SCHWAZZE ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

OTCQX: SHWZ
NEO: SHWZ

Record Quarterly Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA

Revenue Increases 44% to $44.3 Million Compared to $30.7 Million in Q2 2021

Adjusted EBITDA of $15 Million, 33.9% of Revenue

Revised Guidance Driven by Short-Term, Challenging Colorado Market Conditions
Q4 2022 Projected Revenue Annualized Run Rate: $175 Million - $200 Million
Q4 2022 Projected Adjusted EBITDA Annualized Run Rate: $60 Million - $72 Million

Conference Call & Webcast Scheduled for Today – 5:00 pm EDT

DENVER, Aug. 11, 2022 /CNW/ - Schwazze, (OTCQX: SHWZ) (NEO: SHWZ) ("Schwazze" or the "Company"), today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 ("Q2 2022").

Q2 2022 Financial Summary:

• Revenues of $44.3 million increased 44% compared to $30.7 million in second quarter ended June 30, 2021 ("Q2 2021")
• Retail sales were $38.1 million up 77% when compared to Q2 2021
• Gross Margin of $25.2 million was up 69% compared to $14.9 million in Q2 2021, this quarter was affected by $0.2M in purchase accounting
• Net Income was $33.8 million compared to a Net Income of $4.4 million for the same period last year
• Adjusted EBITDA of $15 million was 33.9% of revenue, compared to $10 million for the same period last year
• Colorado two year stacked IDs for Q2 2022 compared to Q2 2021 and Q2 2020 for same store sales⁽¹⁾ were 1.8% and one year IDs⁽¹⁾ were (12.7%) comparing Q2 2022 to Q2 2021
• Average basket size ⁽¹⁾ for Q2 2022 was $59.98 down 4.1% compared to Q2 2021
• Recorded customer visits ⁽¹⁾ for Q2 2022 totaled 444,771 down 8.9%, compared to Q2 2021
• New Mexico two year stacked IDs for Q2 2022 compared to Q2 2021 and Q2 2020 for same store sales⁽¹⁾ were 41.0% and one year IDs⁽¹⁾ were 30.4% comparing Q2 2022 to Q2 2021
• Average basket size ⁽¹⁾ for Q2 2022 was $54.56 down 12.7% compared to Q2 2021
• Recorded customer visits ⁽¹⁾ for Q2 2022 totaled 209,591 up 49.4%, compared to Q2 2021

Accomplishments
Since December 2021, Schwazze has closed acquisitions adding 15 cannabis dispensaries, 10 in New Mexico and five in Colorado as well as four cultivation facilities in New Mexico and one in Colorado and one manufacturing asset in New Mexico.

• Closed Acquisition of Urban Health & Wellness Assets
• Listed Common Stock on the NEO Exchange
• Closed Acquisition of Brow 2 LLC Assets
• Closed Acquisition of Emerald Fields
• Added President of New Mexico Division
• Closed New Mexico Acquisition, Becoming a Regionally Focused MSO
• Added to Key Senior Leadership Team
• Closed Acquisition of Drift Assets

Justin Dye, Chairman and CEO of Schwazze stated, "Similar to the rest of the country, the cannabis industry in Colorado is also experiencing a slowdown in growth compared to the last couple of years. Schwazze, however, is demonstrating that our regional strategy, built on a customer first approach, developing significant scale, building brands and leveraging data analytics and technology is not only sound but gaining momentum as demonstrated by revenue and unit sales growth, customer loyalty and by once again outpacing the legacy market growth by approximately 12%.  We believe this model will travel well to other states as we find attractive opportunities. Despite share price weakness driven by broader market influences, we remain bullish on our business and have conviction that as Schwazze continues to deliver superior operating results that our shareholders will be rewarded."

Justin continued, "As we look to the future, we expect continued growth in Colorado and New Mexico through both organic and inorganic means. Our operations continue to mature and gain momentum, and we firmly believe that we are winning in our markets. Our team will continue to focus on growing profitably and generating cash flow from operations.  When positive federal legislation is passed, Schwazze will be well-positioned as a market leader to take advantage of banking services and institutional investment."

Q2 2022 Revenue
Revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2022, totaled $44.3 million, including (i) retail sales of $38.1 million (ii) wholesale sales of $6.1 million and (iii) other operating revenues of $43,750, compared to revenues of $30.7 million, including (i) retail sales of $21.5 million, (ii) wholesale of $9.2 million, and (iii) other operating revenues of $16,844 during the three months ended June 30, 2021, representing an increase of $13.5 million or 44%. This increase was due to increased sale of our products as well as execution of our growth through acquisition initiatives. In the second quarter of 2022, the Company acquired one additional retail dispensary, which generated additional retail revenue. Additionally, recreational marijuana sales became legal in New Mexico in April 2022, which increased sales volume and revenues in New Mexico. Wholesale revenues in Colorado decreased due to increased cultivation capacity in the state resulting in an over-supply of wholesale cannabis materials.

Cost of goods and services for the three months ended June 30, 2022, totaled $19.1 million compared to cost of services of $15.8 million during the three months ended June 30, 2021, representing an increase of $3.3 million or 21%. The increase in cost of goods is driven by the increase in revenue, however not at the same rate. In the quarter, the Company experienced a reduction in costs driven by vertical integration and third-party price negotiations.

Gross profit increased to $25.2 million for Q2 2022 compared to $14.9 million during the same period in 2021. Gross profit margin increased as a percentage of revenue from 48.5% to 56.8%, and net of purchase accounting, the gross margin increased to 57.4%.  This positive result, net of purchase accounting continues to reflect our consolidated purchasing approach, the implementation of our retail playbook, and vertical product sales in New Mexico.

Operating expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2022, totaled $16.1 million, compared to operating expenses of $10.5 million during the three months ended June 30, 2021, representing an increase of $5.6 million or 54%. This increase is due to increased selling, general and administrative expenses, professional service fees, salaries, benefits, and related employment costs driven by growth from acquisitions.

Other income for the three months ended June 30, 2022, totaled $29.2 million compared to $0.2 million during the three months ended June 30, 2021, representing an increase in income of $29 million or 18,435%. The increase in other income is due to the revaluation of the derivative liability related to the Investor Notes, offset by higher interest payments.

The Company generated net income for the three months ended June 30, 2022, of $33.8 million, compared to net income of $4.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021.

Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2022 was $15 million representing 33.9% of revenue, compared to $10 million and 32.6% of revenue for the same period last year. This is derived from Operating Income and adjusting one-time expenses, merger and acquisition and capital raising costs, non-cash related compensation costs, and depreciation and amortization. See the financial table for Adjusted EBITDA below adjustment for details. 

For six months ending June 30, 2022, the Company used cash for operations of ($8.0) million compared to generating cash of $1.4 million for the same period in 2021.  The Company has cash and cash equivalents of $33.9 million at the end of Q2 2022. 

Nancy Huber, CFO for Schwazze commented, "During Q2 we focused on completing integration of our acquisitions and made sure that we used our resources effectively. We are focused on reducing operating and SG&A expenses and judiciously investing growth capital to ensure adequate liquidity and profitability despite difficult market conditions in Colorado, which we believe to be transitory and temporary. Our balance sheet remains strong, and we have ample liquidity.  We are focused on delivering positive cash flow net of acquisition costs for the year while driving organic growth and making smart acquisitions."

2022 Guidance

The Company has revised its guidance for a fourth-quarter 2022 (Q4 2022) annualized run rate, which excludes transactions that are announced but not closed.  Q4 2022 revenue annualized run rate is projected to be $175 million to $200 million, and the Q4 2022 adjusted EBITDA annualized run rate is projected to be from $60 million to $72 million.  

NOTES:

(1)  Schwazze did not own all the assets and entities in part of 2021, 2020 and 2019 and is using unaudited numbers for this comparison.

Adjusted EBITDA represents income (loss) from operations, as reported, before tax, adjusted to exclude non-recurring items, other non-cash items, including stock-based compensation expense, depreciation, and amortization, and further adjusted to remove acquisition and capital raise related costs, and other one-time expenses, such as severance, retention, and employee relocation. The Company uses adjusted EBITDA as it believes it better explains the results of its core business. The Company has not reconciled guidance for adjusted EBITDA to the corresponding GAAP financial measure because it cannot provide guidance for the various reconciling items. The Company is unable to provide guidance for these reconciling items because it cannot determine their probable significance, as certain items are outside of its control and cannot be reasonably predicted. Accordingly, a reconciliation to the corresponding GAAP financial measure is not available without unreasonable effort.

Webcast – August 11, 2022 – 5:00 PM EDT
Investors and stakeholders may participate in the conference call by dialing 416 764 8650 or by dialing North American toll free 1-888-664-6383 or listen to the webcast from the Company's website at https://ir.schwazze.com The webcast will be available on the Company's website and on replay until August 18, 2022, and may be accessed by dialing 1-888-390-0541 / # 575833

Following their prepared remarks, Chief Executive Officer, Justin Dye and Chief Financial Officer, Nancy Huber will answer investor questions. Investors may submit questions in advance or during the conference call itself through the weblink: https://app.webinar.net/lwXbZbBZmKN  This weblink has been posted to the Company's website and will be archived on the website. All Company SEC filings can also be accessed on the Company website at https://ir.schwazze.com/sec-filings

About Schwazze
Schwazze (OTCQX: SHWZ, NEO: SHWZ) is building a premier vertically integrated regional cannabis company with assets in Colorado and New Mexico and will continue to take its operating system to other states where it can develop a differentiated regional leadership position. Schwazze is the parent company of a portfolio of leading cannabis businesses and brands spanning seed to sale. The Company is committed to unlocking the full potential of the cannabis plant to improve the human condition. Schwazze is anchored by a high-performance culture that combines customer-centric thinking and data science to test, measure, and drive decisions and outcomes. The Company's leadership team has deep expertise in retailing, wholesaling, and building consumer brands at Fortune 500 companies as well as in the cannabis sector. Schwazze is passionate about making a difference in our communities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and doing our part to incorporate climate-conscious practices. Medicine Man Technologies, Inc. was Schwazze's former operating trade name. The corporate entity continues to be named Medicine Man Technologies, Inc. Schwazze derives its name from the pruning technique of a cannabis plant to enhance plant structure and promote healthy growth.

Forward-Looking Statements
Such forward-looking statements may be preceded by the words "plan," "will," "may," "continue," "anticipate," "become," "build," "develop," "expect," "believe," "poised," "project," "approximate," "could," "potential," or similar expressions as they relate to Schwazze. Forward-looking statements include the guidance provided regarding the Company's Q4 2022 performance and annual capital spending. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future events or performance, are based on certain assumptions, and are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's control and cannot be predicted or quantified. Consequently, actual events and results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with (i) our inability to manufacture our products and product candidates on a commercial scale on our own or in collaboration with third parties; (ii) difficulties in obtaining financing on commercially reasonable terms; (iii) changes in the size and nature of our competition; (iv) loss of one or more key executives or scientists; (v) difficulties in securing regulatory approval to market our products and product candidates; (vi) our ability to successfully execute our growth strategy in Colorado and New Mexico and outside the states, (vii) our ability to identify and consummate future acquisitions that meet our criteria, (viii) our ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses and realize synergies therefrom, (ix) the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, (x) the timing and extent of governmental stimulus programs, (xi) the uncertainty in the application of federal, state and local laws to our business, and any changes in such laws, and (xii) our ability to achieve the target metrics, including our annualized revenue and EBIDTA run rates set out in our Q4 2022 guidance. More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Investors and security holders are urged to read these documents free of charge on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov. The Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as required by law.

MEDICINE MAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
For the Three Months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021
Expressed in U.S. Dollars

		June 30,				December 31,
		2022				2021
			(Unaudited)				(Audited)
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	33,862,423			$	106,400,216
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts			5,753,621				3,866,828
Inventory			19,375,341				11,121,997
Note receivable - current, net			71,667				–
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			7,743,112				2,523,214
Total current assets			66,806,164				123,912,255
Non-current assets
Fixed assets, net accumulated depreciation of $3,212,679 and $1,988,973, respectively			20,955,604				10,253,226
Goodwill			107,969,018				43,316,267
Intangible assets, net accumulated amortization of $11,930,443 and $7,652,750, respectively			105,427,462				97,582,330
Marketable securities, net of unrealized loss of $13,813 and gain of $216,771, respectively			479,741				493,553
Note receivable – noncurrent, net			–				143,333
Accounts receivable – litigation			290,648				303,086
Other noncurrent assets			1,464,163				514,962
Operating lease right of use assets			14,755,181				8,511,780
Total non-current assets			251,341,817				161,118,537
Total assets		$	318,147,981			$	285,030,792
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Current liabilities
Accounts payable		$	3,222,956			$	2,548,885
Accounts payable - related party			73,387				36,820
Accrued expenses			8,966,821				5,592,222
Derivative liabilities			11,634,721				34,923,013
Notes payable - related party			–				134,498
Lease liabilities – current			3,795,776				–
Income taxes payable			863,971				2,027,741
Total current liabilities			28,557,632				45,263,179
Long term debt			121,080,876				97,482,468
Lease liabilities			11,532,286				8,715,480
Total long-term liabilities			132,613,162				106,197,948
Total liabilities			161,170,794				151,461,127
Stockholders' equity
Common stock, $0.001 par value. 250,000,000 shares authorized; 55,995,681 shares issued and 54,446,575 shares outstanding at June 30, 2022 and 45,484,314 shares issued and 44,745,870 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2021.			55,996				45,485
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value. 10,000,000 shares authorized; 86,994 shares issued and 82,594 outstanding at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.			87				87
Additional paid-in capital			179,623,469				162,815,097
Accumulated deficit			(20,711,687)				(27,773,968)
Common stock held in treasury, at cost, 886,459 shares held as of June 30, 2022 and 517,044 shares held as of December 31, 2021			(1,990,678)				(1,517,036)
Total stockholders' equity			156,977,187				133,569,665
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	318,147,981			$	285,030,792

See accompanying notes to the financial statements

MEDICINE MAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CONSOLDIATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (UNAUDITED)
For the Three Months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021
Expressed in U.S. Dollars

		For the Three Months Ended								For the Six Months Ended
		June 30,								June 30,
		2022				2021				2022				2021
		(Unaudited)				(Unaudited)				(Unaudited)				(Unaudited)
Operating revenues
Retail		$	38,138,799			$	21,525,816			$	64,664,515			$	33,342,016
Wholesale			6,080,843				9,186,181				11,288,231				16,632,445
Other			43,750				16,844				88,200				94,494
Total revenue			44,263,392				30,728,841				76,040,946				50,068,955
Cost of goods and services
Total cost of goods and services			19,106,944				15,826,341				39,946,995				27,913,451
Gross profit			25,156,448				14,902,500				36,093,951				22,155,504
Operating expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses			6,666,044				4,797,495				13,521,755				7,987,134
Professional services			1,516,544				1,519,016				4,101,016				3,714,124
Salaries			7,240,368				2,992,055				12,537,145				4,861,413
Stock based compensation			697,842				1,153,018				1,688,925				2,636,824
Total operating expenses			16,120,798				10,461,584				31,848,841				19,199,495
Income (loss) from operations			9,035,650				4,440,916				4,245,110				2,956,009
Other income (expense)
Interest  income (expense), net			(7,489,205)				(1,713,770)				(14,791,459)				(2,675,053)
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative liabilities			36,705,764				1,864,741				23,288,292				610,927
Other income (expense)			–				–				7				–
Gain (loss) on sale of assets			–				–				–				292,479
Unrealized  gain (loss) on investments			(5,264)				6,627				(13,813)				221,257
Total other income (expense)			29,211,295				157,598				8,483,027				(1,550,390)
Provision for income taxes (benefit)			4,405,962				228,474				5,665,856				685,088
Net income (loss)		$	33,840,983			$	4,370,040			$	7,062,281			$	720,531
Less: Accumulated preferred stock dividends for the period			(1,766,575)				–				(3,510,019)				–
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders		$	32,074,408			$	4,370,040			$	3,552,262			$	720,531
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to common shareholders
Basic earnings (loss) per share		$	0.65			$	0.10			$	0.07			$	0.02
Diluted earnings (loss) per share		$	0.24			$	0.08			$	0.03			$	0.01
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic			49,178,494				42,332,144				49,178,494				42,286,168
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - diluted			133,481,667				53,975,521				133,481,667				53,886,727
Comprehensive income (loss)		$	33,840,983			$	4,370,040			$	7,062,281			$	720,531

See accompanying notes to the financial statements

MEDICINE MAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
For the Three Months ended June 30, 2022, and 2021
Expressed in U.S. Dollars

		For the Six Months Ended
		June 30,
		2022				2021
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income (loss) for the period			7,062,281				720,531
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash used in operating activities
Depreciation and amortization			5,501,399				4,807,147
Gain on change in derivative liabilities			(23,288,292)				(610,927)
Loss (gain) on investment, net			13,813				(221,257)
Loss (gain) on sale of asset			–				(292,479)
Stock based compensation			1,474,380				2,636,824
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (net of acquired amounts):
Accounts receivable			(1,677,476)				(1,854,067)
Inventory			3,903,984				(3,368,807)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			(1,458,786)				(1,250,938)
Other assets			(946,701)				(367,593)
Operating leases right of use assets and liabilities			369,181				77,444
Accounts payable and other liabilities			2,248,013				1,169,537
Deferred Revenue			–				(50,000)
Income taxes payable			(1,163,770)				–
Net cash  provided by (used in) operating activities			(7,961,974)				1,395,416
Cash flows from investing activities:
Cash consideration for acquisition of business			(95,903,316)				(66,082,072)
Purchase of fixed assets			(7,004,445)				(1,203,180)
Issuance of notes receivable			–				181,911
Purchase of intangible assets			(2,825)				(29,580)
Net cash used in investing activities			(102,910,586)				(67,132,921)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of debt			19,165,362				40,348,241
Debt issuance and discount costs			4,433,042				–
Repayment of notes payable			–				(5,000,000)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs			14,736,363				50,282,798
Net cash provided by financing activities			38,334,767				85,631,039
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			(72,537,793)				19,893,534
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			106,400,216				1,237,235
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		$	33,862,423			$	21,130,769
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest		$	9,004,575			$	2,131,495
Cash paid for income taxes			6,840,000				–
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Common stock issued in connection with acquisitions			9,900,506				–
Issuance of common stock			379,146				–
Return of common stock			551,875				–

See accompanying notes to the financial statements

 

MEDICINE MAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
Non-GAAP measurement
 (UNAUDITED)

	Three Months Ended			Six Months Ended
	June 30,			June 30,
	2022	2021		2022	2021
Net income (loss)	$      33,840,983	$        4,370,040		$        7,062,281	$           720,531
Interest expense, net	7,489,205	1,713,770		14,791,459	2,675,053
Provision for income taxes	4,405,962	228,474		5,665,856	685,088
Other (income) expense	(36,700,500)	(1,871,368)		(23,274,486)	(1,124,663)
Depreciation and amortization	2,960,603	3,016,579		5,501,399	4,807,147
EBITDA (non-GAAP measure)	$      11,996,253	$        7,457,495		$        9,746,509	$        7,763,156
Non-cash stock compensation	697,842	1,153,018		1,688,925	2,636,824
Deal related expenses	1,656,529	916,471		3,913,463	1,662,415
Capital raise related expenses	41,312	230,970		605,632	1,182,089
Inventory adjustment to fair market value for purchase accounting	246,613	-		6,507,047	2,164,686
One-time cultivation asset impairment	329,210	-		329,210	-
Severance	44,537	125,826		49,102	142,092
Retention program expenses	-	29,687		-	59,375
Employee relocation expenses	332	18,391		19,110	38,391
Other non-recurring items	8,840	90,011		10,650	217,179
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP measure)	$      15,021,468	$      10,021,869		$      22,869,648	$      15,866,207
Revenue	44,263,392	30,728,841		76,040,946	50,068,955
aEBITDA Percent	33.9 %	32.6 %		30.1 %	31.7 %

SOURCE Schwazze

Investors, Joanne Jobin, Investor Relations, [email protected], 647 964 0292; Daniel Pabon, General Counsel, [email protected], 303 371 0387 x1031; Media, Julie Suntrup, Schwazze, Vice President, Marketing & Merchandising, [email protected], 303 371 0387