TSX Symbol: WJX
TORONTO, May 2, 2022
/CNW/ - Wajax Corporation ("Wajax" or the
"Corporation") today announced its 2022 first quarter
results.
(Dollars in
millions, except per share data)
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Three Months
Ended
March 31
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2022
|
2021
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CONSOLIDATED
RESULTS
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Revenue
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$439.5
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$387.1
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Equipment sales
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$117.2
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$118.6
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Product support
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$124.5
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$107.1
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Industrial parts
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$129.2
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$104.1
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Engineered repair services
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$59.8
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$49.4
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Equipment rental
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$8.7
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$7.9
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|
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Net
earnings
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$16.1
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$12.5
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Basic earnings per
share(1)
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$0.75
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$0.59
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|
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Adjusted net
earnings(2)(3)
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$15.7
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$12.4
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Adjusted basic
earnings per share(1)(2)(3)
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$0.73
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$0.59
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In commenting on the Corporation's results, Iggy Domagalski, President and Chief Executive
Officer, stated "During the first quarter, Wajax delivered strong
revenue of $439.5 million, an
increase of 14% year-over-year, and improved gross profit margins.
Our leverage ratio further decreased to 1.24 times and we recorded
record quarter end backlog of $540.1
million.(2) We are pleased with these results and
the continued strong performance of the business, and we look
forward to engaging with shareholders at our upcoming annual
meeting."
First Quarter Highlights
- Revenue in the first quarter of 2022 increased $52.4 million, or 13.5%, to $439.5 million, from $387.1 million in the first quarter of 2021.
Regionally:
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- Revenue in western Canada of
$207.0 million increased 32.7% over
the prior year due primarily to engineered repair services
("ERS") and industrial parts strength attributable to strong
sales from Tundra Process Solutions Ltd. ("Tundra") and
robust bearings sales, as well as higher mining equipment sales,
including one large mining shovel delivery, and higher product
support revenue in the mining and construction and forestry
categories.
- Revenue in central Canada of
$76.4 million decreased 5.8% over the
prior year due primarily to lower construction and forestry
equipment sales, offset partially by strength in industrial parts
and power systems sales.
- Revenue in eastern Canada of
$156.1 million increased 4.1% over
the prior year due primarily to higher bearings sales driving
higher industrial parts revenue.
- During the quarter, the Corporation did not recognize any
reimbursement of compensation expense from the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy ("CEWS")
program. During the same quarter last year, the Corporation
qualified for the CEWS and recognized $6.3
million as a reimbursement of compensation expense with
$2.8 million and $3.5 million, respectively, allocated to cost of
sales and selling and administrative expenses in proportion to
personnel costs recorded in those areas. Approximately $2.5 million of the first quarter 2021 subsidy
was allocated to temporary supplemental compensation programs
directed at the Corporation's frontline employees. The resultant
net pre-tax contribution to earnings of the CEWS recovery in the
first quarter of 2021 was approximately $3.8
million.
- Gross profit margin of 21.3% in the first quarter of 2022
increased 1.7% compared to gross profit margin of 19.6% in the same
period of 2021. Excluding the CEWS recoveries in the first quarter
of last year of $2.8 million, gross
profit margin in the first quarter of 2022 increased 2.4% compared
to the gross profit margin of 18.9% in the same period of 2021. The
increase in margin was driven primarily by higher equipment
margins, and a higher proportion of industrial parts and ERS sales
compared to equipment sales.
- Selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue
increased to 15.3% in the first quarter of 2022 from 13.9% in the
first quarter of 2021. Excluding the CEWS recoveries in the first
quarter of last year of $3.5 million,
selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue
increased from 14.8% in the first quarter last year to 15.3% in the
first quarter of 2022. Selling and administrative expenses in the
first quarter of 2022 increased $13.5
million compared to the first quarter of 2021 due mainly to
the prior year $3.5 million recovery
of personnel expenses from the CEWS program without a similar
recovery in the current year, higher salary costs as the volume of
business increased over the prior year, and additional selling and
administrative expenses related to Tundra.
- EBIT increased $4.2 million, or
18.7%, to $26.4 million in the first
quarter of 2022 versus $22.2 million
in the same period of 2021.(2) The year-over-year
increase in EBIT is primarily attributable to higher volumes and
margins, and a higher proportion of industrial parts and ERS sales
compared to equipment sales. These increases were offset partially
by higher selling and administrative expenses, and a prior year
recovery of personnel expenses from the CEWS program without a
similar recovery in the current year.
- The Corporation generated net earnings of $16.1 million, or $0.75 per share, in the first quarter of 2022
versus $12.5 million, or $0.59 per share, in the same period of 2021. The
Corporation generated adjusted net earnings of $15.7 million, or $0.73 per share, in the first quarter of 2022
versus $12.4 million, or $0.59 per share, in the same period of
2021.(2)
- Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased to 8.9% in the first quarter
of 2022 from 9.0% in the same period of 2021.(2)
Excluding the CEWS recoveries in the first quarter of last year of
$6.3 million, adjusted EBITDA margin
increased to 8.9% in the first quarter of 2022 from 7.4% in
2021.(2)
- The Corporation's backlog at March 31,
2022 of $540.1 million
increased $115.8 million, or 27.3%,
compared to December 31, 2021 due to
higher orders in most categories, most notably the construction and
forestry category and the ERS and industrial parts
categories.(2) Compared to March
31, 2021, backlog increased $263.6
million, or 95.3%, due to higher orders in most categories,
most notably the construction and forestry, material handling,
power systems and the ERS and industrial parts
categories.(2)
- Inventory increased $20.4 million
in the first quarter of 2022 to $409.1
million at March 31, 2022 due
primarily to higher equipment inventory in the construction and
forestry category and higher mining rental equipment and parts
inventory, offset partially by lower mining equipment
inventory.
- Working capital of $319.7 million
at March 31, 2022 increased
$6.2 million from December 31, 2021 due to higher inventory, higher
trade and other receivables and higher contract assets, offset
partially by higher accounts payable and higher contract
liabilities.(2) Trailing four-quarter average working
capital as a percentage of the trailing 12-month sales was 19.2%, a
decrease of 1.3% from December 31,
2021, due to the combination of the lower four-quarter
average working capital and the higher trailing 12-month
sales.(2)
- Cash flows generated from operating activities amounted to
$19.4 million in the first quarter of
2022, compared to cash flows generated from operating activities of
$77.2 million in the same quarter of
the previous year. The decrease in cash generated from operating
activities of $57.8 million was
mainly attributable to a decrease in cash generated from changes in
non-cash operating working capital of $62.0
million. This was due primarily to higher accounts
receivable as a result of higher sales activity in the quarter
compared to the previous quarter, as well as higher equipment
inventory levels and an increase in rental equipment additions of
$3.6 million, offset partially by an
increase in net earnings excluding items not affecting cash flow of
$4.6 million, and a decrease in
income taxes paid of $3.1
million.
- The Corporation's leverage ratio decreased to 1.24 times at
March 31, 2022, compared to 1.29
times at December 31,
2021.(2) The decrease in the leverage ratio was
due to the lower debt level in the current period and a higher
trailing twelve months EBITDA.(1) The Corporation's
senior secured leverage ratio was 0.78 times at March 31, 2022, compared to 0.82 times at
December 31, 2021.(2)
- On January 31, 2022, the
Corporation announced the acquisition of the net operating assets
of Thunder Bay, Ontario-based
Process Flow Systems Ltd. ("Process Flow"). The assets of
Process Flow were acquired in exchange for cash consideration of
approximately $4.0 million, plus a
three-year performance-based earnout of up to $0.7 million in the aggregate, payable in cash.
Process Flow's trailing twelve-month revenue from the time of
acquisition was $6.5 million.
- Effective March 1, 2022, Wajax
and Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America Inc.
("Hitachi") expanded their Canadian direct distribution
relationship to include construction excavators, mining equipment
and related aftermarket parts. Prior to this, and since 2001, these
products had been supplied to Wajax via a third-party joint venture
partner to Hitachi Construction Machinery ("HCM"). HCM and
its joint venture partner dissolved their partnership effective
February 28, 2022.
On May 2, 2022, the Corporation declared a dividend of
$0.25 per share for the second
quarter of 2022 payable on July 5, 2022 to shareholders of
record on June 15, 2022.
Commenting further on the Corporation's results, President and
Chief Executive Officer Iggy
Domagalski stated, "Building on 2021's record revenue and
strong earnings performance, Wajax had a solid start to 2022.
Combined with the Corporation's strengthened balance sheet and
expanded product and service offerings, we continue to believe that
Wajax is ideally positioned to continue to grow in 2022 and
beyond."
Regarding Wajax's outlook for the year, Mr. Domagalski stated,
"As we move further into 2022, Wajax continues to see sound
fundamentals in many of its key markets, bolstered by improving
commodity prices and increased capital spending. This positive view
of the market remains counterbalanced by the unpredictable COVID-19
pandemic and related supply chain issues, which Wajax expects will
be a factor throughout the year ahead, particularly in its heavy
equipment business. Wajax continues to manage these challenges
through frequent dialogue with key suppliers and customers,
pre-ordering new equipment, and utilizing repairs and rebuilds to
extend the service life of equipment."
Mr. Domagalski continued, "Despite these ongoing challenges, the
Corporation's improved balance sheet and record quarter end backlog
of $540.1 million continues to show
momentum in the business.(2) To maintain this momentum
and increase shareholder value, Wajax plans to continue its focus
on the following priorities: investing in its people and their
safety, delivering exceptional customer experiences, organically
growing its business, building its acquisition pipeline, supporting
its closer relationship with Hitachi, prudently managing its
balance sheet, deploying its ERP and remote diagnostic systems, and
building sustainability into the business."
Mr. Domagalski concluded, "Looking ahead, Wajax believes its
strong balance sheet, ability to generate cash flow, and abundant
growth opportunities will allow its business to grow meaningfully
over the long term."
Wajax Corporation
Founded in 1858, Wajax (TSX: WJX) is one of Canada's longest-standing and most diversified
industrial products and services providers. The Corporation
operates an integrated distribution system providing sales, parts
and services to a broad range of customers in diverse sectors of
the Canadian economy, including: construction, forestry, mining,
industrial and commercial, oil sands, transportation, metal
processing, government and utilities, and oil and gas.
The Corporation's goal is to be Canada's leading industrial products and
services provider, distinguished through its three core
capabilities: sales force excellence, the breadth and efficiency of
repair and maintenance operations, and the ability to work closely
with existing and new vendor partners to constantly expand its
product offering to customers. The Corporation believes that
achieving excellence in these three areas will position it to
create value for its customers, employees, vendors and
shareholders.
Wajax will webcast its First Quarter Financial Results
Conference Call. You are invited to listen to the live webcast on
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. ET. To access the webcast, please visit
our website wajax.com, under "Investor
Relations", "Events and Presentations", "Q1 2022
Financial Results" and click on the "Webcast" link.
Notes:
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(1)
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Weighted average
shares, net of shares held in trust, outstanding for calculation of
basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended
March 31, 2022 was 21,415,435 (2021 – 21,079,889) and 22,126,541
(2021 – 21,643,404), respectively.
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(2)
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"Adjusted net
earnings", "Adjusted basic earnings per share", "Adjusted EBITDA",
"Adjusted EBITDA margin", "pro-forma adjusted EBITDA", "backlog",
"leverage ratio" and "senior secured leverage ratio" do not have
standardized meanings prescribed by generally accepted accounting
principles ("GAAP"). "EBIT" and "Working capital" are
additional GAAP measures. See the Non-GAAP and Additional GAAP
Measures section later in this press release and in the Q1 2022
Management's Discussion and Analysis.
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(3)
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Net earnings excluding
the following:
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a.
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after-tax non-cash
gains on mark to market of derivative instruments of $0.3 million
(2021 – gains of $0.3 million), or basic and diluted earnings per
share of $0.02 (2021 – $0.02 and $0.01 respectively) for the three
months ended March 31, 2022.
|
|
b.
|
after-tax Tundra
transaction costs of nil (2021 – $0.3 million), or basic and
diluted earnings per share of nil (2021 – $0.01) for the three
months ended March 31, 2022.
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Non-GAAP and Additional GAAP
Measures
The press release contains certain non-GAAP and additional GAAP
measures that do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by
GAAP. Therefore, these financial measures may not be comparable to
similar measures presented by other issuers. Investors are
cautioned that these measures should not be construed as an
alternative to net earnings or to cash flow from operating,
investing, and financing activities determined in accordance with
GAAP as indicators of the Corporation's performance.
Non-GAAP financial measures are identified and defined
below:
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EBITDA
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Net earnings (loss)
before finance costs, income tax expense, depreciation
and amortization.
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EBITDA
margin
|
Defined as EBITDA
divided by revenue, as presented in the condensed
consolidated interim statements of earnings.
|
Adjusted net
earnings (loss)
|
Net earnings (loss)
before (gain) loss recorded on the sale of properties,
non-cash losses (gains) on mark to market of derivative instruments
and
Tundra transaction costs.
|
Adjusted basic and
diluted
earnings (loss) per share
|
Basic and diluted
earnings (loss) per share before (gain) loss recorded on the
sale of properties, non-cash losses (gains) on mark to market of
derivative
instruments and Tundra transaction costs.
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Adjusted
EBITDA
|
EBITDA before (gain)
loss recorded on the sale of properties, non-cash losses
(gains) on mark to market of derivative instruments and Tundra
transaction costs.
|
Adjusted EBITDA
margin
|
Defined as adjusted
EBITDA divided by revenue, as presented in the condensed
consolidated interim statements of earnings.
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Pro-forma adjusted
EBITDA
|
Defined as adjusted
EBITDA adjusted for the EBITDA of business acquisitions
made during the period as if they were made at the beginning of the
trailing 12-
month period pursuant to the terms of the bank credit facility and
the deduction
of payments of lease liabilities.
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Leverage
ratio
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The leverage ratio is
defined as debt at the end of a particular quarter divided by
trailing 12-month pro-forma adjusted EBITDA. The Corporation's
objective is to
maintain this ratio between 1.5 times and 2.0 times.
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Senior secured
leverage
ratio
|
The senior secured
leverage ratio is defined as debt excluding debentures at the
end of a particular quarter divided by trailing 12-month pro-forma
adjusted EBITDA.
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Backlog
|
Backlog is a management
measure which includes the total sales value
of customer purchase commitments for future delivery or
commissioning of
equipment, parts and related services, including ERS projects. This
differs
from the remaining performance obligations as defined by IFRS 15
Revenue from
Contracts with Customers.
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Additional GAAP
measures are identified and defined below:
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Earnings (loss)
before
finance costs and income
taxes (EBIT)
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Earnings (loss) before
finance costs and income taxes, as presented in the
condensed consolidated interim statements of earnings.
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Earnings (loss)
before
income taxes (EBT)
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Earnings (loss) before
income taxes, as presented in the condensed consolidated
interim statements of earnings.
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Working
capital
|
Defined as current
assets less current liabilities, as presented in the condensed
consolidated interim statements of financial position.
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Reconciliation of the Corporation's net earnings to adjusted net
earnings and adjusted basic and diluted earnings per share is as
follows:
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Three months
ended
|
|
March
31
|
|
2022
|
2021
|
Net earnings
|
$
|
16.1
|
$
|
12.5
|
Non-cash gains on mark
to market of
derivative instruments, after-tax
|
(0.3)
|
(0.3)
|
Tundra transaction
costs, after-tax
|
—
|
0.3
|
Adjusted net
earnings
|
$
|
15.7
|
$
|
12.4
|
Adjusted basic
earnings per share(1)
|
$
|
0.73
|
$
|
0.59
|
Adjusted diluted
earnings per share(1)
|
$
|
0.71
|
$
|
0.57
|
(1)
|
For the three months
ended March 31, 2022, the numbers of basic and diluted shares
outstanding were 21,415,435 and 22,126,541,
respectively (2021 - 21,079,889 and 21,643,404,
respectively).
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Reconciliation of the Corporation's net earnings to EBT, EBIT,
EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Pro-forma adjusted EBITDA is as
follows:
|
Three months
ended
|
Twelve months
ended
|
|
March 31
2022
|
March 31
2021
|
March 31
2022
|
December 31
2021
|
Net
earnings
|
$
|
16.1
|
$
|
12.5
|
$
|
56.9
|
$
|
53.2
|
Income tax
expense
|
5.9
|
4.7
|
21.1
|
19.9
|
EBT
|
$
|
21.9
|
$
|
17.2
|
$
|
77.9
|
$
|
73.2
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Finance
costs
|
4.4
|
5.0
|
18.5
|
19.1
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EBIT
|
$
|
26.4
|
$
|
22.2
|
$
|
96.5
|
$
|
92.3
|
Depreciation and
amortization
|
13.4
|
12.8
|
56.0
|
55.4
|
EBITDA
|
$
|
39.7
|
$
|
35.0
|
$
|
152.4
|
$
|
147.7
|
Gain recorded on the
sale of properties
|
—
|
—
|
(2.5)
|
(2.5)
|
Non-cash gains on mark
to market of
derivative instruments(1)
|
(0.5)
|
(0.4)
|
—
|
—
|
Tundra transaction
costs(2)
|
—
|
0.4
|
—
|
0.4
|
Adjusted
EBITDA
|
$
|
39.3
|
$
|
35.0
|
$
|
149.9
|
$
|
145.6
|
Payment of lease
liabilities(3)
|
(7.6)
|
(6.7)
|
(29.8)
|
(28.9)
|
Pro-forma adjusted
EBITDA
|
$
|
31.6
|
$
|
28.2
|
$
|
120.1
|
$
|
116.7
|
(1)
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Non-cash gains on mark
to market of non-hedged derivative instruments.
|
(2)
|
In 2021, the
Corporation incurred transaction costs relating to the Tundra
acquisition. These costs were primarily for advisory
services.
|
(3)
|
Effective with the
reporting period beginning on January 1, 2019 and the adoption of
IFRS 16, the Corporation amended the definition
of Funded net debt to exclude lease liabilities not considered part
of debt. As a result, the corresponding lease costs must also
be
deducted from EBITDA for the purpose of calculating the leverage
ratio.
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Calculation of the Corporation's funded net debt, debt, leverage
ratio and senior secured leverage ratio is as follows:
|
March 31
2022
|
December 31
2021
|
Cash
|
$
|
(11.4)
|
$
|
(10.0)
|
Debentures
|
55.4
|
55.2
|
Long-term
debt
|
98.4
|
98.2
|
Funded net
debt
|
$
|
142.3
|
$
|
143.5
|
Letters of
credit
|
6.3
|
7.3
|
Debt
|
$
|
148.6
|
$
|
150.7
|
Pro-forma adjusted
EBITDA(1)
|
$
|
120.1
|
$
|
116.7
|
Leverage
ratio(2)
|
1.24
|
1.29
|
Senior secured
leverage ratio(3)
|
0.78
|
0.82
|
(1)
|
For the twelve months
ended March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
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(2)
|
Calculation uses debt
divided by the trailing four-quarter Pro-forma adjusted EBITDA.
This leverage ratio is calculated for purposes of
monitoring the Corporation's objective target leverage ratio of
between 1.5 times and 2.0 times, and is different from the leverage
ratio
calculated under the Corporation's bank credit facility
agreement.
|
(3)
|
Calculation uses debt
excluding debentures divided by the trailing four-quarter Pro-forma
adjusted EBITDA. While the
calculation contains some differences from the leverage ratio
calculated under the Corporation's bank credit facility agreement,
the resulting leverage ratio under the bank credit facility
agreement is not significantly different.
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Cautionary Statement Regarding
Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements
and forward-looking information, as defined in applicable
securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking
statements"). These forward-looking statements relate to future
events or the Corporation's future performance. All statements
other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking
statements. Often, but not always, forward looking statements can
be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "anticipates",
"intends", "predicts", "expects", "is expected", "scheduled",
"believes", "estimates", "projects" or "forecasts", or variations
of, or the negatives of, such words and phrases or state that
certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would",
"should", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved.
Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors beyond the Corporation's ability to
predict or control which may cause actual results, performance and
achievements to differ materially from those anticipated or implied
in such forward-looking statements. To the extent any
forward-looking information in this news release constitutes
future-oriented financial information or financial outlook within
the meaning of applicable securities law, such information is being
provided to demonstrate the potential of the Corporation and
readers are cautioned that this information may not be appropriate
for any other purpose. There can be no assurance that any
forward-looking statement will materialize. Accordingly, readers
should not place undue reliance on forward looking statements. The
forward-looking statements in this news release are made as of the
date of this news release, reflect management's current beliefs and
are based on information currently available to management.
Although management believes that the expectations represented in
such forward-looking statements are reasonable, there is no
assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct.
Specifically, this news release includes forward looking statements
regarding, among other things, our belief that our solid start to
2022, combined with our strengthened balance sheet and expanded
product and service offerings, positions us ideally to grow in 2022
and beyond; our view that, as we move further into 2022, we are
continuing to see sound fundamentals in many of our key markets,
bolstered by improving commodity prices and increased capital
spending, and that this positive view of the market remains
counterbalanced by the unpredictable COVID-19 pandemic and related
supply chain issues; our expectation that supply chain issues will
be a factor throughout the year ahead, particularly in our heavy
equipment business, and our plans to continue to manage these
challenges through frequent dialogue with key suppliers and
customers, pre-ordering new equipment, and utilizing repairs and
rebuilds to extend the service life of equipment; our belief that
our improved balance sheet and record quarter-end backlog shows
momentum in our business; our plans to maintain such momentum and
increase shareholder value by focusing on the following priorities:
investing in our people and their safety, delivering exceptional
customer experiences, organically growing our business, building
our acquisition pipeline, supporting our closer relationship with
Hitachi, prudently managing our balance sheet, deploying our ERP
and remote diagnostic systems, and building sustainability into our
business; our belief that our strong balance sheet, ability to
generate cash flow and abundant growth opportunities will allow our
business to grow meaningfully over the long-term; our objective of
maintaining a leverage ratio between 1.5 and 2.0 times; and our
goal of being Canada's leading
industrial products and services provider, distinguished by our
sales force excellence, the breadth and efficiency of our repair
and maintenance operations, and our ability to work closely with
existing and new vendor partners to constantly expand our product
offering to customers, together with our belief that achieving
excellence in these three areas will position us to create value
for our customers, employees, vendors and shareholders. These
statements are based on a number of assumptions which may prove to
be incorrect, including, but not limited to, our ability to
successfully manage our business through the COVID-19 pandemic and
actions taken by governments, public authorities, suppliers and
customers in response to the novel coronavirus and its variants;
the ability of Hitachi and Wajax to develop and execute successful
sales, marketing and other plans related to the expanded direct
distribution relationship which took effect on March 1, 2022; general business and economic
conditions; the supply and demand for, and the level and volatility
of prices for, oil, natural gas and other commodities; financial
market conditions, including interest rates; our ability to execute
our One Wajax strategy, including our ability to execute on our
organic growth priorities, complete and effectively integrate
acquisitions, and successfully implement new information technology
platforms, systems and software, such as our new ERP system; the
future financial performance of the Corporation; our costs; market
competition; our ability to attract and retain skilled staff; our
ability to procure quality products and inventory; and our ongoing
relations with suppliers, employees and customers. The foregoing
list of assumptions is not exhaustive. Factors that may cause
actual results to vary materially include, but are not limited to,
the geographic spread and ultimate impact of the COVID-19 virus and
its variants, and the duration of the coronavirus pandemic; the
duration and severity of travel, business and other restrictions
imposed by governments and public authorities in response to
COVID-19, as well as other measures that may be taken by such
authorities; actions taken by our suppliers and customers in
relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, including slowing, reducing or
halting operations; supply chain disruptions and shortages related
to or arising from the impacts of COVID-19; the inability of
Hitachi and Wajax to develop and execute successful sales,
marketing and other plans related to their expanded direct
distribution relationship; a continued or prolonged deterioration
in general business and economic conditions (including as a result
of the COVID-19 pandemic or armed conflicts); volatility in the
supply and demand for, and the level of prices for, oil, natural
gas and other commodities; a continued or prolonged decrease in the
price of oil or natural gas; fluctuations in financial market
conditions, including interest rates; the level of demand for, and
prices of, the products and services we offer; levels of customer
confidence and spending; market acceptance of the products we
offer; termination of distribution or original equipment
manufacturer agreements; unanticipated operational difficulties
(including failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate in
accordance with specifications or expectations, cost escalation,
our inability to reduce costs in response to slow-downs in market
activity, unavailability of quality products or inventory, supply
disruptions (including disruptions caused by the COVID-19
pandemic), job action and unanticipated events related to health,
safety and environmental matters); our ability to attract and
retain skilled staff and our ability to maintain our relationships
with suppliers, employees and customers. The foregoing list of
factors is not exhaustive. Further information concerning the risks
and uncertainties associated with these forward-looking statements
and the Corporation's business may be found in our Annual
Information Form for the year ended December
31, 2021 (the "AIF"), in our annual MD&A for
financial risks, and in our most recent quarterly MD&A, all of
which have been filed on SEDAR. The forward-looking statements
contained in this news release are expressly qualified in their
entirety by this cautionary statement. The Corporation does not
undertake any obligation to publicly update such forward-looking
statements to reflect new information, subsequent events or
otherwise unless so required by applicable securities laws.
Readers are cautioned that the risks described in the AIF, and
in our annual and quarterly MD&A, are not the only risks that
could impact the Corporation. We cannot accurately predict the full
impact that COVID-19 will have on our business, results of
operations, financial condition or the demand for our products and
services due to the uncertainties related to the spread of the
virus and its variants. Risks and uncertainties not currently known
to the Corporation, or currently deemed to be immaterial, may have
a material effect on the Corporation's business, financial
condition or results of operations.
Additional information, including Wajax's Annual Report, is
available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
SOURCE Wajax Corporation