Form 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16]

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of May, 2024.

Commission File Number: 333-253466

Ayr Wellness Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

2601 South Bayshore Drive, Suite 900, Miami, FL, 33133
(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ¨ Form 40-F x

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to this Form 6-K of Ayr Wellness Inc. (the "Company") are hereby incorporated by reference as exhibits to the Registration Statement on Form F-10 (File No. 333-278161) of the Company, as amended or supplemented.

SIGNATURE

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

	AYR WELLNESS INC.
	(Registrant)

Date: May 15, 2024	By:	/s/ Brad Asher
	Name:	Brad Asher
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1	Interim Financial Statements – March 31, 2024
99.2	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – March 31, 2024
99.3	Certification of Interim Filings – CEO
99.4	Certification of Interim Filings – CFO

Exhibit 99.1

Ayr Wellness Inc.

UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023

(EXPRESSED IN UNITED STATES DOLLARS)

Ayr Wellness Inc.

UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2024 AND 2023

Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (“Interim Financial Statements”)

Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(“Interim Balance Sheets”)	1

Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(“Interim Statements of Operations”)	2

Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity
(“Interim Statements of Shareholders’ Equity”)	3

Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(“Interim Statements of Cash Flows”)	4

Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	5-23

Ayr Wellness Inc.

Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Expressed in United States Dollars, in thousands, except share amounts)

	As of
	March 31, 2024			December 31, 2023
ASSETS
Current
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$	71,199		$	50,766
Accounts receivable, net		14,671			13,491
Inventory		113,518			106,363
Prepaid expenses, deposits, and other current assets		14,493			22,600
Total Current Assets		213,881			193,220
Non-current
Property, plant, and equipment, net		313,871			310,615
Intangible assets, net		673,229			687,988
Right-of-use assets - operating, net		131,911			127,024
Right-of-use assets - finance, net		39,895			40,671
Goodwill		94,108			94,108
Deposits and other assets		6,313			6,229
TOTAL ASSETS	$	1,473,208		$	1,459,855

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities
Current
Trade payables		25,331			24,786
Accrued liabilities		29,305			40,918
Lease liabilities - operating - current portion		10,210			9,776
Lease liabilities - finance - current portion		9,190			9,789
Income tax payable		13,419			90,074
Debts payable - current portion		20,189			23,152
Accrued interest payable - current portion		7,585			1,983
Total Current Liabilities		115,229			200,478
Non-current
Deferred tax liabilities, net		64,965			64,965
Uncertain tax position liabilities		87,653			-
Lease liabilities - operating - non-current portion		130,581			125,739
Lease liabilities - finance - non-current portion		17,049			18,007
Construction finance liabilities		39,177			38,205
Debts payable - non-current portion		172,499			167,351
Senior secured notes, net of debt issuance costs		208,581			243,955
Accrued interest payable - non-current portion		5,632			5,530
Other long-term liabilities		24,971			24,973
TOTAL LIABILITIES		866,337			889,203

Commitments and contingencies

Shareholders' equity
Multiple Voting Shares - no par value, unlimited authorized. Issued and outstanding - 3,696,486 shares		-			-
Subordinate, Restricted, and Limited Voting Shares - no par value, unlimited authorized. Issued and outstanding - 101,468,851 and 64,574,077 shares, respectively		-			-
Exchangeable Shares: no par value, unlimited authorized. Issued and outstanding - 9,525,789 and 9,645,016 shares, respectively		-			-
Additional paid-in capital		1,515,155			1,370,600
Treasury stock - 645,298 and 645,300 shares, respectively		(8,987	)		(8,987	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income		3,266			3,266
Accumulated deficit		(889,176	)		(783,101	)
Equity of Ayr Wellness Inc.		620,258			581,778
Noncontrolling interest		(13,387	)		(11,126	)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY		606,871			570,652
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$	1,473,208		$	1,459,855

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

Ayr Wellness Inc.

Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Expressed in United States Dollars, in thousands, except per share amounts)

	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2024			March 31, 2023
Revenues, net of discounts	$	118,040		$	117,665
Cost of goods sold		67,377			69,383
Gross profit		50,663			48,282

Operating expenses
Selling, general, and administrative		39,232			52,050
Depreciation and amortization		12,074			15,614
Acquisition and transaction costs		1,324			2,241
(Gain) loss on sale of assets		(4	)		58
Total operating expenses		52,626			69,963

Loss from continuing operations		(1,963	)		(21,681	)

Other income (expense), net
Fair value gain on financial liabilities		-			27,597
Loss on the extinguishment of debt		(79,172	)		-
Interest expense, net		(17,620	)		(7,565	)
Interest income		103			165
Other income, net		1,800			279
Total other (expense) income, net		(94,889	)		20,476

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes and noncontrolling interest		(96,852	)		(1,205	)

Income taxes
Current tax provision		(11,484	)		(11,178	)
Total income taxes		(11,484	)		(11,178	)

Net loss from continuing operations		(108,336	)		(12,383	)

Discontinued operations
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes (including loss on disposal of $180,753 for the three months ended March 31, 2023)		-			(185,245	)
Loss from discontinued operations		-			(185,245	)

Net loss		(108,336	)		(197,628	)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		(2,261	)		(3,025	)
Net loss attributable to Ayr Wellness Inc.	$	(106,075	)	$	(194,603	)

Basic and diluted net loss per share
Continuing operations	$	(1.08	)	$	(0.13	)
Discontinued operations		-			(2.65	)
Total (basic and diluted) net loss per share	$	(1.08	)	$	(2.78	)

Weighted average number of shares outstanding (basic and diluted)		97,884			70,008

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

Ayr Wellness Inc.

Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity

(Expressed in United States Dollars, in thousands)

	Multiple Voting Shares		Subordinate, Restricted, and Limited Voting Shares Number			Exchangeable Shares			Additional paid-in capital			Treasury stock						Accumulated other comprehensive income		Accumulated Deficit			Noncontrolling interest			Total
	#		#			#			$			#			$			$		$			$			$
Balance, December 31, 2022		3,696		60,909			6,044			1,349,713			(645	)		(8,987	)		3,266		(510,668	)		2,000			835,324
Stock-based compensation		-		56			-			4,264			-			-			-		-			-			4,264
Tax withholding on stock-based compensation awards		-		(15	)		-			(29	)		-			-			-		-			-			(29	)
Conversion of Exchangeable Shares		-		364			(364	)		-			-			-			-		-			-			-
Net loss		-		-			-			-			-			-			-		(194,603	)		(3,025	)		(197,628	)
Balance, March 31, 2023		3,696		61,314			5,680			1,353,948			(645	)		(8,987	)		3,266		(705,271	)		(1,025	)		641,931

	Multiple Voting Shares		Subordinate, Restricted, and Limited Voting Shares			Exchangeable Shares			Additional paid-in capital			Treasury stock						Accumulated other comprehensive income		Accumulated Deficit			Noncontrolling interest			Total
	#		#			#			$			#			$			$		$			$			$
Balance, December 31, 2023		3,696		64,574			9,645			1,370,600			(645	)		(8,987	)		3,266		(783,101	)		(11,126	)		570,652
Stock-based compensation		-		1,778			-			3,465			-			-			-		-			-			3,465
Tax withholding on stock-based compensation awards		-		(1	)		-			(283	)		-			-			-		-			-			(283	)
Conversion of Exchangeable Shares		-		119			(119	)		-			-			-			-		-			-			-
Shares issued in connection with debt extinguishment		-		34,988			-			94,302			-			-			-		-			-			94,302
Warrants issued in connection with debt extinguishment		-		-			-			47,049			-			-			-		-			-			47,049
Warrants exercised		-		11			-			22			-			-			-		-			-			22
Net loss		-		-			-			-			-			-			-		(106,075	)		(2,261	)		(108,336	)
Balance, March 31, 2024		3,696		101,469			9,526			1,515,155			(645	)		(8,987	)		3,266		(889,176	)		(13,387	)		606,871

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

Ayr Wellness Inc.

Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Expressed in United States Dollars, in thousands)

	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2024			March 31, 2023
Operating activities
Consolidated net loss	$	(108,336	)	$	(197,628	)
Less: Loss from discontinued operations		-			(4,492	)
Net loss from continuing operations before noncontrolling interest		(108,336	)		(193,136	)
Adjustments for:
Fair value gain on financial liabilities		-			(27,597	)
Stock-based compensation		3,465			5,584
Depreciation and amortization		7,345			10,701
Amortization of intangible assets		14,818			14,336
Amortization of financing costs		3,948			573
Amortization of financing discount		1,399			-
Amortization of financing premium		(152	)		(754	)
Provision for credit losses		259			-
(Gain) loss on sale of assets		(4	)		58
Loss on the extinguishment of debt		79,172			-
Loss on the disposal of Arizona business		-			180,753
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		(1,438	)		(2,087	)
Inventory		(7,156	)		3,257
Prepaid expenses, deposits, and other current assets		(1,145	)		1,204
Trade payables		938			(6,171	)
Accrued liabilities		(1,522	)		5,640
Accrued interest payable		5,703			5,053
Lease liabilities - operating		388			640
Income tax payable		(76,655	)		10,581
Uncertain tax position liabilities		87,653			-
Cash provided by continuing operations		8,680			8,635
Cash provided by discontinued operations		-			1,621
Cash provided by operating activities		8,680			10,256

Investing activities
Purchase of property, plant, and equipment		(6,822	)		(7,187	)
Capitalized interest		(1,461	)		(3,589	)
Proceeds from the sale of assets		40			-
Cash paid for business combinations and asset acquisitions, working capital		-			(2,600	)
Cash used in investing activities from continuing operations		(8,243	)		(13,376	)
Proceeds from sale of Arizona - discontinued operation		-			18,084
Cash used in investing activities of discontinued operations		-			(44	)
Cash (used in) provided by investing activities		(8,243	)		4,664

Financing activities
Proceeds from exercise of warrants		22			-
Proceeds from notes payable		40,000			10,000
Proceeds from financing transaction, net of financing costs		8,309			-
Debt issuance costs paid		(9,096	)		-
Payment for settlement of contingent consideration		(10,094	)		-
Tax withholding on stock-based compensation awards		(283	)		(29	)
Repayments of debts payable		(6,247	)		(6,546	)
Repayments of lease liabilities - finance (principal portion)		(2,615	)		(2,378	)
Cash provided by financing activities by continuing operations		19,996			1,047
Cash used in financing activities from discontinued operations		-			(123	)
Cash provided by financing activities		19,996			924

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash		20,433			15,844
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of the period		50,766			76,827
Cash included in assets held-for-sale		-			3,813
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of the period	$	71,199		$	96,484

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid during the period, net	$	8,096		$	5,311
Income taxes paid during the period		486			908
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Recognition of right-of-use assets for operating leases		8,195			1,358
Recognition of right-of-use assets for finance leases		1,502			468
Capital expenditure disbursements for cultivation facility		972			241
Extinguishment of note payable related to sale of Arizona business		-			22,505
Extinguishment of accrued interest payable related to sale of Arizona business		-			1,165
Reduction of lease liabilities related to sale of Arizona business		-			16,734
Reduction of right-of-use assets related to sale of Arizona business		-			16,739
Issuance of warrants in connection with debt extinguishment		47,049			-
Issuance of Equity Shares in connection with debt extinguishment		94,302			-

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

Ayr Wellness Inc.

Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States Dollars, in thousands, except where stated otherwise)

1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS

Ayr Wellness Inc. (“Ayr” or the “Company”) is a vertically integrated cannabis multi-state operator in the United States of America (“U.S.”); through its operating companies in various states throughout the U.S., Ayr is a leading cultivator, manufacturer, and retailer of cannabis products and branded cannabis packaged goods. The Company prepares its segment reporting on the same basis that its chief operating decision maker manages the business and makes operating decisions. The Company has one operating segment, cannabis sales. The Company’s segment analysis is reviewed regularly and will be re-evaluated when circumstances change.

The Company is a reporting issuer in the U.S. and Canada. The Company’s subordinate, restricted, and limited voting shares (“Equity Shares”) are trading on the Canadian Stock Exchange (“CSE”), under the symbol “AYR.A.” The Company’s Equity Shares are also quoted on the OTCQX® Best Market in the U.S. under the symbol “AYRWF.” The Company’s warrants (“Warrants”) are trading on the CSE under the symbol “AYR.WT.U”. Ayr’s headquarter office is 2601 South Bayshore Drive, Suite 900, Miami, FL 33133.

2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

These interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and in accordance with the rules and regulations of Canadian securities regulators and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, these interim financial statements are condensed and do not include all disclosures required for annual financial statements.

The financial data presented herein should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes for the year ended December 31, 2023, included in the Company’s Annual Report on the Form 40-F filed with the SEC on March 13, 2024. In the opinion of management, the financial data presented includes all adjustments, consisting primarily of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. These interim financial statements include estimates and assumptions of management that affect the amounts reported. Actual results could differ from these estimates. The results of operations of unaudited interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire year, or any other period.

3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

3.1 Basis of consolidation

The interim financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 include the accounts of the Company, its wholly-owned subsidiaries, and entities over which the Company has a controlling interest. Entities over which the Company has control are presented on a consolidated basis from the date control commences until the date control ceases. Equity investments where the Company does not exert a controlling interest are not consolidated. All intercompany balances and transactions involving controlled entities are eliminated on consolidation.

Ayr Wellness Inc.

Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States Dollars, in thousands, except where stated otherwise)

3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

3.2 Earnings per share

The basic loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted average number of shares outstanding, including Equity Shares, multiple voting shares of the Company and Exchangeable Shares, as defined below, during the period. The diluted loss per share reflects the potential dilution of shares by adjusting the weighted average number of shares outstanding to assume conversion of potentially dilutive shares, such as warrants (“Warrants”), restricted stock units (“RSUs”), and vested options of the Company (“Vested Options”). The treasury stock method is used for the assumed proceeds upon the exercise of the Warrants, and Vested Options that are used to purchase Equity Shares at the average market price during the period. If the Company incurs a net loss during a reporting period, the calculation of fully diluted loss per share will not include potentially dilutive equity instruments such as Warrants, RSUs, and Vested Options, because their effect would be anti-dilutive, therefore, basic loss per share and diluted loss per share will be the same. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the potentially dilutive financial instruments excluded from the calculation of earnings per share included 2,855 and nil warrants, nil and nil options and 1,107 and 3,480 RSUs, totaling 3,962 and 3,480 shares of potentially dilutive securities, respectively.

3.3 Significant accounting judgments and estimates

Significant estimates made by management include, but are not limited to: economic lives of leased assets; expected credit losses of accounts receivable; provisions for inventory obsolescence; impairment assessment of goodwill and long-lived assets; depreciable lives of property, plant and equipment; useful lives of intangible assets; accruals for contingencies, including tax contingencies; valuation allowances for deferred income tax assets; contingent consideration obligations resulting from business combinations; estimates of fair value of derivative instruments; estimates of fair value of debt; estimates of lease guarantees; estimates on uncertain tax positions; incremental borrowing rate used for leases; and estimates of the fair value of stock-based payment awards.

3.4 Derivative liabilities and long-term debt

The Company’s debt instruments contain a host liability and freestanding warrants. The Company uses the guidance under ASC Topic 815 – Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”) and ASC Topic 480 – Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (“ASC 480”) to determine if the embedded conversion feature must be bifurcated and separately accounted for as a derivative under ASC 815. It also determines whether any embedded conversion features requiring bifurcation and/or freestanding warrants qualify for any scope exceptions contained within ASC 815. Generally, contracts issued or held by a reporting entity that are both (i) indexed to its own stock; and (ii) classified in shareholders’ equity, would not be considered a derivative for the purposes of applying ASC 815. Any embedded conversion features and/or freestanding warrants that do not meet the scope exception noted above are classified as derivative liabilities, initially measured at fair value and remeasured at fair value each reporting period with changes in fair value recognized in the consolidated statements of operations. Any embedded conversion feature and/or freestanding warrants that meet the scope exception under ASC 815 are initially recorded at their relative fair value in paid-in-capital and are not remeasured at fair value in future periods. The Company concluded that the warrants meet the criteria to be classified as equity and should be measured at fair value on the date of issuance. There were no derivative liabilities on the interim balance sheets as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

Ayr Wellness Inc.

Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States Dollars, in thousands, except where stated otherwise)

3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

3.4 Derivative liabilities and long-term debt (Continued)

The host debt instrument is initially recorded at its relative fair value in long-term debt. The host debt instrument is accounted for in accordance with guidance applicable to non-convertible debt under ASC Topic 470 – Debt (“ASC 470”) and is accreted to its face value over the term of the debt with accretion expense and periodic interest expense recorded in the consolidated statements of operations. Issuance costs are allocated to each instrument (the debt host, embedded conversion feature and/or freestanding warrants) in the same proportion as the proceeds that are allocated to each instrument other than issuance costs directly related to an instrument are allocated to that instrument only. Issuance costs allocated to the debt host instrument are netted against the proceeds allocated to the debt host. Issuance costs allocated to freestanding warrants classified in equity are recorded in additional paid-in-capital.

3.5 Change in accounting standards

The Company is treated as an “emerging growth company” as defined under the Jumpstart Our Business Start-ups Act of 2012, as amended (the “JOBS Act”). Under the JOBS Act, emerging growth companies may delay adopting new or revised accounting standards until the standards apply to private companies, however, emerging growth companies are not precluded from early adopting new accounting standards that allow so.

Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Standards

In June 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-03 Topic 820 – Fair Value Measurement – Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions (“ASU 2022-03”), (1) to clarify the guidance in Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement, when measuring the fair value of an equity security subject to contractual restrictions that prohibit the sale of an equity security, (2) to amend a related illustrative example, and (3) to introduce new disclosure requirements for equity securities subject to contractual sale restrictions that are measured at fair value in accordance with Topic 820. ASU 2022-03 will be effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods therein, with early adoption permitted. All other entities, including Emerging Growth Companies, would be required to adopt this ASU for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024 and interim periods therein. The Company’s historical accounting policy has been to reflect discounts for contractual restrictions which will no longer be permissible once the ASU is adopted.

Ayr Wellness Inc.

Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States Dollars, in thousands, except where stated otherwise)

3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

3.5 Change in accounting standards (Continued)

On March 27, 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-01 Topic 842 – Leases – Common Control Arrangements (“ASU 2023-01”), in response to private company stakeholder concerns about applying Topic 842 to related party arrangements between entities under common control. ASU 2023-01 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years, early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

On December 14, 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09 Topic 740 – Income Taxes (“ASU 2023-09”) to enhance the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures. The amendments in this Update address investor requests for more transparency about income tax information through improvements to income tax disclosures primarily related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information. ASU 2023-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, including interim periods within those fiscal years, early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of ASU 2023-09 may have on the Company's financial statements.

On March 21, 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-01 Topic 718 – Stock Compensation (“ASU 2024-01”) which clarifies how an entity determines whether a profits interest or similar award is within the scope of ASC 718 or not a share-based payment arrangement and therefore within the scope of other guidance. ASU 2024-01 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, including interim periods within those fiscal years, early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of ASU 2024-01 may have on the Company's financial statements.

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07 Topic 280 – Segment Reporting (“ASU 2023-07”) to improve the disclosures about a public entity’s reportable segments and address requests from investors for additional, more detailed information about a reportable segment’s expenses. ASU 2023-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of ASU 2023-07 may have on the Company’s financial statements.

Ayr Wellness Inc.

Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States Dollars, in thousands, except where stated otherwise)

4. VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (“VIE”)

The following tables present the summarized financial information about the Company’s consolidated VIEs which are included in the unaudited balance sheets as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and interim statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023. As of March 31, 2024 and for the three months ended March 31, 2024, these entities were determined to be VIEs as the Company possesses the power to direct activities and obligation to absorb losses through management services agreements.

	As of												As of
	March 31, 2024												December 31, 2023
	NVG			Parma			Ohio Dispensaries			Total			TH/NVG			Parma			Ohio Dispensaries			Total
Current assets	$	(644	)	$	10,437		$	(2,811	)	$	6,982		$	(351	)	$	10,616		$	(2,257	)	$	8,008
Non-current assets		2,227			12,914			6,901			22,042			1,077			13,210			6,441			20,728
Total assets	$	1,583		$	23,351		$	4,090		$	29,024		$	726		$	23,826		$	4,184		$	28,736

Current liabilities	$	669		$	19,244		$	476		$	20,389		$	604		$	18,962		$	1,647		$	21,213
Non-current liabilities		1,494			981			3,337			5,812			383			1,280			3,369			5,032
Total liabilities		2,163			20,225			3,813			26,201			987			20,242			5,016			26,245

Noncontrolling interest		589			(10,553	)		(3,423	)		(13,387	)		796			(10,158	)		(1,764	)		(11,126	)
Equity (deficit) attributable to Ayr Wellness Inc.		(1,169	)		13,679			3,700			16,210			(1,057	)		13,742			932			13,617
Total liabilities and equity	$	1,583		$	23,351		$	4,090		$	29,024		$	726		$	23,826		$	4,184		$	28,736

	Three Months Ended												Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2024												March 31, 2023
	NVG			Parma			Ohio Dispensaries			Total			TH/NVG			Parma			Total
Revenues, net of discounts	$	-		$	1,340		$	1,184		$	2,524		$	538		$	-		$	538
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		(207	)		(395	)		(1,659	)		(2,261	)		(243	)		(2,782	)		(3,025	)
Net loss attributable to Ayr Wellness Inc.		-			(380	)		-			(380	)		-			-			-
Net loss	$	(207	)	$	(775	)	$	(1,659	)	$	(2,641	)	$	(243	)	$	(2,782	)	$	(3,025	)

	TH/NVG			Parma			Ohio Dispensaries			Total
Noncontrolling interest at January 1, 2023	$	7,528		$	(5,528	)		-		$	2,000
Acquisition of Tahoe Hydro		(6,059	)		-			-			(6,059	)
Net loss during the period		(673	)		(4,630	)		(1,764	)		(7,067	)
Noncontrolling interest at December 31, 2023		796			(10,158	)		(1,764	)		(11,126	)
Net loss during the period		(207	)		(395	)		(1,659	)		(2,261	)
Noncontrolling interest at March 31, 2024	$	589		$	(10,553	)	$	(3,423	)	$	(13,387	)

Ayr Wellness Inc.

Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States Dollars, in thousands, except where stated otherwise)

5. INVENTORY

The Company’s inventory includes the following:

	March 31, 2024		December 31, 2023
Materials, supplies, and packaging	$	6,981	$	7,505
Work in process		71,628		69,632
Finished goods		34,909		29,226
Total inventory	$	113,518	$	106,363

The amount of inventory included in cost of goods sold during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, was $56,618 and $59,208, respectively. The Company reviews inventory on hand for estimated obsolescence or unmarketable items, as compared to future demand requirements and the shelf life of the various products. Based on the review, the Company records inventory write-downs, when necessary, when costs exceed expected net realizable value.

6. PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, property, plant, and equipment, net consisted of the following:

	March 31, 2024		December 31, 2023
Furniture and equipment	$	53,610	$	52,793
Auto and trucks		1,392		1,393
Buildings		97,122		94,914
Leasehold improvements		177,457		173,043
Land		16,067		13,877
Construction in progress		11,683		12,571
Total		357,331		348,591
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization		43,460		37,976
Total property, plant and equipment, net	$	313,871	$	310,615

Capitalized interest for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, totaled $1,461 and $3,589, respectively. Depreciation and amortization expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, totaled $5,511 and $8,970, respectively, of which $3,926 and $3,859 respectively, is included in cost of goods sold.

Ayr Wellness Inc.

Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States Dollars, in thousands, except where stated otherwise)

7. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

In December 2023, an entity co-owned by the Company was awarded a provisional Disproportionately Impacted Area cultivator license in Connecticut. The Company recorded an intangible asset of $3,000 in connection with the cash payment for the cost of the provisional license. In December 2023, the Company acquired a standalone delivery license in Connecticut and recorded an intangible asset of $200 in connection with the cash payment for the cost of the license. Operations have not started in Connecticut, as such, no amortization expense has been recorded as of the three months ended March 31, 2024.

Amortization expense is recorded within cost of goods sold and total operating expenses. The amount in cost of goods sold for the three months March 31, 2024 and 2023, was $4,363 and $3,881, respectively.

The following table represents intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization:

		March 31, 2024		December 31, 2023
	Amortization period (# of years)
Licenses/permits	15	$	627,818	$	641,036
Right-to-use licenses	15		16,080		16,407
Host community agreements	15		26,319		26,954
Trade name / brand	5		3,012		3,591
Total		$	673,229	$	687,988

The following table presents the future amortization expense as of March 31, 2024:

	Amortization Expense
Remainder of 2024	$	43,304
2025		57,312
2026		57,312
2027		57,312
2028		57,312
2029 and beyond		397,477
Total	$	670,029

Ayr Wellness Inc.

Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States Dollars, in thousands, except where stated otherwise)

RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS & LEASE LIABILITIES

Information related to operating and finance leases is as follows:

March 31, 2024

March 31, 2023

Operating
Leases

Finance
Leases

Operating
Leases

Finance
Leases

Incremental borrowing rate (weighted average)

11.82%

10.38%

11.76%

9.73%

Weighted average remaining lease term

11.96 yrs

4.81 yrs

12.89 yrs

4.87 yrs

The maturities of the contractual lease liabilities as of March 31, 2024 are as follows:

	Operating Leases			Finance Leases			Total
Remainder of 2024	$	22,792		$	8,959		$	31,751
2025		30,026			6,697			36,723
2026		29,363			4,709			34,072
2027		28,263			3,637			31,900
2028		27,681			2,805			30,486
2029 and beyond		206,943			6,479			213,422
Total undiscounted lease liabilities		345,068			33,286			378,354
Impact of discounting		(204,277	)		(7,047	)		(211,324	)
Total present value of minimum lease payments	$	140,791		$	26,239		$	167,030

Payments related to capitalized leases during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, are as follows:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2024		March 31, 2023
Lease liabilities - operating
Lease liabilities - operating expense, COGS	$	2,245	$	2,207
Lease liabilities - operating expense, G&A		4,508		3,900
Lease liabilities - finance
Amortization of right-of-use assets, COGS		1,800		1,683
Amortization of right-of-use assets, G&A		34		48
Interest on lease liabilities - finance, COGS		671		752
Interest on lease liabilities - finance, G&A		8		12
Total lease expense	$	9,266	$	8,602

Ayr Wellness Inc.

Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States Dollars, in thousands, except where stated otherwise)

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES

Related parties are defined as management and members of the Company and/or members of their immediate family and/or other companies and/or entities in which a board member or senior officer is a principal owner or senior executive. Other than disclosed elsewhere in the interim financial statements, related party transactions and balances are as follows:

Mercer Park, L.P., a company owned by a board member of Ayr, entered into a management agreement with the Company dated May 24, 2019. The management fee is paid monthly and varies based on actual costs incurred by the related entity when providing the Company administrative support, management services, office space, and utilities. In addition, the management fees paid to the related party also reimbursed them for other corporate or centralized expenses based on actual cost, including but not limited to legal and professional fees, software, and insurance. The agreement is a month-to-month arrangement.

As of March 31, 2024 and 2023, $nil and $86, respectively, was included in prepaid expenses, a majority of which is for a letter of credit for an operating lease. Lease fees included in the operating lease during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, were $214 and $213, respectively.

During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company incurred fees from a company partially owned by a board member of Ayr. The total incurred fees were $nil and $14 of office expenses, $nil and $24 of development fees, $311 and $231 of rental fees, and $7 and $28 of interest expense, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.

Refer below to the debts payable and senior secured notes and share capital notes for additional information regarding the debts payable to related parties and non-cash stock-based compensation plan, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.

Ayr Wellness Inc.

Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States Dollars, in thousands, except where stated otherwise)

10.

DEBTS PAYABLE AND SENIOR SECURED NOTES

Senior Secured Notes

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company’s senior secured notes consisted of the following:

	Senior secured notes
As of January 1, 2023	$	244,682
Debt issuance costs amortized		2,291
Senior secured notes premium amortized		(3,018	)
As of December 31, 2023	$	243,955
Senior notes issued		50,000
Senior secured notes premium amortized		(2,867	)
Debt issuance costs		(56,734	)
Debt issuance costs amortized		(2,686	)
Senior secured notes discount		(24,486	)
Senior secured notes discount amortized		1,399
Total senior secured notes classified as non-current payable as of March 31, 2024	$	208,581
Total accrued interest payable related to senior secured notes classified as non-current payable as of March 31, 2024	$	5,520

On November 12, 2021, the Company completed a private placement offering of approximately $133,250 aggregate principal amount of secured promissory notes at a premium price, resulting in approximately $147,000 of proceeds due December 2024, with a resulting yield-to-maturity of 9.8%. The notes were considered additional notes under the indenture governing the Company’s existing notes of $110,000 which were entered into on December 10, 2020.

On February 7, 2024, following the receipt of court and other required regulatory approvals, the Company completed the debt restructuring transactions contemplated by the Support Agreement entered into with the Majority Noteholders, pursuant to which: (i) all of the Senior Secured Notes were exchanged for an equivalent principal amount of new 13% senior secured notes due December 10, 2026 (the “13% Senior Notes" and such exchange, the “Exchange Transaction”); (ii) an additional $40,000 in gross cash proceeds was raised through the issuance of additional 13% Senior Notes in an aggregate principal amount of $50,000 (the “New Money Notes”) (subject to a 20% original issue discount) concurrent with the completion of the Exchange Transaction; (iii) as the offering of the New Money Notes was backstopped by one of the Majority Noteholders, such backstop party received a backstop premium on closing payable in the form of 5,948 Equity Shares (the “Backstop Shares”) in the Company, and (iv) holders of the 12.5% Senior Secured Notes received 29,040 Equity Shares (the “New Shares”) in the Company. The Backstop Shares and New Shares have contractual restrictions on their ability to be sold for six months, applicable to 50% of the shares issued. The fair value of the shares was based on the share price on the CSE at the date of closing and a 28.6% discount rate attributed to the equity security-specific restrictions, resulting in a fair value of $94,302 at issuance. The Backstop Shares and New Shares met the criteria to be recorded as equity under ASC 815 and the fair value is included in the loss on extinguishment.

In accordance with debt extinguishment accounting rules outlined in ASC 470, the Company recorded a loss on extinguishment of $79,172 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 in the interim statement of operations related to the restructuring of debt. In connection with the extinguishment in the aggregate amount of $243,894, the Company issued new debt in the principal amount of $293,250, including additional proceeds of $40,000, which was recorded at fair value of $268,764 and the Backstop Shares and New Shares issued on the closing date. On the closing date, the Company fully amortized the debt premium of $2,615 related to the old debt that was extinguished and recognized a debt discount of $24,486 related to the new debt.

In addition, 23,046 warrants (the “Anti-Dilutive Warrants”) were issued to all the existing shareholders of Ayr (excluding recipients of the New Shares and the Backstop Shares). The Anti-Dilutive Warrants are exercisable for an equal number of Equity Shares at a price of $2.12 per share until February 7, 2026.

Ayr Wellness Inc.

Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States Dollars, in thousands, except where stated otherwise)

10.

DEBTS PAYABLE AND SENIOR SECURED NOTES (Continued)

Senior Secured Notes (Continued)

The Anti-Dilutive Warrants are only exercisable by non-U.S. Persons and Accredited Investors in the U.S., as such terms are defined under U.S. securities laws. The Anti-Dilutive Warrants commenced trading on the CSE on February 14, 2024 under the ticker symbol AYR.WT.U. The Company evaluated the warrants issued under ASC 480 and ASC 815. These warrants do not have a redemption feature and are traded separately from our common shares on the CSE exchange. They can be converted into shares, on a one-for-one conversion ratio, upon payment of a fixed exercise price. The Company determined that these warrants are freestanding financial instruments that qualify for the scope exemption for being accounted as derivatives. The Company therefore concluded that the warrants meet the criteria to be classified as equity and should be measured at fair value on the date of closing. No changes would be required to the measurement amount or the classification unless an event that requires a reclassification of the warrants out of equity occurs.

Additionally, the Company incurred financing costs of $65,314 related to the restructuring, which includes warrants issued to shareholders that had a fair value of $47,049 at issuance, which was calculated using a Black-Scholes model and included assumptions such as volatility of 104.3% and a risk-free rate of 4.4%. The financing costs are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the loan using the straight-line method, approximating the effective interest method.

The 13% Senior Notes require the Company to comply with customary covenants, including restrictions on the payment of dividends, repurchase of stock, incurrence of indebtedness, dispositions, and acquisitions. The 13% Senior Notes also contain customary events of default including non-payment of principal or interest; violations of covenants; bankruptcy; cross defaults to other debt; and material judgment defaults. The 13% Senior Notes are guaranteed by all the Company’s subsidiaries and are secured by substantially all the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries (subject to certain exceptions for excluded property). No prepayment premium is required for prepayment.

The 13% Senior Notes also require the Company to comply with two financial covenants under the 13% Senior Notes. The Company shall maintain an amount of unrestricted cash balance of no less than $20,000, to be tested on the last day of each month, beginning on January 31, 2024. Additionally, commencing with the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2024, the Company shall not permit the Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Amended and Restated Indenture of the 13% Senior Notes) as of the end of any period of four (4) consecutive fiscal quarters ending on any date set forth below, as applicable, to be greater than the applicable leverage ratio set forth below:

Fiscal Quarter End	Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio
September 30, 2024	4.65:1.00
December 31, 2024	4.35:1.00
March 31, 2025	4.30:1.00
June 30, 2025	4.20:1.00
September 30, 2025	4.10:1.00
December 31, 2025	3.95:1.00
March 31, 2026	3.90:1.00
June 30, 2026	3.55:1.00
September 30, 2026	3.50:1.00

Ayr Wellness Inc.

Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States Dollars, in thousands, except where stated otherwise)

10.

DEBTS PAYABLE AND SENIOR SECURED NOTES (Continued)

Senior Secured Notes (Continued)

The Company has an equity cure right, through the new issuance of, or out of the net cash proceeds of, the sale of equity interests of the Company, for each of these financial covenants. The Company is in compliance with these covenants, as of March 31, 2024.

Debts Payable

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, debts payable, including construction liabilities, other than senior secured notes consisted of the following:

	Debts payable
As of January 1, 2023	$	235,524
Discounted as of December 31, 2022		598
Debt issuance costs		(1,000	)
Debt issuance costs amortized		50
Debt issued		66,245
Construction financing		2,024
Less: extinguishment related to sale of Arizona business		(22,505	)
Less: repayment		(52,029	)
Less: discounted to fair value		(199	)
As of December 31, 2023		228,708
Discounted as of December 31, 2022		199
Debt issuance costs		(454	)
Debt issuance costs amortized		25
Debt issued		8,763
Construction financing		972
Less: repayment		(6,247	)
Total debts payable, undiscounted as of March 31, 2024		231,966
Less: discounted to fair value		(101	)
Total debts payable as of March 31, 2024	$	231,865
Total accrued interest payable related to debts payable as of March 31, 2024	$	7,697

The details of debts payable, including construction liabilities, were as follows:

	March 31, 2024
		Related party debt		Non-related party debt		Total debt
Total debts payable, undiscounted	$	369	$	232,975	$	233,344
Less: current portion		369		19,820		20,189
Less: debt issuance costs - current portion		-		214		214
Total non-current debt, undiscounted		-		212,941		212,941
Less: discount to fair value		-		101		101
Less: debt issuance costs - non-current portion		-		1,165		1,165
Total non-current debt	$	-	$	211,675	$	211,675

The following table presents the future obligations, under debts payable, other than senior secured notes as of March 31, 2024:

Future debt obligations (per year)
Remainder of 2024	$	16,928
2025		24,077
2026		64,896
2027		15,071
2028		3,359
2029 and beyond		109,013
Total debt obligations	$	233,344

Ayr Wellness Inc.

Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States Dollars, in thousands, except where stated otherwise)

10.

DEBTS PAYABLE AND SENIOR SECURED NOTES (Continued)

As part of business combinations and asset acquisitions, the Company issued and assumed notes with related and non-related parties. The related party notes are considered part of the purchase price to the former shareholders of the acquired businesses. As a result of the combinations and acquisitions, several of these individual shareholders are now considered related parties of the Company across various roles including directors, officers, and shareholders.

On October 31, 2023, the Company entered into an agreement with LivFree Wellness, LLC (“LivFree”) to amend certain terms of the promissory note dated May 24, 2019 (the “LivFree Note”) executed in connection with the Company’s acquisition of LivFree. The amendments to the LivFree Note provided, among other things, for a principal payment of $3,000, paid upon closing of the debt restructuring transactions on February 7, 2024, and a deferral of the maturity of the remaining $17,000 of principal and $5,530 of accrued payment-in-kind interest for a period of two years to May 24, 2026. In addition, the interest on the LivFree Note converted from payment-in-kind to monthly cash interest payments and the interest rate increased from 6.0% to 10.0%. The modification for this loan did not meet the requirement of a debt extinguishment under ASC 470 and no gain or loss was recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

On May 11, 2023, the Company reached an agreement to amend the terms of contingent consideration under the membership interest purchase agreements of GSD NJ LLC (“GSD”) and Sira Naturals, Inc. (“Sira”). The amendment for GSD settles the contingent consideration with total proceeds of $38,860, consisting of $10,000 in cash, promissory notes in an aggregate principal amount of $14,000, $10,925 in deferred cash, and $4,647 of Equity Shares. The $14,000 promissory notes are due December 2026 with monthly interest-only payments of 13.5% until May 2024 (with 1% monthly amortization thereafter). The number of Equity Shares was calculated based on a market price equal to $0.79 which represents 3,797 Equity Shares. The deferred cash balance was paid in full in February 2024. The amendment for Sira represents a two-year deferral of the $27,500 of proceeds payable from the original May 2024 payment date, with an annual interest rate of 6.0% and 10% annual amortization payments. The deferred payment is classified within other current and non-current liabilities.

On July 7, 2023, the Company entered into a loan agreement to refinance and upsize an existing mortgage which was due to mature in May 2024. The loan agreement included total proceeds of $40,000, with an interest rate of 5-year Federal Home Loan Bank Rate plus 4%, which implies a current rate of 8.27% with interest-only payments for the first 18 months. The note extends the maturity of the existing mortgage to 10 years. Proceeds from the loan were used to pay down the Company’s existing mortgage of $25,219. Additionally, on March 26, 2024, the Company completed an $8,400 upsizing of its existing mortgage for the Gainesville cultivation facility, raising the principal amount to $48,400. These funds will be allocated towards additional investments, as well as for general working capital needs. Aside from the upsizing, there were no modifications to the mortgage terms, including the interest rate or the maturity date set for 2033. The modification for this loan did not meet the requirement of a debt extinguishment under ASC 470 and no gain or loss was recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

Interest expense associated with related party debt payable for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, was $7 and $28, respectively.

Ayr Wellness Inc.

Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States Dollars, in thousands, except where stated otherwise)

11.

SHARE CAPITAL

The following activity occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2023:

In relation to the vesting of 56 RSUs, 41 Equity Shares were issued due to net settlement.

55 shares were forfeited during the period.

354 Exchangeable Shares were exchanged for 354 Equity Shares related to the Q2 2022 acquisition of Herbal Remedies.

10 Exchangeable Shares were converted into Equity Shares as of March 31, 2023.

The following activity occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2024:

In relation to the vesting of 1,778 RSUs, 1,777 Equity Shares were issued due to net settlement.

14 shares were forfeited during the period.

34,988 Subordinate Shares were issued in connection with the debt restructuring.

23,046 Anti-Dilutive Warrants were issued to existing shareholders.

10 Subordinate Shares were issued in connection with the exercise of Warrants.

Warrants

The average remaining life of the Dilutive Warrants is under 2 months in 2024 (2023: 1.1 years) with an aggregate intrinsic value of $nil in 2024 (2023: $nil). The Dilutive Warrants have an exercise price of $9.07US. The average remaining life of the Anti-Dilutive Warrants is under one year and eleven months with an intrinsic value of $11,897. The Anti-Dilutive Warrants have an exercise price of $2.12US. The number of Warrants outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is:

	Number
Balance as of January 1, 2023		2,874
No activity		-
Balance as of December 31, 2023		2,874
Warrants Issued		23,046
Exercise of Warrants		(10	)
Balance as of March 31, 2024		25,910

Ayr Wellness Inc.

Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States Dollars, in thousands, except where stated otherwise)

12.

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

The stock-based compensation expense is based on either the Company’s share price for service-based and market-based conditions on the date of the grant or the fair value of the performance-based RSU. The RSUs vest over a one to four-year period, based on service, market, and/or performance conditions. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, there were 650 of both market and performance based RSUs outstanding, totaling 1,300. During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized stock-based compensation relating to the granting of RSUs in the current and prior periods, except for the market and performance based RSUs as they did not meet the probable threshold. Any cumulative adjustment prior to vesting is recognized in the current period with no adjustment to prior periods for expense previously recognized. During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 there were 14 and 55 forfeitures of nonvested RSUs, respectively.

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, 1,777 Equity Shares vested, of which 1,777 were issued due to net settlement. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the result of the net settlement was 1 Equity Share was withheld with a total value of $283. As of March 31, 2024, the average remaining life of unvested RSUs is one year and eight months with an expected expense over the next 12 months of $12,536 with an aggregate intrinsic value of $10,385 using the stock price as of March 28, 2024.

	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
RSUs outstanding and nonvested, as of January 1, 2023		6,628		$	17.56
Granted		1,760			1.20
Vested		(3,262	)		18.15
Forfeited		(137	)		9.09
RSUs outstanding and nonvested, as of December 31, 2023		4,989		$	17.56
Granted		2,041			2.13
Vested		(1,777	)		16.96
Forfeited		(14	)		0.67
RSUs outstanding and nonvested, as of March 31, 2024¹		5,239		$	11.80

¹ Includes Ayr granted but unvested market and performance based RSUs totaling 1,300 that do not meet the probability threshold

Ayr Wellness Inc.

Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States Dollars, in thousands, except where stated otherwise)

12.

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Continued)

Options

The range of exercise price is between $10.59 and $29.05. As of March 31, 2024 and 2023, the weighted average remaining life of the options is under six months and seven months, respectively, with an aggregate intrinsic value of $nil and $nil, respectively.

The number of options outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is:

	Number of Options			Weighted Average Fair Value
Balance as of January 1, 2023		165		$	17.93
Options exercised		(6	)		17.93
Balance as of December 31, 2023		159		$	20.30
Options expired/cancelled		(33	)		29.60
Balance as of March 31, 2024		126		$	17.84

13.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Commitments

As of March 31, 2024, the Company guaranteed the lease obligation of a location related to a third-party that operates a dispensary in New Jersey. The Company is the guarantor of the lease with maximum total payments of $792 and will continue as the guarantor through December 2028. The Company would be required to perform under the guarantee if the third-party is in default. As of March 31, 2024, the Company does not anticipate any defaults under the foregoing lease, and therefore, no liability has been accrued.

Ayr Wellness Inc.

Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States Dollars, in thousands, except where stated otherwise)

13.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)

Contingencies

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) was signed into law, aimed at providing emergency assistance and health care for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and generally supporting the U.S. economy. The CARES Act, among other things, includes provisions relating to refundable payroll tax credits, deferment of employer social security payments, net operating loss carryback periods, alternative minimum tax credit refunds, and modifications to the net interest deduction limitations. Employee Retention Credit (“ERC”) is a refundable credit against certain employment taxes equal to 50% of the qualified wages an eligible employer paid to employees from March 17, 2020 to December 31, 2020. The U.S. Disaster Tax Relief Act, enacted on December 27, 2020, extended the employee retention credit for qualified wages paid from January 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021, and the credit was increased to 70% of qualified wages an eligible employer paid to employees during the extended period. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, enacted on March 11, 2021, further extended the employee retention credit through December 31, 2021. The general statute of limitations for employment tax audits is three years, but the Internal Revenue Service’s (“IRS”) ERC guidance has an extended five-year statute. The Company experienced full or partial suspension of portions of the business during the period covered by the ERC due to government orders limiting commerce, travel, or group meeting due to COVID-19. In 2023, the Company filed for an ERC for the period beginning January 1 to June 30, 2021 in the amount of $12,354. During 2023, the Company received notices from the Internal Revenue Service for a total ERC refund of $5,238 and recorded a receivable included as part of prepaid expenses, deposits, and other current assets in the interim balance sheets and other income on the interim statements of operations. In accordance with ASC 958-605, Not-for-Profit Entities – Revenue Recognition, the Company determined that the condition to record a receivable is met when the IRS confirms the claim is valid or the cash is received. Absent of any confirmation, there remains uncertainty as to whether the amounts will be received. Due to the degree of uncertainty regarding the implementation of the CARES Act and other stimulus legislation and the nature of our business, although the Company expects to receive the remaining ERC, the Company determined that the remaining claim did not yet meet the criteria to record as a receivable as of March 31, 2024. Subsequent to March 31, 2024, the Company received partial proceeds relating to its ERC refund in the amount of $2,728.

The Company’s operations are subject to a variety of local and state governmental regulations. Failure to comply with one or more of those regulations could result in fines, restrictions on its operations, or losses of permits and/or licenses that could result in the Company ceasing operations. While management of the Company believes that the Company is in compliance, in all material respects, with applicable local and state governmental regulations as of March 31, 2024, cannabis regulations continue to evolve and are subject to differing interpretations. As a result, the Company may be subject to regulatory fines, penalties, or restrictions in the future.

Claims and Litigation

From time to time, the Company may be involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of operations in the normal course of business. As of March 31, 2024, there were no material pending or threatened lawsuits that could be reasonably expected to have a material effect on the results of the Company’s operations. There are also no proceedings in which any of the Company's directors, officers or affiliates are an adverse party or have a material interest adverse to the Company's interest.

Ayr Wellness Inc.

Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States Dollars, in thousands, except where stated otherwise)

14.

FINANCIAL RISK FACTORS

(a) Interest rate risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Company is exposed to interest rate risk on its cash and long-term debts. Cash and deposits bear interest at market rates. The Company’s debts are predominantly at fixed rates of interest. The Company does not use any derivative instruments to hedge against interest rate risk and believes that the change in interest rates will not have a significant impact on its financial results.

15.

TAXATION

As the Company operates in the legal cannabis industry, the Company is also subject to the limits of Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended (“Section 280E”) for U.S. federal income tax purposes as well as state income tax purposes for all states except for Illinois, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. Under Section 280E, the Company is generally only allowed to deduct expenses directly related to cost of goods sold. This results in permanent differences between ordinary and necessary business expenses deemed non-allowable under Section 280E. Therefore, the effective tax rate can be highly variable and may not necessarily correlate with pre-tax income or loss recognized for financial reporting purposes. The effective tax rate differs from the statutory rate primarily due to the impact of 280E.

The Company is treated as a U.S. corporation for the U.S. federal income tax purposes under Section 7874 of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended (“Section 7874”) and is subject to U.S. federal income tax on its worldwide income. However, for Canadian tax purposes, the Company, regardless of any application of Section 7874, is treated as a Canadian resident company (as defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the “ITA”) for Canadian income tax purposes. As a result, the Company is subject to taxation both in Canada and the United States. The Company is also subject to state income taxation in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Florida, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, and City Income Tax in Ohio. Income Tax is accounted for in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes.

The following table summarizes the Company’s income tax expense and effective tax rates from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.

	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2024			March 31, 2023
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes and noncontrolling interest	$	(96,852	)	$	(1,205	)
Provision for income taxes from continuing operations		(11,484	)		(11,178	)
Effective tax rate		12	%		928	%

Significant judgment is required in evaluating the Company’s uncertain tax positions and determining the provision for income taxes. The Company recognizes benefits from uncertain tax positions based on the cumulative probability method whereby the largest benefit with a cumulative probability of greater than 50% is recorded. An uncertain tax position is recognized if it has less than a 50% likelihood of being sustained.

The following is a reconciliation of the unrecognized tax benefits:

	Unrecognized tax benefits
Balance as of January 1, 2024	$	-
Additions based on tax positions related to the prior years		468,070
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year		31,611
Balance as of March 31, 2024	$	499,681

Ayr Wellness Inc.

Notes to the Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States Dollars, in thousands, except where stated otherwise)

15.

TAXATION (Continued)

The Company’s net uncertain tax liabilities, inclusive of interest and penalties and tax payments on deposit, were approximately $87,653 and $nil as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, which is recorded in other long-term liabilities in the interim balance sheets. The increase of $87,653 in uncertain tax positions is due to tax positions based on legal interpretations that challenge the Company’s tax liability under Section 280E. As a result, effective March 31, 2024, the Company changed estimates in the income tax provision, resulting in a new uncertain tax position of $87,653.

During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded interest and penalties of $1,495 and $nil, respectively. Total liabilities for interest and penalties were $14,168, and $12,673 of as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The interest and penalties are recorded to the uncertain tax positions liability, except for the Q1 2024 amount which is recorded in current taxes payable.

The Company’s quarterly tax provision is calculated under the discrete method which treats the interim period as if it were the annual period and determines the income tax expense or benefit on that basis. The discrete method is applied when application of the estimated annual effective tax rate is impractical because it is not possible to reliably estimate the annual effective tax rate. The Company believes, at this time, the use of this discrete method is more appropriate than the annual effective tax rate method due to the high degree of uncertainty in estimating annual pre-tax income.

16.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Company’s management has evaluated subsequent events through the date the financial statements were issued.

Subsequent to March 31, 2024, the Company amended a finance lease of a cultivation facility, terminating the option to repurchase the facility at the end of the lease term. The amendment will be accounted for as a lease modification. The Company is evaluating the impact of the amended terms.

Exhibit 99.2

Ayr Wellness Inc.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023

(EXPRESSED IN UNITED STATES DOLLARS)

Ayr Wellness Inc.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States Dollars, in thousands, except where stated otherwise)

Introduction

The following management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) of the financial condition and results of the operations of Ayr Wellness Inc. (“Ayr”, “the Company”, “we”, “our” or “us”) constitutes management’s review of the factors that affected the Company’s financial and operating performance for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 (the “interim financial statements”). Results are reported in United States dollars, unless otherwise noted. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which consist only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The interim financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and the financial information contained herein is derived from the interim financial statements. Further information about the Company and its operations can be obtained on ir.ayrwellness.com, sec.gov/edgar, and www.sedarplus.ca. The information contained on such websites is not a part of, nor is it incorporated by reference into, this MD&A.

The effective date of this MD&A is May 15, 2024.

Overview of the Company

Ayr Wellness Inc. is a United States (“U.S.”) multi-state cannabis business operating as a retailer and consumer packaged goods company. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, the Company is focused on delivering quality cannabis products and strong customer experience throughout its footprint. As of March 31, 2024, the Company employed approximately 2,400 personnel. The Company, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, holds, operates, and manages licenses and permits in the States of Florida, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Connecticut.

The Company owns and operates a chain of cannabis retail stores under brand names including AYR Cannabis Dispensary and The Dispensary. Ayr owns stores under other names, primarily where stores acquired still retain their pre-acquisition branding, though the Company intends to unify its retail footprint under the AYR retail brand name over time. The revenue of Ayr’s retail stores derives primarily from the sale of cannabis products, with an immaterial portion of income resulting from the sale of other merchandise (such as cannabis accessories). As of March 31, 2024, Ayr operated 91 retail stores, located across Ayr’s portfolio.

The Company’s strategy is to vertically integrate through the consolidation of cultivating, producing, distributing, and dispensing cannabis brands and products at scale. The Company’s current portfolio of consumer-packaged goods brands includes Kynd, Haze, Levia, Road Tripper, Origyn Extracts, STiX Preroll Co., Secret Orchard, Wicked, CannaPunch and Entourage, among others. The Company distributes and markets its products to Ayr-owned retail stores and to third-party licensed retail cannabis stores throughout Ayr’s operating footprint.

The Company does not currently accept payments for products or services online.

Ayr Wellness Inc.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States Dollars, in thousands, except where stated otherwise)

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this MD&A are forward-looking statements and contain forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including, but not limited to, those statements relating to the Company and its financial capacity and availability of capital and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements are based upon certain material factors, assumptions, and analyses that were applied in drawing a conclusion or making a forecast or projection, including experience of the Company, as applicable, and perception of historical trends, current conditions, and expected future developments, as well as other factors that are believed to be reasonable in the circumstances. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purpose of presenting information about management’s current expectations and plans relating to the future, and readers are cautioned that such statements may not be appropriate for other purposes. These statements may include, without limitation, statements regarding the operations, business, financial condition, expected financial results, performance, prospects, opportunities, priorities, targets, goals, ongoing objectives, strategies, and outlook of the Company. Forward-looking statements are often identified by the words “pro forma”, “may”, “would”, “could”, “should”, “will”, “assume”, “intends”, “plans”, “anticipate”, “believes”, “estimates”, “projects”, “expects”, “targets”, “continue”, “forecasts”, “seeks”, “likely”, “design”, “goal” or negative versions thereof and other similar expressions.

By their nature, forward-looking statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections, or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct, and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities will not be achieved. A variety of material factors, many of which are beyond the parties’ control, could affect operations, business, financial condition, performance, and results of the parties that may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations of estimated or anticipated events or results. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following:

	·	laws and regulations and any amendments thereto applicable to our business and the impact thereof, including uncertainty regarding the application of U.S. state and federal law to U.S. cannabis products and the scope of any regulations by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and any state equivalent regulatory agencies over U.S. cannabis products;
	·	climate change impacting economic factors such as prices and supply chain disruption, as well as governmental response through laws or regulations regarding greenhouse gas emissions;
	·	assumptions and expectations described in the Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates;
	·	changes in U.S. GAAP or their interpretation and the adoption and impact of certain accounting pronouncements;
	·	the number of users of cannabis or the size of the regulated cannabis market in the U.S.;
	·	risks related to litigation and regulatory proceedings;
	·	the potential time frame for the implementation of legislation to legalize and regulate medical or adult-use cannabis (and the consumer products derived from each of the foregoing) in various states of the U.S., and the potential form the legislation and regulations will take;
	·	the Company’s future financial and operating performance and anticipated profitability;
	·	future performance, results and terms of strategic initiatives, strategic agreements, and supply agreements;
	·	the market for the Company’s current and proposed products and services, as well as the Company’s ability to capture market share;
	·	the benefits and applications of the Company’s products and services and expected sales thereof;
	·	development of affiliated brands, product diversification and future corporate development;
	·	anticipated investment in and results of research and development;

Ayr Wellness Inc.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States Dollars, in thousands, except where stated otherwise)

	·	inventory and production capacity, including discussions of plans or potential for expansion of capacity at existing or new facilities;
	·	future expenditures, strategic investments, and capital activities;
	·	the competitive landscape in which the Company operates and the Company’s market expertise;
	·	the Company’s ability to comply with its debt covenants;
	·	the Company’s ability to secure further equity or debt financing, if required;
	·	the Company’s ability to refinance its indebtedness and the terms of any such financing;
	·	the risk of significant dilution from the issuances of equity or convertible debt securities;
	·	the level of demand for cannabis products, including the Company’s product and third-party products sold by the Company;
	·	the Company’s ability to mitigate risks relating to the cannabis industry, the larger economy such as inflation or fluctuations in interest rates, breaches of and unauthorized access to the Company’s systems and related cybersecurity risks, money laundering, litigation, and health pandemics;
	·	the risks related to maintaining cash deposits in excess of federally insured limits;
	·	the ability to gain appropriate regulatory approvals in the timeframe anticipated;
	·	the application for additional licenses and the grant of licenses or renewals of existing licenses that have been applied for;
	·	the rollout of new dispensaries, including the number of planned dispensaries to be opened in the future and the timing and location in respect of the same, and related forecasts;
	·	the Company’s ability to hit anticipated development targets of cultivation and production projects;
	·	the Company’s ability to mitigate the risk of contamination and other risks inherent in the agricultural sector;
	·	the ability to successfully integrate and maintain employees from recent acquisitions;
	·	risks related to the Company’s cash flows from operations;
	·	the ability to develop the Company’s brands and meet growth objectives;
	·	risks related to limited market data and difficulty to forecast results;
	·	the current concentrated voting control of the Company;
	·	market volatility and the risks associated with selling of a substantial amount of our subordinate, restricted, and limited voting shares (“Equity Shares”);
	·	the risk of natural hazards related to severe and extreme weather and climate events;
	·	product liability claims related to the products the Company cultivates, produces, and sells;
	·	the risk of significant pricing pressures which are often market specific and can be caused by an oversupply of cannabis in the market and may be transitory from period to period; and
	·	other events or conditions that may occur in the future.

In making these statements, in addition to those described above and elsewhere herein, the parties have made assumptions with respect to expected cash provided by continuing operations, future capital expenditures, including the amount and nature thereof, trends and developments in the industry, business strategy and outlook, expansion and growth of business and operations, accounting policies, credit risks, anticipated acquisitions, opportunities available to or pursued by the parties, and other matters.

Ayr Wellness Inc.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States Dollars, in thousands, except where stated otherwise)

Management’s Definition and Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures

Management reports certain non-GAAP measures that are used to evaluate the performance of such businesses and the performance of their respective states, as well as to manage their capital structure. As non-GAAP measures generally do not have a standardized meaning, they may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. Securities regulations require such measures to be clearly defined and reconciled with their most directly comparable GAAP measure.

The Company references non-GAAP measures, including cannabis industry metrics, in this document and elsewhere. These are provided as additional information to complement those GAAP measures by providing further understanding of the results of the operations of the Company from management’s perspective. Accordingly, these measures should not be considered in isolation, nor as a substitute for analysis of the Company’s financial information reported under GAAP. Non-GAAP measures used to analyze the performance of the Company include “Adjusted EBITDA” and “Adjusted Gross Profit”.

The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures may be useful to investors because they allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in its financial and operational decision-making. These financial measures are intended to highlight trends in the Company’s core businesses that may not otherwise be apparent when solely relying on the GAAP measures.

Adjusted EBITDA

“Adjusted EBITDA” represents (loss) income from continuing operations, as reported under GAAP, before interest and tax, adjusted to exclude non-core costs, other non-cash items, including depreciation and amortization and further adjusted to remove non-cash stock-based compensation, impairment expense, the incremental costs to acquire cannabis inventory in a business combination, acquisition and transaction related costs, and start-up costs.

Adjusted Gross Profit

“Adjusted Gross Profit” represents gross profit, as reported under GAAP, adjusted to exclude the incremental costs to acquire cannabis inventory in a business combination, interest, depreciation and amortization, start-up costs and other non-core costs.

Reconciliations are provided below.

Ayr Wellness Inc.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States Dollars, in thousands, except where stated otherwise)

Review of the Financial Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2024			March 31, 2023
		$			$
Loss from continuing operations (GAAP)		(1,963	)		(21,681	)

Interest (within cost of goods sold "COGS")		671			751
Depreciation and amortization (from statement of cash flows)		22,163			25,037
Acquisition and transaction costs		1,324			2,241
Stock-based compensation, non-cash		3,465			5,584
Start-up costs¹		2,375			3,727
(Gain) loss on sale of assets		(4	)		58
Other²		1,061			10,620
		31,055			48,018

Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations (non-GAAP)		29,092			26,337

Notes:

¹Includes costs to prepare a location for its intended use, including facilities not yet operating at scale. Start-up costs are expensed as incurred and are not indicative of ongoing operations.

²Other non-core costs including non-operating adjustments, severance costs and non-cash inventory write-downs.

Adjusted Gross Profit Reconciliation for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2024		March 31, 2023
		$		$
Gross profit (GAAP)		50,663		48,282

Interest (within COGS)		671		751
Depreciation and amortization (within COGS)		10,089		9,424
Start-up costs (within COGS)		1,100		2,262
Other (within COGS)		93		4,564

Adjusted Gross Profit from continuing operations (non-GAAP)		62,616		65,283

Ayr Wellness Inc.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States Dollars, in thousands, except where stated otherwise)

Revenues, net of Discounts

Revenues, net of discounts for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, were $118,040 and $117,665, respectively, increasing $375 or 0.3%. Retail revenues declined by $3,509 or approximately 3.4%, which was driven by $8,089 or 8% decrease in retail dollars per transaction for same-store sales, while the number of transactions has been roughly flat and partially offset by an increase of $4,580 from new store openings and acquisitions. Wholesale revenues grew by $3,884 or approximately 27.1%, primarily driven by a rapid increase in store openings in New Jersey, presenting increased wholesale opportunity and a modest increase in Ohio.

Disaggregation of Revenue

	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2024		March 31, 2023
		$		$
Retail revenue		99,850		103,359
Wholesale revenue		18,190		14,306
Total revenue, net		118,040		117,665

Gross Profit

Gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, was $50,663 and $48,282, respectively, an increase of $2,381 or 4.9%. Gross profit percentage for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 was 42.9% and 41.0%, respectively. Adjusted Gross Profit (non-GAAP) percentage was 53.0% and 55.5%, respectively.

The increase in Gross Profit was directly attributable to the wholesale revenue increase paired with realized benefits of operational efficiencies and expense reduction efforts. The decrease in Adjusted Gross Profit pertains to reduced non-operating adjustments in reporting quarter.

Total Operating Expenses

Total operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, were $52,626 and $69,963, respectively, decreasing $17,337 or 24.8%. Total operating expenses as a percent of revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, were 44.6% and 59.5%, respectively. The decrease in total operating expenses was primarily attributable to lower stock compensation and payroll expenses.

Total Other Income (Expense), net

Total other (expense) income, net for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, was $(94,889) and $20,476, respectively, decreasing $115,365 or 563.4%. The decrease for the period was primarily driven by the loss on debt extinguishment of $79,172 relating to the debt restructuring, the $27,597 change in the fair value relating to settlement of the GSD NJ, LLC (“GSD”) and Sira Naturals, Inc. earnouts and an $10,055 increase in interest expense due to the terms of the debt extension and new debts.

Ayr Wellness Inc.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States Dollars, in thousands, except where stated otherwise)

Income Taxes

Income tax expense is recognized based on the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the period and the deferred tax, using tax rates enacted at year-end. The deferred tax benefit is mainly driven by changes in the amortization of intangibles.

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has taken the position that cannabis companies are subject to the limitations of Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) Section 280E, under which such companies are only allowed to deduct expenses directly related to the sales of product. This results in permanent differences between ordinary and necessary business expenses deemed non-allowable under IRC Section 280E and those allowed for financial statement reporting purposes (“book-to-tax” differences). Cannabis companies operating in states that align their tax codes with IRC Section 280E are also unable to deduct ordinary and necessary business expenses for state tax purposes. Ordinary and necessary business expenses deemed non-deductible under IRC Section 280E are treated as permanent book-to-tax differences. Therefore, the effective tax rate on income realized by cannabis companies can be highly variable and may not necessarily correlate with pre-tax income or loss. As of March 31, 2024, the Company recorded an uncertain tax liability totaling $87,653 for uncertain tax positions related to the treatment of certain transactions and deductions under IRC Section 280E based on legal interpretations that challenge the Company’s tax liability under IRC Section 280E; refer to Note 15, “Income Taxes,” in the interim financial statements for additional information.

Total current income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, was $11,484 and $11,178, respectively.

Net loss attributable to Ayr Wellness Inc. from continuing operations

Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 was $106,075 and $9,358, respectively. The increase was primarily driven by the factors described above.

Ayr Wellness Inc.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States Dollars, in thousands, except where stated otherwise)

Liquidity and Capital Resources as of March 31, 2024

Selected Liquidity and Capital Resource Information

	March 31, 2024		December 31, 2023
	$		$
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		71,199		50,766
Total current assets		213,881		193,220
Total assets		1,473,208		1,459,855
Total current liabilities		115,229		200,478
Total liabilities		866,337		889,203
Total shareholders' equity		606,871		570,652

As of March 31, 2024, the Company had cash of $71,199 and working capital of $98,652 compared to December 31, 2023, when the Company had cash of $50,766, and negative working capital of $7,258. The overall increase in working capital is primarily due to the decrease of $76,655 in income tax payable based on the Company’s legal interpretations that challenge the Company’s tax liability under IRC Section 280E, resulting in a non-current uncertain tax position liability of $87,653. Additionally, raising $40,000 in cash proceeds raised through the issuance of additional 13% Senior Notes, completing an $8,400 upsizing of its existing mortgage for the Gainesville cultivation facility and the decrease of $11,613 in accrued liabilities related to the deferred cash payment for the settlement of the GSD earnout.

Summary of Future Commitments

Year	Operating leases		Finance leases		Debt		Construction finance		Total
Remainder of 2024	$	22,792	$	8,959	$	16,928	$	-	$	48,679
2025		30,026		6,697		24,077		-		60,800
2026		29,363		4,709		358,146		-		392,218
2027		28,263		3,637		15,071		-		46,971
2028		27,681		2,805		3,359		-		33,845
Thereafter :		206,943		6,479		69,836		39,177		322,435
Total commitments	$	345,068	$	33,286	$	487,417	$	39,177	$	904,948

Employee Retention Credit

The ERC, as originally enacted through the U.S. Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) on March 27, 2020, is a refundable credit against certain employment taxes equal to 50% of the qualified wages an eligible employer paid to employees from March 17, 2020 to December 31, 2020. The U.S. Disaster Tax Relief Act, enacted on December 27, 2020, extended the employee retention credit for qualified wages paid from January 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021, and the credit was increased to 70% of qualified wages an eligible employer paid to employees during the extended period. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, enacted on March 11, 2021, further extended the employee retention credit through December 31, 2021.

The Company experienced full or partial suspension of the business during the period covered by the ERC due to government orders limiting commerce, travel, or group meeting due to COVID-19. In 2023, The Company filed for an Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claim amounting to approximately $12,354. During 2023, the Company received notices from the Internal Revenue Service for a total ERC refund of $5,238 and recorded a receivable included as part of prepaid expenses, deposits, and other current assets in the interim balance sheets and other income on the interim statements of operations. In accordance with ASC 958-605, the Company determined that the condition to record a receivable is met when the IRS confirms the claim is valid or the cash is received. Absent of any confirmation, there remains uncertainty as to whether the amounts will be received. Due to the degree of uncertainty regarding the implementation of the CARES Act and other stimulus legislation and the nature of our business, although the Company expects to receive the remaining ERC, the Company determined that the remaining claim did not yet meet the criteria to record as a receivable as of March 31, 2024. Subsequent to March 31, 2024, the Company received partial proceeds relating to its ERC refund in the amount of $2,728.

Ayr Wellness Inc.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States Dollars, in thousands, except where stated otherwise)

Selected Cash Flow Information

	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2024			March 31, 2023
	$			$
Cash provided by continuing operations		8,680			8,635
Cash provided by operating activities		8,680			10,256
Cash used in investing activities from continuing operations		(8,243	)		(13,376	)
Cash (used in) provided by investing activities		(8,243	)		4,664
Cash provided by financing activities by continuing operations		19,996			1,047
Cash provided by financing activities		19,996			924
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash		20,433			15,844
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of the period		50,766			76,827
Cash included in assets held-for-sale		-			3,813
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of the period		71,199			96,484

Operating Activities

Cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 was $8,680 and $8,635, respectively, an increase in cash provided by operating activities of $45. The increase was driven by a decrease in loss from continuing operations of $19,718.

Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities from continuing operations during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 was $(8,243) and $(13,376), respectively, a decrease of $5,133. The decrease is primarily due to a decrease in cash used for business combinations of $2,600 and a decrease in capitalized interest of $2,128.

Financing Activities

Cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 was $19,996 and $1,047, respectively, an increase of $18,949. The increase is primarily due to an increase from the proceeds of notes payable and financing transactions of $38,309, consisting of proceeds of $40,000 related to the debt restructuring and $8,400 of mortgage upsizing proceeds, offset by the $10,000 mortgage upsizing in the prior year. The increase was partially offset by the settlement of contingent consideration of $10,094 and debt issuance costs paid of $9,096.

Capital Management

The Company’s short-term liquidity requirements consist primarily of funds necessary to maintain our operations, repay borrowings and other general business needs. The Company plans to use existing funds, as well as funds from the future sale of products, to fund short-term working capital needs for at least the next 12 months. If these sources of liquidity need to be augmented, additional cash requirements would likely be sought to be financed through additional capital raises. The Company has raised capital through the issuance of debt, or equity, to meet its needs and take advantage of perceived opportunities, however, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to continue raising capital in this manner. In addition, further issuances of equity, convertible debt securities, or warrants could result in significant dilution to existing Equity Shares, and any new equity securities issued could have rights, preferences, or privileges superior to the existing Equity Shares. The Company’s long-term liquidity requirements will be affected by its ability to generate positive cash flow from operations and the ability to refinance existing debt on acceptable terms and/or raise equity.

Ayr Wellness Inc.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States Dollars, in thousands, except where stated otherwise)

Share Capital

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had share capital of $1,515,155 and $1,370,600, respectively, consisting of additional paid-in capital.

Number of Outstanding Shares

Issued and Outstanding	March 31, 2024			December 31, 2023
(in thousands)
Multiple Voting Shares		3,696			3,696
Subordinate Voting Shares		7,918			9,573
Restricted Voting Shares		8,429			5,876
Limited Voting Shares		85,122			49,125
Exchangeable Shares		9,526			9,645
Treasury Stock		(645	)		(645	)

Total number of shares		114,046			77,270

As of March 31, 2024, the Company had 25,910 Equity Shares issuable upon the exercise of warrants of the Company (“Warrants”), 5,239 restricted Exchangeable Share units, of which 1,300 are market and performance based, and 125 Equity Shares issuable upon the exercise of options. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had 25,910 Equity Shares issuable upon the exercise of Warrants of the Company, 4,989 restricted Exchangeable Share units, of which 1,300 are market and performance based, and 159 Equity Shares issuable upon the exercise of options.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of the date of this filing, the Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements, with the exception of the commitments referenced in Note 13 in the financial statements, that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future effect on the results of operations or financial condition of the Company (including, without limitation, such considerations as liquidity and capital resources) that have not previously been discussed.

Subsequent Events

See Note 16 in the Interim Financial Statements for the Company’s disclosures on subsequent events.

Related Party Transactions

See Note 9 in the Interim Financial Statements for the Company’s disclosures on related party transactions.

Significant Accounting Judgments and Estimates

See Note 3.3 in the Interim Financial Statements for the Company’s accounting policies regarding Significant Accounting Judgments and Estimates.

Ayr Wellness Inc.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States Dollars, in thousands, except where stated otherwise)

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 3.5 in the Interim Financial Statements for the Company’s action on recent accounting pronouncements.

Risk Factors

Please refer to the Company’s final prospectus dated April 11, 2024, the Company’s management information circular dated April 26, 2024, and the Annual Information Form dated March 13, 2024, for information on the risk factors to which the Company is subject. In addition, see “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” above.

Financial Instruments, Financial Risk Management and Other Instruments

The Company does not utilize financial instruments such as derivatives to manage financial risks. See Note 14 in the financial statements for the Company’s financial instruments, financial risks factors, and other instruments.

The Company is exposed to interest rate risk. The Company’s management oversees the management of these risks. The Company’s management is supported by the members that advise on financial risks and the appropriate financial risk governance framework for the Company. The Company’s financial risk activities are governed by appropriate policies and procedures and financial risks are identified, measured, and managed in accordance with Company policies and risk appetite.

Exhibit 99.3

FORM 52-109FV2

CERTIFICATION OF INTERIM FILINGS

VENTURE ISSUER BASIC CERTIFICATE

I, David Goubert, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ayr Wellness Inc., certify the following:

1. Review: I have reviewed the interim financial report and interim MD&A (together, the "interim filings") of Ayr Wellness Inc. (the "issuer") for the interim period ended March 31, 2024.

2. No misrepresentations: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, with respect to the period covered by the interim filings.

3. Fair presentation: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim financial report together with the other financial information included in the interim filings fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, financial performance and cash flows of the issuer, as of the date of and for the periods presented in the interim filings.

Date: May 15, 2024

(signed) “David Goubert”
David Goubert
President and Chief Executive Officer

NOTE TO READER

In contrast to the certificate required for non-venture issuers under National Instrument 52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers' Annual and Interim Filings (NI 52-109), this Venture Issuer Basic Certificate does not include representations relating to the establishment and maintenance of disclosure controls and procedures (DC&P) and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), as defined in NI 52-109. In particular, the certifying officers filing this certificate are not making any representations relating to the establishment and maintenance of

controls and other procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the issuer in its annual filings, interim filings or other reports filed or submitted under securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation; and

ii)

a process to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with the issuer's GAAP.

The issuer's certifying officers are responsible for ensuring that processes are in place to provide them with sufficient knowledge to support the representations they are making in this certificate. Investors should be aware that inherent limitations on the ability of certifying officers of a venture issuer to design and implement on a cost effective basis DC&P and ICFR as defined in NI 52-109 may result in additional risks to the quality, reliability, transparency and timeliness of interim and annual filings and other reports provided under securities legislation.

Exhibit 99.4

FORM 52-109FV2

CERTIFICATION OF INTERIM FILINGS

VENTURE ISSUER BASIC CERTIFICATE

I, Brad Asher, Chief Financial Officer, Ayr Wellness Inc., certify the following:

1. Review: I have reviewed the interim financial report and interim MD&A (together, the "interim filings") of Ayr Wellness Inc. (the "issuer") for the interim period ended March 31, 2024.

2. No misrepresentations: Based on my knowledge, having exercised reasonable diligence, the interim filings do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated or that is necessary to make a statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was made, with respect to the period covered by the interim filings.

Date: May 15, 2024

(signed) “Brad Asher”
Brad Asher
Chief Financial Officer

NOTE TO READER

ii)

a process to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with the issuer's GAAP.

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