JohnCM
3年前
Vibe Reports Record First Quarter 2021 Revenue and Positive Net Income
Newsfile Corp.
May 27, 2021
Consecutive profitable quarters position Vibe for strong growth in 2021 and beyond
2021 Q1 Highlights:
Revenue increased 75% compared to the first quarter of 2020
Positive After Tax Net Income in the first quarter of 2021
Same store sales increased 35% versus 2020
Company continued to expand store footprint
Completed a $16 million (CAD) equity financing
Cash position of $13.4 million
First Quarter 2021 Highlights
Revenue in the first quarter was $7.54 million, a 75% increase over the first quarter of 2020;EBITDA in the first quarter was $0.83 million, an increase of $0.58 million over the EBITDA recorded during the first quarter of 2020(a);After Tax Net Income in the first quarter was $68,248 versus a loss of $222,331 in the first quarter of 2020;Adjusted Funds Flow in the fourth quarter was $0.20 million, versus $0.001 million in the first quarter of 2020(a);Same Store Dispensary Sales increased 35% versus the first quarter of 2020;E-commerce Orders accounted for 22.7% of transactions in the first quarter 2021;Equity Financing on March 16, 2021, the Company completed a CAD $15,954,435 financing via the issuance of 19,456,750 units. Each Unit was priced at CAD $0.82 and is comprised of one common share and one-half share purchase warrant with a whole warrant exercisable at CAD $1.06 until March 16, 2024. The Company issued 1,331,736 broker warrants to the Underwriters and Agents exercisable at CAD $0.82 until March 16, 2024 and 408,000 Units as partial consideration for their commission;Cash Position as of March 31, 2021 was US $13,401,494.
Sacramento, California--(Newsfile Corp. - May 27, 2021) - Vibe Growth Corporation (CSE: VIBE) (OTC: VBSCF) (FSE: A061) (the "Company" or "Vibe"), a vertically integrated California cannabis enterprise, is pleased to announce after tax net income in the first quarter of 2021, resulting from significantly higher sales volumes at its California dispensaries. All financial information is provided in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated. The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Management Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021 are available on the Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com and on Vibe's website at www.vibebycalifornia.com.
Outstanding Shares
85,480,295
04/08/2021
Pennybuster
4年前
Vibe Reports Record Revenue, Record Net Income, and Record Q3 Adjusted EBITDA Soars 269%
acramento, California--(Newsfile Corp. - November 23, 2020) - Vibe Growth Corporation (CSE: VIBE) (OTC Pink: $VBSCF) (FSE: A061) (the "Company" or "Vibe"), a vertically integrated cannabis organization, is pleased to announce record after tax net income during the third quarter of 2020, as a result of significantly increased sales volumes at its California dispensaries, and reports financial and operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. All financial information is provided in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated. The Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 are available on the Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com and on Vibe's website at http://www.vibebycalifornia.com.
"Vibe continues to fire on all cylinders, achieving record revenue, EBITDA, and net income in every quarter since our inception," stated Mark Waldron, Chief Executive Officer. "Vibe has become a cannabis industry leader and is setting a standard for profitable cannabis operations in California with our outstanding top and bottom line results. Our ability to grow profitable operations while offering our clients exceptional value through our multi-channel experience will provide new expansion opportunities in Q4 2020 and in 2021."
Third Quarter 2020 Financial Highlights (a)
Adjusted EBITDA of $1,028,099, a 269% increase over the $278,879 Adjusted EBITDA recorded during the third quarter of 2019(a);
After tax net income was $284,708 versus a loss of $2,440,369 in the third quarter of 2019;
Revenue was $7.24 million, a 73% increase over the third quarter of 2019;
Adjusted funds flow was $374,624 versus a negative $159,600 of adjusted funds flow in the third quarter of 2019(a);
Gross margin was $2.31 million, a 48% increase over Q3 2019 and year-over-year growth of 69%;
Total general and administrative decreased by 16% to $0.75 million compared to the third quarter of 2019;
Same store dispensary sales increased 46% for the three month period ended September 30, 2020.
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(a) This is a non-IFRS measure. Readers are cautioned that the amounts presented do not have standardized meanings prescribed by IFRS. Please see the non-GAAP Financial Measures Disclosure below.
(b) This is a forward-looking statement. See "Forward-Looking Information".
Financial Highlights
The Company's core cannabis business commenced upon the acquisition of the U.S. Targets on February 18, 2019. Consequently, the 2019 nine month revenue, gross margin, G&A, selling and marketing expense and adjusted EBITDA amounts include results of; (i) the U.S. Targets from February 18, 2019 to September 30, 2019; and (ii) the Company's head office for the entire nine months ended September 30, 2019. The Company's key financial results for the three and nine ended months September 30, 2020 and 2019 are as follows:
U.S. Dollars
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2020
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2019
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2020
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2019
Total revenue(a) $ 7,236,441
$ 4,176,747
$ 17,192,568
$ 8,587,309
Gross margin $ 2,311,296
$ 1,560,073
$ 5,823,827
$ 3,439,493
Net income (loss) $ 284,708
$ (2,440,369 ) $ 540,191
$ (5,517,420 )
Adjusted funds flow(a) $ 374,624
$ (159,600 ) $ 602,294
$ (1,279,043 )
EBITDA $ 1,021,153
$ 33,374
$ 2,394,944
$ (2,116,588 )
Adjusted EBITDA(a) $ 1,028,099
$ 278,879
$ 2,122,711
$ 451,537
(a) This is a non-IFRS measure. Readers are cautioned that the amounts presented do not have standardized meanings prescribed by IFRS. Please see the non-GAAP Financial Measures Disclosure below.
Additional Highlights
The Company closed the Cathedral Asset Holdings Corporation ("CAHC") acquisition on September 17, 2020, adding marijuana distribution and manufacturing assets in Santa Rosa, California;
The Company closed the Portland Asset Holdings Corporation ("PAHC") acquisition on November 10, 2020, adding an exciting new retail store in Portland, Oregon and approximately $1.0 million in working capital;
Management is broadening its acquisition outreach in California and the Pacific Northwest as it sees excellent opportunities for retail expansion through acquisitions and new location license development;
In July, Vibe entered into a triple net lease agreement with an option to purchase a commercial property in Ukiah, California. The property was previously entitled by the City of Ukiah to allow for cannabis operations inclusive of a retail cannabis dispensary and non-volatile cannabis manufacturing; Management is currently working with the City of Ukiah on obtaining a dispensary license;
Engaged cultivation consultants for optimization and enhancement of existing cultivation facilities, to further improve harvest process efficiencies, increase yields and harvested annual volumes;
The Company is determined to continuously maximize the efficiency of the point-of-sale process at its dispensary locations and made improvements on the methods of product delivery, including providing on-line ordering and door-to-door delivery;
The Company successfully secured delivery licenses in June 2019 (Sacramento), April 2020 (Redding), and May 2020 (Stockton), the benefits of which are being realized in 2020, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic;
Management believes that by providing multiple and convenient product payment and delivery methods, the Company will attract a wider and more varied customer demographic and further increase customer
loyalty;
Management is focused on ensuring all retail dispensaries deliver an exceptional and unique "Vibe By California" customer experience. Capital has been invested in all dispensary locations, which is intended to develop consistent store branding in addition to creating an inviting and consistent customer experience. To assist Vibe retail dispensaries for our next phase of expansion, the Company hired a new head of retail expansion to provide strategic leadership for new stores in California and the West Coast. Management believes that the capital invested to date in corporate and product branding across all dispensaries has improved customer recognition and loyalty for the "Vibe By California" and "Hype Cannabis Co." brands; and
Continuance of the Company from the Province of Ontario to the Province of British Columbia and change of name to Vibe Growth Corporation.
About Vibe Growth Corporation
Vibe is a vertically integrated cannabis organization that operates retail dispensaries; cannabis greenhouse cultivation; premium indoor cultivation; commercial distribution and transportation; e-commerce and home delivery; and the manufacturing of "Hype Cannabis Co.TM" marijuana products. The Company operates retail and e-commerce under its iconic "Vibe By CaliforniaTM" brand. The Company intends to continue profitable expansion through organic growth and accretive mergers & acquisitions. For more information, please visit http://www.vibebycalifornia.com.
Special Note Regarding non-GAAP Financial Measures
(a) This is a non-GAAP measure. Readers are cautioned that the amounts presented do not have standardized meanings prescribed by IFRS. See discussion of non-IFRS Measures in the MD&A for reconciliation to measures reported in the Company's consolidated financial statements.
(b) Adjusted funds flow (previously referred to as funds flow from operations) is a non-GAAP measure that represents cash flows from operating activities as presented in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows before the changes in non-cash working capital. The Company considers adjusted funds flow a key measure as it demonstrates the Company's ability to generate the cash flow necessary to fund future growth through capital investment and to repay debt.
Forward-Looking Information
Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information. These statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words "anticipate", "could", "intend", "expect", "believe", "will", "projected", "estimated" and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on the parties' current belief or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events, and may be impacted as a result of general economic conditions or the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Actual future results may differ materially.
The forward-looking information contained in this release is made as of the date hereof and the parties are not obligated to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Because of the risks, uncertainties and assumptions contained herein, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The foregoing statements expressly qualify any forward-looking information contained herein. Risk factors related to the Company are described in the Company's Management Discussion and Analysis, a copy of which is available under the Company's profile on SEDAR.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act") or any State securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable State securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available. Not for distribution to U.S. Newswire Services or for dissemination in the United States. Any failure to comply with this restriction may constitute a violation of U.S. securities laws.
Unlike in Canada which has Federal legislation uniformly governing the cultivation, distribution, sale and possession of medical cannabis under the Cannabis Act (Federal), readers are cautioned that in the U.S., cannabis is largely regulated at the State level. To the knowledge of Vibe Growth Corporation, there are to date a total of 33 states, plus the District of Columbia, that have legalized cannabis in some form. Notwithstanding the permissive regulatory environment of medical cannabis at the State level, cannabis continues to be categorized as a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act in the U.S. and as such, cannabis-related practices or activities, including without limitation, the manufacture, importation, possession, use or distribution of cannabis are illegal under U.S. Federal law. Strict compliance with State laws with respect to cannabis will neither absolve Vibe Growth Corporation of liability under the U.S. Federal law nor will it provide a defense to any Federal proceeding, which may be brought against Vibe Growth Corporation Any such proceedings brought against Vibe Growth Corporation may adversely affect its operations and financial performance.
Contact Information
Company Contact:
Mark Waldron, CEO
Phone: +1 833-420-VIBE
Email: info@vibebycalifornia.com
Website: http://www.vibebycalifornia.com
JohnCM
4年前
Vibe Bioscience Ltd. Announces Name Change to Vibe Growth Corporation
October 13, 2020
Source: Vibe Growth Corporation
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vibe Growth Corporation (CSE:VIBE, OTC:VBSCF, GERMANY:A061) (the "Company" or "Vibe"), a vertically integrated cannabis organization, announces it has changed its name to "Vibe Growth Corporation", in accordance with the provisions of the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia).
Vibe Growth Corporation’s name reflects the Company’s progressive growth, expansion plans, and more precisely describes the Company's advancement as a vertically integrated cannabis organization with operations that focus on retail store operations; cannabis greenhouse cultivation; indoor cultivation; commercial distribution and transportation; e-commerce and home delivery; and the manufacturing of marijuana products.
The Company will continue to operate retail and e-commerce operations under its iconic "Vibe By California" brand. The Company's ticker symbol on the Canadian Securities Exchange will remain "VIBE."
Vibe also announces the continuance of the Company from the Province of Ontario to the Province of British Columbia (the "Continuance"); and, in connection therewith, the Company has adopted new Articles (the "Articles"). The Continuance and form of Articles were approved by shareholders at the Company’s Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders held on June 24, 2020. Copies of the certificate of Continuation and Articles have been filed under the Company's profile at www.sedar.com.
Vibe is also pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Joe Starr, the Company's Chief Operating Officer, to the Company's Board of Directors.
On October 8, 2020, Vibe granted stock options ("Options") to purchase an aggregate of up to 245,000 common shares in the capital of the Company ("Common Shares") for a period ranging from two to four years with an exercise price of per Common Share of $0.56. The options were granted to several of the Company’s directors, employees, and consultants. In addition, Vibe has granted 150,000 restricted share units ("RSU") to its Chief Financial Officer in accordance with the Restricted Share Unit Plan adopted by the shareholders at Vibe’s 2020 Annual and Special Meeting. The RSUs vest equally on the first and second anniversary dates of the grant.
About Vibe Growth Corporation
Vibe is a vertically integrated cannabis company delivering exceptional retail experiences with its Vibe By California brand and ethos, premier cultivation products, commercial distribution, high-efficiency delivery, and e-commerce platform. The Company's management team is experienced in expanding and profitably operating cannabis retail and cultivation operations. The Company intends to continue profitable expansion through organic growth and accretive mergers and acquisitions.
For more information, please visit www.vibebycalifornia.com.