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Today's podcast overview/transcript
Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of
Investorideas.com "Potcast" featuring cannabis news, stocks to watch
as well as insights from thought leaders and experts
In
today’s podcast we look at a few early announcements.
Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NYSE: ACB) (TSX: ACB) announced its financial and operational
results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2019.
"In
2019 Aurora took its place as the global leader in cannabis production,
research, innovation, and international market development. We are executing on
all our strategic priorities," said Terry Booth, CEO. "Our best in
class cultivation methods allow us to grow consistent, high-quality cannabis at
scale. Because of this, we've delivered solid revenue growth in the fourth
quarter. We are working to extend our reach in the U.S. markets. Our
partnership with the UFC is a basis to explore CBD-from-hemp and hemp food
products. We are also exploring additional opportunities and leveraging our
Strategic Advisor. We are focused on building a sustainable, high-margin
business while providing patients and consumers with access to safe and
reliable medicine."
Glen
Ibbott, CFO, added, "We continue to see strong growth in cannabis revenues
in both medical and consumer categories. Our cultivation execution continues to
drive production costs lower and improve gross margins. Aurora's diversified
product portfolio remains in demand with patients and consumers alike. With the
Canadian launch of derivative products in the coming months, we have made the
necessary investments to ensure readiness and focus on a variety of value added
products. We are very excited to supply an expanded consumer market with
premium cannabis and new product forms."
Some of
the financial highlights included the company’s net cannabis revenue up 61% sequentially
to $94.6 million, Canadian consumer cannabis revenue up 52% to $44.9 million,
Medical cannabis revenue up 10% to $29.7 million with wholesale revenues of
$20.1 million.
The Green Organic
Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX:TGOD) (OTC:TGODF), a leading producer of premium
certified organic cannabis, announced that following its launch in Ontario
at the end of August, which marked the Company's entrance into Canada's
recreational market, initial demand has exceeded expectations. TGOD's high-THC
signature strain, Unite Organic, is performing well online and at dispensaries,
triggering a second order from the OCS earlier than initially anticipated.
"We
are thrilled to witness such strong sales and positive feedback from retailers
and consumers across Ontario, Canada's most populous province at 14.32 million
people. We can see from the initial
response that demand for high-quality flower is strong," commented Brian
Athaide, CEO of TGOD. "Our team is working hard to ramp up production of
our premium organic products as we get ready to expand distribution with
additional strains and product forms as well as to other provinces in the
months ahead. With our Hamilton hybrid
greenhouse completed, and a second one nearing completion in Valleyfield, we
are on track to distribute nationally early next year."
As
highlighted in a study conducted by Hill & Knowlton earlier this year, over
50% of recreational consumers who intended to purchase cannabis stated that it
is important that their cannabis be organic. TGOD's cannabis is grown in the
Company's proprietary living soil, in accordance with all-natural principles
and without irradiation. The Company's growing process is also certified
organic by both Pro-cert and ECOCERT, two leading organic certification bodies,
providing consumers with a safe, consistent, and enjoyable cannabis experience.
Valens GroWorks Corp. (TSXV: VGW) (OTCQX: VGWCF) announced it has entered into an arm's length,
binding, five-year, white label cannabis infused beverage contract with the
cannabis division of Iconic Brewing, one of the leading innovative beverage
companies in Canada.
Valens
is excited to announce a white label agreement with Iconic to provide high
quality extracts, formulation services, and SōRSE™ emulsion IP for its cannabis
infused beverages. Iconic will brand and market the final product across
Canada. Under the terms of the agreement, a minimum of 2.5 million cannabis
infused beverages will be produced over five years with the opportunity to
expand on the partnership with new product offerings in the near future.
"We
are thrilled to partner with Iconic Brewing, one of the fastest growing alcohol
beverage companies in eastern Canada, to help create their new line of
cannabis-infused beverages," said Tyler Robson, CEO of Valens. "Their
ability to formulate and forecast trends is second to none, as demonstrated by
the success of their current beverage products including Cottage Springs Vodka
Soda, Picnic Wine Co, Liberty Village, and Cabana Coast. To service this
agreement, we will be using our proprietary emulsion solution, SōRSE™ Technology,
which creates oil-based ingestible products, including beverages, that offer a
consistent experience with fast onset and offset."
Cole
Miller, who leads Iconic's cannabis division, commented "We are extremely
proud to partner with Valens on a new line of cannabis-infused beverages. We
have an unwavering commitment to fostering a safe and comfortable experience
for new cannabis users through low dosage and unparalleled product education.
Coupled with Valens' proprietary emulsion solution, SōRSE™ Technology, we are
excited to deliver on our promise of developing one of the world's most
sought-after cannabis infused beverage lines."
Namaste
Technologies Inc. (TSXV: N) (OTC: NXTTF) today announced that it has signed a
distribution and marketing agreement with Cultivated Beauty, a subsidiary of
leading skin care retailer Swisspharme Inc and Elizabeth Grant International,
to offer a line of its specially formulated hemp-based skin care products through
CannMart's online marketplace. These products are now available on the CannMart
website.
"We're
launching into the skin care market with one of Canada's top selling topical
brands," said Meni Morim CEO of Namaste Technologies. "Cultivated
Beauty's advanced luxury skin care products, infused with hemp, are a great
match with CannMart's diverse customer base and leading online marketplace.
CannMart will be able to leverage its AI-driven technology platform to build
its customer-centric experience and help consumers get the right products and
the best all-around purchasing experience possible."
"We
pride ourselves on new and innovative concepts with brand partners who share
our vision of delivering quality products to our customers. We see working with
CannMart as an integral component to our sales and marketing strategy to expand
Cultivated Beauty's brand and related sales," said Margot Witz, Vice
President of Swisspharme Inc. "We appreciate CannMart's dedication to
educating its customers about its products, a trait we incorporate into our own
commercial efforts."
48North Cannabis
Corp. (TSXV:NRTH) announced that it has secured 1,000,000,000 mg
of high-quality active CBD oil from Iverson Family Farms Inc. based in
Willamette Valley, Oregon through an industrial hemp production contract.
Under
the terms of the contract, Iverson will harvest industrial hemp on 33 acres of
land in 2019 for 48North for the purposes of providing the Company with
high-quality active CBD oil.
Announced
on the heels of the Company's expansion into the United States, the Company
intends on leveraging the high-quality active CBD oil to solidify and expand
its U.S business operations.
The
CBD oil will be used for three primary purposes:
● the launch of Quill's full-spectrum,
hemp-based, CBD-specific, internationally distributed, all-in-one vaporizer
pen;
● to launch other farm-bill compliant,
federally legal, and centrally distributed CBD-based products across the United
States; and
● future B2B sales.
Iverson
was started by Ross and Dorothy Iverson in 1950. After Ross developed terminal
liver cancer, his family used CBD to help manage his pain. This firsthand
experience with CBD led them to begin growing high CBD hemp in 2016 and a year
later the installation CO2 processing and manufacturing facility. Today,
Iverson is one of the largest vertically-integrated CBD operations in the
world. The 2019 grow season includes 600 acres with manufacturing contracts for
many of the largest CBD companies, including Charlotte's Web (TSX: CWEB), a market leader in the production
and distribution of innovative CBD wellness products.
"48North
knows that strategic U.S expansion with a focus on federally legal CBD-derived
products is critical to both the long- and short-term success of cannabis
companies focused on brand and product for the recreational consumer market.
The Company is laser-focused on securing robust distribution channels, further
building and maintaining brand loyalty, and developing an innovative and
diverse product offering for the increasingly competitive recreational cannabis
market globally," said Alison Gordon, CEO of 48North.
Pasha Brands Ltd. (CSE: CRFT) (OTC:CRFTF) announced that it has submitted a product call
application package in consideration for supplier approval from the BC Liquor
Distribution Branch (BCLDB), in hopes of becoming the first vendor to supply
British Columbia's provincial distributor with craft cannabis products. This is
the second application of its kind for Pasha, the first being for the Ontario
Cannabis Store (OCS) earlier this year, and marks the company's ability to
bring quality craft cannabis products from recognized pre-legalization brands
to market in an efficient and timely manner.
Through
Pasha's numerous craft brands, this application offers the Province of British
Columbia the opportunity to access to its differentiated consumer-focused
products from accomplished local brands and Canadian craft farmers. By way of
its recently acquired Vancouver Island-based licensed producer, MedCann,
currently undergoing a name change, Pasha will process wellness-use craft
products including pre-rolled premium flower, extracts, capsules, edibles,
vaporizer oils, and topicals.
Pasha
is proud to submit products from its prohibition-era brands family, brands
firmly rooted in British Columbia's craft cannabis industry, to the BCLDB – the
only public legal retailer of cannabis in the province. Brands included in the
32-product initial application package include several brand names and
production formulations: CBD Therapeutics (CBD isolates and oil formulations),
Beard Brothers Collective (cannabis oils, vape pen inhalants, and shatter
distillates), Theraveda (craft cannabis flower), Aurion (Craft cannabis gel
capsules, distillates, and vape oil products), Roll Model (premium flower
pre-rolls and vape oils), Grizzlers (sativa and indica flower pre-rolls), and
Earth Dragon Organics (CBD-infused skincare and bath products).
Submitting
this application to the BCLDB signifies that Pasha and its subsidiaries are
ready to enter the legal market with these products. "These brands were
built by people with long-range vision and, for most, their narratives are
small business established by locals in British Columbia," said Dr.
Brigitte Simons, Chief Scientific Officer at Pasha Brands, who oversaw the
submission. "It's time to bring these highly sought-after craft products
to the BC consumers who love them."
Jason
Longden, CEO of Pasha, added, "Seeing all the Pasha brands coming together
and creating a team transitioning from the traditional market to offer unique
craft cannabis products is really exciting. It will be a privilege to share our
mindfully developed products with a larger demographic."
SOL Global
Investments Corp. (CSE: SOL) (OTCQB: SOLCF) announced that 3 Boys Farms, LLC, which owns
and operates one of the original fourteen (14) medical marijuana treatment
center licenses in Florida, has obtained Good Agricultural Practices-Farm (GAP)
and Good Manufacturing Processing (GMP) approvals for its state-of-the art
cannabis cultivation facility in Ruskin, Florida with 100% scores on both. SOL
Global completed its acquisition of 3 Boys Farms in April 2019 through the
closing of its purchase of CannCure Investments Inc., and has invested over $8
million dollars USD to upgrade both the operations team and facilities to scale
up for a statewide launch of cannabis medicine via its proprietary home
delivery system and retail dispensaries.
"A
big congratulations is in order to the 3 Boys operations and cultivation team,
who in the span of less than five (5) months worked tirelessly to upgrade the
Ruskin facility to meet and exceed GAP and GMP industry standards," said
SOL Global's interim chair Brady Cobb. "These certifications will allow us
to deliver the best possible cannabis flowers and products to Florida's medical
patients. Our model in collaboration with GMP and GAP certifications allows 3
Boys Farm to literally be the only cannabis cultivator in the state using
organic living soil while following strict organic principles in all
practices."
ASI,
which is accredited by the American National Standards Institute as an SQF
Certification Body, conducted the audit for 3 Boys Farm on September 3rd 2019
and found the facility met the highest possible global food and farm safety
standards.
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Q&A
Interview with Nic Easley, CEO of 3C Consulting, LLC
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Kelowna,
Delta, BC – September 12, 2019 (Investorideas.com Newswire) www.Investorideas.com, a global news source covering leading sectors including
marijuana and hemp stocks release an update on the cannabis event coming to
Vancouver; The International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) https://internationalcbc.com, being held September 15-16th at the Westin Bayshore
Hotel.
There
will be something for everyone to enjoy at the conference: educational panels
from edibles to M&A, top tier guest speakers including John Salley-NBA
champion, athlete, actor, entrepreneur, talk show host and philanthropist.
Investors
in the space can find public companies at the exhibiting booths and featured on
panels Monday, September 16th including Bhang Corporation (CSE:
BHNG), Indiva Limited (TSXV:NDVA), Nextleaf Solutions Ltd. (CSE:
OILS) and more.
Investorideas.com
Investor Ideas
Potcasts, Cannabis News and Stocks on the Move host Taylor Van Zant will be on-site interviewing experts and
thought leaders and Investor Ideas will be featuring the interviews following
the event.
Read this in full at https://www.investorideas.com/news/2019/cannabis/09121Vancouver-ICBC.asp
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to be part of the whole experience of the event? There’s more for VIP ticket
holders… A VIP Reception will be held on September 15th at 7pm at
the Westin Bayshore Hotel. On Monday the 16, following a day education at the
conference, join an exclusive private after-party boat cruise, including entertainment
by DJ Muggs of Cypress Hill.
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recently spoke with Nic Easley, CEO of 3C Consulting, LLC, one of the speakers at the upcoming show on how the cannabis industry
has changed in Canada since legalization last year, what you should know about
the ICBC conference and why you should attend.
Read the Q&A interview below:
Q:
Investorideas.com:
For our readers and investors that might
not be familiar with your company's story, can you tell us a bit about 3C
Consulting?
A:
Nic Easley, CEO of 3C Consulting, LLC:
3C Consulting, LLC (3C) provides
comprehensive consulting services to businesses across the global cannabis
supply chain. Throughout the last decade, as a founder I have worked directly
with nearly 500 cannabis businesses at each phase of their start-up and growth
process. 3C has honed its expertise in navigating complex cannabis regulations,
business licensing, and operational challenges for medicinal, recreational, and
ancillary clients in 16 countries and 34 US states, and two territories. Due to
the lack of federal oversight, many cannabis businesses do not maintain the
same level of employee and consumer protections that are commonplace in any
other industry.
As a result, in Colorado, we saw rampant
pesticide contamination, employee safety violations, and a significant lack of
business experience. Seeing how the industry's lack of regulations was
negatively affecting patients, employees, and businesses motivated us to
provide comprehensive, strategic, and professional services to improve the
sector. Our team leverages best practices and insights gleaned from established
industries such as agriculture and farming, architecture and engineering,
project management, facilities management, business strategy, marketing, and
legal & regulatory compliance. We provide our clients with solutions
cultivated from first-hand experiences that benefit patients/customers, local
communities, the environment, and shareholders.
We offers a broad range of services to meet
the needs of businesses at any phase of development. During the initial
planning phase, we provide entrepreneurs with strategic guidance to help them
refine their product offerings and business model specifically for their
market. We subsequently assist in the articulation of these business plans,
which includes an executive summary, pitch deck, and in-depth financial
models—all of which are required to accurately describe real expectations and
project goals. During the next phase of engagement, 3C works with clients to
develop and submit their cannabis business license application. License
applications are a thorough process that requires numerous skill sets as well
as detailed planning and articulation, all in an often tight deadline. We work
as project managers, content writers, and strategic partners on these
engagements.
We also provide industry consulting
services internationally. Recently, we have been working with licensed
companies in Europe to navigate Good Practice certifications. Depending on the
type of business, their location, and which markets they intend to sell their
products in, any number of certifications may be required. Typical requirements
include Good Agricultural Practices (GAP),
Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP), current Good
Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), GLOBALG.A.P. Risk Assessment on Social Practice
(GRASP) and more. We help clients develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
and prepare for all applicable inspections. Once businesses have met all legal
compliance requirements, we provide services to help them open their doors and
scale their operations.
Standard services at this phase include
strategic planning, import/export guidance, management support, training,
project management, and recruiting. We work with medicinal, recreational, and
ancillary companies from across all cannabis industry verticals. 3C acts as
stewards for the cannabis industry, prioritizing compliance, patient access,
and product safety and efficacy. With 14 years of hands-on experience guiding
cannabis businesses in diverse legal markets, 3C has grown alongside this
industry. Along the way, we have gained unparalleled regulatory knowledge,
operational solutions, and a vast industry network.
In 2017, I co-founded Multiverse Capital (Multiverse) a
cannabis-focused venture capital firm with partner Skip Sanzeri. Multiverse
works to bridge the gap between qualified investors looking to enter the
industry and well-vetted companies positioned to build compliant businesses in
their respective markets. The idea is to create mutually beneficial
partnerships that break common barriers and pitfalls that either investors or
operators will undoubtedly face when initiating a cannabis business.
As the cannabis and hemp industries evolve
and grow, so do the number of operators both good and bad—many of whom
over-promise unrealistic production expectations and simply do not have the
foresight to develop compliant, reliable, and successful cannabis businesses.
Given the company’s incredible experience with operators, Multiverse has the
tools and means of recognizing promising business opportunities from the substandard—the
key differentiating factor that could either mean years of operational
setbacks, or the start of an incredibly promising industry machine capable of
developing memorable brands and quality-driven products.
Equally, operators who may have incredible
operational expertise and a deep-seated passion for successful, compliant
operations, but lack the funds for implementation, can also benefit from
Multiverse. Multiverse’s vast network of investors, vendors, and potential
business partners tear down the barriers talented operators can face when
initiating their operations. We help provide the tools, means, and proper
channels to ensure the quality of business practices align with the quality of
the product operators intend on developing. Ultimately, 3C and Multiverse work
in tandem to ensure their clients have all the resources required to
successfully and compliantly build their cannabis businesses from the ground
up—regardless of their current presence, experience, or standing in the
ever-evolving cannabis industry.
Q:
Investorideas.com:
The ICBC event is coming up this September
here in Vancouver which you will be a part of – what are you looking most
forward to at the event and any speakers/ panels that you are most excited
about?
A:
Nic Easley, CEO of 3C Consulting, LLC:
The "Upcoming Regulatory Model:
Edibles, Topicals, and Extracts" panel is very timely and will have
valuable insights for businesses navigating these regulatory shifts. Those that
can establish high quality and unique product lines will be able to secure new
market share in Canada. Over the last year, Canadian companies have focused
heavily on international export but have struggled for market share. These
businesses dove in without fully understanding the regulatory and compliance
requirements necessary to establish multinational operations successfully. The
"International Export and Commerce" panel will touch on these topics
and more. The open dialog with ICBC attendees provides much deeper insight into
the state of the global market than any other forum. My presentation entitled
"Staying Relevant: Vetting domestic investments to ensure international
feasibility" will build on the panel discussions mentioned above and
provide a broader high-level overview. I will paint a picture of the entire
global market, the regulations that are shaping it, the pitfalls that
businesses and investors are running into in the space, and what opportunities
lie ahead.
Q:
Investorideas.com:
You have been a part of the ICBC
conferences in the past years – for new attendees this year, what advice would
you give them for attending and or what to expect from the show?
A:
Nic Easley, CEO of 3C Consulting, LLC:
ICBC brings together new vendors and new
producers from across the global cannabis industry as well as some of the most
innovative ideas from new markets. The insights gained, and relationships
formed will keep you at the forefront of the global industry. So whether you
are a first-timer or an ICBC veteran, be sure to bring an open mind as the
details on each market have evolved and are always changing and you never know
what long-lasting and quality relationships you will make. I have spoken on
panels, given presentations, and participated in many different cannabis
conferences over the years and I am grateful that the relationships that I’ve
made during those conferences, no matter where they were in the world, are
mutually beneficial and thriving to this day. Thanks to ICBC, 3C has expanded
its network, increased exposure, and gained quality partners that have
continually added value to our business and our clients.
Q:
Investorideas.com:
We are almost at the one year anniversary
of legalization in Canada. What are some of the key trends or changes you have
seen in the sector? What should investors keep an eye out for over the next
year?
A:
Nic Easley, CEO of 3C Consulting, LLC:
Over the past year, most of Canada's
provinces, especially Ontario, British Columbia, and Quebec, as well as many
municipalities, have enacted inadequate regulations; as a result, not enough
retail stores were allowed. Zoning laws and the lottery licensing systems have
limited the growth of the domestic industry. A recent example was the Ontario
Cannabis Store being unable to supply the demand of cannabis in its province,
leading to ineffective sales and loss of millions of projected tax revenue that
would have helped the community as a whole.
Additionally, by only allowing cannabis
flower, certain topicals and limited oils, the adult-use market has been unable
to overcome the illicit market. As edibles and cartridges enter the market in
the fall, this will change. With licensed producers focused predominantly on
international development over the last year, domestic revenues have struggled.
Equally, the medical cannabis market is
growing and expanding at unprecedented rates. The global medical cannabis
market size was estimated to reach a value of $13.4 billion USD in 2018
(source: Business Wire). The market is further expected to reach a value of
$44.4 billion USD by 2024, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate of 22.9%
during 2019-2024. Canada must
recognize the viability of the international medical cannabis market and draft
clear regulations that separate medical from adult-use. Canada was recently
criticized by the Director of the International Narcotics Control Board for
this very reason.
We’ve seen a number of Canadian operators
diving into the international medical cannabis market without thorough
regulatory oversight. The medical cannabis market and adult-use cannabis market
must be clearly separated and defined into two distinctive industries if
Canadian operators hope to maintain long-term success. Investors should keep an
eye on the new product categories that will enter the market later this year.
There will be opportunities for Canadian companies to secure more significant
market share as a result.
Q:
Investorideas.com:
Last but not least, what's your favorite
thing about being involved in the cannabis sector so far?
A:
Nic Easley, CEO of 3C Consulting, LLC:
My favorite thing about being involved in
the cannabis sector is the direct impact we are having on human lives, both
current and future generations; revitalizing hemp, bringing medicine to people
and realizing that businesses provide the ability to do that. Many current
textile and other environmentally-destructive industries, such as those that
deal in plastics and cosmetics continue to prioritize profits over safety. Just
how safe are these products that we are bringing into the homes of families and
children? Are manufacturers purchasing Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
certified wood to help prevent deforestation and irreparable damage to native
tribes and the ecology? Are cosmetic manufacturers off-setting their carbon
emissions and looking to operate under green practices? The answer to many of
these questions is, unfortunately, “no.”
The most common misconception about
cannabis is that it can only be used for recreational purposes. The fact is
that hemp can be used to effectively replace textiles and plastics in the most
environmentally-conscious way possible—as manufacturing hemp-based paper,
containers, food, and even clothing can be done under green standards without
compromising production efficiency.
Equally, cannabis and hemp-based cosmetic
products are also on the rise. Harmful ingredients such as parabens in lotions
and shampoos, phthalates in personal care products, formaldehyde to preserve
the brittle formulations in mainstream cosmetics, and sodium lauryl sulfate in
skincare products are all too common. In contrast, cannabis and hemp-based cosmetic
products serve as both cost-effective and safe means of dealing with common
skin disorders such as inflammation, eczema, and psoriasis without having to
expose patients or consumers to ingredients that are already banned in various
European countries.
Many quality businesses attend ICBC, while
others have been born out of it; these operators are fundamentally changing the
world. They are the ones who we look forward to supporting and working with in
the years to come. Working in this industry is never with a dull moment and we
consider it an honor and a privilege to be a part of it.
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