Contrans Income Fund Releases First Quarter Interim Report.WOODSTOCK, Ontario Woodstock (2006 population: 35,480) is a city and the county seat of Oxford County in southwestern Ontario, Canada. Woodstock is located 128 kilometres southwest of Toronto, north off Highway 401, along the historic Thames River. -- Contrans Income Fund (TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension :CSS (1) See Cascading Style Sheets. (2) (Content Scrambling System) The copy protection system applied to DVDs, which uses a 40-bit key to encrypt the movie. .UN) --------------------------------------------------------------------- HIGHLIGHTS: --------------------------------------------------------------------- Canadian dollars (in thousands except per unit amounts) 2005 2004 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue - transportation services $ 90,667 $ 79,842 Revenue - fuel surcharges 9,028 3,624 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue - total $ 99,695 $ 83,466 --------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- Net income $ 5,974 $ 5,254 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Weighted average # of units outstanding - basic 27,864 25,134 Weighted average # of units outstanding - diluted 28,234 25,134 --------------------------------------------------------------------- REPORT FROM THE CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Contrans continued to enjoy great success in the first quarter of 2005. While things started out slowly in the quarter, with our eastern 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. operations hampered by a strike at a major customer, our volumes picked up in March. The acquisitions that we made in 2004 contributed positively to our income and cash flow. In addition, Contrans has continued to benefit from a favourable pricing environment created by the prolonged pro·long tr.v. pro·longed, pro·long·ing, pro·longs 1. To lengthen in duration; protract. 2. To lengthen in extent. shortage of available drivers. Distributable cash earned exceeded distributions paid during the quarter. This was achieved in spite of in opposition to all efforts of; in defiance or contempt of; notwithstanding. See also: Spite increased maintenance capital expenditures compared to the previous year. We replace equipment when it makes the most sense to do so. This can produce significant fluctuations in quarterly maintenance capital expenditures. Accordingly, when evaluating the performance of Contrans, we encourage investors and analysts to consider our 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. on a twelve month basis rather than looking at each quarter in isolation. 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 The attached 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 , which have been prepared 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 Canadian 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 and reported in Canadian funds, detail the performance and financial position of Contrans Income Fund (the "Fund") for the quarters ended March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004. The financial statements 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 analysis that follows. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (unaudited) Quarter ended March 31 ------------------------------- (in millions except per unit amounts) 2005 2004 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue - transportation services (1) $ 90.7 100.0 % $ 79.8 100.0 % Revenue - fuel surcharges 9.0 3.6 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue - total $ 99.7 $ 83.4 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Earnings before interest, taxes and amortization (EBITDA) (2) $ 10.8 11.9 % $ 9.5 11.9 % Total amortization charges 4.0 4.4 3.5 4.4 Interest 0.6 0.7 0.6 0.8 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Earnings before taxes (EBT) 6.2 6.8 5.4 6.7 Income tax provision 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.1 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Net income $ 6.0 6.6 % $ 5.3 6.6 % --------------------------------------------------------------------- Earnings per unit - basic and diluted $ 0.21 $ 0.21 Total assets 217.6 228.8 Long-term debt (3) 42.5 50.5 Cash 17.7 47.5 Distributions declared per unit $ 0.31 $ 0.31 --------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Management believes that it is important to isolate isolate /iso·late/ (i´sah-lat) 1. to separate from others. 2. a group of individuals prevented by geographic, genetic, ecologic, social, or artificial barriers from interbreeding with others of their kind. the effects of fuel surcharges, a volatile With regard to computer memory, it means "temporary" and not "highly changeable," which is the usual meaning of the word. See volatile memory. 1. (programming) volatile - volatile variable. 2. (storage) volatile - See non-volatile storage. source of revenue, when analyzing operating results. Management regards revenue from transportation services as the relevant 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 business level activity. Therefore the percentages in this table were calculated using revenue from transportation services as a base. (2) 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 is not an earnings measure recognized by generally accepted accounting principles in Canada Canada (kăn`ədə), independent nation (2001 pop. 30,007,094), 3,851,787 sq mi (9,976,128 sq km), N North America. Canada occupies all of North America N of the United States (and E of Alaska) except for Greenland and the French islands of (''GAAP''), 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 GAAP See: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles GAAP See generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. However, management believes that EBITDA is a useful measure in determining the Fund's cash flow and evaluating the performance of the Fund. (3) Includes current portion. Revenue from transportation services ("revenue") increased in 2005 due mostly to the impact of 2004 acquisitions. These acquisitions contributed additional revenue from transportation services of $11.3 million and additional EBITDA of $1.6 million in the first quarter of 2005 compared to the first quarter of 2004. Rate increases obtained from 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 customers also increased revenues and helped to offset increases in driver and owner-operator An owner-operator is a type of business owner, who typically works and runs their own business. An owner-operator will usually be responsible for day-to-day operations, such as inventory, finances, labor control, etc. pay that have occurred in recent years.
SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY RESULTS
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(in millions except First Quarter Second Quarter
per unit amounts) -----------------------------------------------
2005 2004 2004 2003
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Revenue - transportation services $ 90.7 $ 79.8 $ 91.2 $ 72.7
Revenue - fuel surcharges 9.0 3.6 5.3 4.0
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Revenue $ 99.7 $ 83.4 $ 96.5 $ 76.7
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Net income $ 6.0 $ 5.3 $ 8.4 $ 5.5
Earnings per unit - basic
and diluted $ 0.21 $ 0.21 $ 0.30 $ 0.23
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2004 2003 2004 2003
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Revenue - transportation services $ 86.9 $ 70.6 $ 90.0 $ 74.2
Revenue - fuel surcharges 6.0 2.6 9.1 2.7
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Revenue $ 92.9 $ 73.2 $ 99.1 $ 76.9
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Net income $ 4.7 $ 5.9 $ 6.1 $ 1.9
Earnings per unit - basic
and diluted $ 0.17 $ 0.25 $ 0.22 $ 0.08
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RESULTS FROM OPERATIONS
Freight Transportation
(unaudited)
Quarter ended March 31
(in millions)
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2005 2004
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Revenue - transportation services $ 82.7 100.0 % $ 72.9 100.0 %
Revenue - fuel surcharges 9.0 3.6
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Revenue - total $ 91.7 $ 76.5
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EBITDA $ 8.9 10.8 % $ 8.7 11.9 %
Total amortization charges 2.6 3.1 2.1 2.9
Interest 0.9 1.1 1.0 1.4
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EBT $ 5.4 6.6 % $ 5.6 7.6 %
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Percentages calculated using revenue from transportation services as a base. EBT EBT See: Earnings Before Taxes includes allocations of head office costs. The quarter started slowly but volumes picked up in the month of March. U.S.-bound shipments of paper products were particularly sluggish. Acquisitions completed in 2004 contributed additional revenues of $10.5 million and additional EBITDA of $1.4 million. However, in eastern Canada Eastern Canada (also the Eastern provinces) is the region of Canada generally considered to be east of Manitoba, consisting of the following provinces:
Rate increases amounting to $2.0 million and other sources of internal growth in core operations also accounted for part of the net increase in revenues. Pay increases granted to owner-operators and company drivers resulted in $0.9 million of additional costs during the quarter compared to the prior year. SEASONALITY Generally, the second and fourth quarters are the strongest periods for freight operations. Volumes from customers in the construction industry typically build as temperatures warm in the spring, peak in the autumn Autumn Autumnus personification; portrayed as mature and manly. [Rom. Myth.: LLEI, I: 322] Bacchus god of this season. [Rom. Myth.: Hall, 130] Carpo goddess of autumn and corn season. [Gk. Myth. and then drop off with winter weather. Some manufacturing customers close their plants during the summer and many customers either shut down their production facilities or otherwise reduce shipments during the Christmas Christmas [Christ's Mass], in the Christian calendar, feast of the nativity of Jesus, celebrated in Roman Catholic and Protestant Churches on Dec. 25. In liturgical importance it ranks after Easter, Pentecost, and Epiphany (Jan. 6). holiday season. Harsh winter weather conditions hinder hin·der 1 v. hin·dered, hin·der·ing, hin·ders v.tr. 1. To be or get in the way of. 2. To obstruct or delay the progress of. v.intr. traffic and increase operating costs operating costs npl → gastos mpl operacionales . School Bus Transportation (unaudited) Quarter ended March 31 --------------------------------- (in millions) 2005 2004 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue $ 8.0 100.0 % $ 6.9 100.0 % --------------------------------------------------------------------- EBITDA $ 2.0 25.0 % $ 1.8 26.1 % Total amortization charges 1.3 16.3 1.3 18.8 Interest 0.3 3.8 0.3 4.2 --------------------------------------------------------------------- EBT $ 0.4 4.9 % $ 0.2 3.1 % --------------------------------------------------------------------- EBT includes allocations of head office costs. Acquisitions contributed $0.8 million of additional revenue in the first quarter of 2005 over 2004. While insurance premiums were $100,000 lower, fuel costs were up $200,000 due to higher fuel prices in 2005. The Fund is continuing to negotiate to obtain adequate compensation for the increased cost of fuel from all of the school boards that it services. SEASONALITY Revenues from school bus operations fluctuate with the number of school days in a period. During the summer school break, revenue is derived de·rive v. de·rived, de·riv·ing, de·rives v.tr. 1. To obtain or receive from a source. 2. solely from private charter services. Accordingly, the Fund's school bus operations typically incur To become subject to and liable for; to have liabilities imposed by act or operation of law. Expenses are incurred, for example, when the legal obligation to pay them arises. An individual incurs a liability when a money judgment is rendered against him or her by a court. operating losses operating loss The excess of operating expenses over revenue. As with operating income, operating losses exclude revenues and expenses from operations that are not considered a regular part of the business. Also called deficit. Compare operating income. during the third quarter. In addition, relatively little revenue is generated during March and Christmas breaks thus adversely affecting first and fourth quarter results respectively. CASH FLOW Cash flow from operating activities before changes in non-cash working capital balances amounted to $10.2 million in the first quarter of 2005 compared to $9.1 million in the first quarter of 2004. This improvement was primarily due to the increase in net income. Non-cash working capital increased in the first quarter of 2005 by $2.1 million. The increase was due mostly to the increase in 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 which arose primarily from substantially increased volumes compared to the previous year. UNITHOLDER DISTRIBUTIONS DISTRIBUTABLE CASH (1) (unaudited) Quarter ended March 31 ------------------ (in thousands except per unit amounts) 2005 2004 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash flow from operating activities $ 8,048 $ 2,219 Proceeds from sale of property and equipment (2) 1,136 451 Net change in non-cash working capital (3) 2,134 6,870 Maintenance capital expenditures (1) (4) (2,278) (266) --------------------------------------------------------------------- Distributable cash $ 9,040 $ 9,274 Distributions declared 8,710 7,864 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Distributable cash per unit $ 0.32 $ 0.37 Distributions declared per unit 0.31 0.31 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Weighted average number of units outstanding 27,864 25,134 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Capital Expenditures Maintenance capital expenditures $ 2,278 $ 266 Growth capital expenditures (1) 1,368 1,090 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $ 3,646 $ 1,356 --------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Distributable cash, maintenance capital expenditures and growth capital expenditures are not measures recognized by GAAP, do not have standardized meanings prescribed by GAAP and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similarly named measures presented by other issuers. However, management believes that they are important and useful measures for readers to evaluate the performance of the Fund. (2) Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment are considered distributable to unitholders when there are not any prior ranking claims on these funds. (3) Cash used to fund working capital or growth capital expenditures does not affect amounts that can be distributed to unitholders where financing is available for these purposes. Similarly, cash generated by changes in non-cash working capital that is part of a normal operating cycle Operating cycle The average time between the acquisition of materials or services and the final cash realization from that acquisition. operating cycle is not considered distributable to unitholders. (4) Maintenance capital expenditures refer to capital expenditures that are necessary to sustain current revenue levels. Despite stronger earnings performance, first quarter distributable cash was less in 2005 than in 2004 due to higher maintenance capital expenditures. In the first quarter of 2005, the Fund spent $2.3 million principally to replace trailers. The Fund continues to keep its equipment relatively new and well-maintained. In addition the Fund has a refurbishment re·fur·bish tr.v. re·fur·bished, re·fur·bish·ing, re·fur·bish·es To make clean, bright, or fresh again; renovate. re·fur program for certain trailing fleets to prolong pro·long tr.v. pro·longed, pro·long·ing, pro·longs 1. To lengthen in duration; protract. 2. To lengthen in extent. their working lives. However, in 2005 the amount of maintenance capital expenditures is expected to be higher than in recent years as more equipment is reaching an age where it is economically ec·o·nom·i·cal adj. 1. Prudent and thrifty in management; not wasteful or extravagant. See Synonyms at sparing. 2. Intended to save money, as by efficient operation or elimination of unnecessary features; economic: beneficial to purchase replacement equipment. Typically the expenditures occur prior to the busier time of the year. The impact of replacement capital expenditures (net of proceeds from sale of property and equipment) on distributable cash has been to reduce it by $0.04 per unit (2004 - increase $0.01 per unit). The trustees of the Fund assess the level of distribution each month based on the Fund's actual and expected performance and expected capital requirements Capital requirements Financing required for the operation of a business, composed of long-term and working capital plus fixed assets. to maintain its fleet. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
(unaudited)
As at March 31, 2005
(in $ millions)
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Cash $ 17.7
Operating line cash available $ 22.5
Current ratio 2.1:1
Total debt (including future tax obligations) to equity ratio 0.6:1
Owner-
Property and Equipment Owned Leased operated Total
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Tractors 138 383 772 1,293
Trailers 1,489 486 145 2,120
School buses 723 723
Major office and terminal locations 19 19
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OUTSTANDING UNITS
(unaudited)
As at April 30, 2005
(in thousands)
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Subordinate voting trust units 21,653
Class A LP units 4,810
Class B LP units 1,468
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Total 27,931
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CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS 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) issued Handbook
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Claims on real assets. , financial liabilities and non-financial 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. . The CICA issued Handbook Section 1530, Comprehensive Income, effective for fiscal years beginning on or after October 1, 2006. Comprehensive income is a change in equity of an enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and 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 from non-owner sources. It includes items that would normally not be included in net income such as changes in the foreign currency translation adjustment relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc self-sustaining self-sus·tain·ing adj. Able to sustain oneself or itself independently. self  -sus·tain foreign operations
and unrealized gains Unrealized GainA 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. or losses on available for sale financial instruments. This section describes how to report and disclose comprehensive income and its components. The CICA issued Handbook Section 3865, Hedges, effective for fiscal years beginning on or after October 1, 2006. The section describes when 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). is appropriate and how to apply it. Hedge accounting ensures that all gains, losses, revenues and expenses from the derivative derivative: see calculus. derivative In mathematics, a fundamental concept of differential calculus representing the instantaneous rate of change of a function. and the item it hedges are recorded in the statement of earnings in the same period. The Fund is evaluating the impact of the adoption of these new sections on the consolidated financial statements. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES Management is required to make significant estimates and assumptions in preparing its financial statements. Management's discussion and analysis in the Fund's 2004 annual report contains a discussion of critical accounting estimates on pages 10 and 11. These estimates have remained substantially unchanged. Furthermore, management does not believe that there are changes that are reasonably likely to occur in the assumptions that have been used that will have a material impact on the Fund's financial position, changes in financial condition or results of operations. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The Fund, from time to time, enters into foreign exchange contracts to manage its exposure to currency fluctuations. As at March 31, 2005, the Fund had foreign exchange contracts with an aggregate value of U.S. $13,500,000 to sell U.S. funds throughout 2005. The contracts expire expire /ex·pire/ (ek-spi´er) 1. to exhale. 2. to die. ex·pire v. 1. To breathe one's last breath; die. 2. To exhale. on a monthly basis over the remainder of the year and enable the Fund to sell U.S. dollars between $1.20 and $1.2695. The fund applied the standards set out in the CICA's Accounting Guideline guideline Medtalk A series of recommendations by a body of experts in a particular discipline. See Cancer screening guidelines, Cardiac profile guidelines, Gatekeeper guidelines, Harvard guidelines, Transfusion guidelines. 13, "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. Relationships" and the CICA's Emerging Issue Committee Abstract 128, "Accounting for Trading, 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. or Non-Hedging Derivative Financial Instruments" to account for these contracts. BUSINESS RISKS Management's discussion and analysis in the Fund's 2004 annual report contains a discussion of business risks on pages 11 and 12. Those risks remain in effect as at March 31, 2005. TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES Certain of the Fund's repairs and maintenance were supplied by Peterbilt Peterbilt Motors Company is a manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty Class 6 through Class 8 trucks headquartered in Denton, Texas. The company is a subsidiary of PACCAR. Founded in 1939, Peterbilt operates manufacturing facilities in Madison, Tennessee (1969), Denton, Texas 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. Inc. ("Peterbilt"), a company controlled by the Chairman of the Fund. In the first quarter, the Fund paid consideration of $0.8 million to Peterbilt in this regard (2004 - $1.1 million including certain tractor tractor, in agriculture, vehicle used to pull such equipment as plows, cultivators, and mowers; to power stationary devices such as saws and winches; and to push snowplows and earth-moving implements. purchases). These transactions were carried out in the normal course of business and recorded at the exchange amount, which management believes approximates an arm's length arm's length adj. the description of an agreement made by two parties freely and independently of each other, and without some special relationship, such as being a relative, having another deal on the side or one party having complete control of the other. arrangement. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Additional information, including the Fund's Annual Information Form, is available at www.sedar.com. 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. Management's discussion and analysis contains certain forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or future performance. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology The terminology used in the computer and telecommunications field adds tremendous confusion not only for the lay person, but for the technicians themselves. What many do not realize is that terms are made up by anybody and everybody in a nonchalant, casual manner without any regard or such as "may", "will", "should", "expect", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "predict", "potential", "continue" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Such statements reflect the current views of management of the Fund with respect to future events. Actual events or results may differ materially. In evaluating these statements, readers should specifically consider various factors, including the risks outlined under "Risk Factors" in the Fund's Annual Information Form which is available at www.sedar.com. These factors may cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement. May 12, 2005
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands except per unit amounts)
For the quarter ended March 31
2005 2004
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Revenue $ 99,695 $ 83,466
Operating expenses 80,189 66,228
Selling, general and administration expenses 8,812 7,772
Amortization of property and equipment 3,610 3,302
Amortization of intangible assets 375 177
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6,709 5,987
Net interest expense 554 586
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Income Before Income Taxes 6,155 5,401
Income taxes 181 147
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Net Income $ 5,974 $ 5,254
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Net income per unit - basic $ 0.21 $ 0.21
Net income per unit - diluted $ 0.21 $ 0.21
Weighted average number of units
outstanding - basic 27,864 25,134
Weighted average number of units
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF RETAINED EARNINGS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
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2005 2004
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Retained Earnings - Beginning of Period $ 32,629 $ 42,010
Net income 5,974 5,254
Distributions declared (8,710) (7,864)
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Retained Earnings - End of Period $ 29,893 $ 39,400
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
As at March 31 December 31
(in thousands) 2005 2004
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Assets (unaudited) (audited)
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 17,689 $ 20,699
Accounts receivable 44,280 42,943
Other current assets 7,204 6,330
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69,173 69,972
Property and Equipment 103,504 104,531
Goodwill 32,742 32,666
Intangible Assets 12,136 12,355
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$ 217,555 $ 219,524
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Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 28,438 $ 27,782
Distributions payable 2,907 2,899
Income taxes payable - 699
Current portion of long-term debt 1,352 1,334
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32,697 32,714
Long-Term Debt 41,123 41,645
Future Income Taxes 6,233 6,058
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80,053 80,417
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Unitholders' Equity
Contributed Surplus 513 330
Trust Units 107,096 106,148
Retained Earnings 29,893 32,629
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137,502 139,107
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$ 217,555 $ 219,524
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
(Unaudited)
For the quarter ended March 31
(in thousands) 2005 2004
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Cash Provided by (Used in)
Operating Activities
Net income $ 5,974 $ 5,254
Items not affecting cash:
Unit-based compensation cost 183 330
Unrealized gain on foreign exchange
contracts (note 3) (152) -
Amortization of property and equipment 3,610 3,302
Amortization of intangible assets 375 177
Future income taxes 175 40
Loss (gain) on sale of property and equipment 17 (14)
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10,182 9,089
Net change in non-cash working capital (Note 4) (2,134) (6,870)
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8,048 2,219
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Investing Activities
Expended on acquisitions (Note 2) (210) (7,951)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 1,136 451
Purchase of property and equipment (3,646) (1,356)
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Financing Activities
Distributions paid (8,702) (7,473)
Proceeds from long-term debt - 37,500
Repayment of long-term debt (584) (6,488)
Repayment of operating loan - (8,341)
Proceeds from issuance of units 948 38,840
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(8,338) 54,038
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Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents (3,010) 47,401
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning of Period 20,699 137
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Cash and Cash Equivalents - End of Period $ 17,689 $ 47,538
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the quarters ended March 31, 2005 and 2004
(unaudited)
(tabular amounts in thousands except per unit amounts)
1.Basis of presentation These unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial statements using the same accounting policies as were applied in the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December December: see month. 31, 2004. These financial statements do not conform in all respects with disclosures required for annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements of the Fund for the year ended December 31, 2004.
2. Acquisitions
2005
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THT
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Accounts receivable $ 10
Property and equipment 90
Intangible assets
Customer relationships 36
Non-competition agreements 120
Goodwill 76
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Fair value of assets acquired 332
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 42
Long-term debt 80
Future income taxes -
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Fair value of liabilities acquired 122
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Consideration
Cash $ 210
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On January January: see month. 1, 2005, the Fund acquired all operating assets Operating Assets Another term for working capital. of T.H.T. Inc. ("THT THT The Hardball Times (baseball website) THT Terrence Higgins Trust (UK HIV/AIDS charity) THT Through Hole Technology THT The Human Touch THT Technische Hogeschool Twente "). Located in Oshawa, Ontario Oshawa (2006 population 141,590, CMA, 330 594) [2] is a city in Ontario, Canada, on the Lake Ontario shoreline, approximately 60 kilometres east of downtown Toronto. It is commonly viewed as the eastern anchor of both the Greater Toronto Area and the Golden Horseshoe. , THT provides school bus transportation services. This acquisition has been accounted for by the purchase method and the results of operations from the acquisition date have been included in these consolidated financial statements. The purchase price is subject to final adjustments. 3. Financial Instruments The Fund from time to time enters into foreign exchange contracts to manage its net exposure to currency fluctuations against the U.S. dollar. The fund applies the standards setout set·out n. 1. A start or beginning; an outset. 2. a. An arrangement or display. b. An array of food, as on a buffet table; a spread. 3. An entertaining event, such as a party. in the CICA's Accounting Guideline 13, "Hedging Relationships" and the CICA's Emerging Issue Committee abstract 128, "Accounting for Trading, Speculative or Non-hedging Derivative Financial Instruments" to account for these contracts. As at March 31, 2005, the Fund had contracts with an aggregate value of U.S. $13,500,000 to sell U.S. funds throughout 2005. The contracts expire on a monthly basis over the year and enable the Fund to sell U.S. dollars at amounts between a minimum of $1.20 and a maximum of $1.2695. The Fund has not met the documentation standards required to designate des·ig·nate tr.v. des·ig·nat·ed, des·ig·nat·ing, des·ig·nates 1. To indicate or specify; point out. 2. To give a name or title to; characterize. 3. these contracts as hedges. Accordingly, as at March 31, 2005, these forward foreign exchange contracts have been marked to market resulting in a gain of $152,000 recognized in the period.
4. Cash Flow
Change in non-cash working capital:
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Increase in accounts receivable $ (1,327) $ (6,037)
Increase in other current assets (722) (1,071)
Increase in accounts payable and
accrued liabilities 614 1,153
Decrease in income taxes payable (699) (915)
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Net change in non-cash working capital $ (2,134) $ (6,870)
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Cash paid in respect of:
Interest $ 554 $ 708
Income taxes 911 1,022
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5. Segmented Information The Fund operates in the freight and school bus transportation industries, both based in Canada. There have been no transactions between operating segments. Certain of the costs incurred at the Fund's head office, denoted as "Other" in the table below, are allocated to each operating segment.
Quarter ended March 31, 2005
Net interest Amortization of
Expense property and Income before
Revenue (income) equipment income taxes
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Freight $ 91,732 $ 875 $ 2,263 $ 5,450
School bus 7,963 292 1,230 352
Other - (613) 117 353
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$ 99,695 $ 554 $ 3,610 $ 6,155
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Capital
Goodwill Total assets expenditures
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Freight $ 12,161 $ 110,108 $ 2,996
School bus 20,581 41,501 216
Other - 65,946 434
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$ 32,742 $ 217,555 $ 3,646
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Quarter ended March 31, 2004
Net interest Amortization of Income
Expense property and (loss) before
Revenue (income) equipment income taxes
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Freight $ 76,564 $ 1,008 $ 1,966 $ 5,564
School bus 6,902 290 1,220 166
Other - (712) 116 (329)
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$ 83,466 $ 586 $ 3,302 $ 5,401
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Capital
Goodwill Total assets expenditures
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Freight $ 10,609 $ 107,164 $ 1,154
School bus 19,061 38,309 202
Other - 83,365 -
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$ 29,670 $ 228,838 $ 1,356
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6. Comparative Figures The 2004 comparative figures have been reclassified to reflect amounts billed for fuel surcharge An overcharge or additional cost. A surcharge is an added liability imposed on something that is already due, such as a tax on tax. It also refers to the penalty a court can impose on a fiduciary for breaching a duty. as revenue. The effect of the reclassification Reclassification The process of changing the class of mutual funds once certain requirements have been met. These requirements are generally placed on load mutual funds. Reclassification is not considered to be a taxable event. was to increase revenue and 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. each by $3,623,000. 7. Seasonality Both the Fund's freight transportation and busing operations are subject to seasonal influences. Freight transportation volumes historically peak during the second and third quarter of the year. Freight shipments in the first and fourth quarters are adversely affected by winter weather conditions and plant closings during the Christmas holiday season. The Fund's school bus operations generate relatively little revenue during July July: see month. and August when schools are not in session. 8. Subsequent event On April 22, 2005, the Fund acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Dan McCreary McCreary can refer to a number of things: People
Ottawa (ŏt`əwə), city (1991 pop. 313,987), capital of Canada, SE Ont., at the confluence of the Ottawa and Rideau rivers. Hull, Que. region for over 40 years. The two operations have been combined into Contrans' existing school bus operation, Northstar Passenger Services LP. Cash consideration is estimated to be $4.3 million and is subject to final adjustments. Contrans Income Fund (TSX:CSS.UN) |
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