ATS CORPORATION
Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the period ended December 29, 2024
(Unaudited)
ATS CORPORATION
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
(in thousands of Canadian dollars - unaudited)
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As at | Note | | December 29 2024 | | March 31 2024 |
ASSETS | 14 | | | | |
Current assets | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | | $ | 263,152 | | | $ | 170,177 | |
Accounts receivable | 20 | | 709,127 | | | 471,345 | |
Income tax receivable | | | 17,668 | | | 13,428 | |
Contract assets | 20 | | 619,510 | | | 704,703 | |
Inventories | 5 | | 366,207 | | | 295,880 | |
Deposits, prepaids and other assets | 6 | | 98,935 | | | 98,161 | |
| | | 2,074,599 | | | 1,753,694 | |
Non-current assets | | | | | |
Property, plant and equipment | 9 | | 320,133 | | | 296,977 | |
Right-of-use assets | 7 | | 120,209 | | | 105,661 | |
Other assets | 8 | | 3,123 | | | 18,416 | |
Goodwill | 10 | | 1,369,149 | | | 1,228,600 | |
Intangible assets | 11 | | 754,600 | | | 679,547 | |
Deferred income tax assets | 16 | | 24,500 | | | 5,904 | |
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| | | 2,591,714 | | | 2,335,105 | |
Total assets | | | $ | 4,666,313 | | | $ | 4,088,799 | |
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | | | | | |
Current liabilities | | | | | |
Bank indebtedness | 14 | | $ | 4,252 | | | $ | 4,060 | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | | 629,824 | | | 604,488 | |
Income tax payable | | | 33,998 | | | 44,732 | |
Contract liabilities | 20 | | 346,271 | | | 312,204 | |
Provisions | 13 | | 35,749 | | | 35,978 | |
Current portion of lease liabilities | 7 | | 30,688 | | | 27,571 | |
Current portion of long-term debt | 14 | | 193 | | | 176 | |
| | | 1,080,975 | | | 1,029,209 | |
Non-current liabilities | | | | | |
Employee benefits | | | 26,262 | | | 24,585 | |
Long-term lease liabilities | 7 | | 96,390 | | | 83,808 | |
Long-term debt | 14 | | 1,611,039 | | | 1,171,796 | |
Deferred income tax liabilities | 16 | | 86,661 | | | 81,353 | |
Other long-term liabilities | 8 | | 8,946 | | | 14,101 | |
| | | 1,829,298 | | | 1,375,643 | |
Total liabilities | | | $ | 2,910,273 | | | $ | 2,404,852 | |
Commitments and contingencies | 14, 18 | | | | |
EQUITY | | | | | |
Share capital | 15 | | $ | 841,559 | | | $ | 865,897 | |
Contributed surplus | | | 35,982 | | | 26,119 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | | | 145,608 | | | 64,155 | |
Retained earnings | | | 729,346 | | | 724,495 | |
Equity attributable to shareholders | | | 1,752,495 | | | 1,680,666 | |
Non-controlling interests | | | 3,545 | | | 3,281 | |
Total equity | | | 1,756,040 | | | 1,683,947 | |
Total liabilities and equity | | | $ | 4,666,313 | | | $ | 4,088,799 | |
See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
ATS CORPORATION
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts - unaudited)
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| Note | | December 29 2024 | | | December 31 2023 | | December 29 2024 | | | December 31 2023 |
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Revenues | 19, 20 | | $ | 651,993 | | | | $ | 752,052 | | | $ | 1,959,044 | | | | $ | 2,241,417 | |
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Operating costs and expenses | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cost of revenues | | | 454,061 | | | | 538,435 | | | 1,374,193 | | | | 1,606,658 | |
Selling, general and administrative | | | 156,365 | | | | 114,187 | | | 430,025 | | | | 359,811 | |
Restructuring costs | 13 | | 3,360 | | | | 16,228 | | | 20,435 | | | | 16,228 | |
Stock-based compensation | 17 | | 5,125 | | | | 4,671 | | | 11,548 | | | | 18,116 | |
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Earnings from operations | | | 33,082 | | | | 78,531 | | | 122,843 | | | | 240,604 | |
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Net finance costs | 21 | | 22,440 | | | | 17,537 | | | 65,492 | | | | 49,945 | |
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Income before income taxes | | | 10,642 | | | | 60,994 | | | 57,351 | | | | 190,659 | |
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Income tax expense | 16 | | 4,137 | | | | 13,812 | | | 16,438 | | | | 45,010 | |
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Net income | | | $ | 6,505 | | | | $ | 47,182 | | | $ | 40,913 | | | | $ | 145,649 | |
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Shareholders | | | $ | 6,414 | | | | $ | 47,048 | | | $ | 40,809 | | | | $ | 145,276 | |
Non-controlling interests | | | 91 | | | | 134 | | | 104 | | | | 373 | |
| | | $ | 6,505 | | | | $ | 47,182 | | | $ | 40,913 | | | | $ | 145,649 | |
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Earnings per share attributable to shareholders |
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Basic | 22 | | $ | 0.07 | | | | $ | 0.48 | | | $ | 0.42 | | | | $ | 1.49 | |
Diluted | 22 | | $ | 0.07 | | | | $ | 0.47 | | | $ | 0.41 | | | | $ | 1.48 | |
See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
ATS CORPORATION
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(in thousands of Canadian dollars - unaudited)
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| | | December 29 2024 | | | December 31 2023 | | December 29 2024 | | | December 31 2023 |
Net income | | | $ | 6,505 | | | | $ | 47,182 | | | $ | 40,913 | | | | $ | 145,649 | |
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Other comprehensive income (loss): | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Items to be reclassified subsequently to net income: | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Currency translation adjustment (net of income taxes of $nil) | | | 66,702 | | | | (33) | | | 96,418 | | | | (15,061) | |
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Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges | | | (9,437) | | | | 8,483 | | | (10,766) | | | | 9,624 | |
Tax impact | | | 2,382 | | | | (2,155) | | | 2,716 | | | | (2,415) | |
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Loss transferred to net income for derivatives designated as cash flow hedges | | | 115 | | | | 1,662 | | | 383 | | | | 4,066 | |
Tax impact | | | (29) | | | | (422) | | | (100) | | | | (1,021) | |
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Cross-currency interest rate swap adjustment | | | (2,549) | | | | (6,520) | | | (3,109) | | | | (4,862) | |
Tax impact | | | 637 | | | | 1,630 | | | 777 | | | | 1,216 | |
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Variable for fixed interest rate swap adjustment | | | 910 | | | | (6,371) | | | (6,149) | | | | (2,573) | |
Tax impact | | | (228) | | | | 1,593 | | | 1,537 | | | | 643 | |
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Other comprehensive income (loss) | | | 58,503 | | | | (2,133) | | | 81,707 | | | | (10,383) | |
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Comprehensive income | | | $ | 65,008 | | | | $ | 45,049 | | | $ | 122,620 | | | | $ | 135,266 | |
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Attributable to | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shareholders | | | $ | 64,924 | | | | $ | 44,881 | | | $ | 122,262 | | | | $ | 135,125 | |
Non-controlling interests | | | 84 | | | | 168 | | | 358 | | | | 141 | |
| | | $ | 65,008 | | | | $ | 45,049 | | | $ | 122,620 | | | | $ | 135,266 | |
See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
ATS CORPORATION
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(in thousands of Canadian dollars - unaudited)
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Nine months ended December 29, 2024 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Share capital | | Contributed surplus | | Retained earnings | | Currency translation adjustments | | Cash flow hedge reserve | | Total accumulated other comprehensive income | | Non-controlling interests | | Total equity |
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Balance, as at March 31, 2024 | | $ | 865,897 | | | $ | 26,119 | | | $ | 724,495 | | | $ | 48,635 | | | $ | 15,520 | | | $ | 64,155 | | | $ | 3,281 | | | $ | 1,683,947 | |
Net income | | — | | | — | | | 40,809 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 104 | | | 40,913 | |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 96,164 | | | (14,711) | | | 81,453 | | | 254 | | | 81,707 | |
Total comprehensive income (loss) | | — | | | — | | | 40,809 | | | 96,164 | | | (14,711) | | | 81,453 | | | 358 | | | 122,620 | |
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Purchase of non-controlling interest 4 | | — | | | — | | | 94 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (94) | | | — | |
Stock-based compensation | | — | | | 9,907 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 9,907 | |
Exercise of stock options | | 183 | | | (44) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 139 | |
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Common shares held in trust (note 17) | | (14,690) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (14,690) | |
Repurchase of common shares (note 15) | | (9,831) | | | — | | | (36,052) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (45,883) | |
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Balance, as at December 29, 2024 | | $ | 841,559 | | | $ | 35,982 | | | $ | 729,346 | | | $ | 144,799 | | | $ | 809 | | | $ | 145,608 | | | $ | 3,545 | | | $ | 1,756,040 | |
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Nine months ended December 31, 2023 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Share capital | | Contributed surplus | | Retained earnings | | Currency translation adjustments | | Cash flow hedge reserve | | Total accumulated other comprehensive income | | Non-controlling interests | | Total equity | | | | |
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Balance, as at March 31, 2023 | | $ | 520,633 | | | $ | 15,468 | | | $ | 530,707 | | | $ | 51,206 | | | $ | 8,834 | | | $ | 60,040 | | | $ | 3,735 | | | $ | 1,130,583 | | | | | |
Net income | | — | | | — | | | 145,276 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 373 | | | 145,649 | | | | | |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (14,829) | | | 4,678 | | | (10,151) | | | (232) | | | (10,383) | | | | | |
Total comprehensive income (loss) | | — | | | — | | | 145,276 | | | (14,829) | | | 4,678 | | | (10,151) | | | 141 | | | 135,266 | | | | | |
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Purchase of non-controlling interest | | — | | | — | | | 471 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (666) | | | (195) | | | | | |
Stock-based compensation | | — | | | 8,146 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 8,146 | | | | | |
Exercise of stock options | | 2,504 | | | (550) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,954 | | | | | |
U.S. initial public offering | | 366,332 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 366,332 | | | | | |
Common shares held in trust | | (23,820) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (23,820) | | | | | |
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Balance, as at December 31, 2023 | | $ | 865,649 | | | $ | 23,064 | | | $ | 676,454 | | | $ | 36,377 | | | $ | 13,512 | | | $ | 49,889 | | | $ | 3,210 | | | $ | 1,618,266 | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
ATS CORPORATION
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands of Canadian dollars - unaudited)
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| Note | | December 29 2024 | | | December 31 2023 | | December 29 2024 | | | December 31 2023 |
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Operating activities | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | | $ | 6,505 | | | | $ | 47,182 | | | $ | 40,913 | | | | $ | 145,649 | |
Items not involving cash | | | | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment | 9 | | 8,404 | | | | 7,111 | | | 25,152 | | | | 20,791 | |
Amortization of right-of-use assets | 7 | | 8,563 | | | | 7,304 | | | 24,967 | | | | 21,656 | |
Amortization of intangible assets | 11 | | 20,943 | | | | 20,743 | | | 64,511 | | | | 62,393 | |
Deferred income taxes | 16 | | (9,488) | | | | (8,693) | | | (25,266) | | | | (9,020) | |
Other items not involving cash | | | (1,605) | | | | (1,871) | | | (2,666) | | | | (2,433) | |
Stock-based compensation | 17 | | 3,281 | | | | 3,043 | | | 9,907 | | | | 8,146 | |
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Change in non-cash operating working capital | 23 | | 30,081 | | | | 35,689 | | | (151,073) | | | | (235,977) | |
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities | | | $ | 66,684 | | | | $ | 110,508 | | | $ | (13,555) | | | | $ | 11,205 | |
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Investing activities | | | | | | | | | | | |
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment | 9 | | $ | (6,901) | | | | $ | (12,045) | | | $ | (22,111) | | | | $ | (46,516) | |
Acquisition of intangible assets | 11 | | (9,506) | | | | (5,666) | | | (27,032) | | | | (15,971) | |
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired | 4 | | 2,280 | | | | (266,117) | | | (179,389) | | | | (275,776) | |
Settlement of cross-currency interest rate swap instrument | 8 | | (16,555) | | | | — | | | (16,555) | | | | — | |
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment | 9 | | 350 | | | | 14,554 | | | 1,135 | | | | 22,809 | |
Cash flows used in investing activities | | | $ | (30,332) | | | | $ | (269,274) | | | $ | (243,952) | | | | $ | (315,454) | |
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Financing activities | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Bank indebtedness | | | $ | (13,559) | | | | $ | 2,495 | | | $ | (503) | | | | $ | (378) | |
Repayment of long-term debt | | | (218,569) | | | | (76,151) | | | (505,686) | | | | (542,095) | |
Proceeds from long-term debt | | | 193,836 | | | | 310,844 | | | 908,354 | | | | 626,828 | |
Settlement of cross-currency interest rate swap instrument | 8 | | 24,262 | | | | — | | | 24,262 | | | | — | |
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | | | 52 | | | | 775 | | | 139 | | | | 1,954 | |
Proceeds from U.S. initial public offering, net of issuance fees | 15 | | — | | | | — | | | — | | | | 362,072 | |
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Purchase of non-controlling interest | | | — | | | | 13 | | | — | | | | (195) | |
Repurchase of common shares | 15 | | — | | | | — | | | (44,983) | | | | — | |
Acquisition of shares held in trust | 17 | | — | | | | — | | | (14,690) | | | | (23,820) | |
Principal lease payments | | | (7,678) | | | | (5,135) | | | (22,244) | | | | (18,250) | |
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities | | | $ | (21,656) | | | | $ | 232,841 | | | $ | 344,649 | | | | $ | 406,116 | |
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | | | 1,519 | | | | (569) | | | 5,833 | | | | (846) | |
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Increase in cash and cash equivalents | | | 16,215 | | | | 73,506 | | | 92,975 | | | | 101,021 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | | | 246,937 | | | | 187,382 | | | 170,177 | | | | 159,867 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | | | $ | 263,152 | | | | $ | 260,888 | | | $ | 263,152 | | | | $ | 260,888 | |
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Supplemental information | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash income taxes paid | | | $ | 21,797 | | | | $ | 7,946 | | | $ | 51,213 | | | | $ | 33,662 | |
Cash interest paid | | | $ | 23,147 | | | | $ | 20,814 | | | $ | 62,837 | | | | $ | 54,952 | |
See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
ATS CORPORATION
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts - unaudited)
1. CORPORATE INFORMATION
ATS Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, "ATS" or the "Company") is an industry leader in planning, designing, building, commissioning and servicing automated manufacturing systems - including automation products and test solutions - for a broadly-diversified base of customers.
The Company is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "ATS" and is incorporated and domiciled in Ontario, Canada. The address of its registered office is 730 Fountain Street North, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada.
The interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company for the three and nine months ended December 29, 2024 were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors (the "Board") on February 4, 2025.
2. BASIS OF PREPARATION
These interim condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared on a historical cost basis, except for derivative instruments that have been measured at fair value. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand, except where otherwise stated.
Statement of compliance
These interim condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard ("IAS") 34 - Interim Financial Reporting. Accordingly, certain information and disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB"), have been omitted or condensed. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2024.
Standards adopted in fiscal 2025
The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements are consistent with those followed in the presentation of the Company's annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2024, except as noted below:
(i) Amendments to IAS 1 - Presentation of Financial Statements
The IASB clarified the classification of liabilities as current or non-current based on the existence of a right to defer settlement at the reporting date. The classification of a liability remains unaffected by the intentions or expectations of the entity to exercise its right to defer settlement, or its ability to settle early.
The IASB reconfirmed that only covenants with which a company must comply on or before the reporting date affect the classification of a liability as current or non-current. Future covenants do not affect classification, however, if there is a future covenant on a non-current liability, entities are required to disclose information regarding the risk that those liabilities could become repayable within 12 months after the reporting date.
The Company adopted these amendments on April 1, 2024 and the adoption did not have an impact on the Company's interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
ATS CORPORATION
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts - unaudited)
Standard issued but not yet effective
A number of new standards and amendments to standards have been issued but are not yet effective for the financial year ending March 31, 2025, and accordingly, have not been applied in preparing these interim condensed consolidated financial statements. The Company reasonably expects the following standard to be applicable at a future date:
(i) Issuance of IFRS 18 - Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements
On April 9, 2024, the IASB issued IFRS 18, which will replace IAS 1 for reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2027. The new standard aims to improve comparability and transparency of communication in financial statements. The requirements include required totals, subtotals and new categories in the consolidated statements of income; disclosure of management-defined performance measures and guidance on aggregation and disaggregation. Retrospective application is required in both annual and interim financial statements. The Company is in the process of reviewing the new standard to determine the impact on its consolidated financial statements.
3. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS
The preparation of the Company's interim condensed consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period. However, uncertainty about these estimates, judgments and assumptions could result in outcomes that require a material adjustment to the carrying amount of the asset or liability affected in future periods.
The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting date, which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next fiscal year, are consistent with those disclosed in the Company's fiscal 2024 audited consolidated financial statements.
The Company based its estimates, judgments and assumptions on parameters available when the interim condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared. Existing circumstances and assumptions about future developments, however, may change due to market changes or circumstances arising beyond the control of the Company. Such changes are reflected in the estimates when they occur.
Tariffs: The United States has announced potential tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China. The timing and impact of the tariffs on the Company's financial condition, cash flows and operations is uncertain and cannot currently be quantified. Management will continue to monitor and assess the impact of the potential tariffs on its judgements, estimates, and amounts recognized in these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
4. ACQUISITIONS
(a) Current year acquisitions
(i) On July 24, 2024, the Company acquired 100% of the shares of Paxiom Group ("Paxiom"), a provider of primary, secondary, and end-of-line packaging machines in the food and beverage, cannabis, and
ATS CORPORATION
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts - unaudited)
pharmaceutical industries. The total purchase price paid upon finalization of working capital adjustments was $146,438.
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Cash used in investing activities was determined as follows: |
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Cash consideration | $ | 146,438 | |
Less: cash acquired | (9,923) | |
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The allocation of the purchase price at fair value is as follows: |
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Purchase price allocation | |
Cash | $ | 9,923 | |
Other current assets | 19,150 | |
Property, plant and equipment | 1,588 | |
Right-of-use assets | 11,562 | |
Intangible assets with a definite life | |
Technology | 10,200 | |
Customer relationships | 44,700 | |
Other | 1,694 | |
Intangible assets with an indefinite life | |
Brands | 12,200 | |
Current liabilities | (17,114) | |
Other long-term liabilities | (10,887) | |
Deferred tax liability | (16,115) | |
Net identifiable assets | $ | 66,901 | |
Residual purchase price allocated to goodwill | 79,537 | |
Purchase consideration | $ | 146,438 | |
Current assets include accounts receivable of $5,328, representing the fair value of accounts receivable expected to be collected.
The purchase cost was allocated to the underlying assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon the estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. The fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed have been determined on a provisional basis based on information that is currently available to the Company. Final valuations of certain assets including intangible assets and property, plant, and equipment, are not yet complete due to timing of the acquisition and inherent complexity associated with valuations. Specifically, a third-party valuation has not been finalized. Therefore, the purchase price allocation is preliminary and is subject to adjustment upon completion of the valuation process and analysis of resulting tax effects. During the three months ended December 29, 2024, changes to the purchase price allocation resulted in a decrease to working capital of $812 and goodwill of $1,468.
The primary factors contributing to the recognition of goodwill include the acquired workforce, access to new market growth opportunities, and the strategic value to the Company's growth plan. Approximately 86% of the amounts assigned to intangible assets and 82% of the amounts assigned to goodwill are not expected to be tax-deductible. This acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, with the Company acquiring Paxiom using the purchase method of accounting as of July 24, 2024. From the acquisition date to December 29, 2024, Paxiom contributed approximately $22,323
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Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts - unaudited)
in revenue and incurred a net loss of $1,235. If Paxiom had been acquired at the beginning of ATS' fiscal year (April 1, 2024), the Company estimates that the combined entity's revenues and net income for the nine months ended December 29, 2024 would have been approximately $17,859 higher and $988 lower, respectively.
(ii) On August 30, 2024, the Company acquired all material assets from Heidolph Instruments GmbH & Co. KG and Hans Heidolph GmbH ("Heidolph"), a leading manufacturer of premium lab equipment for the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries. This acquisition was accounted for as a business combination with the Company as the acquirer, since Heidolph meets the definition of a business under IFRS 3 - Business Combinations. The total purchase price was $45,064 (30,252 Euros).
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Cash consideration | $ | 45,064 | |
Less: cash acquired | (2,190) | |
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Cash | $ | 2,190 | |
Other current assets | 20,440 | |
Property, plant and equipment | 18,014 | |
Right-of-use assets | 3,204 | |
Intangible assets with a definite life | |
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Customer relationships | 1,043 | |
Other | 297 | |
Intangible assets with an indefinite life | |
Brands | 4,841 | |
Current liabilities | (2,368) | |
Other long-term liabilities | (4,939) | |
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Net identifiable assets | $ | 42,722 | |
Residual purchase price allocated to goodwill | 2,342 | |
Purchase consideration | $ | 45,064 | |
Current assets include accounts receivable of $2,206, representing the fair value of accounts receivable expected to be collected.
The purchase cost was allocated to the underlying assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon the estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. The fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed have been determined on a provisional basis based on information that is currently available to the Company. Final valuations of certain assets including intangible assets and property, plant, and equipment, are not yet complete due to timing of the acquisition and inherent complexity associated with valuations. Specifically, a third-party valuation has not been finalized. Therefore, the purchase price allocation is preliminary and is subject to adjustment upon completion of the valuation process and analysis of resulting tax effects. During the three months ended December 29, 2024, changes to the purchase price allocation resulted in a decrease to working capital of $299 and increase in other long-term liabilities of $200 and goodwill of $499.
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Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts - unaudited)
The primary factors contributing to the recognition of goodwill include the acquired workforce and adjacent strategic capabilities, which will complement existing ATS businesses to provide comprehensive laboratory solutions. The amounts assigned to goodwill and intangible assets are expected to be partially tax-deductible. This acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, with the Company acquiring Heidolph using the purchase method of accounting as of August 30, 2024. From the acquisition date to December 29, 2024, Heidolph contributed approximately $23,335 in revenue and incurred a net loss of $1,066. If Heidolph had been acquired at the beginning of ATS' fiscal year (April 1, 2024), the Company estimates that the combined entity's revenues and net income for the nine months ended December 29, 2024 would have been approximately $29,169 higher and $1,333 lower, respectively.
5. INVENTORIES
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As at | December 29 2024 | | March 31 2024 |
Raw materials | $ | 158,798 | | | $ | 153,433 | |
Work in progress | 132,315 | | | 98,245 | |
Finished goods | 75,094 | | | 44,202 | |
| $ | 366,207 | | | $ | 295,880 | |
The amount charged to net income and included in cost of revenues for the write-down of inventories for valuation issues during the three and nine months ended December 29, 2024 was $1,007 and $3,073 respectively (three and nine months ended December 31, 2023 - $1,399 and $4,429, respectively). The amount of inventories carried at net realizable value as at December 29, 2024 was $7,010 (March 31, 2024 - $6,904).
6. DEPOSITS, PREPAIDS AND OTHER ASSETS
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Prepaid assets | | | $ | 37,988 | | | $ | 38,046 | |
Supplier deposits | | | 33,187 | | | 35,686 | |
Investment tax credit receivable | | | 22,423 | | | 19,379 | |
Current portion of cross-currency interest rate swap instrument | | | 2,589 | | | — | |
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Forward foreign exchange contracts | | | 2,748 | | | 5,050 | |
| | | $ | 98,935 | | | $ | 98,161 | |
7. RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS AND LEASE LIABILITIES
Changes in the net balance of right-of-use assets during the nine months ended December 29, 2024 were as follows:
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Balance, at March 31, 2024 | | | $ | 85,588 | | | $ | 20,073 | | | $ | 105,661 | |
Additions | | | 12,626 | | | 8,100 | | | 20,726 | |
Amortization | | | (17,794) | | | (7,173) | | | (24,967) | |
Acquisition of subsidiaries | 4 | | 14,766 | | | — | | | 14,766 | |
Exchange and other adjustments | | | 2,728 | | | 1,295 | | | 4,023 | |
Balance, at December 29, 2024 | | | $ | 97,914 | | | $ | 22,295 | | | $ | 120,209 | |
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Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts - unaudited)
Changes in the balance of lease liabilities during the nine months ended December 29, 2024 were as follows:
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Balance, at March 31, 2024 | | | $ | 111,379 | | | |
Additions | | | 20,726 | | | |
Interest | | | 4,487 | | | |
Payments | | | (26,731) | | | |
Acquisition of subsidiaries | 4 | | 14,766 | | | |
Exchange and other adjustments | | | 2,451 | | | |
Balance, at December 29, 2024 | | | $ | 127,078 | | | |
Less: current portion | | | 30,688 | | | |
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The right-of-use assets and lease liabilities relate to leases of real estate properties, automobiles and other equipment. For the three and nine months ended December 29, 2024, the Company recognized expense related to short-term and low-value leases of $1,246 and $3,037, respectively, in cost of revenues (December 31, 2023 - $1,467 and $3,693, respectively), and $594 and $1,636, respectively, in selling, general and administrative expenses (December 31, 2023 - $420 and $929, respectively) in the interim condensed consolidated statements of income.
8. OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Other assets consist of the following:
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As at | December 29 2024 | | March 31 2024 |
Cross-currency interest rate swap instrument (i) | $ | 3,106 | | | $ | 17,204 | |
Variable for fixed interest rate swap instruments (ii) | — | | | 1,198 | |
Other | 17 | | | 14 | |
Total | $ | 3,123 | | | $ | 18,416 | |
Other long-term liabilities consist of the following:
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As at | December 29 2024 | | March 31 2024 | |
Cross-currency interest rate swap instrument (i) | $ | 3,995 | | | $ | 14,101 | | |
Variable for fixed interest rate swap instrument (ii) | 4,951 | | | — | | |
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Total | $ | 8,946 | | | $ | 14,101 | | |
(i) On December 5, 2024, the Company settled the cross-currency interest rate swap instrument to swap U.S. $175,000 into Canadian dollars that was maturing on December 15, 2025. The Company received interest of 4.125% U.S. per annum and paid interest of 4.169% Canadian. The Company also settled the cross-currency interest rate swap instrument to swap 161,142 Euros into Canadian dollars that was maturing on December 15, 2025. The Company received interest of 4.169% Canadian per annum and paid interest of 2.351% Euros. The Company received $7,707 to settle the cross-currency swaps, of which $16,555 was recorded as cash paid in investing activities (portion related to Euro-denominated net investment hedge) and $24,262 was recorded as cash received in financing activities (portion related to foreign currency Senior Note hedge) in the interim condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.
On December 5, 2024, the Company entered into a cross-currency interest rate swap instrument to swap U.S. $175,000 into Canadian dollars to hedge a portion of its foreign exchange risk related to its
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Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts - unaudited)
U.S. dollar-denominated Senior Notes. The Company will receive interest of 4.125% U.S. per annum and pay interest of 3.128% Canadian. The terms of the hedging instrument will end on December 15, 2027.
The Company entered into a cross-currency interest rate swap instrument on December 5, 2024 to swap 165,328 Euros into Canadian dollars to hedge the net investment in European operations. The Company will receive interest of 3.128% Canadian per annum and pay interest of 2.645% Euros. The terms of the hedging relationship will end on December 15, 2027.
(ii) Effective November 4, 2022, the Company entered into a variable for fixed interest rate swap instrument to swap the variable interest rate on its $300,000 non-amortized secured term credit facility to a fixed 4.241% interest rate. The terms of the hedging instrument ended on November 4, 2024.
On November 21, 2023, the Company entered into a variable for fixed interest rate swap instrument to swap the variable interest rate on its $300,000 non-amortized secured term credit facility to a fixed 4.044% interest rate for the period November 4, 2024 to November 4, 2026.
9. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
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Balance, at March 31, 2024 | | $ | 39,727 | | | $ | 226,225 | | | $ | 54,464 | | | $ | 102,423 | | | $ | 422,839 | |
Additions | | 1,346 | | | 4,211 | | | 4,169 | | | 12,385 | | | 22,111 | |
Acquisition of subsidiaries | 4 | 4,359 | | | 11,212 | | | 2,060 | | | 1,971 | | | 19,602 | |
Disposals | | — | | | (148) | | | (862) | | | (1,921) | | | (2,931) | |
Exchange and other adjustments (i) | | 1,413 | | | 8,152 | | | 3,269 | | | (921) | | | 11,913 | |
Balance, at December 29, 2024 | | $ | 46,845 | | | $ | 249,652 | | | $ | 63,100 | | | $ | 113,937 | | | $ | 473,534 | |
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Depreciation: | | | | | | | | | | |
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Balance, at March 31, 2024 | | $ | — | | | $ | (46,780) | | | $ | (22,753) | | | $ | (56,329) | | | $ | (125,862) | |
Depreciation expense | | — | | | (9,548) | | | (6,091) | | | (9,513) | | | (25,152) | |
Disposals | | — | | | — | | | 576 | | | 1,552 | | | 2,128 | |
Exchange and other adjustments (i) | | — | | | (1,553) | | | (1,367) | | | (1,595) | | | (4,515) | |
Balance, at December 29, 2024 | | $ | — | | | $ | (57,881) | | | $ | (29,635) | | | $ | (65,885) | | | $ | (153,401) | |
Net book value: | | | | | | | | | | |
At December 29, 2024 | | $ | 46,845 | | | $ | 191,771 | | | $ | 33,465 | | | $ | 48,052 | | | $ | 320,133 | |
At March 31, 2024 | | $ | 39,727 | | | $ | 179,445 | | | $ | 31,711 | | | $ | 46,094 | | | $ | 296,977 | |
(i) Represents translation from the functional currency of the related foreign operations into Canadian dollars at the period-end exchange rate. The resulting exchange differences are recognized in the interim condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
ATS CORPORATION
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts - unaudited)
10. GOODWILL
The carrying amount of goodwill acquired through business combinations has been allocated to a group of CGUs that combine to form a single operating segment, ATS Corporation, as follows:
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As at | Note | | December 29 2024 | | March 31 2024 |
Balance, at April 1 | | | $ | 1,228,600 | | | $ | 1,118,262 | |
Acquisition of subsidiaries | 4 | | 81,879 | | | 112,201 | |
Exchange and other adjustments (i) | | | 58,670 | | | (1,863) | |
Balance, at December 29, 2024 | | | $ | 1,369,149 | | | $ | 1,228,600 | |
(i) Represents translation from the functional currency of the related foreign operations into Canadian dollars at the period-end exchange rate. The resulting exchange differences are recognized in the interim condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
11. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
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| Note | Development projects | | Computer software, licenses and other | | Technology | | Customer relationships | | Brands(i) | | Total |
Cost: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Balance, at March 31, 2024 | | $ | 80,367 | | | $ | 69,656 | | | $ | 315,256 | | | $ | 345,318 | | | $ | 199,828 | | | $ | 1,010,425 | |
Additions | | 20,533 | | | 5,638 | | | 116 | | | — | | | 745 | | | 27,032 | |
Acquisition of subsidiaries | 4 | — | | | 1,991 | | | 10,200 | | | 45,743 | | | 17,041 | | | 74,975 | |
Disposals | | — | | | (900) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (900) | |
Exchange and other adjustments (ii) | | 12,882 | | | 1,728 | | | 15,735 | | | (90,922) | | | 7,536 | | | (53,041) | |
Balance, at December 29, 2024 | | $ | 113,782 | | | $ | 78,113 | | | $ | 341,307 | | | $ | 300,139 | | | $ | 225,150 | | | $ | 1,058,491 | |
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Amortization: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Balance, at March 31, 2024 | | $ | (34,045) | | | $ | (38,085) | | | $ | (99,364) | | | $ | (152,973) | | | $ | (6,411) | | | $ | (330,878) | |
Amortization | | (6,167) | | | (8,409) | | | (25,121) | | | (22,597) | | | (2,217) | | | (64,511) | |
Disposals | | — | | | 900 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 900 | |
Exchange and other adjustments (ii) | | (7,931) | | | (1,185) | | | (4,833) | | | 102,051 | | | 2,496 | | | 90,598 | |
Balance, at December 29, 2024 | | $ | (48,143) | | | $ | (46,779) | | | $ | (129,318) | | | $ | (73,519) | | | $ | (6,132) | | | $ | (303,891) | |
Net book value: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
At December 29, 2024 | | $ | 65,639 | | | $ | 31,334 | | | $ | 211,989 | | | $ | 226,620 | | | $ | 219,018 | | | $ | 754,600 | |
At March 31, 2024 | | $ | 46,322 | | | $ | 31,571 | | | $ | 215,892 | | | $ | 192,345 | | | $ | 193,417 | | | $ | 679,547 | |
(i) The Company has assessed a portion of its brand intangible assets to have a useful life of five years. The carrying amount of the intangible assets estimated to have an indefinite life as at December 29, 2024 was $200,473 (March 31, 2024 - $183,432).
(ii) Represents translation from the functional currency of the related foreign operations into Canadian dollars at the period-end exchange rate, and includes the elimination of intangible assets that have been fully amortized. The resulting exchange differences are recognized in the interim condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
ATS CORPORATION
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts - unaudited)
12. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT
During the three and nine months ended December 29, 2024 and the three and nine months ended December 31, 2023, there were no changes in the classification of financial assets as a result of a change in the purpose or use of those assets.
During the three and nine months ended December 29, 2024 and the three and nine months ended December 31, 2023, there were no transfers of financial instruments between Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements, and no transfers into or out of Level 3 fair value measurements.
Instruments not subject to hedge accounting
As part of the Company's risk management strategy, forward contract derivative financial instruments are used to manage foreign currency exposure related to the translation of foreign currency net assets to the subsidiary's functional currency. As these instruments have not been designated as hedges, the change in fair value is recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses in the interim condensed consolidated statements of income.
For the three and nine months ended December 29, 2024, the Company recorded risk management losses of $13,310 and $17,501, respectively (three and nine months ended December 31, 2023 - gains of $1,487 and $6,333, respectively), on foreign currency risk management forward contracts in the interim condensed consolidated statements of income. Included in these amounts, during the three and nine months ended December 29, 2024, were unrealized losses of $5,016 and $3,729, respectively (three and nine months ended December 31, 2023 - unrealized gains of $2,222 and $2,546, respectively), representing the change in fair value. In addition, during the three and nine months ended December 29, 2024, the Company realized foreign exchange losses of $8,294 and $13,772, respectively (three and nine months ended December 31, 2023 - realized losses of $735 and gains of $3,787, respectively), which were settled.
13. PROVISIONS
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Balance, at March 31, 2024 | $ | 13,192 | | | $ | 21,863 | | | $ | 923 | | | $ | 35,978 | |
Provisions made | 3,139 | | | 20,435 | | | 11,233 | | | 34,807 | |
Acquisition of subsidiaries | — | | | 1,413 | | | — | | | 1,413 | |
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Provisions used | (3,851) | | | (22,530) | | | (11,077) | | | (37,458) | |
Exchange adjustments | 528 | | | 434 | | | 47 | | | 1,009 | |
Balance, at December 29, 2024 | $ | 13,008 | | | $ | 21,615 | | | $ | 1,126 | | | $ | 35,749 | |
Warranty provisions
Warranty provisions are related to sales of products and are based on experience reflecting statistical trends of warranty costs.
Restructuring
Restructuring charges are recognized in the period incurred and when the criteria for provisions are fulfilled. Termination benefits are recognized as a liability and an expense when the Company is demonstrably committed through a formal restructuring plan.
The Company recorded $3,360 and $20,435 for the three and nine-month period ended December 29, 2024 related to the previously disclosed restructuring activities. The costs incurred related primarily to workforce reductions and other reorganization related costs.
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Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts - unaudited)
Other provisions
Other provisions are related to medical insurance expenses that have been incurred during the period but are not yet paid, and other miscellaneous provisions.
14. BANK INDEBTEDNESS AND LONG-TERM DEBT
On October 5, 2023, the Company amended its senior secured credit facility (the "Credit Facility") to extend the term loan maturity to match the maturity of the revolving line of credit. The Credit Facility consists of (i) a $750,000 secured committed revolving line of credit and (ii) a fully drawn $300,000 non-amortized secured term credit facility; both maturing on November 4, 2026. The Credit Facility is secured by the Company's assets, including a pledge of shares of certain of the Company's subsidiaries. Certain of the Company's subsidiaries also provide guarantees under the Credit Facility. At December 29, 2024, the Company had utilized $519,347 under the Credit Facility, of which $519,335 was classified as long-term debt (March 31, 2024 - $703,972) and $12 by way of letters of credit (March 31, 2024 - $12).
The Credit Facility is available in Canadian dollars by way of prime rate advances, Term CORRA advances and/or Daily Compounded CORRA advances, in U.S. dollars by way of base rate advances and/or Term SOFR advances, in Euros by way of EURIBOR advances, in British pounds sterling by way of Daily Simple SONIA advances, and by way of letters of credit for certain purposes. The interest rates applicable to the Credit Facility are determined based on a net debt-to-EBITDA ratio as defined in the Credit Facility. For prime rate advances and base rate advances, the interest rate is equal to the Agent's prime rate or the Agent's U.S. dollar base rate in Canada, respectively, plus a margin ranging from 0.45% to 2.00%. For Term CORRA advances, Daily Compounded CORRA advances, Term SOFR advances, EURIBOR advances and Daily Simple SONIA advances, the interest rate is equal to the Term CORRA rate, the Daily Compounded CORRA rate, the Term SOFR rate, the EURIBOR rate or the Daily Simple SONIA rate, respectively, plus a margin that varies from 1.45% to 3.00%. The Company pays a fee for usage of financial letters of credit that ranges from 1.45% to 3.00%, and a fee for usage of non-financial letters of credit that ranges from 0.97% to 2.00%. The Company pays a standby fee on the unadvanced portions of the amounts available for advance or drawdown under the Credit Facility at rates ranging from 0.29% to 0.60%. The Company's Credit Facility is subject to changes in market interest rates. Changes in economic conditions outside of the Company's control could result in higher interest rates, thereby increasing its interest expense. The Company uses a variable for fixed interest rate swap to hedge a portion of its Credit Facility (see note 8).
The Credit Facility is subject to financial covenants including a net debt-to-EBITDA test and an interest coverage test. Under the terms of the Credit Facility, the Company is restricted from encumbering any assets with certain permitted exceptions. At December 29, 2024, all of the covenants were met.
The Company has additional credit facilities available of $113,741 (40,604 Euros, $24,000 U.S, 120,000 Thai Baht, 5,000 GBP, 5,000 CNY, $1,000 AUD and $2,078 CAD). The total amount outstanding on these facilities as at December 29, 2024 was $6,448, of which $4,252 was classified as bank indebtedness (March 31, 2024 - $4,060), $2,196 was classified as long-term debt (March 31, 2024 - $2,299) and $nil by way of letters of credit (March 31, 2024 - $376). The interest rates applicable to the credit facilities range from 0.03% to 8.45% per annum, in local currency. A portion of the long-term debt is secured by certain assets of the Company.
The Company's U.S. $350,000 aggregate principal amount of senior notes ("the US Senior Notes") were issued at par, bear interest at a rate of 4.125% per annum and mature on December 15, 2028. After December 15, 2023, the Company may redeem the US Senior Notes, in whole at any time or in part from time to time, at specified redemption prices and subject to certain conditions required by the US Senior
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Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts - unaudited)
Notes. If the Company experiences a change of control, the Company may be required to repurchase the US Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at a purchase price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of the US Senior Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the redemption date. The US Senior Notes contain customary covenants that restrict, subject to certain exceptions and thresholds, some of the activities of the Company and its subsidiaries, including the Company's ability to dispose of assets, incur additional debt, pay dividends, create liens, make investments, and engage in specified transactions with affiliates. At December 29, 2024, all of the covenants were met. Subject to certain exceptions, the US Senior Notes are guaranteed by each of the subsidiaries of the Company that is a borrower or has guaranteed obligations under the Credit Facility. Transaction fees of $8,100 were deferred and are being amortized over the term of the US Senior Notes. The Company uses a cross-currency interest rate swap instrument to hedge a portion of its US Senior Notes (see note 8).
On August 21, 2024, the Company completed a private placement of $400,000 aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes (the “CAD Senior Notes”). The CAD Senior Notes were issued at par, bear interest at a rate of 6.50% per annum and mature on August 21, 2032. On December 19, 2024, the Company completed a private placement of an additional $200,000 of CAD Senior Notes, bringing the total amount of CAD Senior Notes issued to date to $600,000. The additional CAD Senior Notes were issued at a premium of $1,250 which is classified as long-term debt. The Company may redeem the CAD Senior Notes, at any time after August 21, 2027, in whole or in part, at specified redemption prices and subject to certain conditions required by the CAD Senior Notes. If the Company experiences a change of control, the Company may be required to repurchase the CAD Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at a purchase price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of the CAD Senior Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the redemption date. The CAD Senior Notes contain customary covenants that restrict, subject to certain exception and thresholds, some of the activities of the Company and its subsidiaries, including the Company's ability to dispose of assets, incur additional debt, pay dividends, create liens, make investments, and engage in specified transactions with affiliates.
During the three and nine month periods ended December 29, 2024, the Company incurred transaction costs of $3,422, and $6,080, related to the CAD Senior Notes. Total transaction costs of $9,502 were deferred and will be amortized over the term of the CAD Senior Notes. The Company used the net proceeds from the offerings of the CAD Senior Notes to repay amounts owing under the Credit Facility. At December 29, 2024, all of the covenants were met. Subject to certain exceptions, the CAD Senior Notes are guaranteed by each of the subsidiaries of the Company that is a borrower or has guaranteed obligations under the Credit Facility.
(i) Bank indebtedness
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As at | December 29 2024 | | March 31 2024 |
Other facilities | $ | 4,252 | | | $ | 4,060 | |
ATS CORPORATION
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts - unaudited)
(ii) Long-term debt
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As at | December 29 2024 | | March 31 2024 |
Credit Facility | $ | 519,335 | | | $ | 703,972 | |
Senior Notes | 1,103,380 | | | 474,075 | |
Other facilities | 2,196 | | | 2,299 | |
Issuance costs | (13,679) | | | (8,374) | |
| 1,611,232 | | | 1,171,972 | |
Less: current portion | 193 | | | 176 | |
| $ | 1,611,039 | | | $ | 1,171,796 | |
Scheduled principal repayments and interest payments on long-term debt as at December 29, 2024 are as follows (variable interest repayments on the Credit Facility are not reflected in the table below as they fluctuate based on the amounts drawn):
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| Principal | | Interest |
Less than one year | $ | 193 | | | $ | 59,806 | |
One - two years | 299,943 | | | 59,789 | |
Two - three years | 219,373 | | | 59,771 | |
Three - four years | 504,668 | | | 59,752 | |
Four - five years | 38 | | | 38,916 | |
Thereafter | 600,696 | | | 103,710 | |
| $ | 1,624,911 | | | $ | 381,744 | |
15. SHARE CAPITAL
Authorized share capital of the Company consists of an unlimited number of common shares, without par value, for unlimited consideration.
On December 12, 2024, the Company announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") had accepted a notice filed by the Company of its intention to make a normal course issuer bid ("NCIB"). Under the NCIB, ATS may purchase for cancellation up to a maximum of 8,259,180 common shares during the 12-month period ending December 15, 2025.
During the nine months ended December 29, 2024, the Company purchased nil common shares under the recently announced NCIB program and 1,020,887 common shares for $44,983 under the previous NCIB program (March 31, 2024 - purchased 300 common shares for $14). At December 29, 2024, a total of 8,259,180 common shares remained available for repurchase under the recently announced NCIB. All purchases are made in accordance with the bid at prevalent market prices plus brokerage fees, or such other prices that may be permitted by the TSX, with consideration allocated to share capital up to the average carrying amount of the shares, and any excess allocated to retained earnings. Included in share capital is $900 of transaction costs related to taxes on the share repurchase (note 16).
The changes in the common shares issued and outstanding during the period presented were as follows:
ATS CORPORATION
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts - unaudited)
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| Note | Number of common shares | | Share capital |
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Balance, at March 31, 2024 | | 98,219,496 | | | $ | 865,897 | |
Exercise of stock options | | 4,416 | | | 183 | |
Common shares held in trust | 17 | (332,165) | | | (14,690) | |
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Repurchase of common shares | | (1,020,887) | | | (9,831) | |
Balance, at December 29, 2024 | | 96,870,860 | | | $ | 841,559 | |
On May 30, 2023, the Company announced the closing of its U.S. initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange. A total of 6,900,000 common shares were sold by the Company, at a price of $55.04 ($41 U.S.) per share, for gross proceeds to the Company of $379,797 ($282,900 U.S.). Offering costs of $17,725 ($13,203 U.S.) were paid and deferred tax of $4,260 ($3,173 U.S.) related to the offering costs were recorded to share capital.
16. TAXATION
(i) Reconciliation of income taxes: Income tax expense differs from the amounts that would be obtained by applying the combined Canadian basic federal and provincial income tax rate to income before income taxes. These differences result from the following items:
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Income before income taxes and non-controlling interest | | | $ | 10,642 | | | | $ | 60,994 | | | $ | 57,351 | | | | $ | 190,659 | |
Combined Canadian basic federal and provincial income tax rate | | | 26.50% | | | 26.50% | | 26.50% | | | 26.50% |
Income tax expense based on combined Canadian basic federal and provincial income tax rate | | | $ | 2,820 | | | | $ | 16,164 | | | $ | 15,198 | | | | $ | 50,525 | |
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Increase (decrease) in income taxes resulting from: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Adjustments in respect of current income tax of previous periods | | | (162) | | | | (93) | | | (250) | | | | 659 | |
Non-taxable items net of non-deductible items | | | (814) | | | | (1,875) | | | (2,011) | | | | (5,549) | |
Unrecognized assets | | | 3,403 | | | | 2,829 | | | 7,463 | | | | 7,436 | |
Income taxed at different rates and statutory rate changes | | | (877) | | | | (2,469) | | | (2,794) | | | | (6,548) | |
Manufacturing and processing allowance and all other items | | | (233) | | | | (744) | | | (1,168) | | | | (1,513) | |
At the effective income tax rate of 29% (December 31, 2023 – 24%) | | | $ | 4,137 | | | | $ | 13,812 | | | $ | 16,438 | | | | $ | 45,010 | |
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Income tax expense reported in the interim condensed consolidated statements of income: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Current tax expense | | | $ | 13,625 | | | | $ | 22,505 | | | $ | 41,704 | | | | $ | 54,030 | |
Deferred tax recovery | | | (9,488) | | | | (8,693) | | | (25,266) | | | | (9,020) | |
| | | $ | 4,137 | | | | $ | 13,812 | | | $ | 16,438 | | | | $ | 45,010 | |
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Deferred tax related to items charged or credited directly to equity and goodwill: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gain (loss) on revaluation of cash flow hedges | | | $ | 2,762 | | | | $ | 686 | | | $ | 4,930 | | | | $ | (1,537) | |
Opening deferred tax of acquired company | 4 | | — | | | | (33,264) | | | (16,115) | | | | (33,979) | |
Other items recognized through equity | | | 895 | | | | 1,138 | | | (147) | | | | 5,936 | |
Income tax charged directly to equity and goodwill | | | $ | 3,657 | | | | $ | (31,440) | | | $ | (11,332) | | | | $ | (29,580) | |
ATS CORPORATION
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts - unaudited)
Pillar Two legislation became enacted in Canada and came into effect on April 1, 2024 for the Company. Pillar Two introduces a 15% global minimum tax on income earned in each jurisdiction where the Company operates. During the three months and nine months ended December 29, 2024, the Company recognized income tax expense related to Pillar Two income taxes of $528 and $1,579 respectively ($nil and $nil in the three and nine months ended December 31, 2023) in the interim condensed consolidated statements of income. The Company has applied the exception to recognizing and disclosing information about deferred tax assets and liabilities related to Pillar Two income taxes.
On June 20, 2024, Bill C-59 received Royal Assent, enacting a 2% tax on certain share buybacks. The impact of this tax is reflected in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements (note 15).
17. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
In the calculation of the stock-based compensation expense in the interim condensed consolidated statements of income, the fair value of the Company's stock option grants were estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model for time-vesting stock options. During the three and nine months ended December 29, 2024, the Company granted nil and 241,327 time vesting stock options (nil and 176,112 in the three and nine months ended December 31, 2023, respectively). The stock options granted vest over four years and expire on the seventh anniversary from the date of issue.
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For the nine months ended | | | December 29 2024 | | | December 31 2023 |
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| Number of stock options | | Weighted average exercise price | Number of stock options | | Weighted average exercise price |
Stock options outstanding, beginning of period | 823,527 | | | $ | 33.56 | | 785,429 | | | $ | 26.69 | |
Granted | 241,327 | | | 45.37 | 176,112 | | | 57.71 |
Exercised (i) | (4,416) | | | 31.53 | (89,773) | | | 21.78 |
Forfeited | (25,058) | | | 44.60 | (6,382) | | | 37.87 |
Stock options outstanding, end of period | 1,035,380 | | | $ | 36.05 | | 865,386 | | | $ | 33.43 | |
Stock options exercisable, end of period, time-vested options | 547,367 | | | $ | 27.98 | | 385,108 | | | $ | 24.06 | |
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(i) For the nine months ended December 29, 2024, the weighted average share price at the date of exercise was $43.39 (December 31, 2023 - $58.20).
The fair values of the Company's stock options issued during the periods presented were estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions. Expected stock price volatility was determined at the time of the grant by considering historical share price volatility. Expected stock option grant life was determined at the time of the grant by considering the average of the grant vesting period and the grant exercise period.
ATS CORPORATION
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts - unaudited)
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For the nine months ended | December 29 2024 | | December 31 2023 |
Weighted average risk-free interest rate | 3.75 | % | | 3.52 | % |
Dividend yield | 0 | % | | 0 | % |
Weighted average expected volatility | 35 | % | | 36 | % |
Weighted average expected life | 4.75 years | | 4.77 years |
Number of stock options granted: Time-vested | 241,327 | | 176,112 |
Weighted average exercise price per option | $ 45.37 | | $ 57.71 |
Weighted average value per option: Time-vested | $ 16.45 | | $ 20.83 |
Restricted Share Unit Plan:
During the three and nine months ended December 29, 2024, the Company granted 50,747 and 255,055 time-vesting restricted share units ("RSUs") (9,740 and 161,568 in the three and nine months ended December 31, 2023), and nil and 210,803 performance-based RSUs (nil and 126,944 in the three and nine months ended December 31, 2023). The Company measures these RSUs based on the fair value at the date of grant and a compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period in the interim condensed consolidated statements of income with a corresponding increase in contributed surplus. The performance-based RSUs vest upon successful achievement of certain operational and share price targets.
On May 18, 2022, the RSU plan was amended so that RSUs granted may be settled in ATS Common Shares, where deemed advisable by the Company, as an alternative to cash payments. It is the Company's intention to settle these RSUs with ATS Common Shares and therefore the Company measures these RSUs as equity awards based on fair value. During the three and nine months ended December 29, 2024, nil and 332,165 common shares were purchased for nil and $14,690, respectively, and placed in trust (nil and 387,794 shares for nil and $23,820 in the three and nine months ended December 31, 2023, respectively). At December 29, 2024, 1,057,455 shares are held in a trust and may be used to settle some or all of the RSU grants when they are fully vested. The trust is consolidated in the Company's interim condensed consolidated financial statements with the value of the acquired common shares presented as a reduction of share capital.
The RSUs issued prior to May 18, 2022 give the employee the right to receive a cash payment based on the market value of a common share of the Company. The RSU liability is recognized quarterly based on the expired portion of the vesting period and the change in the Company's stock price. The change in value of the RSU liability is included in the interim condensed consolidated statements of income in the period of the change. At December 29, 2024, the value of the outstanding liability related to the RSU plan was $8 (March 31, 2024 - $13,875). The RSU liability is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the interim condensed consolidated statements of financial position.
The weighted average remaining vesting period for the time-vesting RSUs and performance-based RSUs to be settled in cash is 0.5 years.
ATS CORPORATION
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts - unaudited)
Deferred Stock Unit Plan:
During the three and nine months ended December 29, 2024, the Company granted nil and 43,456 Deferred Stock Units ("DSUs"), respectively (three and nine months ended December 31, 2023 - 3,103 and 32,498, respectively). The DSU liability is revalued at each reporting date based on the change in the Company's stock price. As at December 29, 2024, the value of the outstanding liability related to the DSUs was $20,075 (March 31, 2024 - $19,661). The DSU liability is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the interim condensed consolidated statements of financial position. The change in the value of the DSU liability is included in the interim condensed consolidated statements of income in the period of change.
The following table shows the compensation expense related to the Company's share-based payment plans:
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For the three months ended | December 29 2024 | | December 31 2023 |
Stock options | $ | 732 | | | $ | 492 | |
RSUs | 2,527 | | | 4,027 | |
DSUs | 1,866 | | | 152 | |
| $ | 5,125 | | | $ | 4,671 | |
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For the nine months ended | December 29 2024 | | December 31 2023 |
Stock options | $ | 2,242 | | | $ | 1,504 | |
RSUs | 8,892 | | | 15,021 | |
DSUs | 414 | | | 1,591 | |
| $ | 11,548 | | | $ | 18,116 | |
18. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
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The minimum purchase obligations are as follows as at December 29, 2024: | |
Less than one year | $ | 364,327 | |
One - two years | 38,236 | |
Two - three years | 3,665 | |
Three - four years | 120 | |
Four - five years | 52 | |
More than five years | 135 | |
| $ | 406,535 | |
The Company's off-balance sheet arrangements consist of purchase obligations, primarily commitments for material purchases, which have been entered into in the normal course of business.
In accordance with industry practice, the Company is liable to customers for obligations relating to contract completion and timely delivery. In the normal conduct of its operations, the Company may provide letters of credit as security for advances received from customers pending delivery and contract performance. In addition, the Company provides letters of credit for post-retirement obligations and may provide letters of credit as security on equipment under lease and on order. As at December 29, 2024, the total value of outstanding letters of credit was approximately $236,673 (March 31, 2024 - $171,065).
ATS CORPORATION
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts - unaudited)
In the normal course of operations, the Company is party to a number of lawsuits, claims and contingencies. Although it is possible that liabilities may be incurred in instances for which no accruals have been made, the Company does not believe that the ultimate outcome of these matters will have a material impact on its interim condensed consolidated statements of financial position.
19. SEGMENTED DISCLOSURE
The Company's operations are reported as one operating segment, Automation Systems, which plans, allocates resources, builds capabilities and implements best practices on a global basis.
Geographic segmentation of revenues is determined based on revenues by customer location. Non-current assets represent property, plant and equipment, right-of-use assets and intangible assets that are attributable to individual geographic segments, based on location of the respective operations.
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As at | December 29, 2024 |
| Right-of-use assets | | Property, plant and equipment | | Intangible assets |
Canada | $ | 32,597 | | | $ | 65,295 | | | $ | 95,974 | |
United States | 22,378 | | | 148,049 | | | 443,566 | |
Germany | 23,957 | | | 52,972 | | | 44,399 | |
Italy | 17,783 | | | 40,488 | | | 130,184 | |
Other Europe | 19,506 | | | 10,782 | | | 31,582 | |
Other | 3,988 | | | 2,547 | | | 8,895 | |
Total Company | $ | 120,209 | | | $ | 320,133 | | | $ | 754,600 | |
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As at | March 31, 2024 |
| Right-of-use assets | | Property, plant and equipment | | Intangible assets |
Canada | $ | 30,483 | | | $ | 62,895 | | | $ | 28,558 | |
United States | 11,273 | | | 143,642 | | | 434,039 | |
Germany | 24,849 | | | 35,158 | | | 38,945 | |
Italy | 16,819 | | | 39,439 | | | 133,447 | |
Other Europe | 17,627 | | | 13,581 | | | 34,672 | |
Other | 4,610 | | | 2,262 | | | 9,886 | |
Total Company | $ | 105,661 | | | $ | 296,977 | | | $ | 679,547 | |
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Revenue from external customers | Three months ended | Nine months ended |
| | December 29 2024 | | | December 31 2023 | | December 29 2024 | | | December 31 2023 |
Canada | | $ | 29,901 | | | | $ | 27,653 | | | $ | 97,970 | | | | $ | 92,580 | |
United States | | 283,450 | | | | 365,930 | | | 866,513 | | | | 1,089,685 | |
Germany | | 59,551 | | | | 72,824 | | | 169,175 | | | | 219,118 | |
Italy | | 19,207 | | | | 25,481 | | | 64,871 | | | | 91,953 | |
Other Europe | | 153,116 | | | | 135,405 | | | 451,520 | | | | 431,887 | |
Other | | 106,768 | | | | 124,759 | | | 308,995 | | | | 316,194 | |
Total Company | | $ | 651,993 | | | | $ | 752,052 | | | $ | 1,959,044 | | | | $ | 2,241,417 | |
For the nine months ended December 29, 2024, the Company did not have revenues from a single customer that amounted to 10% or more of total consolidated revenues (nine months ended December 31, 2023 - revenues from a single customer amounted to 25.8%).
ATS CORPORATION
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts - unaudited)
20. REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS
(a) Revenue by type:
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| | December 29 2024 | | | December 31 2023 | | December 29 2024 | | | December 31 2023 |
Revenues from construction contracts | | $ | 343,559 | | | | $ | 485,202 | | | $ | 1,056,014 | | | | $ | 1,473,825 | |
Services rendered | | 158,046 | | | | 153,016 | | | 491,789 | | | | 444,397 | |
Sale of goods | | 150,388 | | | | 113,834 | | | 411,241 | | | | 323,195 | |
Total Company | | $ | 651,993 | | | | $ | 752,052 | | | $ | 1,959,044 | | | | $ | 2,241,417 | |
(b) Disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers:
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Revenues by market | | December 29 2024 | | | December 31 2023 | | December 29 2024 | | | December 31 2023 |
Life Sciences | | $ | 376,107 | | | | $ | 316,873 | | | $ | 1,054,891 | | | | $ | 893,301 | |
Food & Beverage | | 113,251 | | | | 94,885 | | | 303,974 | | | | 335,339 | |
Transportation | | 49,807 | | | | 240,442 | | | 263,451 | | | | 711,176 | |
Consumer Products | | 85,239 | | | | 68,976 | | | 246,469 | | | | 217,160 | |
Energy | | 27,589 | | | | 30,876 | | | 90,259 | | | | 84,441 | |
Total Company | | $ | 651,993 | | | | $ | 752,052 | | | $ | 1,959,044 | | | | $ | 2,241,417 | |
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Timing of revenue recognition based on transfer of control | | December 29 2024 | | | December 31 2023 | | December 29 2024 | | | December 31 2023 |
Goods and services transferred at a point in time | | $ | 150,388 | | | | $ | 113,834 | | | $ | 411,241 | | | | $ | 323,195 | |
Goods and services transferred over time | | 501,605 | | | | 638,218 | | | 1,547,803 | | | | 1,918,222 | |
Total Company | | $ | 651,993 | | | | $ | 752,052 | | | $ | 1,959,044 | | | | $ | 2,241,417 | |
(c) Contract balances:
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As at | December 29 2024 | | March 31 2024 |
Trade receivables | $ | 663,146 | | | $ | 437,329 | |
Contract assets | 619,510 | | | 704,703 | |
Contract liabilities | (346,271) | | | (312,204) | |
Unearned revenue (i) | (82,771) | | | (51,056) | |
Net contract balances | $ | 853,614 | | | $ | 778,772 | |
(i) The unearned revenue liability is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the interim condensed consolidated statements of financial position.
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As at | December 29 2024 | | March 31 2024 |
Contracts in progress: | | | |
Costs incurred | $ | 4,493,011 | | | $ | 3,936,631 | |
Estimated earnings | 1,593,204 | | | 1,354,259 | |
| 6,086,215 | | | 5,290,890 | |
Progress billings | (5,812,976) | | | (4,898,391) | |
Net contract assets and liabilities | $ | 273,239 | | | $ | 392,499 | |
ATS CORPORATION
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts - unaudited)
The Company applies estimates, judgments and assumptions based on parameters available when the interim condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared. While the Company has a disagreement with one of its electric vehicle customers, revenue in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements is recognized based on the amount of consideration that the Company expects to receive based on fulfillment of its contractual obligations. Pending resolution of this disagreement, the realization of certain contract assets and trade receivables may be delayed outside the Company's normal operating cycle.
21. NET FINANCE COSTS
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| Note | December 29 2024 | | | December 31 2023 | | December 29 2024 | | | December 31 2023 |
Interest expense | | $ | 25,255 | | | | $ | 16,898 | | | $ | 66,321 | | | | $ | 47,516 | |
Interest on lease liabilities | 7 | 1,549 | | | | 1,387 | | | 4,487 | | | | 4,031 | |
Interest income | | (4,364) | | | | (748) | | | (5,316) | | | | (1,602) | |
| | $ | 22,440 | | | | $ | 17,537 | | | $ | 65,492 | | | | $ | 49,945 | |
22. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share
Earnings per common share is calculated by dividing earnings attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding.
Diluted earnings per share
The treasury stock method is used to determine the dilutive impact of stock options and RSUs. This method assumes any proceeds from the exercise of stock options and vesting of RSUs would be used to purchase common shares at the average market price during the period.
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For the three months ended | December 29 2024 | | December 31 2023 |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding | 97,926,990 | | | 98,906,456 | |
Dilutive effect of RSUs | 181,109 | | | 130,049 | |
Dilutive effect of performance-based RSUs | 353,589 | | | 190,446 | |
Dilutive effect of stock option conversion | 218,115 | | | 313,096 | |
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding | 98,679,803 | | | 99,540,047 | |
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For the nine months ended | December 29 2024 | | December 31 2023 |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding | 97,990,854 | | | 97,373,957 | |
Dilutive effect of RSUs | 143,510 | | | 128,582 | |
Dilutive effect of performance-based RSUs | 353,589 | | | 256,945 | |
Dilutive effect of stock option conversion | 210,545 | | | 357,400 | |
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding | 98,698,498 | | | 98,116,884 | |
The Company presents basic and diluted earnings per share data. Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net income attributable to shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, adjusted for common shares held in trust under the RSU Plans. Diluted earnings per share is determined by further adjusting the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the effects of all potential dilutive shares, which
ATS CORPORATION
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts - unaudited)
comprise stock options, RSUs and performance-based RSUs granted to executive officers and designated employees.
For the three and nine months ended December 29, 2024, stock options to purchase 403,159 common shares, 2,092 RSUs and 202,919 performance-based RSUs are excluded from the weighted average number of common shares in the calculation of diluted earnings per share as they are anti-dilutive (174,372 common shares, 125,690 RSUs and nil performance-based RSUs were excluded for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2023).
23. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
The following table sets forth the supplemental cash flow information on net change in non-cash working capital:
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| | December 29 2024 | | | December 31 2023 | | December 29 2024 | | | December 31 2023 |
Accounts receivable | | $ | (115,416) | | | | $ | (27,522) | | | $ | (230,248) | | | | $ | (138,693) | |
Income tax receivable | | (1,648) | | | | 3,102 | | | (3,841) | | | | 236 | |
Contract assets | | (29,858) | | | | 1,892 | | | 85,193 | | | | (63,243) | |
Inventories | | (23,807) | | | | (8,709) | | | (41,042) | | | | (31,916) | |
Deposits, prepaids and other assets | | 2,263 | | | | (20,014) | | | 4,629 | | | | (21,538) | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | 98,383 | | | | 241 | | | 8,407 | | | | (54,105) | |
Income tax payable | | (7,615) | | | | 9,022 | | | (13,010) | | | | 9,401 | |
Contract liabilities | | 101,421 | | | | 69,659 | | | 34,067 | | | | 60,224 | |
Provisions | | (4,119) | | | | 12,422 | | | (1,642) | | | | 5,497 | |
Foreign exchange and other | | 10,477 | | | | (4,404) | | | 6,414 | | | | (1,840) | |
Total change in non-cash working capital | | $ | 30,081 | | | | $ | 35,689 | | | $ | (151,073) | | | | $ | (235,977) | |