Organigram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) reported its results for the fiscal fourth-quarter ending August 31, 2021, with revenue increasing 22% to $24.9 million, from $20.4 million in the same time period for 2020. Organigram said the increase was primarily due to an increase in adult-use recreational revenue, partly offset by the decrease in international revenue, medical revenue, wholesale revenue to other Licensed Producers, and a lower average net selling price. The stock was jumping over 10% in early trading on the results and was lately selling at $2.06.

The company also reported a net loss of $26.0 million, which was an improvement over last year’s net loss of $38.6 million. the company said this was largely due to the higher gross margin in the quarter which was partially offset by the impairment charges during the current quarter. The quarter also reported that the negative adjusted EBITDA decreased 48% from $9.2 million in the third fiscal quarter to $4.8 million. This improvement was primarily attributed to the increase in revenues and the improved adjusted gross margin.

“The results in Q4 Fiscal 2021 demonstrate the momentum we have achieved from our efforts to lead innovation and increase efficiencies. In the quarter, we introduced exciting new products that were embraced by consumers and we achieved higher crop yields at a lower cost” said Beena Goldenberg, Chief Executive Officer. “We are particularly pleased with our market share gains in the quarter to become a #4 LP and will build on these successes into Fiscal 2022.”

Looking Ahead

Organigram said it is forecasting its fiscal first quarter of 2022 revenue to be higher than the fourth quarter and attributed this to stronger forecasted market growth as COVID-19 restrictions continue to lift and the number of retail stores continues to grow; and the company is better able to fulfill the demand for its revitalized product portfolio with its increased production.

“Net revenue growth is expected from the company’s products as evidenced by Organigram’s growing national adult-use recreational retail market share (“market share”) from 5.4% in Q3 to 7% in Q4. As of October, the momentum continues and the company has reached a 7.9% share of market, maintaining its position as the #4 LP in Canada.”

“In addition, the resumption of shipments to Canndoc in Israel is expected to generate higher sequential revenue in Q1 Fiscal 2022 as compared to Q4 Fiscal 2021. The Company believes it is better equipped to fulfill demand in Q1 Fiscal 2022 with larger harvests expected as compared to Q4 Fiscal 2021. Revenues to date in Q1 Fiscal 2022 including a shipment to Canndoc that was in excess of $3.0 million, and purchase orders received from customers, support the Company’s expectation of revenue growth from Q4 Fiscal 2021 to Q1 Fiscal 2022; however actual results could vary from estimates from the date hereof until year-end.”

Organigram also expects to be positioned to generate more revenue growth from the production of soft chews and other edible products with the specialized equipment in the Winnipeg Facility under the direction of EIC leadership, who bring significant expertise in confectionery manufacturing.

Ms. Goldenberg concluded, “We are excited for what Fiscal 2022 holds for Organigram. Looking ahead, we expect to continue our momentum as we maintain our focus on increased points of distribution, bringing new, impactful, and innovative products such as Edison Jolts, SHRED, and SHRED’ems to market, and improve our ability to fulfill the growing demand for our products.”