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.
Contacts: Andrew Peller Limited Mr. Peter Patchet CFO and EVP
Human Resources (905) 643-4131 Ext.
2210peter.patchet@andrewpeller.com
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