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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended May 31, 2019

2020

or

¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ___ to

___

Commission File Number: 000-55418

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KUSHCO HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada46-5268202
Nevada46-5268202
(State or other jurisdiction of(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

11958 Monarch Street, Garden Grove,

6261 Katella Avenue, Suite 250, Cypress, CA 92841

90630

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

principal executive offices, including zip code)

(714) 243-4311

462-4603

(Registrant'sRegistrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A
Former name, former address, and former fiscal year, if changed since last report

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:  None

Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareKSHBOTCQX
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company”company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated Filerfiler¨Accelerated filerx
Non-accelerated Filerfiler¨Smaller reporting companyx
Emerging growth companyx

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Act.)
Yes ¨ No x

Indicate the

The number of shares outstanding of eachshares of the issuer’s classes ofRegistrant’s common stock as of the latest practicable date: 88,840,127 shares outstanding as of July 5, 2019.

7, 2020 was 125,576,568 shares.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and are based on the beliefs and assumptions of management and information currently available to management. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would,” or the negative of these words or other comparable terminology.

The identification in this report of factors that may affect our future performance and the accuracy of forward-looking statements is meant to be illustrative and by no means exhaustive. All forward-looking statements should be evaluated with the understanding of their inherent uncertainty.

Factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

·Trends affecting our financial condition, results of operations or future prospects;

·Our business and growth strategies;

·Our financing plans and forecasts;

·The factors that we expect to contribute to our success and our ability to be successful in the future;

·Our business model and strategy for realizing positive results as sales increase;

·Competition, including our ability to respond to such competition and its expectations regarding continued competition in the market in which we compete;

·Our ability to meet our projected operating expenditures and the costs associated with development of new projects;

·Our ability to pay dividends or to pay any specific rate of dividends, if declared;

·The impact of new accounting pronouncements on our financial statements;

·That our cash flows from operating activities will be sufficient to meet our operating expenditures;

·Our market risk exposure and efforts to minimize risk;

·Development opportunities and our ability to successfully take advantage of such opportunities;

·

Regulations, including tax law and practice, federal and state laws governing the cannabis industry, and tariff legislation;

·The outcome of various tax audits and assessments, including appeals thereof, timing of resolution of such audits, our estimates as to the amount of taxes that will ultimately be owed and the impact of these audits on our financial statements;

·Our overall outlook including all statements underManagement’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations;

·That estimates and assumptions made in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP may differ from actual results; and

·Our expectations as to future financial performance, cash and expense levels and liquidity sources.

Any forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q reflect our current views with respect to future events or to our future financial performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things, those listed under Part II, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in Amendment No. 1 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018 filed with the SEC on April 11, 2019, and our other filings with the SEC. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, even if new information becomes available in the future.



KUSHCO HOLDINGS, INC.
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, 2019
2020
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)

KUSHCO HOLDINGS, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
May 31,
2020
August 31,
2019
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash$11,088  $3,944  
Accounts receivable, net11,162  25,972  
Inventory, net24,048  43,768  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets15,655  12,209  
Total current assets61,953  85,893  
Goodwill52,267  52,267  
Intangible assets, net2,393  3,103  
Property and equipment, net9,296  11,054  
Other assets9,759  6,917  
Total Assets$135,668  $159,234  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable, net$5,497  $10,907  
Customer deposits4,217  2,992  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities10,424  6,468  
Line of credit—  12,261  
Total current liabilities20,138  32,628  
Long-term liabilities:
Notes payable24,084  18,975  
Warrant liability2,009  5,444  
Other non-current liabilities4,562  833  
Total long-term liabilities30,655  25,252  
Total liabilities50,793  57,880  
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)


Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000 shares authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding—  —  
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 265,000 shares authorized, 119,933 and 90,041 shares issued and outstanding, respectively120  90  
Additional paid-in capital218,117  164,258  
Accumulated deficit(133,362) (62,994) 
Total stockholders' equity84,875  101,354  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$135,668  $159,234  
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.


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KUSHCO HOLDINGS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

  May 31,  August 31, 
  2019  2018 
  (Unaudited)  (As Restated) 
ASSETS        
Current assets:        
Cash $12,230  $13,467 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance  14,504   8,601 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  13,019   13,623 
Inventory, net  53,013   11,814 
Total current assets  92,766   47,505 
         
Goodwill  52,267   52,267 
Intangible assets, net  3,340   4,488 
Property and equipment, net  8,813   4,135 
Other assets  3,473   250 
Total Assets $160,659  $108,645 
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY        
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable $16,075  $2,822 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities  9,489   3,009 
Contingent consideration payable  2,961   5,488 
Notes payable - current portion  117   62 
Line of credit  1,150   918 
Total current liabilities  29,792   12,299 
         
Long-term liabilities:        
Notes payable  18,495   172 
Warrant liability  8,221   14,430 
Deferred rent  614   106 
Total liabilities  57,122   27,007 
         
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)        
         
Stockholders’ equity        
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding  -   - 
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 265,000 shares authorized, 88,840 and 78,273 shares issued and outstanding as of May 31, 2019 and August 31, 2018, respectively  89   78 
Additional paid-in capital  154,898   104,918 
Accumulated deficit  (51,450)  (23,358)
Total stockholders’ equity  103,537   81,638 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $160,659  $108,645 

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(Unaudited)
For the Three Months EndedFor the Nine Months Ended
May 31,
2020
May 31,
2019
May 31,
2020
May 31,
2019
Net revenue$22,264  $41,486  $87,369  $101,982  
Cost of goods sold19,892  34,090  86,634  86,834  
Gross profit2,372  7,396  735  15,148  
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative12,719  20,719  60,977  52,032  
Gain on disposition of assets—  —  —  (1,254) 
Change in fair value of contingent consideration—  2,961  —  (2,247) 
Restructuring costs952  —  8,253  —  
Total operating expenses13,671  23,680  69,230  48,531  
Loss from operations(11,299) (16,284) (68,495) (33,383) 
Other income (expense):
Change in fair value of warrant liability(1,160) 6,254  3,435  7,309  
Change in fair value of equity investment(9) (71) (1,100) (663) 
Interest expense(1,487) (474) (4,594) (1,452) 
Other income (expense), net468  (10) 386  110  
Total other income (expense)(2,188) 5,699  (1,873) 5,304  
Loss before income taxes(13,487) (10,585) (70,368) (28,079) 
Income tax expense—  (13) —  (13) 
Net loss$(13,487) $(10,598) $(70,368) $(28,092) 
Net loss per share:
Basic net loss per common share$(0.11) $(0.12) $(0.64) $(0.34) 
Diluted net loss per common share$(0.11) $(0.19) $(0.64) $(0.42) 
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding119,574  88,286  110,440  83,338  
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding119,574  88,377  110,440  83,535  
The accompanying notes toare an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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KUSHCO HOLDINGS, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

Stockholders’ Equity

(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Common Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Accumulated
Deficit
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
Shares IssuedAmount
Balances at August 31, 201990,041  $90  $164,258  $(62,994) $101,354  
Stock-based compensation99  —  3,189  —  3,189  
Stock sold to investors, net of offering costs17,198  17  27,362  —  27,379  
Stock issued for acquisitions23  —  —  —  —  
Net loss—  —  —  (12,506) (12,506) 
Balances at November 30, 2019107,361  $107  $194,809  $(75,500) $119,416  
Stock-based compensation89  —  3,141  —  3,141  
Issuance of restricted stocks15  —  —  —  —  
Stock sold to investors10,000  10  14,706  —  14,716  
Stock issued for equity investment1,653   2,526  —  2,528  
Net loss—  —  —  (44,375) (44,375) 
Balances at February 29, 2020119,118  $119  $215,182  $(119,875) $95,426  
Stock-based compensation353  —  2,936  —  2,936  
Issuance of restricted stocks462   (1) —  —  
Net loss—  —  —  (13,487) (13,487) 
Balances at May 31, 2020119,933  $120  $218,117  $(133,362) $84,875  

Common Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Accumulated
Deficit
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
Shares IssuedAmount
Balances at August 31, 201878,273  $78  $104,918  $(23,358) $81,638  
Stock option exercises281   41  —  42  
Stock-based compensation —  2,297  —  2,297  
Net loss—  —  —  (8,579) (8,579) 
Balances at November 30, 201878,559  $79  $107,256  $(31,937) $75,398  
Stock option exercises89  —  —  —  —  
Stock-based compensation125  —  3,178  —  3,178  
Stock sold to investors, net of offering costs9,077   41,584  —  41,593  
Stock issued for acquisition of Hybrid162  —  140  —  140  
Net loss—  —  —  (8,915) (8,915) 
Balances at February 28, 201988,012  $88  $152,158  $(40,852) $111,394  
Stock option exercises—  —  —  —  —  
Stock-based compensation328   2,740  —  2,741  
Stock issued for acquisition of Hybrid500  —  —  —  —  
Net loss—  —  —  (10,598) (10,598) 
Balances at May 31, 201988,840  $89  $154,898  $(51,450) $103,537  
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.


KUSHCO HOLDINGS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
For the Nine Months Ended
May 31,
2020
May 31,
2019
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss$(70,368) $(28,092) 
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization3,259  1,711  
Amortization of debt discount3,902  —  
Provision for bad debt10,421  2,313  
Provision for sales returns30  540  
Inventory obsolescence2,218  —  
Provision for inventory reserve14,619  2,133  
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets26  (1,254) 
Gain on termination of leases(798) —  
Impairment of assets6,895  —  
Change in fair value of equity investment1,100  663  
Stock compensation expense11,074  8,839  
Change in fair value of warrant liability(3,435) (7,309) 
Change in fair value of contingent consideration—  (2,247) 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable6,854  (8,756) 
Inventory5,101  (43,446) 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets(7,854) (1,632) 
Other non-current assets498  (706) 
Accounts payable(5,813) 13,278  
Customer deposits1,225  2,253  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities1,600  4,232  
Other non-current liabilities(752) —  
Net cash used in operating activities(20,198) (57,480) 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of property, equipment, and intangibles(4,317) (5,420) 
Net cash used in investing activities(4,317) (5,420) 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Repayment of capital leases(86) (105) 
Proceeds from notes payable1,900  19,935  
Proceeds from stock option exercises—  42  
Proceeds from issuance of common stock42,095  41,593  
Proceeds from line of credit76,325  94,808  
Repayments on line of credit(88,575) (94,610) 
Net cash provided by financing activities31,659  61,663  
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH7,144  (1,237) 
CASH AT BEGINNING OF YEAR3,944  13,467  
CASH AT END OF YEAR$11,088  $12,230  
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
CASH PAID FOR:
Interest$624  $959  
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Services prepaid for in common stock$646  $1,277  
Accrued and unpaid amounts for purchase of property & equipment$403  $356  
Stock issuance for acquisition of Hybrid$—  $141  
Shares issued in exchange for equity investment in Xtraction Services$2,528  $—  
Fair value of shares received from sale of assets$—  $1,791  
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.


KUSHCO HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

  For the Three Months Ended
May 31,
  For the Nine months Ended
May 31,
 
  2019  

2018

(As Restated)

  2019  

2018

(As Restated)

 
Net revenue $41,486  $12,905  $101,982  $32,113 
Cost of goods sold  34,090   9,247   86,834   22,860 
Gross profit  7,396   3,658   15,148   9,253 
                 
Operating expenses:                
Selling, general and administrative  20,719   5,742   52,032   12,067 
Gain on disposition of assets  -   -   (1,254)  - 
Change in fair value of contingent consideration  2,961   7,041   (2,247)  18,182 
Total operating expenses  23,680   12,783   48,531   30,249 
Loss from operations  (16,284)  (9,125)  (33,383)  (20,996)
                 
Other income (expense):                
Change in fair value of warrant liability  6,254   -   7,309   - 
Change in fair value of equity investment  (71)  -   (663)  - 
Interest expense  (474)  (81)  (1,452)  (112)
Other income, net  (10)  -   110   - 
Total other income (expense), net  5,699   (81)  5,304   (112)
Loss before income taxes  (10,585)  (9,206)  (28,079)  (21,108)
Income tax expense  13   -   13   66 
Net loss $(10,598) $(9,206) $(28,092) $(21,174)
                 
Net loss per share:                
Basic and diluted net loss per common share $(0.12) $(0.14) $(0.34) $(0.34)
         ��       
Basic and diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding  88,286   64,680   83,338   61,995 

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.


KUSHCO HOLDINGS, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

  Common Shares  Additional
Paid-in
  Accumulated  Total
Stockholders'
 
  Shares Issued  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Equity 
Balances at August 31, 2018 (Restated)  78,273  $78  $104,918  $(23,358) $81,638 
Stock-based compensation  828   1   8,256   -   8,257 
Stock sold to investors  9,077   9   41,584   -   41,593 
Stock issued for acquisitions  662   1   140   -   141 
Net loss  -   -   -   (28,092)  (28,092)
Balances at May 31, 2019  88,840  $89  $154,898  $(51,450) $103,537 

  Common Shares  Additional
Paid-in
  Retained
Earnings
(Accumulated
  Total
Stockholders'
 
  Shares Issued  Amount  Capital  Deficit)  Equity 
Balances at August 31, 2017 (Restated)  58,607  $59  $29,677  $979  $30,715 
Stock-based compensation  1,265   1   3,570   -   3,571 
Stock sold to investors  5,877   6   16,429   -   16,435 
Stock issued for acquisitions  640   1   33,372   -   33,373 
Net loss  -   -   -   (21,174)  (21,174)
Balances at May 31, 2018 (Restated)  66,389  $67  $83,048  $(20,195) $62,920 

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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KUSHCO HOLDINGS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

  For the Nine Months Ended May 31, 
  2019  

2018

(As Restated)

 
Cash flows from operating activities        
Net loss $(28,092) $(21,174)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization  1,711   792 
Gain on disposition of assets  (1,254)  - 
Change in fair value of equity investment  663   - 
Stock-based compensation  8,839   1,905 
Change in fair value of warrant liability  (7,309)  - 
Provision for deferred taxes  -   (273)
Change in fair value of contingent consideration  (2,247)  18,182 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Accounts receivable  (5,903)  (4,119)
Prepaids  (1,632)  (3,715)
Inventory  (41,313)  (6,068)
Other assets  (706)  (571)
Accounts payable  13,278   1,371 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities  6,485   869 
Net cash used in operating activities  (57,480)  (12,801)
         
Cash flows from investing activities        
Purchase of property, equipment and intangibles  (5,420)  (997)
Acquisition of Summit, net of cash received  -   (945)
Net cash used in investing activities  (5,420)  (1,942)
         
Cash flows from financing activities        
Repayment of capital leases  (105)  (248)
Proceeds from (repayment of) notes payable  19,935   (583)
Proceeds from stock option exercises  42   246 
Proceeds from sale of stock, net of costs  41,593   16,435 
Proceeds from line of credit  94,808   2,434 
Repayments on line of credit  (94,610)  - 
Repayment of Summit loans  -   (712)
Payments for contingent consideration  -   (170)
Net cash provided by financing activities  61,663   17,402 
         
Net (decrease) increase in cash  (1,237)  2,659 
Cash at beginning of period  13,467   917 
Cash at end of period $12,230  $3,576 

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.


KUSHCO HOLDINGS, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:        
Cash paid for:        
Interest $959  $74 
Income taxes $-  $330 
Non-cash investing and financing activities        
Services prepaid for in common stock $1,277  $1,421 
Purchase of equity investment $1,791  $- 
Stock issued for acquisition of Hybrid $141  $- 
Purchase of property and equipment $356  $204 
Reclass Summit tax payable from loan payable short term $ - $274 

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.


KUSHCO HOLDINGS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1 - NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Nature of Business

KushCo Holdings, Inc. (“the Company”) was incorporated in the state of Nevada on February 26, 2014.  The Company specializes in marketing and selling packaging products, vaporizers, hydrocarbon gases, solvents, accessories and branding solutions to customers operating in the regulated medical and recreational cannabis industries. The Company provides custom branding on packaging products, and its testing standards meet the requirements set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Company’s packaging products primarily consists of bottles, bags, tubes and containers. The Company maintains relationships with a broad range of manufacturers and also has sophisticated in-house labeling and customization capabilities. The Company sells a wide selection of vaporizer cartridges with a variety of core materials and heating technologies, as well as a wide selection of batteries to match the cartridges. The Company provides ultra-pure hydrocarbon gases, including isobutene, n-butane, propane, ethanol, pre-mixes, custom blends and other solvents, which are essential in the extraction process. The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, The Hybrid Creative, LLC, is a full-service creative agency that serves both cannabis and non-cannabis clients across the U.S., Canada and Europe.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the activity of the CompanyKushCo Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries and have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("U.S. GAAP"(“GAAP”) for interim financial information pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and regulations. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principlesGAAP for annual financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included in the condensed consolidated financial statements for the interim periods presented herein, but are not necessarily indicative of operating results to be achieved for full fiscal years or other interim periods. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of August 31, 20182019 was derived from the audited financial statements as of that date as restated, but does not include all disclosures as required by GAAP. These condensed consolidated financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018, as restated,2019 and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A10-K for the fiscal year then ended and filed with the SEC on April 11,November 12, 2019.

References to amounts in these notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are in thousands, except per share data,amounts, unless otherwise specified.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.

Significant estimates relied upon in preparing these condensed consolidated financial statements include revenue recognition, accounts receivable reserves, inventory and related reserves, valuations and purchase price allocations related to business combinations, expected future cash flows used to evaluate the recoverability of long-lived assets, estimated fair values of long-lived assets used to record impairment charges related to intangible assets and goodwill, amortization periods, accrued expenses, stock-based compensation expenses, and recoverability of the Company’s net deferred tax assets and any related valuation allowance.

Although the Company regularly assesses these estimates, actual results could differ materially from these estimates. Changes in estimates are recorded in the period in which they become known. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from management’s estimates if past experience or other assumptions do not turn out to be substantially accurate.

The Company is subject to a number of risks similar to those of other companies of similar size and having a focus of serving the cannabis industry, including, the development stage of certain products, competition, limited number of suppliers, integration of acquisitions, substantial indebtedness, government regulations, protection of proprietary rights, and dependence on key individuals.


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Reclassifications

Certain classifications have been made to the prior year condensed consolidated financial statements to conform to the current year presentation. The reclassifications had no impact on previously reported net loss or retained earnings (accumulated deficit).

Accounts Receivable

Trade accounts receivable are carried at their estimated collectible amounts. Trade credit is generally extended on a short-term basis,basis; thus, trade receivables do not bear interest. Trade accounts receivables are periodically evaluated for collectability based on the customer's past credit history and their current financial condition. The Company’s net accounts receivable balance was $11,162 and $25,972 as of May 31, 2020 and August 31, 2019, respectively. The Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts was $578$3,660 and $1,000$1,058 as of May 31, 20192020 and August 31, 2018,2019, respectively.

The increase in allowance for doubtful accounts was driven primarily by the deteriorating credit conditions in California exhibited by the Company’s customers in this market, which have significantly impacted the Company’s ability to collect, in part or in full, amounts owed by these customers. The Company’s sales return reserve was $506 and $477 as of May 31, 2020 and August 31, 2019, respectively, and is included in “Accounts receivable, net” on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Inventory

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value using the first-in first out (FIFO)average cost method. The Company’s inventory consists of finished goods of $53,013$24,048 and $11,814$43,768 as of May 31, 20192020 and August 31, 2018,2019, respectively. The Company also makes prepayments against the future delivery of inventory classified as prepaid inventory. The Company’s prepaid inventory


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was $10,266$8,429 and $11,019$7,134 as of May 31, 20192020 and August 31, 2018,2019, respectively.

The Company regularly reviews inventory and, when appropriate, records a provision for obsolete and excess inventory. The provision is based on actual loss experience and a forecast of product demand compared to its remaining shelf life. As of May 31, 2020, the Company had $11,285 of inventory reserve. As of August 31, 2019, the Company had $2,640 of inventory reserve.

Equity Investment

On January 30, 2020, the Company partnered with Xtraction Services Holding Corp (“Xtraction Services”), a provider of equipment leasing solutions to owners and operators of cannabis and hemp companies in the United States in order to provide such solutions to the Company’s network of regulated cannabis and cannabidiol (“CBD”) operators. The Company’s Chief Financial Officer, Stephen Christoffersen, has served on the board of directors for Xtraction Services since May 2019. Under the terms of its agreement with Xtraction Services, upon the closing of the transaction, the Company issued 1,653 of its common shares in exchange for 10,600 proportionate voting shares (the “XS Shares”) of Xtraction Services, the equivalent of 19.9% of Xtraction Services' market capitalization on the closing date. On January 30, 2020, the value of the Company's shares issued in exchange for the equity investment in Xtraction Services was $2,528. The Company’s investment in Xtraction Services is included in “Other assets” on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet.
Net Loss Per Share

The Company computes earnings per share under Accounting Standards Codification subtopic 260-10, "Earnings(“ASC”) Topic 260, Earnings per Share"Share (“ASC 260-10”260”). Basic net loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss)loss per share is computed usingby dividing net loss by the weighted-averagesum of (a) the weighted average number of shares of common shares and common shares equivalentsstock outstanding during the period and (b) the potentially dilutive securities outstanding during the period. Stock options are potentially dilutive securities; and the number of dilutive options is computed using the treasury stock method.

For the three and nine months ended May 31, 2020, basic and diluted weighted average shares are the same, as the Company generated a net loss for the period. The computation for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2020 does not include 11,368 options and 21,737 warrants, as their inclusion would have an anti-dilutive effect on net loss per share.
For the three and nine months ended May 31, 2019, net loss is adjusted for changes in fair value of warrants recorded as a liability (see Note 9 below) and weighted average diluted shares includes dilutive warrants. The computation of diluted net loss per share for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2019 does not include 12,662 options and 6,988 warrants, as their inclusion would have an anti-dilutive effect on net loss per share.
Revenue Recognition

The Company markets and sells packaginga wide variety of ancillary products vaporizers, hydrocarbon gases, solvents, accessories and branding solutionsservices to customers operating in the regulated medical and recreational cannabis and CBD industries.

The Company expenses fulfillment costs as incurred because the amortization period would be less than one year in accordance with the ASC 606 practical expedient.

These complementary products and services include compliant and custom packaging products; vape hardware; hydrocarbons and solvents; natural products; stainless steel tanks; custom branded anti-counterfeit and authentication labels; hemp trading services; and retail services focused on CBD mass distribution, industry education and compliance.

In accordance with ASC 606,Revenue from Contracts with Customers, the Company applies the following steps to recognize revenue for the sale of products that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled to receive in exchange for the promised goods:

1.
Identify the contract with a customer

A contract with a customer existscustomer.

Identify the performance obligations in the contract.
Determine the transaction price.
Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract.
Recognize revenue when the Company enters into an enforceable contract withsatisfies a customer. The contract is based on either the acceptance of standard terms, or the execution of terms and conditions contracts. These contracts define each party's rights, payment terms and other contractual terms and conditions of the sale. The Company applies judgment in determining the customer’s ability and intention to pay, which is based on a variety of factors including the customer’s historical payment experience and, in some circumstances, published credit and financial information pertaining to the customer.

2.Identify the performance obligations in the contract

Performance obligations promised in a contract are identified based on the goods that will be transferred to the customer that are both capable of being distinct and are distinct in the context of the contract, whereby the transfer of the goods is separately identifiable from other promises in the contract. The Company has concluded the sale of finished goods and related shipping and handling are accounted for as a single performance obligation.


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

3.Determine the transaction price

The transaction price is determined based on the consideration to which the Company will be entitled to receive in exchange for transferring goods to the customer. The Company estimates the amount of potential refunds at each reporting period using a portfolio approach of historical data, adjusted for changes in expected customer experience, including seasonality and changes in economic factors.

Discounts provided to customers are accounted for as an element of the transaction price and as a reduction to revenue. Discounts were $5 and $140 for the three months ended May 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $625 and $257 for the nine months ended May 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Revenue is presented net of taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities.

4.Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract

The Company’s products are sold at their standalone selling price.

5.Recognize revenue when the Company satisfies a performance obligation

Revenue is recognized when control of the finished goods is transferred to the customer. Control of the finished goods is transferred at a point in time, upon delivery to the customer. The period of time between the satisfaction of the performance obligation and when payment is due from the customer is not significant.

In the following table, product sales are disaggregated as follows for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2018 and 2019:

  Three Months Ended May 31,  Nine months Ended May 31, 
  2019  2018  2019  2018 
Manufacturing $40,956  $12,894  $100,992  $32,086 
Services  530   11   990   27 
Total Net Revenue $41,486  $12,905  $101,982  $32,113 

Advertising

The Company conducts advertising for the promotion of its products and services. In accordance with ASC subtopic 720-35-25 (“ASC 720”), advertising costs are charged to expense when incurred. Advertising costs were $207$21 and $225$207 for the three


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months ended May 31, 20192020 and 2018,May 31, 2019, respectively. Advertising costs were $877$199 and $385$877 for the nine months ended May 31, 2020 and May 31, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820), - Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement.

In August 2018, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2018-13, Changes to Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurements, which makes a numberwill improve the effectiveness of changes meant to add, modify or removedisclosure requirements for recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements. The ASU removes, modifies, and adds certain disclosure requirements associated withand is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company is evaluating the movement amongst or hierarchy associated with Level 1, Level 2potential impact of adoption of this standard on its consolidated financial statements.
In December 2019, the FASB Issued ASU 2019-12, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting of Income Taxes”, which is intended to simplify various aspects related to accounting for income taxes. ASU 2019-12 removes certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740 and Level 3 fair value measurements.also clarifies and amends existing guidance to improve consistent application. This guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early2020, with early adoption is permitted upon issuance of the update. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

Intangibles — Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, which provides guidance regarding the goodwill impairment testing process. The new standard eliminates Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test. If a company determines in Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test that the carrying value of goodwill is greater than the fair value, an impairment for that difference must be recorded in the income statement, rather than proceeding to Step 2. The new standard is effective for financial statements for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. Based on the Company’s most recent annual goodwill impairment test completed in fiscal 2018, the Company expects no initial impact on adoption.


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, which provides guidance on accounting for credit losses, including trade receivables. The guidance requires the application of a current expected credit loss model, which measure credit losses based on relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019. The guidance requires companies to apply the requirements using a modified retrospective approach. The Company is currently evaluating this guidance to determine its impact it may have on its financial statements.

In January 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-1, “Investments - Equity Securities (Topic 321), Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323), and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) - Clarifying the Interactions between Topic 321, Topic 323, and Topic 815.” The ASU is based on a consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force and is expected to increase comparability in accounting for these transactions. ASU 2016-1made targeted improvements to accounting for financial instruments, including providing an entity the ability to measure certain equity securities without a readily determinable fair value at cost, less any impairment, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. Among other topics, the amendments clarify that an entity should consider observable transactions that require it to either apply or discontinue the equity method of accounting. For public business entities, the amendments in the ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is evaluating the potential impact of the adoption of this standard on ourits consolidated financial statements and required disclosures.

Leases (“ASC 842”). In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, which establishes a right-of-use (“ROU”) model that requires a lessee to record a ROU asset and a lease liability on the consolidated balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the consolidated income statement. ASU 2016-02 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those annual periods, with early adoption permitted. A modified retrospective transition approach is required for lessees for capital and operating leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements, with certain practical expedients available. The Company currently expects that most of its operating lease commitments will be subject to the new standard and recognized as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon our adoption of ASC 842, which will increase the total assets and the total liabilities that the Company will report relative to such amounts prior to adoption. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on the Company’s statement of operations.

statements.

Other Accountingaccounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB that do not require adoption until a future date are not expected to have a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements upon adoption. The Company does not discuss recent pronouncements that are not anticipated to have an impact on or are unrelated to its financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or disclosures.

NOTE 2 - RESTATEMENT

In connection with

Update on COVID-19

On March 11, 2020, the preparation ofWorld Health Organization ("WHO") recognized COVID-19 as a global pandemic, prompting many national, regional, and local governments, including in the Company’s condensed consolidated interim financial statements as of and for the fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2019,markets that the Company identified inadvertent errorsoperates in, the accounting for certain shared-settled contingent consideration obligations relating to the Company’s acquisition of CMP Wellness in May 2017, Summit Innovations in May 2018,implement preventative or protective measures, such as travel and Hybrid Creative in July 2018.  In connection with those acquisitions, contingent equity consideration relating to certain earn-out arrangements were accounted for as equity. Upon further evaluation, the Company determined that the share-settled contingent consideration should have been accounted for as liabilities with fair value changes recorded in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.

Accordingly, on April 11, 2019, the Company filed Amendment No. 1 to its Annual Report on Form 10-K/A (the “Amended 10-K”), which restated the Company’s previously issued audited consolidated financial statements as ofbusiness restrictions, temporary store closures, and for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2018wide-sweeping quarantines and 2017 and unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements as of and for the fiscal periods ended May 31, 2017, November 30, 2017, February 28, 2018, May 31, 2018 and November 30, 2018.

Tables summarizing the effects of the restatement adjustments to the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet as of August 31, 2018 and condensed consolidated statements of operations as of and for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2018 were presented in Note 2, “Restatement” and Note 18, “Quarterly Information (Unaudited)” to the consolidated financial statements in the Amended 10-K.


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

NOTE 3 - ACQUISITION OF SUMMIT INNOVATIONS, LLC

On May 2, 2018, the Company completed its acquisition of Summit Innovations, LLC (“Summit”), a leading distributor of hydrocarbon gases to the legal cannabis industry. Pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement with Summit, Summit merged with and into KCH Energy, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

The acquisition was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations.  Total fixed purchase consideration at closing consisted of 1,280 shares of common stock and cash consideration of $905, net of cash received. Cash consideration of $188 and approximately 640 shares of common stock were held back by the Company for a period of 15 months for potential post-closing working capital and/or indemnification claims relating to, among other things, breaches of representations, warranties and covenants contained in the merger agreement. The former members of Summit were entitled to receive earn-out consideration of up to an additional 1,280 shares of the Company’s common stock, in the aggregate, based on the net revenue performance of the Summit business during a one-year period following the closing. As of May 31, 2019, the Company determined that the fair value of the contingent consideration was equal to $2,961.stay-at-home orders. As a result, COVID-19 has significantly curtailed global economic activity, including in the regulated cannabis and CBD industries in which the Company will issue 707 common shares to the former members of Summit related to the earn-out consideration.

NOTE 4 - ACQUISITION OF THE HYBRID CREATIVE, LLC

On July 11, 2018, operates.


Whilethe Company completed its acquisition of Zack Darling Creative Associates (“ZDCA”),is actively working to successfully navigate the financial, operational, and its wholly-owned subsidiary The Hybrid Creative, LLC (“Hybrid”), which together operated as a specialist design agency. Pursuant topersonnel challenges presented by the termsCOVID-19 pandemic, the full extent of the purchase agreement withimpact of COVID-19 on our operational and financial performance will depend on future developments, including the members of ZDCA, the Company purchased the entire issued member interest of ZDCA. Following the acquisition, ZDCA operates as a wholly-owned subsidiaryduration and spread of the Company, with Hybrid continuingpandemic and related actions taken by the U.S. government, state and local government officials, and international governments to operate as wholly-owned subsidiaryprevent disease spread, all of ZDCA.

The acquisition was accounted for using the acquisition methodwhich are uncertain, out of accounting in accordance with ASC 805,Business Combinations.  Total fixed consideration paid to the members of Hybridour control and cannot be predicted at the closing included cash consideration consisting of an aggregate of $847 in cash, net of cash received, $82 in cash held back and share consideration consisting of an aggregate of 360 shares of the Company’s common stock. The former members of ZDCA may become entitled to receive cash contingent consideration of up to $485 and up to 213 common shares of equity consideration, based on the net revenue performance of Hybrid during the period September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019. As of May 31, 2019, the Company determined that it did not appear likely that ZDCA would meet the minimum earnout target threshold. Accordingly, the Company estimated the fair value of the related contingent consideration to be zero.

this time.

NOTE 52 - CONCENTRATIONS OF RISK

Supplier Concentrations

The Company purchases inventory from various suppliers and manufacturers. For the nine months ended May 31, 2020 and May 31, 2019, onethe Company had 1 vendor which accounted for approximately 33% and 42%, respectively, of total inventory purchases. As of May 31, 2020, there were 2 vendors in the aggregate that represented approximately 23% of accounts payable. As of May 31, 2019, there were 2 vendors that represented approximately 42% of accounts payable.



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Customer Concentrations
During the nine months ended May 31, 2020, 0 customer represented over 10% of the Company’s revenue. For the nine months ended May 31, 2018, two vendors, accounted for2019, the Company had 1 customer that represented approximately 14% of total inventory purchases.

Customer Concentrations

During the nine months ended May 31, 2019, there was one customer which represented over 10% of the Company’s revenues. During the nine months ended May 31, 2018, no customer represented over 10% of the Company’s revenues. As of May 31, 2019,2020, there was one customer whowere 2 customers in aggregate, that represented 24%approximately 47% of accounts receivable. As of May 31, 2018,2019, there were no customers whowas 1 customer that represented more than 10%24% of accounts receivable.

NOTE 6 - SALE OF RUB

On September 21, 2018, Smoke Cartel, Inc. (“Smoke Cartel”) and the Company entered into an agreement to sell a web domain and inventory related to the Company’s Roll-uh-Bowl (“RUB”) product line. 3 – RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Company received 1,410 shares of Smoke Cartel common stocksells certain products and supplies to 2 related parties. Sales recognized during the three months ended May 31, 2020 and May 31, 2019 from the related parties totaled $113 and $40, respectively. Sales recognized during the nine months ended May 31, 2020 and May 31, 2019 from the related parties totaled $1,299 and $99, respectively. Total accounts receivable from related parties was $755 and $465 as part of the consideration for this transaction. The fair value of its equity investment as of September 21, 2018 was based upon the closing stock price of Smoke Cartel.


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

The following sets forth the calculation of the gain on disposition of assets upon completion of the sale:

Fair value of Smoke Cartel as of September 21, 2018 $1,790 
RUB web domain and inventory sold  (536)
Gain on disposition of assets $1,254 

The sale of the RUB assets did not qualify as a discontinued operation as the sale is not a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on the Company’s operations and financial results.

As of May 31, 2020 and August 31, 2019, respectively. Further, the 1,410 sharesCompany rents certain warehouse equipment from a related party. NaN rental payments were made from the related party during the three months ended May 31, 2020. During the three months ended May 31, 2019, total rental payments of Smoke Cartel$112 were valued at $1,128made from the related party. During the nine months ended May 31, 2020 and is recorded in Other assets onMay 31, 2019, total rental payments of $231 and $210, respectively, were made to the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.

related party.

NOTE 74 - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

The major classes of fixed assets consist of the following as of May 31, 2019 and August 31, 2018:

  May 31,  August 31, 
  2019  2018 
Machinery and equipment $3,897  $2,938 
Vehicles  677   381 
Office Equipment  2,811   385 
Leasehold improvements  1,889   1,319 
Construction in Progress  1,392   - 
   10,666   5,023 
Accumulated Depreciation  (1,853)  (888)
  $8,813  $4,135 

Of the $677 of vehicles as of May 31, 2019, $240 consisted of capital leased assets.

following:

May 31,
2020
August 31,
2019
Machinery and equipment$6,116  $4,430  
Vehicles540  603  
Office Equipment3,395  3,232  
Leasehold improvements1,963  3,296  
Construction in progress661  1,930  
12,675  13,491  
Accumulated Depreciation(3,379) (2,437) 
$9,296  $11,054  
Depreciation and amortization expense was $397$990 and $113,$397 for the three months ended May 31, 20192020 and 2018, respectively. Of the $397 of depreciation and amortization expense related to property and equipment for the three months ended May 31, 2019, $266 is included in selling, general and administrative expense and $131 is included in cost of goods sold in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Of the $113 of depreciation and amortization expense for the three months ended May 31, 2018, $71 is included in selling, general and administrative expense and $42 is included in cost of goods sold in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

respectively. Depreciation and amortization expense was $965$2,549 and $228,$965 for the nine months ended May 31, 20192020 and 2018, respectively. Of the $965 of depreciation and amortization expense related to property and equipment for the nine months ended May 31, 2019, $623 is included in selling, general and administrative expense and $342 is included in cost of goods sold in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Of the $228 of depreciation and amortization expense for the nine months ended May 31, 2018, $103 is included in selling, general and administrative expense and $125 is included in cost of goods sold in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

respectively.

NOTE 8 -5 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Intangible assets consist of the following as of May 31, 2019 and August 31, 2018:

  Weighted
Average
 As of May 31, 2019  As of August 31, 2018 
  Estimated Gross        Gross       
  Useful Carrying  Accumulated  Net  Carrying  Accumulated  Net 
Description Life Value  Amortization  Amount  Value  Amortization  Amount 
Domain name 5 years $-  $-  $-  $599  $(166) $433 
Trade name 6 years  2,600   (903)  1,697   2,600   (578)  2,022 
Non-compete agreement 4 years  2,370   (727)  1,643   2,370   (337)  2,033 
    $4,970  $(1,630) $3,340  $5,569  $(1,081) $4,488 
following:

  As of May 31, 2020As of August 31, 2019
Description
Weighted
Average
Estimated
Useful Life
Gross
Carrying
Value
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Amount
Gross
Carrying
Value
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Amount
Trade name6 years2,600  (1,336) 1,264  2,600  (1,011) 1,589  
Non-compete agreement4 years2,370  (1,241) 1,129  2,370  (856) 1,514  
 $4,970  $(2,577) $2,393  $4,970  $(1,867) $3,103  

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(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Amortization expense was $237 and $188 for the three months ended May 31, 2020 and 2019. Amortization expense was $710 and $746 and $564, for the nine months ended May 31, 2020 and May 31, 2019, and 2018, respectively.





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The following table showssummarizes the remaining estimated amortization expense associated with finite livedof definite-lived intangible assets as of May 31, 2019:

  Intangible Assets 
2019 $237 
2020  947 
2021  881 
2022  747 
2023  528 
  $3,340 
2020:
For the year ended August 31, 
2020 (remaining three months)$237  
2021881  
2022747  
2023528  
 $2,393  

NOTE 9 -6 – ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consist of the followingfollowing:
May 31,
2020
August 31,
2019
Accrued compensation2,532  3,485  
Sales tax payable745  1,047  
Lease liability1,605  —  
Other accrued expenses5,542  1,936  
$10,424  $6,468  
NOTE 7 – LEASES
The Company adopted ASC 842 “Leases” (“ASC 842”) effective September 1, 2019 utilizing the modified retrospective approach for adoption for all leases that existed at or are commenced after the date of initial application with an option to use certain practical expedients. The package of practical expedients allowed the Company to not reassess: (i) whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases, (ii) lease classification for any expired or existing leases, and (iii) initial direct costs for any expired or existing leases. The Company also used (i) hindsight when evaluating contractual lease options, (ii) the practical expedient that allows lessees to treat lease and non-lease components of leases as a single lease component, (iii) the portfolio approach which allows similar leased assets to be grouped and accounted for together, and (iv) the short-term lease for leases with a term of 12 months or less.
The adoption of ASC 842 had a material impact on the condensed consolidated balance sheet due to the recognition of Right of Use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities. The adoption of this ASC did not have a material impact on the consolidated statement of operations or the consolidated statement of cash flows. The Company did not recognize a material cumulative effect adjustment to the opening balance sheet retained earnings on September 1, 2019. Because the modified retrospective approach was elected, the ASU was not applied to periods prior to adoption and did not have an impact on previously reported results. At adoption, the Company recognized operating lease ROU assets and lease liabilities that reflect the present value of the future payments. As the rate implicit in the lease could not be determined for any of the Company’s leases, an estimated incremental borrowing rate of 10.7%, which reflects the interest rate the Company would pay to borrow funds over a similar term and in a similar economic environment, was used to determine the present value of lease payments. Based on the impact of ASC 842 on the lease population, the Company recorded $7.6 million in lease liabilities and $6.8 million for ROU assets based upon the lease liabilities adjusted for deferred rent. ROU assets are included in “Other assets” and lease liabilities are included in “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” and “Other non-current liabilities” on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet.
The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. The Company leases its facilities and certain office equipment under operating leases which expire on various dates through 2026. ROU assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the commencement date of the lease based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. When readily determinable, the Company uses the implicit rate in determining the present value of lease payments. The ROU asset also includes any fixed lease payments, including in-substance fixed lease payments and excludes lease incentives. Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Lease term is determined at lease commencement and includes any non-cancellable period for which the Company has the right to use the underlying asset, together with any options to extend that the Company is reasonably certain to exercise.



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Lease Liabilities
Lease liabilities as of May 31, 2020 consist of the following:
Current portion of lease liabilities$1,605 
Long term lease liabilities, net of current portion4,562 
Total lease liabilities$6,167 
Aggregate lease maturities as of May 31, 2020 are as follows:
Year ended August 31, 
2020 (remaining three months)$647  
20212,054  
20221,968  
20231,362  
2024764  
Thereafter579  
Total minimum lease payments7,374  
Less imputed interest(1,207) 
Total lease liabilities$6,167  
Rent expense was $590 and $2,279, respectively, for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2020. At May 31, 2020, the leases had a weighted average remaining lease term of 3.7 years and a weighted average discount rate of 8.5%. Rent expense for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2019 was $720 and August 31, 2018:

  May 31,  August 31, 
  2019  2018 
Customer deposits $3,022  $769 
Accrued compensation  3,328   993 
Sales tax payable  833   432 
Other accrued expenses  2,306   815 
  $9,489  $3,009 

$2,226, respectively, under ASC 840, the predecessor to ASC 842.

NOTE 108 – DEBT

Line of

Monroe Revolving Credit

Facility

On November 16, 2017,August 21, 2019, the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary KIM International Corporation (“KIM”) as borrowers, and all ofsubsidiaries (collectively, the Company’s other subsidiaries, as credit parties,“Borrowers”) entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with Gerber Finance Inc., as lender (“Gerber”), effective as of November 6, 2017. The Loan Agreement originally provided a secured asset based revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Line”“Monroe Revolving Credit Facility”) in, with an aggregate principal amount of upnot to $2.0exceed $35.0 million outstanding at any time, outstanding. Underwith Monroe Capital Management Advisors, LLC (“Monroe”), as collateral agent and administrative agent, and the original termsvarious lenders party thereto. The Monroe Revolving Credit Facility also includes an accordion feature that permits the Company to increase the available revolving commitments under the Monroe Revolving Credit Facility by up to an additional $15.0 million, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions. The Monroe Revolving Credit Facility has a 5-year term which matures on August 21, 2024 and is secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of the Loan Agreement,assets of the principalBorrowers.
The Monroe Revolving Credit Facility contains customary representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants, including a financial covenant requiring certain minimum availability, and events of default. As of May 31, 2020, there was 0 balance outstanding under the facility. As of August 31, 2019, the outstanding balance under the facility was $12.3 million.
The Company incurred closing costs associated with the Monroe Revolving Credit Facility in the amount of loans, plus$2,602, which were deferred and amortized over the face amount of any outstanding letters of credit, at any time outstanding could not exceed up to 85%5-year term of the Company’s eligible receivables minus reserves. UnderMonroe Revolving Credit Facility on a straight-line basis. As of May 31, 2020, unamortized debt issuance costs of $2,194 are included in “Other assets.” Interest expense and amortization of debt discount, associated with the termsMonroe Revolving Credit Facility during the three months ended May 31, 2020 amounted to $73 and $154, respectively. Interest expense and amortization of debt discount, associated with the Loan Agreement,Monroe Revolving Credit Facility during the nine months ended May 31, 2020 amounted to $528 and $461, respectively.
Monroe Warrants
On August 21, 2019, the Company may also request letters of credit from Gerber. The proceeds of the loans under the Loan Agreement will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes. The Revolving Line has a maturity date of November 6, 2019. Borrowings under the Revolving Line accrues interest at a rate based on the prime rate as customarily defined, plus a margin of 3.0%. On March 8, 2018, the Company and KIM entered into a first amendmentsubscription agreement with Monroe, pursuant to the Loan Agreement with Gerber. Pursuant to the first amendment, the aggregate principal amount of the Revolving Line at any time outstanding was increased to $4.0 million and the principal amount of loans, plus the face amount of any outstanding letters of credit, at any time outstanding could not exceed the lesser of (i) 40% of the value of certain inventory and (ii) 50% of certain accounts receivable.

On November 9, 2018,which the Company issued to Monroe a warrant to purchase up to 500 shares of its common stock (the “Monroe Warrant”) at an exercise price of $4.25 per share. The Monroe Warrant has a 5-year term and KIM entered into a second amendment toas such will expire on August 21, 2024. Amortization expense for the Loan Agreement with Gerber. Pursuant to the second amendment, the aggregate principal amountthree and nine months ended May 31, 2020 was $50 and $148, respectively.




Table of the Revolving Line at any time outstanding was increased to $8.0 million. Additionally, subject to certain exceptions, the face amount of any outstanding letters of credit, at any time outstanding cannot exceed the lesser of (i) 25% of the value of certain inventory (increasing to 40% upon receipt of certain landlord waivers) and (ii) 50% of certain accounts receivable. In April 2019, the Company obtained a waiver of non-compliance with certain covenant violations associated with the restatements described in Note 2.

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Long-term Debt

On April 29, 2019, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with an institutional investor (the “Investor”), pursuant to which the Company agreedissued and sold a senior note (the “Original Note”) to issue and sell, and the Investor agreed to purchase, a Senior Note (the “Note”) in a private placement offering (the “Private Placement”) in the aggregate principal amount of $21.3 million (Aggregate Principal) with an original issue discount of $1.3 million, and received grossnet proceeds of $20.0 million. The Original Note iswas a senior unsecured obligation, of the Company, and unless earlier redeemed, willwas scheduled to mature on the 18-month anniversary of the closing of the Private Placement (the “Maturity Date”).October 30, 2020. The Original Note doesdid not bear interest, except upon the occurrence of anyan event of default.


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On the Maturity Date,August 21, 2019, the Company must repayentered into an exchange agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”) with the Investor in order to amend and waive certain provisions of the Purchase Agreement and the Original Note and to exchange the Original Note for (i) a new senior note (the “Amended Senior Note”) for the same aggregate principal amount as the Original Note and (ii) a warrant to purchase up to 650 shares of its common stock at an exercise price of $4.25 per share. The warrant has an expiration date of August 21, 2024 and has not been exercised as of May 31, 2020. As of August 21, 2019, the warrant was reclassified from a derivative liability to equity with a corresponding adjustment to additional paid-in capital.

Similar to the terms of the Original Note, the Amended Senior Note was set to mature on October 30, 2020, at which time the Company was to pay the Investor an amount equal toin cash representing 120% of all outstanding principal, less original issue discount, plus any accrued and unpaid interest and accrued and unpaid late charges. Similar to the Aggregate Principal. The Company has an option to redeem the Note (i) between the issuance date and three months following issuance at an amount equal to 106.5%terms of the Aggregate Principal with respect to outstanding principal and any accruedOriginal Note, the Amended Senior Note did not bear interest or late charges, (ii) between three and six months following issuance at an amount equal to 112% of the Aggregate Principal with respect to outstanding principal and any accrued interest or late charges, (iii) between six and ten months at an amount equal to 115% of the Aggregate Principal with respect to outstanding principal and any accrued interest or late charges, and (iv) thereafter through the Maturity Date at an amount equal to 120% of the Aggregate Principal with respect to outstanding principal and any accrued interest or late charges.

The Note includes customary affirmative and negative covenants, including a limitation on the Company’s ability to incur additional indebtedness, subject to certain permitted exceptions. The Note includes customary events of default including, among others, payment defaults, breach of covenant defaults, bankruptcy and insolvency defaults, cross defaults with certain indebtedness, a change of control default, judgment defaults, and inaccuracies of representations and warranties defaults. The Investor may require the Company to redeem,except upon the occurrence of an event of default, all ordefault.

On November 8, 2019, the Company entered into a portionSecond Exchange Agreement (“Second Exchange Agreement”) with the Investor, pursuant to which the Company amended the Amended Senior Note (as amended, the “Second Amended Senior Note”). Pursuant to the terms of the Second Amended Senior Note, the maturity date of the Second Amended Senior Note was extended to April 29, 2021 and the aggregate principal amount of the Second Amended Senior Note was increased to approximately $24.0 million and the original issue discount was increased to $1.5 million. Upon maturity, the Company was to pay the Investor an amount in cash representing 120% of all outstanding principal, less original issue discount, plus any accrued and unpaid interest and accrued and unpaid late charges. Similar to the terms of the Original Note, the Second Amended Senior Note did not bear interest, except upon the occurrence of an event of default.
See Note 14 below for a description of the Third Exchange Agreement entered into by the Company and the Investor subsequent to May 31, 2020.
PPP Loan

On April 30, 2020, the Company qualified for and received a loan pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program, a program implemented by the U.S. Small Business Administration under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, from a qualified lender (the “PPP Lender”), for an aggregate principal amount of approximately $1.9 million (the "PPP Loan"). The PPP Loan bears interest at a redemption premiumfixed rate of 135%1.0% per annum, with the first six months of Aggregate Principalinterest deferred, has a term of two years, and is unsecured and guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The principal amount of the PPP Loan is subject to forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program upon the Company’s request to the extent that the PPP Loan proceeds are used to pay expenses permitted by the Paycheck Protection Program, including payroll costs, covered rent and mortgage obligations, and covered utility payments incurred by the Company. The Company intends to apply for forgiveness of the PPP Loan with respect to outstanding principal and any accruedthese covered expenses. To the extent that all or part of the PPP Loan is not forgiven, the Company will be required to pay interest or late charges. Any late payments underon the Note will accrue late chargesPPP Loan at a rate of 18%1.0% per annum.

Pursuantannum, and commencing in October 2020 principal and interest payments will be required through the maturity date in April 2022. The terms of the PPP Loan provide for customary events of default including, among other things, payment defaults, breach of representations and warranties, and insolvency events. The PPP Loan may be accelerated upon the occurrence of an event of default.

NOTE 9 – WARRANT LIABILITY
In addition to the Purchase Agreement, the Company granted to the Investor participation rights for the longer of (i) the second anniversary of the closing of the Private Placement or (ii) the date when the Note is no longer outstanding, pursuant to which the Investor will receive pro rata rights to participatewarrants described above, in future financing transactions up to an aggregate of 15% of such transactions (or, except for certain permitted indebtedness, up to an aggregate of 100% of debt issuances). See Note 12.

NOTE 11 - WARRANT LIABILITY

In June of 2018, the Company issued warrants to purchase 3,750 shares of its common stock exercisable at a price per share of $5.28 (the “2018 Warrants”) to investors in a registered direct offering. The warrants2018 Warrants have a term of five years from the date of issuance. The exercise price of the warrants is protected in the event the Company issues securities with a variable conversion or exercise price during the three-year period following the warrants’ issuance. Pursuant to ASC Topic 815, the initial fair value of the warrants2018 Warrants of $15,350 was recorded as a derivativewarrant liability on the issuance date. The estimated fair values of the warrants2018 Warrants were computed at issuance using ana Black-Scholes option pricing model.

The estimated fair value of the outstanding warrant liabilityliabilities associated with the 2018 Warrants was $7,410$2,009 and $14,430$5,444 as of May 31, 20192020 and August 31, 2018,2019, respectively.



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Increases or decreases in the fair value of the derivativeCompany's liability associated with the 2018 Warrants are included as a component of other income (expense)“Other expense” in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations for the respective period. Accordingly, theThe changes to the derivative liability associated with the 2018 Warrants resulted in an increase of $1,160 and decrease of $3,435 in liability and a corresponding loss and gain for warrantsthe three and nine months ended May 31, 2020, respectively. The changes to the liability associated with the 2018 Warrants resulted in a decrease of $5,965$6,254 and $7,020$7,309 in warrant liability and a corresponding gain for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2019.

2019, respectively.

The estimated fair value of the warrants2018 Warrants was computed as of May 31, 2019 and August 31, 20182020 using the Black Scholes model with the following assumptions:

  May 31,  August 31, 
  2019  2018 
Stock price volatility  69%  81%
Risk-free interest rates  1.93%  2.74%
Annual dividend yield  -%  -%
Term (years)  4.0   4.0 

In addition, as applicable management assessed the probabilities stock price of future financing assumptions in the valuation models.

$1.19, volatility of 119.5%, risk-free rate of 0.22%, annual dividend yield of 0% and expected life of 3.0 years.

NOTE 12 -10 – FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Fair value measurements are performed in accordance with the guidance provided by ASC Topic 820,“Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.”Disclosures” (“ASC Topic820”). ASC 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Where available, fair value is based on observable market prices or parameters or derived from such prices or parameters. Where observable prices or parameters are not available, valuation models are applied.


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(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

ASC Topic 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value in the financial statements are categorized based upon the hierarchy of levels of judgment associated with the inputs used to measure their fair value. Hierarchical levels directly related to the amount of subjectivity associated with the inputs to fair valuation of these assets and liabilities, are as follows:

Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that an entity has the ability to access.

Level 2 - Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supportable by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the asset or liability.

The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, equity investments, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities capital leaseand obligations and deferred revenue approximate their fair values based on their short-term nature. The carrying amount of the Company’s long-term notes payable approximates its fair value based on interest rates available to the Company for similar debt instruments and similar remaining maturities.

The Company accounts for its investment in Smoke Cartel, Inc. (“Smoke Cartel”) at fair value. On September 21, 2018, Smoke Cartel and the Company entered into an agreement to sell Rowl-Uh-Bowl (the “RUB”) web domain and inventory related to this product line and in exchange, received 1,410 shares of Smoke Cartel common stock. The fair value of the Company’s investment as of August 31, 2019 and May 31, 2020 was based upon the closing price of Smoke Cartel's common stock on each respective date. The investment was classified as a Level 2 financial instrument.
The Company accounts for its investment in Xtraction Services at fair value. The fair value of the Company’s investment at May 31, 2020 was based upon the closing price of Xtraction Services' common stock on each respective date. The investment was classified as a Level 2 financial instrument.
In connection with the Company’s registered direct offering in June 2018, the Company issued the 2018 Warrants, which are accounted for as a warrant liability (see Note 9 above.) The estimated fair value of the liability is recorded using significant unobservable measures and other fair value inputs and is therefore classified as a Level 3 financial instrument.
The estimated fair value of the contingent consideration related to the Company'sCompany’s business combinations is recorded using significant unobservable measures and other fair value inputs and is therefore classified as a Level 3 financial instrument.

The Company accounts for its investment in Smoke Cartel at fair value. On September 21, 2018, Smoke Cartel and the Company entered into an agreement to sell the RUB web domain and inventory related to this product line and in exchange, received 1,410 shares



Table of Smoke Cartel common stock (see Note 6 above.) The fair value of its investment as of September 21, 2018 and May 31, 2019 was based upon the closing stock price of Smoke Cartel. The investment was classified as a Level 2 financial instrument.

In connection with the Company’s registered direct offering in June 2018, the Company issued warrants to purchase shares of its common stock and recorded embedded conversion features which are accounted for as derivative liabilities (see Note 11 above.) The estimated fair value of the derivatives is recorded using significant unobservable measures and other fair value inputs and is therefore classified as a Level 3 financial instrument.

In connection with the Company’s private placement offering in April 2019, the Company entered into a Purchase Agreement, whereby it granted to the Investor participation rights in future financing transactions up to an aggregate of 15% of such transactions (or, except for certain permitted indebtedness, up to an aggregate of 100% of debt issuances). These participation rights are recorded as a derivative liability with estimated fair value determined using significant unobservable measures and other fair value inputs and is therefore classified as a Level 3 financial instrument.

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The following tablestable details the fair value measurementsmeasurement within the fair value hierarchy of the Company’s financial instruments, which includes the Level 2 assets and the Level 3 liabilities:

  Fair Value at May 31, 2019 
  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
Assets:                
Equity investment $1,728  $-  $1,728  $- 
Liabilities:                
Participation rights derivative liability  811   -   -   811 
Contingent consideration payable  2,961           2,961 
Warrant liability  7,410   -   -   7,410 
  Total liabilities $11,182  $-  $-  $11,182 

  Fair Value at August 31, 2018 
  Total  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
Liabilities:                
Contingent consideration payable $5,488  $-  $-  $5,488 
Warrant liability  14,430   -   -   14,430 
Total liabilities $19,918  $-  $-  $19,918 

 Fair Value at May 31, 2020
 TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Assets:    
Equity investment$2,060  $—  $2,060  $—  
Liabilities:
Warrant liability$2,009  $—  $—  $2,009  

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 Fair Value at August 31, 2019
 TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Assets:    
Equity investment$592  $—  $592  $—  
Liabilities:
Warrant liability$5,444  $—  $—  $5,444  

The following table reflects adjustments to the estimated fair value of the Company’s warrant liability with respect to the 2018 Warrants measured using Level 3 inputs:
Warrant
Liability
As of August 31, 2019$5,444 
Adjustments to estimated fair value(3,204)
As of November 30, 20192,240 
Adjustments to estimated fair value(1,391)
As of As of February 29, 2020849 
Adjustments to estimated fair value1,160 
As of May 31, 2020$2,009 

Warrant
Liability
As of August 31, 2018$14,430 
Adjustments to estimated fair value216 
As of November 30, 201814,646 
Adjustments to estimated fair value(1,271)
As of February 28, 201913,375 
Adjustments to estimated fair value(5,965)
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The following table reflects the activity forchanges in fair value of the Company’s investment in Smoke Cartelcontingent consideration payable measured at fair value using Level 2 inputs:

  Investment in Smoke Cartel 
Balance at August 31, 2018 $- 
Acquisition of equity investment  1,791 
Adjustments to estimated fair value  (663)
Balance at May 31, 2019 $1,128 

The following table reflects the activity for the Company’s warrant derivative liability for the June 2018 registered offering measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs:

  Warrant Liability 
Balance at August 31, 2018 $14,430 
Adjustments to estimated fair value  (7,020)
Balance at May 31, 2019 $7,410 

The following table reflects the activity for the Company’s participation rights derivative liability for the April 2019 private debt offering measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs:

  Warrant Liability 
Balance at April 30, 2019 $1,100 
Adjustments to estimated fair value  (289)
Balance at May 31, 2019 $811 

The following table reflects the activity for the Company’s contingent consideration measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs: 

  Total 
As of August 31, 2018 $5,488 
 Change in Fair Value  394 
As of November 30, 2018  5,882 
 Change in Fair Value  (5,602)
 Cash Payment  (140)
Settled in shares- Hybrid  (140)
As of February 28, 2019  - 
  Change in Fair Value  2,961 
As of May 31, 2019 $2,961 

The fair value of contingent consideration is evaluated each reporting period using projected financial information, discount rates, and key inputs. Projected contingent payment amounts are discounted back to the current period using a discount rate. Financial information is based on the Company’s most recent internal operational budgets and forecasts. Changes in projected financial information may result in higher fair value measurements. Increases in discount rates and the time to payment may result in lower fair value measurements. Increases (decreases) in any of those inputs in isolation may result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. 

Contingent
Consideration
Payable
As of August 31, 2018$5,488 
Change in fair value394 
As of November 30, 20185,882 
Change in fair value(5,602)
Cash payments(140)
Settled in shares- Hybrid(140)
As of As of February 28, 2019— 
Change in fair value2,961 
As of May 31, 2019$2,961 
NOTE 13 - STOCKHOLDERS'11 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Preferred Stock

The Company’s authorized preferred stock is 10,000 shares with a par value of $0.001. As of May 31, 2019,2020, and August 31, 2018, the Company has no2019, there were 0 shares of preferred stock issued or outstanding.


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Common Stock

The Company’s authorized common stock is 265,000 shares with a par value of $0.001. As of May 31, 2019,2020, and August 31, 2018, 88,8402019, there were 119,933 and 78,27390,041 shares were issued and outstanding, respectively.

On January 15,September 26, 2019, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreementagreements with certain accredited investors pursuant to which the Company issued and sold an aggregate of 6,476 shares17,198 units, with each unit consisting of one share of its common stock and warrantsa warrant to purchase 3,238 shareshalf a share of its common stock in a registered direct offering.offering (the “September 2019 Offering”). The securities were offered bypurchase price for a unit was $1.75. The closing of the September 2019 Offering occurred on September 30, 2019 and resulted in aggregate gross proceeds to the Company pursuantof approximately $30.1 million. The aggregate net proceeds to its shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-221910) initially filed with the SecuritiesCompany from the September 2019 Offering, after deducting the placement agent fees and Exchange Commission on December 5, 2017, as amended on January 25, 2018 and February 14, 2018, and declared effective on February 28, 2018, and an additional registration statement on Form S-3 filed pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, which became effective upon filing on January 16, 2019.other offering expenses, was approximately $27.4 million. Subject to certain ownership limitations, the warrants becamewere immediately exercisable at an exercise price equal to $5.75$2.25 per share of common stock. The warrants are exercisable for five years from the date of issuance.
On February 6, 2020, the Company entered into purchase agreements with certain accredited investors pursuant to which the Company issued and sold an aggregate of 10,000 units, with each unit consisting of one share of its common stock and a warrant to purchase half a share of its common stock in a registered direct offering (the “February 2020 Offering”). The combined per share purchase price for a shareunit was $1.60. The closing of common stockthe February 2020 Offering occurred on February 10, 2020 and a half of a warrant was $5.25. The offering closed on January 18, 2019 withresulted in aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of approximately $34.0$16.0 million. The aggregate net proceeds from the offering,February 2020 Offering, after deducting the placement agent fees and other estimated offering expenses, was approximately $14.6 million. Subject to certain ownership limitations, the warrants were approximately $31.2 million.

Duringimmediately exercisable at an exercise price equal to $2.00 per share of common stock. The warrants are exercisable for five years from the ninedate of issuance.

Share-based Compensation
The Company recorded total stock-based compensation expense of $2,985 and $2,667 for the three months ended May 31, 2019, the Company sold 9,077 shares of its common stock to investors in exchange for aggregate net proceeds of approximately $41.6 million.

During the nine months ended2020 and May 31, 2018, the Company sold 5,877 shares of its common stock to investors in exchange for cash of $16.4 million.

Stock-based Compensation

The Company recorded stock-based compensation-related charges of $8,7712019, respectively, and $1,905 to additional paid in capital$11,074 and $8,839 for the nine months ended May 31, 20192020 and 2018,May 31, 2019, respectively, in connection with the issuance of shares of common stock and amortizationoptions to purchase common stock. Stock-based compensation expense is included in selling, general and administrative expense in the condensed consolidated statements of stock option expense for stock awards issued to employees and directors as compensation and to service providers as consideration for services received.

During the nine months ended May 31, 2018,operations.

On September 1, 2019, the Company entered into a separation agreement dated as of January 12, 2018 with one employee. The Company issued 100 restricted common shares as partadopted Accounting Standards Update 2018-7 which addresses several aspects of the separation agreementaccounting for non-employee share-based payment transactions and expands the scope of ASC 718, Compensation, to this include share-based payment transactions for acquiring goods and services from non-employees. Under the simplified standard, non-


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employee whichoptions will be valued once at $667the date of grant. At adoption, all awards without established measurement dates were revalued one final time and was recorded as stock-based compensation as of May 31, 2018.

did not have a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Stock Options

Incentive Plan

The Company’s 2016 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) was adopted on February 9, 2016. The Plan as amended, permitsauthorizes the grantissuance of share options and shares to its employees and directors for up to 18,000 shares of common stock.stock in the form of stock-based awards to the Company’s employees and directors. The Company believes that such awards better align the interests of its employees with those of its shareholders. Option awards are generally granted with an exercise price equal to the closing market price of the Company'sCompany’s common stock at the date of grant; thosegrant and have 10 years contractual terms. The option awards generally vest based onover three years ofsubject to the recipient’s continuous service and have 10-year contractual terms.

service.

The Company estimates the fair value of share-based compensation utilizing the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which is dependent upon several variables such as the expected option term, expected volatility of ourits stock price over the expected option term, expected risk-free interest rate over the expected option term, and expected dividend yield rate over the expected option term, and an estimate of expected forfeiture rates.term. The Company believes this valuation methodology is appropriate for estimating the fair value of stock options granted to employees and directors which are subject to ASC 718 requirements.718. These amounts are estimates only and thus may not be reflective of actual future results, nor amounts ultimately realized by recipients of these grants. The Company recognizes compensation on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each award.


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The following table summarizes the assumptions the Company utilized to record compensation expense for stock options granted during the nine months ended May 31, 20192020 and 2018:

  May 31,  May 31, 
  2019  2018 
Expected term in years  1-3   1-4 
Expected volatility  69% - 87%   60% 
Risk-free interest rate  2.29% -3.01%   0.67% - 0.81% 
Expected dividend yield  -%   -% 

May 31, 2019:

 Nine Months Ended
 May 31, 2020May 31, 2019
Expected term in years5.3 – 5.91-3
Expected volatility64% – 120%69% – 87%
Risk-free interest rate0.3% – 1.7%2.3% – 3.0%
Expected dividend yield0.0%0.0%
The expected lifeterm of stock options granted during the nine months ended May 31, 2020 and May 31, 2019 is computed using the simplified method, which is the average of the vesting termbased on management's judgement and the contractual term.reflects expected exercise patterns. The expected volatility of these stock options is based on management'smanagement’s analysis of historical volatility. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yields with terms equivalent to the expected term of the related option at the time of the grant. While the Company believes these estimates are reasonable, the compensation expense recorded would increase if the expected life of these options was increased, a higher expected volatility was used, or if the expected dividend-yielddividend yield increased.

During

The following table summarizes the nine months ended May 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company granted 6,936 and 4,096 stock options, respectively, pursuant to the Company’s 2016 Stock Incentive Plan. A summary of the Company’sCompany's stock option activity during the nine months ended May 31, 2020:
Stock
Options
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Balance Outstanding, August 31, 201914,761  $4.89  9.0$3,192  
Granted3,667  2.24  

Exercised(9) 2.06  $14  
Forfeited(7,051) 4.74  

Balance Outstanding, May 31, 202011,368  $4.10  8.4$358  
Vested and expected to vest at May 31, 202010,187  4.13  8.3$285  
Exercisable, May 31, 20205,998  $4.40  7.9$26  
Stock compensation expense related to stock options was $7,348 and $5,740 for the nine months ended May 31, 2020 and May 31, 2019, is presented below:

        Weighted    
     Weighted  Average    
     Average  Remaining  Aggregate 
  Stock  Exercise  Contractual  Intrinsic 
  Options  Price  Term (in years)  Value 
             
Balance Outstanding, August 31, 2018  9,368  $3.85   9.1  $14,463 
Granted  6,936  $5.63   -   - 
Exercised  (534) $3.69   -   - 
Forfeited  (3,108) $4.08   -   - 
Balance Outstanding, May 31, 2019  12,662  $4.78   9.2  $4,131 
Exercisable, May 31, 2019  2,945  $3.22   8.5  $3,427 

respectively. The weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted during the nine months ended May 31, 20192020 and 2018, was $2.59 and $2.22, respectively.

During the nine months ended May 31, 2019, was $1.39 and 2018, the aggregate intrinsic value$2.59, respectively.



Table of stock options exercised was $2,773 and $4,503, respectively.

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As of May 31, 2019,2020, there was $23,741$12,482 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock-based compensation arrangementsstock options granted under the Plan. That costThe expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.7 years.
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units
During the nine months ended May 31, 2020, the Company awarded 533 shares of restricted stock to consultants in exchange for $662 of services rendered.
During the nine months ended May 31, 2019, the Company issued 295 shares of restricted stock to consultants in exchange for $377 of services rendered and $1,277 of prepaid services, for a total of $1,654. The prepaid services are included in prepaid expenses on the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of May 31, 2019.
Stock-based compensation expense related to restricted stock awards was $3,726 and $3,099, respectively, for the nine months ended May 31, 2020 and May 31, 2019.
During the nine months ended May 31, 2020, the Company awarded 174 shares of restricted stock units to directors for serving on the board of directors.
As of May 31, 2020, $2,329 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock units is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.3 years.

NOTE 14 -12 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Other Commitments

In the ordinary course of business, the Company may enter into contractual purchase obligations and other agreements that are legally binding and specify certain minimum payment terms.

The Company had no such agreements as of May 31, 2020.

Litigation

The Company may be subject to legal proceedings and claims whichthat arise in the ordinary course of its business. Although occasional adverse decisions or settlements may occur, the Company believes that the final disposition of such matters should not have a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations or liquidity.



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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Securities class and derivative litigation

During the three months ended May 31,fiscal 2019, lawsuits have beenwere filed in California federal and state court by various purported shareholders against, variously, the Company,each of the current members of the Company’s Board of Directors, and certain of ourthe Company’s current and former officers, alleging, among other things, certain federal securities law violations and/or related breaches of fiduciary duties in connection with the Company’s April 2019 restatement of certain prior period financial statements. In general, the lawsuits assert the same or similar allegations, including that the defendants artificially inflated the Company’s securities prices by knowingly making materially false and misleading statements and omissions to the investing public about the Company’s financial statements, business, operations, management, and internal controls.

These lawsuits are described below.


May v. KushCo Holdings, Inc., et al.Filed April 30, 2019. Case No. 8:19-cv-00798-JLS-KES, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. This putative shareholder class action against the Company and certain of its current and former officers alleges violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, and seeks unspecified compensatory damages and other relief on behalf of a class of purchasers of the Company’s securities between July 13, 2017 and April 9, 2019, inclusive. In JulySeptember 2019, purported Company shareholders filed motionsthe Court appointed co-lead plaintiffs and co-lead counsel for appointment of lead counsel and leadthe plaintiffs. The motions are scheduledlead plaintiffs’ amended complaint was filed in November 2019. In February 2020, the Company moved to be heard bydismiss the court in September 2019. No trial date has been set.amended complaint. The motion is pending. The Company intends to vigorously defend itself against these claims.


Salsberg v. Kovacevich, et al.Filed May 24, 2019. Case No. 8:19-cv-00998-JLS-KES, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and Neysmith v. Baum, et al. Filed May 31, 2019. Case No. 8:19-cv-01070-JLS-KES, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. This purported shareholder derivative action against certain current and former directors and officers alleges, among other things, breach of fiduciary duty, waste of corporate assets, and unjust enrichment. The Company is named as a nominal defendant and the plaintiff seeks, among other things, corporate governance reforms, and disgorgement of profits, benefits, and compensation obtained by the defendants from the alleged conduct, to be paid to the Company. The Company intendsIn September 2019, the Court consolidated these cases. In December 2019, the Court ordered a stay of this action pursuant to vigorously defend itself against these claims.

Neysmith v. Baum, et al. Filed May 31, 2019. Case No. 8:19-cv-01070-JLS-KES, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. This purported shareholder derivative action against certain current and former directors and officers alleges, among other things, breach of fiduciary duty, waste of corporate assets, and violations of Sections 10(b) and 14(a)a stipulation of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder.  The Company is named as a nominal defendant and the plaintiff seeks, among other things, corporate governance reforms, and an award of costs and disbursements of the actions, to be paid to the plaintiff. The Company intends to vigorously defend itself against these claims.

parties.


Savage vs.v. Kovacevich, et al. Filed June 14, 2019. Case No. 30-2019-01077191-CU-MC-NJC, Superior Court of California, County of Orange. This purported shareholder derivative action against certain current and former directors and officers alleges, among other things, breach of fiduciary duty, waste of corporate assets, and unjust enrichment. The Company is named as a nominal defendant and the plaintiff seeks, among other things, corporate governance reforms, and unspecified damages and restitution from the defendants, to be paid to the Company. In August 2019, the Court ordered a stay of this action pursuant to a stipulation of the parties.



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Bruno, et al. v. Kovacevich, et al. Filed September 26, 2019. Case No. A-19-802660-C, Eighth Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada and Majchrzak v. Kovacevich, et al. Filed October 2, 2019. Case No. A-19-902945-B, First Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada. These purported shareholder derivative actions against certain current and former directors and officers allege, among other things, breach of fiduciary duty, waste of corporate assets, and unjust enrichment. The Company intendsis named as a nominal defendant in each action and the plaintiffs seek, among other things, equitable relief and unspecified damages from the defendants, to vigorously defend itself againstbe paid to the Company. In May 2020, the Company accepted service of the complaints, and the plaintiffs have indicated that they intend to move to stay each action.
NOTE 13 – 2020 PLAN & RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

During the second quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company adopted a comprehensive strategic plan (the “2020 Plan”) to more effectively execute the Company’s strategy of focusing its resources on more established, financially stable, and creditworthy customers (namely multi-state operators, licensed producers, and leading brands). In connection with the 2020 Plan, the Company began implementing a restructuring process that seeks to rationalize all aspects of its operations by, among other things, significantly reducing its overhead, implementing tighter expense controls, consolidating its warehouses, reducing its inventory, and drastically altering its sales strategy to focus more on these claims.

customers. The Company believes that this strategic shift and associated restructuring should result in a better forecast of demand, reduction of inventory and warehouse space, improved collections and cash flow, and potential revenue upside from these customers’ continued expansion and consolidation in the marketplace.

The Company has completed, or is in the process of completing, the following restructuring activities in connection with the 2020 Plan:
Severance: The Company is in the process of implementing a more efficient and automated approach to serving a smaller more targeted group of customers, which will require substantially fewer dedicated sales representatives, project managers, warehouse personnel, and other related personnel. As part of this process, the Company determined that certain positions at the Company were no longer essential to the execution of the Company’s strategy going forward. As a result, the Company underwent reductions in force to right-size and better align its workforce with this new strategy. During the second quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company terminated 28 employees, and incurred $379 in severance-related restructuring costs. During the third quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company terminated 65 employees, and incurred $800 in severance-related restructuring costs.

Facility-Related Lease Termination and Exiting Costs: As a result of the Company’s decision to discontinue nearly all of its stock inventory, the Company determined that it no longer needs the vast majority of its current warehouse space, and is currently in the process of negotiating with its landlords to terminate or sublease and exit the impacted warehouses. During the third quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company terminated leases and vacated its Las Vegas, Nevada, Santa Rosa, California, Osage, Colorado facilities and subleased its Garden Grove, California facility. The Company is planning to vacate additional facilities throughout the remainder of fiscal 2020 in order to consolidate its warehouse footprint. During the third quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company incurred $0.2 million in restructuring exit cost.

Asset Impairment: With the Company’s planned facility closures, the Company has determined that the fair value of its fixed assets at these closing facilities is now below their carrying value, and that an impairment has occurred. The Company also determined that its product molds and tooling are no longer necessary assets, given its shift to focus exclusively on custom and best-selling stock inventory, creating an additional need for impairment. As a result, the Company recognized a total impairment charge related of approximately $3.9 million related to these fixed assets during the second quarter of its fiscal 2020. In addition, because of the Company’s decision to consolidate its warehouses, the Company determined that it will incur impairment charges to its ROU assets. Based on internal calculations, the Company recognized impairment charges related to these assets of $3.0 million during the second quarter of its fiscal 2020.







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The Company expects to incur a total of $9.5 million in restructuring charges upon the completion of the 2020 Plan, which represents the Company’s best estimate as of May 31, 2020. The 2020 Plan is expected to be completed by the end of fiscal 2020. The recognition of restructuring charges requires that the Company make certain judgments and estimates regarding the nature, timing and amount of costs associated with the planned reductions of workforce and facility, ROU and asset impairment costs. At the end of each reporting period, the Company will evaluate the remaining accrued balance to ensure that no excess accruals are retained, and the utilization of the provisions are for their intended purpose in accordance with developed plans. The following table reflects the movement of activity of the restructuring reserve for the six months ended May 31, 2020:
 Severance
related costs
Facility, ROU
and asset
impairment
Facility Exit CostTotal
Balance at December 1, 2019$—  $—  $—  $—  
Provisions/Additions1,182  6,895  176  8,253  
Utilized/Paid(1,002) (6,895) (176) (8,073) 
Balance at May 31, 2020$180  $—  $—  $180  
Expenses incurred under the 2020 Plan during the three and nine months ended May 31, 2020 are included within “Restructuring costs” in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
NOTE 14 – SUBSEQUENT EVENT
Third Exchange Agreement and Third Exchange Note

On June 9, 2020, the Company entered into a Third Exchange Agreement (the “Third Exchange Agreement”) with the Investor in order to (x) amend and waive certain provisions of the Purchase Agreement and the Second Amended Senior Note, and (y) exchange the Second Amended Senior Note without any cash consideration for (i) a new senior note in the aggregate principal amount of $22.0 million (the “Third Amended Senior Note”) and (ii) 5,347,594 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Exchange Shares”).

Similar to the terms of the Second Amended Senior Note, the Third Amended Senior Note will mature on April 29, 2021, subject to the Investor’s right to extend such maturity date. Upon maturity, the Company must pay the Investor an amount in cash representing the aggregate outstanding principal, plus any accrued and unpaid interest and accrued and unpaid late charges. Similar to the terms of the Original Note, the Third Amended Senior Note will not bear interest except upon the occurrence (and during the continuance) of an Event of Default (as such term is defined in the Third Amended Senior Note), in which case the Third Amended Senior Note will bear interest at a rate of 18.0% per annum (the “Default Rate”).

The Third Amended Senior Note is redeemable by the Company at any time after the issuance in an amount equal to the outstanding principal and any accrued interest or late charges. The Third Amended Senior Note includes customary affirmative and negative covenants, including a limitation on the Company’s ability to incur additional indebtedness, subject to certain permitted exceptions. The Third Amended Senior Note includes customary events of default including, among others, payment defaults, breach of covenant defaults, bankruptcy and insolvency defaults, cross defaults with certain indebtedness, a change of control default, judgment defaults, and inaccuracies of representations and warranties defaults. Similar to the terms of the Original Note, the Investor may require the Company to redeem, upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, all or a portion of the Third Amended Senior Note at a redemption premium of 135% of the outstanding principal and any accrued interest or late charges. Similar to the terms of the Original Note, any amount of principal or other amounts due to the Investor under the Purchase Agreement or the Third Amended Senior Note that is not paid when due (except to the extent such amount is simultaneously accruing interest at the Default Rate) will result in a late charge being incurred and payable by the Company in an amount equal to interest on such amount at the rate of 18.0% per annum from the date such amount was due until the same is paid in full.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Unless otherwise indicated, all amounts herein are expressed in thousands, except per share data.

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Cautionary Statement ConcerningRegarding Forward-Looking Statements

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included in Part I, Item I within this

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the audited consolidated financial statements in Amendment No. 1 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018 filed with the SEC on April 11, 2019.  This report contains “forward-looking statements.” Thestatements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements contained in this report that are not historic in nature, particularly those that utilize terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “believes,” or “plans” or comparable terminology are forward-looking statements based on current expectations and assumptions.

Various risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements.  The forward-looking events discussed in this report, the documents to which we refer you and other statements made from time to time by us or our representatives, may not occur, and actual events and results may differ materially and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions about us.  For these statements, we claim the protection of the “bespeaks caution” doctrine.  All forward-looking statements in this document are based on information currently available to us as of the date of this report, and we assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause theour actual results, performance or achievements to differbe materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by suchthese forward-looking statements.

Overview

We provide customizable packaging products, vaporizers, hydrocarbon gases, solvents, accessories In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would,” or the negative of these words or other comparable terminology.

The identification in this report of factors that may affect our future performance and branding solutions primarilythe accuracy of forward-looking statements is meant to be illustrative and by no means exhaustive. All forward-looking statements should be evaluated with the understanding of their inherent uncertainty.
Factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
Trends affecting our financial condition, results of operations or future prospects, including the impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) pandemic;
Our business and growth strategies;
Our financing plans and forecasts;
The factors that we expect to contribute to our success and our ability to be successful in the future;
Our business model and strategy for realizing positive results as sales increase;
Competition, including our ability to respond to such competition and its expectations regarding continued competition in the market in which we compete;
Our ability to meet our projected operating expenditures and the costs associated with development of new projects;
The impact of new accounting pronouncements on our financial statements;
Whether our cash flows from operating activities will be sufficient to meet our operating expenditures;
Our market risk exposure and efforts to minimize risk;
Regulations, including tax law and practice, federal and state laws governing the cannabis and CBD industries, and tariff legislation;
The outcome of various tax audits and assessments, including appeals thereof, timing of resolution of such audits, our estimates as to the amount of taxes that will ultimately be due and payable and the impact of these audits on our financial statements;
Our overall outlook including all statements under Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations;
That estimates and assumptions made in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP may differ from actual results; and
Our expectations as to future financial performance, cash and expense levels and liquidity sources.
Any forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q reflect our current views with respect to future events or to our future financial performance. A more detailed description of risk factors that may affect our operating results can be found in Part II, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the cannabis industry. Representative examplesfiscal year ended August 31, 2019 filed with the SEC on November 12, 2019, and our other filings with the SEC. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Except as


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required by law, we assume no obligation to businesses operating in jurisdictions that have some form of cannabis legalization. These businesses include medical and recreational dispensaries, large and small-scale processors, and packaging re-distributors.

We believe that we have created one of the largest product librariesupdate or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, even if new information becomes available in the cannabis industry, allowing us to befuture.

Overview
KushCo Holdings, Inc. (formerly known as Kush Bottles, Inc.) markets and sells a comprehensive solutions provider to our customers. Our extensive knowledgewide variety of the regulatory environment applicable to the cannabis industry allows us to quickly adapt to our customers' packaging requirements. We maintain the flexibility to enter the markets of decriminalized regions by establishing re-distributor partnerships or opening new facilities. We also have the flexibility to introduce newancillary products and services to customers operating in the regulated medical and adult recreational cannabis and CBD industries. Our complementary products and services include compliant and custom packaging products; vape hardware; solvents and natural products; stainless steel tanks; custom branded anti-counterfeit and authentication labels; hemp trading services, which connect buyers and sellers of hemp commodities; and retail services, which focus on CBD mass distribution services through our vast customer network.internal resources and partnerships with leading consumer packaged goods (“CPG”) sales agencies.
As a leader in custom and child-resistant packaging, exclusive vape products, and unique service offerings, such as our hemp trading and retail services, we serve as a “one-stop-shop” for our customers, combining creativity with compliance to provide the right solutions in various stages of the cannabis and CBD supply chain.
Our products primarily consist of bottles, jars, bags, tubes, containers, vape cartridges, vape batteries and accessories, labels and processing supplies, solvents, natural products, stainless steel tanks, and custom branded anti-counterfeit and authentication labels. We have no supplier “take or pay” arrangements.maintain relationships with a broad range of domestic and international manufacturers, which enables us to source a wide variety of products in a cost-effective manner and to pass such cost savings to our customers. This allows us to offer quick solutions to our customers and help ensure that their products will be of superior grade and made with environmentally safe materials. In addition to these factors,a complete product line, we believe that we offer competitive pricing, prompt deliveries,have sophisticated labeling and excellent customer service. We expect continued growth as we take measurescustomization capabilities, which allow us to expand into new markets, invest inadd significant value to our systemscustomers’ packaging and personnel, forge strategic alliancesvape hardware design processes, enabling them to turn their packaging and invest in our own molds and intellectual property.

Acquisitions

On May 1, 2017 (“Merger Date”), we and our wholly-owned subsidiary, KBCMP, Inc. (“Merger Sub”), enteredbranding into an Agreementeffective marketing tool. As more multi-state operators (“MSOs”), licensed producers (“LPs”), and leading brands seek ways to further differentiate their brands and product lines, our customization capabilities and premium customer service help us win new product opportunities with both existing and new customers. Our products are relied upon by brand owners, processors, farmers, growers, and licensed medical and adult recreational cannabis dispensaries.


Our services consist of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Lancer West Enterprises, Inc.retail services and Walnut Ventures, pursuant tohemp trading services, which eachfocus on facilitating compliant hemp transactions for in-network, pre-qualified farmers and a pre-qualified buyer network. Our retail services division focuses on building distribution networks of Lancer West Enterprises, Inc.compliant hemp-derived CBD brands across conventional and Walnut Ventures were merged withother retail channels, including convenience, pet care, and into Merger Sub, with Merger Sub as the surviving corporation, resulting in our indirect acquisition of CMP Wellness, LLC (“CMP”). Priorbeauty channels.
Due to the merger, CMP was owned 100%complementary nature of our product and service ecosystem, we are able to successfully cross-sell into our existing customer base, while attracting new customers who are looking to consolidate their vendors and partner with a trusted and established source for nearly all ancillary cannabis and CBD solutions.
2020 Plan
During the second quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company adopted the 2020 Plan to more effectively execute the Company’s strategy of focusing its resources on more established, financially stable, and creditworthy customers (namely multi-state operators, licensed producers, and leading brands). In connection with the 2020 Plan, the Company began implementing a restructuring process that seeks to rationalize all aspects of its operations by, Lancer West Enterprises, Inc.among other things, significantly reducing its overhead, implementing tighter expense controls, consolidating its warehouses, reducing its inventory, and Walnut Ventures. Membership interestdrastically altering its sales strategy to focus more on these customers. The Company believes that this strategic shift and associated restructuring should result in CMP wasa better forecast of demand, reduction of inventory and warehouse space, improved collections and cash flow, and potential revenue upside from these customers’ continued expansion and consolidation in the sole assetmarketplace. For additional information see Note 13 above of Lancer West Enterprises, Inc.our consolidated financial statements.

Update on COVID-19

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization ("WHO") recognized COVID-19 as a global pandemic, prompting many national, regional, and Walnut Ventures.local governments, including in the markets that the Company operates in, to implement preventative or protective measures, such as travel and business restrictions, temporary store closures, and wide-sweeping quarantines and stay-at-home orders. As a result, CMP became our wholly owned subsidiary. CMP is a distributor of vaporizers, cartridges and accessories.

The purchase price for CMP consisted of an aggregate of $1,500 in cash, unsecured promissory notesCOVID-19 has significantly curtailed global economic activity, including in the aggregate principal amountregulated cannabis and CBD industries in which the Company operates.



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COVID-19 has materially impacted the Company’s markets and sources of revenues, including without limitation, by and through the following:
State and provincial mandates requiring the temporary closure of nonessential businesses, such as the temporary closure of adult recreational use stores in Massachusetts, Nevada, and Ontario, Canada, as well as the substantial closure of many retail storefronts that sell CBD;
Restrictions and limitations on travel that have curtailed consumer demand in tourist-heavy markets, such as Nevada and Colorado, as well as a one-year maturity, and an aggregate of 7,800 restricted sharesgeneral negative effect on the ability of the Company’s common stock.  sales force to meet with potential customers and secure new orders; and
The purchase priceCompany’s customers increasingly consolidating orders and purchasing less frequently in response to general macroeconomic and business uncertainty, creating a more volatile and irregular purchasing and revenue recognition pattern
In addition, the Company has been impacted by business and supply chain interruptions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, such as operating with a lighter-than-normal staff in its warehouses and periodically closing its warehouses to conduct deep cleaning services, which disrupts the Company's normal business functions, including processing and shipping orders to customers in a timely manner. The COVID-19 pandemic has also resulted in increased air freight costs incurred by the Company, which the Company is subjectpassing on to customary post-closing adjustments with respectits customers via a surcharge, as well as general difficulties in securing space on incoming freight from its international vendors in order to confirmation ofmake room for essential items. The Company has experienced, and could continue to experience, delays in orders from vendors, particularly in countries where the levels of working capitalpandemic has had a significant impact, such as in China.
The COVID-19 pandemic has created significant disruption and cash held by CMP as of the closing.  During the one-year period following the closing, the former owners of CMP became entitled to receive approximately $1,905 in cash,volatility in the aggregate,capital markets, which, depending on future developments, could impact our capital resources and approximately 4,741 shares of our common stock,liquidity in the aggregate, basedfuture. If we need to raise additional capital to support operations in the future, we may be unable to access capital markets, and additional capital may only be available to us on terms that could be significantly detrimental to our existing stockholders and to our business as a result of COVID-19. In addition, the performance of CMP during the earn-out period. The Company determined that the fair value of share-settled contingent consideration was equal to $26,217.

On May 2, 2018, we completedCOVID-19 pandemic is also potentially affecting our acquisition of Summit Innovations, LLC (“Summit”), a leading distributor of hydrocarbon gasescustomers and their access to the legal cannabis industry. Pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement, Summit merged with and into our wholly owned subsidiary, KCH Energy, LLC (“KCH”), with KCH as the surviving entity. The consideration paid to the members of Summit at the closing included cash consideration, consisting of an aggregate of $905 in cash, net of cash received, and an aggregate of 1,280 shares of our common stock. Cash consideration of $188 and approximately 640 shares of common stock were held back by us for a period of 15 months for potential post-closing working capital and/or indemnification claims relating to, among other things, breaches of representations, warranties and covenants contained in the merger agreement. The former members of Summit may become entitled to receive earn-out consideration of up to an additional 1,280 shares of common stock, in the aggregate, based on the net revenue performance of the Summit business during a one-year period following the closing. As of May 31, 2019, the Company determined that the fair value of the contingent consideration was equal to $2,961.markets. As a result of all these factors, the Company’s management has significantly reduced non-essential costs.

In response to the health and safety risks and challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company will issue 707 common shareshas been proactively and regularly implementing measures to protect its employees. These measures include, but are not limited to, the former membersfollowing:
Abiding by national, state, and local recommendations to require the wearing of Summit relatedprotective face masks and practicing of social distancing;
Arranging for regular cleaning services for Company facilities;
Providing hand sanitizers and other disinfectants at workstations;
Adopting remote working protocols, systems, and processes for nonessential employees to work from home;
Conducting mandatory employee temperature checks, and on some occasions, requiring mandatory testing for employees;
Reconfiguring facilities to promote social distancing;
Operating with a smaller workforce in the earn-out consideration.


On July 11, 2018, we completed our acquisition of Zack Darling Creative Associates (“ZDCA”),warehouse and its wholly-owned subsidiary The Hybrid Creative, LLC (“Hybrid”), which together operated aswith staggered schedules;

Adopting a specialist design agency. Pursuanttemporary essential pay program for essential warehouse employees; and,
Developing and launching an education and training platform to help employees navigate the termscurrent workplace landscape and practice general sanitation.
Whilethe Company is actively working to successfully navigate the financial, operational, and personnel challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, the full extent of the purchase agreement withimpact of COVID-19 on our operational and financial performance will depend on future developments, including the members of ZDCA, we purchased the entire issued member interest of ZDCA. Following the acquisition, ZDCA operates as a wholly-owned subsidiaryduration and spread of the Company, with Hybrid continuingpandemic and related actions taken by the U.S. government, state and local government officials, and international governments to operate as wholly-owned subsidiaryprevent disease spread, all of ZDCA.

The fixed consideration paid to the members of Hybrid at the closing included cash consideration consisting of an aggregate of $847 in cash, net of cash received, $82 in cash held back and share consideration consisting of an aggregate of 360 shareswhich are uncertain, out of our common stock. The former memberscontrol and cannot be predicted at this time.

Results of ZDCA may become entitled to receive cash contingent considerationOperations – Comparison of up to $485Three Months Ended May 31, 2020 and up to 213 shares of our common stock, based on the net revenue performance of Hybrid during the period September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019. As of May 31, 2019 we concluded that it did not appear likely that ZDCA would meet the minimum earnout target threshold. Accordingly, we estimated the fair value of the related contingent consideration to be zero.

Line of Credit

On November 16, 2017, we and KIM International Corporation (“KIM”), our wholly-owned subsidiary, as borrowers, and all of our other subsidiaries, as credit parties, entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with Gerber Finance Inc., as lender (“Gerber”), effective as of November 6, 2017. The Loan Agreement originally provided a secured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Line”) in an aggregate principal amount of up to $2.0 million at any time outstanding. Under the terms of the original Loan Agreement, the principal amount of loans, plus the face amount of any outstanding letters of credit, at any time outstanding could not exceed up to 85% of our eligible receivables minus reserves. Under the terms of the Loan Agreement, we may also request letters of credit from Gerber. The proceeds of the loans under the Loan Agreement will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes. The Revolving Line has a maturity date of November 6, 2019. Borrowings under the Revolving Line accrues interest at a rate based on the prime rate as customarily defined, plus a margin of 3.0%.  On March 8, 2018, we and KIM entered into a first amendment to the Loan Agreement with Gerber. Pursuant to the first amendment, the aggregate principal amount of the Revolving Line at any time outstanding was increased to $4.0 million and the principal amount of loans, plus the face amount of any outstanding letters of credit, at any time outstanding could not exceed the lesser of (i) 40% of the value of certain inventory and (ii) 50% of certain accounts receivable.

On November 9, 2018, we and KIM entered into a second amendment to the Loan Agreement with Gerber. Pursuant to the second amendment, the aggregate principal amount of the revolving credit facility at any time outstanding was increased to $8.0 million. Additionally, subject to certain exceptions, the face amount of any outstanding letters of credit, at any time outstanding cannot exceed the lesser of (i) 25% of the value of certain inventory (increasing to 40% upon receipt of certain landlord waivers) and (ii) 50% of certain accounts receivable. In April 2019, the Company obtained a waiver of non-compliance with certain covenant violations associated with the restatements described in Note 2.

Long-Term Debt

On April 29, 2019, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with an institutional investor, pursuant to which we agreed to issue and sell, and the Investor agreed to purchase, a Senior Note (the “Note”) in a private placement offering in the aggregate principal amount of $21.3 million with an original issue discount, and received gross proceeds of $20.0 million.


Revenue

The Note is a senior unsecured obligation, and unless earlier redeemed will mature on the 18-month anniversary of the closing of the Private Placement. The Note does not bear interest except upon the occurrence of any event of default.

On the Maturity Date, we must repay an amount equal to 120% of the Aggregate Principal. The Company has an option to redeem the Note (i) between the issuance date and three months following issuance at an amount equal to 106.5% of the Aggregate Principal with respect to outstanding principal and any accrued interest or late charges, (ii) between three and six months following issuance at an amount equal to 112% of the Aggregate Principal with respect to outstanding principal and any accrued interest or late charges, (iii) between six and ten months at an amount equal to 115% of the Aggregate Principal with respect to outstanding principal and any accrued interest or late charges, and (iv) thereafter through the Maturity Date at an amount equal to 120% of the Aggregate Principal with respect to outstanding principal and any accrued interest or late charges.

The Note includes customary affirmative and negative covenants, including a limitation on the Company’s ability to incur additional indebtedness, subject to certain permitted exceptions. The Note includes customary events of default including, among others, payment defaults, breach of covenant defaults, bankruptcy and insolvency defaults, cross defaults with certain indebtedness, a change of control default, judgment defaults, and inaccuracies of representations and warranties defaults. The Investor may require the Company to redeem, upon the occurrence of an event of default, all or a portion of the Note at a redemption premium of 135% of Aggregate Principal with respect to outstanding principal and any accrued interest or late charges. Any late payments under the Note will accrue late charges at a rate of 18% per annum.

Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Company granted to the Investor participation rights for the longer of (i) the second anniversary of the closing of the Private Placement or (ii) the date when the Note is no longer outstanding, pursuant to which the Investor will receive pro rata rights to participate in future financing transactions up to an aggregate of 15% of such transactions (or, except for certain permitted indebtedness, up to an aggregate of 100% of debt issuances).

Results of Operations - Comparison for the three month periods ended May 31, 2019 and 2018

Revenue

For the three months ended May 31, 2019,2020, our revenue increaseddecreased to $41,486$22.3 million compared to $12,905$41.5 million for the three months ended May 31, 2018,2019, which represents an increasea decrease of $28,581$19.2 million, or 221%46%. The increasedecrease was primarily attributableattributed to significant organic growth across all markets, including California, following the Company's adoption of adult use cannabisits 2020 Plan to align deeper with larger and more creditworthy multi-state-operators, licensed producers, and leading brands, which has resulted in significant cost-cutting initiatives and tighter credit terms extended to its


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smaller customers; lower sales on January 1, 2018. From product portfolio standpoint, vaping product related sales remained strongfrom vape and natural products; and travel and regulatory restrictions in the markets that the Company operates in due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as this sector ofwell as supply chain disruptions linked to the cannabis industry continuesCOVID-19 pandemic, which has resulted in shipping capacity constraints from China. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in customers ordering less frequently and at irregular intervals due to perform well. In addition, we achieved strong growth for custom branded products as customers seek differentiated brand building solutionsless visibility in line with regulatory requirements. Non-organic revenue related to acquisitions represented 8% of total revenue during the three months ended May 31, 2019.

their businesses, overall demand, and general economic conditions.

Gross Profit

Gross profit for the three months ended May 31, 20192020 was $7,396,$2.4 million, or 18%11% of revenue, compared to $3,658,gross profit of $7.4 million, or 28%18% of revenue, for the three months ended May 31, 2018.2019. The decrease in gross profit percentage is due primarily attributable to an increase of $1.5 million related to excess and obsolete inventory write downs as a shift in sales mix, alongresult of right sizing inventory levels to align with the recent China trade tariffs that have been absorbed into costs of goods sold. Effective as of the end of May 2019, we have implemented a tariff supplement fee billed to our customers.

2020 Plan, $1.0 million purchase order cancellation charges and lower product sales.

Operating Expenses

Our operating expenses for the three months ended May 31, 2019 increased2020 decreased to $23,680,$13.7 million, or 57%61% of total revenue, from $12,783$23.7 million, or 99%57% of total revenue, for the three months ended May 31, 2018. The increase in2019. Lower selling, general and administrative expensesexpense is primarily due to a $4.2 million decrease in compensation associated with lower headcount. Compensation expense includes a $0.8 million cash bonus reversal to reclassify the expansion ofexpense to stock compensation, which is offset by a $1.0 million restructuring charge associated with severance. To align with the business, primarily attributed to increased compensation cost, insurance, professional service fees, freight-out expenses,Company's 2020 Plan, freight, consulting, and facilities costs.costs decreased $1.0 million, $0.9 million, and $0.8 million, respectively. Other expenses contracted by $1.0 million primarily due to less travel related to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the three months ended May 31, 2019, and 2018, operating expenses included a loss of $2,961 and $7,041, respectively,$3.0 million related to the change in the fair value of contingent consideration. We will continue to make significant investments in infrastructure and supply chain to scale effectively.

Loss from Operations

Loss from operations for the three months ended May 31, 20192020 was $16,284$11.3 million compared to $9,125$16.3 million for the three months ended May 31, 2018.2019. The increasedecrease is primarily attributable to compensation associated with our continued investment in infrastructureheadcount reduction, lower freight costs, warehouse facilities closures, and personnelreduced travel expenses related to scale our expanding business andthe COVID-19 pandemic, which were partially offset by the loss on contingent consideration.

restructuring charges the Company recognized in accordance with the adoption of its 2020 Plan, including severance and asset impairment charges.

Other Expense

Income (Expense), net

Other expense, during the three months ended May 31, 2019 was aIncome (Expense), net gain of $5,699, as compared to net expense of $81 for the three months ended May 31, 2018. The increase in other income is attributed to income from the change in fair value of our warranty liability, partially offset by higher interest expense related to the increased credit line capacity and the long-term notes payable which was issued in April 2019.

Income Tax Expense

The provision for income taxes2020 was an expense of $13 and $0, for the three-month periods ended May 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Net Loss

Our net result$2.2 million compared to income of $5.7 million for the three months ended May 31, 2019 was a net loss2019. The increase in other expense is primarily due to an unfavorable change in fair value of $10,598, or $0.12 per share,warrant liability, resulting in an expense of $1.2 million, as compared to net lossother income of $9,206, or $0.14 per share,$6.3 million in the previous year. Interest expense increased $1.0 million, when compared to the three months ended May 31, 2019.

Net Loss
Loss from operations for the three months ended May 31, 2018.

2020 was $13.5 million compared to $10.6 million for the three months ended May 31, 2019. To align with the Company's 2020 Plan, the increase in net loss is primarily attributable to inventory write downs related to right sizing inventory, purchase order cancellation charges, and restructuring charges related to severance. The increase is also derived from an unfavorable change in fair value of warrant liability, higher amortization of debt discount, higher stock-based compensation and lower product sales.

Results of Operations - Comparison for the nine month periods endedof Nine Months Ended May 31, 20192020 and 2018

May 31, 2019


Revenue


For the nine months ended May 31, 2019,2020, our revenue increaseddecreased to $101,982,$87.4 million compared to $32,113 for the nine months ended May 31, 2018, which represents an increase of $69,869 or 218%. The increase was primarily attributable to significant organic growth across all markets, including California, following the adoption of adult use cannabis sales on January 1, 2018. In addition, vaping product related sales remained strong as this sector of the cannabis industry continues to perform well. In addition, we achieved strong growth for custom branded products as customers seek differentiated brand building solutions in line with regulatory requirements. Non-organic revenue related to acquisitions represented 8% of total revenue during the nine months ended May 31, 2019.

Gross Profit

Gross profit$102.0 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2019, which represents a decrease of $14.6 million, or 14.3%. The decrease was $15,148,primarily attributable to the Company's adoption of its 2020 Plan to align deeper with larger and more creditworthy multi-state-operators, licensed producers, and leading brands, which has resulted in significant cost-cutting initiatives and tighter credit terms extended to its smaller customers; lower vape and natural products stemming from the illicit market vape crisis; travel and regulatory restrictions in the markets that the Company operates in due to the COVID-19 pandemic; and supply chain disruptions linked to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in shipping capacity constraints from China. This was partially offset by higher packaging



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and energy sales and increased tariff revenue. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in customers ordering less frequently and at irregular intervals due to less visibility in their businesses, overall demand, and general economic conditions.

Gross Profit

Gross profit for the nine months ended May 31 2020 was $0.7 million, or 15%1% of revenue, compared to $9,253,gross profit of $15.1 million, or 29%15% of revenue, for the nine months ended May 31, 2018.2019. The decrease in gross profit percentage is due primarily attributable to an increase of $12.5 million related to inventory write downs as a shift inresult of right sizing inventory levels to align with our strategy moving forward, $4.3 million purchase order cancellation charges and lower product sales, mix, increased freight-in charges, product quality costs, along with the recent China trade tariffs that have been absorbed into costs of goods sold. Effective as of the end of May 2019, we implemented apartially offset by tariff supplement fee billed to our customers.

revenues.


Operating Expenses


Our operating expenses for the nine months ended May 31, 20192020 increased to $48,531,$69.2 million, or 48%79% of total revenue, from $30,249,$48.5 million, or 94%48% of total revenue, for the nine months ended May 31, 2018.2019. The increase in selling, general and administrative expensesexpense is primarily due to incremental bad debt expense of $8.1 million, restructuring expense of $8.3 million related to severance and asset impairment charges associated with warehouse facilities the expansionCompany closed, stock based compensation of the business, primarily attributed to increased compensation cost, insurance, professional, freight-out,$2.2 million, and facilities costs.consulting fees of $0.7 million. For the nine months ended May 31, 2019, and 2018, operating expenses included a gain of $2,247 and a loss of $18,182, respectively,$2.2 million related to the change in the fair value of contingent consideration. In addition, our operating expenses for the nine months ended May 31, 2019, included gain on disposition of assets of $1,254. We will continue to make significant investments in infrastructure and supply chain to scale effectively.


Loss from Operations


Loss from operations for the nine months ended May 31, 20192020 was $33,383$68.5 million compared to $20,996$33.4 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2018.2019. The increase is primarily attributable to inventory write downs related to right sizing inventory levels to align with our continuednew inventory strategy, restructuring charges related to severance and asset impairment charges associated with rationalizing the warehouse footprint as part of the new plan, purchase order cancellation charges, bad debt, stock-based compensation, consulting fees and lower product sales.

Other Income (Expense), net

Other Income (Expense), net for the nine months ended May 31, 2020 was an expense of $1.9 million compared to income of $5.3 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2019. This was primarily due to an unfavorable change in fair value of warrant liability, which resulted in $3.4 million in income for the nine months ending May 31, 2020, as compared to $7.3 million in income for the same period in 2019. This was also attributable to an increase in expense of $0.4 million on changes in the fair value of equity investment and an increase in infrastructure and personnel to scale our expanding business, partially offset by the gain on contingent consideration and gain on dispositioninterest expense of assets.


Other Expense Net

Other expense,$3.1 million during the nine months ended May 31, 2019 was net gain of $5,304, as compared to net expense of $1122020.

Net Loss

Loss from operations for the nine months ended May 31, 2018. The increase in income is attributed2020 was $70.4 million compared to gain from the change in fair value of warrant liability, partially offset by the additional interest expense related to the increased credit line capacity and the long-term notes payable which was issued in April 2019.

Income Tax Expense

The provision for income taxes was an expense of $13 and $66 for the nine-month periods ended May 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Net Loss

Our net result$28.1 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2019 was a2019. The increase in net loss of $28,092 or $0.34 per share, comparedis primarily attributable to net loss of $21,174 or $0.34 per share, formeasures taken to implement our 2020 Plan, including, inventory write downs related to right sizing inventory levels. restructuring charges related to, severance and asset impairment charges associated with rationalizing the nine months ended May 31, 2018.

warehouse footprint, purchase order cancellation charges and bad debt expense. The increase was also attributable to increase in interest expense, stock-based compensation, consulting fees, and lower product sales.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of

At May 31, 2020 and May 31, 2019, we had cash of $12,230$11.1 million and $12.2 million, respectively, and a working capital surplus of $62,974 compared$41.8 million and $63.0 million, respectively.
We believe that our level of liquidity sources, which includes available borrowing under our revolving credit facility, cash on hand, funds provided by operations, adoption of the 2020 plan and participation in available funding programs instituted by various state and federal governments in response to cash of $13,467COVID-19 will be adequate to fund our expenditures and a working capital surplus of $35,206 as of August 31, 2018. The increase in working capital is primarily due to increases in inventory to meet increasing customer demand and increases in accounts receivables attributable torequirements for the substantial increase in revenues compared with the prior year.

next 12 months.

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

For the nine month period ended May 31, 2019, net cash used in operating activities was $57,480 compared to $12,801 in net

Net cash used in operating activities for the nine month periodmonths ended May 31, 2018.2020 was $20.2 million compared to $57.5 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2019. The change is primarily attributedattributable to an increase inthe reduced level of inventory including related prepayments, and accounts receivable during the nine month period ended May 31, 2019.

consistent with our efforts to improve our inventory management process, as part of our 2020 Plan.



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Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities increased from $1,942 for the nine month periodmonths ended May 31, 20182020 was $4.3 million compared to $5,420$5.4 million for the nine month periodmonths ended May 31, 2019, which can be primarily attributed2019. The decrease is due to higherlower levels of equipment purchases, and technology investments and leasehold improvements during the current period.

fiscal year.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Net cash provided by financing activities increased from $17,402 for the nine month periodmonths ended May 31, 20182020 was $31.7 million compared to $61,663$61.7 million for the nine month periodmonths ended May 31, 2019. The increasedecrease is primarily attributedattributable to the sale$12.3 million in net repayments on our line of common stockcredit, compared to investors and$0.2 million in net borrowings in the prior year. The change is also attributable to $1.9 million in proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt. 

We manage our liquidity and financial positionnotes payable, compared to $19.9 million in proceeds from notes payable in the contextprior year.

Monroe Revolving Credit Facility
On August 21, 2019, the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Borrowers”) entered into a secured asset based revolving credit facility (the “Monroe Revolving Credit Facility”), with an aggregate amount not to exceed $35.0 million outstanding at any time, with Monroe Capital Management Advisors, LLC (“Monroe”), as collateral agent and administrative agent, and the various lenders party thereto. The Monroe Revolving Credit Facility also includes an accordion feature that permits the Company to increase the available revolving commitments under the Monroe Revolving Credit Facility by up to an additional $15.0 million, subject to satisfaction of our overall business strategy. We continually forecastcertain conditions. The Monroe Revolving Credit Facility has a 5-year term which matures on August 21, 2024 and manage ouris secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of the assets of the Borrowers. For additional information, see Note 8 above.
Long-term Debt

On June 9, 2020, the Company entered into a Third Exchange Agreement with the Investor in order to (a) amend and waive certain provisions of the Purchase Agreement and the Second Exchange Note, and (b) exchange the Second Exchange Note without any cash working capital balances,consideration for (i) the Third Exchange Note in the aggregate principal amount of $22.0 million and capital structure(ii) the Exchange Shares. Similar to meet the short-termterms of the Second Exchange Note, the Third Exchange Note will mature on April 29, 2021, subject to the Investor’s right to extend such maturity date. Similar to the terms of the Original Note, the Amended Senior Note will not bear interest, except upon the occurrence of an event of default.For additional information, see Note 8 above.

PPP Loan

On April 30, 2020, the Company qualified for and long-termreceived a loan pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program, a program implemented by the U.S. Small Business Administration under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act from a qualified lender (the “PPP Lender”), for an aggregate principal amount of approximately $1.9 million (the “PPP Loan”). The PPP Loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 1.0% per annum, with the first six months of interest deferred, has a term of two years, and is unsecured and guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The principal amount of the PPP Loan is subject to forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program upon the Company’s request to the extent that the PPP Loan proceeds are used to pay expenses permitted by the Paycheck Protection Program, including payroll costs, covered rent and mortgage obligations, and covered utility payments incurred by the Company. The Company intends to apply for forgiveness of our business while seekingthe PPP Loan with respect to maintain liquiditythese covered expenses. To the extent that all or part of the PPP Loan is not forgiven, the Company will be required to pay interest on the PPP Loan at a rate of 1.0% per annum, and financial flexibility. We have historically funded our operations primarilycommencing in October 2020 principal and interest payments will be required through the cash flows generated from our operations, borrowings available under our credit facilitymaturity date in April 2022. The terms of the PPP Loan provide for customary events of default including, among other things, payment defaults, breach of representations and from proceeds fromwarranties, and insolvency events. The PPP Loan may be accelerated upon the issuanceoccurrence of debt and equity.

We believe that cash generated from our operations, along with the funds available through debt or equity financings, primarily for the purposesan event of expanding current operations, making capital acquisitions, or consummating strategic transactions are adequate to fund our financial obligations for at least the next twelve months.

default.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Transactions

We do not currently have, and did not have during the periods presented, any off-balance sheet arrangements, as defined under SEC rules.


Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. The preparation of the condensedthese consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going


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basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to revenue recognition, accounts receivable reserves, inventory and related reserves, valuations and purchase price allocations related to business combinations, expected cash flows used to evaluate the recoverability of long-lived assets, estimated fair values of long-lived assets used to record impairment charges related to intangible assets and goodwill, amortization periods, accrued expenses, stock-based compensation contingent liabilities, and recoverability of our net deferred tax assets and any related valuation allowance. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates as compared to the critical accounting policies and estimates, other than the adoption of ASC 606, Revenue Recognition,842, Leases, as described in Note 17 to our condensed consolidated financial statement.

statements.

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative DisclosureDisclosures About Market Risk

We do not use derivative financial instruments in our investment portfolio and have no foreign exchange contracts. Our financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents. We consider investments that, when purchased, have a remaining maturity of ninety (90)90 days or less to be cash equivalents. We do not believe that a notional or hypothetical 10% change in interest rate percentages would have a material impact on the fair value of our investment portfolio or our interest income.

portfolio.

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

Procedures.

Management’s Evaluation of our Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, we are responsible for conducting an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our internal


The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, as of the end of the fiscal quarter covered by this report. Disclosure controls and procedures means that the materialare designed to ensure that information required to be includeddisclosed in our SEC reports filed under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SECthe SEC's rules and forms, relatingand that such information is accumulated and communicated to our company,management, including any consolidating subsidiaries,our chief executive officer (who is also the Company’s chairman, secretary and was made knownprincipal executive officer), and our chief financial officer (who is also the Company’s principal financial and accounting officer) to us by others within those entities, particularly duringallow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Thus, in accordance with Rule 13a-15(b) under the period when this report was being prepared. Based on thisExchange Act, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our principalmanagement, including our chief executive officer and principalchief financial officer, concludedof the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of May 31, 2020, which is the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on the evaluation dateof these disclosure controls and procedures, and in light of the material weaknesses found in our internal controls over financial reporting, as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of May 31, 2019.

The material weaknesseseffective.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There has been no change in our internal controls have been primarily due to the lack of proper segregation of duties, the lack of sufficient levels of proper supervision and review and a material weakness in the accounting, presentation, and disclosure of share-settled contingent consideration.

We have taken steps to enhance our internal controlscontrol over financial reporting and planthat occurred during the fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to take additional steps to remediate the material weaknesses. Specifically:

·We appointed additional independent members with public company board experience to our board of directors, such that our board of directors is now composed of a majority of independent directors;

·On March 9, 2018, our board of directors formed an Audit Committee composed entirely of independent directors that, among other things, assists the board of directors in its oversight of the integrity of our financial statements and our financing reporting processes and systems of internal control;


·The Company announced the hiring of our new Chief Financial Officer, Christopher Tedford, with significant sales and distribution experience who will focus on the development of the finance and accounting function;

·We added staff to our finance team, and outsourced to third party the assessment of certain complex transactions under US GAAP;

·

In January 2018, we hired a controller with public company experience;

·We have adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and a whistleblower policy;

·In February 2019, we engaged a national accounting advisory firm to assist with the design and implementation of our internal control over financial reporting based on the criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”); and.

·In June 2019, we hired a director of internal audit with extensive training and experience associated with COSO and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance.

Our management will continue to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures andmaterially affect, our internal controlscontrol over financial reporting on an ongoing basis and is committed to taking further action and implementing additional enhancements or improvements. reporting.

During the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we have not been able to remediate the material weaknesses described above. To remediate such weaknesses, we plan to appoint additional qualified personnel to address inadequate segregation of duties and implement modifications toin our financial controls to address such inadequacies. TheAnnual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019. Our remediation efforts set out herein will continue to be implemented inthroughout our 20192020 fiscal year. Because ofWe believe that the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues, if any, within our company have been detected.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with our evaluation we conducted ofintend to implement will improve the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of May 31, 2019, that occurred during our first fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likelyreporting. As we continue to materially affect,evaluate and work to improve our internal control over financial reporting.

reporting, we may determine to take additional steps to address the material weaknesses or to supplement or modify certain of our planned remediation measures.


PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.Legal Proceedings.

Securities class

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

The Company may be subject to legal proceedings and derivative litigation

claims that arise in the ordinary course of its business.


During the three months ended May 31,fiscal 2019, lawsuits have beenwere filed in California federal and state court by various purported shareholders against, variously, the Company,each of the current members of the Company’s Board of Directors, and certain of ourthe Company’s current and former officers, alleging, among other things, federal securities law violations and/or related breaches of fiduciary duties in connection with the Company’s April 2019 restatement of certain prior period financial statements. In general, the lawsuits assert the same or similar allegations, including that the defendants artificially inflated the Company’s securities prices by knowingly making


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materially false and misleading statements and omissions to the investing public about the Company’s financial statements, business, operations, management, and internal controls.

These lawsuits are described below.


May v. KushCo Holdings, Inc., et al.Filed April 30, 2019. Case No. 8:19-cv-00798-JLS-KES, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. This putative shareholder class action against the Company and certain of its current and former officers alleges violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, and seeks unspecified compensatory damages and other relief on behalf of a class of purchasers of the Company’s securities between July 13, 2017 and April 9, 2019, inclusive. In JulySeptember 2019, purported Company shareholders filed motionsthe Court appointed co-lead plaintiffs and co-lead counsel for appointment of lead counsel and leadthe plaintiffs. The motions are scheduledlead plaintiffs’ amended complaint was filed in November 2019. In February 2020, the Company moved to be heard bydismiss the court in September 2019. No trial date has been set.amended complaint. The motion is pending. The Company intends to vigorously defend itself against these claims.


Salsberg v. Kovacevich, et al. Filed May 24, 2019. Case No. 8:19-cv-00998-JLS-KES, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and Neysmith v. Baum, et al. Filed May 31, 2019. Case No. 8:19-cv-01070-JLS-KES, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. This purported shareholder derivative action against certain current and former directors and officers alleges, among other things, breach of fiduciary duty, waste of corporate assets, and unjust enrichment. The Company is named as a nominal defendant and the plaintiff seeks, among other things, corporate governance reforms, and disgorgement of profits, benefits, and compensation obtained by the defendants from the alleged conduct, to be paid to the Company. The Company intendsIn September 2019, the Court consolidated these cases. In December 2019, the Court ordered a stay of this action pursuant to vigorously defend itself against these claims.

Neysmith v. Baum, et al. Filed May 31, 2019. Case No. 8:19-cv-01070-JLS-KES, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. This purported shareholder derivative action against certain current and former directors and officers alleges, among other things, breach of fiduciary duty, waste of corporate assets, and violations of Sections 10(b) and 14(a)a stipulation of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder.  The Company is named as a nominal defendant and the plaintiff seeks, among other things, corporate governance reforms, and an award of costs and disbursements of the actions, to be paid to the plaintiff.  The Company intends to vigorously defend itself against these claims.

parties.


Savage vs.v. Kovacevich, et al. Filed June 14, 2019. Case No. 30-2019-01077191-CU-MC-NJC, Superior Court of California, County of Orange. This purported shareholder derivative action against certain current and former directors and officers alleges, among other things, breach of fiduciary duty, waste of corporate assets, and unjust enrichment. The Company is named as a nominal defendant and the plaintiff seeks, among other things, corporate governance reforms, and unspecified damages and restitution from the defendants, to be paid to the Company. In August 2019, the Court ordered a stay of this action pursuant to a stipulation of the parties.

Bruno, et al. v. Kovacevich, et al. Filed September 26, 2019. Case No. A-19-802660-C, Eighth Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada and Majchrzak v. Kovacevich, et al. Filed October 2, 2019. Case No. A-19-902945-B, First Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada. These purported shareholder derivative actions against certain current and former directors and officers allege, among other things, breach of fiduciary duty, waste of corporate assets, and unjust enrichment. The Company intendsis named as a nominal defendant in each action and the plaintiffs seek, among other things, equitable relief and unspecified damages from the defendants, to vigorously defend itself against these claims.

be paid to the Company. In May 2020, the Company accepted service of the complaints, and the plaintiffs have indicated that they intend to move to stay each action.
Item 1A.Risk Factors.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

The Company is subject to a number of risks similar to those of other companies of similar size and with a focus on serving the cannabis and CBD industries, including, the development of certain products, competition, a limited number of suppliers, integration of acquisitions, substantial indebtedness, disruptions in the U.S. and global economy and financial markets, including as a result of COVID-19, government regulations, protection of proprietary rights, and dependence on key individuals. If the Company does not successfully generate additional products and services, or if such products and services are developed but not successfully commercialized, the Company could lose revenue opportunities. Item 1A of Part I of Amendment No.1 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018,2019, filed with the SEC on April 11,November 12, 2019, containsdescribes certain risk factors identified by the Company.that could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Our operations could also be affected by additional factors that are not presently known to us or by factors that we currently consider immaterial to our business. To our knowledge, and except to the extent additional factual information disclosed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q relates to such risk factors,as described below, there have been no material changes in the risk factors described in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Amendment No. 1 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018.

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2019.

The spread of the COVID-19 outbreak has caused severe disruptions in the U.S. and global economy and financial markets and could potentially create widespread business continuity issues of an as yet unknown magnitude and duration.

The outbreak of COVID-19 has severely impacted global economic activity and caused significant volatility and negative pressure in the financial markets. The global impact of the outbreak has been rapidly evolving and many countries, including the United States, have reacted by instituting quarantines, mandating business and school closures and restricting travel. Many experts predict that the outbreak will trigger a period of global economic slowdown or a global recession. COVID-19 has had and could continue to have material and adverse effects on our ability to successfully operate due to, among other factors:
a general decline in business activity, especially as it relates to our customers’ expansion or consolidation activities;



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the continued classification of medical and/or recreational cannabis stores and/or dispensaries as “non-essential” in some states, which has resulted in these retail outlets having to temporarily shut down or materially adjust their operations;
the destabilization of the markets, which could negatively impact our customer growth and access to capital, along with our customers’ ability to make payments for their purchase orders;

severe disruptions to and instability in the global financial markets, and deterioration in credit and financing conditions, which could affect our access to capital necessary to fund business operations or our ability to address maturing liabilities on a timely basis on favorable terms, or at all;

the potential negative impact on the health of our personnel, or the personnel of our customers, vendors, and partners, especially if a significant number of them are impacted;

our inability to ensure business continuity during a disruption;

a material disruption in our supply chain, which has affected and could continue to affect our ability to source products from vendors on a timely basis or on favorable terms;
our potential inability to execute the 2020 Plan as planned, including the consolidation of our warehouse footprint in a timely and favorable manner, or at all;.
the potential inability or delay to use judicial proceedings for in order to collect outstanding balances from our customers.

The rapid development and fluidity of this situation makes it difficult to predict the full extent of the impact of COVID-19 on our business and operations. We continue to assess the impact of COVID-19 on our business.
Item 2.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

During the nine months ended May 31, 2019, we granted 130 unregistered shares of our common stock for services pursuant to contracts, with an aggregate fair market value of $843.

During the nine months ended May 31, 2019, we sold 9,077 shares of our common stock to investors in exchange for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $41.6 million.

These securities were issued without registration under the Securities Act in reliance on registration exemptions contained in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation D as transactions by an issuer not involving any public offering.  The recipients of securities in each such transaction represented their intention to acquire the securities for investment only and not with a view to or for sale in connection with any distribution thereof, and appropriate legends were affixed to the share certificates and other instruments issued in such transactions. The sales of these securities were made without general solicitation or advertising.

Equity Securities.
None.
Item 3.Default Upon Senior Securities.

Item 3. Default Upon Senior Securities.
None.

Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable.

Item 5.Other Information.

None.


Item 5. Other Information.

The Company is disclosing under this Item 5 the following information otherwise disclosable in a Current Report on Form 8-K under "Item 5.03. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year":

On July 6, 2020, the Company's Board of Directors approved the Company's Amended and Restated Bylaws (the "Amended and Restated Bylaws"), effective immediately. The Amended and Restated Bylaws amend and restate in their entirety the Company's bylaws to, among other things: (i) permit meetings of stockholders to be held by remote communication, as determined by the board of directors; (ii) amend the process by which a meeting of stockholders may be adjourned; (iii) change the voting standard for matters presented for a vote of the Company’s stockholders (other than the election of directors which remains a plurality vote) from the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the stock having voting power present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting to the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast by the stockholders at the meeting and entitled to vote on the subject matter; (iv) adopt an advance notice bylaw related to stockholder proposals and nominees for election to the board of directors; and (v) make other technical amendments.



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The foregoing summary is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by, the full text of the Amended and Restated Bylaws, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 3.1.1 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and is incorporated by reference into this Item 5. Additionally, a copy of the Amended and Restated Bylaws, marked to show changes to the former bylaws, are also included as Exhibit 3.1.2 hereto.
Item 6.Exhibits

Item 6. Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed as part of this CurrentQuarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Where such filing is made by incorporation by reference to a previously filed document, such document is identified.

Exhibit

Number

Description
of Exhibit
4.1(1)Exhibit NumberFormDescription of Senior Note dated April 30, 2019.Exhibit
10.1#(2)
10.2#(2)Offer Letter, dated February 27, 2019, by and between KushCo Holdings, Inc. and Jason Vegotsky.
10.4#(3)Amendment to Offer Letter, dated June 7, 2019, by and between KushCo Holdings, Inc. and Rodrigo de Oliveira.
101.INS*
101.INS*XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH*XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL*XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF*XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB*XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document.
101.PRE*XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

(1)Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (filed April 30, 2019) and incorporated by reference thereto.
(2)Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (filed March 5, 2019) and incorporated by reference thereto.
(3)Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (filed June 11, 2019) and incorporated by reference thereto.

*Filed herewith.

**This certification shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

#Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

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*Filed herewith.

*This certification shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.






SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrantRegistrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

KUSHCO HOLDINGS, INC.
Date:  July 9, 20192020By:/s/ Nicholas Kovacevich
  Nicholas Kovacevich
  
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
(principal executive officer)
Date:  July 9, 2020By:/s/ Stephen Christoffersen
  (Principal executive officer)Stephen Christoffersen
  
Date: July 9, 2019By:/s/ Christopher Tedford
Christopher Tedford
Chief Financial Officer

(Principal financial and accounting officer)Financial Officer)

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