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CannTrust Reports Record Third Quarter Revenue

Ryan Allway

November 19th, 2018

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CannTrust Holdings Inc. (“CannTrust” or the “Company” |TSX: TRST), a licensed producer of medical and recreational cannabis under the Cannabis Act and its regulations, today announced financial and operating results for the three and nine months ending September 30, 2018. All amounts expressed are in Canadian dollars.

Revenue for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2018was $12,588,727 and $29,478,813 respectively, compared to $6,140,224 and $13,714,847 in the comparable 2017 periods. Net Income for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2018 was $421,240 and $11,968,255respectively, compared to a net income of $655,309 and $632,269 in the comparable 2017 periods.  Earnings per share for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2018 was $Nil and $0.12 respectively, compared to earnings per share of $0.01 and $0.01 in the comparable 2017 periods.

2018 Third Quarter Highlights

  • Record revenues of $12.6M in Q3 2018, a 105% increase from the comparable prior year period
  • Operations for the quarter resulted in positive EBITDA and positive net income
  • Active patients increased to more than 50,000, a 61% increase from the comparable prior year period
  • Entered into supply agreements with 9 Canadian provinces to supply recreational cannabis across Canada
  • Launched a fourth recreational brand: Peak Leaf
  • Made our first shipment of cannabis oil to Denmark – the only cannabis oil accepted in Denmark
  • Partnered with Australia’s Gold Coast University Hospital on a six-month study designed to evaluate the efficacy of CannTrust CBD capsules in slowing the progression of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) progression
  • Partnered with McMaster University on medicinal cannabis research for chronic pain and for designing more effective, safer treatment protocols in public health policies

Developments subsequent to the Quarter

  • Invested in National Access Cannabis Corp (“NAC”), a Canadian cannabis retailer
  • Entered into an exclusive partnership agreement with Kindred Partners Inc., a wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary of Breakthru Beverage Group, the largest Canadian beverage alcohol broker, to provide sales support for recreational products and to subscribe for 902,405 common shares for gross proceeds of $9.2M
  • Expanded our global reach by entering into a strategic partnership with Australian licensed producer, Cannatrek Ltd (“Cannatrek”), with plans in place for construction of a 1.7 million square-foot greenhouse facility
  • Acquired a 19.4 acre property adjacent to our Niagara Greenhouse Facility which allows us to expand production capacity
  • Strengthened our Management Team and Board of Directors

2018 Third Quarter Financial Summary

Three Months ended

Nine Months ended

September 30

September 30

CAD$ (except grams sold)

2018

2017

2018

2017

Canadian Medical

Dried Cannabis

$

3,484,406

$

2,341,838

$

8,441,338

$

6,336,292

Extracts

6,220,483

3,673,859

15,987,840

7,110,789

Other

321,176

124,527

1,197,846

267,766

Wholesale

Dried Cannabis

1,404,567

–

2,619,662

–

Extracts

301,825

–

375,857

–

Other

856,270

–

856,270

–

Total Revenue

12,588,727

6,140,224

29,478,813

13,714,847

Gross Profit

12,540,631

5,356,806

44,775,622

12,944,494

Adjusted EBITDA(1)

557,983

1,936,232

1,171,455

3,527,395

Net Income and Comprehensive Income

421,240

655,309

11,968,255

632,269

Earnings per share – basic 

0.00

0.01

0.12

0.01

Earnings per share – diluted

0.00

0.01

0.12

0.01

Canadian Medical

Dried Cannabis sold (grams)

397,925

281,005

1,013,725

730,670

Average revenue per gram

8.77

8.10

8.37

8.38

Total dried Cannabis equivalent sold from extracts (grams)

699,389

386,230

1,864,132

744,880

Average revenue per gram of Cannabis equivalent from extract sales

8.89

9.27

8.57

9.42

Wholesale(2)

Dried Cannabis sold (grams)

266,616

–

530,956

–

Average revenue per gram

6.40

–

6.26

–

Total average net selling price per gram

8.37

9.02

8.05

9.11

Notes: 

(1) Non-IFRS Measures 

(2) Wholesale revenue includes goods and services sold to international markets, the Canadian recreational market and to third 

party Licensed Producers. 

A comprehensive discussion of CannTrust’s financial condition and results of operations are provided in the Company’s Management Discussion & Analysis and Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements filed with SEDAR and can be found on www.sedar.com.

Management Overview

“We are extremely pleased with our Q3 results that are a testament to the success of this Company and the incredible progress that we have made in such a short period of time. With the opening of the recreational market and the numerous opportunities that our Company is positioned to capitalize on, this is only the beginning,” said Eric Paul, Chairman of the Board. “The appointment of Peter Aceto as CEO, a globally recognized and seasoned professional, will be the perfect compliment to our leadership team and will lead our Company into the next phase of our rapid growth.”

“Our Q3 results attest to the great work Eric and the Company have done and I look forward to building on this platform. The legalization of the adult consumer recreational market is only the beginning of many new and exciting opportunities for the Company. We look forward to boldly executing on our vision for CannTrust both at home and abroad,” said Peter Aceto, CannTrust’s newly appointed CEO.

U.S. Listing

The Company is taking steps to list its common shares on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). Any such listing remains subject to the approval of the NYSE and the satisfaction of all applicable listing and regulatory requirements.

Peter Aceto added, “CannTrust has firmly established itself as one of the top licensed producers in Canada with a global platform rooted in science and innovation. A U.S. listing is a natural step forward in our evolution as we look to broaden our investor base and expand our business on an international scale.”

About CannTrust

CannTrust – a front-runner in the cannabis industry, a federally regulated licensed producer and proudly a Canadian company – is leading the Canadian and global market in producing standardized cannabis products. Started as Canada’s only pharmacist-founded medical cannabis producer, CannTrust brings more than 40 years of pharmacy and healthcare experience to the medical cannabis industry. CannTrust currently operates its 450,000 sq. ft. Niagara Perpetual Harvest Facility. The 600,000 sq. ft. greenhouse expansion has begun and is fully funded. The industry’s broadest product portfolio is prepared and packaged at the 60,000 sq. ft. manufacturing Centre of Excellence in Vaughan, Ontario.

CannTrust is ready for Cannabis 2.0, and is currently developing new products for future verticals that span the medical, recreational, beauty, wellness and pet markets. CannTrust is committed to research and innovation, as well as contributing to the growing body of evidence-based research regarding the use and efficacy of cannabis. Its product development teams along with its exclusive global pharma partner, Apotex Inc., are diligently innovating and developing products that will make it easier for patients to use medical cannabis. CannTrust supports ongoing patient education about medical cannabis and has a compassionate use program to support patients with financial needs.

This article was published by CFN Enterprises Inc. (OTCQB: CNFN), owner and operator of CFN Media, the industry’s leading agency and digital financial media network dedicated to the burgeoning CBD and legal cannabis industries. Call +1 (833) 420-CNFN for more information.

About Ryan Allway

Mr. Allway has over a decade of experience in the financial markets as both a private investor and financial journalist. He has been actively involved in the cannabis industry since its inception, covering public and private companies.

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