Mankind Dispensary Acquisition yields substantial returns
SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / August 31, 2021 / GABY Inc. ("GABY" or the "Company") (CSE:GABY)(OTC PINK:GABLF), a California consolidator of cannabis dispensaries and the parent company of San Diego's Mankind Dispensary ("Mankind Dispensary"), is pleased to announce record second quarter revenue of $11.3 million and record gross profit of $3.9 million compared to $0.7 million and $0.0 million, respectively, the same quarter last year.
Gross margin for the period was a record high of 35.0% and compares to 2.9% the same quarter last year. Adjusted EBITDA(1) improved to $0.9 million from negative $1.6 million the same quarter last year. The improvements were primarily attributable to the higher volumes and margins generated from the acquisition of Mankind Dispensary on April 1, 2021.
For the second quarter of 2021 the net loss was $1.6 million compared to a net loss of $1.7 million with the increase in Adjusted EBITDA being mostly being offset by an increase in income tax expense on taxable operations and higher interest expense on the notes issued in respect of the Mankind transaction.
While significantly improved over Q2-2020 and over last quarter, Adjusted EBITDA numbers were negatively impacted mostly from operating two distribution entities, which, as of August 2021, have been consolidated into a single hub in the Company's new headquarters in San Diego. GABY will continue to rationalize its asset base and expects to shed further costs thereby improving Adjusted EBITDA in the future.
"I'm thrilled by the immediate and notable success we are seeing from our acquisition of Mankind Dispensary, and the launch of our cannabis brand, Kind Republic, which we are anticipating will reach $2 million in gross sales by the end of the year," said Margot Micallef, Founder, and CEO of GABY. "We are projecting sustainable growth across key metrics as we move forward with our plans to add more dispensaries to the GABY retail portfolio as well as continuing to improve operational efficiencies and extract further synergies from Mankind."
"These encouraging Q2 results offer a tangible glimpse into the continuously improving operations at GABY, both for our shareholders and potential acquisition targets", said Marshall Minor, CFO of GABY. "We look forward to bringing new retail brands into the fold and continuing to evaluate and upgrade our internal operations as we head into another chapter of growth."
ABOUT GABY
GABY Inc. is a California-focused retail consolidator and the owner of Mankind Dispensary, one of the oldest licensed dispensaries in California. Mankind is a well-known and highly respected dispensary with deep roots in the California cannabis community operating in San Diego. GABY curates and sells a diverse portfolio of products, including its own proprietary brands, Kind Republic™ and Lulu's™ through Mankind and manufactures and distributes its brands through its wholly owned subsidiary, Wild West Industries™, also based in San Diego. A pioneer in the industry with a multi-vertical retail foundation, and a strong management team with experience in retail, consolidation, and cannabis, GABY is poised to grow its retail operations both organically and through acquisition.
GABY's shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange ("CSE") under the symbol "GABY" and on the OTC under the symbol "GABLF". For more information on GABY, visit www.GABYInc.com
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Margot Micallef, Founder & CEO or Investor Relations at IR@GABYinc.com or 800-674-2239.
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(1) See Non-GAAP Disclosure in the Company's June 30, 2021 MD&A on www.sedar.com
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A number of factors could cause actual events, performance or results to differ materially from what is projected in the forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Such forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. The Company's forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.
Each of Mankind Dispensary and Sonoma Pacific Distribution, Inc., are subsidiaries of GABY and hold a cannabis license in the State of California. Readers are cautioned that unlike in Canada which has Federal 032320-F legislation uniformly governing the cultivation, distribution, sale and possession of medical cannabis under the Cannabis Act (Federal), in the United States ("U.S."), cannabis is largely regulated at the State level. Cannabis is legal in the State of California; however, cannabis remains illegal under U.S. federal laws. Notwithstanding the permissive regulatory environment of cannabis at the State level, cannabis continues to be categorized as a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act in the U.S. and as such, cannabis-related practices or activities, including without limitation, the manufacture, importation, possession, use or distribution of cannabis are illegal under U.S. federal law. To the knowledge of the Company, the businesses operated by each of GABY's subsidiaries are conducted in a manner consistent with the State law of California, as applicable, and are in compliance with regulatory and licensing requirements applicable in the State of California, respectively. However, readers should be aware that strict compliance with State laws with respect to cannabis will neither absolve GABY, or its subsidiary of liability under U.S. federal law, nor will it provide a defense to any federal proceeding in the U.S. which could be brought against any of GABY, or its subsidiary. Any such proceedings brought against GABY, or its subsidiary may materially adversely affect the Company's operations and financial performance generally in the U.S. market specifically.
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Selected financial and operational information is outlined above and should be read in conjunction with GABY's unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements and management's discussion and analysis for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and the Company's website www.GABYinc.com.
SOURCE: GABY Inc.
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