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Cannabis Co. 4Front Sees Loss Narrow In Q3, Major Growth In MA, IL

Benzinga ·  10:30

4Front Ventures Corp. (CSE:FFNT) (OTC:FFNTF), a U.S. multi-state cannabis operator, announced its Q3 2024 revenue Thursday of $17.1 million, down from $18.7 million in the previous quarter. The company highlighted substantial gains in Massachusetts and promising developments in Illinois as the Matteson facility ramps up production.

Q3 2024 Financial Highlights

  • Revenue was $17.1 million, a decrease from $23 million in Q3 2023.
  • Net Loss was $6.4 million, an improvement from a net loss of $62.1 million in Q3 2023.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $1 million, compared to an adjusted EBITDA loss of $4.8 million in Q3 2023.
  • Gross Profit was $3.7 million, down from $9.3 million in Q3 2023.

Scalable Production, Strategic Expansion Powers Market Growth

The Matteson facility, nearing full operational capacity, is expected to address Illinois' supply constraints, boosting 4Front's market share. CEO Andrew Thut stressed the strong demand. "Early responses to Matteson's production have been highly positive." The facility's scalability aligns with strategic growth plans, leveraging new supply agreements.

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Massachusetts saw a 56% quarter-over-quarter growth in wholesale revenue, driven by consistent high-quality production. Meanwhile, in Washington, 4Front returned to record revenues, showcasing its adaptability in competitive markets.

New product launches, including the "Smoke Breaks" pre-rolls, expanded the company's offerings in Illinois and Massachusetts.

4Front's CEO Optimistic Amid Regulatory Uncertainty

"Despite the uncertainties surrounding federal cannabis reform, we're optimistic, especially given signs that we may have unexpected advocates in the incoming administration," said Thut. The company expects its operational momentum to continue into Q4, targeting positive cash flows and expanded market reach.

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Capital Optimization, Product Diversification To Drive Expansion

4Front has also retained Canaccord Genuity to optimize its capital structure, a move aimed at securing growth capital and enhancing financial performance. With the scaling of the Matteson facility and a focus on diversifying its product lines, the company is heading for sustained operational growth and shareholder value.

FFNTF Price Action
FFNTF's shares were trading 11.76% lower at $0.03 per share at the time of market close Thursday.

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