Key Milestones During Q2
Glacial Gold™ Distilled CBD 200 Oil became available nationally through Nextleaf’s Quebec-based medical cannabis distribution partner, Mendo, in January 2022. Glacial Gold Distilled CBD 200 Oil is the highest potency CBD product available in Canada.
Glacial Gold™ CBD and THC products became available in Nova Scotia through Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation cannabis stores in February 2022.
Nextleaf launched three new Glacial Gold™ vape SKUs in B.C., including two new flavours: Sunshine Punch and Sparkling Grape.
Cannavolve Inc. (“Cannavolve“) was engaged by Nextleaf to provide field coverage at cannabis retailers and support the national rollout of Glacial Gold™ products. Cannavolve has a wide network of cannabis sales reps throughout every major provincial market in Canada. The partnership will help Nextleaf drive increased distribution and same-store sales of its award-winning prohibition-era brand, Glacial Gold™.
Key Milestones Subsequent to Q2
Glacial Gold™ vapes and oils launched in the Ontario Cannabis Store (“OCS”) and are now available at retail stores across Ontario.
Nextleaf announced its expansion into the “Capsules” category, with Glacial Gold™ THC softgels.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office granted the Company its 18th issued U.S. patent.
Nextleaf announced a strategic agreement (the “Agreement“) with Hempcrete Natural Building Ltd. (“Hempcrete Natural“), an international construction company creating carbon neutral communities through sustainable, renewable, and stronger buildings. The Agreement permits Hempcrete Natural, on a non-exclusive basis, to commercialize certain Nextleaf intellectual property, specifically, a U.S. patent related to hemp biomass processing.
Change to Board of Directors
Nextleaf is pleased to announce the addition of Sam Kassem to its Board of Directors pending the issuance of his Health Canada security clearance. Mr. Kassem brings unique qualifications as a CFA charterholder with over 10 years of operational experience from servicing cannabis and hemp processors around the world. Sam Kassem is Co-Founder and President of Root Sciences Inc., one of North America’s largest providers of end-to-end processing equipment solutions.
Tim Gillis has resigned from the Board to pursue other interests. The Company would like to thank Mr. Gillis for his contribution since 2019 and wish him well on his future endeavors.
Financial Statements
The consolidated financial statements of the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and accompanying MD&A have been filed with the securities regulators and are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com under the Company’s issuer profile.