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Jones Soda posted mixed 2024 results, wades deeper into the red

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Jones Soda Co.(CSE: JSDA) (OTCQB: JSDA) reported mixed financial results for 2024, with annual revenue growing 15% to $19.1 million despite a challenging fourth quarter that saw revenue decline and losses widen. Mostly, increased operating expenses and inventory write-downs led to wider losses.

The Seattle-based craft soda manufacturer, which diversified into cannabis-infused beverages, reported a net loss of $9.9 million for 2024, or $0.09 per share, versus a loss of $4.9 million, or $0.05 per share, in 2023. The higher losses also came as the company invested heavily in product innovation and marketing initiatives, it noted.

Fourth quarter results were especially difficult, with revenue falling to $2.8 million from $3.5 million in the year-ago period. According to the company, the decline was “primarily attributable to reduced sales volumes mostly driven by a transition to a new distributor in Canada combined with the loss of a discount retail customer in the U.S. during the third quarter of 2024.”

The company’s gross profit for the fourth quarter swung to a negative $1.3 million, versus a positive $700,000 in the same period of 2023, largely due to a one-time $1.2 million inventory write-off related to discontinued products.

“While Jones Soda started the year on a strong note, several challenges in the back-half of the year hindered our growth and presented notable challenges that tested the company’s resilience,” recently-appointed CEO Scott Harvey said in a statement.

Harvey, who joined the company in February, expressed optimism about Jones Soda’s future prospects despite recent challenges.

“I’m pleased to report that I believe Jones Soda is making meaningful progress toward turning around our business from last year’s performance,” he said.

A bright spot in the company’s report was the performance of its Mary Jones cannabis brand, which generated approximately $3.1 million in revenue in 2024, a 148% increase from $1.2 million in 2023. The growth came from both traditional THC products, which saw revenues of $1.3 million, and the newly launched hemp-derived HD9 products, which generated $1.8 million in their first year.

The company’s beverages segment, which includes its core craft sodas and newer product lines, generated approximately $17.8 million in revenue for the year, a 15.4% increase from 2023. The HD9 products contributed $1.3 million to this segment in their first year on the market.

Jones Soda said it has been expanding its product portfolio beyond its traditional craft sodas, launching new lines including the Latin-inspired Fiesta Jones in 16 oz resealable aluminum bottles and Pop Jones, a lineup of all-natural, low-calorie functional sodas in 12 oz slim cans. Most recently the company last month launched Jones Zero Cola across more than 10,000 national and regional grocery stores.

The company said it’s also been beefing its distribution network, increasing its partners from 75 to 81 over the past 15 months and expanding its presence in key national and regional retailers across 37 states. Additionally, Jones Soda gained distribution in nearly 2,000 convenience stores, including several Circle K divisions and other chains.

Still, cash reserves dwindled throughout the year, with cash and cash equivalents totaling $1.5 million at Dec. 31, 2024, down from $3.9 million at the end of 2023. The company scored a $5 million revolving credit line in February in order to address liquidity concerns. The company also announced the appointment of Brian Meadows as chief financial officer alongside Harvey’s CEO appointment.

Management said it’s working through a plan that includes an increased focus on HD9 product opportunities and a review of strategic alternatives for its Cannabis THC business. The company is also working to optimize its business operations, with efforts focused on “driving operational efficiencies, streamlining our cost structure, and implementing financial discipline to enhance profitability,” according to Harvey.



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Innocan Pharma 2024 earnings benefit from its beauty products

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Innocan Pharma Corp. (CSE: INNO) (OTC: INNPF) reported its audited financial results for the year ending Dec. 31, 2024, after the markets closed on March 31.

Innocan reported revenue of $5.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 versus $4.8 million in the same period the previous year. However, earnings fell sequentially from the third-quarter sales of $8.6 million.

For the full year, revenue increased 114.6% year-over-year to $29.4 million, compared to $13.7 million in 2023. This significant increase in revenue was primarily due to the robust sales performance of Innocan’s subsidiary, BI Sky Global Ltd., which reported an increase in revenue from online sales platforms due to the addition of new products.

BI makes high-performance non-CBD personal care and beauty products in the United States. It currently operates in online marketplaces, with plans to expand to direct-to-consumer sales and finally evolve to physical storefronts. Innocan holds 60% of BI’s shares, while Brandzon Co. Ltd. owns the remaining 40%.

The company also reported that its operating loss decreased by 67% to $1.2 million in 2024 versus $3.8 in 2023. The company’s cash levels grew to $5 million at the end of 2024 versus $3.8 million at the end of 2023. At the end of 2024, the company had a working capital of $8,444,000, compared with $6,207,000 at the end of 2023.

“This achievement reflects our team’s unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation and strategic execution,” CEO Iris Bincovich said. “We are focused on moving ahead aggressively on our two pathways, Human & Animal, with the LTP-CDB injection, our non-opioid chronic pain management solution.”

Going concern

Despite the improvements, Innocan reported a total comprehensive loss of $262,000 and a negative cash flow from operations of $1.5 million. Additionally, the company still has $35 million of deficit accumulated since its inception. Management said it plans to address these conditions by raising additional funds and generating larger volumes of revenue.

While the company’s negative cash flows from operations decreased during 2024, it still expects its negative cash flows from operations to significantly increase in the foreseeable future due to an increase in R&D and R&D-related expenses as a result of the start of clinical trials.



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Colorado has now licensed its first psychedelic healing center since passing Proposition 122, called The Center Origin.

“We are honored to lead the way in bringing regulated psychedelic services to Colorado,” said Elizabeth Cooke, co-founder and CEO of The Center Origin. “This licensure represents not only a major step forward in mental health treatment and individual and community healing, but also a commitment to safety, education and responsible care for those exploring the therapeutic and transformative potential of psychedelics.”

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The Center Origin said it is dedicated to offering safe, guided psychedelic experiences facilitated by trained professionals in a controlled and supportive environment. It will also provide microdosing support to ensure a comprehensive and ethical healing process. The center said it will serve individuals seeking relief from conditions such as PTSD, depression, anxiety and end-of-life distress, among other mental health challenges.

The Center Origin said in a statement that it provides comprehensive in-house support to facilitators working with center clients and offers basic room rental services for facilitators bringing their clients. Additionally, the company said that clients are provided with thoughtfully crafted comfort items, including food and drinks, personalized gifts, and small luxuries to enhance their journey.

The clinic will not only provide a place for treatment, but has also established a training center in partnership with several Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies-approved didactic training programs. The Center Origin’s co-founder and clinical director, Mikki Vogt, said clinical programs also include consultation services to facilitators-in-training and those seeking ongoing professional development.

In addition, the center said it offers monthly professional case conferences, a variety of ongoing provider training for continued professional development and a referral network of facilitators for clients to choose from.



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Delota continues on path to profitability with positive fourth-quarter results

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Delota Corp. (CSE: NIC) reported year-over-year revenue growth of 18% for the 12-month period that ended Jan. 31, primarily driven by direct-to-consumer sales through its 180 Smoke stores and online platform.

The company announced in January that it was shifting the end of its fiscal year to March 31 from Jan. 31, meaning fiscal year 2025 will have 14 months.

Delota reported total revenue of C$40.2 million for the 12-month period, compared to C$34.1 million for the previous year. Along with the sales increase, the company reported a profit of C$561,758, a significant improvement over the year-ago loss of C$2 million.

During the 12 months, cannabis sales through Delota’s Offside Cannabis stores contributed C$3.6 million, down slightly from C$3.8 million in fiscal 2024. The company attributed the decline to the closure of two underperforming stores during the year.

CEO Cameron Wickham celebrated the results, noting that revenue during the fourth quarter pushed the company past its target of C$40 million for the year.

“Looking ahead, we are well-positioned to accelerate growth through a strategic focus on M&A, leveraging our omnichannel platform and a robust customer base of over 280,000 registered accounts,” he said. “We will also prioritize strengthening our balance sheet and driving further profitability from our existing revenue base.”

For the fourth quarter, Delota’s total revenue ticked up just 1% to C$10.3 million, compared to C$10.2 million for the same period a year ago. However, cannabis sales during the quarter jumped 10% to $881,178.

The company also turned to profitability for the three-month period, reporting net income of C$253,846 in the fourth quarter, compared to a year-ago net loss of nearly C$1 million.

For the three and 12 months ended Jan. 31, Delota’s gross margin ticked down slightly to 37% and 39%, respectively, compared to 38% and 40% in fiscal 2024.

Going concern

In regulatory filings, the company noted that the latest financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis. However, Delota noted that it expects to continue normal operations for the foreseeable future and to be able to “realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business.”

As of Jan. 31, the company had total liabilities of C$13.6 million against total assets of C$14.8 million.

The company said it intends to finance future requirements through a combination of debt or equity financing.



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