4Front Ventures Corp CNXXF

Primary Symbol: C.FFNT Alternate Symbol(s): FFNTF

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4Front Ventures Corp. is a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator and retailer with operations in Illinois and Massachusetts and facilities in Washington. The Company manufactures and distributes a portfolio of over 25 cannabis brands including Mission, the Hunt, Marmas, Crystal Clear, Legends, and Island. The Company distributes its products through third party retail outlets, as well as the Company's chain of branded dispensaries. It operates through two segments: THC Cannabis and CBD Wellness. THC Cannabis segment consists of five dispensaries and four production and cultivation facilities across Illinois and Massachusetts. Also, as part of its THC Cannabis segment, the Company leases real estate, sells equipment and supplies, and licenses intellectual property to cannabis producers in the state of Washington. Its dispensaries are branded under the MISSION retail brand. The Company’s CBD Wellness segment sells non-THC hemp derived products across the United States.

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Cannex Group Holdings Inc.

(CSE:CNNX, OTCQB:CNXXF)

Company Description

Cannex Group Holdings Inc. (Cannex) is a Canada-based company that provides a rangeof services including real estate, management, nancial and branding to licensed cannabisbusiness operators, primarily in the US. Cannex is focused on premium indoor cultivation, extraction, value-add manufacturing and branding of edible and derivative products as well as distribution and retail operations. The Company is building a portfolio of scalable, cash- generating cannabis assets that produce consistent and reliable branded products that can be cross licenced to Cannex portfolio companies or independent operators.

The Company’s subsidiary, BrightLeaf Development LLC, owns the assets of the largest producer/processor in Washington State, Northwest Cannabis Solutions. Cannex is also in the process of acquiring Jetty Extracts, one of the top 10 largest producers/processors in California and one of the most trusted cannabis extract brands in the state. Jetty products are distributed in more than 50% of the currently licensed retail stores in California.

Investment Highlights

Cannex has some of the highest yields and lowest cost structures in the industry.

In 2017, Northwest Cannabis Solutions produced ~8,000 kg of cannabis with yieldsof 331 grams/sq. ft., signi cantly exceeding the industry indoor average of 160 grams.The operating facility is located in Tumwater, Washington, and includes 60,000 ft2of cultivation space with 30,000 ft2 of owering canopy and 40,000 ft2 of additional space for extraction/processing, manufacturing/kitchens, packaging, distribution and administration.
The Company is increasing its cultivation space to support continued growth in the face of overwhelming demand. In February 2018, Cannex’s second indoor cannabis production facility, located in Elma, Washington, became operational. Elma includes a 60,000 ft2 building with 30,000 ft2 of owering canopy. Initial harvests from 19 owering rooms during Feb/March produced 2,400 kg of dried ower, orannualized yields of more than 500 grams/sq. ft. This second facility more than doubled Cannex’s total capacity to ~19,000 kg/year.
There is a wealth of demand for the Company’s products. Cannex’s edible and derivative products are strong sellers, with demand exceeding the Company’scultivation capacity. To meet this demand, Cannex purchases external dried owerand processes it at the Tumwater facility. Through multiple extraction and processing steps, Cannex creates a molecular distillate to make edibles, oils, waxes and other derivative products. It has become the largest cannabis purchaser in Washington State to focus on branding and manufacturing rather than commoditized cannabis.
Jetty Extracts provides a clear path for California expansion. Anticipated to be the largest cannabis market in the US, California has projected 2021 revenues of US$6.8 billion. Unlike Washington, where vertical integration is prohibited, Jetty has a distribution license (distributed to ~600 outlets in 2017) in California and the potential to expand further downstream into retail operations. The acquisition is scheduled to close by the end of Q3 2018.

Financial Analysis

Cannex appears to be on track for a strong second half in 2018 and is well positioned to execute on its plan to expand operations beyond California and Washington by the year’s end.