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Tilray, Inc. Reports 2020 Third Quarter Results

Tilray, Inc. (“Tilray” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TLRY), a global pioneer in cannabis research, cultivation, production and distribution, reports financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020. All financial information in this press release is reported in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated.

“Our third quarter results demonstrate the significant progress we have made throughout the organization despite the unprecedented challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. We realized solid year over year revenue growth in our core businesses and have achieved a significantly more focused, efficient and competitive cost structure, all of which position Tilray for future success. We look forward to building on these accomplishments and remain focused on our goal of achieving break-even or positive Adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter,” said Brendan Kennedy, Tilray’s Chief Executive Officer.

Third Quarter 2020 Financial Highlights

  • Total revenue of $51.4 million (C$68.1 million) was flat compared to the third quarter of 2019. Cannabis segment revenue decreased 11% to $31.4 million (C$41.6 million), due to the discontinuation of bulk sales and a slight decrease in Canada Medical sales. Adult-Use and International Medical sales grew 26% and 42%, respectively. Excluding the year-over-year impact related to bulk sales, total cannabis revenue increased 24%. Hemp segment revenue increased 28% to $20.0 million (C$26.5 million).
  • Total revenue increased 2% compared to the second quarter of 2020. Cannabis segment revenue increased 4%, driven by a 13% increase in Adult-Use sales which was offset by a 11% decrease in Canada Medical sales, a 3% decline in International Medical sales, and a 1% decline in Hemp sales.

 

 

Three months ended September 30,

 

 

Nine months ended September 30,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

$ Change

 

 

% Change

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

$ Change

 

 

% Change

 

Cannabis

Adult-use

$

19,926

$

15,835

$

4,091

26

%

$

58,466

$

38,758

$

19,708

51

%

Canada - medical

3,399

3,898

(499

)

(13

)%

11,285

9,222

2,063

22

%

International - medical

8,101

5,708

2,393

42

%

22,220

9,370

12,850

137

%

Bulk

10,010

(10,010

)

(100

)%

402

21,526

(21,124

)

(98

)%

Total Cannabis revenue

$

31,426

$

35,451

 $

(4,025

)

(11

)%

$

92,373

$

78,876

13,497

17

%

Hemp

19,980

15,650

4,330

28

%

61,549

41,167

20,382

50

%

Total

$

51,406

$

51,101

$

305

1

%

$

153,922

$

120,043

$

33,879

28

%

Excise duties included in revenue

$

4,213

$

2,931

$

1,282

44

%

$

13,325

$

8,707

$

4,618

53

%

  • Total cannabis kilogram equivalents sold decreased 53% to 5,107 kilograms from 10,848 kilograms in the prior year’s third quarter. The decrease was due almost entirely to the reduction of bulk sales.
  • Average cannabis net selling price per gram increased to $6.15 (C$8.15) compared to $3.25 (C$4.32) in the third quarter of 2019 and $2.64 (C$3.59) in the second quarter of 2020. The increase was due to a continued shift in distribution channels and product mix, including growth in International Medical sales, a shift in sales to higher potency and higher priced products in the Adult-Use market, and the continued growth of Cannabis 2.0 products in Canada.
  • Average cannabis net cost per gram increased to $4.23 (C$5.61) compared to $2.28 (C$3.03) in the third quarter of 2019 and $2.06 (C$2.80) in the second quarter of 2020. The year-over-year increase was the result of lower kilograms sold due to the discontinuation of bulk sales and partly due to increased sales of Cannabis 2.0 products which have higher costs than dried flower.
  • Gross margin decreased to 7% from 31% in the third quarter of 2019 and increased from gross margin loss of 11% in the second quarter of 2020.
  • Gross margin, excluding inventory valuation adjustments, increased to 33% from 31% in the third quarter of 2019 and 26% in the second quarter of 2020.
    • Gross margins for cannabis, excluding inventory valuation adjustments, was 27% in both the third quarters of 2020 and 2019 and increased from 10% in the second quarter of 2020. The sequential increase in gross margin was partly due to channel and product mix and partly due to lower costs at our facilities resulting from our cost cutting measures.
    • Gross margin for hemp, excluding inventory valuation adjustments, remained steady at 43% as compared to the third quarter of 2019 and decreased from 50% in the second quarter of 2020.
  • Net loss was $(2.3) million, or $(0.02) per share, compared to a net loss of $(36.4) million, or $(0.37) per share, in the third quarter of 2019 and a net loss of $(81.7) million, or $(0.66) per share in the second quarter of 2020. The most significant driver of the change in net loss during the period was the revaluation of the outstanding warrants associated with the equity offering completed in March. The warrants will continue to be revalued in future periods which may result in ongoing and meaningful impacts to net loss/net income.
  • Adjusted EBITDA loss of $(1.5) million was a 93% improvement compared to the $(21.9) million loss in the third quarter of 2019 and an 87% improvement compared to the $(12.3) million loss in the second quarter of 2020. Our significant efforts to implement cost reductions and operating efficiencies had a meaningful impact on Adjusted EBITDA.
  • Cash and cash equivalents totaled $155.2 million at the end of the third quarter 2020. Existing cash balances, reduced cash burn, and access to the remaining $209 million on the ATM are expected to provide sufficient capital and access to capital to manage operations and execute plans for the remainder of 2020 and well into 2021.
  • Construction on the Company’s Portuguese cultivation facility remains largely on track to be completed by the end of the fourth quarter 2020 with total costs expected to be less than the original budget of approximately $33.0 million.

Recent Business Developments

  • On October 5, 2020, our wholly-owned subsidiary, High Park Holdings Ltd., announced the newest addition to its cannabis-infused edible product line: Chowie Wowie Gummies. Chowie Wowie Gummies are handcrafted using clean and simple ingredients, are vegan and gluten free, and feature a delicious taste profile. THC Watermelon Gummies and THC/CBD Pineapple Mango Gummies are currently available in select provinces across Canada and a THC Sour Cherry flavored gummy will be available in the near future.
  • On September 28, 2020, we announced that Australian researchers published preliminary results indicating one of our GMP-produced products may reduce nausea and vomiting for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. The pilot phase of the study ran for two-and-a-half years with 81 participants enrolled. The trial will now move to a phase III clinical trial to determine with much more certainty the effectiveness of medicinal cannabis to combat nausea and vomiting and determine if it should be considered for use in routine cancer care.

Outlook

Given the broad based improvements we have achieved through the third quarter of 2020, we believe we are poised to deliver positive or break even Adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter of 2020. Looking to 2021 we are optimistic about the prospects for our core businesses including:

  • Canada Adult Use – we see continued opportunities to leverage our Kindred partnership structure and focused selling strategy to grow market share and revenues
  • International Medical – the completion of our Portuguese facility and our brand strength will allow us to strengthen our International footprint and position Tilray for “first mover” advantage as new international markets legalize medical and/or recreational cannabis
  • Hemp Products – our market reach will allow us to leverage the plant based food trends in the United States and broaden our product offerings to include CBD once the FDA provides guidance on a nationwide basis

Our diversified product offerings and geographical footprint set Tilray apart. These strategic advantages provide us a foundation from which we see ample and continued opportunity to strengthen our position as the most trusted cannabis and hemp company during 2021.

COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, and governments and businesses take unprecedented measures in response, the actions taken, or that may be taken, have or may materially adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition and stock price. Due to COVID-19, governments have imposed restrictions on travel and business operations, temporarily closed businesses, and implemented quarantines and shelter-in-place orders. Consequently, the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted global economic activity, caused significant volatility and disruption in global financial markets, and generally introduced significant uncertainty and unpredictability throughout the world.

Our business has been negatively impacted during 2020, due to the restrictions on, or temporary closure of, retail outlets, and the challenges faced by patients accessing clinics and doctors for prescriptions for our products and due to the vast majority of our employees working remotely. We continue to operate our manufacturing facilities at normal production levels while our administrative offices remain closed. We have taken all recommended actions to protect public health and the health and safety of employees and continue to work on safely re-opening our offices, subject to local rules and regulations.

We are unable to predict the future impacts of COVID-19 on our operational and financial performance. The nature and extent of any impacts are very uncertain and depend on many factors outside our control, including, the timing, extent, and duration of the pandemic, the development and availability of effective treatments and vaccines, the imposition of protective public safety measures, and the impact of the pandemic on the global economy and demand for our products.

Conference Call
Tilray will host a conference call to discuss these results today at 5:00 p.m. ET. Investors interested in participating in the live call can dial 877-407-0792 from the U.S. and 201-689-8263 internationally.

There will also be a simultaneous, live webcast available on the Investors section of the Company’s website at www.tilray.com. The webcast will also be archived after the call concludes.

About Tilray®
Tilray (Nasdaq: TLRY) is a global pioneer in the research, cultivation, production and distribution of cannabis and cannabinoids currently serving tens of thousands of patients and consumers in 15 countries spanning five continents.

Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements”, which may be identified by the use of words such as, “may”, “would”, “could”, “will”, “likely”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “believe, “intend”, “plan”, “forecast”, “project”, “estimate”, “outlook” and other similar expressions, including statements regarding our growth potential, the sustainability of growth, the optimization of our facilities and estimated net savings, our ability to become Adjusted EBITDA positive by the end of 2020, demand for our products and the medical and Adult-Use cannabis markets, anticipated plans for strategic partnerships and acquisitions, and future sales of our common stock. Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance and are based upon a number of estimates and assumptions of management in light of management’s experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances, including assumptions in respect of current and future market conditions. Actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from that expressed in, or implied by, any forward-looking statements in this press release, and, accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements and they are not guarantees of future results. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks, assumptions, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual future results or anticipated events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. Please see the heading “Risk Factors” in Tilray’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 9, 2020, for a discussion of the material risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information. Tilray does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that are included herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

Use of Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement its financial statements, the Company provides investors with information related to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Gross Margin, both of which exclude inventory valuation adjustments, which are financial measures that are not calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”).

Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as net income (loss) before inventory valuation adjustments; interest expenses, net; other expenses (income), net; deferred income tax (recoveries) expenses, current income tax expenses (benefit); foreign exchange gain (loss), net; depreciation and amortization expenses; stock-based compensation expenses; loss from equity method investments; finance income from ABG; loss on disposal of property and equipment; amortization of inventory step-up; severance costs; impairment of assets; and change in fair value of warrant liability. A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net loss, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, has been provided in the financial statement tables included below in this press release. Gross margin, excluding inventory valuation adjustments, is calculated as revenue less cost of sales adjusted to add back inventory valuation adjustments and amortization of inventory step-up, divided by revenue. A reconciliation of Gross margin, excluding inventory valuation adjustments, to gross margin, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, has been provided in the financial statement tables included below in this press release.

The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to management and investors regarding certain financial and business trends relating to the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures to compare the Company's performance to that of prior periods for trend analyses and planning purposes. These non-GAAP financial measures are also presented to the Company’s Board of Directors.

Non-U.S. GAAP measures should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Non-U.S. GAAP measures exclude significant expenses that are required by U.S. GAAP to be recorded in the Company's financial statements and are subject to inherent limitations.

TILRAY, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Net Loss and Comprehensive Loss

(in thousands of United States dollars, except for share and per share data, unaudited)

 

Three months ended September 30,

Nine months ended September 30,

2020

2019

2020

2019

Revenue 

 $

                  51,406

 $

                  51,101

 $

                153,922

 $

                120,043

Cost of sales
Product costs

  34,224

  35,047

  108,616

  85,806

Inventory valuation adjustments

  13,443

  201

  36,116

  726

Gross profit

  3,739

  15,853

  9,190

  33,511

General and administrative expenses

  12,665

  20,122

  49,030

  49,618

Sales and marketing expenses

  10,000

  16,974

  40,709

  39,161

Research and development expenses

  921

  2,315

  2,831

  4,891

Stock-based compensation expenses

  8,080

  8,644

  23,404

  22,303

Depreciation and amortization expenses

  3,425

  3,200

  10,353

  7,457

Impairment of assets

  —

  —

  58,210

  —

Acquisition-related expenses (income), net

  —

  (13,454

)

  —

  (6,566

)

Loss from equity method investments

  1,420

  1,837

  4,495

  1,837

Operating loss

  (32,772

)

  (23,785

)

  (179,842

)

  (85,190

)

Foreign exchange (gain) loss, net

  (9,319

)

  2,585

  5,424

  1,153

Change in fair value of warrant liability

  (31,913

)

  —

  51,275

  —

Interest expenses, net

  10,437

  8,680

  30,147

  26,005

Finance income from ABG 

  —

  (210

)

  —

  (557

)

Other expense (income), net

  (38

)

  (1,116

)

  4,944

  (6,185

)

Loss before income taxes

  (1,939

)

  (33,724

)

  (271,632

)

  (105,606

)

Deferred income tax expenses (recoveries)

  134

  2,432

  (4,013

)

  (3,987

)

Current income tax expenses (benefit)

  243

  195

  505

  402

Net loss

 $

                  (2,316

)

 $

                (36,351

)

 $

              (268,124

)

 $

              (102,021

)

Net loss per share - basic and diluted

  (0.02

)

  (0.37

)

  (2.23

)

  (1.05

)

Weighted average shares used in computation of net loss per
   share - basic and diluted

  129,100,909

  98,130,507

  120,128,856

  96,742,626

Net loss

 $

                  (2,316

)

 $

                (36,351

)

 $

              (268,124

)

 $

              (102,021

)

Foreign currency translation gain (loss), net

  2,265

  (4,863

)

  (7,184

)

  (2,414

)

Unrealized gain on available-for-sale debt securities

  193

  11

  154

  80

Other comprehensive income (loss)

  2,458

  (4,852

)

  (7,030

)

  (2,334

)

Comprehensive income (loss)

 $

                       142

 $

                (41,203

)

 $

              (275,154

)

 $

              (104,355

)

TILRAY, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands of United States dollars, except for share and par value data, unaudited)

 
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents

 $

                155,205

 $

                  96,791

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $826 and provision for sales returns of $1,212 (December 31, 2019 - $615 and $1,400, respectively)

  24,805

  36,202

Inventory

  89,917

  87,861

Prepayments and other current assets

  28,154

  38,173

Assets held for sale

  6,797

  —

Total current assets

  304,878

  259,027

Property and equipment, net

  187,630

  184,217

Operating lease, right-of-use assets

  18,460

  17,514

Intangible assets, net

  180,853

  228,828

Goodwill

  159,595

  163,251

Equity method investments

  8,911

  11,448

Other investments

  22,710

  24,184

Other assets

  4,324

  7,861

Total assets

 $

                887,361

 $

                896,330

Liabilities
Current liabilities
Accounts payable

  26,137

  39,125

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

  32,526

  50,829

Accrued lease obligations

  3,230

  2,473

Warrant liability

  71,636

  —

Total current liabilities

  133,529

  92,427

Accrued lease obligations

  30,075

  29,407

Deferred tax liability

  48,090

  53,363

Convertible notes, net of issuance costs

  438,154

  430,210

Senior Facility, net of transaction costs

  45,944

  —

Other liabilities

  4,852

  5,652

Total liabilities

 $

                700,644

 $

                611,059

Commitments and contingencies (refer to Note 18)
Stockholders’ equity
Class 1 common stock ($0.0001 par value, 233,333,333 and 250,000,000 shares authorized, respectively; 0 and 16,666,667 shares issued and outstanding, respectively)

  —

  2

Class 2 common stock ($0.0001 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized;
   133,289,944 and 86,114,560 shares issued and outstanding, respectively)

  13

  9

Additional paid-in capital

  911,171

  705,671

Accumulated other comprehensive income

  2,689

  9,719

Accumulated deficit

  (727,156

)

  (430,130

)

Total stockholders’ equity

  186,717

  285,271

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 $

                887,361

 $

                896,330

(in thousands of United States dollars)

 
 
  

Three months ended September 30,

Nine months ended September 30,

  

2020

2019

 

2020

2019

Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation:
Net loss

 $

                  (2,316

)

 $

                (36,351

)

 $

              (268,124

)

 $

              (102,021

)

Inventory valuation adjustments

                     13,443

                          201

                     36,116

                          726

Severance costs

                          239

                            —

                       3,576

                            —

Depreciation and amortization expenses (1)

                       5,346

                       4,686

                     14,232

                     10,460

Stock-based compensation expenses

                       8,080

                       8,644

                     23,404

                     22,303

Impairment of assets

                            —

                            —

                     58,210

                            —

Loss from equity method investments

                       1,420

                       1,837

                       4,495

                       1,837

Foreign exchange (gain) loss, net

                     (9,319

)

                       2,585

                       5,424

                       1,153

Change in fair value of warrant liability

                   (31,913

)

                            —

                     51,275

                            —

Interest expenses, net

                     10,437

                       8,680

                     30,147

                     26,005

Finance income from ABG 

                            —

                        (210

)

                            —

                        (557

)

(Gain) Loss from disposal of property and equipment

                          457

                            —

                          893

                          112

Other expense (income), net

                       2,202

                   (14,570

)

                     11,329

                   (12,751

)

Amortization of inventory step-up

                            —

                            —

                            —

                       2,041

Deferred income tax expenses (recoveries)

                          134

                       2,432

                     (4,013

)

                     (3,987

)

Current income tax expenses (benefit)

                          243

                          195

                          505

                          402

Adjusted EBITDA

 $

                  (1,547

)

 $

                (21,871

)

 $

                (32,531

)

 $

                (54,277

)

 

(in thousands of United States dollars)

For the three months ended September 30,

2020

 

2019

2020

 

2019

2020

 

2019

Gross margin, excluding inventory valuation adjustments reconciliation:CannabisHempTotal
Revenue

 $

               31,426

 $

               35,451

 $

               19,980

 $

               15,650

 $

               51,406

 $

               51,101

Cost of sales
Product costs

                  22,825

                  26,102

                  11,399

                    8,945

                  34,224

                  35,047

Inventory valuation adjustments

                  13,318

                       124

                       125

                         77

                  13,443

                       201

Gross profit

                  (4,717

)

                    9,225

                    8,456

                    6,628

                    3,739

                  15,853

Inventory valuation adjustments

                  13,318

                       124

                       125

                         77

                  13,443

                       201

Gross profit, excluding inventory valuation adjustments

 $

                 8,601

 $

                 9,349

 $

                 8,581

 $

                 6,705

 $

               17,182

 $

               16,054

Gross margin, excluding inventory valuation adjustments

27

%

26

%

43

%

43

%

33

%

31

%

 
For the nine months ended September 30,
  

2020

 

2019

2020

 

2019

2020

 

2019

Gross margin, excluding inventory valuation adjustments reconciliation:CannabisHempTotal
Revenue

 $

               92,373

 $

               78,876

 $

               61,549

 $

               41,167

 $

             153,922

 $

             120,043

Cost of sales
Product costs

                  74,610

                  62,053

                  34,006

                  23,753

                108,616

                  85,806

Inventory valuation adjustments

                  31,626

                       610

                    4,490

                       116

                  36,116

                       726

Gross profit

                (13,863

)

                  16,213

                  23,053

                  17,298

                    9,190

                  33,511

Inventory valuation adjustments

                  31,626

                       610

                    4,490

                       116

                  36,116

                       726

Amortization of inventory step-up

                         —

                         —

                         —

                    2,041

                         —

                    2,041

Gross profit, excluding inventory valuation adjustments

 $

               17,763

 $

               16,823

 $

               27,543

 $

               19,455

 $

               45,306

 $

               36,278

Gross margin, excluding inventory valuation adjustments

19

%

21

%

45

%

47

%

29

%

30

%

Contacts:

Media: Tilray Media Team, +1-833-206-8161, news@tilray.com
Investors: Raphael Gross, +1-203-682-8253, Raphael.Gross@icrinc.com

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