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Investor Presentation January 2019
GLOBAL CANNABIS OPPORTUNITY 1 Forw rward Lo Lookin ing St - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Investor Presentation January 2019 AN UNMATCHED PLATFORM FOR THE GLOBAL CANNABIS OPPORTUNITY 1 Forw rward Lo Lookin ing St Statements This presentation contains certain "forward looking statements". These statements
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Investor Presentation January 2019
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Forw rward Lo Lookin ing St Statements
This presentation contains certain "forward looking statements". These statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the Company's expectations regarding its growth, results of operations, performance, business prospects, opportunities or industry performance and trends. These forward looking statements reflect the Company's current internal projections, expectations or beliefs and are based on information currently available to the Company. In some cases, forward looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "may", "will", "should", "expect", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "predict" , "potential", "continue" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. A number of factors could cause actual events or results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward looking
limited to, such risks and uncertainties as availability of resource, competitive pressures and changes in market activity, risks associated with U.S. and Canadian sales and foreign exchange, regulatory requirements and all of the other "Risk Factors" set out in the Company's current annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2017 and the most recent management's discussion and analysis for the quarter ended September 30, 2018, which is available electronically at www.sedar.com. Actual results may differ materially from any forward looking statement. Although the Company believes that the forward looking statements contained in this presentation are based upon reasonable assumptions, you cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward looking statements. These forward looking statements are made as of the date of this presentation, and other than as specifically required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.
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PRICE
TSX:VFF OTCQX: VFFIF C$6.76
MARKET CAPITALIZATION
~ C$322 M
(basic)
SHARES OUTSTANDING
47.6 M
(basic)
51.2 M
(diluted)
52-WEEK HIGH/LOW
C$9.50 C$3.98
MANAGEMENT & BOARD OWNERSHIP
~22%
3 LISTING SYMBOL
(As of January 28, 2019)
~ C$346 M
(diluted) Listed on the TSX since 2006 Very strong alignment of management and shareholders
Mark rket Facts
Application Submitted to List on
NASDAQ
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Canadian Legal Cannabis:
US Legal Cannabis:
Global Legal Cannabis:
Global Hemp CBD:
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Gr Growin ing Par artners
Me Mexic ico:
+ M M sq.
(40+ + ac acres) On Ontario io: 3.0 M M sq.
(70 acr acres) BC: BC: 3.0 M M sq.
(70 acr acres)
Unmatched Nort rth Ameri rica Greenhouse Ass ssets
Ca Canada: De Delta, BC BC
3 Faci acilit itie ies 4.8 M M sq.
(110 ac acres) s)
1 Cannabis (1.1 M sq. ft) 2 Vegetables (3.7 M sq. ft.)
U.S .S.: West t Texas
4 4 Faci acilities s - Veg egetables
5.7 M M sq.
(130 ac acres)
advanced facilities (240 acres)
Owned Ass ssets
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experience from around the world
Cannabis is an agricultural product like any other
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Le Leaders in in Hig igh-Tech, Lo Low-Cost Vert rtic icall lly In Integrated Greenhouse Growin ing
vertically integrated grower/distributor
history developing and operating mega-scale greenhouses
in n agric agricult ltural l pr prod
in n crop
management regi egistratio ions in n Nort North Am Americ ica
track record as a low-cost operator
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Existing operations with experienced management and skilled labor force enable faster ramp to profitability Existing facilities require lower cap ex and allow faster time to market compared to new builds Extensive in-house facilities development and conversion expertise Proven operating systems and decades of site- specific experience allow for more effective climate management, providing higher yields
Fast t Mover Advantage: Abil ility ty to Rapidly Transiti tion to New Crops with ith Lower Ris isk
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On Track to be One of the Largest Vertically Integrated Producers
Del Delta, , BC BC
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conservative projected yield of
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conservative projected yield of
PSF: Village Farms’ 50%-Owned JV
Pure Sunfarms has the potential to address nearly half of forecasted Canadian demand
Ca Canada: : On Track to be One of f th the La Largest Vert rtic icall lly In Integrated Producers
PSF has options on D1 & D2 (Owned by Village Farms)
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Appointed President and CEO: Mandesh Dosanjh
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Joined from LCBO: SVP, Supply Chain & Wholesale
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Developed/managed LCBO’s supply chain/ wholesale strategy for legalization of adult-use cannabis
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In advanced discussions for supply agreements with provincial government distributors
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Developing product and brand strategy
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Experienced management team contributed by Village Farms
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Extraction capabilities in place by mid-2019
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Wholesale distribution agreement with a Canadian LP for 40% of remainder of 2019 production
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Supply shortage: Realizing very favorable spot market pricing
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Strong demand from other Licensed Producers
Well ll pos
the evolu lution of
the Can anadia ian can annabis mar arket Im Immedia iate Term: Capitalize on wholesale opportunity Ne Next St Step: Vertically integrated supplier with a leading brand and reputation Committed to building a reputation for quality, consistency, safety and reliability
Creating One of Canada’s Largest Vertically Integrated Cannabis Companies
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Configured for continuous weekly harvesting year round
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Meticulous attention to the growing environment and systems, processing areas and production ramp up Growing system with automation proven in different crops to provide optimal efficiencies Industry-leading HVAC systems based on extensive climate management experience, with technically advanced data systems High-tech light deprivation/supplementation systems Fully automated, high-capacity nursery and 16 state-of-the-art flower rooms in two different sizes for greater versatility
Ca Capit ital l Effic ficie ient, Rapid id Co Conversio ion of f Exi xistin ing Produce Operatio ion
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Ingrained culture of high-quality, low-cost production built over decades Continuous year-round harvesting and processing allows for a consistent, experienced, skilled agricultural labor force
conservative target of
Ability to be sustainably profitable in a commoditized market
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GOAL: : Be Be th the Lo Low-Cost, Hig igh-Quali lity Ca Cannabis is Producer r in in Ca Canada
Greenhouse growing provides significant capital and operating cost efficiencies ▪ Lower energy needs ▪ Greater economies of scale ▪ Allows for greater scale
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June 2017 Fi File Cult Cultiv ivatio ion Li License App Applic ication Oct 2017 March 2018 Init nitiate Cul Cultiv ivatio ion Li License Process Co Commence Co Conversio ion of
1.1 M M sq. ft ft. Sept 2017
Ob Obtain in Cul Cultiv ivatio ion Li License Co Complete Co Conversion
uadrant 1 (27 (275,000 sq.
ft.) April 2018 Co Commence Co Commercia ial- Sc Scale le Prod
ion Commence Sal Sales (Ot (Other LP LPs) May 2018 July 2018
Rapid id Transit itio ion to Productio ion and Sa Sale le
Pure Sunfarms has consistently achieved key milestones on or ahead of schedule
Ob Obtain Sel Selli ling Li License Sept 2018 Exp Expand Li Lice censed Prod’n Area to 825,000 sq.
ft. Ob Obtain Packagin ing Li License Ob Obtain in Processin ing Li License Jan 2019 Co Comple lete Co Conversio ion Al All Gr Growin wing g Ar Area Exp Expand Li Lice censed Prod’n Area to 550,000 sq.
ft. Q1 2019 Sept 2018 Q1 2019 Jan 2019 Co Commence Sal Sales to
incia ial l Bo Boar ards/Retail ilers Q1 2019 Exp Expand Li Lice censed Prod’n Area to >1 >1 M M sq.
ft. Q1 2019
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825,000 sq. ft. 550,000 sq. ft. 275,000 sq. ft.
August 2018 Q1 2019
2019
2020
Tar argeted Ann Annual l Prod
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1.1 M sq. ft.
Tar argeted Prod
ion Ar Area Ra Ramp Up January 2019: 825,000 sq. ft.1 in production
Rapid id Ramp to La Large-Sc Scale le Co Commercia ial l Productio ion
Expect to reach run-rate annual production of
Mid-2019
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On track to achieve or exceed all production expectations/forecasts
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Facility operating as intended – benefitting from 20 years of site-specific experience, existing
Production to date validating low-cost assumptions Nursery capable of supplying production double the size of the Delta 3 requirement Quality and consistency firmly in line with expectations Yield consistent with production targets
Productio ion Rampin ing Very ry Well ll at t Sc Scale le
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300,000 575,000 339,250 160,000 160,000 148,000 108,000 92,500 88,000 87,000 68,000 Pure Sunfarms
Pure Sunfarms expects to reach run-rate annual production of 75,000 kg mid-2019
Existing and Announced Future Capacity of Top 10 Public LPs by Funded Future Capacity
At Jan 28/19
Existing Capacity (kg) Future Capacity (kg)
On track to be a top-ten producer at full production Currently one of the largest production capacities
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Potential to be a top-three producer
Posit sitio ioned to be a Le Leadin ing La Large-Scale le Su Suppli lier r in in Ca Canada
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Uniquely Positioned for Both Near-Term & Longer-Term Opportunities
For
t Da Davis is, Texas
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Significant U.S. opportunities are a free option One of the largest existing greenhouse footprints in U.S.: 5.7 5.7M sq sq. . ft.
isting, g, state-of
art art, produce op
in best growin ing clim climate in in U.S .S. (5, (5,000 ft.
levation, most su sunli light in in US) S)
Form rmid idable le Pla latform to Ca Capit itali lize on U.S. .S. Opportunit itie ies
U.S. assets are INDEPENDENT of Canadian cannabis joint venture (100% owned by Village Farms) 20+ years of operating history and >600 employees Can be rapidly converted to hemp or cannabis (upon federal legalization) Will benefit from cannabis experience in Canada Extensive experience developing large-scale agricultural projects in U.S. and globally
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Aggressively pursuing opportunities to become a vertically integrated leader in hemp-derived CBD with field and greenhouse cultivation on a national scale 20 2018 18 Hemp Farming Bill ill PASSED: Hemp Removed fr from Federal l Con
led Su Substances Act an and Cult ltiv ivation of
ly Le Legali lized
Industrial Hemp: Cannabis plant with <0.3% THC (non-psychoactive) Hemp-derived CBD increasingly popular to improve general health and wellness Key input in vast array of consumer products
Sig Signif ific icant Near-Term U.S. .S. Hemp Opportunit ity U.S. market for hemp-derived CBD is forecast to grow to
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Top 10 LPs
(planned 2020 production2)
PLUS underlying produce business PLUS U.S./Mexico opportunities Comparative Value: 2020 Planned Production Capacity
kg
50% of Pure Sunfarms production (1.1 M square feet)
average
average
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average
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lanned Production
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50% of Pure Sunfarms production (4.8 million square feet)
Co Compell llin ing Valu luatio ion on De-Ris isked Sc Scale le Up – Ca Canada Only ly
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▪ Canada: Pure Sunfarms is firmly on track to be one of the largest cannabis producers with capability to be the low-cost, high-quality producer ▪ Unmatched platform with proven ability to move quickly into new high-value crops ▪ USA: Aggressively pursuing opportunities in hemp/CBD with field and greenhouse cultivation: Own
▪ Well aligned management team – 19.9% owned by founder and CEO ▪ Compelling valuation on Canadian cannabis business alone – PLUS underlying produce business PLUS US/international hemp and cannabis opportunities ▪ Mexico: Strong existing partnerships/operations with large-scale growers to pursue cannabis opportunities
Uniq iquely ly Posit sitio ioned for r Mult ltip iple le Large-Scale le Opportunit itie ies In Investment Su Summary ry
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Investor Presentation January 2019