Flora Growth Corp
For the period ended Dec 31, 2023. Filed Mar 28, 2024.
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Flora Growth Corp.Notes to the consolidated financial statementsFor the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022(United States dollars, except shares and per share amounts)
**1. **NATURE OF OPERATIONS
Flora Growth Corp. (the "Company" or "Flora") was incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada on March 13, 2019. The Company is manufacturer and distributor of global cannabis and pharmaceutical products and brands, building a connected, design-led collective of plant-based wellness and lifestyle brands. The Company's registered office is located at 365 Bay Street, Suite 800, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2V1, Canada and our principal place of business in the United States is located at 3406 SW 26th Terrace, Suite C-1, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 3312.
On December 23, 2022, Flora completed its acquisition of all the issued and outstanding common shares of Franchise Global Health Inc. ("FGH"), a corporation existing under the laws of the Province of British Columbia by way of a statutory plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement") under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia). FGH, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, is a multi-national distributor in the pharmaceutical and medical cannabis industry with principal operations in Germany. See Note 10 for further discussion.
On February 24, 2022, Flora Growth U.S. Holdings Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, completed the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding equity interests in each of (i) Just Brands LLC and (ii) High Roller Private Label LLC. JustCBD is a manufacturer and distributor of consumable cannabinoid products, including gummies, tinctures, vape cartridges, and creams with principal operations in Florida, United States. See Note 10 for further discussion.
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, meaning that the Company will continue in operation for the foreseeable future and will be able to realize assets and discharge liabilities in the ordinary course of operations.
**2. **BASIS OF PRESENTATION
These consolidated financial statements have been presented in United States dollars and are prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP") and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The Company has determined that the United States dollar is the most relevant and appropriate reporting currency as, despite continuing shifts in the relative size of our operations across multiple geographies, the majority of our operations are conducted in United States dollars and our financial results are prepared and reviewed internally by management in United States dollars.
Prior to January 1, 2023, Flora was a foreign private issuer reporting its financial statements under International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the International Accounting Standard Boards. These consolidated financial statements, for all periods, are presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Going concern
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. The going concern basis of presentation assumes that the Company will continue one year after the date these financial statements are issued and will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business.
Pursuant to the requirements of ASC Topic 205-40, Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern, management must evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for one year from the date these financial statements are issued. This evaluation does not take into consideration the potential mitigating effects of management's plans that have not been fully implemented or are not within control of the Company as of the date the financial statements are issued. When substantial doubt exists under this methodology, management evaluates whether the mitigating effect of its plans sufficiently alleviates substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The mitigating effect of management's plans, however, is only considered if both (1) it is probable that the plans will be effectively implemented within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued, and (2) it is probable that the plans, when implemented, will mitigate the relevant conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued.
Flora Growth Corp.Notes to the consolidated financial statementsFor the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022(United States dollars, except shares and per share amounts)
The Company had cash of $4.4 million at December 31, 2023, net loss of $56.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, and an accumulated deficit of $142.5 million at December 31, 2023. Current economic and market conditions have put pressure on the Company's growth plans. The Company's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on its ability to obtain additional capital. The Company believes that its current level of cash is not sufficient to continue investing in growth, while at the same time meeting its obligations as they become due. These conditions raise substantial doubt regarding the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least one year from the date of issuance of these consolidated financial statements. To alleviate these conditions, management is currently evaluating various cost reductions and other alternatives and may seek to raise additional funds through the issuance of equity, debt securities, through arrangements with strategic partners, through obtaining credit from financial institutions, through the disposition of assets or otherwise. The actual amount that the Company may be able to raise under these alternatives will depend on market conditions and other factors. As it seeks additional sources of financing, there can be no assurance that such financing would be available to the Company on favorable terms or at all. The Company's ability to obtain additional financing in the debt and equity capital markets is subject to several factors, including but not limited to market and economic conditions, the Company's performance and investor sentiment with respect to it and its industry. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments for the recovery and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
Presentation of comparative financial statements
On June 9, 2023, the Company consolidated its issued and outstanding common shares based on one new common share of the Company for every twenty existing common shares of the Company. All common shares and per share amounts have been restated to give retroactive effect to the share consolidation. See discussion in Note 15.
Basis of consolidation
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions were eliminated on consolidation. Subsidiaries are entities the Company controls when it is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement in the entity and can affect those returns through its power to direct the relevant activities of the entity. Subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial results of the Company from the date of acquisition up to the date of disposition or loss of control. As at December 31, 2023, the Company had the following subsidiaries:
| Subsidiaries | Country ofIncorporation | Ownership % | Functional Currency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kasa Wholefoods Company LLC | United States | 100% | United States Dollar (USD) |
| Flora Beauty LLC | United States | 100% | United States Dollar (USD) |
| Vessel Brand Inc. | United States | 100% | United States Dollar (USD) |
| Vessel Brand Canada Inc. | Canada | 100% | United States Dollar (USD) |
| Just Brands LLC | United States | 100% | United States Dollar (USD) |
| Just Brands International LTD | United Kingdom | 100% | British Pound (GBP) |
| High Roller Private Label LLC | United States | 100% | United States Dollar (USD) |
| Flora Growth US Holdings Corp. | United States | 100% | United States Dollar (USD) |
| Cardiff Brand Corp. | United States | 100% | United States Dollar (USD) |
| Franchise Global Health Inc. | Canada | 100% | Canadian Dollar (CAD) |
| Harmony Health One Inc. | Canada | 100% | Canadian Dollar (CAD) |
| ACA Mueller ADAG Pharma Vertriebs GmbH | Germany | 100% | Euro (EUR) |
| Sativa Verwaltungs GmbH | Germany | 100% | Euro (EUR) |
| Sativa Verwaltungs GmbH and Co. KG | Germany | 100% | Euro (EUR) |
| CBD Med Therapeutics Inc. | Canada | 100% | Canadian Dollar (CAD) |
| Fayber Technologies Canada Inc. | Canada | 100% | Canadian Dollar (CAD) |
| Catalunia SAS | Colombia | 100% | Colombia Peso (COP) |
| Green CannaHealth SAS | Colombia | 100% | Colombia Peso (COP) |
| Klokken Aarhus Inc. | Canada | 100% | Canadian Dollar (CAD) |
| Rangers Pharmaceuticals A/S | Denmark | 100% | Danish Krone (DAK) |
| 1200325 B.C. LTD. | Canada | 100% | Canadian Dollar (CAD) |
| Phatebo | Germany | 100% | Euro (EUR) |
| Franchise Cannabis Corp. | Canada | 100% | Canadian Dollar (CAD) |
Flora Growth Corp.Notes to the consolidated financial statementsFor the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022(United States dollars, except shares and per share amounts)
On July 5, 2023, the Company entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with Lisan Farma Colombia LLC ("Lisan"), a Delaware limited liability company, to sell all of its shares in certain Colombian companies and other Flora assets related to its Colombian operations for a purchase price of CAD $0.8 million (USD $0.6 million).
The Company sold all of its shares and assets related to the following Colombian companies and branches:
Flora Growth Corp Colombia S.A.S. (formerly Hemp Textiles & Co. S.A.S.)
Flora Lab S.A.S. (formerly Grupo Farmaceutico Cronomed S.A.S.)
Flora Med S.A.S. (formerly Breeze Laboratory S.A.S.)
Labcofarm Laboratorios S.A.S
Cosechemos Ya S.A.S.
Kasa Wholefoods Company S.A.S.
Flora Growth Corp. Sucursal Colombia
Flora Beauty LLC Sucursal Colombia
The applicable capital stock of the Colombian entities was transferred to Lisan at the date of closing. All assets underlying this sale were transferred to Lisan on an "as is where is" basis. The results of these subsidiaries are included in discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. See discussion in Note 5.
During the fourth quarter of the year ending December 31, 2023, the Company voluntarily dissolved the following U.S. companies:
Hemp Textiles & Co. LLC
Keel Brand Corp.
Flora Growth F&B Corp
Flora Growth Management Corp.
Masaya Holding Corp.
Basis of measurement
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except for certain financial instruments that are measured at fair value as explained in the accounting policies below. Historical cost is generally based on the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for goods and services.
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The carrying values of trade and amounts receivable, indemnification receivables, prepaids and other current assets, and trade and other payables, accrued liabilities, current portion of long term debt, and current portion of lease liability approximate their fair values due to their short periods to maturity. The Company calculates the estimated fair value of financial instruments, including investments, and contingent consideration, using quoted market prices when available. When quoted market prices are not available, fair value is determined based on valuation techniques using the best information available and may include quoted market prices, market comparable, and discounted cash flow projections.
The consolidated financial statements are presented in United States dollars ("$") unless otherwise noted.
Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Flora Growth Corp.Notes to the consolidated financial statementsFor the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022(United States dollars, except shares and per share amounts)
**3. **SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The significant accounting policies used by the Company are as follows:
Cash and restricted cash
Cash in the consolidated statement of financial position includes cash on hand and deposits held with banks and other financial intermediaries that have a maturity of less than three months at the date they are acquired. Restricted cash in the consolidated statement of financial position includes cash required to be held in deposit accounts related to credit card accounts and merchant accounts.
Financial assets
Initial recognition and measurement
The Company aggregates its financial assets into classes at the time of initial recognition based on the Company's business model and the contractual terms of the cash flows. Non-derivative financial assets are classified and measured as "financial assets at fair value", as either fair value through profit or loss ("FVPL"), or "financial assets at amortized cost", as appropriate.
All financial assets are recognized initially at fair value plus, in the case of financial assets not at FVPL, directly attributable transaction costs on the trade date at which the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets with embedded derivatives are considered in their entirety when determining their classification.
Subsequent measurement - Financial assets at amortized cost
After initial recognition, financial assets measured at amortized cost are subsequently measured at the end of each reporting period at amortized cost using the Effective Interest Rate ("EIR") method. Amortized cost is calculated by considering any discount or premium on acquisition and any fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. In these consolidated financial statements, cash, trade and amounts receivables, indemnification receivables, and loans receivable are classified in this category.
Subsequent measurement - Financial assets at FVPL
Financial assets measured at FVPL include financial assets such as the Company's equity investments in other entities, and any derivative financial instrument that is not designated as a hedging instrument in a hedge relationship. Financial assets measured at FVPL are carried at fair value in the consolidated statement of financial position with changes in fair value recognized in a separate caption in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss.
Derecognition
A financial asset is derecognized when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or the Company no longer retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership.
Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets classified subsequently as amortized cost are subject to impairment based on the expected credit losses ("ECL's"). The Company's financial assets subject to impairment are cash, trade and amounts receivables, and loans receivable.
Trade and note receivables are recognized initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortized cost, less any provisions for impairment. Impairment provisions are estimated using the ECL impairment model where any expected future credit losses are provided for, irrespective of whether a loss event has occurred at the reporting date. Estimates of expected credit losses consider the Company's collection history by country and customer, deterioration of collection rates during the average credit period, as well as observable changes in and forecasts of future economic conditions that affect default risk. The Company utilizes a provision matrix to estimate lifetime ECL's for trade receivables, supplemented by specific allowance based on customer-specific data. Changes in the allowance are recognized as bad debt expense in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss. When the Company determines that no recovery of the amount owed is possible, the amount is deemed irrecoverable, and the financial asset is written off. This is determined with judgment or otherwise when discharged by bankruptcy or other legal proceedings.
Inventory
Inventoriesare comprised of raw materials and supplies, and finished goods. Inventories are initially valued at cost and subsequently at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Inventory cost is determined either on a weighted average cost or specific identification basis and any trade discounts and rebates are deducted from the purchase price. Raw material costs include the purchase cost of the materials, freight-in and duty. Costs incurred during the production process are capitalized as incurred to the extent that cost is less than net realizable value. These costs include materials, labor and manufacturing overhead used in the production processes. Finished goods include the cost of direct materials and labor and a proportion of manufacturing overhead allocated based on normal production capacity.
Flora Growth Corp.Notes to the consolidated financial statementsFor the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022(United States dollars, except shares and per share amounts)
Net realizable value represents the estimated selling price for inventories in the ordinary course of business, less all estimated costs of completion and costs necessary to make the sale. The determination of net realizable value requires significant judgment, including consideration of factors such as shrinkage, the aging of and future demand for inventory and contractual arrangements with customers. Reserves for excess and obsolete inventory are based upon quantities on hand, projected volumes from demand forecasts and net realizable value. The impact of changes in inventory reserves is reflected in cost of sales.
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, if any. Depreciation is provided for on a straight-line basis over the assets' estimated useful lives, which management has determined to be as follows:
Machinery and office equipment 5-10 years
Vehicle 5 years
Building 30 years
Right-of-use assets Lesser of useful life and remaining term of the lease
The Company assesses an asset's residual value, useful life and depreciation method at each financial year end and adjusts if appropriate. During their construction, property, plant and equipment are not subject to depreciation. The Company capitalizes all costs necessary to get the asset to its intended use, including interest on borrowings when significant. When the asset is available for use, depreciation commences. Depreciation expense is recorded within depreciation and amortization on the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss.
Gains and losses on disposal of property, plant and equipment are determined by comparing the proceeds from disposal with the carrying amount of the property, plant and equipment and are recognized in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss of the related year.
Intangible assets
Intangible assets are recorded at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment losses, if any. Intangible assets acquired in a business combination are measured at fair value at the acquisition date. Amortization is provided on a straight-line basis over the assets' estimated useful lives, which do not exceed the contractual period, if any. The Company's finite-lived intangible assets are amortized as follows:
Patents and developed technology 9 years
Customer and supplier relationships 5-10 years
Trademarks and brands 8-10 years
Licenses 5 years
Non-compete agreements 3 years
The estimated useful lives, residual values, and amortization methods are reviewed at each year end, and any changes in estimates are accounted for prospectively. Amortization expense is recorded within depreciation and amortization on the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss.
Intangible assets that have indefinite useful lives are not subject to amortization and are tested annually for impairment, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that they might be impaired.
Investments
Investments include investments in equity securities of entities over which the Company does not have a controlling financial interest or significant influence and are accounted for at fair value. Equity investments without readily determinable fair values are measured at cost with adjustments for observable changes in price or impairments (referred to as the "measurement alternative"). In applying the measurement alternative, the Company performs a qualitative assessment on a quarterly basis and recognizes an impairment if there are sufficient indicators that the fair value of the equity investments is less than carrying values. Changes in value are recorded in unrealized loss from changes in fair value on the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss.
Flora Growth Corp.Notes to the consolidated financial statementsFor the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022(United States dollars, except shares and per share amounts)
Impairment of long-lived assets
The Company reviews long-lived assets, including property and equipment and definite life intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized when the sum of projected undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying value of the asset group. The measurement of the impairment loss to be recognized is based on the difference between the fair value and the carrying amount of the asset group.
Business combinations
Acquisitions of businesses are accounted for using the acquisition method. The consideration transferred in a business combination is measured at fair value, which is calculated as the sum of the acquisition date fair values of the assets transferred by the Company, liabilities incurred by the Company to the former owners of the acquiree and the equity interests issued by the Company in exchange for control of the acquiree. Acquisition related costs are generally recognized in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss as incurred. At the acquisition date, the identifiable assets acquired, and the liabilities assumed, are recognized at their fair value.
Goodwill is measured as the excess of the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of any noncontrolling interests in the acquiree, and the fair value of the acquirer's previously held equity interest in the acquiree (if any) over the net of the amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed on the acquisition date. If, after assessment, the net of the amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed on the acquisition date exceeds the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree and the fair value of the acquirer's previously held interest in the acquiree (if any), the excess is recognized immediately in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss as a bargain purchase gain.
Non-controlling interests that are present ownership interests and entitle their holders to a proportionate share of the entity's net assets in the event of liquidation may be initially measured at the fair value of the acquiree's identifiable net assets.
Contingent consideration is measured at its acquisition-date fair value and included as part of the consideration transferred in a business combination. Contingent consideration that is classified as equity is not remeasured at subsequent reporting dates and its subsequent settlement is accounted for within equity. Contingent consideration that is classified as an asset or liability is remeasured at subsequent reporting dates, with the corresponding gain or loss recognized in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
When a business combination is achieved in stages, the Company's previously held equity interest in the acquiree is remeasured to its acquisition date fair value and the resulting gain or loss, if any, is recognized in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss. Amounts arising from interests in the acquiree prior to the acquisition date that have previously been recognized in other comprehensive income are reclassified to the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss where such treatment would be appropriate if that interest were disposed of.
Purchase price allocations may be preliminary and, during the measurement period not to exceed one year from the date of acquisition, changes in assumptions and estimates that result in adjustments to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded in the period the adjustments are determined.
Impairment of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets
Goodwill is allocated to the reporting unit in which the business that created the goodwill resides. A reporting unit is an operating segment, or a business unit one level below that operating segment, for which discrete financial information is prepared and regularly reviewed by segment management. The Company operates in three operating segments which are the reporting units and goodwill is allocated at the operating segment level. The Company reviews goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets annually for impairment in the fourth quarter, or more frequently, if events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.
Flora Growth Corp.Notes to the consolidated financial statementsFor the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022(United States dollars, except shares and per share amounts)
Financial liabilities
Initial recognition and measurement
Financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost, unless they are required to be measured at FVPL as is the case for held for trading or derivative instruments, or the Company has opted to measure the financial liability at FVPL. The Company's financial liabilities include trade and other payables and other accrued liabilities and long-term debt, which are measured at amortized cost. All financial liabilities are recognized initially at fair value.
Subsequent measurement - Financial liabilities at amortized cost
After initial recognition, financial liabilities measured at amortized cost are subsequently measured at the end of each reporting period at amortized cost using the EIR method. Amortized cost is calculated by considering any discount or premium on acquisition and any fees or costs that are an integral part of the EIR.
Subsequent measurement - Financial liabilities at FVPL
Financial liabilities measured at FVPL include any derivative financial instrument that is not designated as a hedging instrument in a hedge relationship. Financial liabilities measured at FVPL are carried at fair value in the consolidated statement of financial position with changes in fair value recognized in other income or expense in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss. In these consolidated financial statements, trade and other payables and other accrued liabilities, lease liability and loans payable are measured at amortized cost.
Derecognition
A financial liability is derecognized when the obligation under the liability is discharged, cancelled, or expires with any associated gain or loss recognized in other income or expense in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss.
Provisions
Provisions are recognized when (a) the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) due to a past event, and (b) it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. Where the Company expects a provision to be reimbursed, for example under an insurance contract, the reimbursement is recognized as a separate asset but only when the reimbursement is probable. The Company expenses legal costs as incurred related to such matters.
The expense relating to any provision is presented in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss, net of any reimbursement. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. Where discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognized as a finance cost in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss.
Share capital
Issued common shares are recorded as equity at par value. Additional proceeds from the issuance of common shares are classified as equity in additional paid in capital. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of common shares, stock options and warrants are recognized as a deduction from equity, net of any tax effects. Common shares are considered issued when consideration has been received. The fair value of options and warrants is determined using the Black Scholes model.
Share based compensation
Share based compensation to employees is measured at the fair value of the instruments issued and amortized over the vesting periods. Share based compensation to non-employees are measured at the fair value of goods or services received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued if it is determined the fair value of the goods or services cannot be reliably measured and are recorded at the date the goods or services are received. The Company operates an equity based compensation plan. The corresponding amount is recorded to the stock option caption within shareholders’ equity, and the expense to the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss over the vesting period. The fair value of options is determined using the Black–Scholes pricing model which incorporates all market vesting conditions. For awards with graded vesting schedules, the Company has elected to calculate the fair value as a single award and recognize expense over the total expected vesting period rather than in tranches. The number of shares and options expected to vest is reviewed and adjusted at the end of each reporting period such that the amount recognized for services received as consideration for the equity instruments granted shall be based on the number of equity instruments that eventually vest. Upon exercise of a stock option, any amount related to the initial value of the stock option, along with the proceeds from exercise are recorded to share capital. Upon expiration of a stock option, any amount related to the initial value of the stock option is recorded to accumulated deficit. The Company also grants employees and non-employees restricted stock awards (“RSAs”). The fair value of the RSAs is determined using the fair value of the common shares on the date of the grant. The Company has elected to recognize forfeitures as they occur.
Flora Growth Corp.Notes to the consolidated financial statementsFor the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022(United States dollars, except shares and per share amounts)
Foreign currency translation
These consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars ("USD"), which is the Company's reporting currency; however, the functional currency of the entities in these financial statements are their respective local currencies, including Canadian dollar, USD, British pound and euro.
Translation into functional currency
Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded in the functional currency at exchange rates prevailing on the dates of the transactions. At the end of each reporting period, monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the period end exchange rates. Non-monetary items are translated at the exchange rates in effect on the date of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses arising on translation are presented in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss.
Translation into presentation currency
The assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into USD at year-end exchange rates. Revenue, expenses, and cash flows of foreign operations are translated into USD using average exchange rates of the reporting period. Exchange differences resulting from translating foreign operations are recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in shareholders' equity. The cumulative exchange differences are reclassified to the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss upon the disposal of the foreign operation.
Research expenses
Research expenses are expensed as they are incurred, net of any related investment tax credits, unless the criteria for capitalization of development expenses are met.
Revenue recognition
The Company primarily generates revenue as a distributor of pharmaceuticals and a distributor and retailer of cannabidiol oil derived products. See disaggregation of the Company’s revenue by operating segments and sales by country in Note 24.
The Company uses the following five-step contract-based analysis of transactions to determine if, when and how much revenue can be recognized:
| 1. | Identify the contract with a customer; |
| 2. | Identify the performance obligations in the contract; |
| 3. | Determine the transaction price; |
| 4. | Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and |
| 5. | Recognize revenue when or as the Company satisfies the performance obligations. |
Revenue is recognized at the transaction price, which is the amount of consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring promised goods to a customer. Gross revenue excludes duties and taxes collected on behalf of third parties. Revenue is presented net of expected price discounts, sales returns, customer rebates and other incentives.
The Company's contracts with customers for the sales of products consist of one performance obligation. Revenue from product sales is recognized at the point in time when control is transferred to the customer, which is on shipment or delivery, depending on the contract terms. The Company's payment terms generally range from 0 to 30 days from the transfer of control, and sometimes up to two months.
The Company elected as a permitted practical expedient to not adjust the customer contract consideration for significant financing components when the period between the transfer of the Company's goods and services and customer payment is one year or less.
The Company elected as a permitted practical expedient to expense, as incurred, the costs of obtaining a customer contract such as sales commissions and other selling transaction costs when the amortization period of the assets otherwise would be one year or less. Accordingly, the Company has no assets recorded for costs to obtain a customer contract as at December 31, 2023 and 2022 as there are no contracts where the underlying asset would have a life exceeding one year.
Flora Growth Corp.Notes to the consolidated financial statementsFor the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022(United States dollars, except shares and per share amounts)
The Company elected as a permitted practical expedient for shipping and handling not to be a separate performance obligation.
Advertising costs
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and recorded within the promotion and communication caption on the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss. Advertising costs were $3.4 million in 2023 ($4.4 million in 2022).
Leases
At the inception of a contract, the Company assesses whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. A contract is, or contains, a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period in exchange for consideration. The Company recognizes a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the commencement date of the lease. The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or before the commencement date, plus any initial direct costs incurred and an estimate of costs to dismantle and remove the underlying asset, less any lease incentives received. The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Company's estimated incremental borrowing rate.
The lease term at the lease commencement date is determined based on the noncancellable period for which the Company has the right to use the underlying asset, together with any periods covered by an option to extend the lease if the Company is reasonably certain to exercise that option, periods covered by an option to terminate the lease if the Company is reasonably certain not to exercise that option and periods covered by an option to extend (or not to terminate) the lease in which the exercise of the option is controlled by the lessor. The Company considers several factors when evaluating whether the options in its lease contracts are reasonably certain of exercise, such as length of time before an option exercise, expected value of the leased asset at the end of the initial lease term, importance of the lease to the Company's operations, costs to negotiate a new lease, any contractual or economic penalties, and the economic value of leasehold improvements.
For finance leases, from the commencement date to the earlier of the end of the useful life of the right-of-use asset or the end of the lease term, the right-of-use asset is amortized on a straight-line basis and the interest expense is recognized on the lease liability using the effective interest method. For operating leases, lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease and presented as a single charge in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. The lease liability is subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method.
Right-of-use assets are adjusted for impairment losses, if any. The estimated useful lives and recoverable amounts of right-of-use assets are determined on the same basis as those of property, plant and equipment.
The Company has elected not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases (lease term of 12 months or less) and leases for which the underlying asset is of low value. The Company recognizes the lease payments associated with these leases as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Company has elected not to separate non-lease components from lease components for real estate leases.
Income taxes
Income tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Current tax and deferred tax are recognized in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss except to the extent that it relates to a business combination, or items recognized directly in equity or in other comprehensive loss.
Current tax is the expected tax payable or receivable on the taxable income or loss for the year, using tax rates enacted at the reporting date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years.
Deferred tax is recognized in respect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. Deferred tax is not recognized for the following temporary differences: the initial recognition of assets or liabilities in a transaction that is not a business combination and that affects neither accounting nor taxable income or loss, and differences relating to investments in subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities to the extent that it is probable that they will not reverse in the foreseeable future. In addition, deferred tax is not recognized for taxable temporary differences arising on the initial recognition of goodwill. Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are expected to be applied to temporary differences when they reverse, based on the laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax liabilities and assets, and they relate to income taxes levied by the same tax authority on the same taxable entity, or on different tax entities, but they intend to settle current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis, or their tax assets and liabilities will be realized simultaneously.
Flora Growth Corp.Notes to the consolidated financial statementsFor the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022(United States dollars, except shares and per share amounts)
A deferred tax asset is recognized for unused tax losses, tax credits and deductible temporary differences, to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which they can be utilized. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
An unrealized tax benefit may arise in connection with a period that has not yet been reviewed by the relevant tax authority. A change in the recognition or measurement of an unrealized tax benefit is reflected in the period during which the change occurs.
Interest and penalties in respect of income taxes are not recognized in the consolidated statement of operations as a component of income taxes but as a component of interest expense.
Loss per share
Basic loss per share is calculated using the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. Diluted loss per share reflects the potential dilution of common share equivalents, such as outstanding options and warrants, in the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, if dilutive. The diluted loss per share calculation excludes any potential conversion of options and warrants that would be anti-dilutive.
Non-controlling interests
Non-controlling interests of subsidiaries ("NCI") are recognized either at fair value or at the NCI's proportionate share of the net assets, determined on an acquisition-by-acquisition basis at the date of acquisition. Subsequently, the NCI's share of net loss and comprehensive loss is attributed to the NCI.
During 2023, the Company completed the sale of Cosechemos YA S.A.S. and Kasa Wholefoods Company S.A.S to Lisan. These entities each had 10% NCI which was derecognized when the Company lost control during the year ended December 31, 2023. See discussion in Note 5.
Discontinued operations and assets and liabilities held for sale
On July 5, 2023, the Company entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with Lisan, to sell all of its shares in certain Colombian companies and other Flora assets related to its Colombian operations for a purchase price of CAD $0.8 million (USD $0.6 million). The assets and liabilities of these Colombian companies are reflected in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as assets and liabilities held for sale, respectively. The results of operations of these Colombian companies are included in loss from discontinued operations, net of tax in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. For comparative purposes, all prior periods presented have been reclassified to reflect the classifications on a consistent basis. See discussion in Note 5.
Adoption of accounting standards and amendments
In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-08, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers ("ASU 2021-08"), which requires an acquirer to recognize and measure contract assets and liabilities acquired in a business combination in accordance with Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASC 606") rather than adjust them to fair value at the acquisition date. The effects of adoption are applied prospectively to business combinations occurring on or after the effective date. ASU 2021-08 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2021-08 effective as of January 1, 2023, and as such had no impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
Flora Growth Corp.Notes to the consolidated financial statementsFor the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022(United States dollars, except shares and per share amounts)
Accounting pronouncements not yet adopted
Certain new standards, amendments and interpretations, and improvements to existing standards have been published by the FASB and United States Securities and Exchange Commission but are not yet effective and have not been adopted early by the Company. Management anticipates that all the relevant pronouncements will be adopted in the first reporting period following the date of application unless noted. Information on new standards, amendments and interpretations, and improvements to existing standards which could potentially impact the Company's financial statements are detailed as follows:
In June 2022, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2022-03-Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions ("ASU 2022-03"), which requires that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered part of the unit of account of the equity security and, therefore, is not considered in measuring fair value. The amendments also clarify that an entity cannot, as a separate unit of account, recognize and measure a contractual sale restriction. The effects of adoption are accounted for prospectively with any adjustments from the adoption of the amendments recognized in earnings and disclosed on the date of adoption. ASU 2022-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, with early adoption permitted. The Company is assessing the impacts of adoption, but it is not expected to have an impact based on amounts recorded at December 31, 2023 as any changes required are for transactions occurring prospectively upon adoption.
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting - Improvements to Reportable Segments Disclosures. The amendments enhance disclosures of significant segment expenses by requiring disclosure of significant segment expenses regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (CODM), extend certain annual disclosures to interim periods, and permit more than one measure of segment profit or loss to be reported under certain conditions. The amendments are effective for the Company in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption of the amendment is permitted, including adoption in any interim periods for which financial statements have not been issued. The Company is currently evaluating the guidance and its impact to the financial statements.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which improve the transparency of disclosures related to the income tax rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. The amendments are effective for the Company in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted for annual financial statements that have not yet been issued or made available for issuance. The Company is currently evaluating the guidance and its impact to the financial statements.
Certain other new standards and interpretations have been issued but are not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial statements.
4. CRITICAL JUDGMENTS AND ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTIES
The preparation of the Company's financial statements requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. These estimates and judgements are subject to change based on experience and new information which could result in outcomes that require a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets or liabilities affecting future periods. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized prospectively.
Going concern considerations
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. Management must assess the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern each reporting period. This assessment involves the use of internal budgets and estimates of revenues, expenses and cash flows, which requires a significant amount of management judgement.
Determination of functional currency
The Company determines the functional currency through an analysis of several indicators. Primary considerations include the currency in which the Company's goods and services are sold and the currency of the country whose competitive forces and regulations mainly determine the sales prices of its goods and services. The Company also considers the currency in which funds from financing debt and equity activities are generated and the currency in which receipts from operating activities are retained. Management judgment is applied when there are indicators supporting more than one currency for a Company subsidiary.
Flora Growth Corp.Notes to the consolidated financial statementsFor the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022(United States dollars, except shares and per share amounts)
Expected credit losses on financial assets
Determining an allowance for expected credit losses for all financial asset receivables not held at fair value through profit or loss requires judgment. Factors that cause the estimate to be sensitive to change include historical and expected future patterns for the probability of default, the timing of collection and the amount of incurred credit losses, and management's judgment about whether economic conditions and credit terms are such that actual losses may be higher or lower than what the historical patterns suggest. These conditions are applied across each of the Company's business units to the extent the expected risk of loss differ from each other.
Inventory
Inventory is valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Determining net realizable value requires the Company to make assumptions about estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, the estimated costs of completion and the estimated variable costs to sell. Management judgment is applied to determine potential impairment exposure related to potential excess product inventory levels, obsolescence, and expiration.
Business combinations
In a business combination, the Company may acquire assets and assume certain liabilities of an acquired entity. Judgement is used in determining whether an acquisition is a business combination or an asset acquisition. Estimates are made as to the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed on the acquisition date, as well as the fair value of consideration paid and contingent consideration payable. In certain circumstances, such as the valuation of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill acquired, the Company obtains assistance from third-party valuation specialists. The determination of these fair values involves a variety of judgment in assumptions, include revenue growth rates, expected operating income, discount rates, and earnings multiples.
Estimated useful lives and depreciation of long-lived assets with finite lives
Amortization of intangible assets with finite lives are dependent upon estimates of useful lives and when the asset is available for use. These are determined through the exercise of judgment and are dependent upon estimates that consider factors such as economic and market conditions, frequency of use, and anticipated changes in laws.
Determination of reporting units and asset groups for impairment testing
Management is required to use judgement in determining which assets or group of assets make up appropriate reporting units and asset groups for the level at which goodwill and other long-lived assets are tested for impairment. Management considers the nature of operations and ability to track asset performance within each of the Company's business units to determine the appropriate level of asset aggregation and allocation, as well as the materiality of the underlying assets within the units.
Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets
For reporting units to which goodwill and other long-lived assets is allocated is based on a recoverable amount, the impairment test is determined in accordance with the expected cash flow approach or another suitable model depending on the asset type. The calculation is based on assumptions including, but not limited to, the cash flow growth rate and the discount rate. Significant management judgment is required when developing these assumptions, which include internal budgets and expectations, as well as consideration of external Company communications and market estimates of the Company's and its industry's future growth.
For reporting units that test using the market based fair value approach, the fair value is determined based on guideline public companies similar to the reporting unit and considers similar financial metrics, operations and sales channels. The fair value calculation is based on assumptions including the determination of guideline public companies, determining the relevant financial metric to measure the reporting unit's recoverable value, and selecting the amount of the financial metric from the observable range of guideline public company amounts to apply to the reporting unit.
Asset groups are subject to a two-step impairment testing model. Under Step 1 (recoverability test), the undiscounted expected future cash flows from an asset group are compared to the asset group's carrying amount. The estimates involved in this first step are similar to the recoverable amount assumptions discussed above. If the carrying amount exceeds the undiscounted estimated future cash flows, the Company is required to perform a Step 2 fair value test, with a chosen model and estimates similar to those discussed above.
Flora Growth Corp.Notes to the consolidated financial statementsFor the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022(United States dollars, except shares and per share amounts)
Revenue recognition
Management judgment is required to determine when the Company is acting as principal or agent in a sales contract where the Company is an intermediary, which affects whether the amount of revenue recognized is presented on a gross or net basis, respectively. The Company first considers whether it has obtained control over the product when acting as an intermediary before transferring it to the customer, and if the Company combines or transforms the product with other goods and services before transferring the good to the customer. The Company considers secondary factors, including whether the Company is primarily responsible for the fulfillment of the product obligations to the customer, whether the Company has inventory risk (acquiring and/or paying for the product prior to transferring to the customer, Company liability for damages and sales returns), and whether the Company has price discretion when selling the product to its customers. Management considers the terms of the customer and supplier contracts, as well as established business practices for the arrangements.
Management judgment is required to determine the effects on the sales contract transaction price for the potential impacts of sales returns, discounts, rebates, and other customer incentives. The Company considers the terms of the contract, historical experience, as well as actual and expected customer activity after the end of the reporting period.
The Company's primary sale of products requires management judgment to determine at what point in time control passes to the customer to recognize revenue. The Company considers the customer contract terms, logistic supplier terms, local law, and established business practices to make this determination.
Share based compensation transactions
The Company measures the cost of equity-settled transactions with employees and applicable non-employees by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at the date at which they are vested. Estimating fair value for share based compensation requires judgment to determine the appropriate valuation model, which is dependent on the terms and conditions of the grant. This estimate also requires determining the most appropriate inputs to the valuation model including the expected life of the stock price, stock option, risk-free interest rates, volatility, and dividend yield. For awards with market or performance-based features, the Company applies judgment to determine its expectation of achieving the agreement milestones. Due to the Company's limited history of publicly traded common shares, the volatility and expected term assumptions require additional judgment. The Company considers the Company's actual trading volatility to date compared to actual and expected volatility of comparable companies of similar size and industry that have been publicly traded longer than the Company's shares.
For expected term, the Company generally uses the maximum stated term in the award agreement unless there is reasonable likelihood established to shorten the expected term for potential early exercises.
Income taxes and valuation allowances for deferred tax assets
In assessing the probability of realizing income tax assets recognized, management makes estimates related to expectations of future taxable income, applicable tax planning opportunities, expected timing of reversals of existing temporary differences and the likelihood that tax positions taken will be sustained upon examination by applicable tax authorities. In making its assessments, management gives additional weight to positive and negative evidence that can be objectively verified. Estimates of future taxable income are based on forecasted cash flows from operations and the application of existing tax laws in each jurisdiction. The Company considers relevant tax planning opportunities that are within the Company's control, are feasible and within management's ability to implement. Examination by applicable tax authorities is supported based on individual facts and circumstances of the relevant tax position examined considering all available evidence. Where applicable tax laws and regulations are either unclear or subject to ongoing varying interpretations, it is reasonably possible that changes in these estimates can occur that materially affect the amounts of income tax assets recognized net of valuation allowances. Also, future changes in tax laws could limit the Company from realizing the tax benefits from the deferred tax assets. The Company reassesses unrecognized income tax assets at each reporting period.
The Company applies judgment when determining whether the earnings of its foreign subsidiaries (outside Canada) will be indefinitely reinvested in those subsidiaries and earnings will not be repatriated. The Company considers its historical practices and projected plans for such subsidiaries when making this assessment.
The Company must apply judgement when determining whether it has taken an uncertain tax position. Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by the Company, and has concluded that as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, there were no uncertain tax positions taken.
Flora Growth Corp.Notes to the consolidated financial statementsFor the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022(United States dollars, except shares and per share amounts)
5. ASSETS HELD FOR SALE AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
On July 5, 2023, the Company entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with Lisan Farma Colombia LLC ("Lisan"), a Delaware limited liability company, to sell all its shares in its Colombian related subsidiaries and its Colombian assets for a purchase price of CAD $0.8 million (USD $0.6 million). The sale relates to all of Flora's operations in Colombia, including its interest in (i) its 361-acre Cosechemos farm located in Giron, Colombia and its related processing facilities and inventory and (ii) all other assets relating to Flora Lab S.A.S., Flora Med S.A.S. and Flora's Colombian food and beverage and consumer products business. The Company has received proceeds of CAD $0.5 million during the year ended December 31, 2023 which completed the sale and transfer of Flora Growth Corp Colombia S.A.S, Flora Lab S.A.S., Flora Med S.A.S., Labcofarm Laboratorios S.A.S., Kasa Wholefoods Company S.A.S., Flora Growth Corp. Sucursal Colombia and Flora Beauty LLC Sucursal Colombia. The Company and Lisan completed the sale of Cosechemos Ya S.A.S on November 1, 2023.
The sale enables the Company to concentrate on its core business divisions, which are lifestyle brands in the United States and international pharmaceutical distribution. The sale was part of several strategic changes to cut costs and streamline operations.
The Company has presented the associated assets and liabilities of the Colombian subsidiaries as held for sale. The major classes of assets and liabilities classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 were as follows:
| December 31, 2023 · December 31, 2022 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets held for sale | |||
| Cash | $ | - | $602 |
| Trade and amounts receivable | - | 1,592 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | - | 174 | |
| Inventory | - | 1,341 | |
| Total current assets held for sale | - | 3,709 | |
| Property, plant and equipment | - | 3,592 | |
| Operating lease right of use assets | - | 419 | |
| Intangible assets | - | 358 | |
| Other assets | - | 23 | |
| Total noncurrent assets held for sale | - | 4,392 | |
| Total assets held for sale | $ | - | $8,101 |
| Liabilities held for sale | |||
| Current portion of operating lease liability | $ | - | $72 |
| Other accrued liabilities | - | 538 | |
| Total current liabilities held for sale | - | 610 | |
| Non-current operating lease liability | - | 308 | |
| Total liabilities held for sale | $ | - | $918 |
The following table summarizes the major classes of line items included in loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, for years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:
| For the year endedDecember 31, 2023 | For the year endedDecember 31, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1,450 | $3,770 |
| Cost of sales | 1,123 | 2,607 |
| Gross profit from discontinued operations | 327 | 1,163 |
| Consulting and management fees | 847 | 2,110 |
| Professional fees | 82 | 514 |
| General and administrative | 282 | 1,208 |
| Promotion and communication | 14 | 383 |
| Operating lease expense | 93 | 284 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 148 | 485 |
| Bad debt expense | 565 | 666 |
| Asset impairment | 4,704 | 454 |
| Other (income) expense | 125 | 1,145 |
| Operating loss from discontinued operations | (6,533) | (6,086) |
| Interest expense (income) | 2 | (27) |
| Net loss before income taxes | (6,535) | (6,059) |
| Loss on disposal of discontinued operations | 3,132 | - |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 11 | (133) |
| Loss from discontinued operations | $(9,678) | $(5,926) |
| Basic loss per share from discontinued operations | $(1.32) | $(1.55) |
| Diluted loss per share from discontinued operations | $(1.32) | $(1.55) |
Flora Growth Corp.Notes to the consolidated financial statementsFor the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022(United States dollars, except shares and per share amounts)
The following table summarizes the significant operating and investing items related to the Colombian subsidiariesfor the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022
| For the yearmonths endedDecember 31,2023 | For the yearmonths endedDecember 31,2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating activities of discontinued operations | ||
| Depreciation and amortization | $148 | $485 |
| Bad debt expense | 565 | 666 |
| Asset impairment | 4,704 | 454 |
| Investing activities of discontinued operations | ||
| Purchases of property, plant and equipment | $92 | $951 |
The subsidiaries sold included Cosechemos Ya S.A.S, which was part of the commercial and wholesale segment; Flora Lab S.A.S, Flora Med S.A.S. and Labcofarm Laboratories S.A.S, which were part of the pharmaceuticals segment; Flora Growth Corp Colombia S.A.S., Kasa Wholefoods Company, S.A.S. and Flora Beauty LLC Sucursal Colombia which were part of the house of brands segment; Flora Growth Corp. Sucursal Colombia which was part of the corporate segment.
The Company applies significant judgement in determining whether a disposal meets the criteria to present as held for sale at the reporting date, and whether the disposal represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on its operations and financial results in order to be classified as a discontinued operation. The criteria evaluated are both quantitative and qualitative in nature, to evaluate the significance of the disposal relative to the operations of the Company as a whole. The Company has determined this disposition represents a strategic shift in operations that will have a major effect on the Company's operations and financial results, and accordingly, has been presented as discontinued operations.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded a loss on disposal of $3.1 million driven by the write-off of the Company's net investment in the Colombian assets.
6. TRADE AND AMOUNTS RECEIVABLE
The Company's trade and amounts receivable are recorded at amortized cost. The trade and other receivables balance as at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 consists of trade accounts receivable, amounts recoverable from the Government of Canada for Harmonized Sales Taxes ("HST"), as well as Value Added Tax ("VAT") from various jurisdictions, and other receivables.
Flora Growth Corp.Notes to the consolidated financial statementsFor the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022(United States dollars, except shares and per share amounts)
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Thousands of United States dollars | ||
| Trade accounts receivable | $2,299 | $4,288 |
| Allowance for expected credit losses | (315) | (1,385) |
| HST/VAT receivable | 1,840 | 2,294 |
| Other receivables | 126 | 62 |
| Total | $3,950 | $5,259 |
Changes in the trade accounts receivable allowance in the year ended December 31, 2023 relate to establishing an allowance for expected credit losses. The Company recorded $1.3 million of write-offs of trade receivables during 2023 (2022 - $0.2 million), $1.1 million of which was related to discontinued operations. The Company has no amounts written-off that are still subject to collection enforcement activity as at December 31, 2023. The Company's aging of trade accounts receivable is as follows:
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Thousands of United States dollars | ||
| Current | $218 | $1,202 |
| 1-30 Days | 588 | 838 |
| 31-60 Days | 577 | 660 |
| 61-90 Days | 448 | 159 |
| 91-180 Days | 401 | 321 |
| 180+ Days | 67 | 1,108 |
| Total trade receivables | $2,299 | $4,288 |
A continuity schedule of the allowance for expected credit losses for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows:
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Thousands of United States dollars | ||
| Balance at January 1 | $(1,385) | $(400) |
| Current period additions for expected credit losses | (236) | (1,186) |
| Write-offs charges against allowance | 1,282 | 151 |
| Recoveries collected | 24 | 50 |
| Balance at December 31 | $(315) | $(1,385) |
7. INVENTORY
Inventory is comprised of the following as at December 31, 2023 and 2022:
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Thousands of United States dollars | ||
| Raw materials and supplies | $1,180 | $2,363 |
| Finished goods | 7,328 | 6,384 |
| Total | $8,508 | $8,747 |
In the year ended December 31, 2023, $54.9 million of inventory was expensed to cost of sales (2022 - $14.5 million) and write-downs to cost of sales for impairment was $2.7 million (2022 - $0.5 million), with the increase in 2023 due to write-downs related to a flooding incident at a JustCBD facility in Florida and other factors. There were no reversals of previous inventory impairments in the years ended December 31, 2023 or 2022.
Flora Growth Corp.Notes to the consolidated financial statementsFor the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022(United States dollars, except shares and per share amounts)
8. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment consist of the following:
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Thousands of United States dollars | ||
| Land | $298 | $291 |
| Buildings | 78 | - |
| Machinery and office equipment | 696 | 1,098 |
| Vehicles | 37 | 37 |
| Total | 1,109 | 1,426 |
| Less: accumulated depreciation | (262) | (208) |
| Property, plant and equipment, net | $847 | $1,218 |
Depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $0.2 million (2022 - $0.2 million) and was recorded in depreciation and amortization in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded an impairment charge of the remaining value of the property, plant and equipment of Vessel within the House of Brands segment. The amount of $0.2 million (2022 - $nil) is included in "other asset impairments" in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. See Note 12 for further discussion.
As at December 31, 2023, the Company's property, plant and equipment have no significant restrictions on title or pledges as security for liabilities, there are no significant commitments for future purchases, and there were no significant disposals during the year ended December 31, 2023.
9. INVESTMENTS
As at December 31, 2023, the Company's investments consist of common shares and warrants to purchase additional common shares in an early-stage European cannabis company. The Company purchased common shares from the investee during 2021 for Euro 2.0 million ($2.4 million) and purchased its first tranche of warrants from existing investors in exchange for 11,250 common shares of the Company, and obtained a second tranche of warrants from the investee as an inducement to exercise some of the first tranche of warrants. As at December 31, 2023, the Company owns approximately 9.6% of the investee, or approximately 9% on a diluted basis including exercisable warrants of the Company and other investors.
The warrants allowed the holder to purchase one common share of the investee for CAD 0.30 ($0.22) for the first tranche, and CAD 1.00 ($0.74) for the second tranche. The Company did not exercise the warrants and they expired on February 1, 2023.
The Company's cost of the investments was recorded based on the fair value of the consideration exchanged as at the respective transaction dates. The investee is not a publicly listed entity and has no active quoted prices for its common shares or warrants. The Company has elected the measurement alternative to record the common share investment at cost and test for impairment. The investment had impairment indicators during 2022 and 2023, and impairments were recorded as indicated in the table below. The Company also considers observable transactions of the common shares for indicators of fair value but there have been none. Cumulative impairment related to the common shares was $2.9 million and the net carrying value was $nil at December 31, 2023.
When impairment indicators were present, the investee common shares were valued considering price to book value and price to tangible book value of the investee (3.6 and 4.8, respectively) as well as comparable guideline publicly traded companies at the time of initial investment. These initial investment multiples were compared to the guideline public company multiples observed as at December 31, 2023 (negligible or nil price to book and price to tangible values), with these updated valuation multiples applied to the investee's estimated book value. The Company also considered the status of the investee's milestones since the purchase date, as well as recent transactions in the European cannabis market for indicators of change in value. The impairment valuation model for the common shares uses Level 3 inputs of the fair value hierarchy.
A schedule of the Company's investments activity is as follows:
Flora Growth Corp.Notes to the consolidated financial statementsFor the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022(United States dollars, except shares and per share amounts)
| Financial asset hierarchy level · Investee commonshares · Warrants CAD 0.30exercise price · Warrants CAD 1.00exercise price · Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thousands of United States dollars · Level 3 · Level 3 · Level 3 | ||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2021 | $1,987 | $625 | $58 | $2,670 | ||||
| Impairment | (1,257) | - | - | (1,257) | ||||
| Loss on changes in fair value | - | (591) | (58) | (649) | ||||
| Balance at December 31, 2022 | 730 | 34 | - | 764 | ||||
| Impairment | (730) | - | - | (730) | ||||
| Loss on changes in fair value | - | (34) | - | (34) | ||||
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - |
The impairment of common shares and loss on changes in fair value appear in the unrealized loss on fair value of investments caption in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss.
The value of the investee common shares appears in the investment line on the consolidated statement of financial position. The value of the warrants appeared in current assets within the prepaid expenses and other accrued assets line on the consolidated statement of financial position.
As a sensitivity assessment to the fair value calculations, a 10% change in the valuation multiples applied to the investee common shares results in a 10% change in the fair value as at December 31, 2023 of less than $0.1 million.
10. ASSET ACQUISITIONS AND BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
Original Hemp asset acquisition
On March 1, 2023, the Company completed its acquisition of all the assets operating under the brand "Original Hemp". The Company analyzed the acquisition under ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business, determining Original Hemp did not meet the definition of a business as it did not have inputs, processes, and outputs in place that constituted a business under Topic 805. As a result, the transaction has been accounted for as an asset acquisition whereby all of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are assigned a carrying amount based on relative fair values. Total purchase consideration was $0.3 million and will consist of paying a portion of net profits not to exceed $0.6 million. The assets acquired included $0.1 million of Inventory and $0.2 million of customer relationships.
Since the acquisition date through December 31, 2023, Original Hemp revenue was $0.2 million with net income and comprehensive income of $0.1 million.
The Company was not able to obtain reliable financial records for the period from January 1, 2023 through the acquisition date, March 1, 2023.
Franchise Global Health Inc. ("FGH") business combination
On December 23, 2022, the Company completed its acquisition of all the issued and outstanding common shares (the "Franchise Common Shares") of FGH, a corporation existing under the laws of the Province of British Columbia, by way of a statutory plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement") under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia). FGH, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, is a multi-national operator in the medical cannabis and pharmaceutical industry with principal operations in Germany. The Company acquired FGH to expand its product offerings, accelerate its revenue growth, expand its customer and distribution capabilities in Germany and to improve synergies and cost savings.
Pursuant to the Arrangement Agreement, at completion of the Arrangement, Flora acquired the Franchise Common Shares in exchange for 2,176,297 of Flora's common shares, no par value (the "Flora Shares"), for total purchase consideration of $9.8 million. The issuance of the Flora Shares in exchange for the Franchise Common Shares was, subject to applicable securities laws, exempt from the registration requirements of (i) the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to the exemption provided by Section 3(a)(10) thereof and (ii) applicable U.S. state securities laws. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in accordance with the terms set forth in the Arrangement Agreement, all Flora Shares delivered to the former shareholders of FGH bear a restrictive legend and may not be sold for a period of ninety (90) days following the closing of the Arrangement.
Flora Growth Corp.Notes to the consolidated financial statementsFor the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022(United States dollars, except shares and per share amounts)
| (Thousands of United States dollars) | |
|---|---|
| Current assets | |
| Cash | $730 |
| Trade receivables | 2,271 |
| Inventory | 2,019 |
| Indemnity receivables | 3,415 |
| Prepaid assets | 139 |
| Non-current assets | |
| Property, plant, and equipment | 452 |
| Right of use assets | 115 |
| Intangible assets | 6,102 |
| Goodwill | 3,716 |
| Total assets | $18,959 |
| Current liabilities | |
| Trade payables and accrued liabilities | $(6,245) |
| Current lease liabilities | (98) |
| Current portion of debt | (1,062) |
| Long term lease liability | (21) |
| Deferred tax | (1,717) |
| Total liabilities | $(9,143) |
| Total net assets acquired | $9,816 |
As part of the acquisition terms, Clifford Starke, the Company's current Chief Executive Officer and a Director and the former Chief Executive Officer of FGH, together with certain affiliated entities under his control, entered into an agreement pursuant to which they agreed to indemnify the Company for certain potential liabilities of FGH and its subsidiaries, up to a maximum of $5.0 million. A total of $3.4 million of liabilities were recognized in the trade payables and accrued liabilities of FGH on the date of acquisition that were subject to this indemnification obligation. The Company believes it will be fully indemnified by the current CEO of Flora, and, as such, has recorded $3.4 million of indemnification receivables. The indemnified losses include:
any losses that are related to the ownership or the operation of FGH and its Canadian subsidiaries, in each case prior to the closing of the Arrangement, that are unknown to the Company and that: (i) have not been disclosed or accounted for in FGH filings; or (ii) have not been disclosed in the FGH Disclosure Letter, in each case as at the date of the Arrangement Agreement;
any losses that may arise from amounts owed or that may become owed to certain persons or in respect of certain matters identified in the indemnity agreement, as amended; and
any fraud, intentional misrepresentation, willful breach, or willful misconduct on the part of FGH or any other entity identified in the indemnity agreement of any of the foregoing in connection with the indemnity agreement or the Arrangement Agreement.
The intangible assets of $6.1 million are comprised of the following categories and estimated useful lives: supplier relationships of $2.4 million for five years, customer relationships of $2.3 million for five years, and licenses of $1.4 million for five years. The Company does not expect the goodwill and intangible asset values to be deductible for Canadian income tax purposes. The goodwill is assigned to the commercial and wholesale segment.
If FGH was acquired at January 1, 2022, the combined revenue and net loss of FGH and the Company would have increased approximately $40.3 million and $19.0 million, respectively (unaudited).
Flora Growth Corp.Notes to the consolidated financial statementsFor the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022(United States dollars, except shares and per share amounts)
The Company incurred acquisition related costs of $0.3 million which were expensed as incurred in professional fees on the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss.
Just Brands LLC and High Roller Private Label LLC (collectively "JustCBD") business combination
On February 24, 2022, Flora Growth U.S. Holdings Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, completed the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding equity interests in each of (i) Just Brands LLC and (ii) High Roller Private Label LLC for total purchase consideration of $37.0 million. JustCBD is a manufacturer and distributor of consumable cannabinoid products, including gummies, tinctures, vape cartridges, and creams. JustCBD is based in Florida in the United States and was formed in 2017. The Company acquired JustCBD to expand its product offerings, accelerate its revenue growth, expand its customer and distribution capabilities in the United States and for the acquisition of human capital through JustCBD's management team.
The purchase consideration was comprised of (i) $16.0 million of cash, less $0.2 million returned to the Company in August 2022 due to final calculated closing working capital falling short of the target working capital, (ii)475,000 common shares of the Company valued at $14.7 million, inclusive of a 15% fair value discount for the required six-month holding period of the shares, and (iii) $4.0 million of contingent purchase consideration. The contingent purchase consideration is based on a clause in the purchase agreement that provides that if at any time during the 24 months following the acquisition date, the five-day volume weighted average price ("VWAP") per share of the Company's common shares as quoted on the Nasdaq Capital Market fails to equal or exceed $100.00, then the Company shall issue a number of additional common shares to the sellers equal to the difference between (x) a fraction, the numerator of which is $47.5 million and the denominator of which is the highest five day VWAP at any point during the 24 months following the closing and (y) the 475,000 common shares delivered to the sellers at the closing. In no event shall the Company be required to issue more than 182,500 common shares unless, if required by applicable law, it shall have obtained the consent of the Company's shareholders to do so. In the event the Company is required to deliver in excess of 182,500 shares to the sellers ("Excess Shares") and the Company shall not have obtained shareholder consent, if required, the Company may deliver cash to the sellers in lieu of such Excess Shares determined by a formula set forth in the purchase agreement. The contingent purchase consideration was classified as a financial liability within the contingent purchase considerations line on the statement of financial position as the Company may be required to settle any amounts due in cash instead of common shares if the Company's common shareholders do not provide requisite shareholder approval to issue additional common shares. It is now included in the current portion of contingent purchase consideration line on the statement of financial position as the settlement date is within the next 12 months.
The fair value of the contingent purchase consideration at February 24, 2022 was determined using a Monte Carlo simulation incorporating Brownian motion with 100,000 trials through a binomial model. The significant inputs to the valuation included the two-year time period, the Company's closing share price at February 24, 2022 ($36.40), estimated Company common share volatility (100%), and risk-free rate of 1.5% to discount the ending result to present value.
The fair value of the contingent purchase consideration at December 31, 2023 was determined using a simplified calculation because the end of the 24 month period after the acquisition date is within two months after the reporting date. The calculation took the expected shares to be issued (632,484) multiplied by the Company's closing share price at December 31, 2023 ($1.35). The Company determined that the balance of this contingent consideration at December 31, 2023 was $0.9 million, with the $1.8 million decrease in the balance from December 31, 2022 recorded in the unrealized (gain) loss from changes in fair value caption in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss.
| (Thousands of United States dollars) | |
|---|---|
| Current assets | |
| Cash | $535 |
| Trade receivables | 975 |
| Inventory | 5,534 |
| Other current assets | 540 |
| Non-current assets | |
| Property, plant, and equipment | 536 |
Flora Growth Corp.Notes to the consolidated financial statementsFor the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022(United States dollars, except shares and per share amounts)
| Right of use assets | 772 |
|---|---|
| Other non-current assets | 127 |
| Intangible asset | 4,533 |
| Goodwill | 24,898 |
| Total assets | $38,450 |
| Current liabilities | |
| Trade payables and accrued liabilities | $(2,273) |
| Current lease liabilities | (644) |
| Provision for sales tax | (982) |
| Deferred tax | (24) |
| Other current liabilities | (99) |
| Total liabilities | $(4,022) |
| Total net assets acquired | $34,428 |
The fair value of the trade receivables reflects a $0.3 million discount to the gross contractual amounts as allowance for potentially uncollectible amounts. Since the acquisition date through December 31, 2022, JustCBD revenue was $26.4 million with net loss and comprehensive loss of $6.5 million. The acquired provision for sales tax is discussed at Note 19 below.
The intangible assets of $4.5 million are comprised of the following categories and estimated useful lives: tradenames of $3.1 million for eight to nine years, customer relationships of $1.2 million for five to seven years, and know-how of $0.2 million for three years. The Company expects the goodwill and intangible asset values to be deductible for United States income tax purposes. The goodwill is assigned to the house of brands segment.
If JustCBD was acquired at January 1, 2022, the combined revenue and net loss of JustCBD and the Company would have increased approximately $5.2 million and $1.6 million, respectively (unaudited).
The Company incurred acquisition related costs of $0.6 million which were expensed as incurred in professional fees on the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss.
No Cap Hemp Co. ("No Cap") business combination
On July 20, 2022, Just Brands LLC., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, acquired certain assets, assumed certain liabilities, retained certain employees and processes (together the "purchased assets") of No Cap for total purchase consideration of $0.9 million. No Cap is a manufacturer and distributor of high quality and affordable CBD products. No Cap is based in Florida in the United States and was formed in 2017. Just Brands LLC acquired No Cap to expand its product offerings and accelerate its revenue growth.
As consideration for the purchased assets of No Cap, Just Brands LLC will pay an amount equal to 10% of the sales of No Cap until such a time that Just Brands LLC will have paid a total of $2.0 million. Also on July 20, 2022, Just Brands LLC advanced $0.2 million to the former owners of No Cap. This $0.2 million will be settled prior to and in the same manner as the consideration for the purchased assets. As these entire amounts are considered contingent consideration, it was valued using discounted cash flow models utilizing two different rates, high and low. The significant inputs to the original valuation included the estimated nine-year time period to accumulatethe $2.0 million maximum payment and discount rates of 23.5%, high, and 14.3%, low, to estimate the present value of the future cash outflows. The resulting acquisition date fair value of $0.9 million contingent purchase consideration is classified within the contingent purchase considerations line on the statement of financial position.
The Company plans to discontinue the No Cap brand during fiscal 2024. As such, the Company determined that the balance of this contingent consideration at December 31, 2023 was $nil, with the $0.9 million decrease in the balance from December 31, 2022 recorded in the unrealized (gain) loss from changes in fair value caption in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss.
Flora Growth Corp.Notes to the consolidated financial statementsFor the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022(United States dollars, except shares and per share amounts)
| (Thousands of United States dollars) | |
|---|---|
| Current assets | |
| Trade receivables | $31 |
| Inventory | 725 |
| Non-current assets | |
| Goodwill | 417 |
| Total assets | $1,173 |
| Current liabilities | |
| Trade payables and accrued liabilities | (272) |
| Total liabilities | $(272) |
| Total net assets acquired | $901 |
The fair value of the trade receivables reflects a $0.2 million discount to the gross contractual amounts as allowance for potentially uncollectible amounts. Since the acquisition date through December 31, 2022, No Cap revenue was $0.6 million with net income and comprehensive loss of $0.1 million.
The Company expects the goodwill to be deductible for Unites States income tax purposes. The goodwill is assigned to the house of brands segment.
If No Cap was acquired at January 1, 2022, the combined revenue of No Cap and the Company would have increased approximately $1.9 million, and the combined net loss would have decreased by $1.0 million (unaudited).
Acquisition of Minority interests
On January 18, 2022, the Company acquired the remaining 13% of the outstanding equity interests in Flora Beauty LLC from its minority shareholder in exchange for 5,000 common shares of the Company and a stock option exercisable for up to 2,500 common shares of the Company at an exercise price of $34.00 per share that expire five years from the date of the grant. The Company dissolved Flora Beauty LLC during the year ended December 31, 2023. See Note 2.
On January 31, 2022, the Company completed its acquisition of Flora Med S.A.S by acquiring the remaining 10% of the equity interests in Flora Med S.A.S. from its minority shareholders in exchange for 1,514 common shares of the Company. The Company sold Flora Med S.A.S. as part of the Share Purchase Agreement with Lisan on July 5, 2023. See Note 5.
**11. **INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL
A continuity of intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows:
| In Thousands of United States dollars · License · CustomerRelationships · Trademarksand Brands · Patents · Non-CompeteAgreements · Goodwill · Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||||||||
| At December 31, 2021 | $200 | $1,570 | $2,090 | $4,300 | $1,190 | $19,675 | $29,025 | |
| Acquired through business combinations | 1,397 | 5,945 | 3,063 | 230 | - | 29,031 | 39,666 | |
| Impairment | (128) | - | - | - | - | (25,073) | (25,201) | |
| At December 31, 2022 | $1,469 | $7,515 | $5,153 | $4,530 | $1,190 | $23,633 | $43,490 | |
| Accumulated Amortization | ||||||||
| At December 31, 2021 | $6 | $26 | $35 | $48 | $66 | $ | - | $181 |
| Additions | 66 | 322 | 583 | 573 | 397 | - | 1,941 | |
| At December 31, 2022 | $72 | $348 | $618 | $621 | $463 | $ | - | $2,122 |
| Foreign Currency translation | 5 | 17 | (18) | - | - | (261) | (257) | |
| Net book value at December 31, 2022 | $1,402 | $7,184 | $4,517 | $3,909 | $727 | $23,372 | $41,111 | |
Flora Growth Corp.Notes to the consolidated financial statementsFor the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022(United States dollars, except shares and per share amounts)
| In Thousands of United States dollars · License · Customer andSupplierRelationships · Trademarksand Brands · Patents · Non-CompeteAgreements · Goodwill · Total | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | |||||||||||
| At December 31, 2022 | $1,469 | $7,515 | $5,153 | $4,530 | $1,190 | $23,633 | $43,490 | ||||
| Additions | - | 194 | - | - | - | - | 194 | ||||
| Impairment | (1,216) | (6,502) | (3,249) | (3,432) | (529) | (23,372) | (38,300) | ||||
| At December 31, 2023 | $253 | $1,207 | $1,904 | $1,098 | $661 | $261 | $5,384 | ||||
| Accumulated Amortization | |||||||||||
| At December 31, 2022 | $72 | $348 | $618 | $621 | $463 | $ | - | $2,122 | |||
| Additions | 200 | 916 | 514 | 291 | 198 | - | 2,119 | ||||
| At December 31, 2023 | $272 | $1,264 | $1,132 | $912 | $661 | $ | - | $4,241 | |||
| Foreign Currency translation | 19 | 57 | (12) | - | - | (261) | (197) | ||||
| Net book value at December 31, 2023 | $ | - | $ | - | $760 | $186 | $ | - | $ | - | $946 |
The Company's intangible asset additions in 2022 primarily consist of assets acquired as part of the February 2022 purchase of JustCBD and the December 2022 purchase of FGH (Note 10). Information regarding the significant JustCBD intangible assets within the indicated categories of the table above is as follows as at December 31, 2023:
| • | Tradenames: carrying amount $0.5 million with 74 months of remaining amortization periods |
The Company's intangible asset additions in 2023 primarily consist of customer relationships acquired as part of the March 2023 purchase of Original Hemp (Note 10). These customer relationships were fully impaired and their carrying amount at December 31, 2023 was $nil.
The gross cost of the intangible assets is amortized over their estimated useful lives, as the Company does not expect the assets to have significant residual value for any of the asset classes. The weighted average amortization period at December 31, 2023 by asset class subject to amortization is as follows:
Trademarks and brands 6.1 years
Patents 6.8 years
Total 6.2 years
Certain trademarks have renewal or extension terms available, with a weighted average of 6.1 years remaining before the next renewal or extension is due at December 31, 2023. The Company expenses such costs as incurred. The Company's trademarks and brands are registered to protect the assets from use by others, and cash flows of the related reporting units and asset groups could be negatively impact if the Company did not successfully renew them.
At December 31, 2023, the estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the next five years is as follows:
Flora Growth Corp.Notes to the consolidated financial statementsFor the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022(United States dollars, except shares and per share amounts)
| Thousands of United States dollars | |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $152 |
| 2025 | $152 |
| 2026 | $152 |
| 2027 | $152 |
| 2028 | $152 |
The Company's goodwill is assigned to the following reporting units for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2023:
| In Thousands of United States dollars · Vessel · JustCBD · FGH · Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross goodwill recorded prior to December 31, 2021 | $19,675 | $ | - | $ | - | $19,675 | ||
| Impairment recorded prior to December 31, 2021 | - | - | - | - | ||||
| Net book value as at December 31, 2021 | 19,675 | - | - | 19,675 | ||||
| Acquired through business combinations | - | 25,315 | 3,716 | 29,031 | ||||
| Impairment | (19,675) | (5,398) | - | (25,073) | ||||
| Foreign exchange impacts | - | (277) | 16 | (261) | ||||
| Net book value as at December 31, 2022 | - | 19,640 | 3,732 | 23,372 | ||||
| Impairment | (19,640) | (3,732) | (23,372) | |||||
| Net book value as at December 31, 2023 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - |
12. IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS
The Company tests its goodwill for impairment as part of its annual fourth quarter impairment test, and at interim periods when impairment indicators exist. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company tested its goodwill for impairment at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2023 due to indicators such as a decline in the value of the Company's publicly traded common shares, the declining share price of comparable public companies and challenging economic factors making it difficult to access capital. In addition, the Company assessed its other long-lived assets for impairment at this time. The Company's goodwill was assigned to the reporting units associated with the original acquisition of those operations. Management determined the Company's reporting units for 2023 impairment testing are its reportable segments shown in Note 24, but with the house of brands segment broken down into separate reporting units for the Company's JustCBD and Vessel product groups of assets.
The Company may consider the results of both an income approach (discounted cash flows) and market approach (guideline public companies) when determining the recoverable amount of its reporting units. For the income approach, the significant assumptions used in the calculation of the recoverable amounts of the reporting units include forecasted revenue, expenses and net cash flows, terminal period cash flows and growth rates, and the weighted average cost of capital used as the discount rate. These assumptions are considered Level 3 inputs in the fair value hierarchy. The assumptions consider historical and projected data from internal sources as well as external industry trends and expectations. For the market approach, the significant assumptions include identifying and calibrating relevant guideline public companies, and determining the financial metric to measure against. The results of the two approaches are considered, and judgment is applied in weighting each approach to determine the recoverable amount of the reporting unit.
For long-lived assets other than goodwill, which show impairment indicators are present, the Company compares its expected undiscounted future cash flows to the carrying value of the asset group. If the undiscounted future cash flows are less than the carrying value of the assets, then the fair value of the asset group is calculated using an income or market approach as discussed in the prior paragraph. The significant assumptions used in calculating the undiscounted future cash flows include determining the primary asset of the asset group which sets the length of time to project the cash flows, and the forecasted revenue, expenses and net cash flows relating to the asset group.
2023 Annual Impairment Test
The Company concluded that the carrying values of its JustCBD and FGH reporting units were higher than their respective estimated fair values, and a goodwill impairment loss totaling $23.4 million was recognized in the year ended December 31, 2023, with details of these impairment tests discussed below. The goodwill impairment loss was comprised of (i) $19.6 million related to the JustCBD reporting unit, representing the entirety of the goodwill assigned to the JustCBD reporting unit, part of the house of brands segment; and (ii) $3.7 million related to the FGH reporting unit, part of the commercial and wholesale segment. See Note 24 for discussion of the Company's segments. Certain negative trends, including slower growth rates, resulted in updated long-term financial forecasts indicating lower forecasted revenue and cash flow generation for the JustCBD and FGH reporting units.
Flora Growth Corp.Notes to the consolidated financial statementsFor the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022(United States dollars, except shares and per share amounts)
2023 Annual Goodwill Impairment Test of FGH
At June 30, 2023, the Company's FGH reporting unit had external indicators of impairment primarily due to the Company's declining share price, the declining share price of comparable public companies and challenging economic factors making it difficult to access capital. As such, the Company tested the FGH reporting unit for impairment as at June 30, 2023 and determined that the carrying value of the reporting unit's assets exceeded the recoverable amount, resulting in goodwill impairment of $3.7 million recorded in the first half of fiscal 2023. The impairment is recorded in the goodwill impairment caption on the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss.
FGH's June 30, 2023 carrying value of $7.7 million was comprised primarily of goodwill and identified intangible assets of $5.2 million and other long-lived assets of $0.5 million. The carrying value is reduced by inseparable market participant liabilities associated with the December 2022 acquisition of FGH which includes $0.1 million of lease liability. The estimated recoverable amount of FGH at June 30, 2023 was $1.5 million, resulting in goodwill impairment of the remaining $3.7 million as the carrying value of the reporting unit's assets exceeds the recoverable amount. The impairment is recorded in the goodwill impairment caption on the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss.
The reporting unit's fair value was determined based on an income approach discounted cash flow model. After working capital adjustments, the resulting fair value was estimated at $1.5 million. The income approach used a discount rate of 17%, operating margins of about 2%, working capital requirements of 6% revenue, and a terminal period growth rate of 2%. The revenue growth rates start at 5% in 2023 and trend down to 2% in 2028 and thereafter. The impairment test valuation is considered a Level 3 method within the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy.
After the impairment recorded at June 30, 2023, FGH's carrying value was equal to its recoverable amount. As a sensitivity assessment to the recoverable amount calculations, increasing the discount rate by 3% in the income approach model would decrease the reporting unit fair value by $0.3 million. However, there would be no impact on the goodwill impairment amount for this unfavorable change in the model as the imputed fair value of the goodwill exceeded its carrying amount with the goodwill impaired to zero.
2023 Annual Goodwill Impairment Test of JustCBD
At June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2023, the Company’s JustCBD reporting unit had external indicators of impairment primarily due to the Company's declining share price, the declining share price of comparable public companies and challenging economic factors making it difficult to access capital. As such, the Company tested the JustCBD reporting unit for impairment as at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2023 and determined that the carrying value of the reporting unit’s assets exceeded the recoverable amount, resulting in goodwill impairment of $19.6 million recorded in 2023. The impairment is recorded in the goodwill impairment caption on the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss.
JustCBD’s June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2023 carrying values of $23.8 and $7.0 million, respectively, were comprised primarily of goodwill and identified intangible assets of $20.8 million and $3.5 million and other long-lived assets of $1.2 million and $0.7 million. The carrying value is reduced by inseparable market participant liabilities associated with the February 2022 acquisition of JustCBD which includes $1.6 million and $0.4 million of lease liability. The estimated recoverable amount of JustCBD at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2023 was $7.1 million and $nil, respectively, resulting in goodwill impairment of $19.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 as the carrying value of the reporting unit’s assets exceeds the recoverable amount. The impairment is recorded in the goodwill impairment caption on the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss.
The reporting unit’s fair value at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2023 was determined based on an income approach discounted cash flow. After working capital adjustments, the resulting fair value was estimated at $7.1 million and $nil. The income approach used a weighted average discount rate of 28%, operating margins from 8.5% to -19.7%, weighted average working capital requirements of 1% revenue, and a terminal period growth rate of 3%. The revenue growth rates start at 17% in 2023 and taper down to 3% in 2025 and thereafter. The impairment test valuation is considered a Level 3 method within the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy.
Flora Growth Corp.Notes to the consolidated financial statementsFor the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022(United States dollars, except shares and per share amounts)
After the impairment recorded for the year ended December 31, 2023, JustCBD’s carrying value was equal to its recoverable amount. As a sensitivity assessment to the recoverable amount calculations, increasing the discount rate in the income approach model by 3% would result in a decrease of the reporting unit fair value of approximately $1.5 million. However, there would be no impact on the goodwill impairment amount for this unfavorable change in the model as the imputed fair value of the goodwill exceeded its carrying amount with the goodwill impaired to zero.
December 31, 2023 Other Long-Lived Asset Impairment Tests
For asset groups that had indicators of impairment, the Company performed a quantitative analysis as of June 30, 2023 to determine if impairment existed by comparing the carrying amount of each asset group to the future undiscounted cash flows the asset group is expected to generate over their remaining lives. This analysis indicated that certain asset values may not be recoverable. The Company then calculated the fair value of these assets using an income approach. As a result, the Company recorded an impairment of property, plant and equipment, operating lease right of use assets, customer relationships, trademarks, patents and non-compete agreements within its Vessel asset group within the house of brands segment totaling $7.4 million. The key inputs included in the recoverable amount calculations are revenue growth rates starting at 10.7% in 2023 and tapering down to 3% thereafter, weighted average royalty rate of 1%, weighted average discount rate of 17% and a customer attrition rate of 18%. As a sensitivity assessment to the recoverable amount calculations, increasing the discount rate in the income approach model by 3% would result in a nominal decrease of the recoverable amounts. Likewise, the Company recorded an impairment of supplier relationships, customer relationships and licenses within its FGH asset group within the commercial and wholesale segment totaling $3.7 million. The key inputs included in the recoverable amount calculations are revenue growth rates starting at -2.6% in 2023, 5% in 2024 and tapering down to 4% thereafter, weighted average discount rate of 20% and customer attrition rate of 10%. As a sensitivity assessment to the recoverable amount calculations, increasing the discount rate in the income approach model by 3% would result in a $0.1 million decrease of the recoverable amounts. Finally, the Company recorded an impairment of customer relationships, trademarks and patents within its JustCBD asset group within the house of brands segment totaling $2.3 million. The key inputs included in the recoverable amount calculations are revenue growth rates starting at 16.5% in 2023 and tapering down to 3% thereafter, royalty rate of 1.5%, weighted average discount rate of 32.5% and customer attrition rate of 15%. As a sensitivity assessment to the recoverable amount calculations, increasing the discount rate in the income approach model by 3% would result in a $0.2 million decrease of the recoverable amounts. These charges were recorded in the other asset impairments caption on the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss. The impairment test valuation is considered a Level 3 method within the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy.
The Company performed a similar analysis for its asset groups as of December 31, 2023, and determined that indicators of impairment were present. These include external indicators such as a decline in the value of the Company’s publicly traded common shares as well as internal indicators such as reduced forecasted revenue and cash flow generation. The Company performed a quantitative analysis as of December 31, 2023 to determine if impairment existed by comparing the carrying amount of each asset group to the future undiscounted cash flows the asset group is expected to generate over their remaining lives. This analysis indicated that certain asset values may not be recoverable. The Company then calculated the fair value of these assets using an income approach. As a result, the Company recorded an impairment of operating lease right of use assets, supplier relationships and licenses within its FGH asset group within the commercial and wholesale segment totaling $1.4 million. The key inputs included in the recoverable amount calculations are revenue growth rates starting at 2.5% in 2024 and tapering down to 2.5% thereafter and a weighted average discount rate of 21%. As a sensitivity assessment to the recoverable amount calculations, increasing the discount rate in the income approach model by 3% would result in a nominal decrease of the recoverable amounts. Likewise, the Company recorded an impairment of operating lease right of use assets, customer relationships and trademarks within its JustCBD asset group within the house of brands segment totaling $1.0 million. The key inputs included in the recoverable amount calculations are revenue growth rates starting at -37.5% in 2023 and then increasing to 2.5% thereafter, royalty rate of 1.5%, weighted average discount rate of 25% and customer attrition rate of 15%. As a sensitivity assessment to the recoverable amount calculations, increasing the discount rate in the income approach model by 3% would result in a nominal decrease of the recoverable amounts. These charges were recorded in the other asset impairments caption on the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss. The impairment test valuation is considered a Level 3 method within the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy.
2022 Annual Impairment Test
The Company concluded that the carrying values of its Vessel and JustCBD reporting units were higher than their respective estimated fair values, and a goodwill impairment loss totaling $25.1 million was recognized in the year ended December 31, 2022, with details of these impairment tests discussed below. The goodwill impairment loss was comprised of (i) $19.7 million related to the Vessel reporting unit, representing the entirety of the goodwill assigned to the Vessel reporting unit, part of the house of brands segment; and (ii) $5.4 million related to the JustCBD reporting unit, part of the house of brands segment. See Note 24 for discussion of the Company's segments. Certain negative trends, including slower growth rates, resulted in updated long-term financial forecasts indicating lower forecasted revenue and cash flow generation for the Vessel reporting unit. No impairment was noted for the FGH reporting unit, as the acquisition of FGH occurred close to the end of the year and fair value calculated at the December 23, 2022 acquisition date approximates fair value as at December 31, 2022.
The Company reconciled the sum of its reporting unit recoverable amounts discussed above plus all other net assets to the Company's market capitalization of common shares as December 31, 2022. The Company's recoverable amounts at December 31, 2022 exceeded the market capitalization of its common shares by 98%. The Company believes the 98% excess is due to implied equity control premium and is within an acceptable range of values based on control premiums observed in business combinations within the cannabis and wholesale industries.
December 31, 2022 Annual Goodwill Impairment Test of Vessel
At June 30, 2022, the Company's Vessel reporting unit had external indicators of impairment primarily due to a decline in comparable public company share prices which would negatively impact the implied valuation of Vessel. As such, the Company tested the Vessel reporting unit for impairment as at June 30, 2022 and determined that the carrying value of the reporting unit's assets exceeded the recoverable amount, resulting in goodwill impairment of $16.0 million recorded in the first half of fiscal 2022. The impairment is recorded in the goodwill impairment caption on the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss.
Flora Growth Corp.Notes to the consolidated financial statementsFor the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022(United States dollars, except shares and per share amounts)
Vessel's December 31, 2022 carrying value of $11.6 million was comprised primarily of goodwill and identified intangible assets of $11.3 million and other long-lived assets of $1.0 million. The carrying value is reduced by inseparable market participant liabilities associated with the November 2021 acquisition of Vessel which includes $1.1 million of lease liability. The estimated recoverable amount of Vessel at December 31, 2022 was $7.0 million, resulting in goodwill impairment of the remaining $3.7 million as the carrying value of the reporting unit's assets exceeds the recoverable amount. The impairment is recorded in the goodwill impairment caption on the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss.
The reporting unit's fair value was determined based on an income approach discounted cash flow model of $7.6 million (80% weighting) and a market approach guideline public company method of $7.0 million (20% weighting). After working capital adjustments, the resulting fair value was estimated at $7.0 million. The income approach used a discount rate of 17%, operating margins from 0% to 18%, working capital requirements of 15% revenue, and a terminal period growth rate of 3%. The revenue growth rates start at 14% in 2023 and taper down to 3% in the terminal period after 2030. The market approach considered guideline public companies similar to Vessel considering financial metrics such as historical revenue growth, gross margin and EBITDA profitability and with operations focused on consumer brands and similar sales channels. An enterprise value to latest twelve months revenue multiple of 1.0 was selected based on consideration of the enterprise value to latest twelve months multiples of the guideline companies. The multiple was applied to Vessel's revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022. The impairment test valuation is considered a Level 3 method within the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy.
After the impairment recorded at December 31, 2022, Vessel's carrying value was equal to its recoverable amount. As a sensitivity assessment to the recoverable amount calculations, increasing the discount rate by 3% in the income approach model would decrease the reporting unit fair value by $1.8 million. Reducing the market approach selected revenue multiple by 0.10 from 1.00 above down to 0.90 (approximately 10% change) would result in a decrease of the reporting unit fair value of approximately $0.7 million. However, there would be no impact on the goodwill impairment amount for either of these unfavorable changes in the models as the imputed fair value of the goodwill exceeded its carrying amount by $1.1 million with the goodwill impaired to zero.
December 31, 2022 Annual Goodwill Impairment Test of JustCBD
JustCBD's December 31, 2022 carrying value of $34.4 million was comprised primarily of goodwill and identified intangible assets of $29.0 million and other long-lived assets of $2.0 million. The carrying value is reduced by inseparable market participant liabilities associated with the February 2022 acquisition of JustCBD which includes $1.2 million of lease liability. The estimated recoverable amount of JustCBD at December 31, 2022 was $29.0 million, resulting in goodwill impairment of $5.4 million as the carrying value of the reporting unit's assets exceeds the recoverable amount. The impairment is recorded in the goodwill impairment caption on the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss.
The reporting unit's fair value was determined based on an income approach discounted cash flow model of $28.0 million (80% weighting) and a market approach guideline public company method of $21.9 million (20% weighting). After working capital adjustments, the resulting fair value was estimated at $29.0 million. The income approach used a discount rate of 32%, operating margins from 5% to 28%, working capital requirements of 10% revenue, and a terminal period growth rate of 3%. The revenue growth rates start at 21% in 2023 and taper down to 3% in the terminal period after 2030. The market approach considered guideline public companies similar to JustCBD considering financial metrics such as historical revenue growth, gross margin and EBITDA profitability and with operations focused on consumer brands and similar sales channels. An enterprise value to latest twelve months revenue multiple of 0.6 was given the most weight in the valuation and was selected based on consideration of the enterprise value to latest twelve months multiples of the guideline companies. The multiple was applied to JustCBD's revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022. The impairment test valuation is considered a Level 3 method within the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy.
After the impairment recorded at December 31, 2022, JustCBD's carrying value was equal to its recoverable amount. Any change in the significant assumptions could result in additional impairment of its goodwill as at December 31, 2022. As a sensitivity assessment to the recoverable amount calculations, increasing the discount rate in the income approach model by 3% from 32% above up to 35% (approximately 9% change) would result in a decrease of the reporting unit fair value and additional goodwill impairment of approximately $3.5 million. Reducing the market approach selected revenue multiple by 0.1 from 0.6 above down to 0.5 (approximately 17% change) would result in a decrease of the reporting unit fair value and additional goodwill impairment of approximately $3.7 million.
Flora Growth Corp.Notes to the consolidated financial statementsFor the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022(United States dollars, except shares and per share amounts)
December 31, 2022 Other Long-Lived Asset Impairment Tests
For asset groups that had indicators of impairment, the Company performed a quantitative analysis as of December 31, 2022 to determine if impairment existed by comparing the carrying amount of each asset to the future undiscounted cash flows the asset is expected to generate over their remaining lives. This analysis indicated that certain asset values may not be recoverable. The Company then calculated the fair value of these assets using an income approach. As a result, the Company recorded an impairment of the licenses within the corporate segment totaling $0.1 million. This charge was recorded in the other asset impairments caption on the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss.
During the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company decided to consolidate operations and looked for subtenants for two building leases that have contractual lease obligations through 2026 and 2027. These leases are recorded on the Company's statement of financial position as operating lease right of use assets. The lease assets had indicators of impairment as they were no longer used in the asset groups' operations, but the Company was actively seeking to sublease both spaces to generate income from the spaces. The Company calculated the fair value of the two leases using an income approach on the expected sublease income. The resulting fair values were compared to the operating right of use asset values at December 31, 2022, resulting in an impairment of $0.6 million. The discounted cash flow models assumed the spaces would be subleased within 2023 at 75% to 100% of the Company's cost of the leases, less upfront costs to obtain a sublease tenant. The cash flows were discounted at 8% to 9% which approximates the discount rate in the Company's right of use asset and lease liability calculations. These charges were recorded in the other asset impairments caption on the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss.
13. DEBT
Euro credit facility
The Company, through FGH, has credit facilities totaling 4.0 million Euro ($4.4 million USD), at two different banks in Germany. These arrangements are open ended without predetermined maturity dates. Principal and interest payments are due at the end of each term. Interest rates can change with each new amount drawn. As of December 31, 2023, the total outstanding amount on these credit facilities was 1.8 million Euro ($1.9 million USD) with interest rates ranging from 5.45% to 6.46% and due within the next twelve months. These credit facilities were secured by various guarantees, including joint and several guarantees of two managing directors of Phatebo, a subsidiary of FGH, and payment guarantees upon default.
14. LEASES
The Company's leases primarily consist of administrative real estate leases in Germany and the United States. Management has determined all the Company's leases are operating leases through December 31, 2023. Information regarding the Company's leases is as follows:
| Thousands of United States dollars | Year endedDecember 31, 2023 | Year endedDecember 31, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Components of lease expense | ||
| Operating lease expense | $1,211 | $937 |
| Short-term lease expense | 324 | 308 |
| Sublease income | (71) | - |
| Total lease expense | $1,464 | $1,245 |
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