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Exhibit 99.2

CRONOS GROUP INC.

 

LOGO

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the Years Ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

(in thousands of Canadian dollars)


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Cronos Group Inc.

Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Years Ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

 

Contents

  

Independent Auditors’ Report:

     1  

Consolidated Financial Statements:

  

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

     2  

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income

     3  

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

     4  

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

     5  

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

     6-34  


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Independent Auditors’ Report

To the Shareholders of Cronos Group Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Cronos Group Inc., which comprise the consolidated statements of financial position as at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, and the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the years then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.

Management’s Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditors’ Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditors’ judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained in our audits is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Opinion

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Cronos Group Inc. as at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 and its financial performance and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

Emphasis of Matter

Without modifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 2(b) to the consolidated financial statements which highlights the existence of a material uncertainty relating to conditions that cast significant doubt on Cronos Group Inc.'s ability to continue as a going concern.

 

   LOGO

Mississauga, Ontario

   Chartered Professional Accountants

April 27, 2018

   Licensed Public Accountants

 

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Cronos Group Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

As at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

(in thousands of CDN $)

 

     Notes      2017     2016  

Assets

       

Current

       

Cash

      $ 9,208     $ 3,464  

Accounts receivable

     22(i)        1,140       107  

Sales tax receivable

        3,114       —    

Prepaids and other receivables

        790       503  

Biological assets

     7        3,722       1,795  

Inventory

     7        8,416       1,908  

Loans receivable

     8        314       309  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        26,704       8,086  

Investment in Whistler

     9        3,807       2,566  

Other investments

     10        1,347       5,127  

Property, plant and equipment

     11        56,172       14,122  

Intangible assets

     12        11,207       11,207  

Goodwill

     12        1,792       1,792  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 
      $ 101,029     $ 42,900  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

       

Current

       

Accounts payable and other liabilities

     22(ii)      $ 7,878     $ 1,176  

Purchase price liability

     6        —         2,590  

Mortgage payable

     13        —         4,000  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        7,878       7,766  

Construction loan payable

     14        5,367       —    

Deferred income tax liability

     20        1,416       1,457  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        14,661       9,223  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shareholders’ Equity

       

Share capital

     15(a)        83,559       33,590  

Warrants

     15(b)        3,364       3,983  

Share-based reserve

     16        2,289       735  

Accumulated deficit

        (3,724     (6,215

Accumulated other comprehensive income

        880       1,584  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        86,368       33,677  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 
      $ 101,029     $ 42,900  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Going concern

     2(b)       

Commitments and contingencies

     19       

Subsequent events

     25       

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

 

Approved on behalf of the Board of Directors:

  

“Michael Gorenstein”

  

“Jim Rudyk”

Director

  

Director

 

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Cronos Group Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

(in thousands of CDN $, except share amounts)

 

     Notes    2017     2016  

Product sales

      $ 4,082     $ 554  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost of sales

       

Inventory expensed to cost of sales

        4,489       384  

Production costs

        3,983       356  

Unrealized gain on revaluation of biological assets

   7      (11,620     (2,179
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total recovery of cost of sales

        (3,148     (1,439
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

        7,230       1,993  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating expenses

       

General and administration

        6,935       3,435  

Stock-based payments

   16,18      1,862       307  

Depreciation

   11      541       382  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

        9,338       4,124  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating loss

        (2,108     (2,131

Other income (expense)

       

Interest expense

        (126     (232

Share of income from Whistler investment

   9      165       163  

Gain (loss) on other investments

   10      4,858       (310

Reversal of impairment loss on loan receivable

   8      —         725  

Other income

        —         27  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other income

        4,897       373  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

        2,789       (1,758

Income tax expense (recovery)

   20      298       (568
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

      $ 2,491     $ (1,190
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income

       

Gain on revaluation of other investments, net of tax

   10,20      947       1,584  

Unrealized gains reclassified to net income

        (1,651     —    
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

      $ 1,787     $ 394  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) per share

       

Basic

   17    $ 0.02     $ (0.02

Diluted

   17    $ 0.01     $ (0.02
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average number of outstanding shares

       

Basic

   17      134,803,542       78,248,192  

Diluted

   17      176,789,161       78,248,192  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

 

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Cronos Group Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

(in thousands of CDN $, except share amounts)

 

     Notes      Number of
shares
     Share capital     Warrants     Share-based
reserve
    Accumulated
deficit
    Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
    Total  

Balance at January 1, 2016

        42,618,971      $ 14,800     $ 1,329     $ 599     $ (5,025   $ —       $ 11,703  

Shares issued

     15(a,b)        75,289,565        18,096       2,832       —         —         —         20,928  

Share issuance costs

        —          (162     —         —         —         —         (162

Vesting of options

     16        —          —         —         178       —         —         178  

Options exercised

     16        402,788        145       —         (42     —         —         103  

Warrants exercised

     15(b)        2,264,424        596       (178     —         —         —         418  

Conversion of convertible loans payable

     15(a)        1,150,000        115       —         —         —         —         115  

Net loss

        —          —         —         —         (1,190     —         (1,190

Other comprehensive income

     10        —          —         —         —         —         1,584       1,584  
     

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2016

        121,725,748      $ 33,590     $ 3,983     $ 735     $ (6,215   $ 1,584     $ 33,677  

Shares issued

     15(a)        19,852,301        49,594       —         —         —         —         49,594  

Share issuance costs

        —          (2,767     —         —         —         —         (2,767

Vesting of options

     16        —          —         —         1,862       —         —         1,862  

Options exercised

     16        571,246        899       —         (308     —         —         591  

Warrants exercised

     15(b)        7,211,308        2,243       (619     —         —         —         1,624  

Unrealized gains reclassified to net income

     10        —          —         —         —         —         (1,651     (1,651

Net income

        —          —         —         —         2,491       —         2,491  

Other comprehensive income

     10        —          —         —         —         —         947       947  
     

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2017

        149,360,603      $ 83,559     $ 3,364     $ 2,289     $ (3,724   $ 880     $ 86,368  
     

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

 

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Cronos Group Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

(in thousands of CDN $)

 

     Notes    2017     2016  

Operating activities

       

Net income (loss)

      $ 2,491     $ (1,190

Items not affecting cash:

       

Stock-based payments

   16,18      1,862       307  

Depreciation

   11      996       382  

Share of income from investment in Whistler

   9      (165     (163

Loss (gain) on other investments

   10      (4,858     310  

Reversal of impairment loss on loan receivable

   8      —         (725

Deferred income tax expense (recovery)

   20      298       (568
     

 

 

   

 

 

 
        624       (1,647

Net changes in non-cash working capital:

       

Increase in accounts receivable

        (1,033     (57

Increase in sales tax receivable

        (3,114     —    

Increase in prepaids and other receivables

        (287     (376

Increase in biological assets

        (1,927     (714

Increase in inventory

        (6,508     (929

Increase in accrued interest on loan receivable

        (5     (7

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other liabilities

        6,702       (2,746
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows used in operating activities

        (5,548     (6,476
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investing activities

       

Cash acquired from Peace Naturals

   6      —         109  

Advances of loans receivable to Peace Naturals prior to acquisition

   6      —         (771

Receipts of loans receivable

   6      —         423  

Acquisition of Peace Naturals

   6      —         (6,248

Repayment of purchase price liability

   6      (2,590     —    

Investment in Whistler

   9      (1,076     —    

Dividends received from Whistler investment

   9      —         2  

Proceeds from sale of other investments

        10,879       —    

Acquisition of additional shares in AbCann

        (1,016     —    

Payment to exercise AbCann warrants

        (2,268     —    

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

   11      (42,701     (1,523
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows used in investing activities

        (38,772     (8,008
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financing activities

       

Repayment of deposit payable

        —         (200

Repayment of promissory note payable

        —         (950

Repayment of loans

        —         (2,689

Repayment of mortgage payable

        (4,000     (500

Proceeds from construction loan payable

        6,304       —    

Transaction costs paid on construction loan payable

        (1,282     —    

Proceeds from exercise of warrants

   15(b)      1,624       418  

Proceeds from issuance of warrants

        —         2,832  

Proceeds from exercise of options

   16      591       104  

Proceeds from issuance of shares

   15(a)      49,594       17,968  

Share issuance costs

        (2,767     (162
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows provided by financing activities

        50,064       16,821  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in cash

        5,744       2,337  

Cash - beginning of year

        3,464       1,127  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash - end of year

      $ 9,208     $ 3,464  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental cash flow information

       

Interest received

      $ 22     $ 48  

Interest paid

        200       294  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

 

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Cronos Group Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

(in thousands of CDN $, except per gram and per share amounts)

 

 

 

1.

Nature of business

Cronos Group Inc. (“Cronos” or the “Company”), was incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) . Cronos is a publicly traded corporation, with its head office located at 720 King Street West, Suite 320, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2T3. The Company’s common shares are currently listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSX-V”) and Nasdaq Global Market under the trading symbol “CRON”.

Hortican Inc. (“Hortican”), is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cronos, incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA ).

Cronos operates two wholly owned Licensed Producers, namely Peace Naturals Project Inc. (“Peace Naturals”), which has production facilities near Stayner, Ontario, and Original BC Ltd. (“OGBC”), which has a production facility in Armstrong, British Columbia. Currently, Cronos sells dry cannabis and cannabis oils under its medical cannabis brand, Peace Naturals.

OGBC was incorporated as In the Zone Produce Ltd. (“In the Zone”) under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) and was acquired by Hortican on November 5, 2014. In the Zone changed its name to OGBC on October 16, 2017, and was continued under the CBCA on the same day. OGBC is a licensed producer and seller (“Licensed Producer” ) of medical cannabis pursuant to the provisions of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and its Regulations (“CDSA” and its relevant regulation, the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulation (“ACMPR”). On February 26, 2014, Health Canada issued an initial cultivation license to OGBC under the ACMPR which has since been amended and supplemented. OGBC’s current license has an effective term from February 28, 2017 to February 28, 2020 and grants OGBC the authority to engage in the production and sale of dried cannabis flower. The license was amended to reflect its name change on October 20, 2017.

Peace Naturals was incorporated under the CBCA , and was acquired by Hortican on September 6, 2016. Peace Naturals is a Licensed Producer pursuant to the provisions of the ACMPR and the CDSA. On October 31, 2013, Health Canada issued an initial license to Peace Naturals for activities related to the production and sale of dried cannabis flower under the ACMPR, which has since been amended and supplemented. Peace Naturals’ current license has an effective term from November 1, 2016 to November 1, 2019 and grants Peace Naturals the authority to engage in, among other things, the production and sale of dried cannabis flower, cannabis resin, cannabis seeds, cannabis plants, and cannabis oils. Additional information on the acquisition of Peace Naturals is provided in Note 6.

Cronos Australia PTY Ltd. (“Cronos Australia”) was incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 (Australia) on December 6, 2016 by Cronos. Cronos holds 50% of the outstanding shares of Cronos Australia.

Indigenous Roots Inc. and Cronos Indigenous Holdings Inc. were incorporated under the CBCA on February 9, 2017 and March 16, 2017, respectively. Both corporations are wholly owned by Hortican. These two corporations, along with a third party limited partnership, formed Indigenous Roots LP on April 18, 2017.

Cronos Global Holdings Inc. (“Cronos Global”) was incorporated under the CBCA on April 25, 2017 by Hortican. Cronos Global will be the holding company for the Company’s future global operations.

 

2.

Basis of presentation

 

(a)

Basis of consolidation

These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Cronos Group Inc., Hortican Inc., Original BC Ltd., Peace Naturals Project Inc., Indigenous Roots Inc., Cronos Indigenous Holdings Inc., and Cronos Global Holdings Inc. All intercompany transactions, balances, revenues and expenses have been eliminated on consolidation. The Company applies the acquisition method to account for business combinations. Acquisition related costs are expensed as incurred.

 

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Cronos Group Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

(in thousands of CDN $, except per gram and per share amounts)

 

 

 

2.

Basis of presentation (continued)

 

 

(b)

Going concern

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared with the assumption that the Company will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business rather than through a process of forced liquidation. During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company had negative cash flows from operations of $5,548 and was dependent on the Company’s ability to obtain additional financing. These circumstances may cast significant doubt on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and ultimately on the appropriateness of the use of the accounting principles applicable to a going concern. In assessing whether the going concern assumption was appropriate, management took into account all relevant information available, which was at least, but not limited to, the twelve month period subsequent to December 31, 2017. The Company is currently implementing various strategies, including the following:

 

   

On February 27, 2018, Cronos became listed on the NASDAQ under the trading symbol “CRON”, providing access to a major U.S. exchange to raise financing in support of the Company’s growth and operations;

 

   

In 2018, the Company announced strategic joint ventures in Canada and Australia, with MedMen Enterprises USA, LLC and NewSouthern Capital Pty Ltd., respectively, which are expected to enable the Company to expand its capacity and establish a low-cost, global footprint;

 

   

In 2018, the Company has raised an additional $146,000 in gross proceeds through two common share offerings; and

 

   

The Company has available, $33,696 of additional liquidity available under its construction loan, which includes $5,000 contingent upon an appraisal of OGBC.

The Company believes that based on its previous success in raising capital, and the availability under its construction loan, any shortfall in its cash flows is expected to be mitigated by the Company’s ability to access other sources of liquidity.

 

(c)

Statement of compliance

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”).

These consolidated financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on April 27, 2018.

 

(d)

Basis of measurement

Apart from certain assets and liabilities measured at fair value as required under certain IFRSs, the consolidated financial statements have been presented and prepared on the basis of historical cost.

 

(e)

Functional and presentation currency

These consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is the functional currency of the Company and all of its subsidiaries.

 

(f)

Estimates and critical judgments by management

The preparation of these consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. These estimates are reviewed periodically and adjustments are made as appropriate in the year they become known. Items for which actual results may differ materially from these estimates are described in the following section.

 

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Cronos Group Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

(in thousands of CDN $, except per gram and per share amounts)

 

 

 

2.

Basis of presentation (continued)

 

(f)

Estimates and critical judgments by management (continued)

 

(i)

Warrants and options

Warrants and options are initially recognized at fair value, based on the application of the Black-Scholes option pricing model. This pricing model requires management to make various assumptions and estimates which are susceptible to uncertainty, including the volatility of the share price, expected dividend yield, expected term of the warrant or option and expected risk-free interest rate.

 

(ii)

Useful lives and impairment of long-lived assets

Long-lived assets are defined as property, plant and equipment and intangible assets. Depreciation is dependent upon estimates of useful lives and impairment is dependent upon estimates of recoverable amounts. These are determined through the exercise of judgment, and are dependent upon estimates that take into account factors such as economic and market conditions, frequency of use, anticipated changes in laws, and technological improvements.

 

(iii)

Impairment of cash-generating units and goodwill

The impairment test for cash generating units (“CGUs”) to which goodwill is allocated is based on the value in use of the CGU, determined in accordance with the expected cash flow approach. The calculation is based on assumptions used to estimate future cash flows, the cash flow growth rate and the discount rate.

 

(iv)

Fair value of privately held financial assets available-for-sale

The Company’s management considers specific information about the investee companies, trends in general market conditions, and the share performance of similar publicly traded companies when valuing the Company’s privately held investments.

Management considers the following factors to indicate a change in the fair value, or impairment of, a privately held investment, and may adjust the value if:

a. there has been significant subsequent equity financing provided by outside investors at a value which differs from the current recorded value of the investee company, in which case the fair value of the investment is adjusted to equal the value at which that financing took place;

b. there have been significant corporate, political, legal, or operating events affecting the investee company such that management believes they will materially impact the investee company’s prospects and therefore its fair value. In these circumstances, the adjustment to fair value of the investment will be based on management’s judgment;

c. the investee company is placed into receivership or bankruptcy;

d. based on financial information received from the investee company, it is evident that the investee company is unlikely to be able to continue as a going concern;

e. receipt or denial by the investee company of medical marijuana licenses from Health Canada, which allow the investee company to initiate or continue operations; and

f. management changes by the investee company that the Company’s management believes will have an impact on the investee company’s ability to achieve its objectives and build value for shareholders.

 

(v)

Income taxes

Income taxes and tax exposures recognized in the consolidated financial statements reflect management’s best estimate of the outcome based on facts known at the reporting date. When the Company anticipates a future income tax payment based on its estimates, it recognizes a liability. The difference between the expected amount and the final tax outcome has an impact on current and deferred taxes when the Company becomes aware of this difference.

 

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Cronos Group Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

(in thousands of CDN $, except per gram and per share amounts)

 

 

 

2.

Basis of presentation (continued)

 

(f)

Estimates and critical judgments by management (continued)

 

(v)

Income taxes (continued)

 

In addition, when the Company incurs losses for income tax purposes, it assesses the probability of taxable income being available in the future based on its budgeted forecasts. These forecasts are adjusted to take into account certain non-taxable income and expenses and specific rules on the use of unused credits and tax losses. When the forecasts indicate that sufficient future taxable income will be available to deduct the temporary differences, a deferred tax asset is recognized for all deductible temporary differences.

 

(vii)

Biological assets and inventory

Biological assets, consisting of cannabis plants, are measured at fair value less costs to sell. At the point of harvest, the biological assets are transferred to inventory at fair value less costs to sell. As a result, critical estimates related to the valuation of biological assets are also applicable to inventory.

Determining the fair value less costs to sell requires the Company to make assumptions about the expected future yield from the cannabis plants, the value associated with each stage of the plants’ growth cycle, estimated selling price, costs to convert harvested cannabis into finished goods, and costs to sell. The Company’s estimates are, by their nature, subject to change.

 

3.

Significant accounting policies

The principal accounting policies applied to the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are set out below:

 

(a)

Revenue recognition

Revenue is recognized at the fair value of consideration received or receivable. Revenue from the sale of finished goods is recognized when the Company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer and collection is reasonably assured. The significant risks and rewards of ownership are considered to be transferred upon delivery.

 

(b)

Equity accounted investments

Significant influence is the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee without control or joint control over those decisions. Significant influence is presumed if the Company holds between 20% and 50% of the voting rights, unless evidence exists to the contrary. The Company has assessed that it has significant influence over its investment in Whistler Medical Marijuana Company.

Joint control is the contractually agreed sharing of control of an arrangement, which exists only when decisions about the relevant activities require the unanimous consent of the parties sharing control. Investees in which the Company has joint control and rights to the net assets thereof, are defined as joint ventures. The Company’s interests in Cronos Australia and Indigenous Roots LP are classified as joint ventures.

Investees in which the Company has significant influence or joint control are accounted for using the equity method. The Company’s interest in an investee is initially recorded at cost and is subsequently adjusted for the Company’s share of changes in net assets of the investee, less any impairment in the value of individual investments, less any dividends paid. Where the Company transacts with an investee, unrealized profits and losses are eliminated to the extent of the Company’s interest in that investee.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

(in thousands of CDN $, except per gram and per share amounts)

 

 

 

3.

Significant accounting policies (continued)

 

(c)

Biological assets

The Company measures biological assets, consisting of cannabis plants, at fair value less costs to sell. Agricultural produce, consisting of medical cannabis, is measured at fair value less costs to sell at the point of harvest, which becomes the basis for the cost of finished goods inventory after harvest. Gains and losses arising from changes in fair values less cost to sell during the period are included in the net income of the related year.

 

(d)

Inventory

Inventories of harvested finished goods, work-in-process, and raw materials are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Inventories of harvested cannabis and work-in-process are transferred from biological assets at their fair value at the point of harvest, which becomes the initial deemed cost. Any subsequent post-harvest costs, including direct costs attributable to processing and related overheads, are capitalized to inventory to the extent that cost is less than net realizable value. Net realizable value is determined as the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated variable costs to sell.

 

(e)

Intangible assets

Intangible assets, which have indefinite useful lives, are recorded at cost less impairment losses, if any. Intangible assets acquired in a business combination are measured at fair value at the acquisition date. Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized, but are systematically tested for impairment annually in the fourth quarter or earlier if there is an indication of impairment.

 

(f)

Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. The assets are depreciated over their estimated useful lives using the following methods and rates:

 

     Method    Rate  

Building structures

  

Straight-line

     15 to 20 years  

Furniture and equipment

  

Straight-line

     5 years  

Computer equipment

  

Straight-line

     3 years  

Security equipment

  

Straight-line

     5 years  

Production equipment

  

Straight-line

     7 years  

Road

  

Straight-line

     25 years  

Leasehold improvements

  

Straight-line

     5 to 10 years  

An asset’s residual value, useful life and depreciation method are reviewed at each financial year end and adjusted if appropriate. When parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate components.

Construction in progress is not depreciated until it is completed and available for use.

 

(g)

Provisions

Provision for risks and expenses are recognized for probable outflows of resources that can be estimated and that result from present obligations resulting from past events. In the case where a potential obligation resulting from past events exists, but where occurrence of the outflow of resources is not probable or the estimate is not reliable, these contingent liabilities are disclosed as commitments and litigation. Provisions, if any, are measured based on management’s best estimates of outcomes on the basis of facts known at the reporting date.

 

(h)

Share capital

Share capital is presented at the fair value of the shares issued. Costs related to the issuance of shares are reported in equity, net of tax, as a deduction from the issuance proceeds.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

(in thousands of CDN $, except per gram and per share amounts)

 

 

 

3.

Significant accounting policies (continued)

 

(i)

Foreign exchange translation

The consolidated financial statements of the Company are presented in Canadian dollars, which is the functional currency of the Company and all of its subsidiaries. Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the exchange rate prevailing at the date of the transaction. At each reporting date, foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities are translated at year-end exchange rates. Non-monetary assets and liabilities that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. Exchange differences arising from operating transactions are recorded in operating profit or loss for the period; exchange differences related to financing transactions are recognized in finance income or directly in equity.

 

(j)

Income taxes

The Company accounts for its income taxes using the deferred tax assets and liabilities method. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the carrying amount and the tax basis of the assets and liabilities. Any change in the net amount of deferred income tax assets and liabilities is included in profit or loss or equity. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on enacted or substantively enacted tax rates and laws which are expected to apply to taxable profit for the years in which the assets and liabilities will be recovered or settled. Deferred income tax assets are recognized when it is probable they will be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted.

 

(k)

Stock-based payments

Where equity instruments are granted to employees, they are recorded at the fair value of the equity instrument granted at the grant date. The grant date fair value is recognized in net income over the vesting period.

Where equity instruments are granted to non-employees, they are recorded at the fair value of the goods or services received in the statement of operations. When the value of goods or services received in exchange for the stock-based payment cannot be reliably estimated, the fair value is measured by use of a valuation model.

The cost recognized for all equity-settled stock-based payments are reflected in share-based reserve, until the instruments are exercised. Upon exercise, shares are issued from treasury and the amount previously reflected in share-based reserve are, along with any proceeds paid upon exercise, credited to share capital.

 

(l)

Earnings per share

The Company presents basic and diluted earnings per share data for its common shares. Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to common shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is determined by adjusting the profit or loss attributable to common shareholders and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, for the effects of all potentially dilutive common shares, which comprise warrants and stock options.

 

(m)

Financial instruments

The Company aggregates its financial instruments into classes based on their nature and characteristics. Management determines the classification when the instruments are initially recognized.

All financial assets except those classified as fair value through profit or loss are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. Financial assets are considered to be impaired when there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows of the investment have been affected.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

(in thousands of CDN $, except per gram and per share amounts)

 

 

 

3.

Significant accounting policies (continued)

 

(m)

Financial instruments (continued)

 

The Company’s accounting policy for each class of financial instruments is as follows:

 

(i)

Fair value through profit or loss

Financial instruments classified as fair value through profit or loss are reported at fair value at each reporting date, and any change in fair value is recognized in net income in the period during which the change occurs. In these consolidated financial statements, cash and the investment in warrants of AbCann Global Corp. have been classified as fair value through profit or loss.

 

(ii)

Available-for-sale

Financial instruments classified as available-for-sale are initially recorded at fair value at the time of acquisition, with transaction costs included in the amount initially recognized. Thereafter, at each reporting date, available-for-sale financial assets are recognized at fair value and the changes in fair value, other than impairment losses and foreign exchange losses, are recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) and presented in accumulated other comprehensive income in shareholders’ equity. In determining if the investment is impaired, the Company evaluates whether there is a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of the investment. Significant or prolonged decline is defined as an unrealized loss at 50% or a decline under its cost over two consecutive fiscal years, respectively. When the financial assets are sold or an impairment write-down is required, gains or losses previously recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income are reclassified to profit or loss. In these consolidated financial statements, investments in Hydropothecary Corporation, Canopy Growth Corporation, AbCann Global Corp., and Evergreen Medicinal Supply Inc. have been classified as available-for-sale.

 

(iii)

Loans and receivables and other financial liabilities

Financial instruments classified as loans and receivables and other financial liabilities are carried at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Transaction costs are included in the amount initially recognized. In these consolidated financial statements, accounts receivable, loans receivable, and other receivables have been classified as loans and receivables. Accounts payable and other liabilities, purchase price liability, mortgage payable, and construction loan payable have been classified as other financial liabilities.

 

4.

Adoption of new accounting pronouncements

 

(a)

AMENDMENTS TO IAS 7 STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

International Accounting Standard (“IAS”) 7 amendments include additional disclosures to enable users of the consolidated financial statements to evaluate changes in liabilities arising from financing activities, including changes arising from cash flows and non-cash changes. These amendments became effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2017. The Company has adopted these amendments as of the effective date and has assessed no significant changes as a result of the adoption of these amendments on the current or prior periods.

 

(b)

IAS 12 INCOME TAXES

IAS 12 amendments include: (a) unrealized losses on debt instruments measured at fair value and measured at cost for tax purposes give rise to a deductible temporary difference regardless of whether the debt instrument’s holder expects to recover the carrying amount of the debt instrument by sale or by use; (b) the carrying amount of an asset does not limit the estimation of probable future taxable profits; (c) estimates for future taxable profits exclude tax deductions resulting from the reversal of deductible temporary differences; and (d) an entity assesses a deferred tax asset for recoverability in combination with other deferred tax assets. Where tax law restricts the utilization of tax losses, an entity would assess a deferred tax asset for recoverability in combination with other deferred tax assets of the same type. These amendments became effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2017. The Company has adopted these amendments as of the effective date and has assessed no significant changes as a result of the adoption of these amendments on the current or prior periods.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

(in thousands of CDN $, except per gram and per share amounts)

 

 

 

5.

New and revised standards and interpretations issued but not yet effective

 

(a)

AMENDMENTS TO IFRS 2 SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS

IFRS 2 clarifies how to account for certain types of share-based payment transactions. The amendments provide requirements on the accounting for the effects of vesting and non-vesting conditions on the measurement of cash-settled share-based payments, share-based payment transactions with a net settlement feature for withholding tax obligations, and a modification to the terms and conditions of a share-based payment that changes the classification of the transaction from cash-settled to equity-settled. The effective date of these amendments is January 1, 2018. The Company will adopt the amendments as of its effective date. The Company has performed a preliminary assessment and does not expect there to be significant impact on the consolidated financial statements as a result of these amendments.

 

(b)

IFRS 9 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

IFRS 9 addresses classification and measurement of financial assets and replaces the multiple category and measurement models in IAS 39 for debt instruments with a new mixed measurement model having only two categories: amortized cost and fair value through profit or loss. IFRS 9 also replaces the models for measuring equity instruments and such instruments are either recognized at fair value through profit or loss or at fair value through other comprehensive income. The effective date of this standard is January 1, 2018. The Company will adopt this new standard as of its effective date. As a result of the new classification model and measurement requirements under IFRS 9, the Company will elect to classify the available-for-sale investments as fair value through other comprehensive income investments. Under this classification, there is no recycling of gains or losses from accumulated other comprehensive income to profit or loss. Therefore, the gain recorded in other comprehensive income in the current year of $947 will not be recycled to profit or loss in future periods. The Company has performed a preliminary assessment and does not expect there to be any other significant impacts on the consolidated financial statements as a result of the adoption of this new standard.

 

(c)

IFRS 15 REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

IFRS 15 was issued by the IASB in May 2014 and specifies how and when revenue should be recognized based on a five- step model, which is applied to all contracts with customers. IFRS 15 becomes effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018 with early adoption permitted. The Company will adopt this new standard as of its effective date. The Company has performed a preliminary assessment and does not expect there to be any significant impact on the consolidated financial statements as a result of the adoption of this new standard.

During the year, the Company had undertaken an accounting impact analysis based on a review of the contractual terms of its principal revenue stream. Under IFRS 15, the revenue recognition model will change from one based on the transfer of risks and rewards of ownership to the transfer of control. The Company’s revenue is predominantly derived from sales of dried cannabis and cannabis oil. As the transfer of risks and rewards generally coincides with the transfer of control at a point in time, the timing and amount of revenue considering discounts, rebates, and variable considerations, recognized from this principal revenue stream is unlikely to be materially affected.

 

(d)

IFRS 16 LEASES

IFRS 16 was issued in January 2016 and replaces the previous guidance on leases. This standard provides a single recognition and measurement model to be applied by lessees to leases, with required recognition of assets and liabilities for most leases. This standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019, with early adoption permitted if the Company is also applying IFRS 15, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The Company will adopt this new standard as of its effective date. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this new standard on its consolidated financial statements.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

(in thousands of CDN $, except per gram and per share amounts)

 

 

 

6.

Acquisition of Peace Naturals

On September 6, 2016, the Company acquired all of the remaining issued and outstanding shares of Peace Naturals, a Licensed Producer, headquartered in Stayner, Ontario. Consideration for the acquisition included $6,248 in cash and $2,590 (approximately 30%) to be paid once all conditions of the agreement were settled. The conditions were based on the passage of time to ensure there were no additional liabilities identified. As the Company previously held shares of Peace Naturals, the acquisition is considered a step acquisition and resulted in a loss due to fair value remeasurement.

The purchase price allocation for this acquisition is shown below:

 

Fair value of consideration transferred:

  

Cash

   $ 6,248  

Liability (i)

     2,590  
  

 

 

 
     8,838  
  

 

 

 

Fair value of previously held interest:

  

Fair value of previously held interest immediately before acquisition

     3,315  

Loss due to fair value remeasurement at acquisition date

     (347
  

 

 

 
     2,968  
  

 

 

 
   $ 11,806  
  

 

 

 

Fair value of net assets acquired:

  

Cash

   $ 109  

Accounts receivable

     51  

Prepaid and deposits

     29  

Inventory

     1,194  

Biological assets

     866  

Property and equipment

     10,282  

Goodwill

     1,400  

Health Canada license

     9,596  

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

     (2,860

Loans payable

     (7,461

Deferred tax liability

     (1,400
  

 

 

 
   $ 11,806  
  

 

 

 

The Company finalized its assessment of the purchase price allocation during the year ended December 31, 2017. The allocation of the consideration paid remains consistent with the initial valuation.

 

(i)

During the year ended December 31, 2017, the full balance of the purchase price liability was repaid by the Company.

 

7.

Biological assets and inventory

The Company’s biological assets consist of cannabis plants. The changes in the carrying amount of the biological assets are as follows:

 

     2017      2016  

Biological assets - beginning of year

   $ 1,795      $ —    

Gain on revaluation of biological assets

     11,620        2,179  

Increase due to acquisition of Peace Naturals

     —          866  

Transferred to inventory upon harvest

     (9,693      (1,250
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Biological assets - end of year

   $ 3,722      $ 1,795  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

(in thousands of CDN $, except per gram and per share amounts)

 

 

 

7.

Biological assets and inventory (continued)

 

The effect of changes in fair value of biological assets and inventory during the year include:

 

     2017      2016  

Unrealized change in fair value of biological assets

   $ (11,620    $ (2,179

Realized fair value increments on inventory sold during the year

     3,956        266  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net effect of changes in fair value of biological assets and inventory

   $ (7,664    $ (1,913
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The Company values its biological assets at the end of each reporting period at fair value less costs to sell. This is determined using a valuation model to estimate the expected harvest yield per plant applied to the estimated price per gram less processing and selling costs. This model also considers the progress in the plant life cycle.

Management has made the following estimates in this valuation model:

 

   

The average number of weeks in the growing cycle is fifteen weeks from propagation to harvest;

 

   

The average harvest yield of whole flower is 182 grams per plant;

 

   

The average selling price of whole flower is $8.50 per gram;

 

   

Processing costs include drying and curing, testing and packaging, post-harvest overhead allocation, and oil extraction costs estimated to be $0.82 per gram; and

 

   

Selling costs include shipping, order fulfillment, and labelling, estimated to be $0.97 per gram.

The estimates of growing cycle, harvest yield, and costs per gram are based on the Company’s historical results. The estimate of the selling price per gram is based on the Company’s historical sales in addition to the Company’s expected sales price going forward.

Management has quantified the sensitivity of the inputs, and determined the following:

 

   

Selling price per gram – a decrease in the selling price per gram by 5% would result in the biological asset value decreasing by $227 (2016 - $88) and inventory decreasing by $443 (2016 - $68)

 

   

Harvest yield per plant – a decrease in the harvest yield per plant of 5% would result in the biological asset value decreasing by $181 (2016 - $110)

These inputs are level 3 on the fair value hierarchy, and are subject to volatility and several uncontrollable factors, which could significantly affect the fair value of biological assets in future periods.

As at December 31, 2017, the biological assets were on average, 46% complete (2016 – 50%), and the estimated fair value less costs to sell of dry cannabis was $6.71 per gram. As of December 31, 2017, it is expected that the Company’s biological assets will ultimately yield approximately 1,695 kg of cannabis (2016 - 213 kg). As at December 31, 2017, the Company has 7,353 plants that are biological assets (2016 - 2,558 plants).

Inventory as at December 31 consists of the following:

 

     2017      2016  

Dry cannabis

     

Finished goods

   $ 6,145      $ 1,502  

Work-in-process

     1,630        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     7,775        1,502  

Cannabis oils

     

Finished goods

     332        —    

Raw materials

     183        194  

Supplies and consumables

     126        212  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 8,416      $ 1,908  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

(in thousands of CDN $, except per gram and per share amounts)

 

 

 

7.

Biological assets and inventory (continued)

 

As at December 31, 2017, the Company held 815 kg of dry cannabis and 137 L of cannabis oil as finished goods (2016 - 236 kg). In addition, the Company held 243 kg of work-in-process (2016 - Nil), which is comprised of harvested cannabis in the processing stage, and 0.288 kg of seeds in raw materials (2016 - 0.298 kg).

 

8.

Loans receivable

 

     2017      2016  

Loan receivable from Evergreen Medicinal Supply Inc. (“Evergreen”) (i)

   $ 309      $ 265  

Loan receivable from Vert/Green Medical Inc. (“Vert”) (ii)

     —          375  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     309        640  

Add: Accrued interest

     5        92  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     314        732  

Less: Principal and interest received

     —          (423
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Loans receivable

   $ 314      $ 309  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(i)

The loan is due on demand, bearing interest at 8% per year, calculated and payable annually in arrears.

(ii)

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the full amount of the loan plus accrued interest was repaid and the previously recorded impairment loss was reversed. The loan was due on demand, and bore interest at 8% per year, calculated and payable semi-annually in arrears.

 

9.

Investment in Whistler

As at December 31, 2017, the investment represents an approximate 20.3% (2016 - 21.5%) ownership in Whistler Medical Marijuana Company (“Whistler”), incorporated in Canada. Whistler is a Licensed Producer with operations in British Columbia, Canada.

Summarized financial information of Whistler is as follows:

 

     2017      2016  

Current assets

   $ 4,163      $ 2,233  

Non-current assets

     13,645        3,855  

Current liabilities

     3,676        1,649  

Non-current liabilities

     —          865  

Revenue

   $ 3,813      $ 2,817  

Income from continuing operations

     814        757  

Reconciliation of the carrying amount of the investment is as follows:

 

     2017      2016  

Balance - beginning of the year

   $ 2,566      $ 2,405  

Purchase of additional shares

     1,076        —    

Company’s share of dividends paid

     —          (2

Company’s share of income

     165        163  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance - end of the year

   $ 3,807      $ 2,566  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

(in thousands of CDN $, except per gram and per share amounts)

 

 

 

10.

Other investments

Other investments consist of investments in common shares and warrants of several companies in the medical cannabis industry. These investments, with the exception of shares of Evergreen Medicinal Supply Inc. and warrants of AbCann Global Corp., are traded in an active market, and as a result have a reliably measurable fair value.

 

Available-for-sale investments

   2017      2016  

The Hydropothecary Corporation (“Hydropothecary”) (i)

   $ —        $ 412  

Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy”) (ii)

     877        337  

AbCann Global Corp. (“AbCann”) (iii)

     —          3,073  

Evergreen Medicinal Supply Inc. (“Evergreen”) (iv)

     300        300  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 1,177      $ 4,122  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Fair value through profit or loss investment

     

AbCann Global Corp. - share warrants (v)

   $ 170      $ 1,005  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 1,347      $ 5,127  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(i)

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company received bonus shares pursuant to the original agreement, for $Nil consideration. The transaction price was less than the fair value at the date of receipt, and the gain of $25 on initial recognition was deferred as the fair value was based on other than level 1 inputs. The deferred gain was taken into income as factors that market participants would consider when valuing the shares had changed. The fair value of the shares was based on the share price of the financing that took place in December 2016.

 

 

During the year ended December 31, 2017, BFK Capital Corp. acquired all of the outstanding shares of Hydropothecary, and began trading as Hydropothecary Corporation, (TSX-V:THCX). The Company sold all of its shares of Hydropothecary for proceeds of $932.

 

(ii)

During the year ended December 31, 2016, Canopy acquired all of the outstanding shares of Vert. In exchange for shares in Vert, Canopy issued the former Vert shareholders, shares of Canopy. The fair value of the Canopy shares at the date of the transaction of $258 determined the proceeds on derecognition of the Vert shares. Since the gain was realized, it was recorded as income. The fair value of the Canopy shares at the date of the transaction was also the deemed cost of the Canopy shares.

 

(iii)

During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company sold some of its shares of Canopy for proceeds of $88. During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company received bonus shares pursuant to the original agreement, for $Nil consideration. The transaction price was less than the fair value at the date of receipt, and the gain of $75 on initial recognition was initially deferred as the fair value was based on other than level 1 inputs. During the year, the deferred gain was taken into income as factors that market participants would consider when valuing the shares had changed. The fair value of all of the shares was estimated based on a valuation of the investee’s peer group.

 

 

During the year ended December 31, 2017, AbCann Medicinals Inc. performed a reverse takeover with Panda Capital Inc. As a result of this transaction, AbCann began trading as AbCann Global Corp. (TSX-V:ABCN). The Company purchased an additional 1,270,000 shares of AbCann for $1,016 in cash and subsequently sold all of its shares of AbCann for proceeds of $9,859. Refer to Note 10 (v) for remaining warrants held.

 

(iv)

During the year ended December 31, 2016, management revised their estimate of the fair value of the investment back to its original value, based on management’s assessment of the likelihood Evergreen would receive a license to produce and sell medical marijuana. The gain on the revaluation of the investment has been recognized as other comprehensive income.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

(in thousands of CDN $, except per gram and per share amounts)

 

 

 

10.

Other investments (continued)

 

(iv)

During the year ended December 31, 2017, Evergreen received a cultivation license under the ACMPR. As a result, the Company completed its subscription for a second tranche of shares of Evergreen for $100 and exercised its option to acquire an additional 5% of the equity of Evergreen for $500, for a total additional investment of $600. However, Evergreen, through its counsel, has indicated that the Company is not entitled to any interest in Evergreen and has rejected the payment. The Company filed a statement of claim in the Supreme Court of British Columbia against Evergreen and its directors, seeking, among other things, declarations that the Company holds equity of Evergreen and that the agreement between the parties in respect of Evergreen’s equity is a valid and binding contract. Evergreen has filed a statement of defence. The Company intends to vigorously pursue the enforcement of its rights to acquire equity in Evergreen.

 

(v)

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company received bonus warrants pursuant to the original agreement, for $Nil consideration. The transaction price was less than the fair value at the date of receipt, and the gain of $24 on initial recognition was initially deferred as the fair value was based on other than level 1 inputs. During the year, the deferred gain on the bonus warrants and the original warrants was taken into income as factors that market participants would consider when valuing the warrants have changed. As at December 31, 2016, the fair value of the warrants was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: risk free rate: 0.60 - 0.73%; volatility: 65%; share price: $0.80; expected life: 0.70 - 1.7 years; and dividend yield: Nil%. The share price was estimated using the price from the most recent equity financing and volatility was estimated based on publicly traded companies which management has assessed as being comparable to AbCann.

During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company exercised 3,658,537 warrants for $2,268, for additional shares of AbCann. As at December 31, 2017, the fair value of the remaining 182,927 warrants was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: risk free rate: 1.66%; volatility: 65%; share price $1.53; expected life 0.76; and dividend yield: Nil%.

The gains recognized upon the increase in fair value on other investments is as follows:

 

     2017      2016  

The Hydropothecary Corporation (i)

   $ 657      $ 25  

Canopy Growth Corporation (ii)

     36        258  

AbCann Global Corp. - shares (iii)

     4,160        75  

AbCann Global Corp. - share warrants (v)

     5        1,005  

Peace Naturals

     —          (1,326

Peace Naturals - immediately before acquisition (Note 6)

     —          (347
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gain (loss) recognized through profit-and-loss

   $ 4,858      $ (310
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     2017      2016  

The Hydropothecary Corporation (i)

   $ —        $ 137  

Canopy Growth Corporation (ii)

     608        79  

AbCann Global Corp. - shares (iii)

     —          1,498  

Vert/Green Medical Inc. - shares

     —          300  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gain recognized through other comprehensive income

   $ 608      $ 2,014  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

(in thousands of CDN $, except per gram and per share amounts)

 

 

 

11.

Property, plant and equipment

 

Cost

   Balance at
January 1, 2017
     Additions      As at
December 31,
2017
 

Land

   $ 1,558      $ —        $ 1,558  

Building structures

     2,761        8,757        11,518  

Furniture and equipment

     63        71        134  

Computer equipment

     88        60        148  

Security equipment

     474        412        886  

Production equipment

     2,106        375        2,481  

Road

     137        —          137  

Leasehold improvements

     1,429        68        1,497  

Construction in progress

     6,034        33,303        39,337  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 14,650      $ 43,046      $ 57,696  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

In 2017, there were non-cash additions from the capitalization of financing costs on construction in progress amounting to $345 (2016 - $Nil). Refer to Note 14. In addition, during 2017, $6,034 (2016 - $Nil) was transferred out of construction in progress to building structures.

 

Accumulated depreciation

   Balance at
January 1, 2017
     Additions      As at
December 31,
2017
 

Building structures

   $ 120      $ 313      $ 433  

Furniture and equipment

     18        25        43  

Computer equipment

     36        39        75  

Security equipment

     60        136        196  

Production equipment

     103        328        431  

Road

     5        5        10  

Leasehold improvements

     186        150        336  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 528      $ 996      $ 1,524  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net book value

   $ 14,122         $ 56,172  
  

 

 

       

 

 

 

In 2017, $455 (2016 - $Nil) of depreciation expense is recorded as part of inventory expensed to cost of sales, production costs, and general and administration.

 

Cost

   Balance at
January 1,
2016
     Additions      Acquisitions
(Note 6)
     As at
December 31,
2016
 

Land

   $ 210      $ 623      $ 725      $ 1,558  

Building structures

     824        62        1,875        2,761  

Furniture and equipment

     27        —          36        63  

Computer equipment

     29        38        21        88  

Security equipment

     183        291        —          474  

Production equipment

     72        409        1,625        2,106  

Road

     137        —          —          137  

Leasehold improvements

     1,363        66        —          1,429  

Construction in progress

     —          34        6,000        6,034  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 2,845      $ 1,523      $ 10,282      $ 14,650  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

(in thousands of CDN $, except per gram and per share amounts)

 

 

 

11.

Property, plant and equipment (continued)

 

 

Accumulated depreciation

   Balance at
January 1,
2016
     Additions      As at
December 31,
2016
 

Building structures

   $ 63      $ 57      $ 120  

Furniture and equipment

     8        10        18  

Computer equipment

     12        24        36  

Security equipment

     9        51        60  

Production equipment

     14        89        103  

Road

     —          5        5  

Leasehold improvements

     40        146        186  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 146      $ 382      $ 528  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net book value

   $ 2,699         $ 14,122  
  

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

12.

Intangible assets and goodwill

 

Intangible assets

   Balance at
January 1,
2016
     Additions      Balance at
December 31,
2016
     Additions      Balance at
December 31,
2017
 

Health Canada Licenses:

              

OGBC

   $ 1,611      $ —        $ 1,611      $ —        $ 1,611  

Peace Naturals (Note 6)

     —          9,596        9,596        —          9,596  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 1,611      $ 9,596      $ 11,207      $ —        $ 11,207  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Goodwill

   Balance at
January 1,
2016
     Additions      Balance at
December 31,
2016
     Additions      Balance at
December 31,
2017
 

OGBC

   $ 392      $ —        $ 392      $ —        $ 392  

Peace Naturals (Note 6)

     —          1,400        1,400        —          1,400  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 392      $ 1,400      $ 1,792      $ —        $ 1,792  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For purposes of impairment testing, intangible assets with an indefinite life and goodwill were allocated to the smallest identifiable group of assets that generate cash flows independently (a cash-generating unit or “CGU”). The Health Canada licenses issued to OGBC and Peace Naturals enable the entities to produce and sell dry cannabis and cannabis oils pursuant to the ACMPR, enabling the generation of cash flows through the ultimate sale thereof. In order for these licenses to generate such cash flows, the entities need to have the following resources including, but not limited to, the appropriate production facilities, skilled labour, and materials. As such, the Company has assessed that the smallest aggregation of assets that generate independent cash flows would be all of the assets and liabilities of each individual entity for their corresponding license.

The recoverable amounts of the CGUs were determined based on a value-in-use calculation, determined using a five-year cash flow projection. The cash flows were estimated using forecasted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization less capital expenditures. The key assumptions used in the estimation of the recoverable amounts were as follows:

 

     OGBC     Peace Naturals  

Weighted average cost of capital (after-tax)

     37.0     36.0

Average growth rate*

     490.0     140.0

 

*

The average growth rate is determined by summing the expected year-over-year growth rate (in EBITDA) then dividing by five years.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

(in thousands of CDN $, except per gram and per share amounts)

 

 

 

12.

Intangible assets and goodwill (continued)

 

These assumptions are based on the Company’s historical results, the preliminary results of the first quarter of the following fiscal year, and management’s expectations of the cash flows based on budgeted results, taking into account estimated sales volume and price changes. The impairment test performed resulted in no impairment of licenses or goodwill at December 31, 2017 and 2016.

Management has not identified a reasonably possible change in these key assumptions that could cause the carrying amount of either CGU to exceed its recoverable amount.

 

13.

Mortgage payable

On September 6, 2016, the Company obtained a mortgage in connection with the acquisition of Peace Naturals (Note 6) with a principal balance of $4,000. The mortgage was interest-bearing at 12% per annum compounded and payable monthly. The mortgage was secured by a first charge on Peace Natural’s property as well as a first ranking security interest charging all the personal property of Peace Naturals and each covenantor in the amount of the loan. The mortgage matured on June 1, 2017 and was fully repaid.

 

14.

Construction loan payable

 

     2017      2016  

First advance

   $ 6,304      $ —    

Less: transaction costs (net of amortization)

     (1,122      —    

Add: accrued interest

     185        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 5,367      $ —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

On August 23, 2017, Peace Naturals, as borrower, entered into a construction loan agreement with Romspen Investment Corporation as lender, to borrow $40,000, to be funded by way of multiple advances. The aggregate advances are limited to $35,000 until the lender receives an appraisal valuing the property in British Columbia at an amount of not less than $8,000. The loan bears interest at a rate of 12% per annum, calculated and compounded monthly, in arrears, on the amounts advanced from the date of each advance. The term of the loan is two years, with the borrower’s option to extend for another twelve months. The loan is guaranteed by Cronos Group, Hortican, OGBC, the responsible-person-in-charge and the senior- person-in-charge of OGBC and Peace Naturals. The loan is secured by the following:

 

(a)

first-ranking charge on the land owned by OGBC, Peace Naturals, and Hortican, (the “Property”) with a net book value of approximately $1,558 as at December 31, 2017;

 

(b)

first-ranking general assignment of all present and future leases of each Property;

 

(c)

general security agreements creating first-ranking security interests charging all the personal property of Peace Naturals and the corporate guarantors including without limitation, goods, chattels, paper, documents, accounts, intangible assets, securities, monies, books and records;

 

(d)

specific assignment of each Property’s right, title, and interest in the construction project for which the loan is being used to fund, including licenses, permits, plans and specifications, development approvals and agreements;

 

(e)

acknowledgement of the status and terms of any contracts affecting or with respect to each Property including without limitation, any pertaining to ownership, insurance, shared facilities, passageway agreements, or similar matters, confirming the good status of such contracts, and the rights of the lender under such contracts;

 

(f)

the subordination of all other indebtedness of Peace Naturals;

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

(in thousands of CDN $, except per gram and per share amounts)

 

 

 

14.

Construction loan payable (continued)

 

(g)

an unconditional, joint and several covenant by the guarantors as principal debtor for the performance of obligations by Peace Naturals, it being understood that the lender is not obliged to proceed against Peace Naturals or exhaust any security before proceeding against the guarantors;

 

(h)

assignment, postponement, and subordination by the corporate guarantors in favour of the lender;

 

(i)

assignment of all insurance policies with respect to each Property and the construction project;

 

(j)

pledge of the shares of Peace Naturals, OGBC, and Hortican;

 

(k)

an environmental indemnity from Peace Naturals and the corporate guarantors; and

 

(l)

deficiency and completion guarantee from Peace Naturals and the corporate guarantors.

 

15.

Share capital and reserves

 

(a)

Share capital

 

(i)

Common Shares

The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of no par value common shares.

The holders of the common shares are entitled to receive dividends which may be declared from time to time, and are entitled to one vote per share at meetings of the Company. All shares are ranked equally with regards to the Company’s residual assets.

During the year ended December 31, 2016, 75,289,565 common shares were issued in private placements, 32,432,425 of which were issued as units, where the holder received one common share and one common share purchase warrant. Total consideration raised through private placements in 2016 was $20,928, of which $129 was recognized as share-based payment expense in lieu of compensation (Note 18).

During the year ended December 31, 2016, convertible loans were converted, resulting in the issuance of 1,150,000 common shares at a value of $115.

During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company issued 7,705,000 common shares for aggregate gross proceeds of $17,336, and 5,476,190 common shares for aggregate gross proceeds of $17,248, through bought deals. In addition, 6,671,112 common shares were issued in private placements, for aggregate gross proceeds of $15,010.

As at December 31, 2017, none of the Company’s shares were held in escrow (2016 - 3,233,992). The release of the shares held in escrow at December 31, 2016 was subject to regulatory approval.

 

(ii)

Special Shares

The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of special shares, issuable in series.

The special shares may be issued in one or more series and the directors are authorized to fix the number of shares in each series and to determine the designation, right, privileges, restrictions and conditions attached to the shares in each series. No special shares have been issued since the Company’s inception.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

(in thousands of CDN $, except per gram and per share amounts)

 

 

 

15.

Share capital and reserves (continued)

 

(b)

Warrants

The following is a summary of the changes in warrants for the period from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2017:

 

                   Number of        
     Grant date      Exercise price      warrants     Amount  

Balance at January 1, 2016

           15,795,422     $ 1,329  

Issuance of warrants (i)

          

May

     May 13 and 27, 2016      $ 0.245        32,432,425       2,832  

Exercise of warrants

          

July

     January 18, 2013        0.08        (55,000     —    

August

     October 1, 2013        0.24        (100,000     (15

October

     October 1, 2013        0.24        (661,505     (96

November

     October 25, 2015        0.31        (460,877     (31

November

     January 18, 2013        0.08        (422,443     (28

December

     December 18, 2013        0.24        (53,347     (1

December

     January 18, 2013        0.08        (511,252     (7

Expiry of warrants

           (78,251     —    
        

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2016

           45,885,172     $ 3,983  

Exercise of warrants

          

January

     January 30, 2014        0.71        (375,565     (164

January

     January 18, 2013        0.08        (298,066     —    

March

     October 8, 2015        0.31        (1,140,351     (117

April

     October 28, 2015        0.31        (350,877     (66

April

     January 18, 2013        0.08        (744,198     —    

May

     January 18, 2013        0.08        (165,377     —    

May

     October 28, 2015        0.31        (192,982     (36

June

     January 18, 2013        0.08        (50,000     —    

July

     January 18, 2013        0.08        (248,066     —    

July

     October 28, 2015        0.31        (157,894     (30

August

     May 13, 2016        0.245        (2,300,000     (202

September

     May 27, 2016        0.245        (48,720     (4

September

     January 18, 2013        0.08        (951,064     —    

November

     January 18, 2013        0.08        (133,022     —    

December

     January 18, 2013        0.08        (55,126     —    

Expiry of warrants

           (19,210     —    
        

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2017

           38,654,654     $ 3,364  
        

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(i)

32,432,425 units were issued in two private placements. Each unit consisted of one common share and one common share purchase warrant, for total consideration of $5,978.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

(in thousands of CDN $, except per gram and per share amounts)

 

 

 

15.

Share capital and reserves (continued)

 

(b)

Warrants (continued)

 

As at December 31, 2017, the Company has outstanding warrants as follows:

 

Grant date

   Number of
warrants
     Exercise price      Expiry

January 18, 2013

     2,981,476      $ 0.08      January 18, 2018

October 8, 2015

     4,101,680        0.31      October 8, 2020

October 23, 2015

     1,478,245        0.31      October 23, 2020

October 28, 2015

     9,548        0.31      October 28, 2020

May 13, 2016

     8,510,812        0.245      May 13, 2021

May 27, 2016

     21,572,893        0.245      May 27, 2021
  

 

 

    

 

 

    
     38,654,654      $ 0.242     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

16.

Stock-based payments

 

(a)

Option plan details

The Company has an incentive stock option plan, under which non-transferrable options to purchase common shares of the Company may be granted to directors, officers, employees, or consultants of the Company. The terms of the plan provide that the Board of Directors may grant options to acquire common shares of the Company at not less than the discounted market price (as set out in the plan) with the market price deemed to be the closing price on the day preceding the grant at varying rates. The maximum number of common shares reserved for issuance for options that may be granted under the plan is 10% of the common shares outstanding. No amounts are paid or payable by the recipient on receipt of the option, and the Board of Directors has the authority to determine the terms, limitations, restrictions, and conditions (including any criteria) in respect of any grants.

 

(b)

Summary of changes

The following is a summary of the changes in options for the period from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016:

 

     Grant date      Exercise price      Number of
options
     Amount  

Balance at January 1, 2016

           1,610,003      $ 599  

Issuance of options

           

May

     May 17 and 27, 2016      $ 0.285        157,850        6  

August

     August 5, 2016        0.50        1,225,000        30  

October

     October 6, 2016        1.23        3,618,500        114  

November

     Multiple        Multiple        482,000        28  

Exercise of options

              —    

August

     October 1, 2013        0.24        (213,390      (31

August

     May 17 and 27, 2016        0.285        (157,390      (6

October

     October 1, 2013        0.24        (32,008      (5

Expiry of options

        0.96        (512,971      —    
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2016

           6,177,594      $ 735  
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

(in thousands of CDN $, except per gram and per share amounts)

 

 

 

16.

Stock-based payments (continued)

 

(b)

Summary of changes (continued)

 

The following is a summary of the changes in options for the period from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017:

 

     Grant date      Exercise price      Number of
options
     Amount  

Balance at January 1, 2017

           6,177,594      $ 735  

Issuance of options

           

April

     April 12, 2017        3.14        3,299,000        —    

August

     August 23, 2017        2.42        2,903,000        —    

November

     November 9, 2017        3.32        200,000        —    

Exercise of options

           

January

     January 30, 2014        0.71        (32,009      (14

February

     August 5, 2014        1.15        (32,000      (23

March

     September 19, December 17, 2014        1.15        (171,695      (104

April

     August 5, 2014        1.15        (93,000      (66

April

     October 6, 2016        1.23        (30,416      (15

May

     August 5, 2014        1.15        (35,043      (25

July

     August 5, 2016        0.50        (83,333      (19

September

     October 6, 2016        1.23        (1,250      (1

December

     December 17, 2014        1.15        (92,500      (41

Expiry of options

           (404,598      —    

Vesting of issued options

        1.15        —          1,862  
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2017

           11,603,750      $ 2,289  
        

 

 

    

 

 

 

The weighted average share price at the dates of exercise of options during the year ended December 31, 2017 was $3.66 (2016 - $0.52).

As at December 31, 2017, the Company had outstanding and exercisable options as follows:

 

                   Weighted average  

Grant date

   Vesting terms      Number of
options
     Exercise price      Remaining
contractual life
(years)
 

August 5, 2016

     Evenly over 48 months        1,141,666      $ 0.50        3.60  

October 6, 2016

     Evenly over 48 months        3,578,084        1.23        3.77  

November 16, 2016

     On May 15, 2017        300,000        1.50        0.37  

November 21, 2016

     Evenly over 48 months        182,000        1.84        3.88  

April 12, 2017

     Evenly over 48 months        3,299,000        3.14        4.28  

August 23, 2017

     Evenly over 48 months        2,903,000        2.42        4.65  

November 9, 2017

     Evenly over 48 months        200,000        3.32        4.86  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

        11,603,750      $ 2.05        4.05  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Exercisable at December 31, 2017

        2,744,387      $ 1.71        3.57  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

These options shall expire at the earlier of 180 days of the death, disability or incapacity of the holder or five years after the date of issue, and can only be settled in equity.

As at December 31, 2017, the weighted average exercise price of options outstanding is $2.05 (2016 - $1.10). The weighted average exercise price of options exercisable is $1.71 (2016 - $1.09).

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

(in thousands of CDN $, except per gram and per share amounts)

 

 

 

16.

Stock-based payments (continued)

 

(c)

Fair Value of Options Issued During the Year

The fair value of the options was determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following inputs were used:

 

     2017   2016

Share price at grant date

   $2.42 - $3.27   $0.19 - $1.77

Exercise price

   $2.42 - $3.32   $0.285 - $1.84

Risk free interest rate

   0.96% - 1.59%   0.54% - 0.67%

Expected life of options (years)

   5   0.25 - 5

Expected annualized volatility

   55%   55% - 150%

Expected dividend yield

   0%   0%

Weighted average Black Scholes value at grant date

   $1.39   $0.43

Volatility was estimated using the historical volatility of the Company and other companies that the Company considers comparable that have trading and volatility history prior to the Company becoming public.

 

(d)

Expenses Arising from Stock-based Payments

Total expenses arising from stock-based payments recognized during the year ended December 31, 2017 were $1,862 (2016 $307).

 

17.

Earnings (loss) per share

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share are calculated using the following numerators and denominators:

 

Numerator

   2017      2016  

Net Income (loss) attributable to common shareholders

   $ 2,491      $ (1,190
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Income (loss) used in computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share

   $ 2,491      $ (1,190
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Denominator

   2017      2016  

Weighted average number of common shares for computation of basic earnings (loss) per share

     134,803,542        78,248,192  

Dilutive effect of warrants

     38,378,288        —    

Dilutive effect of options

     3,607,331        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares for computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share

     176,789,161        78,248,192  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

As at December 31, 2017, all instruments were dilutive (2016 - all anti-dilutive).

 

18.

Related party transactions and balances

The following is a summary of the Company’s related party transactions during the year:

 

(a)

Key management compensation

Key management personnel are persons responsible for planning, directing and controlling activities of an entity, and include management executives of the Company. Compensation provided to key management is as follows:

 

     2017      2016  

Short-term employee benefits, including salaries and fees

   $ 417      $ 264  

Professional fees

     234        171  

Stock-based payments (i)

     899        208  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 1,550      $ 643  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

(in thousands of CDN $, except per gram and per share amounts)

 

 

 

18.

Related party transactions and balances (continued)

 

(i)

Stock-based payments are comprised of $Nil (2016 - $129) of shares issued in lieu of compensation, and $899 (2016 - $79) in stock options provided to key management of the Company. Refer to Note 16.

As at December 31, 2017, there was a balance payable of $Nil to members of key management (2016 - $86).

 

(b)

Purchase of shares and warrants

 

(i)

On May 27, 2016, a board member purchased 810,810 units of the Company’s private placement. Refer to Note 15 (a). The board member paid approximately $150 for these units, which represents the fair value.

 

(ii)

On May 27, 2016, a shareholder with ownership interest exceeding 10%, purchased 4,665,187 units of the Company’s private placement. Refer to Note 15(a). The shareholder paid approximately $863 for these units, which represents the fair value.

 

(c)

Issuance of options to directors

 

(i)

During the year ended December 31, 2017, a total of 1,800,000 (2016 - 1,616,000) options were issued to directors of the Company. Stock-based payments of $601 (2016 - $49) were recognized for these options. Refer to Note 16.

 

19.

Commitments and contingencies

 

(a)

The following is a summary of the Company’s minimum operating lease obligations for its premises due in future fiscal years:

 

2018

   $ 81  

2019

     88  

2020

     92  

2021

     92  

2022

     95  

Thereafter

     8  
  

 

 

 
   $ 456  
  

 

 

 

In addition to the minimum lease payments, the Company is required to pay realty taxes and other occupancy costs.

 

(b)

The following contingencies are related to Peace Naturals:

 

(i)

Plants Claim. Peace Naturals is subject to a claim for $12,000 for damages related to the death of 12 cannabis plants held in its care, amounting to $1,000 per plant (the “Plants Claim”). On November 21, 2017, the plaintiffs (Tweed Inc., the successor in interest of 8437726 Canada Inc., operating as MedCann Access, and 9388036 Canada Inc.) filed a notice with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to wholly discontinue the Plants Claim against Peace Naturals.

 

(ii)

MedCann Access Acquisition Claim. 8437718 Canada Inc., 8437726 Canada Inc., Michael Blaine Dowdle, Rade Kovacevic, Kevin Furet and 9388036 Canada Inc. (collectively, the “Plaintiffs”) commenced a claim against Peace Naturals and a number of other parties, for $15,000 in damages as a result of an alleged breach of obligations to them by terminating a share purchase transaction for the acquisition of the Plaintiffs’ company, MedCann Access. The Company believes that the allegations contained in the statement of claim are without merit and plans to vigorously defend itself; accordingly, no provision for loss has been recognized. On February 21, 2018, the parties began the discovery phase of the proceedings.

 

(iii)

Warrants Claim. Jeffrey Gobuty, brother to Mark Gobuty, former CEO of Peace Naturals, brought a claim against Peace Naturals for warrants valued at $250 that were purportedly issued by Mark Gobuty, on behalf of Peace Naturals. The Company believes that the allegations contained in the statement of claim are without merit and plans to vigorously defend this claim. The plaintiff has not actively pursued this claim in over a year.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

(in thousands of CDN $, except per gram and per share amounts)

 

 

 

19.

Commitments and contingencies (continued)

 

(iv)

Former Employees’ Unlawful Termination Claims. Peace Naturals, Cronos and certain directors were served with claims by a former employee for damages of $580 and 30,000 options of the Company and the former CEO of Peace Naturals for approximately $12,682 and a 10% equity interest in Peace Naturals in connection with alleged claims of wrongful termination. The Company believes that the allegations contained in the statement of claim are without merit and plans to vigorously defend itself; accordingly, no provision for loss has been recognized.

 

20.

Income taxes

The components of the income tax provision (recovery) include:

 

     2017      2016  

Current

   $ —        $ —    

Deferred

     298        (568
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 298      $ (568
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The reconciliation of the combined Canadian federal and provincial statutory income tax rate of 26.5% (2016 - 26.5%) to the effective tax rate is as follows:

 

     2017     2016  

Income before income taxes

   $ 2,789     $ (1,758

Combined statutory tax rate

     26.5     26.5

Theoretical tax expense (recovery)

   $ 739     $ (466

Non-deductible expense:

    

Stock-based payments

     494       81  

Non-taxable income:

    

Non-taxable portion of capital gains

     (762     —    

Effect of provincial tax rate difference

     5       4  

Changes in unrecognized deferred tax assets

     (178     (187
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax expense (recovery)

   $ 298     $ (568
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The components of deferred tax are summarized below. Deferred tax assets and liabilities have been offset where they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the Company has the legal right and intent to offset.

 

     2017      2016  

Deferred tax assets

     

Non-capital losses carried forward

   $ 5,690      $ 2,400  

Scientific research and experimental development

     28        28  

Financing fees

     31        —    

Deferred tax liabilities

     

Biological assets

     (986      (18

Inventory

     (1,989      (51

Equity accounted investments

     (153      —    

Investments

     (91      (696

Property, plant and equipment

     (968      (158

Health Canada licenses

     (2,978      (2,962
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net deferred tax liability

   $ (1,416    $ (1,457
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

(in thousands of CDN $, except per gram and per share amounts)

 

 

 

20.

Income taxes (continued)

 

The movement in the net deferred tax liability is provided below:

 

     2017      2016  

Balance - beginning of year

   $ 1,457      $ 195  

Recognized in income

     298        (568

Recognized in other comprehensive income

     (339      430  

Recognized in goodwill

     —          1,400  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance - end of year

   $ 1,416      $ 1,457  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Deferred taxes are provided as a result of temporary differences that arise due to the differences between the income tax values and the carrying amount of assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets have not been recognized in respect of the following deductible temporary differences because it is not probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the Company can utilize the benefits therefrom.

The following are temporary differences that gave rise to deferred tax assets, which have not been recognized in these consolidated financial statements.

 

     2017      2016  

Property, plant and equipment

   $ 684      $ —    

Equity accounted investments

     —          89  

Share and debt issuance costs (i)

     2,834        1,085  

Losses carried forward (ii)

     7,814        3,833  

Other investments

     —          6  

 

(i)

Share and debt issuance costs will be fully amortized in 2022. The remaining deductible temporary differences may be carried forward indefinitely.

(ii)

For income tax purposes, the Company has losses carried forward from prior years which can be used to reduce future years’ taxable income. These losses expire as follows:

 

     Non-capital
losses
 

2030

   $ 32  

2031

     22  

2032

     877  

2033

     3,177  

2034

     1,782  

2035

     5,452  

2036

     6,558  

2037

     11,383  
  

 

 

 
   $ 29,283  
  

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

(in thousands of CDN $, except per gram and per share amounts)

 

 

 

21.

Operating segment information

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, The Company was divided into two operating segments corresponding to its two primary business models. The first segment related to pursuing equity investments into Licensed Producers in Canada, (“Investing Segment”). The second segment related to production and sale of medical cannabis through the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, OGBC and Peace Naturals (Note 6), (“Operating Segment”). Reporting by operating segment follows the same accounting policies as those used to prepare the consolidated financial statements.

The operating segments are presented in accordance with the same criteria used for internal reporting prepared for the chief operating decision-makers responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance. Inter-segment transactions are recorded at the stated values as agreed to by the segments.

As at December 31, 2017 and 2016, substantially all of the Company’s assets were located in Canada.

For the year ended December 31, 2017:

 

     Investing
segment
     Operating
segment
     Inter-segment
elimination
     2017  

Statement of Operations

           

Product sales

   $ —        $ 4,082      $ —        $ 4,082  

Share of income from equity investment

     165        —          —          165  

Unrealized gain on revaluation of biological assets

     —          11,620        —          11,620  

Production costs

     —          3,983        —          3,983  

Inventory expensed as cost of sales

     —          4,489        —          4,489  

Gain on disposition and revaluation of other investments

     4,858        —          —          4,858  

Intercompany revenue

     624        —          (624      —    

Stock-based compensation

     1,862        —          —          1,862  

Interest expense

     1        600        (475      126  

Depreciation

     71        470        —          541  

Net income (loss)

     (368      3,382        (523      2,491  

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

           

Total assets

   $ 151,998      $ 70,198      $ (121,167    $ 101,029  

Total liabilities

     979        67,957        (54,275      14,661  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

   $ 151,019      $ 2,241      $ (66,892    $ 86,368  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other information

           

Property, plant and equipment

   $ 1,153      $ 53,175      $ 1,844      $ 56,172  

Addition of property, plant, and equipment

     138        42,908        —          43,046  

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

(in thousands of CDN $, except per gram and per share amounts)

 

 

 

21.

Operating segment information (continued)

 

For the year ended December 31, 2016:

 

     Investing      Operating      Inter-segment         
     segment      segment      elimination      2016  

Consolidated Statement of Operations

           

Product sales

   $ —        $ 554      $ —        $ 554  

Share of income from Whistler investment

     163        —          —          163  

Unrealized gain on revaluation of biological assets

     —          2,179        —          2,179  

Production costs

     —          356        —          356  

Inventory expensed to cost of sales

     —          384        —          384  

Reversal of impairment loss on loan receivable

     725        —          —          725  

Loss on revaluation of other investments

     (310      —          —          (310

Intercompany revenue

     437        —          (437      —    

Stock-based payments

     307        —          —          307  

Interest expense

     78        350        (196      (232

Depreciation

     62        323        (2      382  

Net income (loss)

     (1,381      (379      570        (1,190

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

           

Total assets

   $ 59,046      $ 16,429      $ (32,575    $ 42,900  

Total liabilities

     24,558        17,577        (32,912      9,223  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

   $ 34,488      $ (1,148    $ 337      $ 33,677  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other information

           

Property, plant and equipment

   $ 1,085      $ 10,872      $ 2,165      $ 14,122  

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment

     —          1,496        27        1,523  

 

22.

Financial instruments

 

(i)

Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations, and arises principally from the Company’s accounts receivable and loans receivable. The maximum exposure to credit risk is the carrying value of these financial assets. The Company provides credit to its customers in the normal course of business and has established credit evaluation and monitoring processes to mitigate credit risk.

As at December 31, 2017, the value of its loans receivable was $314 (2016 - $309) and the value of its accounts receivable was $1,140 (2016 - $107). The Company is not significantly exposed to credit risk, as these receivables comprise 1.4% (2016 - 1.0%) of the Company’s total assets. As at December 31, 2017 89.3% (2016 - 27.5%) of the Company’s trade receivables were due from 2 customers (2016 - 1 customer).

The following represents an analysis of the age of trade receivables as at December 31:

 

     2017      2016  

Current

   $ —        $ —    

Less than 30 days past billing date

     1,020        63  

31 to 60 days past billing date

     85        16  

61 to 90 days past billing date

     35        9  

Over 90 days past billing date

     —          19  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 1,140      $ 107  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

(in thousands of CDN $, except per gram and per share amounts)

 

 

 

22.

Financial instruments (continued)

 

(ii)

Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they become due. The Company’s policy is to review liquidity resources and ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet financial obligations as they become due. Further, the Company’s management is responsible for ensuring funds exist and are readily accessible to support business opportunities as they arise. The Company’s funding is provided in the form of capital raised through the issuance of shares and warrants.

The following represents an analysis of the age of accounts payable as at December 31:

 

     2017      2016  

Current

   $ 5,922      $ 147  

Less than 30 days past billing date

     803        150  

31 to 60 days past billing date

     113        33  

61 to 90 days past billing date

     66        16  

Over 90 days past billing date

     172        240  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 7,076      $ 586  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(iii)

Market risk

 

(1)

Price risk

Price risk is the risk that the fair value of, or future cash flows from, the Company’s financial instruments will significantly fluctuate due to changes in market prices. The value of the financial instruments can be affected by changes in interest rates, market and economic conditions, and equity and commodity prices. The Company is exposed to price risk in divesting its investments, in that, unfavourable market conditions could result in dispositions of investments at less than favourable prices. Further, in the revaluation of securities classified as available-for-sale, this could result in significant write-downs of the Company’s investments, which would have an adverse impact on the Company’s financial position.

The Company manages price risk by having a portfolio of securities from multiple issuers, such that the Company is not singularly exposed to any one issuer. The Company also has set thresholds on purchases of investments over which the approval of the Board of Directors is required.

 

(2)

Concentration risk

Concentration risk is the risk that any single investment or group thereof, has the potential to materially affect the operating results of the Company. The Company is exposed to this risk as all of its investments are currently within the medical marijuana industry. As such, the Company’s financial results may be adversely affected by the unfavourable performance of those investments or the industry in which they operate.

It is management’s opinion that the Company is not subject to significant interest rate risk.

 

23.

Fair value hierarchy

Assets recorded at fair value on the consolidated statements of financial position are classified using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements. The fair value hierarchy has the following levels:

Level 1 - valuation based on quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. In these consolidated financial statements, cash and other investments (Canopy) are included in this category.

Level 2 - valuation techniques based on inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. In these consolidated financial statements, AbCann share purchase warrants, and the Company’s options and warrants are included in this category.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

(in thousands of CDN $, except per gram and per share amounts)

 

 

 

23.    

Fair value hierarchy (continued)

 

Level 3 - valuation techniques using the inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data. In these consolidated financial statements, other investments (Evergreen), and biological assets are included in this category.

The Company’s policy for determining when transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy occur is based on the date of the event or changes in circumstances that caused the transfer.

During the year ended December 31, 2017, Hydropothecary and AbCann became publicly traded. Due to these events, the investments in shares of Hydropothecary and AbCann were transferred out of Level 3 as the inputs for the valuation of the investments were no longer unobservable. The investments in Hydropothecary and AbCann were transferred into Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, as the valuation of the investments was based on quoted prices in an active market. As at December 31, 2017, all of these instruments were disposed of. There were no other transfers between levels during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2017.

 

24.

Capital management

The Company’s objectives when managing its capital are to maintain sufficient capital base to: (i) meet its short-term obligations, (ii) sustain future operations and expansions, (iii) ensure its ability to continue as a going concern, and (iv) retain stakeholder confidence. The Company defines capital as its net assets, total assets less total liabilities. Currently, there are no quantitative criteria established as the Company is experiencing significant growth.

As at December 31, 2017, the Company managed net assets of $86,368 (2016 - $33,677).

 

25.

Subsequent events

 

(a)

On January 24, 2018, the Company announced the closing of a bought deal offering, pursuant to which the Company sold a total of 5,257,143 common shares at a price of $8.75 per common share for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $46,000. The bought deal was completed by way of a short form prospectus offering in Canada.

 

(b)

Subsequent to December 31, 2017, 10,823,795 warrants were exercised in exchange for $2,223 in cash, and 82,692 warrants expired on January 18, 2018.

 

(c)

Subsequent to December 31, 2017, a total of 342,256 options were exercised in exchange for $522 in cash. These options had a weighted average exercise price of $1.53 per common share.

 

(d)

Subsequent to December 31, 2017, 430,000 options were granted to various employees, which vest evenly over a 48 month period, with a weighted average exercise price of $8.61 per common share.

 

(e)

Subsequent to December 31, 2017, the Company sold some of its shares of Canopy for proceeds of $687.

 

(f)

On March 9, 2018, Philip Illingworth filed a claim in the Supreme Court of British Columbia against Evergreen, its directors, Welton Construction Limited, 0611389 B.C. Ltd. and Hortican, claiming among other things, declarations and an order for specific performance that the plaintiff is the owner of 50% of the shares of Evergreen. It is the opinion of the Company that the plaintiff has not stated a valid claim against Hortican, and the Company intends to vigorously defend this claim.

 

(g)

In September 2017, the Company announced a strategic joint venture in Israel with the Israeli agricultural collective settlement Kibbutz Gan Shmuel (“Gan Shmuel”) for the production, manufacture and distribution of medical cannabis. Following the transfer of the Israel licenses from Gan Shmuel to Cronos Israel, the Company (through its wholly owned subsidiary Cronos Global) will hold a 70% interest in each of the nursery and cultivation operations and a 90% interest in each of the manufacturing and distribution operations of Cronos Israel. Subsequent to December 31, 2017, the Company advanced $1,000 to Cronos Israel to fund construction of building structures.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

(in thousands of CDN $, except per gram and per share amounts)

 

 

 

25.

Subsequent events (continued)

 

(h)

In March 2018, the Company announced a strategic joint venture with MedMen Enterprises USA, LLC (“MedMen” ). The Company (through its wholly owned subsidiary Cronos Canada Holdings Inc.) and MedMen each owns a 50% equity interest in the joint venture, called MedMen Canada Inc. (“MedMen Canada”) and have equal board representation. MedMen Canada holds the exclusive license of the MedMen brand in Canada for a minimum term of 20 years. Each of Cronos and MedMen will contribute capital equally to MedMen Canada for working capital purposes. MedMen Canada is focused on creating a Canadian branded retail chain in provinces that permit private retailers, branded products and research and development activities in Canada. MedMen Canada will have access to our production facilities while leveraging MedMen’s brand recognition. In addition, the Company will be leveraging its regulatory expertise and know-how to obtain the requisite licenses, approvals and permits from Health Canada for MedMen Canada to commence its operations.

 

(i)

On April 6, 2018, the Company announced the closing of a bought deal offering, pursuant to which the Company sold a total of 10,420,000 common shares at a price of $9.60 per common share for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $100,000. The common shares were offered in the United States pursuant to the Company’s effective registration statement on Form F-10 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and in Canada by way of a short form prospectus offering.

 

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