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EXHIBIT 13
[COTT CORPORATION LOGO]
1999 ANNUAL REPORT
REVITALIZED
THE LEADER IN PREMIUM
RETAILER BRAND BEVERAGE
INNOVATION
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JANUARY 1, January 2, January 31,
(in millions of U.S. dollars, 2000 1999 1998
except per share amounts) (52 WEEKS) (48 weeks) (53 weeks)
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Sales $ 990.8 $ 958.5 $ 1,047.8
Gross margin 14.5% 10.4% 13.9%
Operating income* 45.0 8.2 49.0
Net income (loss) 18.5 (109.5) (4.7)
Operating cash flow, after capital expenditures 38.4 (46.4) (27.8)
Working capital 62.7 77.2 171.3
Long-term debt 323.6 377.7 407.8
Per common share:
Net income (loss) - basic $ 0.31 $ (1.74) $ (0.07)
Net income (loss) - diluted $ 0.28 $ (1.74) $ (0.07)
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* before unusual items
SALES
(MILLIONS OF U.S. DOLLARS)
'97 [ART WORK] 1,047.8
'98 [ART WORK] 958.5
'99 [ART WORK] 990.8
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST,
TAXES, DEPRECIATION & AMORTIZATION*
(MILLIONS OF U.S. DOLLARS)
'97 [ART WORK] 87.8
'98 [ART WORK] 51.3
'99 [ART WORK] 82.5
OPERATING CASH FLOW PER SHARE
(AFTER CAPITAL EXPENDITURES)
(U.S. DOLLARS)
'97 [ART WORK] (0.43)
'98 [ART WORK] (0.74)
'99 [ART WORK] 0.64
CASE VOLUME
(MILLIONS OF 8 OZ EQUIVALENTS)
'97 [ART WORK] 555.5
'98 [ART WORK] 543.5
'99 [ART WORK] 578.2
[COTT LOGO]
OUR VISION:
TO BE THE LEADER IN PREMIUM RETAILER BRAND BEVERAGE INNOVATION
OUR VALUES:
TRUST AND INTEGRITY; ACCOUNTABILITY; QUALITY AND INNOVATION; TEAMWORK AND
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT; DIVERSITY AND RESPECT; CUSTOMER-DRIVEN; WINNING ATTITUDE
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TO OUR SHAREOWNERS
R E V I T A L I Z E D
IN LAST YEAR'S ANNUAL REPORT I REPORTED THAT COTT CORPORATION WAS "POWERING UP,"
PUTTING IN PLACE A FOUNDATION FOR CONSISTENT, PROFITABLE GROWTH. I INSISTED THAT
DESPITE ALL OBSTACLES, AND WITH UNCOMMON DEDICATION, WE WOULD TURN OUR COMPANY
AROUND BY WORKING SMARTER, BY WORKING TOGETHER AND THROUGH INNOVATION.
I said we would go back to our roots, strip away distractions, and position our
Company to fulfill its vision of continuing as the leader in premium retailer
brand beverage innovation. This year, I am pleased to report that we have kept
those commitments.
Business success is, of course, measured by financial results. I am happy to
report that our positive financial performance in 1999 reflects that a
turnaround has begun.
FISCAL 1999 RESULTS
- - Basic earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.35 versus a loss
of $1.53 in 1998
- - Operating income of $45.0 million versus $8.2 million before unusual items
- - Overall gross margin of 14.5%, up from 10.4% in 1998
- - Operating cash flow (less capital expenditures) of $38.4 million versus a
$46.4 million cash outflow in 1998
REVITALIZED
Today, Cott has in place a firm foundation on which to build our future. We have
cleared a path for sustained performance. Our operating strategies are beginning
to bite. Our focus on customers is paying off. In short, we are REVITALIZED! Let
me explain:
- - Customer service, which caused significant disruption in 1998, particularly
in the U.S., has reached new levels of excellence.
- - Plant performance, namely productivity, asset utilization, quality and
cost, has significantly improved.
- - The leadership team is in place and the Company reorganized around our
three core geographic regions, to place greater focus on customers.
- - The Company has been refocused to place our resources behind our core
carbonated soft drink business.
- - Accountability, teamwork and sharing, the principal values of the "New"
Cott, are being embraced by employees.
[PHOTO]
FRANK E. WEISE III
PRESIDENT & CEO
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TO OUR SHAREOWNERS
Our success in 1999 was driven by our relentless pursuit of three ambitious
strategies.
WE FOCUSED ON KEY BUSINESSES IN CORE MARKETS
We achieved quality and customer service excellence in our core Canadian, U.K.
and U.S. businesses.
We centralized our organizations in Canada and the U.S., bringing new levels of
consistency and efficiency and eliminating many redundancies.
We completed our divestiture program, realizing proceeds of $39.1 million,
enabling us to pay down debt and strengthen our core business.
We continued to focus relentlessly on our customers. As the story of the "New"
Cott gets told, we find that not only are we attracting new customers, but we
are bolstering our position with current customers, our most important source of
volume growth. Our top 15 customers, who now account for more than 70% of sales,
generated volume growth of 13%.
WE TOOK MAJOR STEPS TO FIX OUR COST STRUCTURE
Company-wide, in 1999 we reduced stock-keeping units (SKUs) by almost one-third,
eliminating products that either were too costly to produce or did not generate
the required levels of returns.
Across our operations we made progress on a number of fact-based processes,
which help us do a better job of managing the business by giving us hard, fast
data on which to make and monitor decisions. Among them are Key Performance
Indicators (KPIs), which measure performance in each of our plants around the
world; Six Sigma, which helps us track and correct variations in our operations;
and the Cott Continuous Improvement Process (CIP), which facilitates increased
operational efficiency, and contributed more than $8.0 million in savings.
We made major strides toward implementing greater financial discipline across
the Company, standardizing accounting, initiating enterprise resource planning,
clarifying reporting systems and prioritizing capital spending.
We continued to "sweat our assets," getting more productivity out of our
existing infrastructure and improving operating cash flow less capital
expenditures by $84.8 million, reducing debt to $323.6 million.
WE CONTINUED TO STRENGTHEN THE "NEW" COTT
We strengthened our Cott Power Team at all levels, including hiring new
management to lead our U.K. business, headed by Neil A. Thompson as Managing
Director, U.K./Europe Operations. Neil brings us a track record of success with
leading consumer product companies. He, along with the leaders of our two other
businesses, David G. Bluestein, President, U.S. Operations,
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and Mark Benadiba, President, Canadian Operations, will be responsible for
executing Cott's growth strategy in each of our core businesses. In all our
businesses we have a smaller, more focused management structure providing
greater flexibility.
THE PATH FORWARD ... BUILDING ON MOMENTUM
For 2000 we are sticking with the goals and operating strategies which worked so
well in 1999; focus on core business, fix the cost structure and strengthen the
"New" Cott.
Our basic earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.35 in 1999 serves
as a solid base on which to build. And, 2000 looms bright with promise. We see
opportunities for sales and earnings growth in each of our core markets. Thanks
to the new emphasis on innovation as well as financial discipline, our success
has taken on a more robust strength. We see the current year as one of
breakthrough performance in partnership with our customers.
Our 2,000 plus Cott Power Team--our employees--accomplished much this past year.
Yet, I have great confidence that they can and will accomplish much more moving
forward in the new century. They are revitalizing this great Company. The Cott
turnaround has begun. I want to express my thanks and appreciation to the men
and women of Cott, and to our shareowners for your confidence in, and support
of, our Company and its leadership.
FRANK E. WEISE III (SIGNED)
PRESIDENT AND CEO
I AM VERY PLEASED WITH THE PROGRESS THAT WE HAVE MADE OVER THE PAST YEAR. AT THE
BEGINNING OF 1999, THE COMPANY, UNDER THE ABLE LEADERSHIP OF FRANK E. WEISE, PUT
INTO PLACE A NUMBER OF BOLD INITIATIVES AIMED AT TURNING AROUND OUR COMPANY. I
BELIEVE THAT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THESE INITIATIVES HAS RESULTED IN SIGNIFICANT
PROGRESS TOWARD POSITIONING COTT FOR LEADERSHIP IN ITS CORE BUSINESS.
THE COMPANY NOW HAS A FIRST-RATE MANAGEMENT TEAM, WITH DEPTH AND EXPERIENCE AND
A SOLID COMMITMENT TO ACHIEVING PROFITABLE GROWTH.
IT IS REFRESHING TO FEEL THE ENERGY HERE. THE COMPANY'S PERFORMANCE DESERVES
MUCH PRAISE AND I AM PROUD TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH COTT AT THIS DRAMATIC TIME OF
REVITALIZATION. I SALUTE ALL MEMBERS OF THE COTT POWER TEAM.
SERGE GOUIN (SIGNED)
CHAIRMAN
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COTT'S SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM SET THE COMPANY'S TURNAROUND IN MOTION BY
RELENTLESSLY PURSUING THREE KEY OPERATING STRATEGIES. UNDERLYING THESE
STRATEGIES AND EVERY OTHER ACTIVITY IS AN INTENSE FOCUS ON CUSTOMERS.
Left to right NEIL A. THOMPSON, MD, U.K.,
RAYMOND P. SILCOCK, CFO,
FRANK E. WEISE, CEO,
MARK BENADIBA, PRESIDENT, CANADA,
DAVID G. BLUESTEIN, PRESIDENT, U.S.
QUESTION A LOT OF ATTENTION IS BEING PAID TO THE SUBJECT OF "INNOVATION."
PLEASE DESCRIBE HOW INNOVATION IS BEING IMPLEMENTED COMPANY-WIDE.
ANSWER FRANK E. WEISE Innovation is a key part of Cott's heritage and is
one of our most important strategic thrusts. We strayed away from
innovation with carbonated soft drinks over the past several
years as the Company pursued a diversification strategy. Now that
we have refocused the Company, innovation is right at the top of
our priority list. We realize that we must increase Cott's pace
of growth and a large part of this growth must come from
increased innovation.
Innovation means introducing new and improved products that are
consumer-preferred and offer greater
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volume and profitability to Cott and our customers. Innovation
also includes new and unique packaging formats, designs that
provide strong on- shelf presence, and retail execution
initiatives that drive volume and trial. It's about taking ideas
from concept to market more quickly and accurately, and seeing
the world through the eyes of our customers. It means doing
anything and everything we can.
In 2000 we are focusing on innovation company-wide, rather than
market by market. We're sharing product, packaging, marketing,
promotion and manufacturing ideas across borders. What will help
to make this whole thrust successful is that we involve our
customers and suppliers and make them partners in our
initiatives. If Cott is to maintain its position as "The Leader
in Premium Retailer Brand Beverage Innovation," we must become
proficient in driving and achieving innovation.
QUESTION HOW ARE YOU MOTIVATING EMPLOYEES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE INNOVATION
PROCESS?
ANSWER FRANK E. WEISE Primarily through sharing and communicating. As
our employees increasingly rally around the "New" Cott and
understand our vision, our mission and our values, they realize
that innovation can come from anywhere. I believe the real
"experts" in innovation are the people who do the work, whether
it be on the production line, in our R&D lab, in the field or in
our offices. They are the ones who know how to make things
better. They are the ones who come up with great ideas that can
improve customer service, extend product shelf life and improve
the display readiness of our products. To heighten our commitment
to innovation, we created the Gerald N. Pencer Award for
Excellence in Innovation, honoring Cott's late former Chairman,
President and CEO. In 1999, 357 men and women were nominated for
their contributions. The Pencer Award includes a C$10,000 prize,
half in Cott stock. We have made stock an important part of the
prize because we believe there is no higher motivator to
outstanding performance than ownership in our Company.
QUESTION 1999 WAS A YEAR OF GROWTH FOR COTT CANADA. HOW DID YOU ACHIEVE
THIS?
ANSWER MARK BENADIBA 1999 was a positive year for Cott Canada. We
enjoyed good profitability and met our customer service and
operational goals. The year was a ringing tribute to all the
dedicated employees at Cott Canada. The victory was theirs.
[PHOTO]
FRANK E. WEISE
President & CEO
[PHOTO]
MARK BENADIBA
President,
Canadian Operations
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A COMPANY'S PERFORMANCE IS MEASURED IN NUMBERS. IN 1999, COTT MADE MAJOR STRIDES
TOWARD STANDARDIZING FINANCIAL PROCEDURES AND PROVIDING DATA NEEDED FOR ENHANCED
PLANNING AND OVERALL MANAGERIAL EXCELLENCE.
[PHOTO]
Left to right
JAMES S. REYNOLDS, SVP, CIO,
TINA DELL'AQUILA, VP, CONTROLLER,
CATHERINE M. BRENNAN, VP, TREASURER
That success came from constraining our costs and making our
assets sweat. Cott enjoys a 21% share of the take-home carbonated
soft drinks market in Canada, accomplished as a result of years
spent paying close attention to the needs and wants of our
customers. That's why we were gratified to learn that one of our
major customers, Provigo Quebec, hailed our 99.7% service level
and listed us as one of their "Top 5" suppliers.
As a division, Cott Canada is completely customer-focused. But,
we can never let up in our quest to consistently achieve new
levels of productivity and innovation. To that end, we
centralized our Canadian operations in 1999, thus reducing
administrative costs. We took additional costs out of the system
by reducing secondary packaging costs, eliminating outside
warehousing, reducing SKUs and rationalizing unprofitable
accounts.
Success in the Canadian marketplace does not come easily. It must
be earned, with outstanding business discipline and customer
service. The year just ended is testament to the ability of the
Cott Canada Team to achieve new heights.
QUESTION WHAT NEW PRODUCTS DID COTT CANADA INTRODUCE IN 1999?
ANSWER MARK BENADIBA By far, our star new product was President's
Choice(TM) Lemon Iced Tea, which received a coveted award from
our largest customer -- Loblaws-- as being one of the best new
product launches of 1999. That was recognition of the highest
order and illustrates an important element of our success. We
want to be at the forefront in developing new products for our
customers. We need to keep supplying them with innovative
products at the leading edge in beverage marketing that will keep
their consumers coming back again and again.
Much to the delight of Canadian children, Cott Canada also began
marketing Chubby(TM), the country's first carbonated soft drink
for kids.
[ARTWORK]
PRESIDENT'S CHOICE(TM) LEMON ICED TEA WON LOBLAWS' COVETED AWARD FOR ONE OF THE
BEST NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES OF 1999.
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[PHOTO]
NEIL A. THOMPSON
Managing Director,
U.K. and Continental Europe Operations
[ARTWORK]
THE GERALD N. PENCER AWARD, RECOGNIZING
EMPLOYEE EXCELLENCE IN INNOVATION. 1999
WINNERS WERE ROD BOLL AND JOHN CLEMENTS OF
THE U.K.
With its characteristic, small bottle, and its bright, cheery
label, ChubbyTM was an instant hit when launched and was quickly
rolled out across Canada.
In the consolidated Canadian grocery soft drink business,
opportunities continue to abound. Our challenge remains to
deliver to our customers a new standard of products, service and
efficiency.
QUESTION SINCE ASSUMING RESPONSIBILITY FOR COTT U.K., WHAT STEPS HAVE YOU
AND YOUR MANAGEMENT TEAM TAKEN TO REVITALIZE THE DIVISION?
ANSWER NEIL A. THOMPSON When I joined Cott U.K. in 1999, it was a
division that had lost its way. It was clear that if we were to
survive we would have to take the division back to its roots and
rebuild it. A year later, as I look back on how far we have come,
I can say that, through hard work and dedication by all our
employees, we have stabilized the business and sown the seeds for
growth.
We began the process by putting in place an experienced
management team, dedicated to achieving our three key strategies
of focusing on the core business, fixing the cost structure and
strengthening the "New" Cott U.K. Then we rolled up our sleeves
and got to work.
We attacked costs. We reduced our customer accounts from 250 to
45. We reduced SKUs from 1,000 to 650. We implemented a software
program that helps us monitor operations and the supply chain. We
sold the Featherstone Plant and related business in West
Yorkshire and moved production to two other plants: Kegworth and
Pontefract. We also reshaped our business processes leading to a
30% reduction in salaried staff.
The result of all this effort is that today Cott U.K. is a
leaner, more efficient business, better able to respond to our
customers' needs.
QUESTION WHAT STEPS HAVE YOU TAKEN TO IMPROVE CUSTOMER SERVICE?
ANSWER NEIL A. THOMPSON The U.K. has a highly concentrated grocery
market and with continued consolidation, it has been estimated
that in five years there may only be five major retail chains in
the U.K. This can present a great opportunity for retail brand
suppliers, and Cott U.K. in particular.
Just as our customers market globally, so can Cott U.K. bring
transatlantic expertise. Increasingly, Cott customers in the U.S.
and Canada are finding their way to the U.K. and Continental
Europe, just as U.K. and European firms are growing in North
America. We intend to benefit from that trend.
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[PHOTO]
Left to right
MARK R. HALPERIN,
SVP, GENERAL COUNSEL & SECRETARY,
COLIN D. WALKER, SVP, HUMAN RESOURCES
[PHOTO]
DAVID G. BLUESTEIN
President, U.S.
Operations
Our customers are demanding new levels of quality and service.
They want efficiency, reliability, and products which address the
preferences of their consumers. We are implementing productivity
programs which will objectively assess our strengths and
weaknesses and measure improvements. In addition, we have created
a formal category management structure to focus insight and
innovation across our product lines.
Finally, we have implemented a new organization structure that is
dedicated to meeting the needs of our customers through the
creation of Customer Teams. As a consequence we are now achieving
our targeted rate of 99% of customer orders delivered in full and
on time.
QUESTION WHAT NEW PRODUCTS HAVE YOU INTRODUCED?
ANSWER NEIL A. THOMPSON In January 1999, there were no new products in
the pipeline. By June, we had 40 in various stages of
development. We are now launching several new products, including
low-acid fruit drinks for kids, a range of organic fruit
carbonated drinks, premium lemonades, and high energy adult
drinks. That should illustrate the importance we are placing on
new products. But it is not enough to meet the needs of our
customers. We have to become more adept at anticipating their
needs. That, too, is an important part of the success equation in
U.K. soft drinks and explains our focus on innovation.
QUESTION HOW DID COTT USA PERFORM IN 1999? PLEASE DESCRIBE THE HIGHLIGHTS.
ANSWER DAVID G. BLUESTEIN 1999 was a year of significant turnaround for
Cott USA. We turned in a solid financial performance. We launched
a number of programs that propelled us to new levels of customer
service--and we attacked superfluous costs aggressively. This has
helped build a solid foundation for future growth.
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[ARTWORK]
These accomplishments were the direct result of hard work and
outstanding performance by Cott USA's Power Team of employees for
whom our performance in 1999 was particularly gratifying.
Early in 1999 we centralized the U.S. organization into a new
headquarters in Tampa, Florida. From there we set about
implementing our key strategies: focusing on key customers,
fixing the cost structure and strengthening the "New" Cott USA.
We rebuilt our partnerships with major customers and developed
strong promotional programs with them. And we established task
forces to work in and improve critical areas of our business.
Among other things, these task forces helped us reduce product
offerings from 3,200 to 2,000 which reduced complexity in our
plants and warehouses.
We improved the output of our plants by introducing enhanced
processes and Six Sigma quality improvement training.
In short, 1999 was a successful and pivotal year for Cott USA. In
2000 we are continuing to pursue our key strategies and serve and
expand our customer base--actions which will advance us in
dramatically turning our Company around and setting a course for
a promising future.
QUESTION PLEASE ELABORATE ON SOME OF THE PRODUCTIVITY-ENHANCING PROCESSES
WHICH HELPED COTT USA ACHIEVE SUCH A SUCCESSFUL YEAR IN 1999?
ANSWER DAVID G. BLUESTEIN During 1999 we committed ourselves to a number
of new processes.
One is Key Performance Indicators or KPIs. By measuring the same
things, in the same way, in each of our plants throughout the
U.S., we help align and measure performance against corporate
strategic goals. For example, customers want consistent quality
and they want their orders shipped on time. We want to achieve
these two objectives at the best possible cost. KPIs tell us
objectively how well we are doing in meeting quality and customer
service standards and in accomplishing cost targets. In 1999,
achieving our KPIs was critical to our ability to drive division
performance.
Six Sigma is a set of problem-solving tools based on statistical
analysis, the purpose of which is to eliminate variation. To
implement Six Sigma, a number of employees were selected to
attend a five-week training program, from which they graduated as
"Six Sigma Black Belts." These 12 Black Belt recipients have
already improved product quality and customer performance and, in
so doing, have helped deliver significant cost savings as well.
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INNOVATION IS AT THE HEART OF ALL WE DO AT COTT. IT MEANS KEEPING OUR CUSTOMERS
ON THE LEADING EDGE IN PRODUCTS, MARKETING, PACKAGING AND TECHNOLOGY.
[PHOTO]
Left to right
PAUL R. RICHARDSON, EVP, GLOBAL PROCUREMENT &
INNOVATION, PREM VIRMANI, VP, TECHNICAL SERVICES
[PHOTO]
RAYMOND P. SILCOCK
Executive Vice President & CFO
The Cott Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) helps improve
operational efficiencies. By focusing on key elements of a
specific process, CIP enables us to improve operating procedures,
optimize our use of assets and leverage the strengths of our
employees.
These and other tools are invaluable. They point Cott USA to ever
higher standards of quality and performance.
QUESTION WHAT STEPS DID YOU TAKE IN 1999 TO IMPROVE THE FINANCIAL
CONDITION OF THE COMPANY?
ANSWER RAYMOND P. SILCOCK Two of Cott's three key strategies--focusing
on core and fixing the cost structure--are aimed at improving the
Company's financial condition.
As part of focusing on core, we divested several non-strategic
businesses, deploying the proceeds to debt reduction, thus
lowering our interest expense and strengthening the balance
sheet. Since the beginning of 1999 our net debt (total debt
outstanding less cash on hand) is down from $375.8 million to
$322.8 million at year-end.
To fix our cost structure we reduced SKUs, improved operating
efficiencies, and reduced administrative expenses. Reducing SKUs
simplified plant operations and paved the way for added
efficiency. In 1999, we increased our gross profit margin from
10.4% to 14.5% as a result of actions taken by each of our
businesses to improve operating efficiencies. We reduced selling,
general and administrative expenses. Together, these actions
helped strengthen the Company's financial condition. In addition,
we improved financial discipline by standardizing accounting and
reporting systems, to provide the kind of data we need to help
improve operating performance.
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Our continuing effort to reduce costs is a key strategy, and
combined with "sweating" our assets has enabled us to sharply
improve our cash flow in 1999 versus 1998, thus reducing debt
level and interest expense. Operating cash flow less capital
expenditures in 1999 was $38.4 million, as compared to a cash
outflow of $46.4 million last year, an improvement of $84.8
million.
QUESTION WHAT WAS THE IMPACT ON THE COMPANY OF DIVESTING BUSINESSES DURING
THE YEAR?
ANSWER RAYMOND P. SILCOCK In 1999 we divested five businesses, all of
which were outside our core. It was time to refocus. We applied
the $39.1 million in proceeds from the sales to reducing our
debt. Although this action reduced 1999 sales from the prior
period by $45.6 million and operating income by $1.0 million, we
believe the result will be a sharp increase in future sales and
earnings as management is better able to concentrate on our core
business: retailer brand carbonated soft drinks in our three core
markets, Canada, the U.K. and the U.S.
QUESTION WHAT STEPS HAVE YOU TAKEN TOWARD STANDARDIZING FINANCIAL
PROCEDURES?
ANSWER RAYMOND P. SILCOCK When the new management team assumed
responsibility for Cott, one of our priorities was to improve the
credibility of the numbers in today's data-driven business
environment. We changed our fiscal year to calendar-year
reporting, like most companies in our industry. And we switched
our reporting from Canadian to U.S. dollars, recognizing that
more than half of our sales are in the U.S. as are most of our
shareowners. These steps are necessary if we are to be measured
by the same standards that apply to other companies in our
industry. At the end of 1999 more than 50% of our assets are also
in the U.S. As a result, we will be filing a full U.S. reporting
package, including a 10K, this year, in addition to fulfilling
Canadian reporting requirements.
Next we focused on measuring and reporting performance. We
installed an enterprise resource planning system at Cott U.K.,
and we intend to start introducing the system company-wide
beginning this year. Not only will it help identify areas where
waste can be eliminated and costs contained, it will serve as a
valuable planning tool. Also, we are upgrading and standardizing
all our information and accounting systems to bring consistency
to reporting among and within our companies.
[ARTWORK] These and other ongoing steps within our three core businesses
give us a wealth of reliable, objective, standardized information
that will help us drive our growth strategies.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
"MARK HUSSON, A MERRILL LYNCH & CO. ANALYST WHO COVERS THE SUPERMARKET INDUSTRY
SAID, "SUPERMARKETS ARE BECOMING BRAND NAMES IN THEIR OWN RIGHT, RATHER THAN
PASSIVE LANDLORDS OF SHELF SPACE. COTT'S PACKAGING AND GRAPHICS ARE UNRIVALLED."
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
MARCH 9, 2000
COTT CORPORATION IS THE WORLD'S LARGEST SUPPLIER OF PREMIUM RETAILER BRAND
BEVERAGES, WITH MANUFACTURING, MARKETING, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND CUSTOMER
SERVICE FACILITIES IN CANADA, THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE UNITED STATES. THE
COMPANY IS THE WORLD'S FOURTH LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF SOFT DRINKS. ITS VISION IS
TO BE THE LEADER IN PREMIUM RETAILER BRAND BEVERAGE INNOVATION.
OVERVIEW In 1999, the Company took decisive steps to turn around its
performance by implementing three key strategies: focus on core,
fix the cost structure and build management strength.
During the year, five non-strategic businesses were divested as part of the
focus on core strategy. The proceeds, totaling $39.1 million, were used to
reduce debt. All planned divestitures under this strategy were completed during
the year with the exception of the Company's PET blow-molding assets. The
Company's intent to sell these assets at net book value to Schmalbach-Lubeca
Plastic Containers USA, Inc. has been announced. An estimated $18.0 million in
proceeds is anticipated.
Additionally the Company evaluated its product offerings and eliminated small
and unprofitable product lines, reducing SKU count by 25%-35%. This SKU
rationalization had an adverse impact on sales but improved gross margins and
helped reduce working capital.
The Company's 1999 focus on key customers resulted in a 13% sales volume growth
for its top 15 customers (representing 70% of the total) on a 12-month
comparable basis. This sharp improvement helped offset the impact of SKU
rationalization.
In order to fix the cost structure in 1999, global Key Performance Indicators
(KPIs) tracked plant performance against target and as compared to other plants.
Using these KPIs the Company was able to identify areas for improvement and
raise efficiency levels. Overall gross margin for 1999 was 14.5%, an improvement
of 4.1 percentage points versus the prior period.
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Building management strength, the Company rounded out the new management team in
1999. Neil A. Thompson joined the Company in February as Managing Director of
the U.K. operations. The new management team increased accountability throughout
the organization, creating results-oriented teams and sharing best practices.
In 2000, the Company will continue to follow the same three strategies: focus on
core, fix the cost structure and grow the "New" Cott. New tactics to achieve
these strategies in 2000 will include a strong focus on innovation, development
of new customers, ongoing cost reduction efforts and further reductions in
selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A).
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 1999
VERSUS 1998
- - 1999 covers the year ended January 1, 2000
- - 1998 covers the 11-month period February 1, 1998 to January 2, 1999
- - Comparable basis covers the period January 1998 to December 1998
Income from continuing operations in 1999 was $21.4 million or $0.35 per share
($0.32 per diluted share), versus a loss of $95.8 million or $1.53 per share in
the prior period. Excluding the impact of unusual items and the gain from the
sale of an equity investment in Menu Foods Limited ("Menu Foods") a private
label pet food producer, income from continuing operations was $16.5 million or
$0.28 per share ($0.25 per diluted share) compared with a loss of $29.7 million
or $0.47 per share in 1998. Net income was $18.5 million or $0.31 per share
($0.28 per diluted share) versus a net loss, including discontinued operations
and the cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles, of $109.5 million
or $1.74 per share in 1998.
SALES Sales increased to $990.8 million in 1999 from $958.5 million in 1998. On
a comparable basis, after removing sales by divested units, this was an increase
of 1%. Customer service was significantly improved in the core markets and the
"focus on core" strategy resulted in a 13% sales volume increase at the top 15
accounts. This improvement helped offset lost sales resulting from SKU
reductions undertaken during the course of the year.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Sales in Canada increased to $169.2 million in 1999 from $161.1 million in 1998.
On a comparable basis, sales were down 1.5%, primarily due to lower export
sales.
Sales in the U.K. declined to $186.1 million from $209.5 million in 1998. On a
comparable basis, sales were down 16.6%. This decline reflected a reduction in
volume due to business streamlining efforts in the Company's manufacturing and
customer base. Removing the effect of sales lost as a consequence of divesting
the Featherstone plant, sales decreased 10.1% on a comparable basis.
Sales in the U.S. increased to $596.8 million from $513.1 million in 1998. On a
comparable basis sales were up 6.9%. Sales volume to the top five customers was
up by 20% as the division focused on core accounts helping offset the impact of
a 33% SKU reduction.
GROSS PROFIT Gross profit margin improved 4.1 percentage points to 14.5% of
sales in 1999 as compared to 10.4% in 1998. This improvement was the result of
continued efficiency gains in manufacturing facilities, the elimination of
unprofitable product offerings and better inventory management which resulted in
fewer write-offs of product.
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES ("SG&A") SG&A was $99.1 million in
1999 up from $91.3 million in 1998. On a comparable basis, SG&A decreased by
4.3%. This reduction was primarily the result of administrative cost reductions
from the reorganization of operations in the U.S. and the U.K.
UNUSUAL ITEMS In 1999 all prior period restructuring programs were substantially
completed. A description of the utilization of the unusual items charge
reflected in 1998 is found in note 2 of the financial statements.
SALES OF BUSINESSES In 1999 the Company sold the assets of The Watt Design
Group, a packaging design company; Destination Products International, a frozen
food business; a plant and related business in Featherstone (U.K.) and its
subsidiary BCB Beverages Australia Pty. Ltd. In addition, the Company divested
most of its minority interest in Menu Foods. The Company retained a 7.6%
investment in Menu Foods Corporation which it anticipates selling through the
exercise of an option in 2000.
These disposals of non-core businesses were aimed at strengthening the Company's
performance and the cash proceeds of $39.1 million were used to reduce debt.
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With the exception of Menu Foods on which a gain of $5.9 million ($4.2 million
after tax) was recorded, these divestitures had no significant impact on the
income statement as a charge to write down the assets being sold to net
realizable value was included in 1998 unusual items or discontinued operations.
INTEREST EXPENSE Net interest expense was $34.6 million in 1999 compared to
$33.2 million in 1998 and $35.4 million on a comparable basis. Interest expense
on long-term debt decreased by $3.0 million on a comparable basis due to the
repayment of long-term debt during the year. However, offsetting this was a $2.3
million increase in interest expense on net short-term borrowings.
INCOME TAXES In 1999 the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $3.8 million,
compared to a $4.0 million benefit in 1998. A 1999 tax benefit was recorded as a
result of a corporate reorganization as a consequence of which the Company now
expects to be able to utilize prior period loss carryforwards to reduce taxes
payable in future years. These loss carryforwards had not been tax effected in
prior years.
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS During 1999 an additional loss, net of tax, of $0.8
million ($3.8 million in 1998) was recorded to reflect the proceeds on
disposition of the assets of Destination Products International. Details of this
divestiture are found in note 6 of the financial statements.
CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE The Company adopted Statement of Position 98-5,
Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up Activities, at the beginning of 1999. SOP
98-5 requires that costs of start-up activities and organization costs be
expensed as incurred. Initial adoption of this principle was reported as a
cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle and resulted in a charge
of $2.1 million, net of a deferred income tax recovery of $1.2 million.
FINANCIAL CONDITION Cash flow from operations after capital expenditures in 1999
was $38.4 million compared with a cash outflow of $46.4 million in 1998.
Operating cash flow was used to fund restructuring and capital expenditures and
to pay out deferred consideration.
Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $25.5 million to $2.6 million in the
course of 1999 primarily due to the repayment of short-term borrowings. Under
current credit facilities the Company is provided maximum credit of $61.0
million depending on available collateral, generally accounts receivable and
inventory. At January 1, 2000, $49.2 million of credit was available.
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CAPITAL EXPENDITURES Capital expenditures were $18.5 million compared with $36.7
million in 1998. The lower level of capital spending reflected management's
commitment to make the assets "sweat." Capital spending of $25 million to $35
million is planned for 2000. Only those projects with an expected internal rate
of return above 30% will be considered, in addition to those required for
essential maintenance, safety and regulatory compliance.
INVESTING ACTIVITIES In November 1999 the Company modified its arrangement with
Premium Beverage Packers Inc. ("Premium"), a Pennsylvania based co-packer
responsible for approximately 15% of the Company's U.S. production. The Company
paid $25.0 million to settle an obligation under the terms of its 1997
acquisition agreement in which the Company purchased a customer list from
Premium and is also committed to use Premium as a co-packer for 10 years. This
amount has been capitalized to customer list and is included in investment and
other assets.
DIVIDEND PAYMENTS No dividends were paid in 1999 due to restrictions imposed
under the terms of the senior unsecured notes. An increase of approximately
$29.0 million in shareowners' equity is required before dividend payments can be
resumed and the Company does not anticipate accomplishing this until 2001.
CAPITAL STOCK In November 1999, Thomas H. Lee Company, the Company's largest
investor, was authorized to purchase up to an additional 5% of the Company's
outstanding voting shares on the open market. If exercised, this would bring
Lee's percentage holding of the Company's outstanding voting stock to no more
than 35% calculated on a fully diluted basis.
LONG-TERM DEBT As at January 1, 2000 the long-term debt totaled $323.6 million.
Such long-term debt consisted of $280.7 million in senior unsecured notes and
$42.9 million of other term debt. Approximately 1% of total debt was subject to
interest at floating rates. The Company closely monitors interest rates and
adopts strategies responsive to the changing economic environment. The Company
is exposed to nominal interest rate risk. Certain debt instruments contain a
number of financial covenants, including limitations on dividend payments and
indebtedness.
Management believes the Company has the financial resources to meet its ongoing
cash requirements for operations and capital expenditures as well as its other
financial obligations.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 1998
VERSUS 1997
- - 1998 covers the 11-month period February 1, 1998 to January 2, 1999
- - 1997 covers the year ended January 31, 1998
- - Comparable basis covers the period February 1997 to December 1997
The loss from continuing operations was $95.8 million or $1.53 per share in
1998, versus a $0.4 million profit or $0.01 per common share in 1997. Excluding
the impact of restructuring and other unusual items, the loss from continuing
operations was $29.7 million compared to $15.4 million in 1997. After the loss
for discontinued operations of $3.8 million and the effect of a change in
accounting policy of $9.9 million, net loss was $109.5 million or $1.74 per
share versus a net loss of $4.7 million or $0.07 per share in 1997.
SALES Sales in 1998 decreased to $958.5 million from $1,047.8 million in 1997.
On a comparable basis sales were down 1.3%.
Sales in Canada were $161.1 million in 1998 and $192.6 million in 1997. On a
comparable basis sales were down 11.5%. Reported U.S. dollar sales in Canada
were negatively affected by currency translation due to the weaker Canadian
dollar as compared to the prior year. This weakness accounted for approximately
one third of the decrease. In addition, competitive pricing pressure in the
Canadian market resulted in lower selling prices.
Sales in the U.K. were $209.5 million in 1998 and $148.5 million in 1997. On a
comparable basis sales were up 55.5%. This increase was attributable to the
acquisition of the Hero Drinks Group (U.K.) Limited ("Hero Drinks") in November
1997 and was partly offset by soft market conditions and cool summer weather.
Sales in the U.S. were $513.1 million in 1998, down from $603.4 million in 1997.
On a comparable basis sales were down 8.1%. Manufacturing inefficiencies in the
Company's facilities in Tampa, Florida and Wilson, North Carolina, during the
summer season, led to lost volume and promotional opportunities for the Company
and to a less favorable sales mix.
GROSS PROFIT Gross profit fell to 10.4% of sales in 1998 compared to 13.9% in
1997. Approximately half of the variance is attributable to the writedown of
various assets to net realizable value. Other causes of margin erosion included
higher logistics costs, manufacturing inefficiencies in the new U.S. plants and
competitive pricing pressures.
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SG&A SG&A was $91.3 million in 1998 versus $96.5 million in 1997, or $84.1
million on a comparable basis. A significant portion of the increase in SG&A
resulted from the acquisition of Hero Drinks in the U.K. The Company also
incurred additional expenses in building a new senior executive team including
recruiting and relocation costs.
UNUSUAL ITEMS The Company recorded unusual items in the amount of $77.2 million
in 1998. Charges related to a restructuring program focusing on core markets and
key customers in North America and the United Kingdom, fixing the cost structure
and strengthening the management team were $25.8 million. A further $28.3
million charge was recorded for asset writedowns as a result of manufacturing
rationalization and discontinued products and customers. Finally, a charge of
$23.1 million was recorded for writedowns to net realizable value of certain
businesses to be divested in 1999, and the loss realized on the disposal of the
bottling operations in Norway.
The Company recorded charges of $21.7 million for unusual items in 1997. This
1997 charge related primarily to costs associated with the regionalization of
the U.S. operations and contractual obligations to the estate of the late Gerald
N. Pencer, the former Chairman, President and CEO of the Company.
INTEREST EXPENSE Net interest expense was $33.2 million in 1998 compared to
$24.4 million in 1997, or $22.2 million on a comparable basis. The increase was
primarily due to lower interest income on cash and cash equivalents and higher
interest expense on short-term borrowings. The Company also paid an additional
$3.1 million as compared to 1997 in interest expense on the $125.0 million 8.5%
senior notes issued in June 1997.
INCOME TAXES In 1998 the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $4.0 million
compared to an income tax expense of $0.2 million in 1997. No tax benefits were
recorded on losses in Canada and Europe in 1998 due to uncertainty as to whether
loss carryforwards can be fully used to reduce taxes payable in future years.
CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING POLICY During the year, the Company changed its policy and
expensed as incurred development costs and prepaid contract costs. Development
costs represented expenditures incurred in developing labels for new customers
and in updating designs for existing customers. Previously, these costs were
capitalized and amortized over three years. Prepaid contract costs, costs
associated with entering into long-term contracts with certain of the Company's
customers, were also previously capitalized and amortized over the term of the
related contract.
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This change in accounting policy reflected the maturing of the Company's
operations in the industry and its relationships with customers. Net income for
1998 included a charge for the cumulative effect of this change in accounting
policy of $9.9 million, net of a deferred income tax recovery of $1.1 million.
FINANCIAL CONDITION During 1998, operating cash flow after capital expenditures
declined by $18.6 million due to poor operating income and a substantial
increase in working capital requirements offset by reduced capital expenditures.
In 1998, cash and cash equivalents decreased by $75.5 million, reflecting poor
operating results and higher working capital requirements.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES During 1998, total capital expenses were $36.7 million,
costs primarily associated with completing the polyethylene terephthalate
("PET") bottle self-manufacturing project in several plants in North America.
In 1997, capital expenditures totaled $81.8 million, the majority relating to
the creation of manufacturing capacity to supply U.S. customers. To that end,
the Company constructed new production facilities in Tampa, Florida and Wilson,
North Carolina and expanded its existing U.S. facilities in St. Louis and
Sikeston, Missouri, San Bernardino, California and San Antonio, Texas. Canadian
manufacturing locations in Surrey, British Columbia, Scoudouc, New Brunswick and
Mississauga, Ontario were also expanded to enable them to supply certain U.S.
customers adjacent to the Canadian/U.S. border. In addition, expenditures were
made in equipment for self-manufacturing of PET bottles.
INVESTING ACTIVITIES No major acquisitions were made in 1998. In 1997, several
acquisitions were made, the most significant of which was the purchase of Hero
Drinks in the U.K. for $80.6 million. During 1999 the amount of deferred
consideration and corresponding goodwill related to this acquisition were
reduced by $17.4 million. The deferred consideration balance of $16.1 million
reflects the minimum guaranteed payments under the agreement. Other acquisitions
included Texas Beverages in San Antonio, Texas and the remaining minority
ownership positions in Cott Beverages West Ltd. and in Atlantic Refreshments
Ltd.
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DIVIDEND PAYMENTS In 1998 dividend payments amounted to $2.2 million, a $1.3
million decrease from $3.5 million in 1997. The amount in 1998 covers only two
quarters due to the Board's decision on September 14, 1998 to discontinue the
previously announced dividend payments.
CAPITAL STOCK During 1998, the Company purchased a total of 4,469,036 common
shares at a cost of approximately $30.0 million. This was the maximum number of
common shares permitted to be purchased in a 12-month period pursuant to a
normal course issuer bid undertaken by the Company using the facilities of the
Toronto and Montreal stock exchanges. The Company funded the purchase out of the
proceeds of a $40.0 million private placement of convertible participating
voting second preferred shares sold to the Thomas H. Lee Company and completed
on July 7, 1998. Details of the features of the preferred shares are found in
note 18 of the financial statements.
MARKET CONDITIONS
OUTLOOK The carbonated soft drink industry continues to experience positive
growth. Expectations for continued market growth in Cott's three core geographic
markets, Canada, the U.K. and the U.S., extend through the next several years.
Facing intense price competition from heavily promoted global and regional
brands, the Company's major opportunity for growth depends on management's
execution of critical strategies and on retailers' continued commitment to their
retailer brand soft drink programs. Risks and uncertainties include stability of
procurement costs for such items as sweetener, packaging materials and other
ingredients, national brand pricing strategies and fluctuations in currency
versus the U.S. dollar. The Company's exposure to raw material price
fluctuations is minimized by the existence of long-term contracts for certain
key raw materials.
RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES In comparison to the major national brand soft drink
manufacturers, the Company is a relatively small participant in the industry.
The main risk to the Company's sales and operating income is the highly
competitive environment in which it operates. The Company's profitability in
2000 may be adversely affected to the extent the national brand manufacturers
reduce their selling prices or increase the frequency of their promotional
activities in the markets in which the Company operates.
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Sales to the top two customers in 1999 accounted for 41% of the Company's total
sales revenues. The loss of any significant customer, or customers which in the
aggregate represent a significant portion of the Company's sales, could have a
material adverse effect on the Company's operating results and cash flows.
The principal market risks to which the Company is exposed are changes in
interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. The Company manages its
exposure to changes in interest rates by utilizing interest rate swaps.
Operations outside of the U.S., which account for approximately 40% of 1999
sales, are concentrated principally in the U.K. and Canada. The Company manages
its foreign currency exposure by borrowing in various currencies and utilizing
forward contracts. Swaps and forward contracts are entered into for periods
consistent with related underlying exposures and do not constitute positions
independent of those exposures.
The information below summarizes the Company's market risks associated with debt
obligations and other significant financial instruments as of January 1, 2000.
For debt obligations, the table below presents principal cash flows and related
interest rates by year of maturity. Variable interest rates disclosed represent
the weighted average rates of the portfolio at the period end. For interest rate
swaps, the table presents the notional amounts and related interest rates by
fiscal year of maturity. For these swaps, the variable rates presented are the
average forward rates for the term of each contract.
(in millions) 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Thereafter Total Fair Value
- ------------- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---------- ----- ----------
DEBT
Fixed rate $ 1.5 $ 1.6 $ 2.8 $ 0.3 $ 0.2 $ 280.7 $ 287.1 $ 272.4
Weighted average
interest rate 11.3% 10.6% 8.8% 12.2% 8.6% 9.0% -- --
Variable rate -- $ 9.0 $ 9.1 $ 9.0 $ 9.2 -- $ 36.3 $ 36.3
Non-interest bearing $ 0.1 $ 0.1 -- -- -- -- $ 0.2 $ 0.2
Weighted
average interest rate -- 7.5% 7.5% 7.5% 7.5% -- -- --
INTEREST RATE SWAPS
Variable to fixed $ 1.2 $ 31.9 -- -- -- -- $ 33.1 $ (0.3)
Average pay rate 7.3% 7.3% -- -- -- -- 7.3% --
Average receive rate 5.5% 5.5% -- -- -- -- 5.5% --
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS The Environmental Protection Act (Ontario) and applicable
regulations thereunder (collectively the "EPA") provide that a minimum
percentage of a bottler's soft drink sales, by volume, must be made in
refillable containers. Attempts to improve sales in refillable containers have
been undertaken, however, the Company, along with other industry participants,
is not in compliance with the EPA. The requirements under the Act are not
presently being enforced. If enforced, they could result in reduced margins in
the 750 ml refillable glass package, potential fines and the prohibition of
sales of soft drinks in non-refillable containers in Ontario. The Company
continues to work with industry groups and the Ministry of the Environment to
seek alternative means to meet these requirements.
YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE The Year 2000 ("Y2K") project was successfully executed and
no problems were encountered at or subsequent to year-end.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This Annual Report for the year ending January 1,
2000 contains forward-looking statements reflecting management's current
expectations regarding future results of operations, economic performance,
financial condition and achievements of the Company. Actual results may differ
materially from those in such statements. The Company has tried, wherever
possible, to identify these forward-looking statements by using words such as
"anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect" and similar expressions. These
statements reflect the Company's current plans and expectations and are based on
information currently available to it. They rely on a number of assumptions and
estimates which could be inaccurate and which are subject to risks and
uncertainties. The Company wishes to caution the reader that the uncertainties
of current or future legal proceedings and other issues described elsewhere in
the commentary or in other filings with securities commissions could affect the
Company's actual results and could cause such results to materially differ from
those expressed in any forward-looking statement made by, or on behalf of, the
Company.
(TM) These trademarks are either owned by customers of the Company or are
licensed for use by the Company.
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REPORT OF MANAGEMENT
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the
management of the Company in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles to reflect the financial position of the Company and its operating
results. Financial information appearing throughout this Annual Report is
consistent with that in the consolidated financial statements. Management is
responsible for the information and representations in such financial
statements, including the estimates and judgements required for their
preparation.
In order to meet its responsibility, management maintains internal controls
including policies and procedures, which are designed to assure that assets are
safeguarded and reliable financial records are maintained.
The report of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the Company's independent accountants,
covering their audit of the consolidated financial statements, is included in
this Annual Report. Their independent audit of the Company's financial
statements includes a review of internal accounting controls to the extent they
consider necessary as required by generally accepted auditing standards.
The Board of Directors annually appoints an Audit Committee, consisting of at
least three outside directors. The Committee meets with management and the
independent accountants to review any significant accounting and auditing
matters and to discuss the results of audit examinations. The Audit Committee
also reviews the consolidated financial statements, the Report of Independent
Accountants and other information in the Annual Report and recommends their
approval by the Board of Directors.
Frank E. Weise III (Signed) Raymond P. Silcock (Signed)
President and Chief Executive Vice President and
Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
TO THE SHAREOWNERS OF COTT CORPORATION
We have audited the consolidated balance sheets of Cott Corporation as of
January 1, 2000 and January 2, 1999, and the consolidated statements of income,
shareowners' equity and cash flows for the year ended January 1, 2000, the
period from February 1, 1998 to January 2, 1999 and the year ended January 31,
1998. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards
in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit
to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation.
In our opinion, these consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of the Company as of January 1, 2000
and January 2, 1999 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the
year ended January 1, 2000, the period from February 1, 1998 to January 2, 1999
and the year ended January 31, 1998, in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles in the United States.
On February 17, 2000 we reported separately, in accordance with generally
accepted auditing standards in Canada, to the shareowners of COTT CORPORATION on
consolidated financial statements for the year ended January 1, 2000 and the
period from February 1, 1998 to January 2, 1999, prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles in Canada.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (Signed)
Toronto, Ontario, February 17, 2000
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
JANUARY 1, January 2, January 31,
2000 1999 1998
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts) (52 WEEKS) (48 weeks) (53 weeks)
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SALES $ 990.8 $ 958.5 $ 1,047.8
Cost of sales 846.7 859.0 902.3
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GROSS PROFIT 144.1 99.5 145.5
Selling, general and administrative expenses 99.1 91.3 96.5
Unusual items - note 2 (1.2) 77.2 21.7
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OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) 46.2 (69.0) 27.3
Other expenses (income), net - note 3 (5.1) (1.0) 2.4
Interest expense, net - note 4 34.6 33.2 24.4
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INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES, EQUITY
INCOME (LOSS) AND MINORITY INTEREST 16.7 (101.2) 0.5
Income taxes - note 5 3.8 4.0 (0.2)
Equity income (loss) 0.9 1.5 (0.1)
Minority interest -- (0.1) 0.2
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INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 21.4 (95.8) 0.4
Loss from discontinued operations - note 6 (0.8) (3.8) (5.1)
Cumulative effect of changes in accounting
principles, net of tax - note 7 (2.1) (9.9) --
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NET INCOME (LOSS) - note 23 $ 18.5 $ (109.5) $ (4.7)
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PER SHARE DATA - note 8
INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE - BASIC
Income (loss) from continuing operations $ 0.35 $ (1.53) $ 0.01
Discontinued operations $ (0.01) $ (0.05) $ (0.08)
Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles $ (0.03) $ (0.16) $ --
Net income (loss) $ 0.31 $ (1.74) $ (0.07)
INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE - DILUTED
Income (loss) from continuing operations $ 0.32 $ (1.53) $ 0.01
Discontinued operations $ (0.01) $ (0.05) $ (0.08)
Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles $ (0.03) $ (0.16) $ --
Net income (loss) $ 0.28 $ (1.74) $ (0.07)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
JANUARY 1, January 2,
(in millions of U.S. dollars) 2000 1999
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2.6 $ 28.1
Accounts receivable - note 9 97.6 129.4
Inventories - note 10 67.3 77.3
Prepaid expenses 4.4 2.6
Discontinued operations - note 6 -- 12.0
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171.9 249.4
Property, plant and equipment - note 11 266.4 295.8
Goodwill - note 12 108.1 132.1
Investment and other assets - note 13 43.2 21.9
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$ 589.6 $ 699.2
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LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Short-term borrowings - note 14 $ 1.8 $ 26.2
Current maturities of long-term debt - note 15 1.6 12.5
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities - note 16 104.8 127.8
Discontinued operations - note 6 1.0 5.7
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109.2 172.2
Long-term debt - note 15 322.0 365.2
Other liabilities - note 17 16.1 39.8
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447.3 577.2
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SHAREOWNERS' EQUITY
Capital stock - note 18
Common shares - 59,837,392 shares issued 189.0 189.0
Second preferred shares, Series 1 - 4,000,000 shares 40.0 40.0
issued
Deficit (63.3) (81.8)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (23.4) (25.2)
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142.3 122.0
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$ 589.6 $ 699.2
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SERGE GOUIN (SIGNED) C. HUNTER BOLL (SIGNED)
DIRECTOR DIRECTOR
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREOWNERS' EQUITY
Number of Accumulated
Common Retained Other
Shares Common Preferred Earnings Comprehensive Total
(in millions of U.S. dollars) (in thousands) Shares Shares (Deficit) Income Equity
-------------- -------- -------- --------- -------------- --------
Balance at January 25, 1997 62,142 $ 191.1 $ -- $ 55.8 $ (7.9) $ 239.0
Options exercised 1,261 5.2 -- -- -- 5.2
Issued in exchange for
minority interest of Atlantic
Refreshments Ltd. - note 20 800 6.1 -- -- -- 6.1
Comprehensive income - note 23
Currency translation adjustment -- -- -- -- (11.2) (11.2)
Net loss -- -- -- (4.7) -- (4.7)
Dividends -- -- -- (3.5) -- (3.5)
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Balance at January 31, 1998 64,203 202.4 -- 47.6 (19.1) 230.9
Options exercised 3 -- -- -- -- --
Second preferred shares issued -- -- 40.0 (1.8) -- 38.2
Issued to executive officer 100 0.7 -- -- -- 0.7
Shares purchased and cancelled (4,469) (14.1) -- (15.9) -- (30.0)
Comprehensive income - note 23
Currency translation adjustment -- -- -- -- (6.1) (6.1)
Net loss -- -- -- (109.5) -- (109.5)
Dividends -- -- -- (2.2) -- (2.2)
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BALANCE AT JANUARY 2, 1999 59,837 189.0 40.0 (81.8) (25.2) 122.0
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - NOTE 23
CURRENCY TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT -- -- -- -- 1.8 1.8
NET INCOME -- -- -- 18.5 -- 18.5
------ -------- ------ -------- -------- -------
BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 2000 59,837 $ 189.0 $ 40.0 $ (63.3) $ (23.4) $ 142.3
====== ======== ====== ======== ======== =======
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
JANUARY 1, January 2, January 31,
2000 1999 1998
(in millions of U.S. dollars) (52 WEEKS) (48 weeks) (53 weeks)
--------- ---------- ----------
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Income (loss) from continuing operations $ 21.4 $ (95.8) $ 0.4
Depreciation and amortization 39.1 43.7 39.6
Deferred income taxes (6.1) (6.9) (5.1)
Equity (income) loss (0.9) (1.5) 0.1
Minority interest -- 0.1 (0.2)
Non-cash unusual items 0.3 51.4 --
Gain on disposal of equity investment (5.9) -- --
Loss (gain) on sales of property, plant and equipment 0.3 (0.3) --
Other non-cash items 0.3 6.8 0.4
Net change in non-cash working capital
from continuing operations - note 21 8.4 (7.2) 18.8
--------- -------- --------
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities 56.9 (9.7) 54.0
--------- -------- --------
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property, plant and equipment (18.5) (36.7) (81.8)
Proceeds from disposal of businesses 39.1 -- --
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment 1.4 3.9 4.9
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired - note 20 (25.0) (2.9) (97.1)
Other (2.6) (6.4) (6.5)
--------- -------- --------
Cash used in investing activities (5.6) (42.1) (180.5)
--------- -------- --------
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Payments of long-term debt (52.0) (31.2) (22.4)
Issue of long-term debt -- -- 207.2
Short-term borrowings (24.4) 5.2 0.7
Cost of issuing debt -- -- (7.5)
Common shares purchased and cancelled -- (30.0) --
Issue of common shares -- 0.7 5.2
Issue of preferred shares -- 40.0 --
Share issue costs -- (1.8) --
Dividends paid -- (2.2) (3.5)
Other -- -- (0.5)
--------- -------- --------
Cash (used in) provided by financing activities (76.4) (19.3) 179.2
--------- -------- --------
Net cash used in discontinued operations (1.0) (1.5) (7.5)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash
equivalents 0.6 (2.9) (5.5)
--------- -------- --------
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (25.5) (75.5) 39.7
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 28.1 103.6 63.9
--------- -------- --------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 2.6 $ 28.1 $ 103.6
========= ======== ========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF
PRESENTATION These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with United States ("U.S.") generally accepted
accounting principles ("GAAP") and using the U.S. dollar as the
reporting currency, as the majority of the Company's business and
the majority of its shareowners are in the United States.
Consolidated financial statements in accordance with Canadian
GAAP, in U.S. dollars, are made available to all shareowners and
filed with various regulatory authorities.
In 1998, the Company changed its fiscal year-end to the Saturday
closest to December 31st. Previously, the year-end was the last
Saturday in January.
Comparative amounts in prior years have been restated to conform
to the financial statement presentation adopted in the current
year.
BASIS OF
CONSOLIDATION The financial statements consolidate the accounts of the Company
and its subsidiaries. All significant inter-company accounts and
transactions are eliminated upon consolidation.
ESTIMATES The preparation of these consolidated financial statements in
conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated
financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could
differ from those estimates.
CASH
EQUIVALENTS Cash equivalents include highly liquid investments with original
maturities of three months or less.
INVENTORIES Inventories are stated at the lower of cost, determined on the
first-in, first-out method, or net realizable value. Returnable
bottles and plastic shells are valued at the lower of cost,
deposit value or net realizable value. Finished goods and
work-in-process include the cost of raw materials, direct labor
and manufacturing overhead costs.
PROPERTY,
PLANT AND
EQUIPMENT Property, plant and equipment is stated at the lower of cost less
accumulated depreciation or net recoverable amount. Depreciation
is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated
useful lives of the assets as follows:
Buildings 20 to 40 years
Manufacturing equipment 10 to 15 years
Furniture and fixtures 3 to 10 years
Plates and films 3 years
The Company periodically compares the carrying value of property,
plant and equipment to the estimated undiscounted future cash
flows of the related assets and recognizes in net income any
impairment to net realizable value.
GOODWILL Goodwill represents the excess purchase price of acquired
businesses over the fair value of the net assets acquired.
Goodwill is amortized using the straight-line method over its
estimated period of benefit, not exceeding 40 years. The Company
periodically compares the carrying value of goodwill to the
estimated undiscounted future cash flows of the related
businesses and recognizes in net income any impairment to net
realizable value.
OTHER
ASSETS Issuance costs for credit facilities and long-term debt are
deferred and amortized over the term of the credit agreement or
related debt, respectively.
Customer list represents the cost of acquisition for the right to
sell to specific customers and is amortized over 15 years. The
Company periodically compares the carrying value of the customer
list to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows of the
related businesses and recognizes in net income any impairment to
net realizable value.
REVENUE
RECOGNITION The Company recognizes sales upon shipment of goods to customers.
FOREIGN
CURRENCY
TRANSLATION The assets and liabilities of foreign operations, all of which
are self-sustaining, are translated at the exchange rates in
effect at the balance sheet dates. Revenues and expenses are
translated using average exchange rates prevailing during the
period. The resulting gains or losses are accumulated in the
other comprehensive income account in shareowners' equity.
TAXATION The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and
liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are
recognized based on the differences between the accounting values
of assets and liabilities and their related tax bases using
current income tax rates.
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FAIR VALUE
OF FINANCIAL
INSTRUMENTS The carrying amounts reflected in the consolidated balance sheets
for cash, cash equivalents, receivables, payables, short-term
borrowings, long-term debt and deferred consideration on
acquisitions approximate their respective fair values, except as
otherwise indicated. Fair values of long-term debt are based
primarily on quoted prices for those or similar instruments.
COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME Comprehensive income is comprised of net income (loss) adjusted
for changes in the cumulative foreign currency translation
adjustment account.
NEW
ACCOUNTING
STANDARDS In June 1998, The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued
SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities, which the Company must adopt in 2001. The standard
requires that all derivatives be recorded on the balance sheet at
their fair values. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are
recorded in earnings or other comprehensive income, based on
whether the instrument is designated as a hedge. The Company does
not expect the impact of adopting these pronouncements to be
material.
NOTE 2 UNUSUAL ITEMS
The utilization of the prior period's unusual items charge
provided in the consolidated statement of income during the year
ended January 1, 2000 is as follows:
Balance Modification BALANCE
Original January 2, Spending/ & Changes 1999 JANUARY 1,
(in millions of U.S. dollars) Charge Activity 1999 Realized in Estimate Provision 2000
-------- -------- ---------- -------- ------------ --------- ----------
Restructuring costs $ 25.8 $ (2.9) $ 22.9 $ (16.8) $ (2.0) $ 0.6 $ 4.7
Property, plant and
equipment and inventory
impairment 28.3 (23.8) 4.5 (1.4) (3.1) -- --
Writedowns of businesses
held for sale 17.8 (11.7) 6.1 (7.6) 1.5 1.8 1.8
------ ------- ------ -------- ------- ------ ------
$ 71.9 $ (38.4) $ 33.5 $ (25.8) $ (3.6) $ 2.4 $ 6.5
====== ======= ====== ======== ======= ====== ======
During the year ended January 1, 2000, the Company recorded an
additional $2.4 million ($1.4 million after tax or $0.02 per
share) unusual item charge of which $0.6 million related to
severances for 14 employees. The balance of $1.8 million related
primarily to the writedown of one of the Company's trademarks to
net realizable value.
A $3.6 million ($2.1 million after tax or $0.03 per share)
reversal of the prior period unusual item was recorded in the
fourth quarter of 1999. The reversal reflects the net impact of
changes in estimates and modifications to the original program
primarily due to inventory impairments being less than originally
anticipated.
All restructuring activities have been substantially completed.
The remaining restructuring provision includes a total of $2.6
million for severances to be utilized during 2000 and $ 2.1
million of contractual obligations expiring in subsequent years.
An analysis of the unusual items in prior periods is summarized
below:
January 2, January 31,
(in millions of U.S. dollars) 1999 1998
--------- --------
Restructuring costs (a) $ 25.8 $ 19.6
Property, plant and equipment and inventory impairment (b) 28.3 0.3
Writedowns of businesses held for sale 17.8 --
(Gain) loss from disposal of businesses (c) 5.3 (0.1)
Other (d) -- 1.9
--------- --------
$ 77.2 $ 21.7
========= ========
(a) During the period ended January 2, 1999, the Company recorded a
charge of $25.8 million ($22.3 million after tax or $0.36 per
share) for a restructuring program undertaken by the Company to
focus on businesses in core markets (North America and the United
Kingdom),
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fix its cost structure and strengthen the management team. The
restructuring charge represents expected cash payments before
proceeds from sales of assets and businesses. These costs
included $5.4 million of severance covering approximately 110
employees, termination costs relating to leases, and other
contractual obligations.
During the year ended January 31, 1998, the Company recorded a
$19.6 million ($15.0 million after tax or $0.23 per share)
restructuring charge. This charge was primarily for costs
associated with the regionalization of operations and related
termination costs of co-packers' agreements in the United States,
termination of distributors' agreements in the United Kingdom,
and severance for streamlining operations and elimination of
senior management positions in Canada and corporate office. There
were no material adjustments to the expenses and liabilities
initially recorded.
(b) During the period ended January 2, 1999, a charge of $28.3
million ($0.3 million - January 31, 1998) was recorded to
writedown assets to net realizable value in connection with
manufacturing rationalization, discontinued products or
customers, and expected divestitures of certain investments and
manufacturing facilities.
(c) During the period ended January 2, 1999, the Company sold its
bottling operations in Norway and recorded a $5.3 million loss on
disposal. During the year ended January 31, 1998, the Company
divested its "Virgin" soft drink business, resulting in a loss on
disposal of $0.1 million.
(d) During the year ended January 31, 1998, a provision was
established to settle the employment obligations with the estate
of the late Gerald N. Pencer, the former Chairman, President and
CEO of the Company. The provision was fully utilized during 1998.
NOTE 3 OTHER EXPENSES (INCOME), NET
JANUARY 1, January 2, January 31,
(in millions of U.S. dollars) 2000 1999 1998
--------- ---------- -----------
Gain on disposal of equity investment in
Menu Foods Limited $ (5.9) $ -- $ --
Foreign exchange loss (gain) 0.4 (0.8) 1.7
Other 0.4 (0.2) 0.7
-------- ---------- --------
$ (5.1) $ (1.0) $ 2.4
======== ========== ========
NOTE 4 INTEREST EXPENSE, NET
JANUARY 1, January 2, January 31,
(in millions of U.S. dollars) 2000 1999 1998
--------- ---------- -----------
Interest on long-term debt $ 33.2 $ 33.0 $ 27.8
Other interest 2.6 2.1 1.1
Interest income (1.2) (1.9) (4.5)
--------- --------- ---------
$ 34.6 $ 33.2 $ 24.4
========= ========= =========
Interest paid during the year was approximately $34.8 million
($34.2 million - January 2, 1999; $ 20.0 million - January 31,
1998).
NOTE 5 INCOME TAXES
Income (loss) before income taxes, equity income (loss) and
minority interest consisted of the following:
JANUARY 1, January 2, January 31,
(in millions of U.S. dollars) 2000 1999 1998
--------- ---------- ----------
Canada $ 2.7 $ (61.4) $ (19.7)
Outside Canada 14.0 (39.8) 20.2
--------- --------- --------
$ 16.7 $ (101.2) $ 0.5
========= ========= ========
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Recovery of (provision for) income taxes consisted of the following:
JANUARY 1, January 2, January 31,
(in millions of U.S. dollars) 2000 1999 1998
--------- --------- ---------
CURRENT
Canada $ (0.6) $ (0.3) $ (0.6)
Outside Canada (1.7) (2.6) (4.7)
-------- --------- --------
$ (2.3) $ (2.9) $ (5.3)
======== ========= ========
DEFERRED
Canada $ 12.1 $ 1.0 $ 7.7
Outside Canada (6.0) 5.9 (2.6)
-------- --------- --------
$ 6.1 $ 6.9 $ 5.1
======== ========= ========
Income taxes paid during the year were $2.9 million ($4.2 million - January 2,
1999; $2.5 million - January 31, 1998).
The following table reconciles income taxes calculated at the basic Canadian
corporate rates with the income tax recovery (provision):
JANUARY 1, January 2, January 31,
(in millions of U.S. dollars) 2000 1999 1998
--------- --------- ---------
Income tax (provision) recovery
based on
Canadian statutory rates $ (7.3) $ 44.1 $ (0.2)
Foreign tax rate differential 7.3 (14.4) --
Manufacturing and processing
deduction 0.7 (2.1) --
Tax benefit on losses recognized
(not recognized) 9.5 (19.0) --
Non-deductible items (6.4) (4.6) --
-------- ------- ---------
Recovery of (provision for)
income taxes $ 3.8 $ 4.0 $ (0.2)
======== ======= =========
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities were recognized on temporary
differences between the financial and tax bases of existing assets and
liabilities as follows:
JANUARY 1, January 2,
(in millions of U.S. dollars) 2000 1999
-------- --------
DEFERRED TAX ASSETS
Loss carryforwards $ 54.2 $ 50.5
Liabilities and reserves 7.3 23.7
Other 1.0 2.1
-------- --------
62.5 76.3
Valuation allowance (5.5) (20.2)
-------- --------
57.0 56.1
-------- --------
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES
Property, plant and equipment 21.2 24.6
Intangible assets (1.5) 3.6
Other 31.6 30.5
-------- --------
51.3 58.7
-------- --------
NET DEFERRED TAX ASSET (LIABILITY) $ 5.7 $ (2.6)
======== ========
During the year ended January 1, 2000, the Company substantially completed the
implementation of a corporate reorganization which improved the probability of
realizing certain loss carryforwards. As a result, the valuation allowance was
reduced to recognize the benefit in deferred tax assets.
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As of January 1, 2000, operating loss carryforwards of $144.5 million
($143.7 million -January 2, 1999) are available to reduce future
taxable income. These losses expire as follows:
(in millions of U.S. dollars)
2001 $ 0.3
2004 12.6
After 2004 104.1
No expiry 27.5
----------
$ 144.5
==========
NOTE 6 DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
During the year ended January 31, 1998, the Company decided to dispose
of its food business and recorded a loss on disposal from discontinued
operations of $3.1 million (net of a deferred income tax recovery of
$1.2 million) for Destination Products International, Inc. ("DPI").
During the period ended January 2, 1999, the Company recorded an
additional loss on disposal of $3.8 million (net of a deferred income
tax recovery of $0.4 million) reflecting a revision in the estimated
proceeds on disposition. The assets of DPI were in sold May 1999 for
cash proceeds of $6.9 million (C$10.1 million) and the Company
recorded a loss on disposal of $0.8 million (net of a deferred income
tax recovery of $0.5 million).
For the year ended January 1, 2000, the loss from discontinued
operations included an allocation of interest expense of $0.3 million
($0.9 million - January 2, 1999; $1.8 million -January 31, 1998)
relating to debt attributable to the discontinued operations.
The results of discontinued operations were as follows:
JANUARY 1, January 2, January 31,
(in millions of U.S. dollars) 2000 1999 1998
---------- --------- ---------
SALES $ 14.4 $ 28.5 $ 28.5
========== ========= =========
Loss before income taxes -- -- (3.3)
Income taxes -- -- 1.3
---------- --------- ---------
Net loss to measurement date -- -- (2.0)
Loss on disposal (0.8) (3.8) (3.1)
---------- --------- ---------
Loss from discontinued operations $ (0.8) $ (3.8) $ (5.1)
========== ========= =========
NOTE 7 CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
The Accounting Standards Executive Committee issued SOP 98-5,
Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up Activities, which became effective
in the year ended January 1, 2000. SOP 98-5 requires that costs of
start-up activities and organization costs be expensed as incurred.
The impact of the initial adoption was recorded as a cumulative effect
of a change in accounting principle and resulted in a charge of $2.1
million, net of a deferred income tax recovery of $1.2 million.
Commencing in the period ended January 2, 1999, development costs for
new packaging and prepaid contract costs for retailers were expensed
as incurred. Previously, development costs for packaging were
amortized over three years and prepaid contract costs were amortized
over the term of the related contract. For the period ended January 2,
1999, net income included a charge for the cumulative effect of the
change in accounting policy of $9.9 million, net of a deferred income
tax recovery of $1.1 million.
NOTE 8 INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE
Basic net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net
income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per share
includes the effect of exercising stock options and converting the
preferred shares, only if dilutive.
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The following table reconciles the basic weighted average number of shares
outstanding to the diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding:
JANUARY 1, January 2, January 31,
(in thousands) 2000 1999 1998
---------- ---------- -----------
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic 59,837 62,797 64,006
Dilutive effect of stock options 82 -- 939
Dilutive effect of second preferred shares 6,286 -- --
------ ------ ------
Adjusted weighted average number of shares
outstanding - diluted 66,205 62,797 64,945
====== ====== ======
For the period ended January 2, 1999 the dilutive effect of stock
options and preferred shares of 131,000 and 6,286,000 respectively,
was not included in the computation of diluted loss per share as it
was anti-dilutive.
NOTE 9 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
JANUARY 1, January 2,
(in millions of U.S. dollars) 2000 1999
---------- ----------
Trade receivables $ 90.7 $ 109.7
Allowance for doubtful accounts (8.7) (7.5)
Other 15.6 27.2
-------- ---------
$ 97.6 $ 129.4
======== =========
NOTE 10 INVENTORIES
JANUARY 1, January 2,
(in millions of U.S. dollars) 2000 1999
---------- ----------
Raw materials $ 29.4 $ 45.5
Finished goods 29.4 27.0
Other 8.5 4.8
-------- --------
$ 67.3 $ 77.3
======== ========
NOTE 11 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
JANUARY 1, 2000 January 2, 1999
(in millions of U.S. ACCUMULATED Accumulated
dollars) COST DEPRECIATION NET Cost Depreciation Net
---- ------------ --- ---- ------------ ---
Land $ 15.8 $ -- $ 15.8 $ 15.8 $ -- $ 15.8
Building 78.5 16.5 62.0 79.7 14.3 65.4
Machinery and equipment
Owned 306.7 137.9 168.8 311.0 130.1 180.9
Leased 7.2 3.6 3.6 17.7 6.2 11.5
Furniture and fixtures 45.2 30.9 14.3 46.1 28.1 18.0
Plates and film 10.9 9.0 1.9 23.8 19.6 4.2
-------- ------- -------- --------- ------- -------
$ 464.3 $ 197.9 $ 266.4 $ 494.1 $ 198.3 $ 295.8
======== ======= ======== ========= ======= =======
Machinery and equipment includes $14.2 million of assets held for sale
relating to the polyethylene terephthalate ("PET") preform
blow-molding operation.
Depreciation expense, excluding the property, plant and equipment
impairment provision described in note 2, was $33.7 million ($30.7
million - January 2, 1999; $24.2 million -January 31, 1998).
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NOTE 12 GOODWILL
JANUARY 1, January 2,
(in millions of U.S. dollars) 2000 1999
---------- ----------
Cost - note 20 $ 120.8 $ 141.3
Accumulated amortization (12.7) (9.2)
---------- ----------
$ 108.1 $ 132.1
========== ==========
NOTE 13 INVESTMENT AND OTHER ASSETS
JANUARY 1, 2000 January 2, 1999
ACCUMULATED Accumulated
(in millions of u.s. dollars) COST AMORTIZATION NET Cost Amortization Net
-------- ------------ --------- -------- --------------- ---------
Customer list $ 25.0 $ 0.3 $ 24.7 $ -- $ -- $ --
Financing costs 13.2 4.3 8.9 12.1 2.8 9.3
Investment in
Menu Foods Corporation 1.7 -- 1.7 12.4 0.8 11.6
Deferred income taxes
- note 5 5.7 -- 5.7 -- -- --
Other 2.9 0.7 2.2 2.0 1.0 1.0
------- -------- --------- -------- ------- -------
$ 48.5 $ 5.3 $ 43.2 $ 26.5 $ 4.6 $ 21.9
======= ======== ========= ======== ======= =======
As of January 2, 1999, the equity investment in Menu Foods Limited was
held for sale (including related goodwill of $5.1 million less
accumulated amortization of $0.8 million) which was being amortized
over 40 years. On August 3, 1999, the Company sold 87% of its
investment in Menu Foods Limited (see note 3). The Company retained a
7.6% investment in Menu Foods Corporation, its parent company, which
is accounted for by the cost method following the date of sale. Menu
Foods Corporation has the option to purchase all of the Company's
remaining shares for amounts in excess of the carrying value before
August 17, 2004.
NOTE 14 SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS
The Company has bank credit facilities providing maximum credit of
$61.0 million depending on available collateral, generally accounts
receivable and inventory. These facilities expire in 2002 and 2005. As
of January 1, 2000, $49.2 million was available. Borrowings under
these bank credit facilities bear interest at rates that, at the
Company's option, vary with the prime or LIBOR rates plus applicable
credit rates ranging from 1% to 2.5%. The weighted average interest
rate at January 1, 2000 was 7.5% (7.92% - January 2, 1999).
NOTE 15 LONG-TERM DEBT
JANUARY 1, January 2,
(in millions of U.S. dollars) 2000 1999
----------- ----------
Senior unsecured notes at 9.375% due 2005 (a) $ 155.7 $ 160.0
Senior unsecured notes at 8.5% due 2007 (a) 125.0 125.0
Term bank loan at LIBOR plus 2% with
sinking fund payments and due 2004 (b) 36.3 75.7
Capital leases due 2000 to 2002 3.7 5.9
Mortgages at 5.75% to 7.125% due 2001 to 2002 2.7 9.5
Other 0.2 1.6
----------- ----------
323.6 377.7
Less current maturities (1.6) (12.5)
----------- ----------
$ 322.0 $ 365.2
=========== ==========
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(a) The fair value of the senior unsecured notes as of January
1, 2000 was $266.0 million ($262.8 million - January 2,
1999). These debt instruments contain a number of financial
covenants including limitations on dividend payments and
indebtedness. An increase of approximately $29.0 million in
shareowners' equity is required before dividend payments can
be resumed.
(b) The term loan outstanding was(pound)22.5 million on January
1, 2000 ((pound)45.5 million - January 2, 1999). A debenture
of the Company's subsidiary has been pledged as collateral
under the term bank loan. The net book value of assets
pledged as collateral exceeds the loan amount.
The Company uses derivative financial instruments to reduce
exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. On January 1,
2000, the Company had a fixed interest rate swap with a
7.33% interest rate maturing on January 31, 2001. The
notional principal amount of (pound)20.5 million decreases
over the term to maturity to (pound)19.75 million.
The fair value of the interest rate swap contract reflects
the estimated amounts that would have been received or paid
if the contract was terminated on the reporting dates. As at
January 1, 2000, the fair value of the interest rate swap
contract was a liability of $0.3 million ($2.4 million -
January 2, 1999).
(c) Long-term debt payments required in each of the next five
years and thereafter are as follows:
(in millions of U.S. dollars)
2000 $ 1.6
2001 10.7
2002 11.9
2003 9.3
2004 9.4
Thereafter 280.7
-----------
$ 323.6
===========
NOTE 16 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES
JANUARY 1, January 2,
(in millions of U.S. dollars) 2000 1999
---------- ----------
Trade payables $ 46.4 $ 57.3
Restructuring - note 2 4.7 22.9
Accrued promotion and rebates 14.6 15.4
Sales, payroll and other taxes 5.7 8.0
Accrued compensation 14.8 5.0
Other accrued liabilities 18.6 19.2
---------- ----------
$ 104.8 $ 127.8
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NOTE 17 OTHER LIABILITIES
JANUARY 1, January 2,
(in millions of U.S. dollars) 2000 1999
-------- ---------
Deferred consideration on acquisitions - note 20 $ 16.1 $ 37.2
Deferred income taxes - note 5 -- 2.6
-------- ---------
$ 16.1 $ 39.8
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NOTE 18 CAPITAL STOCK
The authorized capital stock of the Company consists of an unlimited
number of common shares and an unlimited number of first and second
preferred shares, issuable in series.
The Convertible Participating Voting Second Preferred Shares, Series 1
("second preferred shares") carry a cash dividend equal to one-half of
the common share cash dividend, if any, on an as converted basis. The
Company issued 4,000,000 second preferred shares in 1998 and paid a
transaction fee of $0.9 million to the owners of the second preferred
shares ("preferred shareowners"). From and after July 7, 2002, the
preferred shareowners are entitled to receive a cumulative
preferential non-cash paid-in-kind dividend, payable in additional
second preferred shares, at the rate of 2.5% for each six months,
compounded semi-annually, with daily accrual. The second preferred
shares are also entitled to voting rights together with the common
shares on an as converted basis.
The Company may redeem all, but not less than all, of the second
preferred shares for payment of an amount per share equal to, at the
option of the preferred shareowners, either the adjusted redemption
price or the common share equivalent redemption price, as calculated
in accordance with the Company's Articles. The common share equivalent
redemption price is, at the option of the Company, payable in cash or
in common shares. The Company may not redeem any of the preferred
shares prior to July 7, 2002 unless the common shares have traded at
an average closing price of not less than $13.00 during a consecutive
120 day trading period.
The second preferred shares are convertible into that amount of common
shares which is determined by dividing a conversion factor in effect
at the time of conversion by a conversion value. The initial
conversion factor of $10.00 shall be adjusted semi-annually at the
rate of 2.5% for each six-month period, compounded semi-annually, with
daily accrual, until July 7, 2002. From and after July 7, 2002 the
conversion factor is $12.18. The conversion value is $7.75 and is
subject to reduction in certain circumstances. The right of conversion
may be exercised by the preferred shareowners at any time, and may be
exercised by the Company at any time after July 7, 2002 or if the
common shares have traded at an average closing price of not less than
$13.00 during a consecutive 120 day trading period, prior to July 7,
2002.
NOTE 19 STOCK OPTION PLANS
Under the 1986 Common Share Option Plan as amended on July 21, 1998,
the Company has reserved 12.0 million common shares for future
issuance. Options are granted at a price not less than fair value of
the shares on the date of grant.
Options granted prior to April 12, 1996 and all options granted to
employees with six months of service expire after five years and vest
at 20% per annum over 4.5 years. Options granted after April 12, 1996
expire after ten years and vest at 25% per annum commencing on the
second anniversary date of the grant. Options granted after September
1, 1998 expire after seven years and vest at 30% per annum on the
anniversary date of the grant for the first two years and the balance
on the third anniversary date of the grant. All options are
non-transferrable.
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Pursuant to the SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, the
Company has elected to account for its employee stock option plan under APB
opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees. Accordingly, no
compensation cost has been recognized for stock options issued under these
plans. Had compensation cost for the plans been determined based on the fair
value at the grant date consistent with SFAS No. 123, the Company's net income
(loss) and income (loss) per common share would have been as follows:
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share JANUARY 1, January 2, January 31,
amounts) 2000 1999 1998
---------- ---------- -----------
Net income (loss)
As reported $ 18.5 $ (109.5) $ (4.7)
Pro forma 15.9 (112.0) (7.0)
Basic net income (loss) per share
As reported 0.31 (1.74) (0.07)
Pro forma 0.27 (1.78) (0.11)
Diluted net income (loss) per share
As reported 0.28 (1.74) (0.07)
Pro forma 0.24 (1.78) (0.11)
The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the
Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions:
JANUARY 1, January 2, January 31,
2000 1999 1998
---------- ---------- -----------
Risk-free interest rate 4.8 - 6.2% 4.6 - 5.6% 4.9 - 5.2%
Average expected life (years) 4 3 - 7 3 - 7
Expected volatility 45.0% 47.5% 52.5%
Expected dividend yield -- 0.50% 0.55%
Option activity was as follows:
JANUARY 1, 2000 January 2, 1999 January 31, 1998
WEIGHTED- Weighted- Weighted-
AVERAGE Average Average
EXERCISE Exercise Exercise
SHARES PRICE (C$) Shares Price (C$) Shares Price (C$)
--------- ---------- --------- ---------- --------- ----------
Balance - at beginning 6,444,008 $ 11.24 6,202,850 $ 15.59 5,328,190 $ 14.61
Granted 1,162,500 $ 5.80 2,462,400 $ 9.42 2,965,532 $ 12.90
Exercised -- -- (3,080) $ 9.08 (1,261,132) $ 6.63
Cancelled (2,403,448) $ 12.32 (2,218,162) $ 21.36 (829,740) $ 13.34
----------- ----------- -----------
Balance - at end 5,203,060 $ 9.55 6,444,008 $ 11.24 6,202,850 $ 15.59
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Outstanding options at January 1, 2000, are as follows:
OPTIONS OUTSTANDING OPTIONS EXERCISABLE
------------------------------------------- ----------------------------
Weighted- Weighted-
Range of Remaining Average Average
Exercise Number Contractual Exercise Number Exercise
Prices (C$) Outstanding Life Price (C$) Exercisable Price (C$)
- ------------------ ----------- ----------- ---------- ----------- ----------
$ 3.30 - $ 4.80 105,000 9.3 $ 4.45 -- --
$ 5.25 - $ 9.90 3,680,800 8.6 $ 8.41 1,245,716 $ 9.22
$ 10.20 - $ 14.70 1,397,260 7.2 $ 12.77 777,260 $ 12.57
$ 15.05 - $ 30.88 20,000 6.5 $ 21.49 11,000 $ 26.61
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 20 ACQUISITIONS
All acquisitions have been accounted for using the purchase
method, and accordingly, the results of operations are included
in the Company's consolidated statements of income from the
effective dates of purchase.
YEAR ENDED
JANUARY 1,
2000 In November 1999, the Company's U.S. subsidiary modified its
arrangements with Premium Beverage Packers, Inc. This business
was originally purchased effective January 1997. The Company paid
$25.0 million to settle its obligation to make annual payments
relating to the January 1997 acquisition of the customer list.
This amount has been capitalized to customer list in investment
and other assets.
PERIOD
ENDED
JANUARY 2,
1999 In August 1998, the Company acquired the remaining 1% minority
interest of a U.S. subsidiary from a former executive officer of
the Company for $2.9 million (C$4.5 million) in cash which was
allocated primarily to goodwill.
YEAR ENDED
JANUARY 31,
1998 In November 1997, the Company acquired through a wholly owned
subsidiary in the United Kingdom, 100% of the outstanding shares
of Hero Drinks Group (U.K.) Limited for $80.6 million
((pound)47.6 million) in cash including transaction costs.
Included in the initial acquisition cost was deferred
consideration of $34.7 million ((pound)20.5 million) which was
expected to be payable without interest over the five years
following the closing date. During the year ended January 1,
2000, the amount of the deferred consideration and the
corresponding goodwill was reduced by $17.4 million. The deferred
consideration of $16.1 million ((pound)10.0 million) equals the
present value of the minimum guaranteed payments under the
agreement and is due at the latest in May 2003. This adjustment
was recorded as it is unlikely that any payments in excess of the
minimum amounts will be required.
In addition, during the year the Company made several other
acquisitions. The total purchase price of all acquisitions was
allocated as follows based on the fair value of net assets
acquired:
January 31,
(in millions of U.S. dollars) 1998
----------
Current assets (net of cash acquired of $3.4) $ 30.8
Property, plant and equipment 72.1
Goodwill 80.9
----------
183.8
----------
Current liabilities (40.1)
Long-term debt (43.9)
Minority interest 3.4
----------
(80.6)
----------
Purchase price paid (consisting of cash consideration of
$97.1 million and share consideration of $6.1 million) $ 103.2
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NOTE 21 NET CHANGE IN NON-CASH WORKING CAPITAL
The changes in non-cash working capital components from continuing operations,
net of effects of acquisitions and divestitures of businesses and unrealized
foreign exchange gains and losses, are as follows:
JANUARY 1, January 2, January 31,
(in millions of U.S. dollars) 2000 1999 1998
---------- --------- ----------
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable $ 24.5 $ 9.1 $ (20.8)
Decrease (increase) in inventories 8.3 14.1 13.6
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses (1.9) 2.1 (1.3)
Decrease (increase) in income taxes recoverable 1.3 2.7 --
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and
accrued liabilities (23.8) (35.2) 27.3
---------- --------- ----------
$ 8.4 $ (7.2) $ 18.8
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NOTE 22 BENEFIT PLANS
The Company maintains primarily contributory pension plans covering qualifying
employees in Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. The total expense
with respect to these plans was $2.1 million for the year ended January 1, 2000
($2.1 million - January 2, 1999; $ 1.5 million - January 31, 1998).
NOTE 23 OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
JANUARY 1, January 2, January 31,
(in millions of U.S. dollars) 2000 1999 1998
---------- --------- ----------
Net income (loss) $ 18.5 $ (109.5) $ (4.7)
Foreign currency translation
(net of $2.4 impact of divestitures) 1.8 (6.1) (11.2)
-------- -------- --------
$ 20.3 $ (115.6) $ (15.9)
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NOTE 24 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
a) The Company leases buildings, equipment, furniture and transportation
equipment. The minimum annual payments under operating leases are as
follows:
(in millions of U.S. dollars)
2000 $ 7.8
2001 7.0
2002 5.9
2003 4.3
2004 2.3
Thereafter 7.7
--------
$ 35.0
========
Operating lease expenses were:
(in millions of U.S. dollars)
YEAR ENDED JANUARY 1, 2000 $ 8.4
Period ended January 2, 1999 9.0
Year ended January 31, 1998 7.9
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b) The Company has sales commitments with various retailers and
distributors and purchase commitments with various suppliers. These
contracts generally provide for fixed or variable prices and minimum
volumes. It is not anticipated that losses will be incurred on these
contracts.
c) The Company is subject to environmental legislation in jurisdictions
in which it carries on business. The Company anticipates that
environmental legislation may become more restrictive but at this time
is not in a position to assess the impact of future potential
legislation. The Company, along with other industry participants, is
not in compliance with the Environmental Protection Act (Ontario). The
requirements under the Act are not presently being enforced, and the
Company has made no provision for any possible assessments thereon.
The Company continues to work with industry groups and the Ministry of
the Environment to seek alternative means to meet the requirements for
a minimum percentage of sales in refillable containers.
d) The Company is subject to various claims and legal proceedings with
respect to matters such as governmental regulations, income taxes and
other actions arising out of the normal course of business. Management
believes that the resolution of these matters will not have a material
adverse effect on the Company's financial position or results from
operations.
NOTE 25 SEGMENT REPORTING
The Company produces, packages and distributes retailer brand and
branded bottled and canned soft drinks to regional and national
grocery, mass-merchandise and wholesaler chains in Canada, the United
Kingdom and the United States. The Company manages its business by
geographic segments as described below:
BUSINESS SEGMENTS
For the year ended January 1, 2000
UNITED UNITED CORPORATE
(in millions of U.S. dollars) CANADA KINGDOM STATES & OTHER TOTAL
---------- ---------- -------- -------- ---------
External sales $ 169.2 $ 186.1 $ 596.8 $ 38.7 $ 990.8
Intersegment sales 19.5 -- 5.6 (25.1) --
Depreciation and amortization 8.5 10.2 18.6 1.8 39.1
Operating income (loss) before unusual items 17.0 4.2 41.2 (17.4) 45.0
Unusual items (0.4) 3.7 (2.2) (2.3) (1.2)
Property, plant and equipment 55.1 78.4 127.7 5.2 266.4
Goodwill and other assets 22.1 52.8 78.1 (1.7) 151.3
Total assets 137.0 173.4 332.1 (52.9) 589.6
Additions to property, plant and equipment 3.0 5.9 9.5 0.1 18.5
Property, plant and equipment and goodwill acquired -- -- 25.0 -- 25.0
---------- ---------- -------- -------- ---------
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For the period ended January 2, 1999
United United Corporate
(in millions of U.S. dollars) Canada Kingdom States & Other Total
---------- --------- --------- -------- --------
External sales $ 161.1 $ 209.5 $ 513.1 $ 74.8 $ 958.5
Intersegment sales 21.8 -- 6.9 (28.7) --
Depreciation and amortization 10.8 10.4 18.9 3.6 43.7
Operating income (loss) before unusual items 10.6 8.6 12.4 (23.4) 8.2
Unusual items 5.9 13.5 25.5 32.3 77.2
Property, plant and equipment 56.3 90.2 138.8 10.5 295.8
Goodwill and other assets 22.5 77.6 38.3 15.6 154.0
Total assets 221.9 237.2 296.6 (56.5) 699.2
Additions to property, plant and equipment 8.5 3.9 23.1 1.2 36.7
Property, plant and equipment and goodwill acquired -- -- 2.9 -- 2.9
---------- --------- --------- -------- --------
For the year ended January 31, 1998
United United Corporate
(in millions of U.S. dollars) Canada Kingdom States & Other Total
---------- --------- --------- -------- --------
External sales $ 192.6 $ 148.5 $ 603.4 $ 103.3 $1,047.8
Intersegment sales 22.9 11.7 11.6 (46.2) --
Depreciation and amortization 10.7 6.3 18.3 4.3 39.6
Operating income (loss) before unusual items 22.2 7.2 37.2 (17.6) 49.0
Unusual items 1.3 2.5 11.6 6.3 21.7
Property, plant and equipment 60.2 93.5 135.3 21.0 310.0
Goodwill and other assets 30.9 87.1 40.6 27.0 185.6
Total assets 327.7 260.4 375.6 (102.2) 861.5
Additions to property, plant and equipment 12.3 5.2 63.3 1.0 81.8
Property, plant and equipment and goodwill acquired 7.0 123.1 22.6 0.3 153.0
---------- --------- --------- -------- --------
Intersegment sales and total assets under the Corporate & Other caption include
the elimination of intersegment sales, receivables and investments.
For the year ended January 1, 2000, sales to two major customers accounted for
30% and 11%, respectively, of the Company's total sales (19% and 11% - January
2, 1999; 17% and 11% -January 31, 1998).
Credit risk arises from the potential default of a customer in meeting its
financial obligations with the Company. Concentrations of credit exposure may
arise with a group of customers which have similar economic characteristics or
that are located in the same geographic region. The ability of such customers to
meet obligations would be similarly affected by changing economic, political or
other conditions.
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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(Unaudited, in millions of U.S. First Second Third Fourth
dollars) Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter(1) Total
--------- -------- --------- -------- --------
YEAR ENDED JANUARY 1, 2000
Sales $ 232.2 $ 288.3 $ 261.0 $ 209.3 $ 990.8
Cost of sales 200.3 247.2 222.3 176.9 846.7
Selling, general and administrative 20.9 24.1 26.3 27.8 99.1
Unusual items -- -- -- (1.2) (1.2)
--------- -------- --------- -------- --------
Operating income 11.0 17.0 12.4 5.8 46.2
--------- -------- --------- -------- --------
Income from
continuing operations 0.8 7.3 8.7 4.6 21.4
Discontinued operations -- -- -- (0.8) (0.8)
Cumulative effect of
change in accounting principle (2.1) -- -- -- (2.1)
--------- -------- --------- -------- --------
Net income (loss) $ (1.3) $ 7.3 $ 8.7 $ 3.8 $ 18.5
========= ======== ========= ======== ========
Per common share:
Net income (loss) - basic $ (0.02) $ 0.12 $ 0.15 $ 0.06 $ 0.31
Net income (loss) - diluted $ (0.02) $ 0.11 $ 0.13 $ 0.06 $ 0.28
========= ======== ========= ======== ========
PERIOD ENDED JANUARY 2, 1999
Sales $ 258.1 $ 310.1 $ 244.0 $ 146.3 $ 958.5
Cost of sales 223.9 267.2 221.1 146.8 859.0
Selling, general and administrative 23.3 23.2 23.0 21.8 91.3
Unusual items -- -- 74.3 2.9 77.2
--------- -------- --------- -------- --------
Operating income (loss) 10.9 19.7 (74.4) (25.2) (69.0)
--------- -------- --------- -------- --------
Income (loss) from
continuing operations 2.3 7.6 (60.9) (44.8) (95.8)
Discontinued operations -- -- -- (3.8) (3.8)
Cumulative effect of
change in accounting principle -- -- (7.4) (2.5) (9.9)
--------- -------- --------- -------- --------
Net income (loss) $ 2.3 $ 7.6 $ (68.3) $ (51.1) $ (109.5)
========= ======== ========= ======== ========
Per common share:
Net income (loss) - basic $ 0.04 $ 0.12 $ (1.10) $ (0.85) $ (1.74)
Net income (loss) - diluted $ 0.04 $ 0.12 $ (1.10) $ (0.85) $ (1.74)
========= ======== ========= ======== ========
(1) Two months for the 11-month period ended January 2, 1999.
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SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
JANUARY 1, January 2, January 31, January 25, January 27,
2000 (1) 1999 (2) 1998 (3) 1997 1996
(in millions of U.S. dollars) (52 WEEKS) (48 weeks) (53 weeks) (52 weeks) (52 weeks)
--------- --------- ---------- --------- --------
Sales $ 990.8 $ 958.5 $ 1,047.8 $ 948.3 $ 888.8
Cost of sales 846.7 859.0 902.3 806.5 789.7
Selling, general and administrative 99.1 91.3 96.5 83.5 80.0
Unusual items (1.2) 77.2 21.7 8.4 26.8
--------- --------- ---------- --------- --------
Operating income (loss) 46.2 (69.0) 27.3 49.9 (7.7)
--------- --------- ---------- --------- --------
Income (loss) from
continuing operations 21.4 (95.8) 0.4 23.0 (16.5)
Discontinued operations (0.8) (3.8) (5.1) 2.0 (4.8)
Cumulative effect of
changes in accounting principles (2.1) (9.9) -- -- --
--------- --------- ---------- --------- --------
Net income (loss) $ 18.5 $ (109.5) $ (4.7) $ 25.0 $ (21.3)
========= ========= ========== ========= ========
INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE - BASIC
Income (loss) from
continuing operations $ 0.35 $ (1.53) $ 0.01 $ 0.38 $ (0.27)
Discontinued operations $ (0.01) $ (0.05) $ (0.08) $ 0.03 $ (0.08)
Cumulative effect of
changes in accounting principles $ (0.03) $ (0.16) $ -- $ -- $ --
Net income (loss) $ 0.31 $ (1.74) $ (0.07) $ 0.41 $ (0.35)
INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE - DILUTED
Income (loss) from
continuing operations $ 0.32 $ (1.53) $ 0.01 $ 0.37 $ (0.27)
Discontinued operations $ (0.01) $ (0.05) $ (0.08) $ 0.03 $ (0.08)
Cumulative effect of
changes in accounting principles $ (0.03) $ (0.16) $ -- $ -- $ --
Net income (loss) $ 0.28 $ (1.74) $ (0.07) $ 0.40 $ (0.35)
========= ========= ========== ========= ========
Cash dividend per share $ -- $ 0.03 $ 0.05 $ 0.02 $ 0.07
========= ========= ========== ========= ========
Total assets $ 589.6 $ 699.2 $ 861.5 $ 599.6 $ 546.2
Current maturities of
long-term debt 1.6 12.5 19.5 10.2 3.2
Long-term debt 322.0 365.2 388.3 204.6 196.7
Shareowners' equity 142.3 122.0 230.9 239.0 200.4
(1) During the year the Company completed a series of planned divestitures of
non-core businesses.
(2) During the period ended January 2, 1999 the Company divested of its
bottling operations in Norway.
(3) During the year the Company invested in several acquisitions, the most
significant of which was the Hero Drinks Group (U.K.) Limited.
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DIRECTORS & OFFICERS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS CORPORATE OFFICERS
COLIN J. ADAIR (3)* FRANK E. WEISE III CATHERINE M. BRENNAN
Director President & Vice President,
Merrill Lynch Canada, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Treasurer
W. JOHN BENNETT (1) MARK BENADIBA TINA DELL'AQUILA
CEO, Benvest Capital Inc. Executive Vice President Vice President,
President, Canadian Operations Controller
C. HUNTER BOLL (1)*
Principal Managing Director DAVID G. BLUESTEIN IVAN R. GRIMALDI
Thomas H. Lee Partners L.P. Executive Vice President Vice President,
President, U.S. Operations Purchasing
SERGE GOUIN (2)*
Chairman, Cott Corporation PAUL R. RICHARDSON EDMUND P. O'KEEFFE
Vice Chairman, Salomon Smith Executive Vice President, Vice President,
Barney Canada Inc. Global Procurement & Innovation Strategic Planning & Analysis
THOMAS M. HAGERTY (2) RAYMOND P. SILCOCK PREM VIRMANI
Principal Managing Director Executive Vice President & Vice President,
Thomas H. Lee Partners L.P. Chief Financial Officer Technical Services
STEPHEN H. HALPERIN (2), (3) NEIL A. THOMPSON
Partner Executive Vice President
Goodman Phillips & Vineberg Managing Director,
U.K. and Continental
Europe Operations
DAVID V. HARKINS (3)
Principal Managing Director MARK R. HALPERIN
Thomas H. Lee Partners L.P. Senior Vice President,
General Counsel & Secretary
TRUE H. KNOWLES
Corporate Director JAMES S. REYNOLDS
Cott Corporation Senior Vice President
Chief Information Officer
FRASER D. LATTA (1)
Vice Chairman COLIN D. WALKER
Cott Corporation Senior Vice President,
Human Resources
DONALD G. WATT
Chairman
The Watt Group Inc.
FRANK E. WEISE III
President & CEO
Cott Corporation
(1) MEMBER, AUDIT COMMITTEE
(2) MEMBER, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
(3) MEMBER, HUMAN RESOURCES &
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
* COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
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SHAREOWNERS' INFORMATION
CORRESPONDENCE
Corporate Headquarters: Investor Information:
207 Queen's Quay West Tel: (416) 203-5662
Suite 340 (800) 793-5662
Toronto, Ontario Website: www.cott.com
M5J 1A7
Tel: (416) 203-3898 Transfer Agent & Registrar:
Fax: (416) 203-8171 Montreal Trust
Registered Office: Auditors:
333 Avro Avenue PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Pointe-Claire, Quebec
H9R 5W3 Stock Exchange Listing:
Tel: (514) 428-1000 The shares of Cott Corporation
Fax: (514) 428-1001 are listed on the Toronto Stock
Exchange under the ticker
symbol BCB; and on
the NASDAQ exchange under
the ticker symbol COTT.
Annual General Meeting:
Cott's 2000 Annual Meeting takes
place on Wednesday, May 3, 2000
at 9:30 a.m. at the
du Maurier Theatre Centre,
Toronto, Ontario.
La version francaise est
disponible sur demande.
Design: BRYAN MILLS GROUP Printed in Canada
[COTT LOGO]
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[COTT CORPORATION LOGO]
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS:
Corporate Headquarters:
207 Queen's Quay West
Suite 340
Toronto, Ontario
M5J 1A7
Tel: (416) 203-3898
Fax: (416) 203-8171
CANADA HEADQUARTERS
6525 Viscount Road
Mississauga, Ontario
L4V 1H6
Tel: (905) 672-1900
Fax: (905) 672-5229
PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS
Calgary, Alberta
Lachine, Quebec
Mississauga, Ontario
Pointe-Claire, Quebec
Scoudouc, New Brunswick
Surrey, British Columbia
UNITED KINGDOM HEADQUARTERS
Citrus Grove, Side Ley
Kegworth, Derbyshire
DE74 2FJ
Tel: (44-1509) 674915
Fax: (44-1509) 673461
PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS
Kegworth, Derbyshire
Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Sawley, Nottinghamshire
UNITED STATES HEADQUARTERS
5405 Cypress Center Drive
Suite 100
Tampa, Florida 33605
Tel: (813) 342-2500
Fax: (813) 342-2511
PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Columbus, Georgia
San Antonio, Texas
San Bernardino, California
Sikeston, Missouri
St. Louis, Missouri
Tampa, Florida
Wilson, North Carolina
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