Green Growth Brands Fourth Quarter Revenue Increases 29% Quarter-Over-Quarter to $7.2 Million
GGB reports total revenue of $15.7 million in its first partial year of operations
COLUMBUS, OH, Oct. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ – Green Growth Brands Inc. (GGB or the Company) (CSE: GGB) (OTCQB: GGBXF) today reported its results for the fourth quarter and full year ended June 30, 2019. The Company reported total revenue for fiscal 2019 of $15.7 million. For the three month period ended June 30, 2019, the Company reported a 29% quarter-over-quarter increase in revenue to $7.2 million.
In a short-time we have built a pathway to open up to 47 dispensaries in three key states and established the first, best and only vertical CBD distribution network in the country. This foundation leverages our strengths of creating brands consumers love, building innovative product assortments and operating and growing retail at scale, quarter after quarter.
Peter Horvath, CEO of Green Growth Brands
As we look ahead to fiscal 2020, our focus will shift from foundation building to operating and executing, which we expect to result in a steep sequential growth in both our CBD and MSO businesses.
To read more of Horvath’s thoughts on the growth and trajectory of the business, please read the Letter to Shareholders.
GGB will host a conference call and audio webcast with Chief Executive Officer, Peter Horvath, and Chief Financial Officer, Brian Logan, at 8:30 AM EDT on Thursday, October 24, 2019.
Fourth Quarter & Full Year Fiscal 2019 Highlights
- Total revenue for fiscal 2019 was $15.7 million, which reflects seven and a half months of MSO revenue since the reverse takeover in November 2018 and the launch of the CBD business in February 2019.
- Total revenue for the quarter, including both MSO and CBD operations, was $7.2 million, a sequential increase of 29% over the prior quarter.
- MSO revenue for the quarter, which primarily consists of one dispensary in Las Vegas, The+Source, was $5.5 million, a sequential increase of 7% over the prior quarter.
- The+Source continues to generate annualized revenue of nearly $15,000 per selling square foot, one of the highest reported figures in the industry and in retail overall.¹
- CBD revenue for the quarter was $1.7 million, a sequential increase of 271% over the prior quarter. Q1 fiscal 2020 CBD revenue is expected to grow by approximately 200%.
- As of the June 30, 2019, the Company operated 58 CBD shops, including 52 that opened during the quarter.
- The Executive team was expanded during the quarter with the addition of Jann Parish as Chief Marketing Officer. Parish brings significant branding, marketing and consumer expertise to the Company.
- During the full year, the Company entered into CBD wholesale partnerships with Abercrombie & Fitch for 161 stores, DSW for a total of 155 stores and white labeling American Eagle’s MOOD for 500 of their stores.
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1 eMarketer Retail, “Ecommerce trends and store sales for top retailers”
Subsequent Events
- In August, the Company completed a C$50 million bought deal and the founders posted a backstop commitment of up to C$102 million.
- In August, the Company announced the completion of the acquisition of Florida-based Spring Oaks, granting The Company the ability to open and operate up to 35 licenses in Florida.
- In August, the Company completed the acquisition of Henderson Organic Remedies, LLC (The+Source Henderson), the sister location of The+Source Las Vegas.
- The Company is currently operating over 160 CBD shops and expects to reach over 200 by the holiday shopping season this year.
Fourth Quarter & Full Year Fiscal 2019 Financial Statements
The following tables contain financial information for the periods indicated. For full financial information, notes, and management commentary please refer to the MD&A and Financial Statements posted on Green Growth Brands’ Investor Relations site and SEDAR. All financial information is provided in United States dollars, unless otherwise indicated. “Adjusted EBITDA” is equal to net income (loss) before interest, taxes and depreciation and amortization, plus fair value adjustments on sale of inventory and on growth of biological assets, share-based compensation and payments, loss (gain) on equity investments, loss (gain) on foreign exchange, loss (gain) on short-term investments, transaction costs, listing fees and certain one-time non-operating expenses, as determined by management. Management believes this measure provides useful information as it is a commonly used measure in the capital markets and as it is a close proxy for repeatable cash generated by (used for) operations.
Conference Call Information:
Conference ID: 66844833
Local Toronto Dial-in Number: (+1) 416 764 8609
Local Vancouver Dial-in Number: (+1) 778 383 7417
North American Toll-Free Number:(+1) 888 390 0605
The call and replay archive will be accessible on Green Growth Brands’ Investor Relations website.
About Green Growth Brands Inc.
Green Growth Brands creates remarkable experiences in cannabis and CBD. Led by CEO Peter Horvath and a leadership team of consumer-focused retail experts, the company’s brands include CAMP, Seventh Sense Botanical Therapy, The+Source, Green Lily, and Meri + Jayne. The Company also has a licensing agreement with the Greg Norman™ Brand to develop a line of CBD-infused personal care products designed for active wellness. Already driving the strongest sales per square feet in the cannabis industry, GGB is expanding its cannabis operations throughout the U.S its CBD presence at ShopSeventhSense.com, in malls across the country, at DSW and Abercrombie & Fitch stores—and that’s just the beginning. Learn more about the vision at GreenGrowthBrands.com.
