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Bird Construction Inc. Interim / Quarterly Report 2020

May 12, 2020

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Bird Construction Inc.

Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three month period ended March 31, 2020 and 2019

Notice required under National Instrument 51 - 102

The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by management of Bird Construction Inc. and have not been reviewed by the Company’s independent external auditors.

Bird Construction Inc. Consolidated Statement of Financial Position As at March 31, 2020 and December 31,2019

(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)

Note
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash
23
$
Bankers’ acceptances and short-term deposits
23
Accounts receivable
8
Contract assets
6
Contract assets – alternative finance projects
7
Inventory
Prepaid expenses
Income taxes recoverable
Investments held for sale
10
Other assets
9
Total current assets
Non-current assets
Other assets
9
Property and equipment
11
Right-of-use assets
11
Investments in equity accounted entities
10
Deferred income tax asset
Intangible assets
12
Goodwill
12
Total non-current assets
TOTAL ASSETS
$
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Accounts payable
$
Contract liabilities
6
Dividends payable to shareholders
Income taxes payable
Non-recourse project financing
7
Current portion of loans and borrowings
13
Current portion of right-of-use liabilities
13
Provisions
19
Other liabilities
15
Total current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Loans and borrowings
13
Right-of-use liabilities
13
Deferred income tax liability
Other liabilities
15
Total non-current liabilities
TOTAL LIABILITITES
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Shareholders’ capital
17
Contributed surplus
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Total shareholders’ equity
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
$
March 31,
2020
140,405
$ 3,999
400,923
23,029
102,292
549
2,309
10,979
3,033
7,866
695,384
7,047
45,641
32,908
10,736
10,944
2,556
16,389
126,221
821,605
$ 368,207
$ 96,730
1,382
1,726
105,328
21,972
8,180
14,095
2,731
620,351
33,271
21,687
12,250
9,394
76,602
696,953
42,527
1,956
80,175
(6)
124,652
821,605
$
December 31,
2019
180,244
90
413,649
31,018
75,180
549
2,595
13,083
6,978
5,972
729,358
6,608
46,016
34,460
10,185
11,287
2,484
16,389
127,429
856,787
419,923
112,126
1,382
6,174
85,374
5,883
8,025
7,763
2,205
648,855
34,738
23,075
13,868
8,531
80,212
729,067
42,527
1,956
83,197
40
127,720
856,787

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Bird Construction Inc.

Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss) For the three month period ended March 31, 2020 and 2019

(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)

Note
Construction revenue
6
$
Costs of construction
Gross profit
Income from equity accounted investments
10
General and administrative expenses
Income (loss) from operations
Finance income
20
Finance and other costs
21
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income tax expense (recovery)
14
Net income (loss) for the period
$
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share
18
$
For the three months ended March 31, For the three months ended March 31,
2020
321,646
$ 304,730
16,916
1,722
(14,769)
3,869
766
(3,094)
1,541
418
1,123
$ 0.03
$
2019
261,777
255,461
6,316
700
(15,003)
(7,987)
578
(1,452)
(8,861)
(2,395)
(6,466)
(0.15)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Bird Construction Inc.

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) For the three month period ended March 31, 2020 and 2019

(in thousands of Canadian dollars) (unaudited)

For the three months ended March 31, For the three months ended March 31, For the three months ended March 31,
Note 2020 2019
Net income (loss) for the period $ 1,123 $ (6,466)
Other comprehensive income (loss) for the period:
Exchange differences on translating equity accounted investments 10 (46) 37
Items that may be reclassified to net income in subsequent periods (46) 37
Total other comprehensive income (loss) for the period (46) 37
Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period $ 1,077 $ (6,429)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Bird Construction Inc.

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity For the three month period ended March 31, 2020 and 2019

(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)

Note
Balance, January 1, 2019
$ Net income (loss) for the period
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income for the period
Contributions by and dividends to owners
Dividends declared to shareholders
Balance, March 31, 2019
$ Dividends declared per share
Balance, December 31, 2019
$
Net income for the period
Other comprehensive income (loss)
10
Total comprehensive income for the period
Contributions by and dividends to owners
Dividends declared to shareholders
Balance, March 31, 2020
$
Dividends declared per share
Shareholders’
capital
42,527
$ –




42,527
$ 42,527
$





42,527
$
Contributed
surplus
1,956
$ –




1,956
$ $ 1,956
$





1,956
$
$
Retained
earnings
89,761
$ (6,466)

(6,466)
(4,145)
(4,145)
79,150
$ 0.10
83,197
$
1,123

1,123
(4,145)
(4,145)
80,175
$
0.10
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
3
$ –
37
37


40
$ 40
$

(46)
(46)


(6)
$
Total
equity
134,247
(6,466)
37
(6,429)
(4,145)
(4,145)
123,673
127,720
1,123
(46)
1,077
(4,145)
(4,145)
124,652

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Bird Construction Inc. Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows For the three month period ended March 31, 2020 and 2019

(in thousands of Canadian dollars) (unaudited)

Note
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities
Net income (loss) for the period
$
Items not involving cash:
Amortization
12
Depreciation
11
Gain on sale of property and equipment
Income from equity accounted investments
10
Finance income
20
Finance and other costs
21
Deferred compensation plan expense and other
Unrealized (gain) loss on investments and other
Income tax expense (recovery)
14
Cash flows from operations before changes in non-cash working capital
Changes in non-cash working capital related to operating activities
23
Interest received
Interest paid
Income taxes paid
Net cash used in operating activities
Cash flows from (used in) investing activities
Investments in equity accounted entities
10
Capital distributions from equity accounted entities
10
Proceeds on sale of investment in equity accounted entities
10
Additions to property and equipment
11
Proceeds on sale of property and equipment
11
Additions to intangible assets
12
Proceeds from maturity of short-term investments
Other long-term assets
Net cash from (used in) investing activities
Cash flows from (used in) in financing activities
Dividends paid on shares
Proceeds from non-recourse project financing
7
Proceeds from loans and borrowings
13
Repayment of loans and borrowings
13
Repayment of right-of-use liabilities
13
Net cash from financing activities
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents, during the period
Effects of foreign exchange on cash balances
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
23
$
For the three months ended March 31, For the three months ended March 31,
2020
2019

1,123
$ (6,466)
229
175
3,639
3,044
(175)
(235)
(1,722)
(700)
(766)
(578)
3,094
1,452
1,291
(271)
(72)
287
418
(2,395)
7,059
(5,687)
(69,311)
(52,226)
854
537
(1,724)
(777)
(5,217)
(2,451)
(68,339)
(60,604)
(39)

873
200
5,414

(2,026)
(3,263)
1,413
341
(301)
(89)

1,666

1,019
5,334
(126)
(4,145)
(4,145)
18,855
4,609
16,250
10,760
(1,628)
(635)
(2,329)
(1,390)
27,003
9,199
(36,002)
(51,531)
72
(248)
180,334
158,920
2019
(5,687)
(52,226)
537
(777)
(2,451)
(60,604)

200

(3,263)
341
(89)
1,666
1,019
(126)
(4,145)
4,609
10,760
(635)
(1,390)
9,199
(51,531)
(248)
158,920
144,404
$ 107,141

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements For the three month period ended March 31, 2020 and 2019

Bird Construction Inc.

(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)

1. Structure of the Company

Bird Construction Inc. (the “Company”) is a corporation incorporated in the province of Ontario, Canada. The address of the Company’s registered office is 5700 Explorer Drive, Suite 400, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

The Company, through its subsidiaries and interests in joint arrangements, carries on business as a general contractor with offices across Canada. The Company serves customers in the industrial, mining, institutional, retail, commercial, multi-tenant residential, light industrial, and renovation and restoration sectors using fixed priced, design-build, unit price, cost reimbursable, guaranteed upset price, construction management and integrated project delivery (“IPD”) contract delivery methods.

Segment results are reviewed by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer to assess performance and allocate resources within the Company. Management applies judgement in the aggregation of the Company’s operating segments and has determined that the Company operates in one reportable segment being the general contracting sector of the construction industry. The Company’s operating segments have similar economic characteristics in that each of the Company’s operating districts provides comparable construction services, use similar contracting methods, have similar long term economic prospects, share similar cost structures and operate in similar regulatory environments.

2. Basis of preparation

Authorization of financial statements

These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements were authorized for issue on May 12, 2020 by the Company’s Board of Directors.

Statement of compliance

These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) applicable to the preparation of interim financial statements, including IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and disclosures required in the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements, and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Basis of measurement

These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared using the historical cost convention, except for certain financial assets, derivative financial instruments and liabilities for cash settled share-based payment arrangements which are measured at fair value.

Use of estimates and judgements

The preparation of financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets, liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the reporting date.

Uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in a material adjustment to the carrying amount of an asset or liability and/or the reported amount of revenue and expense in future periods. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.

On March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization (“WHO”) declared a global pandemic (“COVID-19 pandemic”) due to contagiousness of the novel coronavirus and the severe respiratory disease, COVID-19, that could be developed after contracting the virus. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, states of emergency were declared across the various provinces and jurisdictions that the Company operates. The Company has quickly responded to protect its people and has implemented numerous health and safety measures based on public health authority guidance. The Company’s operations could be negatively impacted as a result of the global pandemic due to suspension of projects, availability of

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Bird Construction Inc. Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements For the three month period ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 (in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)

labour and disruptions to the supply chain. In addition, several projects that were expected to be awarded and secured have been delayed, suspended or cancelled, and this could continue as a result of the pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruption to the global economy, and the duration and full financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is yet to be determined. The effectiveness of the Company’s business continuity plan, and various safety and austerity measures implemented are also yet to be determined. There is significant uncertainty relating to any assumptions and estimates relating to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the operating and financial results, which could materially and adversely affect the Company.

Revenue and gross profit recognition

Construction revenue, construction costs, contract liabilities, and contract assets are based on estimates and judgements used in determining contract revenue and contract costs to calculate the stage of completion for a particular construction project, depending upon the nature of the construction contract, as more fully described in the revenue recognition policy. To determine the estimated costs to complete construction contracts, assumptions and estimates are required to evaluate matters related to schedule, material and labour costs, labour productivity, changes in contract scope and subcontractor costs. Due to the nature of construction activities, estimates can change significantly from one accounting period to the next.

The value of many construction contracts increases over the duration of the construction period. Change orders may be issued by customers to modify the original contract scope of work or conditions. In addition, there may be disputes or claims regarding additional amounts owing as a result of changes in contract scope, delays, additional work or changed conditions. Construction work related to a change order or claim may proceed, and costs may be incurred, in advance of final determination of the value of the change order. Many change orders and claims may not be settled until the construction project is complete or subsequent to completion and the nature of the relationship with the other party to the claim and the history of success of these claims may impact the associated revenue or cost recovery. Claims against customers for variable consideration due to delays, changes, etc. are assessed under the Company’s revenue policy, which requires significant judgement. The amount of variable consideration that is constrained is the difference between the total claim value and the best estimate of recovery. This constrained value is reviewed each reporting period.

Provisions

Legal and warranty and other provisions involve the use of estimates. Estimates and assumptions are required to determine when to record and how to measure a provision in the financial statements. The outcomes may differ significantly from the estimates used in preparing the financial statements resulting in adjustments to previously reported financial results.

Asset impairments

Impairment testing is performed annually or earlier, if a triggering event occurs, for indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill resulting from business combinations, by comparing the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit ("CGU"), or groups of CGUs to its carrying amount. The recoverable amounts of the CGU are determined based on a value in use calculation. There is a significant amount of uncertainty with respect to the estimates of recoverable amounts of the CGUs' assets given the necessity of making economic projections which employ the following key assumptions: future cash flows, growth opportunities, including economic risk assumptions, and estimates of achieving key operating metrics and drivers; and the discount rate.

3. Summary of significant accounting policies

The accounting principles used in the preparation of these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the Company’s December 31, 2019 annual consolidated financial statements.

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Bird Construction Inc. Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements For the three month period ended March 31, 2020 and 2019

(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)

4. New Accounting Standards, Amendments and Interpretations Adopted

Amendments to IFRS 3 – Definition of a Business

The Company adopted the amendments to IFRS 3 on a prospective basis on January 1, 2020. On October 22, 2018, the IASB issued amendments to IFRS 3 Business Combinations that seek to clarify whether a transaction results in an asset or a business acquisition. The amendments apply to businesses acquired in annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2020. Earlier application is permitted. The definition of a business is narrower which could result in fewer business combinations being recognized. The adoption of the amendments to IFRS 3 did not have an impact on the financial statements.

5. Future accounting changes

The following future change to accounting standards is not effective for the annual period ending December 31, 2020, and has not been applied in preparing these consolidated financial statements.

Amendments to IAS 1 – Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current

On January 23, 2020, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements, to clarify the classification of liabilities as current or non-current. For the purposes of non-current classification, the amendments removed the requirement for a right to defer settlement or roll over of a liability for at least twelve months to be unconditional. Instead, such a right must have substance and exist at the end of the reporting period.

The amendments also clarify how a company classifies a liability that includes a counterparty conversion option. The amendments state that: settlement of a liability includes transferring a company’s own equity instruments to the counterparty; and when classifying liabilities as current or non-current a company can ignore only those conversion options that are recognized as equity. The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2022. Early adoption is permitted.

6. Revenue

Disaggregation of revenue

The Company disaggregates revenue from contracts with customers by contract type, as this best depicts how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors. The following tables provide details of total construction revenue by contract type for the period ended March 31, 2020:

For the three months ended March 31, For the three months ended March 31,
2020 2019
Public Private Partnerships (“PPP”) $ 15,463 $ 26,314
Alternative finance projects and complex design-build 36,263 41,992
Stipulated sum, unit price and standard specification design-build 180,031 141,653
Construction management, cost plus and IPD 89,889 51,818
$ 321,646 $ 261,777

Remaining performance obligations

The total value of all contracts awarded to the Company, less the total value of work completed on these contracts as of the reporting date is referred to as remaining performance obligations. This includes all contracts that have been awarded to the Company whether the work has commenced or will commence in the normal course.

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Bird Construction Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements For the three month period ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 (in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)

As at March 31, 2020 the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to total remaining performance obligations from construction contracts was $1,426,616. The value of remaining performance obligations does not include amounts for variable consideration that are constrained, agency relationship construction management projects, and estimated future work orders to be performed as part of master services agreements.

The Company expects to recognize approximately 66% of the remaining performance obligations over the next 12 months with the remaining balance being recognized beyond 12 months. This expectation is based on management’s best estimate but contains uncertainty as it is subject to factors outside of management’s control.

Summary of contract balances

The following table provides information about receivables, contract assets and contract liabilities from contracts with customers:

Progress billings and holdbacks receivable(note 8)
$
Contract assets
Contract assets – alternative finance projects(note 7)
Contract liabilities
$
March 31,
2020
393,008
$ 23,029
102,292
(96,730)
421,599
$
December 31,
2019
406,682
31,018
75,180
(112,126)
400,754

Progress billings and holdbacks receivable

The Company issues invoices in accordance with the billing schedule or contract terms. These invoices trigger recognition of accounts receivable.

Contract assets including alternative finance projects

The Company receives payments from customers based on a billing schedule, as established in the contracts. A contract asset relates to the conditional right to consideration for completed performance under the contract. Accounts receivable are recognized when the right to consideration becomes unconditional. Contract assets related to construction contracts are typically invoiced within a year, while alternative finance projects follow a contractually agreed billing schedule and contract assets are recognized in accounts receivable upon substantial performance.

Contract liabilities

Contract liabilities relate to payments received in advance of performance under the contract. Contract liabilities are recognized as revenue as (or when) the Company performs under the contract. Typically, contract liabilities are recognized within a year as performance is achieved per contractual terms.

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Bird Construction Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements For the three month period ended March 31, 2020 and 2019

(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)

7. Alternative finance projects

The following table provides details of contract assets – alternative finance projects as at March 31, 2020:

OPP Modernization Phase 2
Balance, beginning of period
$
Change in contract asset relating to the project
Balance, end of period
$
March 31,
2020
75,180
27,112

102,292

The following table provides details of the changes in the Company’s non-recourse project financing during the period:

Balance, December 31, 2019
$
Proceeds
Repayment of debt
Transaction costs net of amortization
Change in fair value of interest rate swap
Balance, March 31, 2020
$
Non-Recourse Project Financing Non-Recourse Project Financing
Loan
facility
85,067
$
18,855



103,922
$
Transaction
costs
(369)
$


276

(93)
$
Interest rate
swap
676
$



823
1,499
$
Total
85,374
18,855

276
823
105,328

OPP Modernization Phase 2

i. Background information

During 2018, the Company was awarded a fixed-price design-build-finance contract to construct the Ontario Provincial Police (“OPP”) Modernization Phase 2 project.

ii. Restricted cash

The terms of the debt financing agreement require that scheduled loan advances be deposited into a bank account, that cannot be accessed directly by the Company. Upon recommendation by the lender’s technical advisor, cash is released monthly based on the progress of the work (note 23).

iii. Contract assets

Contract assets will increase throughout the project until payment is made to the Company following substantial completion.

iv. Loan payable

The Company has arranged a $138,475 loan facility related to the project. The loan is repayable in full, upon substantial completion of the project, from the proceeds of the contract payment. The scheduled substantial completion date is in the fourth quarter of 2020. In the event of a default in payment for the construction work upon substantial completion, including interim interest costs, the lender has recourse only against assets related to this project, which have been segregated in a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

Interest is paid monthly in arrears. Borrowings under the facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the bankers’ acceptance rate plus a spread. As part of the loan facility, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement that effectively fixes the interest rate at 3.29%. The interest rate swap was executed on August 17, 2018 and expires on January 4, 2021. The notional amounts of the interest rate swap agreement match the estimated draws under the loan facility. The interest rate swap agreement is not designated as a hedge, and changes in the fair market value are recorded in the consolidated statement of income. Interest expense on the loan during the three month period ended March 31, 2020 of $1,060 (March 31, 2019 – $221) is included in finance costs.

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Bird Construction Inc. Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements For the three month period ended March 31, 2020 and 2019

(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)

8. Accounts receivable

ccounts receivable
Progress billings on construction contracts
$
Holdbacks receivable (due within one operating cycle)
Other
$
March 31,
2020
278,913
$ 114,095
7,915
400,923
$
December 31,
2019
271,931
134,751
6,967
413,649

Accounts receivable are reported net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,542 as at March 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019 - $1,538).

Holdbacks receivable represent amounts billed on construction contracts which are not due until the contract work is substantially complete and the applicable lien period has expired.

9. Other assets

Subcontractor / Supplier insurance deposits
$
Notes receivable
Other assets
Less:
Current portion – other assets
Non-current portion
$
March 31,
2020
4,909
$ 10,004
14,913
7,866
7,047
$
December 31,
2019
4,511
8,069
12,580
5,972
6,608

Subcontractor/Supplier insurance deposits relate to the Company's insurance policies which provide Bird with comprehensive coverage, subject to a deductible, in respect of subcontractor or supplier default on certain projects where the subcontractor or supplier is enrolled in the program.

The Company has promissory notes outstanding from an equity accounted joint arrangement. One promissory note is available to the borrower for working capital purposes and is due on September 8, 2022. The second promissory note is available to the borrower for a specific project and is due upon completion of the project.

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Bird Construction Inc. Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements For the three month period ended March 31, 2020 and 2019

(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)

10. Projects and entities accounted for using the equity method

The Company performs some construction and concession related projects through joint ventures and associates which are accounted for using the equity method. The Company’s joint ventures and associates are private entities and there is no quoted market value available for their shares.

The movement in the investment in projects and entities accounted for using the equity method is as follows:

Projects and entities accounted for using the equity method – beginning of period
$
Share of net income for the period
Share of other comprehensive income (loss) for the period
Investments in equity accounted entities
Distributions from projects and entities accounted for using the equity method
Projects and entities accounted for using the equity method – end of period
$
Investments classified as held for sale
Balance, beginning of period
$
Distributions received
Investments in equity accounted entities reclassified as held for sale (disposed)
Balance, end of period
$
Share of net income for the period
$
Gain on sale of investment in equity accounted entities
Income from equity accounted investments
$
March 31,
2020
10,185
1,318
(46)
39
11,496
(760)
10,736
March 31,
2020
6,978
(113)
(3,832)
3,033
March 31,
2020
1,318
404
1,722

The Company recognizes the income and losses related to its investments in associates and joint ventures, as the Company has an obligation to fund its proportionate share of the net liabilities of these entities.

The carrying amount of investments in equity accounted entities may not always equal the Company’s share of the net assets or net liabilities of these joint ventures and associates, due to fair value adjustments including goodwill, and the timing of capital contributions or distributions in accordance with contract terms.

Investments in equity accounted entities classified as held for sale

The Company has initiated plans to sell its investments in two entities accounted for using the equity method. These investments have been classified as investments held for sale on the consolidated statement of financial position. For the three month period ended March 31, 2020, distributions of $113 were received from investments in equity accounted entities classified as held for sale.

During the three month period ended March 31, 2020, the Company disposed of one of its investment in entities accounted for using the equity method for proceeds of $5,414. The Company recognized a net gain on the transaction of $404 which is included in income from equity accounted entities on the consolidated statement of income.

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Bird Construction Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements For the three month period ended March 31, 2020 and 2019

(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)

11. Property and equipment

Property and equipment

Cost
Balance, December 31, 2019
$
Additions
Disposals
Balance, March 31, 2020
Accumulated depreciation
Balance, December 31, 2019
Disposals
Depreciation expense
Balance, March 31, 2020
Net book value
$
March 31, 2020
Land
2,130
$

(9)
2,121




2,121
$
Buildings
12,129
$


12,129
6,192

150
6,342
5,787
$
Building
improvements
Equipment,
trucks and
automotive
Furniture
and office
equipment
Total
8,932
$
92,114
$
2,752
$
118,057
374
1,643
9
2,026

(1,510)

(1,519)
9,306
92,247
2,761
118,564
4,478
59,415
1,956
72,041

(895)

(895)
188
1,396
43
1,777
4,666
59,916
1,999
72,923
4,640
$
32,331
$
762
$
45,641
Total
118,057
2,026
(1,519)
118,564
72,041
(895)
1,777
72,923

Right-of-use assets

The Company leases several assets including land and buildings, vehicles and furniture and equipment presented below:


Land
Cost
Balance, December 31, 2019
$
53
$
Additions

Disposals

Balance, March 31, 2020
53
Accumulated depreciation
Balance, December 31, 2019

Disposals

Depreciation expense

Balance, March 31, 2020

Net book value
$
53
$
March 31, 2020
Buildings
17,511
$
244

17,755
2,572

715
3,287
14,468
$
Equipment,
trucks and
automotive
26,125
$
638
(870)
25,893
6,759
(255)
1,135
7,639
18,254
$
Furniture
and office
equipment
136
$
43

179
34

12
46
133
$
Total
43,825
925
(870)
43,880
9,365
(255)
1,862
10,972
32,908

The statement of cash flows for the period ended March 31, 2020 excludes additions of ROU assets totalling $925 (March 31, 2019 - $1,779) acquired through finance leases.

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Bird Construction Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements For the three month period ended March 31, 2020 and 2019

(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)

12. Intangible assets and goodwill

ntangible assets and goodwill
Cost
Balance, beginning of period
$
Additions
Balance, end of period
Accumulated amortization
Balance, beginning of period
Amortization expense
Balance, end of period
Net book value
$
March 31, 2020
Computer
Software
8,542
$
301
8,843
6,058
229
6,287
2,556
$
Goodwill
30,540
30,540
14,151
14,151
16,389

13. Loans and borrowings, credit facilities and right-of-use liabilities

Loans and Borrowings and Credit facilities

Committed revolving credit facility
Committed revolving term loan facility
Equipment financing
Current portion of loans and borrowings
Non-current portion of loans and borrowings
Maturity
Interest rate
Dec 31, 2022
Variable
$
Dec 31, 2021
Variable
2020 – 2024
Fixed 2.40% - 3.73%
$
$
$
March 31,
2020

15,000
$ 26,250
13,993

55,243
$
21,972
$
33,271
$
December 31,
2019
15,000
10,000
15,621
40,621
5,883
34,738

Committed revolving operating credit facility

The Company has a committed revolving credit facility of up to $85,000, maturing December 31, 2022. As part of the agreement, the Company provides a general secured interest in the assets of the Company. At March 31, 2020, the Company has $28,299 letters of credit outstanding on the facility (December 31, 2019 – $28,504) and has drawn $15,000 on the facility (December 31, 2019 - $15,000). The full amount is recorded as non-current, as the facility is due and payable December 31, 2022. Borrowings under the facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the Canadian prime rate plus a spread. A commitment fee that varies depending on certain consolidated financial ratios is due on the unutilized portion of the facility. The Company is in compliance with the working capital, minimum equity and debtto-equity covenants of this facility.

Committed revolving term loan facility

The Company has a committed revolving term loan facility totalling $35,000 for the purpose of financing acquisitions and for working capital advances in support of major projects. The facility matures on December 31, 2021. As of March 31, 2020, the Company has drawn $26,250 (December 31, 2019 - $10,000) on the facility. An amount of $10,000 is recorded as non-current, as the facility is due and payable December 31, 2021. Borrowings under the facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the Canadian prime rate plus a spread. A commitment fee that varies depending on certain consolidated financial ratios is due on the unutilized portion of the facility. The Company is in compliance with the working capital, minimum equity and debt-to-equity covenants of this facility.

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Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements For the three month period ended March 31, 2020 and 2019

Bird Construction Inc.

(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)

Equipment financing

The Company and its subsidiaries have committed term credit facilities of up to $35,000 to be used to finance equipment purchases. Borrowings under the facilities are secured by a first charge against the equipment financed using the facilities. Interest on the facilities is charged at a fixed rate based on the Bank of Canada bond rate plus a spread. Interest is paid monthly in arrears.

The Company and its subsidiaries obtained multiple, fixed interest rate, term loans which were used to finance equipment purchases. Principal and interest are payable monthly, and these term loans are secured by specific equipment of the Company and its subsidiaries.

Letters of credit facilities

The Company has authorized operating letters of credit facilities totalling $80,000. At March 31, 2020 the facilities were drawn for outstanding letters of credit of $4,615 (December 31, 2019 - $6,559).

The Company also has an agreement with Export Development Canada (“EDC”) to provide performance security guarantees for letters of credit issued by financial institutions on behalf of the Company. The Company can only use this facility when letters of credit have been issued as contract security for projects that meet the EDC criteria. EDC has issued performance security guarantees totalling $4,478 (December 31, 2019 - $6,421). Subsequent to March 31, 2020, the Company increased its limit with EDC from $25,000 to $75,000.

The letters of credit represent performance guarantees primarily issued in connection with design-build construction contracts related to PPP and other major construction projects. These letters of credit are supported through the hypothecation of certain financial instruments having a market value at March 31, 2020 of $139 (December 31, 2019 - $139).

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Bird Construction Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements For the three month period ended March 31, 2020 and 2019

(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)

ROU liabilities

ROU liabilities
Current portion of ROU liabilities
Non-current portion of ROU liabilities
Maturity
2020 – 2034
$
$
March 31,
2020
29,867
$ 8,180
21,687
$
December 31,
2019
31,100
8,025
23,075

Subsidiaries of the Company have established operating lease lines of credit of $31,800 with the financing arms of major heavy equipment suppliers to finance equipment leases. Draws under these facilities are generally recognized as right of use liabilities, with the lease obligations being secured by the specific leased equipment (see note 11). At March 31, 2020, the subsidiaries had used $11,140 (December 31, 2019 - $11,653) under these facilities.

The following table provides details of the changes in the Company’s Loans and Borrowings and ROU liabilities during the period ended March 31, 2020:

Balance, December 31, 2019
Proceeds
Additions to ROU liabilities
Interest on ROU liabilities
Repayment
Balance, March 31, 2020
$
Revolving
Credit
Facility
15,000




15,000
$
Committed
Revolving
Term Loan
Facility
10,000
16,250



26,250
$
Equipment
financing
15,621



(1,628)
13,993
$
ROU
Liabilities
31,100

925
171
(2,329)
29,867
$
Total
71,721
16,250
925
171
(3,957)
85,110

The aggregate amount of principal repayments and future minimum lease payments for all loans and borrowings and ROU liabilities is as follows:

Within 1 year
$
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
More than 5 years
Balance, March 31, 2020
Less: interest
$
Revolving
Credit
Facility

$

15,000



15,000

15,000
$
Committed
Revolving
Term Loan
Facility
16,250
$
10,000




26,250

26,250
$
Equipment
financing
5,722
$
4,977
2,787
439
68

13,993

13,993
$
ROU
Liabilities
8,967
$
6,917
4,821
3,100
1,852
7,781
33,438
(3,571)
29,867
$
Total
30,939
21,894
22,608
3,539
1,920
7,781
88,681
(3,571)
85,110
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Bird Construction Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements For the three month period ended March 31, 2020 and 2019

(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)

14. Income taxes

Provision for income taxes


Income tax expense (recovery) comprised of:
Current income taxes
$
Deferred income taxes
$
For the three months ended March 31, For the three months ended March 31,
2020
2,873
$ (2,455)
418
$
2019
(678)
(1,717)
(2,395)

Income tax rate reconciliation

Combined federal and provincial income tax rate
Increase (reductions) applicable to:
Non-taxable items
Other
Effective rate
2020
27.4%
0.1%
(0.4%)
27.1%
2019
27.3%
0.0%
(0.3%)
27.0%

The Company's statutory tax rate is the combined federal and provincial tax rates in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates.

15. Other liabilities


Liabilities for cash-settled share-based compensation plans(note 16)
$
Leasehold inducement
Total return swap derivatives
Interest rate swaps
$
Less: current portion
Cash-settled share-based compensation plans(note 16)
Leasehold inducement
Total return swap derivatives
Interest rate swaps
Current portion
$
Non-current portion
$
March 31,
2020
6,329
$ 1,898
3,742
156
12,125
$ 1,333
65
1,177
156
2,731
$ 9,394
$
December 31,
2019
8,443
1,964
271
58
10,736
1,762
261
175
7
2,205
8,531
  • 18 -

Bird Construction Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements For the three month period ended March 31, 2020 and 2019

(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)

16. Share-based compensation plans

Stock option plan

Details of changes in the balance of stock options outstanding are as follows:


Outstanding at December 31, 2019
Expired during the period
Outstanding at March 31, 2020
Number of
stock options
outstanding
Weighted
average
exercise price
100,000
$

100,000
$
11.87

11,87

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable as at March 31, 2020:


January 1, 2015 Grant
Number of
stock
options
issued and
outstanding
Number of
stock
options
exercisable
Exercise
price
Weighted
average
fair value
of the
option
Expiry
date
Remaining
contractual
life(years)
100,000
100,000
$
11.87
$
1.16
January 1, 2022
1.8

All outstanding options have fully vested. There was no stock-based compensation expense recognized during the three month period ended March 31, 2020 (March 31, 2019 - $nil).

Medium term incentive plan (“MTIP”), Equity incentive plan (“EIP”) and Deferred share unit (“DSU”) plan


MTIP liability
$
EIP liability
DSU liability
Liabilities for cash-settled share-based compensation plans
$
Less: current portion
MTIP liability
EIP liability
Current portion
$
Non-current portion
$
March 31,
2020
810
$ 3,022
2,497
6,329
$ 182
1,151
December 31,
2019
1,069
3,925
3,449
8,443
257
1,505
1,333
$ 4,996
$
1,762
6,681

The Company has recognized a loss on its TRS derivatives for the three month period ended March 31, 2020 of $3,470 (March 31, 2019 - gain of $2,445).

  • 19 -

Bird Construction Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements For the three month period ended March 31, 2020 and 2019

(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)

17. Shareholders’ capital

The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares and has 42,516,853 issued and outstanding common shares as at March 31, 2020. The Company is authorized to issue preference shares in series with rights set by the Board of Directors, up to a balance not to exceed 35% of the outstanding common shares.

Balance, March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 Number of
shares
42,516,853$
Amount
42,527

18. Earnings per share

Details of the calculation of earnings per share are as follows:

Profit (loss) attributable to shareholders (basic and diluted)
$
Average number of common shares outstanding
Effect of stock options on issue
Weighted average number of common shares (diluted)
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share
$
For the three months ended March 31,
2020
1,123
$ 42,516,853

42,516,853
0.03$
2019
(6,466)
42,516,853
42,516,853
(0.15)

At March 31, 2020, 100,000 options (December 31, 2019 - 100,000 options) were excluded from the diluted weighted average number of common shares calculation as their effect would have been anti-dilutive.

19. Provisions

rovisions
Balance, December 31, 2019
$
Provisions made during the period
Provisions used during the period
Provisions reversed during the period
Balance, March 31, 2020
$
Warranty
claims and
other
5,218
$
6,201
(3,477)
(1,348)
6,594
$
Legal
2,545
$
4,986
(26)
(4)
7,501
$
Total
7,763
11,187
(3,503)
(1,352)
14,095

Various claims and litigation arise in the normal course of the construction business. It is management’s opinion that adequate provision has been made for any potential settlements relating to such matters and that they will not materially affect the financial position or future operations of the Company.

  • 20 -

Bird Construction Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements For the three month period ended March 31, 2020 and 2019

(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)

20. Finance income

inance income
For the three months ended March 31,
2020 2019
Interest income $ 766
$
578

21. Finance and other costs

inance and other costs
Interest on loans and borrowings
$
Interest on ROU liabilities
Loss on interest rate swaps(note 7 and note 15)
Interest on non-recourse project financing(note 7)
Other
$
For the three months ended March 31,
2020
872
$ 171
921
1,060
70
3,094
$
2019
414
223
459
221
135

1,452

22. Commitments and contingencies

Commitments

Outstanding surety lien bonds issued on behalf of the Company in connection with liens by subcontractors and suppliers at March 31, 2020 totalled $59,268 (December 31, 2019 - $56,606). The Company has acquired minority equity interests in a number of PPP concession entities (note 10), which requires the Company to make $5,820 in future capital injections. These commitments have been secured by letters of credit totalling $5,859 (December 31, 2019 - $5,859).

Contingencies

The Company is contingently liable for the usual contractor’s obligations relating to performance and completion of construction contracts. These include the Company’s contingent liability for the performance obligations of its subcontractors. Where possible and appropriate, the Company obtains performance bonds, subcontract/supplier insurance or alternative security from subcontractors. However, where this is not possible, the Company is exposed to the risk that subcontractors will fail to meet their performance obligations. In that eventuality, the Company would be obliged to complete the subcontractor’s contract, generally by engaging another subcontractor, and the cost of completing the work could exceed the original subcontract price. The Company makes appropriate provision in the financial statements for all known liabilities relating to subcontractor defaults.

  • 21 -

Bird Construction Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements For the three month period ended March 31, 2020 and 2019

(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)

23. Other cash flow information

Changes in non-cash working capital relating to operating activities
Accounts receivable
$
Contract assets
Contract assets – alternative finance projects
Prepaid expenses
Inventory and other assets
Accounts payable
Contract liabilities
Provisions
$*
For the three months ended March 31,
2020
2019
12,639
$ 23,069
7,989
(4,475)
(27,112)
(4,162)
286
(76)
(2,333)
157
(51,716)
(82,859)
(15,396)
15,035
6,332
1,085
(69,311)
$ (52,226)
For the three months ended March 31,
2020
2019
12,639
$ 23,069
7,989
(4,475)
(27,112)
(4,162)
286
(76)
(2,333)
157
(51,716)
(82,859)
(15,396)
15,035
6,332
1,085
(69,311)
$ (52,226)
2019
23,069
(4,475)
(4,162)
(76)
157
(82,859)
15,035
1,085
(52,226)
  • Contract assets – alternative finance project changes are driven by design-build-finance projects. Refer to note 7 for loan proceeds to fund contract assets – alternative finance projects.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash
$
Restricted cash and blocked accounts
Cash held for joint operations
Bankers’ acceptances and short-term deposits

$
March 31,
2020
31,704
$ 15,769
92,932
3,999
144,404
$
December 31,
2019
36,127
10,102
134,015
90
180,334
  • Cash, bankers’ acceptances and short-term deposits include restricted cash and cash equivalents. These amounts are not available for general operating purposes.
Restricted cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents held to support letters of credit(note 13)
$
Cash deposited in blocked accounts for special projects(note 7)
Restricted cash
$
March 31,
2020
139
$ 383
15,336
15,858
$
December 31,
2019
139
212
9,841
10,192

Support for Letters of Credit

In the normal course of business, the Company issues letters of credit on certain projects to guarantee its performance. These projects are typically design-build contracts relating to PPP arrangements and other major construction projects. In certain instances, the letters of credit are supported by the hypothecation of cash and cash equivalents that are not available for general corporate purposes (note 13).

Blocked Accounts

The terms of non-recourse project financing require scheduled loan advances to be deposited in a blocked bank account which cannot be accessed directly by the Company for general corporate purposes. Upon recommendation by the lender’s technical advisor, cash is released monthly from the blocked account and paid to the Company based on the progress made on the related construction project. Once PPP projects that only involve short term financing reach final completion and the debt is repaid, any remaining amounts in the project accounts become unrestricted and available for general corporate purposes.

Restricted Cash

Under the Construction Act in Ontario, a bank account has been established for the benefit of persons who have supplied services or materials to the improvement for specific projects subject to the legislation. The funds remain in the account until all subcontractors, suppliers and direct labour are paid, as appropriate.

  • 22 -

Bird Construction Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements For the three month period ended March 31, 2020 and 2019

(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)

24. Financial instruments

Classification and fair value of financial instruments

Financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss
Non-recourse project financing – interest rate swaps
$
Interest rate swaps
Total return swap derivatives
$
Financial assets and financial liabilities
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents(note 23)
$
Accounts receivable
Other non-current assets
$
Financial liabilities
Accounts payable
$
Dividends payable to shareholders
Non-recourse project financing – loan facilities(note 7)
Loans and borrowings
Right-of-use liabilities
$
Total financial instruments
$
March 31,
2020
(1,499)
$ (156)
(3,742)
(5,397)
$ 144,404
$ 400,923
7,047
552,374
$ (368,207)
$ (1,382)
(103,829)
(55,243)
(29,867)
(558,528)
$ (11,551)
$
December 31,
2019
(676)
(58)
(271)
(1,005)
180,334
413,649
6,608
600,591
(419,923)
(1,382)
(84,698)
(40,621)
(31,100)
(577,724)
21,862

The fair value of the loans and borrowings and ROU liabilities approximate their carrying values on a discounted cash flow basis as the majority of these obligations bear interest at market rates. The fair values of the remaining financial instruments approximate their carrying value due to their relatively short periods to maturity.

Risk Management

In the normal course of business, the Company is exposed to several risks related to financial instruments that can affect its operating performance. These risks and the actions taken to manage them are as follows:

i. Credit Risk

Credit risk relates to the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet their contractual obligation.

With respect to accounts receivable, concentration of credit risk is limited due to the geographic dispersion of revenues and a diversified customer base. Before entering into any construction contract and during the course of the construction project, the Company goes to considerable lengths to satisfy itself that the customer has adequate resources to fulfil its contractual payment obligations as construction work is completed. If a customer was unable or unwilling to pay the amount owing, the Company will generally have a right to register a lien against the project that will normally provide some security that the amount owed would be realized.

Bankers’ acceptances, short-term deposits and short-term investments are subject to minimal credit risk as they are placed with only major Canadian financial institutions. As is reasonably practical, these investments are placed with several different Canadian financial institutions, thereby reducing the Company’s exposure to a default by any one financial institution.

  • 23 -

Bird Construction Inc. Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements For the three month period ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 (in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)

At March 31, 2020, accounts receivable outstanding for greater than 90 days and considered past due by the Company’s management represent 17.2% (December 31, 2019 – 17.1%) of the balance of progress billings on construction contracts receivable. Management has recorded an allowance of $1,542 (December 31, 2019 - $1,538) against these past due receivables, net of amounts recoverable from others.

Trade receivables
$
Impairment
Total Trade receivables
$
Amountspast due Amountspast due
Up to 12
months
31,454
$
(85)
31,369
$
Over 12
months
16,849
$
(1,457)
15,392
$
March 31,
2020
48,303
$ (1,542)
46,761
$
December 31,
2019
47,174
(1,538)
45,636

The movement in the allowance for impairment in respect of loans and receivables during the period was as follows:

Balance, beginning of period
$
Impairment loss recognized
Amounts written off
Impairment loss reversed
Balance, end of period
$
March 31,
2020
1,538
$ 120
(116)

1,542
$
December 31,
2019
1,271
313

(46)
1,538

ii. Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk relates to the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due.

The Company has working capital of $75,033 which is available to support surety requirements related to construction projects. As a component of working capital, the Company maintains significant balances of cash and cash equivalents and investments in liquid securities. These investments, less $139 hypothecated to support outstanding letters of credit and $15,719 held in restricted accounts, are available to meet the financial obligations of the Company as they come due.

The Company has a committed line of credit of $85,000 available to finance operations and issue letters of credit. As at March 31, 2020, the Company has drawn $15,000 on the facility and has $28,299 letters of credit outstanding on the facility. The committed line of credit is available until December 31, 2022.

The Company has a committed revolving term loan facility totalling $35,000 for the purpose of financing acquisitions and for working capital advances in support of major projects. As of March 31, 2020, the Company has drawn $26,250 on the facility. Also, the Company and its subsidiaries have $35,000 in equipment facilities, of which $13,993 is outstanding at March 31, 2020.

Subsidiaries of the Company have established operating lease lines of credit for $31,800 with the financing arms of major heavy equipment suppliers to finance operating equipment leases. At March 31, 2020, the subsidiaries have used $11,140 under these facilities. In addition, the Company has letters of credit facilities totalling $80,000 available for issuing letters of credit for which $4,615 was drawn at March 31, 2020. Additional draws on this line require hypothecation of additional securities or cash deposits. Cash collateralization may not be required for certain letters of credit with an export component as the Company has entered into an agreement with EDC to provide performance security guarantees for letters of credit issued that meet their criteria. The Company believes it has access to sufficient funding through the use of these facilities to meet foreseeable operating requirements.

  • 24 -

Bird Construction Inc. Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements For the three month period ended March 31, 2020 and 2019

(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)

Principal repayments due on the loans and borrowings and non-recourse project financing are disclosed in notes 13 and 7, respectively. As disclosed in notes 15 and 16, payments required pursuant to the Company’s MTIP granted in 2017, 2018 and 2019 are due on the vesting dates of November 2020, November 2021 and November 2022, respectively, or upon retirement, if earlier. Payments pursuant to the Company's EIP granted in 2017, 2018 and 2019 are due by December 2020, December 2021 and December 2022 respectively. Payments pursuant to the Company's DSU Plan are cash settled when the eligible Director ceases to hold any position within the Company.

iii. Market risk

Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as interest rates and equity prices, will affect the Company’s income or the value of its holdings in liquid securities.

At March 31, 2020, the interest rate profile of the Company's loans and borrowings and non-recourse project financing was as follows:

Fixed-rate facilities
$
Variable-rate facilities
Non-recourse project financing facilities
Total loans and borrowings and non-recourse project financing
$
March 31,
2020
13,993
41,250
103,922
159,165

Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Company is exposed to interest rate risk to the extent that its credit facilities and TRS derivatives are based on variable rates of interest. The Company has the option to convert all variable-rate term facilities to fixed-rate term facilities. Interest rate risk on the non-recourse project financing is managed with the objective of reducing the cash flow interest rate risk through the use of interest rate swaps.

As at March 31, 2020, a one percent change in the interest rate applied to the Company's variable rate long-term debt will change annual income before income taxes by approximately $412.

The Company has certain share-based compensation plans, whereby the values are based on the common share price of the Company. The Company has fixed a portion of the settlement costs of these plans by entering into various TRS derivatives maturing between 2020 and 2022. The TRS derivatives are not designated as a hedge. The change in the value of the TRS derivatives is recorded each quarter based on the difference between the fixed price and the market price of the Company’s common shares at the end of each quarter. The TRS derivatives are classified as derivative financial instruments. As at March 31, 2020, a 10 percent change in the share price applied to the Company's TRS derivatives will change income before income taxes by approximately $629.

iv. Currency risk

Currency risk is the risk that fluctuations in currency exchange rates will affect the Company’s net income. The Company uses foreign currency to settle payments to vendors and subcontractors in the foreign currency. A 10% movement in the Canadian and U.S. dollar exchange rate would have changed income by approximately $86.

  • 25 -

Bird Construction Inc.

Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements For the three month period ended March 31, 2020 and 2019

(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)

25. Eligible dividends declared with a record date subsequent to the financial statement date

As of the date of the approval of these financial statements, the Board of Directors has declared eligible dividends for the following months:

  • i. The April dividend of $0.0325 per share will be paid on May 20, 2020 to the Shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 30, 2020.

  • ii. The May dividend of $0.0325 per share will be paid on June 19, 2020 to the Shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 31, 2020.

26. Comparative figures

Certain comparative figures for the prior period have been reclassified to conform to the presentation adopted in the current period.

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