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EDMONTON, Alberta, Nov. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SNDL Inc. (NASDAQ: SNDL, CSE: SNDL) (“ SNDL” or the“ Company”) reported its financial and operational results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. All financial information in this press release is reported in millions of Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.

SNDL has also posted a supplemental investor presentation on its website, found at .

The Company will hold a conference call and webcast presentation at 10:00 a.m. EDT (8:00 a.m. MDT) on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The conference call details can be found below.

MANAGEMENT HIGHLIGHTS

• Net revenue: In the third quarter of 2025, net revenue totaled $244.2 million, reflecting a growth rate of +3.1% compared to the same period in the previous year. This increase was primarily driven by strong growth of +13.5% in our combined Cannabis business, partly offset by Liquor retail segment decline.
• Gross profit: Gross profit for the third quarter of 2025 reached $64.2 million, representing a +1.9% increase compared to the same period in the prior year.
• Gross margin ⁽¹⁾: The gross margin in the third quarter of 2025 was 26.3%, reflecting a year-over-year decrease of -0.3 percentage points. Strong margin expansion in Liquor Retail (+0.8pp) and Cannabis Retail segments was more than offset by non-cash inventory adjustments in the Cannabis Operations segment, which had a impact to segment margin and to consolidated margin.
• Operating Income: The Company reported an operating loss of $(11.1) million in the third quarter of 2025. This result was impacted by a $(6.8) million non-cash increase in share-based compensation liability reflected in the Corporate segment, due to the mark-to-market impact of the Company's 121% share price increase during the quarter, a $(3.9) million non-cash inventory-related adjustments within Cannabis Operations, and a $(1.6) million net fixed asset write-off, mostly related to the idle Stellarton facility. It also includes a $(1.5) million restructuring charge, resulting in an adjusted operating loss of $(9.5) million. Both reported and adjusted operating loss exclude a $5.3 million realized gain from the partial sale of some of our equity investments.
• Cash flow: Cash flow was $32.4 million during the third quarter of 2025, primarily driven by $15.1 million in proceeds from the disposal of certain equity investments, and a $14.3 million reduction in working capital following seasonal increases in the first half of the year.
• Free cash flow ⁽¹⁾: Free cash flow in the third quarter of 2025 reached a record $16.7 million, primarily driven by a reduction in working capital. This result reflects $5.2 million CAPEX investments ahead of new Liquor and Cannabis Retail store openings scheduled for the fourth quarter. The income statement also contributed to the record free cash flow, as the operating loss was largely attributable to non-cash items. Note that proceeds of $15.1 million from the disposal of certain equity investments are not included in the free cash flow for the quarter.
  

"Reaching a new record for quarterly free cash flow and, for the first time in our history, achieving positive cumulative free cash flow for the first nine months of the year underscores the strength of our ongoing operational and profitability improvements,” said Zach George, Chief Executive Officer of SNDL.“We are delivering these results while continuing to grow our Cannabis business well ahead of market and industry peers and accelerating the pace of organic growth investments.

Unlike many players in the industry, SNDL reports its financial performance using rigorous, unadjusted KPIs. Leadership in our industry begins with financial integrity and transparency, principles we owe to our shareholders and ourselves.

Our relentless focus on growth and value creation is reflected not only in our financial progress but also in the strategic decisions that position SNDL for long-term success.”

The Company's strong balance sheet, with no debt and $240.6 million in unrestricted cash as of September 30, 2025, provides a strategic advantage as we continue building a resilient, growth-oriented, and profitable business. This financial strength enables us to pursue several high-return organic and inorganic opportunities without issuing equity or incurring high interest debt. Examples of these opportunities include:

• Acquisition of 1CM Retail Stores: SNDL previously announced an arrangement agreement to acquire 32 cannabis retail stores from 1CM Inc. (“1CM”) for a total cash consideration of $32.2 million. We continue to support the regulatory review process in Ontario, the final step before closing the transaction.
• Strategic Organic Investments: Targeted CAPEX and working capital investments in support of five additional Cannabis store openings and two new Wine & Beyond stores expected during the fourth quarter.
• Atholville Facility Ramp: Completion of the capacity ramp-up of our Atholville cultivation facility, which combined with strong commercial relationships, enabled us to achieve $4.2 million in international sales during the third quarter.
• Equity Monetization: Partial sale of SNDL's equity position in High Tide Inc. (“High Tide”), realizing a gain of $5.3 million during the third quarter.
• SunStream Restructuring Process: The Company continues to work toward the resolution of on-going litigation required to complete SunStream Bancorp Inc. (“SunStream”) restructurings. Once completed, these restructurings are expected to provide shareholders with exposure to dynamic medical cannabis markets including Florida and Texas.
  

“In a rapidly evolving market, our agility and resilience remain key strengths as we pursue our ambition to become a global cannabis leader. Our team is the foundation of our success, and we are confident in our ability to deliver on our goals.” concluded Zach George.

TOTAL COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS

	Three months ended September 30		Nine months ended September 30
($000s)	2025		2024		% Change		2025		2024		% Change
IFRS Financial Measures
Net revenue		244,219			236,892			3.1	%		693,902			662,769			4.7	%
Gross profit		64,177			62,968			1.9	%		188,419			171,532			9.8	%
Operating income (loss)		(11,050	)		(18,511	)		40.3	%		(18,100	)		(27,722	)		34.7	%
Change in cash and cash equivalents		32,357			80,042			-59.6	%		22,222			67,935			-67.3	%
Non-IFRS Financial Measures (1)
Gross margin		26.3	%		26.6	%		-0.3	pp		27.2	%		25.9	%		1.3	pp
Adjusted operating income (loss)		(9,512	)		(16,593	)		42.7	%		(12,713	)		(25,672	)		50	%
Free cash flow		16,692			9,236			80.7	%		7,733			(2,753	)		381	%

^{(1) Gross Margin is a supplementary financial measure calculated by dividing Gross Profit by Net Revenue. Adjusted operating income (loss) and Free Cash Flow are specified financial measures that do not have a standardized meanings prescribed by IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures reported by other companies. See“Non-IFRS Measures” section below for further information.}

BUSINESS SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS

SNDL operates and reports its business through four segments: Liquor Retail, Cannabis Retail, Cannabis Operations, and Investments. Additionally, a consolidated total for Cannabis is presented, encompassing the combined results of the two Cannabis segments, along with the revenue elimination associated with the Cannabis Operations sales to the provincial boards that are expected to be subsequently repurchased by the Company's licensed retail subsidiaries for resale. Corporate and Shared Service expenses are reported as“Corporate”.

	Three months ended September 30		Nine months ended September 30
($000s)	2025		2024		% Change		2025		2024		% Change
Net Revenue
Cannabis Retail		85,021			81,144			4.8	%		246,960			228,519			8.1	%
Cannabis Operations		37,389			25,007			49.5	%		107,544			72,378			48.6	%
Intersegment Eliminations		(17,579	)		(13,824	)		-27.2	%		(51,391	)		(39,307	)		-30.7	%
Total Cannabis		104,831			92,327			13.5	%		303,113			261,590			15.9	%
Liquor Retail		139,388			144,565			-3.6	%		390,789			401,179			-2.6	%
Investments		-			-			0.0	%		-			-			0.0	%
Total		244,219			236,892			3.1	%		693,902			662,769			4.7	%
Operating Income
Cannabis Retail		9,105			4,395			107.2	%		22,329			7,255			207.8	%
Cannabis Operations		(5,434	)		(703	)		-673.0	%		(3,628	)		(1,728	)		-110.0	%
Total Cannabis		3,671			3,692			-0.6	%		18,701			5,527			238.4	%
Liquor Retail		11,222			11,795			-4.9	%		24,276			22,456			8.1	%
Investments		1,543			(7,824	)		119.7	%		1,775			13,711			-87.1	%
Corporate		(27,486	)		(26,174	)		-5.0	%		(62,852	)		(69,416	)		9.5	%
Total		(11,050	)		(18,511	)		40.3	%		(18,100	)		(27,722	)		34.7	%
Adjusted Operating Income
Cannabis Retail		9,105			4,395			107.2	%		22,329			7,255			207.8	%
Cannabis Operations		(4,772	)		(578	)		-725.6	%		300			(1,348	)		122.3	%
Total Cannabis		4,333			3,817			13.5	%		22,629			5,907			283.1	%
Liquor Retail		11,222			11,795			-4.9	%		24,276			22,456			8.1	%
Investments		1,543			(7,824	)		119.7	%		1,775			13,711			-87.1	%
Corporate		(26,610	)		(24,381	)		-9.1	%		(61,393	)		(67,746	)		9.4	%
Total		(9,512	)		(16,593	)		42.7	%		(12,713	)		(25,672	)		50.5	%

Liquor Retail

SNDL is Canada's largest private sector liquor retailer, operating at November 3, 2025 in 165 locations, predominantly in Alberta, under its three retail banners:“Wine and Beyond” (13),“Liquor Depot” (19), and“Ace Liquor” (133).

	Three months ended September 30		Nine months ended September 30
($000s)	2025		2024		% Change		2025		2024		% Change
Net revenue		139,388			144,565			-3.6	%		390,789			401,179			-2.6	%
Gross profit		36,704			36,951			-0.7	%		100,993			101,470			-0.5	%
Gross margin		26.3	%		25.6	%		0.8	pp		25.8	%		25.3	%		0.6	pp
Operating income		11,222			11,795			-4.9	%		24,276			22,456			8.1	%
Adjusted operating income		11,222			11,795			-4.9	%		24,276			22,456			8.1	%

• Net revenue for Liquor Retail declined in the third quarter of 2025, driven by continued softness in market demand. Same-store sales ⁽²⁾ decreased by -2.6% due to industry-wide volume declines primarily affecting our convenience banners (Ace Liquor and Liquor Depot). In contrast, our Wine & Beyond banner demonstrates resilience, achieving same store sales growth of 2.9% during the quarter.
  

(2) Same store sales is a specified financial measure that does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS Accounting Standards and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies. See“Non-IFRS Financial Measures” section below for further information.

• During the third quarter of 2025, the gross margin for Liquor Retail continued to improve compared to the previous year, marking another record high for the segment. Operating Income showed a slight decline, as the benefits of gross margin expansion and further SG&A cost efficiencies were more than offset by the lapping of a $1.2 million favorable fixed asset revaluation recorded in the same period last year.
  

Cannabis Retail

SNDL is one of Canada's largest private-sector cannabis retailer, operating at November 3, 2025 in 186 locations under its two retail banners:“Value Buds” (125), and“Spiritleaf” (61, of which 4 are corporate stores and 57 are franchise stores). The Company's Cannabis Retail strategy is based on several pillars, including the quality of its store locations, its range of products, and the unique experiences provided to customers. Using data and insights from a large volume of monthly transactions enables SNDL to leverage technology and analytics to inform and improve its retail strategy.

	Three months ended September 30		Nine months ended September 30
($000s)	2025		2024		% Change		2025		2024		% Change
Net revenue		85,021			81,144			4.8	%		246,960			228,519			8.1	%
Gross profit		22,465			20,710			8.5	%		63,974			58,337			9.7	%
Gross margin		26.4	%		25.5	%		0.9	pp		25.9	%		25.5	%		0.4	pp
Operating income		9,105			4,395			107.2	%		22,329			7,255			207.8	%
Adjusted operating income		9,105			4,395			107.2	%		22,329			7,255			207.8	%

• The Cannabis Retail segment achieved three new quarterly records: Net Revenue, Gross Profit and Operating Income.
• Year-over-year Net Revenue growth in the third quarter was supported by a 3.6% increase in same-store sales. The slowdown in revenue growth compared to previous quarters was primarily due to the lapping of heavier promotional periods during the second half of 2024. This reduction in promotional intensity was the main driver of gross margin improvement.
• Operating Income experienced substantial growth, driven by higher revenue and gross margin, as well as productivity initiatives lowering SG&A. Additionally, in the third quarter of 2025 there was a $1.0 million reversal of fixed asset impairments recorded several years ago, reflecting continued improvement in store performance.
  

Cannabis Operations

SNDL has a diverse brand portfolio from value to premium, emphasizing premium inhalable formats and a full suite of 2.0 products. With enhanced procurement capabilities and plans to continue evolving toward a cost-effective cultivation and manufacturing operation, the Cannabis Operations segment is a key enabler of SNDL's vertical integration strategy.

	Three months ended September 30		Nine months ended September 30
($000s)	2025		2024		% Change		2025		2024		% Change
Net revenue		37,389			25,007			49.5	%		107,544			72,378			48.6	%
Gross profit		5,008			5,307			-5.6	%		23,452			11,725			100.0	%
Gross margin		13.4	%		21.2	%		-7.8	pp		21.8	%		16.2	%		5.6	pp
Operating income (loss)		(5,434	)		(703	)		-673.0	%		(3,628	)		(1,728	)		-110.0	%
Adjusted operating income (loss)		(4,772	)		(578	)		-725.6	%		300			(1,348	)		122.3	%

• Cannabis Operations continued to deliver significant revenue growth in the third quarter of 2025, reaching a new net revenue record for the segment.
• Growth was driven by edibles, following Indiva's acquisition in the fourth quarter of 2024, as well as accelerating international sales, which reached $4.2 million during the quarter.
• Gross profit and Operating Income were impacted by inventory write-offs and valuation adjustments, primarily related to the cultivation ramp-up, and the fixed asset write-off of the idle Stellarton facility.
  

Investments

• As of September 30, 2025, the Company has deployed capital to a portfolio of cannabis-related investments with a carrying value of $410.8 million, including $391.1 million to SunStream. This carrying value increased by $4.7 million during the third quarter of 2025, primarily due to an increase in the USD to CAD exchange rate from 1.3643 on June 30, 2025 to 1.3921 on September 30, 2025.
• During the third quarter of 2025, the investment portfolio generated a positive operating income of $1.5 million, primarily driven by interests earned from our cash accounts.
• In the third quarter of 2025, the Company sold 2,929,371 common shares of High Tide, reducing its holdings to 3,693,274 shares as of September 30, 2025, representing 4.2% ownership. In October 2025, the Company disposed of an additional 599,758 common shares, bringing its total position down to 3,093,516 shares by November 3, 2025, or 3.6% ownership. To date, these dispositions have resulted in a realized gain of $6.3 million, comprising $5.3 million recognized in the third quarter and the remaining $1.0 million in October 2025. The Company recorded these gains as part of other comprehensive income, below the Net Income/(Loss) line.
  

Equity Position

• $651.5 million of unrestricted cash, marketable securities and investments, including investments in equity-accounted investees, and no outstanding debt at September 30, 2025, resulting in a net book value of $1.1 billion.
• The board of directors of the Company has approved the renewal of its Share Repurchase Program upon the expiry of its current share repurchase program on November 20, 2025. The Share Repurchase Program remains subject to the filing of the required notice with, and acceptance by, the Canadian Securities Exchange.
• For the three months ended September 30, 2025, the Company purchased and cancelled 1,800 common shares at a weighted average price of US$1.21 per share. SNDL will continue to evaluate opportunities to utilize the program to the extent that management believes it is in the best interest of SNDL's shareholders. As a reminder, since the fourth quarter of 2024 the Company repurchased 10,765,907 common shares for cancellation.
  

This press release is intended to be read in conjunction with the Company's condensed consolidated interim financial statements and the notes thereto for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, and the accompanying Management's Discussion and Analysis. These documents are available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at and EDGAR at

CONFERENCE CALL

The Company will hold a conference call and webcast presentation at 10:00 a.m. EDT (8:00 a.m. MDT) on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

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ABOUT SNDL INC.

SNDL Inc. (NASDAQ: SNDL, CSE: SNDL), through its wholly owned subsidiaries, is one of the largest vertically integrated cannabis companies and the largest private-sector liquor and cannabis retailer in Canada, with retail banners that include Ace Liquor, Wine and Beyond, Liquor Depot, Value Buds and Spiritleaf. With products available in licensed cannabis retail locations nationally, SNDL's consumer-facing cannabis brands include Top Leaf, Contraband, Palmetto, Bon Jak, La Plogue, Versus, Value Buds, Grasslands, Vacay, Pearls by Grön, No Future and Bhang Chocolate. SNDL's investment portfolio seeks to deploy strategic capital through direct and indirect investments and partnerships throughout the North American cannabis industry. For more information, please visit

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Forward-Looking Information Cautionary Statement
This news release includes statements containing certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities law ("forward-looking statements"), including, but not limited to, statements regarding the Company's operational goals and plans, the benefits of SNDL's financial reporting compared to industry peers, the Company's ability to achieve long-term, sustainable profitability, growth, success and efficiencies, the anticipated benefit of the Company's strong balance sheet, the growth opportunities available to SNDL and the expected benefits thereof, the timing and closing of the transaction to acquire assets from 1CM, the expected benefits of the Sunstream restructurings, the treatment of Cannabis Operations sales to the provincial boards, the Company's retail strategy, expectations with respect to the Company's Cannabis Operations segment, and any other potential forms of shareholder value creation. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as“aim”,“anticipate”,“assume”,“believe”,“contemplate”,“continue”,“could”,“due”,“estimate”,“expect”,“goal”,“intend”,“may”,“objective”,“plan”,“predict”,“potential”,“positioned”,“pioneer”,“seek”,“should”,“target”,“will”,“would”, and other similar expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events and future trends, or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the Company's business and the industry in which it operates and management's beliefs and assumptions and are not guarantees of future performance or development and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are in some cases beyond its control. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Please see“Risk Factors” in the Company's Annual Information Form dated March 18, 2025, and the risk factors included in our other public disclosure documents for a discussion of the material risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law.

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Loss and Comprehensive Loss (Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)
		Three months ended September 30			Nine months ended September 30
		2025			2024			2025			2024
Net revenue			244,219				236,892				693,902				662,769
Cost of sales			180,042				173,924				505,483				491,237
Gross profit			64,177				62,968				188,419				171,532
Investment income			1,777				5,577				6,162				12,817
Share of (loss) profit of equity-accounted investees			(234	)			(13,401	)			(4,387	)			999
General and administrative			45,967				49,980				137,702				142,711
Sales and marketing			3,617				2,813				10,768				8,850
Depreciation and amortization			12,928				13,389				39,076				41,051
Share-based compensation			10,883				5,702				15,190				15,428
Restructuring costs			1,134				1,918				2,287				2,050
Asset impairment (recovery), net			2,051				(258	)			2,971				2,317
Research and development			156				76				354				222
Loss (gain) on disposition of assets			34				35				(54	)			441
Operating loss			(11,050	)			(18,511	)			(18,100	)			(27,722	)
Other (expenses) income, net			(2,269	)			609				(7,041	)			(4,080	)
Loss before income tax			(13,319	)			(17,902	)			(25,141	)			(31,802	)
Income tax (expense) recovery			-				(1,434	)			-				2,847
Net loss			(13,319	)			(19,336	)			(25,141	)			(28,955	)
Equity-accounted investees - share of other comprehensive income (loss)			7,709				(4,802	)			(13,250	)			9,532
Investments at fair value through other comprehensive income ("FVOCI") - change in fair value			12,940				-				9,754				-
Comprehensive income (loss)			7,330				(24,138	)			(28,637	)			(19,423	)
Net loss attributable to:
Owners of the Company			(13,319	)			(19,328	)			(25,141	)			(27,654	)
Non-controlling interest			-				(8	)			-				(1,301	)
			(13,319	)			(19,336	)			(25,141	)			(28,955	)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:
Owners of the Company			7,330				(24,130	)			(28,637	)			(18,122	)
Non-controlling interest			-				(8	)			-				(1,301	)
			7,330				(24,138	)			(28,637	)			(19,423	)
Net loss per common share attributable to owners of the Company
Basic and diluted		$	(0.05	)		$	(0.07	)		$	(0.10	)		$	(0.10	)

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position (Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars)
As at	September 30, 2025		December 31, 2024
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		240,581			218,359
Restricted cash		19,798			19,815
Marketable securities		139			139
Accounts receivable		26,299			28,118
Biological assets		3,507			1,187
Inventory		125,334			127,919
Prepaid expenses and deposits		12,580			16,860
Investments		595			27,560
Assets held for sale		746			19,051
Net investment in subleases		2,754			2,832
		432,333			461,840
Non-current assets
Long-term deposits and receivables		4,460			3,679
Right of use assets		122,701			115,435
Property, plant and equipment		152,510			145,810
Net investment in subleases		12,350			15,354
Intangible assets		59,224			61,325
Investments		19,089			8,427
Equity-accounted investees		391,146			413,124
Goodwill		124,248			124,248
Total assets		1,318,061			1,349,242
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		50,652			56,275
Lease liabilities		35,158			34,256
Derivative warrants		-			26
		85,810			90,557
Non-current liabilities
Lease liabilities		119,971			118,017
Other liabilities		12,989			7,312
Total liabilities		218,770			215,886
Shareholders' equity
Share capital		2,295,625			2,346,728
Warrants		667			667
Contributed surplus		66,435			57,156
Accumulated deficit		(1,312,710	)		(1,323,965	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI")		49,274			52,770
Total shareholders' equity		1,099,291			1,133,356
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		1,318,061			1,349,242

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flows (Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars)
		Three months ended September 30			Nine months ended September 30
		2025			2024			2025			2024
Cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities
Net loss for the period			(13,319	)			(19,336	)			(25,141	)			(28,955	)
Adjustments for:
Income tax expense (recovery)			-				1,434				-				(2,847	)
Interest and fee income			(1,675	)			(5,577	)			(5,849	)			(12,886	)
Change in fair value of biological assets			(784	)			167				(2,559	)			(401	)
Change in fair value of inventory sold			1,313				-				1,313				-
Share-based compensation			10,883				5,702				15,190				15,428
Depreciation and amortization			13,972				13,970				42,108				42,679
Loss (gain) on disposition of assets			34				35				(54	)			441
Inventory impairment and obsolescence			1,833				413				2,663				3,395
Finance costs, net			1,812				1,740				5,149				5,522
Change in estimate of fair value of derivative warrants			(1	)			(3,848	)			(26	)			(4,348	)
Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss			(153	)			80				40				235
Transaction costs			-				-				-				164
Asset impairment (recovery), net			2,051				(258	)			2,971				2,317
Share of loss (profit) of equity-accounted investees			234				13,401				4,387				(999	)
Unrealized (gain) loss on marketable securities			(102	)			-				(313	)			69
Additions to marketable securities			-				(327	)			313				(327	)
Income distributions from equity-accounted investees			-				10,715				68				10,715
Interest received			1,409				4,496				5,628				10,317
Change in non-cash working capital			14,194				(13	)			(282	)			(9,722	)
Net cash provided by operating activities			31,701				22,794				45,606				30,797
Investing activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment			(5,185	)			(1,706	)			(8,853	)			(5,306	)
Additions to intangible assets			-				(2,421	)			-				(2,421	)
Additions to investments			-				(29,066	)			(16,414	)			(29,966	)
Principal payments from investments			129				10,114				27,293				12,382
Proceeds from disposal of investments			15,058				-				15,058				-
Capital refunds from equity-accounted investees			-				-				-				168
Capital distributions from equity-accounted investees			481				89,758				4,273				89,758
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment			-				-				166				126
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired			-				-				(1,000	)			(1,654	)
Change in non-cash working capital			39				(191	)			10				379
Net cash provided by investing activities			10,522				66,488				20,533				63,466
Financing activities
Change in restricted cash			-				(243	)			-				(324	)
Payments on lease liabilities, net			(9,920	)			(9,780	)			(29,217	)			(27,002	)
Repurchase of common shares			(3	)			-				(15,034	)			-
Proceeds from issuance of shares, net of costs			-				-				-				(57	)
Issuance of common shares by subsidiaries			-				-				-				174
Change in non-cash working capital			57				783				334				881
Net cash used in financing activities			(9,866	)			(9,240	)			(43,917	)			(26,328	)
Change in cash and cash equivalents			32,357				80,042				22,222				67,935
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period			208,224				182,934				218,359				195,041
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period			240,581				262,976				240,581				262,976

NON-IFRS MEASURES

Certain specified financial measures in this news release are non-IFRS measures. These terms are not defined by IFRS and, therefore, may not be comparable to similar measures reported by other companies. These non-IFRS financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative for or superior to measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. These measures are presented and described in order to provide shareholders and potential investors with additional measures in understanding the Company's operating results in the same manner as the management team.

ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
Adjusted operating income (loss) is a non-IFRS financial measure which the Company uses to evaluate its operating performance in a similar manner to its management team. The Company defines adjusted operating income (loss) as operating income (loss) less restructuring costs (recovery), goodwill and intangible asset impairments and asset impairments triggered by restructuring activities.

The following tables reconcile adjusted to un-adjusted operating income (loss) for the periods noted.

($000s)	Cannabis Retail		Cannabis Operations		Cannabis Total		Liquor Retail		Investments		Corporate		Total
Three months ended September 30, 2025
Operating income (loss)		9,105			(5,434	)		3,671			11,222			1,543			(27,486	)		(11,050	)
Adjustments:
Restructuring costs		-			258			258			-			-			876			1,134
Impairments triggered by restructuring		-			404			404			-			-			-			404
Adjusted operating income (loss)		9,105			(4,772	)		4,333			11,222			1,543			(26,610	)		(9,512	)

($000s)	Cannabis Retail		Cannabis Operations		Cannabis Total		Liquor Retail		Investments		Corporate		Total
Nine months ended September 30, 2025
Operating income (loss)		22,329			(3,628	)		18,701			24,276			1,775			(62,852	)		(18,100	)
Adjustments:
Restructuring costs		-			828			828			-			-			1,459			2,287
Impairments triggered by restructuring		-			3,100			3,100			-			-			-			3,100
Adjusted operating income (loss)		22,329			300			22,629			24,276			1,775			(61,393	)		(12,713	)

($000s)	Cannabis Retail		Cannabis Operations		Cannabis Total		Liquor Retail		Investments		Corporate		Total
Three months ended September 30, 2024
Operating income (loss)		4,395			(703	)		3,692			11,795			(7,824	)		(26,174	)		(18,511	)
Adjustments:
Restructuring costs		-			125			125			-			-			1,793			1,918
Adjusted operating income (loss)		4,395			(578	)		3,817			11,795			(7,824	)		(24,381	)		(16,593	)

($000s)	Cannabis Retail		Cannabis Operations		Cannabis Total		Liquor Retail		Investments		Corporate		Total
Nine months ended September 30, 2024
Operating income (loss)		7,255			(1,728	)		5,527			22,456			13,711			(69,416	)		(27,722	)
Adjustments:
Restructuring costs		-			380			380			-			-			1,670			2,050
Adjusted operating income (loss)		7,255			(1,348	)		5,907			22,456			13,711			(67,746	)		(25,672	)

GROSS MARGIN
Gross margin is a supplementary financial measure calculated by dividing gross profit by net revenue for the periods noted.

FREE CASH FLOW
Free cash flow is a non-IFRS financial measure which the Company uses to evaluate its financial performance, providing information which management believes to be useful in understanding and evaluating the Company's ability to generate positive cash flows as it removes cash used for non-operational items. The Company defines free cash flow as the total change in cash and cash equivalents less cash used for common share repurchases, dividends (if any), changes to debt instruments, changes to long-term investments, net cash used for acquisitions plus cash provided by dispositions (if any).

The following table reconciles free cash flow to change in cash and cash equivalents for the periods noted.

		Three months ended September 30			Nine months ended September 30
($000s)		2025			2024			2025			2024
Change in cash and cash equivalents			32,357				80,042				22,222				67,935
Adjustments:
Repurchase of common shares			3				-				15,034				-
Changes to long-term investments			(15,668	)			(70,806	)			(30,523	)			(72,342	)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired			-				-				1,000				1,654
Free cash flow			16,692				9,236				7,733				(2,753	)

SAME STORE SALES
Same store sales is a non-IFRS financial measure which the Company uses to evaluate its financial performance in its retail segments. Same store sales provides information which management believes to be useful to investors, analysts and others in understanding and evaluating the Company's sales trends excluding the effect of the opening and closure of stores.

Same store sales refers to the revenue generated by the Company's existing retail locations during the current and prior comparison periods.

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