Ag Growth Income Fund Reports Results for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and Increases Distributions Over 8% Effective for Unitholders of Record as at the August 2005 Record Date.ROSENORT, Manitoba Rosenort is a village located about 25 kilometres from Morris, Manitoba and about 47 kilometres south of Winnipeg. -- Ag Growth Income Fund (TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension :AFN AFN Assembly of First Nations AFN American Forces Network AFN Ancestral File Number (FamilySearch genealogy records) AFN Alesco Financial Inc (stock symbol) AFN Alaska Federation of Natives .UN) today reported its financial results for the three and six-month periods ended June June: see month. 30, 2005. In addition, the Fund announced today that the Board of Trustees board of trustees Politics The posse of thugs who oversee an institution's administration. See Board of directors. has approved an increase in distributions in excess of 8%. Monthly distributions are to increase from $0.12 per unit to $0.13 per unit, representing an annualized annualized Of or relating to a variable that has been mathematically converted to a yearly rate. Inflation and interest rates are generally annualized since it is on this basis that these two variables are ordinarily stated and compared. distribution of $1.56 per unit. The increase is effective for unitholders of record as at the August 2005 record date. The increase in distributions is based on the continued strong financial performance of the Fund as well as the recent acquisition of the Edwards Group of Companies. Results for the three-months ended June 30, 2005 The Fund reported revenue of $24.4 million and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) A financial measure defined as revenues less cost of goods sold and selling, general, and administrative expenses. of $7.7 million. During the quarter the Fund generated distributable cash of $0.6271 per unit and declared de·clare v. de·clared, de·clar·ing, de·clares v.tr. 1. To make known formally or officially. See Synonyms at announce. 2. To state emphatically or authoritatively; affirm. 3. distributions of $0.3403 per unit. Results for the six-months ended June 30, 2005 The Fund reported revenue of $40.4 million and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization of $12.0 million. In the six-months ended June 30, 2005 the Fund generated distributable cash of $1.0368 per unit and declared distributions of $0.6661 per unit. Overview of Results The Fund recorded very positive results for both the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2005. Strong sales, buoyed by the momentum of the record U.S. harvest (tool, networking) Harvest - A highly scalable, customisable system for discovering resources on the Internet. Version: 1.3. http://tardis.ed.ac.uk/harvest/. in 2004, solid gross margins, and the acquisition of the Edwards Group all contributed to the favourable EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) A metric used to show a company's profitability, but not its cash flow. EBITDA became popular in the 1980s to show the potential profitability of leveraged buyouts, but has become recorded for the periods. The strong financial performance has also resulted in a lower than anticipated distribution payout ratio Payout Ratio The percentage of earnings paid out in dividends. It is calculated by dividing dividends per share by earnings per share. Notes: The payout ratio indicates how well earnings support the dividend payments: the lower the ratio, the more secure the dividend. for the three and six-month periods. "We are very pleased with our June 30, 2005 results," said Rob Stenson Stenson may refer to the following people:
The total value of sales orders waiting to be fulfilled. Notes: This figure is used mainly in the manufacturing industry. Increases or decreases in a company's backlog indicate the future direction of sales and earnings. at all divisions remains solid and we look forward to a strong second half". Distributions The Fund's policy is to make monthly distributions to holders of both Fund units and Class B Exchangeable limited partnership units. Furthermore, in accordance Accordance is Bible Study Software for Macintosh developed by OakTree Software, Inc.[] As well as a standalone program, it is the base software packaged by Zondervan in their Bible Study suites for Macintosh. with the terms of the Fund's prospectus A document, notice, circular, advertisement, letter, or communication in written form or by radio or television that offers any security for sale, or confirms the sale of any security. , holders of Class C Subordinated Subordinated A claim ranked lower in priority than other claims. Common stock claims are always subordinated to debt. Exchangeable limited partnership units receive distributions quarterly provided the relevant terms of subordination To put in an inferior class or order; to make subject to, or subservient. A legal status that refers to the establishment of priority between various existing liens or encumbrances on the same parcel of property. have been met, which they have since the inception INCEPTION. The commencement; the beginning. In making a will, for example, the writing is its inception. 3 Co. 31 b; Plowd. 343. Vide Consummation; Progression. of the Fund. The Fund's Declaration of Trust requires that it distribute all taxable income Under the federal tax law, gross income reduced by adjustments and allowable deductions. It is the income against which tax rates are applied to compute an individual or entity's tax liability. The essence of taxable income is the accrual of some gain, profit, or benefit to a taxpayer. earned in its fiscal period ending December December: see month. 31. It may be necessary for the Fund to estimate a special year-end year-end also year·end n. The end of a year. adj. Occurring or done at the end of the year: a year-end audit. Noun 1. distribution to achieve this requirement. The initial distribution, if any, will be made in December and paid to unitholders of record on December 31. Upon completion of the annual financial statements, a final determination of any additional distribution will be made, and the additional amount, if any, will be paid to unitholders of record at that time. If the Fund is required to make an additional distribution, the unitholders of record on December 31 will be required to include the amount of the additional distribution in their taxable income. If they are not unitholders at the record date of the additional payment they will be required to include the amount in their taxable income even though they do not receive the distribution. Those unitholders, however, can reduce their capital gain on the sale by the amount of the additional distribution. The Fund's Board of Trustees reviews financial performance and other factors when assessing the Fund's distribution levels. An adjustment to distribution levels will be made at such time as the Board determines the adjustment is sustainable and in the long-term Long-term Three or more years. In the context of accounting, more than 1 year. long-term 1. Of or relating to a gain or loss in the value of a security that has been held over a specific length of time. Compare short-term. best interest of the Fund and its unitholders. Company Profile Ag Growth is a leading manufacturer of portable grain handling equipment including augers, belt conveyors and numerous other grain handling accessories. Ag Growth has a leading North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. sales, marketing and distribution system within the short-line farm equipment industry, including approximately ap·prox·i·mate adj. 1. Almost exact or correct: the approximate time of the accident. 2. 1,400 dealers and distributors, in 48 states and nine provinces. Non-GAAP measures References to "EBITDA" are to earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Management believes that, in addition to net income or loss, EBITDA is a useful supplemental measure in evaluating its performance. Specifically, management believes that EBITDA is the appropriate measure from which to make adjustments to determine the Fund's distributable cash. EBITDA is not a financial measure recognized by Canadian Canadian (kənā`dēən), river, 906 mi (1,458 km) long, rising in NE New Mexico. and flowing E across N Texas and central Oklahoma into the Arkansas River in E Oklahoma. generally accepted accounting principles The standard accounting rules, regulations, and procedures used by companies in maintaining their financial records. Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) provide companies and accountants with a consistent set of guidelines that cover both broad accounting ("GAAP GAAP See: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles GAAP See generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). ") and does not have a standardized standardized pertaining to data that have been submitted to standardization procedures. standardized morbidity rate see morbidity rate. standardized mortality rate see mortality rate. meaning prescribed pre·scribe v. pre·scribed, pre·scrib·ing, pre·scribes v.tr. 1. To set down as a rule or guide; enjoin. See Synonyms at dictate. 2. To order the use of (a medicine or other treatment). by GAAP. Management cautions investors that EBITDA should not replace net income or loss as an indicator Indicator Anything used to predict future financial or economic trends. Notes: In the context of technical analysis, an indicator is a mathematical calculation based on a securities price and/or volume. The result is used to predict future prices. of performance, or cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities as a measure of the Fund's liquidity and cash flows. The Fund's method of calculating EBITDA may differ from the methods used by other issuers. Forward-Looking Statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. The statements contained in this news release that are forward-looking for·ward-look·ing adj. Concerned with or making provision for the future: forward-looking educators; a forward-looking corporate plan. Adj. 1. are based on current expectations, and are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks, and actual results may differ materially. These uncertainties and risks include, but are not limited to, the dependence of Ag Growth Income Fund on the operations and assets currently owned by Ag Growth Industries Limited Partnership, the degree to which Ag Growth Industries Limited Partnership and its affiliates are leveraged, the fact that cash distributions are not guaranteed and will fluctuate with Ag Growth Industries Limited Partnership's financial performance, dilution Dilution A reduction in earnings per share of common stock that occurs through the issuance of additional shares or the conversion of convertible securities. Notes: Adding to the number of shares outstanding reduces the value of holdings of existing shareholders. , restrictions on potential future growth, the risk of unitholder liability, competitive pressures (including price competition), changes in market activity, the cyclicality of the farm equipment industry, seasonality of the business, poor weather conditions, international operations Internal Operations (I.O., IO or I/O) is a fictional American Intelligence Agency in Wildstorm comics. It was originally called International Operations. I.O. first appeared in WildC.A.T.S. volume 1 #1 (August, 1992) and was created by Brandon Choi and Jim Lee. and foreign currency fluctuations, legal proceedings All actions that are authorized or sanctioned by law and instituted in a court or a tribunal for the acquisition of rights or the enforcement of remedies. , commodity price and raw material exposure, dependence on key personnel, and environmental, health and safety and other regulatory requirements Regulatory requirements are part of the process of drug discovery and drug development. Regulatory requirements describe what is necessary for a new drug to be approved for marketing in any particular country. . Further information about these and other risks and uncertainties can be found in the disclosure documents filed by Ag Growth Income Fund with the securities regulatory authorities Noun 1. regulatory authority - a governmental agency that regulates businesses in the public interest regulatory agency administrative body, administrative unit - a unit with administrative responsibilities , available at www.sedar.com. AG GROWTH INCOME FUND MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS AUGUST 8, 2005 This Management's Discussion and Analysis Management's discussion and analysis (MD&A) A report from management to shareholders that accompanies the firm's financial statements in the annual report. It explains the period's financial results and enables management to discuss topics that may not be apparent in the financial should be read in conjunction conjunction, in astronomy conjunction, in astronomy, alignment of two celestial bodies as seen from the earth. Conjunction of the moon and the planets is often determined by reference to the sun. with the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements Consolidated Financial Statements The combined financial statements of a parent company and its subsidiaries. Notes: Because consolidated financial statements present an aggregated look at the financial position of a parent and its subsidiaries, they enable you to gauge and accompanying ac·com·pa·ny v. ac·com·pa·nied, ac·com·pa·ny·ing, ac·com·pa·nies v.tr. 1. To be or go with as a companion. 2. notes ("Interim Financial Statements") of Ag Growth Income Fund for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2005, and the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes of Ag Growth Income Fund as at and for the 283-day period ended December 31, 2004 (including Ag Growth's results of operations for the 228-day period ended December 31, 2004). Results are reported in Canadian dollars Noun 1. Canadian dollar - the basic unit of money in Canada; "the Canadian dollar has the image of loon on one side of the coin" loonie dollar - the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents unless otherwise stated and have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. OVERVIEW OF THE FUND Ag Growth Income Fund (the "Fund") is an unincorporated Adj. 1. unincorporated - not organized and maintained as a legal corporation unorganised, unorganized - not having or belonging to a structured whole; "unorganized territories lack a formal government" , open-ended o·pen-end·ed adj. 1. Not restrained by definite limits, restrictions, or structure. 2. Allowing for or adaptable to change. 3. , limited purpose trust established under the laws of the Province of Ontario Ontario, city, United States Ontario, city (1990 pop. 133,179), San Bernardino co., S Calif., near Los Angeles, in a region of vineyards; inc. 1891. by a Declaration of Trust made as at March 24, 2004. On May 5, 2004, the Fund filed a final prospectus Final Prospectus A legal document stating the price of a newly issued security, the delivery date, and other facts that are important for investors. Notes: The final prospectus must be given to every investor who purchases a new issue of registered securities. for the sale of 6,904,000 units at $10 per unit. In conjunction with the IPO (Initial Public Offering) The first time a company offers shares of stock to the public. While not a computer term per se, many founders, employees and insiders of computer companies have found this acronym more exciting than any tech term they ever heard. , the Fund acquired indirectly all of the securities and assets of Ag Growth Industries Inc. ("Ag Growth"), which conducts business in the grain handling, storage, and conditioning market. As consideration for the acquisition, the owners of Ag Growth received, in addition to cash, 800,000 Class B Exchangeable units and 1,926,000 Class C Exchangeable Subordinated units of AGX Holdings Limited Partnership ("AGHLP"), a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of the Fund. The units of the Fund and the Class B and Class C units of AGHLP participate pro rata [Latin, Proportionately.] A phrase that describes a division made according to a certain rate, percentage, or share. In a Bankruptcy case, when the debtor is insolvent, creditors generally agree to accept a pro rata share of what is owed to them. in the distributions of net earnings. Subsequent to the date of the offering, a total of 630,022 Class B units of AGHLP have been exchanged for 630,022 units of the Fund. Effective April 8, 2005, the Fund acquired substantially all of the assets of The Edwards Group of Companies, a leading manufacturer of agricultural aeration aeration /aer·a·tion/ (ar-a´shun) 1. the exchange of carbon dioxide for oxygen by the blood in the lungs. 2. the charging of a liquid with air or gas. aer·a·tion n. equipment. In conjunction with the acquisition of the Edwards Group, the Fund issued an additional 1,595,000 units via a private placement. Subsequent to this unit issuance, the prior owners of Ag Growth hold a 19% interest in the Fund and hold 2,095,978 Special Voting Units. As at August 8, 2005, the following units of the Fund were issued and outstanding:
Trust units 9,129,022
Class B Exchangeable units 169,978
Class C Exchangeable Subordinated units 1,926,000
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Total units that participate pro rata in distributions 11,225,000
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Special Voting Units (1) 2,095,978
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(1) The Fund has issued a Special Voting Unit for each Class B and
Class C unit outstanding. The Special Voting Units are not
entitled to any interest or share in the Fund, or in any
distribution from the Fund, but are entitled to vote on matters
related to the Fund.
Ag Growth Income Fund units trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) Canada's largest stock exchange, trading approximately 1,200 company stocks and 33 options. under the symbol AFN.UN. BASIS OF MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The Fund was inactive in·ac·tive adj. 1. Not active or tending to be active. 2. a. Not functioning or operating; out of use: inactive machinery. b. until its acquisition of Ag Growth on May 18, 2004. To provide meaningful information to the reader, comparative results for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2004 include Ag Growth's results of operations for the 47-day and the 138-day periods ended May 17, 2004 respectively. Management's Discussion and Analysis will refer to the Combined Operating Results of the Fund for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2004, which are comprised of the operations of the Fund for the 44-day period ended June 30, 2004, and Ag Growth's results of operations for the 47-day and the 138-day periods ended May 17, 2004 (the "combined operating results"). Readers are cautioned that the combined operating results presented are not the results of the Fund for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2004 and have been presented only to provide the reader with additional information to enhance comparability to operating results of the Fund for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2005. Comparative results - Six-months ended June 30, 2004 The table below reconciles the operating results reported by the Fund to the combined operating results for the six-month period ended June 30, 2004. Other than transactions related to the initial public offering on May 18, 2004, and the gain on sale of Ag Growth's outstanding foreign exchange contracts in January January: see month. 2004, there are no unusual items in either Ag Growth's or the Fund's results for the six-month period ended June 30, 2004. Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform with the current period's presentation.
Ag Growth Combined
(Pre Fund) The Fund (a) operating results
January 1 - Inception - Six-month period
May 17, 2004 June 30, 2004 June 30, 2004
Sales $ 19,746,893 $ 7,855,620 $ 27,602,513
Cost of sales 11,017,758 4,027,782 15,045,540
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Gross margin 8,729,135 3,827,838 12,556,973
Operating expenses 4,402,052 1,817,356 6,219,408
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EBITDA before gain
on sale and IPO
expenses 4,327,083 2,010,482 6,337,565
Gain on sale (1) (4,553,611) 0 (4,553,611)
IPO expenses 1,401,750 0 1,401,750
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EBITDA (b) 7,478,944 2,010,482 9,489,426
Amortization 287,486 391,704 679,190
Interest expense 1,082,401 146,773 1,229,174
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Earnings before tax 6,109,057 1,472,005 7,581,062
Tax expense 2,562,000 31,000 2,593,000
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Net earnings $ 3,547,057 $ 1,441,005 $ 4,988,062
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(a) The Fund was inactive until its acquisition of Ag Growth on May
18, 2004. Included in the Fund's results of operations are the
results of Ag Growth's operations for only the 44-day period from
the date of acquisition, May 18, 2004, to June 30, 2004.
(b) See discussion of non-GAAP measures.
(1) In January 2004 Ag Growth realized a gain on the sale of its
outstanding forward foreign exchange contracts. Due to the
significance of the gain it has been segregated from operating
expenses.
Comparative results - Three-months ended June 30, 2004 The table below reconciles the operating results reported by the Fund to the combined operating results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2004. Other than transactions related to the initial public offering on May 18, 2004, there are no unusual items in either Ag Growth's or the Fund's results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2004. Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform with the current period's presentation.
Ag Growth Combined
(Pre Fund) The Fund (a) operating results
April 1 - Inception - Three-Month Period
May 17, 2004 June 30, 2004 June 30, 2004
Sales $ 8,048,055 $ 7,855,620 $ 15,903,675
Cost of sales 4,608,315 4,027,782 8,636,097
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Gross margin 3,439,740 3,827,838 7,267,578
Operating expenses 1,387,060 1,817,356 3,204,416
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EBITDA before IPO
expenses 2,052,680 2,010,482 4,063,162
IPO expenses 1,401,750 0 1,401,750
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EBITDA(2) 650,930 2,010,482 2,661,412
Amortization 101,671 391,704 493,375
Interest expense 384,654 146,773 531,427
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Earnings before tax 164,605 1,472,005 1,636,610
Tax expense (recovery) (184,557) 31,000 (153,557)
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Net earnings $ 349,162 $ 1,441,005 $ 1,790,167
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(a) The Fund was inactive until its acquisition of Ag Growth on
May 18, 2004. Included in the Fund's results of operations are
the results of Ag Growth's operations for only the 44-day period
from the date of acquisition, May 18, 2004, to June 30, 2004.
(b) See discussion of non-GAAP measures.
The Edwards Group Acquisition Effective April 8, 2005, the Fund acquired substantially all of the assets of The Edwards Group of Companies. Results of operations of the Edward's Group are included in the results of the Fund for the period subsequent to the acquisition. Furthermore, Edwards' assets and liabilities have been consolidated con·sol·i·date v. con·sol·i·dat·ed, con·sol·i·dat·ing, con·sol·i·dates v.tr. 1. To unite into one system or whole; combine: with those of the Fund. In conjunction with the acquisition, the Fund completed a private placement of 1,595,000 Trust Units priced at $13.50 per unit for gross proceeds of approximately $21.5 million. The Fund's expenses in connection with the acquisition and offering are approximately $1.4 million. Net assets Net assets The difference between total assets on the one hand and current liabilities and noncapitalized long-term liabilities on the other hand. net assets See owners' equity. acquired are as follows:
Accounts receivable 1,348,830
Inventory 3,672,603
Prepaid expenses and other assets 174,246
Property, plant and equipment 6,992,000
Intangible assets
Brand name 4,363,000
Distribution network 2,839,000
Patent 250,000
Goodwill 3,408,840
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (1,360,104)
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$21,688,415
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OPERATING RESULTS
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30 June 30
2005 2004 (a) 2005 2004 (a)
Sales $24,363,985 $15,903,675 $40,377,423 $27,602,513
Cost of sales 13,011,411 8,636,097 21,592,574 15,045,540
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Gross margin 11,352,574 7,267,578 18,784,849 12,556,973
Operating
expenses 3,682,607 3,204,416 6,762,461 6,219,408
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EBITDA before
gain on sale
and IPO
expenses 7,669,967 4,063,162 12,022,388 6,337,565
Gain on sale (1) 0 0 0 (4,553,611)
IPO expenses 0 1,401,750 0 1,401,750
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EBITDA (b) 7,669,967 2,661,412 12,022,388 9,489,426
Amortization 1,102,105 493,375 1,721,309 679,190
Interest
expense 223,834 531,427 436,866 1,229,174
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Earnings before
tax 6,344,028 1,636,610 9,864,213 7,581,062
Tax expense
(recovery) 89,000 (153,557) 160,000 2,593,000
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Net earnings $ 6,255,028 $ 1,790,167 $ 9,704,213 $ 4,998,062
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Net earnings
per unit $ 0.56 $ 0.15 (a) $ 0.94 $ 0.15 (a)
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(a) Results for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2004
include the results of Ag Growth for the period April 1 to
May 17, 2004 and January 1 to May 17, 2004 respectively. See
Basis of Management's Discussion and Analysis. Also, certain
figures have been reclassified to conform with the current
period's presentation.
(b) See discussion of non-GAAP measures.
(1) In January 2004 Ag Growth realized a gain on the sale of its
outstanding forward foreign exchange contracts. Due to the
significance of the gain it has been segregated from operating
expenses.
June 30, 2005 June 30, 2004
Total assets $148,351,641 $126,223,448
Total liabilities $ 35,478,912 $ 34,938,418
For the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2005, the Fund generated distributable cash of $0.6271 per unit and $1.0368 per unit respectively, and declared distributions of $0.3403 per unit and $0.6661 per unit for the periods then ended. Distributions declared reflect the Fund's distribution increase in June 2005 from $1.30 per annum Per annum Yearly. to $1.44 per annum. The table below summarizes the distributions declared for trust units of the Fund and for Class B Exchangeable limited partnership units and Class C Subordinated limited partnership units of AGX Holdings Limited Partnership:
Periods Ended June 30, 2005
Three Months Six Months
Trust units $3,072,828 $5,520,633
Class B Exchangeable units 57,215 112,440
Class C Exchangeable Subordinated
units 648,292 1,274,049
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$3,778,335 $6,907,122
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Sales Sales for the three-month period ended June 30, 2005 increased $8.5 million or 53.1% over the same period in 2004. The increased level of sales is positively impacted by The Edwards Group, acquired by the Fund effective April 8, 2005, with recorded sales of $4.6 million in the period since the acquisition to June 30, 2005. Excluding Edwards, sales for the three-month period ended June 30, 2005 increased $3.9 million or 24.1% compared to 2004. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2005, sales increased $12.8 million or 46.3% over the same period in 2004. Excluding Edwards, sales for the six-month period ended June 30, 2005 increased $8.2 million or 29.6% over the same period in 2004. The significant increase in sales for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2005 was the result of a number factors. First, the distribution network began the year with depleted de·plete tr.v. de·plet·ed, de·plet·ing, de·pletes To decrease the fullness of; use up or empty out. [Latin d inventory levels following a strong 2004 harvest and accordingly has aggressively been rebuilding their inventory levels. Second, price increases implemented throughout 2004 in response to rising input costs, and a trend towards larger, more expensive units, has resulted in higher per unit revenue in 2005. Finally, demand created by the positive industry sentiment Sentiment can refer to:
Expenses Gross margin as a percentage of sales for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2005 was 46.6% and 46.5% respectively, compared to 45.7% and 45.5% for the same periods in 2004. The increase in gross margin is largely the result of higher sales volumes and the benefit of price increases implemented in 2004,partially offset by an increase in discounts related to preseason bookings. Furthermore, the impact of the higher steel and other input costs experienced primarily in 2004 and early 2005 continued to affect the Fund's financial results. The inclusion of results for the Edwards Group in 2005 did not significantly impact gross margin percentages compared to the prior year. Again, it is important to note that the gain in gross margin was achieved despite recording US Dollar denominated transactions at a lower effective exchange rate in 2005, as the Fund's US Dollar denominated sales greatly exceeds purchases made in that currency. Operating expenses Operating expenses The amount paid for asset maintenance or the cost of doing business, excluding depreciation. Earnings are distributed after operating expenses are deducted. for the three-months ended June 30, 2005 were $3.7 million, including $0.5 million recorded by the Edwards Group, compared to $3.2 million for the same period in 2004, prior to the accrual accrual, n continually recurring short-term liabilities. Examples are accrued wages, taxes, and interest. in 2004 of $1.4 million of expenses related to the IPO. Increased salary expenses of $0.2 million and higher repair costs of $0.2 million were offset by the elimination of management fees payable to the owners of Ag Growth prior to the IPO that totalled $0.1 million in the period April 1, 2004 to May 17, 2004. A number of smaller miscellaneous items accounted for the remaining change. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2005, operating expenses were $6.8 million, including $0.5 million recorded by the Edwards Group, compared to $6.2 million in 2004, prior to the gain Ag Growth realized on the sale of its outstanding forward foreign exchange contracts and the accrual of IPO expenses. Increased salary expenses of $0.4 million and higher repair costs of $0.2 million were offset by a foreign exchange translation gain of $0.3 million and the elimination of management fees payable to the owners of Ag Growth prior to the IPO that totalled $0.3 million in the period January 1, 2004 to May 17, 2004. A number of smaller miscellaneous items accounted for the remaining change. Prior to the initial public offering, Ag Growth realized a net gain of $4.6 million on the sale of its forward foreign exchange contracts. Ag Growth subsequently entered into a number of new forward foreign exchange contracts that continue to form part of the Fund's hedging hedging, in commerce, method by which traders use two counterbalancing investment strategies so as to minimize any losses caused by price fluctuations. It is generally used by traders on the commodities market. strategy. The $4.6 million gain on sale significantly affected Ag Growth's financial results for the six-month period ended June 30, 2004. Included in the results of the Ag Growth period April 1, 2004 to May 17, 2004 is the accrual of $1.4 million of IPO related costs. No unusual costs were recorded in the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2005. Net earnings and EBITDA (see discussion of non-GAAP measures) EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2005 was $7.7 million, compared to $4.1 million in the same period in 2004, prior to the accrual in 2004 of $1.4 million of expenses related to the IPO. The significant increase in EBITDA is primarily the result of the acquisition of the Edwards Group on April 8, 2005 and increased sales at all other divisions. These gains were partially offset by an increase in operating expenses. After recognition of the IPO expenses, EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2004 was $2.7 million. EBITDA for the six months ended June 30, 2005 was $12.0 million, compared to $6.3 million in 2004 prior to the gain Ag Growth realized on the sale of its outstanding forward foreign exchange contracts and the accrual of IPO expenses. The significant increase is primarily the result of the acquisition of the Edwards Group on April 8, 2005 and an increase in sales at other divisions, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses. After recognition of the gain on sale and the accrual of IPO expenses, EBITDA for the six months ended June 30, 2004 was $9.5 million. Upon completion of the IPO on May 18, 2004, the Fund retired the existing debt obligations of Ag Growth and entered into a new credit facility with a single lender LENDER, contracts. He from whom a thing is borrowed. 2. The contract of loan confers rights, and imposes duties on the lender. 1. The lender has the right to revoke the loan at his mere pleasure; 9 Cowen, R. 687; 8 Johns. Rep. 432; 1 T. R. 480; 2 Campb. Rep. . The credit facility includes term debt of $20 million and an operating facility of $15 million, increasing to $18 million for the period May 31 to September September: see month. 30 each year. Both facilities bear interest at rates based on performance calculations. For the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2005, the Fund's effective interest rate on its term debt was 4.5%, and after consideration of the effect of the Funds interest rate swap Interest Rate Swap A deal between banks or companies where borrowers switch floating-rate loans for fixed rate loans in another country. These can be either the same or different currencies. (see "Financial Instruments") was 4.32%. Subsequent to June 30, 2005, the Fund renegotiated certain terms of its credit facility arrangement including an extension of the term loan and a reduction in interest rates (see "Capital Resources"). Amortization for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2005 was $1.1 million and $1.7 million respectively. Amortization for the three-months ended June 30, 2005 includes the amortization of intangible assets Intangible Asset An asset that is not physical in nature. Notes: Examples are things like copyrights, patents, intellectual property, and goodwill. These are the opposite of tangible assets. of $0.4 million, the amortization of deferred financing costs of $0.1 million, and the amortization of property, plant and equipment of $0.6 million. Amortization for the six-months ended June 30, 2005 includes the amortization of intangible assets of $0.8 million, the amortization of deferred financing costs of $0.2 million, and the amortization of property, plant and equipment of $0.7 million. For the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2005, the increase in amortization of both property, plant and equipment and intangibles Property that is a "right" such as a patent, Copyright, or trademark, or one that is lacking physical existence, such as good will. is largely the result of the acquisition of the Edwards Group. The Fund is a mutual fund trust for income tax purposes and therefore is not subject to tax on income distributed to unitholders. The manufacturing business operations Business operations are those activities involved in the running of a business for the purpose of producing value for the stakeholders. Compare business processes. The outcome of business operations is the harvesting of value from assets of the Fund are carried out within a limited partnership. Income from the limited partnership is not subject to tax but flows through to the holders of the partnership units, which include the Fund. The Fund's distributions are taxable in the hands of the unitholders. As a result of the Fund's structure, tax expense is recorded only for the Fund's subsidiary corporations. The recorded tax expense of $89,000 and $160,000 for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2005 represents income taxes and large corporation tax payable on the net income and taxable capital primarily allocated to Ag Growth through its ownership in AGLP AGLP Association of Gay and Lesbian Psychiatrists AGLP American Great Lakes Ports AGLP Alaska Great Lakes Project AGLP Accounts Global Local Permissions AGLP Alberta Gay and Lesbian Press after deductions for interest expense, financing fees and capital taxes. Net earnings for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2005 were $6.3 million and $9.7 million, and earnings per basic and diluted di·lute tr.v. di·lut·ed, di·lut·ing, di·lutes 1. To make thinner or less concentrated by adding a liquid such as water. 2. To lessen the force, strength, purity, or brilliance of, especially by admixture. unit were $0.56 and $0.94 for the periods then ended.
Quarterly Financial Information
2005 2005 2004 2004 2004
Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2(a)
Total
sales $24,363,985 $16,013,438 $13,911,771 $21,780,593 $7,855,620
Gain
(loss)
on
foreign
exchange $ 115,822 $ 220,020 $ 3,552 $ (626,254)$ (520,696)
Net
earnings $ 6,255,028 $ 3,449,185 $ 1,798,911 $ 5,483,492 $1,441,006
Basic and
diluted
net
earnings
per
unit $ 0.56 $ 0.36 $ 0.19 $ 0.57 $ 0.15
(a) Includes the results of Ag Growth's operations only for the
44-day period May 18 to June 30, 2004. See Basis of Management's
Discussion and Analysis.
(b) Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to
the current period's presentation.
Interim period revenues and earnings historically reflect some seasonality. The third quarter is typically the strongest primarily due to high in-season demand at the farm level. Distributable cash generated per unit will also typically be highest in the third quarter. In the second quarter of 2005, for the reasons set out under "Operating Results", the Fund's revenues and earnings exceeded the second quarter results recorded in prior years. The Fund's collections of accounts receivable accounts receivable n. the amounts of money due or owed to a business or professional by customers or clients. Generally, accounts receivable refers to the total amount due and is considered in calculating the value of a business or the business' problems in paying are weighted towards the third and fourth quarters. This collection pattern, combined with seasonally high sales in the third quarter, result in accounts receivable levels increasing throughout the year and peaking in the third quarter. In order to ensure the Fund has adequate supply throughout its distribution network in advance of the in-season demand experienced primarily in the third quarter, inventory levels must be gradually grad·u·al adj. Advancing or progressing by regular or continuous degrees: gradual erosion; a gradual slope. n. Roman Catholic Church 1. increased throughout the year. Accordingly, inventory levels typically increase in the first and second quarters and then begin to decline in the third and fourth quarters as sales levels exceed production. As a result of these working capital movements, historically, Ag Growth's use of its bank revolver revolver: see small arms. revolver Pistol with a revolving cylinder that provides multishot action. Some early versions, known as pepperboxes, had several barrels, but as early as the 17th century pistols were being made with a revolving chamber to is typically highest in the first and second quarters. As at June 30, 2005, largely because of the significant amount of customer deposits received in the fourth quarter of 2004, the Fund's bank indebtedness INDEBTEDNESS. The state, of being in debt, without regard to the ability or inability of the party to pay the same. See 1 Story, Eq. 343; 2 Hill. Ab. 421. 2. was lower than in prior years. The revolver balance would normally begin declining in the third quarter as collections of accounts receivable increase and inventory levels begin to decrease. Ag Growth has generally fully repaid its revolver balance by early in the fourth quarter. CASHFLOW AND LIQUIDITY The table below reconciles net income to cash flow from operations Cash flow from operations A firm's net cash inflow resulting directly from its regular operations (disregarding extraordinary items such as the sale of fixed assets or transaction costs associated with issuing securities), calculated as the sum of net income plus noncash expenses for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2005 and June 30, 2004. Consistent with the discussion above, the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 reflect an increase in accounts receivable and inventory. Also, strong preseason demand resulted in higher than usual customer deposits in the fourth quarter of 2004. The Fund invested significantly in working capital in the first six months of 2004 and 2005, however the Fund benefited from less cash flow used in operations in 2005 as compared to 2004.
Six-Months Ended Three-Months Ended
June 30 June 30
2005 2004 (a) 2005 2004 (a)
Net income $ 9,704,213 5,302,896 $ 6,255,028 1,960,467
Add charges
(deduct
credits) to
operations not
requiring a
current cash
payment:
Amortization 1,721,309 679,190 1,102,105 493,375
Future income
taxes 130,000 11,000 74,000 (43,000)
Deferred
foreign
exchange loss (116,748) (207,323) (73,722) (170,724)
Loss (gain) on
sale of assets (10,082) 490 (10,082) 490
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11,428,692 5,786,253 7,347,329 2,240,608
Net change in
non-cash
working capital
balances
related to
operations:
Accounts
receivable (10,644,559) (8,474,755) (6,642,512) (5,187,265)
Inventory (1,843,285) (3,574,680) (209,216) (942,777)
Prepaid
expenses and
other 380,663 (324,295) 186,847 (329,090)
Accounts
payable 611,685 486,795 (122,400) 165,252
LTIP accrual 26,192 0 26,192 0
Customer
deposits (2,977,834) (58,941) (1,182,685) (229,160)
Income tax
payable 380,420 491,922 (19,609) (727,594)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Cash flow used
in operations (2,638,026) (5,667,701) (616,054) (5,010,026)
Add (deduct)
unusual items:
(b)
IPO expenses 0 1,401,750 0 1,401,750
Gain on sale (c) 0 (4,553,611) 0 0
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Cash flow used
in operations
after unusual
items $(2,638,026) $(8,819,562) $ (616,054) $(3,608,276)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
(a) Results for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2004
include the results of Ag Growth for the period April 1 to
May 17, 2004 and January 1 to May 17, 2004 respectively.
See Basis of Management's Discussion and Analysis.
(b) Due to the significance of the IPO expenses and the gain on sale
of outstanding foreign exchange contracts, and their impact on
the comparability of results, cash flow used in operations for
the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2004 have also
been presented net of these items.
(c) In January 2004 Ag Growth realized a gain on the sale of its
outstanding forward foreign exchange contracts. Due to the
significance of the gain it has been segregated from operating
expenses.
The Fund had capital expenditures of $0.5 million in the three-months ended June 30, 2005 and $0.8 million in the six-month period then ended. The capital expenditures in the three and six- month periods ended June 30, 2005 were primarily related to the budgeted purchases of manufacturing equipment, forklifts, and semi trailer In communications, a code or set of codes that make up the last part of a transmitted message. See trailer label. units. During the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2005, the Fund's cash balance decreased $0.1 million and $6.7 million respectively, which was in line with management expectations for the reasons discussed above. Consistent with prior years, management expects working capital requirements Capital requirements Financing required for the operation of a business, composed of long-term and working capital plus fixed assets. will lessen less·en v. less·ened, less·en·ing, less·ens v.tr. 1. To make less; reduce. 2. Archaic To make little of; belittle. v.intr. To become less; decrease. in the third quarter and the Fund will begin to repay its revolver facility.
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
Total 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Long-term
debt 20,085,339 16,746 5,033,495 10,027,008 5,008,090 0
Operating
leases 822,518 192,747 285,827 215,006 107,656 21,282
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Total
obligations 20,907,857 209,493 5,319,322 10,242,014 5,115,746 21,282
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The term loan matures May 2006 and is extendible annually for an additional one-year adj. 1. completing its life cycle within a year. Adj. 1. one-year - completing its life cycle within a year; "a border of annual flowering plants" annual phytology, botany - the branch of biology that studies plants term at the lender's option. Subsequent to June 30, 2005, the Fund renegotiated certain terms of its credit facility arrangement including an extension of the term loan and a reduction in interest rates. Under the amended a·mend v. a·mend·ed, a·mend·ing, a·mends v.tr. 1. To change for the better; improve: amended the earlier proposal so as to make it more comprehensive. 2. terms of the credit facility agreement, if the bank elects to not extend the operating loan and term loan facilities beyond the current May 31, 2006 maturity date, all amounts outstanding under the facilities become repayable re·pay v. re·paid , re·pay·ing, re·pays v.tr. 1. To pay back: repaid a debt. 2. in equal quarterly instalments of principal, commencing on September 30, 2006, with the final instalment INSTALMENT, contracts. A part of a debt due by contract, and agreed to be paid at a time different from that fixed for the, payment of the other part. For example, if I engage to pay you one thousand dollars, in two payments, one on the first clay of January, and the other on the first to be paid on May 31, 2008. It is management's intention to renegotiate re·ne·go·ti·ate tr.v. re·ne·go·ti·at·ed, re·ne·go·ti·at·ing, re·ne·go·ti·ates 1. To negotiate anew. 2. To revise the terms of (a contract) so as to limit or regain excess profits gained by the contractor. the term loan facilities on a long-term basis. (See "Capital Resources"). The operating leases Operating Lease A lease contract that allows the use of an asset, but does not convey rights similar to ownership of the asset. Notes: An operating lease is not capitalized it is accounted for as a rental expense. relate to vehicle, equipment, and warehouse facility leases entered into the normal course of business. In addition, the Fund is committed to entering into a lease for equipment over a five-year period with total lease payments of approximately $590,000. The lease terms will be finalized See finalization. in 2005. TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES Under the terms of the long term incentive plan ("LTIP LTIP Long Term Incentive Plan LTIP Laughing Till I Puke LTIP Local Transportation Improvement Program LTIP Long Term Instrument Plan LTIP Long Term Infrastructure Program LTIP Long Term Independent Project "), 10% to 20% of cash distributions in excess of an established threshold The point at which a signal (voltage, current, etc.) is perceived as valid. are contributed to a pool of funds set aside to purchase units of the Fund in the market. The cost is accrued ac·crue v. ac·crued, ac·cru·ing, ac·crues v.intr. 1. To come to one as a gain, addition, or increment: interest accruing in my savings account. 2. as an expense in the period when cash distributions paid or payable exceed the thresholds established by the LTIP. For the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2005, $26,192 was accrued to the LTIP, bringing the total accrual to $291,980 as at June 30, 2005. DISTRIBUTIONS Distributions are paid at the end of the month that follows the month when the cash was earned. The Fund declared distributions to public unitholders of $3.1 million and $5.5 million for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2005. Furthermore, consistent with the Fund's prospectus dated May 5, 2004, the Fund declared distributions to Ag Growth's previous owners of $0.7 million and $1.4 million for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2005. The Fund's policy is to make monthly distributions to holders of both Trust units and Class B Exchangeable limited partnership units. Furthermore, in accordance with the terms of the Fund's prospectus, holders of Class C Subordinated Exchangeable limited partnership units receive distributions quarterly provided the relevant terms of subordination have been met, which they have since the inception of the Fund. The Fund's Declaration of Trust requires that it distribute all taxable income earned in its fiscal period ending December 31. It may be necessary for the Fund to estimate a special year-end distribution to achieve this requirement. The initial distribution, if any, will be made in December and paid to unitholders of record on December 31. Upon completion of the annual financial statements, a final determination of any additional distribution will be made, and the additional amount, if any, will be paid to unitholders of record at that time. If the Fund is required to make an additional distribution, the unitholders of record on December 31 will be required to include the amount of the additional distribution in their taxable income. If they are not unitholders at the record date of the additional payment they will be required to include the amount in their taxable income even though they do not receive the distribution. Those unitholders, however, can reduce their capital gain on the sale by the amount of the additional distribution. The Fund's Board of Trustees reviews financial performance and other factors when assessing the Fund's distribution levels. An adjustment to distribution levels will be made at such time as the Board determines the adjustment is sustainable and in the long-term best interest of the Fund and its unitholders. Distributable cash generated for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2005 is calculated as follows:
Six-Months Three-Months
Ended Ended
June 30, 2005 June 30, 2005
Net income for the period $ 9,704,213 $ 6,255,028
Add: Amortization 1,721,309 1,102,105
Interest expense 436,866 223,834
Tax expense 160,000 89,000
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EBITDA (a) 12,022,388 7,669,967
Less: Interest expense 436,866 223,834
Net maintenance capital
expenditures 803,570 469,095
Current income taxes 30,000 15,000
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Distributable cash (a) $10,751,952 $ 6,962,038
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Weighted average units outstanding 10,370,221 11,102,308
Distributable cash generated per unit $ 1.0368 $ 0.6271
Distributions declared per unit $ 0.6661 $ 0.3403
Distribution percentage 64.25% 54.27%
(a) See discussion of non-GAAP measures below.
CAPITAL RESOURCES The term loan matures May 2006 and is extendible annually at the lender's option. The Fund also has available a $15 million operating facility, increasing to $18 million for the period May 31 to September 30. At June 30, 2005, the Fund's bank indebtedness was $6.0 million. Subsequent to June 30, 2005, the Fund renegotiated certain terms of its credit facility arrangement including an extension of the term loan and a reduction in interest rates. Under the amended terms of the credit facility agreement, if the bank elects to not extend the operating loan and term loan facilities beyond the current May 31, 2006 maturity date, all amounts outstanding under the facilities become repayable in equal quarterly instalments of principal, commencing on September 30, 2006, with the final instalment to be paid on May 31, 2008. In addition, under the amended terms of the facility agreement, the operating and term loan facilities will bear interest at prime plus 0.0%, 0.50%, or 1.00% per annum based on performance calculations. It is management's intention to renegotiate the term loan facilities on a long-term basis. The Fund is party to an interest rate swap agreement to hedge the impact of fluctuating fluc·tu·ate v. fluc·tu·at·ed, fluc·tu·at·ing, fluc·tu·ates v.intr. 1. To vary irregularly. See Synonyms at swing. 2. To rise and fall in or as if in waves; undulate. v. interest rates on its term loan. OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS The Fund has no off balance sheet arrangements with the exception of the interest rate swap and foreign currency contracts discussed below in Financial Instruments. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets Contingent Asset An asset in which the possibility of ownership depends solely upon future events uncontrollable by the company. Notes: An example might be a settlement from a lawsuit. See also: Asset, Balance Sheet, Contingent Liability, Liability and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the period. The Fund believes the accounting policies that are critical to its business relate to the use of estimates regarding the recoverability of accounts receivable and the valuation of inventory, intangibles, and goodwill. Due to the nature of Ag Growth's business and the credit terms Credit Terms The conditions under which credit will be extended to a customer. The components of credit terms are: cash discount, credit period, net period. it provides to its customers, estimates and judgments are inherent in the on-going Adj. 1. on-going - currently happening; "an ongoing economic crisis" ongoing current - occurring in or belonging to the present time; "current events"; "the current topic"; "current negotiations"; "current psychoanalytic theories"; "the ship's current position" assessment of the recoverability of accounts receivable. In addition, assessments and judgments are inherent in the determination of the net realizable value Net realizable value (NRV) is a commonly used method of evaluating an asset's worth in the field of inventory accounting. NRV is part of GAAP rules that apply to valuing inventory, so as to not overstate or understate the value of inventory goods. of inventories. Another area requiring judgment includes the allocation The apportionment or designation of an item for a specific purpose or to a particular place. In the law of trusts, the allocation of cash dividends earned by a stock that makes up the principal of a trust for a beneficiary usually means that the dividends will be treated as of the purchase price related to the IPO and the acquisition of the Edwards Group, specifically the allocation between goodwill and other intangible assets, and the amortization period of the intangible assets. In the normal course of its operations, the Fund may become involved in various legal actions. The Fund maintains, and regularly updates on a case-by-case Adj. 1. case-by-case - separate and distinct from others of the same kind; "mark the individual pages"; "on a case-by-case basis" item-by-item, individual basis, provisions when the expected loss is both likely and can be reasonably estimated. While management has applied judgment based on assumptions believed to be reasonable in the circumstances CIRCUMSTANCES, evidence. The particulars which accompany a fact. 2. The facts proved are either possible or impossible, ordinary and probable, or extraordinary and improbable, recent or ancient; they may have happened near us, or afar off; they are public or , actual results can vary from these assumptions. It is possible that materially different results would be reported using different assumptions. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Risk from foreign exchange arises as a result of variations in exchange rates between the Canadian and the U.S. Dollar. Historically, approximately 60% - 65% of Ag Growth's sales are denominated in US Dollars while a much smaller proportion of its expenses are denominated in this currency. The Fund has entered into foreign exchange contracts with a Canadian chartered bank Chartered Bank A financial institution whose primary roles are to accept and safeguard monetary deposits from individuals and organizations, and to lend money out. The details vary from country to country, but usually a chartered bank in operation has obtained government permission to hedge its foreign currency exposure on anticipated US dollar sales transactions and the collection of the related accounts receivable. At June 30, 2005, the Fund had outstanding USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. $40.2 million of forward foreign exchange contracts, dated from July July: see month. 2005 to December 2007, with a Canadian Dollar equivalent of $52.7 million. As at June 30, 2005, the Fund has recorded a deferred foreign exchange loss of $164,648 with respect to its hedged hedge n. 1. A row of closely planted shrubs or low-growing trees forming a fence or boundary. 2. A line of people or objects forming a barrier: a hedge of spectators along the sidewalk. accounts receivable. At June 30, 2005, the unrealized gain Unrealized Gain A profit that results from holding on to an asset rather than cashing it in and using the funds. Notes: Let's say you own a stock that has doubled, but you haven't sold it yet. This is said to be an unrealized gain. on forward foreign exchange contracts was $3.7 million. The Fund is subject to risks associated with fluctuating interest rates on its long-term debt Long-Term Debt Loans and financial obligations lasting over one year. Notes: For example debts obligations such as bonds and notes which have maturities greater than one year would be considered long-term debt. . To manage this risk, the Fund has entered into an interest rate swap transaction with a Canadian chartered bank. The swap transaction expires on May 4, 2006. The swap transaction involves the exchange of the underlying floating interest rate for an effective fixed interest rate of 3.07%, resulting in interest charges to the Fund of 3.07% plus a variable rate based on performance calculations. The notional amount The notional amount (or notional principal amount or notional value) on a financial instrument is the nominal or face amount that is used to calculate payments made on that instrument. This amount generally does not change hands and is thus referred to as notional. of the swap transaction at June 30, 2005 was $20.0 million. At June 30, 2005, a cash payment of $48,374 would have been required to settle the interest rate swap. The Fund manages its short-term Short-term Any investments with a maturity of one year or less. short-term 1. Of or relating to a gain or loss on the value of an asset that has been held less than a specified period of time. cash position partially through the use of foreign exchange swap Foreign exchange swap An agreement to exchange stipulated amounts of one currency for another currency at one or more future dates. contracts. At June 30, 2005, the Fund had outstanding USD $2.9 million of foreign exchange swap contracts, dated from July 2005 to September 2005, with a Canadian Dollar equivalent of $3.6 million. The recognized fair value of the foreign currency swap Currency Swap A swap that involves the exchange of principal and interest in one currency for the same in another currency. Notes: Currency swaps were originally done to get around the problem of exchange controls. arrangements at June 30, 2005 resulted in a liability of $10,578. CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES In an effort to harmonize Canadian GAAP with US GAAP, the Canadian Accounting Standards Board The role of the Accounting Standards Board (ASB) is to issue accounting standards in the United Kingdom. It is recognised for that purpose under the Companies Act 1985. It took over the task of setting accounting standards from the Accounting Standards Committee (ASC) in 1990. has issued the following sections: - 1530, Comprehensive Income; - 3855, Financial Instruments-Recognition and Measurement; and - 3865, Hedges. Under these new standards, all financial assets Financial assets Claims on real assets. should be measured at fair value with the exception of loans, receivables Receivables An asset designation applicable to all debts, unsettled transactions or other monetary obligations owed to a company by its debtors or customers. Receivables are recorded by a company's accountants and reported on the balance sheet, and they and include all debts owed and investments that are intended to be held to maturity and certain equity investments, which should be measured at cost. Similarly, all financial liabilities should be measured at fair value when they are held for trading or they are derivatives derivatives In finance, contracts whose value is derived from another asset, which can include stocks, bonds, currencies, interest rates, commodities, and related indexes. Purchasers of derivatives are essentially wagering on the future performance of that asset. . Gains and losses on financial instruments measured at fair value will be recognized in the income statement in the periods they arise with the exception of gains and losses arising from: - Financial assets held for sale, for which unrealized gains and losses are deferred in other comprehensive income until sold or impaired See assistive technology. ; and - Certain financial instruments that qualify for hedge accounting Why is hedge accounting necessary? Many financial institutions and corporate businesses (entities) use derivative financial instruments to hedge their exposure to different risks (eg interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk, commodity risk, etc). . Sections 3855 and 3865 of the CICA CICA Competition In Contracting Act of 1984 (USA) CICA Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants CICA Competition In Contracting Act CICA Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (UK) Handbook
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adj. Able to sustain oneself or itself independently. self -sus·tain foreign operations, and unrealized gains or losses on
financial instruments held for sale will be included in other
comprehensive income and reclassified to net income when realized.
Comprehensive income and its components will be a required disclosure
under the new standard. These new standards are effective for fiscal
years beginning on or after October October: see month. 1, 2006 and early adoption is
permitted. Management has not yet determined the impact of the adoption
of these standards on the presentation of the Fund's results from
operations or financial position.RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only risks and uncertainties we face. We believe that the risks mentioned are the principal risks relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc our operations. There are other risks that relate to the structure of the Fund. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial Not essential or necessary; not important or pertinent; not decisive; of no substantial consequence; without weight; of no material significance. immaterial adj. also may impair im·pair tr.v. im·paired, im·pair·ing, im·pairs To cause to diminish, as in strength, value, or quality: an injury that impaired my hearing; a severe storm impairing communications. operations. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, results of operations and financial condition, and the amount of cash available for distribution could suffer. Industry Cyclicality The performance of the farm equipment industry is cyclical cyclical Of or relating to a variable, such as housing starts, car sales, or the price of a certain stock, that is subject to regular or irregular up-and-down movements. , with sales depending on the performance of the agricultural sector. To the extent that the agricultural sector declines or experiences a downturn Downturn The transition point between a rising, expanding economy to a falling, contracting one. downturn A decline in security prices or economic activity following a period of rising or stable prices or activity. , this is likely to have a negative impact on the farm equipment industry. Seasonality of Business The seasonality of the demand for Ag Growth's products results in lower cash flow in the first three quarters of each calendar year and may impact the ability of the Fund to make cash distributions to Unitholders, or the quantum quantum In physics, a discrete natural unit, or packet, of energy, charge, angular momentum, or other physical property. Light, for example, which appears in some respects as a continuous electromagnetic wave, on the submicroscopic level is emitted and absorbed in discrete of such distributions, if any. No assurance can be given that the Fund's credit facility will be sufficient to offset the seasonal variations in Ag Growth's cash flow. Risk of Decreased Crop Yields Decreased crop yields due to poor weather conditions and other factors are a significant risk affecting Ag Growth. Both reduced crop volumes and the accompanying decline in farm incomes can negatively affect demand for grain handling equipment. Potential Volatility Volatility 1. A statistical measure of the tendency of a market or security to rise or fall sharply within a period of time. 2. A variable in option pricing formulas that denotes the extent to which the return of the underlying asset will fluctuate between now and the of Production Costs Various materials and components are purchased in connection with Ag Growth's manufacturing process, some or all of which may be subject to wide price variation. Consistent with past and current practices within the industry, Ag Growth manages its exposure to material and component price volatility by planning and negotiating significant purchases on an annual basis, and passing through to customers, most, if not all, of the price volatility. There can be no assurance that industry dynamics will allow Ag Growth to continue to reduce its exposure to volatility of production costs by passing through price increases to its customers. Commodity Prices, International Trade and Political Uncertainty Prices of commodities are influenced by a variety of unpredictable factors that are beyond the control of Ag Growth, including weather, government (Canadian, United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and other) farm programs and policies, and changes in global demand or other economic factors. The world grain market is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including risks and uncertainties related to international trade and global political conditions. Competition Ag Growth experiences competition in the markets in which it operates. Certain of Ag Growth's competitors COMPETITORS, French law. Persons who compete or aspire to the same office, rank or employment. As an English word in common use, it has a much wider application. Ferriere, Dict. de Dr. h.t. may have greater financial and capital resources than Ag Growth. Ag Growth could face increased competition from newly formed or emerging entities, as well as from established entities that choose to focus (or increase their existing focus) on Ag Growth's primary markets. As the grain handling equipment sector is fragmented frag·ment n. 1. A small part broken off or detached. 2. An incomplete or isolated portion; a bit: overheard fragments of their conversation; extant fragments of an old manuscript. 3. , there is also a risk that a larger, formidable competitor may be created through a combination of one or more smaller competitors. Ag Growth may also face potential competition from the emergence of new products or technology. Business Interruption INTERRUPTION. The effect of some act or circumstance which stops the course of a prescription or act of limitation's. 2. Interruption of the use of a thing is natural or civil. The operation of the manufacturing facilities of Ag Growth are subject to a number of business interruption risks, including delays in obtaining production materials, plant shutdowns, labour disruptions and weather conditions/natural disasters. Ag Growth may suffer damages associated with such events that it cannot insure Insure can mean:
Note:This is in reverse chronological order. 2000s
Litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. In the ordinary course of its business, Ag Growth may be party to various legal actions, the outcome of which cannot be predicted with certainty CERTAINTY, UNCERTAINTY, contracts. In matters of obligation, a thing is certain, when its essence, quality, and quantity, are described, distinctly set forth, Dig. 12, 1, 6. It is uncertain, when the description is not that of one individual object, but designates only the kind. Louis. . One category of potential legal actions is product liability claims. Farming is an inherently dangerous occupation. Grain handling equipment used on farms may result in product liability claims that require not only proper insuring of risk, but management of the legal process as well. Dependence on Key Personnel Ag Growth's future business, financial condition, and operating results depend on the continued contributions of certain of Ag Growth's executive officers and other key management and personnel, certain of whom would be difficult to replace. Distribution, Sales Representative and Supply Contracts Ag Growth typically does not enter into written agreements with its dealers, distributors or suppliers. As a result, such parties may, without notice or penalty, terminate Terminate (terminat.exe) was a shareware modem terminal and host program for MS-DOS and compatible operating systems developed from the early to the late 1990s by the Dane Bo Bendtsen. The last release (5. their relationship with Ag Growth at any time. In addition, even if such parties should decide to continue their relationship with Ag Growth, there can be no guarantee that the consideration or other terms of such contracts will continue on the same basis. Foreign Exchange Risk Ag Growth generates a majority of its sales in US dollars, but a materially smaller proportion of its expenses are denominated in US dollars. As a result, a significant strengthening of the Canadian dollar against the US dollar will negatively impact the return from US dollar sales revenue. To mitigate mit·i·gate v. To moderate in force or intensity. mit i·ga tion n. the effects of exchange rate
fluctuation FluctuationA price or interest rate change. , management has implemented a hedging strategy of purchasing forward foreign exchange contracts. Ag Growth has entered into a series of hedging arrangements with USD face values totaling $17.1 million for 2005, $18.5 million for 2006, and $4.6 million for 2007, at average exchange rates of $C1.3159, C$1.3227, and $1.2357 respectively, to mitigate the potential effect of fluctuating exchange rates through December 2007. To the extent that Ag Growth does not adequately hedge its foreign exchange risk, changes in the exchange rate between the Canadian dollar and the US dollar may have a material adverse effect on Ag Growth's results of operations, business, prospects and financial condition. Acquisitions and Integration of Additional Businesses As part of its business strategy, Ag Growth may pursue select strategic acquisitions. While Ag Growth has historically acquired businesses and successfully integrated their operations into its existing corporate structure, there can be no assurance that Ag Growth will find additional attractive acquisition candidates or succeed at effectively managing the integration of any businesses acquired in the future. Potential Undisclosed Liabilities Associated with Acquisitions To the extent that prior owners of businesses acquired by Ag Growth failed to comply with or otherwise violated vi·o·late tr.v. vi·o·lat·ed, vi·o·lat·ing, vi·o·lates 1. To break or disregard (a law or promise, for example). 2. To assault (a person) sexually. 3. applicable laws, Ag Growth, as a successor 1. SuccessoR - A language for distributed computing derived from SR. ["SuccessoR: Refinements to SR", R.A. Olsson et al, TR 84-3, U Arizona 1984]. 2. successor - daughter owner, may be financially responsible for these violations. In particular, to the extent that businesses acquired by Ag Growth have failed to make all necessary filings with applicable governmental, regulatory reg·u·late tr.v. reg·u·lat·ed, reg·u·lat·ing, reg·u·lates 1. To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law. 2. or tax authorities prior to the date of their acquisition by Ag Growth, Ag Growth may be subject to certain penalties and/or and/or conj. Used to indicate that either or both of the items connected by it are involved. Usage Note: And/or is widely used in legal and business writing. liabilities. Uninsured and Underinsured un·der·in·sure tr.v. un·der·in·sured, un·der·in·sur·ing, un·der·in·sures To insure under a policy that provides inadequate benefits: Be certain that you are not underinsured against catastrophic illness. Losses Ag Growth will use its discretion in determining amounts, coverage limits and deductibility provisions of insurance, with a view to maintaining appropriate insurance coverage on its assets and operations at a commercially reasonable cost and on suitable terms. This may result in insurance coverage that, in the event of a substantial loss, would not be sufficient to pay the full current market value or current replacement cost of its assets or cover the cost of a particular claim. Distributions The Fund's Declaration of Trust requires that it distribute all taxable income earned in its fiscal period ending December 31. It may be necessary for the Fund to estimate a special year-end distribution to achieve this requirement. The initial distribution, if any, will be made in December and paid to unitholders of record on December 31. Upon completion of the annual financial statements, a final determination of any additional distribution will be made, and the additional amount, if any, will be paid to unitholders of record at that time. If the Fund is required to make an additional distribution, the unitholders of record on December 31 will be required to include the amount of the additional distribution in their taxable income. If they are not unitholders at the record date of the additional payment they will be required to include the amount in their taxable income even though they do not receive the distribution. OUTLOOK The Fund can look forward to a strong financial performance for the balance of 2005 as results from the Batco, Wheatheart, and Westfield Westfield. 1 City (1990 pop. 38,372), Hampden co., SW Mass., a residential and industrial suburb of Springfield, on the Westfield River; settled c.1660, inc. as a city 1920. Bicycles, machinery, and paper and metal products are made. divisions continue to surpass historical levels, and initial results from the operations of the Edwards Group continue to exceed expectations. The Fund continues to face challenges with respect to a strong Canadian dollar, however the impact of exchange rates has been largely addressed through a foreign currency hedging program. Although demand in the second half of 2005 will be influenced by crop conditions, existing momentum and positive market sentiment Market Sentiment The feeling or tone of a market (i.e. crowd psychology). It is shown by the activity and price movement of the securities. Notes: For example, rising prices would indicate a bullish market sentiment. suggest that in the absence of severe weather conditions the Fund can look forward to positive financial results in the second half of 2005. NON-GAAP MEASURES References to "EBITDA" are to earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Management believes that, in addition to net income or loss, EBITDA is a useful supplemental measure in evaluating its performance. Specifically, management believes that EBITDA is the appropriate measure from which to make adjustments to determine the Fund's distributable cash. EBITDA is not a financial measure recognized by Canadian generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP. Management cautions investors that EBITDA should not replace net income or loss as an indicator of performance, or cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities as a measure of the Fund's liquidity and cash flows. The Fund's method of calculating EBITDA may differ from the methods used by other issuers. Distributable cash is a non-GAAP measure generally used by Canadian income funds as an indicator of financial performance. The Fund defines distributable cash as EBITDA less interest expense, maintenance capital expenditures, and current taxes. The method of calculating the Fund's distributable cash may differ from similar computations as reported by similar entities and, accordingly, may not be comparable to distributable cash as reported by such entities. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This Management Discussion and Analysis may contain forward-looking statements which reflect our expectations regarding the future growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects, and opportunities of the Fund. Forward-looking statements contain such words as "anticipate", "believe", "continue", "could", "expects", "intend", "plans" or similar expressions suggesting future conditions or events. Such forward-looking statements reflect our current beliefs and are based on information currently available to us. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including the effects, as well as changes in national and local business conditions, decreased crop yields, industry cyclicality, and competition. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this MD&A are based on what we believe to be reasonable assumptions, we cannot assure readers that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Additional information relating to the Fund, including all public filings, is available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com). INVESTOR RELATIONS Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. Rob Stenson Box 39, Rosenort, MB R0G 1W0 Phone: (204) 746-2396 Email: robstenson@aggrowth.com
Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
Ag Growth Income Fund
June 30, 2005
Ag Growth Income Fund
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
As at As at
June 30, December 31,
2005 2004
$ $
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ASSETS (notes 10 and 11)
Current
Cash and cash equivalents - 6,736,141
Cash held in trust 406,133 -
Restricted cash (note 15) 291,980 265,788
Accounts receivable 16,508,442 4,515,053
Inventory (note 6) 20,989,465 15,473,577
Prepaid expenses and other assets 752,008 958,425
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Total current assets 38,948,028 27,948,984
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Property, plant and equipment (note 7) 12,653,149 5,623,174
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Other assets
Goodwill 35,972,731 32,888,891
Intangible assets (note 8) 59,805,768 53,144,658
Deferred financing costs (note 9) 289,317 454,559
Future tax assets (note 13) 518,000 563,000
Deferred foreign exchange loss 164,648 47,900
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96,750,464 87,099,008
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148,351,641 120,671,166
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LIABILITIES AND UNITHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current
Bank indebtedness (note 10) 6,017,438 -
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 6,016,634 4,044,845
Customer deposits 847,337 3,825,171
Income taxes payable 456,013 75,593
Distributions payable 1,764,171 2,789,041
Long-term incentive plan (note 15) 291,980 265,788
Current portion of long-term debt (note 11) 33,495 33,495
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Total current liabilities 15,427,068 11,033,933
Long-term debt (note 11) 20,051,844 20,068,593
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Total liabilities 35,478,912 31,102,526
Commitments (notes 16 and 18)
Unitholders' equity 112,872,729 89,568,640
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148,351,641 120,671,166
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See accompanying notes
On behalf of the Board of Trustees:
"signed" "signed"
Rod Senft John R. Brodie, FCA
Trustee Trustee
Ag Growth Income Fund
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
99-day
Six-month period
Three month period ended period ended
------------------------- ended June 30,
June 30, June 30, June 30, 2004(a)
2005 2004(1) 2005 (note 2)
$ $ $ $
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Sales 24,363,985 7,855,620 40,377,423 7,855,620
Cost of goods sold 13,011,411 4,027,782 21,592,574 4,027,782
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Gross margin 11,352,574 3,827,838 18,784,849 3,827,838
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Expenses
Selling, general
and administration 3,508,376 1,160,203 6,401,006 1,160,203
Professional fees 134,707 57,052 257,559 57,052
Long-term incentive
plan 26,192 - 26,192 -
Research and
development 155,137 34,611 367,069 34,611
Capital taxes 42,963 40,829 125,000 40,829
Loss (gain) on
foreign exchange (115,822) 520,696 (335,842) 520,696
Other expenses
(income) (68,946) 3,965 (78,523) 3,965
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3,682,607 1,817,356 6,762,461 1,817,356
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Earnings before
the following 7,669,967 2,010,482 12,022,388 2,010,482
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Interest expense
Short-term debt 8,092 43,656 12,610 43,656
Long-term debt 215,742 103,117 424,256 103,117
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223,834 146,773 436,866 146,773
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Earnings before
amortization and
income taxes 7,446,133 1,863,709 11,585,522 1,863,709
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Amortization of
property, plant
and equipment 578,599 103,252 765,177 103,252
Amortization of
deferred
financing costs 82,616 119,685 165,242 119,685
Amortization of
intangible assets 440,890 168,767 790,890 168,767
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1,102,105 391,704 1,721,309 391,704
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Earnings before
provision for
income taxes 6,344,028 1,472,005 9,864,213 1,472,005
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Provision for
income taxes
(note 13)
Current 15,000 5,000 30,000 5,000
Future 74,000 26,000 130,000 26,000
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89,000 31,000 160,000 31,000
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Net earnings for
the period 6,255,028 1,441,005 9,704,213 1,441,005
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Basic and diluted net
earnings per unit 0.56 0.15 0.94 0.15
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Basic and diluted
weighted average
number of units
outstanding 11,102,308 9,630,000 10,370,221 9,630,000
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(a) (includes the results of Ag Growth's operations for the period
May 18, 2004 to June 30, 2004).
See accompanying notes
Ag Growth Income Fund
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENT OF UNITHOLDERS' EQUITY
Six-month period ended June 30, 2005
Unitholders' Accumulated Accumulated
capital earnings distributions Total
$ $ $ $
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(note 12)
Balance,
beginning of
period 89,954,248 8,723,409 (9,109,017) 89,568,640
Issuance of
units
(note 5) 21,532,500 - - 21,532,500
Issuance
costs
(note 5) (1,025,502) - - (1,025,502)
Net earnings
for the period - 9,704,213 - 9,704,213
Distributions
declared - - (6,907,122) (6,907,122)
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Balance, end
of period 110,461,246 18,427,622 (16,016,139) 112,872,729
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99-day period ended June 30, 2004
(includes the results of Ag Growth's operations
for the period May 18, 2004 to June 30, 2004) (note 2)
Unitholders' Accumulated Accumulated
capital earnings distributions Total
$ $ $ $
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Issuance of
initial
subscriber
units 30 - - 30
Redemption of
initial
subscriber
units (30) - - (30)
Issuance of
units on
initial
public
offering 69,040,000 - - 69,040,000
Issuance costs (6,345,752) - - (6,345,752)
Issuance of
AGHLP units as
consideration
on acquisition
of Ag Growth 27,260,000 - - 27,260,000
Net earnings
for the period - 1,441,005 - 1,441,005
Distributions
declared - - (1,522,503) (1,522,503)
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Balance,
end of period 89,954,248 1,441,005 (1,522,503) 89,872,750
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See accompanying notes
Ag Growth Income Fund
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
99-day
Six-month period
Three month period ended period ended
------------------------- ended June 30,
June 30, June 30, June 30, 2004(a)
2005 2004(a) 2005 (note 2)
$ $ $ $
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings for
the period 6,255,028 1,441,005 9,704,213 1,441,005
Add charges to
operations not
requiring a current
cash payment
Amortization 1,102,105 391,704 1,721,309 391,704
Future income taxes 74,000 26,000 130,000 26,000
Deferred foreign
exchange loss (73,722) (207,323) (116,748) (207,323)
Loss (gain) on sale
of property, plant
and equipment (10,082) 490 (10,082) 490
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7,347,329 1,651,876 11,428,692 1,651,876
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Net change in non-cash
working capital
balances related
to operations
Accounts receivable (6,642,512) (2,097,965)(10,644,559) (2,097,965)
Inventory (209,216) (659,917) (1,843,285) (659,917)
Prepaid expenses
and other assets 186,847 (108,314) 380,663 (108,314)
Accounts payable
and accrued
liabilities (122,400) (1,524,211) 611,685 (1,524,211)
Long-term
incentive plan 26,192 - 26,192 -
Income taxes payable (19,609) (190) 380,420 (190)
Customer deposits (1,182,685) - (2,977,834) -
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(7,963,383) (4,390,597)(14,066,718) (4,390,597)
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Cash used in
operating activities (616,054) (2,738,721) (2,638,026) (2,738,721)
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of
property, plant
and equipment (469,095) (269,350) (803,570) (269,350)
Acquisition of assets
of the Edwards Group
of Companies (21,241,746) - (21,688,415) -
Cash held in trust
related to
acquisition of
the Edwards Group
of Companies (406,133) - (406,133) -
Transfer to
restricted cash
for long-term
incentive plan (26,192) - (26,192) -
Proceeds from sale
of property, plant
and equipment 10,500 24,767 10,500 24,767
Acquisition of
Ag Growth
Industries Inc. - (32,221,385) - (32,221,385)
Cash held in trust
related to
acquisition
of Ag Growth
Industries Inc. - (41,817) - (41,817)
Pre-existing Fund
structure tax
credits received 240,000 - 240,000 -
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Cash used in
investing
activities (21,892,666)(32,507,785)(22,673,810)(32,507,785)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Increase in bank
indebtedness 6,017,438 2,233,708 6,017,438 2,233,708
Repayment of
long-term debt (8,374)(32,882,057) (16,749)(32,882,057)
Distributions paid (4,129,105) - (7,931,992) -
Issuance of units,
net of expenses 20,506,998 - 20,506,998 -
Issuance of
long-term debt - 20,082,470 - 20,082,470
Increase in deferred
financing costs
on long-term debt - (1,985,677) - (1,985,677)
Initial public
offering of fund
units, net
of expenses - 64,106,528 - 64,106,528
Redemption
of Class D
preferred shares
of Ag Growth - (16,000,000) - (16,000,000)
Payment of dividend
on Class D
preferred shares
of Ag Growth - (308,466) - (308,466)
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Cash provided
by financing
activities 22,386,957 35,246,506 18,575,695 35,246,506
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Net increase
(decrease) in
cash and cash
equivalents
during the period (121,763) - (6,736,141) -
Cash and cash
equivalents,
beginning
of period 121,763 - 6,736,141 -
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Cash and cash
equivalents,
end of period - - - -
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Supplemental cash
flow information
Interest paid 228,307 117,431 447,694 117,431
Income taxes paid
(recovered) (205,393) 5,190 (339,970) 5,190
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(a) (includes the results of Ag Growth's operations for the period
May 18, 2004 to June 30, 2004).
See accompanying notes
Ag Growth Income Fund
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2005
1. ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF BUSINESS Ag Growth Income Fund (the "Fund") is an unincorporated, open-ended, limited purpose trust established under the laws of the Province of Ontario by a Declaration of Trust made as at March 24, 2004. The Fund and its wholly-owned subsidiaries conduct business in the grain handling, storage, and conditioning market. Each unitholder participates pro rata in distributions of net earnings and, in the event of termination The point where a line, channel or circuit ends. See SCSI termination and hybrid. , participates pro rata in the net assets remaining after satisfaction of all liabilities. Income tax obligations related to the distribution of net earnings by the Fund are the obligations of the unitholders. 2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION The Fund prepares its consolidated financial statements in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Fund's annual consolidated financial statements as at and for the 283-day period ended December 31, 2004. Accounting measurements at interim dates inherently involve greater reliance on estimates than at year end. In the opinion of management, the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements include all adjustments of a normal recurring re·cur intr.v. re·curred, re·cur·ring, re·curs 1. To happen, come up, or show up again or repeatedly. 2. To return to one's attention or memory. 3. To return in thought or discourse. nature to present fairly the consolidated financial position of the Fund as at June 30, 2005. These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements reflect the results of operations of the Fund for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2005. Although a Declaration of Trust for the Fund was made on March 24, 2004, the Fund was inactive until its acquisition of Ag Growth Industries Inc. ("Ag Growth") on May 18, 2004. As a result, comparative financial information, for the three-month and 99-day periods ended June 30, 2004, provided on the statements of earnings, unitholders' equity and cash flows only include the results of Ag Growth's operations for the period May 18, 2004 to June 30, 2004. 3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The significant accounting policies are summarized below: Principles of consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Fund and its wholly-owned subsidiaries Ag Growth Operating Trust, AGX Holdings Inc., AGX Holdings Limited Partnership ("AGHLP"), Ag Growth Industries Limited Partnership, Ag Growth, Westfield Distributing Ltd. and Westfield Distributing (North Dakota North Dakota, state in the N central United States. It is bordered by Minnesota, across the Red River of the North (E), South Dakota (S), Montana (W), and the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba (N). ) Inc. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and highly liquid money market funds with maturities of less than three months. Inventory Inventory is comprised of raw materials and finished goods. Raw materials are recorded at the lower of cost and replacement cost. Finished goods are recorded at the lower of cost, which includes direct costs and an allocation of direct manufacturing See rapid manufacturing. overhead, and net realizable value. Cost is determined on a first-in, first-out first-in, first-out n. A method of inventory accounting in which the oldest remaining items are assumed to have been the first sold. In a period of rising prices, this method yields a higher ending inventory, a lower cost of goods sold, a higher gross basis. Property, plant and equipment Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost, net of amortization. Amortization is provided over the estimated useful lives of the assets using the following rates and methods: Buildings 4% - 5% declining balance Leasehold improvements 20% straight line Furniture and fixtures 20% declining balance Automotive equipment 20% - 30% declining balance Computer equipment 30% declining balance Manufacturing equipment 20% - 30% declining balance Goodwill Goodwill represents the amounts paid to acquire Ag Growth and the Edwards Group in excess of the estimated fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired. Goodwill is not subject to amortization. Goodwill is tested for impairment Impairment 1. A reduction in a company's stated capital. 2. The total capital that is less than the par value of the company's capital stock. Notes: 1. This is usually reduced because of poorly estimated losses or gains. 2. at least annually by comparing the estimated fair value of its reporting unit to its carrying value Carrying Value Also know as "book value," it is a company's total assets minus intangible assets and liabilities, such as debt. Notes: This is different than market value, as it can be higher or lower depending on the circumstances. . The carrying value of goodwill is written down to estimated fair value if the carrying value of the reporting unit's goodwill exceeds its estimated fair value. Intangible assets Intangible assets are comprised of Ag Growth and the Edwards Group's brand names, which are considered to have an indefinite INDEFINITE. That which is undefined; uncertain. INDEFINITE, NUMBER. A number which may be increased or diminished at pleasure. 2. When a corporation is composed of an indefinite number of persons, any number of them consisting of a majority of those life, Ag Growth and the Edwards Group's distribution networks, which are being amortized over 25 years on a straight-line straight-line adj. 1. Lying in a straight line. 2. Relating to a device whose linkage produces or copies motion in straight lines. 3. basis, and a patent acquired from the Edwards Group which is being amortized over a one year period. Indefinite life intangible assets are tested for impairment at least annually by comparing their estimated fair values to their carrying values. The carrying value of an indefinite life intangible asset is written down to its estimated fair value if its carrying value exceeds its estimated fair value. Impairment of property, plant and equipment and finite finite - compact life intangible assets Impairment of property, plant and equipment and finite life intangible assets is recognized when an event or change in circumstances causes the asset's carrying value to exceed the total undiscounted cash flows expected from its use and eventual disposition Act of disposing; transferring to the care or possession of another. The parting with, alienation of, or giving up of property. The final settlement of a matter and, with reference to decisions announced by a court, a judge's ruling is commonly referred to as disposition, regardless of . The impairment loss is calculated by deducting the estimated fair value of the asset from its carrying value. Deferred financing costs Deferred financing costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the two-year term of the related debt financing Debt Financing When a firm raises money for working capital or capital expenditures by selling bonds, bills, or notes to individual and/or institutional investors. In return for lending the money, the individuals or institutions become creditors and receive a promise to repay . Income taxes The Fund is a mutual fund trust for income tax purposes and therefore is not subject to tax on income distributed to unitholders. Taxes payable on income of the Fund distributed to unitholders are the responsibility of individual unitholders. The Fund's corporate subsidiaries use the liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, assets or liabilities are recognized for the future income tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Future income taxes are measured using the substantively sub·stan·tive adj. 1. Substantial; considerable. 2. Independent in existence or function; not subordinate. 3. Not imaginary; actual; real. 4. enacted tax rates expected to be in effect in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse. Future income tax benefits are recognized when realization (specification) realization - A UML semantic relationship between a classifier that specifies a contract and another classifier that guarantees to carry it out. [Handout by Mr. David Gillibrand]. is considered more likely than not. Foreign currency translation The Fund follows the temporal method Temporal method A currency translation method under which the choice of exchange rate depends on the underlying method of valuation. Assets and liabilities valued at historical cost (market cost) are translated at the historical (current market) rate. of accounting for the translation of its integrated foreign subsidiary and foreign currency transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities Monetary assets and liabilities Assets and liabilities with contractual payoffs. denominated in foreign currencies are translated to Canadian dollars at the exchange rates in effect at the consolidated balance sheet consolidated balance sheet A balance sheet in which assets and liabilities of a parent company and its controlled subsidiaries are combined, thereby presenting balance sheet items for the parent and its subsidiaries as if they were a single firm. date. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated to Canadian dollars at their historical exchange rates. Revenue and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated to Canadian dollars at the monthly rate of exchange. Gains and losses on translation are reflected in net earnings for the period. Revenue recognition The Fund recognizes revenue when the risks and rewards of ownership in the products have transferred to its customer and collection is reasonably assured. Subject to the terms of the contract, these criteria criteria (krītēr´ē n. are generally met when the products are shipped, freight The price or compensation paid for the transportation of goods by a carrier. Freight is also applied to the goods transported by such carriers. The liability of a carrier for freight damaged, lost, or destroyed during shipment is determined by contract, statute, or on board shipping point. For products on consignment The delivery of goods to a carrier to be shipped to a designated person for sale. A Bailment of goods for sale. A consignment is an arrangement resulting from a contract in which one person, the consignor, either ships or entrusts goods to another, the , revenue is recognized upon the sale of the product by the consignee consignee n. a person or business holding another's goods for sale or for delivery to a designated agent. (See: consign) CONSIGNEE, contracts. One to whom a consignment is made. 2. . Provision is made at the time revenue is recognized for estimated product returns and warranties warranties, n.pl the details of a contract; considered less important than the conditions. Whereas the penalty for breach of conditions is the termination of the contract, the penalty for breach of warranties is payment of damages to the innocent party. . Research and development Research expenses are charged to earnings in the period they are incurred. Development expenses are charged to earnings unless the Fund believes the costs meet generally accepted criteria for deferral deferral - Waiting for quiet on the Ethernet. and amortization. Leases Leases are classified as either capital or operating. Leases which transfer substantially all the benefits and risks of ownership of the property to the Fund are accounted for as capital leases. Capital lease obligations reflect the present value of future lease payments, discounted at the appropriate interest rate. All other leases are accounted for as operating leases wherein where·in adv. In what way; how: Wherein have we sinned? conj. 1. In which location; where: the country wherein those people live. 2. rental RENTAL. A roll or list of the rents of an estate containing the description of the lands let, the names of the tenants, and other particulars connected with such estate. This is the same as rent roll, from which it is said to be corrupted. payments are expensed as incurred. Net earnings per unit Net earnings per unit is based on the consolidated net earnings for the period divided by the weighted average number of units outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per unit is computed in accordance with the treasury stock method and based on the weighted average number of units and dilutive unit equivalents. Long-term incentive plan Under the terms of the long-term incentive plan ("LTIP"), 10% to 20% of cash distributions in excess of an established threshold are contributed to a pool of funds set aside to purchase units of the Fund in the market. The cost is accrued as an expense in the period when cash distributions exceed the thresholds established by the LTIP. Derivative derivative: see calculus. derivative In mathematics, a fundamental concept of differential calculus representing the instantaneous rate of change of a function. financial instruments Derivative financial instruments are utilized by the Fund in the management of its foreign currency and interest rate exposures. The Fund's policy is not to utilize derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative Speculative Securities that involve a high level of risk. speculative Of or relating to an asset or a group of assets with uncertain returns. The greater the degree of uncertainty the more speculative the asset. purposes. The Fund formally documents all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. This process includes linking forward foreign exchange contracts and interest rate swaps to specific anticipated sales transactions and long-term debt, respectively, on the consolidated balance sheet. The Fund also formally assesses, both at the hedge's inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of hedged items. The Fund purchases forward foreign exchange contracts to hedge anticipated sales to customers in the United States and the collection of the related accounts receivable. Foreign exchange translation gains and losses on foreign currency denominated derivative financial instruments used to hedge anticipated U.S. dollar denominated sales are recognized as an adjustment of the revenues when the sale is recorded. For forward foreign exchange contracts used to hedge anticipated U.S. dollar denominated sales and the collection of the related accounts receivable, the portion of the forward premium or discount on the contract relating to the period prior to consummation CONSUMMATION. The completion of a thing; as the consummation of marriage; (q.v.) the consummation of a contract, and the like. 2. A contract is said to be consummated, when everything to be done in relation to it, has been accomplished. of the sale is also recognized as an adjustment of the revenues when the sale is recorded; and the portion of the premium or discount that relates to the resulting account receivable account receivable Any amount owed to a business as the result of a purchase of goods or services from it on a credit basis. Although the firm making the sale receives no written promise of payment, it enters the amount due as a current asset in its books. is amortized over the expected period to collection of the accounts receivable. The Fund also enters into interest rate swaps in order to reduce the impact of fluctuating interest rates on its long-term debt. These swap agreements require the periodic exchange of payments without the exchange of the notional principal amount Notional Principal Amount In an interest rate swap, the predetermined dollar amount on which the exchanged interest payments are based. Notes: Each period's rates are multiplied by the notional principal amount to determine the value of each counterparty's payment. on which the payments are based. The Fund designates its interest rate hedge agreements as hedges of the underlying debt. Interest expense on the debt is adjusted to include the payments made or received under the interest rate swaps. Realized and unrealized gains or losses associated with derivative instruments Derivative instruments Contracts such as options and futures whose price is derived from the price of an underlying financial asset. , which have been terminated ter·mi·nate v. ter·mi·nat·ed, ter·mi·nat·ing, ter·mi·nates v.tr. 1. To bring to an end or halt: or cease to be effective prior to maturity, are deferred under other current, or non-current, assets or liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet and recognized in earnings in the period in which the underlying hedged transaction is recognized. In the event a designated hedged item is sold, extinguished ex·tin·guish tr.v. ex·tin·guished, ex·tin·guish·ing, ex·tin·guish·es 1. To put out (a fire, for example); quench. 2. To put an end to (hopes, for example); destroy. See Synonyms at abolish. 3. or matures prior to the termination of the related derivative instrument Noun 1. derivative instrument - a financial instrument whose value is based on another security derivative legal document, legal instrument, official document, instrument - (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right , any realized or unrealized gain or loss on such derivative instrument is recognized in earnings. The Fund also uses foreign currency swap agreements to manage its cash positions. The Fund's foreign currency swap agreements do not qualify for hedge accounting. These swaps are measured at their fair value and included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities Accrued liabilities are liabilities which have occurred, but have not been paid or logged under accounts payable during an accounting period; in other words, obligations for goods and services provided to a company for which invoices have not yet been received. on the consolidated balance sheet. Changes in the fair value of the swaps are recognized in earnings and are included in other income in the corresponding period. Use of estimates The preparation of financial statements in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingencies Contingencies (ISSN 1048-9851) is the bimonthly magazine of the American Academy of Actuaries, providing a large and diverse readership with general interest and technical articles on a wide range of issues related to the actuarial profession. at the consolidated balance sheet date and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. 4. SEASONALITY OF BUSINESS Interim period revenues and earnings historically reflect some seasonality. The third quarter is typically the strongest primarily due to high in-season demand at the farm level. The Fund's collections of accounts receivable are weighted towards the third and fourth quarters. This collection pattern, combined with seasonally high sales in the third quarter, result in accounts receivable levels increasing throughout the year and normally peaking in the third quarter. In order to ensure the Fund has adequate supply throughout its distribution network in advance of the in-season demand experienced primarily in the third quarter, inventory levels must be increased throughout the year. Accordingly, inventory levels increase in the first and second quarters and then begin to decline in the third and fourth quarters as sales levels exceed production. As a result of these working capital movements, historically, the Fund's use of its bank revolver is typically highest in the first and second quarters. The revolver balance begins to decline in the third quarter as collections of accounts receivable increase and inventory levels begin to decrease. The Fund would expect to repay its revolver in the fourth quarter of each year. 5. ISSUANCE OF FUND UNITS AND ACQUISITION Effective April 8, 2005, the Fund acquired substantially all of the assets of The Edwards Group of Companies ("the Edwards Group"), a leading manufacturer of agricultural aeration equipment, for cash consideration in the amount of $21,688,415. In conjunction with the acquisition, the Fund completed a private placement of 1,595,000 Trust Units priced at $13.50 per unit for gross proceeds of $21,532,500. The Fund has recorded expenses in connection with the acquisition and offering, including commissions payable to the underwriters, of $1,025,502. The acquisition has been accounted for by the purchase method with the results of the Edwards Group's operations included in the Fund's earnings from the date of acquisition (the unaudited interim consolidated statement of earnings includes the results of the Edward Edward killed his father at his mother’s instigation. [Br. Balladry: Edward in Benét, 302] See : Patricide Group's operations for the 84-day period from April 8, 2005 to June 30, 2005). These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements reflect the assets and liabilities of the Edwards Group at assigned as·sign tr.v. as·signed, as·sign·ing, as·signs 1. To set apart for a particular purpose; designate: assigned a day for the inspection. 2. estimated fair values as follows:
$
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Net assets acquired
Accounts receivable 1,348,830
Inventory 3,672,603
Prepaid expenses and other assets 174,246
Property, plant and equipment 6,992,000
Intangible assets
Brand name 4,363,000
Distribution network 2,839,000
Patent 250,000
Goodwill 3,408,840
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (1,360,104)
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21,688,415
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6. INVENTORY
June 30, December 31,
2005 2004
$ $
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Raw materials 6,288,661 4,080,743
Finished goods 14,700,804 11,392,834
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20,989,465 15,473,577
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7. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
June 30, 2005
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Accumulated Net book
Cost amortization value
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Land 861,315 - 861,315
Buildings 5,126,890 210,243 4,916,647
Leasehold improvements 7,000 4,942 2,058
Furniture and fixtures 104,200 14,931 89,269
Automotive equipment 1,496,759 359,849 1,136,910
Computer equipment 392,724 98,159 294,565
Manufacturing equipment 5,978,685 626,300 5,352,385
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13,967,573 1,314,424 12,653,149
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December 31, 2004
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Accumulated Net book
Cost amortization value
$ $ $
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Land 611,315 - 611,315
Buildings 2,940,739 80,893 2,859,846
Leasehold improvements 10,486 2,942 7,544
Furniture and fixtures 83,543 10,831 72,712
Automotive equipment 1,197,541 183,447 1,014,094
Computer equipment 285,842 60,667 225,175
Manufacturing equipment 998,442 165,954 832,488
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6,127,908 504,734 5,623,174
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8. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
June 30, 2005
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Accumulated Net book
Cost amortization value
$ $ $
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Distribution network 37,839,000 1,583,732 36,255,268
Brand name 23,363,000 - 23,363,000
Patent 250,000 62,500 187,500
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61,452,000 1,646,232 59,805,768
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December 31, 2004
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Accumulated Net book
Cost amortization value
$ $ $
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Distribution network 35,000,000 855,342 34,144,658
Brand name 19,000,000 - 19,000,000
Patent - - -
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54,000,000 855,342 53,144,658
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9. DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS
June 30, 2005
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Accumulated Net book
Cost amortization value
$ $ $
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661,011 371,694 289,317
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December 31, 2004
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Accumulated Net book
Cost amortization value
$ $ $
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661,011 206,452 454,559
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10. BANK INDEBTEDNESS The Fund has an operating facility of $15 million, increasing to $18 million for the period May 31 to September 30. The facility bears interest at rates of prime plus 0.25%, 0.75% or 1.25% per annum based on performance calculations. The effective interest rate during the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2005 was 4.50% (three-month and 99-day periods ended June 30, 2004 - 4.0%). At June 30, 2005, $6 million (December 31, 2004 - $Nil) was outstanding under this facility. Collateral collateral (kəlăt`ərəl), something of value given or pledged as security for payment of a loan. Collateral consists usually of financial instruments, such as stocks, bonds, and negotiable paper, rather than physical goods, although for the operating facility includes a general security agreement over all assets and first position collateral mortgages on land and buildings. Subsequent to June 30, 2005, certain terms of the operating facility were amended (note 11).
11. LONG-TERM DEBT
June 30, December 31,
2005 2004
$ $
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Term loan interest payable monthly at prime
plus 0.25%, 0.75% or 1.25% per annum based
on performance calculations. As described
in note 16, the Fund has entered into a
swap contract that effectively fixes the
Fund's interest rate at 3.07% plus 1.25%,
1.75% or 2.25% per annum based on
performance calculations. The effective
interest rate during the three month and
six month periods ended June 30, 2005 would
have been 4.5% (three-month and 99-day
periods ended June 20, 2004 - 4.5%) and
after consideration of the effect of the
interest rate swap was 4.32% (three-month
and 99-day periods ended
June 30, 2004 - 4.32%) 20,000,000 20,000,000
GMAC loans, 0% maturing in 2007 and 2008,
with monthly payments of $2,791. Vehicles
financed are pledged as collateral 85,339 102,088
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20,085,339 20,102,088
Less current portion 33,495 33,495
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20,051,844 20,068,593
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Under the agreement for the term loan, the Fund is required to maintain certain financial covenants. As at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, the Fund was in compliance with the applicable financial covenant covenant (kŭv`ənənt), agreement entered into voluntarily by two or more parties to do or refrain from doing certain acts. In the Bible and in theology the covenant is the agreement or engagement of God with man as revealed in the terms. Collateral for the term loan and operating facility (note 10) includes a general security agreement over all assets and first position collateral mortgages on land and buildings. The term loan matures May 2006 and is extendible annually for an additional one-year term at the lender's option. Subsequent to June 30, 2005, the Fund renegotiated certain terms of its credit facility arrangement including an extension of the term loan and a reduction in interest rates. Under the amended terms of the credit facility agreement, if the bank elects to not extend the operating loan and term loan facilities beyond the current May 31, 2006 maturity date, all amounts outstanding under the facilities become repayable in equal quarterly instalments of principal, commencing on September 30, 2006, with the final instalment to be paid on May 31, 2008. In addition, under the amended terms of the facility agreement, the operating and term loan facilities will bear interest at prime plus 0.0%, 0.50%, or 1.00% per annum based on performance calculations. It is management's intention to renegotiate the term loan facilities on a long-term basis. Principal repayments due within the next four fiscal years, if the term loan is not renewed re·new v. re·newed, re·new·ing, re·news v.tr. 1. To make new or as if new again; restore: renewed the antique chair. 2. and is repayable commencing September 30, 2006, are as follows:
$
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2005 (July 1 - December 31) 16,746
2006 5,033,495
2007 10,027,008
2008 5,008,090
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20,085,339
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Collateral for the term loan and operating facility (note 10) includes a general security agreement over all assets and first position collateral mortgages on land and buildings. 12. UNITHOLDERS' CAPITAL Unitholders' capital is comprised of the following:
Class B Class C
Fund Exchangeable Exchangeable Total
Trust units of units of Unitholders'
units AGHLP AGHLP capital
$ $ $ $
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Balance, December
31, 2004 68,883,378 1,810,870 19,260,000 89,954,248
Issuance of
units, net of
costs (note 5) 20,506,998 - - 20,506,998
Exchange of units 111,090 (111,090) - -
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Balance, June
30, 2005 89,501,466 1,699,780 19,260,000 110,461,246
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Class B Class C
Fund Exchangeable Exchangeable
Trust units of units of
units AGHLP AGHLP
# # #
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Balance, December 31, 2004 7,522,913 181,087 1,926,000
Issuance of units (note 5) 1,595,000 - -
Exchange of units 11,109 (11,109) -
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Balance, June 30, 2005 9,129,022 169,978 1,926,000
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The Fund Declaration of Trust provides that an unlimited number of trust units may be issued. Each trust unit represents an equal undivided UNDIVIDED. That which is held by the same title by two or more persons, whether their rights are equal, as to value or quantity, or unequal. 2. Tenants in common, joint-tenants, and partners, hold an undivided right in their respective properties, until beneficial interest in the Fund and any distributions from the Fund. Each trust unit is transferable, entitles the holder thereof to participate equally in distributions of the Fund, is not subject to future calls or assessments, entitles the holder to rights of redemption The liberation of an estate in real property from a mortgage. Redemption is the process by which land that has been mortgaged or pledged is bought back or reclaimed. It is accomplished through a payment of the debt owed or a fulfillment of the other conditions. and entitles the holder to one vote at all meetings of unitholders. The Fund Declaration of Trust also provides for the issuance of an unlimited number of Special Voting Units. The Special Voting Units are only issuable for the purpose of providing voting rights Voting rights The right to vote on matters that are put to a vote of security holders. For example the right to vote for directors. voting rights The type of voting and the amount of control held by the owners of a class of stock. to the holders of Exchangeable LP Units or Subordinated LP Units. Each unit is entitled en·ti·tle tr.v. en·ti·tled, en·ti·tling, en·ti·tles 1. To give a name or title to. 2. To furnish with a right or claim to something: to one vote on matters related to the Fund. The Special Voting Units are not entitled to any interest or share in the Fund or in any distribution from the Fund. There is no value attached to these units. At June 30, 2005, there were 2,095,978 Special Voting Units outstanding (December 31, 2004 - 2,107,087 units), which were attached to the outstanding Class B Exchangeable LP Units of AGHLP and the Class C Exchangeable Subordinated LP Units of AGHLP. The Class B Exchangeable LP Units of AGHLP are exchangeable for trust units of the Fund at the option of the holder on a one-for-one basis at any time. During the six-month period ended June 30, 2005, 11,109 Class B Exchangeable LP Units of AGHLP, with a value of $111,090, were exchanged into 11,109 Units of the Fund. The Class C Subordinated Exchangeable LP Units of AGHLP are exchangeable for Class B Exchangeable LP Units of AGHLP on a one-for-one basis at the option of the holder after December 31, 2009 and by AGHLP on the subordination end date which can be no earlier than June 30, 2006, and is determined based on certain earnings and cash distribution thresholds of the Fund. 13. INCOME TAXES Income tax obligations relating to distributions from the Fund are the obligations of the unitholders and accordingly, no provision for income taxes on the income of the Fund has been made. A provision for income taxes is recognized for the corporate subsidiaries of the Fund, which are subject to tax, including large corporation tax. The provision for income taxes varies from the amount that would be expected if computed by applying the Canadian federal and provincial Provincial has several meanings and may refer to:
Three-month Three-month Six-month 99-day
period period period period
ended ended ended ended
June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30,
2005 2004 2005 2004
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$ % $ % $ % $ %
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Earnings before
income taxes 6,344,028 1,472,005 9,864,213 1,472,005
Temporary
differences
and non-
tax deductible
expenses (104,003) 173,040 (29,191) 173,040
Earnings subject
to tax
in the hands of
unitholders
/limited
partners (6,050,787) (1,575,043) (9,498,172) (1,575,043)
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Net income of
subsidiary
companies 189,238 70,002 336,850 70,002
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Provision for
income taxes 74,000 39 26,000 37 130,000 39 26,000 37
Large corporation
tax 15,000 8 5,000 7 30,000 9 5,000 7
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Income tax
provision 89,000 47 31,000 44 160,000 48 31,000 44
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During the three-month period ended June 30, 2005, the Fund recorded $240,000 of tax credits and $85,000 of benefits related to non-capital loss carryforwards Loss Carryforward An accounting technique with which a company applies net operating losses of the current year to future year's profits in order to reduce tax liability. Notes: which pre-existed the Fund structure and have been credited to goodwill. Significant components of the Fund's future tax assets are shown below:
June 30, December 31,
2005 2004
$ $
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Future tax assets
Financing costs 247,000 377,000
Non-capital losses 271,000 186,000
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518,000 563,000
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The non-capital losses expire as follows:
$
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2014 186,000
2015 85,000
14. DISTRIBUTIONS TO UNITHOLDERS Distributions of $0.3403 and $0.6661 per unit of the Fund and per Class B and Class C Exchangeable units of AGHLP, were declared for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2005 respectively. This amounted to $3,778,335 and $6,907,122 respectively (three-month and 99-day periods ended June 30, 2004 amounted to $1,522,503 or $0.1581 per unit). 15. LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN Key senior management of the Fund are eligible to participate in the Fund's LTIP. The purpose of the LTIP is to provide eligible participants with compensation opportunities that encourage ownership of units of the Fund, enhance the Fund's ability to attract, retain and motivate key personnel and reward key senior management for significant performance and associated growth in distributions. Pursuant to the LTIP, the Fund sets aside a pool of funds based upon the amount by which the Fund's distributions exceed cash distribution thresholds (as defined in the LTIP plan documents). A trustee A user or group of users that has been given access rights to files on a network server. See also TRUSTe. then purchases units of the Fund in the market with such pool of funds and holds these units until such time as ownership vests to each participant Participant A party of a funding. It usually refers to the lowest rank or smallest level of funding. . The LTIP is administered by the Corporate Governance Corporate Governance The relationship between all the stakeholders in a company. This includes the shareholders, directors, and management of a company, as defined by the corporate charter, bylaws, formal policy, and rule of law. and Compensation Committee. The Board of Trustees of the Fund or the Corporate Governance and Compensation Committee has the power to, among other things, determine those individuals who participate in the LTIP and determine the level of participation of each participant. The Fund has a recorded liability at June 30, 2005 of $291,980 (December 31, 2004 - $265,788) with respect to purchases of units to be made in the market. An equal amount of cash has been restricted for this purpose. 16. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The Fund has the following financial instruments: cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, bank indebtedness, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, customer deposits, distributions payable, long-term incentive plan, long-term debt, an interest rate swap arrangement, forward foreign exchange contracts and foreign currency swap agreements. It is management's opinion that the Fund is not exposed to significant credit risks arising from these financial instruments. Currency exposures Risk from foreign exchange arises as a result of variations in exchange rates between the Canadian and the U.S. dollar. The Fund has entered into forward foreign exchange contracts to hedge its foreign currency exposure on anticipated U.S. dollar sales transactions and the collection of the related accounts receivable. At June 30, 2005, the Fund had outstanding forward foreign exchange contracts as follows:
Settlement dates Face value Average rate
$U.S. $Cdn
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July 2005 to December 2005 17,100,000 1.3159
March 2006 to December 2006 18,500,000 1.3227
March 2007 to December 2007 4,625,000 1.2357
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At June 30, 2005, the Fund also had outstanding foreign currency
swap agreements as follows:
Settlement dates Face value Average rate
$U.S. $Cdn
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July 2005 800,000 1.2280
August 2005 1,500,000 1.2275
September 2005 600,000 1.2299
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Interest rate exposures The Fund is subject to risks associated with fluctuating interest rates on its long-term debt. To manage this risk, the Fund has entered into, for hedging purposes, an interest rate swap transaction with a Canadian chartered bank. The swap transaction expires on May 4, 2006. The swap transaction involves the exchange of the underlying floating interest rate of prime plus 0.25% to 1.25% per annum for an effective fixed interest rate of 3.07% plus 1.25% to 2.25% per annum based on performance calculations. The notional amount of the swap transaction at June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004 was $20,000,000. Subsequent to June 30, 2005, concurrent At the same time. It implies that multiple processes are taking place simultaneously. See concurrent operation. with the amendment of the terms of the long-term debt (note 11), the swap transaction will have an effective fixed interest rate of 3.07% plus 1.00% to 2.00% per annum. Fair value At June 30, 2005, the carrying value of the Fund's financial instruments approximates their fair value with the exception of derivative financial instruments. At June 30, 2005, a cash payment of $48,374 would have been due to settle the interest rate swap agreement. The unrealized gain on forward foreign exchange contracts was $3,743,138 at June 30, 2005. Upon maturity of the forward foreign exchange contracts, any gain/loss would be recognized in sales and/or realized foreign exchange gain/loss in the consolidated statement of earnings. 17. SEGMENTED DISCLOSURE The Fund operates in one business segment related to the manufacturing and distributing of portable grain handling and aeration equipment. Geographic geographic /geo·graph·ic/ (je?o-graf´ik) in pathology, of or referring to a pattern that is well demarcated, resembling outlines on a map. geographic pertaining to geography. information about the Fund's revenues is based on the product shipment destination. Assets are based on their physical location as at the period end:
Revenues
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Three-month Three-month Six-month 99-day
period ended period ended period ended period ended
June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30,
2005 2004 2005 2004
$ $ $ $
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Canada 8,035,598 2,170,148 12,468,208 2,170,148
United States 15,487,232 5,168,102 26,395,602 5,168,102
International 841,155 517,370 1,513,613 517,370
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24,363,985 7,855,620 40,377,423 7,855,620
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Property, plant and
equipment, goodwill
and intangible assets at
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June 30, December 31,
2005 2004
$ $
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Canada 108,199,210 91,420,726
United States 232,438 235,997
International - -
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108,431,648 91,656,723
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18. COMMITMENTS The Fund has entered into various operating leases for office equipment, warehouse facilities and vehicles. Minimum annual lease payments required in aggregate and over the next five fiscal years are as follows:
$
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2005 (July 1 to December 31) 192,747
2006 285,827
2007 215,006
2008 107,656
2009 21,282
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822,518
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In addition, the Fund is committed to entering into an operating lease for equipment over a 5 year period with total lease payments of approximately $590,000. The lease terms will be finalized in 2005. 19. COMPARATIVE FIGURES Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to Verb 1. conform to - satisfy a condition or restriction; "Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?" fit, meet coordinate - be co-ordinated; "These activities coordinate well" the current period's presentation. Ag Growth Income Fund (TSX:AFN.UN) |
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