SNDL INC Stock Price, News & Analysis

SNDL reported record financial results for the full year and fourth quarter of 2022, with net revenue reaching $712.2 million, a 1170% increase compared to the previous year. The fourth quarter net revenue was $240.4 million, up 4% from Q3 2022. Operating cash flow also improved significantly, with a record $28.6 million in Q4 2022 compared to $8.6 million in Q3. Although gross margin for the year soared to $140.4 million, the company reported a net loss of $372.4 million due to non-cash impairments. SNDL holds $918 million in cash and no debt as of December 31, 2022. Strategic acquisitions, including Alcanna and Valens, position SNDL to enhance its cannabis and liquor operations significantly.

SNDL Inc. (NASDAQ: SNDL) announced that the Alberta Securities Commission has extended its management cease trade order (MCTO) from April 14 to April 24, 2023. This extension allows the company additional time to complete its audited consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2022, and related filings. SNDL expects to finalize these documents, including its annual report on Form 20-F, by the new deadline. The company also reassured investors that it anticipates no restatement of previously released financial results. The firm continues to work closely with its auditor to meet all regulatory requirements promptly.

SNDL Inc. (Nasdaq: SNDL) announced it expects to file its audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022, along with related annual documents by April 24, 2023. The delay in filings is attributed to the extensive work needed for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, including audits of internal controls due to significant acquisitions in 2022 and a change of auditor in July 2022. SNDL has made substantial progress on the audit and anticipates no restatement of past financials. A management cease trade order (MCTO) imposed on April 3, 2023, restricts trading by the CEO and CFO, while allowing other shareholders to trade. SNDL aims to continue adhering to alternative information guidelines during this delay.

SNDL Inc. (NASDAQ: SNDL) has received a management cease trade order (MCTO) from the Alberta Securities Commission due to delays in filing its audited financial statements for 2022. This order restricts the CEO and CFO from trading in SNDL securities until the filings are completed, expected by April 14, 2023. The company anticipates reporting record net revenue and operational cash flow for Q4 2022 but plans to record a significant impairment related to their investment in Nova Cannabis Inc. SNDL reassures that it will continue to meet reporting requirements and has confirmed no material undisclosed information exists.

SNDL Inc. (NASDAQ: SNDL) announced its agreement to acquire four cannabis retail stores from Lightbox Enterprises Ltd. for $7.8 million. The deal includes three stores in British Columbia and one in Ontario, which generated $11.5 million in revenue with a 36.5% gross margin in 2022. This acquisition aims to enhance SNDL's market presence and consumer outreach. The transaction is part of Lightbox's proceedings under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act and involves a cash payment, cancellation of debt, and issuance of common shares. Closing is anticipated by the end of May 2023.

SNDL Inc. (NASDAQ: SNDL) announced a delay in filing its audited consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2022, beyond the March 31, 2023, deadline. The company expects to report record net revenue and cash flow from operations for Q4 2022, but anticipates a material impairment of goodwill related to its Alcanna Inc. acquisition, impacted by a decline in share price for Nova Cannabis Inc. SNDL plans to release these filings on April 14, 2023, and has informed the Alberta Securities Commission about the delay. The company’s blackout policy has also restricted trading by insiders.