LEEEF 10-K & 10-Q changes, risk factors and insider trading
Leef Brands Inc. · OTC · Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products · CIK 1711141 · All filings on SEC.gov
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Risk Factors
You should carefully review and consider the information regarding certain factors that could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results set forth under Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors, contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for Fiscal 2025, as filed with the SEC on March 26, 2026. The risk factors described in the fiscal year ended 2025 Form 10-K have not materially changed.
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Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A)
New heading “Cost of Sales and Gross Profit”
New heading “Operating Expenses”
New heading “Interest expense”
New heading “Change in fair value of derivative liability”
New heading “Net Loss and Comprehensive Loss”
New heading “Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025”
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During
fiscal 2024
and 2025, we executed a strategic transition away from consumer packaged goods (“CPG”) sales through retail,
shifting our sales
focus to leveraging our core strength in concentrate manufacturing to support and power the leading cannabis brands
operating in California.
CPG sales have becomewere immaterial in fiscal 2025 and the three months ended March 31, 2026 as the Company concentrated
its efforts on the bulk sales concentrates market. Following our acquisition
of Standard Holdings, Inc. and the HIMALAYA brand on April 27, 2026, CPG has again become a material component of our revenue, contributing
$1,042,767 of net revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2026, and we report CPG as a separate reportable segment beginning in the
second quarter of 2026. Management believes that thisthe strategiccombination focus onof higher-margin wholesale concentrate manufacturing,manufacturing and a growing branded
combinedCPG portfolio, together with disciplined operating expense management, positions the Company for improving operating performance.
During
the threesix months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026, the Company generated net revenue of $9,377,002,$16,651,910, compared to $9,398,261$18,089,917 for the threesix months ended
MarchJune 31,30, 2025, whichreflecting isa essentially flatdecrease year over year. Gross profit increased significantly to $4,624,650$7,035,013 (gross margin of 49%42%) for the
the threesix months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026, compared to $2,073,290$3,563,311 (gross margin of 22%20%) for the threesix months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025. The Company recorded
recordedan operating incomeloss of $1,283,667$704,690 for the threesix months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026, compared to an operating loss of $1,907,545$4,280,704 for the
three six months
ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025, reflecting both the margin expansion of $3,576,014 and a $639,852$104,312 reductionchange in total operating expenses.
Net
loss and comprehensive loss attributable to the Company was $426,253$1,761,001 for the threesix months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026, compared to net incomeloss and
and comprehensive incomeloss of $265,776$2,667,423 for the threesix months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025. The swing to areduced net loss position for the quarterperiod was
primarily driven
by the improvements in operating results described above and a $612,859 decrease in interest expense, offset by a $390,405$2,913,709 expensereduction
in the gain recorded for the change in fair value of derivative liabilities (comparedand toan aincrease $3,538,440 gain
in the prior year period) and a higher provision for income taxes of $974,580 (compared to $721,113 in the prior year period), offset
by the improvements in operating results described above.$349,626.
The
following table provides a reconciliation of the Company’s net loss to Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) for the three and six months
ended March
31,June 30, 2026 and 2025:
Beginning with the second quarter of 2026, the Company’s definition of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA was revised to exclude excise and other taxes from the income tax adjustment, and to present depreciation and amortization on the basis reported in the consolidated statements of cash flows. Prior period amounts presented above have been conformed to the current definition. On this basis, Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $2,341,275, compared to $2,396,440 as previously reported in the Company’s Quarterly Report for that period.
Adjusted
EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $2,396,440$(631,346) and $1,709,929,
respectively, for the three and six months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026, compared to $(732,4091,311,458) and $(2,092,305), respectively, for the three
and six months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025. The favorable change in Adjusted EBITDA for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 compared
to the same periods in 2025 of $3,128,849$680,112 and $3,802,234, respectively, is primarily driven by improved gross profit of $2,551,360
$920,343 and reduced$3,471,702,
respectively, operatingdespite expensesa decline of $639,852$1,416,748 withand our$1,438,007, revenuerespectively, remainingin consistent,revenue, reflecting the Company’s ongoing focus on margin
expansion expansion
and disciplined cost management in its core wholesale concentrate manufacturing business.
During
the threesix months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 and year ended December 31, 2025, the Company raised cash through issuance of preferred and common
shares of the Company’s stock totaling gross proceeds of approximately $4.5$9.0 million and $1.4 million, respectively, in addition
to the cash raised through both related party and third-party notes payable. The proceeds from these financing activities were used to
fund the ongoing operations of the Company.Company as well as the expansion of the Company’s cultivation activities.
Three
months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 and 2025
Revenue
for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 was $9,377,002,$7,274,908, a decrease of $21,259,$1,416,748, or 0.2%,16.3%, as compared to $9,398,261$8,691,656 for the three
months months
ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025. Revenue was consistentdeclined year over year, reflecting the maturing of the Company’s strategic pivot to bulk concentrate
manufacturing and ongoing pricing pressure within the California wholesale
cannabis market.
Cost
of sales for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 was $4,752,352,$4,864,545, a decrease of $2,572,619,$2,337,090, or 35.1%,32.5%, as compared to $7,324,971$7,201,635 for the
the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025. Gross profit for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 was $4,624,650,$2,410,364, representing a gross margin of
of 49%,33%, compared with a gross profit of $2,073,290,$1,490,021, representing a gross margin of 22%,17%, for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025. The significant
significant increase in gross profit and gross margin reflects the Company’s integration of Salisbury Canyon Ranch as the Company’s primary biomass supply source during the quarter, combined
with disciplined procurement of third-party inputs.
Total
operating expenses for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 were $3,340,983,$4,398,720, aan decreaseincrease of $639,852,$535,540, or 16.1%,13.9%, compared to total operating
expenses of $3,980,835$3,863,180 for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025. The decreaseincrease in total operating expenses was attributable to the factors
described below.
Wages
and salaries for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 were $1,689,690 and $1,880,759, respectively, a decrease of $191,069,
or 10.2%. The decrease reflects improved labor efficiency and disciplined headcount management as the Company continues to optimize
its operating structure around its wholesale concentrate manufacturing focus.
Legal
and professional fees for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 were $294,296 and $487,939, respectively, a decrease of $193,643,
or 39.7%. The decrease in legal and professional fees is primarily attributable to improved efficiency in the use of outside legal counsel and other professional advisors during the
period.
OfficeWages
and general expensessalaries for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 and 2025 were $601,591$2,155,828 and $797,417,$1,943,497, respectively, aan decreaseincrease of $195,826,$212,331,
or 24.6%.10.9%. The decreaseincrease is primarilylargely attributable to loweran freightincrease andin overheadstock costsbased as the Company continues its disciplined approach
to managing operating costs.compensation.
Legal and professional fees for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 were $644,399 and $338,269, respectively, an increase of $306,130, or 90.5%. The increase in legal and professional fees is primarily attributable to increased use of outside legal counsel and other professional advisors during the period related to the capital raise and the Himalaya acquisition.
Advertising
and promotion expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 were $34,337 and $139,163, respectively, a decrease of $104,826,
or 75.3%, reflecting reduced CPG marketing spend consistent with the Company’s strategic focus on wholesale concentrate manufacturing.
Interest
expense for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 and 2025 was $316,834$242,195 and $592,501,$579,387, respectively, a decrease of $275,667,$337,192, or 46.5%.58.2%.
The decrease was primarily driven by the conversion of convertible debentures during 2025, resulting in a lower outstanding
debt balance
during the current period.
Change
in fair value of derivative liability for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 was ana expensegain of $390,405,$1,581,817, compared to a gain of $3,538,440$566,681
for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025. The change is primarily due to fluctuations in the Company’s share price and remeasurement
of the Black-Scholes and Monte Carlo inputs used to value the derivative liabilities arising from warrants and certain convertible instruments
with non-fixed conversion features denominated in a currency other than the Company’s functional currency.
Net
Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Shareholders
Net
loss and comprehensive loss for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 was $426,253,$1,334,748, as compared to net incomeloss and comprehensive incomeloss of
of $265,776$2,933,199 for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025, ana unfavorablefavorable change of $692,029.$1,598,451. The change to a net loss position was primarily
due to the $3,928,845$1,015,136 unfavorablefavorable swing in the change in fair value of derivative liabilities,liabilities partially offset byand the $3,191,212$384,802 favorable
change in operating
results.
CashSix
Flowsmonths forended theJune Three Months Ended March 31,30, 2026 and 2025
The following tables set forth the components of our statements of operations for each of the periods presented and as a percentage of revenue for those periods. The period-to-period comparison of results of operations is not necessarily indicative of results of future periods.
Revenue
Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $16,651,910, a decrease of $1,438,007, or 7.9%, as compared to $18,089,917 for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Revenue decreased period over period, reflecting the maturing of the Company’s strategic pivot to bulk concentrate manufacturing and ongoing pricing pressure within the California wholesale cannabis market. The decrease in consolidated net revenue is net of $1,042,767 of consumer packaged goods revenue attributable to the HIMALAYA business acquired in April 2026. Excluding CPG, wholesale concentrate revenue decreased $1,496,436 and retail revenue decreased $984,338 period over period.
Cost of Sales and Gross Profit
Cost of sales for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $9,616,897, a decrease of $4,909,709, or 33.8%, as compared to $14,526,606 for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $7,035,013, representing a gross margin of 42%, compared with a gross profit of $3,563,311, representing a gross margin of 20%, for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The significant increase in gross profit and gross margin reflects the Company’s integration of Salisbury Canyon Ranch as the Company’s primary biomass supply source during the period, combined with disciplined procurement of third-party inputs.
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2026 were $7,739,703, a decrease of $104,312, or 1.3%, compared to total operating expenses of $7,844,015 for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The decrease in total operating expenses was attributable to the factors described below.
Legal and professional fees for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 were $938,695 and $826,208, respectively, an increase of $112,487, or 13.6%. The increase in legal and professional fees is primarily attributable to increased use of outside legal counsel and other professional advisors during the period related to the capital raise and the Himalaya acquisition.
Office and general expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 were $1,307,296 and $1,530,986, respectively, a decrease of $223,690, or 14.6%. The decrease is primarily attributable to lower freight and overhead costs as the Company continues its disciplined approach to managing operating costs.
Advertising and promotion expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 were $56,241 and $201,224, respectively, a decrease of $144,983, or 72.1%, reflecting reduced CPG marketing spend consistent with the Company’s strategic focus on wholesale concentrate manufacturing.
Interest expense
Interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 was $559,029 and $1,171,888, respectively, a decrease of $612,859, or 52.3%. The decrease was primarily driven by the conversion of convertible debentures during 2025, resulting in a lower outstanding debt balance during the current period.
Change in fair value of derivative liability
Change in fair value of derivative liability for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was a gain of $1,191,412, compared to a gain of $4,105,121 for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The change is primarily due to fluctuations in the Company’s share price and remeasurement of the Black-Scholes and Monte Carlo inputs used to value the derivative liabilities arising from warrants and certain convertible instruments with non-fixed conversion features denominated in a currency other than the Company’s functional currency.
Net Loss and Comprehensive Loss
Net loss and comprehensive loss for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $1,761,001, as compared to net loss and comprehensive loss of $2,667,423 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, a favorable change of $906,422. The change to a net loss position was primarily due to the $3,576,014 favorable change in operating results, partially offset by the $2,913,709 unfavorable swing in the change in fair value of derivative liabilities.
Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025
Cash
providedused byin operating activities for the threesix months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 was $395,001,$3,670,082, as compared to cash used in operating activities
of $1,836,212$2,033,388 for the threesix months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025, aan favorableunfavorable change of $2,231,213.$1,636,694. The favorableunfavorable change in cash providedused byin
operating operating
activities was primarily driven by the improvement in operating results, partially offset by timing of working capital items including an increase in inventories and a decrease
increases in accounts receivablepayable and prepaidaccrued expenses.expenses, partially offset by an improvement in operating results.
Cash
used in investing activities for the threesix months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 was $494,839,$1,438,751, as compared to cash used in investing activities
of $162,075$384,258 for the threesix months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025, an unfavorable change of $332,764.$1,054,493. The change reflects increased capital expenditures
to support ongoing operations and planned facility improvements.improvements, offset by proceeds from the sale of cryptocurrency.
Cash
provided by financing activities for the threesix months ended MarchJune 31, 30,
2026 was $3,665,088,$7,869,073, as compared to cash provided by financing activities
of $181,903$573,901 for the threesix months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025, a favorable
change of $3,483,185.$7,295,172. The favorable change was primarily due to $4,500,000
approximately $9 million of gross proceeds from the issuance of preferred
and common shares in March and May 2026, partially offset by net repayments on notes payable, repayment of related party contingent consideration,
and related party notes payable.
The
Company’s focus on the wholesale concentrate market has led
to an increase in quarterly revenue and margins through 2025 and into
Q1 2026. RevenueWhile wasmargins consistentremained improved in Q2 2026, revenue declined
from $9.4$8.7 million in Q1Q2 2025 to $9.4$7.3 million in Q1Q2 2026. The fluctuation in quarterly net income (loss)
is primarily attributable to non-cash
items, particularly changes in the fair value of derivative liabilities and losses on extinguishment
of debt. The net incomeloss of $0.3$2.9 million
in Q1Q2 2025 was driven primarily by thesmaller non-cash gain on the changemargins in fairQ2 value2025 of derivative$1.4 million versus $2.4 million in Q2 2026, offset by operating expenses
liabilities.of Excluding$3.9 thismillion non-cashand item,income Q1tax 2026 operational performance reflected the continued benefitexpense of in-house$0.6 biomassmillion supply
fromin SalisburyQ2 Canyon Ranch, with gross margins and operating cash flow remaining consistent with the strong H2 2025 trajectory.2025.
Key
management personnel are persons responsible
for planning, directing, and controlling activities of an entity, and include executive
and non-executive persons. During the threesix months
ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 and 2025, the Company recognized approximately $440,000$1,350,000 and $470,000,
$912,000, respectively, in compensation and stock-based
compensation provided to key management.
Historically, the Company’s primary source of liquidity has been its operations, capital contributions made by equity investors, and debt issuances. The Company is currently meeting its operational obligations as they become due from its current working capital and from operations. However, the Company has sustained losses since inception and may require additional capital in the future. Such uncertainties related to events and conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans to address these conditions include the equity financings described in Note 19 and Note 24, which raised aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $14.2 million through July 2026, the continued benefit of vertically integrated biomass supply from Salisbury Canyon Ranch on the Company’s gross margins, and continued discipline over operating costs.
As
of MarchJune 31,30, 2026, the Company had a net working capital surplus of $5,888,291$8,675,729 and a cash balance of $5,755,972.$4,950,962. This is a significant
improvement from December 31, 2025, when the Company had a working capital deficit and cash of $2,190,722. The increase in working capital
and cash during the threesix months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 primarily reflects theapproximately $4,500,000$9 million in equity raise completedraised in March and May 2026.
While management plans to remedy our cash position by reducing operational expenses and securing additional equity financing, there can be no assurance or guarantee that these strategies will be successfully achieved or sufficient to meet our obligations.
As
of MarchJune 31,30, 2026, the Company had no material off-balance sheet arrangements such as guarantee contracts, contingent interest in assets
transferred to an entity, or any obligations that trigger financing, liquidity, market, or credit risk to the Company.
LEEEF insider buying and selling (Form 4)
Since 2026-04-11, insiders reported open-market purchases in 4 Form 4 filings (3 insiders, 2 trade dates, 1,011,968 shares, about $243.7K) and open-market sales in 0 filings. Net open-market shares: 1,011,968 (purchases minus sales); net value about $243.7K.Totals add up every open-market (code P and S) line in those filings, using the prices reported in the filings. Awards, option exercises, tax withholding and gifts are listed below but not counted.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | Mendola Robert James Jr |
Other | 2,929 | — | — |
| 2026-07-14 | Mendola Robert James Jr |
Other | 358,777 | — | — |
| 2026-07-14 | Mendola Robert James Jr |
Other | 406,515 | — | — |
| 2026-06-15 | Wilson Kevin John |
Open-market purchase | 464,197 | $0.23 | $106.8K |
| 2026-05-29 | Mendola Robert James Jr |
Other | 1,224 | — | — |
| 2026-05-18 | Mendola Robert James Jr |
Open-market purchase | 357,553 | $0.25 | $89.4K |
| 2026-05-18 | Wilson Kevin John |
Open-market purchase | 54,348 | $0.25 | $13.6K |
| 2026-05-18 | Anderson Micah Payne |
Open-market purchase | 135,870 | $0.25 | $34.0K |
| 2026-05-07 | Mendola Robert James Jr |
Other | 1,260,368 | $0.25 | $315.1K |
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