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BIOME GROW INC. CSE:BIO | OTCQB:BIOIF | FWB:6OTA INVESTOR PRESENTATION November 2019 FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This presentation contains forwardlooking statements and forwardlooking information within the meaning of Certain information
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain information contained herein has been prepared by third-party sources and has not been independently audited or verified by Biome Grow. These forward-looking statements and forward-looking information speak only as of the date on which they are made, and Biome Grow, or any of their subsidiaries undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward- looking statements and forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or
- therwise, unless required by applicable law. These forward-looking statements and forward-looking information are
subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. The forward-looking statements or forward-looking information contained herein is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Future Oriented Financial Information and Financial Outlook To the extent any forward-looking information in this presentation constitutes future-oriented financial information or financial outlook, within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, “FOFI”), such information is being provided to demonstrate the potential of the Company and readers are cautioned that this information may not be appropriate for any other purpose. The FOFI is subject to the same assumptions, risk factors, limitations, and qualifications as set forth in the above paragraphs, in addition to assumptions with respect to the prices to be paid for the Company's products, the costs and expenditures to be incurred by the Company and the costs associated with production and related projects. FOFI contained in this presentation was made as of the date of this presentation and was provided by management for the purpose of providing further information about Biome Grow's future business operations. The Company believes that the FOFI has been prepared on a reasonable basis, reflecting management's best estimates and judgments. However, because this information is highly subjective and subject to numerous risks including the risks discussed herein and above, it should not be relied on as necessarily indicative of future results. The actual results of operations of the Company and the resulting financial results may vary from the amounts set forth herein, and such variations may be material. Biome Grow disclaims any intention or
- bligation to update or revise any FOFI contained in this presentation, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities law. Investors are cautioned that the FOFI contained in this presentation should not be used for purposes other than for which it is disclosed herein. This presentation contains forward‐looking statements and forward‐looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. These statements relate to future events or future performance. All statements other than statements of historical fact may be forward‐looking statements or information. Forward‐looking statements and information are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "appear", "seek", "anticipate", "plan", "continue", "estimate", "approximate", "expect", "may", "will", "project", "predict", "potential", "targeting", "intend", "could", "might", "should", "believe", "would" and similar expressions. More particularly and without limitation, this presentation contains forward‐looking statements and information concerning Biome Grow Inc.’s (“Biome Grow” or the “Company”) future retail licences in Newfoundland & Labrador; the opening of stores in 2019; the future launch
- f international ventures and partnerships and Rec 2.0 products; the estimated growth and the value of the global
cannabis market; the creation of competitive job opportunities; the cannabis supply created pursuant to future supply agreements; the target size and planned expansion of the facilities to be developed; the Company’s plans for extraction and its expectations with respect to the resulting products and the general expected growth of the business and the timelines associated therewith. Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information is based on a number of factors and assumptions which have been used to develop such statements and information but which may prove to be incorrect. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements and forward-looking information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements and forward- looking information because Biome Grow can give no assurance that such statements or expectations will prove to be correct. In addition to other factors and assumptions which may be identified herein, assumptions have been made regarding, and are implicit in, among other things, the ability to obtain any and all required regulatory licences, permits, or approvals and to obtain such licences, permits or approvals on a timely and cost efficient basis; expectations with respect to changing legislation and timing associated with such changes; the ability to open stores in 2019; the willingness of third parties to continue to pursue international ventures and partnerships; general market outlook including increased competition and consolidation; the ability of Biome Grow to obtain and maintain qualified staff, equipment and services in a timely and cost efficient manner to develop its business; expectations with respect to energy and water costs; the ability of Biome Grow to obtain financing on acceptable terms; Biome Grow's future capital spending and operating costs; Biome Grow's ability to generate sufficient cash flow to meet its working capital requirements; general economic conditions; and the ability of Biome Grow to successfully market its products and services. Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information is based on management's current expectations and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by Biome Grow and described in the forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. The material risk factors affecting Biome Grow and its business are similar to those of other companies engaged in the cannabis business and include, but are not limited to, the failure to obtain or delays in obtaining the required regulatory licences, permits, or approvals; changes to legislation; changes in cannabis research or the general public’s perception of cannabis; competition in the cannabis market; crop failure; labour disputes or increases in labour and/or construction costs; rising energy costs; an inability to access financing as needed; and a general economic downturn.
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Innovate globally, cultivate locally. Biome Grow Inc. (“Biome”) is designed and structured to survive and prosper in a rapidly changing environment. Accordingly, we have many unique attributes:
- Vertical integration from production through distribution to retail
- Long-term (up to 20 years) supply and economic agreements
with end customers including provincial governments
- Commission-sharing arrangements allowing us to recoup capital
investments made to provide employment opportunities
- Flow-through supply deals with other licensed growers to
leverage distribution channels, improve supply, and diversify product offerings
- Expertise in regulatory reform combined with deal experience in
foreign jurisdictions, allowing us to gain first-mover advantage in new global markets
- A global focus, looking beyond Canada’s borders for long-term
sustainable business models This structure and approach allows Biome to leverage its assets to a significant degree while reducing risk. We believe that this increases the odds of long-term prosperity as the cannabis business evolves and brings new global competitive pressures to domestic producers.
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COMPANY SNAPSHOT
Vertically integrated conscious cannabis company with international aspirations Three cultivation facilities – one fully licensed and producing in Nova Scotia and two under construction in Ontario and Newfoundland & Labrador Five retail licences in Newfoundland & Labrador Multi-year economic agreement with Newfoundland & Labrador will allow Biome to recover up to $52MM
- f the $62MM of capital expenditures used to build
- ut operations
Developing products and strategies to address Rec 2.0 Exploring international opportunities to grow and/or distribute products abroad
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BRANDS AND PARTNERS
International Ventures & Partnerships Launching in 2020
EXTERNAL SUPPLIERS
Licensed Producers – Wholesale Product
- Rec. 2.0
Component Suppliers Extraction Partners Rec 2.0 Products Launching in 2020
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STRATEGIC FOCUS ON THE MOST PROFITABLE LINKS IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN
- Economic agreement with the Government of Newfoundland &
Labrador allows Biome to recover $52 million of its $62 million investment in the province
- Off-take agreements with other licensed producers fill our
distribution channels but only require nominal additional investment in infrastructure
Cultivation Extraction Finished Goods Distribution Branding Off-take Agreements Retail Consumer
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BUILDING FINANCIAL MOMENTUM
Q1, 2019 Q2, 2019 Q3, 2019 YTD 2019 Revenue 340,574 $ 1,347,019 $ 1,441,733 $ 3,129,326 $ Gross Profit 204,423 $ 594,042 $ 620,710 $ 1,419,175 $ Gross Margin 60.0% 44.1% 43.1% 45.4% Quantity Sold (kg) Internally Cultivated 50 60 60 170 Wholesale Flow-Through 112 132 244 Total 50 172 192 414 Internal Cultivation Cost per Gram $2.72 $2.31 $2.03 $2.33 Average Selling Price per Gram $6.80 $7.86 $7.49 $7.42 Internal Cultivation Margin 60.0% 70.6% 72.9% 68.6%
Growth continued in the third quarter of 2019 In the second quarter, 2019, revenue roughly quadrupled and gross profit almost tripled from the previous quarter, on 3.4x sales volume. In the third quarter, consolidated gross margin rose slightly as costs fell and average selling price per gram increased. Internal cultivation costs continued to decline, coming in close to the $2.00 per gram threshold. Highland Grow, our main operating subsidiary, was net profitable for the quarter.
$0.0 $0.2 $0.4 $0.6 $0.8 $1.0 $1.2 $1.4 $1.6 Q1 Q2 Q3 Millions
2019 Revenue & Gross Profit
Internal Cultivation Wholesale Flow-Through Gross Profit
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RETAIL DISTRIBUTION
Biome is one of the few Licensed Producers to have secured retail licences at this early stage of Canada’s recreational market, with 5 licences in Newfoundland & Labrador. Our 20-year economic agreement with the Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation allows us to achieve increased retail margins via a rebate on NLC commissions. Currently distributing product through more than 20 retail outlets in Atlantic Canada.
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Shares Issued 110.72 Million Warrants 1.56 Million Options 0.40 Million Insiders 48.4% Third Parties 51.6% 20 40 60 80 100 120 Securities Affiliation
Millions of Shares
Biome Capitalization Summary, Sept. 30, 2019
CAPITAL STRUCTURE
Biome’s capital structure has a strong insider
- wnership base that is fully invested in the future of
the company.
Fully Diluted Shares 112,676,146 Issued & Outstanding 110,719,845 Warrants 1,556,301 Options 400,000 Total Debt $1,250,000 Short-Term Debt (Unsecured) $1,250,000
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BIOME STRATEGIC ADVANTAGES
VERTICAL INTEGRATION Biome is a truly integrated cannabis company with licensed production, distribution, and licences for retail facilities. This allows for a greater degree of overall control of the product through all stages as well as enhanced margins. CAPITAL EFFICIENCY Biome leverages its capital investments by securing favourable long-term supply contracts, negotiating commission-sharing agreements in return for job creation, filling distribution capacity with throughput deals from other licensed producers, and minimizing dilution in sourcing capital. INTERNATIONAL & PRODUCT DIVERSIFICATION Biome is exploring opportunities both at home and abroad designed to generate long-term shareholder value. These include both product and geographic diversification in select niches. EXPERIENCED TEAM Biome’s senior management team were some of the first in this space, raising capital for some of the largest cannabis companies in the world. They also have deep deal experience in highly regulated industries and target jurisdictions.
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The potential global cannabis market is estimated at US$344bn, of which the legal market will reach US$146bn by 2025, dwarfing the US$5bn legal Canadian market. BIOME is actively developing markets on several continents, with populations totalling 4 billion people and total GDP over US$11 trillion. BIOME’s global reach and regulatory expertise combine to offer support to jurisdictions considering a range of cannabinoid solutions. Our conscious cannabis philosophy mandates that we target underserved areas both in Canada and globally, seeking to provide social benefits to the markets we serve through health initiatives, job creation, and educational programs.
CONSCIOUS INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Canada Population: 37 million GDP: US$1.8 trillion Africa Population: 1.3 billion GDP: US$2.5 trillion South Asia Population: 1.9 billion GDP: US$3.7 trillion Southeast Asia Population: 660 million GDP: US$3.1 trillion Sources: Cannabis market size: New Frontier Data, Grand View Research, BDS Analytics Regional populations & GDP: International Monetary Fund
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APPENDICES
Additional Information
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200+ licences under the Cannabis Act, but
- ver 65% of the licences reside in two
provinces (ON & BC).
- Approx. 50% of Canadians live in provinces
with limited local production. BIOME is uniquely positioned to take advantage of these regional opportunities.
Source: Government of Canada – Licensed cultivators, processors and sellers of cannabis under the Cannabis Act
WIDE VARIANCE IN REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Ontario 103 BC 52 Alberta 26 Quebec 17 Nova Scotia 9 Saskatchewan 9 NB 6 PEI 3 NL 2 Manitoba 1
Cannabis Act Licences by Province (Oct. 1, 2019)
Newfoundland and Labrador are home to Back Home. BIOME signed a comprehensive agreement that includes the following:
- Recovery of up to $52 million of capital expenditures over 10
years via government commission rebates
- Creating 80 competitive local jobs
- Initial supply agreement with the provincial government will
supply at least 24,000 kg of dried cannabis over the first three years.
- Licensed to operate 5 retail stores on the island
Back Home is in the late stages of a Cannabis Act licence application. Location:
- St. George’s, Newfoundland
Current Size: 18,000 sq. ft. Current Status: Environmental Assessment Approved Target Size: 168,000 sq. ft. Total Land: 20 acres, expandable to 200 acres
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Highland is BIOME’s first licensed producer under Canada's Cannabis
- Act. Highland completed the first cannabis shipment to the Nova
Scotia Liquor Commission at the beginning of 2019. Location: Antigonish, Nova Scotia Current Size: 6,500 sq.ft. indoor Current Status: Active grow and distribution facility Planned Expansion: 6,000 sq.ft. indoor Total Land: 20 acres, expandable to 40 acres
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Great Lakes Cannabis is Biome’s Ontario cultivation and distribution facility in the late stages of a Cannabis Act license. Location: Norwich, Ontario Current Size: 12,000 sq.ft. indoor Current Status: Under Construction Planned Expansion: 4,500 sq.ft. indoor Total Land: 20 acres, expandable to 100 acres
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Red Sands Craft Cannabis Co. is BIOME’s entrant into the field of advanced extraction. The facility will employ the latest in advanced extraction techniques, creating a range of products from high-end artisanal recreational products to precise medical and recreational extracts. This facility allows for value-added production and represents another aspect of BIOME’s unique ecosystem. Location: Prince Edward Island Proposed Size: 10,000 sq. ft
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LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE
Mark Lievonen Director
Mark Lievonen led a distinguished career in the pharmaceutical sector, including a lengthy period as the CEO of Sanofi Pasteur Canada. Recently retired, Mark is recognized for building a billion-dollar biotech enterprise, including a vital manufacturing and R&D hub. Amongst numerous honours, Mark was appointed to the Order of Canada for his community service and business leadership.
Khurram Malik CEO & Director
Khurram Malik is an authority on the global cannabis sector and has played a part in the emergence of many of Canada’s best- known cannabis brands as a partner at Jacob Capital Management. Khurram regularly appears at conferences and on various media channels.
Steven Poirier Director
Steven Poirier is a brand and category expert with a distinguished career in the beverage alcohol sector, including an 11- year period as President of the distinct regional brand Moosehead Breweries. Steven is sought after for his expertise by numerous clients in the sector.
Brett James Director
Brett James combines decades of experience as an advisor to clients with the knowledge that comes from having worked in the political realm and the experiences of building a successful
- business. As a principal of Sussex
Strategy, Brett has offered practical advice and assistance to a diverse array of clients across many sectors.
LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE
Michael Wiener Director
Michael Wiener is the CEO of 35 Oak Holdings, where he oversees a portfolio
- f businesses and investments spanning
the real estate, manufacturing, storage, energy, mining, and horticulture
- industries. He currently sits on the boards
- f Arch Companies, Accurcast, and the
Toronto chapter of Young Presidents Organization.
Khurram Malik President and CEO kmalik@biomegrow.com +1 (416) 875-8395 Scott Cuthbertson VP, Investor Relations scuthbertson@biomegrow.com +1 (647) 462-8797
THANK YOU
BIOME GROW INC.
THE CONSCIOUS CANNABIS COMPANY
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