WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Aug. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DELTA 9 CANNABIS INC. (TSX: DN) (OTC: DLTNF) (“Delta 9” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce financial and operating results for the three-month and six-month period ending June 30, 2023.
Financial Highlights for the three-month period ending June 30, 2023
Net revenue of $18.3 million for the second quarter of 2023, an increase of 4%, from $17.5 million for the same quarter last year.
Sequential net revenue increased 8% versus $16.9 million for the three-month period ending March 31, 2023.
Gross profit of $5.2 million for the second quarter of 2023, an increase of 12%, from $4.6 million for the same quarter last year.
Loss from operations of $(3.5) million for the second quarter of 2023 versus a loss from operations of $(3.4) million for the same quarter last year.
Adjusted EBITDA of $1.4 million for the second quarter of 2023 versus an adjusted EBITDA (loss) of $(0.4) million for the same quarter last year.
Financial Highlights for the six-month period ending June 30, 2023
Net revenue of $35.2 million for the first six months of 2023, compared to $30 million for the same period last year.
Gross profit of $9.4 million for the first six months of 2023, versus $7.6 million for the same period last year.
Loss from operations of $(4.7) million for the first six months of 2023 versus a loss from operations of $(6.4) million for the same period last year.
Adjusted EBITDA of $0.8 million for the first six months of 2023 versus an adjusted EBITDA (loss) of $(2.1) million for the same period last year.
Cash flows from operations of $2.0 million for the first six months of 2023.
Consolidated Statement of Net Income (Loss)
Q3 2022
Q4 2022
Q1 2023
Q2 2023
Revenue
$15,693,969
$17,559,647
$16,902,378
$18,252,096
Cost of Sales
13,772,202
14,173,693
12,689,181
13,039,705
Gross Profit Before Unrealized Gain From Changes In Biological Assets
1,921,767
3,385,954
4,213,197
5,212,391
Unrealized gain from changes in fair value of biological assets (Net)
340,602
(2,710,521)
2,135,184
(1,581,124)
Gross Profit
$2,262,369
$675,433
$6,348,381
$3,631,267
Expenses
General and Administrative
3,668,708
3,551,472
3,390,234
3,087,652
Sales and Marketing
3,710,471
4,647,409
4,003,020
4,043,689
Share Based Compensation
1,086,858
169,540
167,603
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Total Operating Expenses
$8,466,037
$8,368,421
$7,560,857
$7,131,341
Adjusted EBITDA (Loss) 1
(1,683,018)
(1,479,845)
(475,595)
1,361,821
Income (Loss) from Operations
$(6,203,668)
$(7,692,988)
$(1,212,476)
$(3,500,074)
Other Income/ Expenses
(1,470,942)
(3,515,430)
(1,930,496)
1,460,388
Net Income (Loss)
$(7,674,610)
$(11,208,418)
$(3,142,972)
$(2,039,686)
Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share
$(0.06)
$(0.09)
$(0.02)
$(0.02)
John Arbuthnot, CEO of Delta 9, stated, “Our employees delivered a record second quarter with higher revenues sequentially, and year over year, and with better margins driven by the execution of our strategic plan. We are enjoying the gains from our retail expansion announced last year and from our cost saving initiatives announced in early January 2023. We are delivering on our commitment to grow revenue, drive operating efficiencies, and improve margins and profitability, all while investing in our industry-leading retail brands.”
A comprehensive discussion of Delta 9’s financial position and results of operations is provided in the Company’s Management Discussion & Analysis for the three-month and six-month period ending June 30, 2023 filed on SEDAR on August 14, 2023 and can be found at www.sedar.com.
2023 Second Quarter Results Conference Call
A conference call to discuss the above results is scheduled for August 15, 2022. The conference call will be hosted that day at 11:00 p.m. Eastern Time by John Arbuthnot, Chief Executive Officer, and Jim Lawson, Chief Financial Officer, followed by a question-and-answer period.
DATE:
August 15, 2023
TIME:
11:00 pm Eastern Time
Dial in #
1-888-886-7786
REPLAY:
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For more information contact:
Investor & Media Contact: Ian Chadsey VP Corporate Affairs Mobile: 204-898-7722 E-mail: ian.chadsey@delta9.ca
About Delta 9 Cannabis Inc.
Delta 9 Cannabis Inc. is a vertically integrated cannabis company focused on bringing the highest quality cannabis products to market. The company sells cannabis products through its wholesale and retail sales channels and sells its cannabis grow pods to other businesses. Delta 9's wholly-owned subsidiary, Delta 9 Bio-Tech Inc., is a licensed producer of medical and recreational cannabis and operates an 95,000 square foot production facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Delta 9 owns and operates a chain of retail stores under the Delta 9 Cannabis Store brand. Delta 9's shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "DN" and on the OTC under the symbol "DLTNF". For more information, please visit www.delta9.ca.
Disclaimer for Forward-Looking Information
Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements, which reflect the expectations of management regarding the Company’s future business plans and other matters. Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Forward looking statements in this news release include statements relating to: (i) the Company’s plans to establish a chain of cannabis retail stores across Canada; and (ii) the anticipated production capacity of the Company’s planned cannabis processing center. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the statements, including all risk factors set forth in the annual information form of Delta 9 dated March 31, 2023 which has been filed on SEDAR. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them. Readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements contained in this news release and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws.
Delta 9 Cannabis Inc. is a Canada-based vertically integrated cannabis company. The Company operates through three segments: Wholesale Cannabis, Retail Cannabis and Merchandise and Devices, and Business to Business. The Company sells cannabis products through its wholesale and retail sales channels and sells its cannabis growing pods to other businesses. Its cannabis products include dried cannabis and pre-rolled joints. Its edibles and vapes include vape pens and concentrates, edibles, and drinkables. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Delta 9 Bio-Tech Inc., is a licensed producer of medical and recreational cannabis products and operates a 95,000-square-foot Health Canada licensed production facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It also owns and operates a chain of retail stores under the Delta 9 Cannabis Store brand. It is focused on producing and selling cannabis oils, extracts, and derivative products.
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