This news release contains forward-looking information that is based upon
assumptions and is subject to risks and uncertainties as indicated in the
cautionary note contained elsewhere in this news release.
Andrew Peller Limited (TSX:ADW.A)(TSX:ADW.B) (the "Company") announced today its
results for the three months ended June 30, 2011. Effective April 1, 2011 the
Company began reporting its results under International Financial Reporting
Standards ("IFRS"). For more information relating to the impact of the
transition to IFRS on the Company's reported financial position, financial
performance and cash flows, please refer to the Company's Management Discussion
and Analysis ("MD&A") for the three months ended June 30, 2011 available on the
Company's web site or at www.sedar.com.
FIRST QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS:
-- Sales up 7.7% on solid organic growth and new product launches
-- Stronger Canadian dollar and increased sales of high margin products
generate improved profitability
-- EBITA for the quarter rises to $9.5 million from $8.6 million last year
-- Company to celebrate its 50th Anniversary in 2011
"We are pleased with the solid organic growth generated through the first
quarter of fiscal 2012, building on the strong performance last year" commented
John Peller, President and CEO. "We are particularly proud of the success
demonstrated by Crush, our new VQA brand launched through the LCBO and our
retail store networks in May."
"We are also very proud to be celebrating our 50th Anniversary this year and our
presence as the country's largest Canadian-owned producer of quality wines,"
added Mr. Peller.
Sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2012 rose 7.7% to $69.4 million from $64.5
million in the prior year. Ongoing initiatives to grow sales of the Company's
blended varietal table and premium wines through provincial liquor boards, the
successful introduction of new products and solid performance from the Company's
estate wineries and export sales were partially offset by the impact of the
discriminatory levy introduced by the Province of Ontario on July 1, 2010 on
sales of International and Canadian Blended ("ICB") wines sold through the
Company's retail stores and weaker sales of consumer-made wines. The Company
also benefited from the timing of sales recorded in April 2011 during the key
Easter selling season, which were not recorded in last year's first quarter.
Gross margin was 39.4% of sales for the three months ended June 30, 2011
compared to 39.5% last year. The strengthening of the Canadian dollar on world
currency markets, increased sales of higher margin wines, and the Company's
successful cost control initiatives which served to reduce operating and
packaging expenses were offset by the impact of the above-mentioned
discriminatory levy introduced by the Province of Ontario and higher pricing on
wine purchased on international markets. The impact on EBITA of this levy
amounted to approximately $0.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2012.
Management remains focused on efforts to enhance production efficiency and
productivity to further improve overall profitability and to work with the
government to eliminate the discriminatory levy.
Selling and administrative expenses rose in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 due
primarily to increased sales and marketing expenses compared with the prior
year, as well as certain one-time costs related to the celebration of the
Company's 50th Anniversary. Despite these increases, selling and administration
expenses improved to 25.7% of sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 compared
to 26.1% in the same quarter last year. Management expects the level of sales
and administrative expenses will increase slightly in fiscal 2012 due to
one-time costs associated with the Company's 50th Anniversary celebrations.
Interest expense during the first quarter of fiscal 2012 declined to $1.5
million compared to $1.9 million last year due to lower interest rates on both
short and long-term debt.
The Company incurred a non-cash loss in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 related
to mark-to-market adjustments on an interest rate swap and foreign exchange
contracts aggregating $0.3 million compared to a gain of $0.6 million in the
prior year. The Company has elected not to apply hedge accounting and these
financial instruments are reflected in the Company's financial statements at
fair value each reporting period. These instruments are considered to be
effective economic hedges and have enabled management to mitigate the volatility
of changing costs and interest rates.
Other expenses incurred in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 relate to a $0.1
million fair value adjustment to vines and $0.1 million in ongoing maintenance
costs related to the Company's Port Moody facility which was closed effective
December 31, 2005. In the first quarter of the prior year, other income of $0.3
million was recorded related to a gain on the sale of a portion of an Okanagan
vineyard.
Earnings before interest, taxes, amortization, and gains or losses on the above
mentioned derivative financial instruments ("EBITA") were $9.5 million for the
three months ended June 30, 2011 compared to $8.6 million in the prior year
period. Net earnings excluding gains (losses) on derivative financial
instruments and other expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2011 were
$4.3 million compared to $3.4 million in the prior year. Net earnings for the
first quarter of fiscal 2012 were $3.9 million or $0.28 per Class A Share
compared to $4.0 million or $0.28 per Class A Share in the comparable prior year
period.
Strong Financial Position
Working capital was $30.9 million at June 30, 2011 compared to $27.6 million at
March 31, 2011. The increase compared to March 31, 2011 was due primarily to
increased accounts receivable on strong sales during the quarter and increased
bank indebtedness partially offset by the decrease in inventories and accounts
payable and accrued charges due to seasonal fluctuations.
The Company's debt to equity ratio was 0.86:1 at June 30, 2011 compared to
0.85:1 at March 31, 2011 and 0.88:1 at June 30, 2010. Shareholders' equity as at
June 30, 2011 was $116.7 million or $8.16 per common share compared to $114.3
million or $7.99 per common share as at March 31, 2011 and $116.8 million or
$7.77 per common share as at June 30, 2010. The increase in shareholders' equity
is primarily due to higher net earnings for the period. There was also a decline
in capital stock and retained earnings due to the cancellation of 594,412 Class
A Shares in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 arising from purchase of shares
under the Company's normal course issuer bid.
In the first quarter of fiscal 2012 the Company used cash from operating
activities, after changes in non-cash working capital items of $1.3 million
compared to generating cash of $2.7 million in the prior year's first quarter.
Cash flow from operating activities declined due to an increase in accounts
receivable partially offset by stronger earnings performance.
Financial Highlights (Unaudited)
(Complete consolidated financial statements to follow)
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For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2011 2010
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Sales 69,407 64,466
Gross margin 27,313 25,490
Gross margin (% of sales) 39.4% 39.5%
Selling general and administrative expenses 17,831 16,846
Earnings before interest, taxes, amortization, and other
expenses 9,482 8,644
Unrealized loss (gain) on derivative financial
instruments 300 (646)
Other expenses 164 (249)
Net earnings 3,911 4,003
Earnings per share - basic and diluted - Class A $0.28 $0.28
Dividend per share - Class A $0.360 $0.330
Dividend per share - Class B $0.314 $0.288
Class A Common Shares outstanding (000 shares) 11,294 11,888
Cash provided by operations
(after changes in non-cash working capital items) (1,294) 2,665
Working capital 30,850 31,688
Shareholders' equity per share $8.16 $7.77
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Andrew Peller Limited ('APL' or the 'Company') is a leading producer and
marketer of quality wines in Canada. With wineries in British Columbia, Ontario,
and Nova Scotia, the Company markets wines produced from grapes grown in
Ontario's Niagara Peninsula, British Columbia's Okanagan and Similkameen
Valleys, and from vineyards around the world. The Company's award-winning
premium and ultra-premium VQA brands include Peller Estates, Trius, Hillebrand,
Thirty Bench, Crush, Sandhill, Calona Vineyards Artist Series, and Red Rooster.
Complementing these premium brands are a number of popularly priced varietal
wine brands including Peller Estates French Cross in the East, Peller Estates
Proprietors Reserve in the West, Copper Moon, XOXO, and Croc Crossing.
Hochtaler, Domaine D'Or, Schloss Laderheim, Royal, and Sommet are our key value
priced wine blends. The Company imports wines from major wine regions around the
world to blend with domestic wine to craft these popularly priced and value
priced wine brands. With a focus on serving the needs of all wine consumers, the
Company produces and markets premium personal winemaking products through its
wholly-owned subsidiary, Global Vintners Inc., the recognized leader in personal
winemaking products. Global Vintners distributes products through over 250
Winexpert and Wine Kitz authorized retailers and franchisees and more than 600
independent retailers across Canada, United States, United Kingdom, New Zealand,
and Australia. Global Vintners award-winning premium and ultra-premium
winemaking brands include Selection, Vintners Reserve, Island Mist, Kenridge,
Cheeky Monkey, Ultimate Estate Reserve, Traditional Vintage, and Artful
Winemaker. The Company owns and operates more than 100 well-positioned
independent retail locations in Ontario under the Vineyards Estate Wines, Aisle
43, and WineCountry Vintners store names. The Company also owns Grady Wine
Marketing Inc. based in Vancouver, and The Small Winemaker's Collection Inc.
based in Ontario; both of these wine agencies are importers of premium wines
from around the world and are marketing agents for these fine wines. The
Company's products are sold predominantly in Canada with a focus on export sales
for our icewine products. Andrew Peller Limited common shares trade on the
Toronto Stock Exchange (symbols ADW.A and ADW.B).
Net earnings before other expenses is defined as net earnings before the net
unrealized loss (gain) on financial instruments, and other expenses, all
adjusted by income tax rates as calculated below:
Unaudited (in $000) Three Months
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Period ended June 30, 2011 2010
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Net earnings 3,911 4,003
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Unrealized loss (gain) on financial instruments 300 (646)
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Other expenses (income) 164 (249)
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Income tax effect on the above (125) 242
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Net earnings before other expenses 4,250 3,350
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The Company utilizes EBITA (defined as earnings before interest, amortization,
unrealized derivative loss (gain) loss, other expenses, and income taxes). EBITA
is not a recognized measure under IFRS. Management believes that EBITA is a
useful supplemental measure to net earnings, as it provides readers with an
indication of cash available for investment prior to debt service, capital
expenditures and income taxes. Readers are cautioned that EBITA should not be
construed as an alternative to net earnings determined in accordance with IFRS
as an indicator of the Company's performance or to cash flows from operating,
investing and financing activities as a measure of liquidity and cash flows. The
Company also utilizes gross margin (defined as sales less cost of goods sold,
excluding amortization). The Company's method of calculating EBITA and gross
margin may differ from the methods used by other companies and, accordingly, may
not be comparable to measures used by other companies.
Andrew Peller Limited common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbols
ADW.A and ADW.B).
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
Certain statements in this news release may contain "forward-looking statements"
within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including the "safe harbour
provision" of the Securities Act (Ontario) with respect to Andrew Peller Limited
( the "Company") and its subsidiaries. Such statements include, but are not
limited to, statements about the growth of the business in light of the
Company's recent acquisitions; its launch of new premium wines; sales trends in
foreign markets; its supply of domestically grown grapes; and current economic
conditions. These statements are subject to certain risks, assumptions, and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
included in the forward-looking statements. The words "believe", "plan",
"intend", "estimate", "expect" or "anticipate" and similar expressions, as well
as future or conditional verbs such as "will", "should", "would", and "could"
often identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking
statements on our current views with respect to future events and financial
performance. With respect to forward-looking statements contained in this news
release, the Company has made assumptions and applied certain factors regarding,
among other things: future grape, glass bottle and wine prices; its ability to
obtain grapes, imported wine, glass, and its ability to obtain other raw
materials; fluctuations in the U.S./Canadian dollar exchange rates; its ability
to market products successfully to its anticipated customers; the trade balance
within the domestic Canadian wine market; market trends; reliance on key
personnel; protection of its intellectual property rights; the economic
environment; the regulatory requirements regarding producing, marketing,
advertising, and labelling its products; the regulation of liquor distribution
and retailing in Ontario; and the impact of increasing competition.
These forward-looking statements are also subject to the risks and uncertainties
discussed in this news release, in the "Risk Factors" section and elsewhere in
the Company's MD&A and other risks detailed from time to time in the publicly
filed disclosure documents of Andrew Peller Limited which are available at
www.sedar.com. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future
performance and involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions which could cause
actual results to differ materially from those conclusions, forecasts, or
projections anticipated in these forward-looking statements. Because of these
risks, uncertainties and assumptions, you should not place undue reliance on
these forward-looking statements. The Company's forward-looking statements are
made only as of the date of this news release, and except as required by
applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise these
forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or
circumstances or otherwise.
ANDREW PELLER LIMITED
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Unaudited
These financial statements have not been reviewed
by our auditors June 30 March 31 April 1
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2011 2011 2010
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Assets
Current Assets
Accounts receivable 28,151 23,390 22,902
Inventories 90,180 94,692 88,818
Current portion of biological assets 1,751 759 615
Prepaid expenses and other assets 1,820 818 1,818
Income taxes recoverable - - 1,327
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121,902 119,659 115,480
Property, plant and equipment 84,049 84,744 85,133
Biological assets 12,328 11,950 12,395
Intangibles and other assets 13,015 14,170 14,775
Goodwill 37,473 37,473 37,473
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268,767 267,996 265,256
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Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Bank indebtedness 54,121 48,758 48,877
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 28,521 33,883 28,229
Dividends payable 1,252 1,148 1,197
Income taxes payable 1 1,000 -
Current portion of derivative financial
instruments 1,824 1,894 1,922
Current portion of long-term debt 5,333 5,333 6,158
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91,052 92,016 86,383
Long-term debt 41,499 42,720 47,633
Long-term derivative financial instruments 1,948 1,578 1,667
Employee future benefits 5,723 5,565 5,414
Other long-term liabilities - - 600
Deferred income taxes 11,830 11,820 9,879
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152,052 153,699 151,576
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Shareholders' Equity
Capital stock 7,026 7,026 7,375
Retained earnings 109,689 107,271 106,305
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116,715 114,297 113,680
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268,767 267,996 265,256
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ANDREW PELLER LIMITED
Consolidated Statements of Earnings
For the For the
Unaudited three three
These financial statements have not been reviewed by our months months
auditors ended ended
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June 30,June 30,
2011 2010
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Sales 69,407 64,466
Cost of goods sold, excluding amortization (note 4) 42,094 38,976
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27,313 25,490
Selling and administration (note 4) 17,831 16,846
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Earnings before interest and amortization 9,482 8,644
Interest 1,549 1,942
Amortization of plant, equipment and intangible assets
(note 4) 1,947 1,882
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Earnings before other items 5,986 4,820
Net unrealized losses (gains) on derivative financial
instruments 300 (646)
Other expenses (income) (note 4) 164 (249)
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Earnings before income taxes 5,522 5,715
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Provision for income taxes
Current 1,516 1,553
Deferred 95 159
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1,611 1,712
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Net earnings for the period 3,911 4,003
Net earnings per share
Basic and diluted
Class A shares 0.28 0.28
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Class B shares 0.24 0.24
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ANDREW PELLER LIMITED
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the For the
Unaudited three three
These financial statements have not been reviewed by our months months
auditors ended ended
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June 30, June 30,
2011 2010
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Cash provided by (used in)
Operating activities
Net earnings for the period 3,911 4,003
Items not affecting cash:
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment - (304)
Amortization of plant, equipment and intangibles 1,947 1,882
Revaluation of vine biological assets 113 6
Employee future benefits (168) (143)
Net unrealized (gain) loss on derivative financial
instruments 300 (646)
Deferred income taxes 95 159
Amortization of deferred financing costs 112 185
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6,310 5,142
Changes in non-cash working capital items related to
operations (note 5) (7,604) (2,477)
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(1,294) 2,665
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Investing activities
Proceeds of disposal of property, plant, equipment and
vine biological assets - 766
Purchase of property, equipment and vine biological
assets (1,582) (811)
Purchases of other assets (6) (42)
Acquisition of businesses - (825)
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(1,588) (912)
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Financing activities
Increase in bank indebtedness 5,363 777
Repayment of long-term debt (1,333) (1,333)
Dividends paid (1,148) (1,197)
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2,882 (1,753)
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Increase (decrease) in cash during the period - -
Cash, beginning of period - -
Cash, end of period - -
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Cash paid during the period for
Interest 1,426 1,869
Income taxes 2,515 590
The above statements should be read in conjunction with the entire interim
consolidated financial notes. They will be available through the Investor
Relations section of http://www.andrewpeller.com/ or at
http://www.sedar.com/
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