Canopy Growth Corporation Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results

View Full Release Here.

Continued progress of premiumization strategy and record quarter from BioSteel accelerating path to profitability 

SMITHS FALLS, ON – Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or the “Company”) (TSX:WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC) today announces its financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2022. All financial information in this press release is reported in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise indicated.

Highlights

  • Q1 FY2023 net revenue was flat compared to Q4 FY20221.
  • Company maintained #1 share of combined premium flower and pre-rolled joint (“PRJ”) segment in Q1 FY20232.
  • Increased share of the combined mainstream flower and PRJ segment by 35 bps to 4.0% in Q1 FY2023.
  • International medical cannabis net revenue approximately doubled versus Q1 FY2022 driven primarily by strong sales in Israel and Australia.
  • Record BioSteel revenues in Q1 FY2023 increased 169% versus Q1 FY2022. Secured retail agreement with Walmart Stores covering 2,200 stores in 39 states. Entered partnership to become the Official Hydration Partner of the NHL and NHLPA.
  • Cost reduction program on track with operating expenses3 in Q1 FY2023 decreasing by 13% versus Q1 FY2022.

“Through advancements in our North American brand led strategy we delivered a record quarter from BioSteel and maintained #1 share in the premium flower and pre-rolled joint segment, while driving growth of our premium Doja and mainstream Tweed brands. As our U.S. THC ecosystem continues to strengthen with Acreage operating in the recreational cannabis market in New Jersey, along with the expansion of Wana across North America, we remain focused on delivering a robust pipeline of innovation aligned to what consumers are looking for – premium, infused, and ready to enjoy.”

David Klein, Chief Executive Officer

“The cost saving program announced earlier in the quarter combined with sound expense discipline contributed to a meaningful decline in operating expenses during the quarter. We expect cost savings to ramp in the second half of the year, enabling us to execute on our path to profitability even as we continue to invest in strategic growth initiatives including in BioSteel and our U.S. THC ecosystem.”

Judy Hong, Chief Financial Officer

Webcast and Conference Call Information

The Company will host a conference call and audio webcast with David Klein, CEO and Judy Hong, CFO at 10:00 AM Eastern Time on August 5, 2022.

Webcast Information

A live audio webcast will be available at https://app.webinar.net/bXk1q7d6DRl

Replay Information

A replay will be accessible by webcast until 11:59 PM ET on November 5, 2022 at https://app.webinar.net/bXk1q7d6DRl