Earlier this year, The Green Organic Dutchman (TGOD) initiated the process of monetizing underutilized assets, especially at its cultivation and processing facility in Valleyfield, Quebec. In doing so, the Company hopes to increase its financial flexibility in order to reduce its debt and capitalize on future opportunities. To date, TGOD has realized $2.64 million from the sale of various excess assets and has recently closed the first round of bidding on its Valleyfield Facility, after receiving multiple viable bids. Management and its advisors are working through the details of the bids and anticipates progressing towards signing a definitive purchase and sale agreement and closing by the end of June.
"We are pleased with the level of bids for the full Valleyfield Facility, which upon closing would allow us to potentially retire all debt and provide additional expansion working capital," commented Sean Bovingdon, TGOD's CEO and interim CFO. "Furthermore, most of the offers include the ability for TGOD to leaseback the small portion of the Valleyfield Facility we are currently using, such that there will be minimal disruption to our current operations at the Valleyfield Facility and no requirement for the Company to expend capital for any relocation," added Bovingdon.
Gearing Towards US Entry
With the continued regulatory progress in the United States ("US") towards the decriminalization and legalization of cannabis in some form in various states, and the SAFE Banking Act passing through the US House of Representatives, the Company is accelerating its exploration of strategic options towards a potential US entry. Specific actions underway include discussions with investment advisors on potential acquisition and partnership opportunities, the potential expansion of the board to seven directors for the upcoming annual and special meeting of shareholders of the Company to add an additional nominee with US market experience, and the potential application for listing on the Canadian Stock Exchange which would allow for investment capability into the US.
Other strategic initiatives
The Company continues to review other strategic initiatives to maximize shareholder value. This includes the potential sale or spin-off for an Initial Public Offering of HemPoland, its wholly-owned subsidiary, for which TGOD has retained Canaccord Genuity as an advisor, and the potential for mergers and acquisitions in the Canadian cannabis LP sector. The Company also continues to pursue other international opportunities specifically focusing on Germany, Mexico, and Australia. TGOD is one of the very few LPs with access to the Mexican market, with 4 SKUs already well into the review process by the COFEPRIS. In Australia, TGOD continues to make progress with its in-country partner for medical cannabis, LeafCann, and expects to move towards exporting products in the next few months.
Operational Execution
TGOD remains significantly focused on operational execution and has recently launched Organic Sugar Bush, a high-THC sativa variety, reflecting the quality and potency improvements TGOD has recently achieved. In fact, all TGOD's main premium organic strains (Organic LA Confidential, Organic Rockstar Tuna, Organic Fire, as well as Organic Sugar Bush) are being consistently harvested now with potencies greater than 20% THC. Additionally, operating costs continue to decrease on a per gram basis as operational efficiencies are achieved and yields per plant increase due to the impact of cultivation improvements over the last six months. The Company continues to work on expanding distribution across all Canadian provinces for these strains, as well as for its Highly Dutch mainstream portfolio which includes its Organic Afghan Black hash in both 30% THC and 40% THC formats. TGOD will also be launching its Marrakech Gold Blonde Hash in June, and an Aged Hash in the near-term future to expand this portfolio.
"We are excited by the progress in quality, consistency, and potency of our flower portfolio and remain optimistic about the Company's financial prospects, as we expand distribution and add new SKUs to boost our sales in the coming months", noted Bovingdon.
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