SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange act of 1934
For themonth of July 2005
Commission File No. 333-09410
Marsulex Inc.
111 Gordon Baker Road, Suite 300
North York, ON
M2H 3R1
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
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Documents Included as Part of this Report
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Marsulex Press Release datedJuly 27, 2005
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MARSULEX REPORTS RESULTS FOR SECOND QUARTER 2005
TORONTO,Canada, July 27, 2005 -- Marsulex Inc. (TSX: MLX) today announced net earnings of $1.7 million ($0.05 per share basic) for the three months ended June 30, 2005 compared to $1.2 million in the same period in 2004 ($0.04 per share basic). Revenue for the three months was $40.8 million compared with $35.2 million last year, and gross profit was $14.7 million compared with $12.2 million in 2004.
Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2005 was $28.0 million compared with $22.6 million in the same period last year. Revenue for the six months was $75.6 million compared with $67.6 million last year; net earnings were $2.8 million or $0.09 per share basic compared with $1.2 million, or $0.04 per share basic.
Marsulex President and Chief Executive Officer, Laurie Tugman, said the results represented another solid quarter and a strong first half of the year. “All of our operations reported results for the second quarter that were ahead of last year. The two major reasons for the improved earnings were the fees, which commenced in January 2005, from the Refinery Services Group’s Fort McMurray facility, and higher sales of alum by the Western Markets Group as a result of the heavy rains in Alberta and Saskatchewan during the period.”
Refinery Services Group produced gross profit of $7.9 million for the second quarter of 2005 compared with $6.6 million for the same period last year. This increase primarily reflected the contribution this year from Fort McMurray, as well as improved results from the Group’s spent acid regeneration operations, which processed higher volumes of spent acid at the Group’s Toledo facility than last year. As in the first quarter, however, higher energy costs as well as the impact of foreign exchange largely offset the benefits of the higher volume.
Western Markets Group reported gross profit of $5.4 million for the period compared with $4.6 million in the same period last year. The improvement reflected sales of water treatment chemicals that were significantly higher than last year as a result of the conditions caused by heavy rains.
Power Generation Group reported gross profit of $1.4 million for the period compared with $1.0 million in 2004, reflecting higher revenue from projects in China.
On June 29, 2005, Marsulex announced that it had agreed to purchase Stablex, a Quebec-based business specializing in inorganic hazardous waste treatment and disposal, for approximately $73 million, excluding acquisition and financing costs. The transaction, which is expected to close in August, will be funded substantially with debt.
Mr. Tugman said the outlook for the remainder of the year is positive, with existing businesses remaining stable and the expected contribution of Stablex adding to the earnings growth being contributed this year by Fort McMurray.
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Marsulex Inc. ("the Company"), which is based in Toronto, Ontario, is a leading industrial services company with a focus on outsourced environmental compliance services. The Company’s services encompass the complete outsourcing of environmental compliance activities including the ownership and operation of compliance assets. Website:www.marsulex.com.
A conference call with analysts and portfolio managers to review the second quarter results will be web cast live onwww.marsulex.com andwww.newswire.ca/webcast on Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.
This news release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current views and expectations that are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, including the impact of acquisitions, risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to the timing and market acceptance of future products, competition in the Company’s markets, the Company’s reliance on customers, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, commodity prices or interest rates, the Company’s ability to maintain good relations with its employees, changes in laws or regulations regarding the environment or other environmental liabilities, the Company’s ability to integrate acquisitions and the Company’s ability to protect its intellectual property.
Actual results might differ materially from results suggested in any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. Additional information identifying risks, uncertainties and assumptions is contained in the Company’s filings with the securities regulatory authorities, which are available atwww. sedar.com. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this Cautionary Statement.
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For further information:
Laurie Tugman
or
Edward R. (Ted) Irwin
President and CEO
Chief Financial Officer
Tel: (416) 496-4157
Tel: (416) 496-4164
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
The following commentary provides additional analysis of Marsulex’s operations and financial position for the six months ended June 30, 2005 and includes material information available to July 26, 2005. It is supplementary information and should be read in conjunction with the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes and with the audited consolidated financial statements and corresponding notes included in the annual report for the year ended December 31, 2004.
REVIEW OF SECOND QUARTER 2005
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Net earnings were $1.7 million in the second quarter of 2005 compared to $1.2 million last year.
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Gross profit for the quarter was $14.7 million compared to $12.2 million in 2004, reflecting increased profits from Refinery Services, Western Markets and Power Generation.
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Refinery Services Group results largely reflected the Fort McMurray contribution as improved volumes in spent acid regeneration were largely offset by higher energy costs and foreign exchange.
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Western Markets Group results reflected increased demand in the quarter for water treatment products as a result of heavy rains experienced in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
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Results for the Power Generation Group reflected contributions from the projects awarded last year. The Group also secured two additional SO2 projects in China during the second quarter.
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On June 29, 2005 the Company announced that it had agreed to purchase Stablex, a Quebec-based business specializing in inorganic hazardous waste treatment and disposal, for approximately $73 million, excluding acquisition and financing costs. The transaction will be funded substantially with debt and in addition to the customary closing conditions is contingent upon the Company arranging financing. Discussions with bankers for an $80 million facility and a $20 million revolving line of credit for general corporate use are well advanced. The Company expects to complete the transaction in August 2005.
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The Company finalized arrangements with its oil refinery customers on the scope of the Montreal expansion. As a result, the estimated cost of the project is now approximately $60 million, although the agreements provide for further scope changes if agreed between the refineries and Marsulex.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Revenue
The Company provides industrial services, including the processing, removal, distribution, and sale of the by-products resulting from compliance services, and sells industrial chemicals.
The Refinery Services Group provides services for the regeneration of spent acid, the processing of acid gas, the conversion of molten sulphur into prilled sulphur, and by-product processing and marketing. Although the volumes processed by the Group may be affected by the market demand and seasonal variation of the refinery customers’ products, generally peaking during the summer driving season, the Group’s revenues are largely stable year over year and are somewhat insulated through contractual minimum volume requirements.
The Western Markets Group earns revenue by providing sulphur-enhanced chemicals to the pulp and paper industry as well as water treatment chemicals used by municipalities throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan for water and sewage treatment.The Group’s product range includes sulphuric acid, liquid sulphur dioxide, aluminium sulphate ("alum"), sodium bisulphite, aqua ammonia, carbon disulphide, and hydrogen sulphide. The demand for the Group’s products may experience seasonal fluctuations, for example, the demand from the Group’s municipal customers to treat water peaks during the spring "run off" and summer seasons.
The activities associated with the Power Generation Group include the design and installation of pollution control equipment, engineering and project management services, and the licensing of technology.
Revenue was $40.8 million for the second quarter of 2005, compared to $35.2 million for the same period in 2004, an increase of $5.6 million or 15.9%. Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2005 was $75.6 million compared to $67.6 million for the same period in 2004, an increase of $8.0 million or 11.8%. The increase is due largely to the fees earned from Refinery
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Services’ Fort McMurray facility, increased revenues from the sale of Western Markets Group’s water treatment chemicals and the revenues generated by the Power Generation Group projects.
Refinery Servicesprovides services to major oil refinery customers in the United States and Canada, primarily outsourced compliance services for the regeneration of spent sulphuric acid produced during the octane enhancement of gasoline, the extraction and recovery of sulphur from hydrogen sulphide gas created during the refining process, and the recovery of SO2 to ensure air quality compliance.
Revenue for the Group was $22.7 million in the second quarter of 2005 compared to $19.6 million for the same period in 2004, an increase of 15.8%. For the six months ended June 30, 2005, revenue was $41.1 million, up $4.3 million from the same period of 2004 and was largely the result of the fees earned from the Fort McMurray facility that started in January of 2005. The Company continues to maintain the facility in readiness for commissioning and start-up when Syncrude’s overall Upgrader Expansion project is completed.
Western Markets produces and provides sulphur-enhanced chemicals to the pulp and paper industry in western Canada and is one of the leading suppliers of alum, a water treatment chemical used extensively by municipalities for water and sewage treatment. These and other chemicals are marketed to customers in North America.
Revenue for the Western Markets Group in the second quarter of 2005 was $15.0 million, up $1.2 million from revenue of $13.8 million for the same period in 2004. For the first six months ended June 30, 2005, revenue for the Western Markets was $28.9 million compared with $27.1 million for the same period of 2004 reflecting the unusually high demand for water treatment chemicals as a result of the heavy rains experienced in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Power Generationprovides outsourced environmental services, primarily air quality compliance, to customers in the fossil fuel based power generation industry.
Revenue for Power Generation Group was $3.1 million in the second quarter of 2005, up 63.2% from $1.9 million for the same period in 2004. For the six months ended June 30, 2005, revenue was $5.6 million compared to $3.6 million for the same period in 2004. The increase in each period largely reflects the number of projects as well as the timing of activities relating to the projects.
Gross Profit
For the three months ended June 30, 2005, gross profit was $14.7 million, or 36.1% of revenue, up from the gross profit for the same period in 2004 of $12.2 million or 34.7% of revenue. For the six months ended June 30, 2005, gross profit was $28.0 million, up $5.4 million from the same period of 2004. The increases were the result of the fees earned from the Fort McMurray facility together with improvements in each of the operating groups.
Refinery Services Group gross profit for the second quarter of 2005 was $7.9 million compared to $6.6 million for the same period in 2004, a 19.7% increase. For the six months ended June 30, 2005, gross profit was $14.7 million compared to $11.2 million for the same period in 2004. The increases were largely the result of the contribution from Fort McMurray. Improved volumes of spent acid regenerated at the Toledo plant reflected higher demand during the period and lower volumes processed in the first half of 2004 as a result of customer operating problems. The benefits of this were offset by higher energy costs and the impact of foreign exchange.
For the three months ended June 30, 2005, the Western Markets Group gross profit was $5.4 million compared to $4.6 million in the second quarter of 2004, an increase of $0.8 million. For the first six months ended June 30, 2005, gross profit was $10.9 million compared to $9.7 million for the same period of 2004 largely reflecting higher demand for water treatment chemicals.
Gross profit for the Power Generation Group for the second quarter of 2005 was $1.4 million compared to $1.0 million in the same period in 2004, a $0.4 million increase. For the first six months ended June 30, 2005, gross profit was $2.4 million compared to $1.7 million for the same period of 2004, largely the result of the contribution from the projects in China.
Selling, General, Administrative and Other Costs (SGA)
In the second quarter of 2005, SGA costs were $4.7 million compared to $4.5 million for the same period in 2004, an increase of $0.2 million or 4.4%. For the first six months of 2005, SGA costs were $8.9 million, down $0.2 million when compared to $9.1 million for the same period in 2004. The decrease in SGA costs was due primarily to ongoing savings as a result of last year’s change in senior management as well as the timing of certain costs.
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Foreign Exchange Gains and Losses
| Three months ended June 30, | Six months ended June 30, |
| 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 |
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Year-to-date average U.S. exchange rates | 1.2439 | 1.3587 | 1.2349 | 1.3421 |
Closing U.S. exchange rates | 1.2256 | 1.3404 | 1.2256 | 1.3404 |
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The Company has U.S. based operations and reports in Canadian dollars and therefore is exposed to foreign exchange fluctuations in the following three areas: (1) monetary assets and liabilities, primarily working capital, (2) revenues and expenses, and (3) self-sustaining operations including the Senior Subordinated Notes.
The gains or losses arising from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in U.S. dollars held in Canadian entities have been translated into Canadian dollars at the rate of exchange in effect at the balance sheet date, and the resulting holding gains or losses are recorded in the statement of operations. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2005, the Company recorded a nominal foreign exchange impact compared to a loss of approximately $0.3 million for the same periods in 2004.
In addition, all of the Company’s U.S. denominated revenues and expenses of its U.S. operations have been translated into its Canadian dollar reporting currency at the average rate in effect during the year. Unlike other Canadian companies whose U.S. denominated revenues are exposed when matched against Canadian expenses, the impact of exchange fluctuations on the Company’s earnings is mitigated as both the revenues and expenses for these operations are denominated in U.S. dollars and are translated at the average rate in effect during the year. The Company’s debt and related interest expense are also denominated in U.S. dollars. The interest expense reduces the effect of foreign exchange fluctuations from the U.S. dollar cash flow from operations and when combined with U.S. dollar depreciation and amortization expenses, it reduces the exposure to net earnings. The table illustrates the foreign exchange impac t of a one-cent increase in the value of the Canadian dollar on the Company’s U.S. denominated operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2005:
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(in thousand of dollars) | June 30, 2005 | June 30, 2005 |
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Gross profit | (69) | (118) |
SGA costs | 17 | 31 |
Earnings from operations before the under noted | (52) | (87) |
Depreciation and amortization of deferred charges and intangible assets | 34 | 67 |
Net interest expense | 22 | 44 |
Earnings before income taxes1 | 4 | 24 |
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This excludes the foreign exchange impact on translation of U.S. denominated monetary assets and liabilities.
The Company has self-sustaining operations holding U.S. dollar assets and liabilities, and the U.S. dollar-denominated Senior Subordinated Notes used in the acquisition of the self-sustaining operations are considered to be a hedge of this net investment. Gains or losses arising from the translation of the financial statements of the self-sustaining operations including the Senior Subordinated Notes are deferred in the foreign currency translation adjustment account that is part of shareholders’ equity on the balance sheet.
Depreciation
Depreciation expense in the second quarter of 2005 was $5.3 million compared to $4.1 million for the same period in 2004, an increase of $1.2 million or 29.3%. For the six months in 2005, depreciation was $10.4 million, up $2.1 million over the same period in 2004. These increases are the result of the depreciation related to the Fort McMurray facility that started earning revenue in January of 2005.
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Interest Expense, net of interest income
| Three months ended June 30, | Six months ended June 30, |
(in thousand of dollars) | 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 |
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Interest expense | 2,542 | 2,722 | 5,073 | 5,417 |
Interest capitalized | (256) | (1,088) | (394) | (2,159) |
Interest income | (250) | (160) | (477) | (338) |
Net interest expense | 2,036 | 1,474 | 4,202 | 2,920 |
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Net interest expense was $2.0 million for the second quarter of 2005, compared to net interest expense of $1.5 million for the same period of 2004, an increase of $0.5 million. For the first six months in 2005, net interest expense was $4.2 million compared to $2.9 million for the same period in 2004. Interest expense for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2005 was $2.5 million and $5.1 million compared to $2.7 million and $5.4 million for the same periods in 2004 with the decreases a result of the foreign exchange translation of the U.S. denominated interest expense. The decrease in capitalized interest relates to ceasing the capitalization of interest on the construction of the Fort McMurray facility when the facility began earning revenues earlier this year. This is offset by capitalized interest relating to the expansion of the Montreal facility that commenced last year. The increase in interest income is due to the higher interest earned on the cash balances.
Income Taxes
Total income tax expense for the three months and six months ended June 30 2005 was $0.8 million and $1.4 million, respectively, on earnings before income taxes of $2.5 million and $4.2 million. The overall effective rate for the six months ended June 30, 2005 was 33.1% compared to a statutory rate of 36.1%, with cash taxes expected to be approximately $1.0 million for the year.
Net earnings
Net earnings for the second quarter of 2005 were $1.7 million compared to $1.2 million for the same period of 2004. Net earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2005 were $2.8 million compared to net earnings of $1.2 million for the same period in 2004. The increases were largely the result of the improved operating results from the businesses.
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QUARTERLY OPERATING PERFORMANCE
Selected Quarterly Financial Information
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Revenue | 40,755 | 35,244 | 34,820 | 32,347 | 34,314 | 31,973 | 35,117 | 33,884 |
Gross Profit | 14,701 | 12,234 | 13,325 | 10,349 | 13,177 | 11,720 | 13,107 | 12,786 |
Selling, general, administrative, and other costs |
4,663 | 4,519 | 4,198 | 4,600 | 9,615 | 5,046 | 4,608 | 4,478 |
Foreign exchange losses (gains) on monetary items |
(10) | 345 | 28 | (77) | (147) | (140) | (182) | 430 |
Unusual items | 34 | -- | 16 | -- | 549 | 1,422 | -- | -- |
Depreciation, including losses on disposals |
5,258 | 4,171 | 5,125 | 4,153 | 4,500 | 4,243 | 4,140 | 3,516 |
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Interest expense | 2,542 | 2,722 | 2,531 | 2,695 | 2,504 | 2,634 | 2,648 | 2,748 |
Net earnings (loss) | 1,701 | 1,191 | 1,084 | 32 | 1,879 | (632) | 1,798 | 2,608 |
Basic earnings (loss) per share |
0.05 | 0.04 | 0.03 | -- | 0.06 | (0.02) | 0.06 | 0.08 |
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Cash generated from operations before non-cash working capital |
7,376 | 5,646 | 6,705 | 4,323 | 3,360 | 5,465 | 6,293 | 6,143 |
Changes in non-cash operating working capital |
2,147 | (4,026) | (5,024) | 113 | 7,783 | (1,018) | 1,668 | 3,941 |
Cash provided by operations |
9,523 | 1,620 | 1,681 | 4,436 | 11,143 | 4,447 | 7,961 | 10,084 |
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Total Assets | 285,344 | 274,924 | 271,986 | 273,495 | 272,777 | 270,489 | 273,470 | 270,489 |
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Review of Quarterly Trends
The Company’s revenues are generally stable period to period. For the Refinery Services Group volumes processed by its facilities are subject to the market demand and seasonal variations of its refinery customers’ products, which generally peak during the summer driving months. However, a portion of Refinery Services Group earnings is protected from these variations through contractual minimum volume requirements. Western Markets Group volumes and revenues are generally stable year over year although some products may experience seasonal fluctuations. For example, the water treatment needs of its municipal customers generally peak during the spring "run off" and summer seasons. The timing of revenues earned from the Power Generation Group’s projects and licensing activities results in variances in the Group’s quarterly results.
For the four quarters ended June 30, 2005 revenues averaged $36.2 million per quarter while for the four quarters ended June 30, 2004 revenues averaged $33.4 million per quarter. For the four quarters ended June 30, 2005 gross profit averaged $13.6 million per quarter while for the four quarters ended June 30, 2004 gross profit averaged $11.8 million per quarter. Revenues and gross profit for the four quarters ended June 30, 2005 are higher than the historical averages and are largely the result of the fees earned in 2005 from the Fort McMurray facility in the Refinery Services Group and the 2005 weather related demand for the Western Markets Group’s water treatment chemicals.
The SGA for the fourth quarter of 2004 included $4.3 million for the cost of the change in senior management and when the fourth quarter of 2004 is adjusted for this cost, SGA averaged $4.7 million over the last eight quarters with fluctuations between quarters reflecting the timing of certain costs.
The depreciation expense for 2005 reflects depreciation from the Fort McMurray facility that started earning revenue in January of 2005. The increase in depreciation expense from the third quarter to the fourth quarter of 2003 reflected the Prince George acquisition completed in the fourth quarter of 2003.
Cash generated by operations is impacted by the quarterly changes in non-cash working capital which typically reflect the impact of the seasonal fluctuations in revenues and the interest accrual associated with the Senior Subordinated Notes which is paid on June 30 and December 31 of each year. The first quarter 2005 increase in non-cash working capital was the result of
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payments relating to the costs associated with the change in senior management that were accrued in the fourth quarter of 2004. Cash generated by operations was $9.5 million in the second quarter of 2005 compared to $1.6 million for the same period in 2004. For the first six months ended June 30, 2005 cash generated by operations was 11.2 million compared to $6.1 million for the same period in 2004. The increases are largely the result of higher earnings.
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
EBITDA is a supplemental, non-generally accepted accounting principle financial measure. EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization or “EBITDA”. It is used by management internally to measure the performance of the business as a whole as well as to measure the performance of the individual segments and also forms the primary basis upon which employees of the Company receive incentive compensation. EBITDA is also used by the Company as a basis to measure compliance with certain debt covenants. EBITDA is presented as supplemental information because management, through its discussions with key stakeholders of the Company including shareholders, analysts and other financial institutions, believes it is a widely used financial indicator of the Company's operating profitability and performance before the effects of capital investment and financing decisions. S ince EBITDA is not a recognized measure under Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) it should not be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for net earnings, consolidated cash flow from operations or any other measure of performance required by GAAP or as an indicator of the Company's operating performance. The Company’s method of calculating EBITDA may differ from other companies and accordingly, the Company’s EBITDA may not be comparable to measures used by other companies. In addition, this measure does not necessarily represent funds available for discretionary use, and is not necessarily a measure of the Company’s ability to fund its cash requirements. The Company’s non-GAAP performance measure, EBITDA, has certain material limitations as follows:
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It does not include interest expense. Because the Company has borrowed money to finance some of its operations, interest is a necessary part of the Company’s costs and ability to generate revenue. Therefore, any measure that excludes interest has material limitations;
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It does not include depreciation and amortization expense. Because the Company must utilize capital assets in order to generate revenues, depreciation and amortization expense is a necessary and ongoing part of the Company’s costs. Therefore, any measure that excludes depreciation and amortization expense has material limitations;
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It does not include taxes. Because the payment of taxes is a necessary and ongoing part of the Company’s operations, any measure that excludes taxes has material limitations.
Management compensates for these limitations by considering the economic effect of the excluded expense items independently as well as in connection with its analysis of net earnings. Because we use EBITDA to evaluate our financial performance, we reconcile it to net earnings which is the most comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance to GAAP. The following is a reconciliation of EBITDA to net earnings:
Supplemental selected information:
For the three months ended June 30, 2005 (in thousand of dollars) | Refinery Services | Western Markets | Power Generation | Corporate Support |
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EBITDA | 7,449 | 4,929 | 355 | (2,719) | 10,014 |
Depreciation, including loss on disposal | 4,430 | 588 | 184 | 56 | 5,258 |
Amortization of deferred charges and intangible assets | -- | -- | -- | 175 | 175 |
Interest expense | -- | -- | -- | 2,542 | 2,542 |
Interest capitalized | -- | -- | -- | (256) | (256) |
Interest income | -- | -- | -- | (250) | (250) |
Earnings (loss) before income taxes | 3,019 | 4,341 | 171 | (4,986) | 2,545 |
Income taxes | -- | -- | -- | (844) | (844) |
Net earnings (loss) | 3,019 | 4,341 | 171 | (5,830) | 1,701 |
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For the three months ending June 30, 2004 (in thousand of dollars) | Refinery Services | Western Markets | Power Generation | Corporate Support |
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EBITDA | 6,118 | 4,211 | (153) | (2,806) | 7,370 |
Depreciation, including loss on disposal | 3,292 | 569 | 232 | 79 | 4,172 |
Amortization of deferred charges and intangible assets | -- | -- | -- | 180 | 180 |
Interest expense | -- | -- | -- | 2,722 | 2,722 |
Interest capitalized | -- | -- | -- | (1,088) | (1,088) |
Interest income | -- | -- | -- | (160) | (160) |
Earnings (loss) before income taxes | 2,826 | 3,642 | (385) | (4,539) | 1,544 |
Income taxes | -- | -- | -- | (353) | (353) |
Net earnings (loss) | 2,826 | 3,642 | (385) | (4,892) | 1,191 |
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For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (in thousand of dollars) | Refinery Services | Western Markets | Power Generation | Corporate Support |
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EBITDA | 13,755 | 9,975 | 516 | (5,149) | 19,097 |
Depreciation, including loss on disposal | 8,733 | 1,176 | 370 | 104 | 10,383 |
Amortization of deferred charges and intangible assets | -- | -- | -- | 348 | 348 |
Interest expense | -- | -- | -- | 5,073 | 5,073 |
Interest capitalized | -- | -- | -- | (394) | (394) |
Interest income | -- | -- | -- | (477) | (477) |
Earnings (loss) before income taxes | 5,022 | 8,799 | 146 | (9,803) | 4,164 |
Income taxes | -- | -- | -- | (1,379) | (1,379) |
Net earnings (loss) | 5,022 | 8,799 | 146 | (11,182) | 2,785 |
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For the six months ending June 30, 2004 (in thousand of dollars) | Refinery Services | Western Markets | Power Generation | Corporate Support |
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EBITDA | 10,125 | 8,996 | (465) | (5,470) | 13,186 |
Depreciation, including loss on disposal | 6,571 | 1,129 | 470 | 155 | 8,325 |
Amortization of deferred charges and intangible assets | -- | -- | -- | 357 | 357 |
Interest expense | -- | -- | -- | 5,417 | 5,417 |
Interest capitalized | -- | -- | -- | (2,159) | (2,159) |
Interest income | -- | -- | -- | (338) | (338) |
Earnings (loss) before income taxes | 3,554 | 7,867 | (935) | (8,902) | 1,584 |
Income taxes | -- | -- | -- | (361) | (361) |
Net earnings (loss) | 3,554 | 7,867 | (935) | (9,263) | 1,223 |
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EBITDA for the second quarter of 2005 was $10.0 million compared to $7.4 million for the same period in 2004, an increase of 35.1% or $2.6 million. For the six months ended June 30, 2005, EBITDA was $19.1 million compared to $13.2 million for the same period in 2004. EBITDA as a percent of revenue was 24.6% compared to 20.9% for the same period in 2004. As a percentage of revenue, EBITDA was 25.3% for the first six months in 2005 and 19.5% for the same period in 2004. The improved results are due to the 2005 contribution from Refinery Services Group’s Fort McMurray facility and the strong performances from Power Generation and Western Markets Groups.
Corporate Support costs were $2.7 million in the second quarter of 2005 compared to $2.8 million for the same period of 2004. For the six months ended June 30, 2005, costs were $5.1 million compared to $5.5 million for the same period of 2004 reflecting lower costs associated with last year’s change in senior management as well as the timing of certain costs.
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| Three months ended June 30, | Six months ended June 30, |
(in thousand of dollars) | 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 |
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Corporate costs | 2,695 | 2,461 | 5,081 | 5,192 |
Unusual items | 34 | -- | 50 | 10 |
Foreign exchange losses (gains) on monetary items | (10) | 345 | 18 | 268 |
Corporate Support costs | 2,719 | 2,806 | 5,149 | 5,470 |
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Total assets were $285.3 million at June 30, 2005 compared to $272.8 million at December 31, 2004.
The net book value of property, plant, and equipment at June 30, 2005 increased to $168.2 million from the December 31, 2004 balance of $152.4 million. This increase is the result of capital additions during the first six months of 2005 being offset by depreciation expense.
Accounts receivable increased by $2.5 million to $24.4 million from the December 31, 2004 balance of $21.9 million as a result of increased revenues. During the second quarter Chemtrade Logistics paid the last $0.9 million instalment of the note.
Accounts payable increased by $2.6 million to $13.2 million from the December 31, 2004 balance of $10.6 million, while accrued liabilities decreased $0.8 million from the December 31, 2004 balance of $19.3 million largely due to the payment associated with the change in senior management accrued in December of 2004 offset by capital costs of approximately $6.6 million accrued for the Montreal expansion project and recorded as part of property, plant and equipment. Income taxes payable increased to $1.0 million reflecting the timing in payment of tax instalments.
Goodwill and intangible assets increased to $48.7 million from the December 31, 2004 balance of $48.2 million with goodwill remaining unchanged except for the impact of the slightly weaker Canadian dollar on U.S. denominated goodwill, while intangible assets decreased as a result of amortization.
Total debt at the end of the second quarter of 2005 was $113.7 up $0.6 million from the December 31, 2004 balance of $113.1 million. The foreign exchange impact of the Canadian dollar on U.S. denominated Senior Subordinated Notes was higher than the payments of principal on the Long-term Loan that commenced in January of this year.
The increase in deferred revenues is attributable to the project activities in the Power Generation Group.
Other liabilities increased by $1.3 million to $11.1 million from the December 31, 2004 balance of $9.8 million reflecting the recognition of the asset retirement obligation relating to the Fort McMurray facility that started earning revenue in January of 2005 and the impact of the weaker Canadian dollar versus its U.S. counterpart on U.S. denominated liabilities.
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Financial Condition
| June 30 | December 31 |
| 2005 | 2004 |
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Cash including cash held in trust (in millions of dollars) | $ 39.2 | $ 44.8 |
Debt (in millions of dollars) | $ 113.7 | $ 113.1 |
Net debt1 (in millions of dollars) | $ 74.5 | $ 68.3 |
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Debt to Equity | 1.1x | 1.1x |
Net debt to Gross Profit2 | 1.4x | 1.4x |
Net debt to Equity | 0.7x | 0.7x |
Interest coverage (Gross Profit2 to interest expense2) | 5.3x | 4.6x |
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Net debt is defined as total debt less cash and cash equivalents, including cash held in trust.
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Calculated for the latest four quarters.
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of June 2005 were $28.0 million compared to $30.9 million at the end of 2004, with excess cash invested in short-term, interest-bearing deposits. Cash held in trust was $11.2 million at the end of June 2005 compared to $13.9 million at the end of 2004 the decrease reflecting the capital spend on the Fort McMurray project.
The Company generates positive cash flows from operations used to meet its obligations under the Senior Subordinated Notes and the Long-term Loan and to fund its growth strategy. The growth strategy includes acquisition or expansion of processing operations, development of new technologies, and development or expansion of the Company’s presence in new markets and, to the extent required, the Company seeks new outside financing to fund this growth strategy.
On June 2, 2005, Moody’s Investors Services affirmed the credit rating of the Company of Ba3 Senior implied rating and B2 subordinated debt ratings with a stable ratings outlook. This reflects the Company’s solid base of established long-term contracts and improved cash flows coupled with the Company’s leveraged position. Standard & Poor’s credit rating of the Company is BB- and the rating on the Senior Subordinated Notes is B.
Working Capital
The Company’s working capital, excluding cash and cash equivalents and cash held in trust and the current portion of long-term debt, was negative $4.9 million at June 30, 2005 compared to negative $3.7 million at December 31, 2004 and is primarily the result of the increase in receivables and payables and timing of capital expenditure accruals. Given the size of the Company and the significant planned capital expenditures, it is not unusual for the Company to experience temporary fluctuations in working capital.
The decrease in working capital resulted in a decrease in the current ratio, excluding cash and cash equivalents, cash held in trust and the current portion of long-term debt from 0.88:1 at the end of 2004 to 0.85:1 in the second quarter of 2005.
Share Capital Outstanding
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Number of common shares | 32,035,231 | 32,035,231 | 31,696,398 |
Number of options | 1,712,932 | 1,712,932 | 2,051,765 |
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Closing share price | $7.70 | $7.30 | $7.00 |
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In January of 2005, the Company issued 338,833 common shares for cash proceeds of $762,000 upon the exercise of stock options.
Related Party Transactions
The Company has entered into a management services contract with its major shareholder for the supply of management and financial services. Under the agreement the Company incurred fees of $0.1 million in the second quarter of 2005 and $0.2 for
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the six months ended June 30, 2005 compared to $0.1 million second quarter of 2004 and $0.2 million for the six months June 30, 2004.
In addition, certain of the Company’s Directors hold senior positions with firms that provide services to the Company. During the second quarter of 2005, $1.3 million in fees were incurred compared to $1.4 million in the second quarter of 2004. For the six months ended June 30, 2005 fees incurred were $1.7 million compared to $1.5 million for the same period in 2004.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Cash Flow from Operations
| Three months ended June 30 | Six months ended June 30 |
(in thousand of dollars) | 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 |
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Cash provided by operations before changes in working capital | 7,376 | 5,646 | 14,082 | 9,969 |
Decrease (increase) in non-cash working capital | 2,147 | (4,026) | (2,877) | (3,913) |
Cash provided by operations | 9,523 | 1,620 | 11,205 | 6,056 |
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During the second quarter of 2005, the Company generated $9.5 million in cash provided by operations compared to $1.6 million for the same period in 2004, a $7.9 million increase due to higher earnings and the decrease in non-cash working capital. For the six months ended June 30, 2005 cash generated by operations was $11.2 million compared to $6.1 million for the same period in 2004 primarily the result of the higher earnings.
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of June 30, 2005 were $28.0 million, down $2.9 million from $30.9 million at December 31, 2004 resulting from cash generated by the operations utilized to fund the Montreal expansion project.
Capital Expenditures
| Three months ended June 30 | Six months ended June 30 |
(in thousand of dollars) | 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 |
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Expansion projects | 7,545 | 736 | 15,330 | 1,819 |
Maintenance capital | 1,627 | 2,251 | 2,178 | 3,308 |
Total capital expenditures | 9,172 | 2,987 | 17,508 | 5,127 |
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Capital expenditures in the second quarter of 2005 were $9.2 million compared to $3.0 million for the same period in 2004. For the first six months ended June 30, 2005, capital expenditures were $17.5 million compared to $5.1 million. The increases were largely due to spending related to the expansion of the Montreal Facility offset by lower maintenance spending.
COMMITMENT
On June 29, 2005 the Company announced that it had agreed to purchase Stablex, a Quebec-based business specializing in inorganic hazardous waste treatment and disposal, for approximately $73 million, excluding acquisition and financing costs. The transaction will be funded substantially with debt and in addition to the customary closing conditions is contingent upon the Company arranging financing. Discussions with bankers for an $80 million facility and a $20 million revolving line of credit for general corporate use are well advanced. The Company expects to complete the transaction in August 2005.
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CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES FOR THE SECOND QUARTER 2005
There were no recently issued accounting pronouncements that impacted the Company’s financial statements.
OUTLOOK
Overall the existing business will continue to be stable. The contribution from the Fort McMurray facility and the expected contribution from Stablex will contribute to the earnings growth for 2005. During 2004, Stablex generated approximately $38 million in revenue and approximately $18 million in gross profit.
Forward-looking Statements
The foregoing may contain forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current views and expectations that are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict, including the impact of acquisitions, risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to the timing and market acceptance of future products, competition in the Company’s markets, Company’s reliance on customers, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, commodity prices or interest rates, the Company’s ability to maintain good relations with its employees, changes in laws or regulations regarding the environment or other environmental liabilities, the Company’s ability to integrate acquisitions and the Company’s ability to protect its intellectual property. Actual results might differ materially from results suggested in any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future dev elopments or otherwise. Additional information identifying risks, uncertainties and assumptions is contained in Company’s filings with the securities regulatory authorities, which are available atwww.sedar.com. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this Cautionary Statement.
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MARSULEX INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands of dollars)
| June 30, 2005 (unaudited) | December 31, 2004 |
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Assets | | |
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Current assets: | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 28,017 | $ 30,922 |
Cash held in trust | 3,675 | 6,397 |
Accounts receivable | 24,415 | 21,896 |
Due from Chemtrade Logistics | -- | 900 |
Inventories | 2,365 | 2,186 |
Future tax asset | 154 | 154 |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 1,022 | 1,235 |
| 59,648 | 63,690 |
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Long-term portion of cash held in trust | 7,500 | 7,500 |
Property, plant and equipment | 168,199 | 152,432 |
Deferred charges and other assets, net of accumulated amortization | 1,296 | 986 |
Goodwill | 46,294 | 45,544 |
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization | 2,407 | 2,625 |
| $ 285,344
| $ 272,777 |
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Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable | $ 13,209 | $ 10,564 |
Accrued liabilities | 18,471 | 19,281 |
Income taxes payable | 1,015 | 60 |
Interest payable | 122 | 122 |
Current portion of long-term liabilities | 1,582 | 1,526 |
| 34,399 | 31,553 |
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Long-term debt | 112,146 | 111,612 |
Deferred revenues | 7,013 | 3,718 |
Other liabilities | 11,107 | 9,838 |
Future tax liability | 14,795 | 14,222 |
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Shareholders’ equity: |
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Capital stock (note 3) | 58,735 | 57,973 |
Retained earnings | 45,975 | 43,190 |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | 1,174 | 671 |
| 105,884 | 101,834 |
| $ 285,344
| $ 272,777 |
Commitment (note 2)
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MARSULEX INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)
(in thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)
| | Three months ended June 30, | Six months ended June 30, |
| 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 |
Revenue |
$ 40,755 |
$ 35,244 |
$ 75,575 |
$ 67,591 |
Cost of sales and services | 26,054 | 23,010 | 47,549 | 45,008 |
Gross profit | 14,701 | 12,234 | 28,026 | 22,583 |
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Selling, general, administrative and other costs | 4,663 | 4,519 | 8,861 | 9,119 |
Foreign exchange losses (gains) on monetary items | (10) | 345 | 18 | 268 |
Unusual items | 34 | -- | 50 | 10 |
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment | -- | 28 | -- | 57 |
Depreciation | 5,258 | 4,144 | 10,383 | 8,268 |
Amortization of deferred charges and intangible assets | 175 | 180 | 348 | 357 |
Interest expense | 2,542 | 2,722 | 5,073 | 5,417 |
Interest capitalized | (256) | (1,088) | (394) | (2,159) |
Interest income | (250) | (160) | (477) | (338) |
Earnings before income taxes | 2,545 | 1,544 | 4,164 | 1,584 |
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Income taxes: |
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Current | 482 | 212 | 808 | 216 |
Future | 362 | 141 | 571 | 145 |
| 844 | 353 | 1,379 | 361 |
Net earnings | $ 1,701 | $ 1,191 | $ 2,785 | $ 1,223
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Basic | $ 0.05 | $ 0.04 | $ 0.09 | $ 0.04 |
Diluted | $ 0.05 | $ 0.04 | $ 0.08 | $ 0.04 |
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Net earnings |
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Retained earnings, end of period |
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MARSULEX INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
(in thousands of dollars)
| Three months ended June 30, | Six months ended June 30, |
| 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 |
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Cash provided by (used in): |
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Operating activities: |
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Net earnings | $ 1,701 | $ 1,191 | $ 2,785 | $ 1,223 |
Items not affecting cash: |
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Depreciation | 5,258 | 4,144 | 10,383 | 8,268 |
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment | -- | 28 | -- | 57 |
Amortization of deferred charges and intangible assets | 175 | 180 | 348 | 357 |
Future income taxes | 362 | 141 | 571 | 145 |
Accretion of asset retirement obligations | 52 | 18 | 80 | 36 |
Exchange gain on cash | (172) | (56) | (85) | (117) |
| 7,376 | 5,646 | 14,082 | 9,969 |
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Decrease (increase) in non-cash operating working capital | 2,147 | (4,026) | (2,877) | (3,913) |
Cash provided by operating activities | 9,523 | 1,620 | 11,205 | 6,056 |
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Financing activities: |
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Repayment of long-term debt | (378) | -- | (749) | -- |
Issuance of capital stock | -- | -- | 762 | -- |
| (378) | -- | 13 | -- |
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Investing activities: |
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Proceeds on disposal of fixed assets | -- | (26) | 2 | (26) |
Additions to property, plant and equipment | (9,172) | (2,987) | (17,508) | (5,127) |
Note from Chemtrade Logistics | 900 | 900 | 900 | 900 |
Decrease (increase) in deferred charges | (161) | (7) | (434) | 86 |
Decrease in cash held in trust | (72) | 2,135 | 2,722 | 2,758 |
| (8,505) | 15 | (14,318) | (1,409) |
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Foreign exchange gain on cash held in foreign currency | 213 | 149 | 195 | 213 |
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Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 853 | 1,784 | (2,905) | 4,860 |
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Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period | 27,164 | 19,451 | 30,922 | 16,375 |
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Cash and cash equivalents – end of period | $ 28,017
| $ 21,235 | $ 28,017
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Supplemental cash flow information: | | | | |
Interest paid | $ 4,310 | $ 4,634 | $ 5,073 | $ 5,417 |
Capital expenditures accrued | 6,623 | -- | 6,623 | -- |
Taxes paid | 55 | 252 | 55 | 252 |
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MARSULEX INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1.
Basis of presentation:
The unaudited interim period consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of the financial data is based on accounting policies and practices consistent with those used in the preparation of the audited annual consolidated financial statements. These unaudited interim period consolidated financial statements do not include all of the disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles and accordingly should be read together with the audited annual consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes included in the Company’s 2004 Annual Report.
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Commitment:
On June 29, 2005 the Company announced that it had agreed to purchase Stablex, a Quebec-based business specializing in inorganic hazardous waste treatment and disposal, for approximately $73 million, excluding acquisition and financing costs. The transaction will be funded substantially with debt and in addition to the customary closing conditions is contingent upon the Company arranging financing, which includes an $80 million facility and a $20 million revolving line of credit for general corporate use. The Company expects to complete the transaction in August 2005.
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Capital stock:
During the first quarter of 2005, the Company issued 338,833 common shares for cash proceeds of $762,000 upon the exercise of stock options.
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Stock-based compensation:
The Company’s results would have been as follows had it elected to recognize the cost of its stock-based compensation based on the estimated fair value of stock options granted during the year ended December 31, 2002:
(in thousand of dollars, except per share amounts) | Three months ended June 30, | Six months ended June 30, |
| 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 |
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Net earnings as reported | $ 1,701 | $ 1,191 | $ 2,785 | $ 1,223 |
Adjustment for cost of stock options | 2 | 18 | 12 | 36 |
Pro forma net earnings | $ 1,699 | $ 1,173 | $ 2,773 | $ 1,187 |
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Pro forma basic earnings per share | $ 0.05 | $ 0.04 | $ 0.09 | $ 0.04 |
Pro forma diluted earnings per share | $ 0.05 | $ 0.04 | $ 0.08 | $ 0.04 |
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5.
Pensions and Other Post-Retirement Benefits:
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost for Defined Benefit Plans
| Three months ended June 30, | Six months ended June 30, |
| Pension Benefits | Other Benefits | Pension Benefits | Other Benefits |
(in thousand of dollars) | 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 |
Service cost | $ 93 | $ 103 | $ 5 | $ 5 | $ 186 | $ 206 | $ 11 | $ 10 |
Interest cost | 124 | 106 | 8 | 19 | 249 | 212 | 17 | 37 |
Expected return on plan assets | (96) | (87) | -- | -- | (192) | (173) | -- | -- |
Amortization of transition obligations (assets) |
(16) |
(16) |
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8 |
(32) |
(32) |
4 |
16 |
Amortization of actuarial and investment (gain) loss |
(19) |
15 |
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(39) |
31 |
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Post retirement benefits expense | $ 86 | $ 121 | $ 16 | $ 41 | $ 172 | $ 244 | $ 34 | $ 82 |
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Business segments:
The Company's activities are divided into four reportable segments. The three operating segments are: Refinery Services, Western Markets and Power Generation. The fourth non-operating segment is Corporate Support, which provides centralized services, such as project execution support, finance, information systems, human resources and risk management to the operating segments.
Refinery Services provides services to major oil refinery customers in the United States and Canada, primarily outsourced compliance services for the regeneration of spent sulphuric acid produced during the octane enhancement of gasoline, the extraction and recovery of sulphur from hydrogen sulphide gas created during the refining process, and the recovery of SO2 to ensure air quality compliance.
Western Markets provides sulphur-enhanced industrial chemicals to the pulp and paper industry in Western Canada and is one of the leading suppliers of alum, a water treatment chemical used extensively by municipalities for water and sewage treatment. These and other chemicals are marketed to customers in North America.
Power Generation provides outsourced environmental services, primarily air quality compliance, to customers in the power generation industry.
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MARSULEX INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
6.
Business segments (continued):
Schedule of business segments (unaudited)
For the three months ended June 30 | Refinery Services | Western Markets | Power Generation | Corporate Support | Total |
(in thousands of dollars) | 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 |
Revenue from external customers | $ 22,707 | $ 19,630 | $ 14,992 | $ 13,754 | $ 3,056 | $ 1,860 | $ -- | $ -- | $ 40,755 | $ 35,244 |
Gross profit | $ 7,901 | $ 6,622 | $ 5,399 | $ 4,577 | $ 1,401 | $ 1,035 | $ -- | $ -- | $ 14,701 | $ 12,234 |
Earnings (loss) before the under noted | $ 7,449 | $ 6,118 | $ 4,929 | $ 4,211 | $ 355 | $ (153) | $ (2,719) | $ (2,806) | $ 10,014 | $ 7,370 |
Depreciation, including loss on disposal | 4,430 | 3,292 | 588 | 569 | 184 | 232 | 56 | 79 | 5,258 | 4,172 |
Amortization of deferred charges and intangible assets |
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175 |
180 |
175 |
180 |
Interest expense | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2,542 | 2,722 | 2,542 | 2,722 |
Interest capitalized | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | (256) | (1,088) | (256) | (1,088) |
Interest income | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | (250) | (160) | (250) | (160) |
Earnings (loss) before income taxes | $ 3,019 | $ 2,826 | $ 4,341 | $ 3,642 | $ 171 | $ (385) | $ (4,986) | $ (4,539) | $ 2,545 | $ 1,544 |
Capital expenditures | $ 9,090 | $ 2,672 | $ 49 | $ 277 | $ -- | $ -- | $ 33 | $ 38 | $ 9,172 | $ 2,987 |
Schedule of business segments (unaudited)
For the six months ended June 30 | Refinery Services | Western Markets | Power Generation | Corporate Support | Total |
(in thousands of dollars) | 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 |
Revenue from external customers | $ 41,094 | $ 36,840 | $ 28,882 | $ 27,137 | $ 5,599 | $ 3,614 | $ -- | $ -- | $ 75,575 | $ 67,591 |
Gross profit | $ 14,671 | $ 11,191 | $ 10,932 | $ 9,719 | $ 2,423 | $ 1,673 | $ -- | $ -- | $ 28,026 | $ 22,583 |
Earnings (loss) before the under noted | $ 13,755 | $ 10,125 | $ 9,975 | $ 8,996 | $ 516 | $ (465) | $ (5,149) | $ (5,470) | $ 19,097 | $ 13,186 |
Depreciation, including loss on disposal | 8,733 | 6,571 | 1,176 | 1,129 | 370 | 470 | 104 | 155 | 10,383 | 8,325 |
Amortization of deferred charges and intangible assets |
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348 |
357 |
348 |
357 |
Interest expense | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 5,073 | 5,417 | 5,073 | 5,417 |
Interest capitalized | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | (394) | (2,159) | (394) | (2,159) |
Interest income | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | (477) | (338) | (477) | (338) |
Earnings (loss) before income taxes | $ 5,022 | $ 3,554 | $ 8,799 | $ 7,867 | $ 146 | $ (935) | $ (9,803) | $ (8,902) | $ 4,164 | $ 1,584 |
Capital expenditures | $ 17,346 | $ 4,703 | $ 108 | $ 379 | $ -- | $ -- | $ 54 | $ 45 | $ 17,508 | $ 5,127 |
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Total assets before goodwill and intangible assets1 |
$ 157,957 |
$ 140,320 |
$ 30,784 |
$ 31,387 |
$ 6,650 |
$ 5,374 |
$ 41,252 |
$ 47,527 |
$ 236,643 |
$ 224,608 |
Goodwill and intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization1 |
38,084 |
37,662 |
4,468 |
4,468 |
6,149 | 6,039 |
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-- |
48,701 |
48,169 |
Total assets1 | $ 196,041 | $ 177,982 | $ 35,252 | $ 35,855 | $ 12,799 | $ 11,413 | $ 41,252 | $ 47,527 | $ 285,344 | $ 272,777 |
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2004 assets are at December 31st.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
MARSULEX INC.
July 27, 2005, | By: | /s/ Lucio Milanovich |
| | Lucio Milanovich |
| | Director, Finance |
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