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Schwazze (SHWZ) – Continuing to Perform in a Challenging Market

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

Schwazze (OTCQX:SHWZ, NEO:SHWZ) is building a premier vertically integrated regional cannabis company with assets in Colorado and New Mexico and will continue to take its operating system to other states where it can develop a differentiated regional leadership position. Schwazze is the parent company of a portfolio of leading cannabis businesses and brands spanning seed to sale. The Company is committed to unlocking the full potential of the cannabis plant to improve the human condition. Schwazze is anchored by a high-performance culture that combines customer-centric thinking and data science to test, measure, and drive decisions and outcomes. The Company’s leadership team has deep expertise in retailing, wholesaling, and building consumer brands at Fortune 500 companies as well as in the cannabis sector. Schwazze is passionate about making a difference in our communities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and doing our part to incorporate climate-conscious best practices.

Joe Gomes, Managing Director – Generalist Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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4Q22 Results. Revenue was $40.1 million, up 51.4% y-o-y from $26.5 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $13.3 million, or 33.1% of revenue in the quarter, up from $7.5 million, or 28.3%, a year ago. Schwazze reported a net loss to common shareholders of $29.8 million, or a loss of $0.53/sh in the quarter, versus $5.5 million of net income, or $0.12/sh. last year. Both periods were impacted by one-time items.

Key Metrics. For the eighth consecutive quarter, Schwazze outpaced the Colorado industry, this time by 11%, but, once again, ongoing weakness in the Colorado market resulted in declines in key performance metrics. Colorado two year stacked IDs for same store sales in the fourth quarter were down 6%, and down 9% for the one year period. The same measurements for New Mexico were up 57% and 43%, respectively. Average basket size fell 11.8% in New Mexico but was up 1.5% in Colorado. Customer visits declined 10.5% in Colorado and were up 61.7% in New Mexico.


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Schwazze (SHWZ) – CEO Buying Shares and a New Officer

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Friday, February 17, 2023

Schwazze (OTCQX:SHWZ, NEO:SHWZ) is building a premier vertically integrated regional cannabis company with assets in Colorado and New Mexico and will continue to take its operating system to other states where it can develop a differentiated regional leadership position. Schwazze is the parent company of a portfolio of leading cannabis businesses and brands spanning seed to sale. The Company is committed to unlocking the full potential of the cannabis plant to improve the human condition. Schwazze is anchored by a high-performance culture that combines customer-centric thinking and data science to test, measure, and drive decisions and outcomes. The Company’s leadership team has deep expertise in retailing, wholesaling, and building consumer brands at Fortune 500 companies as well as in the cannabis sector. Schwazze is passionate about making a difference in our communities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and doing our part to incorporate climate-conscious best practices.

Joe Gomes, Managing Director – Generalist Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Buying Shares. A Form 4 was released Wednesday showing CEO Justin Dye purchasing 500,000 shares of Schwazze at a price of $1.50 per share under Dye LLLP for a total cost of $750,000. Mr. Dye now indirectly owns 1,868,062 SHWZ common shares through Dye LLLP and indirectly owns 9,287,500 SHWZ common shares through Dye Capital & Company, equating to 20.5% of the total outstanding shares.

New Officer. Wednesday also had a press release from Schwazze announcing the Company added Christine Jones to the management team as Chief Legal Officer. Ms. Jones has over 25 years of experience as a corporate counsel for several companies and most recently was a Senior Vice President, Legal and Corporate Secretary of Long Play, Inc. Long Play is a vertically integrated cannabis company with cultivation, manufacturing, retail, and a portfolio of brands, similar to Schwazze.  We believe the addition of Ms. Jones will be beneficial to the Company.


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Item 9 Labs (INLB) – First Quarter Earnings Released

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Friday, February 17, 2023

Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB) is a vertically integrated cannabis operator and dispensary franchisor delivering premium products from its large-scale cultivation and production facilities in the United States. The award-winning Item 9 Labs brand specializes in best-in-class products and user experience across several cannabis categories. The company also offers a unique dispensary franchise model through the national Unity Rd. retail brand. Easing barriers to entry, the franchise provides an opportunity for both new and existing dispensary owners to leverage the knowledge, resources, and ongoing support needed to thrive in their state compliantly and successfully. Item 9 Labs brings the best industry practices to markets nationwide through distinctive retail experience, cultivation capabilities, and product innovation. The veteran management team combines a diverse skill set with deep experience in the cannabis sector, franchising, and the capital markets to lead a new generation of public cannabis companies that provide transparency, consistency, and well-being. Headquartered in Arizona, the company is currently expanding its operations space by up to 640,000-plus square feet on its 50-acre site, one of the largest properties in Arizona zoned to grow and cultivate flower. For additional information, visit https://investors.item9labscorp.com/.

Joe Gomes, Managing Director – Generalist Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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1Q23 Results. Item 9 Labs reported revenue of $5.0 million and a net loss of $3.26 million, or a loss of $0.03 per share. Revenue grew from the $4.0 million reported in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. Notably, gross margin also improved, to 52.4% in the most recent quarter, from 16.1% in the fourth quarter and 38.8% in the year ago period. We had forecast revenue of $4.5 million, gross margin of 35.6%, and a net loss of $4.9 million, or a loss of $0.05 per share.

Sessions Acquisition. Earlier this week, Item 9 Labs announced it has secured the necessary financing to complete the acquisition of Sessions Cannabis, a deal first announced in May 2022. Sessions is one of Canada’s largest cannabis retail franchisors. The total cash purchase price of the transaction is $12.8 million, which is being fully funded through an Acquisition Line of Credit with a 5-year term from a commercial lender. The acquisition will create the largest international cannabis retail franchiser and publicly traded cannabis franchise company in North America.


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Schwazze (SHWZ) – Two New Colorado Locations

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Thursday, February 02, 2023

Schwazze (OTCQX:SHWZ, NEO:SHWZ) is building a premier vertically integrated regional cannabis company with assets in Colorado and New Mexico and will continue to take its operating system to other states where it can develop a differentiated regional leadership position. Schwazze is the parent company of a portfolio of leading cannabis businesses and brands spanning seed to sale. The Company is committed to unlocking the full potential of the cannabis plant to improve the human condition. Schwazze is anchored by a high-performance culture that combines customer-centric thinking and data science to test, measure, and drive decisions and outcomes. The Company’s leadership team has deep expertise in retailing, wholesaling, and building consumer brands at Fortune 500 companies as well as in the cannabis sector. Schwazze is passionate about making a difference in our communities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and doing our part to incorporate climate-conscious best practices.

Joe Gomes, Managing Director – Generalist Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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New Locations. Schwazze filed a form 8-K Tuesday night detailing the agreement to purchase two new Colorado locations from Smoke Holdco, LLC. The purchase is for two dispensaries, one in Fort Collins and the other in Garden City, CO. The purchase price is up to $7.5 million, with $3.75 million in cash and $3.15 million in SHWZ shares payable at closing. As always, closing is dependent upon state regulatory approval.

A Move North. The two new locations represent a move by Schwazze into northern Colorado. Fort Collins is approximately 65 miles north of Denver, while Garden City is about 60 miles northeast of Denver. Previously, the most northern location was about 30 miles north of Denver in Longmont. Fort Collins is about 45 minutes south of Cheyenne, Wyoming, a state in which cannabis remains illegal.


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Item 9 Labs (INLB) – Reports 4Q and Full Year 2022 Results

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB) is a vertically integrated cannabis operator and dispensary franchisor delivering premium products from its large-scale cultivation and production facilities in the United States. The award-winning Item 9 Labs brand specializes in best-in-class products and user experience across several cannabis categories. The company also offers a unique dispensary franchise model through the national Unity Rd. retail brand. Easing barriers to entry, the franchise provides an opportunity for both new and existing dispensary owners to leverage the knowledge, resources, and ongoing support needed to thrive in their state compliantly and successfully. Item 9 Labs brings the best industry practices to markets nationwide through distinctive retail experience, cultivation capabilities, and product innovation. The veteran management team combines a diverse skill set with deep experience in the cannabis sector, franchising, and the capital markets to lead a new generation of public cannabis companies that provide transparency, consistency, and well-being. Headquartered in Arizona, the company is currently expanding its operations space by up to 640,000-plus square feet on its 50-acre site, one of the largest properties in Arizona zoned to grow and cultivate flower. For additional information, visit https://investors.item9labscorp.com/.

Joe Gomes, Managing Director – Generalist Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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4Q22 Results. Item 9 Labs filed its 10K last week for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022. While the Company did not press release the results, we backed into the 4Q22 results which shows revenue of $4 million and a $15 million operating loss, driven by a $409,000 impairment charge and a $9.5 million loss on assets held for sale. Item 9 Labs recorded a net loss for the quarter of $18.4 million, or a loss of $0.19 per share. We had forecast revenue of $5.5 million, a $2.2 million operating loss, and a net loss of $3.9 million, or a loss of $0.04 per share.

Still Winning Awards. Item 9 Labs continues to pile up awards for its products, which we believe will not only help the Company through the current challenging market but also positions the Company for above average growth as the cannabis market rebounds. BDSA recognized Item 9 Labs as one of the top 10 cannabis brands in Arizona overall, along with top five placements across multiple vape categories.


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Schwazze (SHWZ) – A New CFO

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Friday, January 20, 2023

Schwazze (OTCQX:SHWZ, NEO:SHWZ) is building a premier vertically integrated regional cannabis company with assets in Colorado and New Mexico and will continue to take its operating system to other states where it can develop a differentiated regional leadership position. Schwazze is the parent company of a portfolio of leading cannabis businesses and brands spanning seed to sale. The Company is committed to unlocking the full potential of the cannabis plant to improve the human condition. Schwazze is anchored by a high-performance culture that combines customer-centric thinking and data science to test, measure, and drive decisions and outcomes. The Company’s leadership team has deep expertise in retailing, wholesaling, and building consumer brands at Fortune 500 companies as well as in the cannabis sector. Schwazze is passionate about making a difference in our communities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and doing our part to incorporate climate-conscious best practices.

Joe Gomes, Managing Director – Generalist Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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A Change. Yesterday, Schwazze announced that the Company hired a new Chief Financial Officer in Forrest Hoffmaster. Mr. Hoffmaster will be replacing the previous CFO Nancy Huber, who previously announced her plans to retire once the Company hired a new CFO.

Background on Mr. Hoffmaster. Forrest Hoffmaster previously was CEO of New Seasons Market, and prior to that position spent 15 years with Whole Foods Market in various capacities in finance and operations. He also was with HEB Grocery and Advanced Micro Devices in finance management roles. Mr. Hoffmaster graduated Cum Laude with a BBA in Accounting at the University of Houston in 1993.


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Schwazze (SHWZ) – Continuing to Expand the Dispensary Base

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Thursday, January 05, 2023

Schwazze (OTCQX:SHWZ, NEO:SHWZ) is building a premier vertically integrated regional cannabis company with assets in Colorado and New Mexico and will continue to take its operating system to other states where it can develop a differentiated regional leadership position. Schwazze is the parent company of a portfolio of leading cannabis businesses and brands spanning seed to sale. The Company is committed to unlocking the full potential of the cannabis plant to improve the human condition. Schwazze is anchored by a high-performance culture that combines customer-centric thinking and data science to test, measure, and drive decisions and outcomes. The Company’s leadership team has deep expertise in retailing, wholesaling, and building consumer brands at Fortune 500 companies as well as in the cannabis sector. Schwazze is passionate about making a difference in our communities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and doing our part to incorporate climate-conscious best practices.

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

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Make It Six. On Tuesday, Schwazze announced the opening of another R.Greenleaf New Mexico dispensary, the sixth such opening since Schwazze’s February 2022 acquisition. The new R. Greenleaf store is located in Alamogordo. R. Greenleaf now has 16 locations throughout the state.

Alamogordo. A town of just over 31,000 people, Alamogordo is the seat of Otero County, located in southern New Mexico. Alamogordo is primarily a service and retail economy, driven by tourism, a large nearby military installation-Holloman Air Force Base-and a concentration of military retirees. There appears to be three other dispensaries in the town, according to Leafly. Notably, Alamogordo is less than 90 miles from El Paso.


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Schwazze (SHWZ) – Another Store in New Mexico

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Schwazze (OTCQX:SHWZ, NEO:SHWZ) is building a premier vertically integrated regional cannabis company with assets in Colorado and New Mexico and will continue to take its operating system to other states where it can develop a differentiated regional leadership position. Schwazze is the parent company of a portfolio of leading cannabis businesses and brands spanning seed to sale. The Company is committed to unlocking the full potential of the cannabis plant to improve the human condition. Schwazze is anchored by a high-performance culture that combines customer-centric thinking and data science to test, measure, and drive decisions and outcomes. The Company’s leadership team has deep expertise in retailing, wholesaling, and building consumer brands at Fortune 500 companies as well as in the cannabis sector. Schwazze is passionate about making a difference in our communities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and doing our part to incorporate climate-conscious best practices.

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

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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A Closing and a New Store. Yesterday, Schwazze announced the closing of the Lightshade Labs LLC transaction in Colorado and another opening of a dispensary in New Mexico. As a reminder, the Lightshade Labs LLC acquisition was for two Colorado dispensaries for US$2.75 million paid in cash.

Keep On Comin’. The new New Mexico location, this one located at  110 Yale Blvd SE in  Albuquerque, officially opened its doors on December 15th. The dispensary is under its retail banner R. Greenleaf, and represents the fifth dispensary opened in the last 90 days in the state. The opening also increases the total amount of dispensaries Schwazze operates to 40. We expect further openings from the Company in the future, as the Company is still looking into more locations in New Mexico, especially around the perimeter of the state, and Colorado.


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Item 9 Labs (INLB) – Going Into New Jersey

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB) is a vertically integrated cannabis operator and dispensary franchisor delivering premium products from its large-scale cultivation and production facilities in the United States. The award-winning Item 9 Labs brand specializes in best-in-class products and user experience across several cannabis categories. The company also offers a unique dispensary franchise model through the national Unity Rd. retail brand. Easing barriers to entry, the franchise provides an opportunity for both new and existing dispensary owners to leverage the knowledge, resources, and ongoing support needed to thrive in their state compliantly and successfully. Item 9 Labs brings the best industry practices to markets nationwide through distinctive retail experience, cultivation capabilities, and product innovation. The veteran management team combines a diverse skill set with deep experience in the cannabis sector, franchising, and the capital markets to lead a new generation of public cannabis companies that provide transparency, consistency, and well-being. Headquartered in Arizona, the company is currently expanding its operations space by up to 640,000-plus square feet on its 50-acre site, one of the largest properties in Arizona zoned to grow and cultivate flower. For additional information, visit https://investors.item9labscorp.com/.

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

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Setting Up Shop. Last week, Item 9 Labs announced that the Company’s dispensary franchise, Unity Rd., will be expanding into Franklin Township in Somerset County, N.J. This is the Company’s first dispensary on the East Coast, and fourth state into which the franchise has expanded. 

Additional Detail. The approval of the recreational business license was among the first the state has licensed, outside of existing medicinal cannabis businesses that were converted to recreational. The owner, Dishen Patel, has experience in private equity investing of consumer-driven brands, including restaurant concepts with a franchise infrastructure.


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Schwazze (SHWZ) – A New Location

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Tuesday, December 06, 2022

Schwazze (OTCQX:SHWZ, NEO:SHWZ) is building a premier vertically integrated regional cannabis company with assets in Colorado and New Mexico and will continue to take its operating system to other states where it can develop a differentiated regional leadership position. Schwazze is the parent company of a portfolio of leading cannabis businesses and brands spanning seed to sale. The Company is committed to unlocking the full potential of the cannabis plant to improve the human condition. Schwazze is anchored by a high-performance culture that combines customer-centric thinking and data science to test, measure, and drive decisions and outcomes. The Company’s leadership team has deep expertise in retailing, wholesaling, and building consumer brands at Fortune 500 companies as well as in the cannabis sector. Schwazze is passionate about making a difference in our communities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and doing our part to incorporate climate-conscious best practices.

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

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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A New Dispensary. Yesterday, Schwazze announced the opening of a new dispensary in New Mexico. Located at 2245 Main Street in Los Lunas, the dispensary brings the total of New Mexico dispensaries to 14. The opening continues Schwazze’s expansion strategy within New Mexico, and we expect to see more opening and/or acquisitions in the future, especially near Albuquerque and the Texas-New Mexico border.

Being Positive. We hosted the Company’s CEO Justin Dye and CFO Nancy Huber in a series of Non-Deal Road Show meetings last week, and following are a couple of highlights from the meeting. Significantly, management noted the Company is one of only six MSOs to generate positive cashflow, of which the Company generated $14.5 million from operations LTM as of 3Q 2022.


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Item 9 Labs (INLB) – A Management Change

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Thursday, December 01, 2022

Item 9 Labs Corp. (OTCQX: INLB) is a vertically integrated cannabis operator and dispensary franchisor delivering premium products from its large-scale cultivation and production facilities in the United States. The award-winning Item 9 Labs brand specializes in best-in-class products and user experience across several cannabis categories. The company also offers a unique dispensary franchise model through the national Unity Rd. retail brand. Easing barriers to entry, the franchise provides an opportunity for both new and existing dispensary owners to leverage the knowledge, resources, and ongoing support needed to thrive in their state compliantly and successfully. Item 9 Labs brings the best industry practices to markets nationwide through distinctive retail experience, cultivation capabilities, and product innovation. The veteran management team combines a diverse skill set with deep experience in the cannabis sector, franchising, and the capital markets to lead a new generation of public cannabis companies that provide transparency, consistency, and well-being. Headquartered in Arizona, the company is currently expanding its operations space by up to 640,000-plus square feet on its 50-acre site, one of the largest properties in Arizona zoned to grow and cultivate flower. For additional information, visit https://investors.item9labscorp.com/.

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

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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New CEO. Yesterday, Item 9 Labs announced Mike Weinberger, the Company’s Chief Franchise Officer, has assumed the CEO mantle, replacing Andrew Bowden. Given the upcoming transformational acquisition of Sessions Cannabis, we view the change in leadership as a positive for the Company.

Franchise Experience. As Item 9 Labs goes full bore in cannabis franchising, Mr. Weinberger’s long background in the franchising industry will become even more valuable, in our opinion. A 20-plus year franchise industry veteran, Mr. Weinberger launched Item 9 Labs Corp.’s dispensary franchise, Unity Rd., in 2018 and grew the brand to more than 20 entrepreneurial groups driving development across 10 states before the sale of Unity Rd. to Item 9 Labs. Mr. Weinberger also led 500 unit Maui Wowi, a global coffee and smoothie franchise.


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Schwazze (SHWZ) – CEO Dye Adding Shares

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Schwazze (OTCQX:SHWZ, NEO:SHWZ) is building a premier vertically integrated regional cannabis company with assets in Colorado and New Mexico and will continue to take its operating system to other states where it can develop a differentiated regional leadership position. Schwazze is the parent company of a portfolio of leading cannabis businesses and brands spanning seed to sale. The Company is committed to unlocking the full potential of the cannabis plant to improve the human condition. Schwazze is anchored by a high-performance culture that combines customer-centric thinking and data science to test, measure, and drive decisions and outcomes. The Company’s leadership team has deep expertise in retailing, wholesaling, and building consumer brands at Fortune 500 companies as well as in the cannabis sector. Schwazze is passionate about making a difference in our communities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and doing our part to incorporate climate-conscious best practices.

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

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Insider Buying. In a series of Form 4 filings, between November 14th and November 23rd Schwazze CEO Justin Dye purchased 1,325,852 SHWZ shares at a cost of $2.36 million, or a per share average of $1.78. According to the most recent Form 4 filed on November 25th, Mr. Dye directly currently owns 1,368,062 SHWZ common shares and indirectly owns 9,287,500 SHWZ common shares through Dye Capital & Company.

Details. Through three Form 4 filings, Mr. Dye reported transactions from November 14th through November 23rd. The largest daily purchase of 509,700 shares occurred on November 23rd, which also included the highest average price at $2.00 per share. The recent transactions occurred at prices ranging from $1.13 to $2.10 per share.  


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Schwazze (SHWZ) – Blocking and Tackling

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Schwazze (OTCQX:SHWZ, NEO:SHWZ) is building a premier vertically integrated regional cannabis company with assets in Colorado and New Mexico and will continue to take its operating system to other states where it can develop a differentiated regional leadership position. Schwazze is the parent company of a portfolio of leading cannabis businesses and brands spanning seed to sale. The Company is committed to unlocking the full potential of the cannabis plant to improve the human condition. Schwazze is anchored by a high-performance culture that combines customer-centric thinking and data science to test, measure, and drive decisions and outcomes. The Company’s leadership team has deep expertise in retailing, wholesaling, and building consumer brands at Fortune 500 companies as well as in the cannabis sector. Schwazze is passionate about making a difference in our communities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and doing our part to incorporate climate-conscious best practices.

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

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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3Q22 Results. Revenue was $43.2 million, up 36% y-o-y from $31.8 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $15.9 million, or 36.7% of revenue in the quarter, up from $8.8 million, or 26.7%, a year ago. Schwazze reported operating income of $11.1 million and net income of $25,124, or breakeven EPS, versus $3.8 million, $968,756 and $0.02 last year.

Quarterly Drivers. The most influential factor driving revenue increases in the third quarter  2022 was the inclusion of four consummated acquisitions in Colorado and revenue from R. Greenleaf. Revenue from wholesale sales decreased, due in large part to continued pricing pressure in the Colorado wholesale market as a result of supply saturation in flower and bulk distillate products.


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