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Dec 31, 2023

22nd Century Group Q4 2023 Earnings Report

22nd Century Group reported a net revenue of $7.4 million and exited its hemp/cannabis operations to focus on tobacco harm reduction and contract manufacturing.

Key Takeaways

22nd Century Group reported a net revenue of $7.4 million for Q4 2023, a decrease from $10.0 million in the prior year period. The company exited its hemp/cannabis operations to focus on tobacco harm reduction and contract manufacturing. Operating loss was $14.2 million, and net loss was $22.1 million, or $0.66 per share.

Net revenue from continuing operations in Q4 2023 was $7.4 million.

Exited hemp/cannabis operations to fully focus on tobacco harm reduction and contract manufacturing activities.

Operating costs substantially reduced through efficiency initiatives and the hemp/cannabis business sale.

Initiatives commenced to increase sales, improve gross margin, and increase operating profit in 2024.

Total Revenue
$7.36M
Previous year: $19.2M
-61.7%
EPS
-$10.6
Previous year: -$28.8
-63.3%
Gross Profit
-$7.83M
Previous year: -$646K
+1111.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.06M
Previous year: $3.02M
-31.9%
Free Cash Flow
-$5.51M
Previous year: -$20.2M
-72.8%
Total Assets
$27.5M
Previous year: $115M
-76.0%

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Forward Guidance

22nd Century Group expects continued sequential improvement in each quarter throughout 2024 and aims to break even by the first quarter 2025.

Positive Outlook

  • Cash use has declined rapidly, from a peak run rate of approximately $15 million a quarter last year to less than $4 million projected in the first quarter of 2024
  • Evaluate and profitably grow our contract manufacturing business to cover our operating expenses and mission critical initiatives around 22nd Century’s very low nicotine content cigarette technology.
  • Invest in and grow the VLN® brand through sales and customer awareness.
  • Capitalize on a positive regulatory and social environment.
  • Believe that 22nd Century can break even by the first quarter 2025