Schwazze (SHWZ) – Reports 4Q20 and Full Year Results

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Schwazze (SHWZ)
Reports 4Q20 and Full Year Results

Medicine Man Technologies, Inc. is now operating under its new trade name, Schwazze. Schwazze is executing its strategy to become a leading vertically integrated cannabis holding company with a portfolio consisting of top-tier licensed brands spanning cultivation, extraction, infused-product manufacturing, dispensary operations, consulting, and a nutrient line. Schwazze leadership includes Colorado cannabis leaders with proven expertise in product and business development as well as top-tier executives from Fortune 500 companies. As a leading platform for vertical integration, Schwazze is strengthening the operational efficiency of the cannabis industry in Colorado and beyond, promoting sustainable growth and increased access to capital, while delivering best-quality service and products to the end consumer. The corporate entity continues to be named Medicine Man Technologies, Inc.

Joe Gomes, Senior Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Refer to the full report for the price target, fundamental analysis, and rating.

    4Q Results. For the fourth quarter, Schwazze reported revenue of $7.9 million, an increase of approximately 139% as compared to $3.3 million during the same period in 2019 and a net loss of $8.5 million, or $0.21 per share, compared to a net loss of $3.4 million, or $0.10 per share, for 4Q19. We had forecast revenue of $8.1 million and a net loss of $2.6 million, or $0.06 per share.

    Star Buds Update.  The Company is currently integrating the 13 Star Buds dispensary locations into its data-driven operating system to create operational and financial synergies and expects to complete the process by mid-June. Together with Schwazze and the proforma revenue for 2020 Mesa Organics Ltd, acquired by Schwazze in April 2020, total 2020 proforma revenue is estimated to be approximately …



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Release – Travelzoo (TZOO) – Appoints Michèle Huiban As Chief Financial Officer

 

 


Travelzoo Appoints Michèle Huiban As Chief Financial Officer

 

NEW YORK
March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — 
Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet company that publishes exclusive offers and experiences for members, today announced the appointment of  Michèle Huiban as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Ms. Huiban, a French national, is an accomplished global executive with experience in the media, entertainment, and fashion industries. Between 2008 and 2018, she held the positions of Chief Executive Officer, Deputy General Manager and Chief Financial Officer at 
Lanvin Group, the world’s oldest fashion house in operation. From 2003 to 2008, she was Deputy Managing Director of Groupe Jeune Afrique, the first pan-African francophone magazine offering weekly political, economic, social and cultural news. From 1993 to 2003, she was Deputy Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of Gaumont, one of the world’s oldest film companies, listed on the 
Paris stock exchange. From 1989 to 1993, she was Deputy Managing Director, Finance and Administration, and Chief Financial Officer of 
Virgin France, the French subsidiary of British group Virgin.

Ms. Huiban received her MBA from 
ESSEC Business School in 
Paris.

“We are excited that Michèle has decided to join the team,” said  Holger Bartel
Travelzoo’s Global CEO. “Michèle brings a new dimension of strategic financial leadership to our business at a time when our growth rate is expected to accelerate and we seek opportunities for growth.”

Ms. Huiban said: “I am delighted to be joining 
Travelzoo, a dynamic and forward-looking group, and to work with the team.”

About Travelzoo
Travelzoo® provides our 30 million members insider deals and one-of-a-kind experiences personally reviewed by one of our deal experts around the globe. We have our finger on the pulse of outstanding travel, entertainment, and lifestyle experiences. For over 20 years we have worked in partnership with more than 5,000 top travel suppliers—our long-standing relationships give 
Travelzoo members access to irresistible deals.

Certain statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, prospects and intentions, markets in which we participate and other statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts. When used in this press release, the words “expect”, “predict”, “project”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “intend”, “plan”, “seek” and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including changes in our plans, objectives, expectations, prospects and intentions and other factors discussed in our filings with the 
SEC. We cannot guarantee any future levels of activity, performance or achievements. 
Travelzoo undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.

Travelzoo and Top 20 are registered trademarks of 
Travelzoo.

Travelzoo

590 Madison Avenue
35th Floor

New York, NY 10022

Media contacts:
Gabe Saglie – 
New York
+1 805 453 1209
gsaglie@travelzoo.com  

Cat Jordan – 
London
+44 7776 781525
cjordan@travelzoo.com

 Stéphane Renard – 
Paris
+33 6 09 20 60 06
srenard@travelzoo.com

 

Source: Travelzoo

Travelzoo (TZOO) – Appoints Michèle Huiban As Chief Financial Officer

 

 


Travelzoo Appoints Michèle Huiban As Chief Financial Officer

 

NEW YORK
March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — 
Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet company that publishes exclusive offers and experiences for members, today announced the appointment of  Michèle Huiban as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Ms. Huiban, a French national, is an accomplished global executive with experience in the media, entertainment, and fashion industries. Between 2008 and 2018, she held the positions of Chief Executive Officer, Deputy General Manager and Chief Financial Officer at 
Lanvin Group, the world’s oldest fashion house in operation. From 2003 to 2008, she was Deputy Managing Director of Groupe Jeune Afrique, the first pan-African francophone magazine offering weekly political, economic, social and cultural news. From 1993 to 2003, she was Deputy Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of Gaumont, one of the world’s oldest film companies, listed on the 
Paris stock exchange. From 1989 to 1993, she was Deputy Managing Director, Finance and Administration, and Chief Financial Officer of 
Virgin France, the French subsidiary of British group Virgin.

Ms. Huiban received her MBA from 
ESSEC Business School in 
Paris.

“We are excited that Michèle has decided to join the team,” said  Holger Bartel
Travelzoo’s Global CEO. “Michèle brings a new dimension of strategic financial leadership to our business at a time when our growth rate is expected to accelerate and we seek opportunities for growth.”

Ms. Huiban said: “I am delighted to be joining 
Travelzoo, a dynamic and forward-looking group, and to work with the team.”

About Travelzoo
Travelzoo® provides our 30 million members insider deals and one-of-a-kind experiences personally reviewed by one of our deal experts around the globe. We have our finger on the pulse of outstanding travel, entertainment, and lifestyle experiences. For over 20 years we have worked in partnership with more than 5,000 top travel suppliers—our long-standing relationships give 
Travelzoo members access to irresistible deals.

Certain statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, prospects and intentions, markets in which we participate and other statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts. When used in this press release, the words “expect”, “predict”, “project”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “intend”, “plan”, “seek” and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including changes in our plans, objectives, expectations, prospects and intentions and other factors discussed in our filings with the 
SEC. We cannot guarantee any future levels of activity, performance or achievements. 
Travelzoo undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.

Travelzoo and Top 20 are registered trademarks of 
Travelzoo.

Travelzoo

590 Madison Avenue
35th Floor

New York, NY 10022

Media contacts:
Gabe Saglie – 
New York
+1 805 453 1209
gsaglie@travelzoo.com  

Cat Jordan – 
London
+44 7776 781525
cjordan@travelzoo.com

 Stéphane Renard – 
Paris
+33 6 09 20 60 06
srenard@travelzoo.com

 

Source: Travelzoo

Release – Namaste Technologies (NXTTF)(N:CA) – Reports Year End 2020 Financial Results


Namaste Technologies Reports Year End 2020 Financial Results

 

TORONTO, March 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Namaste Technologies Inc. (“Namaste” or the “Company”) (TSXV: N) (FRANKFURT: M5BQ) (OTCMKTS: NXTTF) a marketplace platform for cannabis and wellness products, today reported its financial results for the year ended November 30, 2020. All financial figures are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.

Highlights of Consolidated Financial Results:

  • Gross revenue for the fourth quarter ended November 30, 2020 was $8.0 million (compared to $4.0 million in the same period last year), and for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2020 was $27.1 million (compared to $16.4 million in the fiscal year ended November 30, 2019), representing an increase of 100% from the same quarter last year and an increase of 65% from the prior year, respectively.
  • Net revenue for the quarter ended November 30, 2020 was $7.2 million (compared to $3.9 million in the same period last year), and for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2020 was $25.1 million (compared to $16.3 million in the fiscal year ended November 30, 2019), representing an increase of 85% from the same quarter last year, and an increase of 54% from the prior year, respectively.
  • The $3.3 million improvement in net revenue for the fourth quarter ended November 30, 2020 over the same quarter in the prior year ($8.8 million YTD) was primarily attributable to the increased revenues from the sale of cannabis products.
  • The Company’s net loss has shown substantial improvement as compared to 2019. Net loss for the fourth quarter ended November 30, 2020 was ($6.4 million) compared to a net loss of ($29.7 million) for the fourth quarter ended November 30, 2019. Net loss for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2020 was ($26.4 million) compared to a net loss of ($63.2 million) in the fiscal year ended November 30, 2019. The Company is committed to maintaining these positive trends.
  • The Company’s working capital position remains strong at $16.5 million as at November 30, 2020.
  • Subsequent to year-end, the Company successfully closed a $23 million bought deal offering.

Recent Corporate Highlights:

  • Launched CannMart.com into the USA offering Americans hemp derived CBD and smoking accessories.
  • Announced the addition of leading licensed producers to the CannMart.com platform: Auxly Cannabis Group, Hexo Corp and The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TGOD).
  • Received a standard processing licence from Health Canada for CannMart Labs Inc., our state-of-the-art BHO extraction facility.
  • Announced expansion to broaden our total addressable market and to evolve into a pre-eminent wellness company, connecting consumers to their wellness needs of tomorrow.

“We are pleased with the progress made by the team to achieve the highest recorded quarterly revenue for the company to date,” said Meni Morim, CEO of Namaste. “We achieved significant year-over-year growth of revenue as cannabis sales through CannMart’s distribution channels made an important contribution to the revenue stream. The Company is in a strong financial position today made possible from the considerable work undertaken in 2020 to lay the foundation for long term growth as Namaste continues its evolution to be the world’s foremost personalized wellness marketplace.”

For further details, the complete Financial Statements for the year-ended ended November 30, 2020 and the related Management’s Discussion & Analysis can be accessed on the Company’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com.

NON IFRS FINANCIAL MEASURES

Management evaluates the Company’s performance using a variety of measures, including “Net loss before income tax, depreciation and amortization” and “Adjusted EBITDA”. The non-IFRS measures discussed below should not be considered as an alternative to or to be more meaningful than revenue or net loss. These measures do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and therefore they may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other publicly traded companies and should not be construed as an alternative to other financial measures determined in accordance with IFRS.

The Company believes these non-IFRS financial measures provide useful information to both management and investors in measuring the financial performance and financial condition of the Company.

Management uses these and other non-IFRS financial measures to exclude the impact of certain expenses and income that must be recognized under IFRS when analyzing consolidated underlying operating performance, as the excluded items are not necessarily reflective of the Company’s underlying operating performance and make comparisons of underlying financial performance between periods difficult. From time to time, the Company may exclude additional items if it believes doing so would result in a more effective analysis of underlying operating performance. The exclusion of certain items does not imply that they are non-recurring.

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/ada3b7a0-52a6-4007-917b-f0c10e3ed668

(i) Current and deferred income taxes, depreciation and amortization, and share-based compensation were excluded from the Adjusted EBITDA calculation as they do not represent cash expenditures.

(ii) Other income consisting of gain on disposal of subsidiary, interest income, realized gain on disposition of AFS investments, unrealized gain on derivatives and other miscellaneous non-recurring income were excluded from Adjusted EBITDA calculation.

(iii) Non-recurring costs related to restructuring and legacy issues were excluded from Adjusted EBITDA calculation.

(iv) Impairment loss relating to goodwill, customer list, domains and brand names were excluded from Adjusted EBITDA calculation.

(v) Impairment loss relating to receivable is a provision for expected credit loss to an associate and was excluded from Adjusted EBITDA calculation.

(vi) Share of associates loss, net of tax, is excluded due to lack of control.

About Namaste Technologies Inc.

Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Namaste Technologies is a marketplace platform for cannabis and wellness products. At CannMart.com, the Company provides Canadian medical customers with a diverse selection of hand-picked products from a multitude of federally licensed cultivators and US customers with access to hemp-derived CBD and smoking accessories. The Company also distributes licensed and in-house branded cannabis and cannabis derived products in Canada through a number of provincial government control boards and retailing bodies and facilitates licensed cannabis retailer sales online in Saskatchewan. Namaste’s global technology and continuous innovation address local needs in a burgeoning cannabis industry requiring smart solutions.

Information on the Company and its many products can be accessed through the links below:

NamasteTechnologies.com

NamasteMD.com

Cannmart.com

For more information please contact:
Namaste Technologies Inc.
Meni Morim, CEO
Edward Miller, VP Investor Relations
Ph: 647-362-0390
Email: ir@namastetechnologies.com

Source: Namaste Technologies Inc

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION – This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements contained herein that are not historical in nature contain forward-looking information. Forward-looking information can be identified by words or phrases such as “may”, “expect”, “likely”, “should”, “would”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “potential”, “proposed”, “estimate”, “believe” or the negative of these terms, or other similar words, expressions and grammatical variations thereof, or statements that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” happen.

The forward-looking information contained herein, including, without limitation, statements related to the Company building the world’s first personalized wellness marketplace and its commitment to continue to reduce its net losses are made as of the date of this press release and is based on assumptions management believed to be reasonable at the time such statements were made, including, without limitation, Namaste’s ability to maintain momentum of expanding its business, its ability to broaden its total addressable market and to evolve into a recognized wellness company, the Company’s expectation that the nutraceutical and wellness market and potentially the market for psychedelics will develop as currently anticipated, the nutraceutical market will continue to be a multi-billion dollar high-margin market, the introduction of new products and brands will generate additional revenue, as well as other considerations that are believed to be appropriate in the circumstances. While we consider these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available to management, there is no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. By its nature, forward-looking information is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities will not be achieved. A variety of factors, including known and unknown risks, many of which are beyond our control, could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information in this press release. Such factors include, without limitation: the inability of the Company to develop its business as anticipated and to increase revenues and/or its profitable margin on such revenues, unanticipated changes to current regulations that would adversely impact the Company’s business and proposed business and other regulatory risks, risks relating to the Company’s ability to execute its business strategy and the benefits realizable therefrom and risks specifically related to the Company’s operations. Additional risk factors can also be found in the Company’s current MD&A and annual information form, both of which have been filed under the Company’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release or has in any way approved or disapproved of the contents of this press release.

Source: Namaste Technologies Inc.

How Does the Esports Industry Make Money?

 


Esports: Show me the Money!

 

The pandemic has had both a positive and negative impact on esports and live-streaming markets. One positive result of lockdowns is they produced a spike in viewership across streaming platforms; more people at home allowed for an acceleration of the fan base as an increasing number of consumers discovered games on Twitch, YouTube, and Huya. These platforms became hubs for social interaction as well as competitive entertainment. The live-streaming market, in esports-related viewership, flourished.

On the negative side, the pandemic caused the cancelation of in-person events, which largely eliminated ticket revenues and produced lower than expected merchandise sales across the board. These factors presented challenges to arena and homestand ventures, slowing or completely stalling investor interest in related companies. The expected return to more in-person events could provide an opportunity to investors in companies involved in ticket sales sponsorship deals.

Stakeholders

There are various businesses and activities that could be included when defining esports.  The sector is still growing and finding its place in collegiate, professional and semi-professional organized tournaments by leagues that bestow prize money or title upon victory. Esports’ overall market size as it relates to investors has the largest revenues and viewership from professional competitive gaming.

With many different interested parties in the business, each plays a unique part in the broad, varied community. The largest stakeholders include broadcast platforms, game publishers, teams, consumers, athletes, sponsors, and advertisers.  From the consumer’s point of view, they tend to be fans of one broadcasting platform over another.

Revenue Generators

Revenue streams within the industry are generated from the sale of sponsorships, media rights, digital, streaming, tickets, merchandising, hosting, and publisher fees. Another revenue stream comes from rights sold to the media, inclusive of revenues generated through media property, including all revenues paid to industry stakeholders to secure the rights to show esports content on a channel. This includes payments from online streaming platforms to organizers broadcasting their content, foreign broadcasters securing rights to show content in their country or copyright costs to show video content or photos of an esports competition — an example could include Torque Esports Corp. (MLLLF). Another that involves itself in racing esports production is Engine Media Holdings (GAME:CA). Merchandise and ticket revenue is revenue generated by the sale of tickets for live esports events and merchandise. Merchandise is sold by esports teams and event organizers and sometimes includes merchandise sold by publishers.
Revenues from exchange style wagering on events in a licensed, regulated and secure platform, an example of a company involved is Esports Entertainment Group (GMBL). Digital revenue is when revenue is generated from digital sales of in-game items that utilize Team IP or signed player likeness. Teams and organizers generate revenues through sponsorship contracts. This could include deals relating to sponsoring an event, or team sponsorship, product placement, and payments by brands for team logos, etc.

 

Virtual Road Show Series – Wednesday March 31 @ 1pm EDT

Join Esports Entertainment Group (GMBL) CEO Grant Johnson for this exclusive corporate presentation, followed by a Q & A session moderated by Michael Kupinski, Noble’s senior research analyst, featuring questions taken from the audience. Registration is free and open to all investors, at any level.

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Take-Away

There is both opportunity and a great deal to know about esports as a potential growth investment opportunity. There are different revenue streams for all the various stakeholders and some vertically integrated companies that benefit from many different streams. As a source of information visit the Travel and Leisure industry on Channelchek for information, and if you aren’t registered to receive daily research and articles, your no-cost opportunity is here.

 

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Sources:

https://www.jumpstartmag.com/leveling-up-in-the-post-pandemic-esports-market/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikeozanian/2018/10/23/the-worlds-most-valuable-esports-companies-1/?sh=659587a96a6e

http://resources.newzoo.com/2018-global-esports-market-report-light

 

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FT – Ten Esports Predictions Worth Looking Forward To!

 


Ten Esports Predictions Worth Looking Forward To!

 

Globally, esports revenues are predicted to grow to $1,084 million in 2021. In terms percentage terms, that’s expected growth of 14.5% from $947.1 million in 2020.

The global average revenue per esports fan will be $4.63 this year, up +2.8% from $4.40 in 2020. Note that this is down from 2019’s $4.86 per esports enthusiast.  Newzoo.com, by which most of these predictions were made, expects it to reach $5.25 in 2021 after live events are restored.

Media rights and sponsorship is expected to bring in $833.6 million in revenues during 2021. This would represent 75% of total revenue from this industry. 

The global games’ live-streaming audience is expected to hit 728.8 million this year (2021). That is 10% growth from 2020.

The largest growth in live broadcast last year was in the Spanish and Portuguese language market. This places them after English as the most-watched languages on live-streaming platforms. Spanish grew by +369% to reach 1.4 billion hours watched, while Portuguese grew by +189% to 1.1 billion hours.

Globally, the total esports audience should grow to 474.0 million people in 2021. That’s a predicted YOY growth of +8.7%.

China is expected to have the most esports fans in 2021, with 92.8 million. They’ll be followed by the U.S. and Brazil. China should also be the largest market for live-streaming games live, with an audience of 193.0 million in 2021.

China is expected to be the largest esports entertainment market by revenues, with total revenues increasing by 14% to of $360.1 million in 2021. North America follows with predicted total revenues of $243.0 million, and Western Europe, with revenues of $205.8 million.

The League of Legends World Championship was 2020’s biggest tournament based on live viewership hours on Twitch and YouTube, with a total of 91.9 million hours. League of Legends Champions Korea was the most-watched league by live viewership hours on Twitch and YouTube, generating 53.8 million hours.

The global average revenue per esports enthusiast will be $4.63 this year, up +2.8% from $4.40 in 2020. It is important to note this is down from 2019’s $4.86 per esports enthusiast, but we expect it to jump up to $5.25 in 2021 after live events are restored.

Attend Live:

Virtual Road Show Series – Wednesday March 31 @ 1pm EDT

Join Esports Entertainment Group (GMBL) CEO Grant Johnson for this exclusive corporate presentation, followed by a Q & A session moderated by Michael Kupinski, Noble’s senior research analyst, featuring questions taken from the audience. Registration is free and open to all investors, at any level.

Register Now  |  View All Upcoming Road Shows

 

Source: 2021 Newzoo 10 Global Esports & Live Streaming Market Report 2021 PRESS COPY Key Takeaways

 

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Ten Esports Predictions Worth Looking Forward To!

 


Ten Esports Predictions Worth Looking Forward To!

 

Globally, esports revenues are predicted to grow to $1,084 million in 2021. In terms percentage terms, that’s expected growth of 14.5% from $947.1 million in 2020.

The global average revenue per esports fan will be $4.63 this year, up +2.8% from $4.40 in 2020. Note that this is down from 2019’s $4.86 per esports enthusiast.  Newzoo.com, by which most of these predictions were made, expects it to reach $5.25 in 2021 after live events are restored.

Media rights and sponsorship is expected to bring in $833.6 million in revenues during 2021. This would represent 75% of total revenue from this industry. 

The global games’ live-streaming audience is expected to hit 728.8 million this year (2021). That is 10% growth from 2020.

The largest growth in live broadcast last year was in the Spanish and Portuguese language market. This places them after English as the most-watched languages on live-streaming platforms. Spanish grew by +369% to reach 1.4 billion hours watched, while Portuguese grew by +189% to 1.1 billion hours.

Globally, the total esports audience should grow to 474.0 million people in 2021. That’s a predicted YOY growth of +8.7%.

China is expected to have the most esports fans in 2021, with 92.8 million. They’ll be followed by the U.S. and Brazil. China should also be the largest market for live-streaming games live, with an audience of 193.0 million in 2021.

China is expected to be the largest esports entertainment market by revenues, with total revenues increasing by 14% to of $360.1 million in 2021. North America follows with predicted total revenues of $243.0 million, and Western Europe, with revenues of $205.8 million.

The League of Legends World Championship was 2020’s biggest tournament based on live viewership hours on Twitch and YouTube, with a total of 91.9 million hours. League of Legends Champions Korea was the most-watched league by live viewership hours on Twitch and YouTube, generating 53.8 million hours.

The global average revenue per esports enthusiast will be $4.63 this year, up +2.8% from $4.40 in 2020. It is important to note this is down from 2019’s $4.86 per esports enthusiast, but we expect it to jump up to $5.25 in 2021 after live events are restored.

Attend Live:

Virtual Road Show Series – Wednesday March 31 @ 1pm EDT

Join Esports Entertainment Group (GMBL) CEO Grant Johnson for this exclusive corporate presentation, followed by a Q & A session moderated by Michael Kupinski, Noble’s senior research analyst, featuring questions taken from the audience. Registration is free and open to all investors, at any level.

Register Now  |  View All Upcoming Road Shows

 

Source: 2021 Newzoo 10 Global Esports & Live Streaming Market Report 2021 PRESS COPY Key Takeaways

 

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Namaste Technologies (NXTTF)(N:CA) – Reports Year End 2020 Financial Results


Namaste Technologies Reports Year End 2020 Financial Results

 

TORONTO, March 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Namaste Technologies Inc. (“Namaste” or the “Company”) (TSXV: N) (FRANKFURT: M5BQ) (OTCMKTS: NXTTF) a marketplace platform for cannabis and wellness products, today reported its financial results for the year ended November 30, 2020. All financial figures are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.

Highlights of Consolidated Financial Results:

  • Gross revenue for the fourth quarter ended November 30, 2020 was $8.0 million (compared to $4.0 million in the same period last year), and for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2020 was $27.1 million (compared to $16.4 million in the fiscal year ended November 30, 2019), representing an increase of 100% from the same quarter last year and an increase of 65% from the prior year, respectively.
  • Net revenue for the quarter ended November 30, 2020 was $7.2 million (compared to $3.9 million in the same period last year), and for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2020 was $25.1 million (compared to $16.3 million in the fiscal year ended November 30, 2019), representing an increase of 85% from the same quarter last year, and an increase of 54% from the prior year, respectively.
  • The $3.3 million improvement in net revenue for the fourth quarter ended November 30, 2020 over the same quarter in the prior year ($8.8 million YTD) was primarily attributable to the increased revenues from the sale of cannabis products.
  • The Company’s net loss has shown substantial improvement as compared to 2019. Net loss for the fourth quarter ended November 30, 2020 was ($6.4 million) compared to a net loss of ($29.7 million) for the fourth quarter ended November 30, 2019. Net loss for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2020 was ($26.4 million) compared to a net loss of ($63.2 million) in the fiscal year ended November 30, 2019. The Company is committed to maintaining these positive trends.
  • The Company’s working capital position remains strong at $16.5 million as at November 30, 2020.
  • Subsequent to year-end, the Company successfully closed a $23 million bought deal offering.

Recent Corporate Highlights:

  • Launched CannMart.com into the USA offering Americans hemp derived CBD and smoking accessories.
  • Announced the addition of leading licensed producers to the CannMart.com platform: Auxly Cannabis Group, Hexo Corp and The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TGOD).
  • Received a standard processing licence from Health Canada for CannMart Labs Inc., our state-of-the-art BHO extraction facility.
  • Announced expansion to broaden our total addressable market and to evolve into a pre-eminent wellness company, connecting consumers to their wellness needs of tomorrow.

“We are pleased with the progress made by the team to achieve the highest recorded quarterly revenue for the company to date,” said Meni Morim, CEO of Namaste. “We achieved significant year-over-year growth of revenue as cannabis sales through CannMart’s distribution channels made an important contribution to the revenue stream. The Company is in a strong financial position today made possible from the considerable work undertaken in 2020 to lay the foundation for long term growth as Namaste continues its evolution to be the world’s foremost personalized wellness marketplace.”

For further details, the complete Financial Statements for the year-ended ended November 30, 2020 and the related Management’s Discussion & Analysis can be accessed on the Company’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com.

NON IFRS FINANCIAL MEASURES

Management evaluates the Company’s performance using a variety of measures, including “Net loss before income tax, depreciation and amortization” and “Adjusted EBITDA”. The non-IFRS measures discussed below should not be considered as an alternative to or to be more meaningful than revenue or net loss. These measures do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and therefore they may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other publicly traded companies and should not be construed as an alternative to other financial measures determined in accordance with IFRS.

The Company believes these non-IFRS financial measures provide useful information to both management and investors in measuring the financial performance and financial condition of the Company.

Management uses these and other non-IFRS financial measures to exclude the impact of certain expenses and income that must be recognized under IFRS when analyzing consolidated underlying operating performance, as the excluded items are not necessarily reflective of the Company’s underlying operating performance and make comparisons of underlying financial performance between periods difficult. From time to time, the Company may exclude additional items if it believes doing so would result in a more effective analysis of underlying operating performance. The exclusion of certain items does not imply that they are non-recurring.

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/ada3b7a0-52a6-4007-917b-f0c10e3ed668

(i) Current and deferred income taxes, depreciation and amortization, and share-based compensation were excluded from the Adjusted EBITDA calculation as they do not represent cash expenditures.

(ii) Other income consisting of gain on disposal of subsidiary, interest income, realized gain on disposition of AFS investments, unrealized gain on derivatives and other miscellaneous non-recurring income were excluded from Adjusted EBITDA calculation.

(iii) Non-recurring costs related to restructuring and legacy issues were excluded from Adjusted EBITDA calculation.

(iv) Impairment loss relating to goodwill, customer list, domains and brand names were excluded from Adjusted EBITDA calculation.

(v) Impairment loss relating to receivable is a provision for expected credit loss to an associate and was excluded from Adjusted EBITDA calculation.

(vi) Share of associates loss, net of tax, is excluded due to lack of control.

About Namaste Technologies Inc.

Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Namaste Technologies is a marketplace platform for cannabis and wellness products. At CannMart.com, the Company provides Canadian medical customers with a diverse selection of hand-picked products from a multitude of federally licensed cultivators and US customers with access to hemp-derived CBD and smoking accessories. The Company also distributes licensed and in-house branded cannabis and cannabis derived products in Canada through a number of provincial government control boards and retailing bodies and facilitates licensed cannabis retailer sales online in Saskatchewan. Namaste’s global technology and continuous innovation address local needs in a burgeoning cannabis industry requiring smart solutions.

Information on the Company and its many products can be accessed through the links below:

NamasteTechnologies.com

NamasteMD.com

Cannmart.com

For more information please contact:
Namaste Technologies Inc.
Meni Morim, CEO
Edward Miller, VP Investor Relations
Ph: 647-362-0390
Email: ir@namastetechnologies.com

Source: Namaste Technologies Inc

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION – This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements contained herein that are not historical in nature contain forward-looking information. Forward-looking information can be identified by words or phrases such as “may”, “expect”, “likely”, “should”, “would”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “potential”, “proposed”, “estimate”, “believe” or the negative of these terms, or other similar words, expressions and grammatical variations thereof, or statements that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” happen.

The forward-looking information contained herein, including, without limitation, statements related to the Company building the world’s first personalized wellness marketplace and its commitment to continue to reduce its net losses are made as of the date of this press release and is based on assumptions management believed to be reasonable at the time such statements were made, including, without limitation, Namaste’s ability to maintain momentum of expanding its business, its ability to broaden its total addressable market and to evolve into a recognized wellness company, the Company’s expectation that the nutraceutical and wellness market and potentially the market for psychedelics will develop as currently anticipated, the nutraceutical market will continue to be a multi-billion dollar high-margin market, the introduction of new products and brands will generate additional revenue, as well as other considerations that are believed to be appropriate in the circumstances. While we consider these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available to management, there is no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. By its nature, forward-looking information is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities will not be achieved. A variety of factors, including known and unknown risks, many of which are beyond our control, could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information in this press release. Such factors include, without limitation: the inability of the Company to develop its business as anticipated and to increase revenues and/or its profitable margin on such revenues, unanticipated changes to current regulations that would adversely impact the Company’s business and proposed business and other regulatory risks, risks relating to the Company’s ability to execute its business strategy and the benefits realizable therefrom and risks specifically related to the Company’s operations. Additional risk factors can also be found in the Company’s current MD&A and annual information form, both of which have been filed under the Company’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release or has in any way approved or disapproved of the contents of this press release.

Source: Namaste Technologies Inc.

FAT Brands Inc. (FAT) – Solid 4Q as Operations Continue to Rebound

Friday, March 26, 2021

FAT Brands Inc. (FAT)
Solid 4Q as Operations Continue to Rebound

FAT Brands Inc is a multi-brand restaurant franchising company. It develops, markets, and acquires predominantly fast casual restaurant concepts. The company provides turkey burgers, chicken Sandwiches, chicken tenders, burgers, ribs, wrap sandwiches, and others. Its brand portfolio comprises Fatburger, Buffalo’s Cafe and Express, and Ponderosa and Bonanza. The company’s overall footprint covers nearly 32 countries. Fatburger generates maximum revenue for the company.

Joe Gomes, Senior Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Refer to the full report for the price target, fundamental analysis, and rating.

    4Q20 Results. Fat Brands reported 4Q20 revenue of $6.5 million, compared to $5.3 million in 4Q19. The increased revenue was driven by royalties, which rose to $4.7 million in the quarter from $3.8 million in 4Q19. Cost and expenses were impacted by a number of one-time items, which combined with higher interest expense resulted in a reported loss for the quarter of $7.67 million, or $0.64 per share, compared to a loss of $953,000, or $0.08 per share last year. We had projected revenue of $6 million and a net loss of $1.24 million, or $0.10 per share.

    Improving Trends and Pipeline.  Systemwide sales rose to $106.9 million, up from $72.2 million in the third quarter. Y-o-Y same store sales decline continued to improve, dropping to 9.4% in 4Q20, compared to down 13.2% in 3Q20. So far in 1Q21 weekly system-wide sales rose from $7.9 million in early January to $9.6 million in mid-March. In 4Q20, 29 new locations opened, increasing the full year total …



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*Analyst certification and important disclosures included in the full report. NOTE: investment decisions should not be based upon the content of this research summary.  Proper due diligence is required before making any investment decision. 

Travelzoo (TZOO) – The Skies Are Looking Friendlier, But

Thursday, March 18, 2021

Travelzoo (TZOO)
The Skies Are Looking Friendlier, But

Travelzoo is a US-based company which acts as a publisher of travel and entertainment offers. The company informs a varied number of members in Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America, as well as millions of website users, about the best travel, entertainment and local deals available from various companies. It provides travel, entertainment, and local businesses in a flexible manner to the various customer. The company operates in three geographic segments namely Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America. Travelzoo derives its revenue through advertising fees including listing fees paid by travel, entertainment, and local businesses to advertise their offers on company’s media properties. Most of the company’s revenue is derived from the North America.

Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Refer to the full report for the price target, fundamental analysis, and rating.

    Soft Q4 results. Revenues of $12.5 million was lighter than our $14.6 million estimate as travel restrictions kept consumers from leisure international travel. In addition, the revenues were below management’s previous guide. Operating cash flow stayed positive, however, at $569,000, although it was lighter than our estimate of $1.4 million.

    Voucher sales remain strong.  Consumers appear to have a heightened interest to travel. Voucher sales for future travel remains strong. As a result, the company’s cash position substantially increased from $51.7 million at the end of Q3 to $64.2 million (including restricted cash) at the end of December, 2020 …



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Release – Travelzoo (TZOO) – Reports Fourth Quarter 2020 Results

 

 


Travelzoo Reports Fourth Quarter 2020 Results

 

NEW YORK
March 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO):

  • Consolidated revenue of 
    $12.5 million, down 51% from 
    $25.3 million year-over-year
  • Net income of 
    $702,000
  • Non-GAAP consolidated operating profit of 
    $547,000
  • Earnings per share (EPS) of 
    $0.02 attributable to 
    Travelzoo from continuing operations
  • Cash flow from operations of 
    $9.2 million

Travelzoo, a global Internet media company that publishes exclusive offers and experiences for members, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended 
December 31, 2020. Consolidated revenue was 
$12.5 million, down 51% from 
$25.3 million year-over-year. Reported revenue excludes revenue from discontinued operations in 
Asia Pacific
Travelzoo’s reported revenue consists of advertising revenues and commissions, derived from and generated in connection with purchases made by 
Travelzoo members.

The reported net income attributable to 
Travelzoo from continuing operations was 
$173,000 for Q4 2020. At the consolidated level, including minority interests, the reported net income from continuing operations was 
$702,000. EPS from continuing operations was 
$0.02, down from 
$0.15 in the prior-year period.

Non-GAAP operating profit was 
$547,000. The calculation of non-GAAP operating profit excludes amortization of intangibles (
$0.3 million), stock option expenses (
$1.0 million), and severance-related expenses (
$0.2 million). See section “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.

“We see continued improvement in our business. We are seeing irresistibly priced deals from travel companies, and 
Travelzoo, as the most trusted media brand publishing and recommending deals, is bringing the very best deals to its members,” said  Holger Bartel, Global CEO.

“In 
March 2021, we saw the strongest activity from 
Travelzoo members in the 
U.S. since 
March 2020, as measured by user sessions on the 
Travelzoo site and app.”

Cash Position
As of 
December 31, 2020, consolidated cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash were 
$64.2 million.

Reserve
Reported revenues include a reserve of 
$3.9 million related to commissions to be earned from vouchers sold. The reserve was booked contra revenue and reduced reported Q4 2020 revenue by 
$1.6 million.

Travelzoo North America
North America business segment revenue decreased 45% year-over-year to 
$8.9 million. Operating profit for Q4 2020 was 
$1.3 million, or 15% of revenue, compared to an operating profit of 
$2.0 million, or 12% of revenue in the prior-year period.

Travelzoo Europe
Europe business segment revenue decreased 71% year-over-year to 
$2.7 million. Operating loss for Q4 2020 was 
$2.4 million, compared to an operating profit of 
$925,000, or 10% of revenue in the prior-year period.

Jack’s Flight Club 
On 
January 13, 2020
Travelzoo acquired 60% of Jack’s 
Flight Club, a membership subscription service. In Q4 2020, the 
Jack’s Flight Club business segment generated 
$971,000 in revenue from subscriptions with operating profit of 
$582,000. After consolidation with 
Travelzoo, Jack’s 
Flight Club’s net loss was 
$62,000, with 
$37,000 attributable to 
Travelzoo as a result of recording 
$333,000 of amortization of intangible assets related to the acquisition and haircut of revenue (derived from deferred revenue sold prior to acquisition) of 
$49,000 due to purchase accounting in accordance with 
U.S. GAAP.

Licensing
In 
June 2020
Travelzoo sold its subsidiary in 
Japan, Travelzoo Japan K.K., to Mr.  Hajime Suzuki. In connection with the sale, 
Travelzoo and Travelzoo Japan K.K. entered into a royalty-bearing licensing agreement for the exclusive use of 
Travelzoo members in 
Japan. In 
August 2020
Travelzoo sold its 
Singapore subsidiary to Mr.  Julian Rembrandt and entered into a royalty-bearing licensing agreement for, among other things, the exclusive use of 
Travelzoo’s members in 
Australia
New Zealand, and 
Singapore. Under the licensing agreements, 
Travelzoo’s existing members in 
Australia
Japan
New Zealand, and 
Singapore will continue to be owned by 
Travelzoo as the licensor. Licensing revenue from 
Japan was 
$9,000 in Q4 2020. However, licensing revenue is booked with a lag of one quarter.

Members and Subscribers
As of 
December 31, 2020, we had 30.2 million members worldwide. In 
Europe, the unduplicated number of 
Travelzoo members was 8.7 million as of 
December 31, 2020, down 4% from 
December 31, 2019. In 
North America, the unduplicated number of 
Travelzoo members was 16.3 million as of 
December 31, 2020, down 8% from 
December 31, 2019. On 
March 15, 2021
Travelzoo added more than 2 million new members in the 
U.S. in connection with a direct competitor from 
Europe exiting the U.S. market. Jack’s 
Flight Club had 1.7 million subscribers as of 
December 31, 2020, up 6% from 
December 31, 2019.

Discontinued Operations
As announced in a press release on 
March 10, 2020
Travelzoo decided to exit its 
Asia Pacific business which in 2019 reduced EPS by 
$0.60. The 
Asia Pacific business was classified as discontinued operations at 
March 31, 2020. Prior periods have been reclassified to conform with the current presentation. Certain reclassifications have been made for current and prior periods between the continued operations and the discontinued operations in accordance with 
U.S. GAAP.

Income Taxes
Income tax benefit was 
$368,000 in Q4 2020, compared to an income tax expense of 
$1.1 million in the prior-year period.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Management calculates non-GAAP operating income when evaluating the financial performance of the business. Travelzoo’s calculation of non-GAAP operating income, also called “non-GAAP operating profit” in this press release and today’s earnings conference call, excludes the following items: impairment of intangibles and goodwill, amortization of intangibles, stock option expenses, severance- related expenses. This press release includes a table which reconciles GAAP operating income to the calculation of non-GAAP operating income. Non-GAAP operating income is not required by, or presented in accordance with, generally accepted accounting principles in 
the United States of America (“GAAP”). This information should be considered as supplemental in nature and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures may not be the same as similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

Looking Ahead
We currently see a trend of recovery of our revenue. We have been able to reduce our operating expenses significantly. As a result of recovery of revenue and substantially lower operating expenses, we currently expect to achieve for Q1 a result close to break-even or a profit.

Conference Call
Travelzoo will host a conference call to discuss fourth quarter results today at 
11:00 a.m. ET. Please visit http://ir.travelzoo.com/events-presentations to

  • download the management presentation (PDF format) to be discussed in the conference call,
  • and access the webcast.

About Travelzoo
Travelzoo® provides our 30 million members insider deals and one-of-a-kind experiences personally reviewed by one of our deal experts around the globe. We have our finger on the pulse of outstanding travel, entertainment, and lifestyle experiences. For over 20 years we have worked in partnership with more than 5,000 top travel suppliers—our long-standing relationships give 
Travelzoo members access to irresistible deals.

Certain statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, prospects and intentions, markets in which we participate and other statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts. When used in this press release, the words “expect”, “predict”, “project”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “intend”, “plan”, “seek” and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including changes in our plans, objectives, expectations, prospects and intentions and other factors discussed in our filings with the 
SEC. We cannot guarantee any future levels of activity, performance or achievements. 
Travelzoo undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.

Travelzoo and Top 20 are registered trademarks of 
Travelzoo.

 
Travelzoo
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
       
(Unaudited) Three months ended   Twelve months ended
(In thousands, except per share amounts) December 31,   December 31,
  2020   2019   2020   2019
Revenues $ 12,483     $ 25,326     $ 53,601     $ 104,925  
Cost of revenues 2,795     3,046     10,563     11,435  
Gross profit 9,688     22,280     43,038     93,490  
Operating expenses:              
Sales and marketing 6,305     12,737     30,616     51,342  
Product development 495     1,853     3,081     6,709  
General and administrative 3,785     4,764     20,494     18,398  
Impairment of intangible asset and goodwill         2,920      
Total operating expenses 10,585     19,354     57,111     76,449  
Operating income (loss) (897 )   2,926     (14,073 )   17,041  
Other income (loss), net 677     (90 )   455     (42 )
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes (220 )   2,836     (13,618 )   16,999  
Income tax expense (benefit) (368 )   1,116     (2,438 )   4,712  
Income (loss) from continuing operations 148     1,720     (11,180 )   12,287  
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 554     (2,319 )   (3,390 )   (8,132 )
Net income (loss) 702     (599 )   (14,570 )   4,155  
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest (25 )       (1,147 )    
Net income (loss) attributable to 
Travelzoo
$ 727     $ (599 )   $ (13,423 )   $ 4,155  
               
Net income (loss) attributable to Travelzoo—
continuing operations
$ 173     $ 1,720     $ (10,033 )   $ 12,287  
Net income (loss) attributable to Travelzoo—
discontinued operations
$ 554     $ (2,319 )   $ (3,390 )   $ (8,132 )
               
Income (loss) per share—basic              
Continuing operations $ 0.02     $ 0.15     $ (0.88 )   $ 1.04  
Discontinued operations $ 0.05     $ (0.20 )   $ (0.30 )   $ (0.69 )
Net income (loss) per share —basic $ 0.06     $ 0.05     $ (1.18 )   $ 0.35  
               
Income (loss) per share—diluted              
Continuing operations $ 0.01     $ 0.15     $ (0.88 )   $ 1.02  
Discontinued operations $ 0.04     $ (0.20 )   $ (0.30 )   $ (0.69 )
Net income (loss) per share—diluted $ 0.06     $ 0.05     $ (1.18 )   $ 0.35  
Shares used in per share calculation from continuing operations—basic 11,315     11,559     11,344     11,809  
Shares used in per share calculation from discontinued operations—basic 11,315     11,559     11,344     11,809  
Shares used in per share calculation from continuing operations—diluted 12,605     11,691     11,344     12,035  
Shares used in per share calculation from discontinued operations—diluted 12,605     11,559     11,344     11,809  
                       

 

 
Travelzoo
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
       
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
December 31,
2020
  December 31,
2019
Assets      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents $ 63,061     $ 18,743  
Accounts receivable, net 4,519     11,209  
Prepaid income taxes 931     989  
Deposits 137     105  
Prepaid expenses and other 1,166     2,288  
Assets from discontinued operations 230     3,961  
Total current assets 70,044     37,295  
Deposits and other 745     572  
Deferred tax assets 5,067     2,051  
Restricted cash 1,178     1,135  
Investment in WeGo     2,484  
Operating lease right-of-use assets 8,541     8,140  
Property and equipment, net 1,347     2,861  
Intangible assets, net 4,534      
Goodwill 10,944      
Total assets $ 102,400     $ 54,538  
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity      
Current liabilities:      
Accounts payable $ 6,996     $ 6,382  
Merchant payables 57,104     12,967  
Accrued expenses and other 8,649     6,281  
Deferred revenue 2,688     786  
Operating lease liabilities 3,587     4,847  
PPP notes payable (current portion) 2,849      
Income tax payable 326     914  
Liabilities from discontinued operations 671     3,135  
Total current liabilities 82,870     35,312  
PPP notes payable 814      
Deferred tax liabilities 357      
Long-term operating lease liabilities 10,774     7,920  
Other long-term liabilities 1,085     443  
Total liabilities 95,900     43,675  
Non-controlling interest 4,608      
Common stock 114     115  
Additional paid-in capital 6,240      
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) (406 )   14,200  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (4,056 )   (3,452 )
Total stockholders’ equity 1,892     10,863  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 102,400     $ 54,538  
               

 

 
Travelzoo
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
       
(Unaudited) Three months ended   Twelve months ended
(In thousands) December 31,   December 31,
  2020   2019   2020   2019
Cash flows from operating activities:                              
Net income (loss) $ 702     $ (599 )   $ (14,570 )   $ 4,155  
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:              
Depreciation and amortization 508     319     2,314     1,318  
Stock-based compensation 958     117     6,201     993  
Deferred income tax (813 )   (173 )   (2,560 )   258  
Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill         2,920      
Gain on notes payable settlement         (1,500 )    
Net gain on disposal of long-lived assets (822 )       (385 )    
Loss on equity investment in WeGo     210     474     821  
Gain on sale of equity investment in WeGo (468 )       (468 )    
Net foreign currency effects (143 )   21     (685 )   80  
Provision of loss on accounts receivable and other 1,452     193     5,375     325  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:              
Accounts receivable (50 )   (601 )   6,196     (728 )
Income tax receivable (610 )   (59 )   75     (600 )
Prepaid expenses and other (443 )   (623 )   1,183     (626 )
Accounts payable (5,234 )   410     (748 )   1,104  
Merchant payables 15,381     6,622     44,136     1,957  
Accrued expenses and other (931 )   200     (2,312 )   (242 )
Income tax payable (61 )   409     (540 )   373  
Other liabilities (193 )   2,864     1,711     2,048  
Net cash provided by operating activities 9,233     9,310     46,817     11,236  
Cash flows from investing activities:              
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired         (679 )   (673 )
Other investment         (430 )    
Proceeds from sale of investment in WeGo 2,607         2,607      
Purchases of property and equipment (1 )   (124 )   (253 )   (474 )
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets 822         822      
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 2,606     (124 )   1,245     (1,147 )
Cash flows from financing activities:              
Repurchase of common stock     (2,048 )   (1,205 )   (10,816 )
Payment of promissory notes (1,700 )       (9,500 )    
Proceeds from notes payable         3,663      
Proceeds from exercise of stock options, net of taxes for net share settlement 262         262     1,710  
Net cash used in financing activities (1,438 )   (2,048 )   (6,780 )   (9,106 )
Effect of exchange rate on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 1,178     659     1,571     266  
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 12,401     7,797     43,675     1,249  
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 51,984     12,913     20,710     19,461  
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period 64,385     20,710     64,385     20,710  
                       

 

Travelzoo
Segment Information from Continuing Operations
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)

Three months ended
December 31, 2020
Travelzoo North
America
  Travelzoo Europe   Jack’s Flight Club   Elimination   Consolidated
Revenue from unaffiliated customers $ 8,858     $ 2,703     $ 922     $     $ 12,483  
Intersegment revenue 12     (12 )            
Total net revenues 8,870     2,691     922         12,483  
Operating income (loss) $ 1,318     $ (2,414 )   $ 199     $     $ (897 )
                   
Three months ended
December 31, 2019
Travelzoo North
America
  Travelzoo Europe   Jack’s Flight Club   Elimination   Consolidated
Revenue from unaffiliated customers $ 15,381     $ 9,937     $     $ 8     $ 25,326  
Intersegment revenue 796     (788 )       (8 )    
Total net revenues 16,177     9,149             25,326  
Operating income $ 1,993     $ 925     $     $ 8     $ 2,926  

 

Twelve months ended
December 31, 2020
Travelzoo North
America
  Travelzoo Europe   Jack’s Flight Club   Elimination   Consolidated
Revenue from unaffiliated customers $ 34,663     $ 15,409     $ 3,537     $ (8 )   $ 53,601  
Intersegment revenue 249     (257 )       8      
Total net revenues 34,912     15,152     3,537         53,601  
Operating loss $ (5,056 )   $ (6,195 )   $ (2,814 )   $ (8 )   $ (14,073 )
                   
Twelve months ended
December 31, 2019
Travelzoo North
America
  Travelzoo Europe   Jack’s Flight Club   Elimination   Consolidated
Revenue from unaffiliated customers $ 65,455     $ 39,556     $     $ (86 )   $ 104,925  
Intersegment revenue 2,572     (2,658 )       86      
Total net revenues 68,027     36,898             104,925  
Operating income $ 12,666     $ 4,461     $     $ (86 )   $ 17,041  
                                       

 

 
Travelzoo
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Information
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
       
  Three months ended   Twelve months ended
  December 31,   December 31,
  2020   2019   2020   2019
GAAP operating expense $ 10,585     $ 19,354     $ 57,111     $ 76,449  
Non-GAAP adjustments:              
Impairment of intangible and goodwill (A)         2,920      
Amortization of intangibles (B) 333         1,277      
Stock option expenses (C) 958     117     6,201     993  
Severance-related expenses (D) 153     63     1,292     148  
Non-GAAP operating expense 9,141     19,174     45,421     75,308  
               
GAAP operating income (loss) (897 )   2,926     (14,073 )   17,041  
Non-GAAP adjustments (A through D) 1,444     180     11,690     1,141  
Non-GAAP operating income (loss) 547     3,106     (2,383 )   18,182  
               

Investor Relations: Almira Puschir@travelzoo.com

SOURCE: Travelzoo

About Marijuana Investments

 


The Future of Cannabis Crosses Many Industries

 

Companies related to cannabis products in the U.S. and Canada attract a lot of attention from investors. This is not a surprise as marijuana is a welcome addition to varied industries, most with growing demand and high potential. It’s expected that the rapid growth of acceptance and benefits from cannabis products are just being realized. Investing in a high-growth area while it is still in its infancy is an investment strategy we can all understand.

According to Precedence Research, it’s expected that the global legal marijuana market size was at $USD 17.5 billion in 2019 and is predicted to reach $USD 65.1 billion by 2027. The global legal cannabis market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of around 17.8% during the forecast period 2020 to 2027. This information, as positive as it is for investors, is far too broad to be very useful. This is because there are distinct and very different businesses that fall under the umbrella of cannabis stocks.

Primary Cannabis Businesses

As with almost any raw material, there are many different uses. Businesses discover different uses for the benefit of the consumer and of course their bottom line to use the same commodity. For example, the dairy industry provides milk that is used in hundreds of other products, both food and otherwise. Petroleum is used for everything from food, to plastic, to fuel. And glass is manufactured for everything from windshields to fiber-optic cable. As far as cannabis is concerned, it’s presumed that within the medical field and recreational uses the benefits of this fast-growing resource have, to date, barely been defined. The power of the motives, which include to help others (medical), please others (recreational), and make money (business) have yet to be fully explored and unleashed. This process has been muddied by regulations that are still roadblocks – roadblocks that are presumed to be going away over an unspecified time period.

The business and investment opportunities come under the headings, growers, dispensaries, distributors, biotech or medical, recreational, and ancillary products and services. 

Drilling Down

To Define companies doing business in the various cannabis fields more clearly as an investment opportunity, growers are the easiest to understand. Most medical, nutritional, and recreational companies are not self-sourced. Cultivators such as Auxly Cannabis Group, Inc. (XLY:CA) which operates primarily in Canada and Uruguay is involved in refining strains and bringing product to medical, wellness, and recreational companies.

Providing ancillary products avoids some of the banking restrictions put on companies actually producing or handling cannabis products. KushCo Holdings, Inc. (KSHB) focuses on providing businesses with vaporizers, solvents, branding consultancy, and packaging to businesses in the regulated medical and recreational cannabis and hemp industries.

Another company that would be categorized as ancillary is Stem Holdings, Inc. (STMH). They purchase, improve, and lease properties and finance assets that are operated by third parties and used for cultivation, retail sale of cannabis products, and manufacture, distribution, and branding of cannabis-infused products.

Companies that are broad-based and vertically integrated offer more diversification than those more narrowly focused. Medicine Man Technologies, operating under the name Schwazze (SHWZ) meets those criteria for investors looking to explore companies involved across several cannabis businesses. They have a portfolio of top licensed brands which span cultivation, extraction, infused manufacturing, dispensary operations, consulting, and nutrient lines. An outperform rating was recently given to Schwazze stock by Noble Capital Markets. The report is available at no cost to registered Channelchek users.

 

 

Known Risk to Investing in Cannabis Stocks

This is certainly not a complete list, but there are three primary risks in this industry. They are: legal restrictions, valuation, and commoditization.

In the U.S., marijuana is legal in many states but not yet legal at the federal level. While this dynamic holds, the cannabis industry will be subject to legislative and regulatory risks. It’s important to understand and evaluate the legal considerations as you do your own research and absorb research from others while finding cannabis stocks with promise and growth potential.

Valuation can also be tricky in a new industry. Many cannabis companies are just getting started, so like all newer companies, they’re attractive in-part because of their potential.  Assessing the future growth and profitability of a company with a limited track record, in a new industry poses its own risk. It is also why these investments have such high upside potential. Most investors feel confident that the future holds tremendous growth, some consolidation, and even companies that lose out to the competition. Being on the side where your equity holding is either bought at a premium by an acquiring company or that within your portfolio you own a future giant (the next Coke, Microsoft, GM of the industry) is the home run many cannabis investors are seeking.

Commoditization is another risk. Just like milk, crude oil, or soybeans, marijuana is a commodity. While the cannabis industry is expected to grow, if supply outpaces demand, prices could fall. Think of the oil-related businesses in 2020. Price risk is a longer-term consideration.

Take-Away

New industries offer incredible potential for investors that spot winners. The cannabis industry has many segments. All of them seem to be on the rise, but there are a lot of companies joining and competing in each of the segments. There will be winners and losers. Understanding the changing regulatory environment and digesting true, non-hype unbiased research on the industry and individual companies helps increase success.

Suggested Reading:

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Sources:

https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/12/01/2137727/0/en/Legal-Marijuana-Market-Growth-is-Expanding-over-17-8-by-2027.html#:~:text=01%2C%202020%20(GLOBE%20NEWSWIRE),during%20period%202020%20to%202027.

https://www.precedenceresearch.com/legal-marijuana-market

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The Future of Cannabis Crosses Many Industries

 


The Future of Cannabis Crosses Many Industries

 

Companies related to cannabis products in the U.S. and Canada attract a lot of attention from investors. This is not a surprise as marijuana is a welcome addition to varied industries, most with growing demand and high potential. It’s expected that the rapid growth of acceptance and benefits from cannabis products are just being realized. Investing in a high-growth area while it is still in its infancy is an investment strategy we can all understand.

According to Precedence Research, it’s expected that the global legal marijuana market size was at $USD 17.5 billion in 2019 and is predicted to reach $USD 65.1 billion by 2027. The global legal cannabis market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of around 17.8% during the forecast period 2020 to 2027. This information, as positive as it is for investors, is far too broad to be very useful. This is because there are distinct and very different businesses that fall under the umbrella of cannabis stocks.

Primary Cannabis Businesses

As with almost any raw material, there are many different uses. Businesses discover different uses for the benefit of the consumer and of course their bottom line to use the same commodity. For example, the dairy industry provides milk that is used in hundreds of other products, both food and otherwise. Petroleum is used for everything from food, to plastic, to fuel. And glass is manufactured for everything from windshields to fiber-optic cable. As far as cannabis is concerned, it’s presumed that within the medical field and recreational uses the benefits of this fast-growing resource have, to date, barely been defined. The power of the motives, which include to help others (medical), please others (recreational), and make money (business) have yet to be fully explored and unleashed. This process has been muddied by regulations that are still roadblocks – roadblocks that are presumed to be going away over an unspecified time period.

The business and investment opportunities come under the headings, growers, dispensaries, distributors, biotech or medical, recreational, and ancillary products and services. 

Drilling Down

To Define companies doing business in the various cannabis fields more clearly as an investment opportunity, growers are the easiest to understand. Most medical, nutritional, and recreational companies are not self-sourced. Cultivators such as Auxly Cannabis Group, Inc. (XLY:CA) which operates primarily in Canada and Uruguay is involved in refining strains and bringing product to medical, wellness, and recreational companies.

Providing ancillary products avoids some of the banking restrictions put on companies actually producing or handling cannabis products. KushCo Holdings, Inc. (KSHB) focuses on providing businesses with vaporizers, solvents, branding consultancy, and packaging to businesses in the regulated medical and recreational cannabis and hemp industries.

Another company that would be categorized as ancillary is Stem Holdings, Inc. (STMH). They purchase, improve, and lease properties and finance assets that are operated by third parties and used for cultivation, retail sale of cannabis products, and manufacture, distribution, and branding of cannabis-infused products.

Companies that are broad-based and vertically integrated offer more diversification than those more narrowly focused. Medicine Man Technologies, operating under the name Schwazze (SHWZ) meets those criteria for investors looking to explore companies involved across several cannabis businesses. They have a portfolio of top licensed brands which span cultivation, extraction, infused manufacturing, dispensary operations, consulting, and nutrient lines. An outperform rating was recently given to Schwazze stock by Noble Capital Markets. The report is available at no cost to registered Channelchek users.

 

 

Known Risk to Investing in Cannabis Stocks

This is certainly not a complete list, but there are three primary risks in this industry. They are: legal restrictions, valuation, and commoditization.

In the U.S., marijuana is legal in many states but not yet legal at the federal level. While this dynamic holds, the cannabis industry will be subject to legislative and regulatory risks. It’s important to understand and evaluate the legal considerations as you do your own research and absorb research from others while finding cannabis stocks with promise and growth potential.

Valuation can also be tricky in a new industry. Many cannabis companies are just getting started, so like all newer companies, they’re attractive in-part because of their potential.  Assessing the future growth and profitability of a company with a limited track record, in a new industry poses its own risk. It is also why these investments have such high upside potential. Most investors feel confident that the future holds tremendous growth, some consolidation, and even companies that lose out to the competition. Being on the side where your equity holding is either bought at a premium by an acquiring company or that within your portfolio you own a future giant (the next Coke, Microsoft, GM of the industry) is the home run many cannabis investors are seeking.

Commoditization is another risk. Just like milk, crude oil, or soybeans, marijuana is a commodity. While the cannabis industry is expected to grow, if supply outpaces demand, prices could fall. Think of the oil-related businesses in 2020. Price risk is a longer-term consideration.

Take-Away

New industries offer incredible potential for investors that spot winners. The cannabis industry has many segments. All of them seem to be on the rise, but there are a lot of companies joining and competing in each of the segments. There will be winners and losers. Understanding the changing regulatory environment and digesting true, non-hype unbiased research on the industry and individual companies helps increase success.

Suggested Reading:

Why Researching Investment Ideas is Important Small Cap Names in a Big Crypto Market



Managing Investment Portfolio Risk Lithium Ion Battery Recycling Heats Up


 

Sources:

https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/12/01/2137727/0/en/Legal-Marijuana-Market-Growth-is-Expanding-over-17-8-by-2027.html#:~:text=01%2C%202020%20(GLOBE%20NEWSWIRE),during%20period%202020%20to%202027.

https://www.precedenceresearch.com/legal-marijuana-market

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