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Confidentiality Agreement
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recipient may not disclose, directly or indirectly, or permit any agent or affiliate to
disclose any of the information contained herein or reproduce this document in whole or
part without the prior written consent of the Company.
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Contents Page
1. Executive Summary 4
2. The Opportunity 5
Customers Demand 6
Investment Requirements 6
3. About the Company 8
Mission Statement 8
Our Vision 8
Company Overview 8
Company Details 9
Promoters and Shareholders 9
Legal Status 10
Advisors 10
The Equipment 10
The Extraction Processes 11
Main Extraction Methods 11
Location and Facilities 11
Goals and Key to success 11
Objectives 12
Market Analysis 12
Competition Analysis 16
Pricing Strategy 17
Competitive Edge 18
SWOT Analysis 18
Growth drivers 19
Operational Processes Map 19
Security 19
Extraction Process 19
Lab testing 20
Customer Service 20
Risk Minimizing 20
Costs 20
Accounting 20
Tax administration 20
Milestones 20
Strategic Alliances 21
Exit Strategy 22
Mergers and Acquisitions 22
IPO 22
Marketing 22
Management Team 23
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Key personnel: 23
Financial Analysis 25
Startup Costs 25
Cash Flow Statement 26
Profit and Loss 27
Balance Sheet 28
Revenue Model 29
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1. Executive Summary
The purpose of this Business Plan is to introduce our (i.e., C Quadrant, LLC (hereinafter
referred to as the “Company” or “C-Quad”) plan for extracting cannabis in a highly
equipped facility, owned by the Company, located in Salinas, California (i.e., in the
“Salad Bowl” of California). In this document, we have compiled data and presented the
development strategy that will help us reach our goals and grow stable business
operations while at the same time provide high-quality service. This Business Plan will
provide an overview and resource as to why we firmly believe that marijuana extracting
and selling could be the single best investment opportunity of the next decade.
The Company has purchased a 5-acre property with a ~41,000 square foot building (a
former plastics recycling plant) in Salinas, California.The size of the property and
building is large enough to house all of the extraction equipment and supplies of
extracts and to-be-processed “trim.” The facility is well positioned (it’s surrounded by
80+ cannabis farms), and it matches the ideal picture for cannabis extraction. The team
will invest in facility remodeling to improve the current facility conditions.
2. The Opportunity
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The cannabis industry is growing fast, and it is considered as one of the most profitable
industries in the United States.
We believe our initial position in California is key to the U.S. markets, especially with
predictions that market sales could hit $25 billion in 2020, and $30 billion in 2021. That
would represent compounded annual growth of about 35% over the next five years and
enable us to capture a significant market segment.
C-Quad’s management team understand the full potential of the market and the gaps that have
to be fulfilled to raise awareness of the cannabis extracts. The team will be completely
committed to executing all operations promptly and investing in new extraction equipment if
operations requires that action and to continually invest in development and process
optimization. Our workforce is going to be well trained to operate within the framework
of our Company’s corporate culture, and also to meet the needs of all our customers.
Our extraction business will be built on a solid foundation.
The market for marijuana in California, the world’s sixth largest economy, is expected to
reach $3.7 billion this year and more than $5.1 billion in 2019, according to research
firm BDS Analytics. Cannabis oil consumption is estimated to grow 100 times faster
than dried marijuana consumption. Many cannabis growers do not have the equipment
or expertise to deliver a highly consistent, branded, end-product to their customers,
thereby leaving a critical void in the market, which our Company aims to capture. More
medical marijuana providers are processing 100% of their harvests into concentrates,
while some hash makers have moved on to greener pastures with more control over
their source material as well.
● $5B - The potential size of the marijuana market in California after legalization
(Source: Cowen).
● $325M - The amount of fundraising this year by cannabis startups
(Source: AgFunder).
● $21.6B - Estimate of legal spending on marijuana products in 2021
(Source: ArcView).
Given the boom in popularity of concentrates in recent years, there’s been a natural
increase in both the number of producers and the profits involved. Sales figures can be
much higher for larger, more established companies. Currently, a lot of concentrates are
stuck in the 70-80% THC potency range, but some producers are claiming they have
the technology to get up to 95-99% potency. Companies are going to be constantly on
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the lookout for ways to improve their processes and maximize their returns on the
cannabis plants they use.
Customers Demand
Our Po
We will offer the care, comfort, fun and safety to children
enrolled in First Step Daycare. Each day will bring them an exciting new adventure, and
our teachers
Why us?
o Continue to use and improve upon key factors that ensure marijuana
extractions are consistent and stable
o Ability to “remediate” pesticides and other contaminants from our oils, which
means lower cost to obtain “trim” for processing
o Our product will be regularly tested to prove 100% high quality of our product
o High-end concentrates
o Knowledge and experience in dealing with extraction operations
o Awareness and expertise of the management team
o Best price and quality relations
o State-wide licensing for distribution
o Expansive, existing distribution networks
o Customer service
o Online and offline sales through our partner networks to save capital from
opening dispensaries
Investment Requirements
C-Quad is seeking $30M for the implementation of the first strategic phase. The
Company will maintain high levels of revenue afterward and have sufficient funds for
acquiring equipment and paying startup costs for setting up business operations. The
funding will enable the Company to implement aggressive sales and marketing plans.
The Company anticipates that the initial round will be sufficient to carry it to profitability
and allow building assets to
a level where outside debt
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financing can be obtained to fund further growth, if required. The generated funds will
be reinvested in the company. As the exit strategy, C-Quad may seek to sell the
business in Year 5 to a third-party for a significant revenue multiple (10x plus). Based
on start-up multiples, the business could acquire a conservative multiple of 3.0x
revenues, giving investors the opportunity of obtaining a return on investment (ROI) well
over initial capital invested in a period of five years.
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3. About the Company
Mission Statement
Our mission is to establish a first-class medical extraction and sales company selling
only the best quality and affordable prices.
Our Vision
Our vision is to develop a more professional ecosystem within the cannabis industry,
creating a better work environment for our clients, as well as creating improved patient
experiences, and a clear choice for investors in the sector.
Company Overview
All products are tested to ensure clean, potent, and pure cannabis oil and concentrates
with a full-spectrum of cannabinoids and terpenes present. Utilizing industry-leading and
novel techniques in a safe and controlled setting, C-Quad delivers the most consistent,
high-quality cannabis extracts available on today’s market. C-Quad aims to move the
extraction process out of the hands of low-scale amateurs and into the hands of
large-scale professionals in a controlled setting under the supervision of trained and
experienced chemists. We believe in the broad application of cannabis-based
medicine.
C-Quad strives to raise the standard for marijuana concentrates everywhere, and we
are entering the market to disrupt it. C-Quad is dedicated to ensuring the highest
possible quality of oils and concentrates. We strive to create a safe and consistent
product regardless of the type of oil or concentrate desired. By utilizing our proprietary
processing methods established in our state of the art facility and using our high-quality
equipment, we can deliver a final product that is refined with unmatched quality, at a low
cost.
Our production team understands the importance of patience in the extraction process,
which is necessary to ensure the highest quality concentrates that will be delivered to
the marketplace. Our team is always committed to improving their craft through
technological advancements in instrumentation and processes. We continuously
dedicate ourselves to research and development of concentrates and infused products.
We are proud to consider our company as the most innovative and original concentrate
production facility in California.
Company Details
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Name of the Business Role Number of Shares Shareholdings and
shareholder or cash investments
promoter up to date
1. Todd Johnson
3. Michael Gregory
Legal Status
Advisors
Legal advisor
The Equipment
The extraction equipment will be able to rapidly scale the manufacture and remediation
of premium cannabis oil to supply the growing demand for cannabis concentrates in the
state of California. The equipment utilizes a closed-loop system to produce high-quality
oil in a high throughput system with minimal maintenance and labor. This equipment will
immediately allow for high-volume and highly pure extraction production.
We are excited to begin creating unique extraction products that are very high in quality.
The chosen method of extraction is safe, non-pressurized, reliable, and easy to use.
Innovation is a core part of our mission. We will continually be working to improve,
perfect, and discover all aspects of marijuana concentrate production.
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The Extraction Processes
Except for subcritical and supercritical CO2, the above-mentioned solvents are
flammable. Since their vapors are heavier than air, they can collect near the floor of an
incorrectly ventilated room and explode. Special precautions are, therefore, always
necessary when working with these substances.
Our corporate office is located at 3443 South Sheffield Road in Santa Ana, CA 92704;
and our operating plant is located at 20800 Spence Road in Salinas, CA 93908, in the
heart of the “salad bowl,” surrounded by ~84 marijuana farms.
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● To capitalize on community-driven marketing opportunities by providing
educational events and show the positive sides of cannabis.
Objectives
Market Analysis
California was the first legal state marijuana market, and it represents a commanding
68% of the national total. The California addressable market remains largely untapped.
A report from the cannabis industry research firm BDS Analytics estimates sales of
cannabis to hit $3.7 billion by the end of 2018 alone, and it predicts that number will
increase to $5.1 billion in 2019 as more dispensaries come online. For comparison,
beer sales in California hit $5 billion in 2017, according to industry research group IBIS
World.
California — the world’s sixth largest economy with a population of close to 40 million —
will be a huge chunk of the total market for cannabis in North America. Legal marijuana
sales hit $9.7 billion across the seven (7) states where recreational marijuana is legal,
excluding California and Canada, in 2017 alone according to BDS. That number is
expected to hit $24.5 billion in sales by 2021, despite continued federal prohibition.
On top of that, the price of “pot” is expected to increase up to 15% as California applies
a new excise tax on recreational sales. According to Green State, the price of an
eighth-ounce of marijuana — now around $54 including tax — is approximately $65,
though local municipalities may levy different fees.
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The $2.7 billion legal marijuana sales are expected to grow more than 18% annually to
hit $5.6 billion by 2020. (Arcview Group)
According to the UCAIC, about 29% of cannabis consumers may, at first, stay in the
illicit market to avoid the costs of new regulations, which will add 15% to retail values.
After the state adopts regulations, legal recreational use will make up 61.5% of the
overall market, illegally purchased marijuana will make up about 29.5% of the market,
and legal medical marijuana use will be about 9% of the overall market, the analysis
estimated.
California accounted for 27% of the 2016 legal market in North America, Colorado
represented 20%, and Washington represented 11%.
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60% of the U.S. population (30 states and the District of Columbia) now lives in states
that have legalized some form of cannabis use and sales, illustrating the rising
acceptance of cannabis nationwide and highlighting the industry’s immense potential for
future growth. Arcview Market Research forecasts growth will reaccelerate beginning in
2018, as adult use sales ramp up in Canada, California, and Massachusetts along with
medical sales in Florida. The passage of initiatives in California, Nevada,
Massachusetts, Maine, Florida, Arkansas, Montana, North Dakota, and West Virginia
will add $7.4 billion to the 2021 market forecast.
Legal cannabis sales are predicted to hit $9.7B in North America in 2017, according to a
new report from cannabis industry analysts Arcview Market Research, in partnership
with BDS Analytics. That represents an unprecedented 33% increase over 2016.
The report further predicts the entire legal cannabis market to reach $24.5B in sales – a
28% annual growth rate by 2021 – as more states legalize marijuana for recreational
use and existing markets mature. Of the top 10 markets, three already have adult use
sales (Oregon, Washington, and Colorado), three have just won legalization elections
(California, Massachusetts and Nevada), and four more (Michigan, Maine, Florida and,
Arizona) are expected to have implemented adult-use programs in the next five years.
• federal enforcement actions and policy implementation and local ordinances and
regulatory limits or changes
• pushback from politicians
• lack access to banking services
• tax accounting restrictions
• competition from illegal market sources
• new entrants to the business
• lack of publicly available data
Competition Analysis
Approximately 250 businesses have been awarded licenses for small cultivation.
However, 10 of those businesses control about 30% of the licenses awarded. Two
cultivators — Honeydew Farms, LLC and Central Coast Farmer’s Market Management,
LLC — have been awarded about 30 licenses each.
Cultivators that hold a large number of licenses may be stacking them to run large
operations. A trade association that represents the cannabis industry has filed a lawsuit
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arguing that this is a threat to the new recreational marijuana industry that voters meant
to encourage when they passed Proposition 64.
Local competition
● 420 Extractions is a full-service cannabis extraction company. The company offers the
processing of cannabis into dabs, shatter, wax, or crumble via extracting the essential
oils from the plant.
● Paradigm Cannabis Group provides wholesale medical cannabis and CO2 extracted
concentrates, oil, shatter, and waxes to vapor pen manufacturers, dispensaries and
edibles manufacturers throughout California.
Non-local competition
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● CannaRoyalty (CSE: CRZ) (OTC: CNNRF) has extraction as one of its primary focus
areas, which also include research, testing, branding and distribution. CannaRoyalty has
assembled a portfolio of royalty agreements, equity interests and other investments and
licensing agreements in the United States and Canada. The company shared a highly
informative presentation of its businesses in November. With respect to extracts, the
company earns royalties on products sold by MüV, which include a vape pen and
cartridges. It recently announced the acquisition of Kaya Management, the
manufacturer of Bhang vape pens in California (described in this presentation). It also
has a licensing agreement with AbsoluteXtracts of California to expand its brand to
Washington and Canada. Wholly-owned DreamCatcher Labs produces cartridges. The
company is also a joint venture partner with Rich Extracts in Oregon, thought that deal
hit a recent roadblock when the CEO of that company was arrested for drug trafficking.
Finally, it is developing The Terpistry, which will focus on creating a platform targeting
extract-based product.
Pricing Strategy
We are going to be offering our products at cheaper prices than our competitors do, but
in no way does this translate to sub–standard products. Selling our products at a lower
price than what is obtainable in our competitors’ stores means that we will only reduce
our profit margin and gain sales margin.
Payment Options
Our payment policy is all inclusive because we are quite aware that different people
prefer different payment options as it suits them. Here are the payment options that will
be available in all of our outlets;
· Payment by cash
· Payment via Point of Sale (POS) Machine
· Payment via online bank transfer (online payment portal)
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· Payment via Mobile money
· Check (only from loyal customers) In light of the above, we have chosen banking
platforms that will help us achieve our payment plans without any hitches.
Competitive Edge
Our longtime ties to the cannabis community grant us leverage in all aspects of the
business.
● Distribution agreements
● Equipment, supply and product testing
● Marketing and promotion agreements
● Partnerships
SWOT Analysis
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
o Facility and equipment o Making new entrance on the market
o High-quality concentrates o Location may be far for some
o Management team connections in employees
the industry o Our weakness is we are at the early
o Competition is very minimal at this stages of the business
point
o OPPORTUNITIES o THREATS
o We are working with an experienced o Over time there will be more
project manager who helps and competitors and we will uphold our
guides us through the process. competitive advantage and keep our
o Learning from our weakness and the customers and maintain them before
ability to adapt to the current market new competitors join the market
o Other companies in the market
already being stable and expanding
o Regulatory Reliance
o Changes in Regulatory Environment
o Limited Operating History –
Manufacturing Risks
o Dispensaries – The Black Market
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Growth drivers
1. Proper financing.
2. Seasoned and professional management services.
3. Legal compliance and professionalism establishing standards and best practice.
4. Growth strategies that maximize returns for both short-term and long-term
stakeholders and shareholders, allowing for advanced succession planning and an exit
strategy.
Security
Non-Employee, non-customer visitors must hold and display an identification badge and
log their time of arrival, departure, and purpose of visit in a record that’s preserved for
three years. A security alarm system will cover all points of entry and perimeter
windows. We will use motion detectors, pressure switches, duress and panic buttons,
and hold-up alarms.
Extraction Process
Unlike BHO, carbon dioxide (CO2) is considered safe by the FDA which has made it a
more desirable solvent among extractors in the cannabis community. The solvent is
also non-toxic and the process doesn’t contribute to carbon emissions in the
atmosphere. This method uses a specific combination of high temperature and pressure
to create phase changes in the CO2. Controlling the temperature and pressure allows us
to create a multitude of end products, making CO2 a “tunable” solvent. The phase
changes are used to “drop out” the undesirables from the plant material. Some
CO2 machines and methods are able to extract and separate multiple compounds from
the plant, but it does take a more finely tuned set of equipment and experience to
harvest both terpenes and cannabinoids.
Lab testing
In keeping with our protocols for the highest standards, all concentrates will be full
spectrum lab tested.
Customer Service
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Our customer service will be available 24/7 via chat and email to help usurer and cater
to their requests.
Risk Minimizing
Costs
We will work towards minimizing any unnecessary cost; that way we will be able to
generate higher net margin in the first business year.
Accounting
We will hire an accountant that will regularly monitor our financials and signalize if some
financial difficulties may occur.
Tax administration
We will regularly pay our taxes and ensure that our business operations are transparent
to any Government body or legal advisors outside the company.
Milestones
To achieve the growth and marketing goals that have been outlined in this business
plan, the Company has deadlines to meet and ideas to implement. Some of these are
described below:
Strategic Alliances
Exit Strategy
Sell controlling interest in the business to another entity but may assume day-to-day
operations.
IPO
Another way of resolving financial difficulties is to sell company’s shares of stock to the
public.
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Marketing
The marketing and sales strategy of the company will be based on generating long-term
personalized relationships with customers. In summary the company will adopt the
following sales and marketing approach to win customers over;
Management Team
Key personnel:
Michael Gregory
Todd Johnson
Jeremy Johnson
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Extraction Manager TBD TBD
Extraction Team TBD TBD
Distillation Manager TBD TBD
Distillation Team TBD TBD
Retail and RD Manager TBD TBD
RD Lab Tech TBD TBD
Retail Team TBD TBD
Reception TBD TBD
Accounting Manager TBD TBD
Accounts Receivable TBD TBD
Accounts Payable TBD TBD
Secretary TBD TBD
Sales Manager TBD TBD
Phone Sales TBD TBD
Compliance Manager TBD TBD
Compliance Clerk TBD TBD
Facility Manager TBD TBD
Repair Tech TBD TBD
Will Call coordinator / Dispatch TBD TBD
Delivery Driver / Class B TBD TBD
Total TBD TBD
Financial Analysis
Startup Costs
BUILDINGS/REAL ESTATE
Buildings
Purchase 20800 Spence Rd Salinas, CA 93908 $6,000,000
Purchase 25600 Encinal Rd Salinas, CA 93908
Purchase LCG Business Enterprises $7,000,000
Construction $1,250,000
Total $14,250,000
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$21,997,21 $122,342,97 $221,878,72 $320,199,48
Total Changes In Cash 6 2 8 4 $416,697,7
Expenses:
Advertising $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000
Commissions and fees $4,440,528 $4,440,528 $4,440,528 $4,440,528 $4,440,528
Cultivation Labor $0
Custodial Service $0
Insurance (other than health) $0
Manufacturing Management $0
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EBIDTA $40,530,336 $136,220,736 $135,410,736 $134,195,736 $132,373,236
Depreciation $1,962,500 $1,962,500 $1,962,500 $1,962,500 $1,962,500
NET PROFIT BEFORE TAX $38,567,836 $134,258,236 $133,448,236 $132,233,236 $130,410,736
Taxes
Taxes and licenses $4,780,620 $19,122,480 $19,122,480 $19,122,480 $19,122,480
Taxes for Cultivation $540,000 $540,000 $540,000 $540,000 $540,000
Cumulative Profit (Loss) $33,247,216 $114,595,756 $113,785,756 $112,570,756 $110,748,256
Balance Sheet
Balance Sheet
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Assets
Currents Assets
Cash $38,209,716 $138,555,472 $238,091,228 $336,411,984 $432,910,240
Prepaid Expenses $38,567,836 $134,258,236 $133,448,236 $132,233,236 $130,410,736
Total current assets $76,777,552 $272,813,708 $371,539,464 $468,645,220 $563,320,976
Fixed Assets
Long term debt
Capital Assets
Equipment $14,250,000 $26,537,500 $38,825,000 $51,112,500 $63,400,000
(less accumulated
depreciation) -$1,962,500 -$1,962,500 -$1,962,500 -$1,962,500 -$1,962,500
Total Net Fixed Assets $12,287,500 $24,575,000 $36,862,500 $49,150,000 $61,437,500
Liabilities
Short Term Liabilities
Accounts Payable
Depreciation $1,962,500 $1,962,500 $1,962,500 $1,962,500 $1,962,500
Taxes Payable $38,567,836 $134,258,236 $133,448,236 $132,233,236 $130,410,736
Total current Liabilities $40,530,336 $136,220,736 $135,410,736 $134,195,736 $132,373,236
Shareholders’ Equity
Working Capital $3,000,000 $21,997,216 $122,342,972 $221,878,728 $320,199,484
Owners Capital
Retained Earnings $33,247,216 $114,595,756 $113,785,756 $112,570,756 $110,748,256
Total Shareholders’
Equity $36,247,216 $136,592,972 $236,128,728 $334,449,484 $430,947,740
Revenue Model
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Forecasted Year $2,018 $2,019 $2,020 $2,021 $2,022
ASSUMPTIONS:
Annual Growth
Cultivation Sales $14,801,760 $14,801,760 $14,801,760 $14,801,760 $14,801,760
Cultivation Oils Extraction $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000
Clone Sales $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Manufacturing Sales $31,870,800 $127,483,200 $127,483,200 $127,483,200 $127,483,200
$49,672,56 $145,284,96 $145,284,96 $145,284,96 $145,284,96
Total Revenue 0 0 0 0 0
Depreciatio
n
Years 5 Equipment
Buildings $ 14,250,000 $ 14,250,000 $ 14,250,000 $ 14,250,000 $ 14,250,000
Equipment $ 10,125,000 $ 10,125,000 $ 10,125,000 $ 10,125,000 $ 10,125,000
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