Calian Reports First Quarter Results
(All amounts in this release are in Canadian Dollars)
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E-mailOTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 02/01/17 -- Calian Group Ltd. (TSX: CGY) today released unaudited results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2016.
The Company reported revenues for the quarter of $68.7 million, a 6% increase from the $64.5 million reported in the same quarter of the previous year. EBITDA(1) for the first quarter was $5.2 million in line with the $5.2 million reported in the previous year.
Net profit for the first quarter was $3.4 million or $0.45 per share basic and diluted, a 10% increase compared to $3.1 million or $0.42 per share basic and diluted in the same quarter of the previous year. Adjusted Net Profit(1) for the first quarter was $3.4 million or $0.45 per share basic and diluted, compared to $3.3 million or $0.45 per share basic and diluted in the same quarter of the previous year.
See caution regarding non-GAAP measures at the end of this press release
"Our increase in revenues and net profit this quarter is a reflection of continued progression in all of our service lines. We have very strong cash flows, and we continue to invest in our long term growth strategy primarily through new headcount in our key focus areas" stated Jacqueline Gauthier, CFO.
"Our revenues this quarter are the highest Q1 revenues in our history and the growth is all organic" stated Kevin Ford, President and CEO. "In 2017 we are celebrating our 35th year in business, and we are off to a strong start to the year."
"I continue to see positive signs that our four pillar growth strategy is working. Customer diversification is a key element of our strategy and we have had wins across all of our services. New customers in our emergency management training, cyber security services, health services and specifically the agriculture sector for our SED division are all validation that we are making progress on this objective."
After a few years of industry dialogue, the request for proposal for our DND Health Services business was released in early January by Public Works and Government Services Canada. The new contract will have increased scope adding two new government departments (RCMP and Veterans Affairs) as well as DND Cadets. The initial contract period is until March 31, 2022 with an option to extend the term of the contract by up to eight additional years. While we expect competition, we will continue to focus on executing on the current contract and maintaining our high customer satisfaction with the customer through to March 31, 2018. We will also deploy all the necessary resources to ensure we submit the highest quality proposal for this opportunity." stated Ford.
"We will also continue to look for opportunities to leverage our strong financial position for capital investments or acquisitions that support our long term growth objectives. With our five distinct service lines and successful delivery track record, I believe our diversity is not only what differentiates Calian Group, but forms a solid foundation for our future and we will continue to embrace that diversity" stated Ford.
During fiscal 2017, management will continue to focus on its key strategic initiatives. Traditional markets in which Calian operates have stabilized recently and management expects organic revenue and earnings growth in most or all of its service lines through the successful execution of our growth strategy. However, we must caution that revenues realized are ultimately dependent on the extent and timing of future contract awards as well as customer utilization of existing contracting vehicles. Based on currently available information and our assessment of the marketplace, we expect revenues for fiscal 2017 to be in the range of $270 million to $290 million, net profit in the range of $1.70 to $2.00 per share.
Caution regarding non-GAAP measures:
This press release is based on reported earnings in accordance with IFRS. Reference to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) means IFRS, unless indicated otherwise. This press release is also based on non-GAAP financial measures including EBITDA, adjusted net profit and adjusted net profit per share. These non-GAAP measures are mainly derived from the interim consolidated financial statements, but do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS; therefore, others using these terms may calculate them differently. Management believes that providing certain non-GAAP performance measures, in addition to IFRS measures, provides users of our financial reports with enhanced understanding of our results and related trends and increases transparency and clarity into the core results of our business. Refer to the MD&A for definitions of these metrics and reconciliations to the most comparable IFRS measures.
About Calian
Calian employs over 2,700 people with offices and projects that span Canada, U.S. and international markets. The company's capabilities are diverse with services delivered through two divisions. The Business and Technology Services (BTS) Division is headquartered in Ottawa and includes the provision of business and technology services to industry, public and government in the health, training, engineering and IT services domains. Calian's Systems Engineering Division (SED) located in Saskatoon plans, designs and implements complex communication systems for many of the world's space agencies and leading satellite manufacturers and operators. SED also provides contract manufacturing services for both private sector and military customers in North America.
For further information, please visit our website at www.calian.com.
DISCLAIMER
Certain information included in this press release is forward-looking and is subject to important risks and uncertainties. The results or events predicted in these statements may differ materially from actual results or events. Such statements are generally accompanied by words such as "intend", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect" or similar statements. Factors which could cause results or events to differ from current expectations include, among other things: the impact of price competition; the dependence on new product development; the impact of rapid technological and market change; the ability of Calian to integrate the operations and technologies of acquired businesses in an effective manner; general industry and market conditions and growth rates; international growth and global economic conditions, particularly in emerging markets and including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; and the impact of consolidations in the business services industry. Additional risks and uncertainties affecting Calian can be found in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and its Annual Information Form for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. If any of these risks or uncertainties were to materialize, or if the factors and assumptions underlying the forward-looking information were to prove incorrect, actual results could vary materially from those that are expressed or implied by the forward-looking information contained herein and our current objectives or strategies may change. Calian disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. No assurance can be given that actual results, performance or achievement expressed in, or implied by, forward-looking statements within this disclosure will occur, or if they do, that any benefits may be derived from them.
CALIAN GROUP LTD.
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
As at December 31, 2016 and September 30, 2016
(Canadian dollars in thousands)
December 31, September 30,
NOTES 2016 2016
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash $ 19,210 $ 16,761
Accounts receivable 61,038 61,032
Work in process 13,273 17,269
Prepaid expenses 2,194 1,044
Derivative assets 8 87 534
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Total current assets 95,802 96,640
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NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Equipment 5,313 5,472
Application software 674 612
Investment 10 100 -
Acquired intangible assets 2,655 2,898
Goodwill 12,037 12,037
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Total non-current assets 20,779 21,019
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 116,581 $ 117,659
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued
liabilities $ 23,651 $ 26,671
Unearned contract revenue 10,489 11,271
Derivative liabilities 8 320 484
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Total current liabilities 34,460 38,426
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NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Deferred tax liabilities 1,210 912
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Total non-current liabilities 1,210 912
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 35,670 39,338
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Issued capital 5 23,510 22,820
Contributed surplus 439 472
Retained earnings 57,186 55,906
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (224) (877)
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TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 80,911 78,321
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS'
EQUITY $ 116,581 $ 117,659
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim
condensed consolidated financial statements.
CALIAN GROUP LTD.
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET PROFIT
For the three-month periods ended December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Canadian dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Three-months Three-months
ended ended
December 31, December 31,
NOTES 2016 2015
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Revenues 7 $ 68,707 $ 64,533
Cost of revenues 56,345 52,866
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Gross profit 12,362 11,667
Selling and marketing 1,088 973
General and administration 5,084 4,613
Facilities 985 908
Depreciation 349 307
Amortization 243 312
Deemed compensation related to
acquisitions - 267
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Profit before interest income and
income tax expense 4,613 4,287
Interest income 24 4
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Profit before income tax expense 4,637 4,291
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Income tax expense - current 1,230 1,312
Income tax expense - deferred 28 (84)
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Total income tax expense 1,258 1,228
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NET PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD $ 3,379 $ 3,063
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NET PROFIT PER SHARE:
Basic 6 $ 0.45 $ 0.42
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Diluted 6 $ 0.45 $ 0.42
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim
condensed consolidated financial statements.
CALIAN GROUP LTD.
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the three-month periods ended December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Canadian dollars in thousands)
Three-months Three-months
ended ended
December 31, December 31,
NOTES 2016 2015
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NET PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD $ 3,379 $ 3,063
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Change in deferred gain or loss on
derivatives designated as cash flow
hedges, net of tax of $269 (2015 -
$121) 653 (333)
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Other comprehensive income (loss), net
of tax 653 (333)
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TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE
PERIOD $ 4,032 $ 2,730
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim
condensed consolidated financial statements.
CALIAN GROUP LTD.
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the three-month periods ended December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Canadian dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Issued Contributed Retained
Notes capital surplus earnings
Balance October 1, 2016 $ 22,820 $ 472 $ 55,906
Total comprehensive
income - - 3,379
Dividends ($0.28 per
share) - - (2,099)
Issue of shares under
the employee share
option plan 5 690 (33) -
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Balance December 31, 2016 $ 23,510 $ 439 $ 57,186
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Cash flow
hedging
Notes reserve Total
Balance October 1, 2016 $ (877) $ 78,321
Total comprehensive
income 653 4,032
Dividends ($0.28 per
share) - (2,099)
Issue of shares under
the employee share
option plan 5 - 657
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Balance December 31, 2016 $ (224) $ 80,911
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Issued Contributed Retained
Notes capital surplus earnings
Balance October 1,
2015 $ 20,673 $ 458 $ 50,633
Total comprehensive
income - - 3,063
Dividends ($0.28 per
share) - - (2,066)
Share based
compensation expense 5 - 26 -
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Balance December 31, 2015 $ 20,673 $ 484 $ 51,630
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Cash flow
hedging
Notes reserve Total
Balance October 1,
2015 $ (3,049) $ 68,715
Total comprehensive
income (333) 2,730
Dividends ($0.28 per
share) - (2,066)
Share based
compensation expense 5 - 26
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Balance December 31, 2015 $ (3,382) $ 69,405
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim
condensed consolidated financial statements.
CALIAN GROUP LTD.
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the three-month periods ended December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Canadian dollars in thousands)
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Three-months Three-months
ended ended
December 31, December 31,
NOTES 2016 2015
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CASH FLOWS FROM (USED IN)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net profit for the period $ 3,379 $ 3,063
Items not affecting cash:
Interest income (24) (4)
Income tax expense 1,258 1,228
Employee stock purchase plan and
option plan compensation
expense 17 43
Depreciation and amortization 592 619
Deemed compensation related to
acquisitions - 267
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5,222 5,216
Change in non-cash working capital
Accounts receivable 639 1,935
Work in process 3,996 (3,715)
Prepaid expenses (1,150) (224)
Accounts payable and accrued
liabilities (2,378) (7,650)
Unearned contract revenue (782) 1,979
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5,547 (2,459)
Interest received 24 4
Income tax paid (1,328) (598)
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4,243 (3,053)
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CASH FLOWS FROM (USED IN)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Issuance of shares 657 -
Dividends (2,099) (2,066)
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(1,442) (2,066)
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CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING
ACTIVITIES
Investment 10 (100) -
Equipment and application
software (252) (293)
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(352) (293)
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NET CASH INFLOW (OUTFLOW) $ 2,449 $ (5,412)
CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 16,761 10,624
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CASH, END OF PERIOD $ 19,210 $ 5,212
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim
condensed consolidated financial statements.
CALIAN GROUP LTD.
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the three-month periods ended December 31, 2016 and 2015
(Canadian dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
1. BASIS OF PREPARATION
Calian Group Ltd. ("the Company") is incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act. The address of its registered office and principal place of business is 340 Legget Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K2K 1Y6. The Company's capabilities include the provision of business and technology services to industry and government in the health, IT services and training domains as well as the design, manufacturing and maintenance of complex systems to the communications and defence sectors.
These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements are expressed in Canadian dollars and have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard ("IAS") 34 - Interim Financial Reporting, as issued by the International Accounting Standard Board ("IASB"). These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared using accounting policies consistent with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and in accordance with the accounting policies the Company adopted in its annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2016 and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report for the year ended September 30, 2016. These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information required in annual financial statements.
These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements were authorized for issuance by the Board of Directors on February 1, 2017.
2. FUTURE CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES
IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers
In April 2014, the IASB released IFRS 15 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The Standard replaces IAS11 Construction Contracts and IAS18 Revenue, providing a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. IFRS 15 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018. The Company has not yet assessed the impact of the adoption of this standard on its consolidated financial statements.
IFRS 9 Financial instruments
IFRS 9 was issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") in November 2009 and October 2010, was amended in 2013 and finalized in July 2014 and will replace IAS 39, Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement ("IAS 39"). IFRS 9 uses a single approach to determine whether a financial instrument is measured at fair value through profit or loss, fair value through other comprehensive income or amortized cost, replacing the multiple rules in IAS 39. The approach in IFRS 9 is based on how an entity manages its financial instruments in the context of its business model and the contractual cash flow characteristics of those financial instruments. The new standard also requires a single impairment method to be used, replacing the multiple impairment methods in IAS 39. IFRS 9 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018. The Company has not yet assessed the impact of the adoption of this standard on its consolidated financial statements.
IFRS 16 Leases
In January 2016, the IASB released IFRS 16 Leases which replaces IAS 17 Leases. For lessees applying IFRS 16, a single recognition and measurement model for leases would apply, with required recognition of assets and liabilities for most leases. IFRS 16 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019. The Company has not yet assessed the impact of the adoption of this standard on its consolidated financial statements.
3. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGMENTS
Estimates:
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires the Company's management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods presented. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
There were no significant changes in estimates or approaches to determining estimates in the periods presented when compared to the estimates or approaches used the annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2016.
4. SEASONALITY
The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the full year. The Company's revenues and earnings have historically been subject to some quarterly seasonality due to the timing of vacation periods and statutory holidays.
5. ISSUED CAPITAL
Stock options
The Company had an established stock option plan which expired on February 5, 2016 when the shareholders elected not to renew the plan. Under the plan, eligible directors and employees were granted the right to purchase shares of common stock at a price established by the Board of Directors on the date the options were granted but in no circumstances below fair market value of the shares at the date of grant. Effective February 5, 2016, no further grants can be made under the plan. As at December 31, 2016 (2015), 319,000 (495,000) options are outstanding of which 299,000 (397,100) are exercisable. During the period ended December 31, 2016 (2015), no options were issued.
6. NET PROFIT PER SHARE
The diluted weighted average number of shares has been calculated as follows:
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Three-months ended
December 31
2016 2015
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Weighted average number of shares - basic 7,494,766 7,378,298
Addition to reflect the dilutive effect of
employee stock options 67,808 -
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Weighted average number of shares - diluted 7,562,574 7,378,298
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Options that are anti-dilutive because the exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares are not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share. For the three-month period ended December 31, 2016 (2015), NIL (495,000) options were excluded from the above computation. Profit for the period is the measure of profit or loss used to calculate Net profit per share.
7. SEGMENTED INFORMATION
Operating segments are identified as components of an enterprise about which separate discrete financial information is available for evaluation by the chief operating decision maker, regarding how to allocate resources and assess performance. The Company's chief operating decision maker is the Chief Executive Officer. The Company operates in two reportable segments described below, defined by their primary type of service offering, namely Systems Engineering and Business and Technology Services.
-- Systems Engineering involves planning, designing and implementing
solutions that meet a customer's specific business and technical needs,
primarily in the satellite communications sector.
-- Business and Technology Services provides business and technology
services to industry and government in the health, IT services,
training, and engineering domains.
The Company evaluates performance and allocates resources based on earnings before interest income and income taxes. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 2 - Summary of significant accounting policies to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2016.
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Business
and
Three-months ended Systems Technology
December 31, 2016 Engineering Services Corporate Total
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Revenues $ 20,137 $ 48,570 $ - $ 68,707
Profit before
interest income and
income tax expense 2,834 2,591 (812) 4,613
Interest income 24
Income tax expense (1,258)
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Net profit for the
period $ 3,379
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Total assets other
than cash and
goodwill $ 39,270 $ 45,910 $ 155 $ 85,335
Goodwill - 12,037 - 12,037
Cash - - 19,210 19,210
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Total assets $ 39,270 $ 57,947 $ 19,365 $ 116,582
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Equipment and
intangible
expenditures $ 122 $ 130 $ - $ 252
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Business
and
Three-months ended Systems Technology
December 31, 2015 Engineering Services Corporate Total
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Revenues $ 19,680 $ 44,853 $ - $ 64,533
Profit before
interest income and
income tax expense 3,081 1,844 (638) 4,287
Interest income 4
Income tax expense (1,228)
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Net profit for the
period $ 3,063
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Business
and
As at September 30, Systems Technology
2016 Engineering Services Corporate Total
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Total assets other
than cash and
goodwill $ 40,245 $ 48,485 $ 131 $ 88,861
Goodwill - 12,037 - 12,037
Cash - - 16,761 16,761
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Total assets $ 40,245 $ 60,522 $ 16,892 $ 117,659
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Equipment and
intangible
expenditures $ 1,147 $ 604 $ - $ 1,751
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8. HEDGING
Foreign currency risk related to contracts
The Company is exposed to foreign currency exchange fluctuations on its cash balance, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities and future cash flows related to contracts denominated in a foreign currency. Future cash flows will be realized over the life of the contracts. The Company utilizes derivative financial instruments, principally in the form of forward exchange contracts, in the management of its foreign currency exposures. The Company's objective is to manage and control exposures and secure the Company's profitability on existing contracts and therefore, the Company's policy is to hedge 100% of its foreign currency exposure. The Company does not utilize derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. The Company applies hedge accounting when appropriate documentation and effectiveness criteria are met.
The Company formally documents all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. This process includes linking all derivatives to specific firm contractually related commitments on projects.
The Company also formally assesses, both at the hedge's inception and on an on-going basis, whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of hedged items. Hedge ineffectiveness has historically been insignificant.
The forward foreign exchange contracts primarily require the Company to purchase or sell certain foreign currencies with or for Canadian dollars at contractual rates. At December 31, 2016, the Company had the following forward foreign exchange contracts:
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Fair
Equivalent Value
Cdn. December
Type Notional Currency Maturity Dollars 31, 2016
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SELL 35,175 USD January 2017 $ 47,229 $ 51
SELL 10,334 EURO January 2017 14,642 36
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Derivative
assets $ 87
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BUY 12,873 USD January 2017 $ 17,285 $ 19
SELL 1,000 USD September 2017 1,343 285
BUY 4,222 EURO January 2017 5,982 16
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Derivative liabilities $ 320
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A 10% strengthening of the Canadian dollar against the following currencies at December 31, 2016 would have decreased other comprehensive income as related to the forward foreign exchange contracts by the amounts shown below.
December 31,
2016
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USD $ 2,844
EURO 787
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$ 3,631
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9. CONTINGENCIES
In the normal course of business, the Company is party to business and employee related claims. The potential outcomes related to existing matters faced by the Company are not determinable at this time. The Company intends to defend these actions, and management believes that the resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition.
10. INVESTMENT
On October 31, 2016, the Company invested $100 to acquire a non-controlling interest in common shares of Cliniconex Inc., an Ottawa-based patient outreach solutions vendor. As part of the investment, a member of the Company's management team has been appointed to the Cliniconex Inc. Board of Directors. The investment is measured at cost.
Management Discussion and Analysis - December 31, 2016:
(Canadian dollars in thousands, except per share data)
This MD&A is the responsibility of management and has been reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors of the Company. This MD&A has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Canadian Securities Administrators. The Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring that we fulfill our responsibilities for financial reporting and is ultimately responsible for reviewing and approving the MD&A. The Board of Directors carries out this responsibility principally through its Audit Committee.
IFRS and non-GAAP measures:
This MD&A contains both IFRS and non-GAAP measures. Non-GAAP measures are defined and reconciled to the most comparable IFRS measure.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Revenues:
For the first quarter of 2017, revenues were $68,707 compared to $64,533 reported for the same period in 2016 representing a 6% increase from the prior year.
Systems Engineering's (SED) revenues were $20,137 in the quarter representing a 2% increase when compared to the $19,680 for the same period in the previous year. Work continued at a steady state in all areas of the division including systems engineering, defense related and commercial contract manufacturing. This quarter continued to reflect the mix revenue dominated by RF system projects, similar to the same quarter last year.
Business and Technology Services (BTS) revenues were $48,570 in the quarter representing an 8% increase when compared to the $44,853 recorded for the same period in the previous year. Demand in most of the division's mainstay contracts continues to be strong and we are achieving success in our customer diversification efforts.
Management expects that the marketplace for the near term will continue to be unsettled and very competitive and the timing of new contract awards is always subject to delay. Our backlog provides a reasonable level of revenue assurance on existing contracts and new opportunities continue to arise. Although we continue to focus our efforts on the diversification of our customer base outside of government, the nature and extent of future government spending remain uncertain and therefore, future revenues in this sector will ultimately be determined by customer demand on existing contracts as well as the timing of future contract awards.
Gross margin
Gross margin was 18.0% for the first quarter of 2017 compared to the 18.1% recorded for the same period in the previous year.
Gross margin in Systems Engineering was 23.4% in the first quarter of 2017 compared to the 24.6% recorded for the same period in the previous year. As with the same period of the prior year, gross margin levels at SED are indicative of a higher mix of labour sales relative to non-labour sales. Margins can fluctuate depending on the mix of these factors.
Gross margin in Business and Technology Services was 15.8% in the first quarter of 2017 compared to the 15.2% recorded for the same period in the previous year. Increased revenues with mainstay customers resulted in improved revenue mix. While stiff competition on new work is expected to temper any significant near-term improvement, the division continues to evolve its service offering with a goal to increase gross margins realized in the longer term.
Because of the significant difference in gross margin between each of the two divisions, the overall gross margin of the Company is dependent on the relative level of revenue generated from each division. Management will continue to focus on operational execution and diligent negotiation of supplier costs in order to maximize margins. However, the competitive landscape is expected to maintain the pressure on margins in both divisions. The volatility of the Canadian dollar is always an influencing factor for margins on new work in the SED division when denominated in foreign currencies.
Operating expenses:
For the period ended December 31, 2016, selling and marketing, general and administration and facilities totalled $7,157 or 10.5% of revenues compared to $6,494 or 10.1% of revenues reported in 2016. Operating costs increased over the prior year as a result of continued focus on selling and marketing efforts and service line evolution capabilities. Management will continue to challenge discretionary spending; however, prudent investments are required to support the evolution of the Company's service lines.
EBITDA(1):
EBITDA(1) for the first quarter was $5,205 compared to $5,173 in the same quarter of the previous year.
Depreciation:
For the period ended December 31, 2016, depreciation was $349 which is in line with the $307 recorded in fiscal 2016.
Amortization of intangibles:
For the period ended December 31, 2016, amortization of intangibles was $243 compared to $312 in fiscal 2016.
Deemed compensation related to acquisitions:
Deemed amortization was fully amortized in fiscal 2016.
Income taxes:
The provision for income taxes was $1,258 or 27.1% of earnings before tax compared to $1,228 in 2016 or 28.6% of earnings before tax. The difference in effective rates is primarily due to the non-deductibility of the deemed compensation amounts referred to in the above paragraph. The effective tax rate for 2017, prior to considering the impact of non-taxable transactions and adjustments to reflect actual tax provision as filed, is expected to be approximately 26.9%.
Net profit:
As a result of the foregoing, in the first quarter of 2017 the Company recorded net profit of $3,379 or $0.45 per share basic and diluted, compared to $3,063 or $0.42 per share basic and diluted in the same quarter of the prior year. Adjusted net profit(1) for the first quarter was $3,379 or $0.45 per share basic and diluted, compared to $3,330 or $0.45 per share basic and diluted in the same quarter of the previous year.
(1) See reconciliation regarding non-GAAP measures below
Reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to most comparable IFRS measures:
Management believes that providing certain non-GAAP performance measures, in addition to IFRS measures, provides users of the Company's financial reports with enhanced understanding of the Company's results and related trends and increases transparency and clarity into the core results of the business. EBITDA, adjusted net profit and adjusted net profit per share exclude items that do not reflect, in our opinion, the Company's core performance and helps users of our MD&A to better analyze our results, enabling comparability of our results from one period to another.
These non-GAAP measures are mainly derived from the interim consolidated financial statements, but do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS; therefore, others using these terms may calculate them differently. The exclusion of certain items from non-GAAP performance measures does not imply that these are necessarily non-recurring. From time to time, we may exclude additional items if we believe doing so would result in a more transparent and comparable disclosure. Other entities may define the above measures differently than we do. In those cases, it may be difficult to use similarly named non-GAAP measures of other entities to compare performance of those entities to the Company's performance.
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Reconciliation of adjusted net profit Quarter 2017 Quarter 2016
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NET PROFIT $ 3,379 $ 3,063
Deemed compensation related to acquisitions 0 267
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Adjusted net profit $ 3,379 $ 3,330
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Reconciliation of EBITDA First First
Quarter 2017 Quarter 2016
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Profit before interest income and income tax
expense $ 4,613 $ 4,287
Depreciation 349 307
Amortization 243 312
Deemed compensation related to acquisitions 0 267
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EBITDA $ 5,205 $ 5,173
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BACKLOG
The Company's backlog at December 31, 2016 was $446 million with terms extended to fiscal 2021. This compares to $488 million reported at September 30, 2016. Contracted Backlog represents maximum potential revenues remaining to be earned on signed contracts, whereas Option Renewals represent customers' options to further extend existing contracts under similar terms and conditions.
Most fee for service contracts provide the customer with the ability to adjust the timing and level of effort throughout the contract life and as such the amount actually realized could be materially different from the original contract value. The following table represents management's best estimate of the backlog realization for 2017, 2018 and beyond based on management's current visibility into customers' existing requirements. Management's estimate of the realizable portion (current utilization rates and known customer requirements) is less than the total value of signed contracts and related options by approximately $95 million. The Company's policy is to reduce the reported contractual backlog once it receives confirmation from the customer that indicates the utilization of the full contract value may not materialize.
(dollars in millions) Fiscal 2017 Fiscal 2018 Beyond 2018
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Contracted Backlog $ 149 $ 79 $ 31
Option Renewals 14 36 43
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TOTAL $ 163 $ 115 $ 74
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Business and Technology
Services $ 129 $ 100 $ 62
Systems Engineering 33 15 12
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TOTAL $ 163 $ 115 $ 74
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Estimated Excess over
realizable estimated
portion of realizable
(dollars in millions) Backlog portion TOTAL
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Contracted Backlog $ 259 $ 75 $ 334
Option Renewals 92 20 112
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TOTAL $ 351 $ 95 $ 446
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Business and Technology
Services $ 291 $ 95 $ 386
Systems Engineering 60 - 60
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TOTAL $ 351 $ 95 $ 446
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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND CASHFLOWS
Operating activities:
Cash inflows from operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2016 were $4,243 compared to cash outflows of $3,053 in 2016. Cash flows for the quarter reflect the cash earnings generated in the quarter with working capital elements moving in line with the business activities during the quarter. The aging of the accounts receivable remains in excellent health at 94% current. Variations in working capital cash flows are not considered unusual and reflect normal working capital fluctuations associated with the ebbs and flows of the business. The market for the Systems Engineering Division is characterized by contracts with billings tied to milestones achieved, which often results in significant working capital requirements. Conversely, given the nature of this business, it is sometimes possible to negotiate advance payments on contracts. Such advance payments give rise to unearned revenue that will be realized as revenue over the course of the contract. As at December 31, 2016, the Company's total unearned revenue amounted to $10,489. This compares to $11,271 at September 30, 2016.
Financing activities:
During the periods ended December 31, 2016 (2015), the Company paid quarterly dividends of $0.28 ($0.28) per share. The Company intends to continue with its quarterly dividend policy for the foreseeable future.
Investing activities:
During the current period, the Company invested $252 in capital assets compared to $293 in the prior period. The Company also invested in Cliniconex as explained in Note 10 to these financial statements.
Capital resources:
At December 31, 2016 the Company had a short-term credit facility of $10,000 with a Canadian chartered bank that bears interest at prime and is secured by assets of the Company. An amount of $75 was used to issue a letter of credit to meet customer contractual requirements. Management believes that Calian has sufficient cash resources to continue to finance its working capital requirements and pay a quarterly dividend.
ADOPTION OF NEW ACCOUNTING RULES AND IMPACT ON FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Company did not adopt any new accounting policies this quarter.
SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA
Q1/17 Q4/16 Q3/16 Q2/16
REVENUES $ 68,707 $ 68,758 $ 73,196 $ 68,100
EBITDA(1) $ 5,205 $ 5,318 $ 6,114 $ 5,408
Net profit $ 3,379 $ 3,380 $ 3,888 $ 3,262
Adjusted net profit(1) $ 3,379 $ 3,380 $ 3,996 $ 3,529
Net profit per share
Basic $ 0.45 $ 0.45 $ 0.52 $ 0.44
Diluted $ 0.45 $ 0.45 $ 0.52 $ 0.44
Adjusted net profit per
share(1)
Basic $ 0.45 $ 0.45 $ 0.54 $ 0.48
Diluted $ 0.45 $ 0.45 $ 0.54 $ 0.48
Q1/16 Q4/15 Q3/15 Q2/15
REVENUES $ 64,533 $ 60,944 $ 64,267 $ 61,042
EBITDA(1) $ 5,173 $ 4,906 $ 3,970 $ 3,989
Net profit $ 3,063 $ 2,877 $ 2,214 $ 2,208
Adjusted net profit(1) $ 3,330 $ 3,144 $ 2,482 $ 2,475
Net profit per share
Basic $ 0.42 $ 0.39 $ 0.30 $ 0.30
Diluted $ 0.42 $ 0.39 $ 0.30 $ 0.30
Adjusted net profit per
share(1)
Basic $ 0.45 $ 0.43 $ 0.34 $ 0.34
Diluted $ 0.45 $ 0.43 $ 0.34 $ 0.34
SEASONALITY
The Company's operations are subject to some quarterly seasonality due to the timing of vacation periods and statutory holidays. Typically the Company's first and last quarter will be negatively impacted as a result of the Christmas season and summer vacation period. During these periods, the Company can only invoice for work performed and is also required to pay for statutory holidays. This results in reduced levels of revenues and in a drop in gross margins. This seasonality may not be apparent in the overall results of the Company depending on the impact of the realized sales mix of its various projects.
OUTLOOK
Management is confident that the Company is well positioned for sustained growth in the long term. The Company's strong contract backlog provides a solid base for the realization of future revenues. Leveraging the Company's diverse service offerings, the Company operates in global and domestic markets that will continue to require the services that the Company offers. To ensure the Company is positioned to respond to market requirements, the Company will focus on the execution of its growth strategy using a common framework across all of its services:
1. Customer retention: through continued delivery excellence, maintain a
valued relationship with current customer base;
2. Customer diversification: through increasing the percentage of its
revenues derived from new business in adjacent and non-government
markets, balance customer revenue into numerous global and domestic
sectors;
3. Service Line Evolution: continue investment in service offerings to
increase differentiation and improve gross margin attainment;
4. Continuous Improvement: leverage innovation to improve how the Company
operates with a goal to streamline processes and provide for a scalable
back office support capability.
The Company has completed four acquisitions in the past 4 years, and will proactively look for companies that can accelerate its growth strategy with a focus on companies that support our growth pillars of customer diversification and service line evolution.
The SED Division has been working within a sustainable satellite sector and is expecting opportunities to continue to arise as systems adopting the latest technologies will be required by customers wishing to maintain and improve their service offerings and react to an increasing demand for bandwidth. SED continues to invest in communications products, software development and manufacturing equipment to strengthen its competitive position. However in the short-term, activity levels in Custom manufacturing will continue to be directly dependent upon SED's customers' requirements and continuing volatility in orders is anticipated as both government and commercial customers continue to re-examine their traditional spending patterns. Continued delays of DND capital procurements have created intense competition for available manufacturing work. Finally, changes in the relative value of the Canadian dollar may negatively or positively impact the Systems Engineering Division's competitiveness on projects denominated in foreign currencies.
The BTS Division's services are adaptable to many different markets. Currently, its strength lies in providing health, training, engineering and IT professional services and solutions across Canada with a significant portion of this work currently with the Department of National Defence. The division continues to focus on diversifying its customer base and evolving its service offerings. As an example the division now provides direct to customer health services through the operation of managed medical clinics as well as onsite health practitioners in the oil and gas sector. Management believes that for the long term, the public and private sector will continue to require health, IT, and training services from private enterprises to achieve their business outcomes. Looking at the current outlook and the current economic climate, the new federal government agenda may create uncertainty as to the extent of demand from this customer, at least in the short term. With continued investments in sales, marketing and success in new markets outside of the federal government, the division is better positioned to manage through these downturns. After a few years of industry dialogue, the request for proposal for the division's DND Health Services business was released in early January. The new contract will have increased scope adding two new government departments (RCMP and Veterans Affairs) as well as DND Cadets. The initial contract period is until March 31, 2022 with an option to extend the term of the contract by up to eight additional years. While we expect competition, we will continue to focus on executing on the current contract and maintaining our high customer satisfaction with the customer through to March 31, 2018. We will also deploy all the necessary resources to ensure we submit the highest quality proposal for this opportunity. Acquisitions have also bolstered the division's performance and we will continue to look at acquisition opportunities to support our strategic growth objectives.
GUIDANCE
During fiscal 2017, management will continue to focus on its key strategic initiatives. Traditional markets in which Calian operates have stabilized recently and management expects organic revenue and earnings growth in most or all of its service lines through the successful execution of our growth strategy. However, we must caution that revenues realized are ultimately dependent on the extent and timing of future contract awards as well as customer utilization of existing contracting vehicles. Based on currently available information and our assessment of the marketplace, we expect revenues for fiscal 2017 to be in the range of $270 million to $290 million, net profit in the range of $1.70 to $2.00 per share.
INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
During the most recent interim quarter ended December 31, 2016, there have been no changes in the design of the Company's internal controls over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal controls over financial reporting.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT
Certain information included in this press release is forward-looking and is subject to important risks and uncertainties. The results or events predicted in these statements may differ materially from actual results or events. Such statements are generally accompanied by words such as "intend", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect" or similar statements. Factors which could cause results or events to differ from current expectations include, among other things: the impact of price competition; the dependence on new product development; the impact of rapid technological and market change; the ability of Calian to integrate the operations and technologies of acquired businesses in an effective manner; general industry and market conditions and growth rates; international growth and global economic conditions, particularly in emerging markets and including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; and the impact of consolidations in the business services industry. Additional risks and uncertainties affecting Calian can be found in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and its Annual Information Form for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. If any of these risks or uncertainties were to materialize, or if the factors and assumptions underlying the forward-looking information were to prove incorrect, actual results could vary materially from those that are expressed or implied by the forward-looking information contained herein and our current objectives or strategies may change. Calian disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. No assurance can be given that actual results, performance or achievement expressed in, or implied by, forward-looking statements within this disclosure will occur, or if they do, that any benefits may be derived from them.
Date: February 1, 2017
Contacts: Calian Group Ltd. Kevin Ford, President and Chief Executive Officer, or Jacqueline Gauthier, Chief Financial Officer 613-599-8600 [email protected] www.calian.com
Source: Calian Group Ltd.
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