Q3 2021 Highlights
Vibe same store sales were up 11% from April through September 2021, while California retail sales were down 18% (Source: BDSA Database)Revenue was $7.64 million, compared to $7.24 million in Q3 of 2020Adjusted Gross Margin increased to 32.8%, compared to 30.2% in Q3 2020Positive Adjusted Funds Flow of $0.05 million, compared to $0.37 million in Q3 2020Two new dispensaries (Ukiah and Salinas) to immediately come online once definitive approval date from regulators is receivedCash Purchase of 10 acres of F40 zoned agricultural land in Monterey County for $5.1 million cashCash position of $6.22 million, after cash purchase of Monterey County real estate
Sacramento, California–(Newsfile Corp. – November 29, 2021) – Vibe Growth Corporation (CSE: VIBE) (OTCQX: VIBEF) (the “Company” or “Vibe”), a vertically integrated California cannabis enterprise, is pleased to announce its financial results for the third quarter of 2021. All financial information is provided in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated. The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Management Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2021, are available on the Company’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com and Vibe’s website at www.vibebycalifornia.com.
Vibe CEO Mark Waldron commented, “Vibe’s investment thesis has always been to expand in the large and highly fragmented California retail cannabis market. Our team continues to evidence its ability to grow its dispensary sales and e-commerce transactions, further positioning us to be a leader in a consolidating marketplace. Vibe’s same store sales for the period were up 11%, while the California retail market sales were down 18% from April through September as reported by the BDSA.”
“The California market continues to be a great cannabis market for excellent operators, and Vibe’s strategy has always been to exercise fiscal prudence and focus on the three key pillars that underpin our growth plan; vertical integration, cultivation expansion, and retail sales. While we eagerly await our final approvals and openings of our Ukiah and Salinas dispensaries, our cultivation expansion initiatives at our Sacramento and Monterey County properties continue to progress on schedule and under budget. Growing our retail dispensary locations and expanding our cultivation footprint will provide Vibe significant economies of scale and the ability to significantly improve margins, optimizing return on capital for Vibe shareholders,” added Waldron.
Third Quarter 2021 Highlights
Revenue in the third quarter was $7.64 million, compared to $7.24 million recorded in the third quarter of 2020;Adjusted EBITDA in the third quarter was $0.72 million, compared to $0.89 million recorded during the third quarter of 2020(1);Adjusted Funds Flow in the third quarter was $0.05 million, compared to $0.37 million recorded in the third quarter of 2020(1); Adjusted Gross Margin increased to 32.8%, compared to 30.2% in the third quarter of 2020(1);Dispensary Sales increased 2% compared to the third quarter of 2020;E-commerce Orders accounted for 21.6% of transactions in the third quarter of 2021;Monterey Agricultural Land Acquisition closed on August 18, 2021, for cash consideration of $5.1 million. The property is unencumbered and owned outright by the Company. The Company immediately commenced the design and engineering of a 254,000 square foot cannabis greenhouse campus; and Cash Position as of September 31, 2021, was $6,217,661.
(1) This is a non-IFRS measure. Readers are cautioned that the amounts presented do not have standardized meanings prescribed by IFRS. Please see the non-GAAP Financial Measures Disclosure below.
Financial Highlights
The Company’s key financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, and 2020 are as follows:
U.S. Dollars
For the three months ended September 30, 2021
For the three months ended
September 30, 2020
For the nine
months ended September 30, 2021
For the nine
months ended
September 30, 2020 Total revenue(a)$7,637,333
$7,236,431
$22,971,758
$17,192,568
Gross margin$1,848,351
$2,311,296
$6,968,358
$5,823,827
Adjusted Gross Margin(b)
2,507,216
$2,182,963
$7,517,834
$5,559,381
Adjusted Gross Margin(b)
32.8%
30.2%
32.7%
32.3%
Net income (loss)$(926,158)$284,708
$(958,738)$540,191
Adjusted funds flow(c)$52,307
$374,624
$827,145
$602,294
EBITDA(a)$(102,354)$1,021,153
$1,455,152
$2,394,944
Adjusted EBITDA(a)$723,341
$899,766
$2,240,242
$1,858,265
Special Note Regarding non-GAAP Financial Measures
(a) This is a non-GAAP measure. Readers are cautioned that the amounts presented do not have standardized meanings prescribed by IFRS. See discussion of non-IFRS Measures in the MD&A for reconciliation to measures reported in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
(b) Excludes changes in the fair value of biological assets.
(c) Adjusted funds flow (previously referred to as funds flow from operations) is a non-GAAP measure that represents cash flows from operating activities as presented in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows before the changes in non-cash working capital. The Company considers adjusted funds flow a key measure as it demonstrates the Company’s ability to generate the cash flow necessary to fund future growth through capital investment and to repay debt.
Additional Third Quarter Highlights:
Vibe Growth Corporation Bolsters Branding Team (September 22, 2021)
Mary Ellen Schrock joined Vibe as a strategic advisor to develop its visionary brand strategy, identity, marketing, and strengthen Vibe’s compelling digital experiences. The recipient of numerous industry awards, she has been responsible for overseeing creative and brand strategy for elite brands such as Coca-Cola, Sony, and FedEx, in addition to launching brand image campaigns for thought leader Oprah Winfrey and Lotus Cars.
Additionally, Vibe recently hired Chris DiNatale as Brand Manager for Hype Cannabis Co. A cannabis enterprise veteran having been at the forefront of the industry since its legalization in California, Mr. DiNatale’s extensive experience includes managing large-scale cannabis farms and executive management with a cannabis cartridge manufacturing firm with state-wide distribution, cannabis sales, marketing, brand development, distillation, extraction, and logistics.
Read Full ReleaseVibe Growth Announces Closing of Acquisition of 10-Acre Greenhouse Cultivation Site (August 19, 2021)
Vibe Growth announced it has acquired 10 acres of land previously having 254,000+/- square feet of greenhouses in Monterey County, California for a total consideration of USD $5.1 million paid in cash. Vibe’s Monterey acquisition will serve as its flagship greenhouse cultivation facility. The Company has commenced its 66,000 square foot Phase 1, with the future potential to develop 188,000 additional square feet in future Phases 2 and 3.
The Company anticipates the construction cost of Monterey Phase 1 to be $3.3 million for 66,000 square feet of greenhouse cultivation, including building and site costs. The appraisal value of the land exceeds the acquisition price, and Vibe will fund the $3.3 million construction cost with a mixture of working capital and mortgage financing. The Company has a strong balance sheet and healthy cash position of $12.99 million (end of Q2 2021).
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Subsequent Events Following Third Quarter:
Vibe Growth Corporation Uplists to OTCQX Best Market (October 5, 2021)
Effective October 5, its common shares have been approved for trading under the ticker symbol “VIBEF” on the OTCQX® Best Market (the “OTCQX”), a U.S. trading platform operated by the OTC Markets Group, Inc.
“The OTCQX Market provides Vibe access to a much larger audience of U.S.-based institutional and retail investors and complements our CSE listing by providing investors with direct access to our common shares in both countries. Canadian and U.S. institutional and retail investors can take an active part in the exciting growth that California cannabis offers,” Waldron added.
Vibe Growth continues to trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”) under its existing symbol “VIBE”.
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About Vibe Growth Corporation
Vibe Growth Corporation and its cannabis retail brand, Vibe By California, is a trusted, vertically integrated cannabis enterprise with retail dispensaries; cannabis greenhouse cultivation; premium indoor cultivation; commercial cannabis distribution; brand sales and marketing; e-commerce platform; home delivery; and Hype Cannabis Co. marijuana and Vibe CBD (cannabidiol) products. Vibe is focused on maximizing shareholder value through accelerating organic growth, opportunistic acquisitions, distressed workouts, and new license applications. The Company operates retail and e-commerce under its iconic Vibe By California brand.
To learn more about Vibe, please visit: www.vibebycalifornia.com
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Unlike in Canada which has Federal legislation uniformly governing the cultivation, distribution, sale and possession of medical cannabis under the Cannabis Act (Federal), readers are cautioned that in the U.S., cannabis is largely regulated at the State level. To the knowledge of Vibe Growth Corporation, there are to date a total of 35 states, plus the District of Columbia, that have legalized cannabis in some form. Notwithstanding the permissive regulatory environment of medical cannabis at the State level, cannabis continues to be categorized as a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act in the U.S. and as such, cannabis-related practices or activities, including without limitation, the manufacture, importation, possession, use or distribution of cannabis are illegal under U.S. Federal law. Strict compliance with State laws with respect to cannabis will neither absolve Vibe Growth Corporation of liability under the U.S. Federal law nor will it provide a defence to any Federal proceeding, which may be brought against Vibe Growth Corporation. Any such proceedings brought against Vibe Growth Corporation may adversely affect its operations and financial performance.
Company Contact
Bill Mitoulas
Investor Relations
Phone: +1 416.479.9547
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.vibebycalifornia.com
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