May 30, 2019
CNSX: SLNG | Frankfurt: 84S
Q1 2019 Quarter Report
All figures in CDN$ unless otherwise noted
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Q1 2019 Quarter Report All figures in CDN$ unless otherwise noted May 30, 2019 CNSX: SLNG | Frankfurt: 84S Disclaimer DISCLAIMERS This presentation of SLANG Worldwide Inc. (the Company or SLANG) is for information only and
May 30, 2019
CNSX: SLNG | Frankfurt: 84S
Q1 2019 Quarter Report
All figures in CDN$ unless otherwise noted
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Disclaimer DISCLAIMERS This presentation of SLANG Worldwide Inc. (the “Company” or “SLANG”) is for information only and shall not constitute an offer to buy, sell, issue or subscribe for, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, sell or issue, or subscribe for any securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice and is based on publicly available information, internally developed data and other sources. Where any opinion or belief is expressed in this presentation, it is based on the assumptions and limitations mentioned herein and is an expression of present opinion or belief only. No warranties or representations can be made as to the origin, validity, accuracy, completeness, currency or reliability of the information. SLANG disclaims and excludes all liability (to the extent permitted by law), for losses, claims, damages, demands, costs and expenses of whatever nature arising in any way out of or in connection with the information in this presentation, its accuracy, completeness or by reason of reliance by any person on any of it. This presentation should not be construed as legal, financial or tax advice to any individual, as each individual’s circumstances are different. Readers should consult with their own professional advisors regarding their particular circumstances. The information contained in this presentation is not directed to persons or entities resident in the United States and does not constitute an offer or solicitation of an offer of securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction in which such an offer or solicitation is not authorized or to any person to whom it is unlawful to make such an offer or solicitation. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Certain statements included herein, including those that express management’s expectations or estimates of the Company’s future performance, constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Any statements that are contained in this news release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “intend”, “estimate”, “potential” or the negative of these terms or other similarSLANG WORLDWIDE
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n Q1 2019 Financial Highlights n Branded Unit Sales n Retail Sales n The SLANG Network n Q1 2019 Highlights & Key Subsequent Events n Q1 Financial Highlights n 2019 Guidance n Q&A
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Q1 2019 HIGHLIGHTS
Branded Units Sold
Retail Sales of Branded Units (1)
Full Quarter Revenue(2)
Gross Margin
Q1 2019 Highlights1) Please see “Branded Units and Branded Servings” 2) SLANG completed the acquisitions of National Concessions Group, Inc. (“Organa Brands IP Portfolio”) and NWT Holdings, LLC (“Firefly”) on January 22, 2019 (the “Acquisitions”). This amount includes operating revenue of Organa Brands IP Portfolio and Firefly from January 1, 2019. Revenue from January 1 to March 31, 2019, excluding revenues of Organa Brands IP Portfolio and Firefly prior to the acquisitions was $4 million.
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Key messagesn Good start to 2019 through Q1 n Strong Retail Sales performance and demand for Slang’s portfolio of brands and products
performance and illustrates how consumers are voting with their dollars.
regulatory denominator on max serving size), helps the Company track the number of experiences consumers are having with SLANG brands. Brand experiences lead to brand loyalty, which is core to creating sustained brand value.
comparison for SLANG to other United States Multi-State Operators that primarily generate revenue from retail operations.
market penetration and revenue concentration. The Company’s ability to build brands relies heavily on the broad availability of SLANG products. SLANG has one of the largest distribution footprints in the industry, and revenue is spread across a large number of retail accounts.
n Full Quarter Q1 2019 Revenue of $5M(1)
distribution) in the Slang Network that are held under option via the Organa Brands acquisition.
n Expected continued growth from business operations, organic, M&A, geographic expansion and new SLANG Health & Wellness CBD division. n The company anticipates pursuing the exercise of its option to acquire the Organa Brands’ manufacturing and distribution assets to potentially unlock economics from manufacturing, wholesale and distribution activities in future reporting periods. n Full-year annualized guidance of $130M - $160M with SLANG Network assets consolidated
KEY MESSAGES
1) This amount includes operating revenue of Organa Brands IP Portfolio and Firefly from January 1, 2019. Revenue from January 1 to March 31, 2019, excluding revenues of Organa Brands IP Portfolio and Firefly prior to the Acquisitions was $4 million. 2) The exercise of the Company’s options to acquire Allied Concessions Group, Inc. (“Organa Brands Manufacturing Entity”) and NS Holdings, Inc. (“Organa Brands Distribution Entity”) and potential acquisition thereof is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable options agreements.
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Branded Unit SalesBRANDED UNITS SOLD IN Q1
(1)
1) Please see “Branded Units and Branded Servings”
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Branded ServingsQ1 BRANDED SERVINGS
(1)
1) Please see “Branded Units and Branded Servings”
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RET AIL SALES
Retail SalesSLANG actively tracks the gross merchandise value generated by retailers through the sale
Operators that primarily generate revenue from retail operations.
Q3 2019: $37M Q4 2018: $32M Q1 2019: $13M Q1 2019: $21M Q4 2018: $17M Q4 2018: $2M
Q1 RET AIL SALES OF BRANDED UNITS(1): RET AIL SALES OF MSO’S(2)
1) Please see “Branded Units and Branded Servings” 2) Source: Public Filings
All figures in USD
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Q1 P&L SnapshotBROAD DISTRIBUTION
Products from the SLANG Worldwide Brand Portfolio are available in 2,600+ retail stores –
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World LeaderSLANG OWNS LEADING BRANDED CANNABIS PRODUCTS AND CREA TES V ALUE THROUGH THE GROWTH AND SALE OF ITS BRANDED PRODUCTS.
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How we make moneyHOW WE MAKE MONEY
In Q1, the Company generated revenues and cash flows in two primary ways:
flavouring concentrates/bases, packaging and hardware pieces
We generally sell these products to our brand licensees within The SLANG Network. The SLANG Network is a combination of licensed cannabis manufacturers, distributors and ecommerce distribution platforms that sell our branded products in 11 US states, and in over 2,600 stores. The SLANG Network provides a capital efficient and scalable platform through which SLANG drives brand value creation. Through this network, we continue to expand our presence in both established and emerging cannabis markets around the world.
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The SLANG Worldwide NetworkTHE SLANG NETWORK
We are a global business that operates on a local scale, in every community where we do business. We are able to create global reach with local focus because of the strength of the SLANG Network, which comprises our company and our network partners worldwide. The SLANG Network is not a single entity from a legal or managerial perspective, and the company does not own or control all of our network partners. While many view our company simply as “SLANG“, our network operates through multiple local channels. The primary way that our products reach the marketplace starts with SLANG, which manufactures and sells product formulation bases and packaging to SLANG Network operations. SLANG also owns the brands and is responsible for consumer brand marketing and sales initiatives. Our SLANG Network partners manufacture, package, and distribute final branded products to retail customers, who then sell our products to consumers. All network partners work closely with retail customers to execute localized strategies developed in partnership with SLANG. Retail customers then sell our products to consumers who experience over 600,000 branded servings a day(1).
1) Please see “Branded Units and Branded Servings”
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How Slang Brands get to MarketHOW SLANG BRANDS GET TO MARKET
At the cannabis extraction and manufacturing stage of the SLANG Network, we have three types of business relationships: § Regulated extractors/manufacturers in which we own equity. § Regulated extractors/manufacturers in which we have binding options to own equity. § Regulated contract extractors/manufacturers which operate entirely at arm’s length. We authorize these manufacturers to produce and wholesale our branded goods to
controlling ownership interest, represented the majority of worldwide branded unit sales in the quarter. Generally, the manufacturing operations in which we own equity or control, generate higher net operating revenue but lower gross profit margins than our
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Network OperationsNETWORK OPERA TIONS INHERENTL Y CAPTURE MORE OF THE TOP LINE ECONOMICS FROM P ARTICIP A TING IN MORE OF THE SUPPL Y CHAIN
3x – 6x
Average higher revenue than brand licensing revenue.
Network Operation Revenue
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SLANG Business StructureSLANG HAS BINDING OPTIONS TO ACQUIRE ASSETS WITHIN ITS NETWORK
“Organa Brands” was comprised of multiple entities – the Organa Brands IP Portfolio owned the brands, trademarks, SOP’s and formulations. The Organa Brands Manufacturing Entity and Organa Brands Distribution Entity own the supply chain assets that licenses the IP to manufacture, wholesale and distribute the branded products. As such, those assets capture the majority of the economics.
THE ORGANA BRANDS ACQUISITION EXPLAINED
PRE - ACQUISTION POST- ACQUISTION When SLANG acquired Organa Brands IP Portfolio on January 22 2019, it fully acquired the entity that owned the IP (brands, trademarks, SOP’s, formulations) and extended into binding options on the entities that owned and operate supply chain assets (manufacturing, wholesale, distribution). The options can be exercised subject to the terms thereof and the consideration shares are already contemplated in SLANGs fully diluted share count. When/If SLANG exercises these
OWNED OPTIONED
Manufacturing Entity Distribution Entity
IP Entity
Brands, trademarks, SOP’s, formulations
Manufacturing Entity Distribution EntityIP Entity
Brands, trademarks, SOP’s, formulations
Supply chain businesses that licenses the IP entities brands and then manufacture, wholesale, and distribute the finished products Supply chain businesses that licenses the IP entities brands and then manufacture, wholesale, and distribute the finished products
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FL NM CO AZ NV CA OR ME MI V T WA PR Consolidating AssetsSTRA TEGICALL Y CONSOLIDA TING ASSETS WITHIN THE SLANG NETWORK
1) The exercise of the Company’s options to acquire Allied Concessions Group, Inc. (“Organa Brands Manufacturing Entity”) and NS Holdings, Inc. (“Organa Brands Distribution Entity”) and potential acquisition thereof is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicableLicensee and Network Partner Owned Network Assets(1) Minority Owned Network Asset and Licensing Partner
n As a result of the recent strategic initiatives, management is expecting to pursue the exercise of its options to acquire the Organa Brands Manufacturing Entity and Organa Brands Distribution Entity to own assets within the SLANG Network supply chain. n Upon closing of these transactions, SLANG will be in a position to include the economics from their operating activities in our financial results(1).
JA 2) Completion of the proposed transaction to acquire Arbor Pacific, Inc. is subject to, among other things, the negotiation and execution of a definitive acquisition agreement and related documents and the satisfaction or waiver of any conditions precedent (including the receiptSLANG WORLDWIDE
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Portfolio of ProductsSLANG'S CAPIT AL-LIGHT MODEL DELIVERS DIVERSIFIED PRODUCTS TO MARKET IN THE MOST EFFICIENT W A Y POSSIBLE AND GROWS BRANDED UNIT SALES ACROSS ALL GEOGRAPHIES IN OUR NETWORK
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WE HA VE ONE OF THE MOST DIVERSE AND WIDEL Y DISTRIBUTED PORTFOLIO OF BRANDS & PRODUCTS IN THE CANNABIS INDUSTRY
Consumer Centric Product Portfolio Best In Class Brand Builder Widespread Distribution Strategic Partners
Diverse PortfoliosStates in the US
11 2,600+
Stores selling products
600,000+
Branded servings sold
Continents where SLANG products are sold
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Flower Concentrates Edibles Beverages Vape Pens and Disposables Hardware
BUILDING FROM A STRONG FOUNDA TION
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First Quarter Highlights & Subsequent EventsEntered into partnership with Trulieve Cannabis Corp. on February 29, 2019 to bring SLANG products to Trulieve’s retail network of over 20 dispensaries in Florida Entered into partnership with Southern Development Holdings on March 6, 2019 to offer SLANG’s branded cannabis products to Puerto Rico customers including tourists with active medical cannabis licenses from qualified states. Launched the RESERVE product line in California on March 11, 2019. Established SLANG Health & Wellness, a new wellness- focused business division on May 2, 2019. The new business unit will develop and market a portfolio of plant- based cannabidiol (“CBD”) products that will be distributed in partnership with Greenlane Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNLN) (“Greenlane”) through its extensive distribution network. Launched latest vaporizer product, the Firefly 2+, on May 23, 2019. Firefly 2+ enhances the flagship product’s purpose-built dry herb and extracts technology and premium experience while broadening accessibility with a lower price. Closed acquisitions of Firefly and Organa Brands on January 22, 2019; entered into binding option agreement to acquire Organa Brands’ historical manufacturing and distribution partners. Expanded distribution relationship with Greenlane on March 18, 2019 to provide distribution of Firefly 2+
9,600 brick and mortar retail locations around the world and has a significant e-commerce presence. Announced proposed acquisition of Arbor Pacific, Inc. (“Arbor”) on April 16, 2019. Arbor is a leading producer of branded cannabis products. Arbor’s product portfolio includes a mix of branded offerings that span the vaporizer, flower and cannabidiol (“CBD”) product
among the highest selling cannabis brands in the Pacific Northwest, with multiple products regularly listed among the top 10 best-selling vape SKUs in Washington state, according to Headset.(1) On May 14, 2019, the Company announced the proposed acquisition of LBA Global Corporation including its Lunchbox Alchemy brand portfolio and distribution subsidiary Hydra Distribution. The proposed transaction will bolster SLANG’s position in the Pacific Northwest by adding a complementary portfolio of top-selling products in Oregon and California and robust supply chain and distribution capabilities.(2) On May 21, 2019, SLANG’s Canadian investee, Agripharm Corp., secured one of the country’s first outdoor cannabis production licenses, further bolstering SLANG’s Canadian supply chain.
FIRST QUARTER 2019 HIGHLIGHTS & KEY SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Operational Highlights: Corporate Development Highlights:
Satisfied escrow release conditions of $66 million subscription receipt financing on January 22, 2019. Completed listing of the Company’s common shares on the CSE under ticker SLNG with trading commencing on January 29, 2019. Listed shares on the Frankfurt Exchange under symbol 84S with trading on March 25, 2019. Announced on May 24, 2019 that the Company’s warrants
date accelerated in accordance with their terms. The warrants will now expire on June 28, 2019 at 5:00PM (Toronto time). Gross proceeds to the Company will be approximately $10.5 million if all accelerated warrants are exercised.
Capital Markets and Financial Activity:
1) Completion of the proposed transaction to acquire Arbor Pacific, Inc. is subject to, among other things, the negotiation and execution of a definitive acquisition agreement and related documents and the satisfaction or waiver
and third-party approvals). 2) Completion of the proposed transaction to acquire LBA Global Corporation is subject to, among other things, the negotiation and execution of a definitive acquisition agreement and related documents and the satisfaction or waiver of any conditions precedent (including the receipt of any requisite regulatory and third-party approvals).
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Q1 Financial Snap ShotxxQ1 FINANCIAL SNAP SHOT
Management establishing a clear path to positive cash flow as the company continues to scale
§ Q1 2019 revenues do not include Organa Brands and Firefly economics for Jan 1 – Jan 21. Inclusive of those dates, SLANG’s Q1 2019 revenue is $5 million. § Since the acquisition of Organa Brands and Firefly, SLANG has begun integrating certain operations and expects to continue to realize strong gross margins
Figures in thousands
Please see “Use of Non-IFRS Measures”
Q1 2019 Q1 2018 Revenue 4,006 29 Adjusted Gross Margin 2,225 29 Gross Margin % 56% 100% Adjusted EBITDA (1,016) (587) EBITDA Margin %
nm Select Financial Information
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2019 Full Year Levers of Growth2019 FULL YEAR LEVERS OF GROWTH
EMERGING MARKETS MA TURING ORGANIC GROWTH IN EXISTING MARKETS HEAL TH & WELLNESS (CBD) STRA TEGIC M&A AND GEOGRAPHIC EXP ANSION
sales with Greenlane
e-commerce, and non-cannabis retail
Canada Michigan Massachusetts Florida Puerto Ricolaunches of dry herb and oil vaporizors
NEW PRODUCT RELEASES
and mark SLANGS entry into the Flower vertical
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FULL YEAR 2019 GUIDANCE
Annualized Net Operating Revenue
Gross Margin
Full Year GuidancePlease see "Forward-looking Statements" and "Future Oriented Financial Information"
Considerations
Puerto Rico in Q2 2019 and in Canada in Q4 2019 (subject to the coming into force of Canadian infused product regulations).
revenues and margin by Q4 2019.
Firefly 2+, Firefly Mini, and launch of the Strain Hunters flower brand.
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SLANG Business StructureWE ARE FOCUSED ON DELIVERING SHAREHOLDER V ALUE
l Portfolio of industry leading brands; operating in attractive growth categories l Capital-light organization with one of the most focused, scalable, capital efficient, and high-value
strategies in the cannabis industry
l One of the largest distribution footprints in US Cannabis; well distributed in key markets and driving
penetration in new and emerging markets
l Management team with proven track record in the cannabis industry l Robust pipeline of deal flow
SIGNIFICANT UPSIDE POTENTIAL
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Q & AQ&A