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Debra BorchardtJuly 5, 2018

Several cannabis companies announced signing agreements with the Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Commission (AGLC) to supply recreational cannabis to Alberta’s private cannabis retailers and the AGLC’s online cannabis store, www.albertacannabis.org.

Alberta is Canada’s fourth most populated province and is mostly known as being the home to tourist destinations like Banff Park and Lake Louise. Its capital is Edmonton and its largest city is Calgary. The province is known as being a hub for the country’s crude oil industry.

“The AGLC is committed to providing the Alberta market with access to federally regulated cannabis in a safe and fiscally-responsible manner while helping to shrink the illicit market,” says Niaz Nejad, Chief Operating Officer, and Vice President, Gaming & Cannabis, AGLC. “We are confident that those we are working with will help us fulfill our responsibilities to Albertans.”

Aurora Cannabis Inc.

Edmonton-based Aurora Cannabis Inc. (ACBFF) said that it will initially allocate up to 25,000 kg of product for the first 6 months of sales to this market. “The AGLC and Alberta government have been steadfast in their commitment to developing the best possible framework for a well-functioning legal adult consumer use market that prevents cannabis from ending up in the hands of youth,” said Terry Booth, CEO. “The province’s common-sense approach and this agreement are the result of many months of discussions with the AGLC towards achieving these goals. Consequently, adult consumers in Alberta will have access to a broad selection of high-quality cannabis products from October 17, 2018, onward.”

He went on to say, “Aurora already is the pre-eminent provider of medical cannabis in Alberta, with a dominant market share, serving more Alberta patients than any other licensed producer. Aurora also employs more Albertans than all other licensed producers combined. We have a brand recognized for quality, which we intend to leverage to capture a significant share of the adult consumer market in Alberta and Canada, both organically and through our strategic retail partnerships. We look forward to working with the AGLC and becoming a key part of the province’s cannabis infrastructure to ensure Alberta’s successful entry into the burgeoning consumer cannabis market.”

Aphria Inc.

Aphria Inc. (APHQF) said that the AGLC placed an opening order of 870 kg to be supplied from across the full portfolio of Aphria’s adult-use brands and products, including dried flower, pre-rolls and cannabis oils. Once additional product categories, such as vapes and edibles, are authorized under the Cannabis Act, it is anticipated that they will also be made for sale throughout the province, further enhancing the company’s assortment of offerings in this market.

“We are thrilled to be working with such a strong partner that is equally committed to promoting responsible cannabis use,” said Jakob Ripshtein, Chief Commercial Officer at Aphria. “This important agreement enables Aphria’s adult-use brands to have a strong presence in Alberta’s dynamic retail landscape. Through our partnership with the AGLC, we look forward to providing access to our thoughtfully crafted portfolio of brands that were designed to meet the diverse needs of Alberta consumers.”

Organigram Holdings Inc.

Organigram Holdings Inc. (OGRMF) also announced that it signed a supply agreement with the AGLC adding to the other three provinces that company has made deals with. Organigram recently unveiled its preliminary branding strategy for the adult recreational market in Canada featuring the brands The Edison Cannabis Company, ANKR Organics and Trailer Park Buds.

“We are pleased to finalize this agreement with AGLC,” says Greg Engel, Organigram’s Chief Executive Officer. “We applaud the province’s efforts to secure a high-quality, dependable inventory for their recreational cannabis market and are proud to have been selected as an AGLC partner.”

Emblem Corp.

Emblem Corp. (EMMBF) also signed an agreement to supply the province with high-quality cannabis products. Products will be available under Emblem’s new adult-use focused brand, which is expected to be announced shortly.

“Emblem is excited to have been selected to bring our adult-use products to Alberta’s recreational cannabis market upon legalization on October 17, 2018. We are looking forward to working together with the AGLC to build the foundation for a safe and responsible marketplace for consumers,” said Maria Guest, Chief Marketing Officer with Emblem. “With our soon to be announced adult-use cannabis brand, Emblem is ready to meet the needs of Albertans seeking a trusted source of cannabis products, offering a curated range of dried flower and cannabis oils.”

WeedMD Inc.

WeedMD (WDDMF) said it will supply the Alberta market with cannabis products starting the first day of legal sales. The agreement represents a key milestone in WeedMD’s strategic plan to develop a national distribution platform for the company’s medical and adult-use products, building upon the recent announcement of WeedMD’s supply agreement with Shoppers Drug Mart.

“We’re proud that the AGLC has selected WeedMD as a cannabis supplier to join its network as it looks to establish a cannabis framework for its adult-use markets,” said Keith Merker, Chief Financial Officer of WeedMD. “This represents a strategic partnership as we look to expand our product reach across the country to support Canada’s legal adult-use market. Alberta’s high standards align with the highly-regarded quality of our cultivation standards, product portfolio, and commercial practices as we look to meet the expected demand of this new market.”

The Supreme Cannabis Company, Inc.

The Supreme Cannabis Company, Inc. (SPRWF) said that its wholly-owned subsidiary, 7ACRES, had entered into a supply agreement with the AGLC to supply recreational cannabis upon legalization. Supreme said that the AGLC has communicated that they plan to evaluate product demand of the recreational market in order to inform their supply needs for the remainder of the year.

“We are very excited to serve as a trusted partner to the AGLC and Albertans. Alberta offers a unique opportunity for quality-driven brands as it is one of the most sophisticated private retail markets in the country and its approach to retailing cannabis recognizes that ensuring quality and offering a selection of products are critical steps towards impacting the illicit market,” said John Fowler, CEO of Supreme Cannabis. “Supreme Cannabis anticipates broad provincial acceptance that 7ACRES’ lineup is a premium brand, and as such will be ranked as a top-tier product in their stores.”

William SumnerMay 31, 2018

The luxury cannabis company Hiku Brands Ltd. (HIKU) announced the filing of its financial results for the quarter ending on March 31, 2018.

“The first quarter of 2018 was one that focused on solidifying our vertically integrated cannabis company and positioning us to win in the legal adult-use market in Canada.” said Alan Gertner, CEO of Hiku. “With our solid foundation of Tokyo Smoke and its existing retail footprint, our artisanal handcrafted cannabis grown at DOJA’s state of the art facility in British Columbia, and our iconic brands like Van der Pop and Maïtri, we believe that Hiku is very well positioned to usher in the adult-use cannabis sector in Canada.”

The company’s revenue for the quarter was relatively small, totaling C$246,143. The vast majority of that revenue was gobbled up by the retail cost of sales, which totaled C$202,431. The company managed to squeak out a gross profit of C$15,554. Overall, Hiku posted a net loss of $9.1 million for a loss per share of eight cents versus last year’s loss per share of one cent.

Although the numbers on paper are less than favorable, it is important to note that this is still a relatively new company that hasn’t even begun to sell dried cannabis. Since launching in January 2018, the company has been busy obtaining retail licenses and forging partnerships.

Most recently the company announced that it would merge with the medical cannabis brand WeedMD, which also filed their financial results today. The company reported a 33% quarter over quarter increase in sales and a revenue of $1.14 million.

Although WeedMD also reported a net loss of $1.4 million, the company should be able to absorb the loss with a cash balance of approximately $48 million; most of which was raised in the last quarter. Should the merger between the two companies go through, both parties stand to benefit.

WeedMD will be able to supply that cannabis production infrastructure that is currently lacking in Hiku. Merging with Hiku, which specializes in high end cannabis brands, will allow WeedMD to sell its cannabis at a higher price and increase its profit margin. At the moment both companies are burning through their budget, but once recreational cannabis sales go live in Canada that may not be the case.

StaffMarch 21, 2018

Here are the news briefs for March 21, 2018:

Delta 9 Cannabis Inc.

Delta 9 Cannabis (TSXV: NINE) signed a binding letter of intent and a lease agreement with 6599362 Canada Ltd. for the land and building containing the company’s current cannabis production facility or “Building E”. The new lease also contains an option for Delta 9 to purchase Building E for a price of $6.25 million at any time during the term of the new lease. The company anticipates executing this option to purchase Building E within the next few days.

WeedMD Inc.

WeedMD (WDDMF) announced that it made a strategic investment in Snipp Interactive Inc. (SPN.V), a global loyalty and promotions company focused on disruptive engagement platforms for consumers. The companies have also entered into an agreement whereby WeedMD will appoint Snipp as its technology vendor of record to design and deploy custom marketing solutions for direct sales, retail sales, referral/sourcing programs, distributor programs and other programs.

Nemus Bioscience, Inc.

Cannabinoid biotech firm Nemus Bioscience (NMUS) named Professor David Schubert, Laboratory Head of the Salk Institute’s Cellular Neurobiology Laboratory to its Scientific Advisory Board.

Dr. Schubert is a two-time recipient of the Jacob Javits Award for outstanding contributions to neuroscience from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a section of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

StaffMarch 19, 2018

Here are today’s cannabis briefs for March 19, 2018:

MedReleaf Corp.

MedReleaf (MEDFF) announced that it entered into an agreement to become the largest supplier of medical cannabis products to Cannamedical Pharma GMBH, a leading medical cannabis distributor to pharmacies in Germany. According to a company statement, MedReleaf will provide Cannamedical with monthly exports of five of its premium strain varieties significantly improving the predictability and security of drug delivery to the German market. Sales to Germany will commence promptly upon the expected receipt of MedReleaf’s European Medical Agency Good Manufacturing Practices certification and export permit from Health Canada in the coming weeks.

Kona Gold Solutions, Inc.

Kona Gold announced its wholly owned subsidiary, HighDrate, LLC, is entering the Chicago market with its new CBD Energy Waters. The Company’s new distribution partner, 1 Oak Wholesale, based in Addison, IL, will distribute the Company’s HighDrate CBD Energy Waters in Chicago and surrounding areas. “Our new HighDrate CBD Energy Waters has hit the market with a splash with overwhelmingly positive feedback from customers and quick re-orders from our retailers around the country,” stated Robert Clark, CEO of Kona Gold Solutions, Inc. “I am very excited to announce our first distribution partner of our HighDrate CBD Energy Waters just three months after launch.”

True Leaf Medicine International Ltd.

True Leaf Medicine (TRLFF) has recruited two medicinal cannabis cultivation experts to lead the development of its medicinal cannabis products. Stephen Schroeder, Chief Cannabis Industry Advisor, and Christian Zofchak, Director of Horticulture Operations, have joined the True Leaf team, driven by a motivation to help patients, as well as their own family members, who find their pharmaceutical treatments ineffective or intolerable.

The cultivation team members are Canadian leaders in selective cannabis plant development. They will identify the best cannabis plant genetics worldwide, and, as part of True Leaf’s proprietary intellectual property, will develop unique strains capable of producing the active ingredients needed to develop a highly-effective medicinal product line to address neurological, musculoskeletal, gynaecological, and gastrointestinal conditions.

WeedMD Inc.

WeedMD (WDDMF) announced that it has made a strategic investment in Scorpion Resources Inc., to be renamed Blockstrain Technology Corp. WeedMD will be amongst the first federally-licensed producers to initiate the integration of blockchain technology into its ecosystem. Blockstrain delivers a secure and immutable blockchain platform to establish global certainty for cannabis strains and their ownership.

Canopy Growth Corporation

Canopy Growth confirmed that it has successfully completed a transfer of 1,500 cannabis clones to its Madrid -based partner, Alcaliber SA, completing the first phase of a partnership entered into by both parties as announced on September 11, 2017.

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