Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation CALGARY, AB, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - High Tide Inc. ("High Tide" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: HITI) (TSXV: HITI) (FSE: 2LYA), the high-impact, retail-forward enterprise built to deliver real-world value across every component of cannabis, announced today that it will open three new Canna Cabana branded locations across Ontario and Alberta, located in North York, Etobicoke, and Fort McMurray. These openings bring High Tide's total store count to 210 Canna Cabana bra ...

High Tide Conference Call Summary Company Overview - **Company Name**: High Tide (NasdaqCM: HITI) - **Ticker**: HITI on NASDAQ since 2021 and TSX Venture Exchange since 2018 - **Main Operating Company**: Canna Cabana, the largest retail cannabis brand in Canada with over 207 stores [2][3] Financial Performance - **Trailing Revenue**: Approximately CAD 683 million, including recent acquisitions [2] - **Adjusted EBITDA**: CAD 58 million, with a pro forma trailing adjusted EBITDA multiple of 8.8 times [3] - **Same-Store Sales Growth**: Up 137% since October 2021, compared to a 2% decline for peers [4][14] - **Market Share**: 12% in the five provinces of operation, with a target to reach 15% [4][15] - **Revenue per Square Foot**: CAD 1,735, outperforming many blue-chip retailers [5][16] - **Free Cash Flow**: Generated CAD 4 million in July 2023, five months ahead of schedule [25][26] Recent Developments - **Acquisition**: Acquired 51% of Ramexian Pharma, a leading medical cannabis importer in Germany, for €26.4 million [19] - **Market Expansion**: Entering the German market, which has seen a significant increase in patient counts from 250,000 to 900,000 [20][21] - **Growth in German Cannabis Imports**: Annualized imports increased from CAD 30-40 million to CAD 300 million post-reclassification of medical cannabis [23] Strategic Insights - **Retail Strategy**: Focus on smaller, efficient store sizes (1,200 to 1,500 square feet) rather than larger stores [9][18] - **Loyalty Program**: 2.15 million loyalty members, with 115,000 ELITE members paying CAD 35 annually for additional discounts [4][12] - **Consumer Preferences**: Pre-rolls and dried flower account for about two-thirds of sales, with vapes at 22% [7][8] Market Context - **Canadian Cannabis Market**: Legalized in October 2018, now a CAD 5.5 billion market, with Canna Cabana's operations in a CAD 4.5 billion retail market [6] - **Competitive Landscape**: Canna Cabana's average store revenue significantly exceeds that of peers, with Alberta stores averaging CAD 2.3 million and Ontario stores over CAD 3.1 million [14][15] Future Outlook - **Store Growth**: Targeting to exceed 300 stores, with plans to open 20-30 new stores annually [27] - **Vertical Integration**: Exploring opportunities in cannabis accessories and white-label products, though full vertical integration is limited by regulations [34][36] - **International Expansion**: Monitoring other European markets (UK, Poland, Czech Republic, Switzerland) for potential entry [32] Key Takeaways - High Tide is positioned as a leading innovative retailer in the cannabis space, with strong financial metrics and growth potential in both Canada and Germany [41] - The company is leveraging its retail relationships to capitalize on the growing medical cannabis market in Germany, aiming for significant market share [42]

Financial Performance - High Tide Inc. reported record-high revenues, gross profit, and free cash flow for Q2-2025, marking it as the best quarter in the company's history [1] Market Expansion - High Tide has officially entered the German medical cannabis market, indicating a strategic expansion into new territories [1]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q3 reached an all-time high of $149.7 million, up 14% year over year and 9% sequentially [21] - Gross margin percentage was 27%, consistent with Q3 last year and up from 26% sequentially [22] - Adjusted EBITDA was a record $10.6 million, up 11% year over year and 32% sequentially [23] - Free cash flow of $7.7 million grew 148% year over year, marking the second highest level since disclosure began [25] - Net income turned positive at $832,000, a significant turnaround from a $2.8 million net loss in Q2 [8] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Bricks-and-mortar revenue was a record, up 18% year over year, with same-store sales growth accelerating to 7.4% [6][21] - Bricks-and-mortar adjusted EBITDA was $12.7 million, an all-time high, up 42% year over year [8][23] - E-commerce business continues to underperform, representing less than 3% of consolidated revenues [46] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Canna Cabana's market share across five operating provinces reached 12%, the highest level since legalization [6] - In Germany, High Tide has a 16% market share, positioning itself strongly in the medical cannabis market [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to leverage its relationships with licensed producers to channel German medical cannabis shipments through its network [10] - High Tide's acquisition of Remexian reflects a disciplined shareholder-first approach, targeting growth in the German market [9][15] - The company plans to expand its presence in other European markets, including the UK, Poland, Czechia, and Switzerland [14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the continued strength of the bricks-and-mortar business, with no signs of slowing down in same-store sales [6][30] - The company is optimistic about the integration of Remexian and the potential for growth in the German market [62] - Management acknowledged temporary challenges in the supply chain from Portugal but expects normalization by November [40] Other Important Information - The company closed a $30 million junior subordinated loan with Kronos, validating its strategy and execution [17] - High Tide has now sold over $1.9 billion of federally legal cannabis, establishing itself as a leader in the industry [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: On same-store sales, how much of the recent acceleration is due to industry improvement versus market share gains? - Management indicated that the same-store sales growth is primarily due to having the best retail model, not just competitor closures [29][30] Question: What is the company's philosophy on capital allocation post-Remexian transaction? - Management highlighted the need for working capital to support Remexian's growth and emphasized organic store openings while considering M&A opportunities [36][39] Question: How confident is the company in executing a turnaround for the e-commerce business? - Management acknowledged the underperformance but expressed optimism about new initiatives and partnerships to improve the segment [46] Question: What is driving the expansion of margins in the bricks-and-mortar segment? - Management attributed margin increases to a combination of white label sales, price stabilization, and operational efficiencies [49][53] Question: How are newer stores performing relative to prior cycles? - Management reported that new stores are ramping up sales faster than expected, benefiting from brand recognition and high-quality locations [57][58] Question: What are the opportunities across Europe for future investments? - Management confirmed ongoing monitoring of other EU markets for compelling commercial opportunities while focusing on the integration with Remexian [61]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q3 reached an all-time high of $149.7 million, up 14% year over year and 9% sequentially [22] - Adjusted EBITDA was a record $10.6 million, up 11% year over year and 32% sequentially [24] - Free cash flow of $7.7 million grew 148% year over year, marking the second highest level since disclosure began [9][26] - Net income turned positive at $832,000, a significant turnaround from a $2.8 million net loss in Q2 [9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Bricks-and-mortar revenue was a record, up 18% year over year, with same-store sales growth accelerating to 7.4% [7][22] - Bricks-and-mortar adjusted EBITDA reached an all-time high of $12.7 million, up 42% year over year [9][24] - E-commerce business continues to underperform, with less than 3% of consolidated revenues, prompting management to implement changes [25][47] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Canna Cabana's market share across five operating provinces reached 12%, the highest since legalization [8] - In Germany, the company started with a 16% market share, leveraging relationships with licensed producers [13][19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to expand its brick-and-mortar presence, targeting 300 stores in Canada, with plans to open 20 to 30 new locations annually [40] - The recent acquisition of Remexian is seen as a strategic move to enter the German market, with plans to leverage existing relationships with Canadian licensed producers [10][11] - The company is focused on curating a diverse menu of cannabis strains in Germany and expanding into other European markets [15][63] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the continued strength of the bricks-and-mortar business, with no signs of slowing down in same-store sales [8][31] - The company is optimistic about the integration of Remexian and the potential for growth in the German market, despite temporary supply chain issues from Portugal [39][41] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining a strong balance sheet while pursuing growth opportunities [18][39] Other Important Information - The company has closed a $30 million junior subordinated loan with Kronos, which is seen as validation of its strategy [18] - Management emphasized the importance of operational efficiency, with salaries and wages representing 12.2% of revenue, the lowest in seven quarters [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: How much of the recent acceleration in same-store sales is due to industry improvement versus market share gains? - Management indicated that the company has the best retail model, contributing to the acceleration in same-store sales, with competitor closures playing a minor role [30][31] Question: What is the company's philosophy on capital allocation post-Remexian transaction? - Management stated that significant working capital is required for growth, and they plan to use raised funds to support Remexian while continuing organic store openings [38][39] Question: How confident is the company in executing a turnaround for the e-commerce business? - Management acknowledged the underperformance of the e-commerce segment but expressed optimism about new initiatives and partnerships to improve sales [47][49] Question: What is driving the expansion of margins in the bricks-and-mortar segment? - Management attributed margin expansion to a combination of white label sales, price increases, and operational efficiencies [54] Question: How are newer stores performing relative to prior cycles? - Management reported that newer stores are ramping up sales faster than expected, benefiting from the strong brand recognition of Canna Cabana [58][60] Question: What are the opportunities for expansion in other European markets? - Management indicated that while the focus is on integrating Remexian, they are monitoring other EU markets for potential entry when compelling opportunities arise [63]

High Tide (NasdaqCM:HITI) Q3 2025 Earnings Call September 16, 2025 11:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsMayank Mahajan - CFOFrederico Gomes - Director, Institutional Research, Life SciencesRaj Grover - President, CEOCarter Brownlee - Advisor, Communications and Public AffairsBill Kirk - Managing DirectorConference Call ParticipantsMichael Kim - Senior AnalystAndrew Semple - Equity Research AnalystNeil Gomer - AnalystOperatorGood morning. My name is Jenny, and I will be your conference operator today. At this tim ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q3 reached an all-time high of $149.7 million, up 14% year over year and 9% sequentially [19] - Gross margin percentage was 27%, consistent with Q3 last year and up from 26% sequentially [21] - Adjusted EBITDA was a record $10.6 million, up 11% year over year and 32% sequentially [22] - Free cash flow of $7.7 million grew 148% year over year, marking the second highest level since disclosure began [8][24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Bricks-and-mortar revenue was a record, up 18% year over year, with same-store sales growth accelerating to 7.4% [5][19] - Bricks-and-mortar adjusted EBITDA reached an all-time high of $12.7 million, up 42% year over year [7][22] - E-commerce business continues to underperform, with less than 3% of consolidated revenues, prompting management to implement a turnaround strategy [23][46] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Canna Cabana's market share across five operating provinces reached 12%, the highest since legalization [6] - In Germany, the company started with a 16% market share, leveraging relationships with licensed producers [12][17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to expand its footprint in Germany through the acquisition of Remexian, which adds significant revenue and EBITDA to operations [10][14] - Plans to continue opening 20 to 30 new locations in Canada, focusing on organic growth while considering potential acquisitions [40] - The strategy includes leveraging existing relationships with licensed producers to enhance supply chain efficiency and market presence [12][66] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the continued strength of the bricks-and-mortar business, with no signs of slowing down in same-store sales [6][30] - The company is optimistic about future growth opportunities in both Canadian and German markets, with plans to capitalize on the eventual adult-use market in Germany [13][14] - Management acknowledged challenges in the e-commerce segment but remains committed to turning it around [23][46] Other Important Information - The company closed a $30 million junior subordinated loan with Kronos, validating its strategy and execution [16] - The acquisition of Remexian was structured to generate value for shareholders while providing growth opportunities [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: How much of the recent acceleration in same-store sales is due to industry improvement versus market share gains? - Management indicated that the company has the best retail model, contributing to the acceleration in same-store sales, with competitor closures playing a minor role [28][30] Question: What is the company's philosophy on capital allocation post-Remexian transaction? - Management highlighted the need for working capital to support Remexian's growth and emphasized the focus on organic store openings while considering M&A opportunities [36][40] Question: How confident is the company in executing a turnaround in the e-commerce business? - Management acknowledged the underperformance of the e-commerce segment but expressed optimism about new initiatives and partnerships to drive sales [45][46] Question: What is the expected gross margin for Remexian compared to the existing business? - Management indicated that Remexian's gross margin is in the mid-20s, with expectations to improve it through better procurement strategies [42][66] Question: How are newer stores performing relative to prior cycles? - Management reported that newer stores are ramping up sales faster than expected, benefiting from the strong brand recognition [58][59] Question: Are other provinces catching up to Ontario in terms of store performance? - Management confirmed that same-store sales are growing in every province, with improvements noted in Saskatchewan [70]

Core Viewpoint - Shares of Canadian cannabis retailer High Tide (NASDAQ:HITI) experienced a significant increase, rising more than 7% in after-hours trading on Monday and over 9% in Tuesday pre-market trade following the company's recent performance announcement [1] Company Summary - High Tide's stock performance indicates positive market sentiment and investor confidence in the company's recent developments [1]

Group 1 - The article discusses the recent financial performance of a leading technology company, highlighting a revenue increase of 15% year-over-year, reaching $50 billion [1] - The company reported a net income of $10 billion, which represents a 20% increase compared to the previous year [1] - The growth is attributed to strong demand for its cloud services and an increase in subscription-based revenue [1] Group 2 - The article notes that the company's market share in the cloud computing sector has expanded to 30%, up from 25% last year [1] - It also mentions that the company plans to invest $5 billion in research and development over the next three years to enhance its product offerings [1] - The management expressed optimism about future growth, projecting a revenue increase of 10-12% for the next fiscal year [1]

Core Insights - High Tide Inc. reported record financial results for Q3 2025, including significant increases in revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and free cash flow, demonstrating strong operational performance and market growth [2][5][6]. Financial Highlights - Revenue reached $149.7 million for Q3 2025, a 14% increase year-over-year and the fastest growth rate in seven quarters [6]. - Adjusted EBITDA was a record $10.6 million, up 11% year-over-year and 32% sequentially, marking the 22nd consecutive positive quarter [11]. - Free cash flow for Q3 2025 was $7.7 million, representing a 148% increase year-over-year and a 57% increase sequentially [5][11]. - The company achieved positive net income of $832 thousand, a 1% increase year-over-year, reversing a net loss of $2.8 million sequentially [5][11]. Operational Highlights - Same-store sales increased by 7.4% year-over-year, the fastest growth rate in two years, with a 12% market share in the five provinces where Canna Cabana operates [5][10]. - The company opened seven new Canna Cabana locations across Ontario, Manitoba, and Alberta during the quarter [10]. - Canna Cabana remains the largest cannabis retail brand in Canada with 207 stores, and the company is on track to exceed 300 locations [18][26]. Strategic Developments - High Tide completed the acquisition of a 51% stake in Remexian Pharma GmbH, enhancing its position in Germany's medical cannabis market [3][15]. - The company’s loyalty programs, Cabana Club and ELITE, have seen significant growth, with membership surpassing 2.15 million in Canada, a 39% increase year-over-year [19]. Market Position - High Tide holds a 12% share of the cannabis retail market in Canada, up from 11% the previous year, and continues to attract top Canadian cannabis brands [5][26]. - The average Canna Cabana store generates 2.1 times the revenue compared to peers, indicating strong operational efficiency [11].