2020
Annual Report
or the years ended July 31, 2020 and 2019
October 29th, 2020
Dear Stakeholders,
HEXO had what we believe to be the best year in our company’s history, yet 2020 has been an incredibly challenging year.
Our human resilience has been put to the test in more ways than one. With these challenges, have come amazing lessons,
and I see a future where we emerge stronger as an industry, as a company and more importantly, as a species. The pandemic
has shown us how bad things can get, but also how much better we can be, especially to each other. Never has the
intersection of our responsibility to our shareholders, our stakeholders and our families been more obvious.
HEXO has supported our community by donating lifesaving personal protective equipment to our healthcare workers. We’re
thinking about humanity over the long term, and we’ve made changes. We’ve begun to rectify our environmental impact by
moving to lighter weight packaging and are investing in strategies to reduce our carbon footprint. We’ve also invested at
home, by creating a hero pay program for our front-line employees, who have been the most inspiring of all. Essential workers
have continued to put themselves at personal risk to deliver the products and services our customers need. We will need our
heroes long after the pandemic ends, which is why we’ve recently made our Hero pay program permanent and are investing in
a living wage program. The investment is paying off. Our cultivation, manufacturing and support staff have worked tirelessly to
deliver a record year: HEXO has grown 86% year over year to $110 million in gross revenue.
Consumers are speaking. HEXO brands are in the top four position in Canada by dollars at the checkout. In Q4, we’ve closed
the gap between HEXO and our number three competitor and broadened the gap with the brands behind us. We continue to
strive towards our goal of becoming a top two licensed producer (LP) by market share position in Canada.
We’ve proven our ability to win categories. We redefined the entire market for flower by introducing Original Stash at black
market prices, seeing most of our competitors scramble to copy our strategy. We’ve established the number one hash brand,
and after three short months in market, our sell through at the till for our cannabis infused beverage brands has taken the
number one spot by dollars.
We continued to invest in manufacturing and distribution, as well as in R&D and cultivation technologies that we believe will
drive long-term, sustainable shareholder value. We did this while also thoughtfully addressing our balance sheet in relation to
inventory and PPE, taking write-downs and impairments where necessary to ensure we move forward in a position of strength
relative to our peers.
Our operational cash burn was under $3.8 million in the fourth quarter and we have over $180 million in cash on the balance
sheet. We’ve also started what we know internally as our “War on COGS”. The result is that we believe HEXO has one of the
best runways to true profitability in the industry. We expect to reach positive EBITDA in the first half of 2021, but more
importantly, we are starting to target positive earnings per share. Our goal is to generate the best earnings per share to capital
ratio in the industry.
We will strive for continued growth in our profits, our investment in our shared future, and the wages of our frontline
employees, with a continued focus on shareholder value.
I look forward to continuing to invest together in our people, our planet, and our profit.
Sébastien St-Louis, CEO and Co-founder, HEXO, global citizen, father.
HEXO Corp.
Management’s Discussion &
Analysis
For the year ended July 31, 2020
Management’s Discussion & Analysis
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION & DISCLAIMERS ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
COMPANY OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
VISION, MISSION AND VALUES .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
INNOVATION .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
MARKET LEADERSHIP ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
HEXO GROUP OF FACILITIES ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
CANADIAN CANNABIS LANDSCAPE .................................................................................................................................................. 13
HEXO US .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
HEXO MED ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
HEXO AND COVID-19 ....................................................................................................................................................................... 16
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY .............................................................................................................................................. 17
OTHER CORPORATE HIGHLIGHTS AND EVENTS ................................................................................................................................ 17
OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS ................................................................................................................................... 21
SUMMARY OF RESULTS ................................................................................................................................................................... 22
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JULY 31, 2020 AND 2019 ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JULY 31, 2019 AND 2018 ........................................................................................................................................................... 33
ADJUSTED EBITDA ........................................................................................................................................................................... 36
QUARTERLY RESULTS SUMMARY .................................................................................................................................................... 36
FINANCIAL POSITION ....................................................................................................................................................................... 37
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES............................................................................................................................................... 39
GOING CONCERN ............................................................................................................................................................................. 40
CAPITAL RESOURCES ....................................................................................................................................................................... 40
CAPITALIZATION TABLE ................................................................................................................................................................... 43
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS AND CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS..................................................................................... 43
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT ...................................................................................................................................................... 45
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ASSUMPTIONS ........................................................................................................................................... 46
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS ..................................................................................................................................................... 48
INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING ....................................................................................................................... 50
RISK FACTORS .................................................................................................................................................................................. 52
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for the Year Ended July 31, 2020
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts, and where otherwise noted)
Introduction & Disclaimers
This management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) of the financial condition and results of operations of HEXO Corp and our subsidiaries
(collectively, “we” or “us” or “our” or “Company” or “HEXO”) is for the year ended July 31, 2020. HEXO is a publicly traded corporation, incorporated in
Ontario, Canada. The common shares of HEXO trade under the symbol “HEXO” on both the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) and the New York Stock
Exchange (“NYSE”). This MD&A is supplemental to, and should be read in conjunction with, our audited consolidated financial statements for the year
ended July 31, 2020 and our amended and restated audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended July 31, 2019. Our consolidated
financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting
Standards Board.
This MD&A has been prepared by reference to the MD&A disclosure requirements established under National Instrument 51-102, Continuous Disclosure
Obligations, of the Canadian Securities Administrators. Additional information regarding the Company is available on our websites at
hexocorp.com/investors or through the SEDAR website at sedar.com or the EDGAR website at www.sec.gov/edgar.
Certain information in this MD&A contains or incorporates comments that constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable
securities legislation. Forward-looking information, in general, can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may”, “expect”,
“intend”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “should”, “plans”, “continue”, “objective”, or similar expressions suggesting future outcomes or events. They
include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances; our
objectives, goals, strategies, beliefs, intentions, plans, estimates, projections and outlook, including statements relating to our plans and objectives;
estimates or predictions of actions of customers, suppliers, competitors or regulatory authorities; and statements regarding our future economic
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the competitive and business strategies of the Company;
the intention to grow the business, operations and potential activities of the Company, including entering into joint ventures and partnerships and
leveraging the brands of third parties through joint ventures and partnerships;
the ongoing expansion of the Company’s facilities, its costs and receipt of approval from Health Canada to complete such expansion and increase
production and sale capacity;
the expansion of business activities, including potential acquisitions;
the expected production capacity of the Company;
the expected sales mix of offered products;
the development and authorization of new products, including cannabis edibles, beverages and extract products (“cannabis derivatives”), and the
timing of launch of such new products;
the competitive conditions of the industry, including the Company’s ability to maintain or grow its market share;
the Company’s Truss business ventures with Molson Coors and the future impact thereof;
the expansion of the Company’s business, operations and potential activities outside of the Canadian market, including but not limited to the U.S.,
Europe and other international jurisdictions;
whether the Company will have sufficient working capital and its ability to raise additional financing required in order to develop its business and
continue operations;
the applicable laws, regulations and any amendments thereof;
the grant, renewal and impact of any licence or supplemental licence to conduct activities with cannabis or any amendments thereof;
the filing of trademark and patent applications and the successful registration of same;
the anticipated future gross margins of the Company’s operations;
the performance of the Company’s business and operations;
securities class action and other litigation to which the Company is subject;
the Company’s ability to remain listed on the NYSE and the impact of any actions it may be required to take to remain listed; and
the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic on the operations of the Company.
Such statements are not historical facts but instead represent management beliefs regarding future events, many of which, by their nature, are inherently
uncertain and beyond management control. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations about future events and
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the Company’s ability to complete the conversion, improvements or buildout of its owned and leased facilities on time and on budget;
the Company’s competitive advantages;
the development of new products and product formats for the Company’s products;
the Company’s ability to obtain and maintain financing on acceptable terms;
the impact of competition;
the changes and trends in the cannabis industry;
changes in laws, rules and regulations;
the Company’s ability to maintain and renew required licences;
the Company’s ability to maintain good business relationships with its customers, distributors and other strategic partners;
the Company’s ability to keep pace with changing consumer preferences;
the Company’s ability to protect intellectual property;
the Company’s ability to manage and integrate acquisitions;
the Company’s ability to retain key personnel; and
the absence of material adverse changes in the industry or global economy, including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Although any forward-looking statements contained in this MD&A are based on what we believe are reasonable assumptions, these assumptions are
subject to a number of risks beyond our control, and there can be no assurance that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking
statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements and information include, but
are not limited to, financial risks; industry competition; general economic conditions and global events; product development, facility and technological
risks; changes to government laws, regulations or policies, including tax; agricultural risks; supply risks; product risks; dependence on senior
management; sufficiency of insurance; and other risks and factors described from time to time in the documents filed by us with securities regulators. For
more information on the risk factors that could cause our actual results to differ from current expectations, see “Risk Factors”. All forward-looking
information is provided as of the date of this MD&A. We do not undertake to update any such forward-looking information whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
This MD&A is dated October 29, 2020.
Company Overview
HEXO is a vertically integrated consumer-packaged goods (“CPG”) cannabis company. Our goal is to become a global cannabis
industry leader with one of the highest market shares in Canada. After establishing a strong presence within our home market of
Quebec, we have expanded nationally, focusing on selling adult use and medical cannabis to consumers who count on us for safe and
reputable, high-quality products. We recently took the HEXO brand international with our sale of medical cannabis products to Israel.
We have developed an extensive and award-winning product range, and gained valuable experience and knowledge, while serving our
customers.
HEXO believes in a few years a handful of companies will control a significant portion of the global market share, and that we are
positioning ourselves to be one of these companies1. We believe that having strong standards of operational excellence, executing at
scale, growing low-cost high-quality cannabis, having strong CPG partnerships and becoming profitable in Canada is critical to attaining
global success. Our presence covers over 95% of the Canadian population through most major Canadian markets via our
governmental and private retail distribution agreements and five-year contract as a preferred supplier with Quebec’s Société
québécoise du cannabis (“SQDC”). We continue to reinvest in our technology platform, focusing on the future of cannabis, and our
proven ability to create new products and formulations that meet the increasing demands of the global cannabis consumer. We possess
one of the cannabis industry’s top cannabis IP portfolio’s2 and are among the cannabis industry’s top innovators with award-winning
products such as Elixir, Canada’s first line of cannabis peppermint oil sublingual sprays, and decarb, an activated cannabis powder
designed for oral consumption.
The legalized Canadian cannabis industry has grown significantly since its inception, however, there have been several changes in
market conditions and assumptions which have created significant challenges for the cannabis industry in Canada, including
HEXO. Revenue growth in the Canadian market continues to be hindered by slower than expected store openings, particularly in
Ontario and Quebec3, which are the most populous provinces in Canada. Dry flower and cannabis derivative products pricing levels
continue to adjust to accommodate supply and demand levels since legalization and with initial consumer sell through being slower
than expected. The illegal market continues to hold a significant share of the total Canadian cannabis market4. HEXO launched Original
Stash, a quality brand, one of the first of its kind, that is designed to compete with the illegal cannabis market and increase our overall
market share.
During the year ended July 31, 2020, we strengthened our capital position by raising over $262,756 through public and private
placement offerings. The Company’s working capital as at July 31, 2020 and forecasted cash flows are expected to provide sufficient
liquidity to meet cash outflow requirements through to at least the end of the next fiscal year in 2021. Please see “Financial Position -
Liquidity and Capital Resources – Going Concern” in this MD&A, for a more detailed discussion.
We are currently dual listed on the TSX and the NYSE5 and in doing so have increased our access to the United States and global
investors.
We do not, and do not intend to, engage in direct or indirect business with any business that derives revenue, directly or indirectly, from
the sale of cannabis, cannabis products in any jurisdiction where the sale of cannabis is unlawful under applicable laws. HEXO does
not currently engage in any unlawful U.S. marijuana-related activities as defined in Canadian Securities Administrators Staff Notice 51-
352 (Revised) - Issuers with U.S. Marijuana-Related Activities and will only do so in the future to the extent fully legal under all
applicable U.S. federal or state laws.
1 Based on: (i) analyst commentary on the development of the cannabis industry in Canaccord Genuity Corp.’s report entitled “Cannabis Monthly, February 2019”, dated
February 20, 2019; (ii) the example of how the alcohol industry developed and consolidated post-prohibition, general commentary and analysis about the adult-use cannabis
industry to the effect that, as a similar regulated industry, it can be expected to develop and consolidate in a similar fashion, and evidence that this is currently the trend in the
industry; (iii) the Company’s review of existing and developing cannabis sales by other licensed producers since the legalization of the adult-use cannabis market; (iv) the
Company’s current position in the adult-use market and its belief as to its competitive advantages arising from: (A) being a market leader in Quebec, its expansion into other
select markets in Canada particularly Ontario, and increasing market share of sales in those markets; (B) offering a selection of products at a variety of price points; (C)
maintaining a competitive cost structure; and (D) its joint venture with Molson Coors.
2 Based upon a third-party report from August 1, 2019 to April 30, 2020 which compares the Company’s published patent applications relative to its peers in the Canadian
Cannabis market using public data.
3 Source: www.mjbizdaily.com/ontario-to-double-pace-of-new-cannabis-store-approvals.
4 Source: https://financialpost.com/cannabis/cannabis-business/illicit-pot-still-dominates-after-two-legal-years
5 On April 7, 2020 that the Company was no longer in compliance with the NYSE's US$1.00 share price continued listing standard (the “Price Listing Standard”) as a result of
the average closing price of its common shares on the NYSE falling below US$1.00 for a consecutive 30 trading-day period. See section ‘Non-Compliance with NYSE Listing
Notification.’
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Vision, Mission and Values
MISSION
To enhance people’s enjoyment of life by creating globally trusted brands of easy-to-use and easy-to-understand cannabis products.
VISION
To create branded, consistent, quick onset and offset cannabis experiences for sleep, sport, sex and fun delivered through a full range
of “Powered by HEXO” products developed in-house and in partnership with Fortune 500 partners.
OUR VALUES
Execution - deliver on our commitments;
Collaboration - work towards our common goals, grow through radical and respectful honesty and share in our collective success;
Innovation - innovate through our products and our business solutions. We take risks, learn, grow from failure and continuously strive
for excellence; and
Integrity - do the right thing, for our people, our shareholders, our consumers, our community and our planet.
Strategic Priorities
Since inception, we have laid the foundation to be a world leader that serves both adult-use and medical cannabis markets. In
everything we do – innovation, cultivation, production, product development, distribution – we exercise rigor which allows us to offer
adult-use consumers and medical cannabis patients uncompromising quality and safety.
Our strategy is built on three pillars: operational excellence, innovation and market leadership. In striving to achieve operational
excellence our immediate focus remains on effective demand planning and production. We are continuously looking to implement more
effective techniques to streamline operations, lower production costs, drive meaningful improvements in yields and improve inventory
velocity; all as a part of the Company’s focus on profitability. Our innovation department is actively working towards developing modern,
cutting edge cannabis products for the Canadian cannabis derivatives market. We plan to invest in even better, science-backed
cannabis experiences and platform technology, as we continue to develop advanced ingredients formulations for use with our partners.
To expand our market leadership, we will use our dominant position in our home province of Quebec to strengthen distribution in select
markets across the country with our brands, Up, HEXO Plus, HEXO and Original Stash.
We adapt and adjust our approach, as needed, to achieve our goals under these three pillars in response to the evolving cannabis
market and acquired data. An example of this is the newest brand offering by the Company, HEXO Plus which was conceived and
launched into Quebec, in response to strong market demand for high THC content cannabis products6.
Truss Beverage Co.
We have positioned ourselves to meet the cannabis beverage demand with one of the widest portfolios in the Canadian market,
through Truss Limited Partnership (“Truss” or “Truss Beverage Co.”) our Canadian business venture with Molson Coors Canada
(“Molson Canada”). As of the date of this MD&A, a full line of cannabis beverages and extract products “powered by HEXO” have been
announced and have begun to be rolled out across select Canadian provinces.
Truss is committed to developing a range of cannabis beverages that focus on great taste, consistency and choice for consumers. The
CBD and THC products within the portfolio have been developed with consumer input at every stage of development. The current
portfolio consists of the following five brands:
Little Victory: Vibrant, naturally flavoured sparkling beverages to toast to any of life’s little victories;
House of Terpenes: A range of sparkling tonics with botanically sourced terpenes that celebrate the flavours of cannabis;
Mollo: Crisp with an easy drinking taste;
Veryvell: A complete line-up of products to support your self-care journey; and
XMG: Bold and high intensity flavoured beverages.
The previously announced six brands were revised down to five, after the removal of the intended cannabis infused CBD spring water
line, FlowGlow, with the partner Flow Glow Beverages Inc. The brand was eliminated from the product portfolio due to an adjustment to
the commercial priorities of Flow Glow Beverages Inc., which have shifted and lead to the decision to not pursue CBD waters. It was a
decision that Truss was fully aligned with and has subsequent to July 31, 2020, launched a CBD sparkling water product through the
Veryvell brand.
In May 2020, the VeryvellTM line of water-soluble cannabis extract drops were launched for public consumption across several
Canadian provinces, representing Truss Beverage Co.’s first product offerings. The VeryvellTM line consists of Exhale; a CBD dominant
product, Tingle; a balanced 1:1 CBD/TCH product and Yawn; a THC dominant product. This product line utilizes a dosing cap to
provide more control over dosage and offers a range of preferred experiences.
6 Based upon the Company’s analysis of target demographics and internal sales velocity within the province of Quebec.
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Subsequently, in early August 2020, the additional beverage products Mollo and House of Terpenes were made available for public
consumption. This was followed shortly thereafter with the release of Little Victory and additional Veryvell products.
Appetites for smoke free alternatives to cannabis consumption7 continue to shift and solidify through the introduction of Cannabis 2.0
products into Canada. HEXO believes that through the Truss brands, powered by HEXO, we are poised to meet this demand through a
well-balanced, broad suite of beverage offerings.
The Truss beverages are produced and distributed from HEXO’s Belleville facility. Truss will operate out of a separate space at the
Belleville facility in which it will create infused beverages, while HEXO will run production and transformation operations for the
cannabis infusion of the beverages in its separate space in the Belleville facility. Currently, the beverage related operations are
conducted by HEXO (through the operations of HEXO Cannabis Infused Beverages or “HEXO CIB”) under HEXO’s licensing, until
Truss obtains its own separate license (see section ‘Cannabis Infused Beverage (“CIB”)’). We expect Truss to acquire the appropriate
selling license from Health Canada during calendar year 20218, at which point sales and operations will transfer to Truss. Truss
submitted their independent application to Health Canada on October 26, 2020.
We continue to believe in the potential of partnership opportunities in the cannabis space. Due to the length of time and level of
complexity in developing arrangements under our Hub and Spoke model, we are now opening ourselves up to explore other types of
partnership opportunities with CPG companies. As this approach continues to evolve, we are looking forward to introducing new
formulations into the cannabis market.
Truss CBD USA
During the period, the Company and Molson Coors Beverage Company (“Molson Coors”) created a second business venture, Truss
CBD USA LLC (“Truss CBD USA”). The venture was conceived to explore opportunities for non-alcoholic, hemp-derived CBD
beverages in the State of Colorado. Similar to the Company’s Truss Beverage Co. venture with Molson Canada, Truss CBD USA will
be majority owned by Molson Coors and will operate as a standalone entity with its own board of directors, management team,
resources and go-to-market strategy. All production and distribution for Truss CBD USA will be kept within Colorado state lines since it
is one of a few states that has an established regulatory framework for hemp-derived CBD in food and beverages. Truss CBD USA will
leverage the gained industry and manufacturing knowledge of our Canadian Truss Beverage Co. Canadian venture in its business. The
State of Colorado has had legalized adult-use cannabis sales since November 2012 and possesses an already established regulatory
framework for CBD products. The operations of Truss CBD USA were not material in the period.
7 Surveyed likely users of adult-use cannabis responded that they were 37% inclined to consume legal cannabis infused beverages per Deloitte’s
“Nurturing new growth: Canada gets ready for Cannabis 2.0” report.
8 Due to the experienced delay in obtaining the Belleville facility’s sales license, in part, due to Health Canada and the COVID-19 pandemic related
delays, the expected timing for Truss acquiring their independent license has been delayed. The Company which previously expected the licensing
within 12 months of April 30, 2020 now expects to receive licensing within the 2021 calendar year. The assumption of acquire this licensing is derived
through the Company’s internal expertise and historical experience in obtaining licensing from Health Canada.
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THREE STRATEGIC PILLARS
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OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
INNOVATION
MARKET LEADERSHIP
Invest in people, processes and
systems to meet market demands,
adapt to new opportunities and
provide users with high-quality
products at sustainable operating
costs
Continue to innovate and lead the
market in identifying, developing
and launching new cannabis
products and formulations with
improved technology that enhance
the consumer experience through
“powered by HEXO”
Expanding distribution across all
ten Canadian Provinces and
maximizing our market share
Our strategic pillars reflect our belief that companies that achieve large-scale distribution; a well-rounded spectrum of products; and
high brand awareness will drive long-term shareholder value in our industry. We aim to be the best partner for provincial cannabis
distribution and retail authorities, while being recognized for delivering our “powered by HEXO” experiences across the full spectrum of
products, price points and delivery methods.
Operational Excellence
We have been cultivating cannabis for five years under the Cannabis Act of 2018 regulatory regime and its predecessor (“Cannabis
Regulations”), growing and producing high-quality cannabis. We are constantly evaluating and updating our cultivating practices and
technology to further drive efficiencies, improve yields and decrease costs.
We chose to initially locate in Gatineau, Quebec, because we believe the province offers the ideal conditions for cannabis production:
an abundant supply of renewable electricity at competitive rates, combined with abundant water resources and the availability of skilled
people. These conditions allow us to continue to focus on ensuring that we maintain our low-cost production and move towards
achieving profitability in the Canadian market.
On the border of Canada’s two largest consumer markets, Quebec and Ontario, our main campus in Gatineau positions us in close
proximity to three of the country’s major urban areas, Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto. We have accumulated a strong and skillful
workforce, as well as a top management group which provides cannabis-specific industry expertise and other relevant business
knowledge derived from a variety of industries and markets.
When the Canadian cannabis industry’s conditions shifted, HEXO was one of the first licensed producers to take action. In the fall of
2019, we scaled back operations, made the difficult decision to reduce our workforce, and reassessed our capital priorities.
Management remains focused on optimizing our capital base and efficient, full utilization of our operational assets.
Innovation
Empowering the world to have safe and pleasurable cannabis experiences powered by HEXO technology.
Our focus on research, innovation, technology and product development also reflects our strategic priorities. Our Innovation team
benefits from experience in CPG innovation and is actively exploring ways to increase our expertise related to cannabis applications
and forms of delivery and to expand our product range.
HEXO launched its first derivative products, Original Stash OS.Hash10 and OS.Hash20 in the Spring of 2020, representing the first of
its kind, dry sift hash products. We then began rolling out our first vape products, in the second half of fiscal 2020, beginning with a line
of disposable single strain, high quality THC vape pens. This was followed thereafter by our first reusable vape products which
launched across Canada.
We continue to assess market demands and research new and exciting ways to bring our HEXO derivate and powered by HEXO
products to capitalize on opportunities in the cannabis derivatives market. We have continued our journey in launching new products
throughout the first quarter of fiscal 2021, and as of the date of this MD&A, we now publicly offer OS.KLIK, OS.JOINTS, CBD soft gels
and have expanded the portfolio of vape cartridge product offerings.
OS.KLIK is a high-quality distillate which includes purified THC and CBD and plant derived terpenes and comes in a convenient, easy-
to-use applicator for mess-free, metered dosing. OS. KLIK distillate can be vaporized or inhaled. HEXO CBD softgels are sold in a
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package of 30 and are offered in two formats: 10mg per softgel and 25mg per softgel. The 25mg format provides a high concentration
of CBD per dose while the 10mg product offers consumers flexibility and precision to find the right dose for them. OS.JOINTS are
offered in a 12 pack of pre-rolls, each with 0.6g of dried cannabis. The pre-rolls were created with a blend of cannabis and are
packaged in a resealable, child-resistant pouch. We plan to expand and add additional product offerings to current and future cannabis
2.0 product lines over time.
Through HEXO’s proven innovation capability and quality cannabis that the adult-use market has come to expect, this new platform for
cannabis derivative products offers us the ability to target curious new adult-use clientele and attract consumers who may otherwise
purchase cannabis from unlicensed dispensaries and black market participants. We will do this by offering legal, safe, consistent, tested
and appealing product options.
As at July 31, 2020 the Company has filed 60 patent applications focused on devices, formulations, packaging and processing. The
cannabis industry has already recognized us as an innovative leader, as demonstrated by our award-winning products Elixir and
decarb.
Beyond the funds required for our currently planned capital investments in cultivation, distribution and processing capacity, we expect to
allocate the majority of our capital to product innovation, development and production. An element of this focus is the continued
development of our Belleville, Ontario facility, which, houses manufacturing and distribution of the Company’s legacy and cannabis 2.0
products, as well as the operations of HEXO CIB. Full licensing of this facility was achieved in May 2020 which permits the Company to
manufacture edible products. This will directly support our continued leadership position in the Canadian cannabis market as it now
allows for increased logistical efficiency and cost effectiveness – as both a distributor and a product innovator.
Keystone Isolation Technologies Inc.
We established the venture Keystone Isolation Technologies Inc. (“KIT”) of which HEXO holds a 60% interest. Through KIT we believe
we have obtained high capacity, top echelon technology for cleaning cannabis and hemp of harmful pesticides, and isolating
cannabinoids, which we believe gives us an edge in bringing quality extracts to our potential partners. We believe KIT will provide the
Company with high quality extraction technology to facilitate an efficiently processed and consistent supply of CBD and THC to supply
the Canadian and global market for cannabis derivatives.
Innovation and Trim Management
We have established a trim management initiative to drive up trim utilization and also systematically reduce this inventory on hand.
Cannabis trim is a product of the harvesting process in which the flower and trim is removed from the plant along with other extraneous
plant matter. As trim is a by-product, the total volume of trim, by its nature, is subject to overall cultivation volumes of the Company and
therefore, from harvest to harvest may increase relative to total harvested volumes. This on hand inventory is being used as the primary
ingredient in the manufacturing of our Original Stash products, hash and pre-rolls. During the fiscal year we have invested in improving
our cultivation processes and increased the potency (content of cannabinoids within the plants) of our flower and trim. Historically, the
buildup of trim in inventory lead to increased cost of sales and decreased gross margin due to limited value adding options for trim
usage. Thus, the effort in tactically reducing our trim inventory is aimed to normalize these metrics. Going forward, trim is expected to
be utilized within several additional cannabis 2.0 value added cannabis products.
Medical Innovation
Since our inception as a medical cannabis company, through to the legalization of adult-use cannabis in October 2018, we have prided
ourselves on our dedication to serving the medical market and its clientele. We have continued acting on this dedication through the
launch of our new 30g, odour-proof and child-resistant pouch packed, dried flower product offering. Currently offered in two of our long-
time favorites, Tsunami and Bayou. Offering our quality dried flower in the 30g packing format (as mandated by Health Canada, a
medical cannabis authorized patent is allowed the lesser of 150 grams or a 30-day supply of dried cannabis (or the equivalent in
cannabis product) in addition to the 30 grams allowed for adult-use purposes) ensures our patients an easy and efficient alternative to
obtain their medical cannabis. Subsequent to the fiscal year end, we have launched additional products under our medical platform
such as Veryvell drops, soft gels and KLIK. We continue to align certain, select products from our adult-use portfolio expand our
medical offerings and provide a broader range of options to our valued patients.
Market Leadership
We believe the initial years following legalization are proving to be the most critical in determining the future shape of the cannabis
industry in Canada and that country-wide distribution and financial strength will be critical to securing a top market position. The
regulatory environment for the sale of adult-use cannabis across Canada, the number of large-scale licensed producers and the
continuously evolving Canadian cannabis industry’s supply and demand conditions, amongst other factors, it is clear that market
penetration and brand awareness are essential during these formative years in Canada’s cannabis industry.
For this and other reasons, we have deliberately set out to build a strong position in our initial jurisdiction, Quebec, while making
strategic inroads in other markets across the country through provincial supply agreements and arrangements. The Company now
holds supply agreements and arrangements across ten provinces. We believe by offering a diverse house of brands that resonate with
consumers across market segments, representing innovation, quality and consistency of experience, we will obtain a leading Canadian
market share.
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HEXO Plus offers a high-THC potency with a stronger terpene profile, creating
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HEXO Plus comes from the same quality and innovation that is built in to
HEXO’s award-winning products that Quebecers know and love.
Quality cannabis in the premium category, with brand promise of 20%+ THC
for the discerning cannabis consumer, celebrating the virtues of Canadian
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HEXO is the flagship brand under which the Company entered the adult-use
market upon legalization in Canada.
HEXO currently offers a variety of quality dried cannabis and cannabis
derivative 2.0 products in cannabis flower, milled, decarb, vape and oil product
formats. The HEXO adult-use brand offers a relatively wide spectrum of CBD
and THC levels, through sativa, hybrid and indica plant strains
Original Stash is a mass market brand that goes back to why we consume
cannabis: for the simple pleasure it gives us. Original Stash is focused on frequent
Canadian cannabis consumers, who want quality cannabis, but are conscious of
legal market premiums.
Original Stash first entered the market with a 28- gram product offering, containing
a blend of cannabis flower. This volume format was the first of its kind in the legal
Canadian market, and the Company is proud to be able to bring it to Canadian
consumers. The newest offerings under Original Stash are Hash, Klik and Joints.
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The Company’s first partnership established with Molson Canada,
Truss Beverage Co. offers a variety of cannabis infused beverages,
powered by HEXO.
Five product lines under the Truss Beverage Co. umbrella have been
established with a variety of tastes, active ingredient content and
consumption formats.
HEXO GROUP OF FACILITIES
Purpose Built Manufacturing
We have designed our Belleville facility as a purpose-built manufacturing center. By using specifically designed automation and best in
class cannabis technology to streamline our processes, we are focusing on long term cost reductions and improvements to our portfolio
wide gross margins.
The centralized location of the facility, the Company’s first outside of Quebec, is ideally situated along primary shipping routes to
distribute our products and fulfill commitments across Canada. The Belleville facility acts as the main development and processing
facility for HEXO’s cannabis derivative products. This facility further delivers on our national expansion strategy and ensures necessary
capacity for the manufacture of advanced cannabis products, including hash, vapes, non-alcoholic beverages, and other edible
cannabis products.
The following provides information about HEXO’s facilities:
Gatineau,
Quebec
HEXO’s Gatineau, Quebec facility is its main cultivation facility, featuring 1,292,000 sq. ft. of greenhouse
cultivation space and 10,000 sq. ft. of advanced automated manufacturing space on a 143-acre campus. The
greenhouse space is comprised of a 7,000 sq. ft. greenhouse, a 35,000 sq. ft. greenhouse completed in 2016, a
250,000 sq. ft. greenhouse completed in June 2018 and a 1 million sq. ft. greenhouse completed in December
2018, known as Building 9 or B9. Except as noted below, the facility is licensed by Health Canada (Standard
Cultivation, Standard Processing, Sale for Medical Purposes, (current license was amended during the period and
was effective April 7, 2020 and expires April 7, 2023), and Research (the previous license obtained October 25,
2019 was amended to include the Belleville and Vaughn facilities, with the result that the current license is
effective August 27, 2020 and expires October 25, 2024)) and fully operational.
When construction on B9 started in January 2018, the initial budget for the facility was approximately $157,000 in
construction costs and acquisition of production and transformation equipment for operations. It was expected
construction of the facility would be completed in December 2018 and that it would be licensed by Health Canada
and become operational soon thereafter in phases as internal fit up of various zones in the facility was completed
post-construction and following inspections by Health Canada and subject to its then prevailing processing times.
Construction of the facility was substantially completed, and a first phase of the facility was licensed in December
2018. A first harvest in this facility was completed in April 2019. Work continued in completing the fit up of
additional zones and obtaining additional phased licensing.
As at October 31, 2019, the fit up of the facility was substantially complete subject to ongoing work on the final 5th
phase additional cultivation zone, additional fit up of shipping and packaging areas, administrative space and front
of house space and ongoing and evolving modifications to the facility’s infrastructure for constant yield and
production improvement. The budget had been revised down to approximately $132,000 through scaling back
ancillary capital needs and equipment in order to help reduce capital spending within the first quarter of fiscal
2020. Also, during October 2019, activities in 200,000 sq. ft. comprising the 5th phase of B9 were deferred by the
Company as part of its cost-cutting measures. The construction of the 5th phase resumed during the second
quarter of fiscal year 2020. During the third quarter of fiscal year 2020, the 5th phase construction was again put on
hold in order to prioritize and allocate capital resources to align with current production and business initiatives.
The finalization of the security system and lighting, along with other fit ups are required to have the final phase
licensed. These activities were previously set to resume in the fall of 2020 and have since been pushed to an
estimated resumption date in the second quarter of fiscal 2021 due to an alignment of the Company’s inventory
needs and future planed product launch dates.
As at July 31, 2020 the Gatineau facility is operational and directly and/or indirectly generates sales for the
Company, with the exception of B9’s 5th phase. The approved budget for phase 5 is $5,550 with approximately
$4,469 to be realized over the course of fiscal 2021. The actual spend on phase 5 during the period was $73 which
leaves the remaining approved budget capacity at $4,396.
The expected completion for the project is estimated in the first half of fiscal year 2021.
Brantford,
Ontario
HEXO’s Brantford, Ontario facility is a strain development and additional cultivation facility, featuring 14,000 sq. ft.
of indoor growing space on 1 acre of land, which was acquired through HEXO’s acquisition of Newstrike Brands
Ltd. in May 2019. The facility was designed and engineered to permit pharmaceutical-quality management
standards utilized by Canada’s pharmaceutical manufacturers to be used in the production of cannabis in all
acceptable forms. The facility is fully licensed by Health Canada (Standard Cultivation, Standard Processing and
Sale for Medical Purposes (current licence effective December 6, 2019 and expiring December 6, 2022)) and fully
operational.
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Belleville,
Ontario
(HEXO and
Truss)
HEXO’s Belleville, Ontario facility is its centralized processing, manufacturing and distribution centre, featuring
932,190 sq. ft. of leased commercial space within a larger approximately 1.5 million sq. ft. industrial facility, with
rights of first offer and first refusal to lease the remaining space in the facility. The facility acts as the Company’s
main production facility for processing, extraction and packaging, and the manufacturing of cannabis derivative
products. Truss, the Company’s venture with Molson Canada, is planned to operate at this facility once it obtains a
separate license from Health Canada and it currently effectively operates under HEXO’s license through HEXO
CIB. The Company has subleased 183,600 sq. ft. to Truss, which Truss has then subleased back to HEXO CIB
pending Truss’ licensing. The facility is owned by Belleville Complex Inc., 25% of which is owned by the Company
and the balance of which is owned by Olegna Holdings Inc. a company affiliated with a director of the Company,
Vincent Chiara.
The Belleville facility is licensed by Health Canada for Standard Processing and Sale for Medical Purposes
(current licence effective October 21, 2020 and expiring October 21, 2023) as well as for Cannabis Research
(effective August 27, 2020 and expires October 25, 2024) and operations commenced there in November 2019 for
certain packaging activities permitted by this licence. HEXO received an amendment to the licence to authorize
non-medical sale of additional cannabis product types, including derivative products on May 29, 2020. Following
this are final phases of the facility’s fit up and equipment installation and modification will occur.
When construction on the Belleville facility started in January 2019, the initial budget for the facility was
approximately $188,000 in improvements and acquisition of production and transformation equipment for
operations. It was expected construction of the facility would be completed in April 2019 and that it would be
licensed by Health Canada and become operational soon thereafter in phases as internal fit up of various zones in
the facility was completed post-construction and following inspections by Health Canada and subject to its then
prevailing processing times. Construction of the facility was substantially completed, and the initial licensing of the
facility was obtained in October 2019.
As at October 31, 2019, approximately $68,164 had been incurred and the budget had been revised to
approximately $112,729 in the prior quarter as the Company scaled back the facility’s receiving/storage space,
processing rooms and staff support/office area for savings of $70,000. An additional $5,000 was added to the
budget to accommodate the new strategy of Truss operating under HEXO’s license within the facility until Truss
obtains a separate license. Accordingly, as at October 31, 2019, budgeted expenditures of approximately $44,565
remained to bring the facility to a position for non-medical sales and derivative product sales licensing, as well as
operational efficiency and improvement needs which do not necessarily correlate to the licensing timeline of the
facility.
As at April 30, 2020 the approved remaining budget was approximately $11,202 to bring the facility to a position for
non-medical sales and derivative product sales licensing, as well as operational efficiency and improvement needs
which do not necessarily correlate to the licensing timeline of the facility. As noted above, the license was received
in May 2020, and subsequently, in June 2020 the facilities overall budget was increased to $15,438, however this
relates to post licensing additional fit-ups, extraction and production/packaging costs.
Accordingly, as at July 31, 2020 the status of the facility is now operational and participates in generating sales for
the Company.
Belleville,
Ontario
(KIT)
KIT is expected to operate out of a separate area within the Belleville facility and provide the Company with high
quality extraction technology to facilitate production transformation of certain of the Company’s derivative products.
KIT will effectively operate under the Company’s license as described in section ‘Belleville, Ontario (HEXO)’.
As at July 31, 2020 it remains undetermined if KIT will operate within the Company’s existing license parameters
or if future amendments will be required to accommodate this space.
The initial budget has been targeted at approximately $5,500 to take KIT operational. However, it remains early in
the process and this budget is subject to material change. Management plans to have KIT operational before the
end of fiscal 2021.
Montreal,
Quebec
(SQDC
distribution)
HEXO’s Montreal Quebec distribution facility is a warehouse and distribution centre, featuring 58,000 sq. ft. of
leased commercial space. The facility serves as a warehouse and distribution centre for Quebec adult-use
webstore orders for the SQDC, which are managed for the SQDC by HEXO and Metro Supply Chain Group Inc. It
houses product from all the licensed producers who have contracts with the SQDC and serves as the sole
distribution point for all direct-to-consumer shipments within the Province of Quebec for orders placed through the
SQDC online webstore. This facility is fully operational, having commenced operations in October 2018. This
facility is regulated by the SQDC and does not require licensing by Health Canada.
Vaughan,
Ontario
HEXO’s Vaughan, Ontario facility is its planned cannabis research laboratory for the development of edible
products and related intellectual property, featuring 14,200 sq. ft. of leased commercial space. The build out of this
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facility, which includes a sensory testing area and a complete commercial kitchen was significantly completed in
the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, the project was slightly delayed to the following quarter due to the licensing timing.
The initial estimated construction costs for the facility were approximately $1,118. As at July 31, 2020,
approximately $979 of capital expenditures were incurred, leaving an approximate remaining budget of $140 for
minor fit ups. The facility received its Cannabis Research license on August 27, 2020 which is effective until
October 25, 2024.
HEXO’s Montreal, Quebec research facility is its planned general research and development laboratory for
advanced cannabis platforms (i.e., products and methods of consumption), featuring 19,600 sq. ft. of leased
commercial space. The build out of this facility was expected to be completed in August 2020, however,
management has undergone a reassessment of the Company’s properties and has made the decision to relocate
activities intended to be carried out at the Montreal facility to the Belleville facility. During the first quarter of fiscal
2021, active marketing for sublease of the facility was commenced. The facility is not yet licensed by Health
Canada nor will it be applied for. As at July 30, 2020, approximately $250 of capital expenditures remained to be
incurred on the budget of $611, however, in light of the relocating of the relevant assets and activity, these no
longer represent expected capital expenditures.
HEXO leases approximately 40,036 sq. ft. of office space in Ottawa, Ontario for its corporate head office.
Montreal,
Quebec
Ottawa,
Ontario
During the period, the Company sold its previously owned Niagara, Ontario facility and certain related assets for total consideration of
approximately $11,000 (inclusive of an associated $750 liability transferred to the acquirer). This followed the Company’s strategic
review of its cultivation capacity and subsequent decision to market the Niagara facility and the associated excess equipment for sale.
Canadian Cannabis Landscape
RETAIL DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS BY PROVINCE AND TERRITORY
All provinces and territories have established their respective cannabis market retail approach, ranging from private entities to
government-owned retail, as well as a combined approach in several jurisdictions. We have positioned ourselves through supply
agreements and arrangements for distribution within all ten provinces of Canada.
IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON RETAIL DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a global pandemic. In response to the outbreak,
governmental authorities in Canada and internationally have introduced various recommendations and measures to try to limit the
pandemic, including travel restrictions, border closures, non-essential business closures, quarantines, self-isolations, shelters-in-place
and social distancing.
During the first few months of the pandemic, provincial governments have had to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic by determining if
the sale of cannabis would be deemed as an essential service and under which mediums (instore, curbside pick-up and/or online)
cannabis could be sold. A range of responses occurred and are outlined below.
Quebec – The Quebec government deemed the SQDC as an essential business and therefore both instore and online sales options
remain available to the public. The SQDC had also previously announced plans to double its number of stores which may now be
delayed. The SQDC has stated there have been no issues with product supply in-store or online.
Ontario – The Ontario government initially listed cannabis retailers an essential service. On April 5, 2020, Ontario removed cannabis
retail stores from the essential workplace list and ordered store closures for at least two weeks. On April 7, 2020 Ontario then partially
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reversed this order by granting authorization to cannabis retailers to offer delivery and curbside pick-up services; which remains in
place as at the date of this MD&A. The government placed a temporary pause on the issuance of retail store authorizations until the
emergency order over retail store closures has ended which further impacted the slow roll out of private cannabis retailers in the
province.
Alberta – The Alberta government established that cannabis retail outlets and operations of the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis
agency (“ALGC”) are considered essential businesses. There have been no material impacts to the ALGC or retailer’s cannabis supply
chains to date9.
Saskatchewan & Manitoba – These provincial governments established that cannabis retailers are considered essential businesses.
British Columbia – Similar to Alberta, the British Columbia government has classified cannabis retailers (both privately held and publicly
held by the British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch (“BCLDB”)) as an essential service. The provincial government decided to allow
private cannabis retailers to allow for online and over the phone purchases, both of which still require in-store pick up. Some private
retailers voluntarily, shut down their stores temporarily and have since reopened to the public as a precaution.
East Coast Markets – Nova Scotia’s government responded with a reduction of in store hours, aside from this, the market has remained
unaffected. New Brunswick has limited the number of customers in stores and offers online click and pick shopping. Newfoundland and
Labrador also remained open, however several private retailers voluntarily temporarily closed for a period, for precautionary purposes.
Finally, Prince Edward Island continued offering online sales and temporarily closed its brick and mortar locations and reopened with
certain instore restrictions such as physical distancing and limiting the number of patrons inside at a given time.
THE COMPANY’S DISTRIBUTION BY PROVINCE AND BRAND
* As at July 31, 2020, Up was listed but not available in the provinces of BC, AB, MB, SK, and NFLD. Up was subsequently listed in ON through the
OCS in September 2020.
UPDATE ON QUEBEC
The Company has a five-year supply contract with the SQDC. During the first-year post-legalization, HEXO sold approximately 10
tonnes of cannabis under this contract, achieving an estimated 33% market share in Quebec based on volume sold and sell through
data provided by the SQDC, in line with our market share goal. Although total sales for the first year did not reach the 20 tonnes
originally expected under the contract, our actual sales relative to expectations were proportionate to total sales by the SQDC, which
only had initial sell-through in year one of roughly half of the total amount it had expected to purchase for all licensed producers. While
the Company had a right under the contract to require the SQDC to purchase the full 20 tonnes of the outstanding commitment during
the first year of the agreement 10, the Company did not seek to enforce this right on the belief that it would be short sighted given the
general results in the industry and the SQDC’s initial sell-through and from the perspective of its overall business relationship with the
9 Source: aglc.ca/covid-19.
10 Further to the disclosure in the Company’s press release dated April 11, 2018 announcing the contract, the Company’s amended and restated short form base shelf
prospectus dated December 14, 2018 and the Company’s annual information form dated October 28, 2019 for the year ended July 31, 2019.
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SQDC and its position in Quebec11. While HEXO did not achieve the expected volume for the first year, HEXO met its goal of
achieving a premiere market share in Quebec and remains a preferred supplier to the SQDC.
While we continue to strive towards maximizing our annual sales with the SQDC, as of the date of this MD&A, based on current market
conditions which include but are not limited to, fewer brick and mortar SQDC stores (150 revised down to 100) than originally scheduled
for initial rollout and evolving and more restrictive provincial regulation over cannabis consumption, we no longer expect to achieve the
previously anticipated 35 tonnes in the second year of legalization under our contract with the SQDC, and if these conditions continue,
we expect we will not likely achieve the previously anticipated 45 tonnes in the third year of legalization under our contract with the
SQDC. As previously disclosed by the Company, both of these amounts are non-binding targets and there are no requirements for the
SQDC to purchase these amounts. Until there is greater clarity and stability of market conditions, it is difficult for the Company to predict
with any degree of certainty what sales levels may be expected or achieved. In any event, we remain a preferred supplier of the SQDC
as we continue to expand our product offerings and achieve maximum sales based on the demands of consumers, maintain market
leadership and the current and evolving market. We currently supply the SQDC with HEXO, HEXO Plus and Original Stash products
as well as Truss beverage products (currently through HEXO CIB).
In addition, and separate from the five-year supply contract we have with the SQDC, we hold a distribution agreement with the SQDC
under which we manage, with Metro Supply Chain Group Inc., the warehouse and distribution of products from all licensed producers
who have contracts with the SQDC for all direct-to-consumer shipments within the Province of Quebec for Quebec adult-use orders
placed through the SQDC’s online webstore. In consideration for its services in managing the warehouse and distribution of these
products under the agreement, the Company earns management fees from the SQDC, which are reflected as ancillary revenue in our
financial statements.
HEXO USA
The Company established its wholly owned U.S. based entity HEXO USA Inc (“HEXO USA”) on May 19, 2019, to facilitate expansion
into the US market.
We believe that strategic partners will be able to benefit from HEXO’s innovative product development, advanced research and
development, intellectual property portfolio (pending patent approvals), low production cost, licensed infrastructure and regulatory
know-how. These same strategic partnerships will provide the Company with established global distribution platforms and product
expertise.
The Company is aiming to enter select U.S. states and to offer its “powered by HEXO” products via KIT and our future partners, to the
U.S. CBD markets, to the extent that such activities fully comply with applicable U.S. federal and state laws, including U.S. Food and
Drug Administration requirements. Our first entry was gained in April 2020, through the creation of our Truss CBD USA venture in the
State of Colorado with partner Molson Coors.
Truss CBD USA Joint Business Venture
On April 15, 2020, the Company announced the formation of its Truss CBD USA joint business venture with Molson Coors to explore
opportunities for non-alcohol hemp-derived CBD beverages in the State of Colorado. Established in Colorado, Truss CBD USA will be
majority owned by Molson Coors and will operate as a stand-alone entity with its own board of directors, management team, resources
and go-to-market strategy. All production and distribution for Truss CBD USA will be kept within Colorado state lines since it is one of a
few states that has an established regulatory framework for hemp-derived CBD in food and beverages. Truss CBD USA and HEXO’s
activities in relation to it will be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws.
The Company does not currently have and is not in the process of developing marijuana-related activities in U.S., even in U.S. states
where such activity has been authorized within a state regulatory framework. As such, the Company is not and would not be considered
in the future a “U.S. Marijuana Issuer” within the meaning set forth in CSA Staff Notice 51-352 (Revised) Issuers with U.S. Marijuana-
Related Activities.
HEXO MED
The Company’s Greece based joint venture, HEXO Med S.A (“HEXO MED”) with QNBS P.C. was formed with the intention for the
development of a 350,000 sq. ft. license facility that would be used for the manufacturing, processing, and distribution of medical
cannabis products destined for the European market. The Company had previously disclosed that, after a thorough assessment of
future capital needs and obligations, any further funding from the Company had been placed on hold and HEXO MED was in the
process of seeking independent financing which could have decreased the Company’s ownership interest. Throughout the fiscal year,
such financing was sought for the commencement of HEXO MED’s business plan, all the while HEXO and QNBS were reassessing
aspects of the business plan for HEXO MED. Subsequent to the fiscal year end, the Company and QNBS have mutually agreed that
they will part ways with one another, with HEXO disposing of its interest in HEXO MED in a continued effort to refocus its capital,
resources and efforts towards the immediate Canadian cannabis market.
As the Company moves on from HEXO MED, this now presents an opportunity for future growth through exporting and repatriating our
brands and products to Europe, as indicated by the sales made in the period to Israel.
11 By amendment effective on January 17, 2020, the Company contractually relieved the SQDC of the 1st year obligation to purchase the full 20 tons of the outstanding
commitment.
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Corporate Restructuring
In the first quarter of the year ended July 31, 2020, the Company initiated a comprehensive evaluation of its operations in order to
adjust to the evolving economic conditions and regulatory environment of the Canadian cannabis industry. As a result, the Company
began rightsizing its operations with a view towards profitability and long-term stability. As a part of these changes, the Company
eliminated approximately 200 positions across all departments and locations while activities were suspended by the Company at the
Niagara facility and in 200,000 sq. ft. comprising the final 5th phase of B9 at the Gatineau facility. The Niagara facility was then
permanently shut down and sold in June 2020. The Company was one of the first licensed producers in Canada to recognize the shift in
the economic landscape and adjust accordingly, and believes it is now in a position of increased financial strength and flexibility relative
to other licensed producers. The Company continues to monitor the changing Canadian cannabis economic landscape whilst
implementing its new budgetary and operating initiatives for fiscal 2021, in attempts to meet its goal of a positive Adjusted EBITDA in
the first half of fiscal 2021 (see material assumptions in the section “Outlook”).
HEXO and COVID-19
In December 2019, the novel COVID-19 coronavirus emerged in Wuhan, China and eventually spread globally. Canada confirmed its
first case of COVID-19 on January 25, 2020 and its first death related to COVID-19 on March 9, 2020. On March 11, 2020, the World
Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a global pandemic. In response to the outbreak, governmental authorities in
Canada and internationally have introduced various recommendations and measures to try to limit the pandemic, including travel
restrictions, border closures, non-essential business closures, quarantines, self-isolations, shelters-in-place and social distancing. The
COVID-19 outbreak and the response of governmental authorities to try to limit it are having a significant impact on the private sector
and individuals, including unprecedented business, employment and economic disruptions. The continued spread and escalation of
COVID-19 cases both nationally and internationally could have an adverse impact on our business, operations, financial outlook and
financial results, including, but not limited to, disruptions to our cultivation and processing activities, supply chains and sales channels,
as well as the deterioration of general economic conditions including a possible national or global recession.
COVID-19 and the Company’s response relate to the third and fourth quarter of the fiscal year. The Company has assessed the impact
of the virus on its operations and has disclosed the impact accordingly within this MD&A.
HEXO’s operations are split between Quebec and Ontario. Both provinces have deemed cannabis licensed producers as essential.
Due to our geographical location there is a general a requirement for our Ontario based employees to travel to Quebec and vice versa,
which was permitted under the travel restrictions imposed upon the Quebec/Ontario border in the early stages of the pandemics. Thus,
we were operational during the early stages of the pandemic and continue to be so. We remain vigilant to continue delivering our
products in a safe and reliable manner to our partners, medical patients and consumers.
People
In response to the pandemic we established a COVID-19 response team which was tasked to manage the Company’s information flow
of COVID-19 updates, review public health and safety protocols as outlined by the appropriate governmental authorities and develop in
house action plans to mitigate these risks and comply accordingly. We have transferred all functions which can do so, to work from
home and operate purely from stay at home, web-based/teleconferencing platforms. For those functions which require to remain ‘on
site’ from day one we increased our focus on social distancing, additional personal sanitation stations and through full personal safety
equipment such as gloves and masks, as well as, additional hand sanitizing stations throughout our manufacturing and administrative
facilities. We have implemented travel restrictions for work related travel where deemed unnecessary and restricted visitor access to
our facilities. We implemented mandatory 14-day quarantines for all workers returning from vacations or out of country visits during the
onset of the pandemic. We initiated a program ‘Hero Pay’ to support our cultivation and manufacturing employees who continue to work
during the pandemic.
Community
As a part of our continued goal of social responsibility, in response to the need for personal safety N95 masks for front line public health
workers we donated excess masks to Outaouais paramedics and the Quinte Health Authority.
Operations
During the onset of the pandemic, we performed a full review of all Health & Safety Standard Operating Procedures with specific focus
on personal protective equipment as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. We implemented protocols in early March 2020 that exceeded
government health authorities’ recommendations. Throughout the pandemic, HEXO continued to hire planned full-time roles both in the
direct labour and skilled labour fields. Furthermore, in light of the pandemic, we expedited our cloning activity in the cultivation process
which was already underway as a part of our inventory rightsizing initiative which also allowed for the minimization of the number of
employees required to be onsite. This will result in a reduction of harvest volume expected to be realized in Q1 of fiscal 2021. HEXO’s
operations have felt a very minimal impact to the overall operation and volumes were unimpacted by COVID-19 related issues. We do
not foresee any impact to supply to the market. Thus, during this pandemic, we continue to cultivate, manufacture and produce the
same high-quality cannabis products the market has come to expect.
Distribution
As discussed in the section “Impact of COVID-19 on Retail Distribution Channels”, most provincial bodies have deemed cannabis retail
as an essential service. As such our provincial distribution remains relatively unimpeded. It remains uncertain as to whether COVID-19
will ultimately increase or diminish demand and sales of cannabis across Canada, however, we continue to work with provincial and
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private entities towards the goal of penetrating deeper into all markets and allow for the public to safely and reliably consume our
products.
Supply Chain
On a day-to-day basis, we continually monitor the economic response to COVID-19 and work together with our valued supply chain
partners in order to mitigate various potential disruptions to our operations. To date, there have been no indicators of material issues to
our supply chain.
Liquidity
At the date of this MD&A management believes that we possess sufficient resources and capital to meet any continuing COVID-19
health requirements in order to remain operationally compliant with the healthy authorities mandated regulations and to meet ongoing
working capital requirements from operations, maintain compliance with existing debt covenants, fund budgeted capital projects, and
launch additional revenue streams.
Due to the speed with which the COVID-19 situation is developing and the uncertainty of its magnitude, outcome and duration, it is not
possible to estimate the future impact on our business, operations or financial results; however, the impact could be material.
Corporate Social Responsibility
At HEXO, our goal is to be one of Canada’s leading cannabis producers and processors. We know that if we want to achieve our goal,
we need to think about more than just our products and prices. We must also examine the way our operations impact the natural and
social environment on a local, provincial and national level. HEXO is monitoring and reporting on its greenhouse gas emissions, setting
targets to reduce them, and offsetting its footprint. We will also be reporting on other Environment, Social and Governance (ESG)
impact areas based on Global Reporting Initiatives (GRI) standards. Our Corporate Social Responsibility Charter focuses on four
priorities: People, Public, Products and Planet.
Other Corporate Highlights and Events
FOURTH QUARTER OF FISCAL 2020
Closing of a $57.5m Underwritten Public Offering
On May 21, 2020, the Company closed an underwritten public offering of 63,940,000 units, including 8,340,000 units issued on the
exercise in full of an over-allotment option, at a price of $0.90 per unit for gross proceeds of $57,546. Each unit was comprised of one
common share and one-half of one common share purchase warrant. Each whole warrant is exercisable to acquire one common share
for a period of five years from closing at an exercise price of $1.05 per share.
Early Conversion of Debentures
In two closings on June 10, 2020 and June 30, 2020, the Company closed an early conversion option transaction (the “Early
Conversion Option”) with the holders of $29,860 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 8% unsecured convertible debentures
maturing December 5, 2022 (the “Debentures”). Under the Early Conversion Option, $29,860 aggregate principal amount of the
$70,000 aggregate principal amount of Debentures outstanding was voluntarily converted into a total of 37,325,000 units of the
Company (the “Conversion Units”) at a price of $0.80 per Conversion Unit. Each Conversion Unit consisted of one common share of
the Company (a “Conversion Share”) and one-half of one common share purchase warrant of the Company (each whole warrant, a
“Conversion Warrant”). Each Conversion Warrant is exercisable by the holder to purchase one common share of the Company at an
exercise price of $1.00 per share for a period of three years from issuance.
The Conversion Shares are subject to restrictions against resale for 12 months from issuance as part of the terms of the Early
Conversion Option. In addition, the Conversion Warrants and the common shares of the Company issuable upon exercise of the
Conversion Warrants are subject to resale restrictions for four months and one day following issuance under applicable securities laws.
On May 18, 2020 the Company agreed with certain holders of the Company’s 8% unsecured convertible debentures maturing
December 5, 2022 (the “Debentures”) who accepted an opportunity offered by the Company to voluntarily convert all or a portion of
their Debentures for Conversion Units (as defined below) in respect of a total of $29,860 aggregate principal amount of Debentures (the
“Early Conversion Option”).
The Early Conversion Option had been offered to all holders of the $70,000 outstanding aggregate principal amount of the Debentures,
subject to acceptance by holders of a minimum of $20 million aggregate principal amount of the Debentures and a maximum of
$30,000 aggregate principal amount of the Debentures being converted, with holders electing to convert more than this maximum
amount being limited to converting their pro rata portion of the $30,000 aggregate principal amount of Debentures to be converted.
$34.5 Million At-the-Market Offering Program
On June 16, 2020, the Company established an at-the-market equity program (the “ATM Program”) that allowed the Company to issue
up to C$34,500 (or its U.S. dollar equivalent) of common shares of the Company from treasury to the public from time to time, at the
Company’s discretion, through the TSX, the NYSE or any other marketplace on which the common shares are listed, quoted or
otherwise traded, at the prevailing market price at the time of sale.
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Sales under the ATM Program commenced on June 18, 2020 and were completed on July 31, 2020. The volume and timing of
distributions under the ATM Program were determined in the Company's sole discretion. As common shares sold in the ATM Program
were issued and sold at the prevailing market price at the time of the sale, prices varied among purchasers during the period of the
distribution. The Company sold an aggregate of 33,921,979 common shares under the ATM Program for gross proceeds of
approximately $17,248 and USD$12,751 or total gross proceeds of approximately $34,497 after applying applicable USD/CAD
exchange rates.
Launch of Medical Cannabis Products in Israel
In early July 2020 the Company announced that it has launched medical cannabis products in Israel through a 24-month agreement
with leading Israeli medical cannabis company, Breath of Life International Ltd. (“BOL”).
HEXO completed the first shipment of 493 kilograms amidst tightening international borders, a significant reduction in air cargo
availability, and increased safety measures within its facilities due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Medical patients in Israel are now
able to access some of HEXO’s bestselling flower products packaged in a 10-gram format and designed exclusively for the Israeli
market, including bilingual (English and Hebrew) packaging and labels.
BOL is a leading, GMP certified, Israeli medical cannabis company, with an established distribution network through pharmacies
including Super-Pharm, Israel’s largest pharmacy retailer with 258 locations. The agreement concluded after collaboration between
BOL and HEXO to adapt HEXO products to meet the specific needs of Israel’s medical cannabis patients, all while strictly adhering to
regulatory requirements under Israel’s Medical Cannabis regulatory body.
SUBSEQUENT TO THE PERIOD
Directors and Officers Liability Insurance
On March 21, 2020, the Company’s directors and officers (“D&O”) insurance program expired. The Company has since then decided to
secure D&O coverage through the implementation of a captive program. On August 21, 2020, the Company effectively established a
cell captive for the purposes of side A coverage, with coverage retroactive to March 21, 2020. It currently is in the process of
incorporating a Bermuda-based corporation for the purposes of sides B and C coverages. Once established, coverage for sides B and
C of the captive program will apply retroactively to March 21, 2020. Pending that implementation, the Company is self-ensuring for
sides B and C of D&O coverage purposes.
Appointment of New CFO
On October 9, 2020, the Company appointed Mr. Trent MacDonald as acting CFO (pending completion of Health Canada clearance),
taking over the position from Mr. Stephan Burwash as previously communicated on September 14, 2020. Mr. MacDonald brings more
than 15 years of financial executive experience to HEXO, working for both publicly listed and private enterprises. Most recently, he
served as the CFO for Rx Drug Mart, a private pharmacy operator/consolidator that was recently named the Globe and Mail’s fastest
growing company in Canada, helping to guide it through significant growth in sales. Prior to that, he served as Vice President Finance
of Indigo (TSX: IDG) and Vice President Finance for some of Sobeys’ (TSX: EMP.A) largest divisions and regions. Throughout his
career, Trent has focused extensively on strategic, profitable growth, designing and implementing processes and solutions to ensure
operational effectiveness and scalability.
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Financial Results
For the three and twelve months ended July 31, 2020
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Non-IFRS Measures
We have included certain non-IFRS performance measures in this MD&A, as defined in this section. We employ these measures
internally to measure our operating and financial performance. We believe that these non-IFRS financial measures, in addition to
conventional measures prepared in accordance with IFRS, enable investors to evaluate our operating results, underlying performance
and future prospects in a manner similar to management.
As there are no standardized methods of calculating these non-IFRS measures, our methods may differ from those used by others, and
accordingly, these measures may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures used by others. Accordingly, these non-IFRS
measures are intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of
performance prepared in accordance with IFRS.
ADJUSTED EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION (“Adjusted EBITDA”)
The Company has identified Adjusted EBITDA as a relevant industry performance indicator. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial
measure that does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and may not be comparable to similar measures presented
by other companies. The Company calculates Adjusted EBITDA as Total net loss, plus (minus) income taxes (recovery), plus (minus)
finance expense (income) net, plus depreciation, plus amortization, plus (minus) investment (gains) losses, plus (minus) non-cash fair
value adjustments, plus (minus) non-recurring expenses, plus (minus) other non-cash items. See Adjusted EBITDA table for those
items comprising investment (gains)/losses, non-cash fair value adjustments, non-recurring expenses and other non-cash items.
Management believes this measure provides useful information as it is a commonly used measure in the capital markets to
approximate operating earnings.
GROSS PROFIT BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS
This measure is utilized for those reasons as presented in “Gross profit before fair value adjustments” with the adjustment that this
metric excludes the write-offs of inventory and biological assets, write downs to net realizable value and destruction costs. The
Company has identified this metric as useful and relevant information as it represents the gross profit for operational purposes based
on costs to produce, package and ship inventory sold, exclusive of impairments and other write downs due to changes to internal or
external influences impacting the net realizable value of inventory and inventory disposal costs.
Key Operating Performance Indicators
We have included certain key operating performance indicators within this MD&A, as defined in this section. We utilize these metrics
internally for a range of purposes such as critical inputs in fair valuation techniques to evaluating the operating performance results in a
given period.
EXPECTED PLANT YIELD
The expected plant yield is utilized in the valuation of biological assets on hand as at the period end. This represents an unobservable
input to a level 3 fair value estimate and is derived from the Company’s historical harvests as well as the expertise of the appropriate
personnel. A sensitivity analysis over this input was performed and included in the ‘Biological Assets – Fair Value Measurement’ section
below.
PRODUCTION CAPACITY
The production capacity disclosed throughout this MD&A represents management’s best estimate and is derived from the historical
actual output of production as well as the use of cultivation expertise existing within the Company.
KILOGRAMS PRODUCED
The kilograms harvested during the period representing the amount of dried gram and dried gram equivalents harvested and produced
from biological assets but not necessarily sold during the period.
Other Defined Additional IFRS Measure
We have included the below additional IFRS measures as these represent cannabis industry financial statement line items and are
present within the Company’s statement of loss and comprehensive loss for the year ended July 31, 2020.
GROSS PROFIT BEFORE FAIR VALUE ADJUSTMENTS
We utilize this measure to provide a representation of performance in the period by excluding the fair value measurements as required
by IFRS, realized fair value amounts on inventory sold and unrealized gain on changes in fair value of biological assets. We believe this
measure provides useful information as it represents the gross profit for management purposes based on cost to produce, package and
ship inventory sold, exclusive of any fair value measurements as required by IFRS. The metric is calculated by removing all amounts
related to biological asset fair value accounting under IFRS, including gains on transformation of biological assets and the cost of
finished harvest inventory sold, which represents the fair value measured portion of inventory cost (“fair value cost adjustment”)
recognized as cost of goods sold. In accordance with CSA Staff Notice 51-357 issued in October 2018, we utilize an adjusted gross
profit to provide a representation of performance in the period by excluding non-cash fair value measurements as required by IFRS. We
believe this measure provides useful information as it represents the gross profit for management purposes based on cost to produce,
package and ship inventory sold, exclusive of any fair value measurements as required by IFRS. The metric is calculated by removing
all amounts related to biological asset fair value accounting under IFRS, including gains on transformation of biological assets and the
cost of finished harvest inventory sold as well as fair value adjustments to net realizable value, which represents the fair value
measured portion of inventory cost (“fair value cost adjustment”) recognized as cost of goods sold.
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ADULT-USE NON-BEVERAGE REVENUES & BEVERAGE REVENUES
We utilize this differentiation to allow the user to identify the revenue streams generated by the Company’s perpetual sales activity vs.
the future “to be” discontinued sales stream, cannabis infused beverages. As discussed in section ‘Beverage Based Adult-Use Sales,’
the cannabis infused beverage revenues, as at the date of this MD&A, are intended to cease to be recognized by the Company as
direct sales at the point in time when the business venture Truss obtains the appropriate cannabis licensing under Health Canada.
Operational and Financial Highlights
KEY FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Summary of results for the three months ended July 31, 2020, April 30, 2020 and July 31, 2019 and for the twelve months ended July
31, 2020, 2019 and 2018:
For the three months ended
For the twelve months
d d
July 31, 20191 July 31, 20181
Income Statement Snapshot
Revenue from sale of goods
Excise taxes
Net revenue from sale of goods
Ancillary revenue
Gross (loss)/profit before adjustments2
Gross (loss)/profit before fair value adjustments2
Gross (loss)/profit2
Operating expenses
Loss from operations
Other income/(expenses and losses)
Net loss before tax
Tax recovery
Total Net loss
1 The Company has adjusted the presentation of gross profit before fair value adjustments by removing inventory and biological asset write offs and
July 31, 2020
$ $ $
59,256
(11,914)
47,342
199
21,344
2,009
24,508
(111,482)
(86,974)
(847)
(87,821)
18,213
(69,608)
July 31, 2020 April 30, 20201 July 31, 20191
$
$
36,140
30,895
(9,082)
(8,817)
27,058
22,078
87
54
8,104
8,783
(36,012) 7,452
(34,690) 5,730
(71,509) (26,485)
(106,199) (20,755)
(63,333)
1,699
(169,532)
(19,056)
–
–
(169,532)
(19,056)
110,149
(29,598)
80,551
233
26,953
(46,421)
(57,975)
(418,576)
(476,551)
(75,961)
(552,512)
6,023
(546,489)
20,517
(5,122)
15,395
29
5,133
(14,202)
(16,165)
(46,902)
(63,067)
125
(62,942)
18,213
(44,729)
$
4,934
–
4,934
–
2,841
2,841
6,400
(24,367)
(17,967)
(5,383)
(23,350)
(23,350)
–
impairment losses.
2 See section ‘Cost of Sales, Excise Taxes and Fair Value Adjustments’ for reconciliation of gross profits
Operational Results
For the three months ended
July 31,
2020
April 30,
2020
January 31,
2020
October 31,
2019
July 31,
2019
Total kilograms produced of dried gram equivalents (kg)
16,540
19,130
22,305
16,107
16,824
As at
Total cash and cash equivalents
Working Capital
Inventory
Q4 PERIOD FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS & EVENTS
July 31,
2020
$
184,173
223,216
64,933
April 30,
2020
$
94,325
215,661
105,928
January 31,
2020
$
80,426
189,210
93,536
October 31,
2019
$
41,277
150,244
84,908
July 31,
2019
$
113,568
259,451
83,854
• Total revenue from sales in the quarter increased by $5,245 or 17% from the previous quarter.
• Total revenue from sales in the quarter increased by $15,623 or 76% compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019.
• The Company’s total Adjusted EBITDA continued trending toward positive, with the loss decreasing 21% from the previous quarter.
• Increased cash and cash equivalents by 95% from the prior quarter. This was accomplished primarily through the Company’s
financing activity in the period where net funds of $54,493 and $33,263 were raised through the May 2020 public offering and the
June 2020 at-the-market offering, respectively.
• The value of inventory as at July 31, 2020 decreased 39% quarter over quarter, primarily through the Company’s impairment charges
due to deemed inventory balances in excess of internal and external demand.
• The Company finalized the previously announced sale of the Niagara facility and certain related equipment in the period.
• The Company’s harvested kg decreased by 14% due to the planned reduction in the number of plants on hand during the previous
period. This reduction allowed the Company to adjust its active plant-strain mix on hand to select strains, in order to better meet
market demand.
• The Company performed an assessment of its property, plant and equipment and capital needs which led to the impairment of
$46,414 in the period for idle and/or redundant assets.
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• The Company revised the presentation of the long term portion of the Term loan for the comparative year ended July 31, 2019 to
current debt as the result of being non-compliant with a banking requirement covenant with the Lenders. This covenant mandated
that the Company not have a Canadian dollar operating bank account with any institution other than the Lenders. See note 37 of the
annual financial statements for the year ended July 31, 2020.
Summary of Results
For the years ended July 31, 2020 and 2019
Revenue
Q4’20
Q3’20
Q2’20
Q1’20
Q4’ 19
ADULT-USE (EXCLUDING BEVERAGES)
Adult-use cannabis gross revenue
Adult-use excise taxes
Adult-use cannabis net revenue
Dried grams and gram equivalents sold (kg)
Adult-use gross revenue/gram equivalent
Adult-use net revenue/gram equivalent
ADULT-USE (BEVERAGES)
Adult-use cannabis gross revenue
Adult-use excise taxes
Adult-use cannabis net revenue
Dried grams and gram equivalents sold (kg)
Adult-use gross revenue/gram equivalent
Adult-use net revenue/gram equivalent
MEDICAL
Medical cannabis gross revenue
Medical cannabis excise taxes
Medical cannabis net revenue
Dried grams and gram equivalents sold (kg)
Medical gross revenue/gram equivalent
Medical net revenue/gram equivalent
WHOLESALE
Wholesale cannabis gross revenue
Wholesale cannabis excise taxes
Wholesale cannabis net revenue
Dried grams and gram equivalents sold (kg)
Wholesale gross revenue/gram equivalent
Wholesale net revenue/gram equivalent
$ 31,164 $ 29,316 $ 22,983 $ 18,250 $
(8,589)
22,575
7,661
$ 4.07
$ 2.95
(8,702)
20,614
9,271
$ 3.16
$ 2.22
(6,722)
16,261
6,579
$ 3.49
$ 2.47
(4,666)
13,584
4,196
$ 4.35
$ 3.24
18,997
(4,937)
14,060
4,009
4.74
3.51
$
$
$ 2,386 $ 465
(34)
431
67
(397)
1,989
334
$ 7.14 $ 6.94
$ 5.96 $ 6.43
$ –
–
$ –
–
– – –
– – –
$ –
$ –
$ –
$ –
$ –
–
$ –
$ –
$ 834
$ 774
$ 1,047
$ 644
(96) (81) (139) (173)
874
548
129
90
$ 8.12
$ 7.16
$ 6.78
$ 6.09
695
107
$ 7.87
$ 6.50
693
104
$ 7.44
$ 6.66
$
1,142
(185)
957
137
$ 8.34
6.99
$
$ –
–
$ 340
–
$ 655
–
655 340 – –
258 156 – –
$ 2.54
$ 2.54
$ 2.18
$ 2.18
$ –
$ –
$ –
$ –
378
–
378
672
$ 0.56
$ 0.56
$ –
–
$
INTERNATIONAL
International cannabis gross revenue
International cannabis excise taxes
International cannabis net revenue
Dried grams and gram equivalents sold (kg)
International gross revenue/gram equivalent $ 2.62
$ 2.62
International net revenue/gram equivalent
$ –
–
1,291 –
493 –
$ –
$ –
$ 1,291
–
$ –
–
–
–
$ –
$ –
$ –
–
–
–
$ –
$ –
–
–
–
$ –
$ –
$ –
29
ANCILLARY REVENUE1
15,424
Total net revenue
1 Revenue outside of the primary operations of the Company. These revenues are derived from a management agreement held by the Company with
arms-length partners.
$ 87 $ 54 $ 51 $ 41
$ 27,145 $ 22,132 $ 17,007 $ 14,499
$
$
HEXO CIB (Cannabis Infused Beverages)
Sales from the Company’s HEXO CIB revenue stream effectively represents the sales activity of the Company’s Truss joint business
venture with Molson Canada. These sales began in the third quarter of the 2020 fiscal year. HEXO CIB was established in order to
manufacture, produce and sell cannabis beverage products until Truss obtains its own separate licence from Health Canada. HEXO
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CIB operates under the Company’s cannabis licensing and in compliance with Health Canada and the Cannabis Act’s regulations. The
Company has assessed the beverage revenue stream is to be realized by the Company and presented on a gross basis as defined
under IFRS 15 (see the Company’s revenue recognition and presentation policy in Note 3 of the Company’s annual financial
statements for the year ended July 31, 2020). The Company will continue to operate HEXO CIB until Truss has obtained its
independent licensing to manufacture and sell cannabis products from Health Canada, at which point these operations will shift to
Truss.
OUTLOOK
The Company expects to be Adjusted EBITDA positive in the first half of fiscal 2021, subject to certain assumptions (outlined below)
regarding store count, operational improvements, cost saving initiatives and the potential economic impact of COVID-19.
Assumptions built into the forecasted Adjusted EBITDA are partially based on the following: forecasted store rollouts based on
conversations with provincial cannabis agencies; THC improvement from cultivation which are expected to lead to improved sales of
favourably priced products; new product rollouts of Vapes, Extracts, Edibles/Beverages and Pre-rolls between March and October of
2020 as well as the successful capture of market share of these products; Growth in sales to provinces outside Quebec; Changes to
captive D&O Insurance resulting in cost savings; Trim utilization initiatives and operating expense driven by restructuring, reduced
travel and consultants.
These assumptions are exclusive of the effects of COVID-19, which could be material.
ADULT-USE SALES
Non-Beverage Adult-Use Sales
During the three months ended July 31, 2020, the Company increased its gross adult-use sales from cannabis and cannabis products,
(exclusive of cannabis infused beverages) by 6% to $31,164 from the previous quarter.
The sales increase in the current quarter as compared to the previous quarter was primarily influenced by the following factors;
•
The Company continued its focus on cannabis 2.0 products, launching cannabis vapes into the market within the period, which
is a new sales stream and contributed $1,254 to gross sales.
• Volume sold declined 17% to 7,661 kg however, this reduction in sales volume was offset by the revenue contribution per
gram and gram equivalent increasing to $4.07 from $3.16. This was due to the following:
o The new, cannabis vapes sales stream had a higher average price per gram sold of approximately $7.51.
o Stabilized pricing, better matching of supply to demand and continued improvements in quality control led to lower
provisions for price concessions and sales returns for non-beverage sales, decreasing by $357 and $364,
respectively, in the quarter. These reductions contributed a cumulative approximate increase of $0.08 to the average
sale of one gram and gram equivalent.
Gross adult-use sales for non-beverage cannabis product increased 64% from the same quarter in the prior year. This was due to the
above stated influencing factors of new sales streams as well as the following;
•
•
The Company’s focus on cross-county market penetration, introduction of new, innovative 2.0 products and continued
development of its high-caliber sales team and strategy led to an increase of 91%, or 3,652 kg, in the Company’s non-
beverage adult-use volume sold.
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company realized its first pricing provisions, which impacted sales by $2,847 and was
dictated by the slower than expected retail network roll-out throughout the industry, and the prevailing competitive pricing
conditions of the legalized Canadian cannabis market.
Beverage Based Adult-Use Sales
The Company realized $2,386 in cannabis beverage sales for the three months ended July 31, 2020, which was its first full quarter of
beverage selling activity. The sale of cannabis infused beverages began in the previous fiscal quarter, which amounted to $465. During
fiscal year 2020, these beverage sales consist of the Company’s Veryvell dropper products.
The full quarter of sales activity resulted in the sale of 334 kg in the current period compared to 67 kg during the introductory quarter
(Q3 FY20). The majority of these sales were realized within the very competitive Alberta market, where 205 kg was sold, making up
61% of the Company’s cannabis beverage sales in the quarter.
As discussed in the section “Strategic Priorities” the Company, in partnership with Truss and through HEXO CIB, has added new
beverage products to its portfolio and launched them into the market subsequent to July 31, 2020.
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MEDICAL SALES
Gross medical revenue in the three months ended July 31, 2020 decreased to $644 from $774 in the previous quarter, representing a
reduction of 17%. Sales volumes and the revenue per gram contribution remained relatively consistent from the previous quarter
decreasing by 14 kg and $0.28/g respectively. The reduction in medical sales revenues were indicative of lower volumes sold and a
lower average price per dried flower gram sold. Medical sales dried flower continues to decrease with more competitive market pricing
and is expected to continue with the introduction of medical based value product offerings in the 28 gram format.
Compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, medical sales decreased 44% from $1,142. This decrease is the result of the following
factors; the first is a reduction in medical product pricing, in part, due to the competitive adult-use market, secondly the Company’s shift
towards focusing its resources on the adult-use market and finally, bulk, value based product offerings such as the Company 28 gram
sized dried flower offerings.
WHOLESALE SALES
These sales pertain to transactions held between the Company and other licensed producers. The characteristics of such sales are
generally large quantities at reduced prices per gram and gram equivalent. These sales are also free of excise taxes as this burden
belongs to the acquirer and ultimately the seller of the cannabis products. The Company’s first wholesale revenues were realized in the
fourth quarter of fiscal 2019.
During the three months ended July 31, 2020, the Company increased its wholesale activity to $655 from $340 in the previous quarter
and from $378 in the same period of fiscal 2019. There was no wholesaling activity in the first two fiscal quarters of fiscal 2020. Volatility
of the revenue per gram sold metric within the three months and twelve months ended July 31, 2020 is due to the influence of different
sales agreements with licensed producers which possess unique pricing and quantity parameters. The current fiscal years wholesaling
revenues contribute a much greater sales per gram sold due to sales in fiscal 2020 consisting of distillate vs. dried flower in fiscal 2019,
as distillate commands a higher market value. Currently, the Company’s primary focus remains on the adult-use retail market, however,
additional wholesaling opportunities continue to be assessed and evaluated as they arise and may or may not continue to be realized in
future periods.
INTERNATIONAL SALES
New in the three months ended July 31, 2020 were the Company’s first international sales. Currently, these represent the first sales of a
24-month purchase agreement established with an Israel based medical cannabis company. The sale of 493 kg amounted to a sales
contribution of $1,291 in the period. These sales are also free of excise taxes as this burden belongs to the acquirer and ultimately the
seller of the cannabis products.
Cost of Sales, Excise Taxes and Fair Value Adjustments
Cost of goods sold includes the direct and indirect costs of materials and labour related to inventory sold, and includes harvesting,
processing, packaging, shipping costs, depreciation and applicable stock-based compensation and direct and indirect overhead.
Fair value adjustment on sale of inventory includes the fair value of biological assets included in the value of inventory transferred to
cost of sales.
Fair value of biological assets represents the increase or decrease in fair value of plants during the growing process less expected cost
to complete and selling costs and includes certain management estimates.
The following table summarizes and reconciles the Company’s gross profit line items per IFRS to the Company’s selected non-IFRS
measures gross profit before adjustments and gross profit before fair value adjustments. Refer to section ‘Non-IFRS Measures’ for
definitions.
Net revenue
For the three months ended
July 31, 2020
27,145
April 30, 2020
$ $
22,132
July 31, 2019
$
15,424
For the twelve months ended
July 31, 2019
July 31, 2020
$ $
47,541
80,784
Cost of sales
Gross profit before adjustments
19,041
8,104
13,349
8,783
10,291
5,133
53,831 26,197
26,953 21,344
Write off of biological assets and destruction costs
Write off of inventory
Write down/(up) of inventory to net realizable value
Gross (loss)/profit before fair value adjustments
–
–
–
2,217
41,899 (1,331)
7,452
(36,012)
–
–
19,335
(14,202)
663 –
4,392 –
68,319 19,335
(46,421) 2,009
Realized fair value amounts on inventory sold
Unrealized gain on changes in fair value of
biological assets
Gross (loss)/profit
6,656
10,764
7,285
40,910 16,357
(7,978)
(6,379)
(5,322)
(29,356)
(38,856)
(34,690)
5,730
(16,165)
(57,975)
24,508
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The Company adjusted the reclassification of the write down of inventory net realizable value for the three months ended April 30,
2020. The Company previously presented the net figure of $181 which, as disclosed in section ‘Fair value adjustments,’ consisted of a
reversal of previously written down net realizable value of $1,331 and the fair value adjustment on inventory sold due to impairment of
$1,512. This presentation is consistent with the current period’s results for the three and twelve months ended July 31, 2020.
EXCISE TAXES
Excise taxes began to be incurred upon legalization on October 17, 2018 and are applicable to the adult-use revenues and medical
sales achieved thereafter. Excise taxes are presented against the revenue generated by the sale of cannabis to derive the Company’s
net revenues on cannabis sales. Excise taxes are a function of fixed provincial and territorial rates based upon the gram equivalents
sold as well as a variable ad valorem component which is dependent upon the selling price of the products.
Excise taxes as a percentage of sales in the quarter decreased to 25% from 29% in the prior quarter. The decrease in this ratio is
partially due to the realized international sales in the current period of $1,639 and an increase in whole sales of $315, both of which
possess no excise taxes. When adjusted for these revenue streams, the ratio of excise taxes to gross sales (net of price concession
and sales returns) remains static compared to the previous quarter and continues to be approximately 27%.
Excise taxes increased significantly when compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, which is the result of with the increased sales in
the period. However, as a percentage of revenues, excise taxes have grown to approximately 25% as compared to around 17%-18% in
the prior year. This is due to the popularity of the Company’s Original Stash brand which possess a relatively low sales price per gram
and thus inflates the excise tax expenses per sales dollar earned.
During the year ended July 31, 2020 total excise taxes increased significantly as compared to the prior fiscal years comparable period.
The increase is due to those reasons as outlined above as well as the existence of a stub period of excise taxes in the comparative
fiscal year. The stub period consisted of just two weeks of excise tax applicable sales activity towards the end of the first quarter of
fiscal year 2019, thus causing the greater increase compared to the current period.
The following table illustrates the breakout of gross profit before adjustments (non-IFRS measure) by sales stream for the three months
ended July 31, 2020 and April 30, 2020;
For the three months ended July 31, 2020
Net revenue
Cost of sales
Gross profit before adjustments ($)
Gross margin before adjustments (%)
For the three months ended April 30, 2020
Net revenue
Cost of sales
Gross profit before adjustments ($)
Gross margin before adjustments (%)
COST OF SALES
Medical
International
Wholesale
Total
non-beverage
Adult-use
beverages
Company
total
Adult-Use
(excluding
beverages)
$
22,575
13,663
8,912
39%
$
548
119
429
78%
$
1,291
642
649
50%
$
655
222
433
66%
$
20,614 693
$
11,826
8,788
43%
163
530
76%
$
–
–
–
–
$
340
198
142
42%
$
25,069
14,646
10,423
42%
$
21,647
12,187
9,460
44%
$
1,989
4,395
$
27,058
19,041
8,017
30%
(2,406)
(121%)
$
$
431 22,078
1,162
(731)
(170%)
13,349
8,729
40%
Cost of sales for the quarter ended July 31, 2020 were $19,041, compared to $13,349 in the previous quarter, and $10,291 in the
comparative quarter in fiscal 2019. The increase in cost of sales quarter over quarter is the result of increased sales in the period of
17% as well increased unabsorbed costs related to the Company’s CIB operations which has incurred significant ramp up costs
building to its intended utilization and production capacity.
Cost of sales for the quarter ended July 31, 2020 increased 85% from $10,291 in the comparative period of fiscal 2019. The increase is
on trend with the 76% increase in total sales from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company also initiated new sales streams
through CIB and international sales.
During the year ended July 31, 2020, total cost of sales increased is the result of increased sales volumes, in part, due to newly
introduced product offerings and sales streams.
GROSS MARGIN BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS
During the three months ended July 31, 2020 the Company’s cumulative gross margin excluding adult-use beverages was
approximately 42%, compared to approximately 44% in the previous period. The major contributing factor to this, was the Company’s
non-beverage adult-use gross margin decreasing 4% to 39% in the period. This was due to the Company’s sales mix in the period, as
the Company looks towards gaining market share with cannabis vapes and hash products which contribute lower gross profits when
compared to dried cannabis sales. New in the period, were the international sales to Israel, which contributed a 50% gross margin to
the Company. The wholesale gross margin may vary from period to period as they are dependent upon the specific wholesale
agreements with other licensed producers. Medical sales gross margin remained consistent, period over period.
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IMPAIRMENTS AND WRITE OFFS
The Company incurred impairments on inventory to net realizable value of $41,899 and write offs of $2,217 during the three months
ended July 31, 2020. These losses were due to the following;
• The Company impaired $41,899 of inventory deemed to be in excess of external demand and internal utilization plans. The largest
component of the impairment was $29,540, related to outdated, older dry product, and is inclusive of $15,649 of trim. The
Company’s more recently grown trim is to be utilized in the trim management plan. The Company also impaired $5,503 of
purchased cannabis oil related to the supply agreement as disclosed in the Operating Expenses section under Onerous Contract;
• The Company wrote off $2,217 of raw materials and packaging jars as the shift towards utilizing lower cost and more efficient
pouches, over jars, continues.
The Company incurred a write down reversal on inventory to net realizable value of $1,331 during the three months ended April 30,
2020 due to the following;
• A reversal of impairment was recognized on previously written down cannabis trim of $1,331 due to the Company’s trim
management plan in which cannabis trim which was previously mostly used for extraction, is now being utilized in other cannabis
and value-added products.
The Company incurred write downs on inventory to net realizable value of $16,089 during the three months ended January 31, 2020.
These losses were due to the following;
• Write down of surplus cannabis trim (trim was primarily used for extraction purposes) and milled products the amount of $3,082 due
to an excess of stock relative to the Company’s short-term demand for cannabis distillate production;
• Write down of bulk flower purchase of $11,766 due, in part to an oversupply in the bulk product market, of which lowered the value
when compared to the contracted price. The purchase of bulk product was supplied through the acquired supply agreement
acquired through the Company’s acquisition of Newstrike Brands Ltd. This supply agreement is currently the subject of litigation and
is alleged by the Company to be void as it was negotiated in bad faith at prices well in excess of market; and
• Write down in the amount of $1,241 was recognized due to costs related to packaging reconfiguration.
The Company write downs on inventory to net realizable value of $23,041 during the three months ended October 31, 2019. The
impairment losses were realized on the Company’s inventory and were comprised of the following;
• Write down of a surplus of cannabis trim (trim was primarily used for extraction purposes) and milled products the amount of
$14,016 due to an excess of stock relative to the Company’s short-term demand for cannabis distillate production;
• Write down of bulk purchased product of $4,400 due, in part, to an oversupply in the market of bulk products with lower potencies as
well as a relatively low value when compared to competing bulk goods with a higher potency in the current adult-use market;
• Write down of oil based finished goods of $3,436 due a surplus of finished goods as oil-based products haven’t captured the market
share as originally estimated. Also contributing to the impairment is the decision made by certain provinces to return oil products
with packaged dates greater than 3 to 4 months old;
• Write down of finished goods of $1,186 which are required to be archived as at October 31, 2019 and possess a net realizable
value of $nil; and
• The Company incurred a write off on its biological assets and inventory of $663 and $2,175, respectively due to the halted
production at the Niagara facility as discussed in section – Corporate Restructuring. This amount is comprised of $438 of biological
asset impairment, $225 incurred associated with destruction costs of biological assets and $2,175 incurred for the destruction of
inventory.
These write downs of inventory are primarily the result the Company’s economic risk assumed in the Canadian cannabis industry. Most
notably, the recent economic climate changed in which, market prices and demands have been revised and adjusted to reflect current
information and actual results obtained during the first year of recreational legalization in Canada. These changes included reduced
average selling prices per gram and gram equivalents, as well as modified market demands for certain cannabis products ranging from
specific active ingredient contents to method of consumption. The continuing evolution of these market conditions represent ongoing
uncertainties that may affect the Company’s future financial results. See “Risk Factors” for additional economic and inventory risks.
FAIR VALUE ADJUSTMENTS
The realized fair value adjustment on inventory sold for the quarter ended July 31, 2020 decreased to $6,656 compared to the previous
quarters $10,764. This variance relates to the increased sale of trim derived products which contribute a lower fair value adjustment on
sales compared to the prior quarter, partially offset by increased total sales in the quarter. The previous quarter also contained a fair
value write down of $1,512 on bulk purchased concentrate, due to an oversupply in the market.
The realized fair value adjustment on inventory sold for the quarter ended July 31, 2020 decreased 9% compared to $7,285 for the
same period of fiscal 2019. This variance is due to the factors as outlined above as well as, and is offset on a net basis by a decrease
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in the inherent fair value per gram and gram equivalent sold when compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2019, due to pricing
adjustments reflective of market conditions existing in fiscal 2020.
The unrealized gain on changes in fair value of biological assets for the current quarter was $7,978 compared to $6,379 for the prior
quarter. The increased gain is due to an increase in the total number of plants on hand, which were 318,778 as compared to 187,614 in
the prior quarter. The associated estimated yields on biological assets also increased in the period as the prior period experienced
reduced expected yields due to rightsizing efforts to align is product strains in cultivation to its sales and market demand.
The unrealized gain on changes in fair value of biological assets increased significantly from $5,322 in the same quarter of fiscal 2019
due to increased total number of plants on hand, increased expected yields as the Company continuously improves harvesting
efficiencies and offset by a reduction to average fair value on plants, based upon the decreased selling prices since fiscal year 2019.
The reduced average market prices are due to the market conditions present in fiscal year 2020.
The change in fair value adjustments on the sale of inventory and biological assets for the year ended July 31, 2020 as compared to the
comparative period of fiscal 2019 were based upon the factors as noted above.
Operating Expenses
Selling, general and administration
Marketing and promotion
Share-based compensation
Research and development
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
Amortization of intangible assets
Restructuring costs
Impairment of property, plant and equipment
Impairment of intangible assets
Impairment of goodwill
Realization of onerous contract
Disposal of long-lived assets
Total
July 31, 2020
$
12,436
2,375
4,373
677
1,179
249
(79)
46,414
2,000
–
1,763
122
71,509
For the three months ended
July 31, 2019
$
22,950
9,520
10,197
2,247
581
1,407
–
–
–
–
–
–
46,902
April 30, 2020
$
11,238
2,131
6,171
1,017
1,566
341
865
220
–
–
–
3,237
26,485
For the twelve months ended
July 31, 2020
July 31, 2019
$
$
52,793 45,947
12,474 31,191
28,008
25,790
2,822
4,639
1,747
6,072
3,939 1,767
–
–
–
–
–
–
111,482
4,767
79,418
108,189
111,877
4,763
3,855
418,576
Operating expenses include general and administrative expenses, marketing and promotion, share-based compensation, research and
development, and depreciation/amortization expenses. Marketing and promotion expenses include customer acquisition costs,
customer experience costs, salaries for marketing and promotion staff, and general corporate communications expenses. General and
administrative expenses include salaries for administrative staff and executive salaries as well as general corporate expenditures
including legal, insurance and professional fees.
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
During the three months ended July 31, 2020, the Company’s general and administrative expenses increased by 11% from $11,238,
quarter over quarter. The Company continues onwards towards achieving its goal of being adjusted EBITDA positive and making efforts
towards reducing its operating expenses is a key factor. This quarter over quarter reduction was mainly the result of reduced insurance
costs which fell by $1,342 as the Company self-insured during the current period.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were significantly reduced by 46% from $22,950 of expenses in the fourth quarter of fiscal
2019. The decrease is reflective of Managements efforts to rightsize the Company, undertaken throughout fiscal 2020 and the main
driving factors were;
• Consulting expenses were reduced by $4,916. Material expenses in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019 were incurred related to
merger and acquisition and general corporate development initiatives;
• Professional fees decreased by $1,478, additional costs were undertaken in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019 due to additional
•
financial reporting matters;
Total insurance expenses were reduced by $2,663, primarily due to reduced directors and officer’s insurance as the Company
was self-insured during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020;
Travel related expenses were reduced by $1,179;
•
• Offsetting these expense reductions was an increase of salaries and benefits of $1,427; HEXO CIB added $300 of labour and
consulting based expenses; and Health Canada cannabis fees of $1,894.
Total selling, general and administrative expenses for the year ended July 31, 2020 increased to $52,422 from $45,947 as compared to
the same period of fiscal 2019. The variance is due to the following;
• An increase of $4,900 to wages and payroll related expenses in part due to increased management;
• Offsetting the increase was the reduction of consulting fees by $4,035, the Company underwent a large acquisition in the prior
fiscal year which contributed significant uncapitalizable expenses;
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• Professional services such as legal fees, audit fees and other accounting advisory services increased by $1,801 as the
•
Company has increased in both complexity and size; and
Facility expenses also increased by $1,050, reflective of a full fiscal year of the Company’s 1m sq.ft. B9 facility and the
Belleville facility.
MARKETING AND PROMOTION
Quarter over quarter marketing and promotion expenses remained relatively static at $2,375 from $2,131 in the prior quarter. Marketing
and promotion expenses in the current period have been significantly reduced when compared to the expenses of $9,520 in the
comparative period of fiscal 2019. The Company experienced rightsizing and cost reduction activities earlier in the fiscal year and now
realizing more stable reduced marketing and promotional expenses.
During the year ended July 31, 2020 total market and promotion expenses decreased to approximately one-third of fiscal year 2019’s
total expenses of $31,191. The decrease to these expenses during fiscal 2020 is due to the timing of legalization to the Canadian
cannabis adult-use market. During the fiscal year 2019 the Company underwent major marketing and promotional campaigns in order
to establish its market presence and build its brand of HEXO through several marketing venues. In subsequent periods, these efforts
were scaled back and rightsized in order to more closely align with the Company’s current needs. Marketing and promotional expenses
in the current period are reflective of the appropriate staff and travel-related expenses, printing and promotional materials and
campaigns as well as advertisement costs. The “one-time” costs attributable to the promotional and advertising activities attributed to
the legalization of the Canadian adult-use market and the Company’s initial branding campaign were approximately $9,016 and were
not repeated in fiscal year 2020.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (“R&D”)
The Company incurred R&D related expensed of $677 during the three months ended July 31, 2020. Quarter over quarter R&D
expenses were reduced by $340 which is reflective of a rightsizing to the R&D and innovation departments headcount and the resultant
lower payroll related expenses. The Company realized its first material R&D expenses in the amount of $2,247 in the comparative
period of fiscal 2019 when significant R&D and innovation activity began in preparation for the legalization of cannabis 2.0 products in
Canada and building the a portfolio to launch into the new market.
Total R&D expenses in the fiscal year increased approximately 64% from $2,822 in the previous fiscal year due to the continued
R&D/Innovation activity which took place and resulted in the Company going to market with its initial cannabis 2.0 product offerings.
These expenses tapered off, beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2020 due to the rightsizing of the innovation department as noted
above.
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
Share-based compensation continued to decrease in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 to $4,373 as compared to $10,197 for the same
period in fiscal 2019. Due to the vesting structuring of stock option grants issued in fiscal 2019, the realization of share-based expenses
is weighted more significantly in the first subsequent twelve months after issuance. Thus, critical vesting milestones have been
reached, along with subsequent grants in fiscal 2020 containing a lower call option value due to lower market prices, and therefore
lower contribution of expenses over time.
Share-based compensation decreased by $1,798 from $6,171 quarter over quarter as a result of those reasons outlined above.
Total stock-based compensation for the twelve months ended July 31, 2020 decreased to $25,790 from $28,008 as compared to the
same period of fiscal 2019. The first three fiscal quarters of fiscal 2020 incurred more heavily weighted expenses during the first year of
vesting after the grants issued up to the third quarter of fiscal 2019. The trend in share-based compensation continues to decrease
overtime due to those reasons as outlined above, however, the grants issued in the fourth quarter and late in the third quarter of fiscal
2020 contributed approximately $475 to share-based expenses.
DEPRECIATION OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
The uncapitalized depreciation of property, plant and equipment decreased in the period to $1,179 from $1,566 in the current quarter as
compared to previous quarter. This decrease is the result of the lower book value base upon which depreciation is taken due the
impairments and disposals during the period.
The depreciation of property, plant and equipment has increased by $598 in the quarter, compared to $581 for the same period in fiscal
2019. New the fiscal year was the adoption of IFRS 16 – Leases, which took place August 1, 2019 in which certain material capital
leases are capitalized as right-of-use assets to property, plant and equipment. Resultant to this, depreciation of the Company’s right-of-
use assets (“ROUs”) contributed $701 in the period, nominal increase from $689 in the previous quarter. There were no ROUs in fiscal
2019. The increase is due to the general increased scale of operations of the Company and long lives assets acquired through
business acquisition which took place on May 24, 2019.
Total depreciation of property, plant and equipment for the year ended July 31, 2020 increased to $6,072 from $1,747 as compared to
the same period of fiscal 2019 due to the general increase in the Company’s property, plant and equipment base, offset by impairments
and disposal activity during fiscal year 2020, notably the impairment charge of $31,606 on the Company’s Niagara based capital
assets.
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AMORTIZATION OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Amortization of intangible assets has decreased by $1,158 in the quarter when compared to $1,407 for the same period in fiscal 2019.
The cause of this increase is the result of the additional amortization incurred over the fair market value of the identified $113,888
cultivation and license intangible assets obtained on May 24, 2019 through a business acquisition, subsequently impaired (in the
second quarter of fiscal 2020) to a value $7,699 representing the remaining license pertaining to the Brantford facility.
Amortization of intangible assets decreased in the period to $249 from $341 in the prior quarter primarily due to the write offs in the
period which decreased cost basis of intangible assets.
Total amortization of intangible assets for the year ended July 31, 2020 increased to $3,939 from $1,767 as compared to the same
period in fiscal 2019, for those reasons as outlined above.
RESTRUCTURING COSTS
During the three and twelve months ended July 31, 2020, the Company incurred restructuring costs associated to the rightsizing of
operations. These expenses are the result of the restructuring efforts as discussed in the section – Corporate Restructuring. These
costs amounted to $4,767 is the fiscal year, a minor recovery of $79 was incurred in the three months ended July 31, 2020 after the
settlement of payroll related accruals. These costs were primarily comprised of severance and other payroll related termination costs.
There were no restructuring costs incurred during fiscal year 2019.
IMPAIRMENT OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Impairment losses on property, plant and equipment in the three and twelve months ended July 31, 2020 amounted to $46,414 and
$79,418, respectively.
These losses were comprised of the following:
•
The current periods impairment losses were $46,414. On July 31, 2020, there existed indication of impairment to the
Company’s CGU. During this review, management identified certain idle and/or redundant property, plant and equipment
which did not contribute the Company’s future cash flows and does not currently align with the Company’s forecasted output.
These assets were then impaired to their recoverable amount.
• During the third quarter of fiscal 2020 further impairment of $220 was realized on the basis of adjusting the Niagara facility and
land held for sale to its sales price (fair market value less disposal costs);
• Operations at the Niagara facility had previously been halted as a result of the Company’s restructuring plans, see – Corporate
Restructuring’. The Company completed a strategic review of its cultivation capacity and made the decision to sell the Niagara
facility and certain of its equipment. The recoverable amount was determined by reference to fair value less costs of disposal
using a market approach. As a result, an impairment loss of $31,606 was recorded in property, plant and equipment during the
three months ended January 31, 2020; and
•
In the second quarter of fiscal 2020 the Company also realized impairment losses of $1,178 related to its right of use assets
no longer being utilized by the Company and being sought for sublease.
.
There was no impairment taken on property, plant and equipment in the comparative period.
IMPAIRMENT OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS
In the three months ended July 31, 2020, the Company impaired the indefinite life brand asset by $2,000. The impairment was made to
bring the asset to its fair market value based upon a discounted cash flow model of the associated sales anticipated to be generated
through the Up brand.
During the fiscal year, in connection with the sale of the Niagara facility, the related cultivation and processing licenses were impairment
to nil as the Company would no longer have possession the facility and therefore, no ability to derive future economic benefits. The
licenses were acquired on the purchase of Newstrike Brands Ltd. and were recorded at fair market value. The impairment of the facility
and its licenses was realized on April 30, 2020 and the ultimate sale of the facility was finalized on June 17, 2020. The impairment on
the license was $106,189.
There was no impairment of intangible assets in the comparative period.
IMPAIRMENT OF GOODWILL
During the fiscal year (specifically, the three months ended January 31, 2020), the Company recorded $111,877 of impairment to
goodwill. Goodwill is monitored at the operating segment level, which is a company-wide level. On January 31, 2020, the carrying
amount of the Company’s total net assets significantly exceeded the Company’s market capitalization. In addition, slower than expected
retail store roll outs in Canada and delays in government approval for cannabis derivative products resulted in a constrained distribution
channels which have adversely affected overall market sales and profitability. As a result of these factors, management performed an
indicator-based impairment test of Goodwill on January 31, 2020. The Company allocated all of its goodwill to the corporate level HEXO
cost generating unit for impairment testing purposes, as this is the level at which management monitors goodwill. The recoverable
amount was determined based on fair value less cost of disposal using a market-based approach based on the market capitalisation of
the Company on the valuation date. The assessment concluded that a full write down of goodwill was appropriate.
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There was no impairment of goodwill in the three months ended July 31, 2020 or during comparative period in fiscal 2019.
ONEROUS CONTRACT
During the three and twelve months ended July 31, 2020 the Company recognized onerous contract provisions of $1,763 and $4,763,
respectively. The provision taken relates to a fixed price supply agreement for the supply of certain cannabis products to which the
Company is currently liable to receive. The onerous portion of the supply agreement is the deemed excess contract price over the
current market pricing. The supply agreement is currently the subject of legal proceedings (see section – ‘Litigation’). The costs and
purchase obligations under the contract exceed the economic benefits expected to be received.
There were no onerous contract losses in the previous fiscal year.
DISPOSAL OF LONG LIVED ASSETS
The loss on disposal of long lived assets decreased to $122 from $3,237, quarter over quarter. This reduction is related to the
Company’s disposal of capital assets related to the sale of the Niagara facility and certain of its equipment. These long-lived assets
were deemed as held for sale after Management concluded that production activity at the Niagara site was no longer needed and were
to be sold in the prior period.
There was no such activity in the comparative period.
Other Income and Losses
Revaluation of financial instruments gain/(loss)
Share of loss from investment in associates and joint ventures
Loss on inducement of convertible debentures
Realized loss on convertible debenture receivable
Unrealized loss on convertible debenture receivable
Unrealized loss on investments
Realized loss on investments
Foreign exchange gain/(loss)
Interest and financing expenses
Interest income
Other income
Total non-operating income/(loss)
REVALUATION OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
For the three months ended
July 31,
2020
$
(1,433)
(1,863)
(54,283)
(86)
–
(4,345)
–
(1,623)
(2,731)
662
2,369
(63,333)
April 30,
2020
$
4,955
(1,195)
–
(1,217)
(212)
(311)
–
2,443
(3,279)
353
162
1,699
July 31,
2019
$
543
(1,252)
–
–
(125)
(38)
(215)
(51)
(305)
1,575
–
132
For the twelve months ended
July 31,
2019
$
(3,730)
(2,964)
–
–
1,737
(315)
(215)
(78)
(469)
5,187
–
(847)
July 31,
2020
$
6,533
(6,331)
(54,283)
(4,806)
–
(12,880)
24
1,392
(10,043)
1,902
2,531
(75,961)
During the period, the Company incurred a loss on the revaluation of financial instruments which amounted to ($1,433), whereas, a gain
on revaluation of $4,955 was seen in the previous period. This is the result of an unfavorable reduction to the associated USD backed
warrant liability upon the Black-Scholes revaluation as at period end, primarily due to the decrease in the Company’s underlying share
price input when compared to the share price as at April 30, 2020.
During the comparative period of fiscal 2019, a gain of $543 occurred upon revaluation as the result of a decrease to the underlying
market price of the instrument. The underlying number of USD backed warrants has also increased to 13,473,056 (due to the private
placements raised in the current fiscal year) from 107,136 in the comparative period.
Total activity for the year ended July 31, 2020 increased to a gain position as compared to the same period in fiscal 2019, due to the
volatility of underlying market prices of the Company’s shares and the increase in total USD back warrants as noted above.
SHARE OF LOSS FROM INVESTMENT IN ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES
The line item represents the Company’s share of the operational results of our multiple business ventures and therefore are a function
of their respective financial results for the period.
The increased loss in the three months ended as compared to the previous quarter and the comparative period of fiscal 2019 is
primarily due to continued operational growth of the Company’s investment in associate Truss Beverage Co., resulting in increased
losses as the Company continues to be non-revenue generating.
The total loss for the year ended July 31, 2020 more than doubled when compared to the year ended July 31, 2019, due to the above
noted reason.
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LOSS ON INDUCEMENT OF CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
During the period, the Company finalized the early inducement of $29,860 aggregate principal amount of the Debentures under the
Early Conversion Option. Under the terms of the inducement, the holders of these Debenture that voluntarily converted their
Debentures under the Early Conversion Option were granted an increased ratio upon conversion from $3.16 per common share to
$0.80. Debenture holders who participated in the Early Conversion Option were also granted one half-warrant for each common share
issued. Effectively, this increase in the fair market value of the Debentures resulted in a loss of $54,283 to the Company upon the
revaluation of the Debentures.
There were no such losses in the previous or comparative periods.
LOSSES ON CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
During the third quarter of fiscal year 2020 the Company, in two tranches, converted $7,000 and $3,000 debentures to common shares
which were immediately disposed of for realized losses of $4,806. During the current period, convertible accrued and unpaid interest
were settled through the issuance of shares and sold for a loss of $86.
Prior the conversion and disposal, the debentures were marked-to-market at each period end, resulting in an unrealized gain or loss.
The prior quarter and comparative period consisted unrealized gains and losses which were impacted by the volatility of the underlying
securities market price.
Total activity for the year ended July 31, 2020 amounted to a loss position as compared to the year ended July 31, 2019, due to the
overall trend of a decreasing market price of the underlying shares to which the instrument is revaluated too at each period end.
UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS
During the three months ended July 31, 2020, the Company impaired a level 3 private investment to its fair value of $nil for a loss of
$4,000. The Company also ended its joint venture investment in HEXOMED for a loss of $707. This was offset by a gain on fair value
adjustments to the Company’s long-term investments, specifically its publicly traded securities which experienced an increase to the
underlying market price. Earlier in the fiscal year the Company also adjusted a level 3 private investment to its fair value of $nil for a
loss of $6,553. Both level 3 fair values were approximated by through the review of relevant financial information.
No material activity took place during the year ended July 31, 2019.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE GAIN/(LOSS)
The general increase to the Company’s foreign exchange gain/loss activity in the 2020 fiscal year is due to increased USD cash
holdings. The Company completed an at-the-market public offering on July 31, 2020 in which approximately USD$12,751 was
generated through the sale and settlement of the Company’s shares. Unfavorable decreases to the USD/CAD foreign exchange rate
between April 30, 2020 and July 31, 2020 on these balances resulted in the period realized loss.
The significant gain on foreign exchange realized in the three and nine months ended April 30, 2020 is due to the increase USD cash
balance as generated from the two private placements in the second quarter of fiscal 2020 which generated gross proceeds of
USD$45,000.
No material activity took place during the three and twelve months ended July 31, 2019
INTEREST AND FINANCING EXPENSES
These expenses are comprised of accrued interest generated by the $70,000 convertible debentures issued in December 2019 and
therefore were not present within the comparative period of fiscal 2019. Also, new in the fiscal year are the implied interest expenses
generated by the Company’s lease liabilities which began upon adoption of the new IFRS 16 standard on August 1, 2019. These
expenses remained relatively flat quarter over quarter.
No material activity took place during the three and twelve months ended July 31, 2019.
INTEREST INCOME
These expenses are primarily comprised $464 on accrued interest on the Company lease receivable in the period. The balance of
which, represents accrued interest generated by the Company’s cash holdings, primarily the high interest savings accounts and GICs.
Principally, through the May 2020 underwritten public offering and June 2020 at-the-market public offering, the Company’s underlying
cash and cash equivalents balance increased $70.5m. However, due to the decrease to general interest rates, in part, due to the global
COVID-19 pandemic and economic conditions, the generated interest income remained relatively flat quarter over quarter.
As compared the year ended July 31, 2019 the Company’s cash balance has significantly increased to $184,173 from $113,568
however, as noted above the Company held two significant financing events in the fourth quarter. Interest rates have also decreased
significantly from the period fiscal year from 1.45%-2.1% down to 0.7% in the current period.
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OTHER INCOME
Other income is the recovery on partnership recognized as the result of the Company’s arrangement with Truss in which the Company
recovers its net loss incurred due to the operations of HEXO CIB (see section Cannabis Infused Beverage (“CIB”)”).
No material activity took place in the previous quarter or the three and twelve months ended July 31, 2019.
Tax Recovery
The tax recovery for the year ended July 31, 2020 related to the realization of deferred tax assets to offset the remaining differed tax
liability generated through the acquisition of Newstrike brands limited in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019. The comparative periods
recovery of $18,219 originated from the same event.
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(An excerpt of specific financial information from the Company’s published FY19 Annual Report)
For the years ended July 31, 2019 and 2018
Revenue
Q4’ 19
Q3 ’19
Q2 ’19
Q1 ’19
Q4 ’18
ADULT-USE
Adult-use cannabis gross revenue
Adult-use excise taxes
Adult-use cannabis net revenue
Dried grams and gram equivalents sold (kg)
Adult-use gross revenue/gram equivalent
Adult-use net revenue/gram equivalent
MEDICAL
Medical cannabis gross revenue
Medical cannabis excise taxes
Medical cannabis net revenue
Dried grams and gram equivalents sold (kg)
Medical gross revenue/gram equivalent
Medical net revenue/gram equivalent
WHOLESALE
Wholesale cannabis gross revenue
Wholesale cannabis excise taxes
Wholesale cannabis net revenue
Dried grams and gram equivalents sold (kg)
Wholesale gross revenue/gram equivalent
Wholesale net revenue/gram equivalent
$
18,997 $
(4,937)
14,060
4,009
14,607 $
(2,741)
11,866
2,759
14,792 $
(2,587)
12,205
2,537
$
$
4.74 $
3.51 $
5.29 $
4.30 $
5.83 $
4.81 $
5,194 $
(970)
4,224
952
5.45 $
4.44 $
–
–
–
–
–
–
$
1,323 $
(233)
1,090
145
1,142 $
(185)
957
137
$ 8.34 $ 9.11 $
7.52 $
$
6.99 $
1,387 $
(216)
1,436 $
(44)
1,392
158
1,171
152
1,410
–
1,410
152
9.26
–
9.12 $
8.84 $
378 $
$
–
378
672
$ 0.56 $
$ 0.56 $
– $
–
–
–
– $
– $
– $
–
–
–
– $
– $
–
–
–
–
–
–
9.15 $
7.73 $
– $
–
–
–
– $
– $
ANCILLARY REVENUE1
Total net sales
1 Revenue outside of the primary operations of the Company.
$
$
29 $
15,424 $
61 $
13,017 $
62 $
13,438 $
47 $
5,663 $
–
1,410
ADULT-USE SALES
Adult-use gross sales increased to $18,997 in the three months ended July 31, 2019. Contributing to the increase is the additional sales
for the stub period of May 24, 2019 to July 31, 2019 from the acquired Newstrike during the period. This contributed $2,770 in additional
gross cannabis sales in the period. HEXO also began to realize sales to the AGLC in the quarter which contributed $4,828.
The Company’s gross adult-use sales for the year ended July 31, 2019 totaled $53,590, an increase of $48,656 as compared to the
total (medical only) sales of $4,934 in fiscal 2018. The increase is due to fiscal 2018 containing medical sales only.
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, gross adult-use revenue per gram equivalent decreased to $4.74 from $5.29 reflective of the
price concessions and provision for sales returns recorded in the period. The provision is reflective of a general best estimate provision
for returns and price adjustments based on the Company’s assessment of sell-through and slow-moving inventory. This was partially
countered by the addition of the premium brand Up which commands revenue of $6.80 per gram on dried flower. The adult-use net
revenue per gram equivalent decreased to $3.51 from $4.30 in the previous quarter reflecting the impact the provision above as well as
the 971 kg of sales in Alberta which imposes on average a 16% higher exercise tax rate than Ontario and Quebec.
MEDICAL SALES
Gross medical revenue in the three months ended July 31, 2019 decreased 19% to $1,142 compared to $1,410 in the same period in
fiscal 2018. Grams and gram equivalents sold decreased marginally to 137 kg from 152 kg in the fourth quarter of 2018. The relative
stability in gram and gram equivalents sold with a corresponding decrease in sales is due to increased sales of oil products with sales
prices, as well as the decrease to medical sales prices per gram incurred after legalization occurred in Q1 of the fiscal year.
The Company realized $5,288 of gross medical sales during the fiscal year ended July 31, 2019 which is an increase of 7% from the
$4,934 of gross medical sales during the comparative fiscal year 2018. This increase is due to 54 kg of additional gram and gram
equivalents sold, offset by on average lower dried gram sales prices.
WHOLESALE SALES
Wholesale revenues in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019 contributed $378 to the Company’s net revenues. A total of 672 kg of dried
cannabis was sold through the wholesale channel at an average net revenue per gram of $0.56. Prior to the provision for sales returns,
the average contribution of wholesale revenue per gram was $4.36.
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(An excerpt of specific financial information from the Company’s published FY19 Annual Report)
Cost of Sales, Excise Taxes and Fair Value Adjustments
Excise taxes
Cost of sales
Fair value adjustment on sale of inventory
Fair value adjustment on biological assets
Adjustment to net realizable value of inventory
Impairment loss on inventory
For the three months ended
July 31, 2019
July 31, 2018
$ $
5,122
10,291
7,285
(5,322)
–
700
July 31, 2019
For the twelve months ended
July 31, 2018
$ $
11,914 –
26,197 2,093
16,357 2,289
(7,340)
(1,171) (38,856)
1,491
–
19,335 –
455
–
19,335
906
–
Cost of sales for the quarter ended July 31, 2019 were $10,291, compared to $700 for the same quarter ended in fiscal 2018. The
increase in cost of sales is the result of increased sales volumes due to the legalized adult-use market not present in the comparative
period. Also impacting the cost of sales were higher overhead allocated costs to inventory and increases to transformation costs were
incurred as oil and other value-added products production mix has increased from the same quarter of fiscal 2018.
For the fiscal year ended July 31, 2019, cost of sales increased to $26,197 from $2,093 from the comparable period of fiscal 2018 for
the reasons as noted above.
The fair value adjustment on the sale of inventory for the fourth quarter ended July 31, 2019 was $7,285 compared to $455 for the
same quarter ended July 31, 2018. This variance is due to increased sales volume of inventory sold when compared to the same
quarter in fiscal year 2018. Which was offset by the introduction of the adult-use market which commands a lower fair value per gram
when compared to the exclusively medical market-based sales in the three months ended July 31, 2018.
Fair value adjustment on biological assets for the current quarter was ($5,322) compared to ($1,171) for the same quarter ended in
fiscal 2018. This variance is due to the increase in the total number of plants on hand as well as increased yields when compared to the
comparative period. The increase in plants is due to the fully licensed 250,000 sq. ft. greenhouse which began harvests in Q1 of fiscal
2019 as well as the activation of the 1 million sq. ft. greenhouse during the second and third quarter of fiscal 2019. This results in
significantly increased expected gram yields in the quarter and increased production costs of operating newly in-use facilities. The
increase in scale and total plants on hand is the result of meeting the demand of the adult-use market.
For the year ended, the fair value adjustments on the sale of inventory and biological assets increased to $16,357 and ($38,856)
respectively from $2,289 and ($7,340) respectively in the comparative period of fiscal 2018 for those reasons as noted above.
The Company incurred an impairment loss on inventory of $19,335 during the three months ended July 31, 2019, due to price
compression in the market. The impairment loss was realized on cannabis trim and milled inventory in fiscal 2019 to help meet the
demands of the adult-use market in which the cost is now exceeding its net realizable value.
Operating Expenses
General and administration
Marketing and promotion
Stock-based compensation
Research and development
Amortization of intangible assets
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
Total
For the three months ended
For the twelve months ended
July 31, 2019
July 31, 2018
July 31, 2019
July 31, 2018
$
22,950 $
9,520
10,197
2,247
1,407
581
46,902 $
$
4,300 $
3,807
1,933
–
252
421
10,713 $
2,822
45,947 $
31,191
28,008
9,374
8,335
4,997
1,767
1,747
111,482 $
–
765
896
24,367
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
General and administrative expenses increased to $22,950 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, compared to $4,300 for the same period
in fiscal 2018. This increase reflected the significant increase to the scale of our operations, including an increase in management,
general, finance and administrative staff which lead to an increase of $3,149 to wages and payroll related expenses. Total professional
and legal expenses increased by $7,557, as a result of merger and acquisition activity, additional corporate development initiatives and
the increased financial reporting and control-based regulatory requirements accompanying public company status and listing on the
TSX and NYSE. Increased insurance pertaining to commercial property and directors and officers increased in total by $3,577 due to
increased property, plant and equipment balances and the listing on the NYSE, respectively.
Total general and administrative expenses for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2019 increased to $45,947 from $9,374 in the same period
of fiscal 2018 due to the general growth of the operational scale of the corporation for the same reasons as outlined above.
MARKETING AND PROMOTION
Marketing and promotion expenses increased to $9,520 in the current quarter, compared to $3,807 for the same period in fiscal 2018.
The increase reflects the expenses incurred from our adult-use marketing and promotional events undertaken in the quarter as we build
brand recognition and establish HEXO in the adult-use cannabis market. This is inclusive of higher staff and travel-related expenses,
increases to printing and promotional materials, market research efforts as well as advertisement costs.
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(An excerpt of specific financial information from the Company’s published FY19 Annual Report)
Total marketing and promotion expenses for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2019 significantly increased to $31,191 from $8,335 as
compared to the same period of fiscal 2018. This significant increase reflects the Company’s marketing and branding campaign which
began in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 as we prepared for the launch of the adult-use brand HEXO into the legalized Canadian market.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (“R&D”)
The Company realized its first significant quarter of R&D expenses during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019. The increased R&D is
correlated to the cannabis 2.0 edible cannabis market preparation, including vape formulas, confectionary prototypes and sensory
testing. The Company also incurred expenses of $575 in market research and product studies. Additionally, expenses related to the
establishment of the recently announced brand, Original Stash were realized.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Stock-based compensation increased to $10,197 when compared to $1,933 for the same period in fiscal 2018. The increase is a
function of the increased number of outstanding stock options which has a direct correlation to the increased headcount of the
Company. Underlying market prices of those options granted subsequent the third quarter of fiscal 2018 were significantly higher,
resulting in an increase to the expensed value on a per stock option basis during the period. On May 24, 2019, the Company added the
unvested outstanding stock options of Newstrike to its outstanding balance. This contributed $981 of additional expenses in the period.
Total stock-based compensation for the year ended July 31, 2019 increased to $28,008 from $4,997 as compared to the same period of
fiscal 2018 for those reasons as outlined above.
DEPRECIATION OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Amortization of property, plant and equipment increased to $581 in the quarter, compared with $421 for the same period in fiscal 2018.
The increase is due to the additions to office furniture, vehicles and other equipment in which the associated depreciation is not
capitalized to inventory. These additions represent the Company’s general growth and increase to the scale of the operations.
Total depreciation of property, plant and equipment for the year ended July 31, 2019 increased to $1,747 from $896 as compared to the
same period of fiscal 2018 for those reasons as outlined above.
AMORTIZATION OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Amortization of intangible assets increased significantly to $1,407 in the quarter, compared with $252 for the same period in fiscal 2018.
The increase is the result of amortization incurred on the identified $113,888 cultivation and license intangible asset acquired through
the acquisition of Newstrike on May 24, 2019.
Total amortization of intangible assets for the year ended July 31, 2019 increased to $1,767 from $765 as compared to the same period
of fiscal 2018 for those reasons as outlined above.
Loss from Operations
Loss from operations for the fourth quarter was ($63,067), compared to ($10,194) for the same period in fiscal 2018. The increased
operating expenses due to the expanding scale of operations of the Company and increased stock-based compensation expense due
to higher cannabis market value. The Company also incurred increased R&D expenditures and an impairment loss on inventory. The
higher expenses were offset by higher revenues and increased biological fair value adjustments as our production capacity continues to
increase.
Other Income/Expenses
Other income/(expense) was $125 for the three months ended July 31, 2019 compared to ($315) in the same period of fiscal 2018.
Revaluation of financial instruments of $543 in the latest quarter reflects the revaluation of an embedded derivative related to USD
denominated warrants issued in the prior year. During the period we earned $1,575 of interest and other income on our various highly
liquid interest generating assets as well as the interest earning convertible debenture. Additionally, we incurred ($1,252) of unrealized of
equity loss pickups on the ventures HEXO MED and Truss. The unrealized losses on the convertible debenture revaluation and other
investments were ($124) and ($315), respectively. Interest expenses amounted to ($305) in the period.
Total other income/(expense) was ($847) for the year ended July 31, 2019 compared to ($5,383) of the same period of fiscal 2018. The
decrease in expenses is primarily due to the Interest income of $5,187 due to increased cash holdings, convertible note interest and
interest earned on a public security investment. The cumulative gain on convertible debenture amounted to $1,737 for the year ended.
This was offset by the loss on revaluation of the USD denominated warrant liability of ($3,730) and the cumulative equity pick up losses
from ventures of ($2,964).
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Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and may not be
comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The Company calculates Adjusted EBITDA as total net loss, plus
(minus) income taxes (recovery), plus (minus) finance expense (income), plus depreciation, plus amortization, plus (minus) investment
(gains) losses, plus (minus) non-cash fair value adjustments on the sale of in inventory and biological assets, plus (minus) restructuring
costs as they are non-recurring expenses, plus (minus) certain non-cash items, as determined by management as follows:
Total net loss
Income taxes (recovery)
Finance expense (income), net
Depreciation, included in cost of sales
Depreciation, included in operating expenses
Amortization, included in operating expenses
Investment (gains) losses
Revaluation of financial instruments loss/(gain)
Share of loss from investment in joint venture
Loss/(gain) on convertible debentures
Unrealized loss on investments
Realized loss/(gain) on investments
Foreign exchange loss/(gain)
Loss on inducement of convertible debentures
Non-cash fair value adjustments
Q4’20
Q3’20
$ $ $
(297,867)
(18,837)
(169,532)
Q2’20 Q1’20
$
Q4’ 19
$
(60,016) (44,729)
–
2,069
1,254
1,179
249
1,433
1,863
86
4,345
–
1,623
54,283
–
2,926
950
1,566
341
(4,955)
1,195
212
311
1,217
(2,443)
–
–
3,281
920
1,992
1,683
(6,023)
(136)
433
1,333
1,666
(18,213)
(1,270)
446
582
1,406
(2,714)
1,591
413
6,553
242
(617)
–
(297)
1,682
2,627
1,671
(17)
46
–
(543)
1,253
125
38
215
51
–
Realized fair value amounts on inventory sold
Unrealized gain on changes in fair value of biological assets
6,656
(7,978)
10,764
(6,379)
5,447
(7,948)
6,663
(7,051)
7,285
(5,322)
Non-recurring expenses
Restructuring costs
Other non-cash items
(79)
865
259
3,722
–
Share-based compensation, included in operating expenses
Share-based compensation, included in cost of sales
Write-off biological assets and destruction costs
Write-off of inventory
Write down of inventory to net realizable value
Impairment loss on right-use-assets
Impairment loss on property, plant and equipment
Impairment of intangible assets
Impairment of goodwill
Recognition of onerous contract
Disposal of long-lived assets
Adjusted EBITDA
4,373
511
–
2,217
41,899
2,000
46,414
–
–
1,763
122
(3,250)
5,651
396
–
–
(1,331)
–
220
–
–
–
3,237
(4,094)
7,603
964
–
–
16,089
476
31,606
106,189
111,877
3,000
497
(8,464)
8,164
238
663
2,175
23,041
702
–
–
–
–
–
10,197
936
–
–
19,335
–
–
–
–
–
–
(18,704) (28,208)
From total net loss, standard EBITDA items such as interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization were added back. Additional
investment gains and losses were adjusted as these items are considered non-operating and/or in the start-up phase of operations.
Non-cash fair value adjustments to inventory and biological assets were adjusted as these were non-cash. Restructuring costs were
adjusted as they are considered one-time non-recurring charges. Other non-cash items are removed to arrive at Adjusted EBITDA
which is a measure used by industry to approximate operating earnings.
During the three months ended July 31, 2020, the Company’s Adjusted EBITDA continued to decrease. Increase wholesale activity and
international sales contributed to this reduction as these streams are exempt from excise taxes. The Company also realized increased
cost of sales expenses through HEXO CIB which incurred high, unabsorbable fixed charges as beverage manufacturing is ramping up
to its capacity potential. (See section Revenue, Excise taxes, Cost of Sales and Operating Expenses for variance assessments).
Quarterly Results Summary
The following table presents certain unaudited financial information for each of the eight fiscal quarters up to and including the quarter
ended July 31, 2020. Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance, and this information is not necessarily indicative of
results for any future period.
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Net revenue
Total net loss
Loss per share – basic
Loss per share – fully diluted
Net revenue
Total net loss
Loss per share – basic
Loss per share – fully diluted
Net revenue
Total Net loss
Loss per share – basic
Loss per share – fully diluted
Q4 ’20
July 31, 2020
Q3 ’20
April 30, 2020
Q2 ’20
January 31, 2020
Q1 ’20
October 31, 2019
$ 27,145 $ 22,132 $ 17,007 $ 14,499
(60,016)
(0.40) (0.07) (1.13) (0.23)
(0.40) (0.07) (1.13) (0.23)
Q1 ’19
October 31, 2018
Q2 ’19
January 31, 2019
Q3 ’19
April 30, 2019
Q4 ’19
July 31, 2019
(297,647)
(169,532)
(18,837)
$ 15,424 $ 13,017 $ 13,438 $ 5,663
(12,803)
(0.07)
(0.07)
(4,325)
(0.21) (0.04) (0.02)
(0.21) (0.04) (0.02)
(44,729)
(7,751)
Q4 ’18
July 31, 2018
Q3 ’18
April 30, 2018
Q2 ’18
January 31, 2018
Q1 ’18
October 31, 2017
$ 1,410 $ 1,240 $ 1,182 $ 1,102
(8,952) (1,918)
(0.03)
(0.03)
(10,509)
(0.05)
(0.05)
(1,971)
(0.01)
(0.01)
(0.10)
(0.10)
The Company’s net revenues have increased considerably during the previous quarters when compared to the first quarter of fiscal
2019 and beyond. This is due to the legalization of adult-use cannabis in Canada and the Company’s introduction into this market
beginning on October 17, 2018.
The net loss in the period increased to $169,532, as a result of; $54,283 of loss on inducement of convertible debentures (see ‘Other
Income and Losses’); $46,414 of property, plant and equipment impairment (see ‘Operating Expenses’) and $44,116 of write offs and
write downs of inventory in the period (see ‘Cost of Sales, Excise Taxes and Fair Value Adjustments’). The net of Q3 fiscal 2020
decreased significantly from the previous quarter as a result of $250,850 in impairments to goodwill, property, plant and equipment,
intangible assets associated with the Niagara, ON facility realized in that period. The first quarter’s loss of fiscal 2020 was mostly
impacted by $25,879 of inventory and biological asset impairment losses and write offs. The significant jump in the Company’s total
loss realized in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019 was primarily due to approximately $23,000 in additional operating expenses and a
$23,041 impairment loss on inventory. The third quarter of fiscal 2019 saw increased general, administrative and stock based
compensation expenses due to the growth of scale in the Company’s operations. In the second quarter of fiscal 2019 a stabilization in
marketing/branding expenses occurred from the previous quarter thus reducing the net loss, offset by increased gross margin due to
the Company’s first full quarter of adult-use sales. The Company experienced a ramp up of expenses to prepare for the legalized adult-
use market primarily in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and quarter four of fiscal 2018 resulting in increased net losses. The fourth quarter
of fiscal year 2018 ended July 31, 2018 pertains to the Company’s operations within the medical market only and included in the first
quarter of fiscal 2018 were tremendous scaling efforts to meet the coming demand of the adult-use market legalized on October 17,
2018.
Financial Position
The following table provides a summary of our interim condensed financial position as at July 31, 2020 and July 31, 2019:
Total assets
Total liabilities
Share capital
Share-based payment reserve
Warrants
Contributed Surplus
Non-controlling interest
Deficit
July 31, 2019
July 31, 2020
136,193
1,023,788
65,746
95,617
July 31, 2018
$ 692,869 $ 878,623 $ 334,998
12,125
347,233
6,139
12,635
–
–
(43,134)
27,377
3,379
$
89,911
799,706
40,315
60,433
–
1,000
(659,231) $
(112,742) $
Total Assets
FY 2020 vs. FY 2019
Total assets decreased to $692,869 as at July 31, 2020 from $878,623 as at July 31, 2019. The following activities and events resulted
in decreases to total assets during the year ended July 31, 2020:
• Goodwill generated in the prior fiscal year was impaired to $nil resulting in a decrease of total assets of $111,877;
• An impairment of Niagara facilities cultivation and production licenses resulted in a reduction to intangible assets in the amount of
$108,189;
• Convertible debenture decreased to $nil from $13,354 from the comparative period as the Company has converted and disposed of
the underlying securities during the period;
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• Cumulative write downs of inventory to net realizable value were $68,319 in the period, which contributed to the $18,921 reduction
to inventory year over year; and
• Short term investments decreased by $25,937, due to the liquidation of the Company’s GICs and
The following activities and events resulted in increases to total assets during the year ended July 31,2020:
• Cash and cash equivalents increased cumulatively by $70,605 from the prior year, principally through the financings closed during
the fiscal year and offset by the Company’s various cash outflows, see section – Liquidity and Capital Resources.
• Property plant and equipment increased by $30,158 primarily due to continued leasehold improvements to the Belleville facility,
capitalized right of use assets which contributed $20,705 (new in fiscal 2020 due to adoption of IFRS 16) and the associated
required additional production equipment required within the facility. The net additions to property, plant and equipment were
impacted by impairments and disposals of $75,833 and $11,506, respectively; and
• During the period the Company contributed $29,115 to its investment in associate – Truss Beverage Co., the increase in investment
was offset by $5,974 in equity loss pickups from Truss and the Company’s joint ventures.
FY 2019 vs. FY 2018
Total assets increased to $878,623 as at July 31, 2019 compared to $334,998 on July 31, 2018. The Company raised $53,791 in net
proceeds from the January 30, 2019 marketed public offering. Property plant and equipment increased by $204,460 due to the
construction of the 1 million sq. ft B9 facility, leasehold improvements to the Belleville Centre of Excellence and the associated required
additional production equipment required within those facilities. The Company also acquired $46,003 of property, plant and equipment
through the Newstrike acquisition. Also due to the aforementioned addition production facilities, there has been a significant increase in
scale of operations. Inventory and biological assets increased $73,439 and $5,039, respectively. Also contributing to the variance is the
addition of the investment in associate Truss and joint venture HEXO MED which increased total assets by $52,849. Intangible assets
increased by $123,237 primarily due to the acquisition of the Newstrike Up brand and cultivation licenses. Also generated through the
acquisition of Newstrike was goodwill of $111,877.
Total Liabilities
Current liabilities decreased to $82,487 as at July 31, 2020 from the revised amount of $82,942 as at July 31, 2019. The variance was
driven by the following activities and events:
• Accounts payable have decreased to $13,131 from $45,581 due to the Company’s rightsizing of operations and continued push
towards a positive adjusted EBITDA, along with the offsetting expansion of operations with start of HEXO CIB;
• The current portion of the lease liability generated through the adoption of IFRS 16 – Leases in the fiscal year contributed $4,772;
• An onerous contract obligation of $4,763 has been provisioned in the fiscal year, representing the cost obligation in excess of fair
value for the purchase of inventory; and
• Due to a covenant failure as disclosed in note 37 of the annual financial statements for the year end July 31, 2020, the Company
Term Loan was classified as short term and revised to short term in the comparative period due to an unsatisfied banking covenant.
Long term liabilities increased to $53,706 as at July 31, 2020 from $6,969 as at July 31, 2019. The variance was driven by the following
activities and events:
•
Issuance of $70,000 of unsecured convertible debentures in December 2019, which continue to accrue interest, resulting in the
long-term liability of $28,969, representing the discounted value of the remaining outstanding debentures;
• The closing of two registered offerings for a combined USD$45,000 which resulted to an increased warrant liability which has been
valued as $3,450; and
• New the fiscal year is the adoption a new lease accounting standard (see section IFRS 16 – Leases) which resulted in the
recognition of an assumed long-term lease liability in the amount of $24,344.
Total liabilities increased to $89,911 as at July 31, 2019 from $12,125 as at July 31, 2018. During fiscal 2019, the Company entered
into a term loan with CIBC which contributed $33,374 in net outstanding debt as at July 31, 2019. An increase in trade accounts
payable and accruals of $36,585 due to continued growth in operations and scalability, specifically the retrofitting and leasehold
improvement activity underway at the Centre of Excellence in Belleville, Ontario. There exists $3,494 of excise taxes payable due to the
onset of the new taxation policy instituted at the legalization date October 17, 2018. There were no long-term liabilities as at July 31,
2018.
Share Capital
Share capital increased to $1,023,788 as at July 31, 2020 from $799,706 at July 31, 2019. Financings throughout the year (see section
– ‘Capital Resources’) contributed share capital of $217,993, net of applicable issuance. An increase of share capital of $223 and
$5,866 due to the exercising of stock options and warrants, respectively, were realized during the year ended July 31, 2020.
Share-Based Payment Reserve
The share-based payment reserve increased to $65,746 as at July 31, 2020 from $40,315 as at July 31, 2019. The net increase of
$25,431 mainly represents the total share-based compensation incurred in the period, offset by $5,983 of expired previously vested
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stock options. During the year ended July 31, 2020, 116,532 stock options were exercised resulting in a moderate decrease to the
reserve of $89.
Warrants Reserve
The warrant reserve increased to $95,617 from $60,433 as at July 31, 2020 when compared to July 31, 2019. The increase is primarily
due additional reserves established for the issued warrants during the fiscal year. Warrant reserves of $20,182 and $10,998 were
established for the warrants issued in connection to the financings on April 13, 2020 and May 21, 2020, respectively. Additional
reserves for the warrants issued in connection to the converted debentures in June 2020 amounted to $13,354. Offsetting these
additional reserves was the exercise activity during the year ended July 31, 2020 which amounted to $1,469 after the issuance of
4,413,874 common shares. Furthermore, also impacting the net increase to the reserve was the decrease of $5,650 was the result of
the expiration of the 10,512,208 outstanding January 2018 financing’s common share purchase and further by $1,491 due to the
expiration of 4,678,307 outstanding February 2018 common share purchase warrants.
Contributed Surplus
The Company generated $27,377 of contributed surplus during the period. The expiration of certain of the Company’s warrants (as
outlined above) contributed $7,881. The expiry of vested stock options contributed $5,983. The net balance of $13,540 was contributed
as the result of the early inducement of $29,860 of principle in the December 2020 convertible debentures and the fair valuation of the
associated conversion feature on the remaining debentures.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity
Our objectives when managing our liquidity and capital structure are to maintain sufficient cash to fund our working capital needs,
capital asset development and contractual obligations.
For the years ended
Operating activities
Financing activities
Investing activities
July 31, 2020
July 31, 2019
$
$
(94,554)
248,203
(83,044)
(124,706)
146,877
(7,645)
Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended July 31, 2020 decreased to ($94,554) from ($124,706) in the comparative
period as a result of the total net loss of ($546,489) adjusted for the following non-cash items:
• Changes to non-cash working capital of ($56,549) comprised primarily of; increased inventory (gross of impairments) of ($100,492)
(year ended July 31, 2019 – ($90,748)) and decreased biological assets of $28,493 (year ended July 31, 2019 – $37,108);
• Goodwill impairment of $111,877 (year ended July 31, 2019 – $nil);
• Impairment of intangible assets of $108,189 (year ended July 31, 2019 – $nil);
• Property, plant and equipment impairments of $79,418 (year ended July 31, 2019 – $nil) inclusive of impairment of right of use assets
of $1,178 ((year ended July 31, 2019 – $nil);
• Unrealized revaluation gain on biological assets of ($29,356) ((year ended July 31, 2019 – ($38,856));
• Write downs of inventory to net realizable value were $68,319 (year ended July 31, 2019 – $19,335);
• Fair value of inventory sold of $40,910 (year ended July 31, 2019 – $16,357); and
• Share based compensation of $25,790 (year ended July 31, 2019 – $28,008).
Financing Activities
Net cash from financing activities for the year ended July 31, 2020 were $248,203, increasing from net cash generated in the
comparative period of $146,877 due to the following events.
• The Company generated $196,843 through the issuance of unsecured convertible debentures and common shares through the
several financing events during the year (see section – ‘Capital Resources’) (year ended July 31, 2019 – $57,558);
• Issuance cost cash outflows amounted to ($10,170) (year ended July 31, 2019 – $3,827); and
• Term loan payments, lease payments, the respective interest payments and interest payments on the convertible debentures unique
to the fiscal year 2020 amounted to $12,895 (year ended July 31, 2019 – $nil).
Investing Activities
During the year ended July 31, 2020, ($83,044) was used for investing activities compared to cash outflows of ($7,645) in the
comparative period. The cash outflows were comprised of the following;
• Net cash of $25,420 (year ended July 31, 2019 – $119,810) was acquired through the disposal of short-term investments;
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• Net cash generated through the conversion and disposal of convertible debentures receivable and other long-term investments were
$7,871;
• Restricted cash released during the year ended was $13,089 (year ended July 31, 2019 – ($25,350));
• The Company incurred capital expenditures over property, plant and equipment of ($109,040) (year ended July 31, 2019 –
($138,034));
• Cash generated through the disposal of capital capitals amounted to $13,089 (year ended July 31, 2019 – $nil); and
• Capital calls were made to the Company’s joint ventures and investments in associates of ($30,495) (cash contributed to Truss and
joint ventures in the year ended July 31, 2019 – ($13,427)).
Going Concern
The financial statements have been prepared using International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) applicable to a going concern,
which assumes that the Company will be able to continue its operations and will be able to realize its assets and settle its liabilities in
the normal course of business as they come due in the foreseeable future.
For the year ended July 31, 2020, the Company reported a loss of $546,489 which includes a loss on early conversion inducement of
$54,283 and total impairment losses $367,803, related to inventory, goodwill, intangible assets, and property plant and equipment;
negative cash flows from operating activities of $94,554; and an accumulated deficit $659,231.
During the second quarter of fiscal year 2020, as disclosed in the published MD&A, Management had identified its circumstances that
lend substantial doubt as to the ability of the Company to meet its obligations as they come due and accordingly, the appropriateness of
the use of accounting principals applicable to a going concern. Management executed on its plan to secure the necessary financing
to support ongoing operations, including maintaining compliance with existing debt covenants, existing commitments, and costs of
acquiring new investments for additional product offerings.
During the third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2020, the Company raised net funds of approximately $130,994 (see ‘Capital Resources’)
and complied with certain covenants of the Company’s term loan. As at July 31, 2020, the Company had net working capital of
$223,216 and cash and cash equivalents of $184,173. On May 18, 2020 holders of $29,860 of convertible debenture principal agreed
to accept early conversion of their debentures reducing the Company’s obligations.
Management has concluded that the Company’s existing cash and cash equivalents, short term investments and trade receivables are
expected to provide sufficient liquidity to meet cash outflow requirements for at least the next twelve months.
Capital Resources
As at July 31, 2020, working capital totaled $223,216. The exercise of all the in-the-money warrants and stock options of the Company
issued and outstanding as of July 31, 2020, and using the closing market price of the common shares on the TSX of $0.91 on July 31,
2020, would result in an increase of cash of approximately $202 and $3,462, respectively.
The following table provides information about the Company’s public offering and private placement financings during the fiscal year
ended July 31, 2019 and the actual use of proceeds from those financings compared to the intended use of proceeds from the
offerings. The remaining cash related to financings raised for general corporate and working capital needs are prorated based timing of
funds raised and the current periods cash flow.
Date
Type
Gross
Proceeds
Initially Intended Use of Net Proceeds
Actual Usage of Proceeds
December 5, 2019
Private placement
of 8.0%
unsecured
convertible
debentures
(see below)
$70,000
December 31, 2019
Registered direct
offering
USD$25,000
(see below)
The Company’s stated intended use of the
net proceeds were for working capital and
general corporate purposes.
The Company’s stated intended use of the
net proceeds from the offering were for
working capital needs and other general
corporate purposes, including funding the
Company’s R&D to further advance the
Company’s innovation strategies.
The Company expects to use the net
proceeds from the Offering in pursuit of its
ongoing general business objectives. To
that end, a substantial portion of the net
proceeds from the Offering are expected to
The Company has remained compliant
with its general intended use as at July
31, 2020 and management has not
undertaken new direction over the
intended use of these funds as at the
reporting date.
The approximated financing net proceeds
remaining at the end of Q4’20 is $nil.
The Company incurred operating losses
in the three and twelve months ended
July 31, 2020.
Management has not adjusted its
originally intended use of the net
proceeds of the financing.
The Company incurred approximately
$2,895 of R&D expenses final three
quarters of fiscal 2020.
To the extent that the Company has
negative operating cash flows in future
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January 21, 2020
Registered direct
offering
(see below)
USD$20,000
be allocated to working capital
requirements and to the continuing
development and marketing of the
Company’s core products.
The Company intends to use
approximately USD$5,000 of the net
proceeds from the offering for capital
expenditures relating to its 1 million sq. ft.
B9 facility in Gatineau, Québec.
It also intends to use at least USD$3,000
million of the net proceeds from the
Offering to fund CBD derived from hemp
initiatives aimed at potential business
expansion into the United States.
The balance of the net proceeds from the
Offering will be used for working capital
and other general corporate purposes,
including the continuing development and
marketing of the Company’s core products,
operational excellence initiatives, and
research and development to further
advance the Company’s innovation
strategies.
The Company has not yet determined to
pursue any particular stand-alone research
and development initiative, and will
evaluate such initiatives as they present
themselves, including the terms, capital
requirements or timing of any such
initiatives.
The net proceeds generated from the
public offering amounted to $43,290.
The Company’s stated intended use of the
net proceeds were for working capital and
general corporate purposes.
April 13, 2020
Underwritten
public offering
(see below)
$46,046
May 21, 2020
Underwritten
public offering
(see below)
$57,545
The net proceeds generated from the
financing amounted to $54,493.
The Company expects to use the net
proceeds from the Offering for working
capital and other general corporate
purposes.
At-the-market
public offering
(see below)
$34,551
The net proceeds generated from the
financing amounted to $33,236.
The Company expects to use the net
proceeds from the ATM Program for
July 16, 2020 to
July 31, 2020
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periods, it may need to deploy a portion
of the net proceeds from the Offering
and/or its existing working capital to fund
such negative cash flow. Management
will have significant discretion and
flexibility in applying the net proceeds
from the offering.
The financing net proceeds remaining at
the end of Q4’20 is $nil.
Management has not adjusted its
originally intended use of the net
proceeds of the financing.
The Company also capitalized $14,779 to
its B9 facility in Q2’20 and $8,389 in
Q3’20 thus utilizing the USD$5,000
financing proceeds.
To the extent that the Company has
negative operating cash flows in future
periods, it may need to deploy a portion
of the net proceeds from the Offering
and/or its existing working capital to fund
such negative cash flow. Management
will have significant discretion and
flexibility in applying the net proceeds
from the offering.
The Company spent approximately
$1,360 related to the formation of its
Truss CBD USA business venture.
Therefore, there is approximately $2,600
remaining for the US based CBD
initiative.
The financing net proceeds remaining at
the end of Q4’20 is estimated at $nil.
Management has not adjusted its
originally intended use of the net
proceeds of the financing.
To the extent that the Company has
negative operating cash flows in future
periods, it may need to deploy a portion
of the net proceeds from the Offering
and/or its existing working capital to fund
such negative cash flow. Management
will have significant discretion and
flexibility in applying the net proceeds
from the underwritten public offering.
Due to the timing of the financing the
Company utilizing raised funds for
general purposes on a first in, first out
basis, there is an estimated $24,814
remaining at period end.
The Company has remained compliant
with its stated intended use as at July 31,
2020 and management has not
undertaken new direction over the
intended use of these funds as at the
reporting date.
Due to the timing of the financing the
Company utilizing raised funds for
general purposes on a first in, first out
basis, there is an estimated $54,493
remaining at period end.
The Company has remained compliant
with its stated intended use as at July 31,
2020 and management has not
undertaken new direction over the
general corporate purposes, which may
include: (i) working capital; (ii) capital
expenditures; and (iii) debt repayments.
intended use of these funds as at the
reporting date.
Debt repayments on the Company’s term
loan were $875 on July 31, 2020;
however, these were not applied against
the financing.
Due to the timing of the financing the
Company utilizing raised funds for
general purposes on a first in, first out
basis, there is an estimated $33,326
remaining at period end.
June 2020 ATM Offering
On June 16, 2020, the Company established the ATM program allowing the Company to issue up to $34,500 (or its U.S. dollar
equivalent) of common shares to the public. The common shares sold through the ATM program were to be sold through the TSX, the
NYSE and other marketplaces on which the common shares were listed, quoted or otherwise traded, at the prevailing market price at
the time of sale. The program closed on July 31, 2020 and a total of approximately $34,551 (after foreign exchange gains were applied)
was generated through the issuance of 32,942,479 common shares in the year ended July 31, 2020. On July 31, 2020 a receivable of
$883 remained for irrevocable sales which occurred prior to year-end and subsequently settled on August 5, 2020, at which time the
remaining 979,500 shares were issued. Total issuance costs and broker fees amounted to $1,160.
May 2020 Underwritten Public Offering
On May 21, 2020 the Company closed an underwritten public offering for total gross proceeds or $57,545 through the issuance of
63,940,000 units at a price of $0.90 per unit. Each unit contained one common share and one common share purchase warrant (Note
22). Total issuance costs amounted to $3,052.
$46,000 Underwritten Public Offering
On April 13, 2020, the Company closed an underwritten public offering for the purchase and sale of 59,800,000 units at a price of $0.77
per unit for gross proceeds of $46,046 before deducting fees and other estimated offering expenses, including 7,800,000 units sold
pursuant to the exercise in full of an over-allotment option on closing. Each unit was comprised of one common share and one common
share purchase warrant. The warrants have a five year-term and an exercise price of $0.96 per share.
USD$20,000 Registered Direct Offering
On January 21, 2020 the Company closed a registered direct offering with institutional investors for the purchase and sale of
11,976,048 common shares at an offering price of USD$1.67 per share for gross proceeds of USD$20,000 before deducting fees and
other estimated offering expenses. The Company also issued to the investors common share purchase warrants to purchase 5,988,024
common shares of the Company. The warrants have a five year-term and an exercise price of USD$2.45 per share.
USD$25,000 Registered Direct Offering
On December 31, 2019 the Company closed a registered direct offering with institutional investors for the purchase and sale of
14,970,062 common shares at an offering price of USD$1.67 per share for gross proceeds of USD$25,000 before deducting fees and
other estimated offering expenses. The Company also issued to the investors common share purchase warrants to purchase 7,485,032
common shares of the Company. The warrants have a five year-term and an exercise price of USD$2.45 per share.
Private placement 8.0% unsecured convertible debentures
On December 5, 2019, the Company closed a private placement of the 8.0% unsecured convertible debentures for gross aggregate
proceeds of $70,000, maturing on December 5, 2022 (the “Debentures”). The Debentures are convertible at the option of the holder at
any time after December 7, 2020 and prior to maturity at a conversion price of $3.16 per share (the “Conversion Price”), subject to
adjustment in certain events. The Company may force the conversion of all of the then outstanding Debentures at the Conversion Price
at any time after December 7, 2020 and prior to maturity on 30 days’ notice if the daily volume weighted average trading price of the
common shares of the Company is greater than $7.50 for any 15 consecutive trading days.
At any time on or before December 4, 2020, the Company may repay all, but not less than all, of the principal amount of the
Debentures, plus accrued and unpaid interest.
On maturity, the holders of the Debentures have the right to require the Company to repay any principal amount of their Debentures
through the issuance of common shares of the Company in satisfaction of such amounts at a price equal to the volume weighted
average trading price of the common shares on the TSX for the 5 trading days immediately preceding the payment date. In accordance
with the rules of the TSX, shareholder approval will be required for the issuance of any common shares where: (i) the number of
common shares issuable would exceed 25% of the number of common shares outstanding prior to the closing date; or (ii) the number
of common shares issuable to insiders would exceed 10% of the number of common shares outstanding prior to the closing date.
All securities issued in connection with the offering were subject to a four month hold period that expired on April 6, 2020.
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Under this offering, certain insiders of the Company purchased and were issued, directly or indirectly, $8,020 principal amount of
Debentures, which constituted “related party transactions” within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 - Protection of Minority
Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101”). The issuance to the insiders is exempt from the formal valuation and minority
shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101, as the fair market value of the Debentures issued to, and the consideration paid by,
such persons did not exceed 25% of the Company’s market capitalization.
During the period, the Company announced the early conversion option for the Debentures, see section – ‘Early Conversion Options for
Debentures’.
Capitalization Table
Our authorized share capital is comprised of an unlimited number of common shares. The table below outlines the number of issued
and outstanding common shares, warrants, options and restricted share units as at July 31, 2019, July 31, 2020 and October 29, 2020.
Common shares
Warrants
Options
Restricted share units
Convertible debentures
Total
October 29, 2020
482,465,748
133,517,607
28,877,980
2,209,231
13,830,696
660,901,262
July 31, 2020
482,465,748
133,517,607
30,014,703
2,348,343
13,830,696
662,177,097
July 31, 2019
256,981,753
29,585,408
24,288,919
–
–
310,856,080
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations
The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
On February 14, 2019, the Company entered into a syndicated credit facility with Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (“CIBC”) as
Sole Bookrunner, Co-Lead Arranger and Administrative Agent and Bank of Montreal as Co-Lead Arranger and Syndication Agent
(together “the Lenders”). The Lenders provided the Company with up to $65,000 in secured debt financing at a rate of interest that is
expected to average in the mid-to-high 5% per annum range. The credit facility consisted of an up to $50,000 term loan (“Term Loan”)
and up to a $15,000 in a revolving credit facility (“Revolving Loan”). The credit facility matures in February 14, 2022. The Company may
repay the loan without penalty, at any time and the loan is secured against the Company’s property, plant and equipment. The
Company shall repay at minimum 2.5% of the initial amount drawn each quarter per the terms of the credit facility agreement. On
February 14, 2019, the Company received $35,000 on the Term Loan and incurred financing costs of $1,347. The Company had the
ability to draw the remaining $15,000 on the Term Loan on or before December 31, 2019, which it did not exercise, as a result, that
portion of the facility expired on December 31, 2019.
On January 31, 2020, the Company amended its credit facility which resulted in:
(i)
The modification of financial covenants which require the Company to:
i. Maintain a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of not more than 1:00 to 1:00 at all times;
ii. Maintain a Cash Balance of more than $15,000 at all times; and
iii. Maintain certain EBITDA requirements (as defined in the Credit Facility Agreement) with respect to each
Fiscal Quarter.
(ii)
the re-instatement of the $15,000 Term Loan capacity that previously expired un-used on December 31, 2019. In order for
the Company to draw on this additional capacity, the Company must be (i) in compliance with its debt covenants; and (ii)
achieve net revenue of $28,400 for the quarter ended July 31, 2020. These conditions were not satisfied as at July 31,
2020 and therefore the Term Loan capacity was not drawn upon and is no longer available to the Company.
The Company was in compliance with the revised financial covenants noted above as at July 31, 2020.
On July 31, 2020 the Company was not in compliance with an administrative banking covenant which mandated that the Company not
have a Canadian dollar operating bank account with any institution other than the Lenders. The Company was subject to the covenant
90 days after entering the syndicated credit facility on February 14, 2019. The Company received an amendment on October 29, 2020
allowing it to rectify this administrative breach by April 27, 2021. However, since the amendment was received after July 31, 2020, the
Company has classified its Term Loan as a current liability and has revised the applicable comparative information (Note 37) to reflect
the same.
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The Company has certain contractual financial obligations related to service agreements, purchase agreements, rental agreements and
construction contracts. These contracts have optional renewal terms that we may exercise at our option. The annual minimum
payments payable under these contracts over the next five years are as follows:
Year ended July 31,
2021 2022 – 2023 2024 – 2025 Thereafter
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Excise taxes payable
Onerous contract
Convertible debentures
Term loan
Lease obligations
Capital projects (1)
Service contracts
Purchase contracts
Lease based operating expenses (2)
$
$
$ $
12,606 – – –
7,118 – – –
4,763 – – –
– 46,405 – –
3,500 27,125 – –
8,764 31,082
10,977 – – –
–
180
– – –
7,088 5,894 19,274
14,838 50,356
4,680 1,451
1,755
3,733
53,869
91,857
4,737
9,787
Total
$
12,606
7,118
4,763
46,405
30,625
54,370
10,977
6,311
1,755
35,989
210,919
(1) Note the Company presents in commitments on capital projects on the basis of committed amounts to enacted purchase orders
and therefore, inherently there may be differences between committed capital and approved budgets for capital projects. Refer
‘HEXO GROUP OF FACILTIES” for a general summary of these projects and their respective remaining approved capital
budgets.
(2) Lease based operating expense represent the variable operating expenses associated with the lease obligation under IFRS 16,
Under IFRS all amounts charged that have no minimum fixed charge are considered variable and not capitalized.
LITIGATION
Class Actions
As of July 31, 2020, the Company is named as a defendant in securities class actions that have been filed in superior courts of the
provinces of Quebec and Ontario and in the Supreme Court of the State of New York and the U.S. District Court for the Southern
District of New York. One or more of the Company’s current and/or former officers and directors, and/or certain underwriters of past
public offerings by the Company, are also named as defendants in certain of the actions. The lawsuits assert causes of action under
Canadian and U.S. securities legislation and at common law, in connection with statements made by the defendants that are alleged to
have been materially false and/or misleading statements and their alleged failure to disclose material adverse facts. The alleged
misrepresentations relate to, among other things, the Company’s forward-looking information, including but not limited to the
Company’s forecast revenues for Q4 2019 and fiscal 2020, its inventory, “channel stuffing” and the Company’s supply agreement with
the Province of Quebec. As at the date hereof, the amounts claimed for damages in each of these actions have not been quantified.
These actions are in a preliminary stage and have not yet been certified as class actions.
While the Company cannot predict the outcome of the actions discussed above, it intends to assert all available defences and
vigorously defend these proceedings. Defending litigation, whether or not meritorious, is time-consuming for our management and
detracts from our ability to fully focus our internal resources on our business activities. In addition, legal fees and costs incurred in
connection with such activities may be significant and we could, in the future, be subject to judgments or enter into settlements of
claims for significant monetary damages. Further, the Company’s underwriting agreement with the underwriters contains contractual
indemnification provisions that may require the Company to indemnify the underwriters with respect to the claims against them and their
legal costs of defending the actions. A decision adverse to our interests could result in the payment of substantial damages and could
have a material adverse effect on our cash flow, results of operations and financial position, and the limits of available insurance may
be insufficient to cover our eventual liability.
On June 18, 2020, the Company was named as a defendant in a proposed consumer protection class action filed in the Court of
Queens’ Bench in Alberta on behalf of residents of Canada who purchased cannabis products over specified periods of time. Several
other licensed producers are also named as co-defendants in the action. The lawsuit asserts causes of action, including for breach of
contract and breach of consumer protection legislation, arising out of allegations that the Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or Cannabidiol
(CBD) content of medicinal and recreational cannabis products sold by the Company and the other defendants to consumers was
different from what was advertised on the products’ labels. Many of the cannabis products sold by the Company and other defendants
were allegedly sold to consumers in containers using plastic bottles or caps that may have rapidly absorbed or degraded the THC or
CBD content within them. By allegedly over-representing the true amount of THC or CBD in the products, the plaintiff claims that
consumers would be required to consume substantially more product than they otherwise would have in order to obtain the desired
effects or, in the alternative, would have consumed the product without obtaining the desired effects. The action has not yet been
certified as a class action.
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MediPharm
On January 24, 2020, the Company was served with a statement of claim commenced by a vendor in respect of a supply agreement
that was purportedly entered into between UP Cannabis and the vendor prior to the Company’s acquisition of Newstrike on May 24,
2019. The statement of claim filed against the Company is seeking payment of invoices alleged to be owing. In response, the Company
filed a statement of defence and counterclaim on February 26, 2020. The supply agreement purports to contemplate that the Company
would purchase certain cannabis products until February 2020. The Company intends to vigorously defend itself against such claim and
intends to actively advance its counterclaim which alleges, among other things, that the supply agreement is void as it was entered into
in bad faith.
Financial Risk Management
We are exposed to risks of varying degrees of significance which could affect our ability to achieve our strategic objectives for growth.
The main objectives of our risk management process are to ensure that risks are properly identified and that the capital base is
adequate in relation to these risks. The principal financial risks to which we are exposed are described below.
Market Risk
Interest Risk
The Company has minimal exposure to interest rate risk related to any investments of cash and cash equivalents and its term loan. The
Company may invest cash in highly liquid investments with short terms to maturity that would accumulate interest at prevailing rates for
such investments. As at July 31, 2020, the Company had short-term investments of $nil (July 31, 2019 - $517) and a term loan with a
carrying value of $29,930 (July 31, 2019 – 33,374) (Note 20). All interest rates are fixed. An increase or decrease of 1% to the
applicable interest rates would not result in a material variance to net loss.
Price Risk
Price risk is the risk of variability in fair value due to movements in equity or market prices. The Company’s level 1 and 2 investments
are susceptible to price risk arising from uncertainties about their future outlook, future values and the impact of market conditions. The
fair value of marketable securities and derivatives held in publicly traded entities is based on quoted market prices, which the shares of
the investments can be exchanged for. The Company has early converted $29,860 of the aggregate principal amount of its 8%
unsecured convertible debentures (Note 18) which partially mitigates the Company’s Price Risk.
There would be no material impact (July 31, 2019 - $340) if the fair value of these financial assets were to increase or decrease by 10%
as of July 31, 2020. The price risk exposure as at July 31, 2020 is presented in the table below.
Financial assets
Financial liabilities
Total exposure
$
2,692
(3,450)
(758)
July 31, 2020 July 31, 2019
$
16,756
(493)
16,263
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 trade receivables and convertible debentures receivable. As at July 31, 2020, the
Company was exposed to credit related losses in the event of non-performance by the counterparties.
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. Since the majority of the medical sales are transacted with clients that are covered under various
insurance programs, and adult use sales are transacted with crown corporations, the Company has limited credit risk.
Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments are held with four Canadian commercial banks that hold Dun and Bradstreet
credit ratings of AA (July 31, 2019 – AA) and $176 is held with a credit union that does not have a publicly available credit rating. The
majority of the trade receivables balance is held with crown corporations of Quebec, Ontario and Alberta. Creditworthiness of a
counterparty is evaluated prior to the granting of credit. The Company has estimated the expected credit loss using a lifetime credit loss
approach. The current expected credit loss for the year ended July 31, 2020 is $35 (July 31, 2019 - $37).
In measuring the expected credit losses, the adult-use cannabis trade receivables have been assessed on a per customer basis as
they consist of a low number of material contracts. Medical trade receivables have been assessed collectively as they have similar
credit risk characteristics. They have been grouped based on the days past due.
Credit risk from the convertible debenture receivable arises from the possibility that principal and/or interest due may become
uncollectible. The Company mitigates this risk by managing and monitoring the underlying business relationship.
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The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term investments, trade receivables and convertible
debentures receivable represents the maximum exposure to credit risk and as at July 31, 2020; this amounted to $211,860 (July 31,
2019 – $194,902).
The following table summarizes the Company’s aging of trade receivables as at July 31, 2020 and July 31, 2019:
0–30 days
31–60 days
61–90 days
Over 90 days
Total
July 31, 2020
$
15,253
2,972
412
789
19,426
July 31, 2019
$
14,102
1,826
166
3,599
19,693
Economic Dependence Risk
Economic dependence risk is the risk of reliance upon a select number of customers, which significantly impacts the financial
performance of the Company. For the year ended July 31, 2020, the Company’s recorded sales to the crown corporation; Société
québécoise du cannabis represents 70%, of total applicable periods gross cannabis sales (July 31, 2019 – three crown corporations
representing 81%).
The Company holds trade receivables from the crown corporations Société québécoise du cannabis and the Ontario Cannabis Store
representing 47% and 25%, respectively of total trade receivables as of July 31, 2020 (July 31, 2019 – 56% and 23%, respectively).
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they come due. The Company manages its
liquidity risk by reviewing on an ongoing basis its capital requirements. As at July 31, 2020, the Company had $184,173 (July 31, 2019
– $139,505) of cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments and $19,426 (July 31, 2019 – $19,693) in trade receivables.
The Company has current liabilities of $55,626 and contractual commitments of $14,741 due before July 31, 2021. The Company’s
existing cash and cash equivalents, short term investments and trade receivables are expected to provide sufficient liquidity to meet
cash outflow requirements over the next twelve months.
The Company’s success in executing on its longer-term strategy is dependent upon its ability to fund the repayment of existing
borrowings and to generate positive cash flows from operations. If additional liquidity is required, management plans to secure the
necessary financing through the issuance of new public or private equity or debt instruments. There is no assurance that additional
future funding will be available to the Company, or that it will be available on terms which are acceptable to management.
The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their fair
values due to their short-term to maturity.
Foreign Currency Risk
On July 31, 2020, the Company holds certain financial assets and liabilities denominated in United States Dollars (“USD”) which consist
of cash and cash equivalents, and warrant liabilities. The Company does not currently use foreign exchange contracts to hedge its
exposure of its foreign currency cash flows as management has determined that this risk is not significant. The Company closely
monitors relevant economic information to minimize its net exposure to foreign currency risk. The Company is exposed to unrealized
foreign exchange risk through its cash and cash equivalents. As at July 31, 2020, approximately $42,981 USD ($57,652) of the
Company’s cash and cash equivalents was in USD. The Company engaged in several financing events during the year ended July 31,
2020 which resulted in the accumulation of material USD cash and cash equivalents. A 1% change in the foreign exchange rate would
not result in a material change to the unrealized gain or loss on foreign exchange or on the gain or loss on financial instrument
revaluation of USD denominated warrants.
Critical Accounting Assumptions
Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with IFRS. Management makes estimates and assumptions and uses judgment in
applying these accounting policies and reporting the amounts of assets and liabilities, revenue and expenses, and the related
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Significant estimates in the accompanying financial statements relate to the valuation of
biological assets and inventory, stock-based compensation, warrants, the estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment, and
intangible assets. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Our critical accounting assumptions are presented in Note 3 of the
Company’s amended and restated annual audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2020, which is
available under HEXO’s profile on SEDAR and EDGAR.
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Adopted and Upcoming Changes in Accounting Standards
IFRS 16, Leases
As disclosed in note 4 of the interim financial statements, the Company has revised certain financial information related to the adoption
of IFRS 16 Leases, that was previously included in the interim financial statements for the period ended October 31, 2019.
At August 1, 2019, lease liabilities were understated by $3,562, and right of use assets were understated by the same amount due to
an error in the estimate of the Company’s incremental borrowing rate. The IBRs utilized for administrative real estate and production
real estate were 8% and 12%, respectively (previously disclosed as 15.95% and 18.95%).
The Company adopted IFRS 16 Leases on August 1, 2019, which introduces a new approach to lease accounting. The
Company adopted the standard using the modified retrospective approach, which does not require restatement of prior period
financial information, as it recognizes the cumulative impact on the opening balance sheet and applies the standard
prospectively. Accordingly, the comparative information in these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements is not
restated.
At the inception of a contract, the Company assesses whether the contract is, or contains, a lease based on whether the
contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. This policy
is applied to contracts entered into, or modified, on or after January 1, 2019.
Practical expedients
Effective August 1, 2019, the IFRS 16 transition date, the Company elected to use the following practical expedients under the
modified retrospective transition approach:
•
Leases with lease terms of less than twelve months (short-term leases) and leases of low-value assets (less than
$5,000 U.S. dollars) (low-value leases) that have been identified at transition were not recognized in the interim
consolidated statement of financial position;
• Right-of-use assets on transition were measured at the amount equal to the lease liabilities at transition, adjusted by the
amount of any prepaid or accrued lease payments;
• For certain leases having associated initial direct costs, the Company, at initial measurement on transition, excluded
these directs costs from the measurement of the right-of-use assets; and
• Any provision for onerous lease contracts previously recognized at the date of adoption of IFRS 16 has been applied to
the associated right-of-use asset recognized upon transition.
The Company as a lessee
Where the Company is a lessee, a right-of-use asset representing the right to use the underlying asset with a corresponding lease
liability is recognized when the leased asset becomes available for use by the Company.
The right-of-use asset is recognized at cost and is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the estimated useful life
of the asset and the lease term on a straight-line basis. The cost of the right-of-use asset is based on the following:
•
•
•
•
the amount of initial recognition of related lease liability;
adjusted by any lease payments made on or before inception of the lease;
increased by any initial direct costs incurred; and
decreased by lease incentives received and any costs to dismantle the leased asset.
The lease term includes consideration of an option to extend or to terminate if the Company is reasonably certain to exercise
that option. In addition, the right-of-use asset is periodically reduced by impairment losses, if any, and adjusted for certain
remeasurements of the lease liability.
Lease liabilities are initially recognized at the present value of the lease payments. The lease payments are discounted using the
interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Company’s incremental borrowing rate.
Generally, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate. Subsequent to recognition, lease liabilities are
measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. Lease liabilities are remeasured when there is a change in
future lease payments arising mainly from a change in an index or rate, if there is a change in the Company’s estimate of the
amount expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee, or if the Company changes its assessment of whether it will
exercise a purchase, renewal or termination option.
The payments related to short-term leases and low-value leases are recognized as other expenses over the lease term in the
interim consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss.
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Significant accounting estimates and assumptions
In the situation where the implicit interest rate in the lease is not readily determined, the Company uses judgment to estimate the
incremental borrowing rate for discounting the lease payments. The Company's incremental borrowing rate generally reflects the
interest rate that the Company would have to pay to borrow a similar amount at a similar term and with a similar security. On
adoption of IFRS 16, the Company has determined a single IBR as the discount rate across all administrative real estate leases due to
the leases containing similar characteristics. A separate IBR was used for the discounting of the Company’s production real estate
property. The IBRs utilized for administrative real estate and production real estate were 8% and 12%, respectively.
The Company estimates the lease term by considering the facts and circumstances that create an economic incentive to exercise
an extension or termination option. Certain qualitative and quantitative assumptions are used when evaluating these incentives.
The Company as a lessor
The Company's unaudited interim consolidated financial statements were not impacted by the adoption of IFRS 16 Leases in
relation to lessor accounting. Lessors will continue with the dual classification model for recognized leases with the resultant
accounting remaining unchanged from IAS 17, Leases.
Impact of Change in Accounting Policy
On August 1, 2019, the Company recognized $21,360 of right-of-use assets and $19,488 of lease liabilities. The Company
applied its weighted average incremental borrowing rate as at August 1, 2019 to determine the amount of lease liabilities. The
effect of the adjustment to the amounts recognized in the Company's interim consolidated statement of financial position at
August 1, 2019 is shown below:
Assets
Non-current
Property, plant and equipment
Total Assets
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Lease liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Lease liabilities
Total Liabilities
August 1, 2019,
as previously reported
IFRS 16 remeasurement
adjustments on
August 1, 2019
As reported under
IFRS 16
August 1, 2019
$
$
$
258,793
258,793
–
–
–
$
$
$
21,360
21,360
3,556
17,804
21,360
$
$
$
280,153
280,153
3,556
17,804
21,360
Total commitments as at July 31, 2019 were $192,230, which included certain contractual financial obligations related to service
agreements, purchase agreements, operating lease agreements, and construction contracts. Of this total, $101,741 is related to
operating lease commitments. The following is a reconciliation of total operating lease commitments as at July 31, 2019 to the lease
liabilities recognised as at August 1, 2019:
Total operating leases commitments as at July 31, 2019
Less: Variable components of operating leases
Less: Low value and/or short-term lease
Operating lease liability before discounting
Adjustment to reflect discounting of operating lease commitments at August 1,
2019, using the incremental borrowing rate
Total lease liabilities recognized under IFRS 16 as at August 1, 2019 (Note 31)
$
101,741
(49,330)
(88)
52,323
(30,963)
$
21,360
Related Party Transactions
Key Management Personnel Compensation
Key management personnel are those persons having the authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the
Company’s operations, directly or indirectly. The key management personnel of the Company are the members of the executive
management team and Board of Directors, and they control approximately 5.25% of the outstanding shares of the Company as at July
31, 2020 (July 31, 2019 – 6.15%).
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Compensation provided to key management during the period was as follows:
For the year ended
Salary and/or consulting fees
Termination benefits
Bonus compensation
Stock-based compensation
Total
July 31, 2020
$
3,069 $
1,043
42
15,702
19,856
$
July 31, 2019
3,550
470
481
16,235
20,736
$
These transactions are in the normal course of operations and are measured at the exchange amount, which is the amount of
consideration established and agreed by the related parties.
The Company leases a space in Belleville from a related party BCI, that supports its manufacturing activities and is based in Belleville,
Ontario. Under this lease arrangement, the Company incurred $7,007 in lease and operating expenses during the year ended July 31,
2020 (July 31, 2019 - $3,937). This lease liability is recognized on the Company’s balance sheet under IFRS 16 (Note 19).
The Company subleases section of its Belleville lease to another related party Truss Limited Partnership. This sublease is recognized
as a finance lease receivable on the Company’s balance sheet (Note 10).
Under the Company’s private placement of the Debentures in December 2019, certain insiders of the Company purchased and were
issued, directly or indirectly, $8,020 principal amount of Debentures.
Under the Early Conversion Option, certain insiders of the Company holding, directly or indirectly, $7.87 million aggregate principal
amount of Debentures converted their Debentures into an aggregate of 9,837,500 Conversion Units
Unless otherwise stated, the below granted stock options will vest on the one-year anniversary of the date of grant and the balance will
vest quarterly over two years thereafter.
On June 26, 2020, the Company granted certain of its directors and executives a total 1,800,000 and 1,255,025, respectively stock
options with an exercise price of $1.02. One-third of the stock options will vest on each of the one-year anniversaries of the date of
grant over a three-year period. A total of 1,010,101 RSU’s were issued on the same date with a unit value of $0.99. The RSUs vest in
full on the third-year anniversary after the grant date.
On April 28, 2020, the Company granted certain of its executives a total 900,000 stock options with an exercise price of $0.69. One-
third of the stock options will vest on each of the one-year anniversaries of the date of grant over a three-year period.
On October 29, 2019, the Company granted certain of its executives a total of 829,034 stock options and 1,428,449 RSUs with an unit
value of $3.30. One-third of the stock options will vest on each of the one-year anniversaries of the date of grant over a three-year
period. The RSUs vest in full on the third-year anniversary after the grant date.
On July 26, 2019, the Company granted certain of its executives a total 250,000 stock options with an exercise price of $5.88
On July 18, 2019, the Company granted certain of its executives a total 650,000 stock options with an exercise price of $6.54.
On March 20, 2019, the Company granted certain of its executives a total 325,000 stock options with an exercise price of $8.50.
On February 21, 2019, the Company granted the CEO 3,333,333 stock options with an exercise price of $7.46. Additional to the
standard vesting terms as defined in Note 11, is an achievement condition in which vesting may only occur once a volume weighted
average trading price of $10 or greater is achieved for a 20-day period prior to a vesting date. All unvested options will carry over and
vest if the condition is met at a future vesting date.
On February 19, 2019, the Company granted certain of its executives a total 615,000 stock options with an exercise price of $7.13.
On December 17, 2018, the Company granted certain of its executives a total 74,000 stock options with an exercise price of $5.09. Of
which, 54,000 stock options will fully vest at the 6-month anniversary of the grant date.
On September 17, 2018, the Company granted certain executives of the Company a total of 650,000 stock options with an exercise
price of $7.93.
Belleville Complex Inc.
On October 31, 2018, the Company acquired a 25% interest in Belleville Complex Inc. (“BCI”) with the related party Olegna Holdings
Inc., a company owned and controlled by a director of the Company, holding the remaining 75% in BCI. BCI purchased a configured
2,004,000 sq. ft. facility through a $20,279 loan issued by the Company on September 7, 2018, bearing an annual 4% interest rate and
interest payable monthly. The loan and all remaining accrued interest were repaid in full during the year ended July 31, 2019.
As part of the initial agreement, the Company will be the anchor tenant for a period of 20 years, with an option to renew for 10 years.
On October 22, 2019, the lease agreement was amended to a 15-year anchor tenant period, with an option to renew for 15 years and
additional space to rent. The Company has also subleased a portion of the space to Truss Limited Partnership. As a result, the lease
was reassessed resulting in an addition to the right-of-use asset and lease liability as well as a lease receivable on the sublease
component.
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Consideration for the 25% interest on the joint venture is deemed $nil. The carrying value of BCI as at July 31, 2020 is $nil (July 31,
2019 - $nil).
The Company subleases section of its Belleville lease to another related party Truss Limited Partnership. This sublease is recognized
as a finance lease receivable on the Company’s balance sheet (Note 6). The Company recognizes a recovery on its partnership with
Truss Limited Partnership in Other receivables and Other income. During the year end July 31, 2020, the Company purchased of
$2,159 raw materials from Truss Limited Partnership.
Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
In accordance with National Instrument 52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings (“NI 52-109”) and Rule
13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 within the U.S., the establishment and maintenance of Disclosure
Controls and Procedures (“DCP”) and Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (“ICFR”) is the responsibility of management. The DCP
and ICFR have been designed by management based on the 2013 Internal Control Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) to provide reasonable assurance that the Company’s financial
reporting is reliable and that its financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting
Standards (“IFRS”).
Irrespective of how well the DCP and ICFR are designed, internal controls have inherent limitations and can only provide reasonable
assurance that the controls are meeting the Company’s objectives in providing reliable financial reporting information in accordance
with IFRS. These inherent limitations include, but are not limited to, human error and circumvention of controls and as such, there can
be no assurance that the controls will prevent or detect all misstatements due to errors or fraud, if any.
The Company maintains a set of disclosure controls and procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance that information
required to be publicly disclosed is recorded, processed, summarized and reported on a timely basis. An evaluation of the design of
Disclosure Controls was done under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer
and Chief Financial Officer. Based upon this evaluation, the material changes to the control environment and the material weaknesses
in our internal control over financial reporting as at July 31, 2020, are set forth below. Despite the existence of the material weaknesses
described below, the CEO and CFO, together with management, have concluded that the Consolidated Statements of Financial
Position, Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss, Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows associated with this Management’s Discussion and Analysis, are presented in accordance
with IFRS.
Material Changes to the Control Environment
The Company continued to experience issues with the existing Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) system and consequently
embarked on a major ERP optimization initiative. This initiative will provide an integrated system for inventory tracking and valuation
from seed to sale. It will also advance the Company’s strategic goal of standardizing and automating business processes and controls
across the organization and reducing reliance on complex spreadsheets. This business transformation will specifically address risks
within the cannabis industry and is intended to facilitate improved ICFR.
During the period, the Company continued to expand into new markets and partnerships and introduced ready-to-drink beverages. This
resulted in the implementation of additional controls.
As of April 30, 2020, management concluded that the Company did not have effective controls around its physical inventory count
procedures, specifically with respect to reconciling to the ERP system. This material weakness was initially identified July 31,
2019. During the period, the Company introduced enhanced segregation-of-duties and review over work and production orders within
the ERP, strengthened training, planning, guidance and communication for personnel involved in the physical count and resourced a
dedicated Inventory department. This resulted in management determining that a prior material weakness relating to physical count
reconciliation was fully remediated for the period ending July 31, 2020.
Identified Material Weaknesses and Remediation Plan
A material weakness in internal control over financial reporting is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over
financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of a company's annual or interim financial
statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by the company's internal controls.
Management has performed a detailed risk assessment to identify key accounts, business processes and related controls, which was
predicated on process flow mapping with control owners. Deficiencies in control processes were then assessed and aligned to the five
components of the COSO 2013 internal control framework.
As of the three and twelve months ended July 31, 2020, the Company has continued to experience significant expansion of operations
and changes in processes, which has resulted in additional complexities within the control environment. Based on this evaluation,
management concluded that material weaknesses existed as of July 31, 2020, as described below.
Functionality of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System
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The Company identified multiple deficiencies in the ERP’s design and functionality during the year. Specifically, there is a reasonable
possibility that IT dependent control activities relating to inventory management, property, plant and equipment, procurement and
journal entry postings would not prevent or detect a material misstatement of the Company’s annual or interim statements on a timely
basis.
The Company intends for the ERP to be reimplemented in the next fiscal period and will only place reliance upon the ERP when it has
been demonstrated that supporting ITGCs have been designed and are operating effectively. To strengthen control functionality of the
ERP, management has begun implementing the following initiatives;
● Assessment and remediation of the design, implementation and effectiveness of ITGCs that support the ERP, particularly
those relating to change management;
● Engaging internal and third-party resources to incorporate improved inventory tracking and valuation within the ERP and to
●
minimize reliance on complex spreadsheets;
Integration of a fixed asset subledger into the ERP, supported by standardized fixed asset impairment and physical verification
assessments to confirm the validity of data within the ERP;
● Enhancements to the ERP’s purchasing functionality; including segregation of duties to initiate, authorize and release
purchase orders;
Implementation of an automated journal entry workflow within the ERP, and;
●
● Communication of policies, training and guidance regarding appropriate usage of the ERP.
Control Environment
The Company did not adequately design or implement a comprehensive governance program for controls and industry-wide pressures
precipitated elevated turnover, resulting in an ineffective control environment. As the Company was unable to emphasize adherence to
control processes across the organization, this resulted in an increased likelihood of misstatements occurring.
To strengthen the controls surrounding the overall control environment, management has begun implementing the following initiatives;
● Consistent cross-functional communication of strategic company objectives;
●
Implementing standardized, documented policies and controls, including assigning control owners who are accountable
for maintaining control effectiveness;
Implementing standardized training, performance management and succession planning;
●
● Bolstering the finance department by onboarding personnel who possess the appropriate degree of knowledge, expertise
and training to perform complex financial transactions, and;
● Development of a comprehensive, independent internal audit function to enhance monitoring of controls.
Risk Assessment
The Company did not design or implement an Enterprise Risk Management Program to identify and analyze risks. As a result, financial
reporting processes and internal controls were not, in some instances, appropriately designed to address risks specific to the business.
To strengthen the controls surrounding risk assessment, management has begun implementing the following initiatives;
● Design and implementation of an Enterprise Risk Management Program;
●
Internal Control training for key personnel and subject specific training for individuals responsible for complex accounting
transactions for both IFRS and ICFR, and;
● Regular review of control and governance documentation.
The above material weaknesses encompass multiple business processes and increased the possibility that a material misstatement on
the consolidated financial statements would not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
Information Technology General Controls
While the Company had Information Technology General Controls (ITGCs) in place, some were assessed as ineffective. Consequently,
this resulted in processes such as change management and user access management being deemed ineffective, contributing to issues
with ERP functionality as described above.
To strengthen the ITGC environment, management has begun implementing the following initiatives;
●
●
Identification, assessment and remediation over the design, implementation and effectiveness of IT related internal
controls over financial reporting, and;
Improving change management and user access management processes.
Complex Spreadsheet Controls
The Company did not implement and maintain effective controls surrounding complex spreadsheets. Controls related to complex
spreadsheets did not address all identified material risks associated with manual data entry, review of assumptions and estimates,
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completeness of data comparative to the ERP, and the accuracy of formulas. Specifically, the complexity of spreadsheets resulted in
adjusting entries required to correct significant account balances related to inventory, property, plant and equipment and tax.
To strengthen the controls over the use of complex spreadsheets, management has begun implementing the following initiatives;
● Engaging internal and third-party resources to aid in the identification, assessment and remediation over the design and
●
implementation effectiveness of complex spreadsheet internal controls over financial reporting, and;
Implementation of new financial applications to minimize, where possible, manual reliance and usage of complex
spreadsheets in future periods.
Fixed Assets
The Company did not have a fixed assets subledger within its ERP, instead maintaining this information within complex spreadsheets.
This led to increased risk of error regarding the identification, tracking, classification, disposal, and deprecation of fixed assets.
To ensure that fixed asset registers are complete, accurate and appropriately valued, management has begun implementing the
following initiatives;
● Documenting and communicating policies regarding the purchase, transfer and disposal of capital assets;
●
●
Integration of the fixed asset subledger into the ERP, and;
Introducing standardized fixed asset physical verification procedures.
Financial Reporting
The Company did not maintain effective process level and management review controls over financial reporting processes,
reconciliations, the application of IFRS, accounting measurements related to complex transactions and compliance with administrative
lender requirements. This resulted in adjustments being required to the preliminary consolidated financial statements and a revision to
the prior year Consolidated Statement of Financial Position regarding classification between short-term and long-term liabilities. Some
journal entries were not subject to consistent review and approval prior to posting. To strengthen the controls surrounding the financial
reporting process, management has begun planning the following initiatives;
●
●
Assessing roles and responsibilities within the finance and accounting function, as well as providing tools, processes and
training to functional staff, and;
Implementation of a cloud-based financial reporting application to automate and control the financial statement close
process, in addition to the automation of workflows within the ERP
Procurement
The Company did not have effective controls around the authorization of purchases. This material weakness was initially identified July
31, 2019.
During fiscal 2020, the Company introduced a comprehensive Procurement policy, updated the Governance Authority Matrix, provided
additional training and guidance regarding adherence to the above and began implementation of an automated purchasing functionality
within the ERP.
Management has determined that this material weakness will be fully remediated once the automated purchasing functionality has been
implemented and assessed as operating effectively over a full financial reporting period.
Risk Factors
Our overall performance and results of operations are subject to various risks and uncertainties that may materially and adversely affect
our business, products, financial condition and operations and may cause actual performance, results and achievements to differ
materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements and forward-looking information, including, without limitation,
the following factors, some of which, as well as other factors, are discussed in our Annual Information Form dated October 28, 2019
available under our profile on www.sedar.com, which risk factors should be reviewed in detail by all readers:
• Management has applied significant judgment in the assessment of the Company's ability to continue as a going concern when
preparing its interim consolidated financial statements for the periods ended April 30, 2020 and 2019. Management prepares the
interim consolidated financial statements on a going concern basis unless management either intends to liquidate the entity or to
cease trading or has no realistic alternative but to do so. The Company’s existing cash and cash equivalents, short term investments
and trade receivables are expected to provide sufficient liquidity to meet cash outflow requirements over the next twelve months. The
Company’s success in executing on its longer term strategy is dependent upon its ability to fund the repayment of existing
borrowings and to generate positive cash flows from operations. If additional liquidity is required, management plans to secure the
necessary financing through the issuance of new public or private equity or debt instruments. There is no assurance that additional
future funding will be available to the Company, or that it will be available on terms which are acceptable to management.
• Our business operations are dependent on our licence under the Cannabis Regulations. These licenses expire on various dates and
must be renewed by Health Canada. Failure to comply with the requirements of our licenses or any failure to renew the license would
have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and operating results.
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• Achievement of our business objectives is contingent, in part, upon compliance with regulatory requirements enacted by these
governmental authorities and obtaining all regulatory approvals, where necessary, for the production and sale of our products. We
cannot predict the time required to secure all appropriate regulatory approvals for our products, or the extent of testing and
documentation that may be required by governmental authorities.
• While to the knowledge of our management, the Company is currently in compliance with all laws, regulations and guidelines relating
to the marketing, acquisition, manufacture, management, transportation, storage, sale and disposal of cannabis as well as including
laws and regulations relating to health and safety, the conduct of operations and the protection of the environment, changes to such
laws, regulations and guidelines due to matters beyond our control may cause adverse effects to our operations.
• We operate in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment that involves risks and uncertainties, and as a result, management
expectations may not be realized for a number of reasons.
• The volatile Canadian cannabis industry has resulted in several of the Company’s peers to undergo similar rightsizing efforts which
could saturate the market with similar assets the Company intends to sell. This could result in further future losses and/or the inability
for the Company to liquidate certain of its unneeded assets.
• Since the latter part of February 2020, financial markets have experienced significant volatility in response to the developing COVID-
19 pandemic and equity markets in particular have experienced significant declines. The continued spread of COVID-19 nationally
and globally may impact the Company’s ability raise sufficient capital.
• The continued spread of COVID-19 nationally and globally could also disrupt our cultivation and processing activities, supply chains
and sales channels, and result in a reduction in supply of, or demand for, the company’s products as a result of travel restrictions,
work refusals by and mandatory accommodations for employees, changing demand by consumers, mass quarantines, confinements,
lock-downs or government-imposed closures in Canada or abroad, which could adversely impact materially the company’s business,
operations or financial results.
• We operate within a still young and evolving industry and are exposed to certain risks surrounding the fair value inputs related to the
valuation of our biological assets and inventories, which may lead to certain impairments and write-offs. These inputs include but are
not limited too market pricings, external and internal demand for cannabis and cannabis products and by-products.
• Reliance on management’s and key persons’ ability to execute on strategy. This exposes us to management’s ability to perform, as
well as the risk of management leaving the Company.
• We face intense competition from licensed producers and other companies, some of which may have greater financial resources and
more industry, manufacturing and marketing experience than we do.
• The number of licenses granted, and the number of licensed producers ultimately authorized by Health Canada could have an impact
on our operations. We expect to face additional competition from new market entrants that are granted licences under the Cannabis
Regulations or existing license holders which are not yet active in the industry.
• We may be subject to growth-related risks including capacity constraints and pressure on our internal systems and controls. Our
ability to manage growth effectively will require it to continue to implement and improve our operational and financial systems and to
expand, train and manage our employee base.
• Conversely, we may be subject to growth decline related risks including reduced capacity needs and inactivity of our internal systems
and related assets. Our ability to manage growth volatility effectively will require us to continue to monitor our external industry
environment and modify our internal operations accordingly.
• The Company’s credit facility, could expose the Company to risks that its cash flows may become insufficient to satisfy required
payments of principal and interest, the risk of increased interest rates as certain of the Company’s borrowings would likely be at
variable rates of interest, and enforcement risk in the event of default.
• The credit facility contains covenants that require the Company to maintain certain financial ratios. If the Company does not maintain
such ratios, it could have consequences for the availability of credit under the credit facility or result in repayment requirements that
the Company may not be able to satisfy. Restrictions and covenants from those facilities may limit the Company's ability to execute
its plans.
• Given the nature of our business, we may from time to time be subject to claims or complaints from investors or others in the normal
course of business which could adversely affect the public’s perception of the Company.
• We are currently a party to certain class action and other lawsuits as discussed elsewhere in this MD&A and we may become party
to additional litigation from time to time in the ordinary course of business which could adversely affect our business.
• Failure to adhere to laws and regulations may result in possible sanctions including the revocation or imposition of conditions on
licenses to operate our business; the suspension or expulsion from a particular market or jurisdiction or of our key personnel; and the
imposition of fines and censures.
• The potential expansion into international operations will result in increased operational, regulatory and other risks.
• There may be a risk of corruption and fraud in any emerging markets in which the Company expands too.
• The Company’s operations in emerging markets to which it expands could pose an increased inflation risk on the business.
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• The Company ability to successfully identify and make attractive acquisitions, joint ventures or investments, or successfully integrate
future acquisitions
• The development of our business and operating results may be hindered by applicable restrictions on sales and marketing activities
imposed by Health Canada.
• Our activities and resources are currently primarily focused on our facilities on the Gatineau and Belleville campuses, and we will
continue to be focused on these campuses for the foreseeable future. Adverse changes or developments affecting these campuses
would have a material and adverse effect on our business, financial condition and prospects.
• We expect to derive a significant portion of our future revenues from the legalized adult-use cannabis industry and recently legalized
edible cannabis 2.0 market in Canada, including through our agreements various provincial governing bodies which do not contain
purchase commitments or otherwise obligate the purchaser to buy a minimum or fixed volume of products from HEXO.
• We expect to derive a significant portion of our future revenues from the sale of future products of which are still being actively
developed and put into production. Failure to adequately meet market demand for edible product in a timely fashion may adversely
impact the Company’s profitability.
• The adult-use cannabis industry is encountering price compression, which may adversely impact the Company’s profitability. In
addition, such price compression, as well as, or together with, oversupply of certain types of inventory in the industry, may result in
the Company incurring additional impairment losses on inventory in the event the cost of our inventory exceeds its net realizable
value. The continuing evolution of these market conditions represent ongoing uncertainties that may affect the Company’s future
financial results.
• We have incurred operating losses since commencing operations and may incur losses in the future and may not achieve
profitability.
• Our growth strategy contemplates outfitting the Company’s multiple facilities with additional production resources. There is a risk that
these additional resources will not be completed on time, on budget, or at all.
• A key aspect of our business is growing cannabis, and as such we are exposed to the risks inherent in any agriculture business,
such as disease spread, hazards, pests and similar agricultural risks that may create crop failures and supply interruptions for our
customers.
• Our cannabis growing operations consume considerable energy, making us vulnerable to rising energy costs. Volatility of energy
costs and the loss of preferred rate status may adversely impact our business and our ability to operate profitably.
• We believe the cannabis industry is highly dependent upon consumer perception regarding the safety, efficacy and quality of the
cannabis produced. Consumer perception of our products can be significantly influenced by scientific research or findings, regulatory
investigations, litigation, media attention and other publicity regarding the consumption of cannabis products. There can be no
assurance that future scientific research, findings, regulatory proceedings, litigation, media attention or other research findings or
publicity will be favourable to the cannabis market or any particular product, or consistent with earlier publicity.
• As a manufacturer and distributor of products designed to be ingested or inhaled by humans, we face an inherent risk of exposure to
product liability claims, regulatory action and litigation if our products are alleged to have caused significant loss or injury. In addition,
the manufacture and sale of our products involve the risk of injury or loss to consumers due to tampering by unauthorized third
parties, product contamination, unauthorized use by consumers or other third parties.
• Manufacturers and distributors of products are sometimes subject to the recall or return of their products for a variety of reasons,
including product defects, such as contamination, unintended harmful side effects or interactions with other substances, packaging
safety and inadequate or inaccurate labelling disclosure.
• Our business is dependent on a number of key inputs and their related costs including raw materials and supplies related to our
growing operations, as well as electricity, water and other local utilities. Any significant interruption or negative change in the
availability or economics of the supply chain for key inputs could materially impact our business, financial condition and operating
results.
• Conflicts of interest may arise between the Company and its directors.
• We may not pay any dividends on our common shares in the foreseeable future.
• The Company may be at risk as a result of breaches of security at its facilities or in respect of electronic documents, data storage and
risks related to breaches of applicable privacy laws, cyber security risks, loss of information and computer systems.
• Our common shares are listed on the TSX and NYSE; however, there can be no assurance that an active and liquid market for the
common shares will be maintained, and an investor may find it difficult to resell such shares.
• There is no assurance the Company will continue to meet the listing requirements of the NYSE.
• The Company is subject to restrictions from the TSX and NYSE which may constrain the Company’s ability to expand its business
internationally.
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• The market price for our common shares may be volatile and subject to wide fluctuations in response to numerous factors, including
governmental and regulatory regimes, community support for the cannabis industry, variations in our operating results, changes in
our business prospects, as well as many other factors that are beyond our control. The Company must rely largely on its own market
research to forecast sales as detailed forecasts are not generally obtainable from other sources at this early stage of the recreational
marijuana industry in Canada.
• An investment in our securities is speculative and involves a high degree of risk and uncertainty.
• We may issue additional common shares in the future, which may dilute a shareholder’s holdings in the Company.
• The Company may not be successful in the integration of acquisitions into our business.
• The Company may be unable to successfully achieve the objectives of our strategic alliances.
• The Company’s operations are subject to increased risk as a result of international expansion.
• The Company operates in a highly regulated industry which could discourage any takeover offers.
• We maintain or self-insure various types of insurance such as, but not limited to, errors and omissions insurance; directors’ and
officers’ insurance; property coverage; and general commercial insurance, recall insurance, cyber security insurance, warehouseman
insurance and cargo insurance. A judgment against any member of the Company in excess of available coverage could have a
material adverse effect on us in terms of damages awarded and the impact on our reputation.
• Based upon the nature of the Company’s current business activities, the Company does not believe it is currently an “investment
company” (“IC”) under the U.S. Investment Company Act of 1940. However, the tests for determining IC status are based upon the
composition of the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates from time to time, and it is difficult to make accurate
predictions of future assets. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the Company will not become an IC in the future. A
corporation generally will be considered an IC if; more than 40% of the value of its total assets excluding cash and U.S. government
securities are comprised of investment securities, which generally include any securities of an entity the corporation does not control.
If the Company were to become an IC, it would not be able to conduct public offerings of securities in the U.S.
• Our operations are subject to environmental and safety laws and regulations concerning, among other things, emissions and
discharges to water, air and land, the handling and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes, and employee
health and safety. We will incur ongoing costs and obligations related to compliance with environmental and employee health and
safety matters. Failure to comply with environmental and safety laws and regulations may result in additional costs for corrective
measures, in penalties or in restrictions on our manufacturing operations.
• The Company’s ERP may impact the scoping, requirements definition, business process definition, design and testing of the
integrated ERP system could result in problems which could, in turn, result in disruption, delays and errors to the operations and
processes within the business and/or inaccurate information for management and financial reporting.
• The Company may not be able to develop and maintain strong internal controls and be SOX compliant by the mandated deadline.
• We are exposed to the risk that our employees, independent contractors and consultants may engage in fraudulent or other illegal
activity. Misconduct by these parties could include intentional, reckless and/or negligent conduct or disclosure of unauthorized
activities to the Company that violates: (i) government regulations; (ii) manufacturing standards; (iii) federal and provincial healthcare
fraud and abuse laws and regulations; or (iv) laws that require the true, complete and accurate reporting of financial information
or data.
• The Company is subject to continuous evolving corporate governance, internal controls and disclosure regulations that may increase
the risk of non-compliance, which could adversely impact the Company, its market perception and valuation.
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HEXO Corp.
Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended July 31, 2020 and 2019
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of HEXO Corp.
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated statement of financial position of HEXO Corp. and its
subsidiaries (together, the Company) as of July 31, 2020 and the related consolidated statements of net
loss and comprehensive loss, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the year then ended,
including the related notes (collectively referred to as the consolidated financial statements). In our
opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position
of the Company as of July 31, 2020 and its financial performance and its cash flows for the year then
ended in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International
Accounting Standards Board.
We have also audited the revision to the classification of the term loan as at July 31, 2019 as described in
note 37. In our opinion, such revision is appropriate and has been properly applied. We were not engaged
to audit, review, or apply any procedures to the 2019 consolidated financial statements of the Company
other than with respect to the revision and, accordingly, we do not express an opinion or any other form of
assurance on the 2019 consolidated financial statements taken as a whole.
Change in Accounting Principle
As discussed in note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company changed the manner in
which it accounts for leases in 2020 due to the adoption of IFRS 16, Leases.
Basis for Opinion
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s consolidated financial statements based on our
audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance
with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and
Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with the standards of the
PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or
fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal
control over financial reporting. As part of our audit we are required to obtain an understanding of
internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such
opinion.
Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated
financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those
risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and
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disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable
basis for our opinion.
Chartered Professional Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2020.
Independent Auditor's Report
To the Shareholders of HEXO Corp.:
Opinion
We have audited, before the effects of the revision to the classification of the term loan as at July 31, 2019 as described in Note 37 to the
consolidated financial statements, the consolidated financial statements of HEXO Corp. and its subsidiaries (the "Company"), which
comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as at July 31, 2019, and the consolidated statements of net loss and
comprehensive loss, changes in shareholders' equity and cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the consolidated financial
statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements, before the effects of the revision to the classification of the term loan as at July 31,
2019 as described in Note 37 to the consolidated financial statements, present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial
position of the Company as at July 31, 2019, and its consolidated financial performance and its consolidated cash flows for the year then
ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Our responsibilities under those standards
are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report. We are
independent of the Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the consolidated financial
statements in Canada, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the
audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Other Information
Management is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises:
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
The information, other than the consolidated financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon, in the Annual Report
The information, other than the consolidated financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon, in the Annual Report on Form
40-F.
Our opinion on consolidated financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance
conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so,
consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the consolidated financial statements or our knowledge obtained in
the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. We obtained Management’s Discussion and Analysis, the Annual Report, and
the Annual Report on Form 40-F prior to the date of this auditor’s report. If, based on the work we have performed on this other
information, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have
nothing to report in this regard.
Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance for the Consolidated Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the
preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Company’s ability to continue as a
going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless
management either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Company’s financial reporting process.
Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high
level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards
will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if,
individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of
these consolidated financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards, we exercise professional judgment and maintain
professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error,
design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to
provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one
resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal
control.
Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit 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 Company’s internal control.
Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related
disclosures made by management.
Conclude on the appropriateness of management's use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit
evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the
Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw
attention in our auditor's report to the related disclosures in the consolidated financial statements or, if such disclosures are
inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor's
report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company to cease to continue as a going concern.
Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated financial statements, including the disclosures, and
whether the consolidated financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair
presentation.
Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities within the
Company to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and
performance of the Company audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and
significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding
independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our
independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
Ottawa, Canada
December 31, 2019
Chartered Professional Accountants
Licensed Public Accountants
Table of Contents
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position ........................................................................................................... 1
Consolidated Statements of Net Loss and Comprehensive Loss .................................................................................. 2
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity ..................................................................................... 3
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows ..................................................................................................................... 4
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements:
1. Description of Business ....................................................................................................................................................................5
2. Basis of Preparation .........................................................................................................................................................................5
3. Significant Accounting Policies ..........................................................................................................................................................7
4. Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments ........................................................................................................................15
5. Restricted Funds ............................................................................................................................................................................15
6. Commodity Taxes Recoverable and Other Receivables ......................................................................................................................15
7. Convertible Debentures Receivable .................................................................................................................................................15
8. Inventory ......................................................................................................................................................................................16
9. Biological Assets ............................................................................................................................................................................17
10. Investments in Associates & Joint Ventures ....................................................................................................................................17
11. Long-term Investments ................................................................................................................................................................19
12. Property, Plant and Equipment.....................................................................................................................................................20
13. Intangible Assets .........................................................................................................................................................................22
14. Business Acquisition .....................................................................................................................................................................22
15. Goodwill .....................................................................................................................................................................................24
16. Warrant Liabilities ........................................................................................................................................................................25
17. Convertible Debentures ................................................................................................................................................................26
18. Lease Liabilities ............................................................................................................................................................................27
19. Term Loan (Revised) .....................................................................................................................................................................27
20. Share Capital ...............................................................................................................................................................................28
21. Common Share Purchase Warrants ...............................................................................................................................................29
22. Share-based Compensation ..........................................................................................................................................................30
23. Net Loss per Share .......................................................................................................................................................................32
24. Financial Instruments ...................................................................................................................................................................33
25. Operating Expenses by Nature ......................................................................................................................................................34
26. Related Party Disclosure ...............................................................................................................................................................35
27. Capital Management ....................................................................................................................................................................36
28. Commitments and Contingencies ..................................................................................................................................................36
29. Fair Value of Financial Instruments ................................................................................................................................................38
30. Non-Controlling Interest ...............................................................................................................................................................39
31. Revenue from Sale of Goods .........................................................................................................................................................39
32. Segmented Information ................................................................................................................................................................39
33. Restructuring Provision ................................................................................................................................................................39
34. Operating Cash Flow ....................................................................................................................................................................40
35. Comparative Information..............................................................................................................................................................40
36. Income Taxes ...............................................................................................................................................................................40
37. Revision of Comparative Information .............................................................................................................................................42
HEXO Corp. 2020 Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
(thousands of Canadian Dollars)
As at
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted funds
Short-term investments
Trade receivables
Commodity taxes recoverable and other receivables
Convertible debentures receivable
Prepaid expenses – current
Inventory
Biological assets
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Intangible assets
Investment in associate and joint ventures
Lease receivable
License and prepaid royalty – HIP
Prepaid expenses
Long-term investments
Goodwill
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Excise taxes payable
Warrant liabilities
Lease liability – current
Term loan
Onerous contract
Non-current liabilities
Deferred rent liability
Deferred tax liability
Lease liability
Convertible debentures
Other long-term liabilities
Shareholders’ equity
Share capital
Share-based payment reserve
Warrant reserve
Contributed surplus
Accumulated deficit
Non-controlling interest
Note
July 31, 2020
July 31, 2019
(Revised - Note 37)
4
5
4
24
6
7
8
9
12
13
10
6
11
15
16
18
19,37
28
35
18
17
20
22
21
21,22
30
$ 184,173
8,261
–
19,426
16,733
–
4,606
64,933
7,571
305,703
285,366
16,008
76,306
3,865
1,020
1,392
3,209
–
692,869
32,451
7,121
3,450
4,772
29,930
4,763
82,487
–
–
24,344
28,969
393
136,193
$
113,568
22,350
25,937
19,693
15,247
13,354
10,762
83,854
7,371
312,136
258,793
127,282
52,849
–
1,409
–
14,277
111,877
878,623
45,581
3,494
493
–
33,374
–
82,942
946
6,023
–
–
–
89,911
799,706
1,023,788
65,746
95,617
27,377
(659,231)
3,379
40,315
60,433
–
(112,742)
1,000
556,676 788,712
878,623
$ 692,869
$
Commitments and contingencies (Note 28)
Approved by the Board of Directors
/s/ Jason Ewart, Director
/s/ Michael Munzar, Director
1
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
HEXO Corp. 2020 Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Statements of Net Loss and Comprehensive Loss
(thousands of Canadian Dollars, except per share data)
Revenue from sale of goods
Excise taxes
Net revenue from sale of goods
Ancillary revenue
Net revenue
Cost of goods sold
Gross (loss)/profit before fair value adjustments
Realized fair value amounts on inventory sold
Unrealized gain on changes in fair value of biological assets
Gross (loss)/profit
Operating expenses
Selling, general and administrative
Marketing and promotion
Share-based compensation
Research and development
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
Amortization of intangible assets
Restructuring costs
Impairment of property, plant and equipment
Impairment of intangible assets
Impairment of goodwill
Loss on onerous contract
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment
Loss from operations
Revaluation of financial instruments gain/(loss)
Share of loss from investment in associate and joint ventures
Loss on induced conversion of debentures
(Realized loss)/unrealized gain on convertible debenture receivable
Unrealized loss on investments
Realized gain on investments
Foreign exchange gain/(loss)
Interest and financing expenses
Interest income
Other income
Loss and comprehensive loss attributable to shareholders before tax
Income tax recovery
Net loss and comprehensive loss
Comprehensive loss attributable to:
Shareholders of HEXO Corp.
Non-controlling interest
Net loss per share, basic and diluted
Weighted average number of outstanding shares
Basic and diluted
Note
31
8,25
8
9
22
12
13
33
12
13
15
28
12
16
10
17
7
July 31, 2020
July 31, 2019
$ 59,256
(11,914)
$ 110,149
(29,598)
80,551
233
80,784
127,205
(46,421)
40,910
(29,356)
$ (57,975)
47,342
199
47,541
45,532
2,009
16,357
(38,856)
$ 24,508
52,793
12,474
25,790
4,639
6,072
3,939
4,767
79,418
108,189
111,877
4,763
3,855
$ 418,576
(476,551)
45,947
31,191
28,008
2,822
1,747
1,767
–
–
–
–
–
–
$ 111,482
(86,974)
6,533
(6,331)
(54,283)
(4,806)
(12,880)
24
1,392
(10,043)
1,902
2,531
(3,730)
(2,964)
–
1,737
(315)
(215)
(78)
(469)
5,187
–
$ (552,512) $ (87,821)
35
6,023
18,213
$ (546,489) $ (69,608)
(546,489)
(69,608)
– –
$ (546,489)
$ (1.77)
$ (69,608)
$ (0.33)
24
309,504,695
212,740,552
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
2
HEXO Corp. 2020 Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
(thousands of Canadian Dollars, except share data)
For the years ended
Balance at July 31, 2018
Issuance of common shares
Share issuance upon acquisition
Issuance fees
Replacement stock options
Replacement warrants
Issuance of warrants
Exercise of stock options
Exercise of warrants
Exercise of broker/finder warrants
Stock-based payments
Non-controlling interest
Net loss and comprehensive loss
Balance at July 31, 2019
June 2020 at the market offering
May 2020 underwritten offering
April 2020 underwritten offering
Issuance of common shares -
USD$20m registered offering
Issuance of common shares -
USD$25m registered offering
$70m private placement unsecured
convertible debentures
Early conversion of debentures
Issuance fees
Exercise of stock options
Expiry of stock options
Exercise of warrants
Expiry of warrants
Equity-settled share-based
payments
Non-controlling interest
Net loss and comprehensive loss
Balance at July 31, 2020
Note
14
22
21
21
22
21
21
22,25
30
20
20
20
20
20
20
17, 20
22
22
21
21
22,25
30
Non-
controlling
interest
Number of
common
shares
Share-based
payment
reserve
Share
capital
Warrant
reserves
Contributed
surplus
Accumulated
deficit
57,558
322,439
(3,827)
–
–
–
8,855,000
35,394,041
–
–
–
–
3,567,867
13,619,202
1,916,527
–
–
–
Shareholders’
equity
193,629,116 $ 347,233 $ 6,139 $ 12,635 $ – $ – $ (43,134) $ 322,873
57,558
–
–
–
322,439
–
–
–
–
–
(3,827)
–
– 7,134
–
7,134
12,229
–
12,229
–
42,386
–
– 42,386
4,293
–
–
56,146
–
(5,204)
6,296
–
(1,613)
29,793
–
29,793 –
1,000
–
–
(69,608) (69,608)
–
256,981,753 $ 799,706 $ 40,315 $ 60,433 $ – $ 1,000 $ (112,742) $ 788,712
– 33,263
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
1,000
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
7,044 (2,751)
–
–
61,350
7,909
–
–
–
–
10,998
20,182
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
32,942,479
63,940,000
59,800,000
–
–
33,263
43,495
22,928
54,493
43,110
11,976,048 21,073
–
–
–
–
– 21,073
14,970,062 25,229
–
–
–
–
– 25,229
–
–
–
–
23,902
–
–
23,902
37,325,000
–
116,532
–
4,413,874
–
72,005 – 13,354
–
–
–
223 (89) –
(5,983) –
– (1,469)
– (7,881)
–
5,866
–
(10,362)
(27)
–
5,983
–
7,881
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
74,997
(27)
134
–
4,397
–
–
–
31,503
–
–
–
–
31,503
–
–
482,465,748 $ 1,023,788 $ 65,746 $ 95,617
–
–
$ 27,377
–
–
–
–
–
–
2,379
–
2,379
–
(546,489)
(546,489)
$ 3,379 $ (659,231) $ 556,676
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
HEXO Corp. 2020 Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(thousands of Canadian Dollars)
For the years ended
Operating activities
Total net loss
Items not affecting cash
Changes in non-cash operating working capital items
Cash used in operating activities
Financing activities
Issuance of common shares
Issuance fees
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options
Proceeds from the exercise of warrants
Acquisition of term loan
Payments on term loan
Debt interest payments
Lease payments
Issuance of unsecured convertible debentures
Interest paid on unsecured convertible debentures
Cash from financing activities
Investing activities
Settlement of short-term investments
Proceeds from sale of investments
Restricted cash
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment
Purchase of intangible assets
Investment in associate and joint ventures
Net cash acquired on business acquisition
Cash used in investing activities
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
Supplemental cashflow information in Note 34.
Note
July 31, 2020
July 31, 2019
$ (546,489) $
34
34
508,484
(56,549)
(94,554)
(69,608)
16,669
(71,767)
(124,706)
20
20
22
21
19
19
18
7
7
12
14
196,843
(10,170)
134
4,291
–
(3,500)
(1,849)
(4,341)
70,000
(3,205)
248,203
57,558
(3,827)
4,293
56,075
32,778
–
–
–
–
146,877
7,871
10,966
(109,040)
(856)
(30,494)
–
(83,044)
25,420 119,810
–
13,089 (22,350)
–
(138,034)
(3,010)
(13,427)
49,366
(7,645)
14,526
99,042
113,568
70,605
113,568
$ 184,173 $
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended July 31, 2020 and 2019
(expressed in thousands of Canadian Dollars, except share amounts or where otherwise stated)
1. Description of Business
HEXO Corp. (the “Company”), is a publicly traded corporation, incorporated in Ontario. HEXO is licensed to produce and sell cannabis
and cannabis products under the Cannabis Act. Its head office is located at 3000 Solandt Road Ottawa, Canada. The Company’s
common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) and the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), both under the trading
symbol “HEXO”.
COVID-19
In December 2019, a novel strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) emerged in Wuhan, China. Since then, it has spread to most other
countries and infections have been reported around the world. Canada confirmed its first case of COVID-19 on January 25, 2020 and
its first death related to COVID-19 on March 9, 2020. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of
COVID-19 a global pandemic. In response to the outbreak, governmental authorities in Canada and internationally have introduced
various recommendations and measures to try to limit the pandemic, including travel restrictions, border closures, non-essential
business closures, quarantines, self-isolations, shelters-in-place and social distancing. These measures remain in effect as at July 31,
2020. The COVID-19 outbreak and the response of governmental authorities to try to limit it are having a significant impact on the
private sector and individuals, including unprecedented business, employment and economic disruptions. As of July 31, 2020, we have
not observed material changes to our business as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. Basis of Preparation
Statement of Compliance
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in compliance with the International Financial Reporting Standards
(“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) including IFRS Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”).
These consolidated financial statements were approved and authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on October 29, 2020.
Basis of Measurement
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on an historical cost basis except for certain financial instruments and
biological assets, which are carried at remeasured amounts or fair value, as detailed in the Company’s accounting policies.
New and Amended Standards
The Company has applied IFRS 16 - Leases for the first time for the annual reporting period commencing August 1, 2019. Refer to
Note 19 for details of the impact on adoption.
Certain new accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not mandatory for the year ended July 31, 2020
and have not been early adopted by the Company. These standards are not expected to have a material impact on the entity in the
current or future reporting periods and on foreseeable future transactions.
Functional and Presentation Currency
The consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars. Each entity within the Company determines its own functional
currency based on the primary economic environment in which it operates.
Basis of Consolidation
SUBSIDIARIES
Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Company. Control exists when the Company has the power, directly and indirectly, to govern
the financial and operating policies of an entity and be exposed, or have rights to, to the variable returns from its activities. The financial
statements of subsidiaries are consolidated from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases. All intercompany
transactions, balances, and unrealized gains and losses are eliminated upon consolidation.
Non-controlling interest ("NCI") represents the portion of equity ownership in subsidiaries not attributable to the Company’s
shareholders. NCI is initially measured as the proportionate share of its interest in the acquiree's identifiable net assets as at the date of
acquisition and subsequently adjusted for the proportionate share of net earnings and other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to
the NCI, as well as any dividends or distributions paid to the NCI. Non-controlling interests in the results and equity of subsidiaries are
shown separately in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss, statements of changes in equity and balance sheets
respectively.
PRINCIPAL OPERATING SUBSIDIARIES
HEXO Operations Inc.
JURISDICTION
Ontario,
Canada
INTEREST HELD
100%
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY
To produce and sell cannabis and cannabis
products under the Cannabis Act.
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PRINCIPAL OPERATING SUBSIDIARIES
HEXO USA Inc.
JURISDICTION
Delaware,
USA
Keystone Isolation
Technologies Inc. (“KIT’’)
Ontario,
Canada
Neal Up Brands Inc.
JOINT ARRANGEMENTS
Ontario,
Canada
INTEREST HELD
100%
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY
To facilitate expansion into the US market.
60%
60%
Intended to provide the Company with high
quality extraction technology to facilitate an
efficiently processed and consistent supply of
CBD and THC to supply the Canadian and global
market for cannabis derivatives
To produce and sell cannabis and cannabis
products under the Cannabis Act.
Investments in joint arrangements are classified as either joint operations or joint ventures. The classification depends on the
contractual rights and obligations of each investor, rather than the legal structure of the joint arrangement. The Company currently
holds interests in joint ventures but has no interest in joint operations.
Joint ventures
Interests in joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method (see “Equity Method” below), after initially being recognized at cost
in the consolidated balance sheet.
The following are the Company’s joint ventures however, none are considered material to the Company:
SIGNIFICANT JOINT VENTURES
JURISDICTION
INTEREST HELD
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY
Belleville Complex Inc.
Ontario, Canada
25%
The venture was established to manage the
property of Belleville facility.
Associates
Associates are all entities over which the Company has significant influence but not control or joint control. This is generally the case
where the Company holds between 20% and 50% of the voting rights. Investments in associates are accounted for using the equity
method of accounting (see “Equity Method” below), after initially being recognized at cost
The following associates are significant to the Company; however, only Truss Limited Partnership is considered material to the
Company:
SIGNIFICANT ASSOCIATES
Truss Limited Partnership
(“Truss LP”)
JURISDICTION
Ontario, Canada
INTEREST HELD
42.5%
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY
To pursue opportunities to develop non-alcoholic,
cannabis-infused beverages for the Canadian
market following adult-use legalization.
Truss CBD USA LLC
(“Truss CBD US”)
EQUITY METHOD
Colorado, USA
42.5%
To explore opportunities for non-alcohol hemp-
derived CBD beverages in the State of Colorado.
Under the equity method of accounting, the investments are initially recognized at cost and adjusted thereafter to recognize the
Company’s share of the post-acquisition profits or losses of the investee in profit or loss, and the Company’s share of movements in
other comprehensive income of the investee in other comprehensive income. Dividends received or receivable from associates and
joint ventures are recognized as a reduction in the carrying amount of the investment.
Where the Company’s share of losses in an equity-accounted investment equals or exceeds its interest in the entity, including any other
unsecured long-term receivables, the Company does not recognize further losses, unless it has incurred obligations or made payments
on behalf of the other entity.
Unrealized gains on transactions between the Company and its associates and joint ventures are eliminated to the extent of the
Company’s interest in these entities. Unrealized losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment
of the asset transferred. Accounting policies of equity-accounted investees have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency
with the policies adopted by the Company.
The carrying amount of equity-accounted investments is tested for impairment in accordance with the policy described herein.
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OPERATING SEGMENTS
An operating segment is a component of the Company for which discrete financial information is available and whose operating results
are regularly reviewed by the entity's chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment
and assess its performance, and that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenue and incur expenses. The Company
only has one operating segment.
3. Significant Accounting Policies
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents are comprised of cash and highly liquid investments that are readily convertibles into known amounts of
cash with original maturities of three months or less.
RESTRICTED FUNDS
Restricted funds represent cash that is pledged as collateral or guarantees for certain of the Company’s projects, obligations, and
agreements.
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
Short term investments are comprised of liquid investments with maturities between 3 and 12 months. Short term investments are
measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method, less loss allowance.
TRADE RECEIVABLES
Trade receivables are recognized initially at the amount of consideration that is unconditional, unless they contain significant financing
components when they are recognized at fair value. Trade receivables are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective
interest method, less loss allowance.
COMMODITY TAX RECOVERIES & OTHER RECEIVABLES
The Company measures commodity tax recoveries and other receivables at fair value fair value and subsequently measured at amortized
cost, less any provisions for impairment.
BIOLOGICAL ASSETS
The Company measures biological assets consisting of cannabis plants using the income approach at fair value less costs to sell up to
the point of harvest, which becomes the basis for the cost of related inventories after harvest. The Company capitalizes all the direct
and indirect costs as incurred related to the biological transformation of the biological assets between the point of initial recognition and
the point of harvest including labour related costs (including share based compensation), grow consumables, materials, utilities,
facilities costs, depreciation, overhead, quality and testing costs. The identified capitalized direct and indirect costs of biological assets
are subsequently recorded within the line item ‘costs of goods sold’ on the statement of loss and comprehensive loss in the period that
the related product is sold. Unrealized gains or losses arising from changes in fair value less cost to sell during the period are included
in the results of operations and presented on a separate line of statement of comprehensive loss of the related period.
INVENTORY
Inventory is valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is determined using the weighted average method. Inventories of
harvested cannabis are transferred from biological assets at their fair value at harvest, which becomes the initial deemed cost of the
inventory. Any subsequent post-harvest costs are capitalized to inventory to the extent that cost is less than net realizable value.
Subsequent costs include materials, overhead, depreciation, amortization, and labor related costs (including share-based
compensation) involved in packaging and quality assurance. The identified capitalized direct and indirect costs related to inventory are
subsequently recorded within ‘cost of goods sold’ on the statement of loss and comprehensive loss at the time the product is sold, with
the exclusion of realized fair value amounts included in inventory sold which are recorded as a separate line within gross profit. 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 costs necessary to make the sale. Packaging and supplies are initially valued at cost and subsequently at the lower
of cost and net realizable value.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment is measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Cost includes expenditure
that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items.
Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognized as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is
probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably.
The carrying amount of any component accounted for as a separate asset is derecognized when replaced. All other repairs and
maintenance are charged to profit or loss during the reporting period in which they are incurred.
Construction in progress is transferred to a depreciable asset class property, plant and equipment when the assets are available for use
and depreciation of the assets commences at that point.
Depreciation is provided using the following terms and methods:
Land
Buildings
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Not depreciated
Straight line
No term
5 to 20 years
HEXO Corp. 2020 Consolidated Financial Statements
Leasehold improvements Straight line lease term
Furniture and equipment
5 years
5 to 20 years
Cultivation and production equipment
5 years
Vehicles
3 years
Computers
No term
Construction in progress
Straight line
Straight line
Straight line
Straight line
Not depreciated
An asset’s residual value and useful life are reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted if appropriate. When parts of an item of
equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items (major components) of property, plant and equipment.
Gains and losses on disposal of an item of equipment are determined by comparing the proceeds from disposal with the carrying
amount of the equipment and are recognized in profit or loss.
FINITE LIFE INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Finite life intangible assets are measured at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses. Amortization is
provided on a straight-line basis over the following terms:
Domain names
Health Canada licenses
Software
Patents
Straight line
Straight line
Straight line
Straight line
10 years
20 years
3 to 5 years
20 years
The estimated useful life is reviewed at the end of each reporting period, with the effect of any changes in estimate being accounted for
on a prospective basis.
Research expenditure and development expenditure that do not meet the recognition criteria for intangible assets are recognized as an
expense as incurred. Development costs previously recognized as an expense are not recognized as an asset in a subsequent period.
INDEFINITE LIFE INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Indefinite intangible assets are deemed to have no foreseeable limit over which the asset is expected to generate net cash inflows.
Following initial recognition, intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are carried at cost less any accumulated impairment losses and
are tested annually for impairment, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that they might be impaired. The
Company intends to utilize the brand indefinitely. The capitalized brand consists of the Company’s premium Up brand, which was
recognized upon the acquisition of Newstrike (Note 14).
Brand
GOODWILL
Not amortized
Indefinite
Goodwill is not amortized but it is tested for impairment annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that
it might be impaired and is carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses.
Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units for the purpose of impairment testing. The allocation is made to those cash-generating
units or groups of cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the business combination in which the goodwill arose. The
units or groups of units are identified at the lowest level at which goodwill is monitored for internal management purposes, being the
Company’s single operating segment.
IMPAIRMENT OF NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS
Goodwill and intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life are not subject to amortisation and are tested annually for impairment,
or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that they might be impaired. Other assets are tested for impairment
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised
for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s
fair value less costs of disposal and value in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for
which there are separately identifiable cash inflows which are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of
assets (cash-generating units). Non-financial assets other than goodwill that suffered an impairment are reviewed for possible reversal
of the impairment at the end of each reporting period.
A CGU’s recoverable amount is the higher of its fair value less costs of disposal (“FVLCD”) and its value in use (“VIU”). In assessing the
VIU, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market
assessments of the time value of money to the Company and the risks specific to the asset. In determining FVLCD an appropriate
valuation model is used. Where the carrying amount of a CGU exceeds its recoverable amount, the CGU is considered impaired and is
written down to its recoverable amount. Any impairment loss is recorded in earnings and previously recognized impairment losses are
reversed or partially reversed only if there has been a change in the assumptions used to determine the asset’s recoverable amount since
the last impairment loss was recognized. In which case, the carrying amount of the asset is increased to its recoverable amount. The new
carrying amount cannot exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation, had no impairment loss been
recognized.
BUSINESS ACQUISITION
The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for all business combinations, regardless of whether equity instruments or other
assets are acquired. The consideration transferred for the acquisition of a subsidiary comprises the:
•
fair values of the assets transferred
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•
•
•
•
liabilities incurred to the former owners of the acquired business
equity interests issued by the Company
fair value of any asset or liability resulting from a contingent consideration arrangement, and
fair value of any pre-existing equity interest in the subsidiary.
Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are, with limited exceptions,
measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date. The Company recognises any non-controlling interest in the acquired entity
on an acquisition-by-acquisition basis either at fair value or at the non-controlling interest’s proportionate share of the acquired entity’s
net identifiable assets.
Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred.
The excess of the:
•
•
•
consideration transferred,
amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquired entity, and
acquisition-date fair value of any previous equity interest in the acquired entity
over the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. If those amounts are less than the fair value of the net
identifiable assets of the business acquired, the difference is recognised directly in profit or loss as a bargain purchase.
Where settlement of any part of cash consideration is deferred, the amounts payable in the future are discounted to their present value
as at the date of exchange. The discount rate used is the entity’s incremental borrowing rate, being the rate at which a similar borrowing
could be obtained from an independent financier under comparable terms and conditions.
Contingent consideration is classified either as equity or a financial liability. Amounts classified as a financial liability are subsequently
remeasured to fair value, with changes in fair value recognised in profit or loss.
If the business combination is achieved in stages, the acquisition date carrying value of the acquirer’s previously held equity interest in
the acquiree is remeasured to fair value at the acquisition date. Any gains or losses arising from such remeasurement are recognised in
profit or loss.
NON-CURRENT ASSETS (OR DISPOSAL GROUPS) HELD FOR SALE
Non-current assets (or disposal groups) are classified as held for sale if their carrying amount will be recovered principally through a
sale transaction rather than through continuing use and a sale is considered highly probable. They are measured at the lower of their
carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell, except for assets such as deferred tax assets, assets arising from employee benefits,
financial assets and investment property that are carried at fair value and contractual rights under insurance contracts, which are
specifically exempt from this requirement.
An impairment loss is recognised for any initial or subsequent write-down of the asset (or disposal group) to fair value less costs to sell.
A gain is recognised for any subsequent increases in fair value less costs to sell of an asset (or disposal group), but not in excess of
any cumulative impairment loss previously recognised. A gain or loss not previously recognised by the date of the sale of the non-
current asset (or disposal group) is recognised at the date of derecognition.
Non-current assets (including those part of a disposal group) are not depreciated or amortised while they are classified as held for sale.
Interest and other expenses attributable to the liabilities of a disposal group classified as held for sale continue to be recognised.
Non-current assets classified as held for sale are presented separately from the other assets in the balance sheet. The liabilities of a
disposal group classified as held for sale are presented separately from other liabilities in the balance sheet.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Company prior to the end of the
financial year which are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition. Trade and other
payables are presented as current liabilities unless payment is not due within 12 months after the reporting period. Accounts payable
and accrued liabilities are recognized initially at their fair value and subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective
interest method.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue from the direct sale of cannabis to customers for a fixed price is recognized when the Company transfers the control of the
good(s) to the customer upon delivery and acceptance by the customer. The Company recognizes revenue in an amount that reflects
the consideration which the Company expects to receive taking into account the impact which may arise from any rights of return on
sales, price concessions or similar obligations. Net revenue is presented net of taxes, estimated returns, allowances and discounts.
Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) levies excise taxes on the sale of medical and adult-us cannabis products. The Company becomes
liable for these excise duties when cannabis products are delivered to the customer. The excise taxes payable is the higher of (i) a flat-
rate duty which is imposed when a cannabis product is packaged, and (ii) an advalorem duty that is imposed when a cannabis product
is delivered to the customer.
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HEXO Corp. 2020 Consolidated Financial Statements
Effective May 1, 2019, excise tax calculated on edible cannabis products, cannabis extracts and cannabis topicals will prospectively be
calculated as a flat rate based on the quantity of total tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) contained in the final product. There were no
changes in the legislation in calculating excise taxes for fresh cannabis, dried cannabis, seeds and plants. Net revenue from sale of
goods, as presented on the consolidated statements of comprehensive (loss) income, represents revenue from the sale of goods less
applicable excise taxes.
COST OF GOODS SOLD
Cost of goods sold includes cost of inventory expensed, packaging costs, shipping costs and related labor.
INCOME TAXES
The income tax expense or recovery for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income, based on the applicable
income tax rate for each jurisdiction, adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to temporary differences and
to unused tax losses.
The current income tax expense or recovery is calculated on the basis of the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the end of the
reporting period in the countries where the Company and its subsidiaries and associates operate and generate taxable income.
Management periodically evaluates positions taken in tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulation is subject
to interpretation and considers whether it is probable that a taxation authority will accept an uncertain tax treatment. The Company
measures its tax balances either based on the most likely amount or the expected value, depending on which method provides a better
prediction of the resolution of the uncertainty.
Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and
liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. However, deferred tax liabilities are not recognized if they
arise from the initial recognition of goodwill. Deferred income tax is also not accounted for if it arises from initial recognition of an asset or
liability in a transaction other than a business combination that, at the time of the transaction, affects neither accounting nor taxable profit
or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the
reporting period and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realized or the deferred income tax liability is
settled.
Deferred tax assets are recognized only if it is probable that future taxable amounts will be available to utilize those temporary differences
and losses.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset where there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and where
the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. Current tax assets and tax liabilities are offset where the entity has a
legally enforceable right to offset and intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company has an employee stock option plan. The Company measures equity settled share-based payments based on their fair
value at the grant date and recognizes compensation expense over the vesting period based on the Company’s estimate of equity
instruments that will eventually vest. Forfeitures are adjusted for on an actual basis. The impact of the revision of the original estimate is
recognized in profit or loss such that the cumulative expense reflects the revised estimate. For stock options granted to non-employees
the compensation expense is measured at the fair value of goods and services received except where the fair value cannot be estimated,
in which case it is measured at the fair value of the equity instruments granted. Consideration paid by employees or non-employees on
the exercise of stock options is recorded as share capital and the related share-based compensation is transferred from share-based
payment reserve to share capital.
RESTRICTED SHARE UNITS (“RSU’s”)
RSUs are cash or equity settled share-based payments granted to certain employees, directors and executives within the Company.
RSUs are measured at their initial fair value on the date of the grant utilizing the Black-Scholes Merton model. The fair value of cash-
settled RSUs is revalued at each period end and is recognized as share-based compensation expense over the vesting period with a
corresponding adjustment to the liability. Upon the settlement of cash based RSUs, which are valued at the market value at the time of
exercise, the related liability is transferred to share capital. The fair value of equity-settled RSUs are recognized in the share-based
reserve at the grant date. Upon the settlement of equity-based payments, RSUs are settled in the form of common shares and the
related share-based reserve is transferred to share capital.
Amounts recorded for forfeited RSUs are transferred to the accumulated deficit in the year of forfeiture or expiry.
LOSS PER SHARE
Loss per common share represents loss for the period attributable to common shareholders divided by the weighted average
number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted loss per common share is calculated by dividing the applicable
loss for the year by the sum of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and all additional common shares
that would have been outstanding if potentially dilutive common shares had been issued during the year. The calculation of diluted
loss per share excludes the effects of various conversions and exercise of options and warrants that would be anti-dilutive.
BORROWING COSTS
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets, which are assets that necessarily
take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale, are added to the cost of those assets, until such time as the
assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale.
All other borrowing costs are recognized in profit or loss in the period which they are incurred.
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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Financial assets and liabilities are recognized when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provision of the respective
instrument.
The Company classifies its financial assets in the following measurement categories:
•
•
those to be measured subsequently at fair value (either through OCI or through profit or loss), and
those to be measured at amortized cost.
The classification depends on the entity’s business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual
terms of the cash flows.
The Company has made the following classifications:
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted funds
Short-term investments
Trade receivables
Convertible debenture receivable
Long term investments
Financial liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Warrant liabilities
Deferred rent liability
Convertible debentures
Lease liabilities
Term loan
IFRS 9 Classification
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
FVTPL
FVTPL
Amortized cost
FVTPL
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
Fair Value Through Profit or Loss (“FVTPL”) Financial Assets
Financial assets classified and measured at FVTPL are those assets that do not meet the criteria to be classified at amortized cost or at
FVTOCI. This category includes debt instruments whose cash flow characteristics are not solely payments of principal and interest
(“SPPI”) or are not held within a business model whose objective is either to collect contractual cash flows, or to both collect contractual
cash flows and sell the financial asset.
Amortized Cost Financial Assets
Financial assets at amortized cost are non-derivative financial assets which are held within a business model whose objective is to hold
assets to collect contractual cash flows and its contractual terms give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of
principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding. An amortized cost financial asset is initially measured at fair value, including
transaction costs and subsequently at amortized cost using the effective interest rate.
Impairment of Financial Assets
Financial assets, other than those classified at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at the end of
each reporting period. 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.
Financial Liabilities and Other Financial Liabilities
Financial liabilities are classified as either financial liabilities at FVTPL or other financial liabilities. Financial liabilities at FVTPL are
stated at fair value, with changes being recognized through the consolidated statements of income. Other financial liabilities are initially
measured at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method.
Derivatives
Derivatives are initially measured at fair value in conjunction with the host contract; no bifurcation is performed, and any directly
attributable transaction costs are recognised in profit or loss as incurred. Subsequent to initial recognition, the entire instrument,
including the embedded derivative is measured at fair value and changes therein are recognised in profit or loss. The Company has a
convertible loan receivable whereby the balance can be converted into equity. See Note 15 for transaction and valuation details.
Compound Instruments
The component parts of compound instruments (convertible debentures) issued by the Company are classified separately as financial
liabilities and equity in accordance with the substance of the contractual arrangements and the definitions of a financial liability and an
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equity instrument. A conversion option that will be settled by the exchange of a fixed amount of cash or another financial asset for a fixed
number of the Company’s own equity instruments is an equity instrument.
At the date of issue, the fair value of the liability component is estimated using the prevailing market interest rate for similar non-convertible
instruments. This amount is recorded as a liability on an amortized cost basis using the effective interest rate method until extinguished
upon conversion or at the instrument’s maturity date.
The conversion option classified as equity is determined by deducting the amount of the liability component from the fair value of the
compound instrument as a whole. This is recognized and included in equity and is not subsequently remeasured. In addition, the
conversion option classified as equity will remain in equity. No gain or loss is recognized in profit or loss upon conversion or expiration of
the conversion option.
Transaction costs that relate to the issue of the convertible debentures are allocated to the liability and equity components in proportion
to the allocation of the gross proceeds. Transaction costs relating to the equity component are recognized directly in equity. Transaction
costs relating to the liability component are included in the carrying amount of the liability component and are amortized over the term of
the convertible debentures using the effective interest method.
For compound instruments with non-equity derivatives, the fair value of the embedded derivative is determined first based on the
contractual terms, and the initial carrying amount of the host instrument is the residual amount after separating the embedded derivative.
Transaction Costs
Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and financial liabilities (other than financial
assets and financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss) are added to or deducted from the fair value of the financial assets or
financial liabilities, as appropriate, on initial recognition. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition of financial assets or
financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are recognized immediately in profit or loss.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION
Foreign currency transactions are translated into Canadian dollars at exchange rates in effect on the date of the transactions. Monetary
assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the consolidated statement of financial position date are translated to
Canadian dollars at the foreign exchange rate applicable at that date. Realized and unrealized exchange gains and losses are
recognized through profit or loss.
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.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgments, estimates
and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses.
Actual results may differ from these estimates. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to
accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.
Critical Accounting Judgements
CGU Impairment
CGUs are defined as the lowest level of integrated assets for which there are separately identifiable cash flows that are largely
independent of cash flows from other assets or groups of assets. The classification of assets and the allocation of assets into respective
CGUs require significant judgment, assumption and interpretations. Areas of judgement in the classification process, include the manner
in which management reviews and makes decisions about its operations. The recoverability of assets are assessed at the CGU level and
therefore could have a significant impact on impairment losses.
Revenue – Principal versus Agent
The Company evaluates whether it is the principal (reports on gross basis) or agent (reports on a net basis) for revenues generated by
the direct sale of cannabis infused beverages (“CIB’s). The Company control’s the CIB’s prior to the sale to its customers as regulated
and mandated under the Cannabis Act and Health Canada legislation. The Company’s control is evidenced by our sole ability to
possess the CIB’s once the cannabis distillate has been added and thus establishing the inventory as a cannabis product requiring to
be held a licensed producer. It is further evidenced by the Company possessing the sole ability to monetize the sale of CIB’s through
the held sales agreements and purchase orders with customers. The Company presents the revenues from the sale of CIBs on a gross
basis.
Critical Accounting Estimates
Valuation of Biological Assets
In calculating the fair value less costs to sell of the Company’s biological assets, management is required to make a number of estimates,
including estimating the stage of growth of the cannabis, harvesting costs, selling costs, sales price and expected yields for the cannabis
plant.
Observable market selling prices of cannabis derived products less costs to sell are used to estimate the sales prices which are an input
in the fair value less costs to sell calculation.
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Valuation of Inventory
In calculating the net realizable value (NRV) of inventory, management determines the selling prices based on prevalent sales prices,
selling costs, and includes an estimate of spoiled or expired inventory based on the most reliable evidence available at the time, to record
inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value.
Impairment of Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets, including Goodwill
The assessment of any impairment of these assets is dependent upon estimates of recoverable amounts that take into account factors
such as economic and market conditions and the useful lives of assets. The impairment is the amount by which the carrying amount of
the asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of the fair value less costs of disposal and its
value in use. Management exercises judgement in the determination of the Company’s CGUs.
Provisions
Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present obligation, legal or constructive as a result of a previous event, if it is probable
that the Company will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the obligation. The amount recognized
is the best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period, taking into account the
risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligations. Provisions are reviewed at the end of each reporting period and adjusted to reflect
the current best estimate of the expected future cash flows.
Allocation of Purchase Price
In determining the allocation of the purchase price, estimates are used based on market research and appraisal values.
Business Acquisitions
In determining the fair value of all identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, the most significant estimates relate to private
investments and intangible assets acquired. Management exercises judgment in estimating the probability and timing of when cash
flows are expected to be achieved, which is used as the basis for estimating fair value.
Identified intangible assets are fair valued using appropriate valuation techniques which are generally based on a forecast of the total
expected future net cash flows of the acquiree. Valuations are highly dependent on the inputs used and assumptions made by
management regarding the future performance of these assets and any changes in the discount rate applied.
Acquisitions that do not meet the definition of a business combination are accounted for as asset acquisitions. Consideration paid for an
asset acquisition is allocated to the individual identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their relative fair values.
Asset acquisitions do not give rise to goodwill.
Convertible Debentures
Convertible debentures are financial instruments which are accounted for separately dependent on the nature of their components: a
financial liability and an equity instrument. The identification of such components embedded within a convertible debenture requires
significant judgments including; discount rates and future cash flows. The conversion option has a fixed conversion rate thus the
financial liability, which represents the obligation to pay coupon interest on the convertible debentures in the future, is initially measured
at its fair value and subsequently measured at amortized cost. The residual balance, or conversion feature is accounted for as equity at
issuance. Transaction costs are apportioned to the debt liability and equity component in proportion to the allocation of proceeds.
Newly Adopted Accounting Policies Effective August 1, 2019
IFRS 16, LEASES
The Company adopted IFRS 16 Leases on August 1, 2019, which introduces a new approach to lease accounting. The Company
adopted the standard using the modified retrospective approach, which does not require restatement of prior period financial
information, as it recognizes the cumulative impact on the opening balance sheet and applies the standard prospectively. Accordingly,
the comparative information has not been restated.
At the inception of a contract, the Company assesses whether the contract is, or contains, a lease based on whether the contract
conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. This policy is applied to
contracts entered into, or modified, on or after August 1, 2019.
Practical expedients
Effective August 1, 2019, the IFRS 16 transition date, the Company elected to use the following practical expedients under the modified
retrospective transition approach:
•
Leases with lease terms of less than twelve months (short-term leases) and leases of low-value assets (less than $5,000 U.S.
dollars) (low-value leases) that have been identified at transition were not recognized in the consolidated statement of financial
position;
• Right-of-use assets on transition were measured at the amount equal to the lease liabilities at transition, adjusted by the
•
amount of any prepaid or accrued lease payments;
For certain leases having associated initial direct costs, the Company, at initial measurement on transition, excluded these
directs costs from the measurement of the right-of-use assets;
• Application of a single discount rate to portfolios of leases with similar characteristics on transition; and
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• Any provision for onerous lease contracts previously recognized at the date of adoption of IFRS 16 has been applied to the
associated right-of-use asset recognized upon transition.
The Company as a lessee
Where the Company is a lessee, a right-of-use asset representing the right to use the underlying asset with a corresponding lease liability
is recognized when the leased asset becomes available for use by the Company.
The right-of-use asset is recognized at cost and is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the
asset and the lease term. The cost of the right-of-use asset is based on the following:
•
•
•
•
the amount of initial recognition of related lease liability;
adjusted by any lease payments made on or before inception of the lease;
increased by any initial direct costs incurred; and
decreased by lease incentives received and any costs to dismantle the leased asset.
The lease term includes consideration of an option to extend or to terminate if the Company is reasonably certain to exercise that
option. In addition, the right-of-use asset is periodically reduced by impairment losses, if any, and adjusted for certain remeasurements
of the lease liability.
Lease liabilities are initially recognized at the present value of the lease payments. The lease payments are discounted using the
interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Company’s incremental borrowing rate. Generally, the
Company uses its incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate. Subsequent to recognition, lease liabilities are measured at
amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. Lease liabilities are remeasured when there is a change in future lease
payments arising mainly from a change in an index or rate, if there is a change in the Company’s estimate of the amount expected to be
payable under a residual value guarantee, or if the Company changes its assessment of whether it will exercise a purchase, renewal or
termination option.
The payments related to short-term leases and low-value leases are recognized as other expenses over the lease term in the statement
of loss and comprehensive loss.
Significant accounting estimates and assumptions
In the situation where the implicit interest rate in the lease is not readily determined, the Company uses judgment to estimate the
incremental borrowing rate for discounting the lease payments. The Company's incremental borrowing rate generally reflects the
interest rate that the Company would have to pay to borrow a similar amount at a similar term and with a similar security. On adoption
of IFRS 16, the Company has determined a single IBR as the discount rate across all administrative real estate leases due to the
leases containing similar characteristics. A separate IBR was used for the discounting of the Company’s production real estate
property. The IBRs utilized for administrative real estate and production real estate were 8% and 12%, respectively.
The Company estimates the lease term by considering the facts and circumstances that create an economic incentive to exercise an
extension or termination option. Certain qualitative and quantitative assumptions are used when evaluating these incentives.
The Company as a lessor
The Company's consolidated financial statements were not impacted by the adoption of IFRS 16 Leases in relation to lessor
accounting. Lessors will continue with the dual classification model for recognized leases with the resultant accounting remaining
unchanged from IAS 17, Leases.
Impact of Change in Accounting Policy
On August 1, 2019, the Company recognized $21,360 of right-of-use assets and $21,360 of operating lease liabilities. The Company
applied its weighted average incremental borrowing rate as at August 1, 2019 to determine the amount of lease liabilities. The effect of
the adjustment to the amounts recognized in the Company's consolidated statement of financial position at August 1, 2019 is shown
below.
Assets
Non-current
Property, plant and equipment
Total Assets
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Lease liabilities
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August 1, 2019,
as previously reported
IFRS 16 remeasurement
adjustments on
August 1, 2019
As reported under
IFRS 16
August 1, 2019
$
$
258,793
258,793
$
$
21,360
21,360
$
$
280,153
280,153
–
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August 1, 2019,
as previously reported
IFRS 16 remeasurement
adjustments on
August 1, 2019
As reported under
IFRS 16
August 1, 2019
Non-current liabilities
Lease liabilities
Total Liabilities
$
–
–
$
17,804
21,360
$
17,804
21,360
Total commitments as at July 31, 2019 were $192,230, which included certain contractual financial obligations related to service
agreements, purchase agreements, operating lease agreements, and construction contracts. Of this total, $101,741 is related to
operating lease commitments. The following is a reconciliation of total operating lease commitments as at July 31, 2019 to the lease
liabilities recognised as at August 1, 2019:
Total operating leases commitments as at July 31, 2019
$
Less: Variable components of operating leases
Less: Low value and/or short-term lease
Operating lease liability before discounting
Adjustment to reflect discounting of operating lease commitments at August 1,
2019, using the incremental borrowing rate
101,741
(49,330)
(88)
52,323
(30,963)
Total lease liabilities recognized under IFRS 16 as at August 1, 2019 (Note 18)
$
21,360
4. Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments
Operating cash
High interest savings accounts
Cash and cash equivalents
Interest rate
–
0.70%
Term deposits & GIC
Short-term investments
5. Restricted Funds
2.85%-4.25% maturity of 3 to 12 months
Capital contribution held in trust
Debt service reserve account – term loan (Note 19)
Neal Up Brands Inc. (Note 30)
Letters of credit, collateral and guarantees for purchases
Total
6. Commodity Taxes Recoverable and Other Receivables
Commodity taxes recoverable
Accrued interest income
Lease receivable – current (1)
Other receivables
Total
(1) A related party capital lease receivable related to Truss Limited Partnership (Note 26).
7. Convertible Debentures Receivable
12% Convertible debentures
Zero interest convertible debentures
Total
12% CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
July 31, 2020
July 31, 2019
$ 70,318 $ 5,993
107,575
$ 184,173 $ 113,568
113,855
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
– $ 25,937
– $ 25,937
July 31, 2020
– $
8,191
–
70
8,261 $
July 31, 2019
4,076
9,200
2,500
6,574
22,350
July 31, 2020
12,821 $
–
630
3,282
16,733 $
July 31, 2019
14,415
570
–
262
15,247
July 31, 2020
– $
–
– $
July 31, 2019
12,024
1,330
13,354
On July 26, 2018, the Company purchased $10,000 in the form of unsecured and subordinated convertible debentures to an unrelated
entity, Fire and Flower (“FAF”). The convertible debentures bore interest at 8%, which was paid semi-annually and matured July 31,
2020. The convertible debentures included a conversion feature which allowed for the conversion of the debenture into common shares
of FAF at the lower of $1.15 and the share price as defined within the agreement. The Company obtained the debenture as a part of a
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strategic investment into the private retail cannabis market. The convertible debentures are measured using a level 2 valuation
methodology under the fair value hierarchy.
The debentures had the option of being converted into common shares or a loan on July 31, 2020, which bore interest at 12%, at the
holder’s option.
On January 23, 2020, $3,000 of debentures were converted using a conversion rate of $1.15 into 2,608,695 common shares of FAF.
The Company then fully disposed of these shares on January 27, 2020 at an average market price of $1.0541 for total proceeds of
$2,724, net of commission expenses amounting to $26.
On February 11, 2020, the remaining $7,000 of debentures were converted using a conversion rate of $1.15 into 6,086,956, common
shares of FAF. The Company fully disposed of these shares on February 18, 2020 at an average market price of $0.75 for total
proceeds of $4,504 net of commission expenses amounting to $61. The accrued and unpaid interest on February 11, 2020, was $367
which was settled through the issuance of 319,377 common shares of FAF to the Company (Note 11).
The realized loss for the year ended July 31, 2020 was $4,396.
ZERO INTEREST CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
On May 24, 2019, the Company obtained $800 of unsecured and subordinated convertible debentures from FAF as a result of the
acquisition of Newstrike (Note 14). On May 24, 2019, the debentures carried an initial fair value of $1,220. The convertible debenture
bore zero interest and matured on November 30, 2019. On maturity, the debentures converted into 1,000,000 common shares of FAF,
at a conversion rate of $0.80, as set out in the agreement (Note 11). The realized loss for the year ended July 31, 2020 was $410.
8. Inventory
Dried cannabis
Purchased dried cannabis
Oils
Hemp derived distillate
Packaging and supplies
Dried cannabis
Purchased dried cannabis
Oils
Hemp derived distillate
Packaging and supplies
Capitalized
cost
29,702
1,956
10,805
566
4,538
47,567
$
$
Capitalized
cost
28,996
8,087
17,377
1,523
3,156
59,139
$
$
As at July 31, 2020
Biological asset fair
value adjustment
16,981 $
$
–
385
–
–
17,366 $
$
Total
46,683
1,956
11,190
566
4,538
64,933
As at July 31, 2019
Biological asset fair
value adjustment
19,349 $
$
–
5,366
–
–
24,715 $
$
Total
48,345
8,087
22,743
1,523
3,156
83,854
The Company recognizes the costs of inventory expensed in two separate lines on the consolidated statement of loss. Capitalized
costs relating to inventory expensed during the year was included in Cost of goods sold and amounted to $127,205 for the year ended
July 31, 2020 (July 31, 2019 – $45,532). The unrealized fair value gain on biological fair value adjustments on the consolidated
statement of loss during the year ended July 31, 2020 were $29,356 (July 31, 2019 – $38,856). The realized fair value amounts on
inventory sold on the consolidated statement of loss was $40,910 for the year ended July 31, 2020 (July 31, 2019 – $16,357) and
included a write down of inventory to its net realizable value of $13,366 (July 31, 2019 – $2,417).
Total share-based compensation capitalized to inventory in the year ended July 31, 2020 was $6,105 (2019 - $1,724). Total
depreciation capitalized to inventory in the year ended July 31, 2020 was $11,988 (2019 - $4,825).
In the year ended July 31, 2020, the Company disposed of inventory of $4,392 (July 31, 2019 – $nil) and also wrote down inventory to
its net realizable value, incurring a loss of $68,319 for the year ended July 31, 2020 (July 31, 2019 – $19,335) due to inventory deemed
in excess of market demand. These amounts were included in Costs of goods sold in the consolidated statement of loss.
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9. Biological Assets
The Company’s biological assets consist of cannabis plants from seeds all the way through to mature plants. The changes in the
carrying value of biological assets are as follows:
For the years ended
Balance, beginning of year
Acquired through acquisition1
Production costs capitalized
Net increase in fair value due to biological transformation and estimates
Transferred to inventory upon harvest
Disposal of biological assets
Balance, end of year
1Acquired through the Newstrike acquisition on May 24, 2019
July 31, 2020
$
7,371 $
–
38,638
29,356
(67,131)
(663)
$
7,571 $
July 31, 2019
2,332
3,291
19,215
38,856
(56,323)
–
7,371
During the year ended July 31, 2020, the Company recorded a loss of $663 relating to plants disposed of prior to harvest (2019 - $Nil).
The valuation of biological assets is based on an income approach (Level 3) in which the fair value at the point of harvesting is
estimated based on selling prices less the costs to sell. For in process biological assets, the fair value at the point of harvest is adjusted
based on the stage of growth at period-end.
The significant estimates used in determining the fair value of cannabis plants are as follows:
• yield per plant;
• stage of growth percentage estimated as costs incurred as a percentage of total cost as applied to the estimated total fair value per gram
(less fulfilment costs) to arrive at an in-process fair value for estimated biological assets, which have not yet been harvested;
• percentage of costs incurred for each stage of plant growth.
• fair value selling price per gram less cost to complete and cost to sell.
• destruction/wastage of plants during the harvesting and processing process.
Management’s identified significant unobservable inputs, their range of values and sensitivity analysis are presented in the tables
below.
Unobservable inputs
Input values
An increase or decrease of 5% applied to the
unobservable input would result in a change
to the fair value of approximately
July 31, 2020
July 31, 2019
July 31, 2020
July 31, 2019
Weighted average selling price
Derived from actual retail prices on a per product basis
using the expected Flower and Trim yields per plant.
$3.23 per dried
gram
$4.23 per dried
gram
Yield per plant
Derived from historical harvest cycle results on a per strain
basis.
46 – 135 grams
per plant
15 – 123 grams
per plant
Stage of growth
Derived from the estimates of stage of completion within
the harvest cycle.
Average of 43%
completion
Average of 29%
completion
Waste
Derived from the estimates of planned removal and
naturally occurring waste within the cultivation and
production cycle.
0%–21%
dependent upon
the stage within
the harvest cycle
0%–30%
dependent upon
the stage within
the harvest cycle
$550
$376
$376
$480
$344
$1,148
No material variance
$302
10. Investments in Associates & Joint Ventures
For the year ended
Opening Balance
Cash contributed to investment
Fair value of warrant consideration
Capitalized transaction costs
Share of net loss for the year
Impairment
Ending Balance
Truss LP
$
51,786
29,155
–
–
(5,975)
–
74,966
Other
$
1,063
1,231
–
109
(356)
(707)
1,340
July 31, 2020
Total
$
52,849
30,386
–
109
(6,331)
(707)
76,306
Truss LP
$
–
11,476
42,386
720
(2,796)
–
51,786
Other
$
–
1,106
–
125
(168)
–
1,063
July 31, 2019
Total
$
–
12,582
42,386
845
(2,964)
–
52,849
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The table below summarises financial information for the Company’s associate that are material to the group, which is the investment in
Truss LP. The information disclosed reflects the amounts presented in the financial statements of the associate and not the Company’s
share of those amounts. They have been amended to reflect adjustments made by the Company when using the equity method,
including fair value adjustments and modifications for differences in accounting policy.
As at
Statement of Financial Position
Cash and cash equivalents
Current assets (excluded cash and cash equivalents)
Non- current assets
Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Period
Statement of Comprehensive Loss
Revenue
Operating expenses excluding depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization
Other expenses
Loss from operations
Interest income
Interest expenses
Income tax expenses
Total comprehensive loss
Truss LP
July 31, 2020
$
19,561
7,867
July 31, 2019
$
14,318
5,701
66,863
7,880
11,112
8,903
7,477
–
year ended
July 31, 2020
11 months ended
July 31, 2019
705(1)
–
(12,647)
(617)
(7)
(13,827)
1
(233)
–
(14,059)
(6,579)
–
–
(6,579)
–
–
–
(6,579)
1The Company notes, the revenues of Truss LP are rental fees paid by the Company for the sublease it has with the sub-lessor, Truss LP.
The following table is a reconciliation of summarized financial information of the Company’s’ significant investment in Truss LP to the
carrying amount of the investment for the year ended July 31, 2020 and 2019.
For the year ended
Opening net assets
Acquisition of associate/capital calls
Total comprehensive loss
Closing net assets
Interest in associate
Interest in associate value
Fair value of warrant consideration
Capitalized transaction costs
Total interest in associate value
Truss
July 31, 2020
$
20423
68,600
(14,059)
74,964
42.5%
31,860
42,386
720
74,966
July 31, 2019
$
–
27,002
(6,579)
20,423
42.5%
8,680
42,386
720
51,786
On October 4, 2018, the formation of the entity Truss Limited Partnership between the Company and Molson Coors Canada (the
“Partner”) was finalized. Truss is a standalone entity with its own board of directors and an independent management team and is
incorporated in Canada. Truss is a private limited partnership and its principal operating activities consist of pursuing opportunities to
develop non-alcoholic, cannabis-infused beverages.
The Partner holds 57,500 common shares representing 57.5% controlling interest in Truss with the Company holding 42,500 common
shares and representing the remaining 42.5%. In connection with the formation of Truss, the Company granted the Partner 11,500,000
common share warrants in the Company at an exercise price of $6.00 for a period of three years (Note 16).
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11. Long-term Investments
Level 1 Investments
Fire and Flower common shares
Inner Spirit common shares
Other long-term investments
Level 2 Investments
Inner Spirit common share purchase warrants
Level 3 Investments
Greentank Technologies
Neal Brothers Inc.
Segra International Corp.
Total
Level 1 Investments
Fire & Flower Inc. common shares
Fire & Flower Inc. common share purchase warrants1
Inner Spirit common shares1
Level 2 Investments
Inner Spirit common share purchase warrants1
Level 3 Investments
Greentank Technologies1
Neal Brothers Inc. 1
Segra International Corp.
Total
Fair value
July 31,
2019
$
–
3,000
–
403
6,574
4,000
300
14,277
Fair value
July 31,
2018
$
–
–
–
–
–
–
100
100
Fair value
July 31,
2020
$
1,292
1,260
517
Investment/
Transfer
$
Divestiture
$
Change in
fair value
$
1,232
–
517
–
–
(643)
–
60
(1,097)
–
–
(403)
–
–
–
–
1,749
–
–
–
(643)
(6,574)
(4,000)
(160)
(12,174)
–
–
140
3,209
Investment
$
Divesture
$
Change in
fair value
$
Fair value
July 31,
2019
$
2,970
505
2,850
414
6,723
4,000
–
17,462
(2,493)
(262)
–
(477)
(243)
150
–
–
3,000
–
(11)
403
–
–
–
(2,755)
(149)
–
200
(530)
6,574
4,000
300
14,277
1 Acquired in the Newstrike acquisition on May 24, 2019 at fair market value
Fire & Flower
Common Shares
On November 30, 2019, the Company obtained 1,000,000 common shares in FAF through the conversion of its $800 zero interest
bearing convertible debentures (Note 16). The debentures were convertible at $0.80 per common share. The fair value of the shares
upon conversion was $920. The shares were revalued to $980 using a market rate of $0.98 as at July 31, 2020. The Company incurred
a gain of $60 upon revaluation.
On February 11, 2020, the Company received 319,377 common shares of FAF as settlement for the accrued and unpaid interest on the
FAF convertible debentures on that date (Note 7). The shares were valued to $313 using a market rate of $0.98 as at July 31, 2020.
On November 1, 2018, the Company obtained 1,980,000 subscription receipts in FAF for proceeds of $2,970. The subscription receipts
converted into common shares of FAF at a 1:1 ratio on February 19, 2019 upon the commencement of trading on the TSX Venture and
recognised at an initial fair value of $2,970. On July 25, 2019, the Company liquidated the investment in full resulting in cash proceeds
of $2,493. The Level 1 long-term investment fair value and associated realized loss as at July 31, 2019 were $nil and ($477),
respectively.
Common Share Purchase Warrants
On May 24, 2019, through the acquisition of Newstrike, the Company obtained 1,000,000 common share purchase warrants in the
entity FAF. Each warrant entitles the Company to a common share at a ratio of 1:1. The warrants held an initial fair value of $505. The
investment was fair valued through the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model at $243 and disposed of on July 30, 2019. The
Company realized a loss of ($243) as at July 30, 2019 based upon the following assumptions and inputs:
• market price of $1.33;
• expected life of 8.4 months;
• $nil dividends;
• 100% volatility based upon comparative market indicators and historical data; and
• Risk- free interest rate of 1.46%.
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Inner Spirit Holdings Inc.
Common Shares
On May 24, 2019, on acquisition of Newstrike, the Company acquired 15,000,000 common shares in Inner Spirit Holdings Inc., which
were valued at $2,850 on initial recognition. During the year ended July 31, 2020, the Company disposed of 6,005,500 common shares,
at prices ranging from $0.09-$0.15 per share, resulting in a gain of $24 (July 31, 2019 - $nil). The remaining 8,994,500 shares held at
July 31, 2020 were valued based upon the market price of $0.14 (July 31, 2019 - $0.20) per share resulting in a fair value of $1,260 at
year end.
Common Share Purchase Warrants
On May 24, 2019, through the acquisition of Newstrike, the Company obtained 7,500,000 common share purchase warrants in Inner
Spirit Holdings Inc. Each warrant entitles the Company to a common share at a ratio of 1:1. The warrants held an initial fair value of
$414. The investment is fair valued through the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model. The Company agreed to the early
termination of the warrants with the issuer on February 17, 2020 and realized a loss of $403 (July 31, 2019 – unrealized loss of $11).
Greentank Technologies
On May 24, 2019, on acquisition of Newstrike, the Company acquired 1,953,125 preferred shares of Greentank Technologies, which
were valued at $6,723 on acquisition date. During the year ended July 31, 2020, through the assessment of relevant financial
information the Company determined the fair value of the investment was $nil. During the year ended July 31, 2020, the impairment of
the investment totaled $6,574 (July 31, 2019 – ($149)).
Neal Brothers Brands Inc.
The Company also acquired 19.9% of the shares of Neal Brothers Brands Inc. through the acquisition of Newstrike on May 24, 2019.
The Company does not hold, nor is it entitled to a board seat. The fair value of the investment was $4,000 on acquisition date. During
the year ended July 31, 2020, the private investment was written down to $nil based on the Company’s assessment of relevant financial
information (July 31, 2019 - $nil) therefore, during the year ended July 31, 2020, the impairment loss totaled $4,000 (July 31, 2019 –
$nil)..
12. Property, Plant and Equipment
Cost
At July 31, 2018
Business acquisitions
Additions
Transfers
At July 31, 2019
Additions
Disposals
Transfers
At July 31, 2020
Land
$
1,038
4,301
–
–
5,339
–
(3,683)
–
1,656
Buildings
$
32,536
18,855
11,365
88,078
150,834
24,432
(18,260)
7,943
164,949
Leasehold
improvements
$
206
–
421
–
627
1,395
–
22,417
24,439
Cultivation
and production
equipment
$
4,031
9,913
28,085
–
42,029
14,969
(13,402)
(10,135)
33,461
Furniture,
computers,
vehicles and
equipment
$
2,471
648
7,249
–
10,368
9,404
(909)
8
18,871
Construction
in progress
$
15,433
12,286
117,909
(88,078)
57,550
66,246
(5,428)
(20,233)
98,135
Right-of-Use
assets
$
–
–
–
–
–
24,405
–
–
24,405
Total
$
55,715
46,003
165,029
–
266,747
140,851
(41,682)
–
365,916
Accumulated depreciation and impairments
At July 31, 2018
Depreciation
Transfers
At July 31, 2019
Depreciation
Transfers
Disposals
Impairments
At July 31, 2020
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
307
307
533
3,859
–
4,392
7,395
–
(17,081)
19,006
13,712
9
121
–
130
879
–
–
–
1,009
69
1,497
650
2,216
3,702
271
(7,435)
9,937
8,691
771
1,095
(650)
1,216
3,562
(271)
(366)
–
4,141
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
48,990
48,990
–
–
–
–
2,522
–
–
1,178
3,700
1,382
6,572
–
7,954
18,060
–
(24,882)
79,418
80,550
Net book value
At July 31, 2018
At July 31, 2019
At July 31, 2020
1,038
5,339
1,349
32,003
146,442
151,237
197
497
23,430
3,962
39,813
24,770
1,700
9,152
14,730
15,433
57,550
49,145
–
–
20,705
54,333
258,793
285,366
During the year ended July 31, 2020, the Company capitalized $11,988 (July 31, 2019 – $4,825) of depreciation to inventory. During
the year ended July 31, 2020, depreciation expensed to the consolidated statement of loss and comprehensive loss was $6,072 (July
31, 2019 – $1,747).
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Capitalized borrowing costs to buildings were realized in the year ended July 31, 2020 in the amount of $2,385 (July 31, 2019 – $511)
at an average interest rate of 7.22% (July 31, 2019 – 3.2%). Transfers are inclusive of $21,100 ($12,941 of cultivation and production
equipment and $8,189 of buildings) added to construction in progress for of non-depreciated assets which the Company has not and
cannot utilize.
Transfers to construction in progress during the year reflect the activation of an asset’s useful life, transitioning from construction in
progress to the appropriate property, plant and equipment classification. Right-of-use assets in the year were impaired by an amount of
$1,178 due to the abandonment of a commercial administration building which the Company intends to sublease and included in the
additions is the deferred rent liability of $1,116, previously accounted for under IAS 17 - Leases.
IMPAIRMENT AND SALE OF NIAGARA FACILITY
On March 2, 2020, the Company completed a strategic review of its cultivation capacity and made the decision to market the Niagara
facility for sale. As a result, the carrying amount of the Niagara facility was expected to be recovered principally through its sale. The
sale was completed on June 17, 2020.
The Niagara facility was subject to impairment testing during the fiscal year. The Niagara facility was acquired from Newstrike in May
2019 and consists primarily of equipment, cultivation and processing facilities and land assets that are included within property, plant
and equipment, as well as related cultivation and processing licenses that are recorded as intangible assets (Note 13). These assets
were previously included in the HEXO CGU.
The recoverable amount was determined by reference to fair value less costs of disposal using a market approach. The market
approach was based on comparable transactions for similar assets, which is categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. As a
result, an impairment loss of $31,606 was recorded in property, plant and equipment. Additional impairment losses were recorded for
cultivation and processing licenses (Note 13).
The adjustments reflect the activation of an asset’s useful life, transitioning from construction in progress to the appropriate property,
plant and equipment classification.
On June 17, 2020, the Company closed the sale of the Niagara Facility for proceeds of $12,250. The sale resulted in a loss on disposal
of $2,219.
IMPAIRMENT OF CERTAIN OPTIMIZATION PROJECTS
As at July 31, 2020, the Company identified an impairment indicator for certain capital assets and expenditures made as a result of
suspending certain optimization projects that were under construction. As a result, the Company recorded an impairment loss of
$43,585 relating to redundant and idle capital assets, as well as excess leasehold improvement expenditure that is not expected to
contribute to future cash flows of the Company. The recoverable amount of the assets was determined to be zero, as the assets have
no continuing use to the Company and negligible value would be derived from sale as the assets were highly customised for a specific
purpose and location.
IMPARIMENT OF HEXO CGU
On January 31, 2020, an indicator of impairment was identified for the HEXO CGU as the carrying amount of the Company’s total net
assets significantly exceeded the Company’s market capitalization. The HEXO CGU consists of the Company’s Canadian cultivation
and production facilities.
The recoverable amount of the CGU was determined based on fair value less cost of disposal using a market-based approach (Level 3)
based on an income based discounted cash flow analysis (DCF). The Company uses its market capitalization and comparative market
multiples to aid in validating the discounted cash flow results. The significant assumptions in the DCF analysis were as follows:
i. Cash flows: Estimated cash flows were projected based on actual operating results from internal sources as well as industry and
market trends. A discrete four year period was forecasted with an extended 5 year period calculated using the H-Model which is
an alternative dividend discount model that assumes the growth rate will fall linearly to the terminal value with a short-term growth
rate of 10% in the first year, declining each year over the 5 years to a terminal growth rate of 3%. If all other assumption were
held constant and the short-term growth rate in the first year was decreased by 1%, the recoverable amount would decrease by
approximately $24,000;
ii. Revenue and gross margin: Forecast revenues and resulting gross margin are based on internal projections, developed with
reference to historical experience and external market information. If all other assumptions were held constant and forecasted
revenues and resulting gross margin declined by 3%, the recoverable amount would decrease by approximately $34,000;
iii. Terminal value growth rate: Management used a 3% terminal growth rate which is based on historical and projected consumer
inflation, historical and projected economic indicators, and projected industry growth. If all other assumption were held constant
and the terminal growth rate was decreased by 1%, the recoverable amount would decrease by approximately $38,000;
iv. Discount rate: Management used a 14.1% post-tax discount rate which is reflective of an industry Weighted Average Cost of
Capital (“WACC”). The WACC was estimated based on the risk-free rate, equity risk premium based on a direct comparison
approach, a size premium and company specific risk, and after-tax cost of debt based on corporate bond yields. If all other
assumption were held constant and the discount rate was in increased by 1%, the recoverable amount would decrease by
approximately $59,000; and
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v. Tax rate: The tax rates used in determining the future cash flows were those substantively enacted at the respective valuation
date.
As a result of the impairment, no further impairment losses were required to be recorded.
13. Intangible Assets
Cost
At July 31, 2018
Business acquisitions
Additions
Transfers
At July 31, 2019
Additions
Disposals
At July 31, 2020
Accumulated amortization
At July 31, 2018
Amortization
At July 31, 2019
Amortization
Impairment
At July 31, 2020
Net book value
At July 31, 2018
At July 31, 2019
At July 31, 2020
Cultivating and
processing license
$
2,545
113,888
–
–
116,433
–
–
116,433
403
1,198
1,601
3,167
106,189
110,957
2,142
114,832
5,476
Brand
$
–
8,440
–
–
8,440
–
–
8,440
–
–
–
–
2,000
2,000
–
8,440
6,440
Software
$
1,800
12
1,746
–
3,558
702
(550)
3,710
786
483
1,269
697
–
1,966
1,014
2,289
1,744
Domain
names
$
585
–
–
–
585
–
–
585
9
57
66
59
–
125
576
519
460
Patents
$
–
–
1,231
1,231
875
(173)
1,933
–
29
29
16
–
45
Other
$
312
–
–
(312)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Total
$
5,242
122,340
2,977
(312)
130,247
1,577
(723)
131,101
1,198
1,767
2,965
3,939
108,189
115,093
–
1,202
1,888
312
–
–
4,044
127,282
16,008
Research and development expenses in the period amounted to $4,639 (July 31, 2019 - $2,822). The transfer represents $212 of
capitalized transaction costs being allocated to the Truss investment in associate (Note 10) and $100 other longer-term investment has
been reclassified to long-term investments.
IMPAIRMENT
In connection with the impairment loss recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2020, for the Niagara facility, the Company recorded an
impairment loss of $106,189 relating to cultivation and processing licenses associated with the Niagara facility. The acquired brand
(Note 14) was also impaired by $2,000 as result of an impairment test as at July 31, 2020.
14. Business Acquisition
Acquisition of Newstrike Brands Limited.
On May 24, 2019, the Company acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding common shares of Newstrike Brands Limited
(“Newstrike”) pursuant to an arrangement agreement entered into on March 13, 2019. Newstrike is a licensed producer of cannabis
operating in Ontario, Canada and was acquired for additional production capacity, established sales relationships and its brand. Under
the arrangement, each former Newstrike common share was exchanged for 0.06332 of a HEXO common share (the “Exchange Ratio”),
subject to certain exceptions. In addition, all issued and outstanding stock options of Newstrike were replaced with stock options of
HEXO having the same terms but adjusted for the Exchange Ratio, and all issued and outstanding common share purchase warrants of
Newstrike became exercisable for HEXO common shares adjusted for the Exchange Ratio.
The following table summarizes the preliminary values of the net assets acquired from Newstrike on the acquisition date.
Consideration
Shares issued
Warrants outstanding
Replacement options issued
Total fair value of consideration
Net assets acquired
Current assets
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Note
Number of Shares,
Warrants and Options
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
35,394,041
7,196,164
2,002,365
Share Price Amount
($)
9.11
($)
322,439
12,229
7,134
341,802
(iv)
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Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable
Other receivables
Inventory
Biological assets
Long-term assets
Property, Plant and Equipment
Investments
Convertible debenture receivable
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid expense and license
Software
Cultivation and processing license
Brand
Goodwill
Total assets
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Payment received in advance
Long-term liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
Total liabilities
Non-controlling interest
Total net assets acquired
Net accounts receivables acquired
Total accounts receivable
Expected uncollectible receivables
Net accounts receivables acquired
49,366
1,204
4,585
22,359
3,291
46,003
14,492
1,220
1,631
1,526
10
113,888
8,440
111,877
379,892
12,849
5
24,236
37,090
1,000
341,802
5,789
–
5,789
Share price based upon the TSX market price of common shares as at May 24, 2019.
(i)
(ii) Warrants were valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model as at the acquisition date May 24, 2019, using the following
assumptions and inputs;
• Risk free rate of 1.48% – 1.57%
• Expected life of 0.73 – 4.07 years
• Volatility rate of 75%; determined using historical volatility data
• Exercise prices of $11.84 – $27.64
• Stock price of $9.11
(iii)
All replacement options were valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model as at the acquisition date of May 24, 2019,
using the following assumptions and inputs;
• Risk free rate of 1.48% – 1.57%
• Expected life of 1.2 – 4.7 years
• Volatility rate of 75%; determined using historical volatility data
• Exercise prices of $6.00 – $17.37
• Stock price of $9.11
The fair value of the vested options as at the acquisition date was deemed consideration paid in the transaction. The fair value
of those options not yet vested at the acquisition date was added to the Company’s share-based payment reserve to be
expensed over the remaining vesting period of the options as permitted under IFRS 3 – Business Combinations.
(iv)
Included in total investments were two level 3 private company investments (see ‘Greentank Technologies’ and ‘Neal Brothers
Inc.’ in Note 11). There existed limited financial information over both investments at the acquisition date. The preliminary fair
values have been determined using the best available information.
Newstrike was amalgamated into HEXO Operations Inc on August 1, 2019. During the year ended July 31, 2019, Newstrike contributed
net revenue of $2,770 and a net loss of $13,699 to the Company’s consolidated results since the date of acquisition. If each acquisition
had occurred on August 1, 2018, management estimates that the Company’s consolidated net revenue would have increased by
$9,287 and the net loss would have increased by $19,096 for the year ended July 31, 2019.
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Goodwill arising from the acquisition represents the expected synergies, future income and growth, and other intangibles that do not
qualify for separate recognition. None of the goodwill arising on these acquisitions are expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
During the year ended July 31, 2020, the associated Goodwill was assessed for impairment and written down to $Nil (Note 15).
The Non-Controlling Interest (“NCI”) acquired at the acquisition date arises from Newstrike holding a 60% interest in Neal Brothers Inc.
The net assets of Neal Brothers Inc. consist of cash only and the NCI was measured at its fair value. The NCI acquired at the
acquisition date arises from Newstrike holding a 60% interest in Neal Brothers Inc. as the NCI relates to the joint venture Neal Up
Brands Inc. During the year ended July 31, 2020, the NCI was eliminated through the effective dissolution of the entity, there existed no
operations and all cash was returned to the owners.
Total non-capitalized transaction expenses in the year ended July 31, 2020 amounted to $nil (July 31, 2019 - $3,958) in the period.
15. Goodwill
Balance as at July 31, 2018
Additions
Balance as at July 31, 2019
Impairment
Balance as at July 31, 2020
$ –
111,877
$ 111,877
(111,877)
$ –
Goodwill initially recognized on acquisition of Newstrike Brands Limited (“Newstrike”) on May 24, 2019 and is monitored at the
operating segment level, which is a company-wide level (“HEXO Corporate CGU”). On January 31, 2020, the carrying amount of the
Company’s total net assets significantly exceeded the Company’s market capitalization. In addition, slower than expected retail store
roll outs in Canada and delays in government approval for cannabis derivative products resulted in a constrained distribution channels,
which have adversely affected overall market sales and profitability. As a result of these factors, management performed an indicator-
based impairment test of goodwill as at January 31, 2020.
The recoverable amount was determined based on fair value less cost of disposal using a market-based approach (Level 2) which
considered both the adjusted current market capitalization of the Company and an income based discounted cash flow analysis (DCF).
The calculation of the adjusted market capitalization was based on the share price of the Company on January 31, 2020, adjusted for a
control premium of 10%, which was estimated by reference to premiums in recent acquisitions involving control, and from data on
empirical control premium studies that considered industry, pricing, background, deal size, and timing of the observed premiums. If all
other assumptions were held constant, and the share price declined by 5%, the impairment loss would increase by $26,647.
If all other assumption were held constant and the control premium was decreased by 5%, the impairment loss would increase by
$24,283.The income based Discounted cash flow (“DCF”) analysis (Level 3) was also used to corroborate the results of the adjusted
market capitalisation based valuation. The significant assumptions in the DCF analysis were as follows:
i. Cash flows: Estimated cash flows were projected based on actual operating results from internal sources as well as industry and
market trends. A discrete four-and-a-half-year period was forecasted with an extended 5 year period calculated using the H-Model
which is an alternative dividend discount model that assumes the growth rate will fall linearly to the terminal value with a short-
term growth rate of 10% in the first year, declining each year over the 5 years to a terminal growth rate of 3%. If all other
assumption were held constant and the short-term growth rate in the first year was decreased by 1%, the impairment loss would
increase by $12,598;
ii. Terminal value growth rate: Management used a 3% terminal growth rate which is based on historical and projected consumer
inflation, historical and projected economic indicators, and projected industry growth. If all other assumption were held constant
and the terminal growth rate was decreased by 1%, the impairment loss would increase by $27,000;
iii. Post-tax discount rate: Management used a 15.9% post-tax discount rate which is reflective of an industry Weighted Average Cost
of Capital (“WACC”). The WACC was estimated based on the risk-free rate, equity risk premium based on a direct comparison
approach, a size premium and company specific risk, and after-tax cost of debt based on corporate bond yields. If all other
assumption were held constant and the discount rate was in increased by 1%, the impairment loss would increase by $53,933;
and
iv. Tax rate: The tax rates used in determining the future cash flows were those substantively enacted at the respective valuation
date.
As a result, management concluded that the carrying value of the HEXO Corporate CGU was higher than the recoverable amount and
recorded a goodwill impairment loss of $111,877 during the second quarter of fiscal year 2020. The Company’s goodwill impairment
loss for the year ended July 31, 2020 was $111,877 (July 31, 2019 – $nil).
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16. Warrant Liabilities
Opening balance as at August 1, 2018
Exercised
Loss in revaluation of financial instruments
Balance as at July 31, 2019
Issued
Exercised
(Gain) in revaluation of financial instruments
Balance as at July 31, 2020
USD$20,000 Registered Direct Offering – Warrants
2017 Unsecured
Convertible Debentures
Warrants
USD$25,000
Registered Direct
Offering
USD$20,000
Registered Direct
Offering
$
3,130 $
– $
– $
(6,367)
3,730
–
–
–
–
Total
3,130
(6,367)
3,730
$ 493 $
– $
–
(106)
(387)
5,629
–
(3,712)
–
3,967
–
(2,434)
$ 493
9,596
(106)
(6,533)
$ – $ 1,917 $ 1,533 $ 3,450
On January 21, 2020, the Company closed a registered direct offering with institutional investors for gross proceeds of USD$20,000
(Note 12). Under this offering, the Company issued 5,988,024 common share purchase warrants with an exercise price of USD$2.45
per share with a five year-term. The warrants are classified as a liability because the exercise price is denominated in US dollars, which
is different to the functional currency of the Company.
The warrant liability was initially recognized at $3,967 using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model (Level 2), using the
following assumptions:
• stock price of USD$1.45
• expected life of 2.5 years;
• $nil dividends;
• 80% volatility based upon historical data;
• risk free interest rate of 1.57%; and
• USD/CAD exchange rate of 1.3116.
Financing costs of $223 were expensed at recognition.
The warrant liability was revalued on July 31, 2020 using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model (Level 2). The warrant liability
was revalued to $1,533 (USD$1,144) using the following assumptions:
• stock price of USD$0.68;
• expected life of 2.5 years;
• $nil dividends;
• 97% volatility based upon historical data;
• risk-free interest rate of 0.22%; and
• USD/CAD exchange rate of 1.3404.
The gain on the revaluation of the warrant liability during the year ended July 31, 2020 was $2,434 which is recorded in Other income
and losses on the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss.
USD$25,000 Registered Direct Offering – Warrants
On December 31, 2019, the Company closed a registered direct offering with institutional investors for gross proceeds of USD$25,000
(Note 12). Under this offering, the Company issued 7,485,032 common share purchase warrants with an exercise price of USD$2.45 per
share with a five year-term. The warrants are classified as a liability because the exercise price is denominated in US dollars, which is
different to the functional currency of the Company.
The warrant liability was initially recognized at $5,629 using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model (Level 2), using the following
assumptions:
• stock price of USD$1.59;
• expected life of 2.5 years;
• $nil dividends;
• 79% volatility based upon historical data;
• risk-free interest rate of 1.71%; and
• USD/CAD exchange rate of 1.2988.
Financing costs of $350 were expensed at recognition.
The warrant liability was revalued on July 31, 2020 using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model (Level 2). The warrant liability
was revalued to $1,917 (USD$1,430) using the following assumptions:
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• stock price of USD$0.68;
• expected life of 2.5 years;
• $nil dividends;
• 97% volatility based upon historical data;
• risk-free interest rate of 0.22%; and
• USD/CAD exchange rate of 1.3404.
The gain on the revaluation of the warrant liability during the year ended July 31, 2020 was $3,712 which is recorded in Other income
and losses on the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss.
2017 Unsecured Convertible Debenture - Warrants
During the year ended July 31, 2020, 71,424 warrants were exercised prior to the expiry date of November 14, 2019, for cash proceeds
of $72 (USD$54), based on an exercise price of USD$0.76.
The gain on the revaluation of the warrant liability during the year ended July 31, 2020 was $387 which was recorded in Revaluation of
financial instruments gain/(loss) on the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss.
During the year ended July 31, 2019, 863,693 warrants were exercised for cash proceeds of $863 (USD$656), based on an exercise
price of USD$0.76. On the various dates of exercise, the warrant liability was revalued using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing
model. Overall, the fair value of the warrants on exercise date was $6,367 (USD$4,819) using the following inputs:
• stock prices ranging from $5.90 to $10.36;
• expected life of 12 months;
• $nil dividends;
• 75% volatility based upon comparative market indicators and historical data;
• Risk- free interest rates of 1.55% to 2.35%; and
• USD/CAD exchange rate of various.
The warrant liability was revalued on July 31, 2019 using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model (Level 2). The warrant liability
was revalued to $493 (US$375); with a stock price of US$4.24; expected life of 12 months; $nil dividends; 74% volatility based upon
historical data; risk-free interest rate of 1.61%; and USD/CAD exchange rate of 1.3148. The loss on the revaluation of the warrant
liability for the year ended July 31, 2019 was ($3,730), which is recorded in Revaluation of financial instruments gain/(loss) on the
consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss.
17. Convertible Debentures
Balance as at July 31, 2019
Issued at amortized, net issuance costs
Conversion
Interest expense
Interest paid
Balance as at July 31, 2020
$ –
45,922
(20,603)
6,854
(3,205)
28,969
$
$70,000 Private Placement Unsecured Convertible Debentures
On December 5, 2019, the Company closed a $70,000 private placement of convertible debentures. The Company issued a total of
$70,000 principal amount of 8.0% unsecured convertible debentures maturing on December 5, 2022 (the “Debentures”). The
Debentures are convertible at the option of the holder at any time after December 7, 2020 and prior to maturity at a conversion price of
$3.16 per share (the “Conversion Price”), subject to adjustment in certain events. The Company may force the conversion of all of the
then outstanding Debentures at the Conversion Price at any time after December 7, 2020 and prior to maturity on 30 days’ notice if the
daily volume weighted average trading price of the common shares of the Company is greater than $7.50 for any 15 consecutive
trading days.
At any time on or before December 4, 2020, the Company may repay all, but not less than all, of the principal amount of the
Debentures, plus accrued and unpaid interest. Upon maturity, the holders of the Debentures have the right to require the Company to
repay any principal amount of their Debentures through the issuance of common shares of the Company in satisfaction of such
amounts at a price equal to the volume weighted average trading price of the common shares on the TSX for the five trading days
immediately preceding the payment date.
Upon recognition, the Company allocated the gross proceeds first to the discounted gross proceeds of the debentures, which amounted
to $46,098. The remaining balance of $23,902, was allocated to the conversion feature, which represents its inherent fair value.
In connection to closing the private placement, the Company incurred costs and fees of $204, which were allocated on a pro rata basis
to the convertible debentures and conversion feature in the amounts of $176 and $28, respectively.
Early Conversion Inducement
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In May 2020, the Company provided notice to all holders of the Debentures of an option to voluntarily convert their Debentures into
units of the Company (the “Conversion Units”) at a discounted early conversion price of $0.80 (the “Early Conversion Price”) calculated
based on the 5-day volume weighted average HEXO Corp. market prices (the “VWAP”) preceding the announcement. The VWAP
unitized data from both the TSX and NYSE. Each Conversion Unit will provide the holder one common share and one half common
share purchase warrant (with an exercise price of $1.00 and term of three years).
The early conversion occurred in two phases, the first being on June 10, 2020 followed by the second and final phase June 30, 2020.
During phases one and two, $23,595 principal amount, or approximately 34%, and $6,265 principal amount, or approximately 9% of the
Debentures were converted under the Early Conversion Price into 29,493,750 and 7,831,250 common shares and 14,746,875 and
3,915,625 common share purchase warrants of HEXO Corp, respectively. In accordance with IAS 32 - Financial Instruments:
Presentation, the reduction of the conversion price to induce early conversion resulted in a loss of $54,283 during the year ended July
31, 2020.
The loss is calculated as the difference between the fair value of the consideration the holders received on conversion under the
revised terms and the fair value of the consideration the holders would have received under the original terms of the agreement.
On July 31, 2020, there remains $40,140 in principal debentures, the net present value of the debt was $26,600 and the remaining
balance of $13,540, was allocated to the conversion feature.
Interest expense for the year ended July 31, 2020 was $6,854. The Company made interest payments of $3,205 in the year ended July
31, 2020. The accrued and unpaid interest as at July 31, 2020 was $202.
18. Lease Liabilities
The following is a continuity schedule of lease liabilities for the year ended July 31, 2020:
Balance as at July 31, 2019
Adjustment on adoption of IFRS 16 (Note 3)
Balance as at August 1, 2019
Lease additions
Lease payments
Interest expense on lease liabilities
Balance as at July 31, 2020
Current portion
Long-term portion
$
–
21,360
21,360
9,030
(4,341)
3,067
29,116
4,772
24,344
The Company’s leases consist of administrative real estate leases and a production real estate property. The Company expensed
variable lease payments of $3,769 for the year ended July 31, 2020.
The following table is the Company’s lease obligations over the next five fiscal years and thereafter as at July 31, 2020:
Fiscal year
Lease obligations
2021 2022 – 2023 2024 – 2025 Thereafter
$
4,737
$
9,787
$ $
8,764 31,082
Total
$
54,370
19. Term Loan (Revised)
Term Loan
On February 14, 2019, the Company entered into a syndicated credit facility with Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (“CIBC”) as
Sole Bookrunner, Co-Lead Arranger and Administrative Agent and Bank of Montreal as Co-Lead Arranger and Syndication Agent
(together “the Lenders”). The Lenders provided the Company with up to $65,000 in secured debt financing at a rate of interest that is
expected to average in the mid-to-high 5% per annum range. The credit facility consisted of an up to $50,000 term loan (“Term Loan”)
and up to a $15,000 in a revolving credit facility (“Revolving Loan”). The credit facility matures in February 14, 2022. The Company may
repay the loan without penalty, at any time and the loan is secured against the Company’s property, plant and equipment. The
Company shall repay at minimum 2.5% of the initial amount drawn each quarter per the terms of the credit facility agreement. On
February 14, 2019, the Company received $35,000 on the Term Loan and incurred financing costs of $1,347. The Company had the
ability to draw the remaining $15,000 on the Term Loan on or before December 31, 2019, which it did not exercise, as a result, that
portion of the facility expired on December 31, 2019.
On January 31, 2020, the Company amended its credit facility which resulted in:
(i)
The modification of financial covenants which require the Company to:
i. Maintain a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of not more than 1:00 to 1:00 at all times;
ii. Maintain a Cash Balance of more than $15,000 at all times; and
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iii. Maintain certain EBITDA requirements (as defined in the Credit Facility Agreement) with respect to each
Fiscal Quarter.
(ii)
the re-instatement of the $15,000 Term Loan capacity that previously expired un-used on December 31, 2019. In order for
the Company to draw on this additional capacity, the Company must be (i) in compliance with its debt covenants; and (ii)
achieve net revenue of $28,400 for the quarter ended July 31, 2020. These conditions were not satisfied as at July 31,
2020 and therefore the Term Loan capacity was not drawn upon and is no longer available to the Company.
The Company was in compliance with the revised financial covenants noted above as at July 31, 2020.
On July 31, 2020 the Company was not in compliance with an administrative banking covenant which mandated that the Company not
have a Canadian dollar operating bank account with any institution other than the Lenders. The Company was subject to the covenant
90 days after entering the syndicated credit facility on February 14, 2019. The Company received an amendment on October 29, 2020
allowing it to rectify this administrative breach by April 27, 2021. However, since the amendment was received after July 31, 2020, the
Company has classified its Term Loan as a current liability and has revised the applicable comparative information (Note 37) to reflect
the same.
During the year ended July 31, 2020, total interest expense and total interest capitalized were $723 (July 31, 2019 - $252) and $896
(July 31, 2019 - $511). Non-cash interest expense relating to the amortization of deferred financing costs was $501 for the year ended
July 31, 2020 (July 31, 2019 - $387).
The following table illustrates the continuity schedule of the term loan as at July 31, 2020 and July 31, 2019:
Term loan
Opening balance
Additions
Repayments
Ending balance
Deferred financing costs
Opening balance
Additions
Adjustments
Amortization of deferred finance costs
Ending balance
Total term loan
20. Share Capital
July 31, 2020
$
34,125
–
(3,500)
30,625
$
(751)
(445)
–
501
(695)
29,930
July 31, 2019
(Revised – Note 37)
$
–
35,000
(875)
34,125
$
–
(1,643)
296
596
(751)
33,374
(a) Authorized
An unlimited number of common shares and an unlimited number of special shares, issuable in series.
(b) Issued and Outstanding
As at July 31, 2020, a total of 482,465,748 (July 31, 2019 – 256,981,753) common shares were issued and outstanding. No special
shares have been issued or are outstanding.
Balance at July 31, 2019
June 2020 at the market offering
May 2020 underwritten public offering
April 2020 underwritten public offering
January 2020 registered offering
December 2019 registered offering
December 2019 private placement
Options exercised
Warrants exercised
Balance at July 31, 2020
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
Note 17
Note 22
Note 21
Number of shares
256,981,753 $
32,942,479
63,940,000
59,800,000
11,976,048
14,970,062
37,325,000
116,532
4,413,874
482,465,748 $
Share Capital
799,706
33,263
43,495
22,928
21,073
25,229
72,005
223
5,866
1,023,788
(i) June 2020 At-the-market (“ATM”) Offering
On June 16, 2020, the Company established an ATM equity program allowing the Company to issue up to $34,500 (or its U.S.
dollar equivalent) of common shares to the public. The common shares sold through the ATM program were sold through the
TSX, the NYSE and other marketplaces on which the common shares were listed, quoted or otherwise traded, at the prevailing
market price at the time of sale. The program closed on July 31, 2020 and a total of approximately $34,551 (after foreign
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exchange gains) was generated through the issuance of 32,942,479 common shares in the year ended July 31, 2020. On July
31, 2020 a receivable of $883 remained for irrevocable sales which occurred prior to year end and subsequently settled on
August 5, 2020, at which time the remaining 979,500 shares were issued. Total issuance costs and broker fees amounted to
$1,288.
(ii) May 2020 Underwritten Public Offering
On May 21, 2020 the Company closed an underwritten public offering for total gross proceeds or $57,545 through the issuance
of 63,940,000 units at a price of $0.90 per unit. Each unit contained one common share and one half common share purchase
warrant (Note 21) at an exercise price of $1.05. The net contribution to share capital, after warrant reserve adjustment, was
$46,547 and total issuance costs amounted to $3,052.
(iii) April 2020 Underwritten Public Offering
On April 13, 2020, the Company closed an underwritten public offering in which 59,800,000 units were issued at $0.77 a unit for
total gross proceeds of $46,046. Each unit consisted of one common share and one common share purchase warrant (Note 21)
at an exercise price of $0.96. The net contribution to share capital after warrant reserve was $25,863 and total issuance costs
amounted to $2,936.
(iv) January 2020 Registered Direct Offering
On January 22, 2020, the Company closed a registered direct offering in which 11,976,048 common shares were issued at
$USD1.67 each for total gross proceeds of $26,290 (USD$20,000). Investors also received one half common share purchase
warrant for each common share purchased (Note 21) at an exercise price of $USD2.45. The net contribution to share capital,
after warrant reserve adjustment, was $22,323 and total issuance costs amounted to $1,250.
(v) December 2019 Registered Direct Offering
On December 31, 2020, the Company closed a registered direct offering in which 14,970,062 common shares were issued at
$USD1.67 each for total gross proceeds of $32,411 (USD$25,000). Investors also received one half common share purchase
warrant for each common share purchased (Note 21) at an exercise price of $USD2.45.
21. Common Share Purchase Warrants
The following table summarizes warrant activity during the year ended July 31, 2020 and year ended July 31, 2019.
Outstanding, beginning of year
Expired
Assumed and reissued through acquisition1
Issued
Exercised
Outstanding, end of year
warrants
29,585,408 $
July 31, 2020
Number of Weighted average
exercise price2
9.95
12.25
–
1.24
0.97
1.90
(15,559,483)
–
123,905,556
(4,413,874)
133,517,607 $
Number of
warrants
26,425,504 $
(531)
7,196,164
11,500,000
(15,535,729)
29,585,408 $
July 31, 2019
Weighted average
exercise price
4.35
–
23.10
6.00
3.61
9.95
1 Warrants cancelled and reissued on May 24, 2019, via the acquisition of Newstrike.
2 USD denominated warrant’s exercise price have been converted to the CAD equivalent as at the period end for presentation purposes.
No broker compensation warrants were exercised during the year ended July 31, 2020 (July 31, 2019 – 1,916,527).
The following table summarizes the warrants issued during the years ended July 31, 2020 and July 31, 2019.
Issuance date
October 4, 2018
May 24, 2019(1)
Total assumed and issued during the year ended July 31, 2019
December 31, 2019
January 22, 2020
April 13, 2020
May 21, 2020
June 10, 2020
June 30, 2020
Total issued during the year ended July 31, 2020
1 Warrants acquired and reissued on May 24, 2019, via the acquisition of Newstrike.
Exercise price
$6.00
$11.84–$27.64
USD$2.45
USD$2.45
$0.96
$1.05
$1.00
$1.00
Warrants
issued/reissued
11,500,000
7,196,164
18,696,164
7,485,032
5,988,024
59,800,000
31,970,000
14,746,875
3,915,625
123,905,556
Expiry period
3 years
0.73–4.07 years
5 years
5 years
5 years
5 years
3 years
3 years
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The following is a consolidated summary of warrants outstanding as at July 31, 2020 and July 31, 2019.
Classified as Equity
2018 Equity financing
Exercise price of $5.60 expired January 30, 2020
February 2018 financing warrants
Exercise price of $27.64 expired February 16, 2020
June 2019 financing warrants
Exercise price of $15.79 expiring June 19, 2023
April 2020 underwritten public offering warrants
Exercise price of $0.96 expiring April 13, 2025
May 2020 underwritten public offering warrants
Exercise price of $1.05 expiring May 21, 2025
Conversion Unit warrants
Exercise price of $1.00 expiring June 10, 2023
Exercise price of $1.00 expiring June 30, 2023
Broker / Consultant warrants
Exercise price of $20.85 expired February 16, 2020
Exercise price of $11.84 expired June 19, 2020
Exercise price of $0.75 expiring November 3, 2021
Exercise price of $0.75 expiring March 14, 2022
Exercise price of $15.79 expiring June 19, 2023
Inner Spirit warrants
Exercise price of $15.63 expired July 21, 2020
Molson warrants
Exercise price of $6.00 expiring October 4, 2021
Classified as Liability
2017 secured convertible debenture warrants
Exercise price of USD$0.76 expired November 14, 2019
USD$25m Registered Direct Offering Warrants
Exercise price of USD$2.45 expiring December 31, 2024
USD$20m Registered Direct Offering Warrants
Exercise price of USD$2.45 expiring January 22, 2025
22. Share-based Compensation
Omnibus Plan
July 31, 2020
July 31, 2019
Number
outstanding
Book value
$
Number
outstanding
Book value
$
–
–
–
–
10,512,208
4,413,498
2,184,540
10,022
2,184,540
56,017,500
18,906
31,410,050
10,805
14,746,875
3,915,625
11,426
1,928
–
–
–
–
–
–
175,618
94,282
61
–
–
–
78
66
–
–
264,809
262,021
175,618
94,282
61
71,235
5,674
1,331
9,998
–
–
–
–
160
610
78
66
–
129
11,500,000
120,044,551
42,386
95,617
11,500,000
29,478,272
42,386
60,432
–
–
107,136
7,485,032
1,917
–
5,988,024
13,473,056
133,517,607
1,533
3,450
99,067
–
107,136
29,585,408
493
–
–
493
60,925
The Company has a share option plan (the “Former Plan”), adopted in July 2017, that was administered by the Board of Directors who
established exercise prices and expiry dates. Expiry dates are up to 10 years from issuance, as determined by the Board of Directors at
the time of issuance. On June 28, 2018, the Board of Directors put forth a new share option plan (the “Omnibus Plan”) which was
approved by shareholders on August 28, 2019. Unless otherwise determined by the Board of Directors, options issued under both the
Former Plan and Omnibus Plan vest over a three-year period. The maximum number of common shares reserved for issuance for
options that may be granted under the Omnibus Plan is 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares or 48,246,574 common
shares as at July 31, 2020 (July 31, 2019 – 25,698,175). The Omnibus plan is subject to cash and equity settlement, the Former Plan
and Newstrike plan are subject to equity settlements. Options issued prior to July 2018 under the outgoing plan and the options
assumed through the acquisition of Newstrike do not contribute to the available option pool reserved for issuance. As of July 31, 2020,
the Company had 25,288,328 issued and outstanding under the Omnibus Plan, 4,305,048 issued and outstanding under the Former
Plan and 421,327 issued and outstanding under the assumed Newstrike plan.
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Stock Options
The following table summarizes stock option activity during the year ended July 31, 2020 and the year ended July 31, 2019.
Opening balance
Granted
Acquired and reissued through acquisition1
Forfeited
Expired
Exercised
Closing balance
options
24,288,919 $
11,946,027
–
July 31, 2020
Number of Weighted average
exercise price
5.87
1.62
–
5.55
9.16
1.15
30,014,703 $ 4.07
(4,582,440)
(1,521,271)
(116,532)
Number of
options
14,388,066 $
12,693,118
2,002,365
(1,226,763)
–
(3,567,867)
24,288,919 $
July 31, 2019
Weighted average
exercise price
3.02
7.27
9.49
6.33
–
1.20
5.87
1 Stock options acquired and reissued on May 24, 2019, via the acquisition of Newstrike.
The following table summarizes the stock option grants during the years ended July 31, 2020 and July 31, 2019.
Grant date
September 17, 2018
November 22, 2018
December 17, 2018
February 19, 2019
February 21, 2019
March 20, 2019
April 17, 2019
July 18, 2019
July 26, 2019
Total
October 29, 2019
January 29, 2020
April 28, 2020
June 26, 2020
July 28, 2020
Total
Exercise price
($)
7.93
5.92
5.09
7.13
7.46
8.50
8.24
6.54
5.88
3.30
1.80
0.69
1.02
0.96
Executive and
directors
650,000
–
74,000
615,000
3,333,333
325,000
–
650,000
250,000
5,897,333
829,034
–
900,000
3,055,025
–
4,784,059
Options granted
Non-executive
employees
523,500
440,000
227,500
626,000
–
1,077,500
1,132,500
2,768,785
–
6,795,785
2,732,277
293,021
2,565,322
732,410
838,938
7,161,968
Total
1,173,500
440,000
301,500
1,241,000
3,333,333
1,402,500
1,132,500
3,418,785
250,000
12,693,118
3,561,311
293,021
3,465,322
3,787,435
838,938
11,946,027
Vesting terms
Terms A
Terms A
Terms A, C
Terms A
Terms D
Terms A
Terms A
Terms A
Terms A
Expiry period
10 years
10 years
10 years
10 years
10 years
10 years
10 years
10 years
10 years
Terms B
Terms B
Terms B
Terms B
Terms B
10 years
10 years
10 years
10 years
10 years
Vesting terms A – One-third of the options will vest on the one-year anniversary of the date of grant and the balance will vest quarterly over two years
thereafter.
Vesting terms B – One-third of the options will vest on each of the one-year anniversaries of the date of grant over a three-year period.
Vesting terms C – 54,000 of the options granted to a director will fully vest 6-months from the grant date.
Vesting terms D – Based upon organizational milestones.
The following table summarizes information concerning stock options outstanding as at July 31, 2020.
Exercise price
$0.58–$2.69
$3.30–$6.54
$7.13–$8.50
$8.84–$17.37
Number outstanding
11,371,022
12,100,157
6,302,656
240,868
30,014,703
Weighted average
remaining life (years)
8.87
6.21
8.53
1.67
Number exercisable
2,769,874
6,002,653
1,547,062
220,285
10,539,874
Weighted average
remaining life (years)
6.08
7.85
8.44
1.74
Restricted Share Units (“RSUs”)
Under the Omnibus Plan, the Board of Directors is authorized to issue RSUs up to 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares,
inclusive of the outstanding stock options. At the time of issuance, the Board of Directors establishes conversion values and expiry
dates, which are up to 10 years from the date of issuance. The restriction criteria of the units are at the discretion of the Board of
Directors and from time to time may be inclusive of Company based performance restrictions, employee-based performance restrictions
or no restrictions to the units.
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The following table summarizes RSU activity during the year ended July 31, 2020 and the year ended July 31, 2019.
Opening balance
Granted
Forfeited
Closing balance
Units
–
2,438,548
(90,114)
July 31, 2020
Value of units
$ –
2.13
2.94
2,348,434 $ 2.10
Units
– $
–
–
– $
July 31, 2019
Value of units
–
–
–
–
The following table summarizes the RSUs granted during the year ended July 31, 2020. No RSUs were issued in the year ended July
31, 2019.
Grant date
October 29, 2019
June 26, 2020
RSUs granted
Unit value
Executive and
directors
Non-executive
employees
Vesting terms
Expiry period
$0.53 – $1.16
$0.71
1,428,449
1,010,101
–
–
Terms A, B
Terms A
10 years
10 years
Vesting terms A – One-third of the units vest on each of the one-year anniversaries for the first three years after the grant date.
Vesting terms B – The units vest in full on the third-year anniversary after the grant date.
Share-based Compensation
For the year ended July 31, 2020, the Company realized $31,896 (July 31, 2019 – $29,732), in total share-based compensation
(expensed and capitalized), $406 (July 31, 2019 – $nil) of which was derived from RSUs. Share-based compensation is measured at
fair value at the date of grant and are expensed over the vesting period (See Note 25 for share-based compensation allocation by
expense group). In determining the amount of share-based compensation, the Company used the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing
model to establish the fair value of stock options and RSUs granted at grant date by applying the following assumptions:
Exercise price (weighted average)
Stock price (weighted average)
Risk-free interest rate (weighted average)
Expected life (years) of options (weighted average)
Expected annualized volatility (weighted average)
July 31, 2020
July 31, 2019
$6.51
$6.61
1.79%
5
75%
$5.99
$6.11
2.11%
5
69%
Volatility was estimated using the average historical volatility of the Company and comparable companies in the industry that have
trading history and volatility history.
For the year ended July 31, 2020, the Company allocated to inventory $6,105 (July 31, 2019 – $1,724) of share-based compensation
applicable to direct and indirect labour in the cultivation and production process.
The cash-settled share-based compensation liability is presented in Other liabilities. The following table summarizes the Company’s
equity-settled and cash-settled share-based payments for the year ended July 31, 2020 and 2019.
For the year ended
Stock option share-based compensation
RSU share-based compensation
Total equity-settled share-based compensation
RSU share-based compensation
Total cash-settled share-based compensation
23. Net Loss per Share
July 31, 2020
$ 31,503
–
31,503
July 31, 2019
$ 29,793
–
29,793
393
$ 393
–
$ –
The following securities could potentially dilute basic net loss per share in the future but have not been included in diluted loss per
share because their effect was anti-dilutive:
Instrument
Stock Options
RSUs
2017 Secured convertible debenture warrants
2018 Equity warrants
2018 February 2018 financing warrants
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July 31, 2020
29,996,748
2,348,434
–
–
–
July 31, 2019
24,288,919
–
107,136
10,512,208
4,413,498
HEXO Corp. 2020 Consolidated Financial Statements
Instrument
2019 June financing warrants
USD$25m registered direct offering warrants
USD$20m registered direct offering warrants
2020 April underwritten public offering warrants
2020 May underwritten public offering warrants
Warrants issued under conversion of debentures
Joint venture and Inner Spirit issued warrants
Convertible debenture broker/finder warrants
24. Financial Instruments
July 31, 2020
2,184,540
7,485,032
5,988,024
56,017,500
31,410,050
18,662,500
11,500,000
269,961
165,862,789
July 31, 2019
2,184,540
–
–
–
–
–
11,571,235
796,791
53,874,327
Market Risk
Interest Risk
The Company has minimal exposure to interest rate risk related to any investments of cash and cash equivalents and its term loan. The
Company may invest cash in highly liquid investments with short terms to maturity that would accumulate interest at prevailing rates for
such investments. As at July 31, 2020, the Company had short-term investments of $nil (July 31, 2019 - $517) and a term loan with a
carrying value of $29,930 (July 31, 2019 – 33,374) (Note 19). All interest rates are fixed. An increase or decrease of 1% to the
applicable interest rates would not result in a material variance to net loss.
Price Risk
Price risk is the risk of variability in fair value due to movements in equity or market prices. The Company’s level 1 and 2 investments
are susceptible to price risk arising from uncertainties about their future outlook, future values and the impact of market conditions. The
fair value of marketable securities and derivatives held in publicly traded entities is based on quoted market prices, which the shares of
the investments can be exchanged for. The Company has early converted $29,860 of the aggregate principal amount of its 8%
unsecured convertible debentures (Note 17) which partially mitigates the Company’s Price Risk.
There would be no material impact (July 31, 2019 - $340) if the fair value of these financial assets were to increase or decrease by 10%
as of July 31, 2020. The price risk exposure as at July 31, 2020 is presented in the table below.
Financial assets
Financial liabilities
Total exposure
$
2,692
(3,450)
(758)
July 31, 2020 July 31, 2019
$
16,756
(493)
16,263
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 trade receivables and convertible debentures receivable. As at July 31, 2020, the
Company was exposed to credit related losses in the event of non-performance by the counterparties.
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. Since the majority of the medical sales are transacted with clients that are covered under various
insurance programs, and adult use sales are transacted with crown corporations, the Company has limited credit risk.
Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments are held with four Canadian commercial banks that hold Dun and Bradstreet
credit ratings of AA (July 31, 2019 – AA) and $176 is held with a credit union that does not have a publicly available credit rating. The
majority of the trade receivables balance is held with crown corporations of Quebec, Ontario and Alberta. Creditworthiness of a
counterparty is evaluated prior to the granting of credit. The Company has estimated the expected credit loss using a lifetime credit loss
approach. The current expected credit loss for the year ended July 31, 2020 is $35 (July 31, 2019 - $37).
In measuring the expected credit losses, the adult-use cannabis trade receivables have been assessed on a per customer basis as
they consist of a low number of material contracts. Medical trade receivables have been assessed collectively as they have similar
credit risk characteristics. They have been grouped based on the days past due.
Credit risk from the convertible debenture receivable arises from the possibility that principal and/or interest due may become
uncollectible. The Company mitigates this risk by managing and monitoring the underlying business relationship.
The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term investments, trade receivables and convertible
debentures receivable represents the maximum exposure to credit risk and as at July 31, 2020; this amounted to $211,860 (July 31,
2019 – $194,902).
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The following table summarizes the Company’s aging of trade receivables as at July 31, 2020 and July 31, 2019:
0–30 days
31–60 days
61–90 days
Over 90 days
Total
July 31,
2020
$
15,253
2,972
412
789
19,426
July 31,
2019
$
14,102
1,826
166
3,599
19,693
Economic Dependence Risk
Economic dependence risk is the risk of reliance upon a select number of customers, which significantly impacts the financial
performance of the Company. For the year ended July 31, 2020, the Company’s recorded sales to the crown corporation; Société
québécoise du cannabis represents 70%, of total applicable periods gross cannabis sales (July 31, 2019 – three crown corporations
representing 81%).
The Company holds trade receivables from the crown corporations Société québécoise du cannabis and the Ontario Cannabis Store
representing 47% and 25%, respectively of total trade receivables as of July 31, 2020 (July 31, 2019 – 56% and 23%, respectively).
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they come due. The Company manages its
liquidity risk by reviewing on an ongoing basis its capital requirements. As at July 31, 2020, the Company had $184,173 (July 31, 2019
– $139,505) of cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments and $19,426 (July 31, 2019 – $19,693) in trade receivables.
The Company has current liabilities of $82,487 and contractual commitments of $14,741 due before July 31, 2021. The Company’s
existing cash and cash equivalents, short term investments and trade receivables are expected to provide sufficient liquidity to meet
cash outflow requirements over the next twelve months.
The Company’s success in executing on its longer-term strategy is dependent upon its ability to fund the repayment of existing
borrowings and to generate positive cash flows from operations. If additional liquidity is required, management plans to secure the
necessary financing through the issuance of new public or private equity or debt instruments. There is no assurance that additional
future funding will be available to the Company, or that it will be available on terms which are acceptable to management.
The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their fair
values due to their short-term to maturity.
Foreign Currency Risk
On July 31, 2020, the Company holds certain financial assets and liabilities denominated in United States Dollars (“USD”) which consist
of cash and cash equivalents, and warrant liabilities. The Company does not currently use foreign exchange contracts to hedge its
exposure of its foreign currency cash flows as management has determined that this risk is not significant. The Company closely
monitors relevant economic information to minimize its net exposure to foreign currency risk. The Company is exposed to unrealized
foreign exchange risk through its cash and cash equivalents. As at July 31, 2020, approximately $42,981 USD ($57,652) of the
Company’s cash and cash equivalents was in USD. The Company engaged in several financing events during the year ended July 31,
2020 which resulted in the accumulation of USD cash and cash equivalents (Note 20). A 1% change in the foreign exchange rate would
not result in a material change to the unrealized gain or loss on foreign exchange or on the gain or loss on financial instrument
revaluation of USD denominated warrants.
25. Operating Expenses by Nature
For the year ended
Salaries and benefits
Consulting
Professional fees
Facilities
Selling, general and administrative
Travel
Share-based compensation
Marketing and promotion
Amortization of intangible assets
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
Total
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July 31, 2020
July 31, 2019
$ 12,202 $ 25,349
11,176
8,258
5,697
4,462
2,710
28,008
22,308
1,767
1,747
$ 101,068 $ 111,482
7,425
9,811
6,895
14,409
2,051
25,790
12,474
3,939
6,072
HEXO Corp. 2020 Consolidated Financial Statements
The following table summarizes the nature of share-based compensation in the period:
For the year ended
General and administrative related share-based compensation
Marketing and promotion related share-based compensation
Total operating expense related share-based compensation
Share based compensation capitalized to inventory
Total share-based compensation
The following table summarizes the total payroll related wages and benefits by nature in the period:
For the year ended
General and administrative related wages and benefits
Marketing and promotion related wages and benefits
Research and development related wages and benefits
Total operating expense related wages and benefits
Wages and benefits capitalized to inventory
Total wages and benefits
July 31, 2020
$ 24,650
1,140
25,790
6,105
$ 31,895
July 31, 2019
$ 26,322
1,686
28,008
1,724
$ 29,732
July 31, 2020
$ 12,202
5,625
2,717
20,544
21,128
$ 41,672
July 31, 2019
$ 17,975
6,162
1,212
25,349
10,905
$ 36,254
26. Related Party Disclosure
Key Management Personnel Compensation
Key management personnel are those persons having the authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the
Company’s operations, directly or indirectly. The key management personnel of the Company are the members of the executive
management team and Board of Directors.
Compensation provided to key management during the year was as follows:
For the year ended
Salary and/or consulting fees
Termination benefits
Bonus compensation
Stock-based compensation
Total
July 31, 2020
$
3,069 $
1,043
42
15,702
19,856
$
$
July 31, 2019
3,550
470
481
16,235
20,736
These transactions are in the normal course of operations and are measured at the exchange amount, which is the amount of
consideration established and agreed by the related parties.
Unless otherwise stated, the below granted stock options will vest on the one-year anniversary of the date of grant and the balance will
vest quarterly over two years thereafter.
On June 26, 2020, the Company granted certain of its directors and executives a total 1,800,000 and 1,255,025, respectively stock
options with an exercise price of $1.02. One-third of the stock options will vest on each of the one-year anniversaries of the date of
grant over a three-year period. A total of 1,010,101 RSU’s were issued on the same date with a unit value of $0.99. The RSUs vest in
full on the third-year anniversary after the grant date.
On April 28, 2020, the Company granted certain of its executives a total 900,000 stock options with an exercise price of $0.69. One-
third of the stock options will vest on each of the one-year anniversaries of the date of grant over a three-year period.
On October 29, 2019, the Company granted certain of its executives a total of 829,034 stock options and 1,428,449 RSUs with a unit
value of $3.30. One-third of the stock options will vest on each of the one-year anniversaries of the date of grant over a three-year
period. The RSUs vest in full on the third-year anniversary after the grant date.
On July 26, 2019, the Company granted certain of its executives a total 250,000 stock options with an exercise price of $5.88
On July 18, 2019, the Company granted certain of its executives a total 650,000 stock options with an exercise price of $6.54.
On March 20, 2019, the Company granted certain of its executives a total 325,000 stock options with an exercise price of $8.50.
On February 21, 2019, the Company granted the CEO 3,333,333 stock options with an exercise price of $7.46. Additional to the
standard vesting terms as defined in Note 11, is an achievement condition in which vesting may only occur once a volume weighted
average trading price of $10 or greater is achieved for a 20-day period prior to a vesting date. All unvested options will carry over and
vest if the condition is met at a future vesting date.
On February 19, 2019, the Company granted certain of its executives a total 615,000 stock options with an exercise price of $7.13.
On December 17, 2018, the Company granted certain of its executives a total 74,000 stock options with an exercise price of $5.09. Of
which, 54,000 stock options will fully vest at the 6-month anniversary of the grant date.
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HEXO Corp. 2020 Consolidated Financial Statements
On September 17, 2018, the Company granted certain executives of the Company a total of 650,000 stock options with an exercise
price of $7.93.
Belleville Complex Inc.
On October 31, 2018, the Company acquired a 25% interest in Belleville Complex Inc. (“BCI”) with the related party Olegna Holdings
Inc., a company owned and controlled by a director of the Company, holding the remaining 75% in BCI. BCI purchased a configured
2,004,000 sq. ft. facility through a $20,279 loan issued by the Company on September 7, 2018, bearing an annual 4% interest rate and
interest payable monthly. The loan and all remaining accrued interest were repaid in full during the year ended July 31, 2019.
As part of the initial agreement, the Company will be the anchor tenant for a period of 20 years, with an option to renew for 10 years.
On October 22, 2019, the lease agreement was amended to a 15-year anchor tenant period, with an option to renew for 15 years and
additional space to rent. The Company has also subleased a portion of the space to Truss Limited Partnership (Note 10). As a result,
the lease was reassessed resulting in an addition to the right-of-use asset and lease liability as well as a lease receivable on the
sublease component (Note 6).
Consideration for the 25% interest on the joint venture is deemed $nil. The carrying value of BCI as at July 31, 2020 is $nil (July 31,
2019 - $nil).
The Company leases a space in Belleville from a related party BCI, that supports its manufacturing activities and is based in Belleville,
Ontario. Under this lease arrangement, the Company incurred $7,511 in lease and operating expenses during the year ended July 31,
2020 (July 31, 2019 - $3,937). This lease liability is recognized on the Company’s balance sheet under IFRS 16 (Note 18).
Truss LP
The Company owns a 42.5% interest in Truss LP and accounts for the interest as an investment in an associate (Note 10).
The Company subleases section of its Belleville lease to Truss LP this sublease is recognized as a finance lease receivable on the
Company’s balance sheet (Note 6). The Company recognizes a recovery on its partnership with Truss LP in Other receivables and
Other income.
Under a Temporary Supply and Services Agreement (“TSSA”) with Truss LP, the Company produces and packages cannabis infused
beverages in the CIB Facility (located at the Belleville Facility) and in the Gatineau Facility, an markets and sells beverages for the legal
adult-use markets in Canada, in each case subject to the terms of its regulatory approvals and applicable laws, all for its own account
and as a stand-lone division of HEXO. As of July 31, 2020, Truss LP intends to apply to be a licensed product of Cannabis, but until the
time where Truss LP obtains all regulatory approval required under the Cannabis Act (Canada), the TSSA will remain in place. Under
the TSSA, Truss LP will be an exclusive supplier to the Company of all property and all services required to carry on the business, other
than specific services which are required to be provided by HEXO. As a result of this arrangement, there is a receivable from Truss of
$3,405 at July 31, 2020. During the year, the Company purchased $2,159 of raw materials from Truss LP under the arrangement and
received $2,531 of Income.
27. Capital Management
The Company’s objectives when managing capital are to (1) safeguard their ability to continue as a going concern, so that they can
continue to provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders, and (2) maintain an optimal capital structure to reduce
the cost of capital.
Management defines capital as the Company’s shareholders’ equity and interest-bearing debt. The Board of Directors does not
establish quantitative return on capital criteria for management. The Company has not paid any dividends to its shareholders. The
Company is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements, with the exception of covenants related to the Company’s Term
Loan as set out in Note 19.
As at July 31, 2020, total managed capital was $556,676 (July 31, 2019 – $788,712).
28. Commitments and Contingencies
COMMITMENTS
The Company has certain contractual financial obligations related to service agreements, purchase agreements, rental agreements and
construction contracts.
Some of these contracts have optional renewal terms that the Company may exercise at its option. The annual minimum payments
payable under these obligations over the next five fiscal years and thereafter are as follows:
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HEXO Corp. 2020 Consolidated Financial Statements
July 31, 2021
July 31, 2022
July 31, 2023
July 31, 2024
July 31, 2025
Thereafter
$ 14,741
3,666
3,444
3,444
2,450
19,274
47,019
$
See Note 18 for recognized contractual commitments regarding the Company’s lease obligations under IFRS 16.
Letters of Credit
On August 1, 2019, the Company reissued a preexisting letter of credit with a Canadian financial institution under an agreement with a
public utility provider entitling the utility provider to a maximum of $2,581, subject to certain operational requirements. The letter of credit
has a one-year expiry from the date of issuance with an autorenewal feature. The Company ended the letter of credit and therefore was
not in effect as at July 31, 2020. The letter of credit was not drawn upon. The letter of credit was secured by a combination of the
Company’s Term Loan (Note 19) and cash held in collateral.
On August 21, 2019, the Company entered into a five-year letter of credit with a Canadian financial institution to provide a maximum of
$250 that amortizes $50 annually until its expiry on July 14, 2024. The letter of credit has not been drawn upon as at July 31, 2020. As
at July 31, 2020, the letter of credit is secured by a combination of the Company’s credit facility (Note 19).
On November 26, 2019, the Company entered into a six-month standby letter of credit with a Canadian financial institution to provide up
to a maximum limit of $6,391, reduced by $1,000 on a monthly basis and fully amortized on May 30, 2020. The letter of credit was not
been drawn upon and was secured by a combination of the Company’s Term Loan (Note 15) and cash held in collateral.
Surety Bond
The Company’s commercial surety bond, which was obtained July 3, 2019, with a North American insurance provider entitling the
Company up to a maximum of $4,500 expired July 3, 2020. The bond bore a premium at 0.3% annually. The Company had obtained
the surety bond as required under the Canada Revenue Agency’s (“CRA”) excise tax laws for the transporting of commercial goods
throughout Canada. On April 4, 2020 the surety bond expired. The Company renegotiated the surety amount with the CRA on July 14,
2020 and as at July 31, 2020 the Company had until August 31, 2020 to provide a deposit in the amount of $1,657. Payment was made
subsequent to the period on August 19, 2020.
CONTINGENCIES
The Company may be, from time to time, subject to various administrative and other legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of
business. Contingent liabilities associated with legal proceedings are recorded when a liability is probable, and the contingent liability
can be reasonably estimated.
As of July 31, 2020, the Company is named as a defendant in securities class actions that have been filed in superior courts of the
provinces of Quebec and Ontario and in the Supreme Court of the State of New York and the U.S. District Court for the Southern
District of New York. One or more of the Company’s current and/or former officers and directors, and/or certain underwriters of past
public offerings by the Company, are also named as defendants in certain of the actions. The lawsuits assert causes of action under
Canadian and U.S. securities legislation and at common law, in connection with statements made by the defendants that are alleged to
have been materially false and/or misleading statements and their alleged failure to disclose material adverse facts. The alleged
misrepresentations relate to, among other things, the Company’s forward-looking information, including but not limited to the
Company’s forecast revenues for Q4 2019 and fiscal 2020, its inventory, “channel stuffing” and the Company’s supply agreement with
the Province of Quebec. As at the date hereof, the amounts claimed for damages in each of these actions have not been quantified.
These actions are in a preliminary stage and have not yet been certified as class actions.
While the Company cannot predict the outcome of the actions discussed above, it intends to assert all available defences and
vigorously defend these proceedings. Defending litigation, whether or not meritorious, is time-consuming for our management and
detracts from our ability to fully focus our internal resources on our business activities. In addition, legal fees and costs incurred in
connection with such activities may be significant and we could, in the future, be subject to judgments or enter into settlements of
claims for significant monetary damages. Further, the Company’s underwriting agreement with the underwriters contains contractual
indemnification provisions that may require the Company to indemnify the underwriters with respect to the claims against them and their
legal costs of defending the actions. A decision adverse to our interests could result in the payment of substantial damages and could
have a material adverse effect on our cash flow, results of operations and financial position, and the limits of available insurance may
be insufficient to cover our eventual liability.
On January 24, 2020, the Company was served with a statement of claim commenced by a vendor in respect of a supply agreement
that was purportedly entered into between UP Cannabis and the vendor prior to the Company’s acquisition of Newstrike on May 24,
2019. The statement of claim filed against the Company is seeking payment of invoices alleged to be owing. In response, the Company
filed a statement of defence and counterclaim on February 26, 2020. The supply agreement purports to contemplate that the Company
would purchase certain cannabis products until February 2020. The Company intends to vigorously defend itself against such claim and
intends to actively advance its counterclaim which alleges, among other things, that the supply agreement is void as it was entered into
in bad faith.
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HEXO Corp. 2020 Consolidated Financial Statements
On June 18, 2020, the Company was named as a defendant in a proposed consumer protection class action filed in the Court of
Queens’ Bench in Alberta on behalf of residents of Canada who purchased cannabis products over specified periods of time. Several
other licensed producers are also named as co-defendants in the action. The lawsuit asserts causes of action, including for breach of
contract and breach of consumer protection legislation, arising out of allegations that the Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or Cannabidiol
(CBD) content of medicinal and recreational cannabis products sold by the Company and the other defendants to consumers was
different from what was advertised on the products’ labels. Many of the cannabis products sold by the Company and other defendants
were allegedly sold to consumers in containers using plastic bottles or caps that may have rapidly absorbed or degraded the THC or
CBD content within them. By allegedly over-representing the true amount of THC or CBD in the products, the plaintiff claims that
consumers would be required to consume substantially more product than they otherwise would have in order to obtain the desired
effects or, in the alternative, would have consumed the product without obtaining the desired effects. The action has not yet been
certified as a class action.
ONEROUS CONTRACT
During the year ended July 31, 2020, the Company recognized a $4,763 onerous contract provision related to a fixed price supply
agreement for the supply of certain cannabis products. The supply agreement is currently the subject of legal proceedings as disclosed
above. The costs and purchase obligations under the contract exceed the economic benefits expected to be received. The related loss
has been included in Other gains and losses.
29. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying values of the financial instruments as at July 31, 2020 are summarized in the following table:
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted funds
Trade receivables
Commodity taxes recoverable and other receivables
Lease receivable – long term
Long – term investments
Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Warrant liability
Lease liability – current
Lease liability – long term
Convertible debentures
Term loan
Other long-term liabilities
Amortized
cost
$
184,173
8,261
19,426
16,773
3,865
–
$
32,451
–
4,772
24,344
28,969
29,930
–
Financial liabilities
designated as
as FVTPL
$
–
–
–
–
–
–
$
–
–
–
–
–
–
393
FVTPL
$
–
–
–
–
–
3,209
$
–
3,450
–
–
–
–
–
The carrying values of the financial instruments as at July 31, 2019 are summarized in the following table:
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted funds
Short-term investments
Trade receivables
Commodity taxes recoverable and other receivables
Convertible debenture receivable
Long term investments
Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Warrant liability
Deferred rent liability
Term loan
Amortized
cost
$
113,568
22,350
25,937
19,693
15,247
–
–
$
45,581
–
946
33,374
Financial liabilities
designated
as FVTPL
$
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
$
–
–
–
–
FVTPL
$
–
–
–
–
–
13,354
14,277
$
–
493
–
–
Total
$
184,173
8,261
19,426
16,773
3, 865
3,209
$
32,451
3,450
4,772
24,344
28,969
29,930
393
Total
$
113,568
22,350
25,937
19,693
15,247
13,354
14,277
$
45,581
493
946
33,374
The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, restricted funds, short term investments, trade and other receivables, lease
receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, lease liabilities and term loan approximate their fair values due to their relatively
short periods to maturity.
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HEXO Corp. 2020 Consolidated Financial Statements
30. Non-Controlling Interest
The following table summarizes the information relating to the Company’s interests in Neal Up Brands Inc. and KIT, before
intercompany eliminations.
Current assets
Non-current assets
Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Non-controlling interest (%)
Non-controlling interest
$
$
July 31, 2020
$
July 31, 2019
KIT Neal Up Brands Inc.
2,500
–
–
–
40%
$ 1,000
–
7,455
–
–
40%
3,379
The Company holds a 60% interest in KIT which is intended to principally operate out of Belleville Facility, and the remaining 40%
represents the non-controlling interest held by Chroma Global Technologies Ltd (the “Partner”). Under the terms of the shareholder
agreement, the Company has contributed cash of $4,075 (USD3,100), subject to foreign exchange rates. The non-controlling interest
value of $3,379 represents the value of the Partners contribution in kind for their respective equity interest in the entity. KIT had no
revenues or expenses during the year ended July 31, 2020.
Neal Up Brands Inc. has limited operations and during the year ended July 31, 2019, the current assets represent cash held in escrow
by a third party. During the year ended July 31, 2020 the cash held in escrow was released back to the partners and the entity is in the
process of being dissolved. Neal Up Brands Inc. had no revenues or expenses during the year ended July 31, 2020.
31. Revenue from Sale of Goods
The Company disaggregated it’s revenues from the sale of goods between sales of cannabis beverages (“Cannabis beverage sales”)
and dried flower, vapes, and other cannabis products (“Cannabis sales excluding beverages”). The Company’s cannabis beverage
sales are derived from the Cannabis Infused Beverage (“CIB”) line, which was established in order to manufacture, produce and sell
cannabis beverage products. CIB operates under the Company’s cannabis licensing and in compliance with Health Canada and the
Cannabis Act’s regulations. The Company has assessed the beverage revenue stream to be realized by the Company and presented
on a gross basis as defined under IFRS 15 (see Note 3). The Company will continue to operate CIB until Truss has obtained its
independent licensing to manufacture and sell cannabis products, at which point these operations will shift to Truss.
For the year ended
Revenue stream
Retail
Medical
Wholesale
International
Total revenue from sale of goods
July 31, 2020
July 31, 2019
Cannabis sales
excluding
beverages
$
101,712
3,299
996
1,291
107,298
Cannabis
beverage
sales
$
2,851
–
–
–
2,851
Total
$
104,563
3,299
996
1,291
110,149
Cannabis sales
excluding
beverages
$
53,968
5,288
–
–
59,256
Cannabis
beverage sales
$
–
–
–
–
–
Total
$
53,968
5,288
–
–
59,256
Total revenue from the sale of goods is presented net of provisions for sales returns and price concessions. During the year ended July
31, 2020, the Company incurred $6,942 (July 31, 2019 - $3,811) of sales provisions and price concessions.
32. Segmented Information
The Company operates in one operating segment. All property, plant and equipment and intangible assets are located in Canada.
33. Restructuring Provision
Balance payable as at July 31, 2019
Total restructuring costs
Less: payments made
Balance payable as at July 31, 2020
$
–
4,767
(4,737)
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During the year ended July 31, 2020, restructuring efforts were undertaken to right size the Company. These expenses amounted to
$4,767 and consisted of consulting services, severance and other payroll related termination costs.
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34. Operating Cash Flow
The following items comprise the Company’s operating cash flow activity for the periods herein.
For the year ended
Items not affecting cash
Income tax recovery
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment in cost of sales
Amortization of intangible assets
Loss/(gain) on convertible debentures
Unrealized gain on changes in fair value of biological assets
Unrealized fair value adjustment on investments
Amortization of deferred financing costs
Accrued interest income
Gain on investment
Loss on induced conversion of debenture
License depreciation and prepaid royalty expenses
Write-off of inventory and biological assets
Write down of inventory to net realizable value
Realized fair value amounts on inventory sold
Loss from investment in associate and joint ventures
Share-based compensation
Revaluation of financial instruments (gain)/loss
Impairment losses
Loss on onerous contract
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment
Total items not affecting cash
Changes in non-cash operating working capital items
Trade receivables
Commodity taxes recoverable and other receivables
Prepaid expenses
Inventory
Biological assets
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Excise taxes payable
Deferred rent liability
Total non-cash operating working capital
Additional supplementary cash flow information is as follows:
For the year ended
Property, plant and equipment in accounts payable
Right-of-use asset additions
Capitalized borrowing costs
Interest paid
Note
July 31, 2020
$
July 31, 2019
$
25
(6,023)
6,072
3,567
3,939
4,806
(29,356)
12,880
56
9,921
(24)
54,283
389
5,055
68,319
40,910
6,331
25,790
(6,533)
299,484
4,763
3,855
508,484
(18,213)
1,747
–
1,767
(1,737)
(38,856)
315
596
(397)
–
–
117
–
19,335
16,357
2,964
28,944
3,730
–
–
–
16,669
267
(784)
5,717
(100,492)
28,493
6,623
3,627
–
(56,549)
(17,845)
(6,425)
(4,927)
(90,748)
37,108
6,630
3,494
946
(71,767)
July 31, 2020
$
19,751
24,405
2,385
2,527
July 31, 2019
$
21,265
–
511
252
35. Comparative Information
The Company has reclassified Impairment loss on inventory within Cost of goods sold, to conform with the current presentation. The
amount is disclosed in Note 8.
36. Income Taxes
Income tax expense recognized in comprehensive loss consists of the following components:
Current tax for the year
Adjustments of previous years
Total
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$
July 31, 2020
–
–
July 31, 2019
$ –
–
$ – $ –
HEXO Corp. 2020 Consolidated Financial Statements
Components of deferred income tax expense (recovery):
Origination and reversal of temporary differences
Difference between statutory tax rate and deferred tax rate
Change in temporary difference for which no deferred tax assets are recorded
Deferred income tax recovery
July 31, 2020
July 31, 2019
$ (98,141) $ (13,007)
172
2,555
(5,378)
89,563
$ (6,023) $ (18,213)
The Company's expected tax rate is different from the combined federal and provincial income tax rate in Canada. These differences
result from the following elements:
Expected tax rate
Earnings before income taxes
Expected tax benefit resulting from loss
Adjustments for the following items:
Tax rate differences
Permanent differences
Change in temporary differences for which no tax assets are recorded
True up and other
July 31, 2020
26.54%
$ (552,512)
July 31, 2019
26.64%
$ (87,281)
(146,637)
(23,252)
2,555
48,965
89,563
(469)
$ (6,023)
172
9,973
(5,770)
664
$ (18,213)
The following is a reconciliation of the deferred tax assets and liabilities recognized by the Company:
Taxable temporary differences
Biological assets
Inventory
Loss carryforward
Share issue costs
Intangible assets
Net deferred tax asset (liability)
Taxable temporary differences
Biological assets
Inventory
Loss carryforward
Share issue costs
Intangible assets
Net deferred tax asset (liability)
Opening
August 1, 2019
$
6,858
(1,514)
(2,920)
23,369
721
(32,537)
(6,023)
Recognized in
income
$
3,557
184
(2,168)
(23,369)
(721)
28,540
6,023
Ending
Recognized in
July 31, 2020
equity
$ $
10,415
(1,330)
(5,088)
–
–
(3,997)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Opening
August 1, 2018
$
Recognized in
income
$
(117) 7,195 (200)
(292)
(458)
(559)
(1,432)
7,304
2,007
1,724
–
(32,193)
–
(24,236)
–
(764)
(930)
14,058
(1,003)
(344)
18,212
Ending
Recognized in
July 31, 2019
goodwill
$ $
6,858
(1,514)
(2,920)
23,369
721
(32,537)
(6,023)
Deferred income taxes reflect the impact of loss carryforwards and of temporary differences between amounts of assets and liabilities
for financial reporting purposes and such amounts as measured by tax laws. At July 31, 2020 deductible temporary differences and
unused tax losses for which no deferred tax assets have been recognized are attributable to the following:
Losses carried forward
Research and development expenditures
Fixed Assets, intangibles and other assets
Share issue costs
July 31, 2020
$
255,635
669
84,482
22,599
363,385
July 31, 2019
$
5,898
266
–
8,612
14,776
The Company has approximated non-capital losses available to reduce future years' federal and provincial taxable income which
expires as follows:
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2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
2033
2034
2035
2036
2037
2038
2039
2040
$
187
199
279
236
257
205
291
781
473
1,547
3,601
6,389
14,100
37,111
51,142
132,646
249,444
37. Revision of Comparative Information
During the reporting period, the Company determined that an administrative banking covenant related to the Term loan (Note 19) was
not satisfied. This covenant mandated that the Company not have a Canadian dollar operating bank account with any institution other
than the Lenders. The Company was subject to the covenant 90 days after entering the syndicated credit facility on February 14, 2019.
On October 29, 2020, the Company obtained an amendment from the Lenders to discharge the Company of related historical recourse
and rectify the breach by April 27, 2021. As the amendment was obtained after July 31, 2020, the term loan has been presented current
for the year ended July 31, 2020 (Note 19).
As the Company was in breach of this administrative covenant in the prior year as well, comparative financial information has been
revised to reflect the term loan as a current liability (previously reported as a non-current liability).
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