TORONTO, Sept. 30, 2019 /CNW/ - 48North Cannabis Corp. ("48North" or the "Company") (TSXV:NRTH.V - News), a leading licensed cannabis producer focused on next-generation cannabis products, low-cost cultivation and brand, has released its financial and operating results for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019.

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"The past 12-months have been foundational for 48North, the year was spent successfully laying the building blocks for what will result in a leading consumer-focused Canadian cannabis company focused on the development of next-generation cannabis products made possible and reinforced by low-cost cultivation and beloved brands," said Alison Gordon, CEO of 48North.

"Currently, at Good:Farm, 48North is harvesting approximately 200,000 cannabis plants, with some of the harvest being earmarked for the provincial distributors as dried flower, and the remainder being processed for extraction destined for next-generation cannabis products, 48North expects to start showing significant revenues from its outdoor cultivation in upcoming quarters."

Financial and Operating Highlights for Full Year Fiscal 2019:

Net revenue of $4,820,000 , marking 48North's first full year of revenue.

, marking 48North's first full year of revenue. Inventory increased from $2,481,000 at March 30, 2019 to $4,730,000 at June 30, 2019 as the Company positions for next-generation products available for retail sale in 2020.

at to at as the Company positions for next-generation products available for retail sale in 2020. Acquisition of Good & Green Cannabis Corp, bringing additional production facilities and outdoor cultivation opportunities on its 100 acre farm.

In fiscal 2019, the Company raised over $48 million and at the end of the year had $52.7 million in cash and cash equivalents on hand. As a result, 48North believes it is well capitalized to execute on its business plan.

and at the end of the year had in cash and cash equivalents on hand. As a result, 48North believes it is well capitalized to execute on its business plan. 48North delivered on all of the commitments it set out for itself, including:





Selected Financial Information for Fiscal 2019

All amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars





Year Ended June 30, 2019 Year Ended June 30, 2018 Revenue (1) 4,832,150 Nil





Net comprehensive loss (8,127,074) (12,420,331) Basic and diluted loss per share (0.072) (0.21) Total assets 91,922,901 25,862,870 Total liabilities 5,221,564 1,439,292 Cash and cash equivalents on hand 52,765,566 12,231,484





(1) During the year ended June 30, 2018, the Company did not generate revenues as its license to sell cannabis was granted on June 22, 2018.

48North has granted an aggregate of 100,000 restricted share units ("RSU") to certain directors, officers, and employees of the Company. Each RSU is exercisable into one common share for a period of up to three years from the date of grant. All of the RSU's have been granted pursuant to the Company's Restricted Share Unit Plan which has been previously approved by the Company's shareholders and the TSX Venture Exchange.

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