- Revenues of
$16,217,410 vs.$12,494,797 for the previous financial year - Gross Profit of
$5,296,974 vs.$3,397,966 for the previous financial year
“We have maintained our focus on growth for the fiscal year even as the world adjusted in the wake of a global pandemic. I am proud of our leadership as we increased our store count in
Financial Statement Highlights
- On a quarter-by-quarter basis, revenues continue to increase. During the three months ended
March 31, 2021 the Company recorded revenues of$4,337,656 from the sale of cannabis at its retail dispensaries compared to$4,203,687 in the previous quarter and$3,582,787 during the three months endedMarch 31, 2020 . Note that this increase in revenues was achieved even though theAntioch andLompoc locations opened during the quarter and the Golatta andPalm Springs locations were not yet operational. - As of
March 31, 2021 the Company has assets of$60,310,334 , including$17,363,137 in cash and cash equivalents, as compared to assets of$45,165,429 , including cash equivalents of$19,766,334 , onMarch 31, 2020 . - The Company’s net loss decreased from (
$0.84 ) per share for the fiscal year endedMarch 31, 2020 to ($0.18 ) per share for the fiscal year endedMarch 31, 2021 .
Management Commentary
Captor has committed to increasing profit and has done so successfully through growth and expansion at an extremely challenging time. The Company entered fiscal 2021 with two retail dispensaries and has since successfully added seven new retail locations in the most difficult retail environment in memory. Captor has gone from a staff of 20 to more than 115 full-time and part-time employees and the executive team has proven fit in developing operational talent as the Company focuses on top line revenues and sustainable profitability.
Increasing the retail footprint from two to nine locations and subsequently increasing retail revenue has not come without an investment from the Company. Aggressive expansion and a continued commitment to revenue growth have resulted in a variety of one-time charges for the Company that include, but are not limited to, the cost of acquiring leases, salaries of those involved in expansion, organizational costs of such M&A activity and overall G&A. In addition, the Company endured the ever-present federal regulatory challenges that accompany the cannabis sector. Successfully growing from two to nine retail dispensaries, while managing new store construction, systems integration, and the hiring processes that seemed exacerbated with Covid-19 guidelines, is a testament to the leadership and management team that Captor has developed.
Captor remains confident in the ability of its growth strategy to increase purchasing power, streamline supply chains, and centralize business activities in the long-term. The growth-related expenses will support the development of operational efficiencies and economies of scale.
Operational Highlights
- In
August 2020 , Captor entered into a joint venture withThree Habitat Consulting Holdco Inc. (“Three Habitat”), which owned and operated a retail chain of dispensaries inCalifornia under the brand One Plant®. Captor and Three Habitat formedCaptor Retail Group Inc. (CRG), owned 51 per cent by Captor and 49 per cent by Three Habitat. - CRG subsequently took over operation of a combined five-location
California dispensary network consisting of CHAI Cannabis locations inSanta Cruz andCastroville and One Plant locations inSalinas ,Atwater , andContra Costa . - In
January 2021 , CRG announced that the 6500 sq. ft. One Plant retail location inAntioch, California had received all operating licenses and was open for business, becoming CRG’s sixth operational dispensary. - In
March 2021 , CRG announced the One Plant retail location inLompoc, California had received all operating licenses and was now open for business, becoming CRG’s seventh operational dispensary. - In
May 2021 CRG announced the One Plant retail locationGoleta, California had received all operating licenses and was now open for business, becoming CRG’s eighth operational dispensary. Palm Springs is CRG’s ninth operational dispensary and gives the company a foothold in the lucrativeSouthern California market.
Investment Strategy Update
Considering the changing retail landscape due to COVID-19, Captor maintains a cautionary approach to its growth strategy and a keen focus on maximizing revenues from its current investments. Captor’s retail footprint will support top line revenue expansion, while strict standard operating procedures, centralized business activities, and a comprehensive enterprise mentality will correlate to income statement improvements and stabilize the assets earlier in their life cycle.
Developing retail locations in mature, high-density markets, Captor will continue to benefit from brand awareness and social engagement. Economies of scale will drive down costs and create value as product purchasing power increases. Captor is well positioned for profitability and will continue to draw top talent from the cannabis sector, while engaging a growing client base because of its organized retail strategies that remain in line with the ethos of the
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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