EX-99.1 2 ex991.htm Q1 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AURORA CANNABIS INC.

 

Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

(in Canadian Dollars)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

Table of Contents

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position 3
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Comprehensive Loss 4
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Changes in Equity 6
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows 8
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements  

 

Note 1 Nature of Operations 9   Note 12 Share-Based Compensation 19
Note 2 Significant Accounting Policies and Judgments 9   Note 13 Loss per share 22
Note 3 Biological Assets 10   Note 14 Other Gains (Losses) 22
Note 4 Inventory 13   Note 15 Supplemental Cash Flow Information 23
Note 5 Property, Plant and Equipment 13   Note 16 Commitments and Contingencies 24
Note 6 Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations 14   Note 17 Revenue 25
Note 7 Intangible Assets and Goodwill 16   Note 18 Segmented Information 26
Note 8 Convertible Debentures 16   Note 19 Fair Value of Financial Instruments 27
Note 9 Loans and Borrowings 17   Note 20 Financial Instruments Risk 27
Note 10 Lease Liabilities 18   Note 21 Subsequent Events 29
Note 11 Share Capital 18        

 

 
AURORA CANNABIS INC.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position

As at June 30, 2023 and March 31, 2023

(Amounts reflected in thousands of Canadian dollars)

 

  Note June 30, 2023 March 31, 2023
    $ $
Assets      
Current      
Cash and cash equivalents   157,855 234,942
Restricted cash 15 65,655 65,900
Accounts receivable 20(a) 32,512 41,308
Income taxes receivable   37 37
Biological assets 3 21,843 22,690
Inventory 4 103,008 106,132
Prepaids and other current assets   9,482 8,280
Assets held for sale 6 8,919 638
    399,311 479,927
       
Property, plant and equipment 5 307,525 322,969
Derivative assets   7,422 7,249
Deposits and other long-term assets   15,944 15,786
Lease receivable 20(a) 8,140 6,496
Intangible assets 7 59,837 59,680
Goodwill 7 18,715 18,715
Deferred tax assets   15,294 15,500
Total assets   832,188 926,322
       
Liabilities      
Current      
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 20(b) 62,482 75,825
Income taxes payable   446 161
Deferred revenue   1,934 1,739
Convertible debentures 8 65,107 132,571
Loans and borrowings 9 9,439 9,571
Lease liabilities 10 4,906 5,413
Contingent consideration payable 19, 20(b) 10,354  -
Provisions   4,696 4,453
Other current liabilities   12,635 12,572
    171,999 242,305
       
Loans and borrowings 9 35,111 36,163
Lease liabilities 10 41,821 43,804
Derivative liability 11(c),  12(d) 5,945 9,634
Contingent consideration payable 19, 20(b) 2,610 12,487
Other long-term liability   50,230 48,047
Deferred tax liability   16,540 16,745
Total liabilities   324,256 409,185
       
Shareholders’ equity      
Share capital 11 6,856,255 6,841,234
Reserves   155,674 154,040
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (210,536) (212,365)
Deficit   (6,325,661) (6,296,833)
Total equity attributable to Aurora shareholders   475,732 486,076
Non-controlling interests   32,200 31,061
Total equity   507,932 517,137
Total liabilities and equity   832,188 926,322

Nature of Operations (Note 1)

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 16)

Subsequent Events (Note 21)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.

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AURORA CANNABIS INC.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss

Three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

(Amounts reflected in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

       
     
    Three months ended June 30,
  Note 2023 2022(1)
    $ $
Revenue 17 81,576 57,455
Excise taxes 17 (6,466) (7,339)
       
Net revenue   75,110 50,116
       
Cost of sales 4 61,407 45,294
       
Gross profit  before fair value adjustments   13,703 4,822
       
Changes in fair value of inventory and biological assets sold 4 17,541 22,349
Unrealized gain on changes in fair value of biological assets 3 (28,873) (24,657)
       
Gross profit   25,035 7,130
       
Expense      
General and administration   21,874 30,139
Sales and marketing   12,806 16,276
Acquisition costs   226 3,720
Research and development   1,101 1,991
Depreciation and amortization 5, 7 2,861 11,616
Share-based compensation 12 2,281 3,472
    41,149 67,214
       
Loss from operations   (16,114) (60,084)
       
Other Income (expense)    
Legal settlement and contract termination fees   (94) (931)
Interest and other income   3,351 662
Finance and other costs   (5,335) (14,929)
Foreign exchange (loss) gain   (3,637) 1,099
Other (losses) gains 14 153 (7,043)
Restructuring charges   (432) (976)
Impairment of property, plant and equipment 5, 6  - (78,724)
Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill 7  - (457,458)
    (5,994) (558,300)
       
Loss before taxes   (22,108) (618,384)
       
Income tax (expense) recovery      
 Current   (215) 423
Deferred, net   119 940
    (96) 1,363
       
Net loss from continuing operations   (22,204) (617,021)
Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax 6(b) (6,127) (1,755)
       
Net loss   (28,331) (618,776)
       

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.

(1) Comparative information has been re-presented due to discontinued operations see Note 6(b).

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AURORA CANNABIS INC.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss

Three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

(Amounts reflected in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

(Continued)

    Three months ended June 30,
  Note 2023 2022(1)
    $ $
Net loss from continuing operations   (22,204) (617,021)
Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax 6(b) (6,127) (1,755)
Net loss   (28,331) (618,776)
Other comprehensive loss (“OCI”) that will not be reclassified to net loss      
Unrealized gain on marketable securities    - (982)
       
Other comprehensive (loss) income that may be reclassified to net loss      
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)   1,829 (3,657)
       
Comprehensive loss from continuing operations   (20,375) (621,660)
Comprehensive loss from discontinued operations   (6,127) (1,755)
Comprehensive loss   (26,502) (623,415)
       
Net loss from continuing operations attributable to:      
Aurora Cannabis Inc.   (20,771) (617,032)
Non-controlling interests   (1,433) 11
       
Net loss from discontinued operations attributable to:      
Aurora Cannabis Inc. 6(b) (6,127) (1,755)
Non-controlling interests    -  -
       
Comprehensive loss attributable to:      
Aurora Cannabis Inc.   (25,069) (623,426)
Non-controlling interests   (1,433) 11
       
Loss per share - basic and diluted      
Continuing operations 13 ($0.06) ($2.48)
Discontinued operations 13 ($0.02) ($0.01)
Total operations 13 ($0.08) ($2.49)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.

(1) Comparative information has been re-presented due to discontinued operations see Note 6(b).

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AURORA CANNABIS INC.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Changes in Equity

Three months ended June 30, 2023

(Amounts reflected in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share amounts)

 

    Share Capital   Reserves   AOCI      
  Note Common Shares Amount  

Share-Based

Compensation

Compensation

Options/

Warrants/Shares Issued

Convertible

Notes

Change in

Ownership

Interest

Obligation to Issue Shares

Total

Reserves

 

Fair

Value

Deferred

Tax

Associate OCI Pick-up Foreign Currency Translation

Total

AOCI

Deficit Non-Controlling Interests Total
    # $   $ $ $ $ $ $   $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
Balance, March 31, 2023   345,269,310 6,841,234   212,340 27,667 419 (86,800) 414 154,040   (214,599) 18,919 208 (16,893) (212,365) (6,296,833) 31,061 517,137
Shares issued through equity financing   21,272,120 15,687    -  -  -  - (414) (414)    -  -  -  -  -  -  - 15,273
Equity financing transaction costs    - (548)    -  -  -  -  -  -    -  -  -  -  -  -  - (548)
Deferred tax on transaction costs    - (120)    -  -  -  -  -  -    -  -  -  -  -  -  - (120)
Share  issued under RSU, PSU and DSU plans 12(b)(c) 1,463 2   (2)  -  -  -  - (2)    -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -
Share-based compensation 12  -  -   2,050  -  -  -  - 2,050    -  -  -  -  -  -  - 2,050
Put option liability    -  -    -  -  -  -  -  -    -  -  -  -  - (1,930)  - (1,930)
Change in ownership interests in net assets    -  -    -  -  -  -  -  -    -  -  -  -  -  - 2,572 2,572
Comprehensive loss for the period    -  -    -  -  -  -  -  -    -  -  - 1,829 1,829 (26,898) (1,433) (26,502)
Balance, June 30, 2023   366,542,893 6,856,255   214,388 27,667 419 (86,800)  - 155,674   (214,599) 18,919 208 (15,064) (210,536) (6,325,661) 32,200 507.932

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.

 

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AURORA CANNABIS INC.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Changes in Equity

Three months ended June 30, 2022

(Amounts reflected in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share amounts)

 

 

    Share Capital   Reserves   AOCI      
  Note Common Shares Amount  

Share-Based

Compensation

Compensation

Options/

Warrants

Convertible Notes

Change in

Ownership

Interest

Total

Reserves

 

Fair

Value

Deferred

Tax

Associate OCI Pick-up Foreign Currency Translation

Total

AOCI

Deficit Non-Controlling Interests Total
    # $   $ $ $ $ $   $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
Balance, March 31, 2022   224,329,745 6,570,995   203,877 27,667 419 (86,800) 145,163   (212,412) 18,919 208 (13,797) (207,082) (5,419,488) 500 1,090,088

Shares issued/issuable for business

combinations

  2,467,421 9,230    - 9,683  -  - 9,683    -  -  -  -  -  -  - 18,913
Shares issued through equity financing 11(b) 70,897,389 184,443    -  -  -  -  -    -  -  -  -  -  -  - 184,443
Share issuance cost    - (10,132)    -  -  -  -  -    -  -  -  -  -  -  - (10,132)
Equity financing transaction costs    - (940)    -  -  -  -  -    -  -  -  -  -  -  - (940)
Exercise of RSUs, PSUs, and DSUs 12(b),   77,683 1,030   (1,030)  -  -  - (1,030)    -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -
Share-based compensation (1) 12  -  -   3,397  -  -  - 3,397    -  -  -  -  -  -  - 3,397
Comprehensive loss for the period    -  -    -  -  -  -  -   (982)  -  - (3,657) (4,639) (618,787) 11 (623,415)
Balance,  June 30, 2022   297,772,238 6,754,626   206,244 37,350 419 (86,800) 157,213   (213,394) 18,919 208 (17,454) (211,721) (6,038,275) 511 662,354

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.

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AURORA CANNABIS INC.
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows

Three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

(Amounts reflected in thousands of Canadian dollars)

 

    Three months ended June 30,
  Note 2023 2022(1)
    $ $
Operating activities      
Net loss from continuing operations   (22,204) (617,021)
Adjustments for non-cash items:      
Unrealized gain on changes in fair value of biological assets 3 (28,873) (24,657)
Changes in fair value of inventory and biological assets sold 4 17,541 22,349
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 5 9,763 12,635
Amortization of intangible assets 7 245 8,319
Share-based compensation   2,281 3,472
Impairment of property, plant and equipment 5, 6  - 78,724
Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill 7  - 457,458
Net interest accrual and accretion 8 3,552 19,241
Deferred tax recovery   (70) (940)
Other losses (gains) 14 (153) 3,346
Foreign exchange loss   2,129 (3,142)
Restructuring    - 2,731
Deferred compensation amortization   952  -
Changes in non-cash working capital 15 3,814 15,181
Net cash used in operating activities from discontinued operations   (214) (4,338)
Net cash used in operating activities   (11,237) (26,642)
       
Investing activities      
Loan receivable    - (16)
Purchase of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets 5, 7 (4,297) (5,900)
Proceeds from disposal  of property, plant and equipment and assets held for sale 6 2,394 (4,938)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired    - (24,467)
Payment of contingent consideration    - (98)
Deposits (paid) received    - (1,155)
Net cash used by investing activities from discontinued operations   (255) (3,162)
Net cash used in investing activities   (2,158) (39,736)
       
Financing activities      
Repayment of long-term loans 9 (516)  -
Repayment of convertible debenture 8 (61,867) (145,650)
Net payments of principal portion of lease liabilities 10 (1,438) (1,845)
Restricted cash 15 245 (314)
Shares issued for cash, net of share issue costs   1,722 209,933
Net cash used in financing activities from discontinued operations   (89) (85)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   (61,943) 62,039
Effect of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents   (1,749) 12,252
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   (77,087) 7,913
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period   234,942 429,894
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period   157,855 437,807

Supplemental cash flow information (Note 15)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements.

(1) Comparative information has been re-presented due to discontinued operations see Note 6(b).

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AURORA CANNABIS INC.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

Three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

(Amounts reflected in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

Note 1 Nature of Operations

 

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (the “Company” or “Aurora”) was incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) on December 21, 2006 as Milk Capital Corp. Effective October 2, 2014, the Company changed its name to Aurora Cannabis Inc. The Company’s shares are listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (“Nasdaq”) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) under the trading symbol “ACB”, and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (“FSE”) under the trading symbol “21P1”.

 

The Company’s head office and principal address is 3498 - 63 Avenue, Leduc, Alberta, Canada, T9E 0G8. The Company’s registered and records office address is Suite 1700, 666 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6C 2X8.

 

The Company’s principal strategic business lines are focused on the production, distribution and sale of cannabis related products in Canada and internationally. Aurora currently conducts the following key business activities in the jurisdictions listed below:

 

Production, distribution and sale of medical and consumer cannabis products in Canada pursuant to the Cannabis Act;
Distribution of wholesale medical cannabis in the European Union (“EU”) pursuant to the German Medicinal Products Act and German Narcotic Drugs Act; and
Distribution of wholesale medical cannabis in various international markets, including Australia, the Caribbean, South America and Israel.

 

Note 2 Significant Accounting Policies and Judgments

 

(a)       Basis of Presentation and Measurement

 

The condensed interim consolidated interim financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) and International Accounting Standards 34, Interim Financial Reporting (“IAS 34”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”), and interpretations of the IFRS Interpretations Committee (“IFRIC”). Unless otherwise noted, all amounts are presented in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share data.

 

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars and are prepared in accordance with the same accounting policies, critical estimates and methods described in the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements, except for the adoption of new accounting policies (Note 2(d)). Given that certain information and footnote disclosures, which are included in the annual audited consolidated financial statements, have been condensed or excluded in accordance with IAS 34, these condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with our annual audited consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended March 31, 2023, including the accompanying notes thereto.

 

(b)       Basis of Consolidation

 

The condensed interim consolidated financial statements include the financial results of the Company and its subsidiaries. Subsidiaries include entities which are wholly-owned as well as entities over which Aurora has the authority or ability to exert power over the investee’s financial and/or operating decisions (i.e. control), which in turn may affect the Company’s exposure or rights to the variable returns from the investee. The consolidated interim financial statements include the operating results of acquired or disposed entities from the date control is obtained or the date control is lost, respectively. All intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated upon consolidation.

 

The Company’s principal subsidiaries during the three months ended June 30, 2023 are as follows:

Major subsidiaries Percentage Ownership Functional Currency
2105657 Alberta Inc. (“2105657”) 100% Canadian Dollar
Aurora Cannabis Enterprises Inc. (“ACE”) 100% Canadian Dollar
Aurora Deutschland GmbH (“Aurora Deutschland”) 100% European Euro
Aurora Nordic Cannabis A/S (“Aurora Nordic”) 100% Danish Krone
Reliva, LLC (“Reliva”) 100% United States Dollar
TerraFarma Inc. 100% Canadian Dollar
Whistler Medical Marijuana Corporation (“Whistler”) 100% Canadian Dollar
Bevo Agtech Inc. 50.1% Canadian Dollar
CannaHealth Therapeutics Inc. 100% Canadian Dollar
ACB Captive Insurance Company Inc. 100% Canadian Dollar

 

All shareholdings are of ordinary shares or other equity. Other subsidiaries, while included in the consolidated financial statements, are not material and have not been reflected in the table above.

 

  

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AURORA CANNABIS INC.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

Three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

(Amounts reflected in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

(c) Discontinued operations

 

The Company reports financial results for discontinued operations separately from continuing operations to distinguish the financial impact of disposal transactions from ongoing operations. Discontinued operations reporting occurs when the disposal of a component or a group of components of the Company represents a strategic shift that will have an impact on the Company’s operations and financial results, and where the operations and cash flows can be clearly distinguished, operationally and for financial reporting purposes, from the rest of the Company.

 

The results of discontinued operations are excluded from both continuing operations and business segment information in the condensed consolidated interim financial statements and the notes to the consolidated financial statements, unless otherwise noted, and are presented net of tax in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive income (loss) for the current and comparative periods. Refer to Note 6(b) Discontinued Operations.

 

(d)Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements

 

Amendments to IAS 1: Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current

 

The amendment clarifies the requirements relating to determining if a liability should be presented as current or non-current in the statement of financial position. Under the new requirement, the assessment of whether a liability is presented as current or non-current is based on the contractual arrangements in place as at the reporting date and does not impact the amount or timing of recognition. The amendment applies retrospectively for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2023. There were no changes to the Company’s current period or comparative period upon adoption.

 

Amendments to IAS 12: Income Taxes

 

The amendment clarifies how companies account for deferred tax on transactions such as leases and decommissioning obligations. The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2023. There was no material impact as a result of adopting these amendments.

 

Amendments to IAS 12: Deferred Tax related to Assets and Liabilities arising from a Single Transaction

 

The amendment narrowed the scope of certain recognition exemptions so that it no longer applies to transactions that, on initial recognition, give rise to equal taxable and deductible temporary differences. An entity applies the amendments to transactions that occur on or after the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented. It also, at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented, recognizes deferred tax for all temporary differences related to leases and decommissioning obligations and recognizes the cumulative effect of initially applying the amendments as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings (or other component of equity, as appropriate) at that date. The amendment is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2023 with early application permitted. The Company early adopted these amendments with the adoption of IFRS 16, Leases and therefore there are no changes to the current and comparative periods presented in the consolidated financial statements. The Company has not had any decommissioned obligations to account for hereunder.

 

IFRS 17 - Insurance Contracts

 

IFRS 17 establishes the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of insurance contracts within the scope of the standard. The objective of IFRS 17 is to ensure that an entity provides relevant information that faithfully represents those contracts. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2023. The Company does not currently have any contracts to be accounted for under this standard. The Company, however has a wholly owned captive insurance entity that is required to adopt this standard when reporting on a standalone basis. The impact of the captive insurance company adopting IFRS 17 was immaterial to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

Amendments to IAS 16: Leases

 

The amendment clarifies how a seller-lessee subsequently measures sale and leaseback transactions that satisfy the requirements in

IFRS 15: Revenue to be accounted for as a sale. The amendment is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2024. The Company does not have any sale-leaseback transactions.

 

(e)New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

 

The following IFRS standards have been recently issued by the IASB. Pronouncements that are irrelevant or not expected to have a significant impact have been excluded.

 

Amendments to IAS 1: Covenants

 

The amendment that clarify how an entity classifies debt and other financial liabilities as current or non-current in particular circumstances. The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2024. Management is currently evaluating the potential impact of this standard on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

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AURORA CANNABIS INC.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

Three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

(Amounts reflected in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

Note 3 Biological Assets

 

The following is a breakdown of biological assets:

 

  June 30, 2023 March 31, 2023
  $ $
Indoor cannabis production facilities 14,596 8,428
Outdoor cannabis production facilities 1,816  -
Plant propagation production facilities 5,431 14,262
  21,843 22,690

 

The changes in the carrying value of biological assets during the period are as follows:

   
  $
Balance, March 31, 2023 22,690
Production costs capitalized 18,905
 Sale of biological assets (14,557)
 Impairment related to discontinued operations (1,032)
 Foreign currency translation (10)
Changes in fair value less cost to sell due to biological transformation 28,873
Transferred to inventory upon harvest (33,026)
Balance, June 30, 2023 21,843

 

a) Indoor cannabis production facilities

 

The following inputs and assumptions are all categorized within Level 3 on the fair value hierarchy and were used in determining the fair value of indoor cannabis biological assets:

Inputs and assumptions Description Correlation between inputs and fair value
Average selling price per gram Represents the average selling price per gram of dried cannabis net of excise taxes, where applicable, for the period for all strains of cannabis sold, which is expected to approximate future selling prices. If the average selling price per gram were higher (lower), estimated fair value would increase (decrease).
Average attrition rate Represents the weighted average number of plants culled at each stage of production. If the average attrition rate was lower (higher), estimated fair value would increase (decrease).
Weighted average yield per plant Represents the weighted average number of grams of dried cannabis inventory expected to be harvested from each cannabis plant. If the weighted average yield per plant was higher (lower), estimated fair value would increase (decrease).
Standard cost per gram to complete production Based on actual production costs incurred divided by the grams produced in the period. If the standard cost per gram to complete production was lower (higher), estimated fair value would increase (decrease).
Weighted average effective yield Represents the estimated percentage of harvested product that meets specifications in order to be sold as a dried cannabis product. If the weighted average effective yield were higher (lower), the estimated fair value would increase (decrease).
Stage of completion in the production process Calculated by taking the weighted average number of days in production over a total average grow cycle of approximately twelve weeks. If the number of days in production was higher (lower), estimated fair value would increase (decrease).

 

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AURORA CANNABIS INC.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

Three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

(Amounts reflected in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

The following table highlights the sensitivities and impact of changes in significant assumptions on the fair value of biological assets grown at indoor cannabis production facilities:

 

Significant inputs & assumptions Range of inputs Sensitivity Impact on fair value
June 30,
2023
March 31, 2023 June 30,
2023
March 31, 2023
Average selling price per gram $5.05 $4.42 Increase or decrease of $1.00 per gram $3,738 $3,360
Weighted average yield (grams per plant) 57.18 38.80 Increase or decrease by 5 grams per plant $1,247 $1,438
Weighted average effective yield 87 % 91 % Increase of decrease by 5% $813 $395
Cost per gram to complete production $1.22 $1.65 Increase or decrease of $1.00 per gram $3,826 $3,427

 

As of June 30, 2023, the weighted average fair value less cost to complete and cost to sell a gram of dried cannabis produced at the Company’s indoor cannabis cultivation facilities was $3.24 per gram (March 31, 2023 - $2.43 per gram).

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2023, the Company’s indoor cannabis biological assets produced 9,585 kilograms of dried cannabis (June 30, 2022 - 16,109 kilograms). As at June 30, 2023, it is expected that the Company’s indoor cannabis biological assets will yield approximately 9,501 kilograms (March 31, 2023 - 7,667 kilograms) of dried cannabis when harvested and the weighted average stage of growth for indoor biological assets was 46% (March 31, 2023 - 44%).

 

b) Plant propagation production facilities

 

The following table highlights the sensitivities and impact of changes in significant assumptions on the fair value of biological assets grown at plant propagation production facilities:

 

Significant inputs & assumptions Range of inputs Sensitivity Impact on fair value
June 30,
2023
March 31, 2023 June 30,
2023
March 31, 2023
Average selling price per floral/bedding plant $ 9.89 $7.58 Increase or decrease by 10% $392 $1,682
Average stage of completion in the production process 27 % 56 % Increase or decrease by 10% $791 $2,295

 

As of June 30, 2023, the weighted average fair value less cost to complete and cost to sell per propagation plant was $2.06 per plant (March 31, 2023 - $2.35).

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2023, biological assets relating to the plant propagation segment was expensed to cost of goods sold was $14.6 million (three months ended June 30, 2022 - nil), which included $1.7 million (three months ended June 30, 2022 - nil) of non-cash expense related to the changes in fair value of biological assets sold.

 

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AURORA CANNABIS INC.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

Three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

(Amounts reflected in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

Note 4 Inventory

 

The following is a breakdown of inventory:

  June 30, 2023 March 31, 2023
 

Capitalized

cost

Fair value

adjustment

Carrying

value

Capitalized

cost

Fair value

adjustment

Carrying

value

  $ $ $ $ $ $
Harvested cannabis            
Work-in-process 28,090 18,467 46,557 30,936 14,756 45,692
Finished goods 13,587 1,979 15,566 13,518 1,777 15,295
  41,677 20,446 62,123 44,454 16,533 60,987
Extracted cannabis            
Work-in-process 10,870 3,262 14,132 11,566 2,753 14,319
Finished goods 7,414 765 8,179 8,786 561 9,347
  18,284 4,027 22,311 20,352 3,314 23,666
             
Supplies and consumables 16,543  - 16,543 19,923  - 19,923
             
Merchandise and accessories 2,031  - 2,031 1,556  - 1,556
             
             
Ending balance 78,535 24,473 103,008 86,285 19,847 106,132

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2023, inventory expensed to cost of goods sold was $64.4 million (three months ended June 30, 2022 - $67.6 million), which included $15.9 million (three months ended June 30, 2022 - $22.5 million) of non-cash expense related to the changes in fair value of inventory sold.

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recognized $10.4 million (three months ended June 30, 2022 - $15.3 million) in changes in fair value of inventory sold and $8.9 million (three months ended June 30, 2022 - $11.3 million) recognized in cost of sales in the condensed consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss.

 

Note 5 Property, Plant and Equipment

 

The following summarizes the carrying values of property, plant and equipment for the periods reflected:

  June 30, 2023 March 31, 2023
  Cost Accumulated depreciation Impairment Net book value Cost Accumulated depreciation Impairment Net book value
Owned assets                
Land 42,398  -  - 42,398 52,077  - (1,820) 50,257
Buildings 237,875 (88,644)  - 149,231 239,353 (83,888) (3,842) 151,623
Construction in progress 27,447  -  - 27,447 37,563  - (11,945) 25,618
Computer software & equipment 31,224 (29,797)  - 1,427 31,313 (29,570) (20) 1,723
Furniture & fixtures 7,605 (5,853)  - 1,752 7,434 (5,596) (42) 1,796
Production & other equipment 143,005 (88,890)  - 54,115 146,960 (87,425) (1,686) 57,849
Total owned assets 489,554 (213,184)  - 276,370 514,700 (206,479) (19,355) 288,866
                 
Right-of-use lease assets                
Land 13,890 (1,409)  - 12,481 14,859 (1,345) (969) 12,545
Buildings 33,814 (15,564)  - 18,250 36,789 (15,836)  - 20,953
Production & other equipment 5,181 (4,757)  - 424 5,343 (4,738)  - 605
Total right-of-use lease assets 52,885 (21,730)  - 31,155 56,991 (21,919) (969) 34,103
                 
Total property, plant and equipment 542,439 (234,914)  - 307,525 571,691 (228,398) (20,324) 322,969

 

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AURORA CANNABIS INC.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

Three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

(Amounts reflected in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

The following summarizes the changes in the net book values of property, plant and equipment for the periods presented:

  Balance, March 31, 2023 Additions Disposals Other (1) Depreciation Foreign currency translation Balance, June 30, 2023
Owned assets              
Land 50,257  -  - (7,647)  - (212) 42,398
Buildings 151,623 288  - 488 (3,308) 140 149,231
Construction in progress 25,618 2,937  - (756) (145) (207) 27,447
Computer software & equipment 1,723 18  - (3) (305) (6) 1,427
Furniture & fixtures 1,796 264  - (5) (283) (20) 1,752
Production & other equipment 57,849 167 (27) 1,063 (4,789) (148) 54,115
Total owned assets 288,866 3,674 (27) (6,860) (8,830) (453) 276,370
               
Right-of-use leased assets            
Land 12,545  -  -  - (64)  - 12,481
Buildings 20,953  - (1,886)  - (780) (37) 18,250
Production & other equipment 605  - (68)  - (89) (24) 424
Total right-of-use lease assets 34,103  - (1,954)  - (933) (61) 31,155
Total property, plant and equipment 322,969 3,674 (1,981) (6,860) (9,763) (514) 307,525
(1)Includes reclassification of construction in progress cost when associated projects are complete. Includes the transfer of facilities to assets held for sale as at June 30, 2023 (Note 6).

 

Depreciation relating to manufacturing equipment and production facilities for owned and right-of-use leased assets is capitalized into biological assets and inventory, and is expensed to cost of sales upon the sale of goods. During the three months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recognized $9.8 million (June 30, 2022 - $14.5 million) of depreciation expense of which $5.4 million ( June 30, 2022 - $6.8 million) was reflected in cost of sales.

 

Note 6 Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations

 

(a)       Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale

 

Assets held for sale are comprised of the following:

  Whistler Alpha Lake European  R&D Facility Growery Total
Balance, March 31, 2023 638  -  - 638
Transfer from Property, Plant, and Equipment  - 2,234 6,685 8,919
Proceeds from disposal (2,270)  -  - (2,270)
Gain on disposal 1,632  -  - 1,632
Balance, June 30, 2023  - 2,234 6,685 8,919

 

Whistler Alpha Lake

 

In connection with the restructuring announced during the year ended June 30, 2022, the Company listed its Whistler Alpha Lake facility for sale. As a result, the Company reclassified property, plant, and equipment of $0.6 million to assets held for sale. During the three months ended June 30, 2023, the facility was sold for net proceeds of $2.3 million. The Company recognized a gain of $1.6 million on disposal, which is recognized in other gains (losses) in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss (Note 14).

 

European R&D Facility

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2023, the Company decided to sell a European R&D Facility. As a result, the Company reclassified the related property, plant, and equipment of $2.2 million to assets held for sale.

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AURORA CANNABIS INC.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

Three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

(Amounts reflected in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

Growery

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2023, the Company made the decision to exit the agreement with its partners in Growery B.V (“Growery”), one of the license holders entitled to participate in the Netherlands’ still-pending Controlled Cannabis Supply Chain Experiment. As a result, the Company reclassified the related assets from property, plant, and equipment of $6.7 million to assets held for sale.

 

(b)Discontinued Operations

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2023, the Company formally made the decision to close its Aurora Nordic facility (“Nordic”), located in Denmark due to a number of operational and regulatory challenges.

 

In connection with the closures of Nordic and Growery, the Company has reported these as discontinued operations as the operations and cash flows can be clearly distinguished, operationally and for financial reporting purposes from the rest of the Company.

 

The following table summarizes the Company's consolidated discontinued operations for the respective periods:

 

  Three months ended June 30, 2023 Three months ended June 30, 2022
Revenue 78 99
     
Cost of sales 2,657 1,966
Changes in fair value of inventory and biological assets sold 274 2,850
Unrealized gain on changes in fair value of biological assets 764 (1,977)
General and administration expenses 459 375
Sales and marketing 69 101
Research and development 126 465
Depreciation (350) 136
Stock based compensation  -  -
Finance costs (223) (158)
Foreign exchange (18) (1,904)
Impairment of property, plant, and equipment 85  -
Deferred tax (49)  -
Loss on disposal of discontinued operations 2,411  -
  6,205 1,854
Net loss from discontinued operations (6,127) (1,755)

 

 

 

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AURORA CANNABIS INC.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

Three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

(Amounts reflected in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

Note 7 Intangible Assets and Goodwill

 

The following is a continuity schedule of intangible assets and goodwill:

  June 30, 2023 March 31, 2023
  Cost Accumulated amortization Impairment Net book value Cost Accumulated amortization Impairment Net book value
Definite life intangible assets:                
Customer relationships 42,529 (37,138)  - 5,391 42,529 (37,068)  - 5,461
Permits and licenses 54,017 (42,957)  - 11,060 56,782 (42,826) (2,783) 11,173
Patents 931 (775)  - 156 928 (771)  - 157
Intellectual property and know-how 52,590 (52,590)  -  - 52,590 (52,590)  -  -
Software 17,532 (16,404)  - 1,128 20,121 (16,390) (3,460) 271
Indefinite life intangible assets:                
Brand 20,700  -  - 20,700 36,200  - (15,500) 20,700
Permits and licenses 21,402  -  - 21,402 21,918  -  - 21,918
Total intangible assets 209,701 (149,864)  - 59,837 231,068 (149,645) (21,743) 59,680
Goodwill 18,715  -  - 18,715 19,465  - (750) 18,715
Total 228,416 (149,864)  - 78,552 250,533 (149,645) (22,493) 78,395

 

The following summarizes the changes in the net book value of intangible assets and goodwill for the periods presented:

 

Balance,

March 31, 2023

Additions Amortization Foreign currency translation Balance, June 30, 2023
Definite life intangible assets:          
Customer relationships 5,461  - (70)  - 5,391
Permits and licenses 11,173  - (156) 43 11,060
Patents 157 7 (5) (3) 156
Software 271 871 (14)  - 1,128
Indefinite life intangible assets:          
Brand 20,700  -  -  - 20,700
Permits and licenses (1) 21,918  -  - (516) 21,402
Total intangible assets 59,680 878 (245) (476) 59,837
Goodwill 18,715  -  -  - 18,715
Total 78,395 878 (245) (476) 78,552
(1)Indefinite life permits and licenses are predominantly held by the Company’s foreign subsidiaries. Given that these permits and licenses are connected to the subsidiary rather than a specific asset, there is no foreseeable limit to the period over which these assets are expected to generate future cash inflows for the Company.

 

As at June 30, 2023, $20.7 million and $21.4 million indefinite life intangibles were allocated to the group of cash generating units (“CGUs”) that comprise the Canadian Cannabis Segment and European Cannabis Segment, respectively (March 31, 2023 - $20.7 million and $21.9 million respectively).

 

Note 8 Convertible Debentures

 

  $
Balance, March 31, 2023 132,571
Interest paid (553)
Accretion 2,501
Accrued interest 1,174
Amortized cost of debt repurchased (68,741)
Unrealized gain on foreign exchange (1,845)
Balance, June 30, 2023 65,107

 

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AURORA CANNABIS INC.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

Three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

(Amounts reflected in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

On January 24, 2019, the Company issued $460.6 million (US$345.0 million) in aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2024 (“Senior Notes”) issued at par value. Holders may convert all or any portion of the Senior Notes at any time. The Senior Notes are unsecured, mature on February 28, 2024 and bear cash interest semi-annually at a rate of 5.5% per annum. The initial conversion rate for the Senior Notes is 11.53 Common Shares per US$1,000 principal amount of Senior Notes, equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately US$86.72 per Common Share. As of June 30, 2023, $70.0 million (US$52.8 million) principal amount of the Senior Notes are outstanding.

 

In accordance with IFRS 9, the equity conversion option embedded in the Senior Notes was determined to be a derivative liability, which has been recognized separately at its fair value. Subsequent changes in the fair value of the equity conversion option are recognized through profit and loss (i.e. FVTPL). The equity conversion option was classified as an option liability as it can be settled through the issuance of a variable number of shares, cash or a combination thereof, based on the exchange rate and or trading price at the time of settlement.

 

As of June 30, 2023, the conversion option had a fair value of $nil (March 31, 2023 - $nil) and the Company recognized an unrealized gain of $nil for the three months ended June 30, 2023 (three months ended June 30, 2022 - $3.1 million) on the derivative liability. The fair value of the conversion option was determined based on the Kynex valuation model with the following assumptions: share price of US$0.53 (March 31, 2023 - US$0.70), volatility of 84% (March 31, 2023 - 84%), implied credit spread of 420 bps (March 31, 2023 - 397 bps), and assumed stock borrow rate of 10% (March 31, 2023 - 10%). As of June 30, 2023, the Company has accrued interest payable of $16.9 million (March 31, 2023 - $16.9 million) on the Senior Notes.

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2023 the Company repurchased a total of $76.9 million (US$57.0 million) (three months ended June 30, 2022 - $155.3 million (US$113.9 million) ) in principal amount of the Senior Notes at a total cost, including accrued interest, of $75.7 million (US $56.2 million) (three months ended June 30, 2022 - $149.2 million (US $115.3 million)) and recognized a loss of $5.9 million (three months ended June 30, 2022 - $18.3 million) within other gains (losses) in the statements of loss and comprehensive loss.

 

The convertible senior notes, were repurchased at a 2.3% average discount to par value, for aggregate cash consideration of approximately $61.9 million (U.S$46.0 million) and the issuance of 18,691,770 Common Shares.

 

Note 9 Loans and Borrowings

 

Through its acquisition of Bevo Farms Ltd (“Bevo”), a 50.1% owned subsidiary in the plant propagation business during fiscal 2023, the Company acquired a term loan and revolver, together, the credit facilities (the “Credit Agreement”).

 

The changes in the carrying value of current and non-current term loan credit facilities are as follows:

  Term loan credit facilities
  $
Balance, March 31, 2023 45,734
Accretion 130
Interest payments (798)
Principal repayments (516)
Balance, June 30, 2023 44,550
Current portion (9,439)
Long-term portion 35,111
   

On April 11, 2023, the Credit Agreement was amended to reduce the amounts available to be drawn from the Term Loan by $9.7 million to $38.1 million and increase the amounts available to be drawn from the Revolver by $4.0 million to $12.0 million. Additionally, there were changes to the financial covenants. There were nominal costs incurred for the amendments.

The term loans consist of the following access to funds under the credit facility:

i.a $38.1 million term loan (“Term Loan”), previously $47.8 million; and
ii.a $12.0 million revolving line of credit (“Revolver”), previously $8.0 million.

 

Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, the Company is subject to certain customary financial and non-financial covenants and restrictions. In addition, the Credit Agreement is secured by a first-ranking security interest over substantially all the property of Bevo Farms Ltd. and its subsidiaries. As at June 30, 2023, the Company was in compliance with all covenants relating to the Credit Agreement.

 

Term loan

 

As at June 30, 2023, advances under the Term Loan were made in two tranches, with interest payments based on prime rate plus a margin. Interest is due monthly and the principal balance is repayable in equal quarterly installments of 1/60th of the amount borrowed. As at June 30, 2023, the borrowing rate was 4.905%. Each tranche is scheduled to mature on January 21, 2025. Any remaining principal balance will be due at maturity. During the three months ended June 30, 2023, total interest expense of $0.6 million was recognized as finance and other costs in the condensed consolidated interim statements of loss and comprehensive loss. As at June 30, 2023, the total term loan payable is $37.1 million.

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AURORA CANNABIS INC.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

Three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

(Amounts reflected in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

Revolver

 

The Revolver provides available aggregate borrowings of up to $12.0 million. Interest payments are based on prime plus a margin that ranges between 0.25% and 1.75%. As at June 30, 2023, $7.3 million was drawn from the revolver loan.

 

Total loans and borrowings principal repayments as at June 30, 2023 are as follows:

 

   
  $
Next 12 months 9,439
Over 1 year to 3 years 2,639
Over 3 years to 5 years 6,766
Over 5 years 25,706
Total long-term debt repayments 44,550

 

Note 10 Lease liabilities

 

The changes in the carrying value of current and non-current lease liabilities are as follows:

    $
     
Balance, March 31, 2023   49,217
Disposal of leases   (86)
Lease payments   (2,146)
Net lease term increase and other items   (955)
Changes due to foreign exchange rates   (85)
Interest expense on lease liabilities   782
Balance, June 30, 2023   46,727
Current portion   (4,906)
Long-term portion   41,821

 

Note 11 Share Capital

 

(a)Authorized

 

The authorized share capital of the Company is comprised of the following:

 

i.Unlimited number of common voting shares without par value.
ii.Unlimited number of Class “A” Shares each with a par value of $1.00. As at June 30, 2023, no Class “A” Shares were issued and outstanding.
iii.Unlimited number of Class “B” Shares each with a par value of $5.00. As at June 30, 2023, no Class “B” Shares were issued and outstanding.

 

(b)Shares Issued and Outstanding

 

At June 30, 2023, 366,542,893 Common Shares (March 31, 2023 - 345,269,310) were issued and fully paid.

 

(c)Share Purchase Warrants

 

A summary of warrants outstanding is as follows:

  Warrants

Weighted average

exercise price

  # $
Balance, March 31, 2023 89,124,788 7.09
Balance, June 30, 2023 89,124,788 6.89

 

In accordance with IAS 32 - Financial Instruments: Presentation, the June 2022 Offering Warrants were determined to be derivative liabilities as the proceeds receivable upon exercise may vary due to fluctuations in the foreign exchange rates. The June 2022 Offering Warrants are recognized at their fair values based on quoted market prices with gains and losses recognized in other gains (losses) (Note 14) on the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive loss.

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AURORA CANNABIS INC.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

Three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

(Amounts reflected in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

In accordance with IAS 32 - Financial Instruments: Presentation, the November 2020 and January 2021 Offering Warrants, which are denominated in U.S. Dollars, were determined to be derivative liabilities as the proceeds receivable upon exercise may vary due to fluctuations in the foreign exchange rates. The Offering Warrants are recognized at their fair values based on quoted market prices with gains and losses recognized in other (losses) gains (Note 14) on the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive loss.

 

The following summarizes the warrant derivative liabilities:

 

            US$ equivalent
  November 2020 Offering January 2021 Offering

June

2022 Offering

Total   November 2020 Offering January 2021 Offering

June

2022 Offering

Total
  $ $ $ $   $ $ $ $
Balance, March 31, 2023 75 45 9,514 9,634   54 33 7,041 7,128
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivative liability (1) (1) (3,918) (3,920)    -  - (2,816) (2,816)
Balance, June 30, 2023 74 44 5,596 5,714   54 33 4,225 4,312

 

The following table summarizes the warrants that remain outstanding as at June 30, 2023:

Exercise Price ($) Expiry Date Warrants (#)
4.24 - 41.88 (2) January 26, 2024 - November 30, 2025 88,596,596
112.46 - 116.09 (1) August 9, 2023 to August 22, 2024 528,192
    89,124,788
(1)Includes the November 2020 and January 2021 Offering Warrants exercisable at US$9.00 and US$12.60, respectively.
(2)Includes the June 2022 Offering Warrants exercisable at US$3.20.

 

Note 12 Share-Based Compensation

 

(a)Stock Options

 

A summary of stock options outstanding is as follows:

  Stock
Options

Weighted Average

Exercise Price

  # $
Balance, March 31, 2023 6,721,503 25.73
Granted 6,334,852 0.76
Expired (50,142) 96.15
Forfeited (473,454) 10.03
Balance, June 30, 2023 12,532,759 13.42

 

 

The following table summarizes the stock options that are outstanding as at June 30, 2023:

Exercise Price ($) Expiry Date Weighted Average Remaining Life Options Outstanding (#) Options Exercisable (#)
0.76 - 27.24 January 10, 2025 - June 23, 2028 4.44 11,348,864 1,669,927
38.52 - 99.60 July 17, 2023 - December 9, 2024 0.67 324,551 324,551
100.80 - 133.80 July 12, 2023 - July 12, 2024 2.26 791,179 791,179
135.00 - 156.36 September 25, 2023 - May 21, 2024 0.65 68,165 68,165
    4.14 12,532,759 2,853,822

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recorded aggregate share-based compensation expense of $0.5 million (three months ended June 30, 2022 - $1.3 million) for all stock options granted and vested during the period. This expense is reflected in the share-based compensation line on the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive loss.

 

Stock options granted during the respective periods highlighted below were fair valued based on the following weighted average assumptions:

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AURORA CANNABIS INC.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

Three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

(Amounts reflected in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

  Three months ended June 30, 2023 Three months ended June 30, 2022
Risk-free annual interest rate (1) 4.34% 2.65%
Expected annual dividend yield  - %  - %
Expected stock price volatility (2) 85.06% 87.49%
Expected life of options (years) (3) 2.67 2.50
Forfeiture rate 19.63% 19.82%
(1)The risk-free rate is based on Canada government bonds with a remaining term equal to the expected life of the options.
(2)Volatility was estimated by using the average historical volatilities of the Company and certain competitors.
(3)The expected life in years represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding.

 

The weighted average fair value of stock options granted during the three months ended June 30, 2023 was $0.41 per option (three months ended June 30, 2022 - $1.25 per option).

 

(b)Restricted Share Units (“RSU”) and Deferred Share Units (“DSU”)

 

A summary of the RSUs and DSUs outstanding are as follows:

  RSUs and DSUs Weighted Average Issue Price of RSUs and DSUs
  # $
Balance, March 31, 2023 7,524,940 2.64
Issued (1) 3,818,348 0.76
Vested, released and issued (4,424) 9.68
Forfeited (724,125) 2.28
Balance, Jun 30, 2023(2) 10,614,739 1.99
(1)Includes DSUs issued under cash settlement plan Note 12(d)
(2)As of June 30, 2023, there were 9,309,550 RSUs and 1,305,189 DSUs outstanding (March 31, 2023 - 6,614,487 RSUs and 910,453 DSUs).

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recorded share-based compensation of $1.6 million (three months ended June 30, 2022 - $1.8 million) for RSUs and DSUs granted and vested during the period. This expense is included in the share-based compensation line on the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive loss.

 

The weighted average fair value of RSUs and DSUs granted in the three months ended June 30, 2023 was $0.76 per unit (three months ended June 30, 2022 - $2.53 per unit).

 

The following table summarizes the RSUs and DSUs that are outstanding as at June 30, 2023:

Weighted Average Issue Price ($) Expiry Date Outstanding (#) Vested (#)
 $0.76 - $8.50 Nov 3, 2023 - June 23, 2026 10,371,097 1,406,470
 $10.09 - $21.72 Sept. 10, 2023 - Feb 16, 2024 239,513 121,118
 $90.12 - $113.16 N/A 4,129 4,129
    10,614,739 1,531,717

 

(c)Performance Share Units (“PSUs”)

 

A summary of the PSUs outstanding is as follows:

 

  PSUs Weighted Average Issue Price of PSUs
  # $
Balance, March 31, 2023 2,308,221 3.77
Issued (1) 5,229,068 0.76
Vested, released and issued (258) 1.87
Forfeited (214,002) 3.93
Balance, June 30, 2023 7,323,029 1.62
(1)Includes PSUs issued under cash settlement plan Note 12(d)
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AURORA CANNABIS INC.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

Three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

(Amounts reflected in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

The following table summarizes the PSUs that are outstanding as at June 30, 2023:

Weighted Average Issue Price ($) Expiry Date Outstanding (#) Vested (#)
 $0.76 - $8.50 Sept 10, 2023 - June 23, 2026 7,081,159 302
 $10.09 - $13.59 Sept 10, 2023 - Dec. 09, 2023 241,870  -
    7,323,029 302

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recorded share-based compensation of $0.2 million (three months ended June 30, 2022 - $1.4 million), for PSUs granted during the period. This expense is included in the share-based compensation line on the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive loss.

 

PSUs granted during the respective periods highlighted below were fair valued based on the following weighted average assumptions:

  Three months ended June 30, 2023 Three months ended June 30, 2022
 
Risk-free annual interest rate (1) 4.76% 1.23%
Dividend yield  - %  - %
Expected stock price volatility (2) 90.65% 38.23%
Expected stock price volatility of peer group (2) 91.51% 28.74%
Expected life of options (years) (3) 3 3.00
Forfeiture rate 9.27% 10.30%
Equity correlation against peer group (4) 39.14 % 47.51 %
(1)The risk-free rate is based on Canada government bonds with a remaining term equal to the expected life of the PSUs.
(2)Volatility was estimated by using the 20-day VWAP historical volatility of Aurora and the peer group of companies.
(3)The expected life in years represents the period of time that the PSUs granted are expected to be outstanding.
(4)The equity correlation is estimated by using 1-year historical equity correlations for the Company and the peer group of companies.

 

The weighted average fair value of PSUs granted during the three months ended June 30, 2023 was $0.76 per unit (three months ended June 30, 2022 - $4.53 per unit).

 

(d) Cash Settled DSUs and PSUs

 

On June 23, 2023, the Company issued 296,052 DSUs and 3,957,593 PSUs that will be settled in cash, pursuant to the Performance Share Unit and Restricted Share Unit Long-Term Cash Settled Plan and Non-Employee Directors Deferred Share Unit Cash Plan, respectively. The DSUs and RSUs issued under these plans are included in the continuities above.

 

The DSUs subject to cash settlement are classified as a derivative liability. They are initially measured at fair value and recorded as a derivative liability in the consolidated statements of financial position. DSUs are issued in recognition of past service for Directors and are therefore recorded at the full amount to share-based compensation expense in the consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss. The DSUs are remeasured each reporting period with the difference going through share-based compensation expense. Upon settlement, the DSU’s are remeasured and the derivative liability is extinguished at the remeasured amount. During the three months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recognized $0.2 million as both the derivative liability and share-based compensation expense in respect of the cash settled DSUs.

 

The PSUs subject to cash settlement are classified as a derivative liability. They are initially measured at fair value using a Monte Carlo simulation model and recorded as a derivative liability in the consolidated statements of financial position. The PSUs have a service requirement of three years and are amortized ratably over that period. The PSUs are remeasured each reporting period with the change in value reflected in the share-based compensation expense. As at June 30, 2023, the Company recognized a derivative liability for a nominal amount with an equal amount recognized as share based compensation expense in the condensed consolidated statements of loss and comprehensive loss.

  

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AURORA CANNABIS INC.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

Three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

(Amounts reflected in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

Note 13 Loss Per Share

 

The following is a reconciliation of basic and diluted loss per share:

 

Basic and diluted loss per share

 

  Three months ended June 30, 2023 Three months ended June 30, 2022
Net loss from continuing operations attributable to Aurora shareholders ($20,771) ($617,032)
Net loss from discontinued operations attributable to Aurora shareholders ($6,127) ($1,755)
Net loss attributable to Aurora shareholders ($26,898) ($618,787)
     
Weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding 353,558,623 249,046,668
     
Basic loss per share, continuing operations ($0.06) ($2.48)
Basic loss per share, discontinued operations ($0.02) ($0.01)
Basic loss per share ($0.08) ($2.49)

 

Diluted loss per share is the same as basic loss per share as the issuance of shares on the exercise of convertible debentures, RSU, DSU, PSU, warrants and share options are anti-dilutive.

 

Note 14 Other (Losses) Gains

  Note Three months ended June 30, 2023 Three months ended June 30, 2022
    $ $
Share of net income from investment in associates    - 51
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative investments   388 (3,349)
Unrealized gain on derivative liability 11(c) 3,920 15,748
Unrealized loss on changes in contingent consideration fair value   (414) (2)
Gain on disposal of assets held for sale and property, plant and equipment 5, 6 1,631 4,029
Government grant income (expense)    - (867)
Provisions   200 (3,372)
Realized loss on repurchase of convertible debt 8 (5,941) (18,348)
Other gain (losses)   369 (933)
Total other gains (losses)   153 (7,043)

 

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AURORA CANNABIS INC.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

Three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

(Amounts reflected in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

Note 15 Supplemental Cash Flow Information

 

The changes in non-cash working capital are as follows:

  Three months ended June 30, 2023 Three months ended June 30, 2022
  $ $
Accounts receivable 8,242 3,801
Biological assets (4,337) (17,792)
Inventory 15,844 19,793
Prepaid and other current assets (1,653) (277)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (14,825) 8,867
Income taxes payable 285 (511)
Deferred revenue 195 (471)
Provisions  - 2,213
Other current liabilities 63 (442)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities 3,814 15,181

 

Additional supplementary cash flow information is as follows:

  Three months ended June 30, 2023 Three months ended June 30, 2022
  $ $
Property, plant and equipment in accounts payable (2,060) (2,087)
Right-of-use asset additions  - (359)
Amortization of prepaids 4,984 6,934
Interest paid (received) 2,416 (275)
Interest received (863) (199)

Included in restricted cash as of June 30, 2023 is $3.4 million (June 30, 2022 - $3.4 million) attributed to collateral held for letters of credit and

corporate credit cards, $6.0 million (June 30, 2022 - nil) related to the Bevo acquisition, $20.5 million (June 30, 2022 - $15.0 million) for self- insurance, $0.1 million (June 30, 2022 - $0.2 million) attributed to international subsidiaries, and $35.6 million (June 30, 2022 - $32.4 million) of funds reserved for the segregated cell program for insurance coverage.

 

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AURORA CANNABIS INC.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

Three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

(Amounts reflected in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

Note 16 Commitments and Contingencies

 

(a)Claims and Litigation

 

From time to time, the Company and/or its subsidiaries may become defendants in legal actions and the Company intends to take appropriate action with respect to any such legal actions, including by defending itself against such legal claims as necessary. Other than the claims described below, as of the date of this report, Aurora is not aware of any other material or significant claims against the Company.

 

On November 21, 2019, a purported class action proceeding was commenced in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey against the Company and certain of its current and former directors and officers on behalf of persons or entities who purchased, or otherwise acquired, publicly traded Aurora securities between October 23, 2018 and February 6, 2020. An amended complaint was filed on September 21, 2020 which alleges, inter alia, that the Company and certain of its current and former officers and directors violated the federal securities laws by making false or misleading statements, materially overstated the demand and potential market for the Company’s consumer cannabis products; that the Company’s ability to sell products had been materially impaired by extraordinary market oversupply, that the Company’s spending growth and capital commitments were slated to exceed our revenue growth; that the Company had violated German law mandating that companies receive special permission to distribute medical products exposed to regulated irradiation techniques, and that the foregoing, among others, had negatively impacted the Company’s business, operations, and prospects and impaired the Company’s ability to achieve profitability. A motion to dismiss was filed on November 20, 2020 and granted by the court on July 7, 2021, however, the plaintiffs were given an opportunity to file a second amended complaint no later than September 7, 2021. Pursuant to the July 7, 2021 order, the plaintiffs filed a second amended complaint on September 7, 2021 which included new allegations pertaining to certain alleged financial misrepresentation and improper revenue recognition by the Company. The Company subsequently filed a motion to dismiss on December 6, 2021 and a reply to plaintiffs’ opposition on March 25, 2022. Again, on a judgement dated September 23, 2022 the Court granted the second motion to dismiss the case in favour the Company. The motion was granted without prejudice. The plaintiff’s counsels re-filed a third statement of claim on November 7, 2022 and the re-stated claim was received by Aurora formally on November 8, 2022. The Company filed a third further motion to dismiss on January 6, 2023, to which the plaintiffs have filed an opposition brief and the Company subsequently filed a reply. While this matter is ongoing, the Company disputes the allegations and intends to continue to vigorously defend against the claims. Estimating an amount or range of possible losses resulting from litigation proceedings is inherently difficult, particularly where the matters involve indeterminate claims for monetary damages and are in the stages of the proceedings where key factual and legal issues have not been resolved. For these reasons, the Company is currently unable to predict the ultimate timing or outcome of or reasonably estimate the possible losses or a range of possible losses resulting from the matters described above.

 

The Company and its subsidiary, ACE, have been named in a purported class action proceeding which commenced on June 16, 2020 in the Province of Alberta in relation to the alleged mislabeling of cannabis products with inaccurate THC/CBD content. The class action involves a number of other parties including Aleafia Health Inc., Hexo Corp, Tilray Canada Ltd., among others, and alleges that upon laboratory testing, certain cannabis products were found to have lower THC potency than the labeled amount, suggesting, among other things, that plastic containers may be leeching cannabinoids. While this matter is ongoing, the Company disputes the allegations and intends to vigorously defend against the claims. Estimating an amount or range of possible losses resulting from litigation proceedings is inherently difficult, particularly where the matters involve indeterminate claims for monetary damages and are in the stages of the proceedings where key factual and legal issues have not been resolved. For these reasons, the Company is currently unable to predict the ultimate timing or outcome of or reasonably estimate the possible losses or a range of possible losses resulting from the matter described above.

 

A claim was commenced by a party to a former term sheet on June 15, 2020 with the King's Bench of Alberta against Aurora and a former officer alleging a claim of breach of obligations under said term sheet, with the plaintiff seeking $18.0 million in damages. While this matter is ongoing, the Company believes the action to be without merit and intends to defend the claim.

 

On August 10, 2020, a purported class action lawsuit was filed with the King's Bench of Alberta against Aurora and certain executive officers in the Province of Alberta on behalf of persons or entities who purchased, or otherwise acquired, publicly traded Aurora securities and suffered losses as a result of Aurora releasing statements containing misrepresentations during the period of September 11, 2019 and December 21, 2019. Chambers appointment has been scheduled for January 2024. The Company disputes the allegations and intends to vigorously defend against the claims. Estimating an amount or range of possible losses resulting from litigation proceedings is inherently difficult, particularly where the matters involve indeterminate claims for monetary damages and are in the stages of the proceedings where key factual and legal issues have not been resolved. For these reasons, the Company is currently unable to predict the ultimate timing or outcome of or reasonably estimate the possible losses or a range of possible losses resulting from the matter described above.

 

On January 4, 2021, a civil claim was filed with the King’s Bench of Alberta against Aurora and Hempco by a former landlord regarding unpaid rent in the amount of $8.9 million, representing approximately $0.4 million for rent in arrears and costs, plus $8.5 million for loss of rent and remainder of the term. The Company filed a statement of defense on March 24, 2021. Plaintiffs were to bring a summary judgement application which is being opposed by Aurora and which application will likely not be heard until 2024. Questioning on Affidavits is scheduled to begin in the Fall of 2023. While this matter is ongoing, the Company intends to continue to defend against the claims.

 

The Company, its subsidiary ACE, and MedReleaf Corp. (which amalgamated with ACE in July 2020) have been named in a purported class action proceeding commenced on November 15, 2022 in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The purported class action claims that the Company failed to warn of certain risks purported to be associated with the consumption of cannabis. The Statement of Claim was served upon the Company on November 22, 2022 and a Statement of Defence was filed and served. The next major step in the process is scheduling a timetable for the remaining deliverables of the process, including delivery of the plaintiff’s certification motion record. The plaintiff must either deliver their certification materials or come to an agreement with the Aurora Defendants on a timetable for doing so within one year of commencing the proposed class action. The Court has issued an order allowing the representative plaintiff to remain anonymized in all court documents, including identifying her by “V.T”. The Company disputes the allegations and intends to defend against the claims.

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AURORA CANNABIS INC.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

Three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

(Amounts reflected in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

On May 5, 2022, Aurora Cannabis Inc. acquired all issued and outstanding shares of Terrafarma Inc. Terrafarma Inc. is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Aurora Cannabis Inc. Prior to Aurora’s acquisition of Terrafarma, a former employee of Terrafarma commenced a claim for wrongful dismissal seeking damages in the amount $1,046,400 plus additional damages relating to certain options and unpaid bonus. The Company disputes the allegations and intends to defend against the claims.

 

A claim was commenced by a former employee of Aurora against Aurora Cannabis Enterprises Inc. and another former employee of Aurora (the “Defendant Employee”). The plaintiffs claim that the Defendant Employee entered a lease for a property owned by the plaintiffs in January 2017 and states that Aurora was a guarantor for the Defendant Employee. The claim states that the Defendant Employee left the property and caused damage. The plaintiffs further claim outstanding rent and legal fees. There is no record of any documentation of Aurora being a party to any such relationship. The Defendant Employee has been noted in default by the plaintiff and Aurora has filed and served a Third-Party Notice against the Defendant Employee. The Company disputes the allegations and intends to defend against the claims.

 

The Company is subject to litigation and similar claims in the ordinary course of our business, including claims related to employment, human resources, product liability and commercial disputes. The Company has received notice of, or are aware of, certain possible claims against us where the magnitude of such claims is negligible, or it is not currently possible for us to predict the outcome of such claims, possible claims or lawsuits due to various factors including: the preliminary nature of some claims; an incomplete factual record; and the unpredictable nature of opposing parties and their demands. Management is of the opinion, based upon legal assessments and information presently available, that it is unlikely that any of these claims would result in liability to the Company, to the extent not provided for through insurance or otherwise, would have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements, other than the claims described above.

 

In respect of the aforementioned claims, as at June 30, 2023 the Company has recognized total provisions of $1.0 million (March 31, 2023 - $1.0 million) in provisions on the condensed consolidated statements of financial position and a settlement accrual for nil (March 31, 2023 - $1.0 million) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the consolidated statements of financial position.

 

(b)Commitments

 

The Company has various lease commitments related to various office space, production equipment, vehicles, facilities and warehouses expiring up to June 2033. The Company has certain leases with optional renewal terms that the Company may exercise at its option.

 

In addition to lease liability commitments disclosed in Note 20(b) and loans and borrowing repayments in Note 9, the Company has $1.5 million in future capital commitments and purchase commitments payments, which are due over the next 12 months.

 

Note 17 Revenue

 

The Company generates revenue from the transfer of goods and services over time and at a point-in-time from the revenue streams below. Net revenue from sale of goods is reflected net of actual returns and estimated variable consideration for future returns and price adjustments of $0.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023 (three months ended June 30, 2022 - $(0.5) million). The estimated variable consideration is based on historical experience and management’s expectation of future returns and price adjustments. As of June 30, 2023, the net return liability for the estimated variable revenue consideration was $1.3 million (March 31, 2023 - $1.6 million) and is included in deferred revenue on the condensed consolidated interim statements of financial position.

Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 Point-in-time Over-time Total
  $ $ $
Cannabis      
Revenue from sale of goods 61,529  - 61,529
Revenue from provision of services  - 143 143
Excise taxes (6,466)  - (6,466)
Cannabis Net Revenue 55,063 143 55,206
Plant Propagation      
Revenue from sale of goods 19,904  - 19,904
Net revenue 74,967 143 75,110

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 Point-in-time Over-time Total
  $ $ $
Cannabis      
Revenue from sale of goods 57,128  - 57,128
Revenue from provision of services  - 327 327
Excise taxes (7,339)  - (7,339)
Net revenue 49,789 327 50,116

 

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AURORA CANNABIS INC.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

Three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

(Amounts reflected in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

Note 18 Segmented Information

 

Operating Segments Canadian Cannabis EU Cannabis Plant Propagation Corporate (1)

 

Total

  $ $   $ $
Three months ended June 30, 2023          
Net revenue 44,819 10,387 19,904  - 75,110
Gross profit before fair value adjustments 6,990 5,760 953  - 13,703
Selling, general, and administrative expense 27,266 3,789 438 3,187 34,680
Net (loss) income before taxes and discontinued operations (6,996) 1,506 (383) (16,235) (22,108)
           
Three months ended June 30, 2022          
Net revenue 38,499 11,573  - 44 50,116
Gross profit (loss) before fair value adjustments (2,161) 6,961  - 22 4,822
Selling, general, and administrative expense 36,952 3,841  - 5,622 46,415
Net (loss) income before taxes and discontinued operations (521,168) (21,704)  - (75,512) (618,384)
(1)Net (loss) income under the Corporate allocation includes fair value gains and losses from investments in marketable securities, derivatives and investment in associates. Corporate and administrative expenditures such as regulatory fees, share based compensation and financing expenditures relating to debt issuances are also included under Corporate.

 

 

Geographical Segments Canada EU Other Total
  $ $ $ $
Non-current assets other than financial instruments        
June 30, 2023 364,084 37,937  - 402,021
March 31, 2023 375,179 41,866 105 417,150
         
Three months ended June 30, 2023        
Net revenue 64,346 10,387 377 75,110
Gross profit (loss) before fair value adjustments 8,928 5,760 (985) 13,703
         
Three months ended June 30, 2022        
Net revenue 38,965 11,723 (572) 50,116
Gross profit (loss) before fair value adjustments (1,385) 7,087 (880) 4,822

 

Included in net revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2023 are net revenues of approximately $14 million from Customer G (three months ended June 30, 2022 - Customer A - $5 million), each contributing 10% or more to the Company’s net revenue.

 

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AURORA CANNABIS INC.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

Three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

(Amounts reflected in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

Note 19 Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The carrying values of the financial instruments at June 30, 2023 are summarized in the following table:

  Amortized cost FVTPL

Designated

FVTOCI

Total
  $ $ $ $
Financial Assets        
Cash and cash equivalents 157,855  -  - 157,855
Restricted cash 65,655  -  - 65,655
Accounts receivable, excluding sales taxes and lease receivable 30,095  -  - 30,095
Derivative assets  - 7,422  - 7,422
Lease receivable 10,481  -  - 10,481
Financial Liabilities        
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 62,482  -  - 62,482
Convertible debentures 65,107  -  - 65,107
Contingent consideration payable  - 12,964  - 12,964
 Other current liabilities 12,635  -  - 12,635
 Lease liabilities 46,727  -  - 46,727
 Derivative liabilities  - 5,945  - 5,945
 Loans and borrowings 44,550  -  - 44,550
 Other long-term liabilities 50,230  -  - 50,230

.

The following is a summary of financial instruments measured at fair value segregated based on the various levels of inputs:

  Notes Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
    $ $ $ $
As at June 30, 2023          
Derivative assets    - 7,422  - 7,422
Contingent consideration payable    -  - 12,964 12,964
Derivative liabilities 8, 11(c), 12(d) 5,945  -  - 5,945
           
As at March 31, 2023          
Derivative assets    - 7,114 135 7,249
Contingent consideration payable    -  - 12,487 12,487
Derivative liabilities 8, 11(c), 12(d) 9,634  -  - 9,634

 

There have been no transfers between fair value categories during the period.

 

Note 20 Financial Instruments Risk

 

The Company is exposed to a variety of financial instrument related risks. The Board mitigates these risks by assessing, monitoring and approving the Company’s risk management processes.

 

(a)Credit risk

 

Credit risk is the risk of a potential loss to the Company if a customer or third party to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. The Company is moderately exposed to credit risk from its cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and loans receivable. The risk exposure is limited to their carrying amounts reflected on the consolidated statements of financial position. The risk for cash and cash equivalents is mitigated by holding these instruments with highly rated Canadian financial institutions. Certain restricted funds in the amount of are retained by an insurer under the Segregated Accounts Companies Act governed by the Bermuda Monetary Authority. As the Company does not invest in asset-backed deposits or investments, it does not expect any credit losses. The Company periodically assesses the quality of its investments and is satisfied with the credit rating of the financial institutions and the investment grade of its Guaranteed Investment Certificates (“GICs”). The Company mitigates the credit risk associated with the loans receivable by managing and monitoring the underlying business relationship.

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AURORA CANNABIS INC.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

Three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

(Amounts reflected in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

The Company provides credit to certain customers in the normal course of business and has established credit evaluation and monitoring processes to mitigate credit risk. Credit risk is generally limited for receivables from government bodies, which generally have low default risk. Credit risk for non-government wholesale customers is assessed on a case-by-case basis and a provision is recorded where required. As of June 30, 2023, $20.4 million of accounts receivable, net of allowances, are from non-government wholesale customers (March 31, 2023 - $20.9 million). As of June 30, 2023, the Company recognized a $1.6 million provision for expected credit losses (March 31, 2023 - $3.4 million).

 

The Company’s aging of trade receivables, net was as follows:

  June 30, 2023 March 31, 2023
  $ $
0 - 60 days 23,571 28,355
61+ days 6,265 6,661
  29,836 35,016

 

The Company’s contractual cash flows from lease receivables is as follows:

 

    June 30, 2023
    $
Next 12 months   2,861
Over 1 year to 2 years   2,666
Over 2 years to 3 years   1,984
Over 3 years to 4 years   1,919
Over 4 years to 5 years   1,409
Thereafter   1,256
Total undiscounted lease payments receivable   12,095
Unearned finance income   (1,614)
Total lease receivable   10,481
Current   (2,341)
Long-term   8,140

 

(b)Liquidity risk

 

The composition of the Company’s accounts payable and accrued liabilities was as follows:

  June 30, 2023 March 31, 2023
  $ $
Trade payables 13,776 21,942
Accrued liabilities 28,414 38,176
Payroll liabilities 17,766 12,610
Excise tax payable 2,131 2,611
Other payables 395 486
  62,482 75,825

 

In addition to the commitments outlined in Note 16, the Company has the following undiscounted contractual obligations as at June 30, 2023, which are expected to be payable in the following respective periods:

  Total ≤1 year Over 1 year - 3 years Over 3 years - 5 years > 5 years
  $ $ $ $ $
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 62,482 62,482  -  -  -
Convertible notes and interest (1) 70,006 70,006  -  -  -
Lease liabilities (2) 97,034 8,244 21,223 14,350 53,217
Loans and borrowings 44,550 9,439 2,639 6,766 25,706
Contingent consideration payable (3) 12,964 2,610 10,354  -  -
  287,036 152,781 34,216 21,116 78,923
(1)Assumes the principal balance of the debentures outstanding at June 30, 2023 remains unconverted and includes the estimated interest payable until the maturity date.
(2)Includes interest payable until maturity date.
(3)Relates to acquired businesses. Payable in cash, shares, or a combination of both at Aurora’s sole discretion.
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AURORA CANNABIS INC.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

Three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

(Amounts reflected in thousands of Canadian dollars, except share and per share amounts)

 

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations associated with its financial liabilities when they are due. The Company manages liquidity risk through the management of its capital structure and resources to ensure that it has sufficient liquidity to settle obligations and liabilities when they are due. Our ability to fund our operating requirements depends on future operating performance and cash flows, which are subject to economic, financial, competitive, business and regulatory conditions, and other factors, some of which are beyond our control. Our primary short-term liquidity needs are to fund our net operating losses, capital expenditures to maintain existing facilities, convertible debenture repayment and lease payments. Our medium-term liquidity needs primarily relate lease payments and our long-term liquidity needs primarily relate to potential strategic plans.

 

As of June 30, 2023, the Company has access to the following capital resources available to fund operations and obligations:

 

$157.9 million cash and cash equivalents; and
access to the 2023 Shelf Prospectus (as defined below). The Company currently has access to securities registered for sale under the 2023 Shelf Prospectus currently covering US$650.0 million of issuable securities. Of the U.S.$650 million of securities registered under the 2023 Shelf Prospectus and corresponding registration statement on form F-10 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in the U.S., approximately U.S.$409 million is allocated to the potential exercise of currently outstanding warrants issued in financing transactions from 2020 to 2022. As a result, approximately U.S.$241 million is available for potential new issuances of Common Shares, warrants, options, subscription receipts, debt securities or any combination thereof during the 25-month period that the 2023 Shelf Prospectus remains effective. Volatility in the cannabis industry, stock market and the Company’s share price may impact the amount and our ability to raise financing under the 2023 Shelf Prospectus.

 

Based on all of the aforementioned factors, the Company believes that its reduction of operating costs, current liquidity position, and access to the 2023 Shelf Prospectus are adequate to fund operating activities and cash commitments for investing, financing and strategic activities for the foreseeable future. In addition, the Company could access restricted cash of $20.5 million relating to its self insurance policy, if necessary.

 

Note 21 Subsequent Events

 

Subsequent to June 30, 2023, the Company repurchased approximately $6.6 million (U.S$5.0 million) aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes at a 1.5% average discount to par value, with the issuance of 10,274,950 Common Shares.

 

 

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