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Trulieve Cannabis Corp. - Quarter Report: 2023 March (Form 10-Q)

10-Q

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023

OR

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from to

Commission File Number: 000-56248

 

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TRULIEVE CANNABIS CORP.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

 

British Columbia

84-2231905

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

6749 Ben Bostic Road

Quincy, FL

32351

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (850) 480-7955

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

 

Title of each class

 

Trading

Symbol(s)

 

Name of each exchange on which registered

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emerging growth company

 

 

 

 

 

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No

As of May 3, 2023, the registrant had 159,761,126 Subordinate Voting Shares and 26,226,386 Multiple Voting Shares (on an as converted basis) outstanding.

 

 


TRULIEVE CANNABIS CORP.

 

Table of Contents

 

Page

PART I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements (Unaudited)

1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022

1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

4

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

6

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

25

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

33

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

33

 

 

 

PART II.

OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

37

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

37

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

37

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

37

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

37

Item 5.

Other Information

37

Item 6.

Exhibits

38

 

Signatures

39

 

 

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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “may”, “will”, “would”, “could”, “should”, “believes”, “estimates”, “projects”, “potential”, “expects”, “plans”, “intends”, “anticipates”, “targeted”, “continues”, “forecasts”, “designed”, “goal”, or the negative of those words or other similar or comparable words. Any statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that are not statements of historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and future growth prospects. The forward-looking statements contained herein are based on certain key expectations and assumptions, including, but not limited to, with respect to expectations and assumptions concerning receipt and/or maintenance of required licenses and third party consents and the success of our operations, are based on estimates prepared by us using data from publicly available governmental sources, as well as from market research and industry analysis, and on assumptions based on data and knowledge of this industry that we believe to be reasonable. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or development and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are in some cases beyond our control. As a result, any or all of our forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may turn out to be inaccurate. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things, those listed under “Risk Factors” and discussed elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in “Part I, Item 1A – Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, even if new information becomes available in the future. You should, however, review the factors and risks we describe in the reports we will file from time to time with the SEC after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

TRULIEVE CANNABIS CORP.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

March 31, 2023

 

 

December 31, 2022

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

(Audited)

 

Current Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

188,128

 

 

$

212,266

 

Restricted cash

 

7,154

 

 

 

6,607

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

8,037

 

 

 

9,443

 

Inventories, net

 

297,556

 

 

 

297,815

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

70,724

 

 

 

63,627

 

Notes receivable - current portion

 

740

 

 

 

728

 

Assets associated with discontinued operations

 

1,850

 

 

 

2,466

 

Total current assets

 

574,189

 

 

 

592,952

 

Property and equipment, net

 

782,368

 

 

 

796,947

 

Right of use assets - operating, net

 

101,848

 

 

 

101,379

 

Right of use assets - finance, net

 

70,658

 

 

 

76,231

 

Intangible assets, net

 

967,398

 

 

 

1,012,646

 

Goodwill

 

791,495

 

 

 

791,495

 

Notes receivable, net

 

11,922

 

 

 

11,992

 

Other assets

 

15,829

 

 

 

14,716

 

Long-term assets associated with discontinued operations

 

690

 

 

 

690

 

TOTAL ASSETS

$

3,316,397

 

 

$

3,399,048

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$

92,503

 

 

$

83,146

 

Income tax payable

 

35,650

 

 

 

49,024

 

Deferred revenue

 

5,115

 

 

 

9,568

 

Notes payable - current portion, net

 

9,813

 

 

 

12,453

 

Operating lease liabilities - current portion

 

10,365

 

 

 

10,448

 

Finance lease liabilities - current portion

 

8,041

 

 

 

8,727

 

Construction finance liabilities - current portion

 

1,256

 

 

 

1,189

 

Contingencies

 

25,491

 

 

 

34,666

 

Liabilities associated with discontinued operations

 

35

 

 

 

482

 

Total current liabilities

 

188,269

 

 

 

209,703

 

Long-term liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Notes payable, net

 

93,521

 

 

 

94,247

 

Private placement notes, net

 

543,037

 

 

 

541,664

 

Warrant liabilities

 

 

 

 

252

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

103,066

 

 

 

102,388

 

Finance lease liabilities

 

71,982

 

 

 

75,838

 

Construction finance liabilities

 

182,406

 

 

 

182,361

 

Deferred tax liabilities

 

216,241

 

 

 

224,137

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

37,241

 

 

 

26,183

 

Long-term liabilities associated with discontinued operations

 

14,567

 

 

 

14,571

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

 

1,450,330

 

 

 

1,471,344

 

Commitments and contingencies (see Note 20)

 

 

 

 

 

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, no par value; unlimited shares authorized. 185,987,512 issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

Additional paid-in-capital

 

2,049,047

 

 

 

2,045,003

 

Accumulated deficit

 

(177,967

)

 

 

(113,843

)

Non-controlling interest

 

(5,013

)

 

 

(3,456

)

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

1,866,067

 

 

 

1,927,704

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

$

3,316,397

 

 

$

3,399,048

 

 

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

 

1


TRULIEVE CANNABIS CORP.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

March 31, 2023

 

 

March 31, 2022

 

Revenue, net of discounts

$

289,089

 

 

$

317,747

 

Cost of goods sold

 

139,151

 

 

 

137,291

 

   Gross profit

 

149,938

 

 

 

180,456

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Sales and marketing

 

62,312

 

 

 

72,838

 

General and administrative

 

39,383

 

 

 

33,547

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

30,371

 

 

 

28,436

 

Impairments and disposals of long-lived assets, net

 

31,015

 

 

 

16,461

 

Total expenses

 

163,081

 

 

 

151,282

 

 (Loss) income from operations

 

(13,143

)

 

 

29,174

 

Other (expense) income:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

(22,748

)

 

 

(17,877

)

Change in fair value of derivative liabilities - warrants

 

252

 

 

 

820

 

Other income, net

 

4,918

 

 

 

885

 

Total other expense

 

(17,578

)

 

 

(16,172

)

 (Loss) income before provision for income taxes

 

(30,721

)

 

 

13,002

 

Provision for income taxes

 

34,958

 

 

 

43,125

 

   Net loss from continuing operations and comprehensive loss

 

(65,679

)

 

 

(30,123

)

   Net (income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax benefit of $8 and $809, respectively

 

(48

)

 

 

2,359

 

Net loss

 

(65,631

)

 

 

(32,482

)

   Less: Net loss and comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest from continuing operations

 

(1,507

)

 

 

(507

)

   Net loss and comprehensive loss attributable to common shareholders

$

(64,124

)

 

$

(31,975

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per share - Continuing operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted

$

(0.34

)

 

$

(0.16

)

Net income (loss) per share - Discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted

$

0.00

 

 

$

(0.01

)

Weighted average number of common shares used in computing net (loss) income per share:

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

188,899,309

 

 

 

187,054,916

 

Diluted

 

188,899,309

 

 

 

187,054,916

 

 

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

 

2


TRULIEVE CANNABIS CORP.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

Multiple Voting Shares

 

Subordinate Voting Shares

 

Total Common Shares

 

Additional Paid-in-Capital

 

Accumulated (Deficit) Earnings

 

Non-Controlling Interest

 

Total

 

Balance, January 1, 2022 (audited)

 

51,916,999

 

 

128,587,173

 

 

180,504,172

 

$

2,008,100

 

$

137,721

 

$

1,552

 

$

2,147,373

 

Share-based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,564

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,564

 

Exercise of stock options

 

 

 

45,775

 

 

45,775

 

 

108

 

 

 

 

 

 

108

 

Shares issued for cash - warrant exercise

 

 

 

1,648

 

 

1,648

 

 

22

 

 

 

 

 

 

22

 

Shares issued under share compensation plans

 

 

 

16,257

 

 

16,257

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tax withholding related to net share settlements of equity awards

 

 

 

(10,005

)

 

(10,005

)

 

(230

)

 

 

 

 

 

(230

)

Conversion of Multiple Voting to Subordinate Voting Shares

 

(2,699,100

)

 

2,699,100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares issued for PurePenn, Pioneer, and Solevo earnouts

 

 

 

3,626,295

 

 

3,626,295

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(50

)

 

(50

)

Divestment of variable interest entity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(111

)

 

(111

)

Net loss and comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(31,975

)

 

(507

)

 

(32,482

)

Balance, March 31, 2022

 

49,217,899

 

 

134,966,243

 

 

184,184,142

 

$

2,012,564

 

$

105,746

 

$

884

 

$

2,119,194

 

 

 

 

Multiple Voting Shares

 

Subordinate Voting Shares

 

Total Common Shares

 

Additional Paid-in-Capital

 

Accumulated Deficit

 

Non-Controlling Interest

 

Total

 

Balance, January 1, 2023 (audited)

 

26,226,386

 

 

159,761,126

 

 

185,987,512

 

$

2,045,003

 

$

(113,843

)

$

(3,456

)

$

1,927,704

 

Share-based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,401

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,401

 

Distribution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(50

)

 

(50

)

Value of shares earned for purchase of variable interest entity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,643

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,643

 

Net income and comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(64,124

)

 

(1,507

)

 

(65,631

)

Balance, March 31, 2023

 

26,226,386

 

 

159,761,126

 

 

185,987,512

 

$

2,049,047

 

$

(177,967

)

$

(5,013

)

$

1,866,067

 

 

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

 

3


TRULIEVE CANNABIS CORP.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31, 2023

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31, 2022

 

Cash flow from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss and comprehensive loss

$

(65,631

)

 

$

(32,482

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss and comprehensive loss to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

30,371

 

 

 

29,305

 

Depreciation included in cost of goods sold

 

13,551

 

 

 

10,692

 

Non-cash interest expense

 

1,494

 

 

 

1,232

 

Non-cash interest income

 

(122

)

 

 

(163

)

Impairment and disposal of long-lived assets, net

 

31,015

 

 

 

16,461

 

Amortization of operating lease right of use assets

 

2,634

 

 

 

2,892

 

Accretion of construction finance liabilities

 

389

 

 

 

293

 

Share-based compensation

 

2,401

 

 

 

4,564

 

Change in fair value of derivative liabilities - warrants

 

(252

)

 

 

(820

)

Non-cash change in contingencies

 

(3,725

)

 

 

(1,248

)

Allowance for credit losses

 

(159

)

 

 

42

 

Deferred income tax expense

 

(7,896

)

 

 

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Inventories

 

260

 

 

 

(21,957

)

Accounts receivable

 

1,565

 

 

 

(3,970

)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

(1,776

)

 

 

(8,094

)

Other assets

 

1,888

 

 

 

(16,216

)

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

9,177

 

 

 

22,093

 

Income tax payable

 

(13,383

)

 

 

42,210

 

Other current liabilities

 

(5,448

)

 

 

2,057

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

(2,523

)

 

 

(2,106

)

Deferred revenue

 

(4,452

)

 

 

(654

)

Other long-term liabilities

 

11,032

 

 

 

1,016

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

410

 

 

 

45,147

 

Cash flow from investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

(13,731

)

 

 

(48,118

)

Purchases of property and equipment related to construction finance liabilities

 

 

 

 

(7,334

)

Capitalized interest

 

(582

)

 

 

(1,487

)

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

 

 

 

 

(27,500

)

Purchases of internal use software

 

(2,046

)

 

 

(2,214

)

Cash paid for license

 

(3,500

)

 

 

 

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

 

287

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from sale of variable interest entity

 

 

 

 

1,604

 

Proceeds from sale of held for sale assets

 

580

 

 

 

203

 

Proceeds received from notes receivable

 

180

 

 

 

1,018

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(18,812

)

 

 

(83,828

)

Cash flow from financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from private placement notes, net of discounts

 

 

 

 

76,420

 

Proceeds from equity exercises

 

 

 

 

130

 

Payments on notes payable

 

(3,442

)

 

 

(2,285

)

Payments on finance lease obligations

 

(2,040

)

 

 

(1,421

)

Payments on construction finance liabilities

 

(278

)

 

 

(297

)

Payments for debt issuance costs

 

 

 

 

(19

)

Payments for taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards

 

 

 

 

(230

)

Distributions

 

(50

)

 

 

(50

)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

 

(5,810

)

 

 

72,248

 

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

(24,212

)

 

 

33,567

 

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period

 

218,873

 

 

 

233,098

 

 Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations, beginning of period

 

621

 

 

 

561

 

 Less: cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations, end of period

 

 

 

 

(823

)

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period

$

195,282

 

 

$

266,403

 

 

 

4


TRULIEVE CANNABIS CORP.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (Continued)

(in thousands)

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31, 2023

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31, 2022

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid during the period for

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

$

9,618

 

 

$

6,949

 

Income taxes, net of refunds

$

46,775

 

 

$

46

 

Other noncash investing and financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

ASC 842 lease additions - operating and finance leases

$

4,544

 

 

$

10,852

 

Purchases of property and equipment in accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$

2,197

 

 

$

10,985

 

Value of shares earned for purchase of variable interest entity

$

1,643

 

 

$

 

 

*The condensed consolidated statements of cash flows include continuing operations and discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022.

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31, 2023

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31, 2022

 

 

Beginning of period:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

212,266

 

(1)

$

230,085

 

(2)

Restricted cash

 

6,607

 

 

 

3,013

 

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

$

218,873

 

 

$

233,098

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

End of period:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

188,128

 

 

$

266,403

 

(3)

Restricted cash

 

7,154

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

$

195,282

 

 

$

266,403

 

 

 

(1) Excludes $0.6 million attributable to discontinued operations.

(2) Excludes $0.5 million attributable to discontinued operations.

(3) Excludes $0.8 million attributable to discontinued operations.

 

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

 

5


TRULIEVE CANNABIS CORP.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Trulieve Cannabis Corp., ("Trulieve" and, together with its subsidiaries and variable interest entities, the "Company," "our," or "us") has been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and, therefore, do not include all financial information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In management's opinion, the condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments of a normal recurring nature necessary to fairly present the Company's financial position as of March 31, 2023, and the results of its operations and cash flows for the periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022. The results of the Company's operations for the three months ended March 31, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full 2023 fiscal year.

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements for Trulieve Cannabis Corp. and the notes thereto, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 8, 2023 (the "2022 Form 10-K").

Discontinued Operations

 

In July 2022, the Company discontinued its Nevada operations. This action represents a strategic shift in the business and therefore, the related assets and liabilities associated with the Nevada operations are classified as discontinued operations on the condensed consolidated balance sheets and the results of the Nevada operations have been presented as discontinued operations within the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income for all periods presented. Unless specifically noted otherwise, footnote disclosures reflect the results of continuing operations only. The results of discontinued operations are presented in Note 16. Discontinued Operations.

 

Reclassifications

 

Certain reclassifications have been made to the condensed consolidated financial statements of prior periods and of the accompanying notes to conform to the current period presentation.

NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The Company’s significant accounting policies are more fully described in Note 3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the consolidated financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. There have been no material changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company applies the following fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value into three levels, and bases the categorization within the hierarchy upon the lowest level of input that is available and significant to the fair value measurement:

 

Level 1 –

Observable inputs based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

Level 2 –

Inputs other than quoted prices in active markets, which are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and

Level 3 –

Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data requiring the Company to develop its own assumptions.

 

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The fair values of financial instruments by class are as follows as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

 

 

March 31, 2023

 

December 31, 2022

 

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Total

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Total

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Financial Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Money market funds (1)

$

145,986

 

$

 

$

 

$

145,986

 

$

340

 

$

 

$

 

$

340

 

Financial Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swap (2)

$

 

$

3,396

 

$

 

$

3,396

 

$

 

$

2,536

 

$

 

$

2,536

 

Warrant liabilities (3)

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

252

 

$

 

$

252

 

 

There have been no transfers between hierarchy levels during the periods ending March 31, 2023 or December 31, 2022.

(1)
Money market funds are included within cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. As a short-term, highly liquid investments readily convertible to known amounts of cash, the Company’s money market funds have carrying values that approximate fair value. The Company recorded interest income of $0.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 in relation to money market funds.
(2)
The fair value of the interest rate swap liability is recorded in other long-term liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. In November 2022 the Company entered into an interest rate swap contract ("VNB Swap") for the purpose of hedging the variability of interest expense and interest payments on the Company's long-term variable debt. The VNB Swap is carried at fair value which is based on a valuation model that utilizes interest rate yield curves and credit spreads observable in active markets as the significant inputs to the model. The Company considers credit risk associated with its own standing as well as the credit standing of any counterparties involved in the valuation of its financial instruments.
(3)
The total fair value and carrying value of the Company's liability warrants is recorded to warrant liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

The Company's non-recurring impairment tests, including those performed as of March 31, 2023, utilize significant level 3 unobservable inputs, including projections of future revenue and operating income.

Deferred Revenue

During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company terminated the loyalty program associated with dispensaries acquired with the acquisition of Harvest Health & Recreation, Inc. ("Harvest") in October 2021. As a result of the termination of the loyalty program at certain dispensaries, the Company recorded a reduction in the accrual of $4.7 million in revenue, net of discounts in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the loyalty liability totaled $4.7 million and $8.9 million, respectively, and is included in deferred revenue on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Included within deferred revenue as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 are customer credit balances of $0.4 million and $0.6 million, respectively.

Impairment of long-lived assets

The Company reviews long-lived assets, including property and equipment, definite life intangible assets, and right-of-use assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company determined that certain long-lived assets, including intangible assets, in Massachusetts were impaired due to the competitive environment in the Massachusetts cannabis industry.

The Company utilized a combination of the market, income, and cost approach for its impairment testing, resulting in an impairment of $30.3 million, consisting of property and equipment and intangible assets, recorded within impairment and disposal of long-lived assets, net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income.

Impairment of goodwill

The Company operates as one operating segment and reporting unit and therefore, evaluates goodwill for impairment as one singular reporting unit annually during the fourth quarter or more often when an event occurs, or circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. During the three months ending March 31, 2023, the Company continued to experience a sustained decline in its stock price resulting in the total market value of its common stock outstanding ("market capitalization") being less than the carrying value of the reporting unit. Management believes this decline in market value is due to a variety of factors, including:

 

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reduced number of custodians to service cannabis equity holdings, negative investor sentiment due to lack of progress on federal reform, and more challenging macroeconomic conditions.

In light of the circumstances and indicators of potential impairment described above, management performed an interim quantitative goodwill impairment test as of March 31, 2023. Management first considered whether any impairment was present for the Company’s long-lived assets, concluding that no such impairments were present after conducting an undiscounted cash flow recoverability test, except for in the Massachusetts market as detailed above.

In comparing the estimated fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying value, the Company utilized a weighted average valuation using the discounted cash flow model, or the income approach, and the market approach. The determination of the fair value of the reporting unit requires us to make significant estimates and assumptions. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making these estimates, actual future results could differ. Changes in assumptions regarding future results or other underlying assumptions could have a significant impact on the fair value of the reporting unit.

The discounted cash flow model reflects our estimates of future cash flows and other factors including estimates of future operating performance, including future revenue, long-term growth rates, gross margins, capital expenditures, discount rates and the probability of achieving the estimated cash flows, among others.

In addition to the income approach, the Company also employs the market approach in its goodwill impairment testing. Under the market approach, the Company estimates the fair value based upon multiples of comparable public companies. Significant estimates in the market approach include identifying similar companies with comparable business factors such as size, growth, profitability, risk and return on investment, as well as assessing comparable market multiples in estimating the fair value of the reporting unit.

The results of the Company’s interim test for impairment as of March 31, 2023 concluded that the estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeded the carrying value, resulting in no impairment.

 

NOTE 3. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

 

Accounts receivable consisted of the following as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

 

 

 

March 31, 2023

 

 

December 31, 2022

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Trade receivables

 

$

11,791

 

 

$

12,864

 

Less: allowance for credit losses

 

 

(3,754

)

 

 

(3,421

)

Accounts receivable, net

 

$

8,037

 

 

$

9,443

 

 

NOTE 4. NOTES RECEIVABLE

 

Notes receivable consisted of the following as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

 

 

March 31,
2023

 

December 31,
2022

 

Stated Interest Rate

 

Maturity Date

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

Promissory note acquired in October 2021 (1)

$

8,025

 

$

8,205

 

 

7.50

%

11/9/2025

Promissory note dated November 15, 2021 (2)

 

4,714

 

 

4,602

 

 

9.75

%

11/14/2024

Notes receivable

 

12,739

 

 

12,807

 

 

 

 

    Less: discount on notes receivable

 

(77

)

 

(87

)

 

 

 

      Total notes receivable, net of discount

 

12,662

 

 

12,720

 

 

 

 

   Less: current portion of notes receivable

 

(740

)

 

(728

)

 

 

 

       Notes receivable, net

$

11,922

 

$

11,992

 

 

 

 

(1)
Interest and principal payments are due to the Company monthly.
(2)
No payments are due to the Company until maturity. Interest is accrued monthly and added to the principal balance at each quarter end. The note is convertible to equity of the holder at the Company's option at any time prior to maturity. The note was issued with a nominal discount, resulting in an effective interest rate of 10.77%.

 

 

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During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded interest income of $0.3 million and $0.4 million in other income in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income, respectively.

 

Stated maturities of the notes receivable are as follows as of March 31, 2023:

 

Year

Expected principal payments

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Nine months ending December 31, 2023

$

548

 

2024

 

5,498

 

2025

 

6,693

 

2026

 

 

2027

 

 

Thereafter

 

 

Total

 

12,739

 

Less: discount on notes receivable

 

(77

)

Total

$

12,662

 

 

NOTE 5. INVENTORIES

 

Inventories are comprised of the following items as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

 

 

 

March 31, 2023

 

 

December 31, 2022

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Raw material

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannabis plants

 

$

22,457

 

 

$

22,243

 

Packaging and supplies

 

 

53,516

 

 

 

52,046

 

Total raw material

 

 

75,973

 

 

 

74,289

 

Work in process

 

 

165,868

 

 

 

174,533

 

Finished goods-unmedicated

 

 

6,445

 

 

 

7,563

 

Finished goods-medicated

 

 

49,270

 

 

 

41,430

 

Total inventories

 

$

297,556

 

 

$

297,815

 

 

NOTE 6. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

 

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, property and equipment consisted of the following:

 

 

 

March 31, 2023

 

 

December 31, 2022

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Land

 

$

38,575

 

 

$

38,485

 

Buildings and improvements

 

 

570,193

 

 

 

556,932

 

Furniture and equipment

 

 

288,546

 

 

 

277,164

 

Vehicles

 

 

838

 

 

 

839

 

Total

 

 

898,152

 

 

 

873,420

 

   Less: accumulated depreciation

 

 

(154,762

)

 

 

(134,587

)

Total property and equipment

 

 

743,390

 

 

 

738,833

 

   Construction in progress

 

 

38,978

 

 

 

58,114

 

Total property and equipment, net

 

$

782,368

 

 

$

796,947

 

 

 

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During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company capitalized interest of $0.6 million and $1.5 million, respectively.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company incurred depreciation expense of $20.5 million and $15.5 million, respectively.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company recorded an impairment on property and equipment related to the Massachusetts market of $3.0 million, which is recorded to impairment and disposal of long-lived assets, net within the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company recorded an impairment of $0.3 million, which is mainly the result of repositioning of assets, which is recorded to impairment and disposal of long-lived assets, net within the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company recorded a nominal loss on disposal of property and equipment, which is recorded to impairment and disposal of long-lived assets, net within the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company recorded a loss of $3.0 million, primarily related to assets located in our Southeast region, which is recorded to impairment and disposal of long-lived assets, net within the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded a gain on sale of property and equipment, net of $0.3 million and zero, respectively, which is recorded to impairment and disposal of long-lived assets, net within the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income.

NOTE 7. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

The Company's definite-lived intangible assets consisted of the following as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

 

 

March 31, 2023

 

 

December 31, 2022

 

 

Gross Carrying Amount

 

Accumulated Amortization

 

Net Book Value

 

 

Gross Carrying Amount

 

Accumulated Amortization

 

Net Book Value

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Licenses

$

1,044,660

 

$

106,772

 

$

937,888

 

 

$

1,076,173

 

$

93,567

 

$

982,606

 

Trademarks

 

27,430

 

 

13,826

 

 

13,604

 

 

 

27,430

 

 

12,530

 

 

14,900

 

Internal use software

 

18,573

 

 

3,986

 

 

14,587

 

 

 

16,586

 

 

3,086

 

 

13,500

 

Tradenames

 

4,862

 

 

3,777

 

 

1,085

 

 

 

4,862

 

 

3,506

 

 

1,356

 

Customer relationships

 

3,536

 

 

3,302

 

 

234

 

 

 

3,536

 

 

3,252

 

 

284

 

Total

$

1,099,061

 

$

131,663

 

$

967,398

 

 

$

1,128,587

 

$

115,941

 

$

1,012,646

 

 

Amortization expense for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 was $20.5 million and $21.1 million, respectively.

 

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During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company impaired intangible assets, primarily consisting of licenses, resulting in a loss on impairment of intangible assets of $27.3 million, which is recorded to impairment and disposal of long-lived assets, net within the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income.

 

The following table outlines the estimated future amortization expense related to intangible assets as of March 31, 2023:

 

Year

Estimated
Amortization

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Nine Months Ending December 31, 2023

$

60,465

 

2024

 

79,003

 

2025

 

76,000

 

2026

 

73,603

 

2027

 

71,102

 

Thereafter

 

607,225

 

$

967,398

 

 

As of March 31, 2023, the weighted average amortization period remaining for intangible assets was 13.2 years.

NOTE 8. HELD FOR SALE

 

As of March 31, 2023, the Company had $18.1 million in assets held for sale and $1.4 million in liabilities held for sale, which are recorded in prepaids and other current assets and accounts payable and accrued liabilities, respectively, on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, and primarily consist of property and equipment and a lease liability, respectively. As of December 31, 2022, the Company had $14.5 million in assets held for sale which primarily consisted of property and equipment.

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Held for sale assets as of December 31, 2022

$

14,521

 

Assets moved to held for sale

 

5,402

 

Non-cash settlement

 

(350

)

Impairments (1)

 

(440

)

Assets sold (2)

 

(1,000

)

Held for sale assets as of March 31, 2023

$

18,133

 

 

 

 

Held for sale liabilities as of December 31, 2022

 

 

Liabilities moved to held for sale

 

(1,428

)

Held for sale liabilities as of March 31, 2023

$

(1,428

)

(1)
Recorded within impairment and disposal of long-lived assets, net in the condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive (loss) income.
(2)
During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company recorded a loss on the sale of held for sale assets of $0.4 million, which is recorded to impairment and disposal of long-lived assets, net within the condensed consolidated statements of

 

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operations and comprehensive (loss) income. The Company received proceeds of $0.6 million in connection with the sale during the three months ended March 31, 2023.

NOTE 9. NOTES PAYABLE

 

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, notes payable consisted of the following:
 

 

 

March 31, 2023

 

 

December 31, 2022

 

 

Stated Interest Rate

 

Effective Interest Rate

 

Maturity Date

 

Net Book Value of Collateral

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Promissory notes dated December 21, 2022 (1)

 

$

71,217

 

 

$

71,500

 

 

7.53%

(4)

7.86%

 

1/1/2028

 

$

156,270

 

Promissory note dated December 22, 2022 (2)

 

 

18,791

 

 

 

18,900

 

 

7.30%

(4)

7.38%

 

12/22/2032

 

$

9,557

 

Promissory notes dated October 1, 2021 (3)

 

 

5,959

 

 

 

6,095

 

 

8.14%

(4)

8.29%

 

10/1/2027

 

$

10,567

 

Promissory note dated December 22, 2022

 

 

5,500

 

 

 

5,500

 

 

10.00%

(4)

10.00%

 

12/22/2023

 

(5)

 

Promissory notes acquired in October 2021

 

 

2,484

 

 

 

5,338

 

 

(6)

(4)

(6)

 

(6)

 

(6)

 

Promissory note of consolidated variable-interest entity dated February 1, 2022

 

 

1,139

 

 

 

1,200

 

 

8.00%

(4)

8.00%

 

12/31/2025

 

 

 

Total notes payable

 

 

105,090

 

 

 

108,533

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Less: debt discount

 

 

(1,756

)

 

 

(1,833

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Less: current portion of notes payable

 

 

(9,813

)

 

 

(12,453

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes payable (7)

 

$

93,521

 

 

$

94,247

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)
In connection with the closing of these four promissory notes, the Company entered into an interest rate swap to fix the interest rate at 7.53% for the term of the notes. See Note 23 in the 2022 Form 10-K for further details. These promissory notes contain customary restrictive covenants pertaining to our management and operations, including, among other things, limitations on the amount of debt that may be incurred and the ability to pledge assets, among other things, as well as financial covenant requirements, that the Company comply with certain indebtedness to consolidated EBITDA (as defined) requirements, fixed charge ratio coverage, and liquidity covenant test. The covenants commence on June 30, 2023 and are measured semi-annually, except for certain covenants which were measured starting as of December 31, 2022. In May 2023, the Company amended the terms of the agreement in respect to the covenant requirements, excluding balloon payments from certain covenant calculations.
(2)
Promissory note bears interest at 7.30% per annum until December 21, 2027. Thereafter, interest will accrue at a rate equal to the five-year treasury rate in effect as of December 12, 2027 plus 3.50%. The promissory note contains customary restrictive covenants pertaining to our operations, including, among other things, limitations on the amount of debt and subsidiary debt that may be incurred and the ability to pledge assets, as well as financial covenant requirements, among other things, that the Company comply with certain indebtedness to consolidated EBITDA (as defined) requirements, covenant to liquidity and debt principal test, and a global debt service coverage ratio. The covenants commence on December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2023 and are measured annually.
(3)
On November 15, 2022, the Company closed on the refinancing of our promissory notes dated October 1, 2021 to extend the maturity date by five years and fix the interest rate at 8.14%. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company determined to reposition the collateralized assets to held for sale as part of its continued efforts to optimize our assets and resources in the markets in which it serves. The Company expects to sell the assets, which primarily consist of property and equipment, within the near-term.
(4)
Interest payments are due monthly.
(5)
Promissory note is secured by the acquired membership interest in Formula 420 Cannabis LLC. See Note 4 in the 2022 Form 10-K for further details.
(6)
Seven promissory notes were acquired during the year ending December 31, 2021. Interest rates range from 0.00% to 5.50%, with a weighted average interest rate of 4.46% as of March 31, 2023. Maturity dates range from February 2023 to April 2026. Of the seven acquired promissory notes, five remain outstanding as of March 31, 2023. Of these notes four are secured

 

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by various assets that approximate the value of the underlying notes of $2.5 million and one of the notes, of which the fair value is nominal is unsecured as of March 31, 2023.
(7)
In addition to the notes payable listed in the above table, the Company entered into a letter of credit in October 2022 for up to $1.5 million, for which there have been no draws as of March 31, 2023. The letter of credit is payable on demand, has an interest rate of 6.25%, and must be drawn on by October 2023 or will expire.

During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company incurred interest expense of $2.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively, which is included within interest expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income. This includes accretion expense of $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. Accretion expense for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was nominal.

The Company's notes payable described above are subordinated to the private placement notes. See Note 10 - Private Placement Notes for further details.

 

As of March 31, 2023, stated maturities of notes payable are as follows:

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Nine months ended December 31, 2023

 

$

9,080

 

2024

 

 

3,232

 

2025

 

 

3,982

 

2026

 

 

3,044

 

2027

 

 

69,352

 

Thereafter

 

 

16,400

 

Total

 

$

105,090

 

 

NOTE 10. PRIVATE PLACEMENT NOTES

 

June and November Notes

In 2019, the Company completed two private placement arrangements (the “June Notes” and the “November Notes”), each comprised of 5-year senior secured promissory notes with a face value of $70.0 million and $60.0 million, respectively. The purchasers of the June Notes received warrants to purchase 1,470,000 Subordinate Voting Shares at a price of $13.47 ("June Warrants") and the purchasers of the November Notes received warrants to purchase 1,560,000 Subordinate Voting Shares at a price of $980 per Unit, with each unit consisting of one Note issued in Denominations of $1,000 and 26 warrants ("November Warrants"), which can be exercised for approximately three years after closing (collectively the "Public Warrants"). The remaining outstanding Public Warrants expired in June 2022.

The fair value of the June Notes at inception was determined to be $63.9 million using an effective interest rate of 13.32%, which the Company estimates would have been the coupon rate required to issue the notes had the financing not included the June Warrants. The fair value of the November Notes at inception was determined to be $54.5 million using an effective interest rate of 13.43%, which the Company estimates would have been the coupon rate required to issue the notes had the financing not included the November Warrants.

2026 Notes

On October 6, 2021, the Company closed its private placement of 8% Senior Secured Notes (the "2026 Notes - Tranche One") for aggregate gross proceeds of $350.0 million and net proceeds of $342.6 million. The Company used a portion of the net proceeds to repay certain outstanding acquired indebtedness and used the remaining net proceeds for capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes. On January 28, 2022, the Company closed on a second tranche private placement of 8% Senior Secured Notes (the "2026 Notes - Tranche Two") for aggregate gross proceeds of $76.9 million and net proceeds of $75.6 million. The Company used the net proceeds for capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes. The notes may be redeemed in whole or in part, at the Company's option, at any time, on or after October 6, 2023, at the applicable redemption price. These notes are collectively referred to as the "2026 Notes".

 

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As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, private placement notes payable consisted of the following:

 

 

 

March 31, 2023

 

 

December 31, 2022

 

 

Stated Interest Rate

 

Effective Interest Rate

 

Maturity Date

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2026 Notes - Tranche One

 

$

350,000

 

 

$

350,000

 

 

8.00%

 

8.52%

 

10/6/2026

2026 Notes - Tranche Two

 

 

75,000

 

 

 

75,000

 

 

8.00%

 

8.43%

 

10/6/2026

June Notes

 

 

70,000

 

 

 

70,000

 

 

9.75%

 

13.32%

 

6/11/2024

November Notes

 

 

60,000

 

 

 

60,000

 

 

9.75%

 

13.43%

 

6/11/2024

Total private placement notes

 

 

555,000

 

 

 

555,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Less: Unamortized debt discount and issuance costs

 

 

(11,963

)

 

 

(13,336

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Private placement notes, net

 

$

543,037

 

 

$

541,664

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The private placement notes contain customary restrictive covenants pertaining to our management and operations, including, among other things, limitations on the amount of debt that may be incurred and the ability to pledge assets, as well as financial covenant requirements, that the Company comply with certain indebtedness to consolidated EBITDA (as defined) requirements and a fixed charge ratio coverage, measured from time to time when certain conditions are met.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company incurred interest expense of $12.9 million and $12.3 million, respectively, which is included within interest expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income related to the private placement notes. This includes accretion expense on the private placement notes of $1.4 million and $1.2 million, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022.

 

Stated maturities of the principal portion of private placement notes outstanding as of March 31, 2023, are as follows:

 

Year

 

(in thousands)

 

Nine months ending December 31, 2023

 

$

 

2024

 

 

130,000

 

2025

 

 

 

2026

 

 

425,000

 

2027

 

 

 

Thereafter

 

 

 

        Total private placement notes

 

$

555,000

 

 

NOTE 11. LEASES

 

The Company leases real estate used for dispensaries, cultivation and production facilities, and corporate offices. Lease terms for real estate generally range from five to ten years. Most leases include options to renew for varying terms at the Company’s sole discretion. Other leased assets include passenger vehicles, trucks, and equipment. Lease terms for these assets generally range from three to five years. Lease right-of-use assets and liabilities are recognized based on the present value of future minimum lease payments over the lease term at commencement date.

 

Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet. Lease agreements for some locations provide for rent escalations and renewal options. Certain real estate leases require payment for taxes, insurance and maintenance which are considered non-lease components. The Company accounts for real estate leases and the related fixed non-lease components together as a single component.

 

The Company recorded a loss on disposal of right of use assets of zero and $10.5 million for three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, the latter is the result of repositioning away from margin dilutive assets, which is recorded to impairment and disposal of long-lived assets, net within the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income.

 

 

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The following table provides the components of lease cost recognized within the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022:

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

 

Statement of operations and comprehensive (loss) income location

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Operating lease cost

 

Cost of goods sold, sales and marketing, general and administrative

 

$

4,913

 

 

$

5,602

 

Finance lease cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization of lease assets

 

Cost of goods sold, sales and marketing, general and administrative

 

 

2,955

 

 

 

2,515

 

Interest on lease liabilities

 

Interest expense

 

 

1,741

 

 

 

1,579

 

Finance lease cost

 

 

 

 

4,696

 

 

 

4,094

 

Variable lease cost

 

Cost of goods sold, sales and marketing, general and administrative

 

 

2,300

 

 

 

1,928

 

Short term lease expense

 

Cost of goods sold, sales and marketing, general and administrative

 

 

203

 

 

 

99

 

Total lease cost

 

 

 

$

12,112

 

 

$

11,723

 

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company earned $0.4 million and $0.1 million of sublease income, respectively, which is recorded in other income, net within the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income.

 

Other information related to operating and finance leases is as follows:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating cash flows from operating leases

 

$

5,052

 

 

$

5,027

 

Operating cash flows from finance leases

 

$

1,782

 

 

$

1,579

 

Financing cash flows from finance leases

 

$

2,040

 

 

$

1,421

 

ASC 842 lease additions and modifications:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating leases

 

$

4,602

 

 

$

9,294

 

Finance leases

 

$

(58

)

 

$

6,301

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2023

 

 

December 31, 2022

 

Weighted average discount rate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

        Operating leases

 

 

9.43

%

 

 

9.28

%

        Finance leases

 

 

8.86

%

 

 

8.65

%

Weighted average remaining lease term (in years):

 

 

 

 

 

 

        Operating leases

 

 

8.3

 

 

 

8.3

 

        Finance leases

 

 

8.0

 

 

 

7.8

 

 

 

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Future minimum lease payments under the Company's non-cancellable leases as of March 31, 2023 are as follows:

 

 

 

Operating Leases

 

 

Finance Leases

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Nine months ending December 31, 2023

 

$

15,294

 

 

$

11,004

 

2024

 

 

20,364

 

 

 

14,640

 

2025

 

 

20,245

 

 

 

14,434

 

2026

 

 

19,649

 

 

 

13,572

 

2027

 

 

19,205

 

 

 

12,710

 

Thereafter

 

 

72,218

 

 

 

46,921

 

Total undiscounted lease liabilities

 

 

166,975

 

 

 

113,281

 

Less: Interest

 

 

(53,544

)

 

 

(33,258

)

Total present value of minimum lease payments

 

 

113,431

 

 

 

80,023

 

Lease liabilities- current portion

 

 

(10,365

)

 

 

(8,041

)

Lease liabilities

 

$

103,066

 

 

$

71,982

 

 

NOTE 12. CONSTRUCTION FINANCE LIABILITIES

 

When the Company enters into sale-leaseback transactions, it assesses whether a contract exists and whether there is a performance obligation to transfer control of the asset when determining whether the transfer of an asset shall be accounted for as a sale of the asset. If control is not transferred based on the nature of the transaction, and therefore does not meet the requirements for a sale under the failed-sale-leaseback accounting model, the Company is deemed to own this real estate and reflects these properties on its consolidated balance sheets in property and equipment, net and depreciates them over the assets' useful lives. The liabilities associated with these leases are recorded to construction finance liabilities - current portion and construction finance liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded interest expense of $5.5 million and $5.3 million, respectively, related to construction finance liabilities, which is included in interest expense within the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income.

 

Holyoke

 

In July 2019, the Company sold property it had recently acquired in Massachusetts for $3.5 million, which was the cost to the Company. In connection with the sale of this location, the Company agreed to lease the location back for cultivation. The transaction was determined to be a failed sale-leaseback financing arrangement. As of March 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, the total construction finance liability associated with this transaction is $45.4 million and $45.2 million, respectively.

 

Ben Bostic

 

In October 2019, the Company sold property in Florida in exchange for cash of $17.0 million. Concurrent with the closing of the purchase, the buyer entered into a lease agreement with the Company, for continued operation as a licensed medical cannabis cultivation facility. Control was never transferred to the buyer-lessor because the transaction was determined to be a finance lease and did not meet the requirements of a sale. The transaction was treated as a failed sale-leaseback financing arrangement. As of March 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, the total construction finance liability associated with this transaction is $17.7 million and $17.7 million, respectively.

 

McKeesport

 

In October 2019, the Company acquired a failed sales-leaseback transaction of a cannabis cultivation facility in Pennsylvania. The initial term of the lease is 15 years, with two five-year options to renew. As of March 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, the total construction finance liability associated with this transaction is $42.0 million and $41.8 million, respectively.

 

Alachua

 

In October 2021, the Company acquired a failed sales-leaseback transaction of a cannabis cultivation and processing facility in Florida. The lease originated in January 2021 and has an initial term of 20 years, with two five-year options to renew. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company idled the facility while determining the future plans for the operations. In the second quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company committed to a plan to cease using this facility and as a result recorded a loss on disposal of the related property and equipment of $42.4 million. As of March 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, the total construction finance liability associated with this transaction is $59.2 million and $59.2 million, respectively.

 

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Hancock

 

In October 2021, the Company acquired a failed sales-leaseback transaction of a cannabis cultivation and processing facility in Maryland. The lease originated in August 2021 and has an initial term of ten years with two options to extend the term, the first providing a ten-year renewal option and the second providing a five-year renewal option. The landlord has agreed to provide a tenant improvement allowance of $12.9 million as an additional component of base rent. As of March 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, $12.3 million and $12.3 million of the tenant improvement allowance has been provided, respectively. As of March 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, the total construction finance liability associated with this transaction is $19.4 million and $19.7 million, respectively.

 

Future minimum lease payments for the construction finance liabilities as of March 31, 2023, are as follows:

 

Year

 

(in thousands)

 

Nine months ending December 31, 2023

 

$

16,441

 

2024

 

 

22,498

 

2025

 

 

23,140

 

2026

 

 

23,801

 

2027

 

 

24,480

 

Thereafter

 

 

409,063

 

Total future payments

 

 

519,423

 

Less: Interest

 

 

(335,761

)

Total present value of minimum payments

 

 

183,662

 

Construction finance liabilities - current portion

 

 

(1,256

)

Construction finance liabilities

 

$

182,406

 

 

NOTE 13. EQUITY

 

Warrants

 

Liability Warrants

 

In October 2021 the Company acquired 1,679 warrants in connection with the acquisition of Harvest Health and Recreation, Inc. ("Harvest Liability Warrants"). Each acquired warrant is exercisable into one Multiple Voting Share. Changes in fair value are recognized as a component of other (expense) income within the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income as change in fair value of derivative liabilities - warrants.

 

 

 

Number
of
warrants

 

Weighted average exercise price
($CAD)

 

Weighted average
remaining contractual
life (Yrs)

 

Outstanding and exercisable as of January 1, 2023

 

 

1,679

 

$

1,125

 

 

0.31

 

Granted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding and exercisable as of March 31, 2023

 

 

1,679

 

$

1,125

 

 

0.06

 

 

The fair value of the Harvest Liability Warrants is determined using the Black-Scholes options pricing model. The following table summarizes the significant assumptions used in determining the fair value of the warrant liability:

 

 

 

March 31, 2023

 

December 31, 2022

 

 Stock price ($C)

 

$7.48

 

$10.26

 

 Exchange rate

 

 

0.739

 

 

0.738

 

 Remaining life

 

 

0.06

 

 

0.31

 

 Annualized volatility

 

26.84%

 

104.07%

 

 Discount rate

 

4.74%

 

4.42%

 

 Exercise price ($C)

 

$11.25

 

$11.25

 

 

 

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Equity Warrants

 

In connection with the Harvest Health and Recreation, Inc. acquisition in October 2021, the Company acquired certain equity classified warrants ("equity warrants"). The warrants range in exercise price from $23.76 to $145.24 and expire at various dates from June 2022 through December 2025. The warrants are exercisable into one Subordinate Voting Share. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there were 9,496 acquired equity warrants outstanding, respectively. Each acquired equity warrant is exercisable into one Subordinate Voting Share.

 

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 there were zero Public Warrants outstanding. See Note 10. Private Placement Notes for further details on warrants issued in connection with private placement debt in 2019.

 

Share Based Compensation

 

Options

 

The Company did not issue any options during the three months ended March 31, 2023. In determining the amount of share-based compensation related to options issued during the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company used the Black-Scholes pricing model to establish the fair value of the options granted with the following assumptions:

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2022

Fair value at grant date

$8.39-$11.01

Stock price at grant date

$21.48-$25.41

Exercise price at grant date

$21.48-$25.41

Expected life in years

3.50 - 4.46

Expected volatility

51.81% - 52.87%

Expected annual rate of dividends

0%

Risk free annual interest rate

1.20% - 1.79%

 

The Company recorded share-based compensation for stock options as follows:

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

Statement of operations and comprehensive (loss) income location

2023

 

2022

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Cost of goods sold

$

16

 

$

126

 

General and administrative

 

744

 

 

1,741

 

Sales and marketing

 

20

 

 

290

 

Total share-based compensation expense

$

780

 

$

2,157

 

 

The number and weighted-average exercise prices and remaining contractual life of options as of March 31, 2023 and 2022, were as follows:

 

 

Number of options

 

Weighted average exercise price

 

 

Weighted average remaining contractual life (Yrs.)

 

 

Aggregate intrinsic value

 

Outstanding, January 1, 2023

 

3,177,815

 

$

25.96

 

 

 

5.41

 

 

$

 

Granted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

(50,581

)

 

27.28

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding, March 31, 2023

 

3,127,234

 

$

25.94

 

 

 

5.10

 

 

$

 

Exercisable, March 31, 2023

 

2,374,971

 

$

26.21

 

 

 

4.01

 

 

$

 

 

 

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Number of options

 

Weighted average exercise price

 

 

Weighted average remaining contractual life (Yrs.)

 

 

Aggregate intrinsic value

 

Outstanding, January 1, 2022

 

2,973,895

 

$

27.61

 

 

 

6.26

 

 

$

 

Granted

 

864,051

 

 

21.56

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

(88,278

)

 

11.32

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

(121,127

)

 

55.93

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding, March 31, 2022

 

3,628,541

 

$

25.62

 

 

 

6.23

 

 

$

 

Exercisable, March 31, 2022

 

1,569,874

 

$

18.21

 

 

 

3.70

 

 

$

2.84

 

 

As of March 31, 2023, there was approximately $3.3 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock option arrangements which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average service period of 0.70 years.

 

Restricted Stock Units

 

The following is a summary of RSU activity for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively:

 

Number of
restricted stock units

 

Weighted average
grant price

 

Unvested balance as of January 1, 2023

 

720,707

 

$

22.36

 

Granted

 

 

 

 

Vested

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

(28,402

)

 

23.20

 

Unvested balance as of March 31, 2023

 

692,305

 

$

22.21

 

 

 

Number of
restricted stock units

 

Weighted average
grant price

 

Unvested balance as of January 1, 2022

 

332,428

 

$

26.86

 

Granted

 

821,800

 

 

21.51

 

Vested

 

(24,444

)

 

21.48

 

Forfeited

 

(51,460

)

 

26.00

 

Unvested balance as of March 31, 2022

 

1,078,324

 

$

22.94

 

 

 

The Company recorded share-based compensation for RSUs as follows:

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

Statement of operations and comprehensive (loss) income location

2023

 

2022

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Cost of goods sold

$

220

 

$

201

 

General and administrative

 

1,319

 

 

1,894

 

Sales and marketing

 

82

 

 

312

 

Total share-based compensation expense

$

1,621

 

$

2,407

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2023, there was approximately $7.2 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock units, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average service period of 0.74 years.

 

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NOTE 14. EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

The following is a reconciliation for the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Numerator

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

Net loss from continuing operations

$

(65,679

)

 

$

(30,123

)

    Less: Net loss and comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest

 

(1,507

)

 

 

(507

)

Net loss from continuing operations available to common shareholders of Trulieve Cannabis Corp.

 

(64,172

)

 

 

(29,616

)

    Net income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

48

 

 

 

(2,359

)

Net loss and comprehensive loss attributable to common shareholders of Trulieve Cannabis Corp.

$

(64,124

)

 

$

(31,975

)

Denominator

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding

 

188,899,309

 

 

 

187,054,916

 

  Dilutive effect of securities

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding

 

188,899,309

 

 

 

187,054,916

 

Loss per Share - Continuing operations

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted loss per share

$

(0.34

)

 

$

(0.16

)

Income (loss) per Share - Discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted loss per share

$

0.00

 

 

$

(0.01

)

 

Shares which have been excluded from diluted per share amounts because their effect would have been anti-dilutive are as follows:

 

 

March 31,

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Stock options

 

3,127,234

 

 

 

3,628,541

 

Restricted share units

 

692,305

 

 

 

1,078,324

 

Warrants

 

177,391

 

 

 

3,636,029

 

 

As of March 31, 2023, there are approximately 186.0 million issued and outstanding shares which excludes approximately 2.9 million fully vested RSUs which are not contractually issuable until 2024.

 

NOTE 15. INCOME TAXES

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s income tax expense and effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022.

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2023

 

2022

 

 

(in thousands)

 

(Loss) Income before provision for income taxes

$

(30,721

)

$

13,002

 

Provision for income taxes

$

34,958

 

$

43,125

 

Effective tax rate

 

-114

%

 

332

%

 

The Company has computed its provision for income taxes based on the actual effective tax rate for the quarter as the Company believes this is the best estimate for the annual effective tax rate.

 

The Company is subject to income taxes in the United States and Canada. Significant judgment is required in evaluating the Company’s uncertain tax positions and determining the provision for income taxes. The Company’s gross unrecognized tax benefits were approximately $48.8 million and $41.8 million as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, which is recorded in deferred tax liabilities and other long-term liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The increase of $7.0 million in uncertain tax positions is due to a tax position taken relating to our inventory costs for tax purposes in our Florida dispensaries.

 

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NOTE 16. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

 

In July 2022, the Company approved the exit of the Nevada operations. This represents a strategic shift in the Company's operations and therefore is classified as discontinued operations as of March 31, 2023. Immaterial wind-down activities are expected to continue in the near term.

 

The assets and liabilities associated with discontinued operations consisted of the following as March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

 

 

March 31, 2023

 

December 31, 2022

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Assets associated with discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

Income tax receivable

$

1,716

 

$

1,708

 

Other assets

 

690

 

 

690

 

Cash

 

 

 

621

 

Prepaids and other current assets

 

134

 

 

137

 

Total assets associated with discontinued operations

$

2,540

 

$

3,156

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities associated with discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

Operating lease liabilities

$

14,569

 

$

14,560

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

33

 

 

493

 

Total liabilities associated with discontinued operations

$

14,602

 

$

15,053

 

 

The following table summarizes the Company's income (loss) from discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022. The gain and loss resulting from the forgiveness of intercompany payables has been eliminated in consolidation.

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2023

 

2022

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Revenues, net of discounts

$

 

$

601

 

Cost of goods sold

 

 

 

2,907

 

   Gross margin

 

 

 

(2,306

)

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

Operating (income) expenses

 

(19

)

 

892

 

          Total Expenses

 

(19

)

 

892

 

   Income (loss) from operations

 

19

 

 

(3,198

)

Other income:

 

 

 

 

Other income, net

 

21

 

 

30

 

Total other income

 

21

 

 

30

 

  Income (loss) before provision for income taxes

 

40

 

 

(3,168

)

Income tax benefit

 

8

 

 

809

 

   Net income (loss) from discontinued operations

$

48

 

$

(2,359

)

 

The condensed consolidated statements of cash flows include continuing operations and discontinued operations. The following table summarizes the depreciation of long-lived assets, amortization of long-lived assets, and capital expenditures of discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022. There was nominal activity for three months ended March 31, 2023.

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2022

 

Depreciation

$

9

 

Amortization

$

860

 

Purchases of property plant and equipment

$

226

 

 

 

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NOTE 17. Variable Interest Entities

 

The Company has entered into operating agreements with various entities related to the purchase and operation of cannabis dispensary, cultivation, and production licenses, in several states in which it determined to be variable interest entities. The Company holds ownership interests in these entities ranging from none to 95% either directly or through a proxy as of March 31, 2023. The Company's VIEs are not material to the consolidated financial position or operations as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 or for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022.

 

The Company determined certain of these entities to be variable interest entities in which it is the primary beneficiary. The Company consolidates these entities due to the other holder’s equity investment being insufficient to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support and the Company meeting the power and economics criteria. In particular, the Company controls the management decisions and activities most significant to certain VIEs, has provided a significant portion of the subordinated financial support provided to date, and holds membership interests exposing the Company to the risk of reward and/or loss. The Company allocates income and cash flows of the VIEs based on the outstanding ownership percentage in accordance with the underlying operating agreements, as amended. The Company has consolidated all identified variable interest entities for which the Company is the primary beneficiary in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

The following table presents the summarized assets and liabilities of the Company’s VIEs in which the Company does not hold a majority interest as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. The assets and liabilities in the table below include third-party assets and liabilities of our VIEs only and exclude intercompany balances that eliminate in consolidation as included on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

 

 

March 31, 2023

 

December 31, 2022

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

Cash

$

4,916

 

$

3,974

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

507

 

 

597

 

Inventories, net

 

7,330

 

 

6,922

 

Prepaids and other current assets

 

2,349

 

 

314

 

Total current assets

 

15,102

 

 

11,807

 

Property and equipment, net

 

10,386

 

 

9,916

 

Right of use asset - operating, net

 

1,702

 

 

1,760

 

Right of use asset - finance, net

 

2,333

 

 

2,371

 

Intangible assets, net

 

15,830

 

 

16,123

 

Other assets

 

79

 

 

79

 

Total assets

$

45,432

 

$

42,056

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$

4,190

 

$

2,992

 

Income tax payable

 

2,363

 

 

2,216

 

Deferred revenue

 

29

 

 

6

 

Operating lease liability - current portion

 

109

 

 

105

 

Finance lease liability - current portion

 

134

 

 

129

 

Total current liabilities

 

6,825

 

 

5,448

 

Notes payable

 

1,139

 

 

1,200

 

Operating lease liability

 

1,676

 

 

1,705

 

Finance lease liability

 

2,191

 

 

2,226

 

Deferred tax liabilities

 

3,993

 

 

4,228

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

526

 

 

625

 

Total liabilities

$

16,350

 

$

15,432

 

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company paid $0.4 million in cash and $1.7 million in subordinate voting shares, earned but not yet issued, based on the completion of certain milestones required as part of the acquisition of one of the Company's consolidated variable interest entities. The Company previously paid $0.8 million in cash for certain milestones. As of March 31, 2023, the Company has $2.9 million in prepaid acquisition costs included in prepaids and other current assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The agreement contains additional future milestones expected to be met in the near-term for additional cash and shares to be issued in accordance with the terms of the purchase agreement.

 

 

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In the first quarter of 2022, the Company divested of its minority ownership interest in one of its VIEs and received cash of $1.6 million and recorded an insignificant loss on the divestment which is recorded in impairment and disposal of long-lived, net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The Company no longer consolidates the VIE since it is no longer considered the primary beneficiary.

 

NOTE 18. RELATED PARTIES

 

The Company leases a cultivation facility and corporate office facility from an entity that is directly or indirectly owned by Kim Rivers, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the board of directors, George Hackney, a former member of the Company's board of directors, and Richard May, a member of the Company's board of directors.

 

As of March 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, under ASC 842, the Company had the following related party operating leases on the condensed consolidated balance sheets:

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2023

 

 

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Right-of-use assets, net

 

$

783

 

 

$

820

 

Lease liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Lease liabilities - current portion

 

$

117

 

 

$

113

 

    Lease liabilities

 

 

710

 

 

 

751

 

Total related parties lease liabilities

 

$

827

 

 

$

864

 

 

Lease expense recognized on related party operating leases was less than $0.1 million and $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

 

NOTE 19. REVENUE DISAGGREGATION

 

Net revenues are comprised of the following for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022:

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2023

 

2022

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Retail

$

275,650

 

$

290,614

 

Wholesale, licensing, and other

 

13,439

 

 

27,133

 

Revenue, net of discounts

$

289,089

 

$

317,747

 

 

NOTE 20. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Operating Licenses

 

Although the possession, cultivation, and distribution of cannabis is permitted in the states in which the Company operates, cannabis is a Schedule-I controlled substance and its use remains a violation of federal law. Since federal law criminalizing the use of cannabis preempts state laws that legalize its use, strict enforcement of federal law regarding cannabis would likely result in the Company’s inability to proceed with our business plans. In addition, the Company’s assets, including real property, inventory, cash and cash equivalents, equipment, and other goods, could be subject to asset forfeiture because cannabis is still federally illegal.

 

Claims and Litigation

 

From time to time, the Company may be involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of operations in the normal course of business. Except as disclosed below, as of March 31, 2023, there were no pending or threatened lawsuits that could reasonably be expected to have a material effect on the results of the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income. There are also no proceedings in which any of the Company’s directors, officers, or affiliates is an adverse party or has a material interest adverse to the Company’s interest.

 

In connection with the acquisition of Watkins in the prior period, the Company received a demand letter on October 12, 2022, related to the four potential earnouts. The earnouts are based on the completion of certain milestones related to construction and operations

 

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and contingent on the continued employment of key employee shareholders. The Company entered into a settlement agreement in May 2023 closing this matter.

 

Contingencies

 

The Company records contingent liabilities with respect to litigation on various claims in which it believes a loss is probable and can be estimated. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $24.2 million and $31.7 million was included in contingent liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets related to pending litigation, respectively. During the three months ended March 31, 2023 the Company settled various claims resulting in a decrease to the accrual. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $1.3 million and $3.0 million, respectively, was included in contingent liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets for estimates related to various sales tax matters.

 

Regulatory Compliance

 

The Company’s compliance with state and other rules and regulations may be reviewed by state and federal agencies. If the Company fails to comply with these regulations, the Company could be subject to loss of licenses, substantial fines or penalties, and other sanctions.

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.


This "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" of Trulieve Cannabis Corp., together with its subsidiaries ("Trulieve," "the Company," "we," or "our") should be read in conjunction with the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere within this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the related Notes thereto and "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 (the "Form 10-K"). There have been no material changes as of March 31, 2023 to the application of our critical accounting policies as described in Item 7 of the Form 10-K.

 

This discussion contains forward-looking statements and involves numerous risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those described in the “Risk Factors” section of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in “Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our 2022 Form 10-K. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. You should read “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” contained herein and in our 2022 Form 10-K. See “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Projections” in “Part II. Other Information” of this report. You should consider our forward-looking statements in light of the risks discussed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in “Part II. Other Information” of this report and our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, related notes and other financial information appearing elsewhere in this report, the Form 10-K and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

 

Overview

 

Trulieve Cannabis Corp. is a reporting issuer in the United States and Canada. The Company’s Subordinate Voting Shares (as hereinafter defined) are listed for trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”) under the symbol “TRUL” and are also traded in the United States on the OTCQX Best Market (“OTCQX”) under the symbol “TCNNF”.

 

Trulieve is a vertically integrated cannabis company and multi-state operator which currently operates in eleven states. Headquartered in Quincy, Florida, we are the market leader for quality medical cannabis products and services in Florida and we have market leading retail operations in Arizona, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. By providing innovative, high-quality products across our brand portfolio, we aim to be the brand of choice for medical and adult-use customers in all of the markets that we serve. We operate in highly regulated markets that require expertise in cultivation, manufacturing, retail, and logistics. We have developed proficiencies in each of these functions and are committed to expanding access to high quality cannabis products and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

 

All of the states in which we operate have developed programs to permit the use of cannabis products for medicinal purposes to treat specific conditions and diseases, which we refer to as medical cannabis. Recreational marijuana, or adult-use cannabis, is legal marijuana sold in licensed dispensaries to adults ages 21 and older. Thus far, of the states in which we operate, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, and Massachusetts have enacted laws permitting the commercialization of adult-use cannabis products. Trulieve operates its business through its directly and indirectly owned subsidiaries that hold licenses and have entered managed service agreements in the states in which they operate.

 

As of March 31, 2023 we operated the following:

 

State

Number of Dispensaries

 

Number of Cultivation and Processing Facilities

 

Florida

 

125

 

 

6

 

Arizona

 

20

 

 

4

 

Pennsylvania

 

19

 

 

3

 

West Virginia

 

10

 

 

1

 

Maryland

 

3

 

 

1

 

Massachusetts

 

3

 

 

1

 

California

 

3

 

 

 

Connecticut

 

1

 

 

 

Colorado

 

 

 

1

 

Georgia

 

 

 

1

 

Total

 

184

 

 

18

 

 

As of March 31, 2023, we employed over 5,900 people, and we are committed to providing patients and adult use consumers, which we refer to herein as “customers,” a consistent and welcoming retail experience across Trulieve branded stores and affiliated retail locations.

 

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Our business and operations center around the Trulieve brand philosophy of “Customers First” which permeates our culture beginning with high-quality and efficient cultivation and manufacturing practices. We focus on the consumer experience at Trulieve branded and affiliated retail locations, our in-house call center and in our Florida market at customer residences through a robust home delivery program. Our investments in vertically integrated operations in several of our markets afford us ownership of the entire supply chain, which mitigates third-party risks and allows us to completely control product quality and brand experience. We believe that this is contributive to high customer retention and brand loyalty. We successfully operate our core business functions of cultivation, production, and distribution at scale, and are skilled at rapidly increasing capacity without interruption to existing operations.

 

Trulieve has identified five regional geographic hubs in the U.S. and has established cannabis operations in three of the five hubs: Southeast, Northeast, and Southwest. In each of our three regional hubs we have market leading positions in cornerstone states and additional operations and assets in other state markets. Our hubs are managed by national and regional management teams supported by our corporate headquarters in Florida.

 

Southeast Hub

 

Our Southeast hub operations are anchored by our cornerstone market of Florida. Trulieve was the first licensed operator in the medical market in Florida with initial sales in 2016. Publicly available reports filed with the Florida Office of Medical Marijuana Use show Trulieve has the most dispensing locations and the greatest dispensing volume across product categories out of all licensed medical marijuana businesses in the state as of March 31, 2023. Trulieve cultivates and produces all of its products in-house and distributes those products to customers in Trulieve branded stores (dispensaries) throughout Florida, as well as via home delivery.

 

In accordance with Florida law, Trulieve grows all of its cannabis in secure enclosed indoor facilities and greenhouse structures. In furtherance of our customer-first focus, we have developed a suite of Trulieve branded products, including flower, edibles, vaporizer cartridges, concentrates, topicals, capsules, tinctures, dissolvable powders, and nasal sprays. This wide variety of products gives customers the ability to select product(s) that consistently deliver the desired effect and in their preferred method of delivery. These products are delivered to customers statewide in Trulieve-branded retail stores and by home delivery.

 

In Georgia, Trulieve GA holds one of two Class 1 Production Licenses in the state and is permitted to cultivate cannabis for the manufacture and sale of low tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC oil. The Class 1 Production License allows for production facilities and five retail location with the potential to increase the retail locations as the registered patient count increases. Our cultivation and processing facility is active, producing cannabis oil via hydrocarbon extraction. Dispensaries have been constructed and are ready to serve the patients of Georgia. On April 28, 2023, the Company opened the first locations in Georgia, opening a store in Macon and Marietta.

 

Northeast Hub

 

Our Northeast hub operations are anchored by our cornerstone market of Pennsylvania.

 

We conduct cultivation, processing, and retail operations through direct and indirect subsidiaries with permits for retail operations and grower/processor operations in Pennsylvania. These subsidiaries operate cultivation and processing facilities in Carmichael, McKeesport, and Reading, Pennsylvania to support our affiliated network of retail dispensaries and wholesale distribution network across the state.

 

We operate three medical dispensaries and conduct wholesale sales supported by cultivation and processing in Hancock, Maryland.

 

We operate three retail dispensaries in Massachusetts, serving medical patients and adult use customers in Northampton and adult use customers in Framingham and Worcester. Our retail operations are supported by cultivation and manufacturing operations in Holyoke. We commenced wholesale sales in September 2021. Trulieve was the first to offer sales of clones supporting home grow for residents in the Massachusetts market in August 2021.

 

We operate a medical cannabis dispensary located in Bristol, Connecticut. In February 2023 we obtained a hybrid license and began adult-use cannabis sales in the state.

 

We operate ten medical dispensaries in West Virginia, supported by cultivation and processing operations in Huntington, West Virginia.

 

 

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Southwest Hub

 

Our Southwest hub operations are anchored by our cornerstone market of Arizona. In Arizona, Trulieve holds a market-leading retail position with twenty dispensaries, offering medical and adult use customers a wide range of branded and third-party products, including brand partner products, in addition to sales in the wholesale channel. We also serve medical and adult use customers in California. Trulieve conducts wholesale operations in Colorado, serving the medical and adult use markets.

 

Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgements

 

The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Significant estimates in our condensed consolidated financial statements, include, but are not limited to, accounting for acquisitions and business combinations; initial valuation and subsequent impairment testing of goodwill, other intangible assets and long-lived assets; leases; fair value of financial instruments, income taxes; inventory; share-based payment arrangements, and commitment and contingencies. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

 

Drivers of Results of Continuing Operations

 

Revenue, Net

 

We derive our revenue from cannabis products which we manufacture, sell, and distribute to our customers by home delivery and in our dispensaries.

 

Gross Profit

 

Gross profit includes revenue less the costs directly attributable to product sales and includes amounts paid to produce finished goods, such as flower, and concentrates, as well as packaging and other supplies, fees for services and processing, allocated overhead which includes allocations of rent, administrative salaries, utilities, and related costs. Cannabis costs are affected by various state regulations that limit the sourcing and procurement of cannabis product, which may create fluctuations in margins over comparative periods as the regulatory environment changes.

 

Sales and Marketing

 

Sales and marketing expenses primarily relate to personnel and other costs related to dispensaries. Other expenses consist of marketing expenses related to marketing programs for our products. As we continue to expand and open additional dispensaries, we expect our sales and marketing expenses to continue to increase over the long-term.

 

General and Administrative

 

General and administrative expenses represent costs incurred at our corporate offices, primarily related to personnel costs, including salaries, incentive compensation, benefits, and other professional service costs, including legal and accounting. We expect to continue to invest considerably in this area to support our expansion plans and to support the increasing complexity of the cannabis business.

 

Depreciation and Amortization

 

Depreciation expense is calculated on a straight-line basis using the estimated useful life of each asset. Estimated useful life is determined by asset class and is reviewed on an annual basis and revised if necessary. Amortization expense is amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the intangible assets. Useful lives for intangible assets are determined by type of asset with the initial determination of useful life determined during the valuation of the business combination. On an annual basis, the useful lives of each intangible class of assets are evaluated for appropriateness and adjusted if appropriate.

 

Other Income (Expense), Net

 

Other income (expense), net consist primarily of interest expense, interest income, and the impact of the revaluation of the liability classified warrants and our interest rate swap.

 

Provision for Income Taxes

 

 

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Provision for income taxes is calculated using the asset and liability method. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on enacted tax rates and laws for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

 

As we operate in the cannabis industry, we are subject to the limits of IRC Section 280E under which we are only allowed to deduct expenses directly related to cost of goods sold.

 

Financial Review

 

Results of Continuing Operations

 

This section of this Form 10-Q generally describes and compares our results of continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, except as noted. Refer to Note 16. Discontinued Operations to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional financial information related to our discontinued operations.

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2022

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

 

 

2023

 

2022

 

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

Statement of operations data:

Amount

 

Percentage of Revenues, Net

 

Amount

 

Percentage of Revenues, Net

 

 

Amount Change

 

Revenue, net of discounts

$

289,089

 

 

100.0

%

$

317,747

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

(28,658

)

Cost of goods sold

 

139,151

 

 

48.1

%

 

137,291

 

 

43.2

%

 

 

1,860

 

   Gross profit

 

149,938

 

 

51.9

%

 

180,456

 

 

56.8

%

 

 

(30,518

)

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales and marketing

 

62,312

 

 

21.6

%

 

72,838

 

 

22.9

%

 

 

(10,526

)

General and administrative

 

39,383

 

 

13.6

%

 

33,547

 

 

10.6

%

 

 

5,836

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

30,371

 

 

10.5

%

 

28,436

 

 

8.9

%

 

 

1,935

 

Impairments and disposals of long-lived assets, net

 

31,015

 

 

10.7

%

 

16,461

 

 

5.2

%

 

 

14,554

 

Total expenses

 

163,081

 

 

56.4

%

 

151,282

 

 

47.6

%

 

 

11,799

 

 (Loss) income from operations

 

(13,143

)

 

(4.5

%)

 

29,174

 

 

9.2

%

 

 

(42,317

)

Other (expense) income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

(22,748

)

 

(7.9

%)

 

(17,877

)

 

(5.6

%)

 

 

(4,871

)

Change in fair value of derivative liabilities - warrants

 

252

 

 

0.1

%

 

820

 

 

0.3

%

 

 

(568

)

Other income, net

 

4,918

 

 

1.7

%

 

885

 

 

0.3

%

 

 

4,033

 

Total other expense

 

(17,578

)

 

(6.1

%)

 

(16,172

)

 

(5.1

%)

 

 

(1,406

)

 (Loss) income before provision for income taxes

 

(30,721

)

 

(10.6

%)

 

13,002

 

 

4.1

%

 

 

(43,723

)

Provision for income taxes

 

34,958

 

 

12.1

%

 

43,125

 

 

13.6

%

 

 

(8,167

)

   Net loss from continuing operations and comprehensive loss

 

(65,679

)

 

(22.7

%)

 

(30,123

)

 

(9.5

%)

 

 

(35,556

)

   Net (income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax benefit of $8 and $809, respectively

 

(48

)

 

(0.0

%)

 

2,359

 

 

0.7

%

 

 

(2,407

)

Net loss

 

(65,631

)

 

(22.7

%)

 

(32,482

)

 

(10.2

%)

 

 

(33,149

)

   Less: Net loss and comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest from continuing operations

 

(1,507

)

 

(0.5

%)

 

(507

)

 

(0.2

%)

 

 

(1,000

)

   Net loss and comprehensive loss attributable to common shareholders

$

(64,124

)

 

(22.2

%)

$

(31,975

)

 

(10.1

%)

 

$

(32,149

)

Revenue, Net

 

Revenue, net for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $289.1 million, a decrease of $28.7 million or 9% from $317.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The decrease in revenue is due to a $15.0 million decrease in retail revenues and a $13.7 million decrease in wholesale revenues. The Company experienced increased competition and promotional activity in

 

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certain markets, including Florida, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. The Company operated 184 dispensaries and 165 dispensaries as of March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, respectively, opening three new dispensaries during the first quarter of 2023.

 

Cost of Goods Sold

 

Cost of goods sold for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $139.2 million, an increase of $1.9 million or 1% from $137.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022. Cost of goods as a percentage of revenues, net was 48.1% in the current quarter compared to 43.2% in the prior year period. The increase was primarily due to increased depreciation related to capital expenditures to support business growth, new production facilities in existing markets where economies of scale are anticipated in the future, and expansion into new markets which are not fully vertical, resulting in the sale of third-party products, and therefore yield lower margin than our vertical markets.

 

Gross Profit

 

Gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $149.9 million, a decrease of $30.5 million or 17% from $180.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022. Gross profit as a percentage of revenue, net was 51.9% in the current quarter compared to 56.8% in the prior year period driven by increased promotional activity in certain retail markets, a product mix shift to value brands and initiatives to reduce inventory levels.

 

Sales and Marketing Expense

 

Sales and marketing expense for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $62.3 million, a decrease of $10.5 million or 14% from $72.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022. Sales and marketing expense as a percentage of revenues, net was 21.6% in the current quarter compared to 22.9% in the prior year period. The decrease in expense was largely attributable to lower headcount in the Company’s dispensaries as we refined staffing levels to more closely align with consumer traffic and consumption levels. Another factor in the decrease in sales and marketing expenses is $2.1 million related to the accrual of earn-outs related to the Watkins acquisition for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

 

General and Administrative Expense

 

General and administrative expense for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $39.4 million, an increase of $5.8 million or 17% from $33.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The increase in general and administrative expense is primarily due to a $10.5 million contribution to the Smart and Safe Florida campaign during the first quarter of 2023, partially offset by lower stock-based compensation expense and transaction and integration costs as compared to the prior period.

 

Depreciation and Amortization Expense

 

Depreciation and amortization expense for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $30.4 million, an increase of $1.9 million or 7% from $28.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The overall increase in depreciation and amortization expense was due to acquired facilities and investment in infrastructure for additional dispensaries and cultivation facilities.

 

Impairments and Disposals of Long-lived Assets, Net

 

Impairment and disposal of long-lived assets, net for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $31.0 million, an increase of $14.6 million or 88% from $16.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company recorded an impairment of $30.3 million in the Massachusetts market, which primarily consisted of intangible assets. The impairment expense incurred in the prior year was primarily due to exited facilities and the repositioning of assets, primarily in our southeast hub.

 

Other Expense, Net

 

Other expense, net for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $17.6 million, an increase of $1.4 million or 9% from $16.2 million for three months ended March 31, 2022. The increase is primarily the result of a $4.9 million increase in interest expense related to additional finance leases and private placement notes to support the long-term business growth, partially offset by gains related to non-operating assets and interest income on money market funds.

 

Provision for Income Taxes

 

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The provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $35.0 million, a decrease of $8.2 million or 19% from $43.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, the decrease in income tax expense is primarily due to the decrease in gross profit. Under IRC Section 280E, cannabis companies are only allowed to deduct expenses that are directly related to production of the products. The Company's quarterly tax provision is subject to change resulting from several factors, including regulations and administrative practices, principles, and interpretations related to tax.

 

Net Loss from Continuing Operations and Comprehensive Loss

 

Net loss from continuing operations and comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $65.7 million, an increase of $35.6 million or 118% from $30.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The increase was driven primarily by lower gross margin and impairment expense, partially offset by lower sales and marketing and decreased tax expense.

 

Net Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax Benefit

 

Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax benefit for the three months ended March 31, 2023 increased $2.4 million or 102% from a net loss of $2.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022. Net losses relate to the Company’s operations in Nevada that were discontinued in 2022.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Sources of Liquidity

 

Since our inception, we have funded our operations and capital spending through cash flows from product sales, third-party debt, proceeds from the sale of our capital stock and loans from affiliates and entities controlled by our affiliates. We are generating cash from sales and are deploying our capital reserves to acquire and develop assets capable of producing additional revenues and earnings over both the immediate and near term to support our business growth and expansion. Our current principal sources of liquidity are our cash and cash equivalents provided by our operations and debt and equity offerings. Cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of cash on deposit with banks and money market funds.


Our primary uses of cash are for working capital requirements, capital expenditures, debt service payments, income tax payments, and acquisitions. Additionally, from time to time, we may use capital for other investing and financing activities. Working capital is used principally for our personnel as well as costs related to the growth, manufacture and production of our products. Our capital expenditures consist primarily of additional facilities and dispensaries, and improvements to existing facilities. Our debt service payments consist primarily of interest payments. Income tax payments are mainly represented by federal income tax payments due to IRC Section 280E.

 

Cash and cash equivalents were $188.1 million as of March 31, 2023. We believe our existing cash balances will be sufficient to meet our anticipated cash requirements from the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q through at least the next 12 months. Any additional future requirements will be funded through the following sources of capital:

Cash from ongoing operations,
Market offerings - the Company has the ability to offer equity in the market for significant potential proceeds, as evidenced by previous recent private placements,
Debt - the Company has the ability to obtain additional debt from additional creditors,
Exercise of share-based awards - the Company may receive funds from exercise of options from the holders of such securities.

 

Cash Flows

 

The condensed consolidated statements of cash flows include continuing operations and discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022. The table below highlights our cash flows for the periods indicated.

 

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Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2023

 

2022

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

410

 

$

45,147

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(18,812

)

 

(83,828

)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

 

(5,810

)

 

72,248

 

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

$

(24,212

)

$

33,567

 

 

Cash Flow from Operating Activities

 

Net cash provided by operating activities was $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, a decrease of $44.7 million as compared to $45.1 million net cash provided by operating activities during the three months ended March 31, 2022. This is primarily due to income tax payments of $46.3 million that were deferred from the fourth quarter of 2022 due to Hurricane Ian and paid in the first quarter of 2023. Cash flows from operating activities were also impacted by lower results in the three months ended March 31, 2023, offset by favorable changes in working capital (excluding tax payments).

 

Cash Flow from Investing Activities

 

Net cash used in investing activities was $18.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, a decrease of $65.0 million, compared to the $83.8 million net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The primary use of cash in both periods was the purchase of property and equipment, with the prior period having significantly more purchases of property and equipment. Additionally, the prior period included the cash payment of $27.5 million related to the acquisition of the Watkins Cultivation Operation.

 

Cash Flow from Financing Activities

 

Net cash used in financing activities was $5.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, a decrease of $78.1 million, compared to the $72.2 million net cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The decrease was primarily due to proceeds of $76.4 million from private placement notes which closed in the first quarter of 2022.

 

Balance Sheet Exposure

 

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, 100% of our condensed consolidated balance sheet is exposed to U.S. cannabis-related activities. We believe our operations are in material compliance with all applicable state and local laws, regulations, and licensing requirements in the states in which we operate. However, cannabis remains illegal under U.S. federal law. Substantially all our revenue is derived from U.S. cannabis operations. For information about risks related to U.S. cannabis operations, please refer to the “Risk Factors” section of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and "Part I, Item 1A - Risk Factors" in our 2022 Form 10-K.

 

Contractual Obligations

 

As of March 31, 2023, we had the following contractual obligations to make future payments, representing contracts and other commitments that are known and committed:

 

 

<1 Year

 

1 to 3 Years

 

3 to 5 Years

 

>5 Years

 

Total

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Notes payable

$

9,737

 

$

7,307

 

$

71,797

 

$

16,249

 

$

105,090

 

Private placement notes

$

 

$

130,000

 

$

425,000

 

$

 

$

555,000

 

Operating lease liabilities

$

22,263

 

$

44,315

 

$

42,800

 

$

92,125

 

$

201,503

 

Finance lease liabilities

$

14,704

 

$

28,851

 

$

25,871

 

$

43,855

 

$

113,281

 

Construction finance liabilities

$

22,029

 

$

45,962

 

$

48,623

 

$

402,809

 

$

519,423

 

Lease Settlements

$

1,646

 

$

1,284

 

$

847

 

$

2,540

 

$

6,317

 

Total(1)

$

70,379

 

$

257,719

 

$

614,938

 

$

557,578

 

$

1,500,614

 

(1)
Includes liabilities due in relation to our discontinued operations.

 

 

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For additional information on our commitments for financing arrangements, future lease payments, lease guarantees, and other obligations, see Note 9. Notes Payable, Note 10. Private Placement Notes, Note 11. Leases, Note 12. Construction Finance Liabilities, and Note 20. Commitments and Contingencies.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

As of the date of this filing, we do not have any off-balance-sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future effect on the results of operations or financial condition of, including, and without limitation, such considerations as liquidity and capital resources.

 

Management's Use of Non-GAAP Measures

 

Our management uses a financial measure that is not in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S., or GAAP, in addition to financial measures in accordance with GAAP to evaluate our operating results. This non-GAAP financial measure should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, our reported financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA is a financial measure that is not defined under GAAP. Our management uses this non-GAAP financial measure and believes it enhances an investor’s understanding of our financial and operating performance from period to period because it excludes certain material non-cash items and certain other adjustments management believes are not reflective of our ongoing operations and performance. Adjusted EBITDA excludes from net income as reported interest, provision for income taxes, and depreciation and amortization to arrive at EBITDA. This is then adjusted for items that do not represent the operations of the core business such as integration and transition costs, acquisition and transaction costs, inventory step-up for fair value adjustments in purchase accounting, other non-recurring costs such as contributions to specific initiative campaigns (such as Smart and Safe Florida), expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic, impairments and disposals of long-lived assets, the results of entities consolidated as variable interest entities ("VIEs") but not legally controlled and operated by the Company, discontinued operations, and other income and expense items. Integration and transition costs include those costs related to integration of acquired entities and to transition major systems or processes. Acquisition and transaction costs relate to specific transactions such as acquisitions whether contemplated or completed and regulatory filings and costs related to equity and debt issuances. Other non-recurring costs includes miscellaneous items which are not expected to reoccur frequently such as inventory adjustments related to specific issues and unusual litigation. Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2022, has been adjusted to reflect this current definition and to conform with the current period presentation.

 

Trulieve reports Adjusted EBITDA to help investors assess the operating performance of the Company’s business. The financial measures noted above are metrics that have been adjusted from the GAAP net income measure in an effort to provide readers with a normalized metric in making comparisons more meaningful across the cannabis industry, as well as to remove non-recurring, irregular and one-time items that may otherwise distort the GAAP net income measure.

 

As noted above, our Adjusted EBITDA is not prepared in accordance with GAAP, and should not be considered in isolation of, or as an alternative to, measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. There are a number of limitations related to the use of Adjusted EBITDA rather than net income, which is the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Because of these limitations, we consider, and you should consider, Adjusted EBITDA together with other operating and financial performance measures presented in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA from net income, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, has been included herein immediately following our discussion of “Adjusted EBITDA”.

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

Change Increase / (Decrease)

 

2023

 

2022

 

$

 

%

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

$

78,152

 

$

105,439

 

$

(27,287

)

(26)%

 

Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $78.2 million, a decrease of $27.3 million or 26%, from $105.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The following table presents a reconciliation of GAAP net income to non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA, for each of the periods presented:

 

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Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2023

 

2022

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Net loss and comprehensive loss attributable to common shareholders

$

(64,124

)

$

(31,975

)

Add (deduct) impact of:

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

22,748

 

 

17,877

 

Provision for income taxes

 

34,958

 

 

43,125

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

30,371

 

 

28,436

 

Depreciation included in cost of goods sold

 

13,551

 

 

10,683

 

EBITDA

 

37,504

 

 

68,146

 

     Impairment and disposal of long-lived assets, net

 

31,015

 

 

16,461

 

     Legislative campaign contributions

 

10,512

 

 

 

     Integration and transition costs

 

1,938

 

 

5,274

 

     Share-based compensation and related premiums

 

2,401

 

 

4,564

 

     Other income, net

 

(4,918

)

 

(885

)

     Change in fair value of derivative liabilities - warrants

 

(252

)

 

(820

)

     Discontinued operations

 

(48

)

 

2,359

 

     Acquisition and transaction costs

 

 

 

3,297

 

     Other non-recurring costs

 

 

 

6,189

 

     Inventory step up, fair value

 

 

 

400

 

     COVID related expenses

 

 

 

431

 

     Results of entities not legally controlled

 

 

 

23

 

Total adjustments

 

40,648

 

 

37,293

 

Adjusted EBITDA

$

78,152

 

$

105,439

 

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

 

There have been no material changes to our market risk disclosures as set forth in Part II Item 7A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

 

Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the specified time periods and accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal accounting officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, as ours are designed to do, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the risk related to controls and procedures.

A material weakness 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 our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

Management of the Company, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) as of March 31, 2023. Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, due to the material weaknesses identified in the prior period which are currently in the process of being remediated, as of March 31, 2023, we did not maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures because of the material weaknesses in internal control as described in Item 9A. Controls and Procedures in the 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 8, 2023.

 

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Notwithstanding the material weaknesses described in the 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K, we have concluded that the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q fairly present, in all material respects, our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented in conformity with U.S. GAAP.

 

We consolidated variable interest entities as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, because we determined we were the primary beneficiary. We have elected to exclude our variable interest entities from the scope of our evaluation of internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. The financial position of our variable interest entities represented an insignificant amount of our total assets, net revenues, and results of operations for the period ended March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

 

Management’s Remediation Measures

 

We previously identified and disclosed material weaknesses in internal control as described in Item 9A. Controls and Procedures in the 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 8, 2023. The material weaknesses were due to a lack of sufficient controls around information technology, inventory valuation, and variable interest entities.

 

Management is committed to maintaining a strong internal control environment. In response to the identified material weaknesses in the overall control environment, management, with the oversight of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, the Company is taking a number of remediation actions and are continuing our actions. Remediation efforts include but are not limited to the following:

Information technology:

The Company has designed and is the process of designing and implementing improved or additional controls over access, change management, and IT operations to ensure that access rights are restricted to appropriate individuals, and that data integrity is maintained via effective change management controls over system updates and the transfer of data between systems.

The Company continues to adjust its Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) Systems to work towards improvement and automation of ITGC’s as well as other business process application controls.

The Company is enhancing procedures to validate the information produced by the entity and end user computing to compensate while the ITGC controls are being improved.

Inventory Valuation:

The Company continues to adjust its ERP Systems to work towards increasing the level of automation in inventory tracking and analysis and reducing manual processes.

The Company has hired additional qualified personnel to provide additional oversight around the inventory valuation process.

Adding additional and more robust management review controls to provide more focus on detailed analyses and enhanced monitoring of our inventory valuation policies and process.

Variable Interest Entities:

The Company is enhancing procedures around the identification and evaluation, and where applicable, remeasurement, of our variable interest entities and potential variable interest entities.

Reviewing business processes surrounding non-routine transactions and other complex financial reporting areas to identify and implement enhanced procedures related to internal controls.

Beginning in fiscal year 2022, the Company consolidated the identified variable interest entity that was previously not consolidated. The consolidated financial statements for prior periods were not and will not be modified in future Annual Reports as such errors are immaterial to those periods.

While progress has been made to enhance our internal control over financial reporting, we are still in the process of building and enhancing our processes, procedures, and controls. Additional time is required to complete the remediation of the material weaknesses and the assessment to ensure the sustainability of these remediation actions. We believe the above actions as well as those being implemented currently, when complete, will be effective in the remediation of the material weaknesses described above.

Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting

Other than the remediation measures discussed above, there have been no changes in internal controls over financial reporting during the three months ended March 31, 2023, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the

 

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Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Management believes these actions will help remediate internal control deficiencies related to the Company’s financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act).

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “may”, “will”, “would”, “could”, “should”, “believes”, “estimates”, “projects”, “potential”, “expects”, “plans”, “intends”, “anticipates”, “targeted”, “continues”, “forecasts”, “designed”, “goal”, or the negative of those words or other similar or comparable words. Any statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that are not statements of historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and future growth prospects. The forward-looking statements contained herein are based on certain key expectations and assumptions, including, but not limited to, with respect to expectations and assumptions concerning receipt and/or maintenance of required licenses and third party consents and the success of our operations, are based on estimates prepared by us using data from publicly available governmental sources, as well as from market research and industry analysis, and on assumptions based on data and knowledge of this industry that we believe to be reasonable. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or development and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are in some cases beyond our control. As a result, any or all of our forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may turn out to be inaccurate. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things, those listed under “Risk Factors” and discussed elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in “Part I, Item 1A – Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, even if new information becomes available in the future. You should, however, review the factors and risks we describe in the reports we will file from time to time with the SEC after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. These factors and risks include, among other things, the following:

Risks Related to Our Business and Industry

the illegality of cannabis under federal law;
the uncertainty regarding the regulation of cannabis in the U.S.;
the effect of constraints on marketing our products;
the risks related to the newness of the cannabis industry;
the effect of risks due to industry immaturity;
the risk we may not be able to grow our product offerings and dispensary services;
the effect of risks related to material acquisitions, investments, dispositions and other strategic transactions;
the effect of risks related to growth management;
the effect of restricted access to banking and other financial services by cannabis businesses and their clients;
our ability to comply with potential future FDA regulations;
the risks related to control over variable interest entities;
the effect of restrictions under U.S. border entry laws;
the effect of heightened scrutiny that we may face in the U.S. and Canada and the effect it could have to further limit the market of our securities for holders in the U.S.;
our expectation that we will incur significant ongoing costs and obligations related to our infrastructure, growth, regulatory compliance and operations;
the effect of a limited market for our securities for holders in the U.S.;
our ability to locate and obtain the rights to operate at preferred locations;

 

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the effect of unfavorable tax treatment for cannabis businesses;
the effect of taxation on our business in the U.S. and Canada;
the effect of the lack of bankruptcy protections for cannabis businesses;
the effect of risks related to being a holding company;
our ability to enforce our contracts;
the effect of intense competition in the cannabis industry;
our ability to obtain cannabis licenses or to maintain such licenses;
the risks our subsidiaries may not be able to obtain their required licenses;
our ability to accurately forecast operating results and plan our operations;
the effect of agricultural and environmental risks;
our ability to adequately protect our intellectual property;
the effect of risks of civil asset forfeiture of our property;
the effect of risks related to ineffective internal controls over financial reporting;
the effect of risks related to a known material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting;
our dependency on key personnel;
the effect of product liability claims;
the effect of risks related to our products;
the effect of unfavorable publicity or consumer perception;
the effect of product recalls;
the effect of security risks related to our products and our information technology systems;
the effect of risks related to misconduct by our service providers and business partners;
the effect of risks related to labor union activity;
potential criminal prosecution or civil liabilities under RICO;
the effect of risks related to our significant indebtedness;
our ability to obtain adequate insurance coverage;
the effect of risks related to key utility services on which we rely;

 

Risks Related to Owning Subordinate Voting Shares

the possibility of no positive return on our securities;
the effect of additional issuances of our securities in the future;
the effect of sales of substantial amounts of our shares in the public market;
volatility of the market price and liquidity risks on our shares;
the lack of sufficient liquidity in the markets for our shares;

 

 

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Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

There are no actual or to our knowledge contemplated legal proceedings material to us or to which any of our or any of our subsidiaries’ property is the subject matter.

There have been no penalties or sanctions imposed against the Company by a court or regulatory authority, and the Company has not entered into any material settlement agreements before any court relating to provincial or territorial securities legislation or with any securities regulatory authority, in the three years prior to the date of this filing.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Investing in our Subordinate Voting Shares involves a high degree of risk. Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 filed with the SEC on March 8, 2023 includes a detailed discussion of our risk factors under the heading “Part I, Item 1A—Risk Factors.” You should consider carefully the risk factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and all other information contained in or incorporated by reference in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q before making an investment decision. If any of the risks discussed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 actually occur, they may materially harm our business, financial condition, operating results, cash flows or growth prospects. As a result, the market price of our Subordinate Voting Shares could decline, and you could lose all or part of your investment. Additional risks and uncertainties that are not yet identified or that we think are immaterial may also materially harm our business, financial condition, operating results, cash flows or growth prospects and could result in a complete loss of your investment. Other than the following, there have been no material changes from such risk factors during the period ended March 31, 2023.

We maintain cash deposits in excess of federally insured limits. Adverse developments affecting financial institutions, including bank failures, could adversely affect our liquidity and financial performance.

We maintain domestic cash deposits in Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insured banks that exceed the FDIC insurance limits. Bank failures, events involving limited liquidity, defaults, non-performance, or other adverse developments that affect financial institutions, or concerns or rumors about such events, may lead to liquidity constraints. There can be no assurance that our deposits in excess of the FDIC or other comparable insurance limits will be backstopped by the United States government, or that any bank or financial institution with which we do business will be able to obtain needed liquidity from other banks, government institutions, or by acquisition in the event of a failure or liquidity crisis.

For example, on March 10, 2023, Silicon Valley Bank was closed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, which appointed the FDIC as receiver. Similarly, on March 12, 2023, Signature Bank and Silvergate Capital Corp. were each swept into receivership. Although we do not have any accounts at or business relationships with these banks, we may be negatively impacted by other disruptions to the United States banking system caused by these or similar developments. The failure of a bank, or other adverse conditions in the financial or credit markets impacting financial institutions at which we maintain balances, could adversely impact our liquidity and financial performance.

In addition, as further described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, most banks and other financial institutions have not been willing to provide banking services to cannabis-related businesses. As such, the Company may have increased difficulty accessing the services of banks amid the adverse developments affecting the financial services industry, which may make it difficult to operate its business. In such an event, the Company’s operations and financial condition could be adversely impacted.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

None.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

Not applicable.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Other Information.

In connection with the regularly scheduled review of executive compensation effective as of January 1, 2023, an annual salary increase in the amount of 5.0% was approved for each Alex D’Amico and Eric Powers. In addition, effective as of January 1, 2023, the restructuring of the incentive compensation structure was approved for Kim Rivers and Alex D’Amico.

This disclosure is provided in this Part II, Item 5 in lieu of disclosure under Item 5.02(e) of Form 8-K.

 

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Item 6. Exhibits.

 

Exhibit

Number

Description

 

 

 

10.1 ‡,*

 

Executive Employment Agreement, dated January 3, 2023, by and between Trulieve Cannabis Corp. and Joy Malivuk

10.2 ∔,*

 

First Amendment to Loan Agreement, dated as of May 9, 2023 and effective as of December 21, 2022

10.3 *

 

Second Amendment to Loan Agreement, dated as of May 9, 2023

31.1 *

 

Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2 *

 

Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.1 *

 

Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

 

 

101.INS

Inline XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

104

 

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

* Filed herewith.

‡ Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

∔ Certain identified information has been excluded from the exhibit pursuant to Item 601(a)(6) and/or Item 601(b)(10)(iv) of Regulation S-K.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

TRULIEVE CANNABIS CORP.

Date: May 10, 2023

By:

/s/ Kim Rivers

Kim Rivers

Chief Executive Officer

 

 (Principal Executive Officer)

 

 

 

 

Date: May 10, 2023

By:

/s/ Alex D’Amico

Alex D’Amico

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

(Principal Financial Officer)

 

 

 

 

Date: May 10, 2023

 

By:

/s/ Joy Malivuk

 

 

 

Joy Malivuk

Chief Accounting Officer

 

 

 

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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