July 28, 2014 16:35 ET
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - July 28, 2014) -
All figures in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted
Investors, analysts and other interested parties can access Acadian Timber Corp.'s 2014 Second Quarter Results conference call via webcast on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. ET at www.acadiantimber.com or via teleconference at 1-800-319-4610, toll free in North America. For overseas calls please dial +1-604-638-5340, at approximately 12:50 p.m. ET. The recorded teleconference rebroadcast can be accessed at 1-800-319-6413 or +1-604-638-9010 and enter passcode 2826.
Acadian Timber Corp. ("Acadian" or the "Company") (TSX:ADN) today reported financial and operating results1 for the three months ended June 28, 2014 (the "second quarter").
"Demand remains strong in Acadian's operating region," said Reid Carter, Chief Executive Officer of Acadian. "Softwood timber selling prices are benefiting from the continued positive outlook for lumber demand and strong demand from regional hardwood pulp and structural panel producers is supporting hardwood pulpwood prices."
For the second quarter, Acadian generated net sales of $12.0 million on sales volume of 229 thousand m3 which represents a $3.6 million, or 23%, decrease in net sales compared to the same period in 2013. Results were less than the same period last year reflecting the delayed recognition of sales in the prior year due to the vendor managed inventory ("VMI") program that
was in place at the New Brunswick operation. On a year-to-date basis, net sales are 2% lower than in the same period last year with a slower start-up of operations in the second quarter due to an extended mud season being largely offset by improved log pricing.
Adjusted EBITDA of $1.9 million for the second quarter was $1.0 million lower than in the second quarter of 2013, while Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased to 16% from 19% in the same period of last year. On a year-to-date basis, Free Cash Flow improved $1.0 million to $6.7 million resulting in a payout ratio of 104%, below the ratio of 121% in the same period last year.
1 This news release makes reference to Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow which are key performance measures in evaluating Acadian's operations and are important in enhancing investors' understanding of Acadian's operating performance. Acadian's management defines Adjusted EBITDA as earnings before interest, taxes, fair value adjustments, recovery of or impairment of land and roads, unrealized exchange gain/loss on debt, depreciation and amortization and Free Cash Flow as Adjusted EBITDA less interest paid, current income tax expense, additions to, and gains from the sale of, fixed assets plus losses on, and proceeds from, the sale of fixed assets. As these performance measures do not have standardized meanings prescribed by International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"), they may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. As a result, we have provided in this news release reconciliations of net income, as determined in accordance with IFRS, to Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow.
Financial and Operating Highlights
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||
| (CAD thousands, except per share information) | June 28 2014 |
June 29 2013 |
June 28 2014 |
June 29 2013 |
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| Sales volume (000s m3) | 228.9 | 330.5 | 579.1 | 669.7 | |
| Net sales | $ 12,029 | $ 15,608 | $ 33,272 | $ 33,860 | |
| Operating earnings | 1,797 | 2,667 | 8,262 | 7,181 | |
| Net income / (loss) | 4,738 | (857) | 5,435 | 434 | |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 1,935 | 2,897 | 8,632 | 7,552 | |
| Free Cash Flow | 1,052 | 1,774 | 6,652 | 5,685 | |
| Dividends declared | 3,451 | 3,451 | 6,902 | 6,902 | |
| Per share (fully diluted) | |||||
| Net income / (loss) | 0.28 | (0.05) | 0.32 | 0.03 | |
| Free Cash Flow | 0.06 | 0.11 | 0.40 | 0.34 | |
| Dividends declared | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.41 | 0.41 | |
Operating earnings for the second quarter, at $1.8 million, decreased $0.9 million year-over-year, largely reflecting the timing of sales. Net income totaled $4.7 million, or $0.28 per share, for the second quarter, an increase of $5.6 million or $0.33 per share from the same period in 2013. The increase in net income reflects a higher non-cash fair value adjustment due to lower harvest levels and a $2.7 million unrealized exchange gain on long-term debt compared to a $2.5 million unrealized loss in the same period of the prior year.
Acadian traditionally experiences low levels of operating, marketing and selling activity during the second quarter of each year owing to the spring thaw period ("mud season") that causes much of the infrastructure to be temporarily inoperable. Harvest volume for the second quarter, excluding biomass, was 138 thousand m3, down 21% compared to the same period in the prior year due to a slower start-up at the New Brunswick operation resulting from the well above-average snowpack of the prior winter. Sales volume of 229 thousand m3 was down 31% from the second quarter of 2013, with the decrease largely coming from Acadian's operations in New Brunswick due to the discontinuation of the VMI program.
Acadian's weighted average log price during the second quarter increased 11% year-over-year primarily due to higher softwood sawlog and hardwood log prices, a stronger U.S. dollar and a higher proportion of high value hardwood sawlogs in the sales mix. Softwood sawlog prices were up 10% relative to the same period last year, benefiting from our customers' continued positive outlook for lumber demand. Prices for hardwood sawlogs and pulpwood were both up 7% relative to the second quarter of last year reflecting strong market demand. Softwood pulpwood pricing has weakened, declining 8% year-over-year, with fewer groundwood customers operating. Biomass gross margin was down 27% year-over-year due to fewer export customers during the period, but is expected to recover in the coming quarters.
New Brunswick Timberlands
The table below summarizes operating and financial results for New Brunswick Timberlands.
| Three Months Ended June 28, 2014 |
Three Months Ended June 29, 2013 |
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| Harvest | Sales | Results | Harvest | Sales | Results | |
| (000s m3) | (000s m3) | ($000s) | (000s m3) | (000s m3) | ($000s) | |
| Softwood | 45.5 | 67.6 | $ 3,745 | 57.4 | 124.4 | $ 6,538 |
| Hardwood | 62.0 | 74.1 | 4,914 | 89.8 | 95.6 | 5,807 |
| Biomass | 40.0 | 40.0 | 663 | 68.2 | 68.2 | 1,199 |
| 147.5 | 181.7 | 9,322 | 215.4 | 288.2 | 13,544 | |
| Other sales | (32) | (36) | ||||
| Net sales | $ 9,290 | $ 13,508 | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ 1,652 | $ 2,943 | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | 18% | 22% | ||||
| Six Months Ended June 28, 2014 |
Six Months Ended June 29, 2013 |
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| Harvest | Sales | Results | Harvest | Sales | Results | |
| (000s m3) | (000s m3) | ($000s) | (000s m3) | (000s m3) | ($000s) | |
| Softwood | 166.1 | 167.7 | $ 9,124 | 213.4 | 211.4 | $ 11,111 |
| Hardwood | 185.9 | 189.8 | 12,673 | 184.4 | 192.6 | 11,862 |
| Biomass | 69.3 | 69.3 | 1,309 | 113.1 | 113.1 | 2,018 |
| 421.3 | 426.8 | 23,106 | 510.9 | 517.1 | 24,991 | |
| Other sales | 630 | 670 | ||||
| Net sales | $ 23,736 | $ 25,661 | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ 6,110 | $ 5,935 | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | 26% | 23% | ||||
Softwood, hardwood and biomass shipments were 68 thousand m3, 74 thousand m3 and 40 thousand m3, respectively, during the second quarter. This represents a year-over-year decrease in sales volume of 37% largely reflecting the impact of the VMI program that was in place in 2013 which deferred sales from the first quarter to the second. Harvest volume in the second quarter of 2014 was typical of seasonal conditions, but lower than the same period last year as the well above-average snowpack of the prior winter led to a slow start-up. Approximately 40% of sales volume was sold as sawlogs, 38% as pulpwood and 22% as biomass in the second quarter. This compares to 42% sold as sawlogs, 34% as pulpwood and 24% as biomass in the second quarter of 2013.
Net sales for the second quarter totaled $9.3 million compared to $13.5 million for the same period last year, again reflecting the impact of not operating under the VMI program in the current year, but partially offset by increased softwood sawtimber and hardwood selling prices. The weighted average log selling price was $61.11 per m3 in the second quarter of 2014, a 9% increase from $56.12 per m3 in the same period of 2013 as a result of improved selling prices for most product and a higher proportion of hardwood in the sales mix. Net sales for the six months ended June 28, 2014 were $23.7 million, a decrease of $1.9 million over the first half of 2013, due to lower sales volumes.
Costs for the second quarter were $7.6 million, compared to $10.6 million in the same period in 2013, due to lower harvest volumes of primary products, partially offset by 3% higher variable costs per m3 caused by a higher proportion of hardwood products being supplied from log handling yards. For the six months ended June 28, 2014, costs were $17.6 million, $2.0 million lower than during the first half of 2013, due to lower harvest volumes.
Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter was $1.7 million, compared to $2.9 million in the second quarter of 2013 reflecting the discontinuation of the VMI program. Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased to 18% from 22% in the prior year. For the six months ended June 28, 2014, adjusted EBITDA was $6.1 million, an increase of $0.2 million over the first half of 2013.
There were no recordable safety incidents among employees and contractors during the second quarter of 2014.
Maine Timberlands
The table below summarizes operating and financial results for Maine Timberlands.
| Three Months Ended June 28, 2014 |
Three Months Ended June 29, 2013 |
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| Harvest | Sales | Results | Harvest | Sales | Results | |
| (000s m3) | (000s m3) | ($000s) | (000s m3) | (000s m3) | ($000s) | |
| Softwood | 17.6 | 17.6 | $ 1,030 | 18.1 | 18.1 | $ 875 |
| Hardwood | 12.7 | 19.9 | 1,529 | 9.9 | 15.6 | 1,051 |
| Biomass | 9.7 | 9.7 | 52 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 44 |
| 40.0 | 47.2 | 2,611 | 36.6 | 42.3 | 1,970 | |
| Other sales | 128 | 130 | ||||
| Net sales | $ 2,739 | $ 2,100 | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ 385 | $ 215 | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | 14% | 10% | ||||
| Six Months Ended June 28, 2014 |
Six Months Ended June 29, 2013 |
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| Harvest | Sales | Results | Harvest | Sales | Results | |
| (000s m3) | (000s m3) | ($000s) | (000s m3) | (000s m3) | ($000s) | |
| Softwood | 89.2 | 88.9 | $ 5,706 | 94.6 | 94.3 | $ 5,217 |
| Hardwood | 45.2 | 47.0 | 3,520 | 35.6 | 42.0 | 2,658 |
| Biomass | 16.4 | 16.4 | 113 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 125 |
| 150.8 | 152.3 | 9,339 | 146.5 | 152.6 | 8,000 | |
| Other sales | 197 | 199 | ||||
| Net sales | $ 9,536 | $ 8,199 | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ 2,862 | $ 2,243 | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | 30% | 27% | ||||
Softwood, hardwood and biomass shipments were 18 thousand m3, 20 thousand m3, and 10 thousand m3, respectively, during the second quarter. This represents a year-over-year increase in sales volume of 12%. Approximately 36% of sales volume was sold as sawlogs, 43% as pulpwood and 21% as biomass during the second quarter. This compares to 37% sold as sawlogs, 43% as pulpwood and 20% as biomass in the second quarter of 2013.
Net sales for the second quarter totaled $2.7 million compared to $2.1 million for the same period last year. The improvement was the result of increased hardwood sales volume and improved pricing across all products, as well as the positive impact of the stronger U.S. dollar. The weighted average log selling price was $68.34 per m3 in the second quarter of 2014, a 19% increase from $57.30 per m3 in the same period of 2013 in Canadian dollar terms. Weighted average log selling prices in U.S. dollar terms increased 11% year-over-year. Net sales for the six months ended June 28, 2014 were $9.5 million, an increase of $1.3 million over the first half of 2013, due to improved log selling prices.
Costs for the second quarter were $2.3 million, compared to $2.0 million during the same period in 2013. Variable costs per m3 increased 14% in Canadian dollar terms and 7% in U.S. dollar terms reflecting a shift in product mix during the period with a greater proportion of the sales being higher cost hardwood sawtimber processed through the woodyard as well as longer hauling distances for softwood pulpwood due to the closure of the paper mill in East Millinocket. For the six months ended June 28, 2014, costs were $6.7 million, $0.7 million higher than during the first half of 2013, due to higher harvest volumes and adverse foreign exchange movements.
Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter was $0.4 million, compared to $0.2 million for the same period in 2013, while Adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 14% from 10% in the prior year. For the six months ended June 28, 2014, Adjusted EBITDA was $2.9 million, an increase of $0.7 million over the first half of 2013.
There were no recordable safety incidents among employees and contractors during the second quarter of 2014.
Market Outlook
The following contains forward-looking statements about Acadian Timber Corp.'s market outlook for the remainder of 2014. Reference should be made to the "Forward-looking Statements" section of this news release. For a description of material factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in the following, please see the Risk Factors section of Acadian's most recent Annual Report and Annual Information Form available on our website at www.acadiantimber.com or filed with SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
U.S. housing market forecasts continue to be adjusted downward despite significant pent up demand. Analysts have concluded that last spring's increase in mortgage rates coupled with increases in home prices and tighter mortgage lending rules explains much more of the current weakness in mortgage applications and new home sales than the harsh winter weather experienced in 2014. Improved economic growth, with further gains in employment and wages, will need to take place before a more robust recovery in housing can be expected. Despite this than less robust outlook, most industry watchers continue to forecast year-over-year increases in total housing starts of approximately 10 to 20% in 2014 with increases of the same magnitude in 2015. This optimism has kept North American lumber prices strong throughout 2013 and 2014 encouraging Acadian's key solid wood customers to continue to operate at full capacity. As such, we expect to see ongoing strong demand for softwood sawlogs in the region.
Markets for hardwood sawlogs have been positive and are expected to remain stable and demand and pricing for hardwood pulpwood continues to be strong. While Acadian has been successful in selling its softwood pulpwood production, this market is challenging due to the closure of several regional groundwood mills. Biomass sales have been somewhat slow during the first half of 2014, although we expect to see modest improvements through the remainder of the year as several of the logistical challenges currently constraining export markets are relieved.
Quarterly Dividend
Acadian is pleased to announce a dividend of $0.20625 per share, payable on October 15, 2014 to shareholders of record on September 30, 2014.
Acadian Timber Corp. is a leading supplier of primary forest products in Eastern Canada and the Northeastern U.S. With a total of 2.4 million acres of land under management, Acadian is the second largest timberland operator in New Brunswick and Maine.
Acadian owns and manages approximately 1.1 million acres of freehold timberlands in New Brunswick and Maine, and provides management services relating to approximately 1.3 million acres of Crown licensed timberlands in New Brunswick. Acadian also owns and operates a forest nursery in Second Falls, New Brunswick. Acadian's products include softwood and hardwood sawlogs, pulpwood and biomass by-products, sold to approximately 90 regional customers.
Acadian's business strategy is to maximize cash flows from its existing timberland assets while growing our business by acquiring assets on a value basis and utilizing our operations-oriented approach to drive improved performance.
Acadian's shares are listed for trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ADN.
For further information, please visit our website at www.acadiantimber.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This News Release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Acadian Timber Corp. and its subsidiaries (collectively, "Acadian"), or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. When used in this News Release, such statements may contain such words as "may," "will," "intend," "should," "expect," "believe," "outlook," "predict," "remain," "anticipate," "estimate," "potential," "continue," "plan," "could," "might," "project," "targeting" or the negative of these terms or other similar terminology. Forward-looking information in this News Release includes, without limitation, statements made in the section entitled "Market Outlook" and other statements regarding management's beliefs, intentions, results, performance, goals, achievements, future events, plans and objectives, business strategy, growth strategy and prospects, access to capital, liquidity and trading volumes, dividends, taxes, capital expenditures, projected costs, market trends and similar statements concerning anticipated future events, results, achievements, circumstances, performance or expectations that are not historical facts. These statements, which reflect management's current expectations regarding future events and operating performance, are based on information currently available to management and speak only as of the date of this News Release. All forward-looking statements in this News Release are qualified by these cautionary statements.
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, should not be unduly relied upon, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such results will be achieved. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: general economic and market conditions; product demand; concentration of customers; commodity pricing; interest rate and foreign currency fluctuations; seasonality; weather and natural conditions; regulatory, trade or environmental policy changes; changes in Canadian income tax law; economic situation of key customers; Brookfield Asset Management Inc.'s and its affiliates' ability to source and secure potential investment opportunities; the availability of potential acquisitions that suit Acadian's growth profile; and other risks and factors discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in each of the Annual Information Form dated March 28, 2014 and the Management Information Circular dated May 13, 2014, and other filings of Acadian made with securities regulatory authorities, which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Forward-looking information is based on various material factors or assumptions, which are based on information currently available to Acadian. Material factors or assumptions that were applied in drawing a conclusion or making an estimate set out in the forward-looking information may include, but are not limited to: anticipated financial performance; anticipated market conditions; business prospects; the economic situation of key customers; strategies; regulatory developments; exchange rates; the sufficiency of budgeted capital expenditures in carrying out planned activities; the availability and cost of labour and services and the ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms. Readers are cautioned that the preceding list of material factors or assumptions is not exhaustive. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this News Release are based upon what management believes are reasonable assumptions, Acadian cannot assure readers that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this News Release are made as of the date of this News Release, and should not be relied upon as representing Acadian's views as of any date subsequent to the date of this News Release. Acadian assumes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events, circumstances or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.
| Acadian Timber Corp. | |||||||||
| Interim Consolidated Statements of Net Income | |||||||||
| (unaudited) | |||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||
| (CAD thousands) | June 28 2014 |
June 29 2013 |
June 28 2014 |
June 29 2013 |
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| Net sales | $ | 12,029 | $ | 15,608 | $ | 33,272 | $ | 33,860 | |
| Operating costs and expenses | |||||||||
| Cost of sales | 8,680 | 11,122 | 21,859 | 23,110 | |||||
| Selling, administration and other | 1,351 | 1,542 | 2,814 | 3,146 | |||||
| Reforestation | 65 | 134 | 65 | 139 | |||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 136 | 143 | 272 | 284 | |||||
| 10,232 | 12,941 | 25,010 | 26,679 | ||||||
| Operating earnings | 1,797 | 2,667 | 8,262 | 7,181 | |||||
| Interest expense, net | (773) | (773) | (1,570) | (1,512) | |||||
| Other items | |||||||||
| Fair value adjustments | 1,795 | 1,224 | 605 | 1,243 | |||||
| Unrealized exchange gain (loss) on long-term debt | 2,747 | (2,473) | (349) | (4,315) | |||||
| Gain on sale of timberlands | 2 | 87 | 98 | 87 | |||||
| Earnings before income taxes | 5,568 | 732 | 7,046 | 2,684 | |||||
| Current income tax recovery (expense) | 28 | - | (269) | - | |||||
| Deferred income tax expense | (858) | (1,589) | (1,342) | (2,250) | |||||
| Net income / (loss) for the period | $ | 4,738 | $ | (857) | $ | 5,435 | $ | 434 | |
| Net income / (loss) per share - basic and diluted | $ | 0.28 | $ | (0.05) | $ | 0.32 | $ | 0.03 | |
| Acadian Timber Corp. | |||||||||
| Interim Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income | |||||||||
| (unaudited) | |||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||
| (CAD thousands) | June 28 2014 |
June 29 2013 |
June 28 2014 |
June 29 2013 |
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| Net income / (loss) | $ | 4,738 | $ | (857) | $ | 5,435 | $ | 434 | |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | |||||||||
| Items that may be reclassified subsequently to net income: | |||||||||
| Unrealized foreign currency translation | (3,278) | 2,670 | 419 | 4,880 | |||||
| Amortization of derivatives designated as hedges | (47) | (45) | (94) | (95) | |||||
| Comprehensive income | $ | 1,413 | $ | 1,768 | $ | 5,760 | $ | 5,219 | |
| Acadian Timber Corp. | |||||
| Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets | |||||
| (unaudited) | |||||
| As at (CAD thousands) |
June 28, 2014 |
December 31, 2013 |
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| ASSETS | |||||
| Current assets | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 7,922 | $ | 8,564 | |
| Accounts receivable and other assets | 6,538 | 7,673 | |||
| Inventory | 1,025 | 1,380 | |||
| 15,485 | 17,617 | ||||
| Timber | 241,351 | 240,143 | |||
| Land, roads and other fixed assets | 32,202 | 32,268 | |||
| Intangible assets | 6,140 | 6,140 | |||
| $ | 295,178 | $ | 296,168 | ||
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||
| Current liabilities | |||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 5,922 | $ | 7,680 | |
| Dividends payable to shareholders | 3,451 | 3,451 | |||
| 9,373 | 11,131 | ||||
| Long-term debt | 76,963 | 76,496 | |||
| Deferred income tax liability | 27,791 | 26,348 | |||
| Shareholders' equity | 181,051 | 182,193 | |||
| $ | 295,178 | $ | 296,168 | ||
| Acadian Timber Corp. | |||||||||
| Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | |||||||||
| (unaudited) | |||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||
| (CAD thousands) | June 28 2014 |
June 29 2013 |
June 28 2014 |
June 30 2013 |
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| Cash provided by (used for): | |||||||||
| Operating activities | |||||||||
| Net income / (loss) | $ | 4,738 | $ | (857) | $ | 5,435 | $ | 434 | |
| Adjustments to net income / (loss): | |||||||||
| Deferred income tax expense | 858 | 1,589 | 1,342 | 2,250 | |||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 136 | 143 | 272 | 284 | |||||
| Fair value adjustments | (1,795) | (1,224) | (605) | (1,243) | |||||
| Unrealized exchange (gain) loss on long term debt | (2,747) | 2,473 | 349 | 4,315 | |||||
| Interest expense, net | 773 | 773 | 1,570 | 1,512 | |||||
| Interest paid, net | (778) | (778) | (1,579) | (1,522) | |||||
| Gain on sale of timberlands | (2) | (87) | (98) | (87) | |||||
| Net change in non-cash working capital and other | (718) | 684 | (392) | 530 | |||||
| 465 | 2,716 | 6,294 | 6,473 | ||||||
| Financing activities | |||||||||
| Dividends paid to shareholders | (3,451) | (3,451) | (6,902) | (6,902) | |||||
| (3,451) | (3,451) | (6,902) | (6,902) | ||||||
| Investing activities | |||||||||
| Additions to timber, land, roads and other fixed assets | (133) | (345) | (133) | (345) | |||||
| Proceeds from sale of timberlands | 2 | 87 | 99 | 87 | |||||
| (131) | (258) | (34) | (258) | ||||||
| Decrease in cash and cash equivalents during the period | (3,117) | (993) | (642) | (687) | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 11,039 | 6,442 | 8,564 | 6,136 | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 7,922 | $ | 5,449 | $ | 7,922 | $ | 5,449 | |
| Reconciliations to Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow | |||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||
| (CAD thousands) | June 28 2014 |
June 29 2013 |
June 28 2014 |
June 29 2013 |
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| Net income / (loss) | $ | 4,738 | $ | (857) | $ | 5,435 | $ | 434 | |
| Add (deduct): | |||||||||
| Interest expense, net | 773 | 773 | 1,570 | 1,512 | |||||
| Current income tax expense (recovery) | (28) | - | 269 | - | |||||
| Deferred income tax expense | 858 | 1,589 | 1,342 | 2,250 | |||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 136 | 143 | 272 | 284 | |||||
| Fair value adjustments | (1,795) | (1,224) | (605) | (1,243) | |||||
| Unrealized exchange (gain) loss on long-term debt | (2,747) | 2,473 | 349 | 4,315 | |||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | 1,935 | 2,897 | 8,632 | 7,552 | |||||
| Add (deduct): | |||||||||
| Interest paid on debt, net | (778) | (778) | (1,579) | (1,522) | |||||
| Additions to timber, land, roads and other fixed assets | (133) | (345) | (133) | (345) | |||||
| Gain on sale of timberlands | (2) | (87) | (98) | (87) | |||||
| Proceeds on sale of timberlands | 2 | 87 | 99 | 87 | |||||
| Current income tax recovery (expense) | 28 | - | (269) | - | |||||
| Free cash flow | $ | 1,052 | $ | 1,774 | $ | 6,652 | $ | 5,685 | |
| Dividends declared | $ | 3,451 | $ | 3,451 | $ | 6,902 | $ | 6,902 | |
| Payout ratio | 328% | 195% | 104% | 121% | |||||