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ADF Group Inc. — Annual Report 2026
Apr 22, 2026
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ADF Group Inc.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FISCAL YEAR ENDED JANUARY 31, 2026
Terrebonne, Quebec, Canada
April 15, 2026
Toronto Stock Exchange
TSX / DRX
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MANAGEMENT'S REPORT...1
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT...2
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2026 AND 2025...8
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION...8
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME...9
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME...9
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY...10
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS...11
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2026 AND 2025...12
MANAGEMENT'S REPORT
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TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS
ADF Group Inc.'s (the Corporation) consolidated financial statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A Report) and all other information in the Annual Report, are the responsibility of the Corporation's Management and have been approved by its Board of Directors.
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared by management in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IFRS Accounting Standards). The MD&A Report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Canadian securities regulators. The consolidated financial statements and MD&A Report include items that are based on Management's best estimates and judgments. Financial information provided elsewhere in the Annual Report is consistent with that shown in the consolidated financial statements.
Management maintains accounting and internal control systems that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that financial information is reliable and assets are safeguarded.
The Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring that management fulfills its responsibilities for the financial reporting and ultimately responsible for reviewing and approving the consolidated financial statements and MD&A Report. The Board of Directors carries out this responsibility principally through its Audit Committee, consisting of independent directors. The Audit Committee reviews the Corporation's consolidated financial statements and MD&A Report and formulates the appropriate recommendations to the Board of Directors. The independent auditor appointed by the shareholders has full access to the Audit Committee, with or without Management being present.
The consolidated financial statements have been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent auditor, in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards on behalf of the shareholders. The independent auditor's report, hereafter, outlines the scope of its audits and set forth its opinion on the consolidated financial statements.
Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
/Signed/
Jean Paschini
/Signed/
Jean-François Boursier, CPA
ADF Group Inc | Fiscal 2026 Consolidated Financial Statements
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
pwc
Independent auditor's report
To the Shareholders of ADF Group Inc.
Our opinion
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of ADF Group Inc. and its subsidiaries (together, the Corporation) as at January 31, 2026 and 2025, and its financial performance and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IFRS Accounting Standards).
What we have audited
The Corporation's consolidated financial statements comprise:
- the consolidated statements of financial position as at January 31, 2026 and 2025;
- the consolidated statements of income for the years then ended;
- the consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the years then ended;
- the consolidated statements of changes in shareholders' equity for the years then ended;
- the consolidated statements of cash flows for the years then ended; and
- the notes to the consolidated financial statements, comprising material accounting policy information and other explanatory information.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
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Montréal, Quebec, Canada H3B 4Y1
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PwC refers to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an Ontario limited liability partnership.
ADF Group Inc. | Fiscal 2026 Consolidated Financial Statements
ADF Group Inc | Fiscal 2026 Consolidated Financial Statements
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated financial statements section of our report.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Independence
We are independent of the Corporation in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the consolidated financial statements in Canada. We have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements.
Key audit matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the consolidated financial statements for the year ended January 31, 2026. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.
| Key audit matter | How our audit addressed the key audit matter |
|---|---|
| Revenue recognition – total anticipated costs on cost-plus contracts with ceilings and on fixed price contracts | Our approach to addressing the matter included the following procedures, among others: |
| Refer to note 2 – Material accounting policies and note 3 – Estimation uncertainty and critical accounting judgments to the consolidated financial statements. | • Tested how management determined the total anticipated costs for a sample of contracts, which included evaluation of the reasonableness of the costs to complete the contract, as follows: |
| For the year ended January 31, 2026, revenue from cost-plus contracts with ceilings and from fixed price contracts make up a significant portion of the Corporation’s total revenues of $259 million. | • Obtained and read contract agreements, and change orders when applicable, to understand contract scope and key terms. |
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ADF Group Inc. | Fiscal 2026 Consolidated Financial Statements
Key audit matter
Revenue from contracts with customers is recognized, for each performance obligation, either over a period of time or at a specific point in time, depending on which method reflects the transfer of control of the goods or services underlying the performance obligation to the customer.
For performance obligations satisfied over time, such as for cost-plus and fixed price contracts, the Corporation recognizes revenue over time using an input method, based on costs incurred to date relative to total anticipated costs at completion, to measure progress toward satisfying such performance obligations. Under this method, costs that do not contribute to the performance of the Corporation in transferring control of goods or services to the customer are excluded from the measurement of progress toward satisfying the performance obligation. In any event, when the total anticipated costs exceed the total anticipated revenues on a contract, such loss is recognized in its entirety in the period it becomes known.
The determination of total anticipated costs for completing a contract is based on estimates that can be affected by a variety of factors, such as potential variances in scheduling and cost of materials along with the availability and cost of qualified labour and subcontractors, productivity, and possible claims from subcontractors. A change in any of those factors could affect revenue recognition.
We considered this a key audit matter due to the significant judgments made by management when estimating anticipated costs. This in turn led to significant auditor judgments and audit effort in performing procedures to evaluate the total anticipated costs, including the assessment of management's judgments about its ability to estimate costs required to complete the contract.
How our audit addressed the key audit matter
- Evaluated the timely identification by management of circumstances that may warrant a modification to the total anticipated costs including, but not limited to, contracts subject to claims and contract modifications.
- Interviewed operational personnel of the Corporation to evaluate progress to date, the total anticipated costs to be incurred, and factors impacting the amount of time and cost to complete the contract and considered consistency with supporting documents.
- Compared the original margin expected on the contract to the actual margin to date.
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Compared the costs incurred and the anticipated costs to complete to the original total anticipated costs.
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Tested on a sample basis the costs incurred to supporting documents.
- Compared the original total anticipated costs to the total costs incurred for contracts completed during the year.
Other information
Management is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the Management's Discussion and Analysis, which we obtained prior to the date of this auditor's report and the information, other than the consolidated financial statements and our auditor's report thereon, included in the annual report, which is expected to be made available to us after that date.
Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not and will not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information identified above and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the consolidated financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.
If, based on the work we have performed on the other information that we obtained prior to the date of this auditor's report, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. When we read the information, other than the consolidated financial statements and our auditor's report thereon, included in the annual report, if we conclude that there is a material misstatement therein, we are required to communicate the matter to those charged with governance.
Responsibilities of management and those charged with governance for the consolidated financial statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Corporation's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Corporation or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
ADF Group Inc | Fiscal 2026 Consolidated Financial Statements
Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Corporation's financial reporting process.
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these consolidated financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
- Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
- Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Corporation's internal control.
- Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management.
- Conclude on the appropriateness of management's use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Corporation's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor's report to the related disclosures in the consolidated financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor's report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Corporation to cease to continue as a going concern.
ADF Group Inc. | Fiscal 2026 Consolidated Financial Statements
- Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the consolidated financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
- Plan and perform the group audit to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business units within the Corporation as a basis for forming an opinion on the consolidated financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and review of the audit work performed for purposes of the group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with those charged with governance, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor's report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.
The engagement partner on the audit resulting in this independent auditor's report is Sébastien Bellemare.
/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP¹
Montréal, Quebec
April 15, 2026
¹ CPA auditor, public accountancy permit No. A116819
ADF Group Inc | Fiscal 2026 Consolidated Financial Statements
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2026 AND 2025
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
| As at January 31, | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ |
| ASSETS | ||
| Current assets | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 62,729 | 59,983 |
| Accounts receivable (Note 5) | 73,259 | 83,910 |
| Current income tax assets | 5,278 | 1,586 |
| Contract assets (Note 17) | 22,158 | 26,491 |
| Inventories (Note 6) | 19,568 | 13,489 |
| Derivative financial instruments (Note 28) | 465 | — |
| Prepaid expenses | 3,822 | 3,095 |
| Assets held for sale (Note 8) | 836 | — |
| Other current assets (Note 7) | 3,451 | 1,010 |
| Total current assets | 191,566 | 189,564 |
| Non-current assets | ||
| Property, plant and equipment (Note 9) | 106,306 | 91,886 |
| Right-of-use assets (Note 10) | 20,579 | 22,119 |
| Intangible assets (Note 11) | 8,345 | 4,328 |
| Goodwill (Note 4) | 97 | — |
| Deferred income tax assets (Note 22) | 1,647 | — |
| Other non-current assets | 135 | — |
| Total assets | 328,675 | 307,897 |
| LIABILITIES | ||
| Current liabilities | ||
| Accounts payable and other current liabilities (Note 13) | 58,130 | 50,236 |
| Current income taxes liabilities | 1,634 | 6,454 |
| Contract liabilities (Note 17) | 21,838 | 11,484 |
| Derivative financial instruments (Note 28) | — | 7,198 |
| Current portion of lease liabilities (Note 10) | 893 | 821 |
| Current portion of long-term debt (Note 14) | 4,272 | 4,177 |
| Total current liabilities | 86,767 | 80,370 |
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Long-term debt (Note 14) | 34,425 | 38,208 |
| Lease liabilities (Note 10) | 2,038 | 2,423 |
| Deferred income tax liabilities (Note 22) | 21,715 | 17,449 |
| Other non-current liabilities | 125 | 135 |
| Total liabilities | 145,070 | 138,585 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||
| Capital stock (Note 15) | 62,541 | 61,754 |
| Contributed surplus | 5,958 | 6,179 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 8,705 | 15,536 |
| Retained income | 106,401 | 85,843 |
| Total shareholders' equity | 183,605 | 169,312 |
| Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | 328,675 | 307,897 |
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 25)
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
Officer
Officer
/Signed/
Jean Paschini
/ Signed /
Guy Pelletier, CPA, ASC
ADF Group Inc. | Fiscal 2026 Consolidated Financial Statements
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
| Fiscal Years Ended January 31, | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars, except the number of shares and the amounts per share) | $ | $ |
| Revenues (Notes 17 and 29) | 258,736 | 339,632 |
| Cost of goods sold (Note 18) | 198,964 | 232,391 |
| Gross Margin | 59,772 | 107,241 |
| Selling and administrative expense (Note 18) | 23,191 | 22,112 |
| Net financial expense (Note 21) | 827 | 1,116 |
| Fees related to business combination (Notes 4 et 18) | 2,109 | — |
| Foreign exchange (gain) loss (Note 27) | (2,148) | 5,606 |
| 23,979 | 28,834 | |
| Income before income taxes expense | 35,793 | 78,407 |
| Income tax expense (Note 22) | 9,482 | 21,617 |
| Net income for the fiscal year | 26,311 | 56,790 |
| Earnings per share | ||
| — Basic and diluted per share (Note 23) | 0.93 | 1.84 |
| Weighted average number of outstanding basic and diluted shares (in thousands) (Note 23) | 28,426 | 30,852 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
| Fiscal Years Ended January 31, | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ |
| Net income for the fiscal year | 26,311 | 56,790 |
| Other comprehensive income (loss): | ||
| Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations (1) | (6,831) | 7,253 |
| Comprehensive income for the fiscal year | 19,480 | 64,043 |
(1) Will subsequently be reclassified to net income.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
| Capital Stock (Note 15) | Contributed Surplus | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Retained Income | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| Balance, February 1, 2024 | 68,127 | 6,435 | 8,283 | 79,285 | 162,130 |
| Net income for the fiscal year | — | — | — | 56,790 | 56,790 |
| Other comprehensive income | — | — | 7,253 | — | 7,253 |
| Comprehensive income for the fiscal year | — | — | 7,253 | 56,790 | 64,043 |
| Repurchase and cancellation of shares (Note 15) | (6,373) | (256) | — | (49,308) | (55,937) |
| Dividends | — | — | — | (924) | (924) |
| Balance, January 31, 2025 | 61,754 | 6,179 | 15,536 | 85,843 | 169,312 |
| Capital Stock (Note 15) | Contributed Surplus | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Retained Income | Total | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| Balance, February 1, 2025 | 61,754 | 6,179 | 15,536 | 85,843 | 169,312 |
| Net income for the fiscal year | — | — | — | 26,311 | 26,311 |
| Other comprehensive income | — | — | (6,831) | — | (6,831) |
| Comprehensive income for the fiscal year | — | — | (6,831) | 26,311 | 19,480 |
| Repurchase and cancellation of shares (Note 15) | (2,907) | (221) | — | (4,591) | (7,719) |
| Issuance of shares (Note 15) | 3,694 | — | — | (16) | 3,678 |
| Dividends | — | — | — | (1,146) | (1,146) |
| Balance, January 31, 2026 | 62,541 | 5,958 | 8,705 | 106,401 | 183,605 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
| Fiscal Years Ended January 31, | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ |
| OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||
| Net income for the fiscal year | 26,311 | 56,790 |
| Non-cash items: | ||
| Amortization of property, plant and equipment (Note 9) | 5,518 | 4,917 |
| Amortization of right-of-use assets (Note 10) | 772 | 745 |
| Amortization of intangible assets (Note 11) | 630 | 498 |
| (Gain) loss on derivative financial instruments (Note 27) | (7,662) | 7,403 |
| Non-cash foreign exchange loss (gain) | 2,525 | (5,298) |
| Share-based compensation (Note 16) | 987 | 1,386 |
| Income taxes expense (Note 22) | 9,482 | 21,617 |
| Investment tax credit (Note 10) | 680 | (1,601) |
| Net financial expense (Note 21) | 827 | 1,116 |
| Interest income (Note 21) | 1,871 | 2,590 |
| Provision for inventories depreciation (Note 6) | (294) | 212 |
| Others | (283) | (362) |
| Net income adjusted for non-cash items | 41,364 | 90,013 |
| Change in non-cash working capital items (Note 24) | 25,012 | (25,067) |
| Income taxes paid | (16,959) | (9,890) |
| Cash flows from operating activities | 49,417 | 55,056 |
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||
| Business combination, net of cash acquired (Note 4) | (16,381) | — |
| Acquisition of property, plant and equipment (Note 9) | (7,402) | (8,283) |
| Acquisition of intangible assets (Note 11) | (3,666) | (810) |
| Others | 176 | 384 |
| Cash flows used in investing activities | (27,273) | (8,709) |
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||
| Repurchase and cancellation of shares (Note 15) | (9,001) | (54,574) |
| Repayment of the long-term debt (Note 24) | (4,024) | (3,076) |
| Payment of lease liabilities (Note 24) | (719) | (700) |
| Dividends paid | (1,146) | (924) |
| Interest paid | (1,925) | (2,795) |
| Cash flows used in financing activities | (16,815) | (62,069) |
| Impact of fluctuations in foreign exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents | (2,583) | 3,326 |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents during the fiscal year | 2,746 | (12,396) |
| Cash, and cash equivalents, beginning of fiscal year | 59,983 | 72,379 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of fiscal year | 62,729 | 59,983 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2026 AND 2025
(All tabular figures are in thousands of Canadian dollars (CA$) and in dollars per share, unless otherwise specified.)
NOTE 1 NATURE OF BUSINESS
ADF GROUP INC. ("ADF", "ADF Group" or "the Corporation") is the parent company and is incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act. Its head office is located at 300 Henry-Bessemer Street, in Terrebonne, Quebec. The Corporation's securities are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol DRX.
The Corporation operates three (3) fabrication plants and two paint shops, in Canada and in the United States.
The Corporation concentrates its activities in the design and engineering of connections, fabrication, including industrial coating, and the installation of complex steel superstructures, heavy steel built up components, as well as miscellaneous and architectural metalwork. The Corporation also operates in the field of machining, welding and industrial mechanics and offers design, fabrication, and installation of welded steel structures, and customized overhead crane solutions for heavy industry.
The Corporation's products and services are intended for the following five principal segments of the non-residential construction industry: office towers and high-rises, commercial and recreational buildings, airport facilities, industrial complexes, and transport infrastructure and energy.
The consolidated financial statements were approved by the Corporation's Board of Directors on April 15, 2026, and were signed on its behalf.
NOTE 2 MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The material accounting policies are summarized below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the periods presented, except as otherwise stated.
2.1. Basis of Assessment
The consolidated financial statements are established in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IFRS Accounting Standards"), and have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for the evaluation of certain financial instruments, which are measured at their fair value, as described in the accounting policies hereinafter. Historical cost is generally based on the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for assets.
2.2. Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Corporation and its subsidiaries. Subsidiaries are entities which the Corporation controls by having the power to govern the financial and operating policies. The existence and effect of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered when assessing whether the Corporation controls another entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is obtained by the Corporation and are de-consolidated from the date that control ceases. Inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated.
The percentage of ownership held directly or indirectly by the Corporation in its subsidiaries was 100%. These subsidiaries are all incorporated in the United States, except Groupe Lar inc., and are summarized as follows:
| Subsidiaries | Activity Sectors |
|---|---|
| ADF Group USA Inc. | Holding |
| ADF Industrial Coating Inc. | Sales and surface treatment |
| ADF International Inc. | Sales, fabrication and steel erecting services |
| ADF Steel Corp. | Sales and other services |
| ADF Structural Steel Inc. | Sales, fabrication, steel erecting and engineering services |
| Groupe LAR Inc. | Sales, fabrication and installation |
2.3. Foreign Currency Translation
2.3.1. Functional and Reporting Currency
Items included in each of the Corporation's entities financial statements are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (the "functional currency"). The Corporation's functional currencies are the Canadian dollar for its Canadian entities, and the US dollar for its U.S. entities. The consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is the Corporation's reporting currency.
ADF Group Inc. | Fiscal 2026 Consolidated Financial Statements
The financial statements of entities whose functional currency differs from that of the Corporation (foreign operations) are translated into Canadian dollars as follows:
a) Assets and liabilities – at the closing rate at the date of the statement of financial position, and
b) Revenues and expenses – at the average rate of the monthly period (considered a reasonable approximation to the actual rates in effect at the date of transactions).
All resulting changes are recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) as exchange differences on translation of foreign operations.
When the Corporation disposes of its entire interest in a foreign operation, the accumulated exchange differences in other comprehensive income (loss) related to the foreign operation are reclassified in net income.
2.3.2. Transactions and Balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the date of the transactions. Translation differences resulting from the settlement of foreign currency transactions and from the translation at the exchange rates effective at the reporting date of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the operation's functional currency of the Corporation are recognized in "Foreign Exchange Loss (Gain)" in the Consolidated Statement of Income.
2.4. Revenue Recognition
Fabrication and installation are considered as a single performance obligation and are therefore recognized in revenues from contracts with customers, either over a period of time or at a specific point in time, depending on which method reflects the transfer of control of the goods or services underlying the performance obligation to the customer.
For performance obligations satisfied over time, such as cost-plus and fixed price contracts, the Corporation recognizes revenue over time using an input method, based on costs incurred to date relative to total estimated costs at completion, to measure progress toward satisfying such performance obligations. Under this method, costs that do not contribute to the performance of the Corporation in transferring control of goods or services to the customer are excluded from the measurement of progress toward satisfying the performance obligation. For certain contracts, notably certain cost-plus contracts or unit-rate contracts, the Corporation recognizes revenue based on its right to consideration when such amount corresponds directly with the value to the customer of the entity's performance completed to date. In certain other situations, the Corporation might recognize revenue at a point in time, when the criteria to recognize revenue over time are not met. In any event, when the total anticipated costs exceed the total anticipated revenues on a contract, such loss is recognized in its entirety in the period it becomes known.
The amount of revenue recognized by the Corporation is based on the transaction price allocated to each performance obligation. Such transaction price corresponds to the amount of consideration to which the Corporation expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring promised goods or services to a customer, excluding amounts collected on behalf of third parties. The transaction price includes, among other things and when applicable, an estimate of variable consideration only to the extent that it is highly probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is subsequently resolved. Variable consideration is usually derived from incentives, performance bonuses and penalties, and could include claims and unpriced contract modifications. When a contract includes a significant financing component, the value of such component is excluded from the transaction price and is recognized separately as financial revenue or expense, as applicable.
The Corporation accounts for a contract modification, which consists of a change in the scope or price (or both) of a contract, as a revenue adjustment on a cumulative catch-up basis at the date of contract modification.
Contract related balances include contract assets and liabilities presented separately in the consolidated statements of financial position.
a) Contract assets
Contract assets are recognized when goods or services are transferred to customers before consideration is received or before the Corporation has an unconditional right to payment for performance completed to date. Contract assets are subsequently transferred to the accounts receivable when the right of payment becomes unconditional. When this right arises, the Corporation's bills the client, usually monthly, according to the negotiated payment schedule, which varies from client to client. Contract assets comprise cost incurred and recorded margins in excess of advances and progress billings on contracts.
b) Contract liabilities
Contract liabilities are recognized when amounts are received or to be received from customers in advance of transfer of goods or services. Contract liabilities are subsequently recognized in revenue as or when the Corporation performs under contracts. Contract liabilities include advances and progress billings in excess of costs incurred and recorded margin on contracts.
ADF Group Inc. | Fiscal 2026 Consolidated Financial Statements
A net position of contract asset or contract liability is determined for each contract. The cash flows in respect of advances and progress billings, including amounts received from third parties, are classified as cash flows from operating activities.
2.5. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash includes cash on hand and bank balances. Cash equivalents are short-term investments, with maturities at the time of acquisition generally not exceeding three (3) months or redeemable at any time at full value and for which the risk of change in value is not significant. Bank overdrafts are presented as current liabilities, where applicable.
2.6. Inventories
Inventories, predominantly raw material (steel), are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The cost is determined using the specific cost method. The net realizable value is the estimated selling price less the estimated costs required to realize the sale. An impairment is recognized if the carrying amount exceeds the net recoverable value. The impairment amount may be reversed during a subsequent period when circumstances justifying that impairment no longer exist.
2.7. Property, Plant and Equipment and Amortization
Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost, less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment. The cost includes expenses that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. Subsequent costs are included in the asset's carrying amount or recognized as a separate asset, where appropriate, only when it is likely that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Corporation and the cost of this asset can be measured reliably. Costs of maintenance and repair are recorded as expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Income in the period in which they are incurred.
The main property, plant and equipment categories are amortized using the straight-line method, which allocates the costs of depreciable assets over the estimated useful life of a component, as follows:
- Buildings and improvement to lands over periods varying from 15 to 110 years;
- Equipment and overhead cranes over periods varying from two (2) to 30 years, and
- Office furniture, rolling stock and computer hardware over periods varying from three (3) to 30 years.
The Corporation allocates the initially recognized amount of property, plant and equipment to its significant components and depreciates each component separately. The carrying amount of a replaced component is derecognized upon replacement. The residual value, amortization method and useful life of property, plant and equipment are reviewed every year and adjusted as required.
2.8. Intangible Assets and Amortization
Identifiable intangible assets, which are mainly made up of software with a determined useful life are recognized at cost and amortized at fixed rates based on their estimated useful life that is, based on the straight-line method on a 3-year to 24-year period.
The amortization method and useful life of intangible assets are reviewed every year and adjusted as required.
2.9. Impairment of Non-Financial Assets
Non-financial assets are tested for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. For the purpose of measuring recoverable amounts, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash-generating units or CGU). The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's fair value less costs to sell and value in use, being the present value of the expected future cash flows of the relevant asset or CGU.
The impairment losses, as well as profits and losses resulting from the disposal of non-financial assets, are included in the Consolidated Statement of Income. The Corporation evaluates impairment losses for potential reversals when events or circumstances warrant such consideration.
2.10. Lease Agreements
The Corporation leases various office space, equipment, office furniture, rolling stock and computer hardware. Lease agreements are typically made for fixed periods of 2 to 6 years and may be subject to extension options. Lease terms are negotiated on an individual basis and contain a wide range of different terms and conditions. The lease agreements do not impose any covenants, but leased assets may not be used as security for borrowing purposes.
- On the date of conclusion of a contract, the Corporation assesses whether the contract is, or contains, a lease agreement according to whether it confers the right to control the use of a specific asset for a certain period of time in return for consideration. Where this is the case, the Corporation accounts for the leases as a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability is recorded on the lease start date, that is, the date the underlying asset is available for use.
ADF Group Inc. | Fiscal 2026 Consolidated Financial Statements
The cost of right-of-use assets includes the amount of lease liabilities recognized, initial direct costs incurred, and lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received. The Corporation right-of-use asset is amortized over the shorter of the asset's useful life or the lease term on a straight-line basis except for lease agreements that have the effect, at the end of their term, of transferring ownership to the Corporation of the property of the underlying good. In that event, the Corporation amortizes the right-of-use assets until the end of the useful life. The Corporation reviews the right-of-use assets for impairment whenever there is an indication that the right-of-use assets may be impaired.
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The lease liability is measured at the present value of lease payments to be made over the lease term, discounted using the Corporation's incremental borrowing rate at the lease commencement date if the interest rate implicit in the lease is not readily available. Lease payments include fixed payments less any lease incentives receivable, variable lease payments that depend on index or a rate and amounts expected to be paid under residual value guarantees. The lease payments also include the exercise price of a purchase option reasonably certain to be exercised by the Corporation or payment of penalties for termination of a lease. Each lease payment is allocated between the repayment of the principal portion of lease liability and the interest expense. The interest expense is charged to income over the lease period. Payments associated with short-term leases (twelve months or less) and leases of low-value assets are recognized on a straight-line basis as an expense in the Consolidated Statement of Income.
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After the commencement date, the carrying amount of lease liabilities is increased to reflect the accretion of interest and reduced to reflect lease payments made. In addition, the carrying amount of lease liabilities is revaluated when there is a change in future lease payments arising from a change in an index or specified rate, if there is a modification to the lease terms and conditions, a change in the estimate of the amount expected to be payable under residual value guarantee, or if the Corporation changes its assessment of whether it will exercise a termination, extension or purchase option. The revaluation amount of the lease liabilities is recognized as an adjustment to the right-of-use asset, or in the Consolidated Statement of Income when the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset is reduced to zero.
2.11. Income Tax
Income tax expense includes current and deferred income tax expense. Income tax is recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Income except to the extent that it relates to items recognized directly in other comprehensive income (loss) or in shareholders' equity, in which case, the income tax is also recognized directly in other comprehensive income (loss) or in shareholders' equity as appropriate.
Current tax is the expected income tax payable or recoverable on the taxable income for the fiscal year, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted, at the end of the reporting period, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous fiscal years.
In general, deferred income tax is recognized in respect of temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. Deferred income tax is determined on a non-discounted basis using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the closing date and are expected to apply when the deferred income tax asset or liability is settled. A deferred income tax asset is recognized to the extent that the Corporation establishes that it is likely that there will be future taxable profit against which deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses can be allocated.
The Corporation recognizes deferred income tax assets or liabilities for all temporary differences generated by investments in subsidiaries, except when the Corporation controls the date on which the temporary difference will reverse, and it is likely that such temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
The Corporation's deferred income tax assets and liabilities are classified as non-current assets and liabilities in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. They are offset only when the Corporation has a right and the intention to offset these tax assets and liabilities from the same tax authority.
2.12. Tax Credits and Government Grants
In the course of its business, the Corporation may receive government grants, which are recorded against the expenses or in reduction of the related capital assets. The Corporation also benefits from tax credits derived from investments, jobs creation, labor force training and scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED) activities. These tax credits are also recorded using the cost reduction method, under which the tax credits related to eligible expenditures, whether capitalized or expensed, as long as their realization is reasonably assured.
Tax credits and government grants receivable are discounted when the effect of the time value of money is material.
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2.13. Share-Based Compensation and Other Share-Based Payments
2.13.1. Deferred Share Units (DSU)
The DSU Plan allows every external director, who elects to participate, to defer in whole or in part his director's compensation (including annual and attendance fees), by choosing to receive this compensation in the form of DSU. When an external director elects to participate in this plan, the Corporation credits the director's account for a number of units equal to the deferred compensation, divided by the market value of the Corporation's Subordinate Voting Shares calculated using the average closing price of the five (5) trading days preceding the date of award. DSU are not convertible into shares of the Corporation and do not result in a dilution to shareholders.
In addition, and independently to DSU that can be granted to external directors for the purposes of deferring their directors' compensation, the DSU Plan also allows the Corporation's Board of Directors to grant, at its discretion, DSU to any external director, executive officer and key employee. If it sees fit, the Board of Directors can attach conditions related to time and/or to the Corporation's performance to the vesting of these DSU. In the event a condition is attached to a DSU, every unvested DSU at the date of repurchase will be cancelled without consideration. However, in the event of a change of control, unvested DSU will be considered vested, immediately prior to the occurrence of this change of control.
These DSU usually vest gradually over a period of two (2) to five (5) years, at a rate of 20% to 50% per year. The vested DSU will be bought back in cash by the Corporation on the date its holder ceases to be an officer or employee of the Corporation by reason of death, retirement or loss of function as director, officer or employee.
When the Corporation pays dividends on subordinate voting shares, the accounts of the Directors, Executive Officers and key employees are credited for the amount in the form of additional units using the same calculation method previously described.
For each DSU awarded and changes in the fair value, the Corporation recognizes a compensation expense with the counterpart entry in Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities of the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.
2.13.2. Performance Share Units Plan (PSU)
As part of its long-term compensation plan, the Corporation may issue PSU to its Executive Officers and key employees. PSU are not convertible into shares of the Corporation and do not result in dilution for shareholders. The acquired PSU are only redeemable in cash by the Corporation upon the expiration of three (3) years after their grant (the PSU Settlement Date), subject to the achievement of financial targets. PSU tranches whose vesting conditions have not been met on the applicable vesting date are canceled, without compensation.
A PSU also entitles holders to receive additional units each time dividends are paid on the Corporation's subordinate voting shares.
The Corporation recognizes the compensation expense is in the Consolidated Statement of Income over the vesting period and the counterpart is recognized in current liabilities in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. Changes in fair value between the grant date and the valuation date result in a change in liability and compensation expense.
The fair value of a PSU at any given date (for example, its grant date, vest date or PSU settlement date, etc.) is equal to the market value of the subordinate voting shares of the Corporation on that date, calculated using the average closing price Subordinate Voting Shares of the Corporation on the Toronto Stock Exchange during the five (5) trading days immediately preceding that date.
2.13.3. Restricted Share Units Plan (RSU)
This plan may, at the Board's discretion, be used in conjunction with the Performance Share Unit (PSU) plan and the Deferred Share Unit plan (DSU). The RSU are not convertible into Corporation's share and do not result in shareholder dilution. The RSU do not entitle holders to receive additional units each time dividends are paid on the Corporation's subordinate voting shares.
The RSU thus allocated become vested and are redeemed gradually, in tranches, over a maximum period of three (3) years from their Allocation Date, in accordance with the terms set forth in each Allocation Letter. At the time of allocation, the Board also determines the number of PSUs in each tranche and their respective Vesting and Redemption Dates.
For each RSU granted, a compensation expense is recognized in the consolidated statement of income during the vesting period, and the corresponding entry is recognized as a current liability in the consolidated statement of financial position. Changes in fair value between the grant date and the valuation date result in a change in both the liability and the compensation expense.
The value of the RSU on any given date is equal to the market value of the Company's subordinate voting shares on that date, calculated using the average closing price of the Company's subordinate voting shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange during the five (5) trading days preceding that date.
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2.14. Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share is obtained by dividing net income for the period attributable to Corporation’s shareholders by the weighted average number of all shares issued and outstanding shares with voting rights during the period.
Diluted earnings per share are obtained by dividing basic net income by the sum of the weighted average number of voting shares used to calculate basic earnings per share and the weighted average number of voting shares that would be issued if all of the potentially dilutive outstanding voting shares were converted using the treasury stock method for stock options.
2.15. Financial Instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities, including derivatives, are recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position when the Corporation becomes a party to the financial instrument or derivative contract.
2.15.1. Classification
At the initial recognition, the Corporation determines the classification of its financial assets and its financial liabilities in the following measurement categories:
- Those to be measured subsequently at fair value, either through net income (FVTPL) or through other comprehensive income (loss) (FVOCI), or
- Those to be measured at amortized cost.
The classification of debt instruments held is driven by the Corporation’s business model for managing the financial assets and their contractual cash flow characteristics. Assets that are held to collect contractual cash flows where those cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest are measured at amortized cost. Equity instruments that are held for trading and all derivative instruments are classified as FVTPL. For other equity instruments, on the day of acquisition, the Corporation may irrevocably elect (on an instrument-by-instrument basis) to classify them at FVOCI whereby subsequent gains and losses will never be reclassified to net income. Financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost, unless they are required to be measured at FVTPL (such as instruments held for trading or derivatives) or the Corporation was eligible and elected to measure them at FVTPL. Financial assets with embedded derivatives are considered in their entirety when determining whether their cash flows are solely payment of principal and interest.
2.15.2. Measurement
a) Financial Instruments at Amortized Cost
Financial instruments at amortized cost are initially recognized at fair value and subsequently carried at amortized cost less any impairment. The transaction costs are capitalized to the costs of financial assets and liabilities. Therefore, the transaction costs applied to the long-term debt are classified against the long-term debt and amortized using the effective interest method.
Currently, the Corporation classifies cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable as financial assets measured at amortized cost and credit facilities, accounts payable and other current liabilities and long-term debt as financial liabilities measured at amortized cost.
b) Financial Instruments at Fair Value
Financial instruments are initially recorded at fair value and are remeasured at each reporting date with any change thereto recognized as a gain or loss in the Consolidated Statement of Income. The transaction costs are expensed in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Currently, the Corporation’s derivative financial instruments are classified at FVTPL.
2.15.3. Impairment
The Corporation prospectively assesses the expected credit losses associated with debt instruments and contract assets carried at amortized cost or at FVOCI. The impairment methodology applied depends on whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk.
The Corporation assumes that there is no significant increase in the credit risk regarding low-credit risk instruments.
For accounts receivable and contract assets, the Corporation applies the simplified approach permitted by IFRS 9, which requires lifetime expected losses to be recognized at the time of initial recognition.
ADF Group Inc. | Fiscal 2026 Consolidated Financial Statements
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2.15.4. Derecognition
a) Financial Assets
The Corporation derecognizes financial assets only when the contractual rights to cash flows from the financial assets expire, or when it transfers the financial assets and nearly all the associated risks and rewards of ownership to another entity. Gains and losses upon derecognition are generally recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
b) Financial Liabilities
The Corporation derecognizes financial liabilities only when its obligations under the financial liabilities are discharged, cancelled or expired. The difference between the carrying amount of the financial liability derecognized and the consideration paid or payable, including any non-cash assets transferred or liabilities assumed, is recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
2.15.5. Offsetting
Financial assets and liabilities are offset with the net balance recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position when there is an unconditional and legally enforceable right to set off the recognized amounts, as well as the Corporation's intention to either settle the net amount or realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
2.16. Hedging Relationships
In accordance with its foreign currency hedge and interest rates policy, the Corporation can use financial derivative instruments such as foreign exchange contracts, foreign currency options and interest rate options to eliminate or mitigate the risk of exchange rate fluctuations on its foreign currency transactions, assets and liabilities and to reduce its interest rate risk on its long term debts with floating interest rates. Management is responsible for establishing acceptable risk levels and does not use derivatives for speculation purposes.
The Corporation only uses these derivatives to hedge possible future transactions. Since the Corporation did not elect to apply hedge accounting, the foreign exchange forward contracts and foreign currency options are recognized at their fair value at the end of each period. Consequently, the gains or losses from the revaluation are presented in net income under Foreign Exchange (Gain) Loss.
2.17. Segmented Information
The Corporation operates in the non-residential construction industry, primarily in the United States and Canada. The Corporation operational areas are consistently presented with the internal reports provided to the Chief Executive Officer (the chief operating decision-maker).
2.18. Dividends
The dividends on shares approved by the Board of Directors are recognized in the financial statements in the period in which they are declared.
2.19. Business Combination and Goodwill
Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method and the operating results are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the aggregate of the consideration transferred, measured at the fair value at the date of the acquisition and includes any contingent consideration payable to the seller. Acquisition costs incurred are expensed and included in the fees related to business combination in the Consolidated Statement of Income.
Goodwill is initially measured at cost, being the excess of the aggregate of the consideration transferred over the company's net identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. If this consideration is lower than the fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognized in profit or loss. The contingent consideration is classified as an asset or liability that is a financial instrument and within the scope of IFRS 9, Financial Instruments, is measured at fair value with the changes in fair value recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings. After initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses and is not amortized.
Goodwill is allocated as at the date of a business combination to a cash-generating unit ("CGU") for purpose of impairment testing. The allocation is made to the CGU or group of CGUs expected to benefit from the synergies of the business acquisitions.
If the initial accounting for a business combination is incomplete by the end of the reporting period, the Corporation will report provisional amounts for the items for which the accounting is incomplete. Those provisional amounts are adjusted during the measurement period, and additional assets or liabilities are recognized, to reflect new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition date that, if known, would have affected the amounts recognized at that date.
The measurement period is the period from the date of acquisition to the date the Corporation obtains complete information about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date, up to a maximum of one year.
2.20. Comparatives Figures
Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform with the current fiscal year’s presentation.
2.21. New Accounting Standards Applied
The Corporation did not adopt any standards or interpretations that had a material impact on the accounting policies for the annual period beginning February 1, 2025.
2.22. New Accounting Standards Not Yet Applied
The IASB has issued the following accounting standard and amendments:
- IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements, will replace IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements. The new standard will change how corporations present their results in the main body of the statements of income (loss) and provide information in the notes to the financial statements. In addition, IFRS 18 provides the framework for the disclosure of certain non-GAAP information, such as management’s performance measures, which will be included in the audited financial statements. IFRS 18 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2027, and earlier application is permitted.
The Corporation is currently assessing the impact of this new standard, which is effective for the Corporation on February 1, 2027, on its consolidated financial statements.
- The amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7 related to the classification and measurement of financial instruments. The amendments clarify certain concepts such as the classification of financial assets that include environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) linked features and establish a derecognition date for liabilities settled using electronic payment systems. The amendments add disclosure requirements for financial instruments designated at fair value through other comprehensive income. The amendments become effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2026, but earlier application is permitted.
Management is currently assessing the impact of these amendments, which are effective for the Corporation on February 1, 2026.
NOTE 3 ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY AND CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards requires Management to make judgements in the application of accounting policies used and to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, as well as the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods.
Because financial reporting involves accounting judgements and entails the use of estimates, actual results could differ from those estimates. Underlying estimates and assumptions are periodically reviewed, and the impact of any changes is immediately recognized.
The significant accounting judgements and estimates used by the Corporation to prepare the financial statements are:
3.1. Revenue Recognition
The identification of revenue-generating contracts with customers, the identification of performance obligations, the determination of the transaction price and its allocation between identified performance obligations, the use of the appropriate revenue recognition method (over time or at a specific point in time) for each performance obligation and the measure of progress for performance obligation satisfied over time are the main aspects of the revenue recognition process, all of which require judgment and the use of assumptions.
The transaction price corresponds to the amount of consideration to which the Corporation expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring promised goods or services to a customer. Such amount may require the Corporation to estimate an amount of a variable consideration, notably from estimated volume of work, claims and unpriced contract modifications, incentives or penalties, among others. Furthermore, the Corporation needs to constraint the transaction price by including only the amount for which it is highly probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is subsequently resolved. The amount of variable consideration to be included in the transaction price of a given contract is determined by using various estimates and assumptions, which could be based on historical experience with the same customer or other similar contracts, third-party assessments, legal interpretation of relevant contractual clauses and probabilistic methodologies, among others.
Due to the uncertain nature of the estimations, the amount of a variable consideration may vary significantly over time. Such estimated amount of a variable consideration then needs to be updated at the end of each reporting period.
The determination of total anticipated costs for completing a contract is based on estimates that can be affected by a variety of factors such as potential variances in scheduling and cost of materials along with the availability and cost of qualified labour and subcontractors, productivity, and possible claims from subcontractors. A change in any of those factors could affect revenue recognition.
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3.2. Assessment and Amortization of Long-Lived Assets
Management reviews the useful lives of its amortizable assets at each reporting date.
As at January 31, 2026, and 2025, Management estimated that the useful lives represented the expected useful life of the Corporation’s assets. The carrying amounts are analyzed at the end of each fiscal year. Actual results could however differ because of technical obsolesce, particularly with regard to hardware and software.
3.3. Impairment of Non-Financial Assets
The Corporation’s management reviews the carrying value of the Corporation’s non-financial assets when there are events or circumstances that may indicate impairment.
Management makes judgments in assessing whether changes to certain factors would be considered an indicator of impairment, which include both internal and external factors such as:
- changes in signed backlog;
- changes in adjusted earnings before interest depreciation and amortization (adjusted EBITDA) margin;
- changes in EBITDA multiples of comparable companies, and
- the Corporation’s market capitalization compared to its net assets.
An impairment loss is recognized, if any, for the amount by which an asset or CGU carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount, which is the higher of fair value less cost of disposal and value in use.
For the purpose of assessing the potential impairment of the Corporation's non-financial assets, management would use the fair value less costs of disposal model to estimate the fair value based on earnings before interest depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) multiple approach. The significant assumptions, which affect the financial analysis include revenues, operating costs and margins, foreign exchange rates and comparable companies EBITDA multiple. These estimates are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that may affect the determination of the recoverability of the Corporation’s non-financial assets.
As at January 31, 2026, and 2025, the Corporation’s management has determined that there is no indicator of impairment and therefore no impairment test has been performed.
3.4. Business Combination
In a business combination, the Corporation may acquire certain assets and assume certain liabilities of an acquired entity. The estimate of fair values for these transactions involves judgment to determine the fair values assigned to the tangible and intangible assets acquired (i.e., contract backlog, client relationships, and trademarks), and deferred revenue and other liabilities assumed on the acquisition. Determining fair values involves a variety of assumptions, including expected profit margin on acquired contracts, revenue growth rates, client retention rates, expected operating income, terminal growth rates, and discount rates. The fair value of deferred revenue acquired is measured as the estimated costs required to fulfill the performance obligation plus a reasonable profit margin on those costs. Estimated costs to complete are determined using the contract price and the contract costs incurred to-date.
From time to time, as a result of the timing of acquisitions in relation to the Corporation’s reporting schedule, certain estimates of fair values of assets and liabilities acquired may not be finalized at the initial time of reporting. These estimates are completed after the vendors’ final financial statements have been prepared and accepted by the Corporation, after detailed project portfolio reviews are performed, and when the valuations of intangible assets and other assets and liabilities acquired are finalized.
NOTE 4 BUSINESS COMBINATION
On September 18, 2025, the Corporation completed the acquisition of all issued and outstanding shares of Groupe LAR inc. ("LAR") and a portion of its subsidiaries. Based in Métabetchouan-Lac-à-la-Croix, Quebec, LAR carries out its activities in the design, fabrication, and installation of welded steel structures. Its products and services are primarily focused on the hydroelectric market, and LAR also offers custom overhead crane solutions for heavy industry.
The consideration paid by the Corporation in the transaction consists of a purchase price of $20,075,000, including a closing adjustment related to certain working capital adjustments, paid as follows: (i) a cash payment of $16,381,000, including the closing adjustment of $1,381,000, and (ii) the issuance of 449,944 subordinate voting shares of the Corporation, representing the equivalent of $3,694,000 in subordinate voting shares of the Corporation, at a rate of $8.21 per share, representing the closing price, on the day preceding the closing date.
This business combination was accounted for using the acquisition method, and therefore the allocation of the purchase price to the various acquired assets and assumed liabilities is based on the fair value of these assets and liabilities, which is determined using preliminary information. Fair values are therefore subject to adjustments during the valuation period.
Acquisition-related expenses are not included in the acquisition cost and are recorded as an expense under "Fees related to business combination" in the consolidated statement of income. During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, these expenses totaled $2,109,000.
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The fair value for the acquired assets and assumed liabilities in this acquisition, based on the fair values at the acquisition date, are as follows:
| Fair Value | |
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| (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ |
| Cash | 18 |
| Accounts receivable | 7,925 |
| Investment tax credit | 315 |
| Contract assets | 7,095 |
| Inventories | 3,312 |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 1,153 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 14,843 |
| Right-of-use assets | 234 |
| Intangible assets | 344 |
| Accounts payable and other current liabilities | (8,033) |
| Contract liabilities | (5,154) |
| Lease liabilities | (234) |
| Long-term debt | (36) |
| Deferred income tax liabilities | (1,804) |
| Total identifiable net assets | 19,978 |
| Goodwill | 97 |
| Net assets acquired | 20,075 |
| Counterpart transferred | |
| Cash | 16,381 |
| Issuance of 449,944 subordinate voting shares (note 15) | 3,694 |
| Total counterpart transferred | 20,075 |
This acquisition was completed to expand the Corporation's market share and diversify its offerings in response to U.S. tariff threats. This acquisition resulted in $97,000 in goodwill related to anticipated operating synergies. The Corporation anticipates that all goodwill related to this transaction will not be tax-deductible.
Since the acquisition date, revenues and net income related to this acquisition have been $20,033,000 and $214,000, respectively. On a pro forma basis, if the Corporation had completed this acquisition at the beginning of its fiscal year, the Corporation's estimated total revenue would have been $285,616,000.
Given the nature of this acquisition, the available financial information does not allow for a true and fair presentation of the pro forma net result as if the Corporation had made this acquisition at the beginning of its fiscal year.
NOTE 5 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
| As at January 31, | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ |
| Trade receivables | 54,707 | 68,030 |
| Holdbacks on contracts (Note 17) | 18,552 | 15,880 |
| 73,259 | 83,910 |
ADF Group Inc. | Fiscal 2026 Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 6 INVENTORIES
| As at January 31, | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ |
| Inventories | 21,069 | 15,284 |
| Inventories depreciation | (1,501) | (1,795) |
| 19,568 | 13,489 |
During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, the inventories amount recognized as cost of goods sold totalled $60,514,000 and $76,128,000 during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025.
NOTE 7 OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
| As at January 31, | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| (En milliers de dollars canadiens) | $ | $ |
| Sales and purchase taxes receivable | 1,852 | — |
| Investment tax credit | 545 | 834 |
| Other receivable amounts | 1,054 | 176 |
| 3,451 | 1,010 |
NOTE 8 ASSTES HELD FOR SALE
In January 2026, given that it did not anticipate operating in this region, the Corporation decided to sell its storage facility, including the land and equipment, located on the North Shore of Quebec and acquired during the business combination completed in September 2025 (see Note 4). The Corporation has undertaken an active program to find a buyer and expects to close the transaction during the next fiscal year.
In January 2026, these assets were reclassified from "Property, Plant and Equipment" to "Assets Held for Sale" within current assets. As of January 31, 2026, these assets are detailed as follows:
| As at January 31, | 2026 |
|---|---|
| (En milliers de dollars canadiens) | $ |
| Land | 131 |
| Building | 555 |
| Equipment | 150 |
| 836 |
Given that these assets were no longer in use, no income or expenses affected the results for the year ended January 31, 2026.
ADF Group Inc. | Fiscal 2026 Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 9 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
| Land | Buildings and Improvement to Lands | Equipment and Overhead Cranes | Office Furniture, Rolling Stock, and Computer Hardware | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| As at February 1, 2024 | |||||
| Cost | 6,197 | 70,769 | 60,272 | 8,212 | 145,450 |
| Accumulated amortization | — | (26,247) | (27,143) | (5,445) | (58,835) |
| Net book value | 6,197 | 44,522 | 33,129 | 2,767 | 86,615 |
| Acquisitions (2) | — | 4,456 | 2,420 | 1,658 | 8,534 |
| Disposals | — | — | — | (415) | (415) |
| Effect of fluctuations in exchange rates | 157 | 1,174 | 661 | 77 | 2,069 |
| Amortization expense | — | (1,376) | (3,018) | (523) | (4,917) |
| Balance at January 31, 2025 | 6,354 | 48,776 | 33,192 | 3,564 | 91,886 |
| As at January 31, 2025 | |||||
| Cost | 6,354 | 76,572 | 64,082 | 9,308 | 156,316 |
| Accumulated amortization | — | (27,796) | (30,890) | (5,744) | (64,430) |
| Net book value | 6,354 | 48,776 | 33,192 | 3,564 | 91,886 |
| Acquisitions (1) (2) | 34 | 2,143 | 5,348 | 621 | 8,146 |
| Business combination (Note 4) | 1,507 | 7,839 | 5,294 | 203 | 14,843 |
| Reclass to assets held for sale (Note 8) | (131) | (555) | (150) | — | (836) |
| Disposals | — | — | — | (377) | (377) |
| Effect of fluctuations in exchange rates | (133) | (1,070) | (559) | (76) | (1,838) |
| Amortization expense | — | (1,447) | (3,483) | (588) | (5,518) |
| Balance at January 31, 2026 | 7,631 | 55,686 | 39,642 | 3,347 | 106,306 |
| As at January 31, 2026 | |||||
| Cost | 7,631 | 84,769 | 72,776 | 9,002 | 174,178 |
| Accumulated amortization | — | (29,083) | (33,134) | (5,655) | (67,872) |
| Net book value | 7,631 | 55,686 | 39,642 | 3,347 | 106,306 |
(1) Net of investment tax credits totaling $230,000 obtained from the Government of Quebec for the acquisition of equipment related to fabrication and processing during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026 (no amount for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025).
(2) As at January 31, 2026, acquisitions of property, plant and equipment in an amount of $1,225,000 were not yet paid and were included in accounts payable and other current liabilities ($251,000 as at January 31, 2025).
For the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, the amortization of property, plant and equipment totalled $5,518,000 ($4,917,000 for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025) of which $4,992,000 is included in the cost of goods sold, and $526,000 is included in the selling and administrative expense (respectively $4,476,000 and $441,000 for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025).
The book value of the property, plant and equipment under construction and not amortized stood at $10,949,000 as at January 31, 2026 ($6,840,000 as at January 31, 2025). These amounts were mainly related to addition of new equipment at the Corporation's facilities located in Terrebonne, Quebec, and at the Corporation's facilities located in the United States.
ADF Group Inc. | Fiscal 2026 Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 10 LEASE AGREEMENTS
10.1. Right-of-Use Assets
During the fiscal years ended January 31, 2026, and 2025, the Corporation’s lease agreements relate to office spaces, equipment and rolling stock. The net book value of the right-of-use assets, are as follows:
| Land | Buildings and Improvement to Land | Office Furniture, Rolling Stock and Computer Hardware | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| As at February 1, 2024 | ||||
| Cost | 1,670 | 23,725 | 1,914 | 27,309 |
| Accumulated amortization | — | (5,546) | (590) | (6,136) |
| Net book value | 1,670 | 18,179 | 1,324 | 21,173 |
| New leases | — | — | 299 | 299 |
| Disposals of leases | — | — | (198) | (198) |
| Amortization expense | — | (520) | (225) | (745) |
| Effect of fluctuations in exchange rates | 135 | 1,449 | 6 | 1,590 |
| Balance as January 31, 2025 | 1,805 | 19,108 | 1,206 | 22,119 |
| As at January 31, 2025 | ||||
| Cost | 1,805 | 25,650 | 1,822 | 29,277 |
| Accumulated amortization | — | (6,542) | (616) | (7,158) |
| Net book value | 1,805 | 19,108 | 1,206 | 22,119 |
| New leases | — | 22 | 623 | 645 |
| Business combination (Note 4) | — | 35 | 199 | 234 |
| Disposals of leases | — | — | (327) | (327) |
| Amortization expense | — | (530) | (242) | (772) |
| Effect of fluctuations in exchange rates | (114) | (1,203) | (3) | (1,320) |
| Balance as January 31, 2026 | 1,691 | 17,432 | 1,456 | 20,579 |
| As at January 31, 2026 | ||||
| Cost | 1,691 | 24,074 | 1,989 | 27,754 |
| Accumulated amortization | — | (6,642) | (533) | (7,175) |
| Net book value | 1,691 | 17,432 | 1,456 | 20,579 |
For the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, the amortization of right-of-use assets totalled $772,000 ($745,000 for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025), of which $317,000 is included in the cost of goods sold, and $455,000 is included in selling and administrative expense ($300,000 and $445,000 respectively for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025).
10.2. Lease Liabilities
The balance of lease liabilities is detailed as follows:
| As at January 31, | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ |
| Current portion | 893 | 821 |
| Non-current portion | 2,038 | 2,423 |
| 2,931 | 3,244 |
The most important of these lease liabilities is eligible for a tax credit of up to US$5,783,000, corresponding to the payments of principal and interest, the use of which is dependent on future taxable profits in the state of Montana, U.S.A. This tax credit expires after seven (7) years if it is not used.
ADF Group Inc. | Fiscal 2026 Consolidated Financial Statements
As at January 31, 2026, based on the disbursements made, the available and unexpired tax credit stood at $3,120,000 (US$2,300,000) maturing between January 31, 2027, to January 31, 2033.
Given the historical taxable income and the uncertainty surrounding projected taxable income in this U.S. state, only $1,601,000 (US$1,150,000) was recognized as an investment tax credit to reduce payroll expenses for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025 (see note 19). Of this amount, $912,000 (US$649,000) was used, and the remaining balance of $680,000 (US$501,000) was derecognized in the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, following changes in the rules for allocating taxable income in the state of Montana. As of January 31, 2026, taking into account this change, no amount of the available and unmatured credit of $3,120,000 was recognized in the statement of financial position ($834,000 (US$576,000) presented as Current Asset Investment Tax Credits as of January 31, 2025).
NOTE 11 INTANGIBLE ASSETS
| Total | |
|---|---|
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ |
| As at February 1, 2024 | |
| Cost | 11,318 |
| Accumulated amortization | (7,393) |
| Net book value | 3,925 |
| Acquisitions | 901 |
| Amortization expense | (498) |
| Balance at January 31, 2025 | 4,328 |
| As at January 31, 2025 | |
| Cost | 12,204 |
| Accumulated amortization | (7,876) |
| Net book value | 4,328 |
| Acquisitions (1) (2) | 4,303 |
| Business combination (note 4) | 344 |
| Amortization expense | (630) |
| Balance at January 31, 2026 | 8,345 |
| As at January 31, 2026 | |
| Cost | 16,840 |
| Accumulated amortization | (8,495) |
| Net book value | 8,345 |
(1) As at January 31, 2026, an amount of $728,000 of acquisitions of intangible assets was not yet paid and was included in accounts payable and other current liabilities ($91,000 as at January 31, 2025).
(2) Net of a grant of $806,000 from Scale AI for the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the optimization of the Corporation's supply chain, in its new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system under development.
As at January 31, 2026 and 2025, all intangible assets were subject to amortization and were mostly comprised of in-house software development. The remaining weighted average amortization period of intangible assets was seven (7) years as at January 31, 2026.
For the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, amortization of intangible assets totalled $630,000 ($498,000 for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025) of which $93,000 is included in the cost of goods sold, and $537,000 is included in selling and administrative expense (respectively $74,000 and $424,000 for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025).
As of January 31, 2026, the book value of intangible assets under construction and not subject to amortization totaled $3,448,000 (none as of January 31, 2025).
ADF Group Inc. | Fiscal 2026 Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 12 CREDIT FACILITY
The Corporation has a $40,000,000 credit facility granted by a Canadian financial institution. This credit facility was renewed in October 2025, without any change in terms and conditions. The available amount of $40,000,000 is subject to a monthly margin calculation on accounts receivable, inventories, and contract assets, which may limit the eligible credit facility amount only when the credit facility threshold exceeds $20,000,000.
As of January 31, 2026, and 2025, no amount was drawn from the credit facility.
This credit facility, which is renewable annually, bears interest at the Canadian bank's variable base rates, and is secured by the universality of movable, present and future, tangible and intangible assets as well as inventories and accounts receivable, excluding holdbacks receivable.
This credit agreement contains covenants that, among other things, require the Corporation to maintain certain financial ratios, which were all met as at January 31, 2026.
NOTE 13 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
| As at January 31, | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ |
| Accounts payable | 24,398 | 20,965 |
| Salaries and fringe benefits payable | 10,344 | 9,592 |
| Accrued liabilities | 14,954 | 11,212 |
| Share-based compensation (Note 16) | 7,293 | 6,734 |
| Indirect taxes | 1,141 | 1,733 |
| 58,130 | 50,236 |
NOTE 14 LONG-TERM DEBT
| As at January 31, | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ |
| Bank loan, secured by a hypothec totaling $40,000,000 on the main building of the parent company, ADF Group Inc., including future additions and certain equipment. (1) | 23,310 | 24,964 |
| Bank loan, secured by a first rank movable security hypothec totaling $24,000,000 on the universality of machinery and equipment, present and future of ADF Group Inc., the parent company. (2) | 15,384 | 17,421 |
| Other | 3 | — |
| 38,697 | 42,385 | |
| Current portion | 4,272 | 4,177 |
| 34,425 | 38,208 |
(1) On November 9, 2021, the Corporation obtained a $30,000,000 bank loan from Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). This loan bears interest at the annual variable interest rate of the BDC, less 1.5%, and is payable monthly. The capital is repayable by a first installment of $140,800 in March 2022, followed by 215 equal monthly installments of $138,880 beginning in April 2022, and ending in February 2040.
(2) As at January 14, 2022 and January 18, 2022, the Corporation obtained from Investissement Québec (IQ) two authorized bank loans with progressive disbursements totaling $20,000,000 to finance its equipment modernization and robotization program at its Terrebonne plant. These two loans, which progressive disbursements began in February 2022, are detailed as follows:
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The first of these two bank loans, totalling $12,300,000, bears interest at IQ's annual prime rate plus 1.5% and benefited from a 24-month capital repayment moratorium at the end of which it will be repayable by 96 monthly capital payments of $128,125, which began in March 2024 and ending in February 2032.
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The second of these two bank loans, totalling $7,700,000 benefits from a 36-month capital repayment moratorium, at the end of which it will be repayable by 83 monthly capital instalments of $91,667 which began in March 2025 to end with a final capital payment of $91,639 in February 2032.
This loan, which bears no interest, has been valued at fair value using an interest rate commonly practiced on the market. Therefore, interest at the implicit annual rate of 3.95% is calculated monthly. The difference of $1,640,000 between this fair value of $6,060,000 and the cash received in the amount of $7,700,000 has been accounted for as a grant against property, plant and equipment to which it relates during the financial year ended January 31, 2023.
ADF Group Inc. | Fiscal 2026 Consolidated Financial Statements
These two loans are guaranteed by a first rank movable hypothec in the total amount of $24,000,000 on the universality of machinery and equipment, present and future. They are also subject to compliance with certain financial ratios.
Certain property, plant and equipment having a carrying value of $56,513,000 as at January 31, 2026, and $58,554,000 as at January 31, 2025, are given as security for the long-term debt.
As at January 31, 2026, the Corporation was in compliance with its covenants of its long-term loans and bonding agreements (See Note 25 Commitments and Contingencies).
NOTE 15 CAPITAL STOCK
Authorized: Unlimited number of subordinate voting shares, carrying one (1) vote per share. Unlimited number of multiple voting shares, carrying ten (10) votes per share. Unlimited number of preferred shares, issuable in series.
| Subordinate voting shares | Multiple Voting Shares | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars and in number of shares) | Number | $ | Number | $ | Number | $ |
| At at January 31, 2024 | 18,297,099 | 52,126 | 14,343,107 | 16,001 | 32,640,206 | 68,127 |
| Shares conversion | 2,266,287 | 2,538 | (2,266,287) | (2,538) | — | — |
| Shares repurchase and cancellation | (3,487,589) | (6,373) | — | — | (3,487,589) | (6,373) |
| As at January 31, 2025 | 17,075,797 | 48,291 | 12,076,820 | 13,463 | 29,152,617 | 61,754 |
| Shares repurchase and cancellation | (1,049,405) | (2,907) | — | — | (1,049,405) | (2,907) |
| Shares issuance (Note 4) | 449,944 | 3,694 | — | — | 449,944 | 3,694 |
| As at January 31, 2026 | 16,476,336 | 49,078 | 12,076,820 | 13,463 | 28,553,156 | 62,541 |
15.1. Private Agreements
On June 13, 2024, the Corporation entered into private agreements with three members of the Corporation's Board of Directors and management team, through their respective management companies, providing for the repurchase, for cancellation purposes, of an aggregate of 2,766,287 Subordinate Voting Shares (including 2,266,287 Multiple Voting Shares converted into Subordinate Voting Shares), at a price of $17.31 per share, for a cash consideration of $47,884,000, paid on June 17, 2024 and allocated as follows:
- $4,373,000 against capital stock, consisting of 2,266,287 Subordinate Voting Shares at an average book value of $1.12 per share, for a total of $2,538,000, as well as 500,000 Subordinate Voting Shares at an average book value of $3.67, for a total of $1,835,000;
- $105,000 as a reduction of contributed surplus, and
- $43,406,000 against retained income.
Moreover, an additional amount of $1,445,000 was reduced from retained income, representing the costs relating to this repurchase including the 2% share repurchase tax.
15.2. Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB)
With the approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange and the Autorité des marchés financiers, the Board of Directors authorized, on December 11, 2024, the Corporation to put in place the NCIB in order to repurchase Subordinate Voting Shares in the normal course of its business. The Corporation plans to repurchase, for cancellation, between December 16, 2024 and December 15, 2025, up to 1,770,707 Subordinate Voting Shares, representing approximately 10% of securities held by the public as at December 2, 2024.
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As at January 31, 2025, the Corporation had repurchased a total of 721,302 Subordinate Voting Shares for a cash consideration of $6,479,000, of which $286,000 was disbursed after the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025, and is therefore included under "Accounts payable and other current liabilities" in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. The total consideration is allocated as follows:
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$2,000,000 against capital stock;
- $151,000 as a reduction of contributed surplus, and
- $4,328,000 against retained income.
Moreover, an additional amount of $129,000 was reduced from retained income, representing the 2% share repurchase tax.
ADF Group Inc. | Fiscal 2026 Consolidated Financial Statements
During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, the Corporation completed this share buyback program by repurchasing and cancelling a total of 1,049,405 subordinate voting shares for $7,638,000 in monetary consideration. The total consideration is allocated as follows:
- $2,907,000 against capital stock;
- $221,000 as a reduction of contributed surplus, and
- $4,510,000 against retained income.
In addition, an extra $81,000 was deducted from retained earnings to represent the 2% share buyback tax.
NOTE 16 SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
As part of its long-term incentive compensation plan, the Corporation offers three share unit plans:
- Deferred Share Unit (DSU) Plan
- Performance Share Unit (PSU) Plan
- Restricted Share Unit (RSU) Plan
The compensation expense and related liability associated with these allocations under these plans are measured using the market value of the Corporation's share price, the Corporation's expected performance relative to its targets, and other factors, as applicable, and the expense is recognized over the vesting period.
These share units are revalued at fair value at the end of each reporting period, using the price of the Corporation's subordinate voting shares.
16.1. Deferred Share Units Plan (DSU)
16.1.1. External Directors
During the fiscal years ended January 31, 2026 and 2025, DSU compensation to External Directors recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Income amounted to an expense of $377,000 and $354,000 respectively, including the impact of the variation in the Corporation's share price.
Fluctuations in DSU for External Directors were as follows:
| Fiscal Years Ended January 31, | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| (In number of deferred share units) | Number | Number |
| Outstanding, at the beginning of fiscal year | 267,545 | 248,585 |
| Granted | 60,785 | 18,960 |
| Outstanding and vested, at the end of fiscal year | 328,330 | 267,545 |
The carrying amount and the intrinsic value of the liabilities related to the External Directors vested DSU amounted to $2,725,000 as at January 31, 2026 ($2,325,000 as at January 31, 2025) and is recorded in Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.
16.1.2. Executive Officers and Key Employees
The DSU compensation for Executive Officers and key employees, amounted to $103,000 for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2026 ($372,000 for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2025), including the impact of the variation in the Corporation's share price.
Fluctuations in DSU for the Executive Officers and key employees were as follows:
| Fiscal Years Ended January 31, | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| (In number of deferred share units) | Number | Number |
| Outstanding, at the beginning of fiscal year | 421,931 | 416,121 |
| Granted | 34,240 | 5,810 |
| Outstanding, at the end of fiscal year | 456,171 | 421,931 |
| Vested, at the end of fiscal year | 409,108 | 378,279 |
The carrying amount of the liabilities related to Executive Officers and key employees' DSU, amounting to $3,588,000 as at January 31, 2026 ($3,573,000 as at January 31, 2025), is recorded in Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position, and of which $3,396,000 correspond to the intrinsic value of vested DSU as at January 31, 2026 ($3,287,000 as at January 31, 2025).
ADF Group Inc. | Fiscal 2026 Consolidated Financial Statements
ADF Group Inc. | Fiscal 2026 Consolidated Financial Statements
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16.2. Performance Share Units Plan (PSU)
During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, PSU compensation for Executive Officers and key employees amounted to an immaterial amount (an expense of $660,000 for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025) including the impact of the variation in the Corporation's share.
Fluctuations in PSU for Executive Officers and key employees were as follows:
| Fiscal Years Ended January 31, | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| (In number of performance share units) | Number | Number |
| Outstanding, at the beginning of fiscal year | 106,447 | 129,326 |
| Granted | 13,365 | 23,063 |
| Cancelled | (14,203) | — |
| Settled | (52,349) | (45,942) |
| Outstanding, at the end of fiscal year | 53,260 | 106,447 |
| Vested, at the end of fiscal year | 24,897 | 62,797 |
As at January 31, 2026, the carrying amount of the liabilities related the Executive Officers and key employees' PSU, amounted to $367,000 ($836,000 as at January 31, 2025) was recorded in Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position, and of which $207,000 corresponds to the intrinsic value of the vested PSU as at January 31, 2026 ($545,000 as at January 31, 2025).
16.3. Restrictive Share Units Plan (RSU)
During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, compensation for RSU amounted to an expense of $613,000 (no amount for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025), including the impact of the change in the Corporation's share price.
Fluctuations in RSU were as follows:
| Fiscal Years Ended January 31, | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| (In number of restrictive share units) | Number | Number |
| Outstanding, at the beginning of fiscal year | — | — |
| Granted | 358,682 | — |
| Outstanding, at the end of fiscal year | 358,682 | — |
| Vested, at the end of fiscal year | — | — |
As at January 31, 2026, the carrying amount of the liabilities related to the RSU, was $613,000 (no amount as at January 31, 2025) and was recorded under accounts payable and other current liabilities in the consolidated statement of financial position. Of this liability, the intrinsic value of the vested RSU as at January 31, 2026 and 2025 was nil.
NOTE 17 INFORMATION RELATED TO CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS
All revenues recognized during the fiscal years ended January 31, 2026 and 2025 derived from contracts with customers.
The amounts are calculated as net incurred costs, plus recognized profits, less recognized losses and progress billings. The book value of assets and liabilities is recognized as follows:
| As at January 31, | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ |
| Amount owed by clients for work performed on contracts, recorded in contract assets | 22,158 | 26,491 |
| Amount owed to clients for work performed on contracts, recorded in contract liabilities | (21,838) | (11,484) |
| 320 | 15,007 |
Holdbacks on contracts amounting to $18,552,000 as at January 31, 2026, will be received at the time of the client's approval of the work performed during the next 12 months ($15,880,000 as at January 31, 2025) and are included under Accounts receivable in current assets in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.
In addition to the foreign exchange fluctuations, the variation in contract assets and liabilities is mainly attributable to the level of activity on the respective closing dates and the payment schedules of the respective fabrication contracts during the periods analyzed. The Corporation can also receive advances and deposits from its customers before revenues are recognized.
The Corporation has determined that, of the revenue recognized during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, a maximum of 5% of that revenue resulted from adjustments related to services performed in prior periods. These adjustments are primarily attributable to customer approvals of price adjustments during the fiscal year and revisions to total estimated costs upon completion, but which relate to services earned in prior periods and are part of the Corporation's normal course of business.
In addition, revenues recorded during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, included an amount of $11,484,000 ($46,168,000 during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025) which were included in the opening balance of contract liabilities.
The amount of the transaction price related to performance obligations that were not fulfilled (or partially fulfilled) as at January 31, 2026, on all contracts with customers, is expected to be recognized in revenues as follows: 2027: $306,843,000 and thereafter: $254,244,000.
NOTE 18 CLASSIFICATION OF EXPENSES BY NATURE
| Fiscal Years Ended January 31, | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ |
| Raw material, consumables, and subcontracting | 116,827 | 147,746 |
| Salaries and employees' benefit expenses (Note 19) | 64,339 | 61,800 |
| Transportation | 6,556 | 7,300 |
| Drafting and engineering | 5,998 | 6,981 |
| Amortization expense | 6,920 | 6,160 |
| Travelling and representation expenses | 2,973 | 3,340 |
| Professional fees | 5,034 | 5,969 |
| Maintenance and repairs | 3,846 | 3,758 |
| Rental equipment | 451 | 1,856 |
| Electricity and heating | 1,861 | 1,558 |
| Management fees with related companies (Note 20) | 1,373 | 1,334 |
| Insurance | 3,842 | 3,273 |
| Taxes and permits | 1,851 | 1,469 |
| Office expenses | 1,793 | 1,445 |
| Other | 600 | 514 |
| 224,264 | 254,503 |
Distributed as follows:
| Fiscal Years Ended January 31, | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ |
| Cost of goods sold | 198,964 | 232,391 |
| Selling and administrative expense | 23,191 | 22,112 |
| Fees related to business combination (note 4) | 2,109 | — |
| 224,264 | 254,503 |
Cost of goods sold is as follows:
| Fiscal Years Ended January 31, | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ |
| Cost of goods sold excluding amortization | 193,562 | 227,541 |
| Amortization of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and right-of-use assets | 5,402 | 4,850 |
| 198,964 | 232,391 |
ADF Group Inc. | Fiscal 2026 Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 19 SALARIES AND EXPENSES RELATED TO EMPLOYEES' BENEFITS
| Fiscal Years Ended January 31, | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ |
| Salaries and other short-term benefits (1) | 50,161 | 46,168 |
| Social security costs | 9,606 | 11,316 |
| Pension plan contributions | 3,214 | 2,616 |
| Share-based compensation (Note 16) | 987 | 1,386 |
| Others | 371 | 314 |
| 64,339 | 61,800 |
(1) Including the reversal of a $680,000 (US$501,000) investment tax credit as an increase in salaries expenses in the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, as a result of income tax changes related to the rules for allocating taxable income in the state of Montana in the United States (see note 10).
NOTE 20 EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S COMPENSATION
The Corporation's principal Executive Officers are members of the Board of Directors and of the Management Committee of ADF Group Inc. (the parent company) and their related persons. Their compensation includes the following expenses:
| Fiscal Years Ended January 31, | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ |
| Salaries and other short-term benefits | 4,678 | 3,861 |
| Social security costs | 385 | 361 |
| Management fees (1) | 1,373 | 1,334 |
| Pension plan contributions | 185 | 189 |
| Share-based compensation | 498 | 1,386 |
| Attendance fees | 371 | 384 |
| 7,490 | 7,515 |
(1) In the normal course of business, management agreements have been reached with companies held by a group of majority shareholders and are measured at the exchange amount.
NOTE 21 NET FINANCIAL EXPENSES
Net financial expenses were as follows:
| Fiscal Years Ended January 31, | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ |
| Interest on long-term debt | 2,372 | 3,063 |
| Interest on lease liabilities | 141 | 154 |
| Interest on credit facilities | 100 | 100 |
| Interest income (1) | (1,871) | (2,590) |
| Others | 85 | 389 |
| 827 | 1,116 |
(1) Coming mainly from interest income generated on cash.
ADF Group Inc. | Fiscal 2026 Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 22 INCOME TAXES
22.1. Income Tax Expense
| Fiscal Years Ended January 31, | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ |
| Current | ||
| Income tax expense during the fiscal year | 8,857 | 20,011 |
| Deferred | ||
| Origination and reversal of temporary differences | 625 | 1,606 |
| Income tax expense | 9,482 | 21,617 |
The next table reconciles the Corporation’s income tax expense and the amount which would be obtained by multiplying income before income tax expense and the combined Canadian federal and provincial tax rate:
| Fiscal Years Ended January 31, | 2026 | 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars and in percentage) | $ | % | $ | % |
| Allowance using basic income tax rates | 9,485 | 26.50 | 20,778 | 26.50 |
| Increase (decrease) resulting from: | ||||
| Difference in rates applicable to foreign subsidiaries | (213) | (0.60) | 1,143 | 1.46 |
| Others | 210 | 0.60 | (304) | (0.39) |
| Income tax expense | 9,482 | 26.50 | 21,617 | 27.57 |
22.2. Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities
The tables below provide the movement in deferred income tax assets and liabilities during the fiscal year, without taking into account the offsetting of the balances within the same tax jurisdiction:
22.2.1. Deferred Income Tax Assets
| Tax Loss Carryovers | SR&ED Exnesses | Financial Expenses and Other Deferred Charges | Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts | Others | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| As at February 1, 2024 | 1,901 | 156 | 1,352 | — | 427 | 3,836 |
| Recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Income | (1,901) | (156) | 345 | 1,907 | (39) | 156 |
| As at January 31, 2025 | — | — | 1,697 | 1,907 | 388 | 3,992 |
| Business combination (Note 4) | 2,343 | — | 42 | — | 62 | 2,447 |
| Recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Income | (433) | — | 675 | (1,907) | 6 | (1,659) |
| Effect of fluctuations in exchange rates | — | 81 | — | 2 | 83 | |
| As at January 31, 2026 | 1,910 | — | 2,495 | — | 458 | 4,863 |
ADF Group Inc. | Fiscal 2026 Consolidated Financial Statements
22.2.2. Deferred Income Tax Liabilities
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Right-of-Use Assets and Intangible Assets | Holdbacks on Contracts Receivable | Investment Tax Credits | Contract Assets | Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| As at February 1, 2024 | 11,105 | 2,379 | 1,505 | 4,370 | 87 | 19,446 |
| Recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Income | 1,089 | 229 | (268) | 799 | (87) | 1,762 |
| Effect of fluctuations in exchange rates | 233 | — | — | — | — | 233 |
| As at January 31, 2025 | 12,427 | 2,608 | 1,237 | 5,169 | — | 21,441 |
| Business combination (Note 4) | 4,087 | — | 83 | 81 | — | 4,251 |
| Recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Income | 2,329 | 1,370 | (1,237) | (3,619) | 123 | (1,034) |
| Effect of fluctuations in exchange rates | 273 | — | — | — | — | 273 |
| As at January 31, 2026 | 19,116 | 3,978 | 83 | 1,631 | 123 | 24,931 |
The deferred income tax assets and liabilities are presented as follows in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position:
| As at January 31, | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ |
| Non-current deferred income tax assets | 4,863 | 3,992 |
| Compensation per fiscal jurisdiction | (3,216) | (3,992) |
| 1,647 | — | |
| Non-current deferred income tax liabilities | (24,931) | (21,441) |
| Compensation per fiscal jurisdiction | 3,216 | 3,992 |
| (21,715) | (17,449) | |
| Deferred income tax liabilities (net) | (20,068) | (17,449) |
The movement in the net deferred income tax assets and liabilities is provided in the table below:
| Fiscal Years Ended January 31, | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ |
| Beginning of fiscal year | (17,449) | (15,610) |
| Business combination (Note 4) | (1,804) | — |
| (19,253) | (15,610) | |
| Recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Income | (625) | (1,606) |
| Effect of fluctuations in exchange rates | (190) | (233) |
| End of fiscal year | (20,068) | (17,449) |
ADF Group Inc. | Fiscal 2026 Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 23 EARNINGS PER SHARE
Diluted income per share was calculated using the treasury stock method. The table hereafter reconciles the numerator and denominator used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share.
| Fiscal Years Ended January 31, | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Numerator (in thousands of Canadian dollars) | ||
| Numerator applicable to basic and diluted earnings per share | 26,311 | 56,790 |
| Denominator (in thousands) | ||
| Basic and diluted weighted average number of shares | 28,426 | 30,852 |
NOTE 24 SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOWS INFORMATION
24.1. Change in Non-Cash Working Capital Items
The following table sets out in detail the components of the Change in non-cash working capital items:
| Fiscal Years Ended January 31, | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ |
| Accounts receivable | 14,599 | 159 |
| Contract assets | 10,438 | 20,210 |
| Inventories | (2,813) | 244 |
| Prepaid expense | 264 | (658) |
| Other current assets | (2,730) | 776 |
| Accounts payable and other current liabilities | (893) | (9,398) |
| Contract liabilities | 6,157 | (36,389) |
| Others | (10) | (11) |
| Change in non-cash working capital items | 25,012 | (25,067) |
24.2. Non-Cash Transactions
The following transactions had no cash impact for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2026 and 2025:
- A 2% share repurchase tax cost totaling $81,000, undisbursed and included in accounts payable as at January 31, 2026, have been eliminated from financing activities ($1,077,000 as at January 31, 2025).
- Investment tax credits of $104,000 were used during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026 ($4,957,000 during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025), to reduce income taxes payable.
24.3. Changes in Liabilities Arising from Financing Activities
The following tables reconcile the beginning and ending balances of the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position for long-term debt, lease liabilities and credit facilities, including the current portions:
24.3.1. Long-Term Debts
| Fiscal Years Ended January 31, | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ |
| Balance, beginning of fiscal year | 42,385 | 45,178 |
| Business combination (Note 4) | 36 | — |
| Repayment of the long-term debt | (4,024) | (3,076) |
| Others | 300 | 283 |
| Balance, end of fiscal year | 38,697 | 42,385 |
ADF Group Inc. | Fiscal 2026 Consolidated Financial Statements
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24.3.2. Lease Liabilities
| Fiscal Years Ended January 31, | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ |
| Balance, beginning of fiscal year | 3,244 | 3,666 |
| Business Combination (Note 4) | 234 | — |
| New leases | 623 | 299 |
| Leases termination | (327) | (197) |
| Lease liabilities payment | (719) | (700) |
| Effect of fluctuations in exchange rates | (124) | 176 |
| Balance, end of fiscal year | 2,931 | 3,244 |
NOTE 25 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
25.1. Bonding Agreements
In the normal course of business, the Corporation may be required by clients to provide performance bonds for the execution of work. In order to provide such bonds, some subsidiaries of the Corporation have entered into general indemnity agreements with bonding companies. To guarantee their obligations under the terms of these agreements, the Corporation and these subsidiaries have granted the bonding companies a movable hypothec on certain assets such as rights, titles, licences, and equipment, work in progress and accounts receivable.
The bonding issued on the ongoing projects as at January 31, 2026, stood at $291,991,000.
25.2. Long-Term Contracts
As at January 31, 2026, the Corporation’s commitments totalled $1,815,000 under long-term contracts with suppliers for the provision of current and future services. The minimum annual payments due are spread over the next five (5) fiscal years, including $783,000 during the fiscal year 2027, $577,000 during fiscal year 2028, $329,000 during fiscal year 2029, and $126,000 during fiscal year 2030 and after.
25.3. Contingencies
In the normal course of business, the Corporation is involved in various legal proceedings, the outcomes of which cannot be determined at this time, and, accordingly, no provision has been recorded in the consolidated financial statements. The Corporation believes that the resolution of these proceedings will not have a material favourable or unfavourable effect on its financial position or results of operations.
NOTE 26 CAPITAL DISCLOSURES
The Corporation’s objectives when managing capital are to:
- Maintain a structure in order to optimize the cost of capital based on an acceptable risk level, while offering an adequate return to shareholders;
- Manage capital in an optimal manner, while ensuring that the lenders’ financial covenants are respected;
- Manage capital in order to uphold a bonding capacity in line with the Corporation’s growth objectives; and
- Further increase capital in order to preserve the trust of investors, lenders, suppliers and clients.
The Corporation defines capital as the sum of shareholders’ equity, long-term debt and lease liabilities, including current portion, and short-term bank loans, where appropriate. The Corporation has not made any changes to its capital management since the last fiscal years. Generally, the Corporation manages its capital structure and makes adjustments based on the objectives previously mentioned, economic trends, as well as all underlying risks related to the contracts in hand.
In order to uphold or readjust its capital structure, the Corporation can:
- Issue new treasury shares;
- Amend the dividend paid to shareholders;
- Redeem Subordinate Voting Shares;
- Incur new debts, and
- Sell certain assets to reduce indebtedness.
In addition, the Corporation periodically monitors its capital, namely regarding a number of financial indicators, of which the "Total of the credit facility and long-term debt including lease liabilities, net of cash and cash equivalents, to shareholders' equity" ratio. This ratio measures the level of the credit facility and long-term financing including lease liabilities, net of cash and cash equivalents, in relation to the capital invested by shareholders.
This financial indicator does not have standardized meaning as prescribed by IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similar measurements presented by other issuers.
| As at January 31, | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Total credit facility, current and long-term portions of debt and lease liabilities, net of cash and cash equivalents (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | (21,101) | (14,354) |
| Shareholders' equity (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | 183,605 | 169,312 |
| Total credit facility and current portion and long-term debt and lease liabilities, net of cash and cash equivalents, to shareholders' equity ratio | (0.11): 1 | (0.08): 1 |
The Corporation's goal is to maintain a ratio of 0.50:1 or less. Moreover, this goal could be revised in light of developing projects that will be considered strategic and conducive.
NOTE 27 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Corporation is party to financial instruments, and thus, is particularly exposed to market risks (Note 27.1), credit and credit concentration risks (Note 27.2), and liquidity risks (Note 27.3).
27.1. Market Risk
The risk that the fair value of future cash flows of financial instruments will fluctuate because of changes in market prices, whether those changes are caused by factors specific to distinct financial instruments or its issuer, or factors affecting all similar financial instruments traded in the market. The Corporation is particularly exposed to the following market risks:
- Foreign exchange risk
- Interest rate risk
The Corporation is exposed to risks of various importance that could have an impact on its capacity to reach its strategic growth objectives. The Corporation aims to control and mitigate its financial risks through management practices that require the identification and analysis of the risks related to its operations. Periodic monitoring and review of these risks are performed based on market conditions and the Corporation's level of activity.
A description of the main financial risks to which the Corporation is exposed is provided below:
27.1.1. Foreign Exchange Risk
The Corporation is exposed to exchange rate fluctuations between the Canadian and US dollar, since a significant portion of its revenues is generally recorded in US dollars.
For the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, 83% of the Corporation's revenues were recorded in U.S. dollars (88% during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025).
Notwithstanding these variations and pursuant to its foreign currency hedge policy, the Corporation uses different mechanisms to mitigate the impact of these fluctuations on its results, such as:
- Maximizing purchases in US dollars, when possible, to avail itself of a natural hedging;
- Acquiring fabrication equipment in US dollars;
- Issuance of long-term debt in US dollars;
- Using hedge accounting, as the case may be, and
- Using foreign exchange forward contracts and/or foreign currency options to hedge part of the residual exchange risk.
In line with its hedging policy, to manage its net risk between the future US-denominated cash inflows and outflows, the Corporation entered into foreign exchange forward contracts.
As at January 31, 2026, the Corporation was party to foreign exchange forward contracts for the sale of US$35,190,000 (US$100,900,000 as at January 31, 2025) with maturities varying between three (3) months to twelve (12) months with rates between 1.3500 and 1.5025 (between 1.3000 and 1.4175 as at January 31, 2025). These derivative financial instruments are classified as held for trading and are measured at their fair value at the end of each period since they are not designated as part of an effective hedging relationship.
ADF Group Inc. | Fiscal 2026 Consolidated Financial Statements
For this purpose, as at January 31, 2026, the fair value of foreign exchange forward contracts was $465,000, recorded under Derivative financial instruments in the current assets in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position ($7,198,000 as at January 31, 2025 under Other current liabilities).
The foreign exchange gain of $2,148,000 recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Income for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, includes a foreign exchange loss of $4,879,000 on ongoing operations and a foreign exchange gain of $7,027,000 related to the variation in the fair value of foreign exchange forward contracts. A foreign exchange loss of $6,831,000 on the translation of foreign subsidiaries was recorded in Comprehensive Income for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026.
The foreign exchange loss of $5,606,000 recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Income for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025, includes a foreign exchange gain of $3,044,000 on ongoing operations and a foreign exchange loss of $8,650,000 related to the variation in the fair value of foreign exchange forward contracts. A foreign exchange gain of $7,253,000 on the translation of foreign subsidiaries was recorded in Comprehensive Income for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025.
The following table summarizes significant non-derivative financial assets and liabilities that are subject to a foreign currency exposure as at January 31, 2026 and 2025, and whose foreign currency exposure is recognized in income:
| As at January 31, | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ |
| Financial assets | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2,672 | 33,654 |
| Accounts receivable | 8,825 | 18,137 |
| Current advances from subsidiaries (1) | 573 | — |
| 12,070 | 51,791 | |
| Financial liabilities | ||
| Accounts payable and other current liabilities | 8,931 | 10,459 |
| Current advances from subsidiaries (1) | — | 1,211 |
| 8,931 | 11,670 | |
| Net exposure | 3,139 | 40,121 |
(1) Although these balances are eliminated in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, the effects of currency fluctuations are recorded in net income.
Based on the balance, as at January 31, 2026, of the Corporation's financial instruments denominated in foreign currencies, a 10% fluctuation in the exchange rate between the Canadian and US dollars, while all other variables remaining constant, would have had no impact on net income before tax (no impact for the year ended January 31, 2025).
27.1.2. Interest Rate Risk
The Corporation is exposed to interest rate fluctuations mainly because of the floating interest rate of its credit facility and a portion of its long-term debt, where applicable (Notes 12 and 14). In addition, the interest rate fluctuations could also affect the Corporation's financial revenues generated by the cash and cash equivalents.
The Corporation's interest rate policy generally requires that an appropriate mix between fixed interest and floating interest debts be maintained in order to reduce the net impact of interest rate fluctuations. According to this policy, if this combination is unsuitable, the Corporation can use interest-rate swaps so as to achieve a less volatile interest expense.
During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, the Corporation held two (2) interest rate options for a nominal value of $10,000,000 each, to hedge interest rate fluctuations greater than 4.5% and 5.5% (based on the one-month CDOR) of its Canadian dollar denominated floating interest long-term debt, one of which matured on October 23, 2025, and the other maturing on August 24, 2026. The change in the fair value of these interest rate options recognized in net financial expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Income during the fiscal years ended January 31, 2026, and 2025, was immaterial.
Based on the balance of the floating interest debt as at January 31, 2026, and 2025, the impact of an upward or downward 0.5% change in interest rates, assuming all other variables remain constant, would have had an immaterial impact on the Corporation's net income over a horizon of 12 months.
ADF Group Inc. | Fiscal 2026 Consolidated Financial Statements
27.2. Credit and Credit Concentration Risks
27.2.1. Credit Risk
Risk, that a party to a financial instrument neglecting its obligations will cause a financial loss for the other party.
27.2.2. Credit Concentration Risk#
Risk that the business deals with a limited number of clients and financial institutions, which might increase the credit risk, as defined above.
In the normal course of business, the Corporation's exposure to credit risks results from the possibility that a client or financial institution may default, in part or in whole, on their financial obligations as they come due. Concentration of credit risk relates to cash and cash equivalents, when applicable, accounts receivable and contract assets.
Cash and cash equivalents are usually risk-free or low risk investments. Where this is the case, the Corporation deposit its cash and cash equivalents with recognized financial institutions, the most important of which are Canadian chartered banks.
In the normal course of business, the Corporation grants credit to its clients. The Corporation carries out credit checks on its clients and establishes allowances for credit losses, if applicable, using the lifetime expected credit losses to estimate this allowance. This method takes into account the credit risks of its customers, the expected life of these financial assets, historical trends and economic conditions.
Credit risk with respect to accounts receivable is mitigated by the available mechanisms of protection in case of non-payment, including liens on buildings, and given that the Corporation's clients tend to be general contractors, or companies doing business with contractors governed by rigorous practices and servicing adequately funded projects.
As at January 31, 2026, 8.4% of accounts receivable and contract assets, representing $6,444,000 (6.5% or $6,140,000 as at January 31, 2025) was overdue under contractual terms.
A default on a financial asset occurs when the client is past due for a period of more than 90 days after the contractual term established with each client and the Corporation has no security. As at January 31, 2026, and 2025, the Corporation did not have any security for its accounts receivable and contract assets. Management believes that most of these accounts are with established clients or were cashed since, and therefore, the Corporation does not believe that it is exposed to an unusual or significant level of credit risk as at January 31, 2026, and 2025.
As previously described, credit risk arising from the concentration of its clients is also mitigated through monitoring and the measures available to the Corporation. As at January 31, 2026, 81% of accounts receivable was concentrated with four (4) clients (61% of accounts receivable attributable to one (1) client as at January 31, 2025). It should be noted that given the specialization of its market niches and the nature of the contracts that the Corporation submits bids for, such concentration regularly occurs in the Corporation's activities.
27.3. Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Corporation is unable to fulfill its obligations as they come due. The Corporation manages its liquidity risk by forecasting cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities. The senior management is also actively involved in the review and approval of contracts with clients and planned capital expenditures. To fund its liquidity requirements, the Corporation uses cash flows from its operating activities, the credit facility, issuance of debts and shares. In addition, in order to alleviate this risk, the Corporation has a policy that essentially targets contracts that can generate positive cash flows throughout their execution.
As at January 31, 2026, the contractual maturities analysis of financial liabilities was as follows:
| Book Value as at January 31, 2026 | Less than 1 Year | From 1 to 3 Years | From 4 to 5 Years | More than 5 Years | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| Accounts payable and other current liabilities | 58,130 | 58,130 | — | — | — | 58,130 |
| Long-term debt | ||||||
| Principal | 38,697 | 4,527 | 8,608 | 8,608 | 17,995 | 39,738 |
| Interest | 1,709 | 2,798 | 2,092 | 3,562 | 10,161 | |
| Lease liabilities | ||||||
| Principal | 2,931 | 893 | 1,644 | 394 | — | 2,931 |
| Interest | 117 | 116 | 11 | — | 244 | |
| 99,758 | 65,376 | 13,166 | 11,104 | 21,557 | 111,204 |
ADF Group Inc. | Fiscal 2026 Consolidated Financial Statements
As at January 31, 2025, the contractual maturities analysis of financial liabilities was as follows:
| Book Value as at January 31, 2025 | Less than 1 Year | From 1 to 3 Years | From 4 to 5 Years | More than 5 Years | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| Accounts payable and other current liabilities | 50,236 | 50,236 | — | — | — | 50,236 |
| Long-term debt | ||||||
| Principal | 42,385 | 4,212 | 8,608 | 8,608 | 22,299 | 43,727 |
| Interest | 2,152 | 3,694 | 2,884 | 5,387 | 14,117 | |
| Lease liabilities | ||||||
| Principal | 3,244 | 821 | 1,548 | 864 | 11 | 3,244 |
| Interest | 132 | 146 | 28 | — | 306 | |
| 95,865 | 57,553 | 13,996 | 12,384 | 27,697 | 111,630 |
Balances in U.S. dollars and/or subject to floating interest rates are established based on the relevant spot rates at the respective dates.
NOTE 28 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
28.1. Categories for Measurements
The next table provides the book value per class of financial instruments:
| As at January 31, | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ |
| Financial assets at amortized cost | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 62,729 | 59,983 |
| Accounts receivable | 73,259 | 83,910 |
| 135,988 | 143,893 | |
| Financial assets at fair value through net income | ||
| Derivative financial instruments | 465 | — |
| 465 | — | |
| Financial liabilities at fair value through net income | ||
| Derivative financial instruments | — | 7,198 |
| — | 7,198 | |
| Financial liabilities to amortized cost | ||
| Accounts payable and other current liabilities (1) | 39,352 | 32,177 |
| Long-term debt (2) | 38,697 | 42,385 |
| 78,049 | 74,562 |
(1) Excludes amounts due for statutory liabilities, employee benefits and share-based payments.
(2) Excludes lease liabilities.
As at January 31, 2026, and 2025, given the upcoming maturity dates of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other current assets, contract assets, accounts payable and other current liabilities, as well as contract liabilities, their fair value was approximately equal to their book value.
The fair value of the long-term debt (excluding the lease liabilities) did not differ significantly from its book value as at January 31, 2026, and 2025, as the effective interest rates reflect current market conditions.
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ADF Group Inc. | Fiscal 2026 Consolidated Financial Statements
28.2. Fair Value Hierarchy of Financial Assets and Liabilities
The Corporation classifies the fair value measurements of its financial assets and liabilities using the following fair value hierarchy, which has been defined as follows:
- Fair value - Level 1: Quoted price (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
- Fair value - Level 2: Valuation technique based on inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).
- Fair value - Level 3: Valuation technique requiring the use of unobservable inputs that have a material effect on the measurement.
For all financial instruments measured at fair value, the Corporation classified fair value measurements at level 2, as their valuation is primarily based on observable inputs.
NOTE 29 SEGMENTED INFORMATION
The Corporation operates one operational sector, being, the non-residential construction industry, primarily in the United States and Canada. This sector includes the following areas of expertise: the design and engineering of connections, fabrication, including industrial coating, and installation of complex steel structures, heavy steel built-up components, as well as miscellaneous and architectural metalwork.
The Corporation also operates in the field of machining, welding and industrial mechanics and offers design, fabrication, and installation of welded steel structures, and customized overhead crane solutions for heavy industry.
| Fiscal Years Ended January 31, | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ |
| Revenues | ||
| Canada | 42,798 | 40,836 |
| United States | 215,938 | 298,796 |
| 258,736 | 339,632 | |
| As at January 31, | 2026 | 2025 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ |
| Non-current assets (1) | ||
| Canada | 89,322 | 68,624 |
| United States | 46,140 | 49,709 |
| 135,462 | 118,333 |
(1) The non-current assets mainly include property, plant and equipment, intangible assets, right-of-use assets, and others non-current assets.
Revenues from external clients were allocated to each country based on the project’s location.
During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, 74% of the Corporation’s revenues was realized with two (2) clients, each representing 10% and more of its revenues (78% with two (2) clients during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025).
The following table presents the breakdown of revenues for each of these clients:
| Fiscal Years Ended January 31, | 2026 (1) | 2025 (1) |
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands of Canadian dollars) | $ | $ |
| Client A | 128,412 | 170,351 |
| Client B | 62,423 | — |
| Client C | — | 93,383 |
| 190,835 | 263,734 |
(1) From the United States.
ADF Group Inc. | Fiscal 2026 Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 30 SUBSEQUENT EVENT
30.1. Dividend
On April 15, 2026, the Corporation’s Board of Directors approved a semi-annual dividend of $0.02 per share payable on May 15, 2026, to Shareholders of Record as at April 27, 2026.
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ADF GROUP INC.
300 Henry-Bessemer
Terrebonne, Quebec, Canada J6Y 1T3
T. (450) 965-1911 | 1 (800) 263-7560
[email protected] | www.adfgroup.com