CALGARY, AB, Aug. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - High Tide Inc.
("High Tide" or the "Company") (TSXV: HITI) (Nasdaq: HITI) (FSE:
2LYA), a retail-focused cannabis corporation enhanced by the
manufacturing and distribution of consumption accessories,
announced today that all outstanding convertible debentures
originally issued by Meta Growth Corp. ("META Convertible
Debentures") have now been converted into common shares of High
Tide - more than one year prior to their maturity date. The
META Convertible Debentures were previously traded on the TSX
Venture Exchange (TSXV: HITI.DB).
The Company's total debt balance immediately after closing the
acquisition of META was approximately $71
million, including $21.15
million of META Convertible Debentures. The META
Convertible Debentures have now been extinguished in their
entirety, and the Company's current total debt balance has been
reduced to $28.4 million. Of
this amount, $10.8 million is
non-interest bearing. Total debt maturities during the next
12 months from today are $1.6
million. Of the company's remaining debt profile,
$13.4MM is convertible at an average
conversion price of $6.31 per common
share, while $15.0 million is not
convertible.
"Since the close of the META acquisition in November 2020 we have been aggressively driving
our business forward, growing the top line, building new stores and
making accretive acquisitions, with a focus on the U.S. e-commerce
market," said Raj Grover, President and Chief Executive Officer of
High Tide. "Simultaneously we have been deleveraging our
balance sheet, shedding the majority of our debt while also
increasing our cash reserves. This has been driven in
part by the strong performance of our shares which has resulted in
investors converting debt into equity," added Mr. Grover.
About High Tide Inc.
High Tide is a retail-focused cannabis company enhanced by the
manufacturing and distribution of consumption accessories. The
Company is the most profitable Canadian retailer of recreational
cannabis as measured by Adjusted EBITDA[1], with 91 current
locations spanning Ontario,
Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. High Tide's
retail segment features the Canna Cabana, Meta Cannabis Co., Meta
Cannabis Supply Co. and NewLeaf Cannabis banners, with additional
locations under development across the country. High Tide has been
serving consumers for over a decade through its established
ecommerce platforms including Grasscity.com, Smokecartel.com,
Dailyhighclub.com, and Dankstop.com and more recently in the
hemp-derived CBD space through CBDcity.com and FABCBD.com as well
as its wholesale distribution division under Valiant Distribution,
including the licensed entertainment product manufacturer Famous
Brandz. High Tide's strategy as a parent company is to extend and
strengthen its integrated value chain, while providing a complete
customer experience and maximizing shareholder value. Key industry
investors in High Tide include Tilray Inc. (TSX: TLRY) (Nasdaq:
TLRY) and Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX: ACB) (Nasdaq: ACB).
Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that
term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility
for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
For more information about High Tide Inc., please visit
www.hightideinc.com and its profile page on SEDAR at
www.sedar.com.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this news release are forward-looking
information or forward-looking statements. Such information and
statements, referred to herein as "forward-looking statements" are
made as of the date of this news release or as of the date of the
effective date of information described in this news release, as
applicable. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or
future performance and reflect current estimates, predictions,
expectations or beliefs regarding future events. Any statements
that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions,
expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions
or future events or performance (generally, forward-looking
statements can be identified by use of words such as "outlook",
"expects", "intend", "forecasts", "anticipates", "plans",
"projects", "estimates", "envisages, "assumes", "needs",
"strategy", "goals", "objectives", or variations thereof, or
stating that certain actions, events or results "may", "can",
"could", "would", "might", or "will" be taken, occur or be
achieved, or the negative of any of these terms or similar
expressions, and other similar terminology) are not statements of
historical fact and may be forward-looking statements.
Such forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that
may prove to be incorrect, including but not limited to the ability
of High Tide to execute on its business plan and that High Tide
will receive one or multiple licenses from Alberta Gaming, Liquor
& Cannabis, British Columbia's
Liquor Distribution Branch, Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority
of Manitoba, Alcohol and Gaming
Commission of Ontario or the
Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority permitting it to carry on
its Canna Cabana Inc. and KushBar Inc. businesses. High Tide
considers these assumptions to be reasonable in the circumstances.
However, there can be no assurance that any one or more of the
government, industry, market, operational or financial targets as
set out herein will be achieved. Inherent in the forward-looking
statements are known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other
factors that could cause actual results, performance or
achievements, or industry results, to differ materially from any
results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements.
The forward–looking statements contained herein are current
as of the date of this news release. Except as required by law,
High Tide does not have any obligation to advise any person if it
becomes aware of any inaccuracy in or omission from any
forward-looking statement, nor does it intend, or assume any
obligation, to update or revise these forward-looking statements to
reflect new events or circumstances. Any and all forward-looking
statements included in this news release are expressly qualified by
this cautionary statement, and except as otherwise indicated, are
made as of the date of this news release.
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