CALGARY, ALBERTA - Nov. 9, 2005 /CNW/ - Newalta Income Fund (TSX:NAL.UN) ("Newalta" or the "Fund") today announced strong financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005 and a 10% increase in distributions to $0.165 per month or $1.98 on an annualized basis.
During the past 18 months, management was added to strengthen the organization, investments were made to grow the existing operations and acquisitions were completed, all of which positioned Newalta to capitalize on robust market conditions. These initiatives, in combination with improved utilization of operational assets, have contributed significantly to the strong results delivered in the third quarter.
"We will continue to capitalize on favourable market conditions to grow our business and drive improved investor returns. The acquisition of the assets of GLP Group Inc. ("GLP"), which we announced on November 1, 2005, is an excellent fit with our current operations and will contribute immediately to our results as well as to future growth. We have increased our monthly distributions by 10%, or $0.015 per unit, to $0.165 per unit effective November 2005 and our outlook continues to be very positive through the end of 2005 and into next year," said Al Cadotte, President and Chief Executive Officer of Newalta.
Financial results and highlights for the third quarter:
- Revenue increased 43% to $65.9 million and operating expenses, as a percentage of revenue, dropped to 54% compared to 56% in the same quarter last year. EBITDA(1) and cash flow(1) both increased 52%, primarily attributable to recent growth capital initiatives, including the expansion of on-site and other services, productivity initiatives and the integration of recent acquisitions. Strong commodity prices and robust industry activity levels also contributed to the results.
- Cash available for growth and distribution(1) in the third quarter increased from $0.48 per unit to $0.79 per unit, or 65%. Of the $21.8 million of cash available for growth and distribution, 50%, or $10.8 million, was distributed to investors and the remainder utilized to fund growth capital projects.
- The Oilfield division ("Oilfield") revenue and net margin(1) increased 51% and 57% to $43.4 million and $21.6 million, respectively. As a percentage of revenue, net margin improved to 50% from 48% over the same period last year. Crude oil sales were up 32% to $5.4 million and added $1.3 million in additional net margin compared to the third quarter last year. Over half of the revenue growth in Oilfield was attributable to growth capital initiatives related to the expansion of on-site services, satellites and partnerships, as well as the Green Court and Plover Lake acquisitions.
- The Industrial division ("Industrial") revenue and net margin increased 30% and 34% to $22.5 million and $4.1 million, respectively, despite the negative impact of rising commodity prices. As a percentage of revenue, net margin improved to 18.1% from 17.6% over the same period last year, notwithstanding that high crude oil prices negatively impacted net margin by an estimated $0.7 million due to decreased used oil collection revenue and increased transportation fuel costs. Excluding this effect, Industrial's revenue was up 32% and net margin was up 57% and Industrial's net margin reached 21% of revenue - a record level of performance. Successful efforts to improve asset utilization in the Industrial division are visible this quarter as the percentage increase in net margin outpaced the percentage increase in revenue.
- The business and assets of WasteCo Environmental Services Ltd. ("WasteCo"), recently acquired for approximately $7.9 million, generated performance in the third quarter which exceeded Management's expectations. Continued integration and cost rationalization is expected to drive additional margin improvement and accretion.
- Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") costs increased by $1.9 million to $6.5 million, in the quarter, compared to $4.6 million in 2004. As a percentage of revenue, SG&A costs were down slightly to 9.8%, which is consistent with our objective of maintaining SG&A costs at approximately 10%. The increase in SG&A costs was due primarily to increased salaries and costs associated with growth in the business. For the nine months ended September 30, 2005, SG&A costs were 10.5% of revenue.
- Maintenance capital expenditures in the quarter were $2.0 million compared to $1.6 million in 2004. For the nine months ended September 30, 2005, maintenance capital was $5.6 million compared to $6.0 million in 2004. Total maintenance capital expenditures for 2005 are estimated to be $9.0 million. Growth and acquisition capital expenditures in the quarter were $13.5 million compared to $7.3 million in 2004. Including the acquisition of GLP, total capital expenditures for the year, excluding any additional acquisitions, are estimated to be $116.0 million.
- Cash distributed(1) to unitholders represented 50% of cash available for growth and distributions in the quarter and 65% for the nine months ended September 30, 2005, compared to 78% and 88% for the same periods last year, respectively. Cash available for growth and distributions grew by 65% to $21.8 million, or $0.79 per unit, compared to $13.2 million, or $0.48 per unit, in the same quarter last year. For the nine months ended September 30, 2005, cash available for growth and distributions increased 43% to $46.8 million compared to $32.8 million in 2004.
- During the third quarter the average unitholder participation rate in the Distribution Reinvestment Plan (the "DRIP") was approximately 13%, resulting in Newalta issuing 73,696 trust units. Unitholder participation in the DRIP increased to 22% for the September distribution and 23% for the October distribution.
- The balance sheet continues to remain strong. As at September 30, 2005, Newalta had a working capital ratio of 1.81, a long-term debt to 12-month trailing EBITDA ratio of 0.90 and $61.7 million of its credit facility unutilized.
- On a trailing 12-month basis, Return on Capital(1) was 24.2% and Return on Equity(1) was 19.2%, demonstrating management's ability to deliver an aggressive growth strategy while improving the profitability of the underlying business.
Other highlights for the third quarter and nine-month period, including post-period items:
- Newalta successfully completed three acquisitions up to September 30, 2005, totaling $20.1 million. On November 1, 2005, Newalta completed the $47.5 million acquisition of the assets of GLP, which with additional growth capital initiatives totaling $7.0 million to be completed by the end of 2005, is expected to generate at least $10 million of EBITDA in 2006 on a stand-alone basis. "These acquisitions represent strategic investments within our Oilfield and Industrial divisions and will continue to position Newalta favourably in the fourth quarter and into next year. We will continue to invest in, and aggressively grow, these businesses to expand our services and increase our market share. In addition, we continue to look for new growth opportunities in both western and eastern Canada to leverage our corporate infrastructure and unique operational expertise," said Al Cadotte.
- Increase of 10% in monthly unit distributions to $0.165 per unit, effective November 2005, in recognition of improved performance and an increase in cash available for growth and distribution. This represents the second increase in unit distributions during 2005, or a 32% increase since the beginning of the year.
- Strengthening of the corporate infrastructure including key additions of personnel in both operations and corporate head office in preparation for continued growth and major acquisitions.
FINANCIAL RESULTS AND HIGHLIGHTS
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Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30 September 30
(unaudited) (unaudited)
($000s except per
unit data) 2005 2004 %Increase 2005 2004 %Increase
(Decrease) (Decrease)
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Revenue 65,901 45,990 43 161,423 129,328 25
Operating
income 17,894 11,446 56 37,583 29,802 26
Net earnings 14,394 10,087 43 32,533 27,840 17
Earnings per
unit ($) 0.52 0.37 41 1.18 1.03 15
Diluted net
earnings per
unit ($) 0.51 0.36 42 1.16 1.01 15
EBITDA(1) 23,711 15,565 52 53,488 41,394 29
Trailing 12
month EBITDA - - - 67,020 54,433 23
Cash flow(1) 22,945 15,056 52 51,485 40,542 27
- per unit - ($) 0.83 0.55 51 1.87 1.50 25
Maintenance
capital
expenditures 2,008 1,642 22 5,563 5,982 (7)
Principal
repayments - - - - 1,500 (100)
Cash available
for growth and
distributions(1) 21,760 13,166 65 46,820 32,779 43
- per unit - ($) 0.79 0.48 65 1.70 1.21 40
Distributions
declared 12,477 10,217 22 35,850 29,431 22
- per unit - ($) 0.45 0.38 18 1.30 1.09 19
Cash
distributed(1) 10,839 10,216 6 30,526 28,843 6
Growth and
acquisition
capital
expenditures 13,519 7,344 84 33,725 33,006 2
Weighted average
units
outstanding 27,716 27,244 2 27,544 27,090 2
Total units
outstanding 27,754 27,245 2 27,754 27,245 2
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(1) These financial measures do not have any standardized meaning
prescribed by Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles("GAAP").
Non-GAAP financial measures are identified and defined in the attached
Management's Discussion and Analysis
Newalta's consolidated financial statements and notes thereto and Management's Discussion and Analysis are attached.
Management will hold a conference call on November 10, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. (ET) to discuss the Fund's performance for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2005. To listen, please dial 1-888-334-9269 or 416-695-9709, or log onto the webcast at www.newalta.com. For those unable to listen to the live event, a rebroadcast will be available at www.newalta.com and, until midnight on Thursday, November 17, 2005 by dialing 888-509-0082 or 416-695-5275.
Newalta Income Fund delivers dynamic profitable growth and since 1993 Newalta has generated average revenue growth of 30 percent per year. This growth has come equally from internal growth projects and acquisitions. Newalta is focused on adapting technologies to maximize the value inherent in industrial waste through the recovery of saleable products and recycling, minimizing the need for disposal. With 900 talented people and an integrated network of 45 state-of-the-art facilities, Newalta provides innovative solutions to a broad customer base of national and international corporations in a range of industries, including automotive, forestry, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, petrochemical, pulp and paper, and transportation services. Based on a track record of exceptional customer service, safe operations and environmental stewardship, Newalta is extending its leadership position into new service sectors and geographic markets from coast to coast.
NEWALTA INCOME FUND
Management's Discussion and Analysis
FOR THE THREE MONTHS AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2005
This document contains certain forward-looking statements, relating to the operations of or to the environment in which Newalta Income Fund (the "Fund") and Newalta Corporation (the "Corporation" and together with the Fund, "Newalta") operates, which are based on Newalta's operations, estimates, forecasts and projections. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict, or are beyond Newalta's control. A number of important factors could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, general economic, regulatory, oil and gas industry activity and such other risks or factors described from time to time in the reports filed with securities regulatory authorities by Newalta. Consequently, readers should not place any undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. In addition, these forward-looking statements relate to the date on which they are made. All forward-looking statements contained in this document are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
This Management's Discussion and Analysis contains references to certain financial measures that do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other funds or entities. These financial measures are identified and defined below:
"EBITDA" is provided to assist management and investors in determining the ability of Newalta to generate cash from operations. EBITDA is calculated from the consolidated statements of operations and accumulated earnings and is defined as revenue less operating and selling, general and administrative expenses. All references to EBITDA throughout this document have the meaning set out in this note.
"Cash flow" is used to assist management and investors in analyzing operating performance and leverage. Cash flow as presented is not intended to represent operating cash flow or operating profits for the period nor should it be viewed as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities, net earnings or other measures of financial performance calculated in accordance with Canadian GAAP. Cash flow is calculated from the consolidated statements of cash flows and is defined as cash provided by operating activities before changes in non-cash working capital and asset retirement costs. All references to cash flow and cash flow per unit throughout this document have the meaning set out in this note.
"Cash available for growth and distributions" is used by management to supplement cash flow as a measure of operating performance and leverage. The objective of this non-GAAP measure is to calculate the amount which is available for distribution to unitholders. Cash available for growth and distributions is defined as cash flow less maintenance capital expenditures, principal repayments, asset retirement costs and deferred costs plus net proceeds on sales of fixed assets. All references to cash available for growth and distributions throughout this document have the meaning set out in this note.
"Cash distributed" is provided to assist management and investors in determining the actual cash outflow to unitholders in each period and is used to analyze liquidity. Cash distributed is defined as distributions declared for the period plus opening distributions payable, less ending distributions payable and distributions reinvested by unitholders under the DRIP during the period. All references to cash distributed throughout this document have the meaning set out in this note.
"Net margin" is used by management to analyze divisional operating performance. Net margin as presented is not intended to represent operating income nor should it be viewed as an alternative to net earnings or other measures of financial performance calculated in accordance with Canadian GAAP. Net margin is calculated from the segmented information contained in the notes to the consolidated financial statements and is defined as revenue less operating and depreciation and accretion expenses. All references to net margin throughout this document have the meaning set out in this note.
"Return on Capital" is used by management to analyze the operating performance of the company's investments in fixed assets and goodwill. Return on capital is calculated by dividing EBITDA by the average net book value of fixed assets and goodwill. All references to return on capital throughout this document have the meaning set out in this note.
"Return on Equity" is used by management to analyze the profitability generated from the funds provided by unitholders. Return on equity is calculated by dividing net earnings by the average unitholder's equity. All references to return on equity throughout this document have the meaning set out in this note.
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with (i) the consolidated interim financial statements of the Fund and the notes thereto for the nine months ended September 30, 2005, (ii) the consolidated financial statements of the Fund and notes thereto, the Management's Discussion and Analysis and the Annual Information Form of the Fund for the year ended December 31, 2004, and (iii) the consolidated interim financial statements of the Fund and the notes thereto and the Management's Discussion and Analysis for the nine months ended September 30, 2004.
Information for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2005, along with comparative information for 2004, is provided.
This Management's Discussion and Analysis is dated November 8, 2005 and takes into consideration information available up to that date.
OVERALL PERFORMANCE
Corporate initiatives undertaken during the past 18 months, including improved utilization of operational assets, have contributed significantly to the strong results delivered in the third quarter. Improvement in the Fund's profitability and cash flow in the current quarter and year-to-date have led to the current 10% increase in monthly unit distributions, resulting in a cumulative 32% increase in distributions since the beginning of the year.
For the nine month period ended September 30, 2005, a total of $33.7 million has been invested in growth capital and acquisitions, compared to $33.0 million in 2004. Total capital expenditures, excluding any additional acquisitions, are estimated to be $116.0 million for 2005.
Revenue and operating income in the third quarter were up 43% and 56% to $65.9 million and $17.9 million, respectively, compared to $46.0 million and $11.4 million in 2004.
The Oilfield division ("Oilfield") achieved strong results with revenue and net margin up 51% and 57%, respectively. Of the $7.9 million increase in net margin, $6.6 million was the result of a combination of expanded services including on-site services, acquisitions and efficiency gains against a backdrop of higher than normal industry activity levels. Crude oil sales contributed $1.3 million in additional margin compared to the third quarter last year.
Notable improvement in the Industrial division ("Industrial") was visible this quarter through a combination of successful initiatives to improve utilization of the division's mobile and fixed facilities through growth in on-site services project work, transportation capabilities and centrifugation. Performance improved despite the negative impact of $0.7 million attributable to rising commodity prices. Industrial revenue grew by 30% to $22.5 million and net margin increased 34% to $4.1 million, compared to $17.3 million and $3.0 million, respectively, in 2004. The strengthening of the economy in British Columbia also contributed to the improvement in Industrial's performance.
Strong 2005 operating performance resulted in increased cash available for growth and distributions. Cash distributed to unitholders represented 50% of cash available for growth and distributions in the quarter and 65% for the nine months ended September 30, 2005, compared to 78% and 88% for the same periods last year, respectively. Cash available for growth and distributions grew by 65% to $21.8 million, or $0.79 per unit, compared to $13.2 million, or $0.48 per unit, in the same quarter last year. For the nine months ended September 30, 2005, cash available for growth and distributions increased 43% to $46.8 million compared to $32.8 million in 2004. Cash distributed to unitholders was $10.8 million during the quarter and $30.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005.
Growth capital expenditures of $5.5 million were incurred in the quarter compared to $7.2 million in 2004. Total acquisition expenditures were $8.0 million compared to $0.2 million in 2004. On August 1, 2005, substantially all of the assets of WasteCo Environmental Services Ltd. ("WasteCo") were acquired for cash consideration of approximately $7.9 million. Initial performance has exceeded management's expectations and further improvements to profitability are anticipated as services and facilities are integrated and costs are rationalized.
Segmented information is discussed in further detail under the Results of Operations.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Newalta realized 43% revenue growth in the third quarter to $65.9 million, compared to $46.0 million last year. During the quarter, Oilfield accounted for 74% or $14.7 million of the increase in revenue and Industrial accounted for 26% or $5.2 million of the increase. For the nine months ended September 30, 2005, revenue increased 25%, or $32.1 million, to $161.4 million compared to $129.3 million in 2004. Oilfield was responsible for 81%, or $26.0 million, of the revenue increase and Industrial was responsible for 19%, or $6.1 million, of the increase. Increased crude oil sales, primarily resulting from rising crude oil prices, accounted for only $2.2 million of Oilfield's $26.0 million revenue increase for the nine month period, of which $1.3 million was related to the third quarter. Industrial continued to experience the effect of high crude oil prices as collection revenue was adversely impacted by an estimated $1.2 million year to date, of which $0.5 million related to the third quarter.
Net margin growth in both divisions outpaced revenue growth during the quarter. While revenue in the quarter increased 43%, combined divisional net margin increased 53% to $25.7 million. Both divisions experienced improvements in profitability in the third quarter and operating expenses, as a percentage of revenue, were reduced to 54% from 56% in 2004. Year-to-date, operating expenses were 56% of revenue compared to 58% in the prior year.
OILFIELD
Revenue from Oilfield is generated primarily from the fees charged for the treatment and processing of various oilfield waste materials and from the sale of recovered crude oil. Approximately 85% of revenue is derived from day to day production-related volume. Revenue is impacted by oilfield activity levels which are driven mainly by commodity prices. A change of Cdn $1.50 for WTI is estimated to impact operating income by approximately $0.5 million.
Oilfield accounted for approximately 61% of Newalta's total assets and generated 66% of Newalta's revenue in the third quarter.
Oilfield revenue increased 51% to $43.4 million, from $28.7 million, and net margin increased 57% to $21.6 million, from $13.7 million. Over half of the revenue growth in Oilfield was attributable to growth capital initiatives related to the expansion of on-site services, satellites and partnerships, as well as the Green Court and Plover Lake acquisitions. The remaining revenue growth was attributable to increased crude oil sales and oilfield activity levels driven by rising commodity prices.
The total volume of crude oil recovered in the third quarter increased by 33% to 331,043 barrels compared to 249,537 barrels in 2004. Recovered crude oil sales increased by $1.3 million to $5.4 million compared to $4.1 million in 2004. The volume of crude oil sold to Newalta's account was 82,248 barrels compared to 85,079 barrels in 2004, representing a 3% decrease. This decrease was a function of increased high oil content waste that resulted in more oil being transferred to the customer's account. The price per barrel sold in the third quarter increased by 37% to an average price of Cdn $65.55 per barrel compared to an average price of Cdn $47.86 per barrel in 2004.
Growth capital expenditures in the division were $3.3 million compared to $5.1 million in 2004. Maintenance capital expenditures were $1.4 million compared to the same amount in 2004.
The outlook for Oilfield for the remainder of 2005 remains strong. Higher than normal activity levels are continuing into the fourth quarter and they are expected to remain strong as producers take advantage of favourable commodity prices. Management's strategic growth focus in on-site services, satellites and partnerships, in addition to continued contribution from growth capital investments and acquisitions made in 2004 and 2005, are expected to continue to positively impact performance.
INDUSTRIAL
Industrial collects liquid and semi-solid industrial wastes as well as automotive wastes, including lubricating oil, and provides mobile on-site services in western Canada. Recovered materials are processed into resaleable products. Industrial produces various resaleable products from waste lubricating oil, including base oils, refinery feedstocks, industrial fuels and carrier fluids such as drilling oil.
Industrial's performance is impacted by the general state of the economy in western Canada, as well as commodity prices and economic conditions related to the oil and gas, mining and forestry industries. The automotive market into which resaleable products are sold is generally a stable market as the sale of goods such as lube oil does not significantly fluctuate from year to year.
During the quarter, Industrial accounted for 32% of Newalta's total assets and generated 34% of Newalta's total revenue.
Industrial revenue for the third quarter increased 30% to $22.5 million compared to $17.3 million in 2004. Net margin increased 34% to $4.1 million compared to $3.0 million in 2004. As a percentage of revenue, net margin improved to 18.1% from 17.6%, over the same period last year. Excluding the negative $0.7 million margin impact attributable to high crude oil prices, as a percentage of revenue Industrial's net margin reached 21.2% of revenue - a record level of performance.
Revenue for Industrial continued to shift in favour of service revenue, which is less sensitive to commodity prices. Approximately $8.9 million or 39% of revenue during the quarter was derived from product sales as compared to $7.7 million or 45% in 2004. The balance of Industrial's revenue was derived primarily from services which include on-site services, collection and processing fees, which increased 42% to $13.6 million compared to $9.6 million in the same quarter of 2004.
Revenue and margin increases have been driven primarily by improved utilization of Industrial's mobile and fixed facilities. This includes increased utilization of mobile equipment to leverage on-site "point of waste generation" opportunities with centralized processing capabilities. The increase in on-site services and mobile equipment utilization has resulted in increased wastewater and sludge volumes received at our service facilities which contributed to improved margins. Oil recycling revenue increased 6% in the quarter attributable to increased used oil feedstock volumes and improved product prices.
Growth capital expenditures in the third quarter were $0.4 million compared to $1.7 million in 2004. Maintenance capital expenditures were $0.5 million compared to $0.7 million in 2004.
Industrial will continue to focus on increasing utilization of its fleet of mobile equipment for on-site services, leveraging its centrifugation expertise in sludge processing, developing product markets and expanding wastewater processing, as well as identifying potential acquisitions of complementary businesses. This strategy, combined with the contribution from acquisitions and growth capital investments in 2004 and 2005, is anticipated to contribute to strong performance in the years ahead.
CORPORATE AND OTHER
Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") costs increased $1.9 million or 41% to $6.5 million compared to $4.6 million in the third quarter of 2004. SG&A costs as a percentage of revenue were 9.8%, which is consistent with management's continued goal to maintain SG&A costs, as a percent of revenue, at 10%. The increase in SG&A costs was due primarily to $1.1 million of increased salaries and related costs, with the remaining increase due to additional WasteCo SG&A, corporate governance, advertising and other costs associated with growth in the business.
Depreciation and accretion increased $1.3 million, or 37%, to $4.9 million compared to $3.6 million in the same quarter of last year. Included in depreciation and accretion was a $0.3 million one-time charge related to the write-down of an impaired asset. Increased depreciation was attributable to growth capital and acquisition expenditures. As a percentage of revenue, depreciation and accretion were 7.5% compared to 7.8% in the third quarter of 2004.
Interest expense increased by $0.4 million to $0.9 million in the third quarter compared to $0.5 million in 2004. The increase was a result of higher average debt levels in the third quarter of 2005 compared to 2004. Total debt at the end of the third quarter was $60.6 million compared to $31.8 million at the end of the same period in 2004. The increase in long-term debt was attributable to growth capital and acquisition expenditures funded from the credit facility.
Current income tax expense of $0.2 million was comparable to the amount reported in the same quarter of 2004. Future income tax increased by $2.1 million to $3.4 million in the third quarter compared to $1.2 million in 2004. The increase was directly attributable to the increase in earnings. Current tax expense was primarily related to large corporation taxes and provincial capital taxes. Based on our projected levels of capital spending and anticipated earnings, the Fund is not expected to pay cash taxes until 2007 at the earliest, with the exception of large corporate and provincial capital taxes.
Operating income increased by 56% to $17.9 million from $11.4 million in the third quarter of 2004. For the nine months ended September 30, 2005, operating income improved by 26% to $37.6 million compared to $29.8 million in 2004.
Net earnings for the quarter increased 43% to $14.4 million compared to $10.1 million in 2004. Diluted earnings per unit were $0.51 per unit compared to $0.36 in 2004, representing an increase of 42%.
As at November 8, 2005 the Fund had issued 28,964,543 units outstanding and outstanding rights to acquire up to 1,481,900 units.
SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY RESULTS
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2005 2004 2003
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($000s except
per unit data)
(unaudited) Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4
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Revenue 65,901 47,037 48,487 49,339 45,990 40,449 42,888 40,098
Operating
income 17,894 8,674 11,015 8,941 11,447 8,095 10,260 9,938
Net earnings 14,394 8,344 9,795 8,364 10,088 7,880 9,872 9,171
Earnings per
unit ($) 0.52 0.30 0.36 0.31 0.37 0.29 0.37 0.35
Diluted
earnings
per unit ($) 0.51 0.30 0.35 0.30 0.36 0.28 0.36 0.35
Weighted
average
units 27,716 27,574 27,343 27,265 27,244 27,147 26,878 25,966
Diluted units 28,190 28,028 27,910 27,866 27,756 27,608 27,463 26,515
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Quarterly performance is affected by weather conditions, commodity prices, market demand and capital investments as well as acquisitions. The ability to transport waste is dependent on weather conditions. During the winter months the ability to provide various on-site services or transport certain liquids can be restricted due to freezing conditions. The first quarter is therefore typically the weakest quarter for the Industrial division. For the Oilfield division, frozen ground during the winter months tends to provide an optimal environment for drilling activities and the first quarter is typically strong for Oilfield. As warm weather returns in the spring, the winter's frost comes out of the ground rendering many secondary roads incapable of supporting the weight of heavy equipment until they have thoroughly dried out. Road bans, which are generally imposed in the spring, restrict waste transportation which reduces demand for Newalta's services and, therefore, the second quarter is generally the weakest quarter of the year for Oilfield. The third quarter is typically the strongest quarter for both Oilfield and Industrial due to favourable weather conditions and market cyclicality. Changes in commodity prices and drilling activity throughout the year will also impact quarterly performance. Similarly, acquisitions and growth capital investments completed in the first half will tend to strengthen second half financial performance. First quarter revenue can range from 20% to 26% of year-end revenue and typically averages approximately 24%. Second quarter revenue averages approximately 22% of year-end revenue and can range from 20% to 23%. Third quarter revenue can range from 26% to 31% and averages approximately 27% of year-end totals. Fourth quarter revenue averages approximately 27% and can range from 24% to 30%. In 2004, quarterly revenues as a percent of total year-end revenue were 24% in the first quarter, 23% in the second quarter, 26% in the third quarter and 27% in the fourth quarter.
Quarterly financial results have been prepared by management in accordance with Canadian GAAP in Canadian dollars.
LIQUIDITY
Newalta generated cash flow of $22.9 million, or $0.83 per unit, representing a 52% increase, compared to $15.1 million, or $0.55 per unit, in the third quarter of 2004. On a year-to-date basis, cash flow increased by 27% to $51.5 million, or $1.87 per unit, compared to $40.5 million, or $1.50 per unit, in 2004.
Maintenance capital expenditures in the quarter were $2.0 million compared to $1.6 million in 2004.
No principal payments were made in the third quarter and according to the terms of the credit facility, no further principal repayments are due until May 2007 on the extendible operating term facility and August 2007 on the extendible term facility, at the earliest.
Cash distributed during the quarter represented 50% of cash available for growth and distributions and 65% for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. For the three months ended September 30, 2005, cash available for growth and distributions was $10.9 million in excess of cash distributed. On a year-to-date basis, $16.3 million of cash available for growth and distributions was generated in excess of cash distributed, calculated as follows:
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(unaudited) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30 September 30
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($ millions) 2005 2004 2005 2004
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Cash flow 22.9 15.1 51.5 40.5
Maintenance capital (2.0) (1.6) (5.6) (6.0)
Asset retirement and deferred costs - (0.3) - (0.2)
Proceeds on sale of capital assets 0.8 - 0.9 -
Principal repayments - - - (1.5)
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Cash available for growth and
distributions 21.7 13.2 46.8 32.8
Cash distributed (10.8) (10.2) (30.5) (28.8)
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Excess cash 10.9 3.0 16.3 4.0
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Distributions declared in the quarter were 57% of cash available for growth and distributions compared to 78% for the same period in 2004. For the nine months ended September 30, 2005, distributions declared were 77% of cash available for growth and distributions compared to 90% in the prior year.
The Fund is restricted from declaring distributions and distributing cash if the Corporation is in breach of the covenants under its credit facility. Current financial performance is well in excess of the debt covenants under the credit facility. At September 30, 2005, Newalta had a long-term debt to 12-month trailing EBITDA ratio of 0.90 and a working capital ratio of 1.81. Newalta does not have a stability rating.
At September 30, 2005, Newalta had working capital of $30.2 million, up from $21.4 million at December 31, 2004. The increase in working capital is primarily the result of excess cash that was not distributed to unitholders. At current activity levels, working capital of $30.2 million is expected to be sufficient to meet the ongoing commitments and operational demands of the business.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2005, with the exception of the credit facility, there have been no material changes to the specified contractual obligations as set forth in the Management's Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2004. The Corporation entered into a new credit agreement on July 28, 2005. Under the terms of the agreement, the extendible term facility to fund growth capital, acquisition expenditures and financial security requirements was increased from $65.0 million to $105.0 million with the extendible operating line to fund working capital remaining at $25.0 million. Letters of credit provided as financial security to third parties totaled $7.7 million at September 30, 2005.
The total estimated future cost for asset retirement at September 30, 2005 was $15.1 million. The net present value of this amount, $5.5 million, has been accrued on the consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2005.
The Distribution Reinvestment Plan (the "DRIP") provides eligible holders of trust units of the Fund with the opportunity to reinvest their monthly cash distributions to acquire additional trust units at a net purchase price equal to 95% of the average market price as defined in the DRIP. During the third quarter of 2005, a total of $1.6 million was reinvested by unitholders under the DRIP, representing an average participation rate of approximately 13%, resulting in Newalta issuing 73,696 trust units. Unitholder participation in the DRIP increased to 22% for the September distribution and 23% for the October distribution.
CAPITAL RESOURCES
Total capital expenditures in the third quarter were $15.5 million compared to $8.9 million in 2004. Maintenance capital expenditures in the quarter were $2.0 million compared to $1.6 million in 2004. Total maintenance capital expenditures for 2005 are on track to be approximately $9.0 million. Maintenance capital is funded from cash flow. A total of $5.5 million was invested on internal growth projects in the quarter compared to $7.1 million in 2004. It is estimated that spending on internal growth projects will be approximately $30.0 million for 2005. Total acquisition expenditures in the third quarter were $8.0 million compared to $0.2 million in 2004. On August 1, 2005 substantially all of the assets of WasteCo, an oilfield and industrial waste management operation, were acquired for total cash consideration of approximately $7.9 million. In addition, on November 1, 2005 the drill-site waste management and drilling fluids assets of GLP Group Inc. ("GLP") were acquired for a total purchase price of $47.5 million consisting of $23.5 million in cash with the balance paid through the issuance of 1,167,883 units at a price of $20.55 per unit. The cash portion of the acquisition was funded from working capital and the extendible term facility. An additional $7.0 million growth capital investment in GLP, expected in the fourth quarter, will also be funded from working capital and the extendible term facility. Total capital expenditures for the year are estimated to be approximately $116.0 million, excluding any additional acquisitions. Future expenditures for growth capital will be funded from working capital and the extendible term facility. Sources of funding for acquisitions will be dependent on the size of the acquisition.
Total capital expenditures for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2005 are summarized as follows:
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Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(unaudited) September 30 September 30
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($ millions) 2005 2004 2005 2004
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Growth capital 5.5 7.1 13.6 17.0
Acquisitions 8.0 0.2 20.1 16.0
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Total growth and
acquisition capital 13.5 7.3 33.7 33.0
Maintenance capital 2.0 1.6 5.6 6.0
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Total capital expenditures 15.5 8.9 39.3 39.0
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Newalta's new credit facility provides for a $25.0 million extendible operating term facility plus a $105.0 million extendible term facility. At September 30, 2005, Newalta had $20.4 million of unutilized extendible operating line and $41.3 million of unutilized extendible term facility.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
Newalta currently has no off-balance sheet arrangements.
TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
Bennett Jones LLP provides legal services to Newalta. Mr. Vance Milligan, a Trustee and Corporate Secretary of the Fund, is a partner in the law firm of Bennett Jones LLP and is involved in providing and managing the legal services provided by Bennett Jones LLP to Newalta. The total amount of these legal services in the third quarter of 2005 was $0.1 million compared to $0.1 million in 2004. For the nine months ended September 30, 2005 these legal services were $0.3 million compared to $0.3 million in 2004.
Newalta provides oilfield services to Paramount Resources Ltd., an oil and gas company. Mr. Clayton Riddell, a Trustee and Chairman of the Board of the Fund, is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Paramount Resources Ltd. The total revenue for services provided by Newalta to Paramount Resources Ltd. in the third quarter of 2005 was $9 thousand compared to $0.3 million in 2004. For the nine months ended September 30, 2005, total revenue from Paramount Resources Ltd. was $0.5 million compared to $0.5 million in 2004.
These transactions were incurred in the normal course of operations on similar terms and conditions to those entered into with unrelated parties. These transactions are measured at the exchange amount, which is the amount of consideration established and agreed to by the related parties.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
The preparation of the financial statements in accordance with Canadian GAAP requires management to make estimates with regard to the reported amounts of revenue and expenses and the carrying values of assets and liabilities. These estimates are based on historical experience and other factors determined by management. Because this involves varying degrees of judgement and uncertainty, the amounts currently reported in the financial statements could, in the future, prove to be inaccurate.
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS
Asset retirement obligations are estimated by management based on the anticipated costs to abandon and reclaim all Newalta facilities and wells and the projected timing of the costs to be incurred in future periods. Management, in consultation with Newalta's engineers, estimates these costs based on current regulations, costs, technology and industry standards. The fair value estimate is capitalized as part of the cost of the related asset and amortized to expense over the asset's useful life.
GOODWILL
Management performs a test for goodwill impairment annually and whenever events or circumstances make it more likely than not that an impairment may have occurred. Determining whether an impairment has occurred requires valuation of the respective reporting unit, which is estimated using a discounted cash flow method. In applying this methodology, management relies on a number of factors, including actual operating results, future business plans, economic projections and market data.
DEPRECIATION
Depreciation of the Fund's capital assets and intangible assets incorporates estimates of useful lives and residual values. These estimates may change as more experience is obtained or as general market conditions change impacting the operation of the Fund's plant and equipment.
CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES INCLUDING INITIAL ADOPTION
VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES
In June 2003, the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants ("CICA") issued Accounting Guideline 15 ("ACG-15"), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, which defines Variable Interest Entities as entities that have insufficient equity or their equity investors lack one or more specified essential characteristics of a controlling financial interest. The standard provides guidance for determining when an entity is a Variable Interest Entity and who, if anyone, should consolidate the Variable Interest Entity. ACG-15 applies to all annual and interim periods beginning on or after November 1, 2004. The adoption of this new accounting guideline does not have an impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Fund.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT, HEDGES, AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
The Accounting Standards Board has issued three exposure drafts on financial instruments which will apply to interim and annual financial statements relating to fiscal years beginning on or after October 1, 2006. It will require the following:
- all trading financial instruments will be recognized on the balance sheet and will be fair valued through the income statement;
- all remaining financial assets will be recorded at cost and amortized through the financial statements;
- a new statement for comprehensive income that will include certain gains and losses on translation of assets and liabilities; and
- an update to Accounting Guideline 13 to incorporate the fair value changes not recorded in the income statement to be recorded through the comprehensive income statement.
The Fund is currently evaluating the impact of this new accounting guideline but its adoption is not expected to have an impact on the consolidated financial statements.
EXCHANGEABLE SECURITIES ISSUED BY SUBSIDIARIES OF INCOME TRUSTS
On January 19, 2005, the CICA Emerging Issues Committee issued EIC Abstract 151, Exchangeable Securities Issued by Subsidiaries of Income Trusts, which provides guidance on how to present exchangeable securities representing a retained interest in a subsidiary of an income trust on the consolidated balance sheet of the income trust. This Abstract must be applied retroactively, with restatement of prior periods, to all financial statements issued after January 19, 2005. Newalta does not have exchangeable shares and, accordingly, the adoption of this new accounting guideline does not have an impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Fund.
FINANCIAL AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS
The carrying values of accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate the fair value of these financial instruments due to their short term maturities. Newalta's credit risk from Canadian customers is minimized by its broad customer base and diverse product lines. In the normal course of operations, Newalta is exposed to movements in the U.S. dollar exchange rates, relative to the Canadian dollar. Newalta sells and purchases some product in U.S. dollars. Newalta does not utilize hedging instruments but rather chooses to be exposed to current U.S. exchange rates as increases or decreases in exchange rates are not considered to be significant over the period of the outstanding receivables and payables. The floating interest rate profile of Newalta's long-term debt exposes Newalta to interest rate risk. Newalta does not use hedging instruments to mitigate this risk. The carrying value of the long-term debt approximates fair value due to its floating interest rates.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional information relating to the Fund, including the Annual Information Form, is available through the Internet on the Canadian System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (SEDAR) which can be accessed at www.sedar.com. Copies of the Annual Information Form of the Fund may be obtained from Newalta Corporation at #1200, 333 - 11th Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2R 1L9 or by facsimile at (403) 262-7348.
Newalta Income Fund
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Accumulated Earnings
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For the Three Months For the Nine Months
Ended September 30 Ended September 30
($000s) (unaudited) 2005 2004 2005 2004
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Revenue 65,901 45,990 161,423 129,328
Expenses
Operating 35,711 25,829 91,046 75,085
Selling, general
and administrative 6,479 4,596 16,889 12,849
Interest 878 518 2,160 844
Depreciation and accretion 4,939 3,601 13,745 10,748
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48,007 34,544 123,840 99,526
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Operating income 17,894 11,446 37,583 29,802
Provisions for income taxes
Current 150 150 450 450
Future (Note 8) 3,350 1,209 4,600 1,512
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3,500 1,359 5,050 1,962
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Net earnings 14,394 10,087 32,533 27,840
Accumulated earnings,
beginning of period,
as reported 135,606 99,015 117,467 81,123
Cumulative effect of change
in accounting policy (Note 2b) - - - 139
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Accumulated earnings,
end of period 150,000 109,102 150,000 109,102
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Earnings per unit (Note 9) $ 0.52 $ 0.37 $ 1.18 $ 1.03
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Diluted earnings
per unit (Note 9) $ 0.51 $ 0.36 $ 1.16 $ 1.01
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Newalta Income Fund
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
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For the Three Months For the Nine Months
Ended September 30 Ended September 30
($000s) (unaudited) 2005 2004 2005 2004
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Net inflow (outflow)
of cash related to the
following activities:
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings 14,394 10,087 32,533 27,840
Items not requiring cash:
Depreciation and accretion 4,939 3,601 13,745 10,748
Future income taxes 3,350 1,209 4,600 1,512
Amortization of lease
inducements 86 - 202 -
Stock compensation expense 176 159 405 442
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22,945 15,056 51,485 40,542
(Increase) in non-cash
working capital (6,572) (4,547) (4,437) (5,401)
Asset retirement
costs incurred - (222) (40) (250)
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16,373 10,287 47,008 34,891
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to capital assets (7,538) (8,798) (19,172) (22,949)
Net proceeds on sale
of capital assets 823 - 938 22
Acquisitions (Note 4) (7,989) (188) (20,116) (16,039)
Decrease (increase) in
non-cash working capital 469 (491) (4,204) (1,189)
Deferred costs - (26) - (53)
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(14,235) (9,503) (42,554) (40,208)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Issuance of units 48 42 2,065 3,378
Increase in debt 8,653 11,000 24,007 14,498
Distributions to unitholders (10,839) (10,216) (30,526) (28,843)
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(2,138) 826 (4,454) (10,967)
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Net cash inflow (outflow) - 1,610 - (16,284)
Cash (bank indebtedness),
beginning of period - (5,365) - 12,529
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Bank indebtedness,
end of period - (3,755) - (3,755)
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Supplementary information:
Interest paid 1,343 353 2,357 1,004
Income taxes paid 79 138 375 462
Newalta Income Fund
Consolidated Balance Sheets
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($000s) (unaudited) September 30, 2005 December 31, 2004
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ASSETS
Current assets
Accounts receivable 50,994 40,885
Inventories 9,153 7,214
Prepaid expenses 3,864 1,075
Future income tax 3,600 3,600
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67,611 52,774
Capital assets 278,234 255,197
Intangibles 4,311 3,212
Goodwill 13,212 13,212
Deferred costs 550 550
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363,918 324,945
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LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Accounts payable 33,249 27,996
Distributions payable (Note 10) 4,163 3,412
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37,412 31,408
Long-term debt ( Note 5) 60,624 36,617
Future income taxes 45,947 41,347
Asset retirement obligation (Note 11) 5,511 4,875
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149,494 114,247
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UNITHOLDERS' EQUITY
Unitholders' capital (Note 6) 161,916 154,170
Contributed surplus 975 1,678
Accumulated earnings 150,000 117,467
Accumulated cash distributions
(Note 10) (98,467) (62,617)
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214,424 210,698
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363,918 324,945
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NEWALTA INCOME FUND
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005 and 2004
($000s except per unit data) (unaudited)
Newalta Income Fund (the "Fund") was established by Deed of Trust dated January 16, 2003. The Fund is a Canadian income trust engaged, through its wholly-owned operating subsidiary Newalta Corporation (the "Corporation"), in adapting technologies to maximize the value inherent in industrial waste through the recovery of saleable products and recycling, minimizing the need for disposal. With an integrated network of facilities, Newalta provides waste management solutions to a broad customer base of national and international corporations in a range of industries, including automotive, forestry, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, petrochemical, pulp and paper, and transportation services.
1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Fund and its wholly-owned subsidiary companies and have been prepared by management in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. Certain information and disclosures normally required to be included in the notes to the audited annual financial statements have been omitted or condensed. The accounting principles applied are consistent with those set out in the Fund's annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2004. These interim financial statements and the notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Fund for the year ended December 31, 2004 as contained in the Annual Report for fiscal 2004.
Accounting measurements at interim dates inherently involve reliance on estimates and the results of operations for the interim periods shown in these financial statements are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the fiscal year. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements include all adjustments (of a normal recurring nature) necessary to present fairly the consolidated results of the Fund's operations and cash flows for the periods ended September 30, 2005 and 2004.
2) Changes in Accounting Policies
a) Variable Interest Entities: In June 2003, the CICA issued Accounting Guideline 15 ("ACG-15"), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, which defines Variable Interest Entities as entities that have insufficient equity or their equity investors lack one or more specified essential characteristics of a controlling financial interest. The standard provides guidance for determining when an entity is a Variable Interest Entity and who, if anyone, should consolidate the Variable Interest Entity. ACG-15 applies to all annual and interim periods beginning on or after November 1, 2004. The adoption of the standard does not have an impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Fund.
b) Asset retirement obligations: In December 2002, the CICA issued a new standard on the accounting for asset retirement obligations. This standard requires recognition of a liability for the future retirement obligations associated with property, plant and equipment. These obligations are initially measured at fair value, which is the discounted future value of the liability. This fair value is capitalized as part of the cost of the related asset and amortized to expense over its useful life. The liability accretes until the date of expected settlement of the retirement obligations. The new standard was effective for all fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2004. The Fund estimates the undiscounted cash flows related to asset retirement obligations, adjusted for inflation, to be incurred over the estimated period of 20 years to be $15,082. The cumulative effect of this change in accounting standards was an increase to retained earnings at January 1, 2004 of $139.
3) Seasonality of Operations
The ability to transport waste is dependent on weather conditions. During the winter months the ability to provide various on-site services or transport certain liquids can be restricted due to freezing conditions. The first quarter is therefore typically the weakest quarter for the Industrial segment. For the Oilfield segment, frozen ground during the winter months tends to provide an optimal environment for drilling activities and the first quarter is typically strong for Oilfield. As warm weather returns in the spring, the winter's frost comes out of the ground rendering many secondary roads incapable of supporting the weight of heavy equipment until they have thoroughly dried out. Road bans, which are generally imposed in the spring, restrict waste transportation which reduces demand for the Corporation's services and, therefore, the second quarter is generally the weakest quarter of the year for Oilfield. The third quarter is typically the strongest quarter for both Oilfield and Industrial due to favourable weather conditions and market cyclicality. First quarter revenue ranges from 20% to 26% of year-end revenue and has averaged approximately 24%. Second quarter revenue has averaged approximately 22% of year-end revenue and ranges from 20% to 23%. Third quarter revenue ranges from 26% to 31% and has averaged approximately 27% of year-end revenue. Fourth quarter revenue has averaged approximately 27% and ranges from 24% to 30%.
4) Acquisitions
a) On March 1, 2005 the Corporation acquired an oilfield facility in Green Court, Alberta. On April 15, 2005 the Corporation acquired an oilfield facility near Plover Lake, Saskatchewan. On August 1, 2005 substantially all of the assets of an oilfield and industrial waste management company were acquired. The amount of the consideration paid and the fair values of the assets received were:
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March 1, April 15, August 1,
2005 2005 2005 Total
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Total cash consideration 8,096 4,107 7,913 20,116
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Plant, equipment, and landfills 7,162 4,308 6,334 17,804
Intangibles 1,000 - 500 1,500
Net working capital - - 1,159 1,159
Asset retirement obligation (66) (201) (80) (347)
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Total 8,096 4,107 7,913 20,116
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b) The Corporation acquired a satellite oilfield facility located near Drumheller, Alberta on January 1, 2004; purchased a second satellite facility near Redwater, Alberta on March 1, 2004; acquired the business and assets of an industrial services company in Cranbrook, British Columbia on March 31, 2004; and acquired the assets of a centrifuge rental business located in Nisku, Alberta on June 1, 2004. The amount of the consideration paid and the fair values of the assets received were:
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January 1, March 1, March 31, June 1,
2004 2004 2004 2004 Total
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Total cash consideration 2,029 4,288 4,938 5,127 16,382
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Land - - 300 - 300
Plant and equipment 1,570 2,277 2,963 4,513 11,323
Intangibles 500 100 520 500 1,620
Petroleum and natural
gas rights - 500 - - 500
Goodwill - 1,400 1,030 - 2,430
Asset retirement obligation (41) (75) (15) (3) (134)
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Total 2,029 4,202 4,798 5,010 16,039
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In both 2005 and 2004 the purchased assets consisted of stand-alone businesses that expanded the service offerings, geographic coverage, and customer base of the Corporation. The consolidated financial statements of the Fund include earnings from the closing date of the acquisition, for each acquisition. Certain of the above amounts are management's current estimate of the known and expected fair values of the assets acquired, and may change as final information becomes known.
5) Long-term Debt
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September 30, 2005 December 31, 2004
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Extendible operating term facility 4,624 2,617
Extendible term facility 56,000 34,000
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60,624 36,617
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Effective July 28, 2005 the Corporation secured an amended and restated credit facility which provided for a $25,000 extendible operating term facility plus a $105,000 extendible term facility. The credit facility is secured principally by a general security agreement over the assets of the Corporation. Interest on the facilities is subject to certain conditions, and may be charged at a prime based or a Bankers' Acceptance ("BA") based rate, at the option of the Corporation. Currently the operating facility charges interest at the lenders' prime rate, or at the BA rate plus 1.25%. The extendible term facility charges interest at the lenders' prime rate plus 0.25%, or at the BA rate plus 1.75%. The operating and the term facilities are subject to an annual review and extension, at the option of the lenders. The next review is scheduled on May 18, 2006. If an extension is not granted, principal repayments for the extendible term facility would commence 15 months after the annual review at the quarterly rate of one-twelfth of the outstanding indebtedness for three quarters and a balloon payment for the balance at the end of the fourth quarter. The operating facility, subject to certain conditions, would be due in full 12 months after the annual review if an extension is not granted.
6) Unitholders' Capital
Authorized capital of the Fund consists of a single class of an unlimited number of Trust Units.
The following table is a summary of the changes in Unitholders' capital during the period: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (000s) Units Amount ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Units outstanding as at December 31, 2003 26,836 149,798 Rights exercised 410 3,378 Units issued under the DRIP 48 994 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Units outstanding as at December 31, 2004 27,294 154,170 Contributed surplus on rights exercised - 1,109 Rights exercised 252 2,065 Units issued under the DRIP 208 4,572 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Units outstanding as at September 30, 2005 27,754 161,916 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------
On October 15, 2004, the Fund implemented a Distribution Reinvestment Plan (the "DRIP") which allows participating unitholders to increase their investment in the Fund through the automatic reinvesting of their monthly distributions in units. Under the terms of the DRIP, units are purchased by unitholders from the treasury of the Fund at a cost of 95% of the volume weighted average TSX trading price for the 10 trading days immediately preceding the distribution payment date.
The Fund declared distributions of $0.125 per unit for each of the months of January and February, 2005, increasing to $0.15 per unit for the months of March through September 2005, for total declared distributions of $1.30 per unit for the nine months ending September 30, 2005. During the three months ending September 30, 2005, $10,839 of cash was distributed to unitholders ($10,216 in the same three month period of 2004). During the nine month period $30,526 of cash was distributed to unitholders ($28,843 during the same period in 2004).
7) Rights to Acquire Trust Units
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Weighted Trust unit Weighted
Average rights Average
Exchange Exercise incentive Exercise
rights Price plan Price
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Balance, December 31, 2004 35 $0.01 1,284 11.46
Forfeited - - (6) 9.08
Exercised (35) $0.01 (216) 9.56
Granted - - 400 23.22
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Balance, September 30, 2005 - - 1,462 14.97
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On March 22, 2005, rights to acquire up to 40,000 units were granted to certain employees of the Corporation at the market price of $23.90 per unit, and valued on the date of issuance at $1.67 per unit using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: risk-free interest rate of 3.5%; yield of 7.5%; a vesting period of 5 years; and an expected volatility of 19.75%
On May 17, 2005, rights to acquire up to 360,000 units were granted to certain directors, officers, and employees of the Corporation at the market price of $23.14 per unit, and valued on the date of issuance at $1.66 per unit using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: risk-free interest rate of 3.1%; yield of 7.5%; a vesting period of 5 years; and an expected volatility of 20.25%.
8) Income Tax
On March 31, 2004, the Province of Alberta announced a reduction in the corporate tax rate from 12.5% to 11.5%. The Fund recognized the change in future tax rate by reducing the future income tax liability for the period ended March 31, 2004 by $650 or $0.02 per unit.
9) Earnings per Unit
Basic per unit calculations for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004 were based on the weighted average number of units outstanding for the periods. Diluted earnings per unit include the potential dilution of the outstanding rights to acquire trust units.
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Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30 September 30
2005 2004 2005 2004
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Weighted average number of units 27,716 27,244 27,544 27,090
Net additional units if rights
exercised 474 512 468 461
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Diluted weighted average number
of units 28,190 27,756 28,012 27,551
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10) Reconciliation of Unitholder Distributions Declared and Paid
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Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30 September 30
2005 2004 2005 2004
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Cash provided by operating
activities before non-cash
working capital and asset
retirement costs 22,945 15,056 51,485 40,542
Maintenance capital expenditures (2,008) (1,642) (5,563) (5,982)
Asset retirement and deferred
costs - (248) (40) (303)
Net proceeds on sales of fixed
assets 823 - 938 22
Principal repayments - - - (1,500)
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Cash available for growth and
distributions 21,760 13,166 46,820 32,779
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Unitholder distributions declared 12,477 10,217 35,850 29,431
- per unit - $ 0.450 0.375 1.300 1.085
Unitholder distributions - paid
in cash 10,839 10,216 30,526 28,843
Unitholder distributions - units
issued 1,627 - 4,572 -
- paid in cash - per unit $ 0.392 0.375 1.131 1.065
- issued units - per unit $ 0.058 - 0.169 -
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Reconciliation of Accumulated Unitholder Distributions:
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Balance, December 31, 2003 (22,958)
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Unitholder distributions declared and paid in cash (36,247)
Unitholder distributions declared (3,412)
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(39,659)
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Balance, December 31, 2004 (62,617)
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Unitholder distributions declared and paid in cash or units (31,687)
Unitholder distributions declared (4,163)
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(35,850)
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Balance, September 30, 2005 (98,467)
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11) Reconciliation of Asset Retirement Obligation
The total future asset retirement obligation was estimated by management based on the anticipated costs to abandon and reclaim the Corporation's facilities and wells, and the projected timing of these expenditures. The net present value is estimated to be $5,511 ($4,875 at December 31, 2004) based on a total estimated future liability of $15,082. Cash expenditures to fulfill these obligations will be incurred over the next 20 years, with the majority of the expenses occurring in the 15 to 20 year range. The Fund uses a discount rate of 8% and an inflation rate of 2% to calculate the present value of the asset retirement obligation.
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Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30 September 30
2005 2004 2005 2004
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Asset retirement obligation,
beginning of period 5,320 5,033 4,875 4,736
Additional retirement obligations
added through acquisitions 80 - 347 134
Costs incurred to fulfill
obligations - (222) (40) (250)
Accretion 111 93 329 284
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Asset retirement obligation,
end of period 5,511 4,904 5,511 4,904
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12) Transactions with Related Parties
Bennett Jones LLP provides legal services to the Fund. Mr. Vance Milligan, a Trustee and Corporate Secretary of the Fund is a partner in the law firm of Bennett Jones LLP and is involved in providing and managing the legal services provided by Bennett Jones LLP to the Fund. The total cost of these legal services during the three month period was $67 ($111 in 2004) and $290 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2005 ($346 in 2004).
The Corporation provides oilfield services to Paramount Resources Ltd., an oil and gas company. Mr. Clayton Riddell, a Trustee and Chairman of the Board of the Fund, is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Paramount Resources Ltd. The total amount invoiced by the Fund to Paramount Resources Ltd. during the three month period was $9 ($275 in 2004) and during the nine month period ended September 30, 2005 was $517 ($502 in 2004).
These transactions were incurred during the normal course of operations on similar terms and conditions to those entered into with unrelated parties. These transactions are measured at the exchange amount, which is the amount of consideration established and agreed to by the related parties.
13) Comparative Figures
Certain of the prior period's comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the current period's presentation.
14) Subsequent Events
On November 1, 2005 the Corporation acquired the drill-site waste management and drilling fluid assets of GLP Group Inc. The purchase price of $47.5 million consisted of $23.5 million in cash with the balance paid through the issuance of 1,167,883 Newalta Income Fund units at a price of $20.55 per unit.
15) Segmented Information
The Fund has two reportable segments. The reportable segments are distinct strategic business units whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the Fund's executive officers in order to assess financial performance and make resource allocation decisions. The reportable segments have separate operating management and operate in distinct competitive and regulatory environments. The Oilfield segment recovers and resells crude oil from oilfield waste. The Industrial segment collects liquid and semi-solid industrial wastes as well as automotive wastes, including waste lubricating oil, and provides mobile site services in western Canada. Recovered materials are processed into resaleable products. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those of the Fund.
For the Three Months Ended September 30 ($000s)
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Inter- Consolidated
2005 Oilfield Industrial segment Unallocated(2) Total
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External revenue 43,446 22,455 65,901
Inter segment
revenue(1) 348 (13) (335) -
Operating
expense 19,006 17,040 (335) 35,711
Depreciation
and accretion 3,195 1,332 412 4,939
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Net margin 21,593 4,070 (412) 25,251
Selling,
general and
administrative 6,479 6,479
Interest expense 878 878
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Operating income 21,593 4,070 (7,769) 17,894
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Capital
expenditures 6,790 7,730 1,007 15,527
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Goodwill 12,182 1,030 13,212
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Total assets 223,402 117,776 22,740 363,918
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Inter- Consolidated
2004 Oilfield Industrial segment Unallocated(2) Total
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External
revenue 28,698 17,292 45,990
Inter segment
revenue(1) 260 (75) (185) -
Operating
expense 13,122 12,892 (185) 25,829
Depreciation
and accretion 2,102 1,279 220 3,601
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Net margin 13,734 3,046 (220) 16,560
Selling,
general and
administrative 4,596 4,596
Interest expense 518 518
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Operating income 13,734 3,046 (5,334) 11,446
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Capital
expenditures 6,785 1,694 507 8,986
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Goodwill 12,182 1,030 13,212
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Total assets 197,872 99,557 14,785 312,214
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(1) Inter-segment revenue is recorded at market, less the costs of
serving external customers.
(2) Management does not allocate selling, general & administrative,
taxes, and interest costs in the segment analysis.
For the Nine Months Ended September 30 ($000s)
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Inter- Consolidated
2005 Oilfield Industrial segment Unallocated(2) Total
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External
revenue 107,381 54,042 161,423
Inter segment
revenue(1) 626 16 (642) -
Operating
expense 49,747 41,941 (642) 91,046
Depreciation
and accretion 8,272 3,940 1,533 13,745
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Net margin 49,988 8,177 (1,533) 56,632
Selling,
general and
administrative 16,889 16,889
Interest expense 2,160 2,160
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Operating income 49,988 8,177 (20,582) 37,583
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Capital
expenditures 24,728 8,963 5,597 39,288
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Goodwill 12,182 1,030 13,212
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Total assets 223,402 117,776 22,740 363,918
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Inter- Consolidated
2004 Oilfield Industrial segment Unallocated(2) Total
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External
revenue 81,345 47,983 129,328
Inter segment
revenue(1) 361 (52) (309) -
Operating
expense 38,186 37,208 (309) 75,085
Depreciation
and accretion 6,383 3,706 659 10,748
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Net margin 37,137 7,017 (659) 43,495
Selling,
general and
administrative 12,849 12,849
Interest expense 844 844
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Operating
income 37,137 7,017 (14,352) 29,802
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Capital
expenditures 26,055 10,301 2,632 38,988
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Goodwill 12,182 1,030 13,212
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Total assets 197,872 99,557 14,785 312,214
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(1) Inter-segment revenue is recorded at market, less the costs of
serving external customers.
(2) Management does not allocate selling, general & administrative,
taxes, and interest costs in the segment analysis.