for delivery of 300,000 Clungene tests was dismissed.
|
2. |
Uniclaro is sentenced to pay Adjupharm approximately EUR 54 thousand plus interest at 5 percentage points above the German basis rate since 17.01.2023.
|
3. |
Uniclaro shall bear the procedural costs.
|
The judgment is not yet final (rechtskräftig). Uniclaro has appealed against the judgment and applied for the judgment to be overturned and to sentence
Adjupharm in accordance with Uncilaro's original application to pay the amount of approximately EUR 1,046 thousand (including VAT) in exchange for 300,000 Covid-19 rapid tests. Furthermore, Uniclaro has requested in its appeal to dismiss
Adjupharm's counterclaim.
Uniclaro essentially argues that the facts stated by the Hamburg Regional Court in its judgment are incorrect and incomplete. As before, Uniclaro is of the opinion that - allegedly undisputed - an
oral agreement for the purchase of Clongene rapid tests was reached on 23 March 2021, but only the number of tests is in dispute. While Adjupharm claims to have only ordered 200,000 tests, Uniclaro claims that the number of Covid rapid tests
ordered was 4.3 million resp. 8.6 million tests. Uniclaro furthermore claims that a written contract was not constitutive and not required for the 4.3 million orders, as there was also no written contract regarding 200,000 Covid rapid tests and
that these were part of the 4.3 million order.
Furthermore, Uniclaro claims that circumstantial evidence (Indizien) in favor of Uniclaro was not taken into account in the evaluation of the evidence and that the Hamburg Regional Court did not
provide adequate reasoning in parts of the judgment, as the court referred to statements by the managing director of Adjupharm and the witness Francesco Bisceglia without giving reasons for this, although there had been contrary statements by
Uniclaro. In addition, Uniclaro claims that witnesses named by Uniclaro were not heard.
With respect to Adjupharm's counterclaim, Uniclaro alleges that the court ignored the burden of proof and failed to consider that Adjupharm bears the burden of proof and allegedly did not prove its
claim.
Adjupharm responded to the grounds of appeal and has requested to dismiss Uniclaro's appeal. So far, there have not been any instructions from the Court of Appeal. The court has not yet scheduled
an oral hearing.
At this stage, the Company management cannot assess the chances of the potential outcome of this these proceedings.
CCAA PROCEEDINGS – CANADIAN RESTRUCTURING
On August 5, 2022, The Company entered into an agreement to sell all of the issued and outstanding shares of SublimeCulture Inc. (“Sublime”), a wholly owned
subsidiary of Trichome JWC Acquisition Corp. (“TJAC”), on an “as is, where is” basis to a group of purchasers that included current and former members of the Sublime management team for aggregate proceeds of
approximately $100 less working capital adjustments, for a final net purchase price of $89 (the “Sublime Transaction”). The Sublime Transaction included the sale of Sublime’s lease obligation of the
approximately 930 square metre cultivation and storage facility and Sublime’s related operations. The Canadian Restructuring also included halting cultivation at the facility operated by Highland in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.
On November 7, 2022, to achieve operational efficiencies, the Company announced that it was pivoting its focus and resources on growth in its highest value markets in Israel and Germany while also
commencing its exit from the Canadian cannabis market as part of the Canadian Restructuring. With this move, the Company aimed for a leaner organization with a primary focus on achieving profitability in 2023.
The Canadian operations were held through Trichome and were wound-down under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (the “CCAA”) pursuant to an initial order of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the “ONSC”) issued on November 7, 2022 (as amended and restated by an order made by the ONSC on November 17, 2022,
the “Initial Order”). The Initial Order includes a broad stay (as extended from time to time, the “Stay”) of all proceedings against Trichome and its assets. Pursuant to the Initial Order, KSV Restructuring
Inc. was appointed as monitor (the “Monitor”) in the CCAA proceedings.
In connection with the CCAA proceedings, TJAC, as borrower (the “Borrower”), the remaining members of Trichome, as guarantors and Cortland Credit Lending
Corporation, as agent for and on behalf of itself and certain lenders (the “DIP Lender”), entered into a debtor-in-possession facility agreement dated November 6, 2022 (as amended, the “DIP Agreement”). Pursuant to the DIP Agreement, the DIP Lender has agreed to provide a super-priority interim revolving credit facility (subject to certain mandatory repayment provisions) to the Borrower (the “DIP Facility”). In accordance with the DIP Agreement, the DIP Facility is to be used during the CCAA proceedings by the Borrower to fund its working capital needs. The DIP Facility is subject to customary
covenants, conditions precedent, and representations and warranties made by Trichome to the DIP Lender. The current DIP Lender’s charge approved by the Court is up to the maximum amount of $4,875.
On January 9, 2023, the ONSC issued an order in the CCAA proceedings in respect of a motion brought by Trichome to approve, among other things: a sale and investment solicitation process (the “SISP”) in respect of the business and assets of Trichome; and a stalking horse share purchase agreement (the “Stalking Horse Purchase Agreement”) between Trichome and L5
Capital dated December 12, 2022. The SISP established a process to solicit interest for investments in, or the sale of any or all of the, Trichome’s business and assets.
On February 22, 2023, the Monitor issued a report (the “Monitor’s Third Report”) in the CCAA proceedings advising, among other things, that (i) no qualified
bids were received pursuant to the SISP, (ii) L5 Capital informed Trichome that it would not be completing the transaction contemplated by the Stalking Horse Purchase Agreement and, as a result, Trichome terminated the Stalking Horse Purchase
Agreement, and (iii) the Monitor continues to market for sale Trichome’s business and assets, including the brands and other intellectual property owned by Trichome. The Monitor’s Third Report also reported on the financial situation of Trichome
advising that due to Trichome’s financial performance and the termination of the Stalking Horse Purchase Agreement, the DIP Lender informed Trichome that the DIP Lender would only fund expenses required for a wind-down of Trichome’s business and as
such, Trichome will not have the ability to pay unpaid payables that are not required to be paid in connection with the wind-down. Trichome has advised that it will not purchase additional goods or services without the prior consent of the Monitor.
On March 9, 2023, the ONSC issued an order extending the Stay until April 21, 2023, in order to allow Trichome to complete the orderly wound-down of its operations.
Pursuant to an order of the ONSC made on April 6, 2023 in the CCAA proceedings (the “Reverse Vesting Order”), the ONSC approved a share purchase agreement
(the “Canadian Share Purchase Agreement”) dated March 28, 2023 among Trichome, 1000370759 Ontario Inc. (the “Purchaser”), TJAC,
Trichome Retail Corp. (“TRC”), 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 Canadian 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 Canadian 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 Canadian Share Purchase Agreement and Reverse Vesting Order, the Purchased Entities
retained the Purchased Entities’ assets, contracts and liabilities (the “Assumed Liabilities”) specified in the Canadian Share Purchase Agreement free and clear of any claims other than the Assumed
Liabilities, and all other assets, contracts, and 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 Canadian Share Purchase Agreement occurred on April 6, 2023.
On September 14, 2023, a CCAA termination order was granted upon service on the service list of an executed certificate and the above CCAA proceedings under the CCAA and Stay was terminated without
any further act or formality.
On September 29, 2023, Trichome filed (or was deemed to have filed) an assignment (or bankruptcy order was made against Trichome, and Goldhar & Associates Ltd., was appointed as trustee of the
estate of the bankrupt by the official receiver (or the ONSC). The first meeting of the creditors was held on October 17, 2023.
In the context of the winding down 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
obligations of $839 related to a debt settlement with L5 Capital. The CCAA proceedings were solely in respect of Trichome. As such, the Company’s other assets or subsidiaries, including those in Israel and Germany, were not parties to 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 (Bat Yam) (the "Bat Yam Court") against 3 companies, including IMC Holdings.
On April 4, 2024, IMC Holdings filed its statement of defense.
A preliminary hearing was held on May 6, 2024, before the esteemed Honorable Judge Karin Liber-Levin at the Bat Yam Court. Following the hearing, an adjusted claim was filed to reduce the original
claimed amount, add another defendant to the case, and request certain documents (the "Plaintiff’s Requests").
On January 21, 2025, the esteemed Honorable Judge Karin Liber-Levin ruled in favor of the Plaintiff’s Requests. In response, IMC Holdings provided the requested document.
The second hearing is scheduled for June 19, 2025.
The nature and details of the claim and the adjusted claim are still in the preliminary stages, and IMC Holdings is actively working to comprehend the full scope of the allegations. At this stage,
the Company management cannot accurately assess the potential outcome of the claims or the likelihood of the claims progressing further.
35 OAK HOLDINGS LTD – STATEMENT OF CLAIM
On November 17, 2023, the Company received a copy of the 35 Oak Statement of Claim that was filed in the ONSC by 35 Oak Holdings Ltd., MW Investments Ltd., 35 Oak Street Developments Ltd., Michael
Wiener, Kevin Weiner, William Weiner, Lily Ann Goldstein-Weiner, in their capacity as trustees of the Weiner Family Foundation (collectively the "MYM Shareholder Plaintiffs") against the Company and its Board
and officers, (collectively, the "MYM Defendants").
MYM Shareholder Plaintiffs claims that the MYM Defendants made misrepresentations in its disclosures prior to the Company's transaction with MYM in 2021. The MYM Shareholder Plaintiffs are claiming
damages that amount to approximately $15,000 and aggravated, exemplary and punitive damages in the amount of $1,000.
The Company has reviewed the complaint and believes that the allegations are without merit.
The Company, together with some of the Defendants brought, on February 22, 2024, a preliminary motion to strike out several significant parts of the claim (the "35
Oak Motion"). The 35 Oak Motion has not been scheduled by the court.
At this time, the Company's management is of the view that the 35 Oak Motion has merit and is likely to succeed in at least narrowing the scope of the claim against the Company, and that it may
also result in certain of the claims against individuals being dismissed altogether, and if not dismissed narrowed in scope and complexity.
On June 17, 2024, an amended 35 Oak Statement of Claim was filed in the ONSC by the MYM Shareholder Plaintiffs. The Plaintiffs have requested that the Defendants serve a statement of defence by
November 18, 2024.
The Company together with the Defendants Oren Shuster, Marc Lustig, Brian Schinderle, and Shai Shemesh served a demand for particulars on October 28, 2024, requesting the details of the allegations
against the Defendants. The Company is currently still awaiting a response from the Plaintiffs.
Given the preliminary stage of this action, and the Company have not yet received full particulars of the allegations or conducted a full investigation of the factual defences, it is too early to
opine on the merits of the claim or whether it is more likely than not to result in an outflow of funds to the Company and if so, how much.
The Company plans to vigorously defend itself against the allegations. At this stage, the Company management cannot assess the chances of the claim advancing or the potential outcome of this these
proceedings.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
IM Cannabis had no off-balance sheet arrangements as of December 31, 2024.
TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
Transactions with related parties mainly include enterprises owned by directors or major shareholders and enterprises with a member of key management in common with us. All the transactions have
been reviewed and approved by the Board or another independent board committee.
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On April 2, 2019, IMC Holdings and Focus entered into an option agreement pursuant to which IMC Holdings acquired an option to purchase, at its sole discretion and in compliance with Israeli cannabis regulation, all the ordinary shares
held by Messrs. Shuster and Gabay held in Focus at a price equal to NIS 765.67 per ordinary share until April 2029 (the “Focus Agreement”). On November 30, 2023, IMC Holdings sent a request letter to
approve IMC Holding’s exercise of the option and on February 26, 2024, IMCA's approval was obtained. Effective February 26, 2024, IMC Holdings acquired 74% of the ordinary shares of Focus.
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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. See “Risk Factors - Tax Remittance” section of the MD&A.
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On April 17, 2024, Pharm Yarok entered into the April 2024 Loan. The April 2024 Loan is secured by the following collaterals and guarantees: (a) a first-ranking floating charge over the assets of Pharm Yarok, (b) a first-ranking fixed
charge over the holdings (23.3%) of its subsidiary, IMC Holdings, of Xinteza, (c) a personal guarantee by Mr. Oren Shuster, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and (D) a guarantee by the Company.
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On October 12, 2023, Oren Shuster, the CEO, loaned an amount of NIS 500 thousand (approximately $170) to IMC Holdings. The participation of the CEO constituted a “related party transaction”, as such term is defined in Multilateral
Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Shareholders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101”) and would require the Company to receive minority shareholder
approval for and obtain a formal valuation for the subject matter of, the transaction in accordance with MI 61-101, prior to the completion of such transaction. However, in completing the loan, the Company has relied on exemptions from the
formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101, in each case on the basis that the fair market value of the CEO’s loan did not exceed 25% of the market capitalization of the Company, as determined in accordance
with MI 61-101.
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On May 29, 2024, the Company completed the May 2024 Private Placement. Mr. Shuster had subscribed for an aggregate of approximately $237, of May 2024 Debentures. Mr. Shuster’s participation constituted a “related party transaction”
pursuant to MI 61-101.
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On November 12, 2024, the Company completed the November 2024 Offering. Oren Shuster, the CEO, Shmulik Arbel, a director of the Company, and Rafael Gabay, an insider of the Company, each participated in the November 2024 Offering and Mr.
Shuster participated in the November 2024 Debt Settlement. The foregoing individuals’ participation in the November 2024 Offering constitutes a “related party transaction”, as such term is defined in MI 61-101 and would require the Company
to receive minority shareholder approval for and obtain a formal valuation for the subject matter of, the transaction in accordance with MI 61-101, prior to the completion of such transaction. However, in completing the November 2024
Offering, the Company relied on exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101, on the basis of subsections 5.5(g) and 5.7(g) – Financial Hardship of MI 61-101, as the Company is (i) in a
situation of serious financial difficulty; (ii) the November 2024 Offering and November 2024 Debt Settlement was designed to improve the financial position of the Company as (x) the Company would be unable to repay the ADI Loan, and (y)
would have been unable to obtain Loans without Mr. Shuster personal guaranteeing them; (iii) the circumstances described in Section 5.5(f) of MI 61-101 are not applicable, and (iv) the Board and independent directors (as such term is
defined in MI 61-101) have, acting in good faith, determined that (i) and (ii) apply and the terms of the Transactions are reasonable in the circumstances of the Company.
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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.
PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS
There are no proposed transactions as at the date of this MD&A that have not been disclosed.
MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Company’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IFRS, as issued by the IASB, and interpretations of the IFRS Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”).
Basis of Measurement
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for financial instruments presented at fair value through profit or loss. In addition, these audited financial statements
have been prepared using the accrual basis of accounting. The material accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to the period presented in these audited financial statements.
The Group has elected to present the profit or loss items using the function of expense method.
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:
The Functional Currency and the Presentation Currency
The Company prepares its financial statements in accordance with the currency of the country and principal economic environment in which it operates, that constitutes the functional currency from
which it is primarily affected (the “Functional Currency”). Management has determined that the Functional Currency of the Group is the Canadian dollar.
The Group's financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars. Consequently, in accordance with IAS 21, “Accounting for Foreign Exchange Rates”, results of operations of each Group entity were
translated into CAD using the actual action date currency rate and assets and liabilities were translated into CAD using currency rates at period end. Foreign currency translation adjustments are recorded as a component of accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss) within shareholders’ equity.
Upon full or partial disposal of a foreign operation resulting in loss of control in the foreign operation, the cumulative gain (loss) from the foreign operation which had been recognized in other
comprehensive income (loss) is transferred to profit or loss. Upon the partial disposal of a foreign operation which results in the retention of control in the subsidiary, the relative portion of the amount recognized in other comprehensive income
(loss) is reattributed to non-controlling interests.
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 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 affect the application of the accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets,
liabilities, revenue, 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.
Determining the fair value of unquoted financial assets
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. See Note 8 below.
Impairment of goodwill
The Group reviews goodwill for impairment at least once a year. This requires management to estimate the projected future cash flows from the continuing use of the cash-generating unit (or a group
of cash-generating units) to which the goodwill is allocated and choose a suitable discount rate for those cash flows. See Note 10 below.
Legal claims
In estimating the likelihood of legal claims filed against the Group entities, the Group management relies 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.
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. On
year 2025, the company will work for fund and/or debt raising and will continue with cost savings effort as well as increased efficiency.
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.
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND GOODWILL
Business combinations are accounted for by applying the acquisition method. The cost of the acquisition is measured at the fair value of the consideration transferred on the acquisition date with
the addition of non-controlling interests in the acquiree. In each business combination, the Company chooses whether to measure the non-controlling interest in the acquiree based on their fair value on the acquisition date or at their proportionate
share in the fair value of the acquiree's net identifiable assets.
Direct acquisition costs are carried to the statement of profit or loss as incurred.
In a business combination achieved in stages, equity interests in the acquiree that had been held by the acquirer prior to obtaining control are measured at the acquisition date fair value while
recognizing a gain or loss resulting from the revaluation of the prior investment on the date of achieving control.
Contingent consideration is recognized at fair value on the acquisition date and classified as a financial asset or liability in accordance with IFRS 9. Subsequent changes in the fair value of the
contingent consideration are recognized in profit or loss. If the contingent consideration is classified as an equity instrument, it is measured at fair value on the acquisition date without subsequent remeasurement.
Goodwill is initially measured at cost which represents the excess of the acquisition consideration and the amount of non-controlling interests over the net identifiable assets acquired and
liabilities assumed. If the resulting amount is negative, the acquirer recognizes the resulting gain on the acquisition date.
CASH
Cash is considered as highly liquid investments, including unrestricted short-term bank deposits with an original maturity of three months or less from the date of investment or with a maturity of
more than three months, but which are redeemable on demand without penalty and which form part of the Group's cash management
INVENTORIES
Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. The cost of inventories comprises costs of purchase and costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location
and condition. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less estimated costs of completion and estimated costs necessary to make the sale. The Company periodically evaluates the condition and age of
inventories and makes provisions for slow moving inventories accordingly.
Cost of inventories is determined as follows:
Raw materials - at cost of purchase using the "first-in, first-out" method.
Work in progress and finished goods - on the basis of average costs including materials, labor and other direct and indirect manufacturing costs based on normal capacity.
Purchased merchandise and products - using the weighted average cost method or using the "first-in, first-out" method.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue from contracts with customers is recognized when the control over the goods or services is transferred to the customer. The transaction price is the amount of consideration that is expected
to be received based on the contract terms, excluding amounts collected on behalf of third parties (such as taxes).
In determining the amount of revenue from contracts with customers, the Group evaluates whether it is a principal or an agent in the arrangement. The Group is a principal when the Group controls
the promised goods or services before transferring them to the customer. In these circumstances, the Group recognizes revenue for the gross amount of consideration. When the Group is an agent, it recognizes revenue for the net amount of the
consideration, after deducting the amount due to the principal.
Revenue from the sale of goods
Revenue from the sale of cannabis products is generally recognized when control over the goods has been transferred to the customer. Payment is typically due prior to or upon delivery, and revenue
is recognized upon the satisfaction of the performance obligation. The Group satisfies its performance obligation and transfers control upon delivery.
Bill-and-hold arrangements
Due to strict regulations of security, storage and handling large quantities of cannabis products, the Group's customers may request the Group to retain physical possession of a sold product until
it is delivered to the customer at a future point in time. Revenue from bill-and-hold sales is recognized before the product is physically delivered to the customer when all the following criteria are met:
The reason for the bill-and-hold arrangement is substantive (for example, the customer has requested the arrangement).
The product is identified separately as belonging to the customer.
The product currently is ready for physical delivery to the customer.
The Group does not have the ability to use the product by selling it or delivering it to another customer.
TAXES ON INCOME
Current or deferred taxes are recognized in profit or loss, except to the extent that they relate to items which are recognized in other comprehensive income or equity.
Current taxes
The current tax liability is measured using the tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date as well as adjustments required in connection with the
tax liability in respect of previous years.
Deferred taxes
Deferred taxes are computed in respect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts in the financial statements and the amounts attributed for tax purposes.
Deferred taxes are measured at the tax rate that is expected to apply when the asset is realized or the liability is settled, based on tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by
the reporting date.
Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is not probable that they will be utilized. Deductible carry forward losses and temporary differences for
which deferred tax assets had not been recognized are reviewed at each reporting date and a respective deferred tax asset is recognized to the extent that their utilization is probable.
Deferred taxes in respect of investment property that is held to recover substantially all of the economic benefits embedded in the investment property through sale and not through use are measured
in accordance with the expected manner of recovery of the base asset, based on sale rather than use. When the Company owns an investment in a single property company and the manner in which the Company expects to dispose of the investment is by
selling the shares of the property company rather than by selling the property itself, the Company recognizes deferred taxes for both inside temporary differences arising from the difference between the carrying amount of the property and its tax
basis, and for outside temporary differences arising from the difference between the tax basis of the investment and the
Company's carrying amount of the net assets of the investment in the consolidated financial statements.
Taxes that would apply in the event of the disposal of investments in investees have not been considered in computing deferred taxes, as long as the disposal of the investments in investees is not
probable in the foreseeable future. Also, deferred taxes that would apply in the event of distribution of earnings by investees as dividends have not been considered in computing deferred taxes, since the distribution of dividends does not involve
an additional tax liability or since it is the Company's policy not to initiate distribution of dividends from a subsidiary that would trigger an additional tax liability.
Taxes on income that relate to distributions of an equity instrument and to transaction costs of an equity transaction are accounted for pursuant to IAS 12.
Deferred taxes are offset if there is a legally enforceable right to offset a current tax asset against a current tax liability and the deferred taxes relate to the same taxpayer and the same
taxation authority.
NON-CURRENT ASSETS OR DISPOSAL GROUP HELD FOR SALE AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Non-current assets or a disposal group are classified as held for sale if their carrying amount will be recovered principally through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use. For this
to be the case, the assets must be available for immediate sale in their present condition, the Company must be committed to a sale plan, there must be a program to locate a buyer, and it is highly probable that a sale will be completed within one
year from the date of classification.
Before these assets are classified as available for sale, they are measured in accordance with the Group's accounting policy. After classification as held for sale, these assets are measured at the
lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell and presented separately in the statement of financial position. From the date of their initial classification, these assets are not depreciated.
The Company recognizes an impairment loss in respect of an asset or group of assets in accordance with IAS 36. An impairment loss and subsequent remeasurement gains or losses are recorded in profit
or loss. Gains are recognized up to the cumulative amount of the previously recognized impairment loss.
Other comprehensive income (loss) in respect of an assets or a group of non-current assets that are classified as held for sale is presented separately in equity.
When the Company no longer plans to sell an asset in a sale transaction, it ceases the classification of the asset as held for sale and measures it at the lower of its carrying amount had it not
been classified as held for sale or the recoverable amount of the asset on the date of the decision not to sell the asset.
When the Company is committed to a sale plan that results in loss of control over a subsidiary, the subsidiary's entire assets and liabilities are classified as held for sale, regardless of whether
the Company will retain any non-controlling interests in the subsidiary.
A discontinued operation is a component of the Company that represents a separate major line of business operation or geographical area of operations that either has been disposed of or is
classified as held for sale. The operating results relating to the discontinued operation (including comparative data) are presented separately in the statement of profit or loss, net of the tax effect.
POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
According to the labor laws and Severance Pay Law in Israel, the Israeli entities are required to pay compensation to an employee upon dismissal or retirement or to make current contributions in
defined contribution plans pursuant to section 14 to the Severance Pay Law, as specified below. The Israeli entities’ liability is accounted for as a post-employment benefit only for employees not under section 14. The computation of the Israeli
entities’ employee benefit liability is made in accordance with a valid employment contract or a collective employees agreement based on the employee's salary and employment term which establish the entitlement to receive the compensation.
As of December 31, 2024, all employees in Israel are under section 14.
LEASES
The Group accounts for a contract as a lease when the contract terms convey the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period in exchange for consideration.
For leases in which the Group is the lessee, the Group recognizes on the commencement date of the lease a right-of-use asset and a lease liability, excluding leases whose term is up to 12 months
and leases for which the underlying asset is of low value. For these excluded leases, the Group has elected to recognize the lease payments as an expense in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term. In measuring the lease
liability, the Group has elected to apply the practical expedient in the standard and does not separate the lease components from the non-lease components included in a single contract.
On the commencement date, the lease liability includes all unpaid lease payments discounted at the interest rate implicit in the lease, if that rate can be readily determined, or otherwise using
the Group's incremental borrowing rate. After the commencement date, the Group measures the lease liability using the effective interest rate method.
On the commencement date, the right-of-use asset is recognized in an amount equal to the lease liability plus lease payments already made on or before the commencement date and initial direct costs
incurred. The right-of-use asset is measured by applying the cost model and amortized over the shorter of its useful life and the lease term. The amortization periods are up to 5.5 years for premises and 3 years for vehicles.
VARIABLE LEASE PAYMENTS THAT DEPEND ON AN INDEX
On commencement date, the Group uses the index rate prevailing on the commencement date to calculate the future lease payments. For leases in which the Group is the lessee, the aggregate changes in
future lease payments resulting from a change in the index are discounted (without a change in the discount rate applicable to the lease liability) and recorded as an adjustment of the lease liability and the right-of-use asset, only when there is
a change in the cash flows resulting from the change in the index (that is, when the adjustment to the lease payments takes effect).
Lease extension and termination options
A non-cancelable lease term includes both the periods covered by an option to extend the lease when it is reasonably certain that the extension option will be exercised, and the periods covered by
a lease termination option when it is reasonably certain that the termination option will not be exercised.
In the event of any change in the expected exercise of the lease extension option or in the expected non-exercise of the lease termination option, the Group remeasures the lease liability based on
the revised lease term using a revised discount rate as of the change date of expectations. The total change is recognized in the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset until it is reduced to zero, and any further reductions are recognized in
profit or loss.
Lease modifications
If a lease modification does not reduce the scope of the lease and does not result in a separate lease, the Company remeasures the lease liability based on the modified lease terms using a revised
discount rate as of the modification date and records the change in the lease liability as an adjustment to the right-of-use asset.
If lease modification reduces the lease scope, the Company recognizes a gain or loss arising from the partial or full reduction of the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset and the lease
liability. The Company subsequently remeasures the carrying amount of the lease liability according to the revised lease terms, at the revised discount rate at the modification date and records the change in the lease liability as an adjustment to
the right-of-use asset.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property, plant and equipment are measured at cost, including directly attributable costs, less accumulated depreciation, accumulated impairment losses and excluding day-to-day servicing expenses.
Cost includes spare parts and auxiliary equipment that are used in connection with plant and equipment.
A part of an item of property, plant and equipment with a cost that is significant in relation to the total cost of the item is depreciated separately using the component method.
Depreciation of property, plant, and equipment is dependent upon estimates of useful lives and residual values, which are determined through the exercise of judgment and calculated on a
straight-line basis over the useful lives of the assets at annual rates.
Leasehold improvements are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term and the useful life of the improvement.
The useful life, depreciation method and residual value of an asset are reviewed at least each year-end, and any changes are accounted for prospectively as a change in accounting estimate.
Depreciation of an asset ceases at the earlier of the date that the asset is classified as held for sale and the date that the asset is derecognized.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Separately acquired intangible assets are measured on initial recognition at cost including directly attributable costs. Intangible assets acquired in a business combination are measured at fair
value at the acquisition date.
Intangible assets with a finite useful life are amortized over their useful life and reviewed for impairment whenever there is an indication that the asset may be impaired. The amortization period
and the amortization method for an intangible asset are reviewed at least at the end of each year.
Amortization is calculated on a straight-line basis over the useful life of the assets
IMPAIRMENT OF NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS
The Group evaluates the need to record an impairment of non-financial assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount is not recoverable. If the carrying amount
of non-financial assets exceeds their recoverable amount, the assets are reduced to their recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs of sale and value in use. In measuring value in use, the expected future
cash flows are discounted using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the asset. The recoverable amount of an asset that does not generate independent cash flows is determined for the cash-generating unit to which the asset
belongs. Impairment losses are recognized in profit or loss. An impairment loss of an asset, other than goodwill, is reversed only if there have been changes in the estimates used to determine the asset's recoverable amount since the last
impairment loss was recognized. Reversal of an impairment loss, as above, shall not be increased above the lower of the carrying amount that would have been determined (net of depreciation or amortization) had no impairment loss been recognized for
the asset in prior years and its recoverable amount. The reversal of impairment loss
of an asset presented at cost is recognized in profit or loss.
The following criteria are applied in assessing the impairment of these specific assets:
Goodwill in respect of subsidiaries
The Group reviews goodwill for impairment once a year, on December 31, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate impairment.
Goodwill is tested for impairment by assessing the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit (or group of cash-generating units) to which the goodwill has been allocated. The Company
identified the operations in Israel, Canada, and Germany as three separate cash-generating units.
An impairment loss is recognized if the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit (or group of cash-generating units) to which goodwill has been allocated is less than the carrying amount of
the cash-generating unit (or group of cash-generating units). Any impairment loss is allocated first to goodwill. Impairment losses recognized for goodwill cannot be reversed in subsequent periods.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Financial assets:
Financial assets are measured upon initial recognition at fair value plus transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the financial assets, except for financial assets
measured at fair value through profit or loss in respect of which transaction costs are recorded in profit or loss.
The Group classifies and measures debt instruments in the financial statements based on the following criteria:
The Group’s business model for managing financial assets; and
The contractual cash flow terms of the financial asset.
Debt instruments are measured at amortized cost
The Group’s business model is to hold the financial assets to collect their contractual cash flows, and the contractual terms of the financial assets give rise on specified dates to cash flows that
are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding. After initial recognition, the instruments in this category are measured according to their terms at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method, less
any provision for impairment.
Debt instruments are measured at fair value through profit or loss
A financial asset that is a debt instrument does not meet the criteria for measurement at amortized cost or at fair value through other comprehensive income. After initial recognition, the
financial asset is measured at fair value and gains or losses from fair value adjustments are recognized in profit or loss.
Equity instruments
Investments in equity instruments do not meet the above criteria and are, accordingly, measured at fair value through profit or loss. Dividends from investments in equity instruments are recognized
in profit or loss when the right to receive the dividends is established.
Impairment of financial assets
At the end of each reporting period, the Group evaluates the loss allowance for financial debt instruments measured at amortized cost. The Group has short-term financial assets, principally trade
receivables, in respect of which the Group applies a simplified approach and measures the loss allowance in an amount equal to the lifetime expected credit losses. The impairment loss, if any, is recognized in profit or loss with a corresponding
allowance offset from the assets' carrying amount.
Financial liabilities:
Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost:
Financial liabilities are initially recognized at fair value less transaction costs that are directly attributable to the issue of the financial liability.
After initial recognition, the Group measures all financial liabilities at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method, except for financial liabilities at fair value through profit or
loss or when a contingent consideration recognized by an acquirer in a business combination to which IFRS 3 applies.
Financial liabilities measured at fair value through profit or loss:
At initial recognition, the Group measures financial liabilities that are not measured at amortized cost at fair value. Transaction costs incurred at initial recognition are recognized in profit or
loss.
After initial recognition, changes in fair value are recognized in profit or loss.
Derecognition of financial liabilities:
Financial liability is derecognized only when it is extinguished, that is when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged or cancelled or expires. Financial liability is extinguished
when the debtor discharges the liability by paying in cash, other financial assets, goods or services; or is legally released from the liability.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
Fair value measurement is based on the assumption that the transaction will take place in the asset's or the liability's principal market or, in the absence of a principal market, in the most
advantageous market.
The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming that market participants act in their
economic best interest.
Fair value measurement of a non-financial asset considers a market participant's ability to generate economic benefits by using the asset in its highest and best use or by selling it to another
market participant that would use the asset in its highest and best use.
The Group uses appropriate valuation techniques in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available to measure fair value, maximizing the use of relevant observable inputs and
minimizing the use of unobservable inputs.
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significant to the entire fair value measurement:
PROVISIONS
A provision in accordance with IAS 37 is recognized when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) resulting from past events, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying
economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. When the Group expects part or all the expense to be reimbursed, the reimbursement is recognized as a separate asset
but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain. The expense is recognized in statement of operations net of any reimbursement.
The amount recognized as a provision should be the best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period. The best estimate of the
expenditure required to settle the present obligation is the amount that the Company would rationally pay to settle the obligation at the end of the reporting period or to transfer it to a third party at that time. Where the provision being
measured involves a large population of items, the obligation is estimated by weighting all possible outcomes by their associated probabilities. Where a single obligation is being measured, the individual most likely outcome may be the best
estimate of the provision.
ISSUANCE OF A UNIT OF SECURITIES
When multiple instruments are issued in a single transaction (package issuance), the total net proceeds from the transaction are allocated among the individual freestanding instruments identified.
The allocation occurs after identifying all freestanding instruments and the subsequent measurement basis for those instruments.
Financial instruments that are required to be subsequently measured at fair value (such as derivative liabilities) are measured at fair value and the remaining consideration is allocated to other
financial instruments that are not required to be subsequently measured at fair value (i.e. liabilities measured at amortized cost, common shares and warrants eligible for equity classification), based on the relative fair value basis for such
instruments.
Issuance costs allocated to financial instruments that are required to be subsequently measured at fair value immediately expensed. Issuance costs allocated to shares and warrants classified as
equity components and are recorded as a reduction of additional paid-in capital. Issuance costs allocated to financial liabilities measured at amortized cost are recorded as a discount and accreted over the contractual term of the financial
instrument using the effective interest method.
CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
Upon initial recognition of convertible debentures and similar instruments, the Company considers the provisions of ASC 815-40, “Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity” (“ASC
815-40”) in order to determine whether the conversion features embedded within the convertible instrument should be separated from the host instrument.
When it is determined that an embedded derivative required to be bifurcated (such as embedded conversion feature that does not qualify for equity classification), the Company recognized the
embedded derivative bifurcated as a separate derivative liability upon initial recognition and on subsequent periods at fair value. The remaining consideration amount received or allocated to the entire convertible instrument is allocated to the
host debt instrument. The difference between the face value of the host and such an allocated amount represents a discount which is amortized as finance expense to profit or loss using an effective interest method over the term of the note until
its stated maturity.
When it is determined that the embedded conversion feature qualifies for equity classification (such when the embedded conversion option, if it were freestanding, is not qualified as a derivative
in accordance with the provisions of ASC 815-10, “Derivatives and Hedging” since its terms did not require or permit net settlement or when the embedded conversion option is indexed to the entity’s own stock), the conversion option is not
bifurcated. When bifurcation is not required, the Company considers whether the debt instrument involves a significant premium (i.e. when the proceeds received or allocated upon issuance exceed the principal amount that will be paid at maturity).
When it is determined that a substantial premium exists, the entire premium is allocated to paid-in capital and when it is determined, otherwise no additional accounting is required and the convertible promissory note is accounted for at amortized
cost using effective interest method over the term of the note until its stated maturity.
PUT OPTION GRANTED TO NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS
When the Group grants non-controlling interests a put option, the non-controlling interests are classified as financial liability and are not accorded their share in the subsidiary's earnings. At
each reporting date, the financial liability is measured based on the estimated present value of the consideration to be transferred upon the exercise of the put option / based on the fair value of the consideration. Changes in the amount of
liability are recorded in profit or loss.
SHARE-BASED PAYMENT TRANSACTIONS
The Group's employees and service providers are entitled to remuneration in the form of equity-settled share-based payments.
Equity-settled transactions
The cost of equity-settled transactions with employees, officers and directors is measured at the fair value of the equity instruments granted at the grant date. The fair value is determined by
using an acceptable option pricing model.
The cost of equity-settled transactions with service providers is measured at the fair value of the goods or services received as consideration for equity instruments granted.
The cost of equity-settled transactions is recognized in profit or loss together with a corresponding increase in equity during the period in which the service conditions are to be satisfied ending
on the date on which the relevant employees become entitled to the award (the “Vesting Period”). The cumulative expense recognized for equity-settled transactions at the end of each reporting period until the vesting date reflects the extent to
which the Vesting Period has expired and the Group's best estimate of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest.
TREASURY SHARES
The cost of the common shares held by the Company is deducted from the capital as a separate component under the "Treasury shares" section.
TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN A COMPANY AND ITS CONTROLLING SHAREHOLDER
Assets and liabilities concerning transactions carried between the Company and its controlling shareholder or between companies under the same control are recognized at the time of the transaction
at fair value. The difference between the fair value and the consideration determined in the transaction is allocated to the capital minus the tax effect (to the extent relevant). The difference in debt is essentially a dividend, increasing the
balance of the accumulated deficit. The difference in the credit is essentially an owner's investment and is therefore credited in a separate section in the capital.
LOSS PER SHARE
Basic loss per share is computed by dividing the loss for the period applicable for common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, after deduction of shares held
by the Company, and common shares to be issued upon the vesting of Restricted Shares Units (RSUs). In computing, diluted loss per share, basic loss per share is adjusted to reflect the potential dilution that could occur upon exercise of options
and non-vested RSUs granted using the “treasury stock method” and using the if-converted method with respect to warrants or prefunded warrants granted or convertible debentures issued, if the effect of each of such financial instruments is
dilutive. In computing diluted loss per share, the average share price for the period is used in determining the number of common shares assumed to be purchased from the proceeds to be received from the exercise of options or warrants. The
Company's share of loss of investees is included based on its share of loss per share of the investees multiplied by the number of shares held by the Company.
Shares to be issued upon exercise of options, non-vested RSUs, warrants and prefunded warrants and conversion of convertible debentures, have been excluded from the calculation of the diluted net
loss per share for all the reported periods for which net loss was reported because the effect of the common shares issuable as result of the exercise or conversion of these instruments was anti-dilutive.
NEW STANDARDS, AMENDMENTS AND INTERPRETATIONS TO EXISTING STANDARDS THAT ARE EFFECTIVE AND RELEVANT TO THE GROUP'S BUSINESS ACTIVITY
Amendments to IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements: Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-Current
In January 2020, the IASB amended IAS 1 to specify the requirements for classifying liabilities as current or non-current. The amendments replace certain requirements for classifying liabilities as
current or non-current. According to the amendments, liability will be classified as non-current when the entity has the right to defer settlement for at least 12 months after the reporting period, and it “has substance” and is in existence at the
end of the reporting period, this instead of the requirement that there be an “unconditional” right. According to the amendments, a right exists at the reporting date only if the entity complies with conditions for deferring settlement at that
date. Furthermore, the amendments clarify that the conversion option of liability will affect its classification as current or non-current unless the conversion option is recognized as equity. The amendments' implementation did not have a material
impact on the classification of liabilities in the Company’s financial position statements.
Amendments to International Accounting Standard 7, Cash Flow Report, and International Financial Reporting Standard 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosures
As of January 2024, the Company is retroactively implementing the amendments to International Accounting Standard 7, Cash Flow Report, and International Financial Reporting Standard 7, Financial
Instruments: Disclosures (the "Amendments"), in order to clarify the characteristics of supplier financing arrangements and to require additional disclosure of these arrangements. The disclosure requirements in the amendments are intended to assist
and enable users in the financial statements to examine the effects of supplier financing arrangements on the entity's liabilities as well as on its cash flow and the entity's exposure to liquidity risk. In accordance with the Transition
Provisions, the Company is not required to provide disclosures in any presented reporting periods prior to the commencement of the annual reporting period in the first application year. The implementation of the amendments did not have a material
impact on the Company’s statements of cash flow.
DISCLOSURE OF NEW STANDARDS IN THE PERIOD PRIOR TO THEIR ADOPTION
IFRS 18, Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements
On April 9, 2024, the IASB published IFRS 18, which replaces IAS 1 ‘Presentation of Financial Statements’ and aims to improve the communication of information in an entity’s financial statements,
particularly in the statement of profit or loss and in its notes to the financial statements.
The main changes that will apply to the financial statements with the implementation of IFRS 18, in relation to the presentation and disclosure instructions that apply today include the following:
IFRS 18 changes the structure of the profit or loss report and includes three new defined categories: operating, investment and financing and adds two new interim summaries: operating profit and
profit before financing and income taxes.
IFRS 18 includes guidelines for providing disclosure on performance indicators defined by management (Management-defined performance measures).
IFRS 18 provides guidelines regarding the aggregation and disaggregation of the information in the financial statements in relation to the question of whether information should be included in the
main reports or in explanations and disclosures regarding items defined as "other".
IFRS 18 includes amendments to other standards, including limited amendments to International Accounting Standard 7, Statement of Cash Flows.
IFRS 18 will become effective, in a retrospective manner, for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2027. Early application of IFRS 18 is permitted.
The Company is examining the possible impact of the new standard on the financial statements, but at this stage it is unable to assess such an impact. The effect of the new standard, however it may
be, will only affect matters of presentation and disclosure.
Amendments to IAS 21, "The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates"
In August 2023, the IASB issued "Amendments to IAS 21: Lack of Exchangeability (Amendments to IAS 21, "The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates")" to clarify how an entity should assess
whether a currency is exchangeable and how it should measure and determine a spot exchange rate when exchangeability is lacking.
The Amendments set out the requirements for determining the spot exchange rate when a currency lacks exchangeability. The Amendments require disclosure of information that will enable users of
financial statements to understand how a currency not being exchangeable affects or is expected to affect the entity's financial performance, financial position and cash flows. The Amendments apply for annual reporting periods beginning on or after
January 1, 2025. Earlier adoption is permitted, in which case, an entity is required to disclose that fact. When applying the Amendments, an entity should not restate comparative information. Instead, if the foreign currency is not exchangeable at
the beginning of the annual reporting period in which the Amendments are first applied (the initial application date), the entity should translate affected assets, liabilities and equity as required by the Amendments and recognize the differences
as of the initial application date as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings and/or to the foreign currency translation reserve, as required by the Amendments. The Company believes that the Amendments are not expected to have a
material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
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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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, 2024, 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, 2024, 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 of December 31,
2024, the Company’s DC&P and ICFR were effective.
There have been no changes to the Company’s ICFR during the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, 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, believes 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 its subsidiaries within 365 days
of the end of the period ended December 31, 2024.
As of December 31, 2024, the Company has implemented its DC&P AND ICFR in all its subsidiaries.
RESTRUCTURING
Current Israeli law requires prior approval by the IMCA, a unit of the Ministry of Health (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.
Pursuant to the Focus Agreement, IMC Holdings retains an option with Messrs. Shuster and Gabay to re-acquire the interest sold in Focus at its sole discretion and in accordance with Israeli
cannabis regulations, within 10 years of the IMC Restructuring date. The Focus Agreement sets an aggregate exercise price of NIS 765.67 per share of Focus, totaling NIS 2,756 thousand, equivalent to the price paid by Messrs. Shuster and Gabay for
the acquired interests in Focus at the time of the IMC Restructuring. On November 30, 2023, IMC Holdings exercised its option to purchase the 74% interest in Focus held by Oren Shuster and Rafael Gabay by submitting a request to IMCA, which
approved the transaction on February 25, 2024. IMC Holdings provided all necessary information and filed all required notices with the tax authorities according to applicable law. On February 26, 2024, concurrently with the exercise of IMC
Holdings' option, Ewave Group Ltd. exercised its option to receive Mr. Tal Tregerman's 26% holding in Focus in lieu of loan repayment, in accordance with the loan agreement between the parties. IMC Holdings intends to purchase the remaining 26%
holding in Focus from Ewave Group Ltd, pending all necessary organizational and regulatory approvals.
As part of the IMC Restructuring, on April 2, 2019, IMC Holdings and Focus entered into an agreement, as amended on January 1, 2021 (the “IP Agreement”),
which provides for Focus’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 through the IP Agreement. On February 26,
2024 the parties to the IP Agreement executed a cancellation note, thereby cancelling the IP Agreement as of the signing date.
Focus is also obligated through a services agreement, dated April 2, 2019, and amended on January 1, 2021, (the “Focus 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 Focus Services Agreement.
Under the Focus 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.
In addition, Rosen and Pharm Yarok signed a services agreement to use IMC Holdings for certain services such as administrative, financial, legal, and headquarters services. In consideration for the
services Rosen and Pharm Yarok shall pay IMC Holdings on a quarterly basis (unless agreed otherwise by the Parties) an amount equal to an arm’s length calculation as determined from time to time. The charges for the services provided by IMC
Holdings will be allocated based on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
ISRAELI MARKET DEVELOPMENT 2013-2024
According to Israeli Ministry of Health, as of February 2025, there are 110,856 medical cannabis licensed patients in Israel. A monthly prescription of 4,454,000 grams of medical cannabis were
recorded in January 2025, a decrease of 993,000 grams of cannabis from January 2024.1
The chart below reflects the growth in licensed medical cannabis patients in Israel between February 2015 to January 2025.2
1 Israel Ministry of Health – licensed patients’ data as of February 17 2025 - https://www.gov.il/BlobFolder/reports/licenses-status-jan-2025/he/subjects_cannabis_docs_licenses-status-jan-2025.pdf
2 Ministry of Health – licensed patients’ data as of February 17 2025 - https://www.gov.il/BlobFolder/reports/licenses-status-jan-2025/he/subjects_cannabis_docs_licenses-status-jan-2025.pdf
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK IN ISRAEL
In Israel, cannabis is currently defined as a “dangerous drug” according to the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance3 (“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. 3069.4 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 1065 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.
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”).6 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.
3 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
4 Israeli Government Res. No. 3609 [in Hebrew], August 7th, 2011 - https://www.gov.il/he/departments/policies/2011_des3609
5 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)
6 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
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.
The IMCA has introduced reforms to streamline the licensing process for medical cannabis activities. These reforms aim to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and encourage growth within the
medical cannabis industry. For more information see "Regulatory Reform from Licenses to Prescriptions for Medical Treatment of Cannabis" below. 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, 2019,7 and in December 2020, the IMCA published guidelines
for the medical cannabis export permit application process.8.
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 4490 [Hebrew] - https://www.gov.il/he/departments/policies/dec4490_2019
8 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""), which entail a model change from issuing licenses to prescriptions permits following the publication of the Proposed Outline9. 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 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.
On December 8, 2023, the Company announced a 3-month delay of the anticipated medical cannabis reform announced by the Israeli ministry of health on August 7, 2023 (the "Reform"). Due to the Iron Swords War, the anticipated implementation of the medical cannabis regulatory reform, originally scheduled for December 29, 2023, has been postponed by three months. The new regulations
were designed to alleviate many of the stringent restrictions in the sector, thereby enhancing access to medical cannabis for patients.
9 [Hebrew] - https://www.gov.il/he/Departments/policies/reform-of-drug-prescription
On April 1, 2024, the April 2024 Israeli Cannabis Reform was implemented. For more information, see “April 2024 Israeli Cannabis Reform”
above.
“Anti-Dumping” investigation into cannabis imports from Canada
A notice on the Israeli Government’s website dated January 18, 2024, was addressed to 10 different Canadian cannabis producers: Village Farms International, Organigram Holdings, Tilray Canada, Hexo
Corp (owned by Tilray), The Green Organic Dutchman, Canopy Growth Corporation, SNDL Inc., Cronos Group, Auxly Cannabis Group, Decibel Cannabis, and all the medical cannabis manufacturers in Canada who export their goods to Israel.
The Commissioner for Trade Levies at the Ministry of Economy and Industry (the "MEI Commissioner"), announced by
virtue of his authority according to Section 24(d) of the Law on Trade Levies and Defence Measures, 5591 – 1991, of his decision to open an investigation on his own initiative into the export of cannabis from Canada, after he found that special
circumstances of actual damage exist or the probability of actual damage to the local manufacturing industry exist. The notice dated January 15, 2024 also included a letter sent to Michael Mancini, the Chief Commercial Counselor with the Embassy of
Canada, informing of the investigation. The Ministry of Economy and Industry issued a formal notice to the public to respond to questionnaires regarding the "Anti-Dumping" investigation.
Further to several requests received from the parties involved in the investigation and in accordance with section 27(b) of the Law on Trade Levies and Defense Measures, 1991 which states that "The
MEI Commissioner may, for special reasons that shall be recorded, extend the period specified in subsection (a) by an additional period that shall not exceed 30 days.", the MEI Commissioner decided that special conditions exist for extending the
deadline for the submission of the required materials as part of the investigation for 10 days until March 10, 2024, due to constraints presented by the parties following the Iron Swords war. The main reasons for the delays in the preparation of
the materials were due to the absence of many workers as part of the extensive recruitment in Israel for the reserve service and due to the unique complexity of the Israeli cannabis market where many players are required to submit data, both as
producers and importer. The Company has submitted the relevant questionnaires regarding its subsidiaries Focus and IMC Pharma, which are included in the investigation, as well as for its subsidiary Rosen Highway which is not included but is a
significant importer in Israel.
On June 18, 2024, the Ministry of Economy and Industry announced that it has decided to postpone the final deadline for obtaining its preliminary decision until July 18, 2024.
On July 10, 2024, the MEI Commissioner published a preliminary decision regarding the investigation and findings determining that there is dumping and consequent injury, on the basis of best
information available. The Company is evaluating the preliminary decision and its potential impact on the Company and its subsidiaries. Focus And IMC Pharma submitted their response on August 23, 2024, as required by the preliminary decision.
As part of the preliminary decision, the MEI Commissioner determined that a temporary guarantee is not necessary at this stage, and the Company is now awaiting the MEI Commissioner’s final
decision. This decision must be approved by the Ministry of Economy’s Director General, following consultation with the Ministry of Finance’s Budgets Director. The local growers have filed an administrative petition against the MEI Commissioner’s
decision not to impose a temporary guarantee. The company submitted a request to the court to join the petition to argue against the claims of the local growers and the request was approved by the court. A hearing on the petition has not yet been
scheduled. The Company will file its arguments to the court on November 21, 2024.
On November 10, 2024, the MEI Commissioner published the final report on the investigation into cannabis imports from Canada, recommending the imposition of tax levies.
According to the recommendations, a tax of 175% will be imposed on cannabis imports from Canadian companies that did not cooperate with the investigation, while major importers that participated
will be subject to lower tax rates, starting at 2% and increasing incrementally. The Company is currently reviewing these recommendations and considering steps to prevent or mitigate the final decision.
On November 24, 2024, the Company submitted its formal response to the advisory committee, which is responsible for developing and submitting recommendations to the Minister of Treasury prior to
the minister's final decision in this regard. It is currently uncertain when the advisory committee will conclude its deliberations or what outcome can be anticipated at this stage.
On December 11, 2024, the Advisory Committee held its first meeting where the Company participated and presented its arguments against the imposition of dumping tax. The Advisory Committee has not
yet sent its recommendations to the Minister of Treasury nor published any recommendations. Following the first meeting, the Company sent a letter to the Advisory Committee, presenting both new and existing arguments for consideration before the
Committee submits its recommendations to the Minister of Treasury.
On January 26, 2025, the Jerusalem District Court held a hearing on the administrative petition filed by the local growers seeking to impose a temporary guarantee. The judge recommended that the
local growers withdraw their petition. The local growers subsequently submitted their consent to withdraw the petition without costs being imposed. The parties had to submit their response regarding the request to waive costs by February 4, 2025.
On February 4, 2025, the Company submitted its response, stating that it is not waiving costs from the local growers. Following this, the Court decided to close the petition without costs.
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”.
Until the Act on the Handling of Consumer Cannabis (“KCanG”) came into force on 1 April 2024, legalization in Germany applied 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. Operations involving
adult-use recreational cannabis products became legal under certain conditions defined in the KCanG. This development has its origins in the fact that the current German government has declared in the coalition agreement at the end of 2021 its
intention to open up the German market also in the adult-use recreational market.
In October 2022, a key points paper10 on the controlled supply of cannabis to adults for consumption purposes, although a restructuring of
the existing regulatory framework on cannabis in general was also discussed, published by the cabinet, which was submitted to the European Union Commission for a preliminary legal examination. In this respect, the Federal Government issued a
declaration of interpretation with regard to existing international agreements governing the adult-use recreational cannabis usage and submitted a draft law to the European Union Commission within the framework of a notification.
After a long political debate, the German Bundestag approved the federal government's draft law "on the controlled use of cannabis" (BT Drs. 20/870411, BT Drs. 20/876312, BT-Drs. 20/1042613) on Friday, 23 February 2024. The draft law (BT Drs. 20/8704) then came
into force on 1 April 2024. An adjustment has already been made by Article 1 of the Act of 20 June 2024 (BGBl. 2024 I No. 207)14. Some components of the KCanG, which deal with so-called
consumer cannabis, came into force on 1 July 2024 (such as the possibility to apply for a permission to grow by and distribute recreational cannabis to members of a cultivation association. The entry into force of the law also had direct
consequences for medicinal cannabis, which is the subject matter of Art. 2 (Medical Cannabis Act - MedCanG) and 3 (BtMG) of the law.
With the entry into force, cannabis is no longer a narcotic by definition and is therefore no longer subject to the BtMG. The definition in Annex 3 of the BtMG was be replaced by that in Section 2
MedCanG: "Cannabis for medical purposes: plants, flowers and other parts of plants belonging to the genus Cannabis that are grown for medical purposes under state control in accordance with Articles 23 and 28(1)
of the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs of 1961 of 30 March 1961 (Federal Law Gazette 1973 II p. 1354), as well as delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol including dronabinol and preparations of all the aforementioned substances". However, the
narcotics regulations were replaced by comparable regulations and authorisations. The Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) will remain responsible for the latter as a higher federal authority.
From a regulatory perspective, medicinal cannabis remains a medicinal product or an active pharmaceutical ingredient, meaning that the requirements under medicinal product law will remain in place.
As a result, the marketing of irradiated products continues to require a marketing authorisation in accordance with the Ordinance on Medicinal Products Treated with Radioactive or Ionising Radiation (AMRadV). Only the narcotics licence pursuant to
Section 3 BtMG is replaced by a new licence pursuant to the Medicinal Cannabis Act (MedCanG) (see Section 1), which, however, largely corresponds to the previous provisions of the BTMG regarding the application process and general regulations.
However, there are the following differences that are new due to the entry into force: Medicinal cannabis no longer has to be stored and transported like a narcotic. The corresponding safety precautions no longer apply, meaning that compliance with
the provisions of pharmaceutical law is sufficient. The so-called semi-annual reports will be replaced by annual reports. The requirements for the person responsible for medicinal cannabis are slightly reduced compared to those for narcotics. A
prescription of medicinal cannabis is possible without the need to use the form for prescription for narcotics. A normal prescription is sufficient.
However, it is likely to be of great importance that the cultivation of medicinal cannabis based on Section 17 MedCanG is no longer subject to public tenders, but - like the trading licence - is
ultimately subject to a two-stage authorisation (at state level regarding the pharmaceutical regulations and at federal level with regard to the fact that it is medicinal cannabis).
10 https://www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/fileadmin/Dateien/3_Downloads/Gesetze_und_Verordnungen/GuV/C/Kabinettvorlage_Eckpunktepapier_Abgabe_Cannabis.pdf
(in German language).
11 https://dserver.bundestag.de/btd/20/087/2008704.pdf (in German language).
12 https://dserver.bundestag.de/btd/20/087/2008763.pdf (in German language).
13 https://dserver.bundestag.de/btd/20/104/2010426.pdf (in German language).
14 https://www.recht.bund.de/bgbl/1/2024/207/VO.html.
Medical cannabis in Germany must comply with the corresponding monographs of the German and European pharmacopoeia. Currently, there are still (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), further European Pharmacopoeia (Ph.
Eur.) Cannabis monographs are in preparation.
The European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.) Suppl. 11.5 is published and contains the new Ph. Eur. Monograph on cannabis flowers and the new Ph. Eur. Monograph on Cannabidiol (CBD). According to the
current status, the Ph. Eur. Monograph on Cannabis Flowers shall replace the currently existing national monographs (NL, DK, D and CH) from the official implementation date (1 July 2024). According to the BfArM, the texts of addendum 11.5 in
English and French have been declared provisionally applicable. However, the German translation and the announcement also provide for transitional regulations that will make the use of the monograph in the DAB legal until mid-2025. The new
monograph on cannabis flowers includes Starting materials for the production of extracts, medicinal products that can be prescribed as such (herbal medicinal products) that are taken by patients by inhalation or oral administration. There are not
entirely irrelevant changes compared to the German monograph.
All BtMG permit applications had to specify the strains and estimated quantities of medical cannabis involved and any subsequent changes had to be reported to the Federal Opium Agency of Germany.
The same applies regarding Sections 7, 8 MedCanG in relation to the authorisation to trade in medicinal cannabis, although it is now apparent that no expected annual quantities are to be specified. However, it can be assumed that the BfArM
nevertheless enquire about these due to the (albeit somewhat reduced compared to the BtMG) reporting obligations in Sections 16 and 17 MedCanG and the Foreign Narcotics Trade Regulation, which remains applicable (see Section 14 MedCanG).
CBD is neither a real subject to the KCanG nor to the MedCanG. Only in Section 1 No. 3 KCanG is there a definition and in Section 1 No. 8 b) KCanG the exemption of CBD from the term cannabis and in
Section 2 para. 2 No. 1 KCanG the exemption from the prohibition of extraction of the cannabis plant, which permits the extraction of CBD, even if it does not contain any further regulations on CBD in isolation. With regard to synthetic CBD, a
different set of regulations is important: the handling of cannabimimetics/synthetic cannabinoids is prohibited in accordance with Section 2 of the Annex in conjunction with Section 3 of the New Psychoactive Substances Act (NpSG). Product-specific
regulations relating to CBD can be found in other regulations. Thus, 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.
If we examine the food sector, a distinction is made between products that naturally contain CBD and those that consist of or contain extracted CBD; the European Commission considers the latter to
be novel foods under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283, which require authorisation before being placed on the market. Although applications for such authorisation have been submitted, the European Commission believes that they contain at least
insufficient data on safety in food use, meaning that none of the applications can currently lead to authorisation. Against this background, various products containing CBD can be found on the German market. There are currently various court
decisions that problematise CBD in foods (especially food supplements) and in cosmetics (especially mouth oil). On the one hand, CBD is regarded as a medicinal product or as a novel food subject to authorisation 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 and therefore to be regarded as foodstuff).
Cultivation in Germany and Distribution of Medical Cannabis Cultivated in Germany
The Past:
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 regulated pricing of German-produced
medical cannabis products and served as an intermediary of medical cannabis product sales between manufacturers, wholesalers and pharmacies on a non-profit basis so far. 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 served 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 received the permission to cultivate on behalf of the Cannabis Agency of the BfArM.
Current Situation:
With the entry into force of the MedCanG, the granting of licences for domestic cultivation is no longer subject to tendering but governed by §§ 4 et seq. MedCanG. The previously time-consuming
tendering and awarding of contracts for the domestic cultivation of cannabis for medical purposes by the Cannabis Agency and the subsequent purchase and distribution of the domestic harvest yields by the Cannabis Agency from the economic operators
determined during the tendering procedure are no longer necessary in future. Ultimately, only the corresponding licences in accordance with the MedCanG and the AMG are required in compliance with the respective conditions and the associated
regulations.
Import volumes and procedures
The past and present 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. With regard to imports from third countries and the associated testing and assessment of EU GMP compliance, the relevant
pharmaceutical regulations remain in force, which also provide for on-site inspections by the EU authorities, provided that no MRA or similar is in force for the specific product type. 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.
Dispensing Exclusively via Pharmacies
Medical cannabis products imported pursuant to an import license under the MedCanG and AMG 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 “flos”), 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 and under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 available on the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com
and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar (the “Annual Report”). For additional risk factors, readers are directed to 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 December 31, 2024, is the carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and other current assets. The Group does not have
significant credit risk with respect to outstanding trade receivables. 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.
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.
LIQUIDITY RISK
As of December 31, 2024, the Group's financial liabilities with liquidity risk consist of trade payables and other accounts payable which have contractual maturity dates within one year, bank loans
and, checks receivables and lease liabilities. The Group manages its liquidity risk by reviewing its capital requirements on an ongoing basis. Based on the Group's working capital position at December 31, 2024, management considers liquidity risk
to be high.
CURRENCY RATE RISK
As of December 31, 2024, a portion of the Company's financial assets and liabilities are held in Euro and NIS consisting of cash in the amount of EUR 196 thousand (approximately
$293) and NIS 1,397 thousand (approximately $551), respectively. The Company's objective in managing its foreign currency risk is to minimize its net exposure to foreign currency cash flows by transacting with third parties in NIS to the greatest
extent possible. 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 Group's investments in unlisted shares are sensitive to market price risk arising from uncertainties about future value of these investments. The Group manages the price risk through
diversification and by placing limits on individual and total investment in shares. The Company's Board of directors reviews and approves all decisions related to investments in shares. At the reporting date, the Group's exposure to investments in
unlisted shares measured at fair value was $1,631.
TAX REMITTANCE
The Company is subject to the provisions of the ITA12 and to review by CRA13. The Company files its annual tax compliance based on its interpretation of the ITA and CRA’s guidance. There is no
certainty that the returns and tax position of the Company will be accepted by CRA as filed. Any difference between the Company’s tax filings and CRA’s final assessment could impact the Company’s results and financial position.
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 will agree with the manner in which the Company calculates taxes payable or that any of the other tax agencies will not change their
administrative practices to the detriment of the Company or its shareholders.
By Notice of Assessment for Excise Tax dated October 23, 2023 and covering the period January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020, the Company was assessed tax on insurance of approximately $199, arrears
interest of approximately $36 and a failure to file penalty of approximately $8 (collectively, the “2020 Assessment”).
By Notice of Assessment for Excise Tax dated October 23, 2023 and covering the period January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021, the Company was assessed excise tax on insurance of approximately $73,
arrears interest of approximately $2 and a failure to file penalty of approximately $1 (collectively, the “2021 Assessment”).
If a person files a Notice of Objection (Excise Tax Act), the CRA cannot take collection action on amounts in dispute until 90 days after the Notice of Decision is sent to that person. However,
interest and penalty continue to accrue on any amount owing.
On November 29, 2023, the Company filed Notices of Objection (Excise Tax Act) to the 2020 Assessment and the 2021 Assessment. Therefore, the CRA cannot take collection action on the amounts noted
above until 90 days after Notices of Decision are sent to the Company.
On April 26, 2024, the Company received a letter from the CRA that the Notice of Assessment for Excise Tax that the Company objected to will be voided and no outstanding balance will be owed with
respect to such assessments. Based on the forgoing, this matter has been resolved to the Company's satisfaction and the objections were finalized.
CYBERSECURITY RISKS
The Company’s information systems and its third-party service providers and vendors are vulnerable to increasing threat of continually evolving cybersecurity risks, resulting in data breaches and
data losses. These risks arising from events including without limitation malware, computer viruses, employee error, extortion, malfeasance, system errors, and hacking. In order to minimize the risk of these events from occurring, the Group is
performing timely maintenance, upgrade and replacement of networks, equipment, IT systems and software and other protective measures. However, any failure or delay in maintaining, upgrading or replacing such systems and software could materially
increase the risk of cybersecurity incident and data breach or data loss, and the Company may experience operational delays, information system failures, and/or increases in capital expenses. Ultimately, the Company’s business, financial condition,
operating results and reputation may be impacted adversely by such occurrences.
The Company’s risk and exposure to these matters cannot be fully mitigated because of, among other things, the evolving nature of these threats. As a result, cyber security and the continued
development and enhancement of controls, processes and practices designed to protect systems, computers, software, data and networks from attack, damage or unauthorized access is a priority. As cyber threats continue to evolve, the Company may be
required to expend additional resources to modify or enhance protective measures or to investigate and remediate any security vulnerabilities.
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 in accordance with IFRS 10 to conclude whether it should
continue to consolidate the accounts of Focus 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 (and the terms of the contractual agreements between the Company and Focus cannot be changed without the approval of IMC Holdings);
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IMC Holdings holds 74% interest in Focus;
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Messrs. Shuster and Gabay each being a director of Focus (while Mr. Shuster concurrently being a CEO, director, and substantial shareholder of the Company and Mr. Gabay concurrently being a substantial shareholder of the Company); and
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the Company providing management and support activities to Focus through a services agreement.
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Accordingly, under IFRS 10, the Company has “de facto control” over Focus, and therefore consolidates the financial results of Focus 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 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.
On November 30, 2023, IMC Holdings acted to exercise its option to purchase the divested 74% interest in Focus held by Oren Shuster, and Rafael Gabay by submitting a request to the "IMCA," an
agency operated by the Israeli Ministry of Health that will allow the option exercise. On February 26, 2024, IMCA approved the persons who will be acting on behalf on IMC Holding pursuant to the exercise of the option, allowing to complete the
transaction. On February 26, 2024, IMC Holdings has exercised its option and as of that date, IMC holds 74% in Focus. The Company will continue to consolidate the financial results of Focus in the Company’s financial statements.
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. In 2025 the company will continue its efforts for efficiency operations.
Despite the cost savings plan as described above, the projected cash flows for 2025 indicates that it is uncertain that the Group will generate sufficient funds to continue its operations and meet
its obligations as they become due. The Group continues to evaluate additional sources of capital and financing. However, there is no assurance that additional capital and or financing will be available to the Group, and even if available, whether
it will be on terms acceptable to the Group or in amounts required.
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.
CONFLICT AND POLITICAL INSTABILITY IN EASTERN EUROPE
The year of 2024 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 IRON SWORDS WAR
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.
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.
On October 7, 2023, a war between the terror organization Hamas and Israel began. This war has an impact on the Company's business operations. The Company has also suffered a negative impact
continuing also in Q4 2024. The Company has experienced damages to its ability to function, affecting various aspects, including employees, supplies, imports, sales, and more.
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
Israel is undergoing political and social instability relating to the judicial and legislative reforms proposed by the current 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.
On April 1, 2024, the April 2024 Israeli Cannabis Reform was implemented. For more information, see “April 2024 Israeli Cannabis Reform”
above.
CCAA PROCEEDINGS
On September 14, 2023, a CCAA Termination Order was granted by the Honourable Justice Osborne (upon service on the Service List of an executed certificate and the above CCAA proceedings under the Companies Creditors’ Arrangement Act and the Stay Period were terminated without any further act or formality. On September 29th, 2023, Trichome Financial Corp. filed (or was deemed to have filed) an
assignment (or a bankruptcy order was made against Trichome Financial Corp.), and Goldhar & Associates Ltd., was appointed as trustee of the estate of the bankrupt by the official receiver (or the Court). The first meeting of creditors of the
bankrupt was held on October 17th, 2023.
As a direct or indirect shareholder of the entities that make up the Trichome Group, the Company was subject to the priorities of other stakeholders in the CCAA proceedings and ultimately did not
realize any return in the restructuring of the Trichome Group business.
ANTI-DUMPING INVESTIGATION
The Company is subject to an ongoing anti-dumping investigation initiated by the Israeli Ministry of Economy and Industry into cannabis imports from Canada. This investigation, which began on
January 18, 2024, examines whether such imports have caused or may cause harm to Israel’s local cannabis industry. The outcome of this investigation could result in the imposition of significant tax levies on cannabis imports, which may adversely
affect the Company's operations, financial condition, and ability to compete in the Israeli market.
On November 10, 2024, the Commissioner issued a final report recommending the imposition of anti-dumping duties, with tax rates ranging from 2% to 175%, depending on the level of cooperation from
the Canadian exporters. The Company has actively engaged in the process, submitting formal objections to the Advisory Committee, which is responsible for making recommendations to the Minister of Treasury before a final decision is made. The
timeline and outcome of this process remain uncertain, and any unfavorable ruling could increase the cost of imported products, reduce profitability, and impact the Company's market position in Israel.
Additionally, the Company has been involved in legal proceedings related to this matter. On January 26, 2025, the Jerusalem District Court held a hearing on an administrative petition filed by
local growers seeking to impose an immediate financial guarantee. The petition was withdrawn following the judge’s recommendation; however, future legal challenges remain possible.
There is no certainty regarding the final outcome of the anti-dumping investigation, the timing of the Minister of Treasury’s decision, or the extent to which any imposed tax levies may impact the
Company’s business. If high tariffs or other restrictive measures are implemented, they could materially and adversely affect the Company's financial results, supply chain, and ability to conduct business in Israel.
ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS
The Group’s operations are subject to environmental and occupational safety laws and regulations in certain jurisdictions, concerning, among other things, emissions and discharges to water, air and
land, the handling and disposal of hazardous and nonhazardous materials and wastes, and employee health and safety. The Group incurs ongoing costs and obligations related to compliance with environmental and employee health and safety matters. Any
failure to comply or maintain compliance with environmental and occupational safety laws and regulations may result in additional costs for corrective measures, penalties or restrictions on manufacturing operations and could have a material adverse
effect on the business, results of operations and financial condition of the Group.
RISKS INHERENT IN THE AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS
The Company’s business involves the growing of cannabis products by third party suppliers, which are agricultural products. As such, the business is subject to the risks inherent in the
agricultural business, such as pests, plant diseases and similar agricultural risks. Although, the third-party cultivators the Company partner with carefully monitor the growing conditions with trained personnel and applicable equipment, there can
be no assurance that natural elements will not have a material adverse effect on the production of its products and results of operations. Any decline in production could have a material adverse effect on the Group’s business, operating results or
financial condition.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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 Company’s intentions to expand the business, operations and potential activities of the Company;
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the Company’s plans to expand its sales channels, distribution, delivery and storage capacity, and reach to medical cannabis patients;
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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 competitive conditions of the industry, including the Company’s ability to maintain or grow its market share and maintain its competitive advantages;
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statements relating to the Company’s commitment to responsible growth and compliance with the strictest regulatory environments;
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the Company’s focus on providing premium cannabis products to medical patients in the jurisdictions in which the Company conducts business and any other jurisdiction in which the Company may conduct business in the future;
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the Company’s plans to amplify its commercial and brand power to become a global high-quality cannabis player;
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the Company’s primary goal of sustainably increasing revenue in its core markets;
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the demand and momentum in the Company’s Israeli and Germany operations;
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how the Company intends to position its brands;
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the efficiencies and synergies of the Company as a global organization with domestic expertise in Israel and Germany;
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expectations that providing high-quality, reliable supply to the Company’s customers and patients will lead to recurring sales;
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expectations related to the Company’s introduction of new SKUs
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anticipated cost savings from the reorganization of the Company and the completion thereof upon the timelines disclosed herein;
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geographic diversification and brand recognition and the growth of the Company’s brands in the jurisdictions that the Company operates in or may expand to;
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expectations related to the Company’s ability to address the ongoing needs and preferences of medical cannabis patients;
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the Company’s retail presence, distribution capabilities and data-driven insights;
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the future impact of the Regulations Amendment (as defined herein) regarding the transition reform from licenses to prescriptions for medical treatment of cannabis;
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the Company’s continued partnerships with third party suppliers and partners and the benefits thereof;
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the Company’s ability to achieve profitability in 2025;
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the number of patients in Israel licensed by the Israeli Ministry of Health (“MOH”) to consume medical cannabis;
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expectations relating to the number of patients paying out-of-pocket for medical cannabis products in Germany;
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the anticipated decriminalization or legalization of adult-use recreational cannabis in Israel and Germany;
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expectations related to the demand and the ability of the Company to source premium and ultra-premium cannabis products exclusively and competition in this product segment;
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the anticipated impact of inflation and liquidity on the Company’s performance;
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expectations with respect to the Company’s operating budget and the assumptions related thereto;
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expectations relating to the Company as a going concern and its ability to conduct business under the ordinary course of operations;
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expectations related to the collection the payment awarded in the Judgment and the chances of the claim advancing or the potential outcome of the Test Kits Appeal (as defined herein);
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the continued listing of the Common Shares on Nasdaq and the CSE;
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cannabis licensing in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates;
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the renewal and/or extension of the Company’s licenses;
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the Company’s anticipated operating cash requirements and future financing needs;
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the Company’s expectations regarding its Gross Margins, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, revenue, expenses, profit margins and 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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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; 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 Company has the ability to achieve its business objectives and milestones under the stated timelines;
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the Company will succeed in carrying out its business, strategies and operations;
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the Company will realize upon its intentions to expand the business, operations and potential activities of the Company;
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the Company will expand its sales channels, distribution, delivery and storage capacity, and reach to medical cannabis patients;
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the competitive conditions of the cannabis industry and the growth of medical or adult-use recreational cannabis in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates;
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the competitive conditions of the industry will be favorable to the Company, and the Company has the ability to maintain or grow its market share and maintain its competitive advantages;
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the Company will commit to responsible growth and compliance with the strictest regulatory environments;
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the Company will remain focused on providing premium cannabis products to medical patients in the jurisdictions in which the Company conducts business and any other jurisdiction in which the Company may conduct business in the future;
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the Company has the ability to amplify its commercial and brand power to become a global high-quality cannabis player;
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the Company will maintain its primary goal of sustainably increasing revenue in its core markets;
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the demand and momentum in the Company’s Israeli and Germany operations will be favorable to the Company;
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the Company will carry out its plans to position its brands as stated;
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the Company’s Company has the ability to realize upon the stated efficiencies and synergies the Company as a global organization with domestic expertise in Israel and Germany;
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providing a high-quality, reliable supply to the Company’s customers and patients will lead to recurring sales;
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the Company will introduce new SKUs;
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the Company will realize the anticipated cost savings from its reorganization;
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the Company has the ability to achieve geographic diversification and brand recognition and the growth of the Company’s brands in the jurisdictions that the Company operates in or may expand to;
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the Company’s has the ability to address the ongoing needs and preferences of medical cannabis patients;
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the Company has the ability to realize upon its retail presence, distribution capabilities and data-driven insights;
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the future impact of the Regulations Amendment will be favorable to the Company;
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the Company will maintain its partnerships with third parties, suppliers and partners;
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the Company has the ability to achieve profitability in 2025;
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the accuracy of number of patients in Israel licensed by the MOH to consume medical cannabis;
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the accuracy of the number of patients paying out-of-pocket medical cannabis products in Germany;
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the anticipated decriminalization or legalization of adult-use recreational cannabis in Israel and Germany will occur;
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the Company has the ability to source premium and ultra-premium cannabis products exclusively and competition in this product segment;
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the anticipated impact of inflation and liquidity on the Company’s performance will be as forecasted;
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the accuracy with respect to the Company’s operating budget and the assumptions related thereto;
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the Company will remain as going concern;
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a favorable outcome with respect to the collection of the awards in successful judgements, and the success of other ongoing claims the Company is involved in;
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the Company’s Common Shares will remain listed on the Nasdaq and CSE;
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the Company’s ability to maintain cannabis licensing in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates;
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the Company has the ability to obtain the renewal and/or extension of the Company’s licenses;
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the Company has the ability to meet operating cash requirements and future financing needs;
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the Company will meet or surpass its expectations regarding its Gross Margins, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, revenue, expenses, profit margins and operations;
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the Company will increase its revenue and margins in its Israeli medical cannabis market activities arising from its acquisitions;
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the Company has the ability to capitalize on future opportunities for the Company in Israel, particularly in the retail and distribution segments of the cannabis market;
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the Company will carry out its future expansion and growth opportunities for the Company in Germany and Europe and the timing of such; and
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the Company will fulfill its contractual obligations and commitments.
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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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the Company’s inability to achieve its business objectives and milestones under the stated timelines;
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the Company inability to carry out its business, strategies and operations;
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the Company’s inability to realize upon its intentions to expand the business, operations and potential activities of the Company;
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the Company will not expand its sales channels, distribution, delivery and storage capacity, and reach to medical cannabis patients;
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the competitive conditions of the cannabis industry and the growth of medical or adult-use recreational cannabis markets will be unfavorable to the Company in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates;
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the competitive conditions of the industry will be unfavorable to the Company, and the Company’s inability to maintain or grow its market share and maintain its competitive advantages;
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the Company will not commit to responsible growth and compliance with the strictest regulatory environments;
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the Company’s inability to remain focused on providing premium cannabis products to medical patients in the jurisdictions in which the Company conducts business and any other jurisdiction in which the Company may conduct business in the
future;
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the Company inability to amplify its commercial and brand power to become a global high-quality cannabis player;
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the Company will not maintain its primary goal of sustainably increasing revenue in its core markets;
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the demand and momentum in the Company’s Israeli and Germany operations will be unfavorable to the Company;
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the Company will not carry out its plans to position its brands as stated;
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the Company’s inability to realize upon the stated efficiencies and synergies of the Company as a global organization with domestic expertise in Israel and Germany;
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providing a high-quality, reliable supply to the Company’s customers and patients will not lead to recurring sales;
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the Company will not introduce new SKUs;
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the Company’s inability to realize upon the anticipated cost savings from the reorganization;
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the Company’s inability to achieve geographic diversification and brand recognition and the growth of the Company’s brands in the jurisdictions that the Company operates in or may expand to;
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the Company’s inability to address the ongoing needs and preferences of medical cannabis patients;
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the Company’s inability to realize upon its retail presence, distribution capabilities and data-driven insights;
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the future impact of the Regulations Amendment will be unfavorable to the Company;
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the Company will not maintain its partnerships with third party suppliers and partners;
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the Company’s inability to achieve profitability in 2025;
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the inaccuracy of number of patients in Israel licensed by the MOH to consume medical cannabis;
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the inaccuracy of the number of patients paying out-of-pocket for medical cannabis products in Germany;
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the anticipated decriminalization or legalization of adult-use recreational cannabis in Israel and Germany will not occur;
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the Company’s ability to source premium and ultra-premium cannabis products exclusively and competition in this product segment;
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the anticipated impact of inflation and liquidity on the Company’s performance will not be as forecasted;
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the inaccuracy with respect to the Company’s operating budget and the assumptions related thereto;
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the Company will not remain as going concern;
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an unfavorable outcome of legal proceedings the Company is involved in;
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an unfavorable outcome with respect to the collection of the award in the Judgment of the Test Kits Appeal and the Company being unsuccessful in other ongoing claims the Company is involved in;
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the Company’s Common Shares will not remain listed on the Nasdaq and CSE;
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the Company’s inability to maintain cannabis licensing in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates;
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the Company’s inability to obtain the renewal and/or extension of the Company’s licenses;
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the Company’s inability to meet operating cash requirements and future financing needs;
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the Company will not meet or surpass its expectations regarding its Gross Margins, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, revenue, expenses, profit margins, and operations;
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the Company will not increase its revenue and margins in its Israeli medical cannabis market activities arising from its acquisitions;
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the Company’s ability to capitalize on future opportunities for the Company in Israel, particularly in the retail and distribution segments of the cannabis market;
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the Company will not carry out its future expansion and growth opportunities for the Company in Germany and Europe and the timing of such; and
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the Company will not fulfill its contractual obligations and commitments.
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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 about the Company, including its 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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