The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of
operations should be read in conjunction with our unaudited financial statements
and related notes included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the audited
financial statements and notes thereto as of and for the year ended September
30, 2021 and the related Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations, both of which are contained in our Annual
Report on Form 10-K
Forward-Looking Statements
The information in this discussion contains forward-looking statements and
information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
("the Exchange Act"), which are subject to the "safe harbor" created by those
sections. The words "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects,"
"intends," "may," "plans," "projects," "will," "should," "could," "predicts,"
"potential," "continue," "would" and similar expressions are intended to
identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements
contain these identifying words. We may not actually achieve the plans,
intentions or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements and you
should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Actual
results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and
expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements that we make. The
forward-looking statements are applicable only as of the date on which they are
made, and we do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking
statements. All forward-looking statements in this Form 10-Q are made based on
our current expectations, forecasts, estimates and assumptions, and involve
risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause results or events to
differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. In
evaluating these statements, you should specifically consider various factors,
uncertainties and risks that could affect our future results or operations.
These factors, uncertainties and risks may cause our actual results to differ
materially from any forward-looking statement set forth in this Form 10-Q. You
should carefully consider these risk and uncertainties described and other
information contained in the reports we file with or furnish to the SEC before
making any investment decision with respect to our securities. All
forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf
are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.
OVERVIEW
AmeriCann designs, develops, leases and plans to operate state-of-the-art
cannabis cultivation, processing and manufacturing facilities. AmeriCann's team
includes board members, consultants, engineers and architects who specialize in
real estate development, traditional horticulture, lean manufacturing, medical
research, facility construction, regulatory compliance, security, marijuana
cultivation and genetics, extraction processes, and infused product development.
AmeriCann's flagship project is the Massachusetts Cannabis Center. The
Massachusetts Cannabis Center ("MCC") is being developed on a 52-acre parcel
located in Southeastern Massachusetts. AmeriCann's MCC project is permitted for
987,000 sq. ft. of cannabis cultivation and processing infrastructure which is
being developed in phases to support both the existing medical cannabis and the
newly emerging adult-use cannabis marketplace.
The first phase of the million square foot project, Building 1, a 30,000 square
foot cultivation and processing facility, is fully-operational and is currently
100% leased by a vertically-integrated Massachusetts cannabis company. AmeriCann
generates revenue through lease arrangements with the operators that includes
base rent and royalty payments of 15% of gross revenue generated from products
produced at the MCC.
The increase in Operating Revenue for the quarter ending June 30, 2022 is result
of increased cultivation yields and increases in the production and sale of
manufactured goods from the Massachusetts Cannabis Center.
A summary of operational highlights included the following:
? AmeriCann's operating revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, increased
over 36% from the quarter ended June 30, 2021.
? The manufacturing of cannabis-infused products, including the 1906 branded
"Drops," Howl's Tincture, and Harpoon Extracts, has increased dramatically at
the Massachusetts Cannabis Center. Sales of manufactured infused products are
expected to be even stronger as continual increases in production and sales
for 1906 "Drops" are realized.
? The 1906 branded "Drops" has been the top-selling edible product in the
Massachusetts market. Howl's Tincture was the top-selling brand in the
tincture category.
? For the first five months of 2022, the total cannabis sales revenue for the
Massachusetts market was $708 million, which was 16% greater than the first
five months of 2021. The annualized revenue estimate based on the first five
months of 2022 is approximately $1.7 billion. Experts believe the market will
exceed $1.8 billion annually.
? The total Massachusetts market has sold $3.2 billion since the inception of
the Commonwealth's regulated cannabis program
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AmeriCann, through a 100% owned subsidiary, AmeriCann Brands, Inc., has received
two licenses from the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission to cultivate
cannabis and provide extraction and product manufacturing support to the entire
MCC project, as well as to other licensed cannabis farmers throughout regulated
markets. AmeriCann Brands plans to operate in Building 2 at the MCC which is in
the final design process. In addition to large-scale extraction of cannabis
plant material, AmeriCann Brands plans to produce branded consumer packaged
goods including cannabis beverages, vaporizer products, edible products,
non-edible products and concentrates at the state-of-the-art facility.
AmeriCann plans to replicate the brands, technology and innovations developed at
its MCC project to new markets throughout the country as a multi-state operator.
The outlook for new states continues to improve with legislation recently
passing in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Virginia and New Mexico. Several
additional states are expected to pass adult use regulations including
Pennsylvania and Rhode Island in the near term which will create additional
opportunities for AmeriCann's business model.
COVID-19 Pandemic
The Company believes that the COVID- 19 pandemic has had certain impacts on its
business, but management does not believe there has been a material long-term
impact from the effects of the pandemic on the Company's business and
operations, results of operations, financial condition, cash flows, liquidity or
capital and financial resources.
The Company has established policies to monitor the pandemic and has taken a
number of actions to protect its employees, including restricting travel,
encouraging quarantine and isolation when warranted, and directing most of its
employees to work from home.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Leases
Effective October 1, 2019, we adopted ASC 842, Lease Accounting using the
effective date method. We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception.
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Right-of-Use (ROU) assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the
lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments
arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are
recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments
over the lease term. Variable lease payments are not included in the calculation
of the right-of-use asset and lease liability due to uncertainty of the payment
amount and are recorded as lease expense in the period incurred. As most of our
leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate
based on the information available at commencement date in determining the
present value of lease payments. We use the implicit rate when readily
determinable. Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the
lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Lease
expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease
term.
Under the available practical expedient, we account for the lease and non-lease
components as a single lease component for all classes of underlying assets as
both a lessee and lessor. Further, we elected a short-term lease exception
policy on all classes of underlying assets, permitting us to not apply the
recognition requirements of this standard to short-term leases (i.e. leases with
terms of 12 months or less).
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Total Revenues
During the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, we generated $797,734 and
$584,546 in revenue, respectively. During the nine months ended June 30, 2022
and 2021, we generated $2,116,045 and $1,293,475 in revenue, respectively. The
increase in revenues is due to higher rental revenue and participation fee
revenues as a result of increased cultivation yields and increases in the
production and sale of manufactured goods from the Massachusetts Cannabis
Center.
Advertising and Marketing Expenses
Advertising and marketing expenses were $9,968 and $16,451 for the three months
ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. During the nine months ended June
30, 2022 and 2021, the advertising and marketing expenses were $33,106 and
$25,080, respectively. The increase is due to additional social media and
marketing expenses in 2022.
Professional Fees
Professional fees were $71,226 and $71,335 for the three months ended June 30,
2022 and 2021, respectively. During the nine months ended June 30, 2022 and
2021, the professional fees were $282,462 and $253,607, respectively.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses were $378,131 and $363,888 for the three
months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. During the nine months ended
June 30, 2022 and 2021, the general and administrative expenses were $1,623,620
and $1,202,439, respectively. The increase is primarily a result of an increase
in stock option compensation.
Interest Income
Interest income was $1,822 and $4,392 for the three months ended June 30, 2022
and 2021, respectively. During the nine months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021,
the interest income was $8,502 and $14,320, respectively. The decrease is a
result of a decline in the principal balance of the BASK note receivable.
Interest Expense
Interest expense was $152,445 and $215,667 for the three months ended June 30,
2022 and 2021, respectively. During the nine months ended June 30, 2022 and
2021, the interest expense was $458,309 and $666,995, respectively. The decrease
is primarily attributable to amortization of debt discounts.
Net Operating Income/Loss
We had a net income of $162,734 and a net loss of $(98,955) for the three months
ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. We had a net loss of $(346,054) and
$(905,331) for the nine months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The
increase in net income and decline in net loss is primarily due to higher
revenues.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared
assuming the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates, among
other things, the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the
normal course of business. The Company had an accumulated deficit of $19,931,499
and $19,585,445 at June 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021, respectively, and had a
net loss of $(346,054) and $(905,331) for the nine months ended June 30, 2022
and 2021, respectively. While the Company is attempting to increase operations
and generate additional revenues, the Company's cash position may not be
significant enough to support the Company's daily operations. Management intends
to raise additional funds through the sale of its securities.
Management believes that the actions presently being taken to further implement
its business plan and generate additional revenues provide the opportunity for
the Company to continue as a going concern. While the Company believes in the
viability of its strategy to generate additional revenues and in its ability to
raise additional funds, there can be no assurances to that effect. The ability
of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the Company's
ability to further implement its business plan and generate additional revenues.
The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might
be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
Notes Payable
See Notes 4 of the unaudited consolidated financial statements filed with this
report for information concerning our notes payable.
Analysis of Cash Flows
During the nine months ended June 30, 2022, our net cash flows provided by
operations were $484,493 as compared to net cash flows used in operations of
$423,232 for the nine months ended June 30, 2021. The increase is primarily due
to a decrease in our net loss during the nine months ended June 30, 2022.
Cash flows (used) provided by investing activities were $(195,436) and $(9,196)
for the nine months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, consisting of
payments received on notes receivable offset by additions to construction in
progress.
Cash flows provided by financing activities were $0 for the nine months ended
June 30, 2022. Cash flows provided by financing activities were $1,147,000 for
the nine months ended June 30, 2021, consisting of proceeds from note payable
offset by principal payments on notes payable.
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We do not have any firm commitments from any person to provide us with
any additional capital.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
As of June 30, 2022, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
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