Exhibit 99.2
High Tide Inc. | |
Consolidated Financial Statements | |
For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 |
Consolidated Financial Statements for the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022.
The accompanying audited consolidated financial statements of High Tide Inc. (“High Tide” or the “Company”) have been prepared by and are the responsibility of the Company’s management and have been approved by the Audit Committee and Board of Directors of the Corporation.
Approved on behalf of the Board:
(Signed) “Harkirat (Raj) Grover” | (Signed) “Nitin Kaushal” |
President and Chair of the Board | Director and Chair of the Audit Committee |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of High Tide Inc.
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of financial position of High Tide Inc. (the Company) as of October 31, 2023 and 2022, the related consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss, changes in equity and cash flows, for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2023, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company at October 31, 2023 and 2022, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2023, in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
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We have served as High Tide Inc.’s auditor since 2020.
January 29, 2024
High Tide Inc. | |
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position | |
As at October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated - In thousands of Canadian dollars) |
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Assets | ||||||
Current assets | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | | | ||||
Marketable securities | | | ||||
Trade and other receivables | 11 | | | |||
Inventory | 10 | | | |||
Prepaid expenses and deposits | 9 | | | |||
Total current assets | | | ||||
Non-current assets | ||||||
Property and equipment | 7 | | | |||
Net investment - lease | | | ||||
Right-of-use assets | 26 | | | |||
Long term prepaid expenses and deposits | 9 | | | |||
Intangible assets and goodwill | 8 | | | |||
Total non-current assets | | | ||||
Total assets | | | ||||
Liabilities | ||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||
Accounts payables and accrued liabilities | 13 | | | |||
Deferred revenue | | | ||||
Interest bearing loans and borrowings | 15 | | | |||
Current portion of notes payable | 14 | | - | |||
Current portion of convertible debentures | 16 | | | |||
Current portion of lease liabilities | 26 | | | |||
Put option liability | 12 | | | |||
Total current liabilities | | | ||||
Non-current liabilities | ||||||
Notes payable | 14 | | | |||
Convertible debentures | 16 | - | | |||
Lease liabilities | 26 | | | |||
Deferred tax liability | 18 | | | |||
Total non-current liabilities | | | ||||
Total liabilities | | | ||||
Shareholders’ equity | ||||||
Share capital | 19 | | | |||
Warrants | 21 | | | |||
Contributed surplus | 20 | | | |||
Convertible debentures – equity | | | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | | | ||||
Accumulated deficit | ( | ( | ||||
Equity attributable to owners of the Company | | | ||||
Non-controlling interest | 29 | | | |||
Total shareholders’ equity | | | ||||
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | | |
Contingent liabilities (Note 28)
Subsequent events (Not 30)
High Tide Inc. | |
Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss | |
For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars) |
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Revenue |
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Cost of sales |
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Gross profit |
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Expenses |
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Salaries, wages and benefits |
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Share-based compensation |
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General and administration |
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Professional fees |
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Advertising and promotion |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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Impairment loss | 7,8,26 | ( | ( | |||
Interest and bank charges |
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Total expenses |
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Loss from operations |
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Other income (expenses) |
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Loss on extinguishment of financial liability |
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Loss on extinguishment of debenture | - | ( | ||||
Gain (loss) on revaluation of debenture | | - | ||||
Gain (loss) on revaluation of marketable securities | | ( | ||||
Finance and other costs |
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Gain on revaluation of put option liability |
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Other losses | ( | - | ||||
Gain (loss) on foreign exchange |
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Total other expenses |
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Loss before taxes |
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Income tax recovery (expense) |
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Deferred income tax recovery | 18 | | | |||
Net loss |
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Other comprehensive income (loss) |
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Translation difference on foreign subsidiary |
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Total comprehensive loss |
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Net (loss) income attributed to: | ||||||
Owners of company | ( | ( | ||||
Non-controlling interest | 29 | ( | | |||
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Comprehensive loss attributed to: | ||||||
Owners of company | ( | ( | ||||
Non-controlling interest | ( | ( | ||||
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Loss per share | ||||||
Basic and diluted | 22 | ( | ( |
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High Tide Inc. | |
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity | |
For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars) |
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Note | Share capital | Warrants | surplus | debt | income (loss) | deficit | the Company | NCI | Total | |||||||||||
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Opening balance, November 1, 2021 |
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Acquisition - FABCBD |
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Acquisition - NuLeaf |
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Acquisition - Budroom |
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Acquisition - Boreal Cannabis |
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Acquisition - Crossroads Cannabis |
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Acquisition - Choom | 5 | |
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Acquisition - Budheaven |
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Equity portion of convertible debentures | - | - | - | ( | - | - | ( | - | ( | |||||||||||
Warrants exercised |
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Vesting of RSUs |
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Issued warrants |
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Shares issued through equity financing | 19 | |
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Daily High Club Escrow cancellation | 20 | ( |
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Smoke Cartel Earnout | 19 | |
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Issuance of shares through ATM | 19 | |
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Issued to pay fees in shares | 19 | | - | - | - | - | - | | - | | ||||||||||
Share-based compensation | 20 | - | - | | - | - | - | | - | | ||||||||||
Share issuance costs |
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Exercise options | 20 | | - | ( | - | - | - | | - | | ||||||||||
Warrants expired | 21 | - |
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Partner distributions | 29 | - |
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Cumulative translation adjustment | - |
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Net (loss) gain for the period |
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Balance, October 31, 2022 |
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Acquisition - Jimmy's Cannabis | 5 | | - | - | - | - | - | | - | | ||||||||||
Acquisition of non-controlling interest - FABCBD | 12,19,29 | | - | - | - | - | | | ( | | ||||||||||
Issuance of shares through ATM | 19 | | - | - | - | - | - | | - | | ||||||||||
Issued to pay fees in shares |
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Share-based compensation | 20 | - | - | | - | - | - | | - | | ||||||||||
Share issuance costs | 19 | ( | - | - | - | - | - | ( | - | ( | ||||||||||
Exercise options | 19 | | - | ( | - | - | - | | - | | ||||||||||
Warrants expired | 21 | - | ( | | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||
Partner distributions | 29 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ( | ( | ||||||||||
Cumulative translation adjustment | - | - | - | - | | - | | - | | |||||||||||
Adjustment for Foreign exchange on impairment | - | - | - | - | ( | - | ( | ( | ||||||||||||
Net (loss) gain for the period | - | - | - | - | - | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||
Balance, October 31, 2023 |
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High Tide Inc. | |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | |
For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
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Operating activities |
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Net loss |
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Adjustments for items not effecting cash and cash equivalents |
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Income tax recovery |
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Deferred income tax recovery | ( | ( | ||||
Accretion expense |
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Fee for services and interest paid in shares and warrants |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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Revaluation of put option liability |
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Gain on revaluation of convertible debenture | ( | - | ||||
Gain on extinguishment of debenture | - |
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Impairment loss |
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(Loss) gain on foreign exchange |
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Other losses | | - | ||||
Share-based compensation |
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Loss on extinguishment financial liability | - | | ||||
(Loss) gain on revaluation of marketable securities | ( |
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Changes in non-cash working capital |
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Trade and other receivables |
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Inventory |
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Loan receivable | - | ( | ||||
Prepaid expenses and deposits |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
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Deferred revenue | | | ||||
Net cash provided by operating activities |
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Investing activities |
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Purchase of property and equipment |
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Purchase of intangible assets |
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Proceeds from the sale of marketable securities | | - | ||||
Business Combinations, net of cash acquired |
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Financing activities |
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Repayment of interest bearing loans and borrowings | 15 | ( | ( | |||
Proceeds from interest bearing loans net of issue costs |
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Repayment of notes payable | ( |
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Proceeds from notes payable |
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Repayment of convertible debentures |
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Lease liability payments | ( |
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Share issuance costs |
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Partner distributions | ( | ( | ||||
Proceeds from equity financing | - | | ||||
Proceeds from equity financing through ATM | 19 | | | |||
Warrants exercised | - | | ||||
Options exercised | 19 | | | |||
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities |
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Effect of foreign exchange on cash | ( | - | ||||
Net increase in cash |
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High Tide Inc. | |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | |
For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
1. | Nature of operations |
High Tide Inc. (the “Company” or “High Tide”) is a retail-focused cannabis company enhanced by the manufacturing and distribution of consumption accessories. The Company’s shares are listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) under the symbol “HITI” (listed as of June 2, 2021), the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”) under the symbol “HITI”, and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (“FSE”) under the securities identification code ‘WKN: A2PBPS’ and the ticker symbol “2LYA”. The address of the Company’s corporate and registered office is # 112 – 11127 15 Street NE, Calgary, Alberta T3K 2M4.
High Tide does not engage in any U.S. cannabis-related activities as defined by the Canadian Securities Administrators Staff Notice 51-352.
2. Basis of preparation
A. | Statement of compliance |
These consolidated financial statements (“Financial Statements”) have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and interpretations of the IFRS Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”). These consolidated financial statements were approved and authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on January 22, 2024.
The Company has prepared the financial statement on the basis that it will continue to operate as a going concern.
B. Basis of measurement
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except financial assets and liabilities which are measured at fair value. The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently by the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries for the periods presented.
C. | Currencies and foreign exchange |
The Company’s consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is the functional and presentation currency of the Company and its Canadian subsidiaries. The functional currency of the Company’s United States (“U.S.”) subsidiaries is the U.S. dollar (“USD”), of the Company’s European subsidiaries is the Euro (“EUR”), and of the Company’s United Kingdom subsidiaries is the British Pound Sterling (“GBP”). Transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are translated at the rate prevailing at the date of transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rate prevailing at each reporting date. Income and expense amounts are translated at the dates of the transactions.
In preparing the Company’s consolidated financial statements, the financial statements of the foreign subsidiaries are translated into Canadian dollars. The assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries are translated into Canadian dollars using exchange rates at the reporting date. Revenues and expenses of foreign operations are translated into Canadian dollars using average foreign exchange rates. Translation gains and losses resulting from the consolidation of operations into the Company’s functional currency, are recognized in other comprehensive income in the statement of loss and other comprehensive loss and as a separate component of shareholders’ equity on the consolidated statement of changes in equity.
D. | Basis of consolidation |
Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries are entities controlled by High Tide Inc. The control is achieved when the Company has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. The results of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the consolidated statements of loss and other comprehensive loss from the effective date of acquisition and up to the effective date of disposal, as appropriate. Where necessary, adjustments are made to the consolidated financial statements of
subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies into line with those used by the Company. Intra-group balances and transactions, and any unrealized gains or losses or income and expenses arising from intra-group transactions are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements.
High Tide Inc. | |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | |
For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
Subsidiaries |
| Percentage Ownership |
| Functional Currency |
Canna Cabana Inc. | Canadian Dollar | |||
2680495 Ontario Inc. | Canadian Dollar | |||
Saturninus Partners GP | Canadian Dollar | |||
Valiant Distribution Canada Inc. | Canadian Dollar | |||
META Growth Corp. | Canadian Dollar | |||
NAC Thompson North Ltd. Partnership | Canadian Dollar | |||
NAC OCN Ltd. Partnership | Canadian Dollar | |||
HT Global Imports Inc. | Canadian Dollar | |||
2049213 Ontario Inc. | Canadian Dollar | |||
1171882 B.C. Ltd. | Canadian Dollar | |||
High Tide BV (Grasscity) | European Euro | |||
Valiant Distribution Inc. | U.S. Dollar | |||
Smoke Cartel USA, Inc. | U.S. Dollar | |||
Fab Nutrition, LLC | U.S. Dollar | |||
Halo Kushbar Retail Inc. | Canadian Dollar | |||
Nuleaf Naturals LLC | U.S. Dollar | |||
DHC Supply, LLC | U.S. Dollar | |||
DS Distribution Inc. | U.S. Dollar | |||
Enigmaa Ltd. | British Pound Sterling |
3. | Accounting policies |
The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to all years presented in these consolidated financial statements and have been applied consistently by the Company and its subsidiaries.
A. | Summary of significant accounting policies |
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of bank balances, guaranteed investment certificates, and highly liquid short-term investments with a maturity date of 90 days or less which are convertible to known amounts of cash at any time by the Company without penalties.
Marketable securities
Marketable securities comprise of the Company’s investments in market equities. Such securities are measured at fair value through profit and loss (“FVTPL”) in the consolidated financial statements with unrealized gains or losses recognized in the consolidated statement of loss and other comprehensive loss. Fair values for marketable securities are estimated using quoted market prices in active markets, obtained from financial institutions. At the time securities are sold or otherwise disposed of, gains or losses are included in consolidated statement of loss and other comprehensive loss.
Inventory
Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. The cost of inventories is calculated on a weighted average cost basis and includes expenditures incurred in acquiring the inventories and other costs incurred in bringing them to their existing location and condition.
Work-in-progress and finished goods that arise from the extraction process under NuLeaf include raw materials and manufacturing overheads. Manufacturing overheads such as labour and other manufacturing expenditures are allocated based on the normal operating capacity.
Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less the estimated costs of completion and costs necessary to make the sale. The Company reviews inventory for obsolete, redundant, and slow-moving inventory items and any such items are written down to net realizable value. Any write-downs of inventory to net realizable value are recorded in the consolidated statement of loss and other comprehensive loss of the related year.
Property and equipment
Property and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. During the construction of leasehold improvements, items are
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High Tide Inc. | |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | |
For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
classified as assets under construction. When the asset is available for use, it is transferred from assets under construction to the appropriate category of property and equipment, and depreciation on the item commences.
Depreciation is provided using the following methods at rates intended to depreciate the costs of the assets over their estimated useful lives:
Asset | Method | Useful life |
Office equipment and computers | Straight-line | |
Leasehold improvements | Straight-line | Term of lease |
Vehicles | Straight-line | |
Buildings | Straight-line | |
Production Equipment | Straight-line | |
When a property and equipment asset includes significant components with different useful lives, each significant component is depreciated separately.
The estimated useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed at the end of each reporting period, with the effect of any changes in estimate accounted for on a prospective basis.
An item of property and equipment is derecognized upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected to arise from the continued use of the asset. Any gain or loss arising on the disposal or retirement of an item of property and equipment is determined as the difference between the sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and is recognized in the consolidated statement of loss and other comprehensive loss of the related year.
Assets under construction are not ready for use and are not depreciated.
Repairs and maintenance costs that do not improve or extend productive life are recognized in the consolidated statement of loss and other comprehensive loss in the year in which the costs are incurred.
Intangible assets
Intangible assets acquired separately are initially recognized at cost, intangibles assets acquired through a business combination are initially recorded at fair value. Following initial recognition, intangible assets with a finite useful life are recorded at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Intangible assets with an indefinite useful life are recorded at cost less accumulated impairment losses, if any. The cost of intangible assets acquired in an asset acquisition is initially measured using an allocation of the purchase consideration using a relative fair value approach.
The useful lives of intangible assets are assessed as either finite or indefinite. Amortization of finite life intangible assets is provided, when the intangible asset is available for use, on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives.
Intangible asset | Method | Useful life |
Software | Straight-line | |
Licenses | Straight-line | Remaining term of the lease |
Brand names | - | Indefinite life |
The estimated useful lives and amortization methods are reviewed at each year-end, and any changes in estimates are accounted for prospectively. Intangible assets not yet available for use are not subject to amortization.
Intangible assets classified by the Company as having indefinite useful lives are comprised of brands from the e-commerce subsidiaries. The Company plans to use the brands for these different e-commerce entities indefinitely, as there is no foreseeable limit to the period over which the brands are expected to generate cash inflows for the Company. Furthermore, the Company will incur future expenditures to maintain these brands in order to maintain the standard of performance for each brand.
Business combinations
Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the aggregate of the consideration transferred, which is measured at acquisition date fair value, and the amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree. For each business combination, the Company elects to measure the non-controlling interests in the acquiree at proportionate share of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred and included in transaction costs.
The Company determines that it has acquired a business when the acquired set of activities and assets include an input and a substantive process that together significantly contribute to the ability to create outputs. The acquired process is considered substantive if it is critical to the ability to continue producing outputs, and the inputs acquired include an organized workforce with the necessary skills, knowledge,
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High Tide Inc. | |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | |
For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
or experience to perform that process or it significantly contributes to the ability to continue producing outputs and is considered unique or scarce or cannot be replaced without significant cost, effort, or delay in the ability to continue producing outputs.
When the Company acquires a business, it assesses the financial assets and liabilities assumed for appropriate classification and designation in accordance with the contractual terms, economic circumstances and pertinent conditions as at the acquisition date. This includes the separation of embedded derivatives in host contracts by the acquiree.
Any contingent consideration to be transferred by the acquirer will be recognized at fair value at the acquisition date.
Asset acquisitions
Acquisitions that do not meet the definition of a business combination are accounted for as an asset acquisition. Consideration paid for an asset acquisition is allocated to the individual identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their relative fair values. Asset acquisitions do not give rise to goodwill.
Goodwill
Goodwill arises on business combinations and is tested for impairment annually or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Goodwill is initially recognized as the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired in a business combination. Subsequently, goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated impairment losses. During the year the Company completed its annual impairment tests as of August 1, 2023, which were previously tested as at August 1, 2022. Refer to Note 8.
Impairment of non-financial assets
At each reporting date, the Company reviews the carrying amounts of its property and equipment, right-of-use assets, and intangible assets with a finite useful life to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, then the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss, if any.
Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are tested annually and when circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may be impaired.
For impairment testing assets, excluding goodwill, are grouped together into the smallest group of assets, cash generating units (“CGUs”), that generates cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or CGUs.
Testing goodwill for impairment is determined by assessing the recoverable amount for each group of CGUs to which the goodwill relates.
An impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the CGU or group of CGUs carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount of the CGU or group of CGUs is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less costs of disposal (“FVLCD”). Value in use is based on the estimated future cash flows, discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the CGU or group of CGUs. The FVLCD is based on available data from binding sales transactions in an arm’s length transaction of similar assets or observable market prices less incremental costs for disposing of the asset.
An impairment loss for property and equipment, intangible assets, and leases with a finite useful life is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortization, if no impairment loss had been recognized. Impairment losses relating to goodwill cannot be reversed in future periods.
Revenue recognition
Revenue recognition is based on a 5-step approach, under IFRS 15, which includes identifying the contract with the customer, identifying the performance obligations, determining the individual transaction price, allocating the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract and recognizing revenue when the relevant performance obligations are satisfied. Revenue is recognized when the entity satisfies the performance obligation upon delivery and acceptance by the customer. Revenue in the consolidated financial statements is disaggregated into cannabis and CBD, consumption accessories, data analytics services, membership revenue and other revenue.
Recognition
The nature, timing of recognition of satisfied performance obligations, and payment terms for the Company’s goods and services are described below:
For performance obligations related to merchandise sales, the Company typically transfers control, completes the performance obligation, and recognizes revenue at the point in time when delivery of the items to the customer occurs. Upon delivery the customer can obtain substantially all of the benefits from the items purchased.
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For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
For performance obligations related to data analytics contracts, the Company typically satisfies its performance obligations at a point in time, or over time as services are rendered, depending on the obligation and the specifics of the contract.
Identification of performance obligations
Where contracts contain multiple promises for goods or services, management exercises judgement in determining whether goods or services constitute distinct goods or services or a series of distinct goods that are substantially the same and that have the same pattern of transfer to the customer. The determination of a performance obligation affects whether the transaction price is recognized at a point in time or over time. Management considers both the mechanics of the contract and the economic and operating environment of the contract in determining whether the goods or services in a contract are distinct.
Transaction price
In determining the transaction price and estimates of variable consideration, management considers the history of the customer in estimating the goods and services to be provided to the customer as well as other variability in the contract.
Allocation of transaction price to performance obligations
The Company’s contracts generally outline a specific amount to be invoiced to a customer associated with each performance obligation in the contract. The Company allocates the transaction price to the individual performance obligations based on their standalone selling price, which is primarily estimated based on the amounts that would be charged to customers under similar market conditions.
Satisfaction of performance obligations
The satisfaction of performance obligations requires management to make judgments as to when control of the underlying good or service transfers to the customer. Determining when a performance obligation is satisfied affects the timing of revenue recognition.
Management considers both customer acceptance of the good or service, and the impact of laws and regulations such as standard shipping practices, in determining when this transfer occurs.
Merchandise sales
Revenue consists of sales to customers through the Company’s network of retail stores, e-commerce platforms and through the wholesale distribution arm. Merchandise sales through retail stores are recognized at the time of delivery to the customer, which is generally at the point of sale. Merchandise sales through the Company’s e-commerce platforms and wholesale distribution arm are recognized upon date of receipt by the customer. Where the Company arranges the shipping of goods, revenue is recognized on the date of delivery of goods to the customer’s location (FOB destination).
Data Analytics revenue
The Company earns revenue by providing data analytics services. The performance obligation is fulfilled when the data and services agreed upon are delivered to the customer. Data analytics revenue is recognized in consolidated statement of loss and other comprehensive loss when earned.
Sales returns
The Company does allow returns. Defective products or products that get damaged upon shipping by the Company are considered for exchanges or refunds. In such cases revenue is recognized to the extent that it is highly probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur.
Consignment and principal versus agent considerations
IFRS 15 focuses on recognizing revenue as an entity transfers control of a good or service to a customer which could affect how an entity evaluates its position in a transaction as either a principal or an agent. The standard provides that an entity is principal in a transaction if it controls the specified goods or services before they are transferred to the customer.
Drop shipment and principal versus agent considerations
In the merchandise sales transactions completed by some of the e-commerce platforms, the Company utilizes its drop shipment technology to complete the transaction. Drop-shipment allows customers to make a purchase through the Company’s e-commerce website which is fulfilled by a third-party supplier. The Company is the principal in the transaction, as the price setting, risks of shipment of the merchandise and provision of refunds are the responsibility of the Company.
Membership revenue
The Company accounts for membership fee revenue, net of refunds, on a deferred basis, ratably over the one-year membership period. The membership fee revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to the member, which typically
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For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
occurs over the membership period. The membership period is defined as the period over which the member is entitled to receive the benefits and services associated with their membership.
Taxes
Tax expenses are comprised of current and deferred tax. Tax is recognized in the consolidated statement of loss and other comprehensive loss except to the extent that it relates to items recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) or equity on the statement of financial position.
Current tax
Current tax is calculated using tax rates which are enacted or substantively enacted at the end of the reporting period. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulations are subject to interpretation. It establishes provisions where appropriate on the basis of amounts expected to be paid to taxation authorities.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax is recognized, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates which are enacted or substantively enacted at the end of the reporting period and are expected to apply when the related deferred tax asset is realized, or the deferred tax liability is settled.
Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognized for all taxable temporary differences, except for temporary differences that arise from goodwill, which is not deductible for tax purposes. Deferred tax liabilities are also recognized for taxable temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries except where the reversal of the temporary difference can be controlled, and it is probable that the difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
Deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which the deductible balances can be utilized. All deferred tax assets are analyzed at each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the asset will be recovered. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognized with respect to temporary differences that arise on initial recognition of assets and liabilities acquired other than in a business combination.
Share-based payments
The fair value of stock options and restricted share units (“RSU”), here-after referred to collectively as “options”, issued to directors, employees and consultants under the Company’s “Ominibus plan” are estimated at the date of issue using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, and charged to consolidated statement of loss and other comprehensive loss and contributed surplus over their relevant vesting period. Each tranche in an award is considered a separate award with its own vesting period and grant date fair value.
On the exercise of options, the cash consideration received and the fair value of the option previously credited to contributed surplus are credited to share capital.
The fair value of options issued to advisors in conjunction with financing transactions is estimated at the date of issue using the fair value of the goods and services received first, if determinable, then by the Black-Scholes option pricing model, and charged to share capital and contributed surplus over the vesting period. On the exercise of advisor options, the cash consideration received and the fair value of the option previously credited to contributed surplus are credited to share capital.
Where options are cancelled, it is treated as if the options had vested on the date of cancellation and any expense not yet recognized for the award is recognized immediately. However, if a new option is substituted for the cancelled option and is designated as a replacement option on the date that it is granted, the cancelled and the new options are treated as if they were a modification of the original option.
Option pricing models require the input of assumptions, including the expected price volatility. Changes in these assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate and, therefore, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of the Company’s share purchase options. Forfeitures are estimated for each reporting period and adjusted as required to reflect actual forfeitures that have occurred in the period.
Loss per share
Basic loss per share is calculated by dividing the loss attributable to owners of the Company by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year.
A diluted loss per share is calculated by dividing the losses of the Company by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential common shares. The weighted average number of common shares outstanding is increased by the total number of additional common shares that would have been issued by the Company assuming exercise of all convertible equity instruments with exercise prices below the average market price for the year.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | |
For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
Segment reporting
An operating segment is a component of the Company that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses. The operating results of all operating segments for which discrete financial information is available are reviewed regularly by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”), the Company’s executive management, to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segments and assess their performance. Segment results that are important to executive management generally include items directly attributable to a segment.
Leases
At the lease possession date, the Company recognizes a lease liability reflecting its obligation for future lease payments and a right of use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset.
Right of use assets are presented in the consolidated statement of financial position and are measured at cost, less any accumulated amortization and impairment losses, and adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities. The cost of right of use assets includes the amount of lease liabilities recognized, initial direct costs incurred, and lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received. Right of use assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Company also assesses the right of use asset for impairment when such indicators exist.
Lease liabilities are presented in the consolidated statement of financial position and are measured at the present value of future lease payments discounted at the Company’s incremental borrowing rate. Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability are made up of fixed payments and variable lease payments that are based on an index or rate. Accretion expense is recognized on lease liabilities using the effective interest method.
Leases that are subleased to a third party are presented on the statement of financial position as a net investment lease. Upon entering into a sublease agreement, the Company immediately de-recognizes the related right of use asset and recognizes a net investment lease. Net investment leases are measured at cost, which includes the present value of the lease at the time of inception of the sublease. Any differences between the right of use asset and the net investment lease are recognized in the statement of consolidated loss and other comprehensive loss. Lease income related to the sublease is recognized in the consolidated statement of loss and comprehensive loss.
The Company has elected to account for short-term leases and leases of low value assets using the practical expedients. Instead of recognizing a right-of-use-asset and lease liability, the payments in relation to these are recognized as an expense in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Financial Instruments
A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity instrument of another entity.
All financial instruments are required to be measured at fair value on initial recognition, and subsequently, measured at FVTPL or amortized cost. In the case of financial assets and financial liabilities not measured at FVTPL, transaction costs, that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issuance of the financial asset or financial liability are offset against the respective financial asset or financial liability. All other transaction costs are expensed in profit or loss.
Classification and Measurement
The following table summarizes the classification of the Company’s financial instruments under IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (“IFRS 9”)
Financial Instrument | IFRS 9 Classification and measurement |
Cash and cash equivalents | Amortized cost |
Marketable securities | FVTPL |
Trade and other receivables | Amortized cost |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | Amortized cost |
Notes payable | Amortized cost |
Convertible debenture | Amortized cost |
Put option liability | FVTPL |
Interest bearing loans and borrowings | Amortized cost |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | |
For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
Financial assets
Based on the Company’s assessment of its business model and for the purposes of subsequent measurement, financial assets are classified into two categories:
● | The Company’s cash and cash equivalents and trade and other receivables are subsequently measured at amortized cost. These are assets that are held within a business model where the objective is to hold assets to collect contractual cash flows and its contractual terms give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding. |
● | The Company’s marketable securities are subsequently measured at fair value through consolidated statement of loss and comprehensive loss. These are assets that are held within a business model where the objective is to hold assets to generate capital appreciation on the investments. The eventual cash flows will comprise of cost and gain or loss on the market value of the investment. |
The Company reclassifies financial assets when and only when its business model for managing those assets changes. Financial assets are derecognized when the rights to receive cash flows from the financial asset have expired or when the Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the financial asset.
Financial liabilities
The classification of financial liabilities is determined by the Company at initial recognition. The classification categories are as follows:
● | The Company’s accounts payables and accrued liabilities are measured at amortized cost. |
● | The Company’s convertible debenture and notes payable are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Interest and accretion expense is recognized in the consolidated statement of loss and comprehensive loss. |
● | Put Options represent a non-derivative financial liability, which is remeasured each reporting period with changes in put option value recorded within ‘gain (loss) on revaluation of put option’ on the consolidated statements of loss. |
A financial liability is derecognized when the obligation under the liability is discharged, cancelled, or expires. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognized in the consolidated statement of loss and comprehensive loss. Financial liabilities are not reclassified.
Impairment of Financial Assets
At each reporting date, the Company assesses whether a financial asset or group of financial assets is impaired under the expected credit loss (“ECL”) model. For financial assets measured at amortized cost, the ECL model requires entities to account for expected credit losses on financial assets at the date of initial recognition, and to account for changes in expected credit losses at each reporting date to reflect changes in credit risk.
The loss allowance for a financial asset is measured at an amount equal to the lifetime expected credit loss if its credit risk has increased significantly since initial recognition, or if the financial asset is a purchased or originated credit-impaired financial asset. If the credit risk on a financial asset has not increased significantly since initial recognition, its loss allowance is measured at an amount equal to the 12-month expected credit loss.
The Company measures its trade receivables using the simplified approach. Therefore, the Company does not track changes in credit risk, but instead recognizes a loss allowance based on lifetime ECLs at each reporting date. The Company has established a provision matrix based on its historical credit loss experience adjusted for forward-looking information including household consumption and consumer price indices, as well as real gross domestic product. The Company also contemplates the grouping of receivables into various customer segments that have similar loss patterns (e.g. by geography).
The Company uses the general approach to measure the expected credit loss for certain loans receivable and lease receivables. ECLs are measured based all possible default events over the expected life of a financial instrument (“lifetime ELCs”).
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | |
For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
B. | Current accounting policy changes |
Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current - Amendments to IAS 1
In January 2020 and October 2022, the Board issued amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements to specify the requirements for classifying liabilities as current or non-current, effective for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2024. The amendments clarify:
• | What is meant by a right to defer settlement; |
• | That a right to defer must exist at the end of the reporting period; |
• | That classification is unaffected by the likelihood that an entity will exercise its deferral right; and |
• | That only if an embedded derivative in a convertible liability is itself an equity instrument would the terms of a liability not impact its classification. |
The Board decided that if an entity’s right to defer settlement of a liability is subject to the entity complying with the required covenants at a date subsequent to the reporting period (“future covenants”), the entity has a right to defer settlement of the liability even if it does not comply with those covenants at the end of the reporting period.
The amendments also clarify that the requirement for the right to exist at the end of the reporting period applies regardless of whether the lender tests for compliance at that date or at a later date.
Management expectations
IAS 1.75A has been added to clarify that the ‘classification of a liability is unaffected by the likelihood that the entity will exercise its right to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period’. That is, management’s intention to settle in the short run does not impact the classification. This applies even if the settlement has occurred when the financial statements are authorized for issuance.
Meaning of the term ‘settlement’
The Board added two new paragraphs (paragraphs 76A and 76B) to IAS 1 to clarify what is meant by ‘settlement’ of a liability. The Board concluded that it was important to link the settlement of the liability with the outflow of resources of the entity.
Settlement by way of an entity’s own equity instruments is considered settlement for the purpose of classification of liabilities as current or non-current, with one exception.
In cases where a conversion option is classified as a liability or part of a liability, the transfer of equity instruments would constitute settlement of the liability for the purpose of classifying it as current or non-current. Only if the conversion option itself is classified as an equity instrument would settlement by way of own equity instruments be disregarded when determining whether the liability is current or non-current.
While the amendment will impact the Company, the Company has elected not to be an early adopter. The Company is in the process of assessing the impact of these changes.
4. Significant accounting judgement, estimates and assumptions
Use of significant estimates & accounting judgements
The preparation of these consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, and shareholders’ equity at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the year. Although these estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of the amount, event or actions, actual results ultimately may differ from those estimates.
The estimates and assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions in accounting estimates are recognized in the year in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that year, or in the year of the revision and future years if the revision affects both current and future years.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | |
For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
A. | Use of significant estimates |
Significant accounting estimates are those that require management to make assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time the estimate or assumption is made. Significant accounting estimates are also those that could potentially have a material impact on the Company’s financial results where a different estimate or assumption is used. The significant areas of estimation uncertainty are:
Expected credit losses
The Company’s trade receivables are typically short-term in nature and the Company recognizes an amount equal to the lifetime expected credit losses (“ECL”). The Company measures lifetime ECLs based on historical experience and including forecasted economic conditions. The amount of ECLs is sensitive to changes in circumstances of forecast economic conditions.
Inventory valuation
Inventory is carried at the lower of cost and net realizable value; in estimating net realizable value, the Company makes estimates related to obsolescence, future selling prices, seasonality, customer behavior, and fluctuations in inventory levels.
Business combinations
In a business combination, all identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired are recorded at their fair values. One of the most significant estimates relates to the determination of the fair value of these assets and liabilities such as intangible assets and goodwill. For any intangible asset identified, depending on the type of intangible asset and the complexity of determining its fair value, an independent valuation expert or management develop the fair value, using valuation techniques, which are generally based on a forecast of the total expected future cash flows. The valuations are linked closely to the assumptions made by management regarding the future performance of the assets concerned and the discount rate applied. Certain fair values may be estimated at the acquisition date pending confirmation or completion of the valuation process. When provisional values are used in accounting for a business combination, they may be adjusted retrospectively in subsequent periods. However, the measurement period will last for up to one year from the acquisition date.
Taxation
The calculations for current and deferred taxes require management’s interpretation of tax regulations and legislation in the various tax jurisdictions in which the Company operates, which are subject to change. The measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities requires estimates of the timing of the reversal of temporary differences identified and management’s assessment of the Company’s ability to utilize the underlying future tax deductions against future taxable income before they expire, which involves estimating future taxable income.
The Company is subject to assessments by various taxation authorities in the tax jurisdictions in which it operates, and these taxation authorities may interpret the tax legislation and regulations differently. In addition, the calculation of income taxes involves many complex factors. As such, income taxes are subject to measurement uncertainty and actual amounts of taxes may vary from the estimates made by management.
Deferred tax assets
Deferred tax assets, including those arising from tax loss carry-forwards, require management to assess the likelihood that the Company will generate sufficient taxable income in future periods in order to utilize recognized deferred tax assets. Assumptions about the generation of future taxable profits depend on management’s estimates of future cash flows. In addition, future changes in tax laws could limit the ability of the Company to obtain tax deductions in future periods. To the extent that future cash flows and taxable income differ significantly from estimates, the ability of the Company to realize the net deferred tax assets recorded at the reporting date could be impacted.
Impairments
The recoverable amounts of a Cash Generating Unit (“CGU”) and individual assets have been determined as the higher of the CGU or the asset’s fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. These calculations require the use of estimates and assumptions and are subject to changes, as new information becomes available including information on the likelihood of obtaining future licences, total addressable market, market share escalation factor, gross margin escalation factor, terminal multiple and discount rates. Changes in assumptions used in determining the recoverable amount could affect the carrying value of the related assets and CGU’s.
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For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
B. | Judgements |
Judgement is used in situations when there is a choice and/or assessment required by management. The following are critical judgements apart from those involving estimations, that management has made in the process of applying the Company’s accounting policies and that have a significant effect on the amounts recognized in the consolidated financial statements.
Determination of CGUs
For the purposes of assessing impairment of non-financial assets, the Company must determine CGUs. Assets are allocated to CGUs based on the smallest group of assets that generates cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or CGUs. Determination of what constitutes a CGU is subject to management judgement. The asset composition of a CGU can directly impact the recoverability of assets included within the CGU. The determination of the Company’s CGUs was based on management’s judgement in regards to the generation of cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or CGUs. For the Company, this is store level for bricks and mortar retail sales and subsidiaries for e-commerce.
For the purposes of assessing impairment for goodwill, the Company groups CGUs on the basis of which CGUs utilize and benefit from the goodwill acquired in the business combinations. For the Company, this includes all bricks & mortar retail as one CGU and subsidiaries for e-commerce as one CGU.
Estimated useful lives, residual values and depreciation of property and equipment
Depreciation of property and equipment is dependent upon estimates of useful lives and residual values, which are determined through the exercise of judgement.
Estimated useful lives of intangibles
Amortization of intangible assets is dependent upon estimates of useful lives, lease terms and residual values which are determined through the exercise of judgement.
Fair value of financial instruments
The individual fair values attributed to different components of a financing transaction are determined using valuation techniques. The Company uses judgement to select the methods used to make certain assumptions and in performing the fair value calculations in order to determine; (a) the values attributable to each component of a transaction at the time of their issuance; (b) the fair value measurement for certain instruments that require subsequent measurement at fair value on a recurring basis; and (c) for disclosing the fair value of financial instruments subsequently carried at amortized cost. These valuation estimates could be significantly different because of the use of judgement and the inherent uncertainty in estimating the fair value of these instruments that are not quoted in an active market.
Consolidation
The determination of which entities require consolidation is subject to management judgement regarding levels of control, assumptions of risk and other factors that may ultimately include or exclude an entity from the classification of a subsidiary or other entity requiring consolidation.
Contingencies
Management uses judgement to assess the existence of contingencies. By their nature, contingencies will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. Management also uses judgement to assess the likelihood of the occurrence of one or more future events.
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For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
5. | Business combinations |
In accordance with IFRS 3, Business Combinations, these transactions meet the definition of a business combination and, accordingly, the assets acquired, and the liabilities assumed have been recorded at their respective estimated fair values as of the acquisition date.
A. | Jimmy’s Cannabis acquisition |
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On December 29, 2022, the Company closed the acquisition of
In accordance with IFRS 3, Business Combinations (“IFRS 3”), the substance of this transaction constituted a business combination. The purchase price was allocated based on the Company’s estimated fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired on the acquisition date. Management finalized its purchase price allocation for the fair value of identifiable intangible assets, income taxes and the allocation of goodwill. The goodwill is primarily related to the opportunities to grow the business, expanded access to capital and greater financial flexibility. Goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. For the year ended October 31, 2023, Jimmy accounted for $
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For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
B. | NuLeaf Naturals, LLC acquisition (prior year) |
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On November 29, 2021, the Company closed the acquisition of
The acquisition agreement also includes a call and put option that could result in the Company acquiring the remaining
In accordance with IFRS 3, Business Combinations (“IFRS 3”), the substance of this transaction constituted a business combination. The purchase price was allocated based on the Company’s estimated fair value of the identifiable assets acquired on the acquisition date. Management finalized its purchase price allocation. The goodwill is primarily related to the opportunities to grow the business, expanded access to capital and greater financial flexibility. For the year ended October 31, 2022, NuLeaf accounted for $
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For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
C. | Bud Room Inc. acquisition (prior year) |
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In accordance with IFRS 3, Business Combinations (“IFRS 3”), the substance of this transaction constituted a business combination. The purchase price was allocated based on the Company’s estimated fair value of the identifiable assets acquired on the acquisition date. The goodwill is primarily related to the opportunities to grow the business, expanded access to capital and greater financial flexibility. For the year ended October 31, 2022, Bud Room accounted for $
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For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
D. | 2080791 Alberta Ltd. acquisition (prior year) |
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On April 21, 2022, the Company closed the acquisition of
In accordance with IFRS 3, Business Combinations (“IFRS 3”), the substance of this transaction constituted a business combination. The initial purchase price was allocated based on the Company’s estimated fair value of the identifiable assets acquired on the acquisition date. The goodwill is primarily related to the opportunities to grow the business, expanded access to capital and greater financial flexibility. For the year ended October 31, 2022, Boreal accounted for $
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | |
For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
E. | Crossroads Cannabis acquisition (prior year) |
Total consideration |
| $ |
Common shares | | |
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Purchase price allocation |
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Cash |
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Inventory |
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Property and equipment |
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Right of use assets |
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Goodwill |
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Lease liabilities | ( | |
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On April 26, 2022, the Company closed the acquisition of
In accordance with IFRS 3, Business Combinations (“IFRS 3”), the substance of this transaction constituted a business combination. The purchase price was allocated based on the Company’s estimated fair value of the identifiable assets acquired on the acquisition date. The goodwill is primarily related to the opportunities to grow the business, expanded access to capital and greater financial flexibility. For the year ended October 31, 2022, Crossroads accounted for $
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For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
F. | Ontario Lottery Winner acquisition (prior year) |
Total consideration |
| $ |
Cash |
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Loan Receivable - Settlement | | |
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Purchase price allocation |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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Inventory |
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Prepaid Expenses |
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Property and equipment |
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Goodwill |
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On May 10, 2022, the Company closed the acquisition of
In accordance with IFRS 3, Business Combinations (“IFRS 3”), the substance of this transaction constituted a business combination. The purchase price was allocated based on the Company’s estimated fair value of the identifiable assets acquired on the acquisition date. The goodwill is primarily related to the opportunities to grow the business, expanded access to capital and greater financial flexibility. For the year ended October 31, 2022, Ontario Lottery Winner accounted for $
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For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
G. | Bud Heaven acquisition (prior year) |
Total consideration |
| $ |
Cash True-up Payable | | |
Common Shares | | |
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Purchase price allocation |
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Cash |
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Inventory |
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Trade and other receivables |
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Prepaid Expenses |
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Property and equipment | | |
Right-of-use-assets |
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Goodwill | | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
| ( |
Lease Liabilities |
| ( |
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On June 1, 2022, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Livonit Foods Inc. operating as Bud Heaven (“Bud Heaven”) which operates
In accordance with IFRS 3, Business Combinations (“IFRS 3”), the substance of this transaction constituted a business combination. The purchase price was allocated based on the Company’s estimated fair value of the identifiable assets acquired on the acquisition date. The goodwill is primarily related to the opportunities to grow the business, expanded access to capital and greater financial flexibility. For the year ended October 31, 2022, Bud Heaven accounted for $
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | |
For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
H. | Kensington acquisition (prior year) |
Total consideration |
| $ |
Cash |
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Loan Receivable - Settlement | | |
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Purchase price allocation |
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Cash |
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Inventory |
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Property and equipment |
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Goodwill |
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On June 4, 2022, the Company purchased a retail cannabis store location in Alberta (previously a franchisee). The consideration was comprised of $
In accordance with IFRS 3, Business Combinations (“IFRS 3”), the substance of this transaction constituted a business combination. The purchase price was allocated based on the Company’s estimated fair value of the identifiable assets acquired on the acquisition date. The goodwill is primarily related to the opportunities to grow the business, expanded access to capital and greater financial flexibility. For the year ended October 31, 2022, Kensington accounted for $
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | |
For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
I. | Halo Kushbar acquisition (prior year) |
Total consideration |
| $ |
Note Receivable - Settled | | |
Working Capital Adjustment | | |
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Purchase price allocation |
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Cash |
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Trade and other receivables |
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Inventory |
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Prepaid Expenses |
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Property and equipment | | |
Right-of-use assets | | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
| ( |
Lease liabilities | ( | |
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On July 15, 2022, The Company took control of the shares of Halo Kushbar Retail Inc (“Halo Kushbar”), which owns
In accordance with IFRS 3, Business Combinations (“IFRS 3”), the substance of this transaction constituted a business combination. The purchase price was allocated based on the Company’s estimated fair value of the identifiable assets acquired on the acquisition date. For the year ended October 31, 2022, Halo Kushbar accounted for $
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For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
J. | Choom acquisition (prior year) |
Total consideration |
| $ |
Cash |
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Common Shares | | |
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Purchase price allocation |
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Inventory |
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Property and equipment |
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Right-of-use assets |
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Goodwill |
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Intangible Asset - Business Licenses Rights | | |
Lease liabilities |
| ( |
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On August 2, 2022, the Company closed the acquisition of assets of Choom stores located in Alberta and British Columbia. On August 25, 2022, the Company closed the acquisition of assets of a Choom store located in Ontario. The consideration was comprised of
In accordance with IFRS 3, Business Combinations (“IFRS 3”), the substance of this transaction constituted a business combination. The purchase price was allocated based on the Company’s estimated fair value of the identifiable assets acquired on the acquisition date. The goodwill is primarily related to the opportunities to grow the business, expanded access to capital and greater financial flexibility. For the year ended October 31, 2022, Choom accounted for $
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | |
For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
6. | Revenue from contracts with customers |
For the year ended October 31 |
| 2023 |
| 2022 |
| 2023 |
| 2022 |
| 2023 |
| 2022 |
| 2023 |
| 2022 |
Retail | Retail | Wholesale | Wholesale | Corporate | Corporate | Total | Total | |||||||||
$ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
Primary geographical markets (i) | ||||||||||||||||
Canada | | | | | | | | | ||||||||
USA | | | | | - | - | | | ||||||||
International | | | - | - | - | - | | | ||||||||
Total revenue | | | | | | | | | ||||||||
Major products and services | ||||||||||||||||
Cannabis | | | - | - | - | - | | | ||||||||
Consumption accessories |
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Data analytics services |
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Other revenue |
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Total revenue |
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Timing of revenue recognition |
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Transferred at a point in time |
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Total revenue |
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(i) | Represents revenue based on geographical locations of the customers who have contributed to the revenue generated in the applicable segment. |
7. Property and equipment
| Office equipment | Production |
| Leasehold |
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and computers | equipment | improvements | Vehicles | Buildings | Total | |||||||
Cost | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||
Opening balance, November 1, 2021 | | - | | | | | ||||||
Additions | | | | | - | | ||||||
Additions from business combinations | | | | - | - | | ||||||
Foreign currency translation | | | | - | - | | ||||||
Balance, October 31, 2022 |
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Additions(i) |
| | - | | - | - | | |||||
Additions from business combinations (Note 5) |
| - | - | | - | - | | |||||
Transfers | ( | - | | - | ||||||||
Impairment loss (ii) | - | - | ( | - | - | ( | ||||||
Foreign currency translation | | | | | - | | ||||||
Balance, October 31, 2023 |
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Accumulated depreciation | ||||||||||||
Opening balance, November 1, 2021 |
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Depreciation |
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Balance, October 31, 2022 |
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Depreciation |
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Foreign currency translation | | | | - | - | | ||||||
Balance, October 31, 2023 |
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Balance, October 31, 2022 | | | | | | | ||||||
Balance, October 31, 2023 | | | | | | |
(i) | During the year ended October 31, 2023, the Company had a balance of $ |
(ii) | The Company determined several leasehold improvements that were impaired because of closure of stores or expiration of lease term which result in an impairment $ |
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For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
8. Intangible assets and goodwill
| Software |
| Licenses |
| Brand Name |
| Goodwill |
| Total | |
Cost | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||
Opening balance, November 1, 2021 | | | | | | |||||
Additions and reclasses | | - | | | | |||||
Additions from business combinations | | | | | | |||||
Impairment loss | ( | - | ( | ( | ( | |||||
Foreign currency translation | | - | | | | |||||
Balance, October 31, 2022 | | | | | | |||||
Additions |
| | - | | - |
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Additions from business combinations (Note 5) |
| - | | - | |
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Impairment Loss | ( | ( | ( | |||||||
Foreign currency translation | | - | ( | ( | ( | |||||
Balance, October 31, 2023 |
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Accumulated depreciation | ||||||||||
Opening balance, November 1, 2021 |
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Amortization |
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Foreign currency translation | ( | - | - | - |
| ( | ||||
Balance, October 31, 2022 |
| | | - | - |
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Amortization |
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Foreign currency translation | | - | - | - | | |||||
Balance, October 31, 2023 |
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Balance, October 31, 2022 |
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Balance, October 31, 2023 |
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The carrying values of goodwill are tested for impairment annually. During the year the Company completed its annual impairment tests as of August 1, 2023, which was previously tested as of August 1, 2022, and has included a summary of key inputs below for each CGU to which goodwill has been allocated. Management performs a review of impairment indicators as of October 31, 2023, to determine if additional testing is required, no such indicators were present at year end.
For all impairment tests performed for the year ended October 31, 2023, the Company completed the testing using the FVLCD. The fair value calculation requires level 3 inputs such as forecasted future cashflows of the Company’s cash generating units (“CGU”) over a period of five years, growth rate percentages and terminal growth rates.
Goodwill
The Company completed impairment testing over the group of CGUs to which goodwill had been allocated. Goodwill arising from business combinations is allocated either to the bricks and mortar retail locations (CGUs) or to e-commerce retail subsidiaries (CGUs), as each group of CGUs benefit from synergies created through these business combinations based on whether they are retail locations or e-commerce platforms.
Included in the CGU group for bricks and mortar are all retail locations in addition to the acquisitions of Jimmy. Total goodwill allocated to this group of CGUs for the year ended October 31, 2023 is $
Included in the CGU group for e-commerce are all of the e-commerce subsidiaries. With the reduction caused by the impairment, the goodwill remaining that is allocated to this group of CGUs for the year ended October 31, 2023 is $
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | |
For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
Bricks & mortar retail
The recoverable amount of the group of CGUs included in bricks and mortar retail, was determined based on a FVLCD model. The model was built using
As a result of the impairment test performed, the recoverable amount was determined to be higher than the carrying value of the group of CGUs, which did
E-commerce retail
The recoverable amount of the e-commerce aggregate group of CGUs was determined based on a FVLCD model. The recoverable amount of the e-commerce aggregated group of CGU’s was determined using
As a result of the impairment test performed, the recoverable amount was determined to be less than the carrying value of the group of CGUs, which resulted in an impairment of $
Indefinite life intangible assets
The Company performed impairment testing over indefinite life intangible which consists of brand intangibles for it’s e-commerce entities. The recoverable amount was determined based on a revenue royalty rate model. Revenues and discount rate used in the models were based on the same assumptions noted above for the ecommerce retail CGU by entity and royalty rates ranging from
Impairment loss | ||||
Brands | 2023 | 2022 | ||
$ | $ | |||
Blessed CBD | | - | ||
Daily High Club | | | ||
DankStop | | - | ||
FABCBD | | | ||
GC | | | ||
Nuleaf | | - | ||
Smoke Cartel | | - | ||
Total | | |
Finite life intangible assets
For the year-ended October 31, 2023, the Company performed indicator assessments over CGUs with property and equipment, right-of-use assets, and finite intangible assets, over all retail locations (CGUs).
The Company did not identify any indicator of potential impairment for retail location CGUs.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | |
For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
9. | Prepaid expenses and deposits |
As at October 31 |
| 2023 |
| 2022 |
$ | $ | |||
Deposits on cannabis retail outlets | | | ||
Prepaid insurance and other |
| |
| |
Prepayment on inventory |
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Total |
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Less current portion |
| ( |
| ( |
Long-term |
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10. Inventory
As at October 31 |
| 2023 |
| 2022 |
$ | $ | |||
Finished goods | | | ||
Work in process | | | ||
Raw materials | | | ||
Provision for obsolescence |
| ( |
| ( |
Total |
| |
| |
11. | Trade and other receivables |
As at October 31 |
| 2023 |
| 2022 |
$ | $ | |||
Trade accounts receivable | | | ||
Sales tax receivable |
| |
| |
Total |
| |
| |
12. Put option liability
As at October 31 |
| 2023 |
| 2022 |
$ | $ | |||
FABCBD Put Option liability (i) | - | | ||
Blessed Put Option liability (ii) | | | ||
NuLeaf Put Option liability (iii) |
| | | |
Total |
| |
| |
Less current portion |
| ( |
| ( |
Long-term obligation |
| - |
| - |
The Company recognizes call options in accordance with IFRS 10 - Consolidated Financial Statements and has recognized NCI in the financial statements. If the put option is exercised, the Company accounts for increases in its ownership interest as an equity transaction. Consequently, the financial liability is remeasured immediately before the transaction, and is extinguished by payment of the exercise price and the NCI is derecognized against equity. If the put option expires unexercised, the liability is reclassified to the same component of equity that was previously reduced upon initial recognition.
(i) | On May 10, 2021, the Company acquired |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | |
For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
(ii) | On October 19, 2021, the Company acquired |
(iii) | On November 29, 2021, the Company acquired |
13. | Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
As at October 31 |
| 2023 |
| 2022 |
$ | $ | |||
Accounts payable | | | ||
Accrued liabilities | | | ||
Income tax payable |
| | | |
Sales tax payable |
| | | |
Total |
| |
| |
14. | Notes payable |
As at October 31 |
| 2023 |
| 2022 |
$ | $ | |||
Other |
| | | |
Notes payable (i) |
| | | |
Total |
| |
| |
Less current portion |
| ( |
| - |
Long-term |
| |
| |
(i) | On November 18, 2020, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Meta which included notes payable to Opaskwayak Cree Nation (“OCN”). Notes payable were valued at $ |
15. | Interest bearing loans and borrowings |
As at October 31 |
| 2023 |
| 2022 |
$ | $ | |||
connectFirst loan | | | ||
Total |
| |
| |
On August 15, 2022, the Company entered into a $
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | |
For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
Tranche 1, is repayable on demand, but until demand is made this Credit Facility shall be repaid in monthly blended payments of principal and interest of $
Tranche 2, is repayable on demand, but until demand is made this Credit Facility shall be repaid in monthly blended payments of principal and interest of $
Attached to the loan is a general security agreement comprising a first charge security interest over all present and after acquired personal property, registered at Personal Property Registry for the assets of Canna Cabana Inc., Meta Growth Corp., 2680495 Ontario Inc., Valiant Distribution Canada Inc., High Tide USA Inc., Smoke Cartel USA Inc., DHC Supply LLC., DS Distribution Inc., Enigmaa Ltd., High Tide Inc. BV., SJV2 BV., SJV BV o/a Grasscity., and a limited recourse guarantee against $
During the year ended, October 31, 2023, the Company incurred and paid interest in the amount of $
Covenants attached to the loan:
(i) | The Company’s debt service coverage ratio shall be not less than |
(ii) | The Company shall at all times maintain in the Company’s account with connectFirst the greater of $ |
(iii) | The Company shall at all times maintain a current ratio of not less than |
(iv) | The Company shall at all times maintain a funded debt to EBITDA ratio of not more than |
As of October 31, 2023, the Company has met all the covenants attached to the loan.
16. | Convertible debentures |
As at October 31 |
| 2023 |
| 2022 |
$ | $ | |||
Convertible debentures, beginning of period | | | ||
Loss on extinguishment and modifications |
| - |
| |
Conversion of debenture into equity |
| - |
| |
Gain (loss) on debenture |
| ( |
| - |
Repayment of debt | - | ( | ||
Accretion on convertible debentures |
| |
| |
Total |
| |
| |
Less current portion |
| ( |
| ( |
Long-term |
| - |
| |
(i) | On November 28, 2018, the Company entered into an agreement for a brokered private placement for the sale of up to |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | |
For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
allocated to the conversion feature recorded in equity. The Company incurred $ |
On July 24, 2020, the Company entered into a debt restructuring agreement of $
During the year, the convertible debentures were subject to revaluation due to a change in future payments. The revaluation resulted in a gain of $
17. | Finance and other costs |
For the year ended October 31 |
| 2023 |
| 2022 |
$ | $ | |||
Accretion on convertible debentures | | | ||
Accretion on notes payable | | | ||
Accretion on lease liabilities | | | ||
Interest on notes payable | | | ||
Interest on interest bearing borrowings | | — | ||
Transaction and other costs | | | ||
Total |
| |
| |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | |
For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
18. Taxes
Income tax expense varies from the amount that would result from applying the Canadian federal and provincial statutory income tax rates to income or loss before income taxes. These differences result from the following:
As at October 31 |
| 2023 |
| 2022 |
$ | $ | |||
Accounting Loss before income taxes | ( | ( | ||
Canadian Statutory tax rate |
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Expected income tax recovery based on statutory rates |
| ( |
| ( |
Increase (decrease) in taxes resulting from: | ||||
Non-deductible items | | ( | ||
Tax on dispositions | - | - | ||
Change in tax rates and subsidiary rate differential | ( | ( | ||
Revaluation of tax estimates | ( | ( | ||
Goodwill Impairment | - | | ||
Change in unrecognized deferred tax assets | | | ||
Other items |
| ( |
| |
Tax expense (recovery) |
| ( |
| ( |
The following items constitute the components of the deferred tax:
For the year ended October 31, 2023 | Deferred income tax asset (liability) beginning of year | Acquired business combination | Recognized in earnings |
| OCI | Deferred income tax asset (liability) end of year | ||||
$ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||
Capital assets | | ( | | ( | | |||||
Goodwill | ( | - | | - | | |||||
Intangible assets | ( | - | | - | ( | |||||
Right-of-use assets/liabilities | | | | - | | |||||
Other | | - | ( | - | | |||||
Non-capital loss carry-forwards | | - | | - | | |||||
Tax benefits not recognized | ( | - | ( |
| - | ( | ||||
Total | ( | ( | |
| ( | ( | ||||
Non-capital loss carry-forwards | - | - | - | - | - | |||||
Provision for obsolescence | ( | ( | |
| ( | ( | ||||
Total | ( | ( | |
| ( | ( |
Deferred tax assets and liabilities have been offset where they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the Company has the legal right and intent to offset.
As at October 31, 2023, the Company had approximately $
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | |
For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
19. | Share capital |
Common shares: |
| |||
Number of shares | Amount | |||
| # |
| $ | |
Opening balance, November 1, 2021 |
| | | |
Acquisition - FABCBD | - | | ||
Acquisition - NuLeaf |
| | | |
Acquisition - Budroom | | | ||
Acquisition - Boreal Cannabis | | | ||
Acquisition - Crossroads Cannabis | | | ||
Acquisition - Choom | | | ||
Acquisition - Budheaven | | | ||
Issuance of shares through ATM | | | ||
Share issuance costs | - | ( | ||
Vested restricted share units (Note 20) | | | ||
Issued to pay fees via shares | | | ||
Shares issued through equity financing | | | ||
Exercise options (Note 20) | | | ||
Exercise warrants (Note 21) | | | ||
Daily High Club Escrow cancellation | ( | ( | ||
Smoke Cartel Earnout | | | ||
Balance, October 31, 2022 |
| | | |
Acquisition - Jimmy's (Note 5) | | | ||
Issuance of shares through ATM (i) | | | ||
Share issuance costs | - | ( | ||
Vested restricted share units (RSU) (note 20) | | | ||
Issued to pay fees in shares | | | ||
Issuance of shares due to put option exercise (note 12) | | | ||
Balance, October 31, 2023 |
| | |
(i) | On August 31, 2023, the Company announced that it established a new at-the-market equity offering (“the ATM Program”) that allows the Company to issue up to $ |
20. | Share – based compensation |
A. | Stock Option Plan: |
On April 19, 2022, the directors of the Company approved the 2022 equity incentive plan of the Company (the “Omnibus Plan”), which was effective upon the Company receiving disinterested shareholder approval at the annual general meeting and special meetings of shareholders of the Company on June 2, 2022.
The maximum number of common shares available and reserved for issuance, at any time, under the Omnibus Plan, together with any other security-based compensation arrangements adopted by the Company, including the Predecessor Plans, has been fixed at
The Company’s previous stock option plan limited the number of common shares reserved under the plan from exceeding a “rolling maximum” of ten (
The stock options vest at the discretion of the Board of Directors, upon grant to directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company and its subsidiaries. It is the Company’s intention for the stock options it grants to generally vest
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | |
For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
Changes in the number of stock options, with their weighted average exercise prices, are summarized below:
As at October 31 |
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||
Number of | Weighted Average | Number of | Weighted Average | |||||
| options |
| Exercise Price ($) |
| options |
| Exercise Price ($) | |
Opening balance, November 1, 2022 |
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Granted |
| |
| |
| |
| |
Forfeited or expired |
| ( |
| |
| ( |
| |
Exercised | — | — | ( | | ||||
Balance, October 31, 2023 |
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Exercisable, end of year |
| |
| |
| |
| |
For the year ended October 31, 2023, the Company recorded share-based compensation related to options of $
Range of Exercise Price | Outstanding Options | Exercisable Options | ||||||||
Number of Options Outstanding | Weighted Average Remaining Life (years) | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Number of Options Outstanding | Weighted Average Exercise Price | ||||||
$ | | $ | | $ |
Options that were granted during the period were valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions:
2023 | 2022 | |||
Share Price | | |||
Exercise Price | ||||
Volatility | ||||
Expected option life (years) | ||||
Weighted average fair value | ||||
Risk-free interest rate |
B. | Restricted Share Units (“RSUs”) plan |
During the year ended October 31, 2023, the Company recorded share-based compensation related to RSUs of $
During the year ended October 31, 2023, the weighted-average fair value of RSUs granted was $
The following provides information with respect to RSU transactions:
As at October 31 |
| 2023 | 2022 | |
Opening balance, November 1, 2022 |
| | | |
Granted |
| | | |
Forfeited or expired |
| — | — | |
Exercised | ( | ( | ||
Balance, October 31, 2023 |
| | |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | |
For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
C. | Escrow Shares |
For the year ended October 31, 2023, the Company recorded share-based compensation related to the Escrow Shares of $
The following provides information with respect to escrow shares transactions:
As at October 31 |
| 2023 | 2022 | |
Opening balance, November 1, 2022 |
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Granted |
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Forfeited or expired |
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Released from escrow | ( | ( | ||
Balance, October 31, 2023 |
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Warrants exercised | ( | ( | ( | — | — | |||||||
Issued warrants - Promissory note (i) |
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Issued warrants - Bought deal (ii) |
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Balance, October 31, 2022 |
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Warrants expired (iii) | ( | ( | — | | — | |||||||
Warrants cancelled (iii) | ( | ( | — | | — | |||||||
Balance, October 31, 2023 |
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(i) | The Company issued |
(ii) | The Company issued |
(iii) | During the year ended 2023, the remaining unexercised warrants issued in connections to the META acquisition expired. |
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For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
22. | Loss per share |
For the year ended October 31 |
| 2023 |
| 2022 |
| $ |
| $ | |
Net loss for the period | ( | ( | ||
Non-controlling interest portion of net loss | ( | | ||
Net loss for the period attributable to owners of the Company | ( | ( | ||
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Weighted average number of common shares - basic | | | ||
Basic and diluted loss per share | ( | ( |
During the year 2023, the company has reported net loss for the year therefore, for the computation of diluted loss per share, common share equivalents are not considered, as the inclusion of the common share equivalents are anti-dilutive for the year.
23. Financial instruments and risk management
The Company’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks. The Company is exposed to credit, liquidity, interest and market risk due to holding certain financial instruments. This note presents information about changes to the Company’s exposure to each of these risks, its objectives, policies, and processes for measuring and managing risk, and its management of capital during the year. Further quantitative disclosure is included throughout these consolidated financial statements. The Company’s overall risk management program focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to minimize potential adverse effects on the Company’s financial performance.
Risk management is carried out by senior management in conjunction with the Board of Directors.
Fair value
The Company classifies fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements. The fair value hierarchy has the following levels:
(i) | Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets and liabilities; |
(ii) | Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices); and |
(iii) | Level 3 – Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs). |
The Company assessed that the fair values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, loans receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and other current liabilities approximate their carrying amounts largely due to the short-term nature of these instruments.
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value:
(i) | Marketable securities are determined based on level 1 inputs, as the prices for the marketable securities are quoted in public exchanges. |
(ii) | The Convertible debentures are evaluated by the Company based on level 2 inputs such as the effective interest rate and the market rates of comparable securities. The convertible debentures are initially measured at FVTPL and subsequently valued at amortized cost. After initial recognition, the convertible debentures are carried at amortized cost. At each reporting period accretion incurred in the period is recorded to transaction costs on the consolidated statement of loss and comprehensive loss. |
Credit risk
Credit risk arises when a party to a financial instrument will cause a financial loss for the counter party by failing to fulfill its obligation. The maximum exposure to credit risk is equal to the carrying value (net of allowances) of the financial assets. The objective of managing
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For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
credit risk is to prevent losses on financial assets. The Company assesses the credit quality of counterparties, considering their financial position, past experience, and other factors. Cash and cash equivalents consist of bank balances. Credit risk associated with cash is minimized substantially by ensuring that these financial assets are held in highly rated financial institutions. The Company holds all cash and cash equivalents with large commercial banks or credit unions, which minimizes credit risk. The following table sets forth details of the aging profile of accounts receivable and the allowance for expected credit loss.
The following table sets forth details of the aging profile of accounts receivable and the allowance for expected credit loss:
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Accounts receivable consist primarily of accounts receivable from invoicing for products and services rendered. The Company’s credit risk arises from the possibility that a customer which owes the Company money is unable or unwilling to meet its obligations in accordance with the terms and conditions in the contracts with the Company, which would result in a financial loss for the Company. This risk is mitigated through established credit management techniques, including monitoring customer’s creditworthiness, setting exposure limits and monitoring exposure against these customer credit limits.
For the year ended October 31 2023, the Company received $
For the year ended October 31, 2023, $
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The Company’s objective in managing liquidity risk is to maintain sufficient readily available reserves in order to meet its liquidity requirements at any point in time. The Company generally relies on funds generated from operations, equity and debt financing to provide sufficient liquidity to meet budgeted operating requirements and to supply capital to expand its operations. The Company continues to seek capital to meet current and future obligations as they come due. The Company’s ability to manage its liquidity risk going forward will require some or all of the following: the ability to generate positive cash flows from operations and to secure capital or credit facilities on reasonable terms. Maturities of the Company’s financial liabilities are as follows
October 31, 2023 |
| Contractual cash flows |
| Less than one year |
| 1-3 years |
| 4-5 years |
| Greater than 5 years |
$ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | |
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Notes payable | |
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Interest bearing loans and borrowings | | | - | - |
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Put option liability | |
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Convertible debentures | | | - | - |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | |
For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Company’s exposure to the risk of changes in the market interest rate related primarily to the Company’s current credit facility with variable interest rates.
At October 31, 2023, approximately
Assuming all other variables remain constant, a fluctuation of
Foreign currency risk
Foreign currency risk is defined as the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates. The Company maintains cash balances and enters into transactions denominated in foreign currencies, which exposes the Company to fluctuating balances and cash flows due to variations in foreign exchange rates. The Canadian dollar equivalent carrying amounts of the Company’s foreign currency denominated monetary assets and monetary liabilities as at October 31, 2023 was as follows:
As at October 31 |
| 2023 |
| 2023 |
| 2023 |
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(Canadian dollar equivalent amounts of GBP, EUR and USD balances) | (GBP) | (EUR) | (USD) | Total | Total | |||||
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | ( | ( |
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Net monetary assets | | ( |
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Assuming all other variables remain constant, a fluctuation of +/-
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | |
For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
24. | Segmented information |
Segments are identified by management based on the allocation of resources, which is done on a basis of selling channel rather than by legal entity. As such, the Company has established
| Retail | Retail | Wholesale | Wholesale | Corporate | Corporate | Total | Total | ||||||||
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For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
25. | Related party transactions |
As at October 31, 2023, the Company had the following transactions with related parties as defined in IAS 24 – Related Party Disclosures, except those pertaining to transactions with key management personnel in the ordinary course of their employment and/or directorship arrangements and transactions with the Company’s shareholders in the form of various financing.
Operational transactions
An office and warehouse unit has been developed by Grover Properties Inc., a company that is related through a common controlling shareholder and the President & CEO of the Company. The office and warehouse space were leased to High Tide to accommodate the Company’s operational expansion. The lease was established by an independent real estate valuations services company at prevailing market rates and has annual lease payments totaling $
Financing transactions
On July 22, 2022, the Company issued, on a bought deal basis post-consolidation,
On August 15, 2022, the Company entered into a $
(i) | 12 months following initial funding, provided all covenants of High Tide Inc. are in good standing; and |
(ii) | The CEO no longer being an officer of High Tide Inc. |
The parties agree that this Personal Guarantee will only be available after all collection efforts against High Tide Inc. have been exhausted, including the sale of High Tide Inc.
Key management personnel
Key management personnel is comprised of Company’s Executive Team and Board of Directors. Key management compensation for the years ended October 31 as follows:
| 2023 |
| 2022 | |
$ | $ | |||
Short-term compensation | | | ||
Share-based compensation |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | |
For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
26. | Right of use assets and lease obligations |
The Company entered into various lease agreements predominantly to execute its retail platform strategy. The Company leases properties such as various retail stores and offices. Lease contracts are typically made for fixed periods of
Right of use assets |
| Total |
| $ | |
Opening balance, November 1, 2022 | | |
Net additions | | |
Terminations | ( | |
Impairment loss | ( | |
Depreciation expense for the period | ( | |
Balance, October 31, 2023 | |
Lease Liabilities |
| Total |
$ | ||
Opening balance, November 1, 2022 | | |
Additions | | |
Terminations | ( | |
Adjustments | | |
Cash outflows in the year | ( | |
Accretion expense for the year ended (Note 17) | | |
Balance, October 31, 2023 | | |
Current portion | ( | |
Non-current | |
During the year ended October 31, 2023, the Company also paid $
The company identified several right of use assets that were impaired because of closure of stores which result in an impairment of $
27. | Capital management |
The Company’s objectives when managing capital resources are to:
(i) | Explore profitable growth opportunities; |
(ii) | Deploy capital to provide an appropriate return on investment for shareholders; |
(iii) | Maintain financial flexibility to preserve the ability to meet financial obligations; and |
(iv) | Maintain a capital structure that provides financial flexibility to executed on strategic opportunities. |
The Company’s strategy is formulated to maintain a flexible capital structure consistent with the objectives stated above as well to respond to changes in economic conditions and to the risks inherent in its underlying assets. The Board of Directors does not establish quantitative return on capital criteria for management, but rather promotes year-over-year sustainable profitable growth. The Company is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements. The Company’s capital structure consists of equity and working capital. To maintain or alter the capital structure, the Company may adjust capital spending, take on new debt and issue share capital. The Company anticipates that it will have adequate liquidity to fund future working capital, commitments, and forecasted capital expenditures through a combination of cash flow, cash-on-hand and financings as required.
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For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 (Stated – In thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts) |
28. | Contingent liabilities |
In the normal course of business, the Company and its subsidiaries may become defendants in certain employment claims and other litigation. The Company records a liability when it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. The Company is not involved in any legal proceedings other than routine litigation arising in the normal course of business, none of which the Company believes will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, or results of the operations.
29. | Non-controlling interest |
The following table presents the summarized financial information for the Company’s subsidiaries which have non-controlling interests. This information represents amounts before intercompany eliminations.
As at October 31, |
| 2023 |
| 2022 |
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Total current assets |
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Total non-current liabilities | ( | ( | ||
Revenues for the year ended | | | ||
Net income for the year ended | ( | | ||
Total Comprehensive income/loss |
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The net change in non-controlling interests is as follows:
As at October 31 |
| 2023 |
| 2022 |
$ | $ | |||
Opening balance, November 1, 2022 | | | ||
Share of loss (gain) for the period - Saturninus Partners | | ( | ||
Share of loss (gain) for the period - Meta | | ( | ||
Share of loss (gain) for the period - Blessed | ( | | ||
Share of loss (gain) for the period - NuLeaf | ( | | ||
Purchase of NuLeaf | - | | ||
Distribution - Saturninus Partners | - | ( | ||
Distribution - FABCBD | - | ( | ||
Distribution - Blessed | ( | ( | ||
Distribution - NuLeaf | - | ( | ||
Distribution - Meta | ( | - | ||
Purchase of minority interest and closing of NCI balance - FABCBD | ( | | ||
Balance, October 31, 2023 | | |
30. Subsequent events
During the year 2023, the Company has re-negotiated its convertible debenture (Note 16). On November 8, 2023, the Company repaid $
31. | Comparative information |
For comparative purposes, the Company has reclassified certain items on the comparative annual consolidated financial statements of loss and comprehensive loss to confirm with current period’s presentation.
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