Newalta Reports First Quarter 2013 Results, Increases Dividend
(firmenpresse) - CALGARY, ALBERTA -- (Marketwired) -- 05/02/13 -- Newalta Corporation ("Newalta") (TSX: NAL) today reported results for the three months ended March 31, 2013. Reflecting its continued positive long-term outlook and the momentum associated with growth initiatives, Newalta also announced a 10 percent increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.11 per share.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS(1)
Management Commentary
"Results in Q1, as well as Q4 last year, were weighed down by slumping commodity prices and reduced drilling activity," said Al Cadotte, President and CEO of Newalta. "Our organic growth investments in onsite contracts, the expansion of our U.S. business and the addition of satellite facilities in our oilfield business are all delivering exceptional returns as we capitalize on our first-mover position in these markets. We will continue to execute our business plan in the quarters ahead to drive the strong, profitable growth of our company. We will realize substantial improvements in bottom-line performance when commodity prices and drilling activity recover.
"Adjusted EBITDA in Q2 is expected to be at least 20 percent higher than last year. We also anticipate strong increases in year-over-year performance in the second half as the returns from our recent capital investments are realized."
Dividend Increase
In determining the dividend, the Board of Directors considers a number of factors including forecasts for operating and financial results, maintenance and growth capital requirements, market activity and economic conditions. After a review of all factors, the Board approved a 10 percent increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $0.11 per share ($0.44 per share annualized) from $0.10 per share ($0.40 per share annualized), starting with the dividend payable to shareholders of record as of June 28, 2013.
Consolidated Overview
First quarter revenue was up 3% year-over-year to $171.3 million. Gross profit decreased 12% from Q1 2012 to $37.8 million, primarily due to lower commodity prices and drilling activity which impacted results by $6.4 million.
Adjusted EBITDA was $27.7 million, 23% lower than Q1 2012 resulting from reduced gross profit and higher Adjusted selling, general and administrative ("Adjusted SG&A") expenses. Of the increase in Adjusted SG&A, approximately half was due to a non-recurring expense, with the balance of the increase attributable to investments in people and people development to support our growth initiatives. Net earnings increased as a result of lower stock-based compensation expense, net finance charges and deferred income taxes. Our Total Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio increased from 2.36 in Q1 2012 to 2.94 in Q1 2013.
Capital expenditures for the three months ended March 31, 2013, were $20.5 million, focused primarily on growth capital projects in New Markets and Oilfield.
During the quarter, we were awarded a contract with Shell Canada Limited ("Shell") to process mature fine tailings ("MFT") at Shell's Jackpine Mine. Our capital investment for the contract is approximately $20 million and is included in our 2013 capital budget.
Operational Overview
In our New Markets Division, revenue increased 13% to $40.9 million in Q1 2013, while gross profit was down marginally to $13.0 million compared to Q1 2012. Strong demand for our onsite services was offset by a 30% decline in crude oil pricing and the timing of Heavy Oil contract and project work.
Oilfield Division revenue and gross profit of $48.6 million and $19.2 million, respectively, were essentially flat to last year. The impact of lower commodity prices and a 9% decline in active rigs of $3.4 million was offset by facility efficiency improvements.
Industrial Division revenue increased 2% to $81.9 million in the first quarter. Gross profit was down by $3.5 million to $5.6 million from Q1 2012. Increased demand for our services was offset by the impact of lower commodity prices of $1.5 million and reduced event-based business at Stoney Creek Landfill ("SCL").
Outlook
In Q2 2013, we anticipate Adjusted EBITDA be at least 20% higher than last year driven primarily by growth in New Markets from our MFT contracts with Syncrude Canada Ltd. ("Syncrude") and Shell, and increased project activity in the U.S. Based on our anticipated Q2 results, first half performance in 2013 will be at or near the first half of 2012. Oil and gas drilling activity is expected to be comparable to Q2 2012. In Industrial, we expect Ville Ste-Catherine ("VSC") volumes to be in line with our historical quarterly average while SCL volumes are expected to be below the historical quarterly average. We expect annual volumes at SCL to approximate historical averages. Changes in commodities are not anticipated to materially impact Q2 2013 performance, compared to 2012.
We continue to focus on growing our portfolio of longer term contracts, strengthening our foundation of stable cash flow, and maximizing cash flow from our existing assets. We have good visibility on our pipeline of organic growth capital projects, extending well into 2014. Capital spending will be prioritized towards long-term contracts which deliver the highest returns. We remain on target to spend approximately 40% of our capital budget of $190 million in the first half of 2013.
We continue to execute our business plan, and our strong balance sheet will allow us to weather short-term market fluctuations. We expect to improve our debt leverage ratio throughout the year, ending 2013 with Total Debt to Adjusted EBITDA lower than 2.50.
Growth from contract and project work, contributions from the 2012 capital program and continued market demand for our products and services will deliver increased performance compared to last year.
Quarterly Conference Call
Management will hold a conference call on Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss Newalta's performance for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. To participate in the teleconference, please call 877-440-9795. To access the simultaneous webcast, please visit . For those unable to listen to the live call, a taped broadcast will be available at and, until midnight on Friday, May 10, 2013 by dialing 800-408-3053 and using pass code 6716509 followed by the pound sign.
Newalta will hold its annual meeting of shareholders on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Mountain Time.
Location: Newalta's corporate office, Building 'C'
220 - 12th Avenue, S.W.
Calgary, Alberta
For those unable to attend the annual meeting, the presentation will be webcast live at and subsequently archived on Newalta's website.
The unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and MD&A, which contain additional notes and disclosures, are available on our website at under Investor Relations/Financial Reports.
About Newalta
Newalta is North America's leading provider of innovative, engineered environmental solutions that enable customers to reduce disposal, enhance recycling and recover valuable resources from industrial residues. We serve customers onsite directly at their operations and through a network of 85 locations in Canada and the U.S. Our proven processes, portfolio of more than 250 operating permits and excellent record of safety make us the first choice provider of sustainability enhancing services to oil, natural gas, petrochemical, refining, lead, manufacturing and mining markets. With a skilled team of more than 2,000 people, two decade track record of profitable expansion and commitment to commercializing new solutions, Newalta is positioned for sustained future growth and improvement. Newalta trades on the TSX as NAL. For more information, visit .
SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited - Expressed in thousands of Canadian Dollars)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited - Expressed in thousands of Canadian Dollars)
(Except per share data)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited - Expressed in thousands of Canadian Dollars)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
(Unaudited - Expressed in thousands of Canadian Dollars)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited - Expressed in thousands of Canadian Dollars)
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this document constitute "forward-looking statements". When used in this document, the words "may", "would", "could", "will", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", and similar expressions, as they relate to Newalta Corporation and the subsidiaries of Newalta Corporation, or their management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In particular, forward-looking statements included or incorporated by reference in this document include statements with respect to:
Such statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, without limitation:
By their nature, forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, that contribute to the possibility that the predictions, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will not occur. Many other factors could also cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Furthermore, the forward-looking statements contained in this document are made as of the date of this document and are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Unless otherwise required by law, we do not intend, or assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements.
The information contained on our website does not form part of this press release.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
This Press Release contains references to certain financial measures, including some that do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS" or "GAAP") and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other corporations or entities. These financial measures are identified and defined below:
"EBITDA", "EBITDA per share", "Adjusted EBITDA", and "Adjusted EBITDA per share" are measures of our operating profitability. EBITDA provides an indication of the results generated by our principal business activities prior to how these activities are financed, assets are amortized or how the results are taxed in various jurisdictions. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA provides an indication of the results generated by our principal business activities prior to recognizing stock-based compensation. Stock-based compensation, a component of employee remuneration, can vary significantly with changes in the price of our common shares. As such, Adjusted EBITDA provides improved continuity with respect to the comparison of our operating results over a period of time. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are derived from the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. EBITDA per share and Adjusted EBITDA per share are derived by dividing EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA by the basic weighted average number of shares.
They are calculated as follows:
"Adjusted net earnings" and "Adjusted net earnings per share" are measures of our profitability. Adjusted net earnings provides an indication of the results generated by our principal business activities prior to recognizing stock-based compensation recovery or expense and the gain or loss on embedded derivatives. Stock-based compensation, a component of employee remuneration, can vary significantly with changes in the price of our common shares. The gain on the embedded derivative is a result of the change in the trading price of the debentures and the volatility of the applicable bond market. As such, Adjusted net earnings provides improved continuity with respect to the comparison of our results over a period of time. Adjusted net earnings per share is derived by dividing Adjusted net earnings by the basic weighted average number of shares.
"Book value per share" is used to assist management and investors in evaluating the book value compared to the market value.
"Funds from operations" is used to assist management and investors in analyzing cash flow and leverage. Funds from operations as presented is not intended to represent operating funds from operations 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 IFRS. Funds from operations is derived from the consolidated statements of cash flows and is calculated as follows:
"Return on capital" is used to assist management and investors in measuring the returns realized from capital employed.
References to EBITDA, EBITDA per share, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA per share, Adjusted net earnings, Adjusted net earnings per share, Funds from operations, Funds from operations per share and Return on capital throughout this document have the meanings set out above. Adjusted SG&A is defined as SG&A adjusted for stock-based compensation and amortization.
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Newalta Corporation
Anne M. Plasterer
Executive Director, Investor Relations
(403) 806-7019
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