Exhibit 99.2
CANADA | SUPERIOR COURT | |
PROVINCE OF QUÉBEC DISTRICT OF MONTRÉAL
No.: 500-11-036133-094 | Commercial Division Sitting as a court designated pursuant to the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act, R.S.C., c. C-36, as amended
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IN THE MATTER OF THE PLAN OF COMPROMISE OR ARRANGEMENT OF: | ||
ABITIBIBOWATER INC., a legal person incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware, having its principal executive offices at 1155 Metcalfe Street, in the City and District of Montréal, Province of Quebec, H3B 5H2; | ||
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ABITIBI-CONSOLIDATED INC., a legal person incorporated under the laws of Canada, having its principal executive offices at 1155 Metcalfe Street, in the City and District of Montréal, Province of Quebec, H3B 5H2; | ||
And | ||
BOWATER CANADIAN HOLDINGS INC., a legal person incorporated under the laws of the Province of Nova Scotia, having its principal executive offices at 1155 Metcalfe Street, in the City and District of Montréal, Province of Quebec, H3B 5H2; | ||
And | ||
the other Petitioners listed on Appendices “A”, “B” and “C”; | ||
Petitioners | ||
And | ||
ERNST & YOUNG INC., a legal person under the laws of Canada, having a place of business at 800 René-Lévesque Blvd. West, Suite 1900, in the City and District of Montréal, Province of Quebec, H3B 1X9; | ||
Monitor |
FORTY-THIRD REPORT OF THE MONITOR
JUNE 3, 2010
INTRODUCTION
1. | On April 17, 2009, Abitibi-Consolidated Inc. (“ACI”) and its subsidiaries listed in Appendix “A” hereto (collectively with ACI, the “ACI Petitioners”) and Bowater Canadian Holdings Incorporated (“BCHI”), its subsidiaries and affiliates listed in Appendix “B” hereto (collectively with BCHI, the “Bowater Petitioners”) (the ACI Petitioners and the Bowater Petitioners are collectively referred to herein as the “Petitioners”) filed for and obtained protection from their creditors under theCompanies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (the “CCAA” and the “CCAA Proceedings”) pursuant to an Order of this Honourable Court, as amended on May 6, 2009 (the “Initial Order”). Pursuant to an Order of this Honourable Court dated November 10, 2009, Abitibi-Consolidated (U.K.) Inc., a subsidiary of ACI, was added to the list of the ACI Petitioners. |
2. | Pursuant to the Initial Order, Ernst & Young Inc. (“EYI”) was appointed as monitor of the Petitioners (the “Monitor”) under the CCAA and a stay of proceedings in favour of the Petitioners was granted until May 14, 2009 (the “Stay Period”). The Stay Period has been subsequently extended to June 18, 2010 pursuant to further Orders of this Honourable Court. |
3. | On April 16, 2009, AbitibiBowater Inc. (“ABH”), Bowater Inc. (“BI”), and certain of their direct and indirect U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries, including BCHI and Bowater Canadian Forest Products Inc. (“BCFPI”) (collectively referred to herein as “U.S. Debtors”), filed voluntary petitions (collectively, the “Chapter 11 Proceedings”) for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, 11 U.S.C. §§ 101 et seq. (the “U.S. Bankruptcy Code”) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the “U.S. Bankruptcy Court”). |
4. | BCHI, Bowater Canada Finance Corporation, Bowater Canadian Limited, AbitibiBowater Canada Inc., BCFPI, Bowater LaHave Corporation and Bowater Maritimes Inc. have commenced both CCAA Proceedings and Chapter 11 Proceedings and are referred to herein collectively as the “Cross-Border Petitioners” and are also included in the definition of “Petitioners”. |
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5. | The Petitioners are all subsidiaries of ABH (ABH, collectively with its subsidiaries, are referred to as the “ABH Group”). |
6. | On April 17, 2009, ABH and the petitioners listed on Appendix “C” hereto (collectively with ABH, the “18.6 Petitioners”) obtained Orders under Section 18.6 of the CCAA in respect of voluntary proceedings initiated under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and EYI was appointed as the information officer in respect of the 18.6 Petitioners. |
7. | On April 16, 2009, ACI and ACCC filed petitions for recognition under Chapter 15 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. On April 21, 2009, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court granted the recognition orders under Chapter 15 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. |
8. | On April 22, 2009, the Court amended the Initial Order to extend the stay of proceedings to the partnerships (the “Partnerships”) listed in Appendix “D” hereto. |
BACKGROUND
9. | ABH is one of the world’s largest publicly traded pulp and paper manufacturers. It produces a wide range of newsprint and commercial printing papers, market pulp and wood products. The ABH Group owns interests in or operates pulp and paper facilities, wood products facilities and recycling facilities located in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and South Korea. The Petitioners’ United Kingdom subsidiary, Bridgewater Paper Company Ltd. (“Bridgewater”), filed for administration, pursuant to the United Kingdom’s Insolvency Act of 1986, on February 2, 2010. The UK administrator announced on May 19, 2010 that it had sold the property formerly owned by Bridgewater. |
10. | Incorporated in Delaware and headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, ABH functions as a holding company and its business is conducted principally through four direct |
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subsidiaries: BI, Bowater Newsprint South LLC (“Newsprint South”) (BI, Newsprint South and their respective subsidiaries are collectively referred to as the “BI Group”), ACI (ACI and its subsidiaries are collectively referred to as the “ACI Group”) and AbitibiBowater US Holding LLC (“ABUSH”) (ABUSH and its respective subsidiaries are collectively referred to as the “DCorp Group”). |
11. | ACI is a direct and indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of ABH. |
12. | ABH wholly owns BI which in turn, wholly owns BCHI which, in turn, indirectly owns BCFPI which carries on the main Canadian operations of BI. |
13. | ACCC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ACI, and BCFPI hold the majority of ABH’s Canadian assets and operations. |
PURPOSE
14. | This is the forty-third report of the Monitor (the “Forty-Third Report”) in these CCAA Proceedings, the purpose of which is to report to this Honourable Court with respect to the following: |
(i) | the Petitioners’ four-week cash flow results for the period from April 5, 2010 to May 2, 2010 (the “Reporting Period”), in accordance with the first stay extension order of this Honourable Court dated May 14, 2009 (the “First Stay Extension Order”), and to provide details with respect to the following: |
(a) | an update in respect of the market condition overview in the forest products industry provided in the forty-first report of the Monitor dated May 5, 2010 (the “Forty-First Report”); |
(b) | the receipts and disbursements of the ACI Group and BCFPI for the Reporting Period with a discussion of the variances from the respective forecasts (the “ACI Forecast” and the “BCFPI Forecast”) as set forth in the Forty-First Report; |
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(c) | the current liquidity and revised cash flow forecasts of the ACI Group and BCFPI for the 13-week period ending August 1, 2010; and |
(d) | an update with respect to certain key performance indicators (“KPIs”) tracked by the Petitioners. |
TERMS OF REFERENCE
15. | In preparing this Forty-Third Report, the Monitor has been provided with and, in making comments herein, has relied upon unaudited financial information, the ABH Group’s books and records, financial information and projections prepared by the ABH Group and discussions with management of the ABH Group (the “Management”). The Monitor has not audited, reviewed or otherwise attempted to verify the accuracy or completeness of such information and, accordingly, the Monitor expresses no opinion or other form of assurance in respect of such information contained in this Forty-Third Report. Some of the information referred to in this Forty-Third Report consists of forecasts and projections. An examination or review of the financial forecast and projections, as outlined in the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Handbook, has not been performed. Future-oriented financial information referred to in this Forty-Third Report was prepared by the ABH Group based on Management’s estimates and assumptions. Readers are cautioned that, since these projections are based upon assumptions about future events and conditions the actual results will vary from the projections, even if the assumptions materialize, and the variations could be significant. |
16. | Capitalized terms not defined in this Forty-Third Report are as defined in the previous reports of the Monitor and the Initial Order. All references to dollars are in U.S. currency and are translated at a rate of CDN$1.00=US$0.98 unless otherwise noted. |
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17. | Copies of all of the Monitor’s Reports, in both English and French, including a copy of this Forty-Third Report, and all motion records and Orders in the CCAA Proceedings will be available on the Monitor’s website atwww.ey.com/ca/abitibibowater. The Monitor has also established a bilingual toll-free telephone number that is referenced on the Monitor’s website so that parties may contact the Monitor if they have questions with respect to the CCAA Proceedings. |
18. | Copies of all of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court’s orders are posted on the website for Epiq Bankruptcy Solutions LCC (“Epiq”) athttp://chapter11.epiqsystems.com/abitibibowater. The Monitor has included a link to Epiq’s website from the Monitor’s website. |
CURRENT MARKET CONDITIONS IN THE FOREST PRODUCTS INDUSTRY
19. | Pursuant to the First Stay Extension Order, the Monitor has provided this Honourable Court with regular reports on the Petitioners’ cash flows for each reporting period following the date of the First Stay Extension Order. These reports have included details with respect to the market conditions in the forest products industry. |
20. | According to a report on RISI.com (a leading forest products industry source) on May 14, 2010 (the “RISI Report”), the price of pulp has continued to rise. The RISI Report notes that the price of northern softwood bleached kraft pulp (“NSBK”) is currently $1,000 per tonne, the highest price for pulp since 1995 (not adjusted for inflation), as illustrated in the chart below. |
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21. | As illustrated below, prices for newsprint have been increasing since the historic lows of 2009. |
22. | The Petitioners announced on May 17, 2010 that they would be indefinitely idling their Gatineau facility. The Gatineau mill had been temporarily idled on April 15, 2010 and is capable of producing approximately 360,000 tonnes of newsprint and commercial printing papers per year. The Gatineau mill supplied a significant proportion of its output to the European market. |
23. | Kruger Inc. (“Kruger”), a competitor of the Petitioners, announced on May 19, 2010 that it would be idling production at two facilities, including its mill in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, which produces coated and supercalendered paper and a machine at its Wayagamack mill, which produced directory paper (and which had been idled since the end of 2009). Kruger has noted that these actions were taken as a result of persistently poor market conditions and the high value of the Canadian dollar. |
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24. | The RISI Report noted that the reorganization plan of Smurfit-Stone Container Canada Inc. (“Smurfit”), another Canadian forest product company, was approved in Canada. Smurfit’s insolvency proceeding included filings in both Canada (pursuant to the CCAA) and the United States (pursuant to Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code). |
RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FROM APRIL 5, 2010 TO MAY 2, 2010 FOR THE ACI GROUP AND BCFPI
The ACI Group
25. | The table below summarizes the ACI Group’s (including DCorp) actual receipts and disbursements for the Reporting Period, which is detailed in Appendix “E” of this Forty-Third Report, with a comparison to the ACI Forecast amounts provided in the Forty-First Report. |
The ACI Group
US$000 | |||||||||||||||
Actual | Forecast | Variance | |||||||||||||
Opening Cash | $ | 190,514 | $ | 190,514 | $ | — | — | ||||||||
Receipts | 195,970 | 183,422 | 12,548 | 7 | % | ||||||||||
Disbursements | |||||||||||||||
Net Trade Disbursements | (102,165 | ) | (103,993 | ) | 1,828 | 2 | % | ||||||||
Intercompany | 2,164 | — | 2,164 | N/A | |||||||||||
Other | (66,666 | ) | (80,418 | ) | 13,752 | 17 | % | ||||||||
(166,667 | ) | (184,411 | ) | 17,744 | 10 | % | |||||||||
Financing | |||||||||||||||
Securitization Inflows / (Outflows) | — | (1,235 | ) | 1,235 | 100 | % | |||||||||
Adequate Protection by DCorp to ACCC Term Lenders | (3,180 | ) | (3,181 | ) | 1 | 0 | % | ||||||||
Financing Fees | (121 | ) | — | (121 | ) | N/A | |||||||||
Restructuring & Other Items | (6,250 | ) | (4,250 | ) | (2,000 | ) | (47 | )% | |||||||
Foreign Exchange Translation | (8,509 | ) | — | (8,509 | ) | N/A | |||||||||
(18,060 | ) | (8,666 | ) | (9,394 | ) | (108 | )% | ||||||||
Net Cash Flow | 11,243 | (9,655 | ) | 20,898 | 216 | % | |||||||||
Ending Cash | $ | 201,757 | $ | 180,859 | $ | 20,898 | 12 | % | |||||||
Immediately Available Liquidity | $ | 254,708 | $ | 252,142 | $ | 2,566 | 1 | % | |||||||
Total Available Liquidity | $ | 318,854 | $ | 312,458 | $ | 6,396 | 2 | % | |||||||
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26. | The chart above translates funds in Canadian dollars at a rate of CDN$1.00=US$0.90 while the forecast in Appendix “G” uses a rate of CDN$1.00=US$0.98 to more closely match current currency exchange rates. |
27. | As detailed in the twenty-ninth report of the Monitor dated December 16, 2009 (the “Twenty-Ninth Report”) the sale of the ACCC MPCo Interest closed on December 9, 2009 for gross proceeds of CDN$615 million (the “Proceeds”). Certain of the Proceeds were paid to the Monitor for distribution as follows: |
(i) | CDN$200.0 million to the Senior Secured Noteholders (i.e. the holders of the 13.75% notes due 2011); and |
(ii) | CDN$130.0 million to the ACI Group pursuant to the ULC DIP Facility. |
28. | The Monitor continues to hold the following amounts related to the sale of the ACCC MPCo Interest pursuant to an order of this Honourable Court dated November 16, 2009: |
(i) | CDN$50.0 million that is available as liquidity to the ACI Group subject to providing notice to certain creditors (the “ULC DIP Facility Available Upon Notice”); |
(ii) | CDN$50.0 million that is available to the ACI Group subject to Court approval for the use of such funds (the “ULC DIP Facility Available Upon Court Approval”); and |
(iii) | Approximately CDN$52.3 million that is not available to the ACI Group (the “Restricted ULC Reserve Deposit”). |
29. | The Monitor will continue to hold the funds related to the sale of the ACCC MPCo Interest until further order of this Honourable Court. |
30. | Pursuant to an order issued by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, funds related to the sale of certain DCorp recycling assets, approximately $11.3 million, (the “Recycling Proceeds”) and funds related to the sale of DCorp’s West Tacoma |
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mill, approximately $4.1 million, (the “West Tacoma Proceeds”)are only available to the ACI Group on ten days’ notice to the agent for the ACCC Term Lenders. The Recycling Proceeds and West Tacoma Proceeds are held in a designated account and are separate from the ACI Group’s general operating funds. |
31. | During the Reporting Period, the Monitor received approximately $2.6 million related to the sale of ACCC’s St. Raymond sawmill (the “St. Raymond Proceeds”). The St. Raymond Proceeds will be held by the Monitor until further order of this Honourable Court. |
32. | As shown in the table above, the ACI Group’s total receipts for the Reporting Period, net of joint venture remittances, were approximately $12.5 million higher than projected in the ACI Forecast. Disbursements were approximately $17.7 million lower than projected in the ACI Forecast and Financing net cash outflows were approximately $9.4 million more than projected in the ACI Forecast. Overall, the ending cash balance was approximately $20.9 million higher than the ACI Forecast and Immediately Available Liquidity was approximately $2.6 million higher than the ACI Forecast. |
33. | “Immediately Available Liquidity” in the chart above includes cash on hand plus liquidity available pursuant to the ULC DIP Facility Available Upon Notice and amounts available through the ACI Group’s Amended Securitization Program. “Total Available Liquidity” includes Immediately Available Liquidity plus the ULC DIP Facility Available Upon Court Approval, the Recycling Proceeds, the St. Raymond Proceeds, proceeds related to the sale of equipment at DCorp’s Alabama River facility (the “Alabama River Equipment Proceeds”) and the West Tacoma Proceeds. Proceeds received from the sale of DCorp’s Lufkin facility will be included in Total Available Liquidity when the sale closes (approximately $20.5 million, the “Lufkin Proceeds”). |
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Receipts
34. | A breakdown of the receipts for the Reporting Period is outlined in the table below: |
$US 000 | ||||||||||||||||||
Receipts | Para. | Actual | Forecast | Variance | Variance % | |||||||||||||
A/R Collections | 35 | (i) | $ | 171,168 | $ | 164,644 | $ | 6,524 | 4 | % | ||||||||
Intercompany A/R Settlement | 35 | (i) | 10,145 | — | 10,145 | N/A | ||||||||||||
Joint Venture Remittances, Net | 35 | (i) | (19,341 | ) | (20,474 | ) | 1,133 | 6 | % | |||||||||
Collections on Behalf of Joint Ventures | 35 | (ii) | 766 | 18,720 | (17,954 | ) | (96 | )% | ||||||||||
Net A/R Collections | 162,738 | 162,890 | (152 | ) | (0 | )% | ||||||||||||
Other Inflows | 35 | (iii) | 33,232 | 20,532 | 12,700 | 62 | % | |||||||||||
Total Receipts | $ | 195,970 | $ | 183,422 | $ | 12,548 | 7 | % | ||||||||||
35. | The variance analysis has been compiled based on discussions with Management and the following represents the more significant reasons for the variances: |
(i) | A/R Collections, inclusive of receipts related toIntercompany A/R Settlements, netJoint Venture Remittances, andCollections on Behalf of Joint Ventures, were approximately $162.7 million during the Reporting Period compared to a forecast amount of $162.9 million resulting in a nominal variance. |
Intercompany A/R Settlements represent payments to the ACI Group from an affiliated ABH Group entity for ACI Group accounts receivable that were collected by the affiliated entity, such as BI or BCFPI.
(ii) | Collections on Behalf of Joint Ventures totalled approximately $0.8 million during the Reporting Period. This amount represents amounts collected by the ACI Group for accounts receivable that belong to a joint venture partner. Such amounts will be paid to the joint venture partner on a monthly basis or in accordance with the joint venture agreement. The collections on behalf of joint ventures were $0.8 million for the Reporting Period as compared to a forecast amount of approximately $18.7 million, resulting in a negative variance of approximately $18.0 million. |
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This variance is partly due to the fact that certain portions of amounts collected on behalf of joint ventures are also included in the “A/R Collections” line and have not yet been specifically allocated to “Collections on Behalf of Joint Ventures” as these amounts are allocated on a monthly basis.
During the Reporting Period, disbursements related toJoint Venture Remittances totalled approximately $19.3 million resulting in a positive variance of approximately $1.1 million.
(iii) | Other Inflows, which includes sales of woodchips to third parties, tax refunds and other miscellaneous receipts, totalled approximately $33.2 million during the Reporting Period. The ACI Forecast included projected receipts of $20.5 million, resulting in a positive variance of approximately $12.7 million. The primary reason for this difference is that certain sales tax refund receipts, which were forecast to be received at the end of May, were collected during the Reporting Period. Significant receipts included: |
(a) | Approximately $14.2 million in respect of sales tax refunds; and |
(b) | Approximately $1.4 million for the sale of wood chips. |
Disbursements
36. | A breakdown of the disbursements related toNet Trade Disbursements for the Reporting Period is outlined below: |
$US 000 | ||||||||||||||||||
Para. | Actual | Forecast | Variance | Variance % | ||||||||||||||
Trade Payables | 37 | (i) | $ | (106,057 | ) | $ | (100,538 | ) | $ | (5,519 | ) | (5 | )% | |||||
Intercompany A/P Settlement | 37 | (i) | 3,892 | — | 3,892 | N/A | ||||||||||||
Capital Expenditures | 37 | (ii) | — | (3,455 | ) | 3,455 | 100 | % | ||||||||||
Net Trade Disbursements | $ | (102,165 | ) | $ | (103,993 | ) | $ | 1,828 | 2 | % | ||||||||
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37. | The variance analysis with respect to the disbursements for the more significant variances has been compiled based on discussions with Management and the following represents a summary of the reasons for the variances: |
(i) | Disbursements related toTrade Payables were approximately $106.1 million during the Reporting Period, which was approximately $5.5 million greater than the ACI Forecast. This negative variance can be explained by the fact that: |
(a) | Capital Expenditures have been included in the actual amount forTrade Payables disbursements until such time as the ACI Group identifies and allocates the disbursements which are capital in nature; and |
(b) | The ACI Group regularly disburses amounts on behalf of other affiliated entities which are included inTrade Payables (as noted above, the ACI Group was reimbursed by affiliates for approximately $3.9 million of such amounts, detailed on theIntercompany A/P Settlements line, during the Reporting Period). The quantum of amounts disbursed on behalf of other entities is not known until such time as the Petitioners reconcile their intercompany accounts, which is done on a regular basis. |
(ii) | As noted above,Capital Expenditures are not tracked on a weekly basis. The disbursements related to capital expenditures have been included in theTrade Payables disbursement line. |
38. | The net cash flows related to intercompany collections are detailed in the chart below: |
$US 000 | ||||||||||||||||
Para. | Actual | Forecast | Variance | Variance % | ||||||||||||
A/R Collections - Affiliates | 38 | (i) | $ | 22,974 | $ | — | $ | 22,974 | N/A | |||||||
Intercompany A/R Settlements | 38 | (ii) | (20,810 | ) | — | (20,810 | ) | N/A | ||||||||
$ | 2,164 | $ | — | $ | 2,164 | N/A | ||||||||||
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(i) | A/R Collections – Affiliates totalled approximately $23.0 million during the Reporting Period. As part of its normal Cash Management System, the ACI Group regularly collects accounts receivable on behalf of other ABH Group entities. As it is not possible to forecast which customers will incorrectly pay the ACI Group on behalf of the other entities, collections on behalf of affiliates are not forecast by the Petitioners. The funds are paid on a regular basis by the ACI Group to the appropriate ABH Group entity, which payments are reflected in theIntercompany A/R Settlements line of the “Intercompany” section of the cash flow statement. As discussed in the next section, an amount of approximately $20.8 million was paid out to affiliates during the Reporting Period by the ACI Group to reimburse affiliates for collections made on their behalf by the ACI Group. |
(ii) | The ACI Group does not forecast the disbursement ofIntercompany A/R Settlements as it is not possible to predict which customers will pay the incorrect ABH Group entity for accounts receivable. The corresponding receipt of these amounts collected from affiliate customers is included in theA/R Collections – Affiliates line included in the “Intercompany” section of the cash flow statement. |
39. | Disbursements related to “Other” items are summarized in the chart below: |
Para. | $US 000 | Variance % | |||||||||||||||
Actual | Forecast | Variance | |||||||||||||||
Marine Freight Payments | 39 | (i) | $ | (6,859 | ) | $ | (8,299 | ) | $ | 1,440 | 17 | % | |||||
Utility Payments | 39 | (ii) | (21,906 | ) | (31,335 | ) | 9,429 | 30 | % | ||||||||
Payroll & Benefits | 39 | (iii) | (37,901 | ) | (40,784 | ) | 2,883 | 7 | % | ||||||||
$ | (66,666 | ) | $ | (80,418 | ) | $ | 13,752 | 17 | % | ||||||||
(i) | Marine Freight Payments totalled approximately $6.8 million during the Reporting Period. This compares to an amount of $8.3 million in the ACI Forecast. This positive variance is primarily due to the fact that a payment to a major shipper was made after the Reporting Period. Lower sales tonnage requiring the use of marine freight also contributed to this variance. |
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(ii) | Utility Payments totalled approximately $21.9 million during the Reporting Period. This compares to an amount of approximately $31.3 million in the ACI Forecast. The ACI Forecast contemplated that contractually agreed upon amounts (representing an estimate of consumption) would be paid to certain hydroelectricity suppliers. Actual consumption was less than this amount. |
(iii) | Total payments forPayroll & Benefits were approximately $37.9 million during the Reporting Period compared to an amount of approximately $40.8 million in the ACI Forecast. The reason for this variance is due in part to a lower than forecast pension payment (approximately $1.0 million) and the timing of payment of certain payroll taxes (approximately $1.4 million). |
Financing
40. | Details regarding the ACI Group’s financing activities are summarized in the following table: |
Financing | Para. | $US 000 | Variance % | |||||||||||||||
Actual | Forecast | Variance | ||||||||||||||||
Securitization Inflows / (Outflows) | 41 | (i) | $ | — | $ | (1,235 | ) | $ | 1,235 | 100 | % | |||||||
Adequate Protection by DCorp to ACCC Term Lenders | 41 | (ii) | (3,180 | ) | (3,181 | ) | 1 | 0 | % | |||||||||
Financing Fees | 41 | (iii) | (121 | ) | — | (121 | ) | N/A | ||||||||||
Restructuring & Other Items | 41 | (iv) | (6,250 | ) | (4,250 | ) | (2,000 | ) | (47 | )% | ||||||||
Foreign Exchange Translation | 41 | (v) | (8,509 | ) | — | (8,509 | ) | N/A | ||||||||||
$ | (18,060 | ) | $ | (8,666 | ) | $ | (9,394 | ) | (108 | )% | ||||||||
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41. | The variance analysis with respect to the ACI Group’s financing activities has been compiled based on discussions with Management and the following represents a summary of the reasons for the variances: |
(i) | Securitization Inflows/(Outflows)were forecast to be an outflow of approximately $1.2 million during the Reporting Period. No disbursements were made due to the fact that the scheduled interest payment was made in the week following the Reporting Period. |
(ii) | Adequate Protection by DCorp to ACCC Term Lenderswas consistent with the ACI Forecast. |
(iii) | Financing Fees represent amounts disbursed in respect of letter of credit facilities and were not forecast. |
(iv) | Payments forRestructuring & Other Items totalled approximately $6.3 million compared to a forecast of approximately $4.3 million. The difference is primarily due to the timing of invoice receipt from professional service firms and represents the reversal of earlier positive variances. |
(v) | Amounts on theForeign Exchange Translation line represent the difference between the actual exchange rate between Canadian and U.S. dollars at the time of conversion as compared to the forecast rate of CDN$1.00=US$0.90. During the Reporting Period the value of the Canadian dollar fluctuated between US$0.9803 and US$1.0039. |
BCFPI
42. | The following table summarizes the receipts and disbursements of BCFPI for the Reporting Period, which is detailed in Appendix “F” of this Forty-Third Report: |
BCFPI
US$000 | |||||||||||||||
Actual | Forecast | Variance | |||||||||||||
Receipts | $ | 48,836 | $ | 46,015 | $ | 2,821 | 6 | % | |||||||
Disbursements | |||||||||||||||
Net Trade Disbursements | (30,822 | ) | (29,052 | ) | (1,770 | ) | (6 | )% | |||||||
Intercompany | 2,844 | — | 2,844 | N/A | |||||||||||
Other | (19,130 | ) | (17,220 | ) | (1,910 | ) | (11 | )% | |||||||
(47,108 | ) | (46,273 | ) | (835 | ) | (2 | )% | ||||||||
Financing | |||||||||||||||
Interest | (386 | ) | (1,183 | ) | 797 | 67 | % | ||||||||
Restructuring Costs | (1,224 | ) | (1,172 | ) | (52 | ) | (4 | )% | |||||||
Foreign Exchange Translation | (3,217 | ) | — | (3,217 | ) | N/A | |||||||||
(4,827 | ) | (2,355 | ) | (2,472 | ) | 105 | % | ||||||||
Net Cash Flows | (3,099 | ) | (2,612 | ) | (487 | ) | 19 | % | |||||||
Opening Cash | 12,966 | 12,966 | — | — | |||||||||||
Ending Cash | $ | 9,867 | $ | 10,354 | $ | (487 | ) | (5 | )% | ||||||
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43. | The chart above translates funds held in Canadian dollars at a rate of CDN$1.00=US$0.90 while the forecast in Appendix “H” uses a rate of CDN$1.00=US$0.98 to more closely match current currency exchange rates. |
44. | As detailed in the table above, BCFPI’s total receipts for the Reporting Period were approximately $2.8 million higher than the BCFPI Forecast. Disbursements were $0.8 million higher than the BCFPI Forecast and Financing cash outflows were approximately $2.5 greater than the BCFPI Forecast. BCFPI had cash on hand of approximately $9.9 million at May 2, 2010. Overall, the ending cash balance was approximately $0.5 million lower than the BCFPI Forecast. |
Receipts
45. | A breakdown of the BCFPI receipts is summarized in the table below: |
Receipts | Para. | US$000 | Variance % | |||||||||||||||
Actual | Forecast | Variance | ||||||||||||||||
A/R Collections | 46 | (i) | $ | 13,711 | $ | 50,282 | $ | (36,571 | ) | (73 | )% | |||||||
Intercompany A/R Settlements | 46 | (i) | 32,014 | — | 32,014 | N/A | ||||||||||||
Total A/R Collections | 45,725 | 50,282 | (4,557 | ) | (9 | )% | ||||||||||||
Advances from/(to) Bowater Inc. | 46 | (ii) | (3,000 | ) | (7,000 | ) | 4,000 | (57 | )% | |||||||||
Other Inflows | 46 | (iii) | 6,111 | 2,733 | 3,378 | 124 | % | |||||||||||
Total Receipts | $ | 48,836 | $ | 46,015 | $ | 2,821 | 6 | % | ||||||||||
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46. | The variance analysis with respect to the receipts has been compiled based on discussions with Management and the following represents a summary of the reasons for the significant variances: |
(i) | TotalA/R Collections were approximately $45.7 million resulting in a negative variance of approximately $4.6 million. This variance is primarily due to the timing of collections from BCFPI’s customers. |
Pursuant to BCFPI’s normal practice and the Cash Management System, sales which are made to customers domiciled in the United States are made through an affiliate, Bowater America Inc. (“BAI”). BAI, which is a subsidiary of BI, collects the accounts receivable from third party customers and then remits these funds through anIntercompany A/R Settlement to BCFPI. BCFPI continues to reconcile its intercompany trade receivables on a regular basis.
In addition to the above, BI collects substantially all accounts receivable related to BCFPI’s sale of pulp. Such amounts were reconciled and transferred from BI to BCFPI on a monthly basis but such transfers are now done weekly.
(ii) | On a net basis, Repayments to Bowater Inc. totalled a repayment $3.0 million during the Reporting Period. Repayments of $7.0 million were forecast in the BCFPI Forecast. The variance above is due to the fact that collections from customers were less than forecast. The timing of reimbursement for payments made on behalf of Bowater Mersey also contributed to the lower repayment. |
(iii) | Amounts received related to Other Inflows were approximately $6.1 million during the Reporting Period. Receipts related to Other Inflows were forecast to be approximately $2.7 million, resulting in a positive variance of approximately $3.4 million. This variance was primarily due to the early receipt of certain sales tax refunds and sundry mill level deposits. |
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Disbursements
47. | Details regarding BCFPI’s disbursements related toNet Trade Disbursements are summarized in the following table: |
Para. | US$000 | Variance % | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | Forecast | Variance | ||||||||||||||||
Trade Payables | 48 | (i) | $ | (25,390 | ) | $ | (32,190 | ) | $ | 6,800 | 21 | % | ||||||
Intercompany A/P Settlements - Receipts | 48 | (ii) | 5,222 | 5,000 | 222 | 4 | % | |||||||||||
Intercompany A/P Settlements - Disbursements | 48 | (iii) | (439 | ) | — | (439 | ) | N/A | ||||||||||
Capital Expenditures | 48 | (iv) | — | (1,862 | ) | 1,862 | 100 | % | ||||||||||
Payments on Behalf of Affiliates | 48 | (v) | (10,215 | ) | — | (10,215 | ) | N/A | ||||||||||
Net Trade Disbursements | $ | (30,822 | ) | $ | (29,052 | ) | $ | (1,770 | ) | (6 | )% | |||||||
48. | The variance analysis with respect to BCFPI’s disbursements has been compiled based on discussions with Management and the following represents a summary of the reasons provided for these variances: |
(i) | Disbursements related toTrade Payables were approximately $6.8 million less than projected during the Reporting Period. This positive variance is due primarily to higher than forecast downtime at BCFPI’s Gatineau mill. |
(ii) | Intercompany A/P Settlements – Receipts represents BCFPI being reimbursed for disbursements made on behalf of related entities. During the Reporting Period, BCFPI received approximately $5.2 million for disbursements made on behalf of Bowater Mersey. |
(iii) | Intercompany A/P Settlements – Disbursements represents BCFPI reimbursing related entities for payments made on its behalf. During the Reporting Period, such payments totalled approximately $0.4 million and are primarily reimbursements to the ACI Group for freight costs. |
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(iv) | Capital Expenditures are not tracked on a weekly basis. As such, disbursements for this line item have been included inTrade Payables. |
(v) | Payments on Behalf of Affiliates were $10.2 million during the Reporting Period. These payments primarily represent disbursements made by BCFPI on behalf of Bowater Mersey. Due to the integrated nature of the operations of the Petitioners and the Cash Management System, such payments occur on a regular basis. |
49. | Actual receipts and disbursements related to intercompany accounts receivable transactions are summarized in the table below: |
Para. | US$000 | Variance % | ||||||||||||||
Actual | Forecast | Variance | ||||||||||||||
A/R Collections - Affiliates | 49 | (i) | $ | 5,222 | $ | — | $ | 5,222 | N/A | |||||||
Intercompany A/R Settlements | 49 | (ii) | (2,378 | ) | — | (2,378 | ) | N/A | ||||||||
$ | 2,844 | $ | — | $ | 2,844 | N/A | ||||||||||
(i) | Receipts related toA/R Collections – Affiliates totalled approximately $5.2 million during the Reporting Period. Such amounts are regularly collected by BCFPI as part of the operation of the Cash Management System. |
(ii) | Payments forIntercompany A/R Settlements totalled approximately $2.4 million during the Reporting Period.Intercompany A/R Settlements represent payments made by BCFPI to reimburse related entities for accounts receivable incorrectly paid to BCFPI by ABH-affiliated customers. |
50. | Disbursements for “Other” items are as follows and are summarized in the table below: |
Para. | US$000 | Variance % | ||||||||||||||||
Actual | Forecast | Variance | ||||||||||||||||
Freight | 50 | (i) | $ | (6,143 | ) | $ | (4,831 | ) | $ | (1,312 | ) | (27 | )% | |||||
Payroll and Benefits | 50 | (ii) | (12,987 | ) | $ | (12,389 | ) | (598 | ) | (5 | )% | |||||||
$ | (19,130 | ) | $ | (17,220 | ) | $ | (1,910 | ) | (11 | )% | ||||||||
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(i) | Disbursements forFreight totalled approximately $6.1 million during the Reporting Period. This compares to an amount of approximately $4.8 million in the BCFPI Forecast. This difference is primarily due to the timing of payments to certain outbound freight providers. |
(ii) | During the Reporting Period, payments in respect ofPayroll and Benefits totalled approximately $13.0 million. The BCFPI Forecast projected disbursements in the amount of $12.4 million. |
Financing
51. | Details regarding financing are summarized in the following table: |
Financing | Para. | US$000 | Variance % | ||||||||||||||
Actual | Forecast | Variance | |||||||||||||||
Interest | 52 | $ | (386 | ) | $ | (1,183 | ) | $ | 797 | 67 | % | ||||||
Restructuring Costs | 53 | (1,224 | ) | (1,172 | ) | (52 | ) | (4 | )% | ||||||||
Foreign Exchange Translation | 54 | (3,217 | ) | — | (3,217 | ) | N/A | ||||||||||
Cash Flow from Financing/Restructuring | $ | (4,827 | ) | $ | (2,355 | ) | $ | (2,472 | ) | (105 | )% | ||||||
52. | Disbursements related toInterest, which were forecast to be approximately $1.2 million, were approximately $0.4 million. This variance is due to the fact that interest forecast to be paid in the week ended May 2, 2010 was paid the following week, which is outside of the Reporting Period. |
53. | Restructuring Costs were consistent with the BCFPI Forecast. |
54. | Amounts on theForeign Exchange Translation line represent the difference between the actual exchange rate at the time of conversion between Canadian and U.S. dollars as compared to the forecast rate of CDN$1.00=US$0.90. |
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CURRENT LIQUIDITY POSITION AND THE 13-WEEK CASH FLOW FORECASTS
55. | Attached as Appendices “G” and “H”, respectively, are the updated 13-week cash flow forecasts of the ACI Group (including DCorp) and BCFPI through August 1, 2010. |
56. | The 13-week cash flow forecasts attached as Appendices “G” and “H” have been prepared using an exchange rate of CDN$1.00=US$0.98. Previous forecasts have been prepared using a rate of CDN$1.00=US$0.90. As a result, certain items denominated in Canadian funds have changed due to the impact of foreign exchange (e.g. the ULC DIP Facility Available Upon Notice was $45 million at a rate of CDN$1.00=US$0.90 but is now $49 million at a rate of CDN$1.00=US$0.98 due to the fact that such reserve is held in Canadian funds). |
57. | As at May 2, 2010, the ACI Group had cash on hand of approximately $212.8 (at a rate of CDN$1.00=US$0.98 or $201.8 million at a rate of CDN$1.00=US$0.90). In addition to this amount, the ACI Group also has the ULC DIP Facility Available Upon Notice ($49 million) and the ULC DIP Facility Available Upon Court Approval (a further $49 million) available as liquidity. The ACI Group also held $11.3 million representing the Recycling Proceeds and approximately $4.1 million representing the West Tacoma Proceeds. As noted above, the Monitor received, and will hold in trust, approximately $2.8 million (at a rate of CDN$1.00=US$0.98) in respect of the sale of a sawmill in St. Raymond, Quebec. Other amounts, including the Belgo Proceeds and the Alabama River Equipment Proceeds are also included in Total Available Liquidity. |
58. | The ACI Group’s actual liquidity to May 2, 2010 and forecast total Immediately Available Liquidity for the 13 weeks ending August 1, 2010 is set forth in Appendix “G” and is summarized in the graph below. Forecast liquidity in the chart below assumes the exchange rate between Canadian and U.S. dollars is converted at a rate of CDN$1.00=US$0.98. Actual liquidity has been translated at a rate of either CDN$1.00=US$0.80 or CDN$1.00=US$0.90, depending on the period. |
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59. | The ACI Group’s Immediately Available Liquidity at August 1, 2010, which is the end of the 13-week period in the forecast in Appendix “G”, is projected to be approximately $211.0 million. |
60. | The projected Immediately Available Liquidity in the graph above excludes certain items including the ULC DIP Facility Available Upon Court Approval ($49 million), approximately $20.8 million forecast to be received from the sale of DCorp’s Lufkin facility, the West Tacoma Proceeds (approximately $4.1 million), the Belgo Proceeds (approximately $1.7 million), the St. Raymond Proceeds (approximately $2.8 million) the Alabama River Equipment Proceeds (approximately $1.3 million) and the Recycling Proceeds (approximately $11.3 million). Thus, the ACI Group’s Total Available Liquidity at August 1, 2010 is projected to be approximately $301.9 million. |
61. | The Monitor has been advised that the closing of the sale of the Applicants’ Lufkin facility has been delayed. The purchasers have recently communicated an unwillingness to close the transaction in accordance with the terms of the purchase and sale agreement as already approved by the U.S. Court. Negotiations between the parties are continuing and the Monitor has been advised that these negotiations may lead to the purchaser submitting a revised proposal. The impact of this revision is not yet clear. |
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62. | Actual results since the date of the issuance of the Initial Order and BCFPI’s forecast liquidity for the 13 weeks ended August 1, 2010, which includes the projected intercompany repayment to BI in the amount of $35.0 million, is set forth in Appendix “H” and is summarized in the graph below. The estimate of liquidity in the following graph assumes that a minimum cash balance of $10.0 million will be maintained and funds will be transferred from BI, as necessary, on that basis. Forecast liquidity in the chart below assumes the exchange rate between Canadian and U.S. dollars is converted at a rate of CDN$1.00=US$0.98. Actual liquidity has been translated at a rate of either CDN$1.00=US$0.80 or CDN$1.00=US$0.90, depending on the period, as the rate employed by the Applicants to convert Canadian funds to U.S. funds has been adjusted several times since the beginning of these CCAA Proceedings. |
63. | On August 26, 2009 and September 1, 2009, this Honourable Court and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, respectively, approved certain agreements between the ACI Group, BCFPI and Smurfit-Stone Container Canada Inc. (“Smurfit”) relating to the sale of certain timberlands by Smurfit, which will result in BCFPI receiving net proceeds in the amount of approximately CDN$28.7 million (the “Smurfit Timberland Proceeds”). The Smurfit Timberland Proceeds were paid to the Monitor’s trust account in the week ended October 25, 2009 and are to be held in |
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trust by the Monitor pending further order of this Honourable Court. For purposes of the forecast, the proceeds are reflected as being held in trust by the Monitor and are not used for operating purposes due to the uncertainty regarding the timing of the release of these funds. |
64. | BCFPI’s liquidity as at August 1, 2010 is projected to be approximately $10.0 million, not including the Smurfit Timberland Proceeds. |
65. | Management has informed the Monitor that BCFPI’s forecast cash requirements will be supported by BI through intercompany advances, if necessary. |
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
66. | As first reported in the seventh report of the Monitor dated June 15, 2009, the Petitioners track certain key performance indicators in the course of managing their business. Appendices “I” and “J” contain certain key performance indicators which have been updated through April 30, 2010, the most current data available as at the date of this Forty-Third Report. |
All of which is respectfully submitted.
ERNST & YOUNG INC.
in its capacity as the Court-Appointed Monitor
of the Petitioners
Per:
Alex Morrison, CA, CIRP
Senior Vice President
John Barrett, CA, CIRP
Vice President
Todd Ambachtsheer, CA, CIRP
Vice President
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APPENDIX “A”
ABITIBI PETITIONERS
1. | Abitibi-Consolidated Company of Canada |
2. | Abitibi-Consolidated Inc. |
3. | 3224112 Nova Scotia Limited |
4. | Marketing Donohue Inc. |
5. | Abitibi-Consolidated Canadian Office Products Holding Inc. |
6. | 3834328 Canada Inc. |
7. | 6169678 Canada Inc. |
8. | 4042140 Canada Inc. |
9. | Donohue Recycling Inc. |
10. | 1508756 Ontario Inc. |
11. | 3217925 Nova Scotia Company |
12. | La Tuque Forest Products Inc. |
13. | Abitibi-Consolidated Nova Scotia Incorporated |
14. | Saguenay Forest Products Inc. |
15. | Terra Nova Explorations Ltd. |
16. | The Jonquière Pulp Company |
17. | The International Bridge and Terminal Company |
18. | Scramble Mining Ltd. |
19. | 9150-3383 Québec Inc. |
20. | Abitibi-Consolidated (U.K.) Inc. |
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APPENDIX “B”
BOWATER PETITIONERS
1. | Bowater Canada Finance Corporation |
2. | Bowater Canadian Limited |
3. | Bowater Canadian Holdings. Inc. |
4. | 3231378 Nova Scotia Company |
5. | AbitibiBowater Canada Inc. |
6. | Bowater Canada Treasury Corporation |
7. | Bowater Canadian Forest Products Inc. |
8. | Bowater Shelburne Corporation |
9. | Bowater LaHave Corporation |
10. | St-Maurice River Drive Company Limited |
11. | Bowater Treated Wood Inc. |
12. | Canexel Hardboard Inc. |
13. | 9068-9050 Québec Inc. |
14. | Alliance Forest Products Inc. (2001) |
15. | Bowater Belledune Sawmill Inc. |
16. | Bowater Maritimes Inc. |
17. | Bowater Mitis Inc. |
18. | Bowater Guérette Inc. |
19. | Bowater Couturier Inc. |
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APPENDIX “C”
18.6 PETITIONERS
1. | AbitibiBowater US Holding 1 Corp. |
2. | AbitibiBowater Inc. |
3. | Bowater Ventures Inc. |
4. | Bowater Incorporated |
5. | Bowater Nuway Inc. |
6. | Bowater Nuway Mid-States Inc. |
7. | Catawba Property Holdings LLC |
8. | Bowater Finance Company Inc. |
9. | Bowater South American Holdings Incorporated |
10. | Bowater America Inc. |
11. | Lake Superior Forest Products Inc. |
12. | Bowater Newsprint South LLC |
13. | Bowater Newsprint South Operations LLC |
14. | Bowater Finance II, LLC |
15. | Bowater Alabama LLC |
16. | Coosa Pines Golf Club Holdings, LLC |
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APPENDIX “D”
PARTNERSHIPS
1. | Bowater Canada Finance Limited Partnership |
2. | Bowater Pulp and Paper Canada Holdings Limited Partnership |
3. | Abitibi-Consolidated Finance LP |
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APPENDIX “E”
ACI GROUP ACTUAL RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS
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Abitibi-Consolidated Inc. and its Subsidiaries (the “ACI Group”)
Actual to Forecast Comparison
4 Weeks Ended May 2, 2010
US$000
Actual | |||||||||||||||
Week Ended | 11-Apr-10 | 18-Apr-10 | 25-Apr-10 | 2-May-10 | Total | ||||||||||
Opening Cash | 190,514 | 177,426 | 161,221 | 175,578 | 190,514 | ||||||||||
Receipts | |||||||||||||||
A/R Collections | 29,760 | 41,980 | 50,393 | 49,035 | 171,168 | ||||||||||
Intercompany A/R Settlement | 3,197 | 2,816 | 3,798 | 334 | 10,145 | ||||||||||
Joint Venture Remittances, Net | — | (17,629 | ) | — | (1,712 | ) | (19,341 | ) | |||||||
Collections on Behalf of Joint Ventures | 39 | — | 321 | 406 | 766 | ||||||||||
Net A/R Collections | 32,996 | 27,167 | 54,512 | 48,063 | 162,738 | ||||||||||
Other Inflows | 3,018 | 7,419 | 3,866 | 18,929 | 33,232 | ||||||||||
Total Receipts | 36,014 | 34,586 | 58,378 | 66,992 | 195,970 | ||||||||||
Disbursements | |||||||||||||||
Trade Payables | (27,915 | ) | (25,099 | ) | (26,850 | ) | (26,193 | ) | (106,057 | ) | |||||
Intercompany A/P Settlement - Receipts | 231 | — | — | 3,661 | 3,892 | ||||||||||
Capital Expenditures | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Net A/P Variance | (27,684 | ) | (25,099 | ) | (26,850 | ) | (22,532 | ) | (102,165 | ) | |||||
A/R Collections - Affiliates | 4,074 | 4,144 | 6,049 | 8,707 | 22,974 | ||||||||||
Intercompany A/R Settlements | (7,283 | ) | (8,531 | ) | (2,563 | ) | (2,433 | ) | (20,810 | ) | |||||
(3,209 | ) | (4,387 | ) | 3,486 | 6,274 | 2,164 | |||||||||
Marine Freight Payments | (655 | ) | (1,373 | ) | (2,273 | ) | (2,558 | ) | (6,859 | ) | |||||
Utility Payments | (3,851 | ) | (7,280 | ) | (4,576 | ) | (6,199 | ) | (21,906 | ) | |||||
Payroll & Benefits | (9,180 | ) | (7,768 | ) | (9,932 | ) | (11,021 | ) | (37,901 | ) | |||||
Net Other Disbursements | (13,686 | ) | (16,421 | ) | (16,781 | ) | (19,778 | ) | (66,666 | ) | |||||
Total Disbursements | (44,579 | ) | (45,907 | ) | (40,145 | ) | (36,036 | ) | (166,667 | ) | |||||
Financing | |||||||||||||||
Securitization Inflows / (Outflows) | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Adequate Protection by DCorp to ACCC Term Lenders | — | — | — | (3,180 | ) | (3,180 | ) | ||||||||
Financing Fees | — | — | (121 | ) | — | (121 | ) | ||||||||
Restructuring & Other Items | (1,958 | ) | (3,194 | ) | (718 | ) | (380 | ) | (6,250 | ) | |||||
Foreign Exchange Translation | (2,565 | ) | (1,690 | ) | (3,037 | ) | (1,217 | ) | (8,509 | ) | |||||
(4,523 | ) | (4,884 | ) | (3,876 | ) | (4,777 | ) | (18,060 | ) | ||||||
Cash Flow From Operations | (13,088 | ) | (16,205 | ) | 14,357 | 26,179 | 11,243 | ||||||||
Opening Cash Balance | 190,514 | 177,426 | 161,221 | 175,578 | 190,514 | ||||||||||
Cash Flow From Operations | (13,088 | ) | (16,205 | ) | 14,357 | 26,179 | 11,243 | ||||||||
Ending Cash Balance | 177,426 | 161,221 | 175,578 | 201,757 | 201,757 | ||||||||||
Note: The above totals are subject to rounding adjustments
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Abitibi-Consolidated Inc. and its Subsidiaries (the “ACI Group”)
Actual to Forecast Comparison
4 Weeks Ended May 2, 2010
US$000
Forecast | |||||||||||||||
Week Ended | 11-Apr-10 | 18-Apr-10 | 25-Apr-10 | 2-May-10 | Total | ||||||||||
Opening Cash | 190,514 | 188,938 | 171,712 | 173,538 | 190,514 | ||||||||||
Receipts | |||||||||||||||
A/R Collections | 35,888 | 36,796 | 38,983 | 52,977 | 164,644 | ||||||||||
Intercompany A/R Settlement | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Joint Venture Remittances, Net | — | (17,545 | ) | (2,929 | ) | — | (20,474 | ) | |||||||
Collections on Behalf of Joint Ventures | 4,700 | 4,700 | 4,700 | 4,620 | 18,720 | ||||||||||
Net A/R Collections | 40,588 | 23,951 | 40,754 | 57,597 | 162,890 | ||||||||||
Other Inflows | 2,821 | 6,137 | 6,755 | 4,819 | 20,532 | ||||||||||
Total Receipts | 43,409 | 30,088 | 47,509 | 62,416 | 183,422 | ||||||||||
Disbursements | |||||||||||||||
Trade Payables | (25,042 | ) | (25,042 | ) | (25,042 | ) | (25,413 | ) | (100,538 | ) | |||||
Intercompany A/P Settlement - Receipts | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Capital Expenditures | (866 | ) | (866 | ) | (866 | ) | (858 | ) | (3,455 | ) | |||||
Net A/P Variance | (25,908 | ) | (25,907 | ) | (25,908 | ) | (26,270 | ) | (103,993 | ) | |||||
A/R Collections - Affiliates | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Intercompany A/R Settlements | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||
— | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||
Marine Freight Payments | (1,750 | ) | (3,050 | ) | (1,750 | ) | (1,750 | ) | (8,299 | ) | |||||
Utility Payments | (6,820 | ) | (6,820 | ) | (10,519 | ) | (7,177 | ) | (31,335 | ) | |||||
Payroll & Benefits | (9,507 | ) | (10,538 | ) | (6,507 | ) | (14,232 | ) | (40,784 | ) | |||||
Net Other Disbursements | (18,077 | ) | (20,407 | ) | (18,775 | ) | (23,159 | ) | (80,418 | ) | |||||
Total Disbursements | (43,985 | ) | (46,314 | ) | (44,683 | ) | (49,429 | ) | (184,411 | ) | |||||
Financing | |||||||||||||||
Securitization Inflows / (Outflows) | — | — | — | (1,235 | ) | (1,235 | ) | ||||||||
Adequate Protection by DCorp to ACCC Term Lenders | — | — | — | (3,181 | ) | (3,181 | ) | ||||||||
Financing Fees | — | ||||||||||||||
Restructuring & Other Items | (1,000 | ) | (1,000 | ) | (1,000 | ) | (1,250 | ) | (4,250 | ) | |||||
Foreign Exchange Translation | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||
(1,000 | ) | (1,000 | ) | (1,000 | ) | (5,666 | ) | (8,666 | ) | ||||||
Cash Flow From Operations | (1,576 | ) | (17,226 | ) | 1,826 | 7,321 | (9,655 | ) | |||||||
Opening Cash Balance | 190,514 | 188,938 | 171,712 | 173,538 | 190,514 | ||||||||||
Cash Flow From Operations | (1,576 | ) | (17,226 | ) | 1,826 | 7,321 | (9,655 | ) | |||||||
Ending Cash Balance | 188,938 | 171,712 | 173,538 | 180,859 | 180,859 | ||||||||||
Note: The above totals are subject to rounding adjustments
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Abitibi-Consolidated Inc. and its Subsidiaries (the “ACI Group”)
Actual to Forecast Comparison
4 Weeks Ended May 2, 2010
US$000
Variance | |||||||||||||||
Week Ended | 11-Apr-10 | 18-Apr-10 | 25-Apr-10 | 2-May-10 | Total | ||||||||||
Opening Cash | — | (11,512 | ) | (10,491 | ) | 2,040 | — | ||||||||
Receipts | |||||||||||||||
A/R Collections | (6,128 | ) | 5,184 | 11,410 | (3,942 | ) | 6,524 | ||||||||
Intercompany A/R Settlement | 3,197 | 2,816 | 3,798 | 334 | 10,145 | ||||||||||
Joint Venture Remittances, Net | — | (84 | ) | 2,929 | (1,712 | ) | 1,133 | ||||||||
Collections on Behalf of Joint Ventures | (4,661 | ) | (4,700 | ) | (4,379 | ) | (4,214 | ) | (17,954 | ) | |||||
Net A/R Collections | (7,592 | ) | 3,216 | 13,758 | (9,534 | ) | (152 | ) | |||||||
Other Inflows | 197 | 1,282 | (2,889 | ) | 14,110 | 12,700 | |||||||||
Total Receipts | (7,395 | ) | 4,498 | 10,869 | 4,576 | 12,548 | |||||||||
Disbursements | |||||||||||||||
Trade Payables | (2,873 | ) | (57 | ) | (1,808 | ) | (780 | ) | (5,519 | ) | |||||
Intercompany A/P Settlement - Receipts | 231 | — | — | 3,661 | 3,892 | ||||||||||
Capital Expenditures | 866 | 866 | 866 | 858 | 3,455 | ||||||||||
Net A/P Variance | (1,776 | ) | 808 | (942 | ) | 3,738 | 1,828 | ||||||||
A/R Collections - Affiliates | 4,074 | 4,144 | 6,049 | 8,707 | 22,974 | ||||||||||
Intercompany A/R Settlements | (7,283 | ) | (8,531 | ) | (2,563 | ) | (2,433 | ) | (20,810 | ) | |||||
(3,209 | ) | (4,387 | ) | 3,486 | 6,274 | 2,164 | |||||||||
Marine Freight Payments | 1,095 | 1,677 | (523 | ) | (808 | ) | 1,440 | ||||||||
Utility Payments | 2,969 | (460 | ) | 5,943 | 978 | 9,429 | |||||||||
Payroll & Benefits | 327 | 2,770 | (3,425 | ) | 3,211 | 2,883 | |||||||||
Net Other Disbursements | 4,391 | 3,986 | 1,994 | 3,381 | 13,752 | ||||||||||
Total Disbursements | (594 | ) | 407 | 4,538 | 13,393 | 17,744 | |||||||||
Financing | |||||||||||||||
Securitization Inflows / (Outflows) | — | — | — | 1,235 | 1,235 | ||||||||||
Adequate Protection by DCorp to ACCC Term Lenders | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
Financing Fees | — | — | (121 | ) | — | (121 | ) | ||||||||
Restructuring & Other Items | (958 | ) | (2,194 | ) | 282 | 870 | (2,000 | ) | |||||||
Foreign Exchange Translation | (2,565 | ) | (1,690 | ) | (3,037 | ) | (1,217 | ) | (8,509 | ) | |||||
(3,523 | ) | (3,884 | ) | (2,876 | ) | 889 | (9,394 | ) | |||||||
Cash Flow From Operations | (11,512 | ) | 1,021 | 12,531 | 18,858 | 20,898 | |||||||||
Opening Cash Balance | — | (11,512 | ) | (10,491 | ) | 2,040 | — | ||||||||
Cash Flow From Operations | (11,512 | ) | 1,021 | 12,531 | 18,858 | 20,898 | |||||||||
Ending Cash Balance | (11,512 | ) | (10,491 | ) | 2,040 | 20,898 | 20,898 | ||||||||
Note: The above totals are subject to rounding adjustments
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APPENDIX “F”
BCFPI ACTUAL RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS
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Bowater Canadian Forest Products Inc. (“BCFPI”)
Actual to Forecast Comparison
4 Weeks Ended May 2, 2010
US$000
Actual | |||||||||||||||
Week Ended | 11-Apr-10 | 18-Apr-10 | 25-Apr-10 | 2-May-10 | Total | ||||||||||
Opening Cash | 12,966 | 10,736 | 12,604 | 9,407 | 12,966 | ||||||||||
Receipts | |||||||||||||||
A/R Collections | 3,991 | 3,583 | 2,775 | 3,362 | 13,711 | ||||||||||
Intercompany A/R Settlements | 4,015 | 22,008 | 3,558 | 2,433 | 32,014 | ||||||||||
Total A/R Collections | 8,006 | 25,591 | 6,333 | 5,795 | 45,725 | ||||||||||
Advances from Bowater Inc. | 5,000 | (13,000 | ) | 5,000 | — | (3,000 | ) | ||||||||
Other Inflows | 934 | 568 | 2,131 | 2,478 | 6,111 | ||||||||||
Total Receipts | 13,940 | 13,159 | 13,464 | 8,273 | 48,836 | ||||||||||
Disbursements | |||||||||||||||
Trade Payables | (8,276 | ) | (5,660 | ) | (6,638 | ) | (4,816 | ) | (25,390 | ) | |||||
Intercompany A/P Settlements - Receipts | 124 | — | — | 5,098 | 5,222 | ||||||||||
Intercompany A/P Settlements - Disbursements | (112 | ) | — | — | (327 | ) | (439 | ) | |||||||
Capital Expenditures | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Payments on Behalf of Affiliates | (2,085 | ) | (882 | ) | (5,463 | ) | (1,785 | ) | (10,215 | ) | |||||
Net A/P | (10,349 | ) | (6,542 | ) | (12,101 | ) | (1,830 | ) | (30,822 | ) | |||||
A/R Collections - Affiliates | 1,129 | 899 | 876 | 2,318 | 5,222 | ||||||||||
Intercompany A/R Settlements | (747 | ) | (42 | ) | (187 | ) | (1,402 | ) | (2,378 | ) | |||||
382 | 857 | 689 | 916 | 2,844 | |||||||||||
Freight | (2,396 | ) | (823 | ) | (1,820 | ) | (1,104 | ) | (6,143 | ) | |||||
Payroll and Benefits | (2,464 | ) | (3,419 | ) | (2,264 | ) | (4,840 | ) | (12,987 | ) | |||||
Total Disbursements | (14,827 | ) | (9,927 | ) | (15,496 | ) | (6,858 | ) | (47,108 | ) | |||||
Cash Flow From Operations | (887 | ) | 3,232 | (2,032 | ) | 1,415 | 1,728 | ||||||||
Financing | |||||||||||||||
Interest | — | — | (386 | ) | — | (386 | ) | ||||||||
Restructuring Costs | (556 | ) | (603 | ) | (65 | ) | — | (1,224 | ) | ||||||
Foreign Exchange Translation | (787 | ) | (761 | ) | (714 | ) | (955 | ) | (3,217 | ) | |||||
Cash Flow from Financing/Restructuring | (1,343 | ) | (1,364 | ) | (1,165 | ) | (955 | ) | (4,827 | ) | |||||
Net Cash Flows | (2,230 | ) | 1,868 | (3,197 | ) | 460 | (3,099 | ) | |||||||
Opening Cash Balance | 12,966 | 10,736 | 12,604 | 9,407 | 12,966 | ||||||||||
Cash Flow From Operations | (2,230 | ) | 1,868 | (3,197 | ) | 460 | (3,099 | ) | |||||||
Ending Cash Balance | 10,736 | 12,604 | 9,407 | 9,867 | 9,867 | ||||||||||
Note: The above totals are subject to rounding adjustments
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Bowater Canadian Forest Products Inc. (“BCFPI”)
Actual to Forecast Comparison
4 Weeks Ended May 2, 2010
US$000
Forecast | |||||||||||||||
Week Ended | 11-Apr-10 | 18-Apr-10 | 25-Apr-10 | 2-May-10 | Total | ||||||||||
Opening Cash | 12,966 | 11,878 | 10,813 | 10,610 | 12,966 | ||||||||||
Receipts | |||||||||||||||
A/R Collections | 4,935 | 17,579 | 10,025 | 17,743 | 50,282 | ||||||||||
Intercompany A/R Settlements | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Total A/R Collections | 4,935 | 17,579 | 10,025 | 17,743 | 50,282 | ||||||||||
Advances from Bowater Inc. | 5,000 | (11,000 | ) | 1,000 | (2,000 | ) | (7,000 | ) | |||||||
Other Inflows | 350 | 1,548 | 350 | 485 | 2,733 | ||||||||||
Total Receipts | 10,285 | 8,127 | 11,375 | 16,228 | 46,015 | ||||||||||
Disbursements | |||||||||||||||
Trade Payables | (8,142 | ) | (8,142 | ) | (8,142 | ) | (7,766 | ) | (32,190 | ) | |||||
Intercompany A/P Settlements - Receipts | — | 5,000 | — | — | 5,000 | ||||||||||
Intercompany A/P Settlements - Disbursements | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Capital Expenditures | (467 | ) | (467 | ) | (467 | ) | (462 | ) | (1,862 | ) | |||||
Payments on Behalf of Affiliates | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||
Net A/P | (8,609 | ) | (3,608 | ) | (8,608 | ) | (8,227 | ) | (29,052 | ) | |||||
A/R Collections - Affiliates | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Intercompany A/R Settlements | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||
— | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||
Freight | (1,225 | ) | (1,225 | ) | (1,225 | ) | (1,157 | ) | (4,831 | ) | |||||
Payroll and Benefits | (1,247 | ) | (4,067 | ) | (1,079 | ) | (5,997 | ) | (12,389 | ) | |||||
Total Disbursements | (11,080 | ) | (8,900 | ) | (10,912 | ) | (15,381 | ) | (46,273 | ) | |||||
Cash Flow From Operations | (795 | ) | (772 | ) | 463 | 847 | (257 | ) | |||||||
Financing | |||||||||||||||
Interest | — | — | (373 | ) | (810 | ) | (1,183 | ) | |||||||
Restructuring Costs | (293 | ) | (293 | ) | (293 | ) | (293 | ) | (1,172 | ) | |||||
Foreign Exchange Translation | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Cash Flow from Financing/Restructuring | (293 | ) | (293 | ) | (666 | ) | (1,103 | ) | (2,355 | ) | |||||
Net Cash Flows | (1,088 | ) | (1,065 | ) | (203 | ) | (256 | ) | (2,612 | ) | |||||
Opening Cash Balance | 12,966 | 11,878 | 10,813 | 10,610 | 12,966 | ||||||||||
Cash Flow From Operations | (1,088 | ) | (1,065 | ) | (203 | ) | (256 | ) | (2,612 | ) | |||||
Ending Cash Balance | 11,878 | 10,813 | 10,610 | 10,354 | 10,354 | ||||||||||
Note: The above totals are subject to rounding adjustments
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Bowater Canadian Forest Products Inc. (“BCFPI”)
Actual to Forecast Comparison
4 Weeks Ended May 2, 2010
US$000
Variance | |||||||||||||||
Week Ended | 11-Apr-10 | 18-Apr-10 | 25-Apr-10 | 2-May-10 | Total | ||||||||||
Opening Cash | — | (1,142 | ) | 1,791 | (1,203 | ) | — | ||||||||
Receipts | |||||||||||||||
A/R Collections | (944 | ) | (13,996 | ) | (7,250 | ) | (14,381 | ) | (36,571 | ) | |||||
Intercompany A/R Settlements | 4,015 | 22,008 | 3,558 | 2,433 | 32,014 | ||||||||||
Total A/R Collections | 3,071 | 8,012 | (3,692 | ) | (11,948 | ) | (4,557 | ) | |||||||
Advances from Bowater Inc. | — | (2,000 | ) | 4,000 | 2,000 | 4,000 | |||||||||
Other Inflows | 584 | (980 | ) | 1,781 | 1,993 | 3,378 | |||||||||
Total Receipts | 3,655 | 5,032 | 2,089 | (7,955 | ) | 2,821 | |||||||||
Disbursements | |||||||||||||||
Trade Payables | (134 | ) | 2,482 | 1,504 | 2,950 | 6,800 | |||||||||
Intercompany A/P Settlements - Receipts | 124 | (5,000 | ) | — | 5,098 | 222 | |||||||||
Intercompany A/P Settlements - Disbursements | (112 | ) | — | — | (327 | ) | (439 | ) | |||||||
Capital Expenditures | 467 | 467 | 467 | 462 | 1,862 | ||||||||||
Payments on Behalf of Affiliates | (2,085 | ) | (882 | ) | (5,463 | ) | (1,785 | ) | (10,215 | ) | |||||
Net A/P | (1,740 | ) | (2,934 | ) | (3,493 | ) | 6,397 | (1,770 | ) | ||||||
A/R Collections - Affiliates | 1,129 | 899 | 876 | 2,318 | 5,222 | ||||||||||
Intercompany A/R Settlements | (747 | ) | (42 | ) | (187 | ) | (1,402 | ) | (2,378 | ) | |||||
382 | 857 | 689 | 916 | 2,844 | |||||||||||
Freight | (1,171 | ) | 402 | (595 | ) | 53 | (1,312 | ) | |||||||
Payroll and Benefits | (1,217 | ) | 648 | (1,185 | ) | 1,157 | (598 | ) | |||||||
Total Disbursements | (3,747 | ) | (1,027 | ) | (4,584 | ) | 8,523 | (835 | ) | ||||||
Cash Flow From Operations | (92 | ) | 4,004 | (2,495 | ) | 568 | 1,985 | ||||||||
Financing | |||||||||||||||
Interest | — | — | (13 | ) | 810 | 797 | |||||||||
Restructuring Costs | (263 | ) | (310 | ) | 228 | 293 | (52 | ) | |||||||
Foreign Exchange Translation | (787 | ) | (761 | ) | (714 | ) | (955 | ) | (3,217 | ) | |||||
Cash Flow from Financing/Restructuring | (1,050 | ) | (1,071 | ) | (499 | ) | 148 | (2,472 | ) | ||||||
Net Cash Flows | (1,142 | ) | 2,933 | (2,994 | ) | 716 | (487 | ) | |||||||
Opening Cash Balance | — | (1,142 | ) | 1,791 | (1,203 | ) | — | ||||||||
Cash Flow From Operations | (1,142 | ) | 2,933 | (2,994 | ) | 716 | (487 | ) | |||||||
Ending Cash Balance | (1,142 | ) | 1,791 | (1,203 | ) | (487 | ) | (487 | ) | ||||||
Note: The above totals are subject to rounding adjustments
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APPENDIX “G”
ACI GROUP CASH FLOW FORECAST
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Abitibi Consolidated Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “ACI Group”)
Weekly Cash Flow Forecast
13 Weeks Ending August 1, 2010
US$000
Week ended | Notes | 9-May-10 | 16-May-10 | 23-May-10 | 30-May-10 | 6-Jun-10 | 13-Jun-10 | 20-Jun-10 | 27-Jun-10 | 4-Jul-10 | 11-Jul-10 | 18-Jul-10 | 25-Jul-10 | 1-Aug-10 | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Opening Cash | 1 | 212,798 | 210,595 | 191,223 | 199,635 | 204,320 | 199,585 | 202,858 | 181,306 | 176,719 | 177,148 | 177,099 | 157,602 | 148,119 | 212,798 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receipts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total A/R Collections | 3 | 35,869 | 37,142 | 47,007 | 52,739 | 35,776 | 37,652 | 35,896 | 36,771 | 45,594 | 33,787 | 37,303 | 36,252 | 36,036 | 507,824 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Collections on Behalf of Joint Ventures | 4 | 4,392 | 4,392 | 4,392 | 4,392 | 4,830 | 4,903 | 4,903 | 4,903 | 4,737 | 4,612 | 4,612 | 4,612 | 4,636 | 60,315 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other Inflows | 5 | 2,816 | 2,750 | 2,816 | 2,750 | 8,713 | 7,052 | 8,595 | 2,750 | 4,821 | 2,819 | 2,750 | 2,750 | 4,820 | 56,202 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Receipts | 43,076 | 44,284 | 54,214 | 59,881 | 49,320 | 49,607 | 49,394 | 44,425 | 55,152 | 41,218 | 44,665 | 43,614 | 45,491 | 624,341 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Disbursements | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trade Payables | 6 | (24,643 | ) | (24,643 | ) | (24,643 | ) | (24,643 | ) | (33,372 | ) | (27,523 | ) | (27,523 | ) | (27,523 | ) | (25,893 | ) | (24,670 | ) | (24,670 | ) | (24,670 | ) | (25,703 | ) | (340,119 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Capital Expenditures | 7 | (838 | ) | (838 | ) | (838 | ) | (838 | ) | (861 | ) | (865 | ) | (865 | ) | (865 | ) | (850 | ) | (838 | ) | (838 | ) | (838 | ) | (838 | ) | (11,011 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Marine Freight Payments | 8 | (1,600 | ) | (1,600 | ) | (1,600 | ) | (3,400 | ) | (1,600 | ) | (1,600 | ) | (1,600 | ) | (3,400 | ) | (1,600 | ) | (1,600 | ) | (1,600 | ) | (3,400 | ) | (1,600 | ) | (26,200 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Utility Payments | 9 | (7,774 | ) | (6,304 | ) | (10,068 | ) | (6,304 | ) | (5,275 | ) | (6,304 | ) | (10,355 | ) | (6,304 | ) | (6,418 | ) | (6,304 | ) | (6,304 | ) | (10,136 | ) | (8,133 | ) | (95,984 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Payroll & Benefits | 10 | (8,052 | ) | (9,563 | ) | (7,552 | ) | (15,711 | ) | (7,074 | ) | (8,942 | ) | (7,427 | ) | (6,627 | ) | (13,906 | ) | (6,755 | ) | (8,704 | ) | (9,755 | ) | (9,856 | ) | (119,927 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Joint Venture Remittances, Net | 11 | — | (19,607 | ) | — | (3,200 | ) | — | — | (19,375 | ) | (3,193 | ) | — | — | (20,945 | ) | (3,197 | ) | — | (69,518 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring & Other Items | 12 | (1,100 | ) | (1,100 | ) | (1,100 | ) | (1,100 | ) | (1,350 | ) | (1,100 | ) | (1,100 | ) | (1,100 | ) | (1,350 | ) | (1,100 | ) | (1,100 | ) | (1,100 | ) | (1,350 | ) | (15,050 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Total Disbursements | (44,007 | ) | (63,656 | ) | (45,802 | ) | (55,197 | ) | (49,532 | ) | (46,334 | ) | (68,246 | ) | (49,012 | ) | (50,017 | ) | (41,268 | ) | (64,161 | ) | (53,097 | ) | (47,481 | ) | (677,810 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Financing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Repayment / Interest Under Securitization Program | 13 | (1,272 | ) | — | — | — | (1,235 | ) | — | — | — | (1,235 | ) | — | — | — | (1,235 | ) | (4,978 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adequate Protection and Fees by DCorp to ACCC Term Lenders | 14 | — | — | — | — | (3,287 | ) | — | — | — | (3,470 | ) | — | — | — | (3,297 | ) | (10,054 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Securitization Renewal Fees | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | (2,700 | ) | — | — | — | — | — | — | (2,700 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Financing | (1,272 | ) | — | — | — | (4,522 | ) | — | (2,700 | ) | — | (4,705 | ) | — | — | — | (4,532 | ) | (17,732 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Change in Cash | (2,203 | ) | (19,372 | ) | 8,412 | 4,685 | (4,735 | ) | 3,273 | (21,551 | ) | (4,587 | ) | 429 | (50 | ) | (19,497 | ) | (9,483 | ) | (6,521 | ) | (71,200 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ending Cash Balance | 210,595 | 191,223 | 199,635 | 204,320 | 199,585 | 202,858 | 181,306 | 176,719 | 177,148 | 177,099 | 157,602 | 148,119 | 141,598 | 141,598 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ending Cash Balance | 210,595 | 191,223 | 199,635 | 204,320 | 199,585 | 202,858 | 181,306 | 176,719 | 177,148 | 177,099 | 157,602 | 148,119 | 141,598 | 141,598 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ULC DIP Facility Available Upon Notice | 15 | 49,000 | 49,000 | 49,000 | 49,000 | 49,000 | 49,000 | 49,000 | 49,000 | 49,000 | 49,000 | 49,000 | 49,000 | 49,000 | 49,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Availability Under Securitization Program | 13 | 1,386 | 10,266 | 23,448 | 19,315 | 10,776 | 11,195 | 13,561 | 16,755 | 21,049 | 12,867 | 17,076 | 23,312 | 20,408 | 20,408 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Immediately Available Liquidity | 260,980 | 250,489 | 272,083 | 272,635 | 259,362 | 263,053 | 243,868 | 242,474 | 247,197 | 238,965 | 223,678 | 220,431 | 211,005 | 211,005 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ULC DIP Facility Available Upon Court Approval | 15 | 49,000 | 49,000 | 49,000 | 49,000 | 49,000 | 49,000 | 49,000 | 49,000 | 49,000 | 49,000 | 49,000 | 49,000 | 49,000 | 49,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Tacoma Proceeds Held in Trust | 16 | 4,051 | 4,051 | 4,051 | 4,051 | 4,051 | 4,051 | 4,051 | 4,051 | 4,051 | 4,051 | 4,051 | 4,051 | 4,051 | 4,051 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Belgo Proceeds Held in Trust | 16 | 1,734 | 1,734 | 1,734 | 1,734 | 1,734 | 1,734 | 1,734 | 1,734 | 1,734 | 1,734 | 1,734 | 1,734 | 1,734 | 1,734 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lufkin Proceeds Held in Trust | 16 | — | — | — | — | 20,750 | 20,750 | 20,750 | 20,750 | 20,750 | 20,750 | 20,750 | 20,750 | 20,750 | 20,750 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Recycling Proceeds Held in Trust | 16 | 11,265 | 11,265 | 11,265 | 11,265 | 11,265 | 11,265 | 11,265 | 11,265 | 11,265 | 11,265 | 11,265 | 11,265 | 11,265 | 11,265 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
St. Raymond Proceeds Held in Trust | 16 | 2,810 | 2,810 | 2,810 | 2,810 | 2,810 | 2,810 | 2,810 | 2,810 | 2,810 | 2,810 | 2,810 | 2,810 | 2,810 | 2,810 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama River Equipment Proceeds Held in Trust | 16 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Available Liquidity | 15, 16 | 331,089 | 320,598 | 342,193 | 342,744 | 350,221 | 353,913 | 334,727 | 333,333 | 338,056 | 329,825 | 314,538 | 311,291 | 301,865 | 301,865 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Securitization Schedule | 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Availability Based on Receivable Pool Balance | 121,091 | 129,971 | 143,154 | 139,021 | 130,482 | 130,901 | 133,267 | 136,460 | 140,754 | 132,572 | 136,782 | 143,018 | 140,113 | 140,113 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amount Drawn Under Facility | 119,706 | 119,706 | 119,706 | 119,706 | 119,706 | 119,706 | 119,706 | 119,706 | 119,706 | 119,706 | 119,706 | 119,706 | 119,706 | 119,706 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Available Liquidity Before Interest, Fees and Repayments | 1,386 | 10,266 | 23,448 | 19,315 | 10,776 | 11,195 | 13,561 | 16,755 | 21,049 | 12,867 | 17,076 | 23,312 | 20,408 | 20,408 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest and Repayments | 18 | (1,272 | ) | — | — | — | (1,235 | ) | — | — | — | (1,235 | ) | — | — | — | (1,235 | ) | (4,978 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restricted ULC Reserve Deposit | 19 | 51,254 | 51,254 | 51,254 | 51,254 | 51,254 | 51,254 | 51,254 | 51,254 | 51,254 | 51,254 | 51,254 | 51,254 | 51,254 | 51,254 |
The above forecast uses an exchange rate of CDN$1.00=US$0.98.
Note: The above totals are subject to rounding adjustments in the underlying balances.
The information and analysis in this document have not been audited or reviewed and, accordingly, no assurances are provided thereon. In addition, because forecasts are dependent upon numerous assumptions regarding future events, actual results will be different than forecast, and such differences may be material.
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Abitibi Consolidated Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “ACI Group”)
Notes to Weekly Cash Flow Forecast
13 Weeks Ending August 1, 2010
US$000
1. | Opening Cashin the forecast includes cash on hand and reflects a foreign exchange rate of CDN$1.00=USD$0.98 (previously CDN$1.00=USD$0.90). As a result of this change the opening cash per the forecast does not agree with the prior week’s actual closing cash balance. |
2. | The cash flow forecast includes mills owned by the ACI Group and its subsidiaries and includes the operations of the DCorp Group. This weekly cash flow forecast may differ from the ACI Monthly Forecast as the underlying assumptions are updated weekly and will vary with the ongoing operations of the ACI Group, whereas the ACI Monthly Forecast is based on longer-term assumptions used to forecast future monthly cash flow. |
3. | Total A/R Collectionsrepresent amounts estimated to be collected from the ACI Group’s customers. The timing of collections is based on the ACI Group’s collection terms with its customers and the latest sales forecast. |
4. | Collections on Behalf of Joint Venturesrepresent amounts estimated to be collected by the ACI Group on behalf of its joint venture partners. The ACI Group has agreements with its joint venture partners whereby the ACI Group collects the joint venture partners’ accounts receivable (for a fee) and remits these funds to the joint venture in accordance with their agreement. |
5. | Other Inflowsrepresent miscellaneous receipts including, but not limited to, such items as tax refunds, insurance proceeds or collection/management fees received from joint ventures, as estimated by the ACI Group. |
6. | Trade Payablesrepresent amounts estimated to be paid to suppliers for the purchase of the ACI Group’s raw materials, repairs and maintenance and other goods and services related to production. Also included are disbursements related to selling, general and administration expenses. |
7. | Capital Expendituresrepresent amounts estimated to be paid pursuant to the ACI Group’s most recent capital expenditure budget. |
8. | Marine Freight Paymentsrepresent amounts estimated to be paid to the ACI Group’s outbound marine freight suppliers. |
9. | Utility Paymentsrepresent amounts estimated to be payable to the ACI Group’s utility suppliers. |
10. | Payroll and Benefitsrepresent estimated amounts for salaries, wages, benefits and current service pension costs. |
11. | Joint Venture Remittances, Netrepresent the estimated payment of accounts receivable funds collected by the ACI Group on behalf of the respective joint venture, net of any collection/management fees. |
12. | Restructuring and Other Itemsrepresent amounts estimated by the ACI Group for restructuring costs and other miscellaneous payments. |
13. | Under the Amended Securitization Program, the ACI Group will not draw on the available capital unless such a draw is required for liquidity purposes. However, borrowing availability under the Amended Securitization Program is still immediately available as liquidity. TheRepayment/Interest Under the Securitization Programrepresents the estimated repayment (including interest) of funds.Availability Under the Securitization Programrepresents the amount of immediately available liquidity under the ACI Group’s Amended Securitization Program.Securitization Renewal Feesrepresent amounts paid to renew the Amended Securitization facility in accordance with its terms. |
14. | Adequate Protection and fees by DCorp to ACCC Term Lendersrepresents an estimate of payments pursuant to the adequate protection order issued by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. |
15. | Immediately Available Liquidityis calculated as cash on hand, amounts available under the Amended Securitization Program and the portion of the ULC DIP Facility that is available upon notice ($49 million).Total Available Liquidityincludes an additional $49 million of the ULC Reserve, which availability is subject to Court approval, as well as theLufkin Proceeds Held in Trust,Recycling Proceeds Held in Trust,West Tacoma Proceeds Held in Trust, St. Raymond Proceeds Held in Trust, Belgo Proceeds Held in TrustandAlabama River Equipment Proceeds Held in Trust, available upon 10 days’ notice to the agent for the ACCC Term Lenders. |
16. | The estimated and/or actual, as the case may be, net proceeds from the sale of the Lufkin mill ($20.8 million), the recycling assets ($11.3 million), St. Raymond mill ($2.8 million), West Tacoma mill ($4.1 million), Belgo mill ($1.7 million) and Alabama River equipment ($1.3 million) will be held in escrow or a designated account and are only available upon 10 days’ notice to the agent for the ACCC Term Lenders. |
17. | TheSecuritization Summaryrepresents the ACI Group’s estimated calculation of amounts owing or available under the Amended Securitization Program based on the eligible accounts receivable (net of any fees, interest or allowances). |
18. | TheInterest and Repaymentsrepresent interest related to the Amended Securitization Program, as well as repayments of funds. |
19. | Based on the current foreign exchange rate used in the forecast of CDN$1.00=USD$0.98, of the $276.7 million ($254.1 million at $0.90 USD FX) paid to the ULC Reserve, the Company drew $127.4 million ($117 million at $0.90 USD FX) as of the date of closing of the MPCo sale and has $49 million ($45 million at $0.90 USD FX) immediately available for liquidity purposes, with an additional $49 million ($45 million at $0.90 USD FX) availability subject to Court approval. The remaining $51.3 million ($47.1 million at 0.$90 USD FX) of the ULC Reserve will be held in cash, but will not be made available to the Company. |
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APPENDIX “H”
BCFPI CASH FLOW FORECAST
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Bowater Canadian Forest Products Inc.
Chapter 11/CCAA Cash Flow
13 Week Period Ending August 1, 2010
US$000s
Week Ended | Notes | 9-May-10 | 16-May-10 | 23-May-10 | 30-May-10 | 6-Jun-10 | 13-Jun-10 | 20-Jun-10 | 27-Jun-10 | 4-Jul-10 | 11-Jul-10 | 18-Jul-10 | 25-Jul-10 | 1-Aug-10 | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receipts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trade Receipts | 1, 2 | 19,280 | 20,042 | 10,598 | 18,431 | 9,449 | 12,299 | 12,584 | 12,423 | 12,927 | 10,589 | 10,697 | 11,830 | 11,504 | 172,652 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intercompany A/P Settlements | 3 | — | 2,000 | — | 2,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Advances/(Repayments) from Bowater Inc. | 4 | (5,000 | ) | (13,000 | ) | (1,000 | ) | (10,000 | ) | 4,000 | (2,000 | ) | (2,000 | ) | (1,000 | ) | (1,000 | ) | (1,000 | ) | (1,000 | ) | (2,000 | ) | — | (35,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Other Receipts | 5 | 1,251 | 497 | 350 | 350 | 1,711 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 1,711 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 8,320 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Receipts | 15,531 | 9,539 | 9,948 | 10,781 | 15,160 | 10,649 | 10,934 | 11,773 | 13,638 | 9,939 | 10,047 | 10,180 | 11,854 | 149,972 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Disbursements | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trade Payables | 6 | (10,530 | ) | (6,530 | ) | (6,530 | ) | (6,530 | ) | (9,311 | ) | (7,113 | ) | (7,113 | ) | (7,113 | ) | (6,655 | ) | (6,311 | ) | (6,311 | ) | (6,311 | ) | (6,326 | ) | (92,686 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Freight | 7 | (1,093 | ) | (1,093 | ) | (1,093 | ) | (1,093 | ) | (1,148 | ) | (1,157 | ) | (1,157 | ) | (1,157 | ) | (1,071 | ) | (1,006 | ) | (1,006 | ) | (1,006 | ) | (1,015 | ) | (14,096 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Payroll and Benefits | 8 | (895 | ) | (3,190 | ) | (768 | ) | (2,120 | ) | (3,775 | ) | (2,081 | ) | (1,893 | ) | (2,081 | ) | (3,824 | ) | (1,992 | ) | (1,840 | ) | (1,952 | ) | (3,007 | ) | (29,419 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Capital Expenditures | 9 | (452 | ) | (452 | ) | (452 | ) | (452 | ) | (465 | ) | (467 | ) | (467 | ) | (467 | ) | (458 | ) | (452 | ) | (452 | ) | (452 | ) | (452 | ) | (5,935 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Total Disbursements | (12,970 | ) | (11,265 | ) | (8,844 | ) | (10,195 | ) | (14,699 | ) | (10,818 | ) | (10,630 | ) | (10,818 | ) | (12,008 | ) | (9,760 | ) | (9,609 | ) | (9,721 | ) | (10,800 | ) | (142,137 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Net Cash Flow From Operations | 2,561 | (1,726 | ) | 1,104 | 585 | 461 | (169 | ) | 303 | 955 | 1,630 | 178 | 439 | 460 | 1,054 | 7,835 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Financing and Restructuring | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest | 10 | (200 | ) | — | (380 | ) | (831 | ) | — | — | — | (391 | ) | (810 | ) | — | — | (378 | ) | (831 | ) | (3,821 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring Costs | 11 | (319 | ) | (319 | ) | (319 | ) | (319 | ) | (319 | ) | (319 | ) | (319 | ) | (319 | ) | (319 | ) | (319 | ) | (319 | ) | (319 | ) | (319 | ) | (4,141 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Cash Flow From Financing/ | (519 | ) | (319 | ) | (699 | ) | (1,150 | ) | (319 | ) | (319 | ) | (319 | ) | (709 | ) | (1,129 | ) | (319 | ) | (319 | ) | (697 | ) | (1,150 | ) | (7,961 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Net Cash Flow | 2,042 | (2,045 | ) | 405 | (564 | ) | 143 | (487 | ) | (15 | ) | 245 | 502 | (140 | ) | 120 | (237 | ) | (95 | ) | (126 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Opening Bank Balance | 10,126 | 12,168 | 10,123 | 10,529 | 9,965 | 10,107 | 9,620 | 9,605 | 9,850 | 10,352 | 10,212 | 10,332 | 10,095 | 10,126 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash Flow | 2,042 | (2,045 | ) | 405 | (564 | ) | 143 | (487 | ) | (15 | ) | 245 | 502 | (140 | ) | 120 | (237 | ) | (95 | ) | (126 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Closing Bank Balance | 2 | 12,168 | 10,123 | 10,529 | 9,965 | 10,107 | 9,620 | 9,605 | 9,850 | 10,352 | 10,212 | 10,332 | 10,095 | 10,000 | 10,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Settlement Proceeds Held in Trust by Monitor | 12 | 28,167 | 28,167 | 28,167 | 28,167 | 28,167 | 28,167 | 28,167 | 28,167 | 28,167 | 28,167 | 28,167 | 28,167 | 28,167 | 28,167 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Closing Bank Balance Including Settlement Proceeds | 40,336 | 38,291 | 38,696 | 38,132 | 38,275 | 37,788 | 37,772 | 38,018 | 38,520 | 38,380 | 38,500 | 38,263 | 38,167 | 38,167 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intercompany A/R Balance | 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ending Balance | �� | 33,199 | 36,185 | 38,844 | 37,872 | 39,616 | 40,132 | 40,546 | 40,808 | 40,510 | 40,644 | 40,747 | 40,427 | 40,320 | 40,320 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cumulative Advances from Bowater Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Opening Advance Balance | 35,000 | 30,000 | 17,000 | 16,000 | 6,000 | 10,000 | 8,000 | 6,000 | 5,000 | 4,000 | 3,000 | 2,000 | — | 35,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Advance / (Repayment) | 4 | (5,000 | ) | (13,000 | ) | (1,000 | ) | (10,000 | ) | 4,000 | (2,000 | ) | (2,000 | ) | (1,000 | ) | (1,000 | ) | (1,000 | ) | (1,000 | ) | (2,000 | ) | — | (35,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Closing Advance Balance | 30,000 | 17,000 | 16,000 | 6,000 | 10,000 | 8,000 | 6,000 | 5,000 | 4,000 | 3,000 | 2,000 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The above forecast uses an exchange rate of CDN$1.00=US$0.98
Amounts in the above table are subject to rounding adjustments from the underlying balances
The information and analysis in this document have not been audited or reviewed and, accordingly, no assurances are provided thereon. In addition, because forecasts are dependent upon numerous assumptions regarding future events, actual results will be different than forecast, and such difference may be material.
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Bowater Canadian Forest Products Inc. (“BCFPI”)
Notes to CCAA Cash Flow
13 Week Period Ending August 1, 2010
US$000s
1. | Trade Receipts are based on BCFPI’s estimate of collection terms and BCFPI’s latest sales forecast. |
2. | The cash flows included in the forecast include only those BCFPI mills in Canada. No funding or dividends from foreign subsidiaries are included in the forecast. |
3. | Intercompany A/P Settlements represents the reimbursement of funds disbursed on behalf of Bowater Mersey. |
4. | Advances/(Repayments) from Bowater Inc. represents amounts received pursuant to the BI/BCFPI DIP Facility to maintain sufficient liquidity. |
5. | Other Receiptsinclude the sale of woodchips, sundry mill level deposits and sales tax refunds. |
6. | Trade Payables represent payments for raw materials, repairs and maintenance, utilities, insurance and other costs. |
7. | Freight represents disbursements in respect of costs to deliver product to customers. |
8. | Payroll and Benefitsrepresent amounts paid to employees for salaries and wages (including the related withholdings), pension payments and other benefits due under employee benefit programs. The forecast assumes that only those pension payments in respect of current service costs will be paid. |
9. | Capital Expendituresare costs scheduled to be made in accordance with agreements with BCFPI’s various capital equipment suppliers and reflect requirements pursuant to BCFPI’s most recent capital expenditure budget. |
10. | Interest represents interest costs and renewal fees for the company’s senior secured revolving facility, the existing secured term loan and the BI/BCFPI DIP facility. Interest on Advances from Bowater Inc. are accrued at the 1 month LIBOR rate plus 2%. |
11. | Restructuring Costs represent costs related to the restructuring including transaction fees related to the new DIP facility. |
12. | Settlement Proceeds Held in Trust represent funds received by BCFPI pursuant to an agreement it had with Smurfit-Stone Container Canada Inc. The amount held in trust by the Monitor does not form part of the Closing Bank Balance. |
13. | The Intercompany A/R Balancerepresents pre-filing and post-filing sales to paper customers in the United States by BCFPI through Bowater America Inc. This amount is assumed not to be stayed and is collected by BCFPI from Bowater America Inc. in the normal course. This balance represents trade A/R only and does not represent any amounts funded from BI to BCFPI pursuant to the BI/BCFPI DIP Facility. |
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APPPENDIX “I”
ACI GROUP KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
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ACI Group
KPI Analysis
Newsprint, Specialty Paper & Pulp
Sales tonnage (MT) | September | October | November | December | January | February | March | April | ||||||||
Newsprint | 123,303 | 134,539 | 134,309 | 142,165 | 121,084 | 91,235 | 142,627 | 94,276 | ||||||||
Specialty Paper | 108,382 | 106,850 | 102,796 | 91,047 | 89,914 | 86,604 | 96,506 | 99,449 | ||||||||
Pulp | 2,478 | 4,726 | 5,347 | 5,513 | 4,270 | 4,187 | 6,949 | 6,087 | ||||||||
234,163 | 246,115 | 242,451 | 238,725 | 215,267 | 182,026 | 246,082 | 199,812 | |||||||||
Net sales (US$000) | 143,566 | 146,853 | 144,830 | 139,663 | 130,193 | 112,015 | 145,064 | 132,237 | ||||||||
Net selling price per tonne (US$) | 613 | 597 | 597 | 585 | 605 | 615 | 589 | 662 | ||||||||
Mill Uptime (%) | 76 | 78 | 81 | 80 | 77 | 79 | 79 | 83 | ||||||||
Lumber | ||||||||||||||||
Sales (mbf) | 66 | 63 | 81 | 68 | 64 | 76 | 102 | 86 | ||||||||
Net sales (US$000) | 19,739 | 18,932 | 22,071 | 18,907 | 19,048 | 22,947 | 32,866 | 29,302 | ||||||||
Sales per mbf (US$) | 297 | 301 | 273 | 280 | 296 | 303 | 322 | 342 |
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APPENDIX “J”
BCFPI KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
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Bowater Canadian Forest Products Inc.
KPI Analysis
Newsprint, Specialty Paper & Pulp
Sales tonnage (MT) | September | October | November | December | January | February | March | April | ||||||||
Newsprint | 21,734 | 21,538 | 22,681 | 20,217 | 16,002 | 28,217 | 41,719 | 34,099 | ||||||||
Specialty Paper | 6,588 | 5,603 | 5,702 | 4,986 | 5,348 | 3,470 | 7,541 | 4,726 | ||||||||
Pulp | 25,279 | 26,584 | 24,075 | 32,379 | 23,094 | 35,612 | 30,892 | 25,977 | ||||||||
53,601 | 53,724 | 52,458 | 57,582 | 44,444 | 67,299 | 80,152 | 64,802 | |||||||||
Net sales (US$000) | 29,188 | 30,076 | 30,592 | 34,018 | 26,416 | 39,998 | 46,027 | 40,826 | ||||||||
Net selling price per tonne (US$) | 545 | 560 | 583 | 591 | 594 | 594 | 574 | 630 | ||||||||
Mill Uptime (%) | 80 | 73 | 81 | 80 | 77 | 82 | 83 | 79 | ||||||||
Lumber | ||||||||||||||||
Sales (mbf) | 34 | 38 | 41 | 32 | 33 | 47 | 56 | 52 | ||||||||
Net sales (US$000) | 8,510 | 9,509 | 10,188 | 8,337 | 8,472 | 13,257 | 16,333 | 15,733 | ||||||||
Sales per mbf (US$) | 250 | 250 | 249 | 257 | 259 | 282 | 290 | 302 |
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