Exhibit 30

 

 

 

Grown Rogue Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results,
Record Revenue with 48% Year-over-Year Growth

 

Revenue of $6.3M compared to $4.3M in Q3 2022, an increase of 48%

 

Operating Cash Flow (OCF), before changes in working capital (BC WC), of $1.9M compared to $0.9M in Q3 2022, an increase of 94%

 

Free Cash Flow1 (FCF) of $1.1M, after $0.8M spend on WC and capital expenditures

 

Announced a strategic advisory agreement with Goodness Growth Holdings to focus on improving quality and efficiencies in their Minnesota and Maryland operations

 

Closed a convertible debenture financing for gross proceeds of US$5,000,000 and subsequent to quarter-end, closed a second and final tranche of convertible debenture financing for total gross proceeds of US$6,000,000

 

Subsequent to quarter-end, US$1,650,000 of the Company’s existing convertible debentures have been converted, leaving the Company with US$6,350,000 in total convertible debt as of the date of the release

 

Medford, Oregon, September 28, 2023 – Grown Rogue International Inc. (“Grown Rogue” or the “Company”) (CSE: GRIN) (OTC: GRUSF), a craft cannabis company operating in Oregon and Michigan, and in Minnesota and Maryland through an advisory agreement with Goodness Growth Holdings, Inc., is pleased to report its fiscal third quarter 2023 results for the three months ended July 31, 2023. All financial information is provided in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.

 

Third Quarter 2023 Financial Summary ($USD Millions)

 

Third Quarter 2023 Summary  Q3 2023   Q3 2022   +/- % 
Revenue   6.3    4.3    +48%
aEBITDA   2.1    1.2    +79%
aEBITDA %   33.2%   27.5%   +570 bps 
OCF (BC WC)   1.9    0.9    +103%
OCF %   29.5%   21.5%   +800 bps 

 

Management Commentary “We are pleased to announce another quarter with record revenue, operating cash flow and free cash flow. Our $6.3M in revenue continues an upward trajectory with a sequential increase of 5%, after last quarter’s 18% increase over our previous record quarter”, said Obie Strickler, CEO of Grown Rogue.

 

“Our year-over-year revenue and EBITDA growth of 48% and 79%, respectively, shows our commitment to controlling costs and our focus on producing high quality cannabis products that delight our team and customers. We are proud to recently launch new strain specific packaging in Michigan and craft pre-rolls in Oregon and are pleased with the initial traction in both, led by our improvements in our genetic quality and quantity over the past twelve months.

 

 

 
  

 

We believe our focus on genetics, and our strength in branding and distribution will allow us the opportunity to be market share leaders in new categories as we engender more customer trust and deepen the relationship we have with our existing fans,” continued Mr. Strickler.

 

“Our team continues to lean into our partnership with Goodness Growth and we have been very pleased with our progress, particularly how quickly our team is expanding their abilities and improving processes. An important 2023 objective for us was mapping our talent against more assets and this partnership has done nothing but show the readiness of our team.

 

Finally, it was especially rewarding to complete the convertible debenture financing in July to further strengthen our balance sheet, particularly in such a challenging credit market. The trust and commitment from our existing and new shareholders show the belief they have in our business plan and their excitement around new opportunities that are available to us. I want to thank the entire Grown Rogue team for their continued efforts and look forward to updating investors on our new market efforts shortly.”

 

Oregon Market Highlights ($USD Millions)

 

Oregon  Q3 2023   Q3 2022   +/- % 
Revenue   3.2    2.4    +35%
aEBITDA   1.1    0.6    +100%
aEBITDA Margin %   34.6%   23.8%   +1080 bps 

 

#1 Flower brand for nine consecutive quarters, according to LeafLink’s MarketScape data

 

Launched a 10-pack craft pre-roll product during the quarter and are pleased with the initial traction

 

September to date moved up to #2 total wholesaler in the state from #3, according to MarketScape

 

Indoor wet weight harvested in the state of Oregon YTD through August decreased 3.5% year-over-year and outdoor wet weight YTD decreased 43% year-over-year, according to the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission

 

Michigan Market Highlights ($USD Millions)

 

Michigan  Q3 2023   Q3 2022   +/- % 
Revenue   2.8    1.9    +53%
aEBITDA   1.3    0.8    +59%
aEBITDA Margin %   47.1%   45.2%   +180 bps 

 

Launched strain specific packaging during the quarter, and have seen an increase in both pricing and higher product mix of our pre-packaged products

 

Sales in Michigan in July was a new record at $277M, making it the second largest market in the U.S

 

Pricing per ounce of flower in Michigan in July was the highest since October 2022, according to the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency

 

Michigan operations are through Golden Harvests, LLC.

 

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Financial Statements and aEBITDA reconciliation

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION  July 31,
2023
   October 31,
2022
 
   $   $ 
ASSETS          
Current assets          
Cash and cash equivalents   8,482,768    1,582,384 
Accounts receivable (Note 18)   2,276,195    1,643,959 
Warrants receivable (Note 13.2)   1,232,253    - 
Biological assets (Note 3)   1,987,677    1,199,519 
Inventory (Note 4)   2,702,618    3,131,877 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   465,756    352,274 
Total current assets   17,147,267    7,910,013 
Property and equipment (Note 8)   9,118,551    7,734,901 
Other investments and purchase deposits   211,041    - 
Intangible assets and goodwill (Note 9)   725,668    725,668 
TOTAL ASSETS   27,202,527    16,370,582 
           
LIABILITIES          
Current liabilities          
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   1,720,596    1,821,875 
Current portion of lease liabilities (Note 7)   920,118    1,025,373 
Current portion of long-term debt (Note 10)   1,445,050    1,769,600 
Business acquisition consideration payable (Note 5)   360,000    - 
Warrants payable (Note 13.2)   1,232,253    360,000 
Unearned revenue   88,126    28,024 
Derivative liability (Note 11.1 and Note 11.2)   4,708,194    - 
Income tax   366,056    311,032 
Total current liabilities   10,840,393    5,315,904 
Lease liabilities (Note 7)   2,484,597    1,275,756 
Long-term debt (Note 10)   199,391    839,222 
Convertible debentures (Note 11.1 and Note 11.2)   3,140,188    - 
TOTAL LIABILITIES   16,664,569    7,430,882 
           
EQUITY          
Share capital (Note 12)   21,894,633    21,858,827 
Shares issuable (Note 12)   -    35,806 
Contributed surplus (Notes 13, 14)   6,752,429    6,505,092 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (108,696)   (109,613)
Accumulated deficit   (18,893,089)   (21,356,891)
Equity attributable to shareholders   9,645,277    6,933,221 
Non-controlling interests (Note 22)   892,681    2,006,479 
TOTAL EQUITY   10,537,958    8,939,700 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY   27,202,527    16,370,582 

 

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income  Three months ended
July 31,
 
   2023   2022 
   $   $ 
Revenue          
Product sales   6,076,652    4,251,808 
Service revenue   219,065    - 
Total revenue   6,295,717    4,251,808 
           
Cost of goods sold          
Cost of finished cannabis inventory sold   (3,047,971)   (2,226,593)
Costs of service revenue   (99,212)   - 
Gross profit, excluding fair value items   3,148,534    2,025,215 
Realized fair value amounts in inventory sold   (585,392)   (788,083)
Unrealized fair value gain on growth of biological assets   583,879    707,453 
Gross profit   3,147,021    1,944,585 
Expenses          
Accretion expense   234,028    68,736 
Amortization of property and equipment   196,363    238,497 
General and administrative   1,641,725    1,207,892 
Share-based compensation   97,672    12,194 
Total expenses   2,169,788    1,527,319 
Income from operations   977,233    417,266 
Other income and (expense)          
Interest expense   (91,623)   (98,084)
Other income (expense)   13,566    (1,420)
Gain on debt settlement   -    455,674 
Unrealized loss on marketable securities   -    (146,891)
Unrealized loss on derivative liability   (472,970)   - 
Loss on disposal of property and equipment   -    - 
Gain from operations before taxes   426,206    626,545 
Income tax   (80,718)   (55,139)
Net income   345,488    571,406 
Other comprehensive income (items that may be subsequently reclassified to profit & loss)          
Currency translation gain (loss)   4,227    (788)
Total comprehensive income   349,715    570,618 
Gain per share attributable to owners of the parent – basic and diluted   0.00    0.00 
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic and diluted   170,832,611    170,632,611 
           
Net income (loss) for the period attributable to:          
Non-controlling interest   75,837    249,055 
Shareholders   269,651    322,351 
Net income   345,488    571,406 
           
Comprehensive income (loss) for the period attributable to:          
Non-controlling interest   75,837    249,055 
Shareholders   273,878    321,563 
Total comprehensive income   349,715    570,618 

 

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CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS  Nine months ended
July 31,
 
   2023   2022 
   $   $ 
Operating activities          
Net income   1,350,004    871,581 
Adjustments for non-cash items in net income:          
Amortization of property and equipment   379,822    530,190 
Amortization of property and equipment included in costs of inventory sold   1,268,928    589,884 
Unrealized gain on changes in fair value of biological assets   (1,634,625)   (2,667,102)
Changes in fair value of inventory sold   1,829,170    2,779,674 
Share-based compensation   -    21,264 
Stock option expense   247,337    87,333 
Accretion expense   597,909    358,215 
Loss on disposal of property & equipment   168,144    6,250 
Gain on debt settlement   -    (455,674)
Unrealized loss on marketable securities   -    333,777 
Loss on fair value of derivative liability   679,322    - 
Effects of foreign exchange   3,270    3,181 
    4,889,281    2,458,576 
Changes in non-cash working capital (Note 15)   (1,203,332)   (1,135,375)
Net cash provided by operating activities   3,685,949    1,323,198 
           
Investing activities          
Purchase of property and equipment and intangibles   (735,718)   (822,982)
Other investment   (211,041)   - 
Payments of acquisition payable   -    (2,000)
Net cash used in investing activities   (946,759)   (824,982)
           
Financing activities          
Proceeds from convertible debentures   7,000,000    - 
Proceeds from long-term debt   -    100,000 
Proceeds from private placement   -    1,300,000 
Repayment of long-term debt   (1,290,585    (601,160)
Repayment of convertible debentures   (105,000)   - 
Payments of lease principal   (1,443,221)   (880,378)
Net cash provided by financing activities   4,161,194    (81,538)
           
Change in cash   6,900,384    416,678 

 

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SEGMENTED aEBITDA – THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2023

 

   Oregon   Michigan   Services   Corporate   Consolidated 
Sales Revenue   3,240,946    2,835,706    219,065    -    6,295,717 
Costs of goods sold, excluding fair value (“FV”) adjustments   (1,902,582)   (1,145,389)   (99,212)   -    (3,147,183)
Gross profit before fair value adjustments   1,338,364    1,690,317    119,853    -    3,148,534 
Net fair value adjustments   (238,228)   236,715    -    -    (1,153)
Gross profit   1,100,136    1,927,032    119,853    -    3,147,021 
Operating expenses:                         
General and administration   559,045    538,057    -    544,623    1,641,725 
Depreciation and amortization   26,577    145,386    -    24,400    196,363 
Share based compensation   -    -    -    97,672    97,672 
Other income and expense:                         
Loss on sale of assets   -    -    -    -    - 
Interest and accretion   (85,199)   (47,802)   -    (192,650)   (325,651)
Unrealized loss on derivative liability   -    -    -    (472,970)   (472,970)
Other income and expense   16,961    910    -    (4,305)   13,566 
Net income (loss) before income tax   446,276    1,196,697    119,853    (1,336,620)   426,206 
Income tax   -    77,718    -    9,000    80,718 
Net income after tax   446,276    1,124,979    119,853    (1,345,620)   345,488 
Add back (deduct) from net income after tax:                         
Net FV adjustments in costs of goods sold   238,228    (236,715)   -    -    1,513 
Amortization of property & equipment included in cost of sales    325,534    182,800    -    -    508,334 
Interest and accretion expense   85,199    47,802    -    192,650    325,651 
Amortization of property and equipment   26,577    145,386    -    24,400    196,363 
Share-based compensation   -    -    -    97,672    97,672 
Unrealized loss on derivative liability   -    -    -    472,970    472,970 
Income tax expense   -    71,718    -    9,000    80,718 
EBITDA   1,121,814    1,335,970    119,853    (548,928)   2,028,709 
Add back to EBITDA:                         
Compliance costs   -    -    -    22,946    22,946 
Costs associated with acquisition of Golden Harvests   -    -    -    40,000    40,000 
aEBITDA   1,121,814    1,335,970    119,853    (485,982)   2,091,655 
aEBITDA margin %   34.6%   47.1%   54.7%   -    33.2%

 

NOTES:

 

1.The Company’s “Free cash flow” metric is defined by cash flow from operations minus capital expenditures.
2.The Company’s “aEBITDA,” or “Adjusted EBITDA,” is a non-IFRS measure used by management that does not have any prescribed meaning by IFRS and that may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The Company defines “EBITDA” as the Company’s net income or loss for a period, as reported, before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and is further adjusted to remove transaction costs, stock-based compensation expense, accretion expense, gain (loss) on derecognition of derivative liabilities, the effects of fair-value accounting for biological assets and inventory, as well as other non-cash items and items not representative of operational performance as reported in net income (loss). Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA adjusted for the impact of various significant or unusual transactions. The Company believes that this is a useful metric to evaluate its operating performance.

 

NON-IFRS FINANCIAL MEASURES

 

EBITDA and aEBITDA are non-IFRS measures and do not have standardized definitions under IFRS. The Company has provided the non-IFRS financial measures, which are not calculated or presented in accordance with IFRS, as supplemental information and in addition to the financial measures that are calculated and presented in accordance with IFRS. These supplemental non-IFRS

 

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financial measures are presented because management has evaluated the financial results both including and excluding the adjusted items and believe that the supplemental non-IFRS financial measures presented provide additional perspective and insights when analyzing the core operating performance of the business. These supplemental non-IFRS financial measures should not be considered superior to, as a substitute for or as an alternative to, and should only be considered in conjunction with, the IFRS financial measures presented herein. Accordingly, the following information provides reconciliations of the supplemental non-IFRS financial measures, presented herein to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with IFRS.

 

About Grown Rogue

 

Grown Rogue International (CSE: GRIN | OTC: GRUSF) is a craft cannabis company operating in Oregon and Michigan, and in Minnesota and Maryland through an advisory agreement with Goodness Growth Holdings, Inc., is focused on delighting customers with premium flower and flower-derived products at fair prices. Our roots are in Southern Oregon where we have demonstrated our capabilities in the highly competitive and discerning Oregon market and, more recently, we successfully expanded our platform to Michigan. We combine our passion for product and value with a disciplined approach to growth, prioritizing profitability and return on capital. Our strategy is to pursue capital efficient methods to expand into new markets, bringing our craft quality and value to more consumers. We also continue to make modest investments to improve our outdoor craft cultivation capabilities in preparation for eventual interstate commerce.

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This press release contains statements which constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs and current expectations of the Company with respect to future business activities. Forward- looking information is often identified by the words “may,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “will,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect” or similar expressions and include information regarding: (i) statements regarding the future direction of the Company (ii) the ability of the Company to successfully achieve its business and financial objectives, (iii) plans for expansion of the Company and securing applicable regulatory approvals, and (iv) expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical facts but instead reflect the Company’s management’s expectations, estimates or projections concerning the business of the Company’s future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, such information involves risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed on such information, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance or achievements of the combined company. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information are the following: changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; and in particular in the ability of the Company to raise debt and equity capital in the amounts and at the costs that it expects; adverse changes in the public perception of cannabis; decreases in the prevailing prices for cannabis and cannabis products in the markets that the Company operates in; adverse changes in applicable laws; or adverse changes in the application or enforcement of current laws; compliance with extensive government regulation and related costs, and other risks described in the Company’s public disclosure documents filed on Sedar.

 

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law.

 

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The Company is indirectly involved in the manufacture, possession, use, sale and distribution of cannabis in the recreational cannabis marketplace in the United States through its indirect operating subsidiaries. Local state laws where its subsidiaries operate permit such activities however, these activities are currently illegal under United States federal law. Additional information regarding this and other risks and uncertainties relating to the Company’s business are disclosed in the Company’s Listing Statement filed on its issuer profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Should one or more of these risks, uncertainties or other factors materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information or forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected.

 

No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.

 

For further information on Grown Rogue International please visit www.grownrogue.com or contact:

 

Obie Strickler

Chief Executive Officer

Obie@grownrogue.com

 

Jakob Iotte

Director of Business

Development and IR

Jakeiotte@grownrogue.com

(458) 226-2100

 

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