Full Press Release Details
Canopy Growth Reports Full Year and 4th
Quarter Fiscal 2020 Financial Results; Provides Strategic Review Update
Generated Net Revenue
of $399 million in FY 2020, up 76% over FY 2019
In connection with previously
announced organizational and strategic review, recorded impairment and restructuring charges of $743 million; the majority of which
are non-cash charges
Gross Margin of (85)%
in Q4 FY2020; excluding restructuring and other charges, achieved Adjusted Gross Margin of 42%
Net Loss of $1.3 billion;
Adjusted EBITDA loss of $102 million in Q4 2020
SMITHS FALLS, ON, May 29, 2020 /CNW/ - Canopy
Growth Corporation ("Canopy Growth" or the "Company") (TSX: WEED) (NYSE: CGC) today announced its financial
results for the fourth quarter and full twelve-month fiscal year ended March 31, 2020. The Company is also sharing details
of its new strategic plan aimed at winning in priority markets and categories and executing a path to profitability. All
financial information in this press release is reported in millions of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise indicated. The fourth
quarter and full twelve-month fiscal year 2020 financial results presented in this press release have been prepared in accordance
"Through the COVID-19 pandemic we have
worked hard to ensure the health and well-being of our teams and customers and the continuity of our business. During this
time, our team has rolled out our exciting new cannabis-infused beverages and vape products in Canada and a portfolio of CBD products
in the US," shared CEO David Klein. "True to key priorities that I have outlined for Canopy, we have taken steps to align
our capacity with the current market demand and focus our resources against the core markets with the largest and most tangible
near-term profit opportunity."
Added Klein, "I am excited to implement
our strategy reset and organization redesign over the course of fiscal 2021. We have a renewed strategic focus and a clear
change agenda that is already underway. We are building what we believe is the best cannabis company in the world by putting the
consumer at the heart of everything we do and are re-aligning our organization to be faster and more agile."
Strategic and Organizational Update
Canopy Growth's overall strategy is to unleash
the full potential of cannabis, capture sizable market share in focus categories and markets and execute a path to profitability
to build sustainable, long-term shareholder value.
The Company no longer strives to be the first
to every market, but strives to the best and become a leading consumer insights and product development company in select priority
markets, that matches products and consumer preferences in the cannabis space. To achieve this, Canopy Growth will focus on:
Becoming a relentlessly consumer-centric organization
by building world-class consumer insights and analytics, coupled with focused, leading-edge R&D and innovation to produce a
differentiated product portfolio that will delight consumers. The Company will bring these products to the hands of consumers through
best-in-class sales execution;
Markets and product categories with the highest and most
tangible profit opportunities in the near term. Core markets will be Canada, US and Germany with focus on recreational and medical.
To capture future opportunities in emerging markets and categories outside the core, Canopy Growth will deploy an asset-light approach;
Driving quality in all aspects of our operation and be
positioned to deliver the right product at the right time at the right price from the right facility; and
Continuing to lead the industry and set industry standards.
This includes spearheading the next phase of the cannabis industry evolution and shaping how the industry evolves. The Company
will continue to give back to neighbors and communities through its Grow Good Together initiatives.
Canopy Growth expects Fiscal 2021 to be a transition
year as the Company resets its strategic focus, rolls out a new organizational design, and implements a comprehensive operational
and supply chain productivity program. Given this, as well as the significant COVID-19 related uncertainties that exist, the Company
is withdrawing its previously communicated milestones for achieving positive Adjusted EBITDA and Net Income. Depending on
the impacts of COVID-19, Canopy Growth may provide new metrics by which to measure the Company's performance in the second half
| Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2020 Financial Summary | ||||||
| Net revenue | Gross margin percentage | Adjusted gross margin percentage 1 | Net loss | Adjusted EBITDA 2 | Free cash flow 3 | |
| Reported | $107.9 | (85%) | 42% | $(1,326.4) | $(102.0) | $(304.7) |
| vs. Q3 2020 | (13%) | NM | 1,100 bps | (1110%) | (5%) | 15% |
| vs. Q4 2019 | 15% | NM | 2,000 bps | (282%) | (8%) | 22% |
| Fiscal Year 2020 Financial Summary | ||||||
| Net revenue | Gross margin percentage | Adjusted gross margin percentage 4 | Net loss | Adjusted EBITDA 2 | Free cash flow 3 | |
| Reported | $398.8 | (8%) | 26% | $(1,387.4) | $(442.8) | $(1,477.6) |
| vs. Fiscal 2019 | 76% | (2,000) bps | 1,400 bps | (95%) | (53%) | (25%) |
| 1 Adjusted gross margin is a non-GAAP measure, and for Q4 2020 excludes (i) restructuring and other charges of $132.1 million related to the impact of restructuring actions; and (ii) $4.7 million related to the flow-through of inventory step-up associated with fiscal 2020 business combinations. See "Non-GAAP Measures". |
| 2 Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. See "Non-GAAP Measures". |
| 3 Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure. See "Non-GAAP Measures". |
| 4 Adjusted gross margin is a non-GAAP measure, and for fiscal 2020 excludes charges of $136.8 million incurred in Q4 2020, as described in footnote 1 above. See "Non-GAAP Measures". |
Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2020 Corporate Financial
Revenues: Net revenue in Q4 2020 decreased 13%
versus Q3 2020 driven primarily by lower Canadian recreational revenue.
Gross margin: : Reported gross margin, including
one-time restructuring and other charges, was (85%). Adjusted gross margin, excluding one-time restructuring and other charges
and inventory step-up costs, was 42% in Q4 2020, representing an increase of 1,100 bps from Q3 2020. Adjusted gross margin performance
in Q4 2020 was positively impacted by higher facility utilization and growth in high margin international medical cannabis sales.
Operating expenses: SG&A expenses in Q4 2020
increased 17% over Q3 2020 driven primarily by a combined $15 million increase in General & Administrative and Sales &
Net Loss: Net loss of $1.3 billion in Q4 2020,
primarily driven by impairment and restructuring charges, other impairment charges which were primarily identified during our annual
impairment testing, and other non-cash fair value changes.
Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA loss of $102
million in Q4 2020, a $5 million wider loss versus Q3 2020 driven by lower sales and higher operating expenses.
Cash Position: Gross cash balance was $2.0 billion
at March 31, 2020, down from $2.3 billion at the end of Q3 2020 reflecting the EBITDA loss, capital investments and mergers and
acquisitions activities.
Restructuring and Impairment Costs: In line with
our previous announcement (March 4, 2020), we recorded a pre-tax restructuring and impairment charge of $743 million in Q4 2020,
of which $28 million is estimated to be a cash charge. Additionally, we recorded impairment charges of $100 million Q4 2020, which
were primarily identified during our annual impairment testing process.
Business & Operational Highlights
COVID-19 response: Management has been closely
monitoring the impact of COVID-19, with a focus on the health and safety of our employees, business continuity and supporting our
communities. The majority of non-production related staff continue to work from home; we implemented daily screening process for
production facility access; temporarily closed corporate-owned retail stores in mid-March but re-opened 20 stores with reduced
hours as well as click & collect ordering; rolled out click & collect to 100% of all Tokyo Smoke and Tweed licensed stores
and added same day delivery for Tokyo Smoke partner stores.
UL certified Juju Power 510 battery as well as 510 vape
cartridges under Tweed and Twd. brands, representing a total of five SKUs, are available in the Canadian recreational market.
UL certified Tokyo Smoke Luma pod-based vape devices,
Luma "Go" pods and Luma "Pause" pods are available in the Canadian recreational market.
Ready to Drink ("RTD") beverages under Tweed
and Houseplant brands, representing a total of three SKUs, are available in the Canadian recreational market.
Company has expanded offering of Hemp-derived CBD products
with the launch of a line of First & Free topical creams in select states in the US and the launch of This Works' line of clinically-proven
CBD Booster skin products in the United Kingdom, Germany and select states in the US.
On May 1, 2020, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of
Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) exercised warrants for approximately C$245 million , representing approximately 5.1% of our issued
and outstanding common shares.
| Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2020 Financial and Operational Review | |||||
| (in millions of Canadian dollars, unaudited) | Q4 2020 | vs. Q3 2020 | vs. Q4 2019 | FY2020 | vs. FY2019 |
| Canadian recreational revenue | |||||
| - Business to business | $36.7 | (31%) | (36%) | $157.3 | 34% |
| - Business to consumer | $13.1 | (14%) | 12% | $52.0 | 125% |
| Canadian recreational revenue | $49.8 | (28%) | (28%) | $209.3 | 49% |
| Canadian medical revenue | $14.9 | 1% | 29% | $56.8 | (17%) |
| International medical revenue | $20.7 | 11% | 1051% | $68.0 | 574% |
| All other revenue | $29.7 | (11%) | 23% | $105.5 | 210% |
| Excise taxes | $(7.2) | (39%) | (42%) | $(40.8) | 51% |
| Net revenue | $107.9 | (13%) | 15% | $398.8 | 76% |
| (in millions of Canadian dollars, unaudited) | Q4 2020 | vs. Q3 2020 | vs. Q4 2019 | FY2020 | vs. FY2019 |
| Canadian recreational revenue | |||||
| - Dry bud 1 | $48.9 | (29%) | 51% | $238.1 | 188% |
| - Oils, softgels and Cannabis 2.0 products 2 | $6.3 | 34% | (83%) | $22.7 | -61% |
| - Other revenue adjustments 3 | $(5.4) | 2% | NM | $(51.5) | NM |
| Global medical revenue | |||||
| - Dry bud | $9.8 | 7% | 34% | $35.8 | -30% |
| - Oils and softgels | $25.8 | 6% | 329% | $89.0 | 224% |
| All other revenue | $29.7 | (11%) | 23% | $105.5 | 210% |
| Excise taxes 4 | $(7.2) | (39%) | (42%) | $(40.8) | 51% |
| Net revenue | $107.9 | (13%) | 15% | $398.8 | 76% |
| 1 Excludes the impact of other revenue adjustments. |
| 2 Cannabis 2.0 products include cannabis-infused chocolates, cannabis-infused beverages, and cannabis vape products (including power sources such as rechargeable and compact batteries, ready-to-go vape pens, and cartridges/vape pods) |
| 3 Other revenue adjustments represent the Company's determination of returns and pricing adjustments, and relate to the Canadian recreational business-to-business channel. |
| 4 Excise taxes is presented net of the impact from other revenue adjustments. |
Recreational B2B sales in Q4 2020 decreased 31% from
Q3 2020 as growth in softgels, oil, and Cannabis 2.0 products was more than offset by an overall decline in flower and pre-roll
Recreational B2C sales in Q4 2020 decreased 14% from
prior quarter due to the expected off peak seasonal demand decline and the closure of corporate-owned retail stores late in the