Trulieve Cannabis Corp
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Feb 27, 2025.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 1. NATURE OF BUSINESS
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. together with its subsidiaries (“Trulieve", the “Company”) was incorporated in British Columbia, Canada. Trulieve is a vertically integrated cannabis company which, as of December 31, 2024, held and operated under licenses in Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, to cultivate, produce, distribute, and sell medicinal-use cannabis products, and with respect to Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, and Ohio, adult-use cannabis products. The Company's operations are substantially located in Florida and to a lesser extent Arizona and Pennsylvania.
In addition to the states listed above, the Company also conducts activities in other markets. In these markets, the Company has either applied for licenses, plans on applying for licenses, or partners with other entities, but does not currently directly own any cultivation, production, or retail licenses. Further, the Company also holds licenses in states in which it is no longer currently operating due to discontinuing operations and other strategic reasons.
The Company’s principal address is located in Quincy, Florida. The Company’s registered office is located in British Columbia.
The Company is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”) and began trading on September 25, 2018, under the ticker symbol “TRUL” and trades on the OTCQX market under the symbol “TCNNF”.
Regulatory compliance
The Company’s compliance with state and other rules and regulations may be reviewed by state and federal agencies. If the Company fails to comply with these regulations, the Company could be subject to loss of licenses, substantial fines or penalties, and other sanctions.
NOTE 2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Principles of consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 include the financial position and operations of Trulieve Cannabis Corp. and its subsidiaries. The consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with GAAP and include the assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses of all consolidated subsidiaries and variable interest entities for which the Company has determined it is the primary beneficiary. Outside shareholders' interests in subsidiaries are shown on the consolidated financial statements as non-controlling interests. Intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.
A variable interest entity (“VIE”) is a legal entity that does not have sufficient equity at risk to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support, is structured such that equity investors lack the ability to make significant decisions relating to the entity’s operations through voting rights, or do not substantively participate in the gains and losses of the entity. Upon inception of a contractual agreement, the Company performs an assessment to determine whether the arrangement contains a variable interest in a legal entity and whether that legal entity is a VIE. The primary beneficiary has both the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIE entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE. Where the Company concludes it is the primary beneficiary of a VIE, the Company consolidates the accounts of that VIE. When the Company is not the primary beneficiary, the VIE is accounted for in accordance with the relevant accounting guidance.
The Company regularly reviews and reconsiders previous conclusions regarding whether it is the primary beneficiary of a VIE in accordance with the FASBASC 810. The Company also reviews and reconsiders previous conclusions regarding whether the Company holds a variable interest in a potential VIE, the status of an entity as a VIE, and whether the Company is required to consolidate such VIE in the consolidated financial statements when a change occurs. When the Company consolidates an entity that is not wholly-owned, the Company reports the minority interests in the entity as non-controlling interests in the equity section of the consolidated balance sheets. The Company has included the non-controlling interest in earnings of the entities within the consolidated statements of operations and deducted the same amount to derive net loss attributable to the Company.
Accounting Estimates and Judgments
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Significant estimates in our consolidated financial statements, include, but are not limited to, inventory; accounting for acquisitions and business combinations; income taxes; initial valuation and subsequent impairment testing of goodwill, other intangible assets and long-lived assets; fair value of financial instruments; share-based payment arrangements; and commitments and contingencies. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Estimates andunderlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Discontinued Operations
In June 2023, the Company exited operations in Massachusetts and in July 2022, the Company exited operations in Nevada. Both actions represented a strategic shift in business; therefore, the related assets and liabilities associated with the discontinued operations are classified as discontinued operations on the consolidated balance sheets and the results of the discontinued operations have been presented as discontinued operations within the consolidated statements of operations for all periods presented. Unless specifically noted otherwise, footnote disclosures only reflect the results of continuing operations. The results of discontinued operations are presented in Note 23. Discontinued Operations.
Basis of Measurement
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis, under the historical cost convention, except for certain financial instruments that are measured at fair value as described herein.
Functional Currency
The functional currency of the Company and its subsidiaries, as determined by management, is the United States (“U.S.”) dollar. These consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars.
NOTE 3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-Term Investments
The Company’s cash and cash equivalents, primarily consists of bank deposits, cash on hand, and money market funds. The Company considers cash deposits and all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents include cash deposits in financial institutions plus cash held at retail locations. Cash held in money market investments are recorded at fair value. Cash held in financial institutions and cash held at retail locations have carrying values that approximate fair value.
Investments not considered cash equivalents and with maturities of one year or less are classified as short-term investments. Short-term investments consist of certificates of deposit with original maturity dates greater than three months and less than twelve months. The classification is determined at the time of purchase. The short-term investments are classified as held-to-maturity and recorded at amortized cost. If the cost of an individual investment exceeds its fair value, the Company evaluates, among other factors, general market conditions, the duration and extent to which the fair value is less than cost, and the Company's intent and ability to hold the investment. Once a decline in fair value is determined to be other-than-temporary, an impairment charge is recorded and a new cost basis in the investment is established.
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash balances are those which meet the definition of cash and cash equivalents but are not available for use by the Company. They are held by or with financial institutions pursuant to contractual arrangements.
Accounts Receivable and Notes Receivable
The Company has adopted standardized credit policies and performs assessments in an effort to minimize credit losses. Accounts receivable and notes receivable are recorded at their net realizable value, which is management’s best estimate of the cash that will ultimately be received from customers and third parties, respectively. The Company reviews the balances regularly and when management determines they may not be fully collectible, the balances are reduced to their expected net realizable value using an expected credit loss allowance model in accordance with ASC 326 Financial Instruments – Credit Losses.
The allowance for expected credit losses is based on historical collection data and specific risks identified among uncollected accounts, as well as management’s expectation of future economic conditions. The Company also considers relevant qualitative and quantitative factors to assess whether historical loss experience should be adjusted to better reflect the risk characteristics of the companies receivables and the expected future losses. The provision for credit losses on accounts receivable and notes receivable is recorded in sales and marketing expense and other (expense) income, net, respectively, on the consolidated statements of operations. If current or expected future economic trends, events, or changes in circumstances indicate that specific receivable balances may be impaired, further consideration is given to the collectability of those balances and the allowance is adjusted accordingly. Accounts receivable and notes receivable are written off after exhaustive collection efforts occur and the receivable is deemed uncollectible.
Inventories
Inventories are comprised of raw materials (including cannabis plants, packaging and supplies), work in process, and finished goods. Inventory is valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is determined as the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion, disposal, and transportation for inventories in process. Costs of internally produced inventory are determined using the weighted-average cost method.
Costs incurred during the growing and production process are capitalized as incurred to the extent that accumulated cost is less than net realizable value. These costs include materials, labor and manufacturing overhead used in the growing and production processes. Fixed costs associated with abnormal production volume are expensed as incurred.
The Company periodically reviews its inventory and identifies that which is excess, slow moving and obsolete by considering factors such as inventory levels, expected product life and forecasted sales demand. Any identified excess, slow moving and obsolete inventory is written down to its net realizable value through a charge to cost of goods sold.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is recognized on a straight-line basis over the following estimated useful lives:
| Asset Type | Estimated Useful Life |
|---|---|
| Land | Not depreciated |
| Land improvements | 20 to 30 years |
| Buildings & improvements | 7 to 40 years |
| Furniture & equipment | 3 to 10 years |
| Vehicles | 3 to 5 years |
| Construction in progress | Not depreciated |
| Leasehold improvements | The lessor of the life of the lease or the estimated useful life of the asset |
The Company capitalizes interest on debt financing invested in projects under construction. Upon the asset becoming available for use, capitalized interest costs, as a portion of the total cost of the asset, are depreciated over the estimated useful life of the related asset. Construction in progress is transferred when available for use and depreciation of the assets commences at that point.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets are recorded at cost, less accumulated amortization and impairment losses, if any. Intangible assets acquired in business combinations are measured at fair value at the acquisition date. The estimated useful lives, residual values, and amortization methods are reviewed at each year-end, and any changes in estimates are accounted for prospectively. Intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives with no estimated residual values. Any renewal costs for licenses are expensed as incurred.
Internal-Use Software
The Company capitalizes certain costs in connection with obtaining or developing software for internal use. Further, the Company capitalizes qualifying costs incurred for upgrades and enhancements that result in additional functionality or extend the assets useful life. Amortization of such costs commences when the project is substantially completed and ready for its intended use. Capitalized software development costs are classified as intangible assets, net on the consolidated balance sheets. Intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives.
Held for Sale Assets
The Company classifies long-lived assets or disposal groups and related liabilities as held-for-sale when management having the appropriate authority, generally the Company's Board of Directors ("the Board") or certain Executive Officers, commit to a plan of sale, the disposal group is ready for immediate sale, an active program to locate a buyer has been initiated and the sale is probable and expected to be completed within one year. Once classified as held-for-sale, disposal groups are valued at the lower of their carrying amount or fair value less estimated selling costs with the gain or loss on disposal recognized in the consolidated statements of operations. Depreciation on these properties is discontinued at the time they are classified as held for sale, but operating revenues, operating expenses, and interest expense continues to be recognized until the date of disposal.
Leases
The Company enters into leases in the normal course of business, primarily for retail space, production facilities, corporate offices, and equipment used in the production and sale of its products. Lease terms for real estate generally range from five toten years. Most leases include options to renew for varying terms at the Company’s sole discretion. Other leased assets include passenger vehicles, trucks, and equipment. Lease terms for these assets generally range from three tofive years. 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 of time in exchange for consideration. The Company's accounting policy is to not recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for leases with a lease term of 12 months or less. Instead lease payments for these leases are recognized as lease expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
The Company recognizes a lease liability equal to the present value of the remaining lease payments, and a right-of-use asset equal to the lease liability, subject to certain adjustments, such as prepaid rents. The right-of-use asset represents the right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the Company's obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. The Company uses its incremental borrowing rate to determine the present value of the lease payments. The Company’s incremental borrowing rate is the rate of interest that it would have to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term an amount equal to the lease payments in a similar economic environment.
Lease agreements for some locations provide for rent escalations and renewal options. Certain real estate leases require payment for taxes, insurance and maintenance which are considered non-lease components. The Company accounts for real estate leases and the related fixed non-lease components together as a single component. The Company has lease agreements that contain both lease and non-lease components. For lease agreements entered into or reassessed after the adoption of ASC 842, Leases, the Company elected to combine lease and non-lease components for all classes of assets.
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.
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 a number of 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.
Certain lease arrangements contain provisions requiring the Company to remove lessee installed leasehold improvements at the expiration of the lease. As this obligation is a direct result of the Company's decision to install leasehold improvements and does not arise solely because of the lease the Company excludes these obligations from lease payments and variable lease payments. The Company records these obligations as asset retirement obligations. The fair value of these obligations are recorded as liabilities on a discounted basis, which occurs as of lease commencement. In the estimation of fair value, the Company uses assumptions and judgements for an asset retirement obligation. The costs associated with these liabilities are capitalized with the associated leasehold improvement and depreciated over the lease term with the liabilities accreted over the same period.
Failed Sales-Leasebacks (Construction Finance Liabilities)
When the Company enters into sale-leaseback transactions, an assessment is performed to determine whether a contract exists and whether there is a performance obligation to transfer control of the asset when determining whether the transfer of an asset shall be accounted for as a sale of the asset. If control is not transferred based on the nature of the transaction, and therefore does not meet the requirements for a sale under the sale-leaseback accounting model, the Company is deemed to own this real estate and reflects these properties on our consolidated balance sheets in property and equipment, net and depreciates them over the assets' useful lives. The liabilities associated with these leases are recorded to construction finance liabilities - current portion and construction finance liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consisted of the following as of December 31:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | ||
| Trade accounts payable | $20,227 | $28,245 |
| Nontrade accrued liabilities (1) | 28,389 | 23,829 |
| Accrued compensation and benefits | 24,986 | 18,113 |
| Non income taxes payable | 11,863 | 7,061 |
| Other | 8,571 | 5,914 |
| Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $94,036 | $83,162 |
(1)Nontrade accrued liabilities includes recurring accruals for items including but not limited to: interest, utilities, and insurance.
Financial Instruments
The Company applies fair value accounting for all financial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the consolidated financial statements on a recurring basis. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities that are required to be recorded at fair value, the Company considers all related factors of the asset by market participants in which the Company would transact and the market-based risk measurements or assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, such as inherent risk, transfer restrictions, and credit risk.
Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company utilizes interest rate swaps for the sole purpose of mitigating interest rate fluctuation risk associated with floating rate debt instruments. The Company does not use any other derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. In accordance with ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging, derivative financial instruments are recognized as assets or liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets at fair value. The Company has not designated its interest rate swap ("Swap") contracts as hedges for accounting treatment. Pursuant to U.S. GAAP, income or loss from fair value changes for derivatives that are not designated as hedges are reflected as income or loss within interest expense on the consolidated statements of operations and a corresponding asset or liability is recognized on the consolidated balance sheets based on the fair value position as of each reporting date.
Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings attributable to common shareholders is computed by dividing reported net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted earnings per share attributable to common shareholders is computed by dividing reported net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders by the sum of the weighted average number of common shares and the number of dilutive potential common share equivalents outstanding during the period. Potential dilutive common share equivalents consist of the incremental common shares issuable upon the exercise of share options, warrants, and RSUs and the incremental shares issuable upon conversion of similar instruments.
In computing diluted earnings per share, common share equivalents are not considered in periods in which a net loss is reported, as the inclusion of the common share equivalents would be anti-dilutive. See Note 15. Earnings Per Share.
Revenue Recognition
The Company generates revenue from the sale of cannabis and cannabis related products. Revenue is recognized in accordance with ASC 606 Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the transaction price consideration that the Company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. Our revenue excludes sales, use, and excise-based taxes collected and is reported net of sale discounts. Revenue associated with any unsatisfied performance obligation is deferred until the obligation is satisfied (i.e., when control of a product is transferred to the customer).
Revenues are primarily derived from retail and wholesale sales, which are recognized when control of the goods has transferred to the customer and collectability is reasonably assured. This is generally when goods have been delivered, which is also when the performance obligation has been fulfilled under the terms of the related sales contract.
Revenue from retail sales of cannabis to customers for a fixed price is recognized when the Company transfers control of the goods to the customer at the point of sale and the customer has accepted and paid for the goods. Revenue from the wholesale of cannabis to customers is recognized upon delivery to the customer. Payment is typically due upon transferring the goods to the customer or within a specified time period permitted under the Company’s credit policy. See Note 19. Revenue Disaggregation.
Deferred Revenue
Deferred revenue primarily consists of the liability related to the Company's customer rewards program which is a standardized program that serves all markets. The program features fully stackable points which can be redeemed by the customer across all the Company's brands and markets. A portion of revenue generated in a sale is recorded to deferred revenue based on estimated redemptions prior to expiration. The liability related to the Company's customer rewards program was $7.5 million and $0.8 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Cost of Goods Sold
Costs of goods sold include the costs directly attributable to the production of inventory and amounts incurred in the cultivation and manufacturing process of finished goods, such as flower, concentrates, and edibles, as well as packaging and other supplies, fees for services and processing, and allocated overhead which includes depreciation and amortization, allocations of rent, administrative salaries, utilities, and related costs.
Income Taxes
The Company uses the asset and liability method to account for income taxes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on enacted tax rates and laws for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. 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.
The IRS has taken the position that IRC section 280E prevents cannabis companies from deducting any business expenses other than those included in the cost of goods sold. The Company has taken a position that Section 280E of the IRC does not preclude it from deducting ordinary and necessary business expenses on its tax returns.
Significant judgment is required in evaluating the Company’s uncertain tax positions and determining the provision for income taxes. The Company recognizes benefits from uncertain tax positions based on the cumulative probability method whereby the largest benefit with a cumulative probability of greater than 50% is recorded. An uncertain tax position is not recognized if it has a 50% or less likelihood of being sustained. Recognition or measurement is reflected in the period in which the likelihood changes. Any interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax liabilities are recorded in provision for income taxes on the consolidated statements of operations.
Advertising Costs
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in sales and marketing expenses on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and totaled $22.9 million, $12.1 million, and $8.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.
Share Based Compensation
The company awards stock options and restricted stock units ("RSUs") to board members, officers, and certain management employees of the Company. All share-based payments are measured using a fair-value based method. The Company accounts for forfeitures as they occur. Share based compensation costs are recognized in the consolidated statements of operations using the graded-vesting method over the award term.
Stock Options
The fair value of stock options is estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Assumptions used in the model include:
Expected term - the expected term represents the period of time in years that options granted are expected to be outstanding and is computed using the simplified method as the Company has insufficient historical information regarding its stock options to provide a basis for an estimate.
Expected volatility - the Company estimates expected volatility using the historical volatility of the Company. In cases where there is insufficient trading history, the expected volatility is estimated using the historical volatility of other companies that the Company considers comparable that have trading and volatility history prior to the Company becoming public.
Expected annual rate of dividends - is based on the fact that the Company has never paid cash dividends and does not expect to pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
Risk free annual interest rate - based on the United States bond yield rate at the time of grant using the expected term of the award.
Restricted Stock Units
Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") represent a right to receive a single Subordinate Voting Share that is both non-transferable and forfeitable unless and until certain conditions are satisfied. The fair value of RSUs is determined by the fair market value of the Company's common stock on the grant date.
Business Combinations and Goodwill
The Company accounts for business combinations using the acquisition method in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations, which requires recognition of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including contingent assets and liabilities, at their respective fair values on the date of acquisition.
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.
Non-controlling interests in the acquiree are measured at fair value on acquisition date. Acquisition-related costs are recognized as expenses in the periods in which the costs are incurred and the services are received.
Loans acquired in business combinations are initially recorded at fair value, which includes an estimate of credit losses expected to be realized over the remaining lives of the loans and, therefore, no corresponding allowance for loan losses is recorded for such loans at acquisition.
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.
Goodwill represents the excess of the consideration transferred for the acquisition of subsidiaries over the net of the acquisition-date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.
Cannabis licenses are the primary intangible asset acquired in business combinations as they provide the Company the ability to operate in each market. However, some cannabis licenses are subject to renewal and therefore there is some risk of non-renewal for several reasons, including operational, regulatory, legal, or economic. To appropriately consider the risk of non-renewal, the Company applies probability weighting to the expected future net cash flows in calculating the fair value of these intangible assets. The key assumptions used in these cash flow projections include discount rates and terminal growth rates. Of the key assumptions used, the impact of the estimated fair value of the intangible assets has the greatest sensitivity to the estimated discount rate used in the valuation. The terminal growth rate represents the rate at which these businesses will continue to grow into perpetuity. Other significant assumptions include revenue, gross profit, operating expenses, and anticipated capital expenditures which are based upon the Corporation’s historical operations along with management projections. The evaluations are linked closely to the assumptions made by management regarding the future performance of these assets and any changes in the discount rate applied.
Non-controlling Interest
Non-controlling interests (“NCI”) represent equity interests in subsidiaries, including VIEs, owned by outside parties. NCI may be initially measured at fair value or at the NCI’s proportionate share of the recognized amounts of the acquiree's identifiable net assets. The choice of measurement is made on a transaction-by-transaction basis. The Company measures each NCI at its proportionate share of the recognized amounts of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets. The share of net assets attributable to NCI is presented as a component of equity. NCI's share of net income or loss is recognized directly in equity. Total income or loss of subsidiaries is attributed to the shareholders of the Company and to the NCI, even if this results in the NCI having a deficit balance.
Long-Lived Asset Impairment Assessment
The Company reviews long-lived assets, including property and equipment, definite life intangible assets, and right-of-use assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. Factors which could trigger an impairment review include significant underperformance relative to historical or projected future operating results, significant changes in the manner of use of the assets or the strategy of the business, a significant decrease in the market value of the assets or significant negative industry or economic trends.
In accordance with ASC 360, when evaluating long-lived assets with impairment indicators for potential impairment, the Company first compares the carrying value of the asset to its estimated undiscounted cash flows. If the sum of the estimated undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying value of the asset, an impairment loss is calculated. The impairment loss calculation compares the carrying value of the asset to its estimated fair value, which is typically based on estimated discounted future cash flows. The Company recognizes an impairment loss if the amount of the asset’s carrying value exceeds the asset’s estimated fair value.
In 2024, the Company did not identify any events or changes in circumstances providing indication of impairment.
Segment Reporting & Reporting Units
Management has determined that the Company functions as a single operating segment, and thus reports as a single reportable segment. This determination is based on rules prescribed by GAAP applied to the manner in which management operates the Company. In particular, management assessed the discrete financial information routinely reviewed by the Company’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), its Chief Executive Officer, to monitor the Company’s operating performance and support decisions regarding allocation of resources to its operations. Specifically, performance is continuously monitored at the consolidated level as the Company is engaged in essentially the same business, which consists of cultivation, production, and sale of cannabis products, either for medicinal-use and/or adult-use, depending on applicable state laws and regulations. The CODM evaluates the financial performance of the Company primarily by evaluating revenue (as disclosed on the consolidated statements of operations), adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure), and cash provided by operating activities (as disclosed on the consolidated statements of cash flows) to assess the Company's results and in the determination of allocating resources. The CODM may use disaggregated revenue metrics to evaluate product pricing, store count, and customer retention, among other things. Adjusted EBITDA and cash provided by operating activities are reviewed to assess allocation of resources. The significant expenses reviewed by the CODM are cost of goods sold, sales and marketing expenses, and general and administrative expenses as presented on the consolidated statements of operations.
Management further determined that, based on their economic similarities, the Company’s operating subsidiaries, representing components, should be aggregated into one reporting unit for purposes of assessing potential impairment of goodwill in accordance with ASC 350 Intangibles - Goodwill and Other. These legal entities represent acquisitions that occurred over time pursuant to the Company’s strategic growth strategy.
Goodwill & Goodwill Impairment Assessment
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired. Goodwill is tested for impairment annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of goodwill may be impaired. Examples of such events and circumstances that the company considers include the following:
Macroeconomic conditions such as deterioration in general economic conditions, limitations on accessing capital, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, or other developments in equity and credit markets;
Industry and market considerations such as a deterioration in the environment in which the company operates, an increased competitive environment, a decline in market-dependent multiples or metrics (considered in both absolute terms and relative to peers), a change in the market for the company's products or services, or a regulatory or political development;
Cost factors such as increases in inventory, labor, or other costs that have a negative effect on earnings and cash flows;
Overall financial performance such as negative or declining cash flows or a decline in actual or planned revenue or earnings compared with actual and projected results of relevant prior periods;
Other relevant entity-specific events such as changes in management, key personnel, strategy, or customers, contemplation of bankruptcy, or litigation;
Events affecting a reporting unit such as a change in the composition or carrying amount of its net assets, a more likely than not expectation of selling or disposing all, or a portion, of a reporting unit, the testing for recoverability of a significant asset group within a reporting unit, or recognition of a goodwill impairment loss in the financial statements of a subsidiary that is a component of a reporting unit; and
A sustained decrease in share price (considered in both absolute terms and relative to peers).
In order to determine that the value of goodwill may have been impaired, the Company applies the guidance in ASC 350 Intangibles - Goodwill and Other, which provides entities with an option to perform a qualitative assessment (commonly referred to as “Step Zero”) to determine whether further quantitative analysis for impairment of goodwill is necessary. The Company performs the Step Zero assessment to determine that it was more-likely-than-not if the reporting unit’s carrying value is less than the fair value, indicating the potential for goodwill impairment. A number of factors, including historical results, business plans, forecasts, market data, and a reasonable control premium are used to determine the fair value of the reporting unit. Changes in the conditions for these judgments and estimates can significantly affect the assessed value of goodwill.
The Company operates asone operating segment and reporting unit and therefore, evaluates goodwill for impairment asone singular reporting unit annually during the fourth quarter or more often when an event occurs, or circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable.
When the Company employs the market approach in its goodwill impairment testing, the Company estimates the fair value based upon multiples of comparable public companies. Significant estimates in the market approach include identifying similar companies with comparable business factors such as size, growth, profitability, risk and return on investment, as well as assessing comparable market multiples in estimating the fair value of the reporting unit.
For the Company's 2024 annual impairment test, the Company performed a Step Zero assessment reviewing the factors listed above, including but not limited to historical results, business plans, forecasts, market data, and a reasonable control premium.
In 2024, the Company didnot identify any events or changes in circumstances that would indicate the carrying amount of goodwill may be impaired.
Discontinued Operations
The Company classifies a component of an entity that has been or is to be disposed of, either by sale, abandonment, or other means, as discontinued operations when it represents a strategic shift in the Company's operations. A component of an entity is identified as operations and cash flows that can be clearly distinguished, operationally and financially, from the rest of the entity.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
ASU 2023-07 In November 2023, FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (Topic 280). This ASU updates reportable segment disclosure requirements by requiring disclosures of the measure of profit or loss that the Company's CODM uses to assess segment performance and make decisions about resource allocation. This ASU also requires disclosure of the title and position of the individual identified as the CODM and an explanation of how the CODM uses the reported measures of a segment’s profit or loss in assessing segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources. The Company adopted this ASU as of December 31, 2024 resulting in additional disclosures. Refer to the "Segment Reporting & Reporting Units" section above in this Note 3. Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Recent accounting pronouncements, other than those below, issued by FASB did not or are not believed by management to have a material effect on the Company’s present or future financial statements or disclosures.
ASU 2024-03 In November 2024, FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40). The new guidance requires disaggregated information about certain income statement expense line items on an annual and interim basis. This guidance will be effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. The new standard permits early adoption and can be applied prospectively or retrospectively. We are evaluating the effect that this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
ASU 2023-09 In December 2023, FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (Topic 740). The ASU requires disaggregated information about a reporting entity’s effective tax rate reconciliation as well as additional information on income taxes paid. The ASU is effective on a prospective basis for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company plans to adopt the guidance and include the required enhanced disclosures in its consolidated financial statements beginning in the year ending December 31, 2025.
NOTE 4. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Accounts receivable, net consisted of the following as of December 31:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | ||
| Trade receivables | $10,779 | $10,420 |
| Less: allowance for credit losses | (2,491) | (3,717) |
| Accounts receivable, net | $8,288 | $6,703 |
The following table presents the changes in allowance for credit losses on accounts receivable for the years ended December 31:
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | |||
| Balance, beginning of year | $(3,717) | $(2,016) | $(259) |
| Charged to costs and expenses | 461 | (1,701) | (1,757) |
| Write-offs | 765 | — | — |
| Balance, end of year | $(2,491) | $(3,717) | $(2,016) |
NOTE 5. NOTES RECEIVABLE
The Company's notes receivable are secured by certain assets with maturities ranging from July 2025 to September 2032 and consisted of the following as of December 31:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | ||
| Total notes receivable | $12,494 | $13,701 |
| Less: discount on notes receivable | — | (45) |
| Less: allowance for credit losses | (7,216) | — |
| Less: current portion of notes receivable | (4,750) | (6,233) |
| Notes receivable, net | $528 | $7,423 |
| Weighted-average effective interest rate | 8.07% | 8.05% |
During the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, the Company recorded interest income on its notes receivable of $1.2 million, $1.2 million, and $1.3 million, respectively, to interest income on the consolidated statements of operations.
The Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $7.2 million, zero, andzero for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively, to other (expense) income, net on the consolidated statements of operations. There wasno other allowance for credit losses activity during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022.
NOTE 6. INVENTORIES
Inventories are comprised of the following as of December 31:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | ||
| Raw materials | ||
| Cannabis plants | $20,986 | $21,429 |
| Packaging and supplies | 30,208 | 36,472 |
| Total raw materials | 51,194 | 57,901 |
| Work in process | 125,168 | 104,428 |
| Finished goods - unmedicated | 6,354 | 6,516 |
| Finished goods - medicated | 48,655 | 44,275 |
| Total inventories | $231,371 | $213,120 |
NOTE 7. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment, net consisted of the following as of December 31:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | ||
| Land | $23,155 | $26,699 |
| Buildings and improvements | 573,477 | 528,173 |
| Furniture and equipment | 301,636 | 292,128 |
| Vehicles | 712 | 814 |
| Construction in progress | 88,109 | 28,023 |
| Total property and equipment, gross | 987,089 | 875,837 |
| Less: accumulated depreciation | (271,038) | (199,485) |
| Total property and equipment, net | $716,051 | $676,352 |
The Company incurred the following related to property and equipment for the years ended December 31:
| Location on the consolidated statements of operations | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | ||||
| Capitalized interest | Interest expense | $1,081 | $(148) | $4,728 |
| Depreciation expense | Cost of goods sold | 51,436 | 55,114 | 44,383 |
| Depreciation expense | Depreciation and amortization | 22,305 | 21,004 | 26,216 |
| Loss on impairment and disposals, net | Impairment and disposal of long-lived assets, net of (recoveries) | 577 | 7,781 | 55,149 |
NOTE 8. INTANGIBLE ASSETS & GOODWILL
Intangible Assets
The Company's definite-lived intangible assets consisted of the following as of December 31:
| 2024 · 2023 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weighted Average Useful Life (in years) | Gross Carrying Amount | Accumulated Amortization | Net Book Value | Gross Carrying Amount | Accumulated Amortization | Net Book Value | |
| (in thousands) | |||||||
| Licenses | 15.0 | $1,045,870 | $228,614 | $817,256 | $1,046,544 | $159,084 | $887,460 |
| Trademarks | 3.5 | 27,430 | 22,215 | 5,215 | 27,430 | 17,609 | 9,821 |
| Internal use software | 4.5 | 51,821 | 15,109 | 36,712 | 26,947 | 7,520 | 19,427 |
| Tradenames | 4.2 | 4,861 | 4,561 | 300 | 4,861 | 4,461 | 400 |
| Customer relationships | 2.1 | 3,535 | 3,535 | — | 3,535 | 3,452 | 83 |
| Total Intangible Assets | 14.2 | $1,133,517 | $274,034 | $859,483 | $1,109,317 | $192,126 | $917,191 |
Amortization expense for intangible assets totaled $82.2 million, $80.4 million, and $81.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively, and recorded in depreciation and amortization on the consolidated statements of operations.
The following table outlines the estimated future annual amortization expense related to intangible assets as of December 31, 2024:
| EstimatedAmortization | |
|---|---|
| Year | (in thousands) |
| 2025 | $82,862 |
| 2026 | 79,732 |
| 2027 | 77,397 |
| 2028 | 76,230 |
| 2029 | 74,220 |
| Thereafter | 469,042 |
| Total | $859,483 |
Goodwill
The following table outlines the changes in the carrying value of goodwill, December 31:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | ||
| Balance, beginning of year | $483,905 | $791,495 |
| Impairment (1) (2) | — | (307,590) |
| Balance, end of year | $483,905 | $483,905 |
(1)For the 2024 impairment assessment, refer to Note 3. Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies.
(2)In June 2023, based on the results of the Company's impairment procedures, the Company recorded an impairment for its single reporting unit. Refer to Note 21. Financial Instruments & Fair Value Measurements for further information about the impairment.
NOTE 9. HELD FOR SALE ASSETS
Held for sale assets primarily consists of property and are recorded in other current assets on the consolidated balance sheets. The following table outlines the changes in held for sales assets, December 31:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | ||
| Balance, beginning of year | $15,580 | $14,521 |
| Assets moved to held for sale | 10,568 | 18,694 |
| Non-cash settlement | — | (2,481) |
| Impairments | (1,207) | (2,810) |
| Assets sold | (6,612) | (12,344) |
| Balance, end of year | $18,329 | $15,580 |
NOTE 10. LONG-TERM BORROWINGS
Private Placement Notes
On October 6, 2021, the Company closed its private placement of 8% Senior Secured Notes (the "2026 Notes - Tranche One") for aggregate gross proceeds of $350.0 million and net proceeds of $342.6 million. The Company used a portion of the net proceeds to repay certain outstanding acquired indebtedness and used the remaining net proceeds for capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes. On January 28, 2022, the Company closed on a second tranche private placement of 8% Senior Secured Notes (the "2026 Notes - Tranche Two") for aggregate gross proceeds of $76.9 million and net proceeds of $75.6 million. The Company used the net proceeds for capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes. The notes may be redeemed in whole or in part, at the Company's option. Repayment before October 6, 2025 would incur a 2% prepayment penalty, subsequent to that date there is no prepayment penalty. These notes are collectively referred to as the "2026 Notes".
Private placement notes payable consisted of the following as of December 31:
| 2024 | 2023 | Stated InterestRate | Effective InterestRate | Maturity Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | |||||
| 2026 Notes - Tranche One | $293,000 | $293,000 | 8.00% | 8.52% | 10/6/2026 |
| 2026 Notes - Tranche Two | 75,000 | 75,000 | 8.00% | 8.43% | 10/6/2026 |
| Total private placement notes | 368,000 | 368,000 | |||
| Less: unamortized debt discount and issuance costs | (3,164) | (4,785) | |||
| Less: current portion of private placement notes, net | — | — | |||
| Private placement notes, net | $364,836 | $363,215 | |||
The private placement notes contain customary restrictive covenants pertaining to our management and operations, including, among other things, limitations on the amount of debt that may be incurred and the ability to pledge assets, as well as financial covenant requirements, that the Company comply with certain indebtedness to consolidated EBITDA (as defined) requirements and a fixed charge ratio coverage, measured from time to time when certain conditions are met.
Interest expense incurred on private placement notes is recorded to interest expense, net on the consolidated statements of operations and was $31.1 million, $49.7 million, and $52.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.
Debt Extinguishments
In 2023, the Company made an open market repurchase of its private placement notes, "2026 Notes - Tranche One", that resulted in the extinguishment of $57.0 million in principal at a discount of 16.5%. Cash consideration paid to repurchase the principal amount outstanding, excluding accrued interest, totaled $47.6 million, and the Company recognized a gain of $8.2 million on the extinguishment of debt.
In 2023, the Company completed two full early redemptions of private placement notes with a cash payment of $130.0 million, excluding accrued interest, which represented a redemption price of 100% of the principal amounts outstanding for both notes. The Company recorded a loss on debt extinguishment of $2.4 million representing the difference between the reacquisition price and the net carrying amount of the debt as of extinguishment.
Notes Payable
Notes payable consisted of the following as of December 31:
| 2024 · 2023 · Stated Interest Rate · Effective Interest Rate · Maturity Date | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | ||||||
| Mortgage Notes Payable | ||||||
| Notes dated December 21, 2022 (3) | $68,377 | $70,046 | (3) | (2) | 7.87% | 1/1/2028 |
| Notes dated December 22, 2023 (4) | 24,468 | 25,000 | 8.31% | (2) | 8.48% | 12/22/2028 |
| Notes dated December 22, 2022 (5) | 18,012 | 18,470 | 7.30% | (2) | 7.38% | 12/22/2032 |
| Notes dated October 1, 2021 (6) | 5,193 | 5,645 | 8.14% | (2) | 8.29% | 11/1/2027 |
| Total mortgage notes payable | 116,050 | 119,161 | ||||
| Promissory Notes Payable | ||||||
| Notes acquired in Harvest Acquisition in October 2021 (7) | 1,027 | 1,707 | (6) | (2) | (6) | (6) |
| Note of consolidated variable-interest entity dated February 1, 2022 | — | 885 | ||||
| Total promissory notes payable | 1,027 | 2,592 | ||||
| Total notes payable (1) | 117,077 | 121,753 | ||||
| Less: debt discount | (1,725) | (2,139) | ||||
| Less: current portion of notes payable | (3,407) | (3,759) | ||||
| Notes payable, net | $111,945 | $115,855 | ||||
(1) Notes payable are subordinated to the private placement notes.
(2) Interest payments are due monthly.
(3) The mortgage note payable interest rate is a variable rate equal to the CME Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") plus 3.00%. In connection with the closing of this note, the Company entered into an interest rate swap to fix the interest rate at 7.53% for the term of the notes. See Note 21. Financial Instruments & Fair Value Measurements for further details. These promissory notes are pledged by all of the assets at that location and contain customary restrictive covenants pertaining to the Company's management and operations, including, among other things, limitations on the amount of debt that may be incurred and the ability to pledge assets, among other things, as well as financial covenant requirements, that the Company comply with certain indebtedness to consolidated EBITDA (as defined) requirements, debt service coverage ratio, and liquidity covenant test. The covenants commenced on September 30, 2023 with semi-annual measurement, except for certain covenants which were measured starting as of December 31, 2022. In May 2023, the Company amended the terms of the agreement with respect to the covenant requirements, excluding balloon payments from certain covenant calculations.
(4) This mortgage note payable is pledged by all of the assets at this location and contains customary restrictive covenants pertaining to our management and operations, including, among other things, limitations on the amount of debt that may be incurred and the ability to pledge assets, among other things, as well as financial covenant requirements, that the Company comply with certain indebtedness to consolidated EBITDA (as defined) requirements, debt service coverage ratio, and liquidity covenant test. The covenants commenced on June 30, 2024 with quarterly or semi-annual measurement, except for certain covenants which were measured starting as of December 31, 2023.
(5) The stated interest rate on the mortgage note payable is in effect until December 21, 2027 and thereafter, interest will accrue at a rate equal to the five-year treasury rate in effect as of December 12, 2027 plus 3.50%. The promissory note is pledged by the real estate asset at this location and contains customary restrictive covenants pertaining to the Company's operations, including, among other things, limitations on the amount of debt and subsidiary debt that may be incurred and the ability to pledge assets, as well as financial covenant requirements, among other things, that the Company comply with certain indebtedness to consolidated EBITDA (as defined) requirements, covenant to liquidity and debt principal test, and a global debt service coverage ratio.
(6) On November 15, 2022, the Company closed on the refinancing of the mortgage notes payable dated October 1, 2021 to extend the maturity date by five-year and fix the interest rate at 8.14%. The mortgage note payable is pledged by the personal property and real estate assets at this location.
(7) Seven promissory notes were acquired during the year ended December 31, 2021. Interest rates range from 0.00% to 7.50%, with a weighted average interest rate of 7.37% as of December 31, 2024. Maturity dates range from April 27, 2026 to October 24, 2026.
Interest expense incurred on notes payable is recorded to interest expense, net on the consolidated statements of operations and was $9.7 million, $8.4 million, and $1.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.
Financial and Other Covenants
As noted above, certain long-term borrowing agreements contain various operating and financial covenants and as of December 31, 2024, the Company was in compliance with all such operating and financial covenants.
Maturities
Stated maturities of the principal portion of private placement notes and notes payable outstanding as of December 31, 2024 are as follows:
| Private Placement Notes · Notes Payable · Total Maturities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year · (in thousands) | |||
| 2025 | $— | $3,407 | $3,407 |
| 2026 | 368,000 | 4,655 | 372,655 |
| 2027 | — | 7,600 | 7,600 |
| 2028 | — | 85,633 | 85,633 |
| 2029 | — | 668 | 668 |
| Thereafter | — | 15,114 | 15,114 |
| Total | $368,000 | $117,077 | $485,077 |
NOTE 11. LEASES
The following table presents the components of lease costs for the years ended December 31:
| Location on the consolidated statements of operations | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | ||||
| Operating lease cost | Cost of goods sold, sales and marketing, general and administrative | $23,346 | $20,291 | $20,428 |
| Finance lease cost: | ||||
| Amortization of right-of-use assets | Cost of goods sold, Depreciation and amortization | 10,395 | 10,357 | 10,935 |
| Interest on lease obligations | Interest expense | 6,765 | 6,449 | 6,549 |
| Variable lease cost | Cost of goods sold, sales and marketing, general and administrative | 10,700 | 9,766 | 7,887 |
| Short-term lease expense | Cost of goods sold, sales and marketing, general and administrative | 83 | 406 | 751 |
| Total lease cost (1) | $51,289 | $47,269 | $46,550 | |
(1) Total lease cost recorded in cost of goods sold on the consolidated statements of operations was $3.5 million, $3.2 million, and $4.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.
The following table presents supplemental cash flow information related to operating and finance leases for the years ended December 31:
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | |||
| Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities | |||
| Operating cash flows from operating leases | $19,684 | $19,283 | $21,092 |
| Operating cash flows from finance leases | 6,765 | 6,483 | 6,542 |
| Financing cash flows from finance leases | 7,300 | 7,213 | 7,042 |
| Non-cash activity related to lease liabilities | |||
| Operating leases | $35,664 | $14,016 | $19,920 |
| Finance leases | 16,906 | 1,021 | 25,909 |
The following table presents supplemental balance sheet information related to operating and finance leases as of December 31:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weighted average remaining lease term | ||
| Operating leases | 8.0 years | 7.0 years |
| Finance leases | 7.0 years | 7.2 years |
| Weighted average discount rate | ||
| Operating leases | 10.7% | 8.3% |
| Finance leases | 9.6% | 9.0% |
Future minimum lease payments under the Company's non-cancellable leases as of December 31, 2024 are as follows:
| OperatingLeases · FinanceLeases · TotalLeases | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year · (in thousands) | |||
| 2025 | $24,674 | $16,119 | $40,793 |
| 2026 | 24,824 | 16,026 | 40,850 |
| 2027 | 24,419 | 15,429 | 39,848 |
| 2028 | 23,804 | 14,013 | 37,817 |
| 2029 | 21,331 | 12,719 | 34,050 |
| Thereafter | 78,307 | 33,133 | 111,440 |
| Total undiscounted lease liabilities | 197,359 | 107,439 | 304,798 |
| Less: Interest | (67,743) | (30,225) | (97,968) |
| Total present value of minimum lease payments | 129,616 | 77,214 | 206,830 |
| Lease liabilities - current portion | (12,131) | (9,535) | (21,666) |
| Lease liabilities | $117,485 | $67,679 | $185,164 |
The Company recorded a loss on disposal of right of use assets of $0.5 million, $5.7 million, and $17.8 million, for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, resulting from the repositioning of assets, which were recorded in impairment and disposal of long-lived assets, net of (recoveries) on the consolidated statements of operations.
Lease Guarantees
In 2023, the Company terminated a retail lease resulting in the Company being relieved of its primary obligation under this lease. As a result of the lease termination, a new tenant executed a new lease for the same properties with the Company becoming secondarily liable. Nonperformance by the new tenant results in the Company becoming obligated to fulfill the lease conditions. If the new tenant defaults on the lease obligations the Company becomes responsible for payment. As of December 31, 2024, the Company's remaining guarantor term is for 5.0 years and the resulting maximum exposure includes $4.5 million of undiscounted future minimum lease payments plus potential additional payments to satisfy maintenance, taxes, and insurance requirements.
In 2023, the Company determined it was no longer the primary beneficiary of one of its variable interest entities resulting in the Company deconsolidating this variable interest entity in 2023, which included termination of the business relationship and deconsolidation of two retail leases. The Company became secondarily liable for the deconsolidated retail leases due to the Company being guarantor for thesetwo cannabis dispensary leases. Under both leases, nonperformance by the tenant results in the Company becoming obligated to fulfill the lease conditions. As of December 31, 2024, the Company's remaining guarantor terms are for 6.0 years and 7.0 years and the resulting maximum exposure includes $2.1 million and $2.8 million, respectively, of undiscounted future minimum lease payments plus potential additional payments to satisfy maintenance, taxes, and insurance requirements.
In 2022, the Company terminated a cultivation lease resulting in the Company being relieved of its primary obligation under this lease. As a result of the lease termination, a new tenant executed a new lease for the same property with the Company becoming secondarily liable. If the new tenant defaults on the lease obligations the Company becomes responsible for payment. As of December 31, 2024, the Company's remaining guarantor term is for 9.0 years and the resulting maximum exposure includes $10.2 million of undiscounted future minimum lease payments plus potential additional payments to satisfy maintenance, taxes, and insurance requirements.
NOTE 12. CONSTRUCTION FINANCE LIABILITIES
Total construction finance liabilities were $137.4 million and $138.1 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The contractual terms range from 10.0 years to 25.0 years with a weighted average remaining lease term of 15.9 years.
The Company recorded interest and accretion expense of $16.4 million, $16.4 million, and $15.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively, to interest expense, net on the consolidated statements of operations.
Future minimum lease payments for the construction finance liabilities as of December 31, 2024 are as follows:
| Construction Finance Liabilities | |
|---|---|
| Year | (in thousands) |
| 2025 | $17,521 |
| 2026 | 18,013 |
| 2027 | 18,519 |
| 2028 | 19,039 |
| 2029 | 19,574 |
| Thereafter | 263,811 |
| Total future payments | 356,477 |
| Less: Interest | (219,037) |
| Total present value of minimum payments | 137,440 |
| Construction finance liabilities - current portion | (1,919) |
| Construction finance liabilities | $135,521 |
NOTE 13. SHARE CAPITAL
The authorized share capital of the Company is comprised of the following:
(i)Unlimited number of Subordinate Voting Shares
Holders of the Subordinate Voting Shares are entitled to notice of and to attend any meeting of the shareholders of the Company, except a meeting of which only holders of another particular class or series of shares of the Company shall have the right to vote. At each such meeting holders of Subordinate Voting Shares shall be entitled toone vote in respect of each Subordinate Voting Share held. Holders of Subordinate Voting Shares are entitled to receive as and when declared by the directors, dividends in cash or property of the Company. No dividend will be declared or paid on the Subordinate Voting Shares unless the Company simultaneously declares or pays, as applicable, equivalent dividends (on an as-converted to Subordinate Voting Share basis) on the Multiple Voting Shares and Super Voting Shares.
(ii)Unlimited number of Multiple Voting Shares
Holders of Multiple Voting shares are entitled to notice of and to attend any meetings of the shareholders of the Company, except a meeting of which only holders of another particular class or series of shares of the Company have the right to vote.
At each such meeting, holders of Multiple Voting Shares are entitled toone vote in respect of each Subordinate Voting Share into which such Multiple Voting Share could ultimately then be converted (initially,100 votes per Multiple Voting Share). The initial “Conversation Ratio” for Multiple Voting Shares is 100 Subordinate Voting shares for each Multiple Voting Share, subject to adjustment in certain events. Holders of Multiple Voting Shares have the right to receive dividends, out of any cash or other assets legally available therefor, pari passu (on an as converted basis, assuming conversion of all Multiple Voting Shares into Subordinate Voting Shares at the Conversion Ratio) as to dividends and any declaration or payment of any dividend on the Subordinate Voting Shares.
No dividend may be declared or paid on the Multiple Voting Shares unless the Company simultaneously declares or pays, as applicable, equivalent dividends (on an as-converted to Subordinate Voting Share basis) on the Subordinate Voting Shares and Super Voting Shares.
The Company's subordinate voting shares and multiple voting shares, as converted, are collectively referred to herein as common stock.
(iii)Unlimited number of Super Voting Shares
Holders of Super Voting Shares are entitled to notice of and to attend any meeting of the shareholders of the Company, except a meeting of which only holders of another particular class or series of shares of the Company shall have the right to vote. At each such meeting, holders of Super Voting Shares are entitled totwo votes in respect of each Subordinate Voting Share into which such Super Voting Share could ultimately then be converted (initially,200 votes per Super Voting Share). Holders of Super Voting Shares have the right to receive dividends, out of any cash or other assets legally available therefor, pari passu (on an as converted to Subordinate Voting Share basis) as to dividends and any declaration or payment of any dividend on the Subordinate Voting Shares. No dividend is to be declared or paid on the Super Voting Shares unless the Company simultaneously declares or pays, as applicable, equivalent dividends (on an as-converted to Subordinate Voting Share basis) on the Subordinate Voting Shares and Multiple Voting Shares. The initial “Conversion Ratio” for the Super Voting Shares isone Multiple Voting Share for each Super Voting Share, subject to adjustment in certain events. There wereno Super Voting Shares outstanding as of December 31, 2024 or 2023.
NOTE 14. SHARE BASED COMPENSATION
Equity Incentive Plans
The Company’s Second Amended and Restated Trulieve Cannabis Corp. 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan, (the “Amended 2021 Plan”) was approved at the Company's annual meeting of shareholders on June 12, 2024. The Amended 2021 Plan reserves 19,500,000 Subordinate Voting Shares for issuance thereunder. The Amended 2021 Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.
Stock Options
Stock options granted to board members immediately vest. Stock options granted to officers and certain management employees vest ratably over athree-year period, subject to continued employment through each anniversary, with a maximum contractual term of seven years.
The fair value of each option award at grant date was estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions made and resulting grant-date fair values during the years ended December 31:
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weighted-average grant-date fair value | $5.47 | $1.99 | $9.45 |
| Expected term (in years) | 3.5 - 4.0 | 3.3 - 4.0 | 3.5 - 4.5 |
| Expected volatility | 65.7% - 66.0% | 60.1% - 60.9% | 51.8% - 52.9% |
| Expected dividend yield | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Risk-free annual interest rate | 4.2% | 4.3% - 4.5% | 1.2% - 1.8% |
The following table summarizes the Company's stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2024:
| Numberof options | Weightedaverageexercise price | |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding options, beginning of year | 4,197,058 | $17.73 |
| Granted | 992,166 | 10.00 |
| Exercised (1) | (153,511) | 4.52 |
| Forfeited | (335,620) | 54.03 |
| Expired | (64,026) | 19.54 |
| Outstanding options, end of year (2) | 4,636,067 | $13.86 |
| Vested and exercisable options, end of year (3) | 3,606,920 | $15.68 |
(1) The total aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised was $1.0 million, zero, and $2.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.
(2) Outstanding options at the end of the year had a weighted average remaining contractual life of 4.0 years with a total aggregate intrinsic value of $1.7 million.
(3) Vested and exercisable options at the end of the year had a weighted average remaining contractual life of 3.6 years with a total aggregate intrinsic value of $1.2 million.
Restricted Stock Units
RSUs awarded to board members vest over a 30-day period. RSUs awarded to officers and certain management employees vest ratably over atwo-year period subject to continued employment through each anniversary.
The following table summarizes the Company's RSU activity for the year ended December 31, 2024:
| Restricted Stock Unit Activity | Number ofrestricted stock units | Weighted-average grant-date fair value |
|---|---|---|
| Unvested balance, beginning of year | 2,686,216 | $5.47 |
| Granted | 2,194,918 | 10.00 |
| Vested | (1,484,742) | 6.83 |
| Forfeited | (216,748) | 8.00 |
| Unvested balance, end of year | 3,179,644 | $7.80 |
The weighted-average grant date fair value of RSUs granted was $3.99 and $21.51 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The fair value of RSUs vested totaled $10.1 million, $2.1 million and $1.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.
In September 2021, the Board of Directors approved a grant of 2,904,079 RSUs for two executive officers as a replacement for canceled warrants. The RSUs immediately vested at grant, but were not contractually issuable until three years after the vesting date. In September 2024, thethree-year contractual obligation was met and the holders elected to net settle their tax obligations, resulting in the issuance of 1,829,570 shares of common stock and a $12.2 million payment for taxes.
Share-Based Compensation Expense
The following table presents total share-based compensation expense for the years ended December 31:
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statements of operations · (in thousands) | |||
| Cost of goods sold | $1,276 | $810 | $1,072 |
| General and administrative | 16,608 | 9,098 | 16,347 |
| Sales and marketing | 2,318 | 667 | 705 |
| Total share-based compensation expense | $20,202 | $10,575 | $18,124 |
The total recognized income tax benefit was $0.7 million, nominal, and $0.3 million, for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.
As of December 31, 2024, there was approximately $2.3 million and $14.1 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options and unvested restricted stock units, respectively, both of which are expected to be recognized over a weighted-average service period of 0.8 years.
NOTE 15. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following is a reconciliation for the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31:
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numerator · (in thousands, except for per share data) | |||
| Continuing operations | |||
| Net loss from continuing operations | $(154,875) | $(435,895) | $(182,618) |
| Less: net loss attributable to non-controlling interest from continuing operations | (5,472) | (5,147) | (3,994) |
| Net loss from continuing operations available to common shareholders | $(149,403) | $(430,748) | $(178,624) |
| Discontinued operations | |||
| Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | $(5,702) | $(97,241) | $(70,109) |
| Less: net loss attributable to non-controlling interest | — | (1,193) | (2,669) |
| Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, attributable to common shareholders | $(5,702) | $(96,048) | $(67,440) |
| Denominator | |||
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - Basic and diluted | 189,992,663 | 188,974,176 | 187,995,317 |
| Loss per share - Continuing operations | |||
| Basic and diluted loss per share | $(0.79) | $(2.28) | $(0.95) |
| Loss per share - Discontinued operations | |||
| Basic and diluted loss per share | $(0.03) | $(0.51) | $(0.36) |
Shares which have been excluded from diluted per share amounts because their effect would have been anti-dilutive are as follows as of December 31:
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock options | 4,636,067 | 4,197,058 | 3,177,815 |
| Restricted share units | 3,179,644 | 2,686,216 | 720,707 |
| Warrants | 9,496 | 9,496 | 177,391 |
| Total shares excluded | 7,825,207 | 6,892,770 | 4,075,913 |
As of December 31, 2024, there were approximately 191.0 million issued and outstanding shares, which excluded 0.1 million fully vested RSUs that are not contractually issuable until the earlier of a defined triggering event or the award anniversary date, either December 1, 2030 or December 1, 2031.
As of December 31, 2024, there were 9,496 warrants outstanding, each exercisable forone Subordinate Voting Share at an exercise price of $23.76, with an expiration date of December 30, 2025.
NOTE 16. INCOME TAXES
The Company is treated as a United States corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes under IRC Section 7874 and is subject to U.S. federal income tax on its worldwide income. However, for Canadian tax purposes, the Company, regardless of any application of IRC Section 7874, is treated as a Canadian resident company (as defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the “ITA”) for Canadian income tax purposes. As a result, the Corporation is subject to taxation both in Canada and the United States.
Income Tax Provision
The components of the income tax provision include the following for the years ended December 31:
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | |||
| Current: | |||
| Federal | $174,962 | $121,722 | $141,582 |
| State | 33,001 | 46,808 | 38,633 |
| Total current tax expense | $207,963 | $168,530 | $180,215 |
| Deferred: | |||
| Federal | $(18,014) | $(15,755) | $(17,814) |
| State | 7,640 | (1,417) | 979 |
| Foreign | — | — | — |
| Total deferred tax expense | $(10,374) | $(17,172) | $(16,835) |
| Total income tax expense | $197,589 | $151,358 | $163,380 |
A reconciliation of the Federal statutory income tax rate percentage to the effective tax rate is as follows for the years ended December 31:
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | |||
| Income (loss) before income taxes | $42,714 | $(284,537) | $(19,238) |
| Federal statutory rate | 21.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Theoretical tax provision (benefit) | $8,970 | $(59,753) | $(4,040) |
| Effects of tax rates in foreign jurisdictions | $(451) | $15 | $16 |
| State taxes | (4,526) | 835 | 14,598 |
| Changes in state tax rates | 13,341 | 5,772 | 4,763 |
| Change in state tax filing methods | (7,509) | — | — |
| Uncertain tax position, inclusive of interest and penalties | 155,362 | 130,481 | 146,702 |
| Change in valuation allowance | 6,655 | 2,962 | 1,647 |
| Other | 380 | 151 | (4,793) |
| Tax effect of non-deductible expenses: | |||
| Goodwill impairment | — | 64,594 | — |
| Excess compensation | 7,140 | 12 | — |
| Stock compensation | (7,291) | 1,170 | 169 |
| Legislative campaign contributions | 24,761 | 4,401 | 4,318 |
| Non-controlling interest | 757 | 718 | — |
| Total non-deductible expenses | $25,367 | $70,895 | $4,487 |
| Total income tax provision | $197,589 | $151,358 | $163,380 |
| Effective tax rates | 462.6% | (53.2)% | (849.3)% |
Deferred Income Taxes
Deferred income taxes consist of the following as of December 31:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | ||
| Deferred tax assets: | ||
| Lease liabilities | $3,736 | $2,623 |
| Finance liabilities | 28,433 | 27,695 |
| Net operating losses | 16,839 | 10,098 |
| Inventory reserves | 5,657 | 4,667 |
| Other deferred tax assets | 6,247 | 759 |
| Total deferred tax assets: | $60,912 | $45,842 |
| Deferred tax liabilities: | ||
| Right of use assets | $(3,405) | $(2,356) |
| Intangible assets | (218,970) | (221,743) |
| Property and equipment | (18,870) | (19,150) |
| Total deferred tax liabilities: | $(241,245) | $(243,249) |
| Valuation allowance | (16,212) | (9,557) |
| Net deferred tax liability | $(196,545) | $(206,964) |
Realization of deferred tax assets associated with the net operating loss carryforwards is dependent upon generating sufficient taxable income prior to their expiration. A valuation allowance to reflect management's estimate of the net operating loss carryforwards that may expire prior to their utilization has been recorded as of December 31, 2024. The following table outlines the changes in the valuation allowance for the years ended December 31:
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | |||
| Balance, beginning of year | $(9,557) | $(6,596) | $(6,826) |
| Charged to costs and expenses | (6,655) | (2,961) | 230 |
| Balance, end of year | $(16,212) | $(9,557) | $(6,596) |
As of December 31, 2024, the Company had $15.2 million of non-capital Canadian losses which expire from 2031 to 2044, $697.7 million of state net operating losses which expire from 2038 to 2044, $15.4 million of state net operating losses which have an indefinite carryforward period, and $119.8 million of U.S. federal net operating losses which have an indefinite carryforward period. The Company determined a valuation allowance was applicable to $15.2 million of non-capital Canadian losses, $10.1 million of US federal net operating losses, and $199.7 million of state net operating losses. The Company also determined that it is more likely than not that the benefit from $27.9 million of U.S. federal net operating losses and $371.6 million of state net operating losses will not be realized and therefore this amount has not been recorded.
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | ||
| Balance, January 1 | $542,762 | $41,781 |
| Reductions based on lapse of statute of limitations | — | (1,053) |
| Reductions based on tax positions related to the prior years | (2,957) | — |
| Reductions based on refunds still outstanding | (46,696) | — |
| Additions based on tax positions related to the current year | 129,558 | 152,313 |
| Additions based on refunds requested but not received related to prior year | — | 111,664 |
| Additions based on refunds received related to prior years | 52,001 | 62,391 |
| Additions based on tax positions related to the prior year | — | 175,666 |
| Balance, December 31 | $674,668 | $542,762 |
The Company and certain of its subsidiaries are currently under examination by the relevant taxing authorities for various tax years. The Company does not reasonably expect the potential outcomes of these examinations to materially change the amount of unrecognized tax benefit over the next 12 months. With few exceptions, as of December 31, 2024, the Company is no longer subject to examination by tax authorities for years before 2020.
Uncertain Tax Positions
The IRS has taken the position that cannabis companies are subject to the limits of Internal Revenue Code ("IRC") Section 280E for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Under the IRS's interpretation of IRC Section 280E, cannabis companies are only allowed to deduct expenses directly and indirectly related to the production of inventory. This results in permanent differences between ordinary and necessary business expenses deemed non-allowable under IRC Section 280E.
The Company has taken a position that Section 280E does not preclude it from deducting ordinary and necessary business expenditures on its tax returns. As of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company recorded an uncertain tax liability in the consolidated balance sheets that reflects this tax position.
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of uncertain tax position liabilities:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | ||
| Balance, January 1 | $180,350 | $19,459 |
| Reductions based on lapse of statute of limitations | — | (1,053) |
| Additions based on tax positions related to the current year | 150,014 | 139,914 |
| Additions based on tax positions related to the prior year | 1,256 | 113,815 |
| Additions based on refunds received related to prior years | 52,001 | 62,391 |
| Reclass tax payment on account | 35,998 | (157,063) |
| Interest recorded in income tax expense, net of reversals (1) | 25,602 | 3,150 |
| Penalties recorded in income tax expense, net of reversals (1) | — | (263) |
| Balance, December 31 (2) (3) (4) | $445,221 | $180,350 |
(1)Amounts represent the interest and penalties recorded on uncertain tax positions during the respective years which are recorded in the provision for income taxes on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
(2)The Company has taken a position that IRC Section 280E does not preclude it from deducting ordinary and necessary business expenditures on its tax returns. As of December 31, 2024, $412.6 million is related to this tax position. This amount does not include $121.1 million of previous tax payments for which the Company has claimed overpayment related to this tax position.
(3)The $264.9 million increase in uncertain tax positions is primarily due to receipt of $52.0 million in refunds in the current year, as well as $150.0 million current year accruals, each related to tax positions based on legal interpretations that challenge the Company's tax liability under IRC Section 280E.
(4) The ending balance includes accrued interest and penalties totaling $32.0 million and $6.4 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
NOTE 17. VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES
The Company has entered into certain agreements in several states with various entities related to the purchase and operation of cannabis dispensary, cultivation, and production licenses, and has determined these to be variable interest entities for which it is the primary beneficiary and/or holds a controlling voting equity position. The Company holds an ownership interest in these entities ranging from 0% to 95% either directly or through a proxy as of December 31, 2024.
The Company consolidates these entities due to the other holder’s equity investment being insufficient to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support and the Company meeting the power and economics criteria. In particular, the Company controls the management decisions and activities most significant to certain VIEs, has provided a significant portion of the subordinated financial support provided to date, and holds membership interests exposing the Company to the risk of reward and/or loss. The Company allocates income and cash flows of the VIEs based on the outstanding ownership percentage in accordance with the underlying operating agreements, as amended. The Company has consolidated all identified variable interest entities for which the Company is the primary beneficiary in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
The summarized assets and liabilities of the Company's consolidated VIEs in which the Company does not hold a majority interest are presented in the table below as of December 31 and include third-party assets and liabilities of the Company's VIEs only and exclude intercompany balances that were eliminated in consolidation.
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | ||
| Current assets: | ||
| Cash | $420 | $9,491 |
| Accounts receivable, net | 721 | 1,308 |
| Inventories | 901 | 8,341 |
| Prepaid expenses | 160 | 423 |
| Other current assets | — | 7 |
| Total current assets | 2,202 | 19,570 |
| Property and equipment, net | 1,228 | 28,068 |
| Right of use asset - operating, net | — | 2,744 |
| Right of use asset - finance, net | — | 259 |
| Intangible assets, net | 2,028 | 17,162 |
| Other assets | 355 | 140 |
| Total assets | $5,813 | $67,943 |
| Current liabilities: | ||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $371 | $1,939 |
| Income tax payable | — | 2,017 |
| Deferred revenue | — | 2 |
| Operating lease liability - current portion | — | 63 |
| Finance lease liability - current portion | — | 60 |
| Total current liabilities | 371 | 4,081 |
| Notes payable | — | 885 |
| Operating lease liability | — | 2,926 |
| Finance lease liability | — | 210 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | — | 3,638 |
| Other long-term liabilities | — | 671 |
| Total liabilities | $371 | $12,411 |
Consolidated VIE Settlement Transaction
In 2024, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with the non-controlling interest holders of consolidated VIEs in Ohio in which the Company acquired the remaining ownership interest in dispensary businesses and agreed to provide funding and operational support for a cultivation and production business with new unrelated third parties.
The Company re-evaluated the VIEs after settlement and concluded that the Company continues to be the primary beneficiary of the cultivation and production business and there are no longer variable interests in the dispensary businesses as the Company increased its ownership to 100%. As a result, the Company accounted for this settlement as an equity transaction in accordance with ASC 810-10.
Redeemed Non-Controlling Interests
In 2024, the Company fully redeemed non-controlling interests and issued 1,787,372 Subordinate Voting Shares in a series of redemptions of non-controlling interests which increased the Company's ownership in the VIE from 46% as of December 31, 2023 to 100% as of December 31, 2024. The transactions were recorded as equity transactions as the Company increased its ownership in an already consolidated VIE without loss of control. The redemptions included a $3.0 million subscription fee and a net $1.9 million impact recorded to additional paid-in-capital on the consolidated balance sheets.
NOTE 18. RELATED PARTIES
In 2023 the Company entered into an agreement to rent an asset from an entity that is directly owned in part by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the board of directors. The expense related to the use of this asset was $0.3 million and $0.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and recorded to general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.
The Company leases a cultivation facility and corporate office facility from an entity that is indirectly owned by the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the board of directors, a former member of the Company's board of directors, and a member of the Company's board of directors.
The Company had the following related parties operating leases on the consolidated balance sheets, under ASC 842, as of December 31:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | ||
| Right-of-use assets, net | $582 | $706 |
| Lease liabilities: | ||
| Lease liabilities - current portion | $142 | $127 |
| Lease liabilities | 482 | 624 |
| Total related parties lease liabilities | $624 | $751 |
Lease expense recognized on leases with related parties was $0.2 million, $0.2 million, and $0.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively and recorded to cost of goods sold and general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.
NOTE 19. REVENUE DISAGGREGATION
Revenue is comprised of the following for the years ended December 31:
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | |||
| Retail | $1,128,877 | $1,083,545 | $1,158,475 |
| Wholesale and other | 57,613 | 45,648 | 59,754 |
| Total revenue | $1,186,490 | $1,129,193 | $1,218,229 |
NOTE 20. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Operating Licenses
Although the possession, cultivation, and distribution of cannabis is permitted for medical and/or adult use in the states in which the Company operates, cannabis is a Schedule-I controlled substance and its use remains a violation of federal law. Since federal law criminalizing the use of cannabis preempts state laws that legalize its use, strict enforcement of federal law regarding cannabis would likely result in the Company’s inability to proceed with the Company's business plans. In addition, the Company’s assets, including cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, real property, equipment, and other goods, could be subject to asset forfeiture because cannabis is still federally illegal.
Claims and Litigation
From time to time, the Company may be involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of operations in the normal course of business. As of December 31, 2024, there were no pending or threatened lawsuits that could reasonably be expected to have a material effect on the results of the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. There are also no proceedings in which any of the Company’s directors, officers, or affiliates has a material interest adverse to the Company’s interest.
Contingencies
The Company records contingent liabilities with respect to litigation on various claims in which it believes a loss is probable and can be estimated. As of December 31, 2024, and 2023, $6.3 million and $4.2 million, respectively, was included in contingent liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets related to pending litigation.
An acquisition in 2021 included a contingency providing for an additional $5.0 million in consideration which is contingent on the enactment, adoption or approval of laws allowing for adult-use cannabis in Pennsylvania. No liability was recorded for this contingent consideration, as the estimated value of the liability was not significant at the time of acquisition or as of December 31, 2024 based on the likelihood of approval of laws allowing for adult-use cannabis in Pennsylvania.
NOTE 21. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS & FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Financial Instruments
The Company considers credit risk associated with its own standing as well as the credit standing of any counterparties involved in the valuation of its financial instruments. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to our cash and cash equivalents are limited primarily to amounts held with financial institutions in excess of federally insured limits.
Money Market Funds
Money market funds are included within cash and cash equivalents on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. Interest income from money market funds was $11.5 million, $4.8 million, andnominal for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, which was recorded in interest income on the consolidated statements of operations.
Certificates of Deposit
The Company's certificates of deposit are included within short-term investments on the Company's consolidated balance sheets and are classified as held-to-maturity securities as the Company intends to hold until their maturity dates. The certificates of deposit carry interest rates of 5.3% with original maturity dates of six months and are scheduled to mature in
January 2025. Interest income from certificates of deposit was $1.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, which was recorded in interest income on the consolidated statements of operations.
Interest Rate Swap
In 2022, the Company entered into an interest rate swap contract ("VNB Swap") for the purpose of hedging the variability of interest expense and interest payments on the Company's long-term variable rate debt. The VNB Swap was entered into in conjunction with four promissory term notes of a total corresponding amount. Thefour promissory term notes were priced at the SOFR, as defined in the agreement plus 3.00%, per annum. The VNB Swap effectively fixes the floating SOFR-based interest of the SOFR-based debt to 7.53% per annum until maturity on January 1, 2028.
The fair value of the interest rate swap liability is recorded in other long-term liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the notional value was $68.4 million and $70.0 million, respectively.
Fair Value Measurements
The Company applies the following fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value into three levels, and bases the categorization within the hierarchy upon the lowest level of input that is available and significant to the fair value measurement:
| Level 1 – | Observable inputs based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; |
|---|---|
| Level 2 – | Inputs other than quoted prices in active markets, which are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and |
| Level 3 – | Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data requiring the Company to develop its own assumptions. |
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
The fair values of financial instruments measured on a recurring basis by class are as follows as of December 31:
| Fair ValueHierarchy Level (1) | 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Assets: | |||
| Money market funds (2) | Level 1 | $204,314 | $145,995 |
| Certificates of deposit (3) | Level 1 | 60,393 | — |
| Total financial assets | $264,707 | $145,995 | |
| Financial Liabilities: | |||
| Interest rate swap (4) | Level 2 | $1,011 | $2,341 |
(1)There were no transfers between hierarchy levels.
(2)As short-term, highly liquid investments readily convertible to known amounts of cash, their carrying values approximate fair value.
(3)They are valued using inputs based on industry standard data and due to their short maturities, their amortized cost approximates fair value.
(4)The fair value is based on a valuation model that utilizes interest rate yield curves and credit spreads observable in active markets as the significant inputs to the model.
Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements
In addition to assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, the Company's assets and liabilities are subject to nonrecurring fair value measurements, such as property, goodwill, and intangible assets. If events or indicators occur that require an impairment assessment, impairment charges may be recorded to reduce the assets to fair value.
The Company recorded impairment charges related to assets moved to held for sale during the years December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 totaling $1.2 million, $3.8 million, $8.6 million, respectively, which was recorded to impairment and disposal of long-lived assets, net of (recoveries) on the consolidated statements of operations. The impairment charges were derived from the difference between the carrying value and the estimated fair value of the relevant asset, minus estimated selling costs. The fair value was estimated using an income capitalization approach with estimates and assumptions regarding the asset's future cash flows and return on investment (Level 3).
In June 2023, the Company identified one event as a risk indicator for goodwill impairment, which was a decline in the Company's share price negatively affecting the Company's market capitalization. The Company concluded the decline in stock price was a triggering event to perform an interim quantitative goodwill impairment test as of June 30, 2023, specific to the resulting market capitalization of the Company. As the sole risk to the value of goodwill was the stock price, the Company concluded it most appropriate to apply a market approach utilizing control premiums which were obtained from transactions of comparable publicly traded companies (Level 2) to calculate a reasonable control premium (Level 3). The Company applied the control premium to the Company's market capitalization to derive the fair value. The subsequent reconciliation between the single reporting unit's book value and the fair value indicated the fair value was less than the carrying value, resulting in a $307.6 million goodwill impairment.
Estimated Fair Values of Financial Instruments
The following table presents the carrying values and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments that are not accounted for at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31. The table excludes cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, other receivables, accounts payable, and other payables as their carrying values approximate fair value due to their short maturities of less than one year (Level 1). The table also excludes notes payable with variable interest rates as their carrying value approximates fair value. This determination is based on the variable interest rates applied to the debt, which reflect current market conditions, or other observable inputs (Level 2). The Company's notes receivable are also excluded from the table below as the majority of the balance is due within one year; therefore, the carrying value approximates fair value due to the short maturity.
| 2024 · 2023 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Value Hierarchy Level | Carrying Value | Fair Value | Carrying Value | Fair Value | |
| Liabilities | |||||
| Private placement notes (1) (2) | Level 2 | $368,000 | $366,660 | $368,000 | $310,549 |
| Notes payable, fixed rate (1) (3) | Level 3 | 47,673 | 47,344 | 49,115 | 48,715 |
(1) Excludes any discount or issuance costs.
(2)The fair value was determined based on market rates at valuation.
(3) The fair value was determined using the discounted cash flow method.
NOTE 22. ACQUISITIONS
(a)Formula 420 Cannabis LLC
On December 22, 2022, the Company acquired 100% of the membership interests of Formula 420 Cannabis LLC ("Formula 420") the holder of an Arizona adult-use license that became operational in October 2022. The Company analyzed the acquisition under ASC 805, Business Combinations determining Formula 420 did not meet the definition of a business as substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired are concentrated in a single identifiable asset. The
Company had previously consolidated the entity as a VIE as it was determined the Company exercised control of the entity and was the primary beneficiary although it previously owned no equity interests due to a master service agreement. In accordance with Topic 810, Consolidation, the Company accounted for the change in a consolidated subsidiaries ownership interest as an equity transaction. Therefore, the total consideration was determined to be $5.5 million which consisted of a note payable, which was paid off in December 2023. Nominal transaction costs were incurred in relation to this acquisition.
(b)Greenhouse Wellness WV Dispensaries, LLC
On April 26, 2022, the Company acquired 100% of the membership interests of Greenhouse Wellness WV Dispensaries, LLC (“Greenhouse WV”), the holder of a West Virginia dispensary permit and a lease for a not yet operating dispensary location. The Company analyzed the acquisition under ASC 805, Business Combinations, determining Greenhouse WV did not meet the definition of a business as Greenhouse WV 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 consideration was $0.3 million consisting of cash.
The following table summarizes the allocation of consideration exchanged for the estimated fair value of tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
| Consideration: · (in thousands) | |
|---|---|
| Cash | $281 |
| Fair value of consideration exchanged | $281 |
| Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed: | |
| Right of use asset - operating | $170 |
| Intangible asset | 270 |
| Favorable lease interest | 11 |
| Operating lease liabilities | (170) |
| Total net assets acquired | $281 |
The acquired intangible assets include a dispensary license which is treated as a definite-lived intangible asset amortized over a 15-year useful life and a favorable lease interest which was fully amortized in the period of acquisition due to useful life and materiality considerations.
(c)Watkins Cultivation Operation
On February 14, 2022, the Company acquired a cultivation operation from CP4 Group, LLC, in Phoenix, Arizona ("Watkins Cultivation Operation" or "Watkins"). The Company analyzed the acquisition under ASC 805, Business Combinations, determining Watkins met the definition of a business as Watkins is an existing cultivation facility with inputs, processes, and outputs in place that constitute a business under Topic 805. As a result, the acquisition of Watkins has been accounted for as a business combination. Goodwill represents the amount the Company paid over the fair value of the net identifiable tangible assets acquired. The primary reason for the acquisition was to expand the Company's cultivation capacity in Arizona. The goodwill of $24.5 million arising from the acquisition primarily consists of the economies of scale expected from a vertical cannabis market in Arizona. Total consideration was $27.5 million paid in cash. An additional $22.5 million was paid into escrow forfour potential earnouts. The earnouts were based on the completion of certain milestones and contingent on the continued employment of the key employee shareholders ("Key Employees") of Watkins. As the earnouts were contingent on the continued employment of the Key Employees, any amounts earned are compensation for post-combination services.
The Company accrues the compensation cost for each earnout as it becomes probable and estimable and over the most probable period of continued employment required for the specific earnouts. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company concluded that attainment of any of thefour potential earnouts was no longer probable or estimable and reversed all existing accruals.
The Company incurred $0.2 million of transaction costs related to the acquisition of Watkins. These costs were expensed as incurred and included in general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. No additional transaction costs have been incurred.
The following table summarizes the allocation of consideration exchanged for the estimated fair value of tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
| Consideration · (in thousands) | |
|---|---|
| Cash | $27,500 |
| Fair value of consideration exchanged | $27,500 |
| Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed: | |
| Inventories | $2,266 |
| Property and equipment | 692 |
| Right of use asset - operating | 4,737 |
| Goodwill | 24,542 |
| Operating lease liability | (4,737) |
| Total net assets acquired | $27,500 |
NOTE 23. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Discontinued operations consists of our exited operations in Massachusetts and Nevada. The assets and liabilities associated with discontinued operations consisted of the following as of December 31:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | ||
| Assets associated with discontinued operations | ||
| Cash | $— | $301 |
| Accounts receivable, net | — | 841 |
| Prepaid expenses | 868 | 816 |
| Other assets | 1,980 | 2,010 |
| Total assets associated with discontinued operations | $2,848 | $3,968 |
| Liabilities associated with discontinued operations | ||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $86 | $530 |
| Operating lease liabilities - current portion | 241 | 165 |
| Finance lease liabilities - current portion | 334 | 291 |
| Construction finance liability - current portion | 2,468 | 2,003 |
| Operating lease liabilities | 15,125 | 15,332 |
| Finance lease liabilities | 1,729 | 2,048 |
| Construction finance liability | 21,699 | 24,167 |
| Other long-term liabilities | 7 | 6 |
| Total liabilities associated with discontinued operations | $41,689 | $44,542 |
The following table summarizes the Company's net loss from discontinued operations for the years ended December 31. The gain and loss resulting from the forgiveness of intercompany payables was eliminated in consolidation.
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | |||
| Revenue | $— | $10,590 | $24,634 |
| Cost of goods sold | — | 29,843 | 37,897 |
| Gross margin | — | (19,253) | (13,263) |
| Expenses: | |||
| Operating expenses | 2,070 | 7,522 | 13,821 |
| Impairment and disposal of long-lived assets, net | — | 69,480 | 49,130 |
| Total expenses | 2,070 | 77,002 | 62,951 |
| Loss from operations | (2,070) | (96,255) | (76,214) |
| Other (expense) income: | |||
| Other expense, net (1) | (3,632) | (5,087) | (6,118) |
| Total other expense, net | (3,632) | (5,087) | (6,118) |
| Loss before provision for income taxes | (5,702) | (101,342) | (82,332) |
| Income tax benefit | — | (4,101) | (12,223) |
| Net loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes | (5,702) | (97,241) | (70,109) |
| Less: net loss attributable to non-controlling interest from discontinued operations | — | (1,193) | (2,669) |
| Net loss from discontinued operations excluding non-controlling interest | $(5,702) | $(96,048) | $(67,440) |
(1)Other expense, net primarily consists of interest expense on the construction finance liability and operating lease liabilities associated with our discontinued operations
The consolidated statements of cash flows includes continuing operations and discontinued operations. The following table summarizes the depreciation of long-lived assets, amortization of long-lived assets, loss on impairment of long-lived assets, and capital expenditures of discontinued operations for the prior years ended December 31 as the activity in 2024 was nominal:
| 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | ||
| Depreciation and amortization | $3,798 | $10,787 |
| Purchases of property and equipment | 67 | 844 |
| Loss on impairment and disposal of long-lived assets | 69,480 | 49,130 |
| Other noncash investing and financing activities | ||
| Noncash partial extinguishment of construction finance liability | $18,486 | $— |
As a result of the Company's exit from the Massachusetts market in the second quarter of 2023, the Company performed a lease term reassessment for the Massachusetts related failed sale-leaseback financing arrangement due to lease renewals previously included in the lease term being excluded as of the Massachusetts exit. The Company concluded the failed sale-leaseback accounting conclusion is maintained. The Company recognized a non-cash gain on partial extinguishment of $18.5 million as a result of the lease term reassessment, which was recorded to net loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes.
Future minimum lease payments for the construction finance liability associated with discontinued operations as of December 31, 2024, are as follows:
| Year | (in thousands) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,619 |
| 2026 | 5,788 |
| 2027 | 5,961 |
| 2028 | 6,140 |
| 2029 | 6,324 |
| Thereafter | 5,963 |
| Total future payments | 35,795 |
| Less: Interest | (11,628) |
| Total present value of minimum payments | 24,167 |
| Construction finance liabilities - current portion | (2,468) |
| Construction finance liabilities | $21,699 |
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company exited Nevada and recorded a loss on disposal of operating right of use assets of $14.0 million, which was recorded in net loss from discontinued operations on the consolidated statements of operations.
Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable leases associated with discontinued operations as of December 31, 2024 are as follows:
| OperatingLeases · FinanceLeases · Total Leases | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year · (in thousands) | |||
| 2025 | $1,798 | $509 | $2,307 |
| 2026 | 1,859 | 476 | 2,335 |
| 2027 | 1,922 | 377 | 2,299 |
| 2028 | 1,979 | 389 | 2,368 |
| 2029 | 1,996 | 400 | 2,396 |
| Thereafter | 21,515 | 453 | 21,968 |
| Total undiscounted lease liabilities | 31,069 | 2,604 | 33,673 |
| Less: Interest | (15,703) | (541) | (16,244) |
| Total present value of minimum lease payments | 15,366 | 2,063 | 17,429 |
| Lease liabilities - current portion | (241) | (334) | (575) |
| Lease liabilities | $15,125 | $1,729 | $16,854 |
NOTE 24. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Company’s management evaluates subsequent events through the date of issuance of the consolidated financial statements. There have been no subsequent events that occurred during such period that would require adjustment to or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements.
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