EX-99.1 2 ex991.htm Q2 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aphria Inc.

 

CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS AND SIX MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2019 AND NOVEMBER 30, 2018

 

 

(Unaudited, expressed in Canadian Dollars, unless otherwise noted)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

Aphria Inc.

Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

(Unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars)

 

   Note  November 30, 2019  May 31,
2019
Assets             
Current assets             
Cash and cash equivalents     $497,694   $550,797 
Marketable securities      –      20,199 
Accounts receivable      60,695    25,488 
Prepaids and other current assets  4   27,339    23,391 
Inventory  5   152,196    91,529 
Biological assets  6   34,370    18,725 
Promissory notes receivable  14   39,200    39,200 
Current portion of convertible notes receivable  11   16,926    11,500 
       828,420    780,829 
Capital assets  8   562,963    503,898 
Intangible assets  9   384,671    392,056 
Convertible notes receivable  11   8,365    20,730 
Interest in equity investees  12   –      9,311 
Long-term investments  13   34,977    64,922 
Goodwill  10   669,663    669,846 
      $2,489,059   $2,441,592 
Liabilities             
Current liabilities             
Bank indebtedness  16  $2,443   $–   
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities      117,161    105,813 
Income taxes payable      2,180    2,722 
Deferred revenue      23,785    23,678 
Current portion of lease liabilities  3   752    –   
Current portion of long-term debt  17   6,167    6,332 
       152,488    138,545 
Long-term liabilities             
Lease liabilities  3   5,849    –   
Long-term debt  17   132,189    60,895 
Convertible debentures  18   358,081    421,366 
Deferred tax liability  15   85,106    87,633 
       733,713    708,439 
Shareholders’ equity             
Share capital  19   1,665,744    1,655,273 
Warrants  20   1,336    1,336 
Share-based payment reserve      40,742    36,151 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss      (2,115)   (119)
Non-controlling interest  22   27,875    28,409 
Retained earnings      21,764    12,103 
       1,755,346    1,733,153 
      $2,489,059   $2,441,592 

 

Nature of operations (Note 1), Commitments and contingencies (Note 31)

 

Approved on behalf of the Board:

“John Herhalt”  “Irwin Simon”
Signed:  Director Signed:  Director

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

 

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Aphria Inc.

Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

      For the three months ended November 30,  For the six months ended
November 30,
   Note  2019  2018  2019  2018
Revenue from cannabis products     $39,772   $23,378   $74,851   $36,670 
Distribution revenue      86,442    1,146    181,769    1,146 
Insurance recovery      450    –      450    –   
Excise taxes      (6,064)   (2,856)   (10,358)   (2,856)
                        
Net revenue      120,600    21,668    246,712    34,960 
                        
Production costs  5   13,894    10,400    29,348    15,234 
Cost of cannabis purchased      735    –      735    –   
Cost of goods purchased      75,483    1,111    158,587    1,111 
                        
Gross profit before fair value adjustments      30,488    10,157    58,042    18,615 
                        
Fair value adjustment on sale of inventory  5   12,391    8,328    19,677    12,533 
Fair value adjustment on growth of biological assets  6   (21,492)   (4,154)   (46,645)   (13,665)
                        
Gross profit      39,589    5,983    85,010    19,747 
Operating expenses:                       
General and administrative  23   22,076    12,276    44,381    21,127 
Share-based compensation  24   7,563    2,574    12,519    8,696 
Selling, marketing and promotion      12,254    8,336    20,068    13,077 
Amortization      5,896    2,617    10,904    5,891 
Research and development      672    612    1,282    874 
Transaction costs      691    1,123    1,426    1,988 
       49,152    27,538    90,580    51,653 
                        
Operating income (loss)      (9,563)   (21,555)   (5,570)   (31,906)
                        
Finance income (expense), net  25   (5,006)   4,855    (10,263)   5,914 
Non-operating income, net  26   4,568    79,376    24,871    113,806 
                        
Income (loss) before income taxes      (10,001)   62,676    9,038    87,814 
                        
Income taxes (recovery)  15   (2,072)   7,902    526    11,864 
Net income (loss)      (7,929)   54,774    8,512    75,950 
                        
Other comprehensive income (loss)                       
Other comprehensive income (loss)      (310)   –      (1,996)   –   
Comprehensive income (loss)     $(8,239)  $54,774   $6,516   $75,950 
                        
Total comprehensive income (loss) is attributable to:                       
Shareholders of Aphria Inc.      (7,876)   54,970    7,050    76,357 
Non-controlling interest  22   (363)   (196)   (534)   (407)
      $(8,239)  $54,774   $6,516   $75,950 
                        
Weighted average number of common shares - basic      251,833,217    244,873,891    251,468,984    235,166,745 
Weighted average number of common shares - diluted      251,833,217    249,303,182    252,427,777    239,417,492 
                        
Earnings (loss) per share - basic  28  $(0.03)  $0.22   $0.03   $0.32 
Earnings (loss) per share - diluted  28  $(0.03)  $0.22   $0.03   $0.32 

 

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

 

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Aphria Inc.

Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

(Unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share amounts)

 

  

Number of

common shares

 

Share capital

(Note 19)

 

Warrants

(Note 20)

 

Share-based

payment

reserve

 

Accumulated

other

comprehensive

loss

 

Non-

controlling

interest

(Note 22)

 

Retained

earnings

  Total
Balance at May 31, 2018   210,169,924   $1,113,981   $1,375   $22,006   $(801)  $9,580   $27,452   $1,173,593 
Share issuance - June 2018 bought deal   21,835,510    245,925    –      –      –      –      –      245,925 
Additional share issuance - Broken Coast acquisition   19,963    297    –      –      –      –      –      297 
Share issuance - LATAM acquisition   15,678,310    273,900    –      –      –                273,900 
Share issuance - warrants exercised   316,063    1,409    (39)   –      –      –      –      1,370 
Share issuance - options exercised   1,911,974    11,139    –      (7,390)   –      –      –      3,749 
Income tax recovery on share issuance costs   –      3,426    –      –      –      –      –      3,426 
Share-based payments   –      –      –      8,085    –      –      –      8,085 
Elimination of CTA on disposal of equity investee   –      –      –      –      801    –      (801)   –   
Non-controlling interest   –      –      –      –      –      9,439    –      9,439 
Comprehensive income (loss) for the period   –      –      –      –      –      (407)   76,357    75,950 
Balance at November 30, 2018   249,931,744   $1,650,077   $1,336   $22,701   $–     $18,612   $103,008   $1,795,734 
                         
  

 Number of

common shares

 

 Share capital

(Note 19)

 

 Warrants

(Note 20)

 

 Share-based

payment

reserve

 

 Accumulated

other

comprehensive

loss

 

 Non-

controlling

interest

(Note 22)

 

 Retained

earnings

   Total
Balance at May 31, 2019   250,989,120   $1,655,273   $1,336   $36,151   $(119)  $28,409   $12,103   $1,733,153 
Share issuance - options exercised   1,099,858    6,571    –      (2,470)   –      –      –      4,101 
Share issuance - RSUs exercised   568,488    3,803    –      –      –      –      –      3,803 
Share issuance - warrants exercised   474,545    712    –      –      –      –      –      712 
Cancelled shares   (500,000)   (615)   –      –      –      –      615    –   
Share-based payments   –      –      –      7,061    –      –      –      7,061 
Comprehensive income (loss) for the period   –      –      –      –      (1,996)   (534)   9,046    6,516 
Balance at November 30, 2019   252,632,011   $1,665,744   $1,336   $40,742   $(2,115)  $27,875   $21,764   $1,755,346 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

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Aphria Inc.

Condensed Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars)

 

      For the six months ended
November 30,
   Note  2019  2018
Cash used in operating activities:             
Net income for the period     $8,512   $75,950 
Adjustments for:             
Future income taxes  15   (2,175)   3,785 
Fair value adjustment on sale of inventory  5   19,677    12,533 
Fair value adjustment on growth of biological assets  6   (46,645)   (13,665)
Loss on marketable securities      338    110 
Unrealized foreign exchange gain (loss)      931    (6)
Amortization  8,9   21,531    8,860 
Unrealized (gain) loss on convertible notes receivable  11   6,939    (2,862)
Gain on dilution of ownership in equity investee      –      (2,210)
Loss on equity investee      –      822 
Gain on sale of equity investee  12   –      (57,351)
Deferred gain recognized      –      (618)
Other non-cash items      14    (1)
Share-based compensation  24   12,519    8,696 
(Gain) loss on long-term investments  27   22,741    (53,203)
Unrealized gain on convertible debentures      (63,285)   –   
Unrealized loss on financial liabilities      –      975 
Change in non-cash working capital  29   (52,322)   2,013 
       (71,225)   (16,172)
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities:             
Share capital issued, net of cash issuance costs      –      245,925 
Share capital issued on warrants, options and DSUs exercised      8,616    5,119 
Proceeds from long-term debt      79,400    24,927 
Repayment of long-term debt      (8,285)   (863)
Repayment of lease liabilities      (542)   –   
Increase in bank indebtedness      2,443    –   
       81,632    275,108 
Cash used in investing activities:             
Proceeds from disposal of marketable securities      19,861    12,205 
Investment in capital and intangible assets      (66,050)   (113,399)
Proceeds from disposal of capital assets      886    –   
Convertible notes advances      –      (10,000)
Repayment of convertible and promissory notes receivable      –      1,942 
Investment in long-term investments and equity investees      –      (61,027)
Proceeds from disposal of long-term investments and equity investees      16,515    5,027 
Net cash paid on business acquisitions  10   (34,722)   (1,347)
       (63,510)   (166,599)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents      (53,103)   92,337 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period      550,797    59,737 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period     $497,694   $152,074 
Cash is comprised of:             
Cash in bank     $497,491   $22,274 
Short-term deposits      203    129,800 
Cash and cash equivalents     $497,694   $152,074 

 

 

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

 

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Aphria Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended November 30, 2019 and November 30, 2018

(Unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

1.Nature of operations

 

Aphria Inc. (the "Company" or “Aphria”) existing under the laws of Business Corporations Act (Ontario), is licensed to produce and sell cannabis under The Cannabis Act. In February 2018, the Company acquired Broken Coast Cannabis Ltd. (“Broken Coast”). Broken Coast is licensed to produce and sell cannabis under The Cannabis Act. In March 2018, the Company acquired Nuuvera Inc. (“Nuuvera”). Nuuvera is an international organization with a focus on building a global cannabis brand, with operations in Germany, Italy, Malta, and Lesotho. In September 2018, the Company acquired LATAM Holdings Inc. (“LATAM”) (Note 10). This purchase provides Aphria an early foothold into the Latin American cannabis market whereby LATAM holds licenses and license applications presently in-process for production, import, export and sale of cannabis and cannabis derivatives in Colombia, Argentina and Jamaica. In January 2019, Aphria through wholly-owned subsidiary Nuuvera Deutschland GmbH acquired CC Pharma GmbH (“CC Pharma”) (Note 10). CC Pharma is a distributor of pharmaceutical products to pharmacies in Germany and is a key part of the Company’s distribution strategy for cannabis in Germany.

 

1974568 Ontario Ltd. (“Aphria Diamond”) is a 51% majority owned subsidiary of the Company, incorporated in November 2017. In November 2019, Aphria Diamond received its cultivation licence under the provisions of The Cannabis Act.

 

The registered office of the Company is located at 1 Adelaide Street East, Suite 2310, Toronto, Ontario.

 

The Company’s common shares are listed under the symbol “APHA” on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) in Canada and the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) in the United States.

 

These consolidated financial statements were approved by the Company’s Board of Directors on January 13, 2020.

 

2.Basis of preparation

 

(a)         Statement of compliance

 

The Company’s condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, “Interim Financial Reporting”. These condensed interim consolidated financial statements do not include all notes of the type normally included within the annual financial report and should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended May 31, 2019, which have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and Interpretations of the IFRS Interpretations Committee

 

(b)         Basis of measurement

 

These condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis, under the historical cost convention except for certain financial instruments that are measured at fair value and biological assets that are measured at fair value less costs to sell, as detailed in the Company’s accounting policies.

 

(c)         Functional currency

 

All figures presented in the consolidated financial statements are reflected in Canadian dollars; however, the functional currency of the Company includes the Canadian dollar and the Euro.

Foreign currency transactions are translated to the respective functional currencies of the Company’s entities at the exchange rates in effect on the date of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated to the functional currency at the foreign exchange rate applicable at the statement of financial position date. Non-monetary items carried at historical cost denominated in foreign currencies are translated to the functional currency at the date of the transactions. Non-monetary items carried at fair value denominated in foreign currencies are translated to the functional currency at the date when the fair value was determined. Realized and unrealized exchange gains and losses are recognized through profit and loss.

On consolidation, the assets and liabilities of foreign operations reported in their functional currencies, including marketable securities and long-term investments, are translated into Canadian dollars, the Group’s presentation currency, at period-end exchange rates. Income and expenses, and cash flows of foreign operations are translated into Canadian dollars using average exchange rates. Exchange differences resulting from translating foreign operations are recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity. The Company and all of its subsidiaries’ functional currency is Canadian dollars, with the exception of CC Pharma GmbH whose functional currency is the Euro.

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Aphria Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended November 30, 2019 and November 30, 2018

(Unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

(d)Basis of consolidation

 

Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Company. Control exists when the Company has the power, directly and indirectly, to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity and be exposed to the variable returns from its activities. The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases.

 

Subsidiaries Jurisdiction of incorporation Ownership interest(1)
Broken Coast Cannabis Ltd. British Columbia, Canada 100%
LATAM Holdings Inc. British Columbia, Canada 100%
Marigold Acquisitions Inc. British Columbia, Canada 100%
MMJ International Investments Inc. British Columbia, Canada 100%
Nuuvera Holdings Limited Ontario, Canada 100%
ARA - Avanti Rx Analytics Inc. Ontario, Canada 100%
MMJ Colombia Partners Inc. Ontario, Canada 100%
Nuuvera Israel Ltd.(2) Israel 100%
FL-Group Italy 100%
Goodfields Supply Co. Ltd. United Kingdom 100%
Hampstead International Inc. Barbados 100%
ABP, S.A. Argentina 100%
Nuuvera Deutschland GmbH Germany 100%
Aphria Deutschland GmbH Germany 100%
CC Pharma GmbH Germany 100%
CC Pharma Research and Development GmbH Germany 100%
Aphria Wellbeing GmbH Germany 100%
Marigold Projects Jamaica Limited Jamaica 95% (3)  
Nuuvera Malta Ltd. Malta 90%  
ASG Pharma Ltd. Malta 90% (4)  
QSG Health Ltd. Malta 90% (4)  
ColCanna S.A.S. Colombia 90%  
CC Pharma Nordic ApS Denmark 75%  
1974568 Ontario Ltd. Ontario, Canada 51%  
Aphria Terra S.R.L. Italy 51%  
Aphria Italy S.p.A.(2) Italy 51%
APL - Aphria Portugal, Lda. Portugal 51%
CannInvest Africa Ltd. South Africa 50%
Verve Dynamics Incorporated (Pty) Ltd. Lesotho 30% (5)

(1)The Company defines ownership interest as the interest in which the Company is entitled to a proportionate share of net income. Legal ownership of some subsidiaries differ from ownership interest shown above.
(2)Represents inactive subsidiaries, which have no operations and do not own any assets, save and except for related party balances owing to the Company and are in the process of being dissolved.
(3)The Company holds 49% of the issued and outstanding shares of Marigold Projects Jamaica Limited, through wholly owned subsidiary Marigold Acquisitions Inc. The Company holds rights through a licensing agreement to 95% of the results of operations of Marigold Projects Jamaica Limited.
(4)The Company holds 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of ASG Pharma Ltd. and QSG Health Ltd., through 90% owned subsidiary Nuuvera Malta Ltd.
(5)The Company holds 60% of the issued and outstanding shares of Verve Dynamics Incorporated (Pty) Ltd., through 50% owned subsidiary CannInvest Africa Ltd.

 

Intragroup balances, and any unrealized gains and losses or income and expenses arising from transactions with jointly controlled entities are eliminated to the extent of the Company’s interest in the entity.

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Aphria Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended November 30, 2019 and November 30, 2018

(Unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

The Company treats transactions with non-controlling interests that do not result in a loss of control as transactions with equity owners of the Company. A change in ownership interest results in an adjustment between the carrying amounts of the controlling and non-controlling interests to reflect their relative interests in the subsidiary. Any difference between the amount of the adjustment to non-controlling interests and any consideration paid or received is recognized in a separate reserve within equity attributable to the owners of the Company.

 

(e)Interest in equity investees

 

In accordance with IFRS 10, associates are those in which the Company has significant influence, but not control or joint control over the financial and accounting policies.

 

Interests in associates are accounted for using the equity method in accordance with IAS 28. They are recognized initially at cost, which includes transaction costs. After initial recognition, the consolidated financial statements include the Company’s share of the profit or loss and other comprehensive income (“OCI”) of equity investees until the date on which significant influence ceases.

 

If the Company’s share of losses in an equity investment equals or exceeds its interest in the entity, including any other unsecured long-term receivables, the group does not recognize further losses, unless it has incurred obligations or made payments on behalf of the other entity.

 

Unrealized gains on transactions between the Company and its associates are eliminated to the extent of the Company’s interest in these entities. Unrealized losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred. 

 

3.Significant accounting policies

These condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared following the same accounting policies used in the preparation of the audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended May 31, 2019, with the exception of the adoption of IFRS 16, Leases (“IFRS 16”), as described below.

New standards and interpretations applicable effective June 1, 2019

 Adoption of IFRS 16 - Leases 

IFRS 16 introduced a single, on-balance sheet accounting model for leases. The Company, as a leasee, has recognized right-of-use assets representing its rights to use the underlying assets and lease liabilities representing its obligation to make lease payments. 

The Company has applied IFRS 16 using the modified retrospective method and has elected to set the right-of-use asset equal to the lease liability. As such the cumulative effect of initial application recognized in retained earnings at June 1, 2019 is nil. Accordingly, the comparative information presented for the prior period has not been restated and is presented as previously reported under IAS 17 and related interpretations. 

Previously, the Company determined at contract inception whether an arrangement was or contained a lease under IFRIC 4 Determining Whether an Arrangement contains a lease. The Company now determines whether a contract is or contains a lease based on the new definition of a lease. Under IFRS 16, a contract is or contains a lease if the contract conveys a right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. 

The Company recognizes a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement date. The right-of-use asset is Initially measured at cost, and subsequently at cost less any accumulated depreciation or impairment losses and adjusted for certain re-measurements of the lease liability. The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Company's incremental borrowing rate. The Company primarily uses its incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate. The weighted average discount rate used was 5.0%. The lease liability is subsequently increased by the interest cost on the lease liability and decreased by lease payments made. It is remeasured when there is a change in future lease payments arising from a change in an index or rate, a change in the estimate of the amount expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee, or as appropriate, changes in the assessment of whether a purchase or extension option is reasonably certain to be exercised or a termination option is reasonably certain not to be exercised.

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Aphria Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended November 30, 2019 and November 30, 2018

(Unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

On transition to IFRS 16, the Company elected to apply the practical expedient to grandfather the assessment of which transactions represent leases. The Company applied IFRS 16 only to contracts that were previously identified as leases under IAS 17 and IFRIC 4. Therefore, the definition of a lease under IFRS 16 was applied only to contracts entered into, or changed, on or after June 1, 2019. 

The Company used the following additional practical expedients:

 

Applied a single discount rate to a portfolio of leases with similar characteristics;
Applied the exemption not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases with terms less than 12 months and leases of low-value assets. The Company recognizes the lease payments associated with these leases as an expense on a straight-line or other systematic basis over the lease term;
Excluded initial direct costs from the measurement of the right-of-use asset at the date of initial application; and
Used hindsight when determining the lease term if the contract contains options to extend or terminate the lease.

 

The Company has furthermore applied judgment to determine the applicable discount rate. The discount rate is based on the Company's incremental borrowing rate and reflects the current market assessments of the time value of money and the associated risks for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted for.

 

On transition to IFRS 16, the Company recognized right-of-use assets and corresponding lease liabilities of $6,619 on June 1, 2019 for a combination of vehicle and office lease agreements. The Company has recognized amortization expense of $314 and $606 and finance costs of $80 and $161 in the condensed consolidated interim statements of income and comprehensive income for the three and six months ended November 30, 2019.

 

There are no other standards that are not yet effective and that would be expected to have a material impact on the Company in the current or future reporting periods and on foreseeable future transactions.

 

The Company has reclassified certain immaterial items on the comparative consolidated statements of financial position, consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, and consolidated statements of cash flows to improve clarity.

 

4.Prepaids and other current assets

Prepaids and other current assets are comprised of:

   November 30,
2019
  May 31,
2019
Sales tax receivable  $3,178   $7,583 
Accrued interest   1,065    2,779 
Prepaid assets   20,477    10,696 
Other   2,619    2,333 
   $27,339   $23,391 

 

 

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Aphria Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended November 30, 2019 and November 30, 2018

(Unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

5.Inventory

Inventory is comprised of:

   Capitalized
cost
  Fair value adjustment  November 30, 2019  May 31,
2019
Harvested cannabis  $16,918   $20,331   $37,249   $23,253 
Purchased cannabis   5,349    –      5,349    –   
Harvested cannabis trim   4,069    5,023    9,092    5,789 
Cannabis oil   21,615    21,638    43,253    19,601 
Softgel capsules   298    296    594    764 
Distribution inventory   36,702    –      36,702    32,944 
Other inventory items   19,957    –      19,957    9,178 
   $104,908   $47,288   $152,196   $91,529 

 

During the three and six months ended November 30, 2019, the Company recorded $13,894 and $29,348 (2018 - $10,400 and $15,234) of production costs. Included in production costs for the three and six months ended November 30, 2019 is $303 and $729 of internal cannabis oil conversion costs (2018 - $155 and $302), $nil and $nil of external cannabis oil conversion costs (2018 - $892 and $892), and amortization of $2,254 and $4,149 (2018 - $1,020 and 1,533). The Company also included $4,163 and $6,478 of amortization which remains in inventory for the three and six months ended November 30, 2019 (2018 - $854 and $1,436) related to capital assets utilized in production. During the three and six months ended November 30, 2019, the Company expensed $12,391 and $19,677 (2018 -$8,328 and $12,533) of fair value adjustments on the growth of biological assets included in inventory sold.

 

The Company holds 10,051.2 kgs of harvested cannabis (May 31, 2019 - 6,309.9 kgs), 1,528.3 kgs of purchased cannabis (May 31, 2019 - nil kgs), 3,207.2 kgs of harvested cannabis trim (May 31, 2019 - 1,908.0 kgs) and 70,939.4 litres of cannabis oils or 12,337.3 kgs equivalent in various stages of production (May 31, 2019 - 28,458.1 litres or 4,949.2 kgs equivalent), 977.7 litres of cannabis oils used in softgel capsules or 170.0 kgs equivalent at November 30, 2019 (May 31, 2019 - 982.0 litres or 218.2 kgs equivalent).

 

6.Biological assets

Biological assets are comprised of:

   Amount
Balance at May 31, 2018       $7,331
    Changes in fair value less costs to sell due to biological transformation    40,607
    Production costs capitalized    47,747
    Transferred to inventory upon harvest    (76,960)
Balance at May 31, 2019       $18,725
    Changes in fair value less costs to sell due to biological transformation   46,645
    Production costs capitalized    65,217
    Transferred to inventory upon harvest    (96,217)
Balance at November 30, 2019       $34,370

 

The Company values cannabis plants at cost, which approximates fair value from the date of initial clipping from mother plants until half way through the flowering cycle of the plants. Measurement of the biological transformation of the plant at fair value less costs to sell begins in the fourth week prior to harvest and is recognized evenly until the point of harvest. The number of weeks in the growing cycle is between twelve and sixteen weeks from propagation to harvest. The Company has determined the fair value less costs to sell of harvested cannabis and harvested cannabis trim to be $3.50 and $2.75 per gram respectively, upon harvest for greenhouse produced cannabis (May 31, 2019 - $3.50 and $2.75 per gram) and $4.00 and $3.25 per gram respectively (May 31, 2019 - $4.00 and $3.25 per gram), upon harvest for indoor produced cannabis.

 

The effect of the fair value less cost to sell over and above historical cost was an increase in non-cash value of biological assets and inventory of $21,492 and $46,645 during the three and six months ended November 30, 2019 (2018 - $4,154 and $13,665).

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Aphria Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended November 30, 2019 and November 30, 2018

(Unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

The fair value of biological assets is determined using a valuation model to estimate expected harvest yield per plant applied to the estimated price per gram less processing and selling costs. Only when there is a material change from the expected fair value used for cannabis does the Company make any adjustments to the fair value used. During the period, there was no material change to these inputs and therefore there has been no change in the determined fair value per plant.

 

In determining the fair value of biological assets, management has made the following estimates in this valuation model:

The harvest yield is between 20 grams and 60 grams per plant;
The selling price is between $3.00 and $7.00 per gram;
Processing costs include drying and curing, testing, post-harvest overhead allocation, packaging and labelling costs between $0.30 and $0.80 per gram;
Selling costs include shipping, order fulfilment, patient acquisition and patient maintenance costs between $0.00 and $1.50 per gram;

 

Sales price used in the valuation of biological assets is based on the average selling price of all cannabis products and can vary based on different strains being grown as well as the proportion of sales derived from wholesale compared to retail. Selling costs vary depending on methods of selling and are considered based on the expected method of selling and the determined additional costs which would be incurred. Expected yields for the cannabis plant is also subject to a variety of factors, such as strains being grown, length of growing cycle, and space allocated for growing. Management reviews all significant inputs based on historical information obtained as well as based on planned production schedules.

 

Management has quantified the sensitivity of the inputs and determined the following:

Selling price per gram - a decrease in the average selling price per gram by 5% would result in the biological asset value decreasing by $807 (May 31, 2019 - $516) and inventory decreasing by $4,509 (May 31, 2019 - $2,470)
Harvest yield per plant - a decrease in the harvest yield per plant of 5% would result in the biological asset value decreasing by $458 (May 31, 2019 - $266)

 

These inputs are level 3 on the fair value hierarchy and are subject to volatility in market prices and several uncontrollable factors, which could significantly affect the fair value of biological assets in future periods.

 

7.Related party transactions

 

Key management personnel compensation for the three months ended November 30, 2019 and 2018 was comprised of:

   For the three months ended
November 30,
   2019  2018
Salaries  $1,850   $889 
Short-term employment benefits (included in office and general)   14    31 
Share-based compensation   943    (678)
   $2,807   $242 

 

 

Key management personnel compensation for the six months ended November 30, 2019 and 2018 was comprised of:

   For the six months ended
November 30,
   2019  2018
Salaries  $3,161   $1,677 
Short-term employment benefits (included in office and general)   58    58 
Share-based compensation   1,522    1,302 
   $4,741   $3,037 

 

 

Directors and officers of the Company control 0.07% or 167,209 of the voting shares of the Company.

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Aphria Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended November 30, 2019 and November 30, 2018

(Unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

8.Capital assets

 

   Land  Production Facility  Equipment  Leasehold improvements  Construction in process  Rights-of-Use Assets  Total capital assets
Cost                     
At May 31, 2018  $24,504   $99,442   $15,949   $1,665   $167,157   $–     $308,717 
Business acquisitions   345    4,524    1,662    182    154    –      6,867 
Additions   8,109    3,829    28,305    778    163,953    –      204,974 
Transfers   192    124,603    33,687    (1,389)   (157,093)   –      –   
Effect of foreign exchange   3    70    24    –      11    –      108 
At May 31, 2019   33,153    232,468    79,627    1,236    174,182    –      520,666 
IFRS 16 Adjustment   –      –      –      –      –      6,619    6,619 
Additions   38    3,577    11,035    1,157    51,780    524    68,111 
Transfers   –      34,999    89,859    910    (125,768)   –      –   
Disposals   –      –      (315)   –      (571)   –      (886)
Effect of foreign exchange   (11)   (256)   (88)   –      (78)   (10)   (443)
At November 30, 2019  $33,180   $270,788   $180,118   $3,303   $99,545   $7,133   $594,067 
                                    
Accumulated depreciation                                   
At May 31, 2018  $–     $2,500   $2,957   $109   $–     $–     $5,566 
Amortization   –      5,160    5,962    80    –      –      11,202 
At May 31, 2019   –      7,660    8,919    189    –      –      16,768 
Amortization   –      6,176    7,347    207    –      606    14,336 
At November 30, 2019  $–     $13,836   $16,266   $396   $–     $606   $31,104 
                                    
Net book value                                   
At May 31, 2018  $24,504   $96,942   $12,992   $1,556   $167,157   $–     $303,151 
At May 31, 2019  $33,153   $224,808   $70,708   $1,047   $174,182   $–     $503,898 
At November 30, 2019  $33,180   $256,952   $163,852   $2,907   $99,545   $6,527   $562,963 

 

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Aphria Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended November 30, 2019 and November 30, 2018

(Unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

9.Intangible assets

 

   Customer relationships  Corporate website  Licences, permits & applications  Non-compete agreements  Intellectual property, trademarks & brands  Total intangible assets
Cost                  
At May 31, 2018  $11,730   $409   $139,170   $1,930   $81,086   $234,325 
Business acquisitions   21,300    –      123,956    1,400    16,200    162,856 
Additions   –      496    12,754    –      1,244    14,494 
At May 31, 2019   33,030    905    275,880    3,330    98,530    411,675 
Additions   –      144    1,678    –      641    2,463 
Effect of foreign exchange   (1,434)   –      (34)   (85)   (1,100)   (2,653)
At November 30, 2019  $31,596   $1,049   $277,524   $3,245   $98,071   $411,485 
                               
Accumulated depreciation                              
At May 31, 2018  $1,274   $256   $277   $314   $5,760   $7,881 
Amortization   4,729    161    582    1,176    5,090    11,738 
At May 31, 2019   6,003    417    859    1,490    10,850    19,619 
Amortization   3,015    190    98    831    3,061    7,195 
At November 30, 2019  $9,018   $607   $957   $2,321   $13,911   $26,814 
                               
Net book value                              
At May 31, 2018  $10,456   $153   $138,893   $1,616   $75,326   $226,444 
At May 31, 2019  $27,027   $488   $275,021   $1,840   $87,680   $392,056 
At November 30, 2019  $22,578   $442   $276,567   $924   $84,160   $384,671 

 

 

Included in Licences, permits & applications is $273,579 of indefinite lived intangible assets.

 

10.Business Acquisitions

 

Acquisition of LATAM Holdings Inc.

 

On July 17, 2018, the Company signed a share purchase agreement with Scythian Biosciences Corp. (“Scythian”) to purchase 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of LATAM Holdings Inc. (“LATAM Holdings”); a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Scythian. As outlined in the share purchase agreement, the negotiated purchase price was to be settled with the issuance of 15,678,310 shares of the Company valued on July 17, 2018 at $193,000 and the assumption of $1,000 USD ($1,310 CAD) short-term liabilities. The acquisition of LATAM Holdings closed on September 27, 2018. Therefore, in accordance with IFRS 3 - Business Combinations, the equity consideration transferred was measured at fair value at the acquisition date, which is the date control was obtained, which in this case was determined to be September 27, 2018. The fair value of the consideration shares on September 27, 2018 was $273,900.

 

LATAM Holdings, through other subsidiaries, provides the Company with access to the emerging cannabis markets in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through this acquisition, the Company secured key licenses in Colombia, Argentina and Jamaica which is anticipated to provide first mover advantage in these countries. In addition, the Company acquired an option and rights of first refusal to purchase a Brazilian incorporated entity, with the option and right of first refusal vesting only upon the entity obtaining a licence to cultivate and distribute cannabis lawfully in Brazil.

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Aphria Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended November 30, 2019 and November 30, 2018

(Unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

The table below summarizes the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed at the effective acquisition date:

   Note  Number of shares  Share price  Amount
Consideration paid                  
Shares issued  (i)   15,678,310   $17.47   $273,900 
Total consideration paid               $273,900 
                   
Net assets acquired                  
Current assets                  
Cash and cash equivalents                2,704 
Accounts receivable                571 
Prepaids and other current assets                106 
Inventory                65 
Long-term assets                  
Capital assets                494 
Licences, permits & applications                123,956 
Goodwill                189,188 
Total assets                317,084 
Current liabilities                  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities                1,986 
Income taxes payable                20 
Long-term liabilities                  
Deferred tax liability                29,837 
Total liabilities                31,843 
                   
Non-controlling interest                11,341 
                   
Total net assets acquired               $273,900 

 

(i)       Share price based on the price of the shares on September 27th, 2018.

Net income and comprehensive net income for the Company would have been lower by approximately $1,139 and $1,519 for the three and six months ended November 30, 2018, if the acquisition had taken place on June 1, 2018. In connection with this transaction, the Company expensed transaction costs of $1,133.

Acquisition of CC Pharma GmbH

 

On November 7 ,2018, the Company signed a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of CC Pharma. The purchase price was cash consideration of €18,920 ($28,775 CAD) and additional cash consideration of up to €23,500 ($35,741 CAD) contingent on CC Pharma obtaining a specified EBITDA target. The acquisition of CC Pharma closed on January 9, 2019. During the three months ended August 31, 2019, the Company paid the additional cash consideration of €23,500 previously included in accounts payable. The value in CAD at the date of settlement was $34,722.

 

CC Pharma is a leading distributor of pharmaceutical products to pharmacies in Germany as well as throughout Europe. The acquisition of CC Pharma provides the Company access to the cannabis markets in Germany and ultimately pan-European platforms.

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Aphria Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended November 30, 2019 and November 30, 2018

(Unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

The table below summarizes the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed at the effective acquisition date:

 

   Amount
Consideration   
Cash  $28,775 
Contingent consideration   35,741 
Total consideration  $64,516 
      
Net assets acquired     
Current assets     
Cash and cash equivalents   7,237 
Accounts receivable   33,989 
Prepaids and other current assets   14,616 
Inventory   28,352 
Long-term assets     
Capital assets   6,373 
Customer relationships   21,300 
Non-compete agreements   1,400 
Intellectual property, trademarks & brands   16,200 
Goodwill   6,146 
Total assets   135,613 
Current liabilities     
Bank loans and overdrafts   20,255 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   44,111 
Income taxes payable   672 
Long-term liabilities     
Deferred tax liability   6,059 
Total liabilities   71,097 
      
Total net assets acquired  $64,516 

 

 

Revenue and for the Company would have been higher by approximately $150,000 and $300,000, net income and comprehensive net income for the Company would have been higher by approximately $2,625 and $5,250 respectively, for the three months ended November 30, 2018, if the acquisition had taken place on June 1, 2018. In connection with this transaction, the Company expensed transaction costs of $595.

 

Goodwill is comprised of:

 

   November 30, 2019  May 31,
2019
CannWay goodwill  $1,200   $1,200 
Broken Coast goodwill   146,091    146,091 
Nuuvera goodwill   377,221    377,221 
LATAM goodwill   139,188    139,188 
CC Pharma goodwill   6,146    6,146 
Effect of foreign exchange   (183)   –   
   $669,663   $669,846 

 

 

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Aphria Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended November 30, 2019 and November 30, 2018

(Unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

11.Convertible notes receivable

 

   November 30, 2019  May 31,
2019
HydRx Farms Ltd. (d/b/a Scientus Pharma)  $7,000   $11,500 
Fire & Flower Inc.   9,926    11,166 
10330698 Canada Ltd. (d/b/a Starbuds)   4,179    5,204 
High Tide Inc.   4,186    4,360 
    25,291    32,230 
Deduct - current portion   (16,926)   (11,500)
   $8,365   $20,730 

 

 

HydRx Farms Ltd. (d/b/a Scientus Pharma)


On August 14, 2017, Aphria purchased $11,500 in secured convertible debentures of Scientus Pharma (“SP”). The convertible debentures bear interest at 8%, paid semi-annually, matured in two years and included the right to convert the debentures into common shares of SP at $2.75 per common share at any time before maturity. The Company has agreed with SP to extend the due date to January 16, 2020. The Company maintains a first security position on all of SP’s assets.

 

As at November 30, 2019, the fair value of the Company’s secured convertible debentures was $7,000 (May 31, 2019 - $11,500), which resulted in a fair value gain (loss) for the three and six months ended November 30, 2019 of $(4,500) and $(4,500) (2018 - $112 and $267). The Company determined the fair value based on expected net realizable value.

 

Fire & Flower Inc.

 

On July 26, 2018, Aphria purchased $10,000 in unsecured convertible debentures of Fire & Flower Inc. (“F&F”). The convertible debentures bear interest at 8% per annum compounded, accrued and paid semi-annually in arrears. The debentures mature on July 31, 2020, at which point, they automatically convert into common shares of F&F at the lower of $1.15 and the share price on July 31, 2020. The debentures may also be converted into a loan on July 31, 2020 bearing interest at 12%, at the holder’s option.

 

As at November 30, 2019, the fair value of the unsecured convertible debentures was $9,926 (May 31, 2019 - $11,166), which resulted in a fair value gain (loss) for the three and six months ended November 30, 2019 of $(1,929)and $(1,240) (2018 - $2,455 and $2,595).

 

10330698 Canada Ltd. (d/b/a Starbuds)

 

On December 28, 2018, Aphria purchased $5,000 in secured convertible debentures of Starbuds. The convertible debentures bear interest at 8.5% per annum accruing daily due on the December 28, 2020. The debentures are secured against the assets of Starbuds. The debentures and any accrued and unpaid interest are convertible into common shares for $0.50 per common share and mature on December 28, 2020.

 

As at November 30, 2019, the fair value of the Company’s secured convertible debentures was $4,179 (May 31, 2019 - $5,204), which includes $392 (May 31, 2019 - $nil) of accrued interest. The remaining decrease resulted in a fair value gain (loss) for the three and six months ended November 30, 2019 of $(1,413) and $(1,025) (2018 - $nil and $nil).

 

High Tide Inc.

 

On April 10, 2019, Aphria purchased $4,500 in unsecured convertible debentures of High Tide Inc. (“High Tide”). The convertible debentures bear interest at 10% per annum, payable annually up front in common shares of High Tide based on the 10-day volume weighted average price (the “Debentures”). The debentures mature on April 10, 2021 and are convertible into common shares of High Tide at a price of $0.75 at the option of the holder. In addition to the debentures, the Company received 6,000,000 warrants in High Tide as part of the purchase of the unsecured convertible debentures (Note 13).

 

As at November 30, 2019, the fair value of the unsecured convertible debentures was $4,186 (May 31, 2019 -$4,360), which resulted in a fair value gain (loss) for the three and six months ended November 30, 2019 of $(252) and $(174) (2018 - $nil and $nil).

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Aphria Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended November 30, 2019 and November 30, 2018

(Unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

Convertible notes receivable

 

During the three and six months ended November 30, 2019, the Company purchased a total of $nil (2018 - $10,000) in convertible notes. The unrealized gain (loss) on convertible notes receivable recognized in the results of operations amounts to $(8,094) and $(6,939) for the three and six months ended November 30, 2019 (2018 - $2,567 and $2,862).

 

The fair value was determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following assumptions: the risk-free rate of 1.51%; expected life of the convertible note; volatility of 70% based on comparable companies; forfeiture rate of nil; dividend yield of nil; and, the exercise price of the respective conversion feature.

 

12.Interest in equity investees

 

Althea Group Holdings Ltd. (“Althea”)

 

As at November 30, 2019 the Company held 12,250,000 common shares of Althea (May 31, 2019 - 50,750,000) representing an ownership interest of below 10% (May 31, 2019 - 25%).

 

On July 25, 2019 Althea issued 30,000,000 common shares for gross proceeds of $30,000 AUD. During the first quarter of the 2020 fiscal year, the Company sold 652,094 common shares in Althea reducing the Company’s ownership interest in Althea to 21.5% (Note 27). The Company also relinquished its board representation and ability to participate in Althea’s policy making process. As a result of these transactions, the Company ceased to account for this investment as an equity investee. In accordance with IAS 28, the Company recognized a gain on the change from equity accounting to fair value through profit and loss of $24,255 and reclassified its ownership interest to long-term investments (Note 13 and 27).

 

13.Long-term investments

 

   Cost
May 31, 2019
  Fair value May 31, 2019  Investment  Divesture/ Transfer  Subtotal
November 30, 2019
  Change in fair value  Fair value November 30, 2019
Level 1 on fair value hierarchy                                   
Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc.  $19,057   $17,216   $–     $–     $17,216   $(7,263)  $9,953 
National Access Cannabis Corp.   11,574    7,147    –      (5,415)   1,732    (1,196)   536 
Aleafia Health Inc.   10,000    8,445    –      –      8,445    (4,601)   3,844 
Rapid Dose Therapeutics Inc.   5,400    5,832    –      (128)   5,704    (2,253)   3,451 
Fire & Flower Inc.   3,416    2,823    397    –      3,220    (842)   2,378 
High Tide Inc.   450    340    –      –      340    (132)   208 
Althea Group Holdings Ltd.   –      –      –      2,206    2,206    2,087    4,293 
    49,897    41,803    397    (3,337)   38,863    (14,200)   24,663 
Level 3 on fair value hierarchy                                   
Resolve Digital Health Inc.   718    1,100    –      –      1,100    (1,100)   –   
Resolve Digital Health Inc.   282    282    –      –      282    (282)   –   
Green Acre Capital Fund I   2,000    4,290    –      –      4,290    (2,357)   1,933 
Green Tank Holdings Corp.   1,890    5,334    –      –      5,334    (4,005)   1,329 
IBBZ Krankenhaus GmbH   1,956    1,965    –      –      1,965    (58)   1,907 
Greenwell Brands GmbH   152    153    –      –      153    (5)   148 
HighArchy Ventures Ltd.   9,995    9,995    –      –      9,995    (4,998)   4,997 
    16,993    23,119    –      –      23,119    (12,805)   10,314 
   $66,890   $64,922   $397   $(3,337)  $61,982   $(27,005)  $34,977 

 

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Aphria Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended November 30, 2019 and November 30, 2018

(Unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

  

Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc.

The Company owns 26,900,000 common shares and 6,900,000 warrants at a cost of $19,057, with a fair value of $9,953 as at November 30, 2019.

 

National Access Cannabis (“NAC”)

During the quarter, the Company sold 8,594,505 common shares in NAC, for proceeds of $2,020 resulting in a loss of $3,395 (Note 27). The Company owns 2,750,000 common shares in NAC at a cost of $2,806, with a fair value of $536 as at November 30, 2019.

 

Aleafia Health Inc. (formerly Emblem Corp.) (“Aleafia”)

The Company owns 5,823,831 common shares in Aleafia at a cost of $10,000, with a fair value of $3,844 as at November 30, 2019.

 

Rapid Dose Therapeutics Inc. (“RDT”)

During the quarter, the Company sold 158,000 common shares in RDT, for proceeds of $89 resulting in a loss of $39 (Note 27). The Company owns 7,042,000 common shares, for a total cost of $5,281, with a fair value of $3,451 as at November 30, 2019.

 

Fire & Flower Inc.

During the quarter, the Company received a stock dividend of 307,529 shares with an allocated cost of $397. The Company owns 2,584,529 common shares, for a total cost of $3,813 with a fair value of $2,378 as at November 30, 2019.

 

High Tide Inc.

The Company owns 943,396 common shares and 6,000,000 warrants in High Tide Inc. at a cost of $450, with a fair value of $208 as at November 30, 2019. Each warrant is exercisable at $0.85 per warrant expiring April 18, 2021.

 

Althea Group Holdings Ltd. (“Althea”)

During the prior quarter, the Company reclassified the common shares held in Althea from equity investee to long-term (Note 12). During the period, the Company sold 38,500,000 common shares in Althea, for proceeds of $14,802 (Note 27). The Company owns 12,250,000 common shares of Althea at a cost of $2,348 AUD ($2,206 CAD) with a fair value of $4,777 AUD ($4,293 CAD) as at November 30, 2019.

 

Resolve Digital Health Inc. (“Resolve”)

The Company owns 2,200,026 common shares and 2,200,026 warrants in Resolve at a total cost of $1,000, with a fair value of $nil as at November 30, 2019. The Company determined the fair value of its investment based on its net realizable value. Each warrant is exercisable at $0.65 per warrant expiring December 1, 2021.

 

Green Acre Capital Fund I

The Company committed and invested $2,000 to Green Acre Capital Fund I. The Company determined the fair value of its investment, based on its proportionate share of net assets, to be $1,933 as at November 30, 2019. The Company has received $1,400 return of capital since its initial contribution.

 

Green Tank Holdings Corp. (“Green Tank”)

The Company owns 1,540,308 preferred shares in Green Tank for a total cost of $1,420 USD ($1,890 CAD), with a fair value of $1,000 USD ($1,329 CAD) as at November 30, 2019. The Company determined the fair value of its investment based on its net realizable value.

 

IBBZ Krankenhaus GmbH Klinik Hygiea (“Krankenhaus”)

The Company owns 25.1% of Krankenhaus, which is the owner and operator of Berlin-based Schöneberg Hospital, for €1,294 ($1,956 CAD). Through this investment, the Company is entitled to 5% of the net income (loss) for the years 2018 to 2021, and 10% of the net income (loss) for the period thereafter. The Company determined that the fair value of its investment, based on Krankenhaus’ most recent financing at the same price, is equal to its carrying value. The Company recognized a loss from the change in fair value of $(58) due to changes in the foreign exchange rate.

 

Greenwell Brands GmbH (“Greenwell”)

In September 2018, the Company entered into an investment and shareholder agreement with Greenwell for the purchase of 1,250 common shares, for a total cost of €100 ($152 CAD). The Company determined that the fair value of its investment, based on the most recent financing at the same price, is equal to its carrying value. The Company recognized a loss from the change in fair value of $(5) due to changes in the foreign exchange rate.

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Aphria Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended November 30, 2019 and November 30, 2018

(Unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

HighArchy Ventures Ltd.

In October 2018, the Company entered into a subscription agreement with HighArchy Ventures Ltd. for the purchase of 1,999 Class A shares and 1,999 Class B shares, for a total cost of $9,995 and a fair value of $4,997. During the year, HighArchy Ventures Ltd. completed a share split of 10,000 to 1. The Company determined the fair value of its investment based on its net realizable value.

 

 

14.Promissory notes receivable

 

   May 31,
2019
  Additions  Disposal/ Impairment  November 30, 2019
May 15, 2019 - $39,000 - 3%, due February 28, 2020  $39,000   $–     $–     $39,000 
November 1, 2018 - $200 - interest free, due May 1, 2020   200    –      –      200 
   $39,200   $–     $–     $39,200 

 

  

15.Income taxes and deferred income taxes

A reconciliation of income taxes at the statutory rate with the reported taxes is as follows:

   For the six months ended
November 30,
   2019  2018
Income before income taxes (recovery)  $9,038   $87,814 
Statutory rate   26.5%   26.5%
           
Expected income tax expense at combined basic federal and provincial tax rate   2,395    23,271 
           
Effect on income taxes of:          
Foreign tax differential   53    (174)
Permanent differences   295    1,055 
Non-deductible share-based compensation and other expenses   3,246    2,717 
Non-taxable portion of gains   (6,535)   (15,035)
Other   475    (104)
Tax assets not recognized   597    134 
   $526   $11,864 
           
Income tax expense is comprised of:          
Current  $2,701   $8,079 
Future   (2,175)   3,785 
   $526   $11,864 

 

The following table summarized the movement in deferred tax:

      Amount
Balance at May 31, 2018       $59,253
     Future income tax recovery   (4,090)
     Income tax recovery on share issuance costs   (3,426)
     Acquired through business acquisition   35,896
Balance at May 31, 2019       $87,633
     Future income tax recovery   (2,175)
     Effect of foreign exchange   (352)
Balance at November 30, 2019       $85,106

 

 

19 

Aphria Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended November 30, 2019 and November 30, 2018

(Unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

The following table summarizes the components of deferred tax:

   November 30, 2019  May 31,
2019
Deferred tax assets          
Non-capital loss carry forward  $33,030   $20,133 
Share issuance and financing fees   8,148    9,689 
Other   1,781    1,102 
Deferred tax liabilities          
Net book value in excess of undepreciated capital cost   (5,817)   (2,751)
Intangible assets in excess of tax costs   (99,179)   (101,271)
Unrealized gain   (7,998)   (6,534)
Biological assets and inventory in excess of tax costs   (15,071)   (8,001)
 Net deferred tax liabilities  $(85,106)  $(87,633)

  

16.Bank indebtedness

 

The Company secured an operating line of credit in the amount of $1,000 which bears interest at the lender’s prime rate plus 75 basis points. As of the November 30, 2019, the Company has not drawn on the line of credit. The operating line of credit is secured by a first charge on the property at 265 Talbot St. West, Leamington, Ontario and a first ranking position on a general security agreement.

 

The Company’s subsidiary, CC Pharma, has two operating lines of credit for €3,500 each, which bear interest at Euro Over Night Index Average plus 2.5% and Euro Interbank Offered Rate plus 3.682%. As at November 30, 2019, a total of €1,669 ($2,443 CAD) was drawn down from the available credit of €7,000. The operating lines of credit are secured by a first charge on the inventory held by CC Pharma.

 

17.Long-term debt

 

   November 30, 2019  May 31,
2019
Credit facility - $80,000 - Canadian prime interest rate plus an applicable margin, 3-year term, with a 10-year amortization, repayable in blended monthly payments, due in November 2022  $80,000   $–   
Term loan - $25,000 - Canadian Five Year Bond interest rate plus 2.73% with a minimum 4.50%, 5 year term, with a 15-year amortization, repayable in blended monthly payments, due in July 2023   18,737    24,022 
Term loan - $25,000 - 3.95%, compounded monthly, 5 year term with a 15-year amortization, repayable in equal monthly instalments of $188 including interest, due in April 2022   22,671    23,352 
Term loan - $1,250 - 3.99%, 5-year term, with a 10-year amortization, repayable in equal monthly instalments of $13 including interest, due in July 2021   888    946 
Mortgage payable - $3,750 - 3.95%, 5-year term, with a 20-year amortization, repayable in equal monthly instalments of $23 including interest, due in July 2021   3,310    3,380 
Vendor take-back mortgage - $2,850 - 6.75%, 5-year term, repayable in equal monthly instalments of $56 including interest, due in June 2021   1,008    1,305 
Term loan - €5,000 - Euro Interbank Offered Rate + 1.79%, 5-year term, repayable in quarterly instalments of €250 plus interest, due in December 2023   6,222    7,169 
Term loan - €5,000 - Euro Interbank Offered Rate + 2.68%, 5-year term, repayable in quarterly instalments of €250 plus interest, due in December 2023   6,222    7,169 
         139,058    67,343 
Deduct  - unamortized financing fees     (702)   (116)
             - principal portion included in current liabilities     (6,167)   (6,332)
        $132,189   $60,895 

 

 

 

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Aphria Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended November 30, 2019 and November 30, 2018

(Unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

Total long-term debt repayments are as follows:

 

 Next 12 months    $  6,167
2 years       12,054
3 years       79,802
4 years       5,941
5 years       4,628
Thereafter       30,466
Balance of obligation    $  139,058

 

The credit facility of $80,000 was entered into on November 29, 2019 by 51% owned subsidiary Aphria Diamond and is secured by a first charge on the property at 620 County Road 14, Leamington, Ontario, owned by Aphria Diamond, and a guarantee from Aphria Inc. Principal payments start on the credit facility in March 2021. The effective interest rate is 5.21%.

 

The term loan of $18,737 was entered into on July 27, 2018 and is secured by a first charge on the property at 223, 231, 239, 265, 269, 271 and 275 Talbot Street West, Leamington Ontario, a first position on a general security agreement, and an assignment of fire insurance to the lender. Principal payments started on the term loan in August 2018. The effective interest rate during the period was 4.68%.

 

The term loan of $22,671 was entered into on May 9, 2017 and is secured by a first charge on the property at 265 Talbot Street West, Leamington Ontario, a first position on a general security agreement, and an assignment of fire insurance to the lender. Principal payments started on the term loan in March 2018.

 

The term loan of $888 and mortgage payable of $3,310 were entered into on July 22, 2016 and are secured by a first charge on the property at 265 Talbot Street West, Leamington, Ontario and a first position on a general security agreement.

 

The vendor take-back mortgage payable of $1,008 was entered into on June 30, 2016 in conjunction with the acquisition of the property at 265 Talbot Street West. The mortgage is secured by a second charge on the property at 265 Talbot Street West, Leamington, Ontario.

 

The Company acquired term loans initially up to €17,000 ($25,460 CAD) as part of the acquisition of CC Pharma (Note 10). As at November 30, 2019, the Company had amounts outstanding of €8,500 ($12,444 CAD). These term loans are secured against the distribution inventory held by CC Pharma.

 

18.Convertible debentures

 

   November 30, 2019  May 31,
2019
 Opening balance  $421,366   $–   
 Principal amount issued   –      469,805 
 Fair value adjustment   (63,285)   (48,439)
Closing balance  $358,081   $421,366 

 

 

The unsecured convertible debentures were entered into in April 2019, in the principal amount of $350,000 USD, are due in five years from issuance (the “Notes”). The Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.25% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning on December 1, 2019. The Notes are an unsecured obligation and ranked senior in right of payment to all indebtedness that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Notes. The Notes will rank equal in right of payment with all liabilities that are not subordinated. The Notes are effectively junior to any secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness.

21 

Aphria Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended November 30, 2019 and November 30, 2018

(Unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

Holders of the Notes may convert all or any portion of their Notes, in multiples of $1 USD principal amount, at their option at any time between December 1, 2023 to the maturity date. The initial conversion rate for the Notes will be 106.5644 common shares of Aphria per $1 USD principal amount of Notes, which will be settled in cash, common shares of Aphria or a combination thereof, at Aphria’s election. This is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $9.38 per common share, subject to adjustments in certain events. In addition, holders of the Notes may convert all or any portion of their Notes, in multiples of $1 USD principal amount, at their option at any time preceding December 1, 2023, if:

(a) the last reported sales price of the common shares for at least 20 trading days during a period of 30 consecutive trading days immediately preceding fiscal quarter is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price on each applicable trading day;

(b) during the five business day period after any five consecutive trading day period (the “measurement period”) in which the trading price per $1 USD principal amount of the Notes for each trading day of the measurement period is less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of the Company’s common shares and the conversion rate on each such trading day;

(c) the Company call any or all of the Notes for redemption or;

(d) upon occurrence of specified corporate event.

 

The Company may not redeem the Notes prior to June 6, 2022, except upon the occurrence of certain changes in tax laws. On or after June 6, 2022, the Company may redeem for cash all or part of the Notes, at its option, if the last reported sale price of the Company’s common shares has been at least 130% of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading days during any 30 consecutive trading day period ending on and including trading day immediately preceding the date won which the Company provide notice of redemption. The redemption of Notes will be equal to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date.

 

19.Share capital

 

The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares. As at November 30, 2019, the Company has issued 252,632,011 shares.

 

Common Shares  Number of
shares
  Amount
Balance at May 31, 2019   250,989,120   $1,655,273 
Options exercised   1,099,858    6,571 
RSUs exercised   568,488    3,803 
Warrants exercised   474,545    712 
Shares cancelled   (500,000)   (615)
    252,632,011   $1,665,744 
           

a)Throughout the period, 1,099,858 shares were issued from the exercise of stock options with exercise prices ranging from $1.40 to $7.92 for a value of $6,571, including any cash consideration;
b)Throughout the period, 568,488 shares were issued in accordance with the restricted share unit plan to employees of the Company;
c)Throughout the period, 474,545 shares were issued from the exercise of warrants with exercise price of $1.50 for a value of $712, including any cash consideration; and,
d)During the period, the Company cancelled 500,000 common shares which were previously held and subject to various escrow agreements.

 

20.Warrants

 

The warrant details of the Company are as follows:

Type of warrant  Expiry date  Number of warrants  Weighted average price  Amount
Warrant  December 2, 2019   324,452    1.50    –   
Warrant  September 26, 2021   200,000    3.14    360 
Nuuvera warrant  February 14, 2020   1,293,803    20.30    976 
       1,818,255   $15.06   $1,336 
                   

 

 

22 

Aphria Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended November 30, 2019 and November 30, 2018

(Unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

      November 30, 2019  May 31, 2019
   Number of
warrants
  Weighted
average price
  Number of
warrants
  Weighted
average price
Outstanding, beginning of the period        2,292,800   $12.25    2,843,138   $10.52
Exercised during the period        (474,545)   1.50    (550,335)  3.29
Cancelled during the period        –      –      (3)  1.75
Outstanding, end of the period        1,818,255   $15.06    2,292,800   $12.25

 

 

In March 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of Nuuvera in which it reserved 1,345,866 common shares for issuance to the holders of certain common share purchase warrants of Nuuvera (“Nuuvera Warrants”). There were 3,795,450 Nuuvera Warrants, exercisable for Nuuvera shares at an exercise price of $7.20 per share, the Nuuvera shares would convert to 0.3546 Aphria shares and $0.62 cash.

 

21.Stock options

 

The Company adopted a stock option plan under which it is authorized to grant options to officers, directors, employees and consultants enabling them to acquire common shares of the Company. The maximum number of common shares reserved for issuance of stock options that can be granted under the plan is 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company. The options granted can be exercised for up to a maximum of 10 years and vest as determined by the Board of Directors. The exercise price of each option can not be less than the market price of the common shares on the date of grant.

 

The Company recognized a share-based compensation expense of $4,048 and $7,061 during the three and six months ended November 30, 2019 (2018 - $3,910 and $8,085). The total fair value of options granted during the period was $6,842 (2018 - $10,884).

 

      November 30, 2019  May 31, 2019
   Number of
options
  Weighted
average price
  Number of
options
  Weighted
average price
Outstanding, beginning of the period        7,814,996   $11.05    8,956,195   $7.60
Exercised during the period        (1,246,351)   4.25    (3,164,174)  4.05
Issued during the period        1,894,128    7.98    3,005,000   13.05
Cancelled during the period        (1,480,562)   11.41    (982,025)  8.27
Outstanding, end of the period        6,982,211   $11.35    7,814,996   $11.05
Exercisable, end of the period        4,001,958   $11.51    4,474,966   $9.54

 

 

In June 2019, the Company issued 350,000 stock options at an exercise price between $9.15 and $9.70 per share, exercisable for 5 years to officers of the Company. Nil vested immediately and the remainder vest over 3 years.

 

In August 2019, the Company issued 736,146 stock options at an exercise price of $9.13 per share, exercisable for 5 years to officers and employees of the Company. Nil vested immediately and the remainder vest over 3 years.

 

In October 2019, the Company issued 300,000 stock options at an exercise price of $6.63 per share, exercisable for 5 years to officers of the Company, all options vest immediately.

 

In November 2019, the Company issued 507,982 stock options at an exercise price of $9.13 per share, exercisable for 5 years to officers and employees of the Company. 150,000 vested immediately and the remainder vest over 3 years.

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Aphria Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended November 30, 2019 and November 30, 2018

(Unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

The outstanding option details of the Company are as follows:

Expiry date  Weighted average exercise price  Number of options  Vested and exercisable
December 2019  $5.25    300,000    –   
January 2020  $5.72    1,834    1,834 
June 2020  $5.44    50,000    50,000 
July 2020  $5.24    255,992    255,992 
September 2020  $0.85    185,000    185,000 
October 2020  $6.90    33,333    33,333 
November 2020  $9.05    20,000    20,000 
December 2020  $14.06    100,000    66,666 
January 2021  $21.70    10,000    6,666 
January 2021  $22.89    110,000    53,332 
March 2021  $14.39    20,000    13,333 
March 2021  $9.98    200,000    133,333 
March 2021  $12.39    50,000    33,333 
April 2021  $11.40    366,667    253,333 
May 2021  $20.19    908,500    575,164 
June 2021  $1.40    51,668    51,668 
June 2021  $11.78    50,000    33,333 
July 2021  $11.85    100,000    100,000 
August 2021  $1.64    65,000    65,000 
September 2021  $19.38    50,000    33,333 
October 2022  $6.90    74,000    74,000 
July 2023  $11.51    66,666    26,664 
July 2023  $11.85    384,664    157,996 
September 2023  $19.38    136,666    49,996 
October 2023  $19.70    46,666    19,998 
February 2024  $12.77    225,000    –   
February 2024  $13.31    1,000,000    1,000,000 
April 2024  $11.45    60,000    –   
June 2024  $9.15    300,000    –   
June 2024  $9.70    50,000    –   
August 2024  $9.13    643,922    –   
October 2024  $6.63    300,000    300,000 
November 2024  $6.26    507,982    150,000 
July 2027  $2.52    59,689    59,689 
November 2027  $6.29    39,792    39,792 
March 2028  $12.29    119,378    119,378 
March 2028  $14.38    39,792    39,792 
Outstanding, end of the period  $11.35    6,982,211    4,001,958 

 

 

The Company used the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the fair value of options granted using the following assumptions: risk-free rate of 2.00-2.08% on the date of grant; expected life of 3 - 5 years; volatility of 70% based on comparable companies; forfeiture rate of 0%; dividend yield of nil; and, the exercise price of the respective option.

24 

Aphria Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended November 30, 2019 and November 30, 2018

(Unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

22.Non-controlling interest

 

The following tables summarise the information relating to the Company’s subsidiaries, Aphria Diamond, CannInvest Africa Ltd., Verve Dynamics Incorporated (Pty) Ltd. (“Verve Dynamics”), Nuuvera Malta Ltd., Marigold Projects Jamaica Limited (“Marigold”), and ColCanna S.A.S. before intercompany eliminations.

 

Non-controlling interest as at November 30, 2019:

  

Aphria

Diamond

 

CannInvest

Africa Ltd.

 

Verve

Dynamics

 

Nuuvera

Malta Ltd.

  Marigold 

ColCanna

S.A.S.

 

November 30,

2019

Current assets  $88,794   $21   $255   $1,404   $872   $1,621   $92,967 
Non-current assets   205,116    1,343    19,257    1,732    7,027    116,446    350,921 
Current liabilities   (8,910)   –      (6,066)   (693)   –      (112)   (15,781)
Non-current liabilities   (268,224)   (1,362)   (1,325)   (3,944)   (1,107)   (8,168)   (284,130)
Net assets   16,776    2    12,121    (1,501)   6,792    109,787    143,977 
                                    
Non-controlling interest %   49%   50%   70%   10%   5%   10%     
Non-controlling interest  $8,220   $1   $8,485   $(150)  $340   $10,979   $27,875 

 

 

Non-controlling interest as at May 31, 2019:

  

Aphria

Diamond

 

CannInvest

Africa Ltd.

 

Verve

Dynamics

 

Nuuvera

Malta Ltd.

  Marigold 

ColCanna

S.A.S.

 

May 31,

2019

Current assets  $2,598   $2   $185   $1,813   $441   $5,078   $10,117 
Non-current assets   171,314    –      14,635    741    7,872    112,953    307,515 
Current liabilities   (5,743)   (3)   (2,155)   (178)   (16)   (78)   (8,173)
Non-current liabilities   (150,892)   (9)   –      (3,196)   (1,654)   (9,638)   (165,389)
Net assets   17,277    (10)   12,665    (820)   6,643    108,315    144,070 
                                    
Non-controlling interest %   49%   50%   70%   10%   5%   10%     
Non-controlling interest  $8,466   $(5)  $8,866   $(82)  $332   $10,832   $28,409 

 

 

Non-controlling interest for the six months ended November 30, 2019:

  

Aphria

Diamond

 

CannInvest

Africa Ltd.

 

Verve

Dynamics

 

Nuuvera

Malta Ltd.

  Marigold 

ColCanna

S.A.S.

 

November 30,

2019

Revenue  $–     $–     $–     $42   $31   $–     $73 
Total expenses (recovery)   502    (12)   544    720    (126)   (1,473)   155 
Net comprehensive income (loss)   (502)   12    (544)   (678)   157    1,473    (82)
                                    
Non-controlling interest %   49%   50%   70%   10%   5%   10%     
   $(246)  $6   $(381)  $(68)  $8   $147   $(534)

 

 

Non-controlling interest for the six months ended November 30, 2018:

  

Aphria

Diamond

 

CannInvest

Africa Ltd.

 

Verve

Dynamics

 

Nuuvera

Malta Ltd.

  Marigold 

ColCanna

S.A.S.

 

November 30,

2018

Revenue  $–     $–     $–     $141   $–     $2   $143 
Total expenses (recovery)   657   $7   $–      514    358    257    1,793 
Net comprehensive income (loss)   (657)   (7)   –      (373)   (358)   (255)   (1,650)
Non-controlling interest %   49%   50%   70%   10%   5%   10%     
   $(322)  $(4)  $–     $(37)  $(18)  $(26)  $(407)

 

 

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Aphria Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended November 30, 2019 and November 30, 2018

(Unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

23.General and administrative expenses

 

   For the three months ended November 30,  For the six months ended
November 30,
   2019  2018  2019  2018
Executive compensation  $2,410   $846    4,247   $1,681 
Consulting fees   4,140    1,427    7,905    2,358 
Office and general   2,394    4,752    6,601    6,191 
Professional fees   1,421    485    3,933    2,047 
Salaries and wages   7,329    3,019    13,611    6,111 
Insurance   2,700    908    5,195    1,276 
Travel and accommodation   1,328    689    2,369    1,160 
Rent   354    150    520    303 
   $22,076   $12,276   $44,381   $21,127 

  

24.Share-based compensation

 

Share-based compensation is comprised of:

   For the three months ended November 30,  For the six months ended
November 30,
   2019  2018  2019  2018
Amounts charged to share-based payment reserve in respect of share-based compensation  $4,048   $3,910   $7,061   $8,085 
Deferred share units issued in the period   286    32    586    225 
Deferred share units revalued in the period   (343)   (1,368)   (342)   386 
Restricted share units issued in the period   3,785    –      4,650    –   
Restricted share units revalued in the period   (213)   –      564    –   
   $7,563   $2,574   $12,519   $8,696 

 

During the period, the Company issued 81,214 deferred share units to directors of the Company under the terms of the Company’s Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan.

 

During the period, the Company issued 1,010,375 restricted share units to employees, consultants and officers under the terms of the Company’s Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan. 32,158 vested immediately and the remaining vest over two years. Also included in share-based compensation is an accrual for RSU’s approved but not yet issued for $1,463.

 

During the period, the Company issued 807,982 stock options to officers and employees of the Company, under the terms of the Company’s Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan.

 

As at November 30, 2019, the Company had 173,172 deferred share units and 652,166 restricted share units outstanding of which, 90,342 deferred share units and 112,158 restricted share units were vested.

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Aphria Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended November 30, 2019 and November 30, 2018

(Unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

25.Finance Income (expense), net
 

Finance income (expense), net is comprised of:

   For the three months ended November 30,  For the six months ended
November 30,
   2019  2018  2019  2018
Interest income  $2,744   $5,603   $6,640   $7,095 
Interest expense   (7,750)   (748)   (16,903)   (1,181)
   $(5,006)  $4,855   $(10,263)  $5,914 

 

26.Non-operating income

 

Non-operating income is comprised of:

   For the three months ended November 30,  For the six months ended
November 30,
   2019  2018  2019  2018
Non-operating income (loss):                    
Foreign exchange gain (loss)  $286   $(194)  $(8,396)  $(253)
Gain (loss) on marketable securities   (253)   57    (338)   (110)
Gain from equity investees   –      46,896    –      58,739 
Deferred gain on sale of intellectual property   –      107    –      340 
Unrealized gain (loss) on convertible notes   (8,094)   2,567    (6,939)   2,862 
Gain (loss) on long-term investments   (36,449)   30,503    (22,741)   53,203 
Unrealized gain on convertible debentures   49,078    –      63,285    –   
Unrealized loss on financial liabilities   –      (560)   –      (975)
   $4,568   $79,376   $24,871   $113,806 

 

 

During the prior quarter, the Company ceased accounting for its investment in Althea from equity accounting to fair value through profit and loss, and recognized a gain of $24,255 in gain on long-term investments.

 

27.Gain (loss) on long-term investments

 

Gain (loss) on long-term investments for the three and six months ended November 30, 2019 is comprised of:

Investment  Proceeds  Opening fair value / cost  Gain (loss) on disposal  Change in fair value  Total
Level 1 on fair value hierarchy                         
Althea Group Holdings Ltd.  $14,802   $7,105   $7,697   $–     $7,697 
National Access Cannabis Corp.   2,021    5,415    (3,394)   –      (3,394)
Rapid Dose Therapeutics Inc.   89    128    (39)   –      (39)
Long-term investments (Note 13)   –      –      –      (27,005)   (27,005)
Six months ended
   November 30, 2019
  $16,912   $12,648   $4,264   $(27,005)  $(22,741)
                          
Less transactions in previous quarter:                         
August 31, 2019   528    121    407    13,301    13,708 
Three months ended
   November 30, 2019
  $16,384   $12,527   $3,857   $(40,306)  $(36,449)

 

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Aphria Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended November 30, 2019 and November 30, 2018

(Unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

28.Earnings per share

 

The calculation of earnings per share for the three months ended November 30, 2019 was based on the net income (loss) of $(7,929) (2018 - $54,774) and a weighted average number of common shares outstanding of 251,833,217 (2018 - 244,873,891) calculated as follows: 

   2019  2018
Basic earnings (loss) per share:          
Net income (loss) for the period  $(7,929)  $54,774 
Average number of common shares outstanding during the period   251,833,217    244,873,891 
Earnings (loss) per share - basic  $(0.03)  $0.22 

 

   2019  2018
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:          
Net income (loss) for the period  $(7,929)  $54,774 
           
Average number of common shares outstanding during the period   251,833,217    244,873,891 
"In the money" warrants outstanding during the period   –      1,109,499 
"In the money" options outstanding during the period   –      3,319,792 
    251,833,217    249,303,182 
Earnings (loss) per share - diluted  $(0.03)  $0.22 

 

 The calculation of earnings per share for the six months ended November 30, 2019 was based on the net income (loss) of $8,512 (2018 - $75,950) and a weighted average number of common shares outstanding of 251,468,984 (2018 - 235,166,745) calculated as follows:

   2019  2018
Basic earnings (loss) per share:          
Net income (loss) for the period  $8,512   $75,950 
Average number of common shares outstanding during the period   251,468,984    235,166,745 
Earnings (loss) per share - basic  $0.03   $0.32 

 

 

   2019  2018
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:          
Net income (loss) for the period  $8,512   $75,950 
           
Average number of common shares outstanding during the period   251,468,984    235,166,745 
"In the money" warrants outstanding during the period   579,056    1,096,145 
"In the money" options outstanding during the period   379,737    3,154,602 
    252,427,777    239,417,492 
Earnings (loss) per share - diluted  $0.03   $0.32 

 

 

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Aphria Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended November 30, 2019 and November 30, 2018

(Unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

29.Change in non-cash working capital

 

Change in non-cash working capital is comprised of:

   For the six months ended
November 30,
   2019  2018
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable  $(35,207)  $(9,850)
Decrease (increase) in other current assets   (3,567)   (14,210)
Decrease (increase) in inventory, net of fair value adjustment   (38,195)   (10,885)
Decrease (increase) in biological assets, net of fair value adjustment   (11,530)   (4,875)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities   36,612    14,386 
Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable   (542)   4,041 
Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue   107    23,406 
   $(52,322)  $2,013 

 

 

30.Financial risk management and financial instruments

 

Financial instruments

 

The Company has classified its cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, long-term investments, and convertible notes receivable as FVTPL, accounts receivable, prepaids and other current assets and promissory notes receivable as amortized cost, and bank indebtedness, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, long-term debt, lease liabilities and convertible debentures as FVTPL or amortized cost.

 

The carrying values of accounts receivable, prepaids and other current assets, bank indebtedness and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their fair values due to their short periods to maturity.

 

The Company’s long-term debt of $27,877 is subject to fixed interest rates. The Company’s long-term debt is valued based on discounting the future cash outflows associated with the long-term debt. The discount rate is based on the incremental premium above market rates for Government of Canada securities of similar duration. In each period thereafter, the incremental premium is held constant while the Government of Canada security is based on the then current market value to derive the discount rate. The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt in repayment as at November 30, 2019 was $27,286.

 

Fair value hierarchy

 

Financial instruments recorded at fair value are classified using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of inputs used in making the measurements. Cash and cash equivalents are Level 1. The hierarchy is summarized as follows:

 

 

Level 1 quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets and liabilities
Level 2 inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (prices) or indirectly (derived from prices) from observable market data
Level 3 inputs for assets and liabilities not based upon observable market data

 

 

 

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Aphria Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended November 30, 2019 and November 30, 2018

(Unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

   Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  November 30, 2019
Financial assets at FVTPL                    
Cash and cash equivalents  $497,694   $–     $–     $497,694 
Convertible notes receivable   –      –      25,291    25,291 
Long-term investments   24,663    –      10,314    34,977 
Financial liabilities at FVTPL                    
Bank indebtedness   (5,849)   –      –      (5,849)
Convertible debentures   –      –      (358,081)   (358,081)
Outstanding, end of the period  $516,508   $–     $(322,476)  $194,032 

 

      Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  May 31,
2019
Financial assets at FVTPL                    
Cash and cash equivalents       $550,797   $–     $–     $550,797
Marketable securities        20,199    –      –     20,199
Convertible notes receivable        –      –      32,230   32,230
Long-term investments        41,803    –      23,119   64,922
Financial liabilities at FVTPL                    
Convertible debentures        –      –      (421,366)  (421,366)
Outstanding, end of the year       $612,799   $–     $(366,017)  $246,782

 

  

The following table presents the changes in level 3 items for the three and six months ended November 30, 2019:

 

      Unlisted equity securities  Trading derivatives  Converible debentures  Total
Closing balance May 31, 2019       $23,119   $32,230   $(421,366)  $(366,017)
    Unrealized gain (loss) on fair value    (12,805)   (6,939)   63,285   43,541
Closing balance November 30, 2019       $10,314   $25,291   $(358,081)  $(322,476)

  

Financial risk management

 

The Company has exposure to the following risks from its use of financial instruments: credit; liquidity; currency rate; and, interest rate price.

 

(a)Credit risk

 

The maximum credit exposure at November 30, 2019 is the carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, prepaids and other current assets, promissory notes receivable and convertible notes receivable. All cash and cash equivalents are placed with major financial institutions.

 

   Total  0-30 days  31-60 days  61-90 days  90+ days
Trade receivables  $60,695   $53,668   $3,060   $1,956   $2,011 
         89%   5%   3%   3%

 

 

(b)Liquidity risk

 

As at November 30, 2019, the Company’s financial liabilities consist of bank indebtedness and accounts payable and accrued liabilities, which have contractual maturity dates within one-year, long-term debt, and convertible debentures which has contractual maturities over the next five years. The Company manages its liquidity risk by reviewing its capital requirements on an ongoing basis. Based on the Company’s working capital position at November 30, 2019, management regards liquidity risk to be low.

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Aphria Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended November 30, 2019 and November 30, 2018

(Unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

(c)Currency rate risk

 

As at November 30, 2019, a portion of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities held in United States Dollars (“USD”) and Euros consist of cash and cash equivalents, convertible notes receivable, and long-term investments. The Company’s objective in managing its foreign currency risk is to minimize its net exposure to foreign currency cash flows by transacting, to the greatest extent possible, with third parties in the functional currency. The Company is exposed to currency rate risk in other comprehensive income, relating to foreign subsidiaries which operate in a foreign currency. The Company does not currently use foreign exchange contracts to hedge its exposure of its foreign currency cash flows as management has determined that this risk is not significant at this point in time.

The Company is exposed to unrealized foreign exchange risk through its cash and cash equivalents. As at November 30, 2019, approximately $298,000 USD ($396,000 CAD) of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents was in United States dollars. A 1% change in the foreign exchange rate would result in an unrealized gain or loss of approximately $4,000.

 

(d)Interest rate price risk

 

The Company manages interest rate risk by restricting the type of investments and varying the terms of maturity and issuers of marketable securities. Varying the terms to maturity reduces the sensitivity of the portfolio to the impact of interest rate fluctuations.

 

(e)Capital management

 

The Company’s objectives when managing its capital are to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern, to meet its capital expenditures for its continued operations, and to maintain a flexible capital structure which optimizes the cost of capital within a framework of acceptable risk. The Company manages its capital structure and adjusts it in light of changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets. To maintain or adjust its capital structure, the Company may issue new shares, issue new debt, or acquire or dispose of assets. The Company is not subject to externally imposed capital requirements.

 

Management reviews its capital management approach on an ongoing basis and believes that this approach, given the relative size of the Company, is reasonable. There have been no changes to the Company’s capital management approach in the year. The Company considers its cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities as capital.

 

31.Commitments and contingencies

 

The Company has a lease for rental office space from December 2018 to November 30, 2028. The Company has committed purchase orders outstanding at November 30, 2019 related to capital asset expansion of $56,392, all of which are expected to be paid within the next year. Minimum payments payable over the next five years are as follows:

 

Years ending November 30,
2020  $57,694 
2021   1,219 
2022   972 
2023   801 
2024   846 
Thereafter   1,525 
   $63,057 

 

From time to time, the Company and/or its subsidiaries may become defendants in legal actions arising out of the ordinary course and conduct of its business.

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Aphria Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended November 30, 2019 and November 30, 2018

(Unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

As of November 30, 2019, the Company was served statements of claims in class action lawsuits against the Company and certain of its officers and former officers. These claims relate to alleged misconduct in connection with the Company’s acquisitions of LATAM Holdings Inc. (“LATAM”) and Nuuvera Inc., and the Company’s June 2018 securities offering. At the present time, the representative claimants have been identified and selected in both the U.S. and Canada. The U.S. claims include alleged violations of Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act, Rule 10b-5 under the Exchange Act and Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act. The Canadian claims include alleged statutory and common law misrepresentation and oppression. The Company intends to vigorously defend itself in each of these actions. With respect to the cases commenced in the United States, the Company is self-insured for the costs associated with any award or damages arising from such actions and has entered into indemnity agreements with each of the directors and officers and, subject to certain exemptions, will cover any costs incurred by them in connection with any of the class action claims. With respect to the cases commenced in Canada, the Company’s insurance policies may not be sufficient to cover any judgments against the Company. As at November 30, 2019, the Company has not recorded any uninsured amount related to this contingency.

 

On December 9, 2019, the Company was served with a statement of claim commenced by Emblem Cannabis Corporation (“Emblem”) recently acquired by Aleafia Health Inc. in respect of a supply agreement whereby the Company would provide Emblem with certain cannabis product over a period of five years pursuant to the terms of the supply agreement. Emblem has terminated this supply agreement on the basis of, among other things, alleged failure by the Company to provide the requisite cannabis product pursuant to the terms of the supply agreement. The Company intends to vigorously defend itself against such claim. As at November 30, 2019, the Company has not recorded any uninsured amount related to this contingency.

 

32.Segment reporting

 

Information reported to the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) for the purpose of resource allocation and assessment of segment performance focuses on the nature of the operations. The Company operates in three segments. 1) cannabis operations, which encompasses the production, distribution and sale of both medical and adult-use cannabis, 2) distribution operations, which encompasses the purchase and resale of products to customers. The distribution operations are carried out through the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries ABP, FL Group and CC Pharma, and 3) businesses under development which encompass operations in which the Company has not received final licensing or has not commenced commercial sales from operations. Factors considered in determining the operating segments include the Company’s business activities, the management structure directly accountable to the CODM, availability of discrete financial information and strategic priorities within the organizational structure.

 

Segment net:

   For the three months ended November 30,  For the six months ended
November 30,
   2019  2018  2019  2018
Cannabis operations  $33,984   $20,373   $64,769   $33,622 
Distribution operations   86,442    1,146    181,769    1,146 
Business under development   174    149    174    192 
Total   120,600    21,668    246,712    34,960 

 

 

Segment income before income taxes: 

   For the three months ended November 30,  For the six months ended
November 30,
   2019  2018  2019  2018
Cannabis operations  $(4,039)  $67,728   $18,446   $96,981 
Distribution operations   (3,246)   (480)   (1,385)   (639)
Business under development   (2,716)   (4,572)   (8,023)   (8,528)
Total   (10,001)   62,676    9,038    87,814 

 

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Aphria Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three months ended November 30, 2019 and November 30, 2018

(Unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

Geographic net revenue:

   For the three months ended November 30,  For the six months ended
November 30,
   2019  2018  2019  2018
North America  $33,984   $20,424   $64,769   $33,673 
Europe   85,146    98    178,851    141 
Latin America   1,470    1,146    3,092    1,146 
Total   120,600    21,668    246,712    34,960 

 

 

Geographic capital assets:

   November 30, 2019  May 31,
2019
North America  $515,535   $471,391 
Europe   32,578    25,817 
Latin America   7,478    3,758 
Africa   7,372    2,932 
Total   562,963    503,898 

 

 

Major customers are defined as customers that each individually account for greater than 10% of the Company’s annual revenues and greater than 10% of accounts receivable. For the three months ended November 30, 2019, the Company did not have a customer that accounted for greater than 10% of the Company’s revenue (2018 - nil).

 

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