This news release contains forward-looking information that is based upon
assumptions and is subject to risks and uncertainties as indicated in the
cautionary note contained elsewhere in this news release.
Andrew Peller Limited (TSX:ADW.A)(TSX:ADW.B) ("APL" or the "Company") announced
today its results for the three months ended June 30, 2013.
FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2014 HIGHLIGHTS:
-- Sales and net earnings before other items remain consistent with the
prior year due to strong competitive pressures in the Canadian market
-- Selling and administrative expenses decline due to restructuring
initiative completed in Q4 fiscal 2013
-- Cash flow from operating activities rises significantly to $9.1 million
-- 11% increase in common share dividends announced in June 2013
-- Prestigious awards received in numerous international competitions
"While we experienced pricing pressure in certain of our markets, we are
confident promotional and marketing initiatives through the balance of the year
are expected to result in another year of record sales and earnings for the full
fiscal 2014," commented John Peller, President and CEO. "We were also pleased to
announce an 11% increase in common share dividends in June, a reflection of our
highly positive outlook and our commitment to enhancing long-term shareholder
value."
Sales for the first quarter were stable at $72.7 million in fiscal 2014 and
fiscal 2013. Strong sales in British Columbia and through our export and agency
trade channels were offset by a decline in co-packing revenue and weaker wine
kit sales.
Gross margin was 38.2% of sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 compared to
38.8% in the same period last year. Gross margin percentage was negatively
affected by increased price competition in Western Canada and by the higher cost
for wine purchased on international markets. The decrease in gross margin
percentage was partially offset by sales of higher margin products and
successful cost control initiatives to reduce distribution, operating, and
packaging expenses. A special levy implemented by the Ontario government on July
1, 2010 served to reduce sales and gross margin by approximately $0.5 million in
the first quarters of fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013.
Selling and administrative expenses decreased in the first quarter of fiscal
2014 due to certain restructuring and cost control measures taken in the fourth
quarter of fiscal 2013. As a percentage of sales, selling and administrative
expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2013 improved to 24.9% from 25.5%
last year.
Interest expense has declined in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 due to lower
debt levels caused by a decrease in inventory.
The Company recorded a non-cash gain in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 related
to mark-to-market adjustments on an interest rate swap and foreign exchange
contracts aggregating approximately $0.7 million compared to a gain of $0.2
million in the prior year. The Company has elected not to apply hedge accounting
and accordingly these financial instruments are reflected in the Company's
financial statements at fair value each reporting period. These instruments are
considered to be effective economic hedges and have enabled management to
mitigate the volatility of changing costs and interest rates during the year.
Net earnings excluding gains on derivative financial instruments, other (income)
expenses, and the related income tax effect of these items for the three months
ended June 30, 2013 and June 30, 2012 were $4.5 million.
Net earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2013 were $5.1 million or $0.37
per Class A Share compared to $4.6 million or $0.33 per Class A Share in the
first three months of fiscal 2013.
Strong Financial Position
Working capital at June 30, 2013 increased to $44.3 million compared to $41.7
million at March 31, 2013. The increase related to higher accounts receivable
due to the seasonality of sales, a decrease in accounts payable and accrued
charges, and a decrease in bank indebtedness, partially offset by a reduction in
inventory. The Company's debt to equity ratio was 0.76:1 at June 30, 2013
compared to 0.83:1 at March 31, 2013. Shareholders' equity as at June 30, 2013
was $134.1 million or $9.38 per common share compared to $129.7 million or $9.07
per common share as at March 31, 2013. The increase in shareholders' equity is
due to higher net earnings for the year partially offset by the payment of
dividends.
In the first quarter of fiscal 2014 the Company generated cash from operating
activities, after changes in non-cash working capital items, of $9.1 million
compared to a use of funds of $5.6 million in the prior year. Cash flow from
operating activities increased due to strong earnings performance, lower income
tax installments, and a larger decrease in non-cash working capital than in the
prior year.
Prestigious Awards
The Company was recognized with a number of top awards in domestic and
international wine competitions during the quarter.
The Lieutenant Governor's Awards for Excellence in British Columbia Wines were
established in 2003 to recognize excellence in the province's growing wine
industry. This year was the largest competition in the history of the awards
with 402 wines, 100% grown and produced in British Columbia, submitted from 109
wineries. Among the total of 12 winners were the Company's Calona Vineyards
Artist Series Pinot Noir 2011 and Red Rooster's Reserve Viognier 2012 and
Reserve Syrah 2010.
At the San Francisco International Wine Competition held in June, 4,500 wines
were judged from 30 countries. The Company was awarded a total of 32 medals,
including a Double Gold Medal for Red Rooster's 2012 VQA Gewurztraminer and Gold
for Peller Estates 2011 Vidal Blanc VQA Icewine.
The Concours Mondial de Bruxelles was held in May 2013, where 8,200 wines from
50 countries were reviewed. The Company was awarded a total of 11 medals,
including a Grand Gold Medal for Peller Estates Riesling Icewine 2008.
At the International Wine and Sprit Competition, now in its 44th year, the jury
received entries from 90 countries with the Company winning 46 medals including
Gold for 2011 Peller Estates Oak Aged icewine and Outstanding Silver for Trius'
2010 Showcase RHS (Right Hand Side) Merlot.
At the Decanter World Wine Awards held in London, England, industry experts,
Masters of Wine and Master Sommeliers awarded the Company ten medals including
Silver Medals for Wayne Gretzky 2011 Vidal Icewine and Trius' 2010 Showcase
Cabernet Franc Icewine.
The All Canadian Wine Championship, established in 1981, is the country's top
competition and this year the Company received 34 awards including Double Gold
Medals for Red Rooster's 2012 Reserve Viognier and 2012 Riesling, Double Gold
for Peller Estates 2011 Cabernet Franc Icewine and 2008 Riesling Icewine, Best
Red Wine of the Year for Trius' 2010 Showcase Red Shale Cabernet Franc, and Best
Sparkling Wine of the Year for Trius Brut Rose.
At the International Wine Challenge, in its 30th year, Peller Estates 2008
Riesling Icewine was awarded the Canadian Icewine Trophy and Canadian Riesling
Trophy, while Wayne Gretzky 2011 No. 99 Vidal Icewine was awarded the Canadian
Vidal Trophy.
Other key awards were won at the Los Angeles International Wine Competition (31
awards), Selections Mondiales des Vins Canada (4 gold medals), the Tasters Guild
(23 awards), the 2013 Ontario Wine Awards (3 key awards), the Sunset
International Wine Competition (7 awards), and the 2013 Korea Wine Challenge (4
awards).
Financial Highlights (Unaudited)
(Complete condensed consolidated financial statements to follow)
(in $000 except as otherwise stated)
For the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 2013 2012
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Sales $ 72,718 $ 72,662
Gross margin 27,810 28,216
Gross margin (% of sales) 38.2% 38.8%
Selling and administrative expenses 18,135 18,550
EBITA 9,675 9,666
Unrealized gain on financial instruments (731) (198)
Other (income) expenses (32) 86
Net earnings 5,092 4,602
Earnings per share - Class A $ 0.37 $ 0.33
Earnings per share - Class B $ 0.32 $ 0.29
Dividend per share - Class A (annual) $ 0.400 $ 0.360
Dividend per share - Class B (annual) $ 0.348 $ 0.314
Cash provided by operations 9,136 (5,607)
(after changes in non-cash working capital
items)
Working capital 44,300 34,670
Shareholders' equity per share $ 9.38 $ 8.68
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The Company calculates net earnings excluding gains on derivative financial
instruments, other (income) expenses, and the related income tax effect as
follows:
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For the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012
(Unaudited)
(in $000) 2013 2012
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Net earnings 5,092 4,602
Net unrealized gains on derivatives (731) (198)
Other (income) expenses (32) 86
Income tax effect of the above 198 29
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Net earnings excluding gains on derivative financial
instruments, other (income) expenses, and the related
income tax effect 4,527 4,519
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Andrew Peller Limited is a leading producer and marketer of quality wines in
Canada. With wineries in British Columbia, Ontario, and Nova Scotia, the Company
markets wines produced from grapes grown in Ontario's Niagara Peninsula, British
Columbia's Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys, and from vineyards around the
world. The Company's award-winning premium and ultra-premium VQA brands include
Peller Estates, Trius, Hillebrand, Thirty Bench, Crush, Wayne Gretzky, Sandhill,
Calona Vineyards Artist Series, and Red Rooster. Complementing these premium
brands are a number of popularly priced varietal brands including Peller Estates
French Cross in the East, Peller Estates Proprietors Reserve in the West, Copper
Moon, XOXO, skinnygrape and Verano. Hochtaler, Domaine D'Or, Schloss Laderheim,
Royal, and Sommet are our key value priced brands. The Company imports wines
from major wine regions around the world to blend with domestic wine to craft
these popularly priced and value priced brands. With a focus on serving the
needs of all wine consumers, the Company produces and markets premium personal
winemaking products through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Global Vintners Inc.,
the recognized leader in personal winemaking products. Global Vintners
distributes products through over 250 Winexpert and Wine Kitz authorized
retailers and franchisees and more than 600 independent retailers across Canada,
the United States, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, and China. Global
Vintners award-winning premium and ultra-premium winemaking brands include
Selection, Vintners Reserve, Island Mist, KenRidge, Cheeky Monkey, Ultimate
Estate Reserve, Traditional Vintage, and Cellar Craft. The Company owns and
operates more 102 well-positioned independent retail locations in Ontario under
The Wine Shop and Wine Country Vintners store names. The Company also owns Grady
Wine Marketing Inc. based in Vancouver and The Small Winemaker's Collection Inc.
based in Ontario; both of these wine agencies are importers of premium wines
from around the world and are marketing agents for these fine wines. The Company
has entered into an agreement to produce and market the Wayne Gretzky brands
across Canada. The Company's products are sold predominantly in Canada with a
focus on export sales for its icewine and personal winemaking products.
The Company utilizes EBITA (defined as earnings before interest, amortization,
unrealized derivative (gain) loss, other expenses, and income taxes). EBITA is
not a recognized measure under IFRS. Management believes that EBITA is a useful
supplemental measure to net earnings, as it provides readers with an indication
of cash available for investment prior to debt service, capital expenditures,
and income taxes. Readers are cautioned that EBITA should not be construed as an
alternative to net earnings determined in accordance with IFRS as an indicator
of the Company's performance or to cash flows from operating, investing and
financing activities as a measure of liquidity and cash flows. The Company also
utilizes gross margin (defined as sales less cost of goods sold, excluding
amortization) and net earnings excluding gains on derivative financial
instruments, other (income) expenses, and the related income tax effect as
defined above. The Company's method of calculating EBITA, gross margin, and net
earnings excluding gains on derivative financial instruments, other (income)
expenses, and the related income tax effect may differ from the methods used by
other companies and, accordingly, may not be comparable to measures used by
other companies.
Andrew Peller Limited common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbols
ADW.A and ADW.B).
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
Certain statements in this news release may contain "forward-looking statements"
within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including the "safe harbour
provision" of the Securities Act (Ontario) with respect to Andrew Peller Limited
and its subsidiaries. Such statements include, but are not limited to,
statements about the growth of the business in light of the Company's recent
acquisitions; its launch of new premium wines; sales trends in foreign markets;
its supply of domestically grown grapes; and current economic conditions. These
statements are subject to certain risks, assumptions, and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those included in the
forward-looking statements. The words "believe", "plan", "intend", "estimate",
"expect", or "anticipate" and similar expressions, as well as future or
conditional verbs such as "will", "should", "would", and "could" often identify
forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements on
our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. With
respect to forward-looking statements contained in this news release, the
Company has made assumptions and applied certain factors regarding, among other
things: future grape, glass bottle, and wine prices; its ability to obtain
grapes, imported wine, glass, and its ability to obtain other raw materials;
fluctuations in the U.S./Canadian dollar exchange rates; its ability to market
products successfully to its anticipated customers; the trade balance within the
domestic Canadian wine market; market trends; reliance on key personnel;
protection of its intellectual property rights; the economic environment; the
regulatory requirements regarding producing, marketing, advertising, and
labeling its products; the regulation of liquor distribution and retailing in
Ontario; and the impact of increasing competition.
These forward-looking statements are also subject to the risks and uncertainties
discussed in this news release, in the "Risk Factors" section and elsewhere in
the Company's MD&A and other risks detailed from time to time in the publicly
filed disclosure documents of Andrew Peller Limited which are available at
www.sedar.com. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future
performance and involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions which could cause
actual results to differ materially from those conclusions, forecasts, or
projections anticipated in these forward-looking statements. Because of these
risks, uncertainties and assumptions, you should not place undue reliance on
these forward-looking statements. The Company's forward-looking statements are
made only as of the date of this news release, and except as required by
applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise these
forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or
circumstances or otherwise.
ANDREW PELLER LIMITED
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Unaudited
These financial statements have not been reviewed by our auditors
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June 30 March 31 April 1
2013 2013 2012
Restated(1) Restated(1)
(in thousands of Canadian dollars) $ $ $
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Assets
Current Assets
Accounts receivable 26,172 25,484 24,937
Inventory 108,802 115,931 110,256
Current portion of biological assets 2,191 938 881
Prepaid expenses and other assets 2,182 1,573 1,338
Income taxes recoverable - 268 -
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139,347 144,194 137,412
Property, plant, and equipment 88,004 88,841 84,490
Biological assets 13,645 13,405 12,556
Intangibles 12,936 12,606 13,621
Goodwill 37,473 37,473 37,473
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291,405 296,519 285,552
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Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Bank indebtedness 54,951 60,099 57,495
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 28,800 33,616 37,118
Dividends payable 1,391 1,252 1,252
Income taxes payable 2,408 - 40
Current portion of derivative financial
instruments 1,007 1,107 1,272
Current portion of long-term debt 6,490 6,450 5,366
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95,047 102,524 102,543
Long-term debt 40,416 41,473 41,456
Long-term derivative financial
instruments 840 1,215 1,943
Post-employment benefit obligations 5,268 6,411 6,665
Deferred income 1,213 1,314 -
Deferred income taxes 14,537 13,881 12,038
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157,321 166,818 164,645
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Shareholders' Equity
Capital stock 7,026 7,026 7,026
Retained earnings 127,058 122,675 113,881
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134,084 129,701 120,907
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291,405 296,519 285,552
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Commitments
(1) Restated to reflect the adoption of the amendments to IAS 19.
The above statements should be read in conjunction with the entire interim
consolidated financial statements and notes.
They will be available on the Investor Relations section of www.andrewpeller.com
or at wws.sedar.com.
ANDREW PELLER LIMITED
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings
Unaudited
For the For the
These financial statements have not been three months three months
reviewed by our auditors ended ended
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June 30, June 30,
2013 2012
Restated(1)
(in thousands of Canadian dollars) $ $
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Sales 72,718 72,662
Cost of goods sold 44,908 44,446
Amortization of plant and equipment used in
production 1,350 1,209
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Gross profit 26,460 27,007
Selling and administration 18,135 18,550
Amortization of plant, equipment, and
intangibles used in selling and administration 726 768
Interest 1,301 1,317
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Operating earnings 6,298 6,372
Net unrealized gains on derivative financial
instruments (731) (198)
Other (income) expenses (32) 86
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Earnings before income taxes 7,061 6,484
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Provision for income taxes
Current 1,552 1,653
Deferred 417 229
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1,969 1,882
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Net earnings for the period 5,092 4,602
Net earnings per share
Basic and diluted
Class A shares 0.37 0.33
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Class B shares 0.32 0.29
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(1) Restated to reflect the adoption of the amendments to IAS 19.
The above statements should be read in conjunction with the entire interim
consolidated financial statements and notes.
They will be available on the Investor Relations section of www.andrewpeller.com
or at wws.sedar.com.
ANDREW PELLER LIMITED
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Unaudited
For the For the
These financial statements have not been three months three months
reviewed by our auditors ended ended
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June 30, June 30,
2013 2012
Restated(1)
(in thousands of Canadian dollars) $ $
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Net earnings for the period 5,092 4,602
Items that are never reclassified to net income
Net actuarial gains (losses) on post-employment
benefit plans 921 (259)
Deferred income tax (provision) recovery (239) 66
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Other comprehensive income (loss) for the
period 682 (193)
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Net comprehensive income for the period 5,774 4,409
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(1) Restated to reflect the adoption of the amendments to IAS 19.
The above statements should be read in conjunction with the entire interim
consolidated financial statements and notes.
They will be available on the Investor Relations section of www.andrewpeller.com
or at wws.sedar.com.
ANDREW PELLER LIMITED
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Unaudited
These financial statements have not been reviewed by our auditors
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For the For the
three months three months
ended ended
June 30, June 30,
2013 2012
Restated(1)
(in thousands of Canadian dollars) $ $
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Cash provided by (used in)
Operating activities
Net earnings for the period 5,092 4,602
Adjustments for:
Amortization of plant, equipment, and
intangibles 2,076 1,977
Interest expense 1,301 1,317
Provision for income taxes 1,969 1,882
Revaluation of biological assets 33 47
Post-employment benefits (222) (88)
Deferred income (101) -
Net unrealized gain on derivative financial
instruments (731) (198)
Interest paid (1,247) (1,258)
Income taxes refunded (paid) 1,124 (1,286)
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9,294 6,995
Changes in non-cash working capital items
related to operations (158) (12,602)
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9,136 (5,607)
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Investing activities
Purchase of property, equipment, and biological
assets (1,030) (5,019)
Purchase of intangibles (615) (88)
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(1,645) (5,107)
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Financing activities
(Decrease) increase in bank indebtedness (5,148) 13,299
Issuance of long-term debt 586 -
Repayment of long-term debt (1,677) (1,333)
Dividends paid (1,252) (1,252)
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(7,491) 10,714
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Increase (decrease) in cash during the period - -
Cash, beginning of period - -
Cash, end of period - -
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(1) Restated to reflect the adoption of the amendments to IAS 19.
The above statements should be read in conjunction with the entire interim
consolidated financial statements and notes.
They will be available on the Investor Relations section of www.andrewpeller.com
or at www.sedar.com.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Andrew Peller Limited
Mr. Peter Patchet
CFO and EVP Human Resources
(905) 643-4131 Ext. 2210
peter.patchet@andrewpeller.com
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