UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549


FORM 10-Q


(MARK ONE)


x

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MAY 31, 2016FEBRUARY 28, 2017



¨

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ________ TO ________.________


COMMISSION FILE NUMBER  000-19954


JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)


BRITISH COLUMBIA

 

NONE

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


32275 N.W. Hillcrest, North Plains, Oregon

 

97133

(Address Of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)


(503) 647-0110

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  xYes    ¨ No


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer


Large accelerated filer  ¨

Accelerated filer  ¨

Non-accelerated filer  ¨

Smaller Reporting Company  x


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). 

Yes  ¨     No  x


APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:


Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. Common Stock, no par value – 2,370,704common2,286,294common shares as of July 14, 2016.April 13, 2017.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd.


Index to Form 10-Q



PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements

3

 

 

 

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations


21

 

 

 

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

2625

 

 

 

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

26

 

 

 

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

26

 

 

 

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

2826

 

 

 

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

2826

 

 

 

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

2826

 

 

 

Item 5.

Other Information

2827

 

 

 

Item 6.

Exhibits

2827


 

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PART 1 – FINANCIAL INFORMATION


Item 1.

Financial Statements




JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.



CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

(Unaudited – Prepared by Management)



MAY 31, 2016FEBRUARY 28, 2017



 

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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

(Prepared by Management)

(Unaudited)


 

May 31,

2016

 

August 31,

2015

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

  Cash

$   6,285,575

 

$   4,416,297

  Accounts receivable, net of allowance  

     of $Nil (August 31, 2015 - $Nil)


4,382,438

 


3,688,247

  Inventory, net of allowance

      of $189,761 (August 31, 2015 - $120,824) (note 3)


7,297,894

 


8,351,575

  Note receivable

-

 

1,310

  Prepaid expenses

780,708

 

719,459

  Prepaid income taxes

-

 

26,570

 

 

 

 

  Total current assets

18,746,615

 

17,203,458

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net(note 4)

2,138,800

 

2,231,711

 

 

 

 

Intangible assets, net(note 5)

168,720

 

223,250

 

 

 

 

Total assets

$  21,054,135

 

$  19,658,419

 

 

 

 


 

February 28,

2017

 

August 31,

2016

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

  Cash

$  2,018,532

 

$  4,519,922

  Accounts receivable, net of allowance  

     of $1,308 (August 31, 2016 - $Nil)


4,547,741

 


3,342,204

  Inventory, net of allowance

      of $167,057 (August 31, 2016 - $176,717) (note 3)


8,886,243

 


8,069,017

  Prepaid expenses

807,693

 

832,895

  Prepaid income taxes

149,487

 

596

 

 

 

 

  Total current assets

16,409,696

 

16,764,634

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net(note 4)

3,175,002

 

2,954,595

 

 

 

 

Intangible assets, net(note 5)

114,190

 

150,543

 

 

 

 

Total assets

$ 19,698,888

 

$  19,869,772

 

 

 

 


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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


 

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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

(Prepared by Management)

(Unaudited)


May 31,

2016

 

August 31,

2015

February 28,

2017

 

August 31,

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continued

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

$   1,304,549

 

$     984,955

$     302,684

 

$     839,972

Litigation reserve (note 12(a))

-

 

90,671

Accrued liabilities

1,394,191

 

1,024,358

1,049,803

 

1,473,792

 

 

 

  

 

 

Total current liabilities

2,698,740

 

2,099,984

1,352,487

 

2,313,764

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax liability(note 6)

4,203

 

34,300

26,813

 

31,353

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

2,702,943

 

2,134,284

1,379,300

 

2,345,117

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contingent liabilities and commitments(note 12)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital stock (note 8)

 

 

 

Capital stock (note 8, 9)

 

 

 

Authorized

 

 

 

 

 

 

21,567,564 common shares, without par value

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,000,000 preferred shares, without par value

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,413,446 common shares (August 31, 2015 – 2,476,832)

1,138,590

 

1,168,712

2,286,294 common shares (August 31, 2016 – 2,286,294)

1,078,759

 

1,078,759

Additional paid-in capital

600,804

 

600,804

600,804

 

600,804

Retained earnings

16,611,798

 

15,754,619

16,640,025

 

15,845,092

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

18,351,192

 

17,524,135

18,319,588

 

17,524,655

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$  21,054,135

 

$  19,658,419

$  19,698,888

 

$  19,869,772

 

 

 

 

 

 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


 

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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

(Prepared by Management)

(Unaudited)


Three Month

Period Ended

May 31,

 

Nine Month

Period Ended

 May 31,

Three Month

Periods to the

end of February

 

Six Month

Periods to the

end of February

2016

 

2015

 

2016

 

2015

2017

2016

 

2017

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SALES

$  14,458,713

 

$  13,289,408

 

$  37,588,354

 

$  30,755,429

$  9,499,286

$ 11,188,133

 

$  19,921,089

$  23,129,641

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COST OF SALES

11,281,973

 

11,047,607

 

29,996,180

 

24,741,485

7,370,224

9,152,554

 

15,397,585

18,714,207

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GROSS PROFIT

3,176,740

 

2,241,801

 

7,592,174

 

6,013,944

2,129,062

2,035,579

 

4,523,504

4,415,434

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

542,581

 

465,864

 

1,616,796

 

1,438,687

453,668

531,423

 

1,004,717

1,074,216

Depreciation and amortization

82,978

 

71,211

 

226,961

 

210,894

69,368

68,470

 

138,007

143,983

Wages and employee benefits

1,046,229

 

925,386

 

3,017,643

 

2,588,420

1,057,792

1,095,069

 

2,040,041

1,971,414

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,580,828

1,694,962

 

3,182,765

3,189,613

(1,671,788)

 

(1,462,461)

 

(4,861,400)

 

(4,238,001)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from operations

1,504,952

 

779,340

 

2,730,774

 

1,775,943

548,234

340,617

 

1,340,739

1,225,821

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER ITEMS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment

-

 

-

 

5,600

 

-

(Loss) gain on sale of property, plant and

equipment


(393)


5,600

 


(393)


5,600

Interest and other income

2,978

 

8,534

 

13,538

 

22,617

2,000

1,800

 

3,820

10,534

Interest expense

-

 

(658)

 

(27)

 

(658)

Litigation expense (Note 12(a))

-

 

-

 

(115,990)

-

 

-

(115,990)

 

-

(115,990)

2,978

 

7,876

 

(96,879)

 

21,959

1,607

(108,590)

 

3,427

(99,856)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

1,507,930

 

787,216

 

2,633,895

 

1,797,902

549,841

232,027

 

1,344,166

1,125,965

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense

(599,200)

 

(326,116)

 

(1,060,960)

 

(725,455)

(240,828)

(100,067)

 

(549,233)

(461,760)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

$      908,730

 

$     461,100

 

$  1,572,935

 

$  1,072,447

$     309,013

$      131,960

 

$      794,933

$      664,205

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per common share

$            0.37

 

$           0.18

 

$           0.64

 

$           0.41

$           0.14

$            0.05

 

$            0.35

$            0.27

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per common share

$            0.37

 

$           0.18

 

$           0.64

 

$           0.41

$           0.14

$            0.05

 

$            0.35

$            0.27

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

2,458,170

 

2,561,702

 

2,470,566

 

2,612,199

2,286,294

2,476,832

 

2,286,294

2,476,832

Diluted

2,458,170

 

2,561,702

 

2,470,566

 

2,612,199

2,286,294

2,476,832

 

2,286,294

2,476,832

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


 

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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

(Prepared by Management)

(Unaudited)


 

Capital Stock

 

 

 






Number of

Shares




Amount


Additional

paid-in

capital



Retained

earnings




Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 31, 2013

3,134,936

$  1,479,246

$  600,804

$  18,517,971

$  20,598,021

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares repurchased and cancelled (note 9)

(430,306)

(203,045)

-

(4,054,723)

(4,257,768)

Net income

-

-

-

1,858,453

1,858,453

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 31, 2014

2,704,630

  1,276,201

  600,804

  16,321,701

  18,198,706

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares repurchased and cancelled (note 9)

(227,798)

(107,489)

-

(2,341,053)

(2,448,542)

Net income

-

-

-

1,773,971

1,773,971

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 31, 2015

2,476,832

1,168,712

600,804

15,754,619

17,524,135

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares repurchased and cancelled (note 9)

(63,386)

(30,122)

 

(715,756)

(745,878)

Net income

-

-

-

1,572,935

1,572,935

 

 

 

 

 

 

May 31, 2016

2,413,446

$  1,138,590

$  600,804

$  16,611,798

$  18,351,192


 

Capital Stock

 

 

 






Number of  Shares




Amount


Additional paid-in capital



Retained earnings




Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 31, 2015

2,476,832

$  1,168,712

$  600,804

$  15,754,619

$  17,524,135

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares repurchased and cancelled (note 9)

(190,538)

(89,953)

-

(2,034,626)

(2,124,579)

Net income

-

-

-

2,125,099

2,125,099

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 31, 2016

2,286,294

1,078,759

600,804

15,845,092

17,524,655

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

-

-

-

794,933

794,933

 

 

 

 

 

 

February 28, 2017

2,286,294

$  1,078,759

$  600,804

$  16,640,025

$  18,319,588


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


 

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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

(Prepared by Management)

(Unaudited)


Three Month

Period Ended

May 31,

 

Nine Month

Period Ended

May 31,

Three Month Period

to the end of February

 

Six Month Period

to the end of February

2016

 

2015

 

2016

 

2015

2017

 

2016

 

2017

 

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

$    908,730

 

$     461,100

 

$  1,572,935

 

$   1,072,447

$     309,013

 

$     131,960

 

$     794,933

 

$    664,205

Items not involving an outlay of cash:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

82,978

 

71,211

 

226,961

 

210,894

69,368

 

68,470

 

138,007

 

143,983

Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment

-

 

-

 

(5,600)

 

-

Deferred income tax expense (recovery)

(33,601)

 

(2,163)

 

(30,097)

 

(4,872)

Loss (gain) on sale of property, plant and equipment

393

 

(5,600)

 

393

 

(5,600)

Deferred income taxes

7,705

 

(9,301)

 

4,540

 

3,504

Interest income on litigation

-

 

(6,734)

 

(6,661)

 

(19,983)

-

 

-

 

-

 

(6,661)

Decrease in litigation reserve

-

 

-

 

(84,010)

 

-

-

 

(84,010)

 

-

 

(84,010)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Changes in non-cash working capital items:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable

(597,843)

 

107,980

 

(694,191)

 

(2,483,168)

Decrease in inventory

213,122

 

2,485,712

 

1,053,681

 

536,845

(Increase) decrease in note receivable

-

 

275

 

1,310

 

13,575

(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses

(271,860)

 

104,098

 

(61,249)

 

41,194

(Increase) decrease in prepaid income taxes

159,031

 

19,133

 

26,570

 

350,863

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and

accrued liabilities


974,527

 


631,547

 


689,427

 


270,805

Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable

(1,161,352)

 

535,231

 

(1,205,537)

 

(96,348)

Decrease (increase) in inventory

(1,197,634)

 

651,225

 

(817,226)

 

840,559

Decrease in note receivable

-

 

360

 

-

 

1,310

Decrease in prepaid expenses

54,425

 

543,620

 

25,202

 

210,611

Increase in prepaid income taxes

(149,487)

 

(159,031)

 

(148,891)

 

(132,461)

Decrease in accounts payable and

accrued liabilities


(396,374)

 

(373,786)

 

(961,277)

 


(285,100)

Decrease in income taxes payable

(310,974)

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

1,435,084

 

3,872,159

 

2,689,076

 

(11,400)

(2,774,917)

 

1,299,138

 

(2,169,856)

 

1,253,992

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

(31,618)

 

(70,543)

 

(79,520)

 

(85,240)

(109,393)

 

(37,376)

 

(335,014)

 

(47,902)

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and

equipment


-

 


-

 


5,600

 


-


3,480

 


5,600

 

3,480

 


5,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

(31,618)

 

(70,543)

 

(73,920)

 

(85,240)

(105,913)

 

(31,776)

 

(331,534)

 

(42,302)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from bank indebtedness

-

 

-

 

-

 

875,386

Repayment of bank indebtedness

-

 

(875,386)

 

-

 

(875,386)

Redemption of common stock

(745,878)

 

(1,101,574)

 

(745,878)

 

(2,394,051)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

(745,878)

 

(1,976,960)

 

(745,878)

 

(2,394,051)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

$    657,588

 

 $  1,824,656

 

$  1,869,278

 

$  (2,490,691)

(2,880,830)

 

1,267,362

 

(2,501,390)

 

1,211,690

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, beginning of period

$ 5,627,987

 

$       12,193

 

$  4,416,297

 

$   4,327,540

4,899,362

 

4,360,625

 

4,519,922

 

4,416,297

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

$ 6,285,575

 

$  1,836,849

 

$  6,285,575

 

$   1,836,849

$  2,018,532

 

$  5,627,987

 

$  2,018,532

 

$  5,627,987


Supplemental disclosure with respect to cash flows (note 15)



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.


 

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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

May 31, 2016February 28, 2017

(Unaudited)


1.

NATURE OF OPERATIONS


Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd. was incorporated in British Columbia on July 8, 1987 as a holding company for Jewett-Cameron Lumber Corporation (“JCLC”), incorporated September 1953. Jewett-Cameron Trading Company, Ltd. acquired all the shares of JCLC through a stock-for-stock exchange on July 13, 1987, and at that time JCLC became a wholly owned subsidiary. Effective September 1, 2013, the Company reorganized certain of its subsidiaries. JCLC’s name was changed to JC USA Inc. (“JC USA”), and a new subsidiary, Jewett-Cameron Company (“JCC”), was incorporated.  


JC USA has the following wholly owned subsidiaries: MSI-PRO Co. (“MSI”), incorporated April 1996, Jewett-Cameron Seed Company, (“JCSC”), incorporated October 2000, Greenwood Products, Inc. (“Greenwood”), incorporated February 2002, and Jewett-Cameron Company, incorporated September 2013. Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) have no significant assets in Canada.


The Company, through its subsidiaries, operates out of facilities located in North Plains, Oregon. JCC’s business consists of the manufacturing and distribution of specialty metal products and wholesale distribution of wood products to home centers and other retailers located primarily in the United States. Greenwood is a processor and distributor of industrial wood and other specialty building products principally to customers in the marine and transportation industries in the United States. MSI is an importer and distributor of pneumatic air tools and industrial clamps in the United States. JCSC is a processor and distributor of agricultural seeds in the United States. JC USA provides professional and administrative services, including accounting and credit services, to its subsidiary companies.


These unaudited financial statements are those of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. In the opinion of management, the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements of Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd., contain all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to fairly state its financial position as of May 31, 2016February 28, 2017 and August 31, 20152016 and its results of operations and cash flows for the three and ninesix month periods ended May 31,February 28, 2017 and February 29, 2016 and May 31, 2015 in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles of the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). Operating results for the three and ninesix month periods ended May 31, 2016February 28, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be experienced for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2016.2017.


2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES


Generally accepted accounting principles


These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles of the United States of America.  


Principles of consolidation


These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, JC USA, JCC, MSI, JCSC, and Greenwood, all of which are incorporated under the laws of Oregon, U.S.A.


All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.


 

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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

May 31, 2016February 28, 2017

(Unaudited)


2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES(cont’d…)


Estimates


The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Significant estimates incorporated into the Company’s consolidated financial statements include the estimated useful lives for depreciable and amortizable assets, the estimated allowances for doubtful accounts receivable and inventory obsolescence, possible product liability and possible product returns, and litigation contingencies and claims. Actual results could differ from those estimates.


Cash and cash equivalents


The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with maturity of three months or less at the time of issuance to be cash equivalents.  At May 31, 2016,February 28, 2017, cash was $6,285,575$2,018,532 compared to $4,416,297$4,519,922 at August 31, 2015.2016.  At May 31, 2016February 28, 2017 and August 31, 2015,2016, there were no cash equivalents.


Accounts receivable


Trade and other accounts receivable are reported at face value less any provisions for uncollectible accounts considered necessary. Accounts receivable primarily includes trade receivables from customers. The Company estimates doubtful accounts on an item-by-item basis and includes over aged accounts as part of allowance for doubtful accounts, which are generally ones that are ninety days or greater overdue.  


The Company extends credit to domestic customers and offers discounts for early payment.  When extension of credit is not advisable, the Company relies on either prepayment or a letter of credit.


Inventory


Inventory, which consists primarily of finished goods, is recorded at the lower of cost, based on the average cost method, and market.  Market is defined as net realizable value. An allowance for potential non-saleable inventory due to excess stock or obsolescence is based upon a review of inventory components.


Property, plant and equipment


Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation.  The Company provides for depreciation over the estimated life of each asset on a straight-line basis over the following periods:


 

Office equipment

3-7 years

 

Warehouse equipment

2-10 years

 

Buildings

5-30 years


Intangibles


The Company’s intangible assets have a finite life and are recorded at cost.  The most significant intangible assets are two patents related to gate support systems.  Amortization is calculated using the straight-line method over the remaining lives of 2112 months and 3324 months, respectively, and are reviewed annually for impairment.


 

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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

May 31, 2016February 28, 2017

(Unaudited)


2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES(cont’d…)


Asset retirement obligations


The Company records the fair value of an asset retirement obligation as a liability in the period in which it incurs a legal obligation associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets that result from the acquisition, construction, development, and normal use of the long-lived assets.  The Company also records a corresponding asset which is amortized over the life of the asset.  Subsequent to the initial measurement of the asset retirement obligation, the obligation is adjusted at the end of each period to reflect the passage of time (accretion expense) and changes in the estimated future cash flows underlying the obligation (asset retirement cost).  The Company does not have any significant asset retirement obligations.


Impairment of long-lived assets and long-lived assets to be disposed of


Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.  Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset.  If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets.  Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount and the fair value less costs to sell.


Currency and foreign exchange


These financial statements are expressed in U.S. dollars as the Company's operations are based only in the United States.  


The Company does not have non-monetary or monetary assets and liabilities that are in a currency other than the U.S. dollar.  Any statement of operations transactions in a foreign currency are translated at rates that approximate those in effect at the time of translation.  Gains and losses from translation of foreign currency transactions into U.S. dollars are included in current results of operations.


Earnings per share


Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding in the period. Diluted earnings per common share takes into consideration common shares outstanding (computed under basic earnings per share) and potentially dilutive common shares.


 

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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

May 31, 2016February 28, 2017

(Unaudited)


2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES(cont’d…)


Earnings per share(cont’d…)


The earnings per share data for the three and ninesix month periods ended May 31,February 28, 2017 and February 29, 2016 and 2015 are as follows:


 

 

Three Month Period

Ended May 31,

 

Nine Month Period

Ended May 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2016

 

2015

 

2016

 

2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

$   908,730

 

$  461,100

 

$ 1,572,935

 

$ 1,072,447

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic weighted average number of

       common shares outstanding


2,458,170

 


2,561,702

 


2,470,566

 


2,612,199

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of dilutive securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock options

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted weighted average number

      of common shares outstanding


2,458,170

 


2,561,702

 


2,470,566

 


2,612,199

 

 

Three Month Periods

to the end of February,

 

Six Month Periods

to the end of February

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2017

 

2016

 

2017

 

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

$   309,013

 

$  131,960

 

$  794,933

 

$   664,205

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic weighted average number of

       common shares outstanding


2,286,294

 


2,476,832

 


2,286,294

 


2,476,832

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of dilutive securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock options

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted weighted average number

      of common shares outstanding


2,286,294

 


2,476,832

 


2,286,294

 


2,476,832


Comprehensive income


The Company has no items of other comprehensive income in any year presented.  Therefore, net income presented in the consolidated statements of operations equals comprehensive income.


Stock-based compensation


All stock-based compensation is recognized as an expense in the financial statements and such costs are measured at the fair value of the award.


No options were granted during the ninesix month period ended May 31, 2016,February 28, 2017, and there were no options outstanding on May 31, 2016.February 28, 2017.


Financial instruments


The Company uses the following methods and assumptions to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate such values:


Cash- the carrying amount approximates fair value because the amounts consist of cash held at a bank and cash held in short term investment accounts.


Accounts receivable- the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to the short-term nature and historical collectability.


Notes receivable -the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of the amount.


Accounts payable and accrued liabilities- the carrying amount approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of the obligations.


 

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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

May 31, 2016February 28, 2017

(Unaudited)


2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES(cont’d…)


Financial instruments(cont’d…)


The estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments as of May 31, 2016February 28, 2017 and August 31, 20152016 follows:


 

 

May 31,

2016

 

August 31,

2015

 

 

Carrying

Fair

 

Carrying

Fair

 

 

Amount

Value

 

Amount

Value

 

Cash

$6,285,575

$6,285,575

 

$4,416,297

$4,416,297

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance

4,382,438

4,382,438

 

3,688,247

3,688,247

 

Note receivable

-

-

 

1,310

1,310

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

2,698,740

2,698,740

 

2,009,313

2,009,313

 

 

February 28,

2017

 

August 31,

2016

 

 

Carrying

Fair

 

Carrying

Fair

 

 

Amount

Value

 

Amount

Value

 

Cash

$2,018,532

$2,018,532

 

$4,519,922

$4,519,922

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance

4,547,741

4,547,741

 

3,342,204

3,342,204

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

1,352,487

1,352,487

 

2,313,764

2,313,764


The following table presents information about the assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of May 31, 2016,February 28, 2017, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques the Company utilized to determine such fair value. In general, fair values determined by Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets. Fair values determined by Level 2 inputs utilize data points that are observable such as quoted prices, interest rates and yield curves. Fair values determined by Level 3 inputs are unobservable data points for the asset or liability, and included situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset:

 

 

 

 

May 31,

2016

 

Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets
(Level 1)

 

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

 

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

6,285,575

 

$

6,285,575

 

$

 

$

 

 

 

February 28,

2017

 

Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets
(Level 1)

 

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

 

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

2,018,532

 

$

2,018,532

 

$

 

$


The fair values of cash are determined through market, observable and corroborated sources.


Income taxes


A deferred tax asset or liability is recorded for all temporary differences between financial and tax reporting and net operating loss carryforwards.  Deferred tax expense (benefit) results from the net change during the year of deferred tax assets and liabilities.


Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.


Shipping and handling costs


The Company incurs certain expenses related to preparing, packaging and shipping its products to its customers, mainly third-party transportation fees. All costs related to these activities are included as a component of cost of goods sold in the consolidated statement of operations. All costs billed to the customer are included as revenuesales in the consolidated statement of operations.


 

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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

May 31, 2016February 28, 2017

(Unaudited)


2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES(cont’d…)


Revenue recognition


The Company recognizes revenue from the sales of lumber, building supply products, industrial wood products, specialty metal products, and other specialty products and tools, when the products are shipped, title passes, and the ultimate collection is reasonably assured.  Revenue from the Company's seed operations is generated from seed processing, handling and storage services provided to seed growers, and by the sales of seed products. Revenue from the provision of these services and products is recognized when the services have been performed, products sold and collection of the amounts is reasonably assured.


Recent Accounting Pronouncements


Management has reviewed the new accounting guidance and determined that there is not a material impact on our financial statements.


3.

INVENTORY


A summary of inventory is as follows:


 

 

May 31,

2016

 

August 31,

2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wood products and metal products

$ 6,621,744

 

$  7,376,505

 

Industrial tools

394,937

 

525,667

 

Agricultural seed products

281,213

 

449,403

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$ 7,297,894

 

$  8,351,575

 

 

February 28,

2017

 

August 31,

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wood products and metal products

$  8,285,145

 

$  7,374,255

 

Industrial tools

395,041

 

450,924

 

Agricultural seed products

206,057

 

243,838

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$  8,886,243

 

$  8,069,017


4.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT


A summary of property, plant, and equipment is as follows:


 

 

May 31,

2016

 

August 31,

2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

Office equipment

600,805

 

$     591,124

 

Warehouse equipment

1,484,512

 

1,520,724

 

Buildings

2,878,849

 

2,878,849

 

Land

761,924

 

761,924

 

 

5,726,090

 

5,752,621

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated depreciation

(3,587,290)

 

(3,520,910)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net book value

$  2,138,800

 

$  2,231,711

 

 

February 28,

2017

 

August 31,

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

Office equipment

$     544,584

 

$     615,031

 

Warehouse equipment

1,266,050

 

1,498,960

 

Buildings

3,990,308

 

3,697,100

 

Land

761,924

 

761,924

 

 

6,562,866

 

6,573,015

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated depreciation

(3,387,864)

 

(3,618,420)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net book value

$  3,175,002

 

$  2,954,595


 

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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

May 31, 2016February 28, 2017

(Unaudited)


4.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT(cont’d…)


In the event that facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable and an estimate of future discounted cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss will be recognized. Management's estimates of revenues, operating expenses, and operating capital are subject to certain risks and uncertainties which may affect the recoverability of the Company's investments in its assets. Although management has made its best estimate of these factors based on current conditions, it is possible that changes could occur which could adversely affect management's estimate of the net cash flow expected to be generated from its operations.


5.

INTANGIBLE ASSETS


A summary of intangible assets is as follows:


 

 

May 31,

2016

 

August 31,

2015

 

Patent

$  850,000

 

$  850,000

 

Other

43,655

 

43,655

 

 

893,655

 

893,655

 

Accumulated amortization

(724,935)

 

(670,405)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net book value

$  168,720

 

$  223,250

 

 

February 28,

2017

 

August 31,

2016

 

Patent

$  850,000

 

$  850,000

 

Other

43,655

 

43,655

 

 

893,655

 

893,655

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated amortization

(779,465)

 

(743,112)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net book value

$  114,190

 

$  150,543


6.

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES


Deferred income tax liability as of MayFebruary 28, 2017 of $26,813 (August 31, 2016 of $4,203 (August 31, 2015 $34,300)$31,353) reflects the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes.


7.

BANK INDEBTEDNESS


There was no bank indebtedness under the Company’s $3,000,000 line of credit as of May 31, 2016February 28, 2017 or August 31, 2015.2016.


Bank indebtedness, when it exists, is secured by an assignment of accounts receivable and inventory. Interest is calculated solely on the one month LIBOR rate plus 175 basis points.


8.

CAPITAL STOCK


Common Stock


Holders of common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held.  There are no restrictions that limit the Company's ability to pay dividends on its common stock.  The Company has not declared any dividends since incorporation.


 

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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

May 31, 2016February 28, 2017

(Unaudited)


9.

CANCELLATION OF CAPITAL STOCK


Treasury stock may be kept based on an acceptable inventory method such as the average cost basis.  Upon disposition or cancellation, the treasury stock account is credited for an amount equal to the number of shares cancelled, multiplied by the cost per share and the difference is treated as additional paid-in-capital in excess of stated value.


During the 4th quarter of fiscal 2016 ended August 31, 2016, the Company repurchased and cancelled a total of 112,152 common shares under a 10b5-1 share repurchase plan. The total cost was $1,378,701 at an average price of $12.29. The premium paid to acquire these shares over their per share book value in the amount of $1,325,994 was recorded as a decrease to retained earnings. In addition to the shares repurchased under the 10b5-1 repurchase plan, Donald Boone, President and CEO of the Company, voluntarily returned 15,000 common shares to treasury for cancellation. The Company paid no consideration for the shares. Capital stock was reduced by the book value of the shares in the amount of $7,124, with a corresponding increase to retained earnings of $7,124.


During the 3rd quarter of fiscal 2016 ended May 31, 2016, the Company repurchased and cancelled a total of 63,386 common shares under a 10b5-1 share repurchase plan. The total cost was $745,878 at an average price of $11.77 per share. The premium paid to acquire these shares over their per share book value in the amount of $715,756 was recorded as a decrease to retained earnings.


During the 4th quarter of fiscal 2015 ended August 31, 2015, the Company repurchased and cancelled a total of 4,778 common shares under a 10b5-1 share repurchase plan. The total cost was $54,491 at an average price of $11.41 per share. The premium paid to acquire these shares over their per share book value in the amount of $52,236 was recorded as a decrease to retained earnings. In addition to the shares repurchased under the 10b5-1 repurchase plan, Donald Boone, President and CEO of the Company, voluntarily returned 15,000 common shares to treasury for cancellation. The Company paid no consideration for the shares. Capital stock was reduced by the book value of the shares in the amount of $7,077.


During the 3rd quarter of fiscal 2015 ended May 31, 2015, the Company repurchased and cancelled a total of 89,051 common shares under a 10b5-1 share repurchase plan. The total cost was $1,101,574 at an average price of $12.37 per share. The premium paid to acquire these shares over their per share book value in the amount of $1,059,554 was recorded as a decrease to retained earnings.


During the 1st quarter of fiscal 2015 ended November 30, 2014, the Company repurchased and cancelled a total of 118,969 common shares under a 10b5-1 share repurchase plan. The total cost was $1,292,477 at an average price of $10.86 per share. The premium paid to acquire these shares over their per share book value in the amount of $1,236,340 was recorded as a decrease to retained earnings.


10.

STOCK OPTIONS


The Company has a stock option program under which stock options to purchase securities from the Company can be granted to directors and employees of the Company on terms and conditions acceptable to the regulatory authorities of Canada, notably the Ontario Securities Commission and the British Columbia Securities Commission.


Under the stock option program, stock options for up to 10% of the number of issued and outstanding common shares may be granted from time to time, provided that stock options in favor of any one individual may not exceed 5% of the issued and outstanding common shares.  No stock option granted under the stock option program is transferable by the optionee other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution, and each stock option is exercisable during the lifetime of the optionee only by such optionee.  Generally, no option can be for a term of more than 10 years from the date of the grant.


The exercise price of all stock options, granted under the stock option program, must be at least equal to the fair market value (subject to regulated discounts) of such common shares on the date of grant.  Options vest at the discretion of the Board of Directors.


The Company had no stock options outstanding as of May 31, 2016February 28, 2017 and August 31, 2015.2016.


11.

PENSION AND PROFIT-SHARING PLANS


The Company has a deferred compensation 401(k) plan for all employees with at least 12 months of service pending a monthly enrolment time.  The plan allows for a non-elective discretionary contribution based on the first $60,000 of eligible compensation. During the quarter ended February 29, 2016, the Company made an additional 10% contribution for all eligible employees as a one-time compensation bonus. For the six month periods ended February 28, 2017 and February 29, 2016, the 401(k) compensation expense was $160,157 and $279,975, respectively.


 

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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

May 31, 2016February 28, 2017

(Unaudited)


11.

PENSION AND PROFIT-SHARING PLANS


The Company has a deferred compensation 401(k) plan for all employees with at least 12 months of service pending a monthly enrollment time.  The plan allows for a non-elective discretionary contribution based on the first $60,000 of eligible compensation. During the second quarter of fiscal 2016 ended February 29, 2016, the Company made an additional 10% contribution for all eligible employees as a one-time compensation bonus. For the nine month periods ended May 31, 2016 and 2015, the 401(k) compensation expense was $360,275 and $186,345, respectively.


12.

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND COMMITMENTS


a)

A subsidiary was a plaintiff in a lawsuit filed in Portland, Oregon, entitled, Greenwood Products, Inc. et al v. Greenwood Forest Products, Inc. et al., Case No. 05-02553 (Multnomah County Circuit Court).


During fiscal 2002 the Company entered into a purchase agreement to acquire inventory over a 15 month period with an initial estimated value of $7,000,000 from Greenwood Forest Products, Inc.  During the year ended August 31, 2003, the Company completed the final phase of the inventory acquisition.  As partial consideration for the purchase of the inventory the Company issued two promissory notes, based on its understanding of the value of the inventory purchased.  The Company believes it overpaid the obligation by approximately $820,000.  The holder counterclaimed for approximately $2,400,000.


Litigation was completed on March 5, 2007, with the court’s general judgment and money award.  The net effect was money judgment in favor of Greenwood Forest Products, Inc. for $242,604.  The Company accrued reserves to cover the money judgment related to this dispute.  Both parties filed appeals for review of the court’s opinion.


DuringA series of rulings and appeals between the 1st quarter of fiscalyears ended August 31, 2011 the Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that the judgmentto August 31, 2015, resulted in favor of Jewett Cameron as plaintiffs should be reversed and the judgment in favor of the defendants should stand.  The judgment in favor of the Company was for $819,000 plus attorney’s fees.  The judgment against the plaintiffs is for $1,187,137.  The Company appealed the decisionrecognizing aggregate litigation income of $272,695, and aggregate interest expense of $363,366 to the Oregon Supreme Court. During the 1st quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company recordedAugust 31, 2015, totaling a litigationnet loss of $962,137 and interest of $391,988 in addition to the existing litigation reserve of $225,000. Additional interest of $48,790 was recorded during the remainder of fiscal 2011. During the 1st quarter of fiscal 2012 ended November 30, 2011, additional interest of $16,204 was accrued.


In February 2012, the Company received the decision from the Oregon Supreme Court which was favorable to Jewett Cameron as plaintiff. As a result, the Company has reversed $1,459,832 of the litigation reserve and accrued interest during the 2nd quarter of fiscal 2012 ended February 29, 2012.  The reversal was treated as a one-time gain during the quarter.


In July 2014, upon remand from the Oregon Supreme Court, the Oregon Court of Appeals has concluded that Greenwood Forest Products, Inc. as defendants are entitled to a new trial, and, as a consequence, ruled that the judgment in favor of Jewett Cameron as plaintiffs should be reversed and the judgment in favor of defendants should stand.  The judgment in favor of the Company was for $819,000 plus attorney’s fees.  The judgment against plaintiffs was for $1,187,137.  On August 7, 2014, the Company filed a petition with the Oregon Supreme Court for a review of the Oregon Court of Appeals notice. The petition requests the Oregon Supreme Court review the most recent ruling by the Oregon Court of Appeals, reverse the decision, and affirm the original judgment of the trial court. In September 2015, the Oregon Supreme Court ruled on the Company’s petition and has reversed the decision of the Oregon Court of Appeals and remanded the case to back to the Court of Appeals for further proceedings. The Court also denied the defendants’ request for a new trial.$90,671.


During the year ended August 31, 2015, the Company recorded $26,716 of interest income due to the favorable difference in interest rates between the judgments. During the nine months ended May 31, 2016, the Company recorded $6,661 of interest income.


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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

May 31, 2016

(Unaudited)


12.

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND COMMITMENTS(cont’d…)


During the quarter ended February 29, 2016, the Company and Greenwood Forest Products, Inc., settled all litigation between the two companies. The Company made a cash payment of $200,000 to Greenwood Forest Products, Inc., as full settlement and termination of the litigation (the “Settlement Payment”). TheDuring the six months ended February 29, 2016 and year ended August 31, 2016, litigation expense of $115,990 represents the difference between the Settlement Payment, and the litigation reserve balance onwas recorded. As a result, to the date of settlement of $84,010 which is net of interest income recognized for the period.


A summary of the litigation reserve is as follows:


 

 

May 31,

2016

 

August 31,

 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

Litigation expense(1)

$     (84,010)

 

$                  -

 

Litigation reserve

84,010

 

117,387

 

Interest expense

-

 

-

 

Interest income

-

 

(26,716)

 

Total

$                -

 

$        90,671


(1)

The litigation reserve was reversed in full upon the settlement reached during the nine month periodyear ended MayAugust 31, 2016.2016, the Company recognized aggregate litigation income, and aggregate interest expense of $156,705, and $363,366 respectively, resulting in an aggregate loss of $206,661.


b)

At May 31, 2016February 28, 2017 and August 31, 20152016, the Company had an un-utilized line-of-credit of $3,000,000 (note 7).  The line-of-credit has certain financial covenants. The Company is in compliance with these covenants.


13.

SEGMENT INFORMATION


The Company has four principal reportable segments. These reportable segments were determined based on the nature of the products offered.  Reportable segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.  


The Company evaluates performance based on several factors, of which the primary financial measure is business segment income before taxes.  The following tables show the operations of the Company's reportable segments.


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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

February 28, 2017

(Unaudited)


13.

SEGMENT INFORMATION(cont’d…)


Following is a summary of segmented information for the ninesix month periods ended May 31:February 28, 2017 and February 29, 2016:


 

 

2016

 

2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales to unaffiliated customers:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial wood products

$

3,810,183

 

$

3,183,802

 

Lawn, garden, pet and other

 

30,313,357

 

 

24,164,127

 

Seed processing and sales

 

2,587,373

 

 

2,103,553

 

Industrial tools and clamps

 

877,441

 

 

1,303,947

 

 

$

37,588,354

 

$

30,755,429

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial wood products

$

36,714

 

$

 60,543

 

Lawn, garden, pet and other

 

2,417,382

 

 

1,058,352

 

Seed processing and sales

 

(95,840)

 

 

50,753

 

Industrial tools and clamps

 

(83,839)

 

 

68,227

 

Corporate and administrative

 

359,478

 

 

560,026

 

 

$

2,633,895

 

$

1,797,901

 

 

2017

 

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales to unaffiliated customers:

 

 

 

 

Industrial wood products

$    1,697,032

 

$    2,858,363

 

Lawn, garden, pet and other

15,585,202

 

17,376,563

 

Seed processing and sales

1,638,954

 

2,348,469

 

Industrial tools and clamps

999,901

 

546,246

 

 

$  19,921,089

 

$  23,129,641

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes:

 

 

 

 

Industrial wood products

$        (63,876)

 

$         44,412

 

Lawn, garden, pet and other

893,787

 

1,048,667

 

Seed processing and sales

84,030

 

(51,425)

 

Industrial tools and clamps

65,911

 

(81,262)

 

Corporate and administrative *

364,314

 

165,574

 

 

$    1,344,166

 

$     1,125,966

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identifiable assets:

 

 

 

 

Industrial wood products

$       912,060

 

$     1,457,118

 

Lawn, garden, pet and other

11,390,537

 

8,814,395

 

Seed processing and sales

505,684

 

664,569

 

Industrial tools and clamps

671,308

 

504,438

 

Corporate and administrative

6,219,299

 

8,509,837

 

 

$  19,698,888

 

$   19,950,357

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization:

 

 

 

 

Industrial wood products

$              165

 

$               490

 

Lawn, garden, pet and other

18,275

 

23,828

 

Seed processing and sales

6,482

 

5,332

 

Industrial tools and clamps

657

 

1,199

 

Corporate and administrative

112,428

 

113,134

 

 

$       138,007

 

$        143,983

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures:

 

 

 

 

Industrial wood products

$                   -

 

$                    -

 

Lawn, garden, pet and other

-

 

-

 

Seed processing and sales

-

 

-

 

Industrial tools and clamps

-

 

-

 

Corporate and administrative

335,014

 

47,902

 

 

$       335,014

 

$          47,902

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense:

$                   -

 

 $                    -


*

Litigation expense incurred during the period ended February 29, 2016 of $115,990 is included in this balance (Note 12(a)).


 

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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

May 31, 2016February 28, 2017

(Unaudited)


13.

SEGMENT INFORMATION(cont’d…)


 

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identifiable assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial wood products

$

1,074,934

 

$

1,242,471

 

Lawn, garden, pet and other

 

10,215,128

 

 

11,342,373

 

Seed processing and sales

 

364,294

 

 

552,280

 

Industrial tools and clamps

 

504,628

 

 

747,022

 

Corporate and administrative

 

8,895,151

 

 

4,762,020

 

 

$

21,054,135

 

$

18,616,166

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial wood products

$

573

 

$

735

 

Lawn, garden, pet and other

 

49,318

 

 

43,537

 

Seed processing and sales

 

7,943

 

 

8,209

 

Industrial tools and clamps

 

1,528

 

 

2,067

 

Corporate and administrative

 

167,599

 

 

156,346

 

 

$

226,961

 

$

210,894

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial wood products

$

-

 

$

-

 

Lawn, garden, pet and other

 

-

 

 

-

 

Seed processing and sales

 

-

 

 

-

 

Industrial tools and clamps

 

-

 

 

-

 

Corporate and administrative

 

79,521

 

 

85,240

 

 

$

79,521

 

$

85,240

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lawn, garden, pet and other

$

658

 

$

658


The following table lists sales made by the Company to customers which were in excess of 10% of total sales for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2016February 28, 2017 and 2015:February 29, 2016:


 

 

2016

 

2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales

$            18,108,481

 

$          13,426,962

 

 

2017

 

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales

$      9,159,127

 

$      10,958,881


The Company conducts business primarily in the United States, but also has limited amounts of sales in foreign countries. The following table lists sales by country for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2016February 28, 2017 and 2015:February 29, 2016:


 

 

2016

 

2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

$

34,666,374

 

$

29,044,754

 

Canada

 

1,051,116

 

 

919,603

 

Mexico / Latin America

 

1,774,158

 

 

744,775

 

Middle East

 

11,686

 

 

12,164

 

Africa

 

-

 

 

2,960

 

Asia/Pacific

 

85,020

 

 

31,173

 

 

$

37,588,354

 

$

30,755,429

 

 

2017

 

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

$    18,635,193

 

$    20,857,137

 

Canada

866,057

 

611,644

 

Mexico/Latin America

362,556

 

1,601,811

 

Europe

12,408

 

-

 

Asia/Pacific

44,875

 

59,049


All of the Company’s significant identifiable assets were located in the United States as of May 31, 2016February 28, 2017 and 2015.


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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

May 31, 2016

(Unaudited)February 29, 2016.


14.

CONCENTRATIONS


Credit risk


Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and accounts receivable.  The Company places its cash with a high quality financial institution.  The Company has concentrations of credit risk with respect to accounts receivable as large amounts of its accounts receivable are concentrated geographically in the United States amongst a small number of customers. At May 31, 2016, one customer accounted for accounts receivable greater than 10% of total accounts receivable at 43%. At May 31, 2015, fourFebruary 28, 2017, two customers accounted for accounts receivable greater than 10% of total accounts receivable at 77%52%. At February 29, 2016, two customers accounted for accounts receivable greater than 10% of total accounts receivable at 59%. The Company controls credit risk through credit approvals, credit limits, credit insurance and monitoring procedures.  The Company performs credit evaluations of its commercial customers but generally does not require collateral to support accounts receivable.


Volume of business


The Company has concentrations in the volume of purchases it conducts with its suppliers. For the ninesix months ended May 31,February 28, 2017, there were two suppliers that each accounted for 10% or greater of total purchases, and the aggregate purchases amounted to $7,425,603. For the six months ended February 29, 2016, there were three suppliers that each accounted for 10% or greater of total purchases, and the aggregate purchases amounted to $16,016,162. For the nine months ended May 31, 2015, there were three suppliers that each accounted for greater than 10% of total purchases, and the aggregate purchases amounted to $15,064,820.$9,607,690.


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JEWETT-CAMERON TRADING COMPANY LTD.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

February 28, 2017

(Unaudited)


15.

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE WITH RESPECT TO CASH FLOWS


Certain cash payments for the ninesix months ended May 31,February 28, 2017 and February 29, 2016 and 2015 are summarized as follows:


 

 

2016

 

2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid during the periods for:

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Interest

$

-

 

$

-

 

  Income taxes

$

895,607

 

$

379,234

 

 

2017

 

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid during the periods for:

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Interest

$

-

 

$

-

 

  Income taxes

$

686,485

 

$

590,657


There were no non-cash investing or financing activities during the periods presented.


16.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS


a)

Subsequent to the end of the third quarter, the Company re-purchased and cancelled a total of 42,742 shares of its common stock pursuant to the Company’s 10b5-1 share re-purchase plan, previously announced on March 7, 2016.  The total cost was $489,274 at an average share price of $11.45 per share.


b)

On June 2, 2016, the Company incorporated a new wholly-owned subsidiary in the State of Oregon.


c)

On June 22, 2016, Donald Boone, President and CEO of the Company, voluntarily returned 15,000 common shares to treasury for cancellation. No consideration was paid to Mr. Boone for the shares.


 

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Item 2.  

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.


These unaudited financial statements are those of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd., contain all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to fairly state its financial position as of May 31, 2016February 28, 2017 and August 31, 20152016 and its results of operations and cash flows for the three and ninesix month periods ended May 31,February 28, 2017 and February 29, 2016 and May 31, 2015 in accordance with U.S. GAAP.  Operating results for the three and ninesix month periods ended May 31, 2016February 28, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be experienced for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2016.2017.


The Company’s operations are classified into four reportable segments, which were determined based on the nature of the products offered along with the markets being served.  The segments are as follows:

·

Industrial wood products

·

Lawn, garden, pet and other

·

Seed processing and sales

·

Industrial tools


Effective September 1, 2013, the Company reorganized certain of its subsidiaries. Jewett-Cameron Lumber Corporation (JCLC) was changed to JC USA Inc. (JC USA), which has the following four wholly-owned subsidiaries.  


The industrial wood products segment reflects the business conducted by Greenwood Products, Inc. (Greenwood),  Greenwood is a processor and distributor of industrial wood products.  A major product category is treated plywood that is sold to boat manufacturers and the transportation industry.  


The lawn, garden, pet and other segment reflects the business of the newly incorporated Jewett-Cameron Company (JCC), which is a manufacturer and distributor of specialty metal products and a wholesaler of wood products formerly conducted by JCLC. Wood products include fencing and landscape timbers, while metal products include dog kennels, proprietary gate support systems, perimeter fencing, and greenhouses.  JCC uses contract manufacturers to make the specialty metal products.  Some of the products that JCC distributes flow through the Company’s distribution center located in North Plains, Oregon, and some are shipped direct to the customer from the manufacturer.  Primary customers are home centers and other retailers.  


The seed processing and sales segment reflects the business of Jewett-Cameron Seed Company (JCSC).  JCSC processes and distributes agricultural seed.  Most of this segment’s sales come from selling seed to distributors with a lesser amount of sales derived from cleaning seed.


The industrial tools segment reflects the business of MSI-PRO (MSI).  MSI imports and distributes products including pneumatic air tools, industrial clamps, and saw blades; that are primarily sold to retailers that in turn sell to contractors and end users.


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


Three Months Ended May 31,February 28, 2017 and February 29, 2016 and May 31, 2015


For the three months ended May 31, 2016,February 28, 2017, sales increased by $1,169,305, or 9%,decreased $1,688,847 to $14,458,713$9,499,286 from sales$11,188,133. This represents a decrease of $13,289,408 for the three months ended May 31, 2015.15%.


Sales at Greenwood were $951,820$737,417 for the three months ended May 31, 2016February 28, 2017 compared to sales of $1,063,599$1,304,839 for the three months ended May 31, 2015,February 29, 2016, which was a decrease of $111,779,$567,422, or 11%43%. The Company continues its efforts to obtain new customers and new uses for its products, including its customers internationally. However, overallOverall demand for Greenwood’s products continuescontinue to be weak due to the continued weakness in the marine industry.lag historic levels. For the three months ended May 31, 2016,February 28, 2017, Greenwood had an operating loss of ($7,698), which was a decline35,414) compared to operating income of $50,249 from an operating profit of $42,551$7,163 for the three months ended May 31, 2015.February 29, 2016.


Sales at JCC were $12,936,795$7,166,175 for the three months ended May 31, 2016February 28, 2017 compared to sales of $11,430,273$8,507,752 for the three months ended May 31, 2015.February 29, 2016. This represents an increasea decrease of $1,506,522,$1,341,577, or 13%16%. Several recently introduced products have continuedDuring the period, management has worked to be well received by customers, whilesbroaden its sales channels, including online and internationally. Sales in the prior year’s resultsperiod were negativelypositively affected by prolonged winter weather across the United Statescertain existing customers placing and slowdowns and shutdowns at West Coast US ports which impacted the delivery of products to the Company from manufacturersreceiving seasonal orders earlier than in China.prior years. Operating income for the current quarter was $1,368,715$573,208 compared to operating income of $1,062,168$568,289 for the quarter ended May 31, 2015.February 29, 2016. The operating results of JCC are historically seasonal with the first two quarters of the fiscal year being slower than the final two quarters of the fiscal year.


 

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Sales at JCSC were $238,904$1,159,843 for the three months ended May 31, 2016February 28, 2017 compared to sales of $416,416$1,127,060 for the three months ended May 31, 2015. This is a decreaseFebruary 29, 2016, which was an increase of $177,512,$32,783, or 43%3%. The reboundprice of grass seed has been strengthening, which has been helped by continued increases in residential housing in the US resulted earlier shipments to customers during the second quarter of fiscal 2016, while available seed supplies have been restricted by the persistent drought in the Western US which reduced harvested yields in the calendar 2015 growing season. Forhome construction. Operating income at JCSC for the quarter JCSC had an operating loss of ($44,415)was $55,193 compared to an operating loss of ($10,408)87,359) for the prior year’s quarter.quarter ended February 29, 2016.


Sales at MSI were $435,851 for the three months ended May 31, 2016 were $331,194, which was a decline of $47,926, or 13%, fromFebruary 28, 2017 compared to sales of $379,120$248,482 for the three months ended May 31, 2015.February 29, 2016, which was an increase of $187,369, or 75%. The segment has recently become more competitive,higher sales in the current quarter were primarily due to management’s efforts to develop new eCommerce sales channels for the tool and clamp products. Operating income for MSI was $32,414 for the Company has reduced prices on certain of its products which resulted in lower operating margins. MSI hadquarter ended February 28, 2017 compared to an operating loss of ($2,577)46,036) for the three month period compared to operating income was $21,325 for the three month periodquarter ended May 31, 2015.February 29, 2016.


Gross margin for the three months ended May 31, 2016February 28, 2017 was 22.0%22.4% compared 16.9%to 18.2% for the three months ended May 31, 2015.February 29, 2016.


Operating expenses increaseddecreased by $209,327$114,134 to $1,671,788$1,580,828 from $1,462,461$1,694,962 for the three months ended May 31, 2015.February 29, 2016. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses rosefell to $542,581$453,668 from $465,864.$531,423. Wages and Employee Benefits increaseddecreased slightly by $37,277 to $1,046,229$1,057,792 from $925,386, and Depreciation and Amortization rose$1,095,069 as the Company made an additional 10% contribution to $82,978 from $71,211. Interest and other income fell to $2,978 from $8,534, and Interest expense was $Nil compared to ($658) foreach eligible employee’s 401(k) plan as a one-time compensation bonus in the three months ended May 31, 2015.February 29, 2016. Depreciation and Amortization increased slightly to $69,368 from $68,470.


Income tax expense for the three months ended May 31, 2016 was $599,200 compared to $326,116 for the three month period ended May 31, 2015.February 28, 2017 was $240,828 compared to $100,067 for the quarter ended February 29, 2016. The Company estimates income tax expense for the quarter based on combined federal and state rates that are currently in effect.  


Net income for the quarter ended May 31, 2016February 28, 2017 was $908,730,$309,013, or $0.37$0.14 per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $461,100,$131,960, or $0.18$0.05 per basic and diluted share, for the quarter ended May 31, 2015.February 29, 2016. The current quarter’s earnings per sharenet income for the prior year’s quarter was positivelynegatively affected by a one-time litigation loss. The Company and Greenwood Forest Products, Inc. settled their litigation dating from the repurchaseCompany’s acquisition of common sharescertain inventory from Greenwood Forest in 2003. Both parties determined it was prudent to settle the original claim and lower weighted average numbercounter-claim due to the high cost of common shares outstanding.the litigation, which had been remanded back to the Oregon Court of Appeals in September 2015 for a third time. The Company recorded a one-time litigation loss of $115,990 related to the settlement of all the outstanding claims and related costs during the quarter ended February 29, 2016.


NineSix Months Ended May 31,February 28, 2017 and February 29, 2016 and May 31, 2015


For the ninesix months ended May 31, 2016,February 28, 2017, sales increaseddecreased by $6,832,925,$3,208,552, or 22%,14% to $37,588,354$19,921,089 from sales of $30,755,429$23,129,641 recorded in the ninesix month period ended May 31, 2015.February 29, 2016.


Sales at Greenwood were $3,810,183$1,697,032 for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2016February 28, 2017 compared to sales of $3,183,802$2,858,363 for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2015. This represents an increaseFebruary 29, 2016, a decline of $626,381,$1,161,331, or 20%41%. Sales in the first half of fiscal 2017 have begun to rebound asbeen slow but the Company has obtained new customers and new uses for its products, but due to the continued weaknessexpects some improvement in the marine industry, overall demand remains below historical levels. Forsecond half of the nineyear as certain primary customers have indicated they will be adding orders. Operating loss for Greenwood for the six months ended May 31, 2016, Greenwood hadFebruary 28, 2017 was ($63,876) compared to operating income of $36,714 compared to $134,231$44,412 for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2015.February 29, 2016.


Sales at JCC were $30,313,357$15,585,202 for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2016February 28, 2017 compared to sales of $24,164,127$17,376,563 for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2015,February 29, 2016, which was an increasea decrease of $6,149,230,$1,791,361, or 25%10%. In the current period, management has endeavored to broaden JCC’s sales channels, including increasing eCommerce sales and establishing a dedicated sales team to obtain new customers in international markets. The increasedecrease in sales forfrom the currentprior year’s period was primarily due to higher than normal sales in the market’s continued acceptance of recently introduced new products andsix months ended February 29, 2016 as the addition of new small and mid-sized customers. The Company also received and shipped seasonal orders from certain existing customers earlier than in previous years. The results in the prior year’s nine month period were negatively affected by prolonged winter weather across the United States and the West Coast port slowdown which delayed the delivery of product from manufacturers in China. Operating income at JCC was $2,959,076$1,294,640 compared to $1,408,252 for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2016 compared to operating income of $2,179,054 for the nine months ended May 31, 2015, which was an increase of $780,022, or 36%.February 29, 2016. Overall, the operating results of JCC are seasonal with the first two quarters of the fiscal year being much slower than the final two quarters of the fiscal year.


Sales at JCSC for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2016February 28, 2017 were $2,587,373, which was an increase of $483,820, or 23%, from$1,638,954 compared to sales of $2,103,553$2,348,469 for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2015. Although grassFebruary 29, 2016. This represents a decrease of $709,515, or 30%. The decline in sales was largely due to lower per pound seed demand has risen in conjunction with the improvementprices in the US residential housing market, the sales environment for the segment remains challenging duecurrent six month period compared to the decline in seed cleaning services as more growers cleaning in-house. Current supplies have also been restricted bycomparable prior year’s period when the persistent drought in the Western US which reducedand in other seed growing areas temporarily boosted prices due to smaller harvested yields inyields. Operating income for the calendar 2015 growing season. For the nine month periodsix months ended May 31, 2016, JCSC hadFebruary 28, 2017 was $96,864 compared to an operating loss of ($69,380) compared to operating income for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2015February 29, 2016 of $249,055.($29,405).


 

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Sales at MSI were $877,441 for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2016February 28, 2017 were $999,901, which was an increase of $453,656, or 83%, compared to sales of $1,303,947$546,245 for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2015, which was a decreaseFebruary 29, 2016. Management has worked to increase eCommerce sales and has also begun to build stronger relationships with distributors. Sales in the prior year’s period were negatively affected by the Company’s reduction of $426,506, or 33%. The segment has recently become more competitive, and the Company has reduced prices on certain of its products which reduced operating margins. Fordue to increased competitiveness in certain segments. Operating income at MSI for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2016, MSI hadFebruary 28, 2017 was $79,696 compared to an operating loss of ($64,896) compared to operating income of $74,25268,301) for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2015.February 29, 2016.


Gross margin for the ninesix month period ended May 31, 2016February 28, 2017 was 20.2%22.7% compared to 19.6%19.1% for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2015.February 29, 2016.


Operating expenses rose by $623,339 to $4,861,400for the six months ended February 28, 2017 were relatively unchanged at $3,182,765 from operating expenses of $4,238,001 in$3,189,613 for the ninesix month period ended May 31, 2015.February 29, 2016. Selling, generalGeneral and administrative expenses roseAdministrative Expenses declined to $1,616,796$1,004,717 from $1,438,687, an increase of $178,109.$1,074,216. Wages and employee benefitsEmployee Benefits increased to $3,017,643$2,040,041 from $2,588,420$1,971,414 as the Company made an additional 10% contribution to each eligible employee’s 401(k) planhired Charlie Hopewell as a one-time compensation bonus inChief Operating Officer. Mr. Hopewell was later named President and CEO of the current period.Company upon the retirement of Donald Boone from those positions. Depreciation and amortization increasedAmortization declined slightly to $226,961$138,007 from $210,894.$143,983.


Other items in the current ninesix month period ended May 31,February 28, 2017 included interest and other income of $3,820 and loss on sale of property, plant and equipment of ($393). During the six months ended February 29, 2016, wereother items included a gain on sale of property, plant and equipment of $5,600 and interest and other income of $13,538. Interest expense was a ($27).$10,534. Litigation loss of ($115,990) was related to the settlement of the litigation between the Company and Greenwood Forest Products, Inc. In the nine months ended May 31, 2015, other items were interest and other income of $22,617 and interest expense of ($658).


Income tax expense infor the current nine month periodsix months ended February 28, 2017 was $1,060,960$549,233 compared to $725,455$461,760 for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2015.February 29, 2016. The Company estimates income tax expense for the period based on combined federal and state rates that are currently in effect.


Net income for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2016February 28, 2017 was $1,572,935,$794,933, or $0.64$0.35 per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $1,072,477,$664,205, or $0.41$0.27 per basic and diluted share, for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2015.February 29, 2016. The net income in the current nine monthprior year’s period was positivelynegatively affected by the buybackone-time litigation loss related to the settlement of common shares which resulted in a lower weighted average number of common shares.the lawsuits with Greenwood Forest Products.


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES


As of May 31, 2016,February 28, 2017, the Company had working capital of $16,047,875$15,057,209 compared to working capital of $15,103,474$14,450,870 as of August 31, 2015,2016, an increase of $944,401.$606,339. Cash totaled $6,285,575, an increase$2,018,532, a decrease of $1,869,278.$2,501,390. Accounts receivable rose to $4,382,438$4,547,741 from $3,688,247 which is consistent with$3,342,204 due to the seasonal naturecycle of sales to customers and the Company’s sales cycle.related timing of cash receipts. Inventory decreasedincreased by $1,053,681$817,226 and prepaid expenses, which are largely related to down payments for future inventory purchases, increaseddecreased by $61,249. Note receivable declined by $1,310 as the entire remaining balance of the note was repaid during the period.$25,202. Prepaid income taxes rose to $149,487 from $596. Accounts payable decreased by $26,570.


Accounts payable increased by $319,594$537,288 and accrued liabilities increaseddecreased by $369,833. Litigation reserve declined by $90,671 to $Nil as the Company settled its outstanding litigation during the period and the entire amount was applied against the amount of the settlement.


In May 2016, the Company received its final permits for the construction of a warehouse expansion at its headquarters property in North Plains. Construction commenced immediately upon receipt of the required permits, and will measure 150 feet by 80 feet and a height of 37 feet. The Company anticipates using the new warehouse for several new product lines.$423,989.


As of May 31, 2016,February 28, 2017, accounts receivable and inventory represented 62%82% of current assets and 55%68% of total assets. For the three months ended May 31, 2016,February 28, 2017, the accounts receivable collection period, or DSO, was 2843 compared to 3431 for the three months ended May 31, 2015.February 29, 2016. For the ninesix month period ended May 31, 2016,February 28, 2017, the DSO was 3241 compared to 4430 for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2015.February 29, 2016. Inventory turnover for the three months ended May 31, 2016February 28, 2017 was 60101 days compared to 8278 days for the three months ended May 31, 2015.February 29, 2016. For the ninesix months ended May 31, 2016,February 28, 2017, inventory turnover was 71100 days compared to 9877 days for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2015.February 29, 2016.


External sources of liquidity include a line of credit from U.S. Bank of $3,000,000. As of May 31, 2016,February 28, 2017, the Company had no borrowing balance leaving the entire amount available.  Borrowing under the line of credit is secured by an assignment of accounts receivable and inventory.  The interest rate is calculated solely on the one month LIBOR rate plus 175 basis points.  As of May 31, 2016February 28, 2017, the one month LIBOR rate plus 175 basis points was 2.21% (0.46%2.53% (0.78% + 1.75%). The line of credit has certain financial covenants.  The Company is in compliance with these covenants.


In May 2016, the Company received its final permits for the construction of a warehouse expansion at its headquarters property in North Plains. The completed building measures 150 feet by 80 feet and has a height of 37 feet, and will be used for several new product lines. During the second quarter of fiscal 2017, the Company received its conditional occupation permits and began using the new expansion.


 

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The Company has been utilizing its cash position by repurchasing common shares under formal repurchase plans in order to increase shareholder value.  The Company has repurchased common shares through share repurchase plans approved by the Board of Directors in accordance with Rule 10b-18 under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934.


On January 13, 2014,March 7, 2016, the Company announced the Board of Directors had authorizedapproved a share repurchase plan to purchase for cancellation up to 313,493250,000 common shares through the facilities of NASDAQ Stock Market ("NASDAQ").NASDAQ. Transactions may involve Jewett-Cameron insiders or their affiliates executed in compliance with Jewett-Cameron's Insider Trading Policy. The share repurchase plan will be effected in accordance with Rule 10b-18 under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which contains restrictions on the number of shares that may be purchased on a single day, subject to certain exceptions for block purchases, based on the average daily trading volumes ("ADTV") of Jewett-Cameron's shares on NASDAQ. Purchases shall be limited to one “Block” purchase per week in lieu of the 25% of ADTV limitation for compliance with Rule 10b-18(b)(4). A “block” as defined under Rule 10b-18(a)(5) means a quantity of stock that, among other things, is at least 5,000 shares and has a purchase price of at least US$50,000. The share repurchase plan commenced on January 20, 2014March 10, 2016 and terminated on March 24, 2014. A total of 313,493 common shares were repurchased under this plan. The total cost of the shares acquired was $3,055,591 at an average price of $9.75 per share.


On April 9, 2014, the Company announced the Board of Directors had authorized a share repurchase plan to purchase for cancellation up to 300,000 common shares through the facilities of NASDAQ under similar terms as the January 13, 2014 repurchase plan. This share repurchase plan commenced on April 14, 2014 and terminated on November 14, 2014.August 25, 2016. Under the Plan, the Company repurchased a total of 235,782175,538 common shares at a cost of $2,494,654$2,124,579 which is an average price of $10.58 per share.


On February 11, 2015, the Company announced the Board of Directors had authorized a new share repurchase plan to purchase for cancellation up to 300,000 common shares through the facilities of NASDAQ under similar terms to the January 13, 2014 repurchase plan. The plan commenced on February 17, 2015 and was terminated by the Board on July 17, 2015. Under the Plan, the Company repurchased a total of 93,829 common shares at a cost of $1,156,066 which is an average price of $12.32.


On March 7, 2016, the Company announced the Board of Directors approved a new share purchase plan to purchase for cancellation up to 250,000 common shares through the facilities of NASDAQ. The terms of the plan are similar to the January 13, 2014 repurchase plan. The plan commenced on March 10, 2016 and remains in place until August 25, 2016, but may be limited or terminated at any time without prior notice. During the 3rd quarter of fiscal 2016 ended May 31, 2016, the Company repurchased and cancelled 63,386 common shares at a cost of $745,878 which is an average price of $11.77. Subsequent to the end of the period, the Company repurchased and cancelled an additional 42,742 common shares at a cost of $489,274 which is an average price of $11.45 per share.$12.10.


In addition to the Rule 10b-18 share repurchases, Donald M. Boone, CEO, President and Director, voluntarily returned 15,000 common shares to the Company’s treasury for cancellation in August 2015. In June 2016, Mr. Boone voluntarily returned an additional 15,000 to treasury for cancellation. The Company paid no consideration for these shares.


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Business Risks


This quarterly report includes “forward–looking statements” as that term is defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seeks,” “approximately,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” or “hopeful,” or the negative of those terms or other comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions. For example, this section contains numerous forward-looking statements.  All forward-looking statements in this report are made based on management’s current expectations and estimates, which involve risks and uncertainties, including those described in the following paragraphs.


Risks Related to Our Common Stock


We may decide to acquire assets or enter into business combinations, which could be paid for, either wholly or partially with our common stock and if we decide to do this our current shareholders would experience dilution in their percentage of ownership.


Our Articles of Incorporation give our Board of Directors the right to enter into any contract without the approval of our shareholders.  Therefore, our management could decide to make an investment (buy shares, loan money, etc.) without shareholder approval.  If we acquire an asset or enter into a business combination, this could include exchanging a large amount of our common stock, which could dilute the ownership interest of present stockholders.


Future stock distributions could be structured in such a way as to be 1) diluting to our current shareholders or 2) could cause a change in control to new investors.


If we raise additional funds by selling more of our stock, the new stock may have rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of the rights of our existing stock.  If common stock is issued in return for additional funds, the price per share could be lower than that paid by our current stockholders.  The result of this would be a lessening of each present stockholder’s relative percentage interest in our company.


Our shareholders could experience significant dilution if we issue our authorized 10,000,000 preferred shares.


The Company’s common shares currently trade within the NASDAQ Capital Market in the United States. The average daily trading volume of our common stock on NASDAQ was 2,1802,748 shares for the ninesix months ended May 31, 2016.February 28, 2017. With this limited trading volume, investors could find it difficult to purchase or sell our common stock.


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Risks Related to Our Business


We could experience a decrease in the demand for our products resulting in lower sales volumes.


In the past, we have at times experienced decreasing products sales with certain customers. The reasons for this can be generally attributed to: increased competition; general economic conditions; demand for products; and consumer interest rates.  If economic conditions deteriorate or if consumer preferences change, we could experience a significant decrease in profitability.


If our top customers were lost, we could experience lower sales volumes.


For the ninesix months ended May 31, 2016,February 28, 2017, our top ten customers represented 80%78% of our total sales. We would experience a significant decrease in sales and profitability and would have to cut back our operations, if these customers were lost and could not be replaced.  Our top ten customers are in the U.S., Canada and Mexico and are primarily in the retail home improvement industry.  


We could experience delays in the delivery of our products to our customers causing us to lose business.


We purchase our products from other vendors and a delay in shipment from these vendors to us could cause significant delays in our delivery to our customers.  This could result in a decrease in sales orders to us and we would experience a loss in profitability.


We could lose our credit agreement and could result in our not being able to pay our creditors.


We have a line of credit with U.S. Bank in the amount of $3,000,000, of which $3,000,000 is available.  We are currently in compliance with the requirements of our existing line of credit.  If we lost this credit it could become impossible to pay some of our creditors on a timely basis.


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If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls, we may not be able to detect fraud or report our financial results accurately, which could harm our business and we could be subject to regulatory scrutiny.


We have completed a management assessment of internal controls as prescribed by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which we were required to do in connection with our year ended August 31, 2015.2016.  Based on this process we did not identify any material weaknesses.  Although we believe our internal controls are operating effectively, we cannot guarantee that in the future we will not identify any material weaknesses in connection with this ongoing process.



Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk


Interest Rate Risk


The Company does not have any derivative financial instruments as of May 31, 2016.February 28, 2017. However, the Company is exposed to interest rate risk.


The Company’s interest income and expense are most sensitive to changes in the general level of U.S. interest rates.  In this regard, changes in U.S. interest rates affect the interest earned on the Company’s cash.


The Company has a line of credit whose interest rate may fluctuate over time based on economic changes in the environment.  The Company is subject to interest rate risk and could be subject to increased interest payments if market interest rates fluctuate.  The Company does not expect any change in the interest rates to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results from operations.


Foreign Currency Risk


The Company operates primarily in the United States.  However, a relatively small amount of business is conducted in currencies other than U.S. dollars.  Also, to the extent that the Company uses contract manufacturers in China, currency exchange rates can influence the Company’s purchasing costs.


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Item 4.

Controls and Procedures


Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Management of the Company, including the Company’s Principal Executive and Financial Officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) or Rule 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). Based on that evaluation, our Principal Executive and Financial Officer has concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported in a timely manner, and (2) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Principal Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.


Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s most recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.


Part II – OTHER INFORMATION


Item 1.

Legal Proceedings


a)

A subsidiary was a plaintiff in a lawsuit filed in Portland, Oregon, entitled, Greenwood Products, Inc. et al v. Greenwood Forest Products, Inc. et al., Case No. 05-02553 (Multnomah County Circuit Court).  


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During fiscal 2002 the Company entered into a purchase agreement to acquire inventory over a 15 month period with an initial estimated value of $7,000,000 from Greenwood Forest Products, Inc.  During the year ended August 31, 2003, the Company completed the final phase of the inventory acquisition.  As partial consideration for the purchase of the inventory the Company issued two promissory notes, based on its understanding of the value of the inventory purchased.  The Company believes it overpaid the obligation by approximately $820,000.  The holder counterclaimed for approximately $2,400,000.


Litigation was completed on March 5, 2007, with the court’s general judgment and money award.  The net effect was money judgment in favor of Greenwood Forest Products, Inc. for $242,604 and an award of contested intellectual property rights of the Company.$242,604.  The Company accrued reserves to cover the money judgment related to this dispute.  Both parties filed appeals for review of the court’s opinion.


DuringA series of rulings and appeals between the 1st quarter of fiscalyears ended August 31, 2011 the Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that the judgmentto August 31, 2015, resulted in favor of Jewett Cameron as plaintiffs should be reversed and the judgment in favor of the defendants should stand.  The judgment in favor of the Company was for $819,000 plus attorney’s fees.  The judgment against the plaintiffs was for $1,187,137.  The Company appealed the decisionrecognizing aggregate litigation income of $272,695, and aggregate interest expense of $363,366 to the Oregon Supreme Court. During the 1st quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company recordedAugust 31, 2015, totaling a litigationnet loss of $962,137 and interest of $391,988 in addition to the existing litigation reserve of $225,000. Additional interest of $48,790 was recorded during the remainder of fiscal 2011. During the 1st quarter of fiscal 2012 ended November 30, 2011, additional interest of $16,204 was accrued.


In February 2012, the Company received the decision from the Oregon Supreme Court which was favorable to Jewett Cameron as plaintiff. As a result, the Company has reversed $1,459,832 of the litigation reserve and accrued interest during the 2nd quarter of fiscal 2012 ended February 29, 2012.  The reversal was treated as a one-time gain during the quarter.


In July 2014, upon remand from the Oregon Supreme Court, the Oregon Court of Appeals has concluded that Greenwood Forest Products, Inc. as defendants are entitled to a new trial, and, as a consequence, ruled that the judgment in favor of Jewett Cameron as plaintiffs should be reversed and the judgment in favor of defendants should stand.  The judgment in favor of the Company was for $819,000 plus attorney’s fees.  The judgment against plaintiffs was for $1,187,137.  On August 7, 2014, the Company filed a petition with the Oregon Supreme Court for a review of the Oregon Court of Appeals notice. The petition requests the Oregon Supreme Court review the most recent ruling by the Oregon Court of Appeals, reverse the decision, and affirm the original judgment of the trial court. In September 2015, the Oregon Supreme Court ruled on the Company’s petition and has reversed the decision of the Oregon Court of Appeals and remanded the case to back to the Court of Appeals for further proceedings. The Court also denied the defendants’ request for a new trial.$90,671.


During the year ended August 31, 2015, the Company recorded $26,716 of interest income due to the favorable difference in interest rates between the judgments. During the nine months ended May 31, 2016, the Company recorded $6,661 of interest income.


During the period ended February 29, 2016, the Company and Greenwood Forest Products, Inc., settled all litigation between the two companies. The Company made a cash payment of $200,000 to Greenwood Forest Products, Inc., as full settlement and termination of the litigation (the “Settlement Payment”). TheDuring the year ended August 31, 2016, litigation expense of $115,990 represents the difference between the Settlement Payment, and the litigation reserve balance onwas recorded. As a result, to the date of settlement during the year ended August 31, 2016, the Company has recognized aggregate litigation income, and aggregate interest expense of $84,010 which is net$156,705, and $363,366 respectively, resulting in an aggregate loss of interest income recognized for the period.$206,661.


The Company does not know of any other material, active or pending legal proceedings against them; nor is the Company involved as a plaintiff in any other material proceeding or pending litigation.  The Company knows of no other active or pending proceedings against anyone that might materially adversely affect an interest of the Company.


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Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

---No Disclosure Required---


The following table details the Company’s repurchase of its common shares during the quarter ended May 31, 2016.


 

 

 

 

 

Period

Total Number of

Shares purchased

Average Price

Paid per

Share

Total number of

shares purchased

as part of publicly

announced plans or programs(1)

Maximum Number

of shares that may

yet be purchased under the plans or programs

 

 

 

 

 

March

4,246

$  11.20

4,246

245,754

 

 

 

 

 

April

13,654

$  11.62

17,900

232,100

 

 

 

 

 

May

45,486

$  11.87

63,386

186,614

 

 

 

 

 

Total

63,386

$  11.77

63,386

186,614


(1) The Company announced a 10b-18 share repurchase plan on March 7, 2016. The Plan allowed for the repurchase of up to 250,000 common shares commencing March 10, 2016 and remains in place until August 25, 2016, but may be limited or terminated at any time without prior notice.


Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

---No Disclosure Required---       


Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures

---No Disclosure Required---       


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Item 5.

Other Information

---No Disclosure Required---


Item 6.

Exhibits


3.1

Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Jewett-Cameron Lumber Corporation

-= Filed as an exhibit to the 10-Q Quarterly Report filed on January 13, 2014 =-

3.2

Articles of Incorporation of Jewett-Cameron Company.

-= Filed as an exhibit to the 10-Q Quarterly Report filed on January 13, 2014 =-

31.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Donald M. BooneCharles Hopewell

32.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C., 1350 (Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act), Donald M. BooneCharles Hopewell


 

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SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd.

(Registrant)


July 14, 2016April 13, 2017

 

/s/  “Donald M. Boone”“Charles Hopewell”

 

 

Donald M. Boone,Charles Hopewell,

President/CEO/Treasurer/Director/CFO



 

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