Toromont Announces Strong Growth in Operations in the Second Quarter of 2008
TORONTO, ONTARIO, Jul 22, 2008 (Marketwire via COMTEX News Network) -- Toromont Industries Ltd. (TSX:TIH) today reported solid financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2008. Revenues in the quarter increased 15% and operating income increased 23% versus the comparable period of 2007. Compression Group revenues and operating income were at record levels for this time of year, driven by continued strength in US natural gas operations. The Equipment Group reported good results in the second quarter after a weaker start to the year and is only modestly behind record revenue and operating income levels set last year.
Earnings in the second quarter and for the first half of 2007 and 2008 included investment gains and earnings from discontinued operations. Excluding these items in both years, net earnings for the second quarter of 2008 were $33.3 million or $0.51 basic earnings per share, up 32% from $25.2 million or $0.39 per share in the similar period of 2007. For the first half, excluding these items, net earnings were $47.8 million or $0.73 basic earnings per share, up 21% from $39.4 million or $0.61 per share in the comparable period of 2007.
Net earnings were $37.8 million or $0.58 per share, down marginally from the second quarter of 2007 on strong growth in results from operations, largely offset by lower relative gains on investments. Revenues, operating income and net earnings were all higher in the first six months of 2008 compared to the similar periods of 2007. For the first half of the year, net earnings were $54.3 million or $0.83 basic earnings per share, up from $52.3 million or $0.81 per share reported in 2007.
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Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30
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$ millions, except per
share amounts 2008 2007 % change 2008 2007 % change
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Revenues $ 536.5 $ 465.5 15% $ 933.5 $ 851.3 10%
Operating income $ 53.1 $ 43.2 23% $ 76.5 $ 68.2 12%
Net earnings $ 37.8 $ 38.1 (1%) $ 54.3 $ 52.3 4%
Earnings per
share - basic $ 0.58 $ 0.59 (2%) $ 0.83 $ 0.81 2%
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"We are pleased with the results for the second quarter and through the first half of the year," stated Robert M. Ogilvie, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Toromont Industries Ltd. "The Compression Group had a terrific quarter with excellent growth in US operations supported by strong market fundamentals. The US natural gas compression market continues to experience strong growth and we are well positioned to participate in this area. The Equipment Group continues to perform well despite the stronger Canadian dollar and softer market conditions in some areas. Strong deliveries of new equipment to the mining and infrastructure markets continue to generally outweigh pockets of weakness."
Developments in the Quarter:
- Equipment Group revenues were up 6% in the second quarter of 2008 versus the same period of 2007 on higher new machine sales. The stronger Canadian dollar, up 9% in the second quarter of 2008 compared to 2007, reduced reported revenues by an estimated 10 percentage points. Operating income increased 4% over the same period last year on the higher revenues.
- Equipment Group bookings were 12% lower in the second quarter and 3% lower in the first half compared to the record levels in the similar periods last year. Generally, good demand for new equipment continued, particularly for the larger models used in mining and infrastructure markets and for marine and power applications. Backlogs at June 30, 2008 were relatively unchanged from this time last year.
- Compression Group revenues were up 27% in the quarter compared to the same period last year on a 36% growth in package sales, driven by continued strength in US natural gas compression. Operating income for the quarter was up 51% on higher revenues, improved gross margins on product mix and project execution, and lower relative growth in selling and administrative expenses.
- Compression Group booking activity for the quarter was very strong, up more than 100% compared to the previous record levels reported for the second quarter of 2007. The trend of strong bookings growth in the US continued in the quarter. Bookings in Canada were also up significantly due to several key orders secured. While premature to consider it a full recovery of activities in Canada, these orders do represent a positive development. Backlogs were at record levels, up 27% from this time last year.
- Battlefield - The CAT Rental Store purchased a privately owned rental operation in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, expanding its coverage to a key area of Northern Ontario and increasing its branch network to 36 locations.
- The operations of Aero Tech Manufacturing Inc. were sold to its management effective June 30, 2008. Sale proceeds were $4.0 million and an after tax loss of $432,000, arising from cumulative foreign currency translation on this US business, was reflected in second quarter results.
- In the second quarter of 2008, the Company sold certain marketable securities realizing $5.8 million in gains, or 7 cents per share after tax.
- The Company generated very strong cash flow and closed the quarter with $126 million of cash and a net debt to shareholders' equity ratio at a very conservative 0.09:1.
"Momentum in Compression continues to be positive, with good prospects for the remainder of the year on record bookings and backlogs," continued Mr. Ogilvie. "We have also seen some strengthening of demand in Canada for natural gas compression equipment. Significantly stronger pricing for North American natural gas year-over-year bodes well for our markets. We are encouraged that the Equipment Group continues to deliver solid results, even though the economy in central Canada is showing signs of weakness. We anticipate that the Equipment Group will continue its solid performance due to the balance in our products and markets, combined with after-market support activity."
Quarterly Conference Call and Webcast
Interested parties are invited to join the quarterly conference call with investment analysts, in listen-only mode, on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. (EST). The call may be accessed by telephone at 1-877-888-3490 (toll free) or 416-641-6141 (Toronto area). A replay of the conference call will be available until Wednesday, August 6, 2008 by calling 1-800-408-3053 or 416-695-5800 and quoting passcode 3266078.
Both the live webcast and the replay of the quarterly conference call can be accessed at www.toromont.com.
About Toromont
Toromont Industries Ltd. operates through two business segments: The Equipment Group and the Compression Group. The Equipment Group includes one of the world's largest Caterpillar dealerships by revenue and geographic territory in addition to industry leading rental operations. The Compression Group is a North American leader specializing in the design, engineering, fabrication, and installation of compression systems for natural gas, coal-bed methane, fuel gas and carbon dioxide in addition to process systems and industrial and recreational refrigeration systems. Both Groups offer comprehensive product support capabilities. Toromont employs approximately 4,500 people in more than 130 locations and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol TIH. This press release and more information about Toromont Industries can be found on the Web at www.toromont.com.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
This Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") comments on the operations, performance and financial condition of Toromont Industries Ltd. ("Toromont" or the "Company") as at and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, compared to the preceding year. It also discusses factors that could affect future performance. This MD&A should be read in conjunction with the attached unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and related notes for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, the annual MD&A contained in the 2007 Annual Report and the audited annual consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2007.
The consolidated financial statements reported herein have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and are reported in Canadian dollars. The information in this MD&A is current to July 21, 2008.
Additional information is contained in the Company's filings with Canadian securities regulators, including the Company's 2007 Annual Report and 2008 Annual Information Form. These are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on the Company's website at www.toromont.com.
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30
$ thousands,
except per
share amounts 2008 2007 % change 2008 2007 % change
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Revenues $536,477 $465,548 15% $933,536 $851,265 10%
Cost of goods sold 420,459 364,371 15% 736,460 668,209 10%
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Gross profit 116,018 101,177 15% 197,076 183,056 8%
Selling and
administrative
expenses 62,963 57,939 9% 120,596 114,879 5%
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Operating income 53,055 43,238 23% 76,480 68,177 12%
Interest expense 3,073 3,363 (9%) 6,211 7,190 (14%)
Interest and
investment income (7,434) (495) n/m (11,669) (1,700) n/m
Gain on sale of
property - 15,990 n/m - 15,990 n/m
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Income before income
taxes 57,416 56,360 2% 81,938 78,677 4%
Income taxes 19,194 18,266 5% 27,299 26,390 3%
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Earnings from
continuing
operations 38,222 38,094 0% 54,639 52,287 4%
Loss on disposal of
discontinued
operations (432) - n/m (432) - n/m
Earnings (loss) from
discontinued
operations 26 (24) n/m 103 34 n/m
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Net earnings $ 37,816 $ 38,070 (1%) $ 54,310 $ 52,321 4%
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Basic earnings per
share $ 0.58 $ 0.59 (2%) $ 0.83 $ 0.81 2%
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Key ratios:
Gross profit as a %
of revenues 21.6% 21.7% 21.1% 21.5%
Selling and
administrative
expenses as a %
of revenues 11.7% 12.4% 12.9% 13.5%
Operating income as
a % of revenues 9.9% 9.3% 8.2% 8.0%
Income taxes as a %
of income before
income taxes 33.4% 32.4% 33.3% 33.5%
It was determined that Aero Tech was not core to the growth of the Company. Accordingly, effective June 30, 2008, the shares of Aero Tech were sold to local management. The Company recorded an after tax loss of $432,000 on the transaction, being total consideration of $4.0 million less net assets disposed of $3.6 million, less a cumulative foreign exchange loss of $0.8 million. The Aero Tech operations were previously included with those of the Compression Group. The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been restated to reflect Aero Tech as a discontinued operation. The remaining discussion and analysis has been prepared on a continuing operations basis.
Revenues of $536.5 million were 15% higher than the comparable quarter of 2007, representing a new record for a second quarter. Compression revenues were 27% higher on increases in US natural gas compression. Equipment Group revenues were 6% higher on strong deliveries of new equipment. For the first half of the year, revenues of $933.5 million were 10% higher than the comparable period of 2007, again representing a new record for this time of year. Compression revenues were 26% higher on sustained strong growth in US natural gas compression. Equipment Group revenues were down 2% on a weaker first quarter.
The stronger Canadian dollar has had a dampening impact on revenues as pricing to customers typically reflects movements in the exchange rate on US sourced equipment, components and spare parts. As well, the stronger Canadian dollar negatively impacts reported revenues on the translation of the financial statements of the Compression Group's growing US operations. The Canadian dollar was 9% stronger on average in the second quarter of 2008 and 13% stronger for the first half compared to the similar periods of last year. The estimated impact of the stronger Canadian dollar in the quarter was a decrease in reported revenues of $43 million, $24 million in Equipment and $19 million in Compression. The impact in Compression included a $15 million decrease in revenues due to the translation of foreign subsidiaries, which also reduced net income in the Group by approximately $1 million.
Gross profit increased 15% in the quarter on the 15% increase in revenues compared to the same period of 2007. Gross profit margin in the second quarter of 2008 was 21.6%, down from 21.7% in the prior year. An unfavourable change in product mix (higher proportion of equipment sales) and lower margins in product support business (largely due to the impact of foreign exchange on parts pricing) was largely offset by improved margins on equipment sales in both Groups.
Through the first half of the year, gross profit increased 8% on the 10% increase in revenues. Gross profit margin for the first six months of 2008 was 21.1%, down marginally from 21.5% for the comparable period of 2007. An unfavourable change in product mix (higher proportion of equipment sales and a higher proportion of Compression business) and lower margins in product support business were only partially offset by improved margins on equipment sales in both Groups.
Selling and administrative expenses increased $5.0 million or 9% in the second quarter of 2008 versus the prior year. Salaries and benefits were up $4.7 million, reflecting compensation adjustments and higher profit sharing on earnings increases. Selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues were 11.7% for 2008, improved from 12.4% in the same period of 2007.
Selling and administrative expenses increased $5.7 million or 5% in the first six months of 2008 versus the prior year. Salaries and benefits were up $5.4 million, reflecting compensation adjustments and higher profit sharing on earnings increases. Selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues were 12.9% for 2008, improved from 13.5% in 2007.
Operating income in the quarter was $53.1 million, up $9.8 million or 23% from the prior year on strong revenue growth and a relatively lower level of growth in selling and administrative expenses. Operating income as a percentage of revenues was 9.9%, up from 9.3% in 2007.
For the first half of 2008, operating income was $76.5 million, up $8.3 million or 12% from the prior year on strong revenue growth and a relatively lower level of growth in selling and administrative expenses. Operating income as a percentage of revenues through the first six months of 2008 was 8.2%, up from 8.0% in 2007.
Interest expense in 2008 was 9% lower in the second quarter and 14% lower in the first half compared to the similar periods last year. Average debt balances in 2008 were lower than those reported in 2007 on strong generation of cash from operating and certain investing activities.
Interest and investment income included gains realized on sale of marketable securities of $5.8 million, or $0.07 per share after tax in the second quarter and $8.2 million or $0.10 per share after tax through the first six months. The remaining interest income relates to investing excess cash balances and has increased compared to the similar periods of 2007 on strong cash flows from operating and certain investing activities.
During the second quarter of 2007, certain property that had been held for future development was sold. Net proceeds were $17.6 million and a gain of $16.0 million, $12.9 million after tax, or $0.20 per share was realized.
The effective income tax rate for the first six months was 33.3% compared to 33.5% for 2007. Both periods include capital gains that are taxed at lower rates. Excluding these items in both years, the effective tax rate on continuing operations for the first half of 2008 was 35.2%, lower than 37.2% for the same period in the prior year on lower Canadian income tax rates.
Net earnings for the second quarter of 2008 were $37.8 million, down 1% from 2007. Basic earnings per share were $0.58, down one cent or 2% from 2007. For the first six months, net earnings were $54.3 million, up 4% from 2007. Basic earnings per share were $0.83 compared with $0.81 in 2007, an increase of 2%.
Comprehensive income for the second quarter was $32.9 million, comprised of net earnings of $37.8 million and other comprehensive loss of $4.9 million. The other comprehensive loss arose primarily on the transfer to net income on realization of previously reported unrealized gains on marketable securities that were designated as available-for-sale ($5.0 million).
Comprehensive income for the first six months was $59.4 million, comprised of net earnings of $54.3 million and other comprehensive income of $5.1 million. The other comprehensive income resulted from changes in fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges ($2.3 million) and an unrealized gain on translation of financial statements of self-sustaining foreign operations ($1.9 million).
BUSINESS SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS
The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those of the consolidated entity. Management evaluates overall business segment performance based on revenue growth, operating income relative to revenues and return on capital employed. Corporate expenses are allocated based on each segment's operating income. Interest expense and interest and investment income are not allocated.
Results of Operations in the Equipment Group
Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30
$ thousands 2008 2007 % change 2008 2007 % change
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Equipment sales and
rentals
New $141,569 $120,998 17% $218,787 $223,488 (2%)
Used 34,613 38,692 (11%) 61,093 65,015 (6%)
Rental 33,635 34,527 (3%) 60,989 60,465 1%
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Total equipment
sales and rentals 209,817 194,217 8% 340,869 348,968 (2%)
Power generation 2,252 2,486 (9%) 4,540 6,822 (33%)
Product support 73,776 71,729 3% 142,459 140,948 1%
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Total revenues $285,845 $268,432 6% $487,868 $496,738 (2%)
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Operating income $ 27,261 $ 26,162 4% $ 37,826 $ 40,731 (7%)
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Key ratios and other
statistics:
Product support
revenues as a % of
total revenues 25.8% 26.7% 29.2% 28.4%
Group total revenues
as a % of
consolidated
revenues 53.3% 57.7% 52.3% 58.4%
Operating income as
a % of revenues 9.5% 9.7% 7.8% 8.2%
Revenues for the second quarter of 2008 were up 6% compared to the similar quarter last year as strong machine unit sales offset weakness in other areas, including the impact of the stronger Canadian dollar.
New machine sales were up 17% in the quarter on higher unit deliveries. Some of this growth was a result of product availability issues at the end of the first quarter, which led to some sales slippage into the second quarter. Power systems applications recorded strong deliveries.
For the first six months, new machine sales are down 2% from the record level reported last year, impacted by market conditions in several markets served.
Used equipment sales were down 11% for the quarter and 6% for the first half compared to the similar periods of last year. Sales of used equipment vary depending on customer buying preferences, exchange rate considerations and general product availability.
Rental revenues were down 3% in the second quarter and were up 1% in the first half compared to 2007. At Battlefield - The CAT Rental Store, rental revenues were higher in both periods on increased same store sales and a new location in Concord, Ontario. Rental revenues from the larger machines at the Toromont CAT dealership were down in both periods as the Company focused on converting potential rental transactions to sales transactions.
Power generation revenues from Toromont-owned plants declined 9% in the quarter and 33% in the first six months over 2007, reflecting the disposition of power generation assets in mid-2007. On a comparable basis, power generation revenues were up 23% and 21% respectively, reflecting increased operating hours and higher average prices for electricity.
Product support revenues were 3% higher in the quarter and 1% higher in the first half, compared to the similar periods of the prior year. The stronger Canadian dollar reduced reported revenue growth by an estimated 9 percentage points for both periods. Product support revenues benefited from higher parts sales to mining customers while work for on-highway truck engines has continued to decline due to softness in the transportation sector.
Operating income in the second quarter increased 4% over the prior year on the 6% increase in revenues. Gross margins were largely unchanged from the same period in 2007 as an unfavourable sales mix change was offset by modestly higher margins on equipment. Selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues were slightly higher in 2008 than in the prior year. Operating income was 9.5% of revenues compared with 9.7% in the prior year, reflecting the impact of the higher expense levels.
Operating income in the first half decreased 7% over the prior year on the 2% decrease in revenues. Gross margins were modestly higher compared to the same period in 2007 on a favourable sales mix change. Selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues were slightly higher through the first half of 2008 than in the prior year. Operating income was 7.8% of revenues compared with 8.2% in the prior year, reflecting the impact of the higher expense levels.
Booking activity was down 12% in the quarter and 3% in the first half compared to the similar periods in 2007. Bookings can be affected by timing of large orders. Demand generally continued to be good for new equipment, particularly for the larger models used in mining and infrastructure markets and for marine and power applications. Backlogs at June 30, 2008 were relatively unchanged from this time last year.
Results of Operations in the Compression Group
Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30
$ thousands 2008 2007 % change 2008 2007 % change
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Package sales and
rentals
Package sales $192,865 $142,188 36% $339,808 $253,849 34%
Rentals 5,416 4,887 11% 10,751 9,586 12%
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Total package sales
and rentals 198,281 147,075 35% 350,559 263,435 33%
Product support 52,351 50,041 5% 95,109 91,092 4%
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Total revenues $250,632 $197,116 27% $445,668 $354,527 26%
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Operating income $ 25,794 $ 17,076 51% $ 38,654 $ 27,446 41%
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Key ratios and other
statistics:
Product support
revenues as a % of
total revenues 20.9% 25.4% 21.3% 25.7%
Group total revenues
as a % of
consolidated
revenues 46.7% 42.3% 47.7% 41.6%
Operating income as
a % of revenues 10.3% 8.7% 8.7% 7.7%
Package sales revenues were 36% higher in the second quarter and 34% higher in the first six months compared to the similar periods of 2007 on substantial growth in US natural gas compression. Conditions within the US natural gas compression market continued to be favourable and the Company's participation in this market has increased through investment in facilities and people. Revenues from the sale of Canadian natural gas compression equipment were down year-over-year due to continued market softness. Package revenues from refrigeration systems reached record levels for this time of year with strong activity within the Canadian recreational and industrial markets.
Rental revenues were up 11% in the quarter and 12% in the first half over last year. The increase was due to a larger rental fleet in the US compared to this time last year.
Product support revenues were up 5% in the second quarter and 4% in the first half over the similar periods in 2007. Natural gas product support activities continue to expand with the growing installed base of Company branded equipment in the field, particularly in the US.
Operating income for the Compression Group increased 51% in the second quarter, and 41% in the first half, driven by the higher revenues. Gross margins were essentially unchanged over the prior year as improved margins in Canada offset lower margins in the US. Margins within the Canadian natural gas compression operations have improved in 2008 on the completion of cost saving activities initiated in 2007 in light of slower market conditions. Margins within the US natural gas compression operations have generally improved on higher volumes and good project execution, however this is being more than offset by lower margins on a large pipeline project. General and administrative expenses grew at a lower rate than the growth in revenues. Operating income was 8.7% of revenues for the first six months of 2008 compared to 7.7% in the similar period of 2007, a record for this time of year.
Compression booking activity for the quarter was double that reported in the second quarter of 2007. Canadian natural gas booking activity was significantly higher than the prior year reflecting several key orders secured. Booking activity within the refrigeration operations for both the quarter and first half was lower than in the prior year on lower activity in the industrial market. Compression Group backlogs were at record levels at June 30, 2008, up 27% from this time last year on strong demand for natural gas compression equipment.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL CONDITION
The Company has maintained a strong financial position. At June 30, 2008, the ratio of total debt, net of cash, to equity was 0.09:1. Total assets were $1.4 billion.
Working Capital
The Company's investment in non-cash working capital was $362.8 million at June 30, 2008. The major components, along with the changes from June 30 and December 31, 2007 are identified in the following table. Working capital investment generally follows the seasonality of the business, with increases in working capital in the first half of the year in preparation for the busier summer season, although this may be different in periods of changing demand and/or supply conditions.
June 30 December 31 June 30
2008 2007 Change 2007 Change
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Accounts receivable $ 314,080 $ 339,381 $(25,301) $ 312,974 $ 1,106
Inventories 507,816 444,858 62,958 498,897 8,919
Other current assets 18,498 27,607 (9,109) 23,066 (4,568)
Accounts payable and
accrued liabilities (319,318) (267,999) (51,319) (268,830) (50,488)
Deferred revenue (165,188) (160,678) (4,510) (138,159) (27,029)
Dividends payable (9,115) (7,792) (1,323) (7,761) (1,354)
Derivative financial
instruments 2,189 (3,575) 5,764 (9,857) 12,046
Other 13,850 (8,457) 22,307 4,406 9,444
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Total non-cash
working capital $ 362,812 $ 363,345 $ (533) $ 414,736 $(51,924)
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Accounts receivable were 7% lower than at December 31, 2007 reflecting seasonality of revenue in the Equipment Group. Excluding balances at discontinued operations in the prior year, accounts receivable were 1% higher on higher revenues partially offset by improved collections. Accounts receivable management continues to be a focus; improved collection efforts have reduced days sales outstanding to 47 days in 2008, compared to 49 days at this time last year. Additionally, advance and progress billings against long-term contracts are used as a cash flow management tool.
Inventories were 14% higher than at December 2007, driven by a 24% increase in the Equipment Group. Inventories reflect seasonality of revenues in the Equipment Group, with inventories building through the year in preparation for the busy summer season and reducing at year-end. Inventories were 2% higher than at this time last year on higher levels of component and other raw materials held in the Compression Group to support higher volumes.
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities were 19% higher than at both June 30 and December 31, 2007 on timing of purchases and payments for products and components.
Deferred revenues at June 30, 2008 have increased 3% from December 31, 2007 and 20% from June 30, 2007. The Compression Group uses progress billings as a method of funding working capital requirements on long-term contracts.
Derivative financial instruments include fair market valuations of foreign exchange contracts. Given the recent volatility in the Canadian/US dollar exchange rate, the Company's hedging practices have led to a cumulative opportunity gain of $2.2 million as at June 30, 2008. Foreign exchange contracts reduce volatility by fixing landed costs related to specific customer orders and establish a level of price stability for high volume goods such as spare parts. The Company does not enter into foreign exchange forward contracts for speculative purposes. The gains and losses on the foreign exchange forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges are intended to offset the translation losses and gains on the hedged foreign currency transactions when they occur.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Sources of Liquidity
Toromont's liquidity requirements can be met through a variety of sources, including cash generated from operations, long and short-term borrowings and the issuance of common shares. Borrowings are obtained through a variety of senior debentures, notes payable and committed long-term credit facilities.
Combined unsecured credit facilities amounted to $245 million at June 30, 2008, with $20 million maturing in 2010 and the balance maturing in 2011. At quarter-end, $210 million of the credit facilities were unutilized.
During the quarter, the Company terminated an interest rate swap agreement before maturity, incurring a cost of $207 thousand. The swap was due to mature on September 1, 2008, and converted $30 million floating rate debt into fixed rate debt at 5.88%.
The Company expects that continued cash flows from operations in 2008, together with cash and cash equivalents on hand and currently available credit facilities, will be more than sufficient to fund its requirements for investments in working capital, capital assets and dividend payments.
Principal Components of Cash Flow
Cash from operating, investing and financing activities, as reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, are summarized in the following table:
Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30
($ thousands) 2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change
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Cash provided
by operations $ 45,608 $ 33,947 $ 11,661 $ 69,081 $ 56,021 $ 13,060
Change in
non-cash
working capital
and other 33,548 32,361 1,187 5,718 (22,248) 27,966
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Cash provided
by operating
activities 79,156 66,308 12,848 74,799 33,773 41,026
Cash provided
by (used in)
investing
activities 20,104 (6,750) 26,854 6,488 (22,931) 29,419
Cash used in
financing
activities (40,036) (26,150) (13,886) (58,353) (35,448) (22,905)
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Change in cash
and cash
equivalents $ 59,224 $ 33,408 $ 25,816 $ 22,934 $(24,606) $ 47,540
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Operating activities provided $79.2 million in the quarter compared to $66.3 million in 2007. Cash provided by operations (calculated as net earnings, adjusted for items not requiring cash) was 35% higher reflecting strong growth in continuing operations. Non-cash working capital and other provided $33.5 million in 2008 compared to $32.4 million in 2007. The components and changes in working capital are discussed in more detail in this MD&A under the heading "Financial Condition".
For the first half of 2008, operating activities provided $74.8 million compared to $33.8 million in 2007. Cash provided by operations was 23% higher reflecting strong growth in continuing operations. Non-cash working capital and other provided $5.7 million in 2008 compared to using $22.2 million in 2007. The components and changes in working capital are discussed in more detail in this MD&A under the heading "Financial Condition".
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Investing activities provided $20.1 million in the second quarter and $6.5 million in the first half of the year. In 2008, the sale of marketable securities provided proceeds of $33.2 million in the second quarter and $43.9 million in the first half. In 2007, property was sold for proceeds of $17.6 million.
Net additions to the rental fleet (additions less proceeds on disposal) in the first half of 2008 were $15.1 million, 36% lower than in the same period last year on lower investments in both groups. All of the investment in 2008 was attributable to the Equipment Group.
Gross investment in property, plant and equipment was $8.8 million for the quarter and $11.8 million for the first half. Investments in 2008 were related to normal replacement and expansion of facilities and service and delivery vehicle fleet.
On June 30, 2008, Aero Tech Manufacturing, a wholly owned subsidiary, was sold for proceeds of $4.0 million. In addition, a rental operation in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario was purchased during the quarter for net cash of $0.6 million. In the first quarter of 2007, a rental operation in Timmins, Ontario was purchased for net cash of $3.1 million.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Financing activities used $40.0 million in the second quarter and $58.4 million in the first half of 2008. The significant financing activities for the first half of the year were as follows:
- Decrease in term credit facility debt of $30 million.
- Dividends paid to common shareholders in 2008 of $16.9 million, an increase of 19% over 2007 reflecting the higher dividend rate.
- Normal scheduled debt repayments of $13.5 million.
- Cash received on exercise of share options totaled $2.0 million.
Outstanding Share Data
As at the date of this MD&A, the Company had 65,105,797 common shares and 2,023,079 share options outstanding.
OUTLOOK
The overall outlook for Toromont's business continues to be positive. The balance in the Company's products and markets, combined with after-market support activity, provides a strong operating foundation.
The Equipment Group ended the second quarter of 2008 with healthy order backlog. Growth in important core markets such as mining, infrastructure and power systems applications is expected to continue to counter weakness in areas of residential construction and forestry activity.
Market fundamentals for natural gas for the longer term continue to be positive given declining reservoir pressures and future supply needs. Backlogs at the end of the second quarter were at record levels, driven by increased natural gas activity in the US and recent bookings in Canada. The US natural gas market is expected to continue to be strong and Toromont's participation will increase in light of the Company's expanded presence. Although there has been a recent pullback, recent increases in price for North American natural gas have led some industry analysts to point towards the potential for increased activity in the Canadian natural gas markets. New orders secured in the quarter are a positive development and management is cautiously optimistic. The Compression Group is well positioned to serve increased demand when market conditions improve.
While the US economy is weak and Canadian GDP growth has slowed, solid backlogs and industry and market diversification provide management with reasonable optimism for continued success for Toromont Industries Ltd. in 2008.
SELECTED QUARTERLY INFORMATION
The following table summarizes unaudited quarterly consolidated financial data for the last two years.
$ thousands, except per share 2006
amounts Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
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Revenues
Equipment Group $ 187,188 $ 262,057 $ 247,898 $ 290,726
Compression Group 177,802 177,706 204,549 200,688
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Total revenues $ 364,990 $ 439,763 $ 452,447 $ 491,414
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Net earnings
Continuing operations $ 11,632 $ 24,719 $ 25,753 $ 36,657
Discontinued operations 90 191 145 234
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$ 11,722 $ 24,910 $ 25,898 $ 36,891
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Per share information:
Basic earnings per share
Continuing operations $ 0.18 $ 0.39 $ 0.41 $ 0.58
Discontinued operations - - - -
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$ 0.18 $ 0.39 $ 0.41 $ 0.58
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Diluted earnings per share
Continuing operations $ 0.18 $ 0.38 $ 0.40 $ 0.58
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Discontinued operations - - - -
$ 0.18 $ 0.38 $ 0.40 $ 0.58
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Dividends per share $ 0.10 $ 0.10 $ 0.10 $ 0.10
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$ thousands, except per share 2007
amounts Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
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Revenues
Equipment Group $ 228,306 $ 268,432 $284,928 $ 316,670
Compression Group 157,411 197,116 214,338 219,560
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Total revenues $ 385,717 $ 465,548 $499,266 $ 536,230
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Net earnings
Continuing operations $ 14,193 $ 38,094 $ 30,597 $ 38,984
Discontinued operations 58 (24) 64 314
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$ 14,251 $ 38,070 $ 30,661 $ 39,298
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Per share information:
Basic earnings per share
Continuing operations $ 0.22 $ 0.59 $ 0.47 $ 0.61
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Discontinued operations - - - -
$ 0.22 $ 0.59 $ 0.47 $ 0.61
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Diluted earnings per share
Continuing operations $ 0.22 $ 0.58 $ 0.47 $ 0.61
Discontinued operations - - - -
$ 0.22 $ 0.58 $ 0.47 $ 0.61
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Dividends per share $ 0.12 $ 0.12 $ 0.12 $ 0.12
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$ thousands, except per share 2008
amounts Q1 Q2
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Revenues
Equipment Group $ 202,023 $ 285,845
Compression Group 195,036 250,632
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Total revenues $ 397,059 $ 536,477
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Net earnings
Continuing operations $ 16,417 $ 38,222
Discontinued operations 77 (406)
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$ 16,494 $ 37,816
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Per share information:
Basic earnings per share
Continuing operations $ 0.25 $ 0.59
Discontinued operations - (0.01)
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$ 0.25 $ 0.58
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Diluted earnings per share
Continuing operations $ 0.25 $ 0.59
Discontinued operations - (0.01)
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$ 0.25 $ 0.58
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Dividends per share $ 0.14 $ 0.14
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This quarterly information is unaudited but has been prepared on the same basis as the 2007 annual audited consolidated financial statements.
Interim period revenues and earnings historically reflect some seasonality.
The Equipment Group has a distinct seasonal trend in activity levels. Lower revenues are recorded during the first quarter due to winter shutdowns in the construction industry. The fourth quarter has consistently been the strongest quarter due in part to the timing of customers' capital investment decisions, delivery of equipment from suppliers for customer specific orders and conversions of equipment on rent with a purchase option.
The Compression Group also has a distinct seasonal trend in activity levels due to well-site access and drilling patterns, which are adjusted to take advantage of weather conditions. Generally, higher revenues are reported in the fourth quarter of each year. Variations from this trend usually occur when natural gas market fundamentals are either improving or deteriorating.
Management anticipates that the seasonality historically experienced will continue in the future, although it may be somewhat mitigated by continued product and geographic diversification.
As a result of the historical seasonal sales trends, inventories increase through the year in order to meet the expected demand for delivery in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year, while accounts receivable are highest at year-end.
RISKS AND RISK MANAGEMENT
In the normal course of business, Toromont is exposed to operating and financial risks that may potentially impact its operating results in either or both of its business segments. The Company and each operating segment employ risk management strategies with a view to mitigating these risks on a cost effective basis. There have been no material changes to the operating and financial risk assessment and related risk management strategies as described in the Company's 2007 Annual Report.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
The accounting policies used in the preparation of the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements are consistent with those used in the Company's 2007 audited annual consolidated financial statements, and described in Note 1 therein, except for the changes in accounting policies described in the following section.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian GAAP requires estimates and assumptions that affect the results of operation and financial position. By their nature, these judgments are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty and are based upon historical experience, trends in the industry and information available from outside sources. Management reviews its estimates on an ongoing basis. Different accounting policies, or changes to estimates or assumptions could potentially have a material impact, positive or negative, on Toromont's financial position and results of operations. There have been no material changes to the critical accounting estimates as described in the Company's 2007 Annual Report.
CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted the CICA Handbook Section 3031 Inventories. The standard provides guidance on the types of costs that can be capitalized and requires reversal of previous inventory write-downs if economic circumstances have changed to support the higher inventory values. There was no impact on the valuation of inventory as at January 1, 2008 or on net income for current or prior periods. Additional disclosure has been provided in Note 5 to the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.
Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted the CICA Handbook Section 1535 Capital Disclosures. The standard requires disclosure about the Company's capital and how it is managed, as discussed further in Note 16 to the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements. This standard has no impact on the classification or measurement of the Company's consolidated financial statements.
Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted CICA Handbook Sections 3862 Financial Instruments - Disclosures; and 3863 Financial Instruments - Presentation. These new standards require disclosure on financial instruments and related risks, as discussed further in Note 12 to the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements. These standards had no impact on the classification or measurement of the Company's consolidated financial statements.
FUTURE ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In February 2008, the CICA approved Handbook Section 3064 Goodwill and Intangible Assets, replacing previous guidance. The new section establishes standards for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of goodwill and intangible assets subsequent to its initial recognition. Standards concerning goodwill are unchanged. This new standard is applicable to fiscal years beginning on or after October 1, 2008. The Company has evaluated the new section and determined that adoption of these new requirements will have no impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS
In February 2008, the AcSB confirmed that Canadian GAAP for publicly accountable enterprises will be converged with IFRS effective in calendar year 2011. IFRS uses a conceptual framework similar to Canadian GAAP, but there are significant differences on recognition, measurement and disclosures. In the period leading up to the changeover, the AcSB will continue to issue accounting standards that are converged with IFRS such as IAS 2 "Inventories" and IAS 38 "Intangible assets", thus mitigating the impact of adopting IFRS at the changeover date.
We commenced our IFRS conversion project in 2007. Our project consists of four phases: diagnostic, design and planning, solution development and implementation. We have engaged external advisors to assist with the diagnostic phase, which involves a high level review of the major differences between current Canadian GAAP and IFRS. It is expected that this work will be completed during the third quarter of 2008. Subsequently, we will initiate the design and planning phase that will involve establishing issue-specific work teams to focus on generating options and making recommendations in the identified risk areas. During the design and planning phase, we will establish a staff communications plan, begin to develop our staff training programs, and evaluate the impacts of the IFRS transition on other business activities.
RESPONSIBILITY OF MANAGEMENT AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Management is responsible for the information disclosed in this MD&A and the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements, and has in place appropriate information systems, procedures and controls to ensure that information used internally by management and disclosed externally is materially complete and reliable. In addition, the Company's Audit Committee, on behalf of the Board of Directors, provides an oversight role with respect to all public financial disclosures made by the Company, and has reviewed and approved this MD&A and the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.
DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES AND INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
The Chairman & Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, together with other members of management, have designed the Company's disclosure controls and procedures in order to provide reasonable assurance that material information relating to the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries, would have been known to them and others within those entities.
Additionally, they have designed internal controls over financial reporting to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial reporting in accordance with GAAP. There has been no change in the design of the Company's internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2008, that would materially affect, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal controls over financial reporting.
While the Officers of the Company have designed the Company's disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting, they expect that these controls and procedures may not prevent all errors and fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived or operated, can only provide reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
The success of the Company and business unit strategies is measured using a number of key performance indicators, which are outlined below. These measures are also used by management in its assessment of relative investments in operations. These key performance indicators are not measurements in accordance with Canadian GAAP. It is possible that these measures will not be comparable to similar measures prescribed by other companies. They should not be considered as an alternative to net income or any other measure of performance under Canadian GAAP.
Operating Income and Operating Margin
Each business segment assumes responsibility for its operating results as measured by, amongst other factors, operating income, which is defined as income before income taxes, interest income and interest expense. Financing and related interest charges cannot be attributed to business segments on a meaningful basis that is comparable to other companies. Business segments and income tax jurisdictions are not synonymous, and it is believed that the allocation of income taxes distorts the historical comparability of the performance of the business segments. Consolidated and segmented operating income is reconciled to net earnings in tables where used in this MD&A.
Operating income margin is calculated by dividing operating income by total revenue.
Return on Equity (ROE) and Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)
Return on equity is monitored to assess the profitability of the consolidated Company. ROE is calculated by dividing net earnings by opening shareholders' equity.
ROCE is a key performance indicator that is utilized to assess both current operating performance and prospective investments. The numerator used for the calculation is income before income taxes, interest expense and interest income (excluding interest on rental conversions). The denominator in the calculation is the monthly average capital employed, which is defined as net debt plus shareholders' equity.
Working Capital and Non-Cash Working Capital
Working capital is defined as current assets less current liabilities. Non-cash working capital is defined as working capital less cash and equivalents.
ADVISORY
Certain statements contained herein constitute "forward-looking statements". Words such as "plans", "intends", "outlook", "expects", "anticipates", "estimates", "believes", "should" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and are influenced by management's historical experience, perception of trends and current business conditions, expected future developments and other factors which management considers appropriate. These statements entail various risks and uncertainties as more fully described in the "Risks and Risk Management" and the "Outlook" sections of this MD&A. These risks and uncertainties could cause or contribute to actual results that are materially different from those expressed or implied. The Company disclaims any obligation or intention to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether the result of new information, future events or otherwise.
TOROMONT INDUSTRIES LTD.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
June 30 December 31 June 30
$ thousands 2008 2007 2007
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Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 126,448 $ 103,514 $ 33,408
Accounts receivable 314,080 339,381 312,974
Inventories (note 5) 507,816 444,858 498,897
Income taxes receivable 10,172 - 6,377
Future income taxes 25,176 24,362 23,651
Derivative financial instruments 2,189 - -
Other current assets (note 6) 18,498 27,607 23,066
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Total current assets 1,004,379 939,722 898,373
Property, plant and equipment 182,056 181,531 183,412
Rental equipment 164,355 159,628 155,902
Goodwill 34,800 34,800 34,800
Future income taxes - - 2,839
Derivative financial instruments 277 - -
Other assets (note 6) 17,235 41,180 31,761
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Total assets $ 1,403,102 $ 1,356,861 $ 1,307,087
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Liabilities
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued
liabilities (note 7) $ 328,433 $ 275,791 $ 276,591
Deferred revenues 165,188 160,678 138,159
Current portion of long-term debt
(note 8) 21,086 26,874 25,622
Income taxes payable - 5,945 -
Future income taxes 412 - -
Derivative financial instruments - 3,575 9,857
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Total current liabilities 515,119 472,863 450,229
Deferred revenues 18,120 22,062 40,157
Derivative financial instruments - - 551
Long-term debt (note 8) 165,750 203,425 213,290
Accrued pension liability 3,005 3,583 4,552
Future income taxes 2,070 198 -
Shareholders' equity
Share capital (note 9) 126,862 124,124 120,816
Contributed surplus (note 10) 8,141 7,707 7,031
Retained earnings 575,121 539,039 484,638
Accumulated other comprehensive
income (note 11) (11,086) (16,140) (14,177)
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Total shareholders' equity 699,038 654,730 598,308
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Total liabilities and shareholders'
equity $ 1,403,102 $ 1,356,861 $ 1,307,087
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See accompanying notes
TOROMONT INDUSTRIES LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(Unaudited)
$ thousands, except Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30
share amounts 2008 2007 2008 2007
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(restated - note 3) (restated - note 3)
Revenues $ 536,477 $ 465,548 $ 933,536 $ 851,265
Cost of goods sold 420,459 364,371 736,460 668,209
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Gross profit 116,018 101,177 197,076 183,056
Selling and
administrative
expenses 62,963 57,939 120,596 114,879
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Operating income 53,055 43,238 76,480 68,177
Interest expense 3,073 3,363 6,211 7,190
Interest and
investment income (7,434) (495) (11,669) (1,700)
Gain on sale of
property - 15,990 - 15,990
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Income before income
taxes 57,416 56,360 81,938 78,677
Income taxes 19,194 18,266 27,299 26,390
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Earnings from
continuing
operations 38,222 38,094 54,639 52,287
Loss on disposal of
discontinued
operations (note 3) (432) - (432) -
Earnings (loss) from
discontinued
operations (note 3) 26 (24) 103 34
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Net earnings $ 37,816 $ 38,070 $ 54,310 $ 52,321
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Basic earnings
(loss) per share
(note 13)
Continuing
operations $ 0.59 $ 0.59 $ 0.84 $ 0.81
Discontinued
operations (0.01) - (0.01) -
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$ 0.58 $ 0.59 $ 0.83 $ 0.81
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Diluted earnings
(loss) per share
(note 13)
Continuing
operations $ 0.59 $ 0.58 $ 0.84 $ 0.80
Discontinued
operations (0.01) - (0.01) -
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$ 0.58 $ 0.58 $ 0.83 $ 0.80
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Weighted average
number of shares
outstanding - Basic 65,097,927 64,595,005 65,043,878 64,534,086
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Weighted average
number of shares
outstanding -
Diluted 65,705,457 65,374,807 65,531,692 65,187,681
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See accompanying notes
TOROMONT INDUSTRIES LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF RETAINED EARNINGS
(Unaudited)
Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30
$ thousands 2008 2007 2008 2007
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Retained earnings,
beginning of period $ 546,420 $ 454,328 $ 539,039 $ 447,820
Net earnings 37,816 38,070 54,310 52,321
Dividends (9,115) (7,760) (18,228) (15,503)
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Retained earnings,
end of period $ 575,121 $ 484,638 $ 575,121 $ 484,638
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See accompanying notes
TOROMONT INDUSTRIES LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, 2008 June 30, 2008
Before Net of Before Net of
Income Income Income Income Income Income
$ thousands Taxes Taxes Taxes Taxes Taxes Taxes
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Net earnings $ 37,816 $ 54,310
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Other comprehensive
(loss) income:
Change in fair value
of derivatives
designated as
cash flow hedges $(850) $ 296 $ (554) $ 3,562 $ (1,247) $ 2,315
Gains on derivatives
designated as cash
flow hedges
transferred to net
income in the
current period 361 (126) 235 11 (3) 8
Gain on financial
assets designated as
available for-sale
transferred
to net income in
the current period (6,051) 1,059 (4,992) (68) 24 (44)
Loss on translation
of financial
statements of self
sustaining foreign
operations
transferred to net
income on
disposition of
operations 825 - 825 825 - 825
Unrealized (loss)
gain on translation
of financial
statements of
self-sustaining
foreign operations (423) - (423) 1,950 - 1,950
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Other comprehensive
(loss) income $ (6,138) $ 1,229 $ (4,909) $ 6,280 $ (1,226) $ 5,054
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Comprehensive income $ 32,907 $ 59,364
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Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, 2008 June 30, 2008
Before Net of Before Net of
Income Income Income Income Income Income
$ thousands Taxes Taxes Taxes Taxes Taxes Taxes
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Net earnings $ 38,070 $ 52,321
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Other comprehensive
(loss) income:
Change in fair value
of derivatives
designated as
cash flow hedges $(6,487) $ 2,267 $(4,220) $(7,469) $2,615 $ (4,854)
Gains on derivatives
designated as cash
flow hedges
transferred to net
income in the
current period 1,215 (425) 790 (44) 16 (28)
Unrealized gain
(loss) on
translation of
financial
statements of
self-sustaining
foreign operations (4,031) - (4,031) (4,654) - (4,654)
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Other comprehensive
(loss) income $(9,303) $ 1,842 $(7,461) $(12,167) $2,631 $ (9,536)
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Comprehensive income $30,609 $ 42,785
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TOROMONT INDUSTRIES LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Three months Six months
ended June 30 ended June 30
$ thousands 2008 2007 2008 2007
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Operating activities
Net earnings $ 37,816 $ 38,070 $ 54,310 $ 52,321
Items not requiring cash
and cash equivalents
Depreciation 14,079 13,428 24,897 23,846
Stock-based compensation 578 491 1,157 982
Accrued pension liability (310) (454) (578) (931)
Future income taxes (187) 26 (212) (594)
Gain on sale of:
Rental equipment, property,
plant and equipment (928) (17,614) (2,691) (19,603)
Investments (5,872) - (8,234) -
Loss on disposal of discontinued
operations 432 - 432 -
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45,608 33,947 69,081 56,021
Net change in non-cash working
capital and other 33,548 32,361 5,718 (22,248)
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Cash provided by operating
activities 79,156 66,308 74,799 33,773
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Investing activities
Additions to:
Rental equipment (14,530) (24,883) (28,109) (38,815)
Property, plant and equipment (8,822) (7,945) (11,788) (14,308)
Investments - - (13,811) -
Proceeds on disposal of:
Rental equipment 6,505 8,247 12,973 15,136
Property, plant and equipment 155 17,847 277 18,050
Investments 33,169 - 43,948 -
Disposal of discontinued
operations (note 3) 4,038 - 4,038 -
Decrease (increase) in
other assets 218 (16) (411) 130
Business acquisitions (note 4) (629) - (629) (3,124)
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Cash provided by (used in)
investing activities 20,104 (6,750) 6,488 (22,931)
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Financing activities
Decrease in term credit
facility debt (30,000) (20,071) (30,000) (13,686)
Issue of other long-term debt - 1,587 - 1,587
Repayment of other long-term debt (1,156) (1,597) (13,463) (12,651)
Dividends (9,113) (7,742) (16,905) (14,173)
Cash received on exercise
of options 233 1,673 2,015 3,475
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Cash used in financing activities (40,036) (26,150) (58,353) (35,448)
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Increase (decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents 59,224 33,408 22,934 (24,606)
Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of period 67,224 - 103,514 58,014
Cash and cash equivalents
at end of period $ 126,448 $ 33,408 $ 126,448 $ 33,408
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Supplemental cash flow information
(note 17)
See accompanying notes
TOROMONT INDUSTRIES LTD.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2008
(unaudited)
($ thousands except where otherwise indicated)
(1) Significant accounting policies
The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for the preparation of interim financial statements. The accounting policies used in the preparation of these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements are consistent with those used in the Company's 2007 audited annual consolidated financial statements, except for the changes in accounting policies described in Note 2. These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements do not include all disclosures required by GAAP for annual financial statements, and accordingly should be read in conjunction with the audited annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2007.
(2) Changes in accounting policies
Inventories
Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) Handbook Section 3031 Inventories. The standard provides guidance on the types of costs that can be capitalized and requires reversal of previous inventory write-downs if economic circumstances have changed to support the higher inventory values. There was no impact on the valuation of inventory as at January 1, 2008 or on net income for current or prior periods. The reader is referred to Note 5.
Capital disclosures
Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted the CICA Handbook Section 1535 Capital Disclosures. The standard requires disclosure about the Company's capital and how it is managed, as discussed further in Note 16. This standard has no impact on the classification or measurement of the Company's consolidated financial statements.
Financial instruments disclosures and presentations
Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted CICA Handbook Sections 3862 Financial Instruments - Disclosures; and 3863 Financial Instruments - Presentation. These new standards require disclosure on financial instruments and related risks, as discussed further in Note 12. These standards had no impact on the classification or measurement of the Company's consolidated financial statements.
Future accounting standards
In February 2008, the CICA approved Handbook Section 3064 Goodwill and Intangible Assets, replacing previous guidance. The new section establishes standards for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of goodwill and intangible assets subsequent to initial recognition. Standards concerning goodwill are unchanged. This new standard is applicable to fiscal years beginning on or after October 1, 2008. The Company has evaluated the new section and determined that adoption of these new requirements will have no impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
(3) Discontinued operations
Effective June 30, 2008, the shares of Aero Tech Manufacturing Inc. were sold to local management. Aero Tech is a U.S. based provider of precision sheet metal fabrication and had been previously included in the Compression Group. It was determined that this business was not core to the growth of the Company. The Company recorded an after tax loss of $0.4 million on the transaction, being total consideration of $4.0 million less net assets disposed of $3.6 million (comprised of $3.2 non-cash working capital and $0.4 fixed assets) less a cumulative foreign exchange loss of $0.8 million.
The results of discontinued operations included the following:
Three months Six months
ended June 30 ended June 30
2008 2007 2008 2007
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Revenues $ 4,067 $ 3,840 $ 7,621 $ 8,278
Income (loss) before income taxes 41 (38) 163 55
(4) Business acquisitions
Effective June 25, 2008, certain assets of a privately owned rental operation in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, were purchased. In 2007, certain assets of a privately owned rental operation in Timmins, Ontario were also acquired.
The acquisitions were recorded using the purchase method. The fair values of net assets acquired were as follows:
2008 2007
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Non-cash working capital $ 126 $ 1,048
Property, plant and equipment 165 188
Rental Assets 338 1,888
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Purchase price $ 629 $ 3,124
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(5) Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value.
Cost of equipment, repair and distribution parts and direct materials include purchase cost and costs incurred in bringing each product to its present location and condition. Serialized inventory is determined on a specific item basis. Non-serialized inventory is determined based on a weighted average actual cost.
Cost of work-in-process includes cost of direct materials, labour and an allocation of manufacturing overheads, excluding borrowing costs, based on normal operating capacity.
Cost of inventories include the transfer from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) of gains and losses on qualifying cash flow hedges in respect of the purchase of inventory.
Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.
June 30 December 31 June 30
2008 2007 2007
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Equipment $ 294,598 $ 249,399 $ 303,375
Repair and distribution parts 78,633 79,630 74,564
Direct materials 68,169 60,673 56,053
Work-in-process 66,416 55,156 64,905
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$ 507,816 $ 444,858 $ 498,897
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The amount of inventory recognized as an expense and included in cost of goods sold accounted for other than by the percentage-of-completion method during the second quarter and first half of 2008 were $238.9 million and $409.3 million respectively (2007: $222.0 million and $412.0 million respectively). The amount charged to the income statement and included in cost of goods sold for the write-down of inventory for valuation issues during the quarter and first half of 2008 were $0.3 million and $2.4 million respectively (2007: $1.7 million, $2.6 million).
(6) Other assets
June 30 December 31 June 30
2008 2007 2007
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Equipment sold with guaranteed
residual values $ 17,280 $ 19,663 $ 23,624
Equipment deposits 11,643 20,734 24,118
Investment in marketable securities - 21,972 -
Other 6,810 6,418 7,085
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Total other assets 35,733 68,787 54,827
Less current portion 18,498 27,607 23,066
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$ 17,235 $ 41,180 $ 31,761
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(7) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
June 30 December 31 June 30
2008 2007 2007
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 319,318 $ 267,999 $ 268,830
Dividends payable 9,115 7,792 7,761
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Total accounts payable and accrued
liabilities $ 328,433 $ 275,791 $ 276,591
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(8) Long-term debt
June 30 December 31 June 30
2008 2007 2007
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Drawn on bank term facility $ - $ 30,000 $ 30,000
Senior debentures 175,368 183,766 191,864
Notes payable 11,468 16,533 17,048
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Total long-term debt 186,836 230,299 238,912
Less current portion 21,086 26,874 25,622
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$ 165,750 $ 203,425 $ 213,290
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The committed bank term facilities are unsecured. These facilities permit drawings of up to $245 million, with $20 million maturing in 2010 and the balance of $225 million maturing in 2011.
(9) Share capital
The changes in the common shares issued and outstanding during the period were as follows:
Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, 2008 June 30, 2008
Number of Common Number of Common
Common Share Common Share
Shares Capital Shares Capital
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Balance, beginning of period 65,093,257 $ 126,566 64,943,497 $ 124,124
Exercise of stock options 12,540 296 162,300 2,738
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Balance, end of period 65,105,797 $ 126,862 65,105,797 $ 126,862
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(10) Contributed surplus
The changes in contributed surplus were as follows:
Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30
2008 2007 2008 2007
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Contributed surplus,
beginning of period $ 7,626 $ 6,890 $ 7,707 $ 6,543
Stock-based compensation 578 491 1,157 982
Value of compensation
cost associated with
exercised options (63) (350) (723) (494)
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Contributed surplus, end
of period $ 8,141 $ 7,031 $ 8,141 $ 7,031
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(11) Accumulated other comprehensive income
The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income were as follows:
Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30
2008 2007 2008 2007
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Balance, beginning of
period $ (6,177) $ (6,716) $ (16,140) $ (4,641)
Other comprehensive
(loss) income (4,909) (7,461) 5,054 (9,536)
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Balance, end of period $ (11,086) $ (14,177) $ (11,086) $ (14,177)
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Accumulated other comprehensive income was comprised of the
following amounts.
Before Net of
income Income income
taxes taxes taxes
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as at June 30, 2008
Gains (losses) on foreign exchange
derivatives designated as cash
flow hedges $ 1,457 $ (511) $ 946
Unrealized losses on translation of
financial statements of self
sustaining foreign operations (12,032) - (12,032)
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$ (10,575) $ (511) $ (11,086)
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as at December 31, 2007
Gains (losses) on foreign exchange
derivatives designated as cash
flow hedges $ (1,795) $ 627 $ (1,168)
Loss on interest rate derivative
designated as a cash flow hedge (320) 111 (209)
Unrealized gain on financial assets
designated as available-for-sale 68 (24) 44
Unrealized losses on translation of
financial statements of self
sustaining foreign operations (14,807) - (14,807)
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$ (16,854) $ 714 $ (16,140)
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as at June 30, 2007
Gains (losses) on foreign exchange
derivatives designated as cash
flow hedges $ (5,546) $ 1,941 $ (3,605)
Loss on interest rate derivative
designated as a cash flow hedge (402) 140 (262)
Unrealized losses on translation of
financial statements of self
sustaining foreign operations (10,310) - (10,310)
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$ (16,258) $ 2,081 $ (14,177)
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(12) Financial instruments
Categories of financial assets and liabilities
The carrying values of the Company's financial instruments are classified into the following categories:
June 30 December 31 June 30
2008 2007 2007
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Held for trading (1) $ 126,448 $ 103,514 $ 33,408
Loans and receivables (2) $ 324,252 $ 339,381 $ 319,351
Available for sale assets (3) $ - $ 21,972 $ -
Other financial liabilities (4) $ 515,269 $ 512,035 $ 515,503
Derivatives designated as effective
hedges (5) - gain (loss) $ 1,457 $ (2,115) $ (5,948)
Derivatives designated as held for
trading (6) - gain (loss) $ 1,009 $ (1,460) $ (4,460)
(1) Includes only cash and cash equivalents. All held for trading assets
were designated as such upon initial recognition.
(2) Includes accounts receivable and income taxes receivable.
(3) Includes only investment in marketable securities, reported in
other assets.
(4) Includes accounts payable and accrued liabilities, income taxes payable
and long-term debt.
(5) Includes the Company's foreign exchange forward contracts designated
as hedges and the interest rate swap, all of which are effective hedges.
(6) Includes the Company's foreign exchange forward contracts that are not
designated as hedges for accounting purposes.
The estimated fair values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, income taxes receivable/payable, borrowings under the bank term facility and notes payable approximate their respective carrying values. Derivative financial instruments are carried at fair value determined based on appropriate valuation methodologies. Investments in marketable securities are carried at fair value based on quoted market prices.
The fair values of the senior debentures are based on discounted cash flows using current interest rates for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities. The Company has no plans to prepay these instruments prior to maturity. The fair value and carrying amounts of the senior debentures as at June 30, 2008 were $170,198 and $175,368, respectively (December 31, 2007 - $179,726 and $183,766, respectively).
Derivative financial instruments and hedge accounting
Foreign exchange contracts and options are transacted with financial institutions to hedge foreign currency denominated obligations related to purchases of inventory and sales of products. The following table summarizes the Company's commitments to buy and sell foreign currencies as at June 30, 2008.
Average
Notional Exchange
Amount Rate Maturity
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Purchase contracts USD 185,553 $ 1.0085 July 2008 to June 2009
EUR 11,075 $ 1.5183 August 2008 to December 2009
GBP 10 $ 1.9499 August 2008
Sales contracts USD 37,096 $ 1.0068 July 2008 to May 2009
Management estimates that a gain of $2,466 would be realized if the contracts were terminated on June 30, 2008. Certain of these forward contracts are designated as cash flow hedges, and accordingly, a gain of $1,457 has been included in other comprehensive income. These gains are not expected to affect net income as the gains will be reclassified to net income within the next twelve months and will offset losses recorded on the underlying hedged items, namely foreign denominated accounts payable and accounts receivable. A gain of $1,009 on forward contracts not designated as hedges is included in net income which offsets losses recorded on the foreign-denominated items, namely accounts payable and accounts receivable.
During the quarter, the Company terminated an interest rate swap agreement before maturity, incurring a cost of $207. The swap was due to mature on September 1, 2008, and converted $30 million floating rate debt into fixed rate debt at 5.88%.
All hedging relationships are formally documented, including the risk management objective and strategy. On an ongoing basis, an assessment is made as to whether the designated derivative financial instruments continue to be effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of the hedged transactions.
Risks arising from financial instruments and risk management
In the normal course of business, Toromont is exposed to financial risks that may potentially impact its operating results in either or both of its business segments. The Company and each operating segment employ risk management strategies with a view to mitigating these risks on a cost-effective basis. Derivative financial agreements are used to manage exposure to fluctuations in exchange rates and interest rates. The Company does not enter into derivative financial agreements for speculative purposes.
Currency risk
The Company transacts business in multiple currencies, the most significant of which are the Canadian dollar and the U.S. dollar. As a result, the Company has foreign currency exposure with respect to items denominated in foreign currencies. The types of foreign exchange risk can be categorized as follows:
Transaction exposure
The Company sources the majority of its products and major components from the United States. Consequently, reported costs of inventory and the transaction prices charged to customers for equipment and parts are affected by the relative strength of the Canadian dollar. The Company mitigates exchange rate risk by entering into foreign currency contracts to fix the cost of imported inventory where appropriate. In addition, pricing to customers is customarily adjusted to reflect changes in the Canadian dollar landed cost of imported goods.
The Company also sells compression packages in foreign currencies, primarily the U.S. dollar, and enters into foreign currency contracts to reduce these exchange rate risks.
The Company maintains a conservative hedging policy whereby all significant transactional currency risks are identified and hedged. As such there is not a material transaction exposure.
Translation exposure
All of the Company's foreign operations are considered self-sustaining. Accordingly, assets and liabilities are translated into Canadian dollars using the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet dates. Unrealized translation gains and losses are deferred and included in accumulated other comprehensive income. The cumulative currency translation adjustments are recognized in income when there has been a reduction in the net investment in the foreign operations.
Foreign currency based earnings are translated into Canadian dollars each period. As a result, fluctuations in the value of the Canadian dollar relative to these other currencies will impact reported net income. Such exchange rate fluctuations have historically not been material year-over-year relative to the overall earnings or financial position of the Company. A fluctuation of +/- 5%, provided as an indicative range in a volatile currency environment, would, everything else being equal, have an effect on net income before tax for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 of approximately +/- $1.0 million.
Credit risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to credit risk consist of cash equivalents, accounts receivable, investments and derivative financial instruments. The carrying amount of assets included on the balance sheet represents the maximum credit exposure.
The cash equivalents consist mainly of short-term investments, such as money market deposits. None of the cash equivalents were in asset-backed commercial paper products. The Company has deposited the cash equivalents with reputable financial institutions, from which management believes the risk of loss to be remote.
The Company has accounts receivable from clients engaged in various industries including mining, construction, natural gas production and transportation, food and beverage, and governmental agencies that are not concentrated in any specific geographic area. These specific industries may be affected by economic factors that may impact accounts receivable. Management does not believe that any single industry or geographic region represents significant credit risk. Credit risk concentration with respect to trade receivables is mitigated by the Company's large client base. As at June 30, 2008, $18.1 million, or 5.6% of accounts receivable, were more than 90 days overdue, which is consistent with historical aging profiles. The movement in the Company's allowance for doubtful accounts was as follows:
Period ended June 30, 2008 Three months Six months ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance, beginning of period $ 7,974 $ 6,501 Provisions and revisions 570 2,043 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance at June 30, 2008 $ 8,544 $ 8,544 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Company minimizes the credit risk of investments by investing in securities that meet minimum requirements for quality and liquidity as allowed under the Company's treasury policy or as specifically approved by the Company's Board of Directors.
The credit risk associated with derivative financial instruments arises from the possibility that the counterparties may default on their obligations. In order to minimize this risk, the Company enters into derivative transactions only with highly rated financial institutions.
Interest rate risk
In relation to its debt financing, the Company is exposed to changes in interest rates, which may impact on the Company's borrowing costs. Floating rate debt exposes the Company to fluctuations in short-term interest rates. As at June 30, $11 million or 6% of the Company's total debt portfolio is subject to movements in floating interest rates. A +/- 1.5% change in interest rates, which is indicative of the change in the prime lending rate over the preceding twelve-month period, would, all things being equal, have an insignificant impact on income before income taxes for the period.
The Company minimizes its interest rate risk by managing its portfolio of floating and fixed rate debt, as well as managing the term to maturity. The Company may use derivative instruments such as interest rate swap agreements to manage its current and anticipated exposure to interest rates.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company may encounter difficulties in meeting obligations associated with financial liabilities. As at June 30, 2008, the Company was holding cash and cash equivalents of $126,448 and had unutilized lines of credit of $210 million.
The contractual maturities of the Company's long-term debt were presented in the Company's audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2007.
The Company expects that continued cash flows from operations in 2008, together with cash and cash equivalents on hand and currently available credit facilities, will be more than sufficient to fund its requirements for investments in working capital, capital assets and dividend payments.
(13) Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net earnings available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is calculated to reflect the effect of exercising outstanding stock options applying the treasury stock method.
Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30
2008 2007 2008 2007
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Net earnings
available to common
shareholders $ 37,816 $ 38,070 $ 54,310 $ 52,321
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Weighted average
common shares
outstanding 65,097,927 64,595,005 65,043,878 64,534,086
Dilutive effect of
stock option
conversion 607,530 779,802 487,814 653,595
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Diluted weighted
average common
shares outstanding 65,705,457 65,374,807 65,531,692 65,187,681
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Basic earnings per
share
Continuing
operations $ 0.59 $ 0.59 $ 0.84 $ 0.81
Discontinued
operations (0.01) - (0.01) -
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$ 0.58 $ 0.59 $ 0.83 $ 0.81
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Diluted earnings per
share
Continuing
operations $ 0.59 $ 0.58 $ 0.84 $ 0.80
Discontinued
operations (0.01) - (0.01) -
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$ 0.58 $ 0.58 $ 0.83 $ 0.80
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(14) Stock based compensation
The Company maintains a stock option program for certain employees. Under the plan, up to 6,096,000 options may be granted for subsequent exercise in exchange for common shares. Stock options have a seven-year term, vest 20% per year on each anniversary date of the grant and are exercisable at the designated common share price, which is fixed at prevailing market prices of the common shares at the date the option is granted.
The following table is a reconciliation of outstanding options:
Six Months ended June 30
2008 2007
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Weighted Weighted
Average Average
Number of Exercise Number of Exercise
Options Price Options Price
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Options outstanding,
beginning of period 1,843,359 $ 18.78 2,091,379 $ 14.67
Granted 379,400 28.84 288,900 25.68
Exercised (162,300) 12.02 (351,630) 9.59
Forfeited (37,380) 24.28 - -
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Options outstanding,
end of period 2,023,079 $ 21.11 2,028,649 $ 17.12
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Options exercisable,
end of period 994,463 $ 16.33 1,067,455 $ 13.07
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The following table summarizes stock options outstanding and exercisable as at June 30, 2008:
Options Options
Outstanding Exercisable
Weighted Weighted Weighted
Range of Average Average Average
Exercise Number Remaining Exercise Number Exercise
Prices Outstanding Life (years) Price Outstanding Price
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$10.28 - $10.71 415,940 1.3 $ 10.67 415,940 $ 10.67
$16.59 - $22.78 610,899 3.1 19.10 423,111 18.71
$24.58 - $28.84 996,240 5.8 26.70 155,412 25.00
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Total 2,023,079 4.1 $ 21.11 994,463 $ 16.33
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The Company determines the cost of stock options granted using the fair value method. The cost is amortized over the vesting periods.
The fair value of options granted during the period was determined at the time of grant using the following:
Six Months ended June 30
2008 2007
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Weighted average fair value price per option $ 6.90 $ 6.57
Expected life of options (years) 5.84 5.82
Expected stock price volatility 25.0% 25.0%
Expected dividend yield 1.9% 1.9%
Risk-free interest rate 3.3% 4.0%
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Deferred Share Unit Plan
The Company offers a deferred share unit (DSU) plan for executives and non-employee directors, whereby they may elect on an annual basis to receive all or a portion of their management incentive award or fees, respectively, in deferred share units. In addition, the Board may grant discretionary DSUs to executives. A DSU is a notional unit that reflects the market value of a single common share of Toromont and generally vests immediately. The DSUs will be redeemed on termination of employment or leaving the board, as the case may be. The redemption amount will be based upon the average of the high and low trading prices of the common shares on the TSX for the five trading days preceding the redemption date. The program commenced in 2006 and as at June 30, 2008, 76,128 units were outstanding at a value of $2,216 (December 31, 2007 - 21,405 units at a value of $600; June 30, 2007 - 6,053 units at a value of $172). The Company records the cost of the DSU Plan as compensation expense. No units were redeemed or cancelled in either fiscal year.
(15) Employee future benefits
The Company sponsors pension arrangements for substantially all of its employees, primarily through defined contribution plans in Canada and a 401(k) matched savings plan in the United States. Certain unionized employees do not participate in company-sponsored plans, and contributions are made to these retirement programs in accordance with respective collective bargaining agreements. In the case of defined contribution plans, regular contributions are made to the individual employee accounts, which are administered by a plan trustee in accordance with the plan document. The cost of pension benefits for defined contribution plans are expensed as the contributions are paid.
Approximately 5% of participating employees are included in defined benefit plans. Pension benefit obligations under the defined benefit plans are determined periodically by independent actuaries and are accounted for using the accrued benefit method using a measurement date of December 31.
The net pension expense recorded for the periods are presented below. <table>
Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30 2008 2007 2008 2007 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Defined benefit plans $ 264 $ 249 $ 524 $ 467 Defined contribution plans 2,215 1,945 4,439 4,012 401(k) matched savings plans 234 208 535 470 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net pension expense $2,713 $2,402 $5,498 $4,949 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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(16) Capital Management
The Company defines capital as the aggregate of shareholders' equity (excluding accumulated other comprehensive income) and long-term debt less cash and cash equivalents. The Company's capital management framework is designed to maintain a flexible capital structure that allows for optimization of the cost of capital at acceptable risk while balancing the interests of both equity and debt holders.
The Company generally targets a net debt to equity ratio of 0.5:1, although there is a degree of variability associated with the timing of cash flows. Also, if appropriate opportunities are identified, the Company is prepared to significantly increase this ratio depending upon the opportunity.
The above capital management criteria can be illustrated as follows:
June 30 December 31 June 30
2008 2007 2007
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Shareholder's equity excluding
accumulated OCI $ 710,124 $ 670,870 $ 612,485
Long-term debt 186,836 230,299 238,912
Cash and cash equivalents (126,448) (103,514) (33,408)
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Capital under management $ 770,512 $ 797,655 $ 817,989
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Net debt as a % of capital
under management 8% 16% 25%
Net debt to equity ratio 0.1:1 0.2:1 0.3:1
The Company is subject to minimum capital requirements relating to bank credit facilities and senior debentures. The Company has comfortably met these minimum requirements during the period.
(17) Supplemental cash flow information
Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30
2008 2007 2008 2007
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Net change in non-cash
working capital
and other
Accounts receivable $ (14,102) $ 3,434 $ 23,059 $ 29,374
Inventories (47,355) 3,987 (64,785) (37,055)
Accounts payable
and accrued
liabilities 87,867 51,635 54,900 19,721
Other 7,138 (26,695) (7,456) (34,288)
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$ 33,548 $ 32,361 $ 5,718 $(22,248)
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Cash paid during
the period for:
Interest $ 3,953 $ 4,045 $ 6,749 $ 7,580
Income taxes $ 20,220 $ 19,196 $ 42,606 $ 33,853
(18) Segmented financial information
The Company has two reportable operating segments, each supported by the corporate office. The Equipment Group includes one of the world's largest Caterpillar dealerships by revenue and geographic territory in addition to industry leading rental operations. The Compression Group is a North American leader specializing in the design, engineering, fabrication, and installation of compression systems for natural gas, coal bed methane, fuel gas and carbon dioxide in addition to process systems and industrial and recreational refrigeration systems. Both groups offer comprehensive product support capabilities. The corporate office provides finance, treasury, legal, human resources and other administrative support to the business segments. Corporate overheads are allocated to the business segments based on operating income.
The accounting policies of the reportable operating segments are the same as those described in Note 1 - Significant Accounting Policies.
Equipment Group Compression Group Consolidated
Three
months
ended
June 30 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007
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Equipment
/package
sales $ 176,182 $ 159,690 $ 192,865 $ 142,188 $ 369,047 $ 301,878
Rentals 33,635 34,527 5,416 4,887 39,051 39,414
Product
support 73,776 71,729 52,351 50,041 126,127 121,770
Power
Generation 2,252 2,486 - - 2,252 2,486
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Revenues $ 285,845 $ 268,432 $ 250,632 $ 197,116 $ 536,477 $ 465,548
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Operating
Income $ 27,261 $ 26,162 $ 25,794 $ 17,076 $ 53,055 $ 43,238
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Operating
income as
a % of
revenues 9.5% 9.7% 10.3% 8.7% 9.9% 9.3%
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Equipment Group Compression Group Consolidated
Six months
ended
June 30 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007
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Equipment
/package
sales $ 279,880 $ 288,503 $ 339,808 $ 253,849 $ 619,688 $ 542,352
Rentals 60,989 60,465 10,751 9,586 71,740 70,051
Product
support 142,459 140,948 95,109 91,092 237,568 232,040
Power
Generation 4,540 6,822 - - 4,540 6,822
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Revenues $ 487,868 $ 496,738 $ 445,668 $ 354,527 $ 933,536 $ 851,265
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Operating
Income $ 37,826 $ 40,731 $ 38,654 $ 27,446 $ 76,480 $ 68,177
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Operating
income as
a % of
revenues 7.8% 8.2% 8.7% 7.7% 8.2% 8.0%
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Equipment Group Compression Group Consolidated
Three months
ended
June 30 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007
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Equipment
/package
sales $ 176,182 $ 159,690 $ 192,865 $ 142,188 $ 369,047 $ 301,878
Rentals 33,635 34,527 5,416 4,887 39,051 39,414
Product
support 73,776 71,729 52,351 50,041 126,127 121,770
Power
Generation 2,252 2,486 - - 2,252 2,486
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Revenues $ 285,845 $ 268,432 $ 250,632 $ 197,116 $ 536,477 $ 465,548
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Operating
Income $ 27,261 $ 26,162 $ 25,794 $ 17,076 $ 53,055 $ 43,238
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Operating
income as
a % of
revenues 9.5% 9.7% 10.3% 8.7% 9.9% 9.3%
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Equipment Group Compression Group Consolidated
Six months
ended June
30 2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007
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Equipment
/package
sales $ 279,880 $ 288,503 $ 339,808 $ 253,849 $ 619,688 $ 542,352
Rentals 60,989 60,465 10,751 9,586 71,740 70,051
Product
support 142,459 140,948 95,109 91,092 237,568 232,040
Power
Generation 4,540 6,822 - - 4,540 6,822
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Revenues $ 487,868 $ 496,738 $ 445,668 $ 354,527 $ 933,536 $ 851,265
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Operating
Income $ 37,826 $ 40,731 $ 38,654 $ 27,446 $ 76,480 $ 68,177
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Operating
income as
a % of
revenues 7.8% 8.2% 8.7% 7.7% 8.2% 8.0%
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Selected balance sheet information:
Equipment Group
June 30 December 31 June 30
2008 2007 2007
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Goodwill $ 13,000 $ 13,000 $ 13,000
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Identifiable assets $ 737,935 $ 700,050 $ 730,598
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Corporate assets
Total assets
Compression Group
June 30 December 31 June 30
2008 2007 2007
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Goodwill $ 21,800 $ 21,800 $ 21,800
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Identifiable assets $ 509,772 $ 513,701 $ 516,957
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Corporate assets
Total assets
Consolidated
June 30 December 31 June 30
2008 2007 2007
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Goodwill $ 34,800 $ 34,800 $ 34,800
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Identifiable assets $ 1,247,707 $ 1,213,751 $ 1,247,555
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Corporate assets 155,395 143,110 59,532
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Total assets $ 1,403,102 $ 1,356,861 $ 1,307,087
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Operating income from rental operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 was $6.6 million (2007 - $6.3 million). For the six months ended June 30, 2008, operating income from rental operations was $11.1 million (2007 - $10.0 million).
(19) Seasonality of business
Interim period revenues and earnings historically reflect seasonality in both the Equipment and Compression Groups. Within the Equipment Group, the first quarter is typically the weakest due to winter shutdowns in the construction industry while the fourth quarter has consistently been the strongest quarter due to higher conversions at the Caterpillar dealership of equipment on rent with a purchase option. Within the Compression Group, the fourth quarter tends to be the strongest due to higher activity levels resulting from well-site access and drilling patterns. The second and third quarter impacts of seasonality in both Groups are relatively neutral.
SOURCE: Toromont Industries Ltd.
Toromont Industries Ltd. Robert M. Ogilvie Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (416) 667-5554 Toromont Industries Ltd. Paul R. Jewer Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer (416) 667-5638 Website: www.toromont.com
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