Fort Lauderdale, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - August 10, 2023) - Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) ("Flora" or the "Company"), a consumer-packaged goods leader and pharmaceutical distributor serving all 50 states and 28 countries with 20,000+ points of distribution around the world, reported today its financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. All financial information is provided in U.S. dollars unless indicated otherwise.
"The second quarter marked a transitional phase for Flora. Our dedicated efforts were focused on cost reductions and resource optimization, the effects of which are expected to be felt in quarters to come. Throughout this rebuilding phase, we will continue to prioritize Flora as a leading consumer brand globally," said Clifford Starke, Chief Executive Officer.
Financial and Operating Highlights for the Quarter
- Flora generated $21.5 million in revenue, a 140% increase year-over-year.
- Gross profit increased 19% year-over-year, to $4.0 million.
- Net loss of $44.6 million. Net loss in the quarter includes the impact of impairment expenses of $34.9 million, losses on discontinued operations of $7.6 million, depreciation and amortization of $0.9 million and share-based compensation of $0.3 million.
Financial and Operating Highlights for the Year-to-Date
- Flora generated $40.8 million in revenue, a 210% increase year-over-year.
- Gross profit for increased 68% year-over-year, to $9.3 million.
- Net loss of $48.5 million. Net loss in the period includes the impact of impairment expenses of $34.9 million, losses on discontinued operations of $8.3 million, depreciation and amortization of $1.7 million and share-based compensation of $1.0 million.
Board of Directors Update
Beverley Richardson, a member of the board of directors, has resigned from the Company.
Conference Call
A conference call hosted by senior management will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 9:00 AM EST. Please join the conference call approximately ten minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
Dial-in details for the conference call are as follows:
Toll-Free (North America): 1-800-319-4610
International Toll: +1-604-638-5340
About Flora Growth Corp.
Flora Growth Corp. is a consumer-packaged goods leader and pharmaceutical distributor serving all 50 states and 28 countries with 20,000+ points of distribution around the world. For more information on Flora, visit www.floragrowth.com.
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Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
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