CALGARY, Aug. 8, 2019 /CNW/ - Circa Enterprises Inc. (CTO-TSXV) (the "Company" or "Circa"), a manufacturer of equipment for the telecommunication, electrical utility, and construction industries, reports results of operations for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019.

Circa Enterprises Inc. (CNW Group/Circa Enterprises Inc.)

Summary of second quarter operating results:

  • Q2 2019 consolidated sales of $9.1 million, representing a 21% increase over the Q2 2018 sales of $7.6 million
  • Profit for the period from continuing operations for Q2 2019 of $386,000, or $0.04 per share compared to profit from continuing operations of $449,000, or $0.05 per share for Q2 2018
  • EBITDA of $1,072,000 for Q2 2019 compared to EBITDA of $990,000 for Q2 2018 (see below for explanation and calculation of EBITDA)
  • EBITDAaL of $848,000 for Q2 2019 compared to EBITDAaL of $755,000 for Q2 2018 (see below for explanation and calculation of EBITDAaL)

Summary of year-to date operating results:

  • Consolidated sales of $15.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, an increase of 7% compared to sales of $14.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018
  • Profit for the period from operations for the six months ended June 30, 2019 of $505,000, being $0.05 per share compared to profit for the period from operations of $779,000, or $0.08 per share for the same period in 2018
  • EBITDA of $1.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to EBITDA of $1.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 (see below for explanation and calculation of EBITDA)
  • EBITDAaL of $1.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to EBITDAaL of $1.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 (see below for explanation and calculation of EBITDAaL)

EBITDA is earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.  EBITDAaL modifies EBITDA to deduct current period cash rent related to lease obligations and is comparative to pre-IFRS 16 calculations of EBIDTA. EBITDA and EBITDAaL are a non-IFRS financial measures and do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by International Financial Reporting Standards and, therefore, may not to be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers.  Management believes that EBITDA and EBITDAaL are useful supplemental measures, which provides an indication of the results generated by Circa's primary business activities prior to consideration of how those activities are financed, amortized or taxed. Readers are cautioned, however, that EBITDA and EBITDAaL should not be construed as an alternative to comprehensive income determined in accordance with IFRS as an indicator of the Company's financial performance. EBITDA and EBITDAaL are calculated by the Company as follows:


(unaudited)
Six months

30 June 2019

(unaudited)
Six months

30 June 2018

(unaudited)
Three months

30 June 2019

(unaudited)
Three months

30 June 2018


$000's

$000's

$000's

$000's

Profit for the period from operations

505

779

386

449

Income taxes

301

196

223

107

Interest

87

89

53

44

Depreciation and amortization

799

836

410

390

EBITDA

1,692

1,900

1,072

990

Cash lease payments

(460)

(469)

(224)

(235)

EBITDAaL

1,232

1,431

848

755

 

Consolidated sales for the second quarter of 2019 were $9.1 million -- a $1.6 million or 21% increase over the same three month period in 2018. Sales in the Telecom segment increased $1.7 million as the Company shipped two large Guardian line systems and had strong sales of its legacy surge protection line. This was partially offset by lower demand for the Company's cable and connectivity products. Sales in the Circa Metals segment were off slightly or $171,000 due to lower Hydel sales due to weaker Western Canada sales as a result of increased competition and less construction activity.

As a result of the stronger second quarter sales compared the previous year, the Company posted stronger pre-tax profit of $609,000 in the second quarter of 2019 compared to pre-tax profit of $556,000 in the second quarter of the 2018. After tax earnings were lower, however, due to prior-year tax adjustments on assessment which was posted in the quarter. The Company raised prices in the first quarter of 2019 to offset the decline in margins from tariffs in 2018. The price increases were largely accepted by customers, which boosted margins to previous levels and should allow the Company to maintain profitability through the second half of the year.

The Company incurred higher selling, general and administrative expenses as a result of increased sales personnel and distribution reps as well as greater engineering resources. These expanded internal and external resources are expected to generate higher sales through expanded markets and being able to better respond to customer quotations, product enhancements and growing demands.

Grant Reeves, Circa's President and Chief Executive Officer, stated:

"It was a good quarter for Circa with solid financial performance and the completion of several key milestones. Our team successfully executed on the consolidation of our Telecom facilities and completed the installation of a modern punch press at Metals. We also shipped several Guardian projects this quarter that had been previously delayed. There are several new products coming to market in the near future and we have been actively expanding our sales channels into new regions to support revenue growth. Overall the Company is well positioned for sustained growth going forward"

CIRCA ENTERPRISES INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

Unaudited





$000's

Six months
ended

30 June 2019

Six months
ended

30 June 2018

(restated - IFRS 16)

Three months
ended

30 June 2019

Three months
ended

30 June 2018

(restated - IFRS 16)






Sales

15,940

14,858

9,111

7,560

Freight

347

368

186

182

Net sales

15,593

14,490

8,925

7,378

Cost of sales

10,937

9,976

6,322

5,079

Gross profit

4,656

4,514

2,603

2,299

Selling, general and administrative
expenses

3,763

 

3,441

1,934

1,689

Operating profit

893

1,073

669

610

Other income (loss)

-

(9)

(7)

(10)

Finance costs

(87)

(89)

(53)

(44)

Profit before tax

806

975

609

556

Income tax expense

301

196

223

107

Profit for the period from operations
attributable to shareholders of the
Company

505

779

386

449

Other comprehensive (loss) income





Exchange differences on translating
foreign operations, net of tax

(103)

128

(18)

56

Total comprehensive income for the
period attributable to shareholders of
the Company

402

907

368

505











Earnings per share (in $'s)





Basic

0.05

0.08

0.04

0.05

Diluted

0.05

0.07

0.04

0.04

 

Circa Enterprises Inc. is a public company with operations in Alberta, Ontario and Florida. The outstanding common shares of Circa Enterprises Inc. are listed and trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the trading symbol CTO. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

The Company's quarterly financial statements and related management's discussion and analysis have been filed with certain securities regulatory authorities in Canada and may be accessed electronically through the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com.

SOURCE Circa Enterprises Inc.

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