urban-gro, Inc. Leases Disclosure
NOTE 11 – RIGHT OF USE ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company has seven operating type leases with an imputed annual interest rate of 11%. Each of the Company’s operating type leases are utilized as office space with one lease also including a warehouse for inventory. Five of the leases were acquired by the Company in connection with the acquisitions of 2WR, Emerald, and DVO. The remaining lease terms range from less than one year to 5 years, as of December 31, 2024. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, right of use assets were $1,534,560 and $2,041,217, respectively, and for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 lease expense was $730,339 and $460,347, respectively.
The following is a summary of finance and operating :
| As of December 31, | ||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Operating lease liabilities related to right of use assets | $ | 1,477,177 | $ | 2,087,503 | ||||
| Finance lease liability | 102,455 | |||||||
| Less current portion | (552,933 | ) | (707,141 | ) | ||||
| Long term | $ | 1,026,699 | $ | 1,380,362 | ||||
The following is a schedule showing total future minimum lease payments for the Company’s operating leases:
| For the years ending December 31, | Minimum Lease Payments | |||
| 2025 | $ | 652,237 | ||
| 2026 | 456,996 | |||
| 2027 | 333,576 | |||
| 2028 | 246,156 | |||
| 2029 | 82,488 | |||
| Thereafter | ||||
| Total minimum lease payments | $ | 1,771,453 | ||
| Less: Amount representing interest | (294,276 | ) | ||
| Net lease obligations | $ | 1,477,177 | ||
About Leases Disclosures
Lease disclosures under ASC 842 provide a comprehensive view of a company's leased asset portfolio, including the split between operating and finance leases, discount rates used to present-value future payments, and the maturity schedule of lease obligations. This section reveals a significant source of off-balance-sheet commitments that were largely hidden before the current standard.
Key signals: the weighted-average discount rate affects the size of recorded lease liabilities — a higher rate reduces the reported obligation, so compare the chosen rate against the company's incremental borrowing rate. The operating versus finance lease mix affects both EBITDA and operating income presentation. Watch the maturity table for concentration risk: large payment cliffs in specific years may create cash flow pressure. Variable lease payments excluded from the liability measurement represent real obligations that do not appear on the balance sheet. Compare total lease costs against prior-year operating lease expense to assess the true economic burden.