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VANCOUVER, Nov. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Avcorp Industries Inc. (TSX: AVP) (the
"Company" or "Avcorp") today announced its financial results for the
quarter ended September 30, 2012.
During the quarter ended September 30, 2012, the Company recorded a loss
from operations of $1,446,000 on $19,324,000 revenue, as compared to a
$186,000 operating loss on $20,383,000 revenue for the same quarter in
the preceding year; and a net loss for the current quarter of
$2,729,000 as compared to a net loss of $150,000 for the quarter ended
September 30, 2011.
Current quarter revenues have decreased from the same quarter in the
preceding year primarily as a result of the wind-down of Cessna
Aircraft Company (Cessna) programs. During the third quarter 2012, the
Company renewed its long-term agreement with the Boeing Commercial
Airplane Group (Boeing CA) which is forecasted to provide in excess of
$83 million revenue over the next five years. Start-up and commencement
of production deliveries for BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (BAE) F35
program has also contributed to an overall $110 million increase in
order backlog during the current quarter.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)
was negative $1,205,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2012
compared to a positive EBITDA of $1,455,000 for the quarter ended
September 30, 2011. The decline in EBITDA was primarily as a result of
reduced revenues and costs associated with customer contract
terminations. During the quarter-ended September 30, 2012, the Company
incurred $825,000 (September 30, 2011: $136,000) in costs associated
with customer contract terminations.
On September 27, 2012, the Company secured a three year $12,000,000
operating line of credit. Concurrently, the Company repaid its
$6,000,000 term loan. Also during the quarter the Company increased
its share capital by $2,798,000.
Cash flows from operating activities during the quarter ended September
30, 2012 provided $350,000 of cash as compared to utilizing $766,000 of
cash during the quarter ended September 30, 2011. The Company has a
working capital surplus of $10,130,000 as at September 30, 2012 which
has decreased from the December 31, 2011$14,663,000 surplus, as a
result of utilizing cash on hand to repay long-term debt. The
Company's accumulated deficit as at September 30, 2012 was $78,581,000
(December 31, 2011: $76,016,000).
About Avcorp
Avcorp designs and builds major airframe structures for some of the
world's leading aircraft companies, including BAE Systems, Boeing, and
Bombardier. With more than 50 years of experience, over 400 skilled
employees and 354,000 square feet of facilities in Delta BC and
Burlington ON, Avcorp offers integrated composite and metallic aircraft
structures to aircraft manufacturers, a distinct advantage in the
pursuit of contracts for new aircraft designs, which require
lower‐cost, light weight, strong, reliable structures. Our Burlington
location also offers composite repairs for commercial aircraft. Avcorp
is a Canadian public company traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:
AVP).
(signed)
MARK VAN ROOIJ PRESIDENT and CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Forward-Looking Statements
This management discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction
with the Company's audited financial statements. Certain statements in
this report and other oral and written statements made by the Company
from time to time are forward-looking statements, including those that
discuss strategies, goals, outlook or other non-historical matters; or
projected revenues, income, returns or other financial measures. These
forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that
may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in
the statements, including the following: (a) the ability of the
Company to renegotiate its debt agreements under which it is in
default; (b) the extent to which the Company is able to achieve savings
from its restructuring plans; (c) uncertainty in estimating the amount
and timing of restructuring charges and related costs; (d) changes in
worldwide economic and political conditions that impact interest and
foreign exchange rates; (e) the occurrence of work stoppages and
strikes at key facilities of the Company or the Company's customers or
suppliers; (f) government funding and program approvals affecting
products being developed or sold under government programs; (g) cost
and delivery performance under various program and development
contracts; (h) the adequacy of cost estimates for various customer care
programs including servicing warranties; (i) the ability to control
costs and successful implementation of various cost reduction programs;
(j) the timing of certifications of new aircraft products; (k) the
occurrence of further downturns in customer markets to which the
Company products are sold or supplied or where the Company offers
financing; (l) changes in aircraft delivery schedules or cancellation
of orders; (m) the Company's ability to offset, through cost
reductions, raw material price increases and pricing pressure brought
by original equipment manufacturer customers; (n) the availability and
cost of insurance; (o) the Company's ability to maintain portfolio
credit quality; (p) the Company's access to debt financing at
competitive rates; and (q) uncertainty in estimating contingent
liabilities and establishing reserves tailored to address such
contingencies.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (unaudited, prepared in accordance with IFRS, expressed in thousands of
Canadian dollars)
September 30, 2012
December 31, 2011
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash
$ 1,403
$ 3,778
Accounts receivable
8,312
12,160
Inventories
18,739
19,418
Prepayments and other assets
994
1,396
29,448
36,752
Non-current assets
Prepaid rent
146
146
Development costs
4,736
5,540
Property, plant and equipment
10,737
12,523
Total assets
45,067
54,961
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
8,391
10,694
Current portion of long-term debt
470
1,505
Preferred shares
10,457
9,890
19,318
22,089
Non-current liabilities
Deferred gain
275
311
Lease inducement
592
666
Deferred program revenues
19,054
18,671
Long-term debt
4,409
12,027
Warranty provisions
85
85
43,733
53,849
Equity
Capital stock
76,217
73,251
Equity component of convertible loan
206
453
Contributed surplus
3,492
3,424
Deficit
(78,581)
(76,016)
1,334
1,112
Total liabilities and equity
45,067
54,961
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (unaudited, prepared in accordance with IFRS, expressed in thousands of
Canadian dollars, except number of shares and per share amounts)
Three months ended
Nine months ended
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
2012
2011
2012
2011
Revenues
$ 19,324
$ 20,383
$ 69,522
$ 61,791
Cost of sales
16,936
17,686
58,151
54,526
Gross profit
2,388
2,697
11,371
7,265
Administrative and general expenses
3,715
2,729
11,190
8,237
Office equipment depreciation
119
160
360
495
Other (gains) and losses - net
-
(6)
(4)
(12)
Operating Income (loss)
(1,446)
(186)
(175)
(1,455)
Foreign exchange (gain) loss
300
(706)
221
(571)
Finance costs
586
670
1,772
1,861
Loss on repayment of debt
397
-
397
-
Income (loss) before income tax
(2,729)
(150)
(2,565)
(2,745)
Income tax expense
-
-
-
-
Income (loss) and total comprehensive income (loss) for the period
(2,729)
(150)
(2,565)
(2,745)
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic earnings (loss) per common share
(0.01)
0.00
(0.01)
(0.01)
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share
(0.01)
0.00
(0.01)
(0.01)
Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding (000's)
205,851
198,750
204,134
196,599
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding (000's)
205,851
199,930
204,321
202,684
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited, prepared in accordance with IFRS, expressed in thousands of
Canadian dollars)
Three months ended
Nine months ended
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
2012
2011
2012
2011
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit (loss) before tax
$ (2,729)
$ (150)
$ (2,565)
$ (2,745)
Adjustment for items not affecting cash:
Accretion on convertible loan
23
21
67
63
Accrued interest and government royalties
330
466
1,007
1,232
Amortization and depreciation
724
844
2,280
2,530
Deferred tooling revenue amortization and reclassification to
revenue
(2,292)
(214)
(8,710)
(640)
Development cost amortization and reclassification to cost of sales
662
91
1,698
281
Fair value of warrants amortization
44
44
132
44
Loss on repayment of debt
397
-
397
-
Preferred share dividends accrued
189
189
567
567
Provision for loss-making contracts
(108)
(300)
(189)
(591)
Provision for obsolete inventory
(84)
(123)
(67)
(173)
Stock based compensation
25
25
69
115
Other items
(47)
61
(105)
(47)
(2,866)
954
(5,419)
636
Changes in non-cash working capital
Accounts receivable
2,869
(1,396)
5,173
(3,136)
Inventories
(272)
(1,065)
935
(3,056)
Prepayments and other assets
471
-
396
518
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
148
818
(2,316)
451
Other Items
-
(77)
-
(47)
Net cash from operating activities
350
(766)
(1,231)
(4,634)
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of equipment
(53)
(364)
(354)
(691)
Payments relating to development costs and tooling
(280)
(99)
(894)
(961)
Net cash from investing activities
(333)
(463)
(1,248)
(1,652)
Cash flows from financing activities
(Decrease) increase in bank indebtedness
-
(8,054)
-
(7,515)
Payment of interest
(552)
(342)
(1,048)
(881)
Proceeds from issuance of common shares
973
-
973
-
Proceeds from customer funding of program introduction
1,680
3,837
7,769
9,317
Proceeds from current and long-term debt
-
6,000
-
6,000
Repayment of current and long-term debt
(7,097)
(212)
(7,590)
(635)
Net cash from financing activities
(4,996)
1,229
104
6,286
Net increase (decrease) in cash
(4,979)
-
(2,375)
-
Cash - Beginning of period
6,382
-
3,778
-
Cash - End of period
1,403
-
1,403
-
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (unaudited, prepared in accordance with IFRS, expressed in thousands of
Canadian dollars, except number of shares)
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