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Bird Construction Inc. — Interim / Quarterly Report 2021
Nov 9, 2021
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Bird Construction Inc.
Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (unaudited)
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 September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020
(in thousands of Canadian dollars) (unaudited)
| September 30, | December 31, | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | 2021 | 2020(1) | |||
| ASSETS | |||||
| Current assets | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 8 | $ | 155,361 | $ | 212,068 |
| Accounts receivable | 9 | 646,959 | 530,166 | ||
| Contract assets | 63,410 | 60,031 | |||
| Contract assets - alternative finance projects | - | 113 | |||
| Inventory and prepaid expenses | 10,913 | 8,038 | |||
| Income taxes recoverable | 6,697 | 7,484 | |||
| Other assets | 11 | 6,806 | 2,577 | ||
| Assets held for sale | 13 | 1,863 | - | ||
| Total current assets | 892,009 | 820,477 | |||
| Non-current assets | |||||
| Other assets | 11 | 8,118 | 13,171 | ||
| Investments in equity accounted entities | 12 | 15,316 | 14,710 | ||
| Property and equipment | 14 | 56,156 | 59,435 | ||
| Right-of-use assets | 15 | 68,362 | 61,511 | ||
| Deferred income tax asset | 32,565 | 33,760 | |||
| Intangible assets | 16 | 30,119 | 27,526 | ||
| Goodwill | 16 | 54,995 | 36,960 | ||
| Total non-current assets | 265,631 | 247,073 | |||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 1,157,640 | $ | 1,067,550 | |
| LIABILITIES | |||||
| Current liabilities | |||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 522,040 | $ | 490,470 | |
| Contract liabilities | 136,463 | 121,504 | |||
| Dividends payable to shareholders | 1,745 | 1,724 | |||
| Income taxes payable | 8,520 | 20,187 | |||
| Current portion of loans and borrowings | 17 | 7,408 | 8,010 | ||
| Current portion of right-of-use liabilities | 18 | 18,262 | 18,748 | ||
| Provisions | 20 | 33,125 | 27,569 | ||
| Other liabilities | 21 | 9,563 | 2,010 | ||
| Total current liabilities | 737,126 | 690,222 | |||
| Non-current liabilities | |||||
| Loans and borrowings | 17 | 78,257 | 64,903 | ||
| Right-of-use liabilities | 18 | 63,025 | 59,327 | ||
| Deferred income tax liability | 22,882 | 23,110 | |||
| Other liabilities | 21 | 17,223 | 13,778 | ||
| Pension liabilities | 443 | 3,600 | |||
| Total non-current liabilities | 181,830 | 164,718 | |||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 918,956 | 854,940 | |||
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||
| Shareholders' capital | 23 | 114,584 | 108,064 | ||
| Contributed surplus | 1,956 | 1,956 | |||
| Retained earnings | 122,136 | 102,520 | |||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 8 | 70 | |||
| Total shareholders' equity | 238,684 | 212,610 | |||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ | 1,157,640 | $ | 1,067,550 |
(1) December 31, 2020 comparatives have been restated as a result of measurement period adjustments made to the purchase price allocation at September 25, 2020. (See note 7b).
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
Approved on behalf of the Board of Directors
Paul R. Raboud Chairman of the Board
Karyn A. Brooks
Audit Committee Chair
2 | Third Quarter 2021 Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Bird Construction Inc. Consolidated Statement of Income For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)
| For the three months ended September 30, | For the three months ended September 30, | For the three months ended September 30, | For the nine months ended September 30, | For the nine months ended September 30, | For the nine months ended September 30, | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||
| Construction revenue | 10 | $ | 621,224 | $ | 345,060 | $ | 1,622,223 | $ | 949,472 |
| Costs of construction | 27 | 574,791 | 317,686 | 1,486,852 | 884,706 | ||||
| Gross profit | 46,433 | 27,374 | 135,371 | 64,766 | |||||
| Income from equity accounted investments | 12 | 1,168 | 4,135 | 3,286 | 7,981 | ||||
| General and administrative expenses | 27 | (29,918) | (17,695) | (89,879) | (45,955) | ||||
| Income from operations | 17,683 | 13,814 | 48,778 | 26,792 | |||||
| Finance income | 25 | 304 | 242 | 896 | 1,333 | ||||
| Finance and other costs | 26 | (1,720) | (1,132) | (5,660) | (5,775) | ||||
| Income before income taxes | 16,267 | 12,924 | 44,014 | 22,350 | |||||
| Income tax expense | 19 | 4,150 | 4,102 | 11,148 | 6,781 | ||||
| Net income for the period | $ | 12,117 | $ | 8,822 | $ | 32,866 | $ | 15,569 | |
| Basic and diluted earnings per share | 24 | $ | 0.23 | $ | 0.20 | $ | 0.62 | $ | 0.36 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
3 | Third Quarter 2021 Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Bird Construction Inc. Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands of Canadian dollars) (unaudited)
| For the three months e | nded September 30, | For the nine months e | nded September 30, | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | ||
| Net income for the period Other comprehensive income (loss) for the period: Defined benefit plan actuarial gain (loss) Foreign currency translation on equity accounted investments Other foreign currency translation Deferred tax recovery (expense) on other comprehensive income (loss) Items that may be reclassified to net income in subsequent periods |
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| Total comprehensive income for the period |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
4 | Third Quarter 2021 Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Bird Construction Inc. Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)
| Accumulated | Accumulated | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| other | |||||||||||||
| Shareholders' | Contributed | Retained | comprehensive | Total | |||||||||
| Note | capital | surplus | earnings | income | equity | ||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2020 | $ | 108,064 | $ | 1,956 | $ | 102,520 | $ | 70 | $ | 212,610 | |||
| Net income for the period | - | - | 32,866 | - | 32,866 | ||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) for the period | 12 | - | - | 2,285 | (62) | 2,223 | |||||||
| Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period | - | - | 35,151 | (62) | 35,089 | ||||||||
| Contributions by and dividends to owners | |||||||||||||
| Common shares issued on acquisition of Dagmar | 7(a) | 6,520 | - | - | - | 6,520 | |||||||
| Dividends declared to shareholders | - | - | (15,535) | - | (15,535) | ||||||||
| 6,520 | - | (15,535) | - | (9,015) | |||||||||
| Balance at September 30, 2021 | $ | 114,584 | $ | 1,956 | $ | 122,136 | $ | 8 | $ | 238,684 | |||
| Dividends declared per share | $ | 0.29 |
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| Balance at December 31, 2019 | 42,527 | $ | 1,956 | $ | 83,197 | $ | 40 | $ | 127,720 | ||||
| Net income for the period | - | - | 15,569 | - | 15,569 | ||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) for the period | - | - | - | (38) | (38) | ||||||||
| Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period | - | - | 15,569 | (38) | 15,531 | ||||||||
| Contributions by and dividends to owners | |||||||||||||
| Common shares issued on acquisition of Stuart Olson | 7(b) | 65,537 | - | - | - | 65,537 | |||||||
| Dividends declared to shareholders | - | - | (12,778) | - | (12,778) | ||||||||
| 65,537 | - | (12,778) | - | 52,759 | |||||||||
| Balance at September 30, 2020 | $ | 108,064 | $ | 1,956 | $ | 85,988 | $ | 2 | $ | 196,010 | |||
| Dividends declared per share | $ | 0.29 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
5 | Third Quarter 2021 Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Bird Construction Inc. Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows For the nine month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020
(in thousands of Canadian dollars) (unaudited)
| For the nine months ended September 30, | For the nine months ended September 30, | |
|---|---|---|
| Note 2021 Cash flows from (used in) operating activities Net income for the period $ 32,866 $ Items not involving cash: Amortization 4,373 Depreciation 20,450 Gain on sale of property and equipment (968) Income from equity accounted investments 12 (3,286) Finance income 25 (896) Finance and other costs 26 5,660 Deferred compensation plan expense and other 7,599 Defined benefit pension plan expense, net of contributions (128) Unrealized (gain) loss on investments and other 14 Income tax expense (recovery) 19 11,148 Cash flows from operations before changes in non-cash working capital 76,832 Changes in non-cash working capital relating to operating activities 28 (69,828) Interest received 762 Interest paid (4,853) Income taxes recovered (paid) (24,276) Net cash from (used in) operating activities (21,363) Cash flows from (used in) investing activities Investments in equity accounted entities 12 (768) Capital distributions from equity accounted entities 12 1,988 Proceeds on sale of investment in equity accounted entities 12 - Additions to property and equipment (5,255) Proceeds on sale of property and equipment 2,497 Additions to intangible assets (962) Acquisitions, net of cash acquired 7 (20,563) Other long-term assets 4,919 Net cash from (used in) investing activities (18,144) Cash flows from (used in) financing activities Proceeds from issue of common shares, net of issue costs 7 - Dividends paid on shares (15,514) Proceeds from non-recourse project financing - Proceeds from loans and borrowings 17 58,600 Repayment of loans and borrowings 17 (45,848) Repayment of right-of-use liabilities 18 (14,312) Net cash from (used in) financing activities (17,074) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during the period (56,581) Effects of foreign exchange on cash balances (126) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period 212,068 Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period 8 $ 155,361 $ |
2020 | |
| 15,569 721 11,022 (1,720) (7,981) (1,333) 5,775 3,083 - (27) 6,781 |
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| 31,890 | ||
| (101,255) 1,473 (5,649) 3,052 |
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| (70,489) | ||
| (4,781) 3,870 11,034 (6,753) 6,368 (1,406) (59,960) 742 |
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| (50,886) | ||
| 39,876 (12,436) 44,891 61,907 (29,974) (6,016) |
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| 98,248 | ||
| (23,127) | ||
| 27 180,334 |
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| 157,234 | ||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
6 | Third Quarter 2021 Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Bird Construction Inc. Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)
Table of Contents – Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
| 1. | Structure of the company ................................................................................................................................. 8 |
|---|---|
| 2. | Basis of preparation .......................................................................................................................................... 8 |
| 3. | Use of estimates and judgements .................................................................................................................... 8 |
| 4. | Significant accounting policies .......................................................................................................................... 9 |
| 5. | New accounting standards, amendments and interpretations adopted ........................................................... 9 |
| 6. | Future accounting changes .............................................................................................................................. 9 |
| 7. | Business combinations ..................................................................................................................................... 9 |
| 8. | Cash and cash equivalents ............................................................................................................................ 13 |
| 9. | Accounts receivable........................................................................................................................................ 13 |
| 10. | Revenue ......................................................................................................................................................... 14 |
| 11. | Other assets ................................................................................................................................................... 15 |
| 12. | Projects and entities accounted for using the equity method ......................................................................... 15 |
| 13. | Assets held for sale ........................................................................................................................................ 16 |
| 14. | Property and equipment ................................................................................................................................. 16 |
| 15. | Right-of-use assets ......................................................................................................................................... 17 |
| 16. | Intangible assets and Goodwill ....................................................................................................................... 17 |
| 17. | Loans and borrowings .................................................................................................................................... 18 |
| 18. | Leases and right-of-use liabilities ................................................................................................................... 20 |
| 19. | Income taxes .................................................................................................................................................. 20 |
| 20. | Provisions ....................................................................................................................................................... 21 |
| 21. | Other liabilities ................................................................................................................................................ 21 |
| 22. | Share-based compensation plans .................................................................................................................. 22 |
| 23. | Shareholders’ capital ...................................................................................................................................... 23 |
| 24. | Earnings per share ......................................................................................................................................... 23 |
| 25. | Finance income .............................................................................................................................................. 24 |
| 26. | Finance and other costs ................................................................................................................................. 24 |
| 27. | Government assistance .................................................................................................................................. 24 |
| 28. | Other cash flow information ............................................................................................................................ 24 |
| 29. | Financial instruments ...................................................................................................................................... 25 |
| 30. | Commitments and contingencies ................................................................................................................... 27 |
| 31. | Eligible dividends declared with a record date subsequent to the financial statement date .......................... 27 |
7 | Third Quarter 2021 Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Bird Construction Inc. Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (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’s common shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol BDT.
The Company operates from coast-to-coast and services all of Canada’s major geographic markets. The Company provides a comprehensive range of construction services from new construction for industrial, commercial, and institutional markets; to industrial maintenance, repair and operations (“MRO”) services, heavy civil construction and mine support services; as well as vertical infrastructure including, electrical, mechanical, and specialty trades. The Company uses fixed price, design-build, unit price, cost reimbursable, guaranteed upset price, construction management and integrated project delivery (“IPD”) contract delivery methods.
2. Basis of preparation
Statement of compliance
These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements (the “financial statements”) have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) applicable to the preparation of interim financial statements, including IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting . These 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, 2020. These financial statements were authorized for issue on November 9, 2021 by the Company’s Board of Directors.
Functional and presentation currency
These financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is the Company’s functional currency. Unless otherwise indicated, all financial information presented has been rounded to the nearest thousand.
Basis of measurement
These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern and historical cost basis, except for certain financial assets, derivative financial instruments and liabilities for cash settled share-based payment arrangements which are measured at fair value.
Segmented results
Segment results are reviewed by the Company’s chief operating decision maker 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 business units provides comparable construction services, use similar contracting methods, have similar long-term economic prospects, share similar cost structures and operate in similar regulatory environments.
3. Use of estimates and judgements
The preparation of the 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. Estimates and judgements used in the preparation of these financial statements are consistent with those used in the preparation of the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020.
8 | Third Quarter 2021 Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Bird Construction Inc. Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to disrupt global health and the economy in 2021. Notwithstanding the vaccination programs that are underway, the Canadian construction industry continues to face volatility as each provincial government has responded by implementing measures to address the public health threat. During the third quarter of 2021 and subsequent to September 30, 2021, certain areas of Canada are in the fourth wave and preventative safety measures remain in place and continue to vary from province to province as governments respond to fluctuations in case numbers. The duration of the pandemic and the associated impact to future financial and operational measures are unknown.
Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on both current and future market conditions and the economic environment, there is significant uncertainty and complexity in respect of certain judgements, estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of these financial statements. These include the amount of government assistance the Company has accrued or may qualify for in the future, project timing and progress, future contract awards, and collectability of accounts receivable and contract assets. The Company’s operations could be impacted from disruptions to projects, the supply chain, and shortages of labour. The future effectiveness of the Company’s business continuity plan and various safety and austerity measures implemented is also subject to uncertainty.
4. Significant accounting policies
The accounting principles used in the preparation of these financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020.
5. New accounting standards, amendments and interpretations adopted
The Company adopted amendments to IFRS 16 Leases on a prospective basis on January 1, 2021. On May 28, 2020, the IASB issued COVID-19-Related Rent Concessions (Amendment to IFRS 16) . The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after June 1, 2020. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments exempt lessees from having to consider individual lease contracts to determine whether rent concessions occurring as a direct consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic are lease modifications and allows lessees to account for such rent concessions as if they were not lease modifications. It applies to COVID-19related rent concessions that reduce lease payments due on or before June 30, 2021. Subsequently, on March 31, 2021, the IASB extended the practical expedient by 12 months; permitting lessees to apply it to rent concessions that reduce lease payments originally due on or before June 30, 2022. The new 2021 amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after April 1, 2021. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of these amendments to IFRS 16 did not have a material impact on the financial statements.
6. Future accounting changes
There are new accounting standards, amendments to accounting standards and interpretations that are either effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2022 and have not been applied in preparing the financial statements for the period ended September 30, 2021. These standards and interpretations are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
7. Business combinations
- (a) Acquisition of Dagmar Construction Inc.
Effective September 1, 2021, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Dagmar Construction Inc. (“Dagmar”). Dagmar is an Ontario-based construction company with extensive experience across key civil infrastructure sub-sectors including road, bridge, rail, sewer and water, and commercial-
9 | Third Quarter 2021 Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Bird Construction Inc. Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)
institutional sites. One of the key rationales for the business combination was to combine and integrate Dagmar’s capabilities and service offerings for both private and public owners across Ontario, acting as a catalyst in this attractive end market. In selected national markets where Bird has civil activity, Dagmar will add specialized capabilities to broaden client service offerings and increase diversification.
The purchase price of the transaction is $32,138 and includes cash of $23,600, equity of $6,538 and a holdback liability of $2,000. The $2,000 holdback liability consists of $1,000 related to a final working capital reconciliation to be completed within 120 days of closing and $1,000 relating to any indemnities provisions to be reconciled, as at the second anniversary of the closing date.
In connection with this acquisition, the Company incurred acquisition costs of approximately $787 comprised mainly of consulting and other professional fees, which are presented in general and administrative expenses in the statement of income. Transaction costs of $18 directly attributable to the issue of common shares are recognized as a reduction from shareholders' capital.
The Dagmar acquisition has been accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting whereby the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recognized at their fair value, except for deferred tax assets or liabilities and assets or liabilities related to right-of-use assets (“ROU”) and ROU liabilities identified in which the acquiree is the lessee. The fair value assigned to the net assets acquired is preliminary and based on estimates and assumptions using information available at the time of preparation of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements. The purchase price allocation may be adjusted in the future because certain fair values have not yet been finalized. Working capital adjustments, receipt of appraisals for the fair values of acquired intangible assets and property, plant and equipment, as well as management’s assessment of deferred taxes are not finalized.
| Total common shares issued as consideration Common share price at close on September 1, 2021 $ Equity consideration $ Acquisition holdback liability Cash consideration Total Consideration $ Fair value of assets and liabilities of Dagmar acquired: Assets acquired Cash and cash equivalents $ Accounts receivable Contract assets Income taxes recoverable Prepaid expenses Property and equipment ROU assets Intangible assets Liabilities assumed Accounts payable Contract liabilities ROU liabilities Net deferred income tax liabilities Net identifiable assets acquired $ Goodwill Net assets acquired $ |
656,364 9.96 6,538 2,000 23,600 |
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32,138 |
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3,055 6,887 50 332 74 3,211 9,434 6,004 (1,677) (1,043) (9,434) (2,790) |
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14,103 |
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| 18,035 | |
32,138 |
10 | Third Quarter 2021 Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Bird Construction Inc. Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)
The fair value of the trade receivables acquired amounts to $6,887. The gross amount of trade receivables was $6,887, of which $nil was expected to be uncollectible at the acquisition date.
Goodwill and intangible assets
Goodwill of $18,035 recognized as part of the acquisition is attributed to expected revenue growth and future market development specifically in the civil infrastructure sector. These benefits are not recognized separately from goodwill, as the future economic benefits arising from them cannot be reliably measured. The goodwill recognized is not deductible for tax purposes. Identifiable intangible assets acquired of $6,004 includes computer software, backlog and agency contracts, customer relationships and trade names.
(b) Acquisition of Stuart Olson Inc.
On July 29, 2020, the Company entered into an arrangement agreement (“Arrangement Agreement”) pursuant to which, among other things, the Company agreed to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Stuart Olson Inc. (“Stuart Olson”) by way of a plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (Alberta) (the "Arrangement").
The principal activities of Stuart Olson and its subsidiaries are to provide general contracting and electrical building systems contracting in the public and private construction markets, as well as general contracting, electrical, mechanical and specialty trades, such as insulation, cladding and asbestos abatement, in the industrial construction and services market. Stuart Olson provides its services to a wide array of clients within Canada. One of the key rationales for the business combination was to further diversify the Company’s risk profile by expanding its service offerings and revenue streams. The Company has grown its industrial general contracting business, including industrial maintenance, repair, and operations. In the institutional and commercial sectors, the Company has added capability in construction management services, and its newly acquired commercial systems business is one of Canada’s largest electrical and data system contractors. The acquisition further enhances the Company’s ability to provide MRO services.
On September 25, 2020, the Arrangement was completed, pursuant to which the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Stuart Olson in exchange for common shares of the Company and cash consideration and completed the payout and termination of all indebtedness as detailed below. Under the terms of the Arrangement:
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Stuart Olson's secured creditors received an aggregate cash payment of $70,000 in full satisfaction of all obligations, indebtedness and liabilities of Stuart Olson and its affiliates under the bank credit facility, including unpaid interest, fees and expenses;
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Canso Investment Counsel Ltd. ("Canso"), in its capacity as portfolio manager for and on behalf of certain accounts managed by it, acquired an aggregate of 6,329,114 common shares for gross proceeds of approximately $40,000;
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Those accounts managed by Canso, in its capacity as portfolio manager, that held the convertible unsecured subordinated debentures due September 20, 2024 (the “Debentures”), received 3,560,127 common shares valued at $21,800 based on a deemed issue price equal to $6.32 per share for $22,500 of principal value of Debentures in full satisfaction of all indebtedness, accrued interest and obligations of Stuart Olson and its affiliates under the indenture governing the Debentures; and
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Stuart Olson shareholders received an aggregate of 632,835 common shares, based on an exchange ratio of 0.02006051 common shares for each Stuart Olson common share. Those Stuart Olson shareholders entitled to receive less than one common share for all Stuart Olson shares received a cash payment determined by reference to the volume weighted average trading price of the Company’s
11 | Third Quarter 2021 Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Bird Construction Inc. Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)
common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange for the five trading days immediately preceding September 25, 2020.
In connection with this acquisition, the Company incurred acquisition costs of approximately $5,570 comprised mainly of consulting and other professional fees, which were presented in general and administrative expenses in the statement of income. Transaction costs of $124 directly attributable to the issue of common shares are recognized as a reduction from shareholders' capital.
The Arrangement has been accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting whereby the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recognized at their fair value, except for deferred income tax assets or liabilities, assets or liabilities related to employee benefit arrangements and any ROU assets and ROU liabilities identified in which the acquiree is the lessee.
The value of the assets and liabilities associated with the Stuart Olson acquisition were finalized on September 25, 2021. During the nine month period ended September 31, 2021, measurement period adjustments were made to the purchase price allocation to reflect new information obtained by management with respect to facts and circumstances that existed as of September 25, 2020. The impact of these measurement period adjustments include a: $341 increase in accounts receivable, $1,353 increase in net deferred tax assets, $1,450 increase in contract liabilities, $4,150 increase in provisions and $3,906 increase in goodwill.
| Number of common shares issued to Stuart Olson shareholders Number of common shares issued on settlement of Debentures Total common shares issued as consideration Common share price at close on September 25, 2020 $ Equity consideration $ Cash consideration Total Consideration $ Fair value of assets and liabilities of Stuart Olson acquired: Assets acquired Cash and cash equivalents $ Accounts receivable Contract assets Income taxes recoverable Lease receivables Other assets Property and equipment ROU assets Intangible assets Net deferred income tax assets Liabilities assumed Accounts payable Contract liabilities Income taxes payable Provisions Pension liabilities Loans and borrowings ROU liabilities |
632,835 3,560,127 |
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| 4,192,962 6.12 25,661 70,000 |
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95,661 |
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10,040 270,077 33,534 622 7,506 3,634 15,483 26,728 25,430 9,615 (190,450) (57,766) (7,913) (18,632) (5,023) (667) (46,887) |
12 | Third Quarter 2021 Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Bird Construction Inc. Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)
| Other liabilities Net identifiable assets acquired $ Goodwill Net assets acquired $ |
(241) |
|---|---|
75,090 |
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| 20,571 | |
95,661 |
The fair value of the trade receivables acquired amounts to $270,077. The gross amount of trade receivables was $282,443, of which $12,366 was expected to be uncollectible at the acquisition date.
Goodwill and intangible assets
Goodwill of $20,571 recognized as part of the acquisition is attributed to expected revenue growth, future market development, the assembled workforce and the synergies achieved from the integration of Stuart Olson into the Company’s business. These benefits are not recognized separately from goodwill, as the future economic benefits arising from them cannot be reliably measured. The goodwill recognized is not deductible for tax purposes. Identifiable intangible assets acquired of $25,430 includes computer software, backlog and agency contracts, customer relationships and trade names.
8. Cash and cash equivalents
| Cash and cash equivalents Accessible cash $ Restricted cash and blocked accounts Cash held for joint operations Restricted short-term deposits held to support letters of credit $ Restricted cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents held to support letters of credit (note 17) $ Cash deposited in blocked accounts for special projects Restricted cash held in trust $ |
September 30, 2021 74,973 $ 48,900 31,398 90 155,361 $ September 30, 2021 139 $ – 48,851 48,990 $ |
December 31, 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 96,671 55,107 60,200 90 |
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| 212,068 | ||
| December 31, 2020 |
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| 139 1,033 54,025 |
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| 55,197 |
Restricted cash and cash equivalents represent amounts that are not available for general operating purposes. Restricted cash held in trust relates to trust obligations on certain projects for which we have segregated accounts.
The description of the components of cash and cash equivalents is summarized in note 8 of the Company’s December 31, 2020 annual consolidated financial statements.
9. Accounts receivable
| Accounts receivable | ||
|---|---|---|
| Progress billings on construction contracts $ Holdbacks receivable (due within one operating cycle) Other $ |
September 30, 2021 471,493 $ 167,194 8,272 646,959 $ |
December 31, 2020 |
| 336,627 160,364 33,175 |
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| 530,166 |
Accounts receivable are reported net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,240 as at September 30, 2021 (December 31, 2020 - $1,471). 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.
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Included in other accounts receivable are government assistance receivables of $2,825 as at September 30, 2021 (December 31, 2020 - $25,847) related to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”). See note 27.
10. 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.
| Public Private Partnerships (“PPP”) $ Alternative finance projects and complex design-build Stipulated sum, unit price and standard specification design-build Construction management, cost plus and IPD $ |
Three months ended September 30, 2021 2020 5,202 $5,960 $ 16,617 15,182 340,564 241,137 258,841 82,781 621,224 $345,060 **$ ** |
Nine months ended September 30, |
Nine months ended September 30, |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 5,202 $ 16,617 340,564 258,841 621,224 $ |
2021 6,742 $ 41,686 900,889 672,906 1,622,223 $ |
2020 | |
| 27,335 79,731 607,106 235,300 |
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| 949,472 |
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.
As at September 30, 2021, the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to total remaining performance obligations from construction contracts was $2,827,956. 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 62% 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.
The Company’s measure of remaining performance obligations is also referred to as “Backlog” and additions to remaining performance obligations are also referred to by the Company as “Securements"; these measures may not be comparable with the calculation of similar measures by other entities as Backlog and Securements are not terms defined under IFRS.
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11. Other assets
| Subcontractor / Supplier insurance deposits $ Notes receivable Lease receivables (note 7b) Total Return Swap (“TRS”) derivatives Foreign currency forward swaps Other assets Less: current portion Notes receivable TRS derivatives Lease receivables (note 7b) Foreign currency forward swaps Current portion Non-current portion $ |
September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 3,114 $ 5,197 756 1,806 6,174 7,141 4,781 1,604 99 – 14,924 15,748 756 – 4,781 1,330 1,170 1,247 99 – 6,806 2,577 8,118 $ 13,171 |
December 31, 2020 |
|---|---|---|
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2021, the Company entered into foreign currency forward contracts to buy US dollars for the purpose of managing its foreign currency risk. The foreign currency derivatives are not designated as a hedge and unrealized gains and losses in the fair value of the foreign currency forward contracts are recognized in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of income. These derivative contracts have settlement dates extending to November 2022. During the three and nine month period ended September 30, 2021, the Company recognized a gain on these derivatives of $182 and $99 respectively.
12. 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:
| Investments in equity accounted entities Balance, beginning of period $ Share of net income for the period Share of other comprehensive income (loss) for the period Investments in equity accounted entities Capital distributions received Investments in equity accounted entities reclassified as held for sale (note 13) Balance, end of period $ |
September 30, 2021 14,710 $ 3,286 (33) 768 18,731 (1,988) (1,427) 15,316 $ |
December 31, 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 10,185 4,688 47 5,088 |
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| 20,008 (5,298) – |
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| 14,710 |
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Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020
(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)
| Share of net income for the period Gain on sale of investments in equity accounted entities Income from equity accounted investments |
Three months ended September 30, |
Three months ended September 30, |
Three months ended September 30, |
Nine months ended September 30, |
Nine months ended September 30, |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 1,168 $ – |
2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||
| $ | 1,435 |
$ | 3,286 $ |
4,877 | |||
| 2,700 | – | 3,104 | |||||
| $ | 1,168 $ |
4,135 $ |
3,286 $ |
7,981 |
13. Assets held for sale
| . Assets held for sale | |
|---|---|
| Investment in equity accounted entities classified as held for sale $ Property classified as held for sale Assets held for sale $ |
September 30, 2021 |
| 1,427 436 |
|
| 1,863 |
Investment in equity accounted entities classified as held for sale
The Company has initiated plans to sell its investment in an entity accounted for using the equity method. A buyer has been located and the sale is expected to be completed within the next 12 months. As at September 30, 2021, the investment is classified as an asset held for sale on the consolidated statement of financial position at the lesser of its carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell. The estimated fair value less cost to sell of the investment is expected to exceed its carrying value.
Property classified as held for sale
The Company has initiated plans to sell land located in Northern Alberta. The sale is expected to be completed within the next 12 months. As at September 30, 2021, the asset is classified as an asset held for sale on the consolidated statement of financial position at the lesser of its carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell. The estimated fair value less cost to sell of the property is expected to exceed its carrying value.
14. Property and equipment
| . Property and equipment | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cost Balance, December 31, 2020 $ Acquisition (note 7a) Reclassified as held for sale (note 13) Additions Disposals Balance, September 30, 2021 Accumulated depreciation Balance, December 31, 2020 Disposals Depreciation expense Balance, September 30, 2021 Net book value $ |
September 30, 2021 | |||||
| Land 2,557 $ – (436) 231 – 2,352 – – – – 2,352 $ |
Buildings 12,181 $ – – 353 – 12,534 6,719 – 359 7,078 5,456 $ |
Leasehold improvements 16,730 $ – – 361 (74) 17,017 5,836 (51) 2,071 7,856 9,161 $ |
Equipment, trucks and automotive 98,808 $ 3,211 – 4,246 (8,333) 97,932 59,315 (6,940) 7,275 59,650 38,282 $ |
Furniture and office equipment 3,156 $ – – 64 (195) 3,025 2,127 (173) 166 2,120 905 $ |
Total | |
133,432 3,211 (436) 5,255 (8,602) |
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| 132,860 | ||||||
| 73,997 (7,164) 9,871 |
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| 76,704 | ||||||
| 56,156 |
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15. Right-of-use assets
| September 30, 2021 Buildings Equipment, trucks and automotive Furniture and office equipment Cost Balance, December 31, 2020 $ 35,085 $ 41,053 $ 1,900 $ Acquisition (note 7a) 8,849 585 – Additions 5,253 3,651 – Disposals (817) (996) (52) Balance, September 30, 2021 48,370 44,293 1,848 Accumulated depreciation Balance, December 31, 2020 6,057 10,243 227 Disposals (96) (832) (29) Depreciation expense 4,407 5,597 575 Balance, September 30, 2021 10,368 15,008 773 Net book value $ 38,002 $ 29,285 $ 1,075 $ |
September 30, 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | ||
| 78,038 9,434 8,904 (1,865) |
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| 94,511 | ||
| 16,527 (957) 10,579 |
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| 26,149 | ||
| 68,362 |
16. Intangible assets and Goodwill
Intangible assets
| Cost Balance, December 31, 2020 $ Acquisition (note 7a) Additions Balance, September 30, 2021 Accumulated amortization Balance, December 31, 2020 Amortization expense Balance, September 30, 2021 Net book value $ |
September 30, 2021 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Names 7,000 $ 1,000 – 8,000 – – – 8,000 $ |
Backlog and Agency Contracts 4,000 $ 500 – 4,500 333 999 1,332 3,168 $ |
Customer Relationships 11,000 $ 4,500 – 15,500 393 1,179 1,572 13,928 $ |
Computer Software 13,954 $ 4 962 14,920 7,702 2,195 9,897 5,023 $ |
Total | |
| 35,954 6,004 962 |
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| 42,920 | |||||
| 8,428 4,373 |
|||||
| 12,801 | |||||
| 30,119 |
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Goodwill
| Cost Balance, December 31, 2020 $ Acquisition (note 7a) Acquisition (note 7b) Balance, September 30, 2021 Accumulated impairment Balance, December 31, 2020 Balance, September 30, 2021 Net book value $ |
2021 51,111 $ 18,035 – 69,146 14,151 14,151 54,995 $ |
2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 30,540 – 20,571 |
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| 51,111 | ||
| 14,151 | ||
| 14,151 | ||
| 36,960 |
17. Loans and borrowings
Loans and borrowings
| Committed revolving credit facility Committed non-revolving term loan facility Equipment financing Note payable (note 7b) Current portion Non-current portion |
Maturity Interest rate September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 Sept 1, 2024 Variable 27,725 25,000 Sept 1, 2024 Variable 50,000 35,000 2021 – 2024 Fixed 2.04%-3.73% 7,940 12,315 Fully repaid – 598 $ 85,665 $ 72,913 $ 7,408 $ 8,010 $ 78,257 $ 64,903 |
|---|---|
Syndicated credit facility
The Company has a three-year committed, syndicated credit facility (the “Syndicated facility”) consisting of the following:
Committed revolving credit facility
The Company has a committed revolving credit facility up to $185,000 which was increased in the third quarter by $20,000 from the previous amount of $165,000. The $185,000 facility includes a $20,000 swingline which allows the Company to enter into an overdraft position. As part of the agreement, the Company provides a general secured interest in the assets of the Company. At September 30, 2021, the Company has $22,173 letters of credit outstanding on the facility (December 31, 2020 - $22,702) and has drawn $27,725 on the facility (December 31, 2020 - $25,000). The full amount outstanding is recorded as non-current, as the facility is due and payable September 1, 2024. Borrowings under the facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the Canadian prime rate plus a spread. A standby fee is payable quarterly on the unutilized portion of the facility.
Committed non-revolving term loan facility
The Company has a committed non-revolving term loan facility totalling $50,000 used to finance the acquisitions of Stuart Olson and Dagmar (note 7). As at September 30, 2021, the Company has an outstanding balance of $50,000 on the facility (December 31, 2020 - $35,000). The loan has a maturity date
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of September 1, 2024. Any repayment of the facility cannot be reborrowed. Borrowings under the facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the Canadian prime rate plus a spread.
Accordion
The Company has a non-committed accordion of up to an additional $50,000 to increase the limit of the committed revolving credit facility and the committed non-revolving term debt facility. The aggregate increases to the committed revolving credit facility and Committed non-revolving term debt facility combined may not exceed $50,000. The accordion requires creditor approval before it is available.
The Company was in full compliance with its covenants under each facility as at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.
Equipment financing
The Company has committed term credit facilities of up to $40,000 to be used to finance equipment purchases. At September 30, 2021, $6,084 is outstanding, of which $nil is classified as ROU liabilities (December 31, 2020 - $9,248 is outstanding, of which $572 is classified as ROU liabilities). 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 also has multiple, fixed interest rate, term loans which were used to finance equipment purchases. At September 30, 2021, the balance outstanding on these term loans amounted to $1,856 (December 31, 2020 - $3,639). Principal and interest are payable monthly, and these term loans are secured by a first charge against the specific equipment financed using these facilities.
Letters of credit facilities
The Company has authorized operating letters of credit facilities totalling $150,000. At September 30, 2021 the facilities were drawn for outstanding letters of credit of $66,989 (December 31, 2020 - $44,490). All letters of credit issued under these facilities are supported by the pledge of Company-owned financial instruments, including cash, or through a guarantee from Export Development Canada (“EDC”).
The Company has an agreement with EDC to provide performance security guarantees of up to $100,000 for letters of credit issued by financial institutions on behalf of the Company, as at September 30, 2021. The Company uses this facility when letters of credit have been issued as contract security for projects that meet the EDC criteria. At September 30, 2021 EDC has issued performance security guarantees totalling $66,850 (December 31, 2020 - $44,353).
The letters of credit represent performance guarantees issued to support the Company’s performance obligations on major construction projects. These letters of credit are supported through the hypothecation of certain financial instruments having a market value at September 30, 2021 of $139 (December 31, 2020 - $139).
The following table provides details of the changes in the Company’s Loans and Borrowings during the nine month period ended September 30, 2021:
| Balance, December 31, 2020 $ Proceeds Repayment Balance, September 30, 2021 $ |
Syndicated revolving credit facility 25,000 $ 42,725 (40,000) 27,725 $ |
Syndicated committed non-revolving term loan facility Note payable 35,000 $ 598 $ 15,875 – (875) (598) 50,000 $ – $ |
Equipment financing 12,315 $ – (4,375) 7,940 $ |
**Total ** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72,913 58,600 (45,848) |
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85,665 |
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18. Leases and right-of-use liabilities
The following table provides details of the changes in the Company’s ROU liabilities during the nine month period ended September 30, 2021:
| Balance, beginning of period $ Acquisition (note 7b) Additions Interest Lease terminations and modifications Repayment Balance, end of period $ Current portion $ Non-current $ |
September 30, 2021 78,075 $ 9,434 8,904 2,195 (814) (16,507) 81,287 $ 18,262 $ 63,025 $ |
December 31, 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 31,100 46,887 12,277 1,262 (79) (13,372) |
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| 78,075 18,748 |
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| 59,327 |
The Company has established operating lease lines of credit of $25,000 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. At September 30, 2021, the Company had used $7,762 (December 31, 2020 - $10,008) under these facilities.
19. Income taxes
Provision for income taxes
| Provision for income taxes | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three months ended | Nine months ended | |||||||
| September 30, | September 30, | |||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||
| Income tax expense (recovery) comprised of: | ||||||||
| Current income taxes | $ | 3,291 | $ | 8,153 | $ | 13,731 | $ | 10,862 |
| Deferred income taxes | 859 | (4,051) | (2,583) | (4,081) | ||||
| $ | 4,150 | $ | 4,102 | $ | 11,148 | $ | 6,781 |
Income tax rate reconciliation
| Combined federal and provincial income tax rate Increase (reductions) applicable to: Effect of different tax rate on equity investments Non-taxable items Other Effective rate |
Nine months ended September 30, | Nine months ended September 30, |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 25.7% (0.4%) 0.4% (0.4%) 25.3% |
2020 26.9% (3.2%) 3.4% 3.2% 30.3% |
The Company's statutory tax rate is the combined federal and provincial tax rates in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates.
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20. Provisions
| Provisions | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty | ||||||
| claims and | ||||||
| **other ** | **Legal ** | **Total ** | ||||
| Balance, December 31, 2020 (note 7b) | $ | 16,311 | $ | 11,258 | $ | 27,569 |
| Provisions made during the period | 21,070 | 3,793 | 24,863 | |||
| Provisions used during the period | (11,196) | (753) | (11,949) | |||
| Provisions reversed during the period | (5,102) | (2,256) | (7,358) | |||
| Balance, September 30, 2021 | $ | 21,083 | $ | 12,042 | $ | 33,125 |
| Balance, December 31, 2019 | $ | 5,218 | $ | 2,545 | $ | 7,763 |
| Acquisition (note 7b) | 12,676 | 5,956 | 18,632 | |||
| Provisions made during the period | 22,578 | 6,903 | 29,481 | |||
| Provisions used during the period | (16,761) | (986) | (17,747) | |||
| Provisions reversed during the period | (7,400) | (3,160) | (10,560) | |||
| Balance, December 31, 2020 | $ | 16,311 | $ | 11,258 | $ | 27,569 |
| Various claims and litigation arise in the normal course of | the construction business. It is | management’s | ||||
| opinion that an 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. |
21. Other liabilities
Liabilities for cash-settled share-based compensation plans (note 22) $ Leasehold inducements Acquisition holdback liability (note 7a) Interest rate swaps $ Less: current portion Cash-settled share-based compensation plans (note 22) Leasehold inducements Acquisition holdback liability (note 7a) Interest rate swaps Current portion $ Non-current portion $ |
September 30, 2021 23,093 $ 1,693 2,000 – 26,786 $ 8,246 317 1,000 – 9,563 $ 17,223 $ |
December 31, 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 13,929 1,808 – 51 |
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| 15,788 | ||
| 1,795 164 – 51 |
||
| 2,010 | ||
| 13,778 |
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22. Share-based compensation plans
Medium term incentive plan (“MTIP”), Equity incentive plan (“EIP”) and Deferred share unit (“DSU”) plan
| September 30, | December 31, | December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | ||||||
| MTIP liability | $ | 6,439 | $ | 2,865 | |||
| EIP liability | 8,960 | 5,618 | |||||
| DSU liability | **7,694 ** | 5,446 | |||||
| Liabilities for cash-settled | share-based compensation | ||||||
| plans | $ | 23,093 | $ | 13,929 | |||
| Less: current portion | |||||||
| MTIP liability | 3,879 | 491 | |||||
| EIP liability | 4,367 | 1,304 | |||||
| Current portion | $ | 8,246 | $ | 1,795 | |||
| Non-current portion | $ | 14,847 | $ | 12,134 | |||
| September 30, 2021 | December 31,2020 | ||||||
| MTIP | EIP1 | DSUs | MTIP | EIP1 | DSUs | ||
| Units, beginning of period | 1,082,701 | 1,130,053 |
680,718 | 408,181 | 1,136,098 | 482,404 | |
| Granted2 | 29,350 | 514,670 |
101,223 | 697,498 | 499,398 | 198,314 | |
| Forfeited | (124,499) | (65,159) | – | (34,358) | (260,402) | – |
|
| Change in estimate | (47,861) | 37,405 | – | 60,016 | – | – | |
| Vested and paid | (12,431) |
(209,460) | – | (48,636) | (245,041) | – | |
| Units, end of period | 927,260 | 1,407,509 |
781,947 | 1,082,701 | 1,130,053 | 680,718 |
1 Based on underlying units before the impact of a performance multiplier, but after the effects of the dividend adjustment ratio and the estimated forfeiture rate.
2 MTIP and DSU grants include dividend reinvestments.
The Company’s EIP provides certain officers and employees of the Company with the opportunity to be granted performance share units (“PSU”) or time-based restricted share units (“RSU”). As at September 30, 2021, the Company had 719,798 outstanding RSU and 687,711 outstanding PSU, before the impact of the performance multiplier (December 31, 2020 – 585,667 and 544,386 units, respectively). The outstanding PSU balance as at September 30, 2021, adjusted for the performance conditions that modify the vested value, is 964,739 units (December 31, 2020 – 796,428 units).
In the second quarter of 2021, the Company granted 505,815 units under the EIP plan at a fair market value of $8.96, excluding dividend reinvestments. Payments pursuant to the Company's EIP granted in 2021 are due by December 2023.
During the first, second and third quarter of 2021, the Company granted 26,054, 26,221 and 23,244 units under the DSU plan at a fair market value of $8.74, $8.75 and $9.94 respectively, excluding dividend reinvestments. Payments pursuant to the Company's DSU Plan are cash settled when the eligible Director ceases to hold any position within the Company.
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Expenses (recoveries) arising from share-based payment transactions[1]
MTIP $ EIP DSU $ |
Three months ended September 30, 2021 2020 1,388 $ 451 $ 2,167 1,549 1,065 609 4,620 $ 2,609 $ |
Nine months ended September 30, |
Nine months ended September 30, |
|---|---|---|---|
2021 1,388 $ 2,167 1,065 4,620 $ |
2021 3,684 $ 4,959 2,248 10,891 $ |
2020 |
|
| 680 1,358 687 |
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| 2,725 |
1 Expenses (recoveries) are before the effect of the TRS derivative contracts.
The Company entered into TRS derivative contracts for the purpose of managing its exposure to changes in the fair value of its MTIP, EIP and DSU share-based compensation plans, due to changes in the fair value of the Company’s common shares. The Company recognized a gain of $1,674 and $3,177 respectively on these derivatives in the statement of income in general and administrative expenses for the three and nine month period ended September 30, 2021 (2020 - $820 gain and $553 loss respectively).
23. Shareholders’ capital
The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares. 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. As at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, no preferred shares have been issued. Transaction costs of $18 directly attributable to the issuance of common shares for the acquisition of Dagmar are recognized as a deduction from shareholders’ capital (note 7a).
| Balance, beginning of period Common shares issued (note 7) Balance, end of period |
September 30, 2021 Number of shares Amount 53,038,929$ 108,064 656,364 6,520 53,695,293 $ 114,584 |
December Number of shares 42,516,853$ 10,522,076 53,038,929 $ |
31,2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of shares 53,038,929$ 656,364 53,695,293 $ |
Amount | ||
| 42,527 65,537 |
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108,064 |
24. Earnings per share
| Net income (basic and diluted) $ Weighted average number of common shares (basic and diluted) Basic and diluted earnings per share $ |
Three months ended September 30, 2021 2020 12,117 $ 8,822 $ 53,252,961 43,203,075 0.23 $ 0.20 $ |
Nine months ended September 30, |
Nine months ended September 30, |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 12,117 $ 53,252,961 0.23 $ |
2021 2020 32,866 $ 15,569 53,111,057 42,747,263 0.62 $ 0.36 |
2020 |
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25. Finance income
| Interest income on lease receivables Other interest income |
Three months ended September 30, |
Three months ended September 30, |
Nine months ended September 30, |
Nine months ended September 30, |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 45 $ 259 |
2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||
| $ | – $ |
140 $ |
– | ||
| 242 | 756 | 1,333 | |||
| $ | 304 $ |
242 $ |
896 $ |
1,333 |
26. Finance and other costs
| Interest on loans and borrowings Interest on ROU liabilities (Gain) loss on interest rate swaps (note 21) Interest on non-recourse project financing Other |
Three months ended September 30, |
Three months ended September 30, |
Nine months ended September 30, |
Nine months ended September 30, |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 849 $ 670 – – **201 ** |
2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||
| $ | 520 $ |
2,956 $ |
2,122 | |||
| 200 (722) 1,064 70 |
2,085 (51) – 670 |
542 | ||||
| (246) | ||||||
| 3,162 | ||||||
| 195 | ||||||
| $ | 1,720 $ |
1,132 $ |
5,660 $ |
5,775 |
27. Government assistance
On April 11, 2020, the Government of Canada passed the CEWS to support a company’s ability to continue employing its workforce in the face of revenue declines because of the COVID-19 pandemic. During the nine month period ended September 30, 2021, the Company recognized a recovery of compensation expense in costs of construction of $18,798 (2020 - $2,480) and general and administrative expenses of $3,141 (2020 - $620). As at September 30, 2021, the Company recognized a receivable related to CEWS of $2,825 included in accounts receivable in the statement of financial position (December 31, 2020 - $25,847).
28. Other cash flow information
Changes in non-cash working capital relating to operating activities
| Accounts receivable $ Contract assets Contract assets – alternative finance projects Inventory and prepaid expenses Other assets Accounts payable Contract liabilities Provisions Deferred compensation plan expense and other $* |
Nine months ended September 30, |
|---|---|
| 2021 2020 (109,912) $ 61,200 (3,329) 10,845 113 (64,913) (2,801) (1,099) (679) 5,759 29,035 (94,214) 13,916 (20,078) 5,556 2,411 (1,727) (1,166) (69,828) $ (101,255) |
- Contract assets – alternative finance project changes are driven by design-build-finance projects.
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Bird Construction Inc. Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)
29. Financial instruments
Carrying values and fair values
Determination of fair value and the resulting hierarchy requires the use of observable market data whenever available. The classification of a financial instrument in the hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the measurement of fair value.
The hierarchy of inputs is summarized in note 31 of the Company’s December 31, 2020 annual consolidated financial statements.
The Company’s foreign currency forward contract (note 11), interest rate swaps (note 21) and TRS derivative contracts (note 11) are classified as Level 2 measurements in the fair value hierarchy. The Company does not have any financial instruments classified as Level 3 that are carried at fair value. There were no transfers between levels in the fair value hierarchy during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.
The fair value of the Company’s loans and borrowings 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.
Financial 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.
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.
At September 30, 2021, accounts receivable outstanding for greater than 90 days and considered past due by the Company’s management represent 12.1% (December 31, 2020 – 17.5%) of the balance of progress billings on construction contracts receivable. Management has recorded an allowance of $1,240 (December 31, 2020 - $1,471) against these past due receivables, net of amounts recoverable from others.
ii. Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk relates to the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they become due. The Company manages this risk through management of its capital structure, monitoring and reviewing actual and forecasted cash flows and the effect on bank covenants, and maintaining unused credit facilities where possible to ensure there are available cash resources to meet the Company’s liquidity needs.
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Bird Construction Inc. Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)
In managing liquidity risk, the Company has access to committed short and long-term debt facilities as well as equity markets, the availability of which is dependent on market conditions.
The Company has working capital of $154,883 (December 31, 2020 - $130,255) which is available to support surety requirements related to construction projects. Working capital is calculated as total current assets less total current liabilities. As a component of working capital, the Company maintains significant balances of cash and cash equivalents. These balances, less $139 hypothecated to support outstanding letters of credit and $48,851 held in restricted trust accounts, are available to meet the general financial obligations of the Company as they become due. Restricted cash in trust is held in segregated accounts for payment obligations on certain projects. Refer to note 17 in respect of the Syndicated facility and the Company’s other debt instruments, which further improves the Company’s access to liquidity. At September 30, 2021, the Company had a total undrawn balance on its committed revolving credit facility and committed non-revolving term loan facility of $135,102 (December 31, 2020 - $117,298). Also, the Company has a non-committed accordion of up to an additional $50,000 to increase the limit of the committed revolving credit facility and the committed non-revolving term debt facility. The Company also has committed term credit facilities of up to $40,000 to be used to finance equipment purchases of which $33,916 is undrawn as at September 30, 2021 (December 31, 2020 - $30,752). The Company believes that it has access to sufficient funding through the use of these facilities and its cash and cash equivalents to meet its foreseeable operating requirements.
The following are the contractual obligations, including estimated interest payments, as at September 30, 2021, in respect of the financial obligations of the Company. Interest payments on the committed revolving credit facility and committed non-revolving term loan facility are not included in the table below since they are subject to variability based upon outstanding balances at various points throughout the period.
| Not later | Later | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrying | Contractual | than 1 | 2 – 3 | 4 – 5 | than 5 | |||||
| amount | cash flows | **year ** | years | years | years | |||||
| Trade payables | $ | 522,040$ | 522,040$ | 499,109 | $ | 22,167 | $ | 735 | $ | 29 |
| Dividends payable | 1,745 | 1,745 | 1,745 | – | – | – | ||||
| ROU liabilities | 81,287 | 92,059 | 20,586 | 31,798 | 17,233 | 22,442 | ||||
| Committed revolving credit facility | 27,725 | 27,725 | – | 27,725 | – | – | ||||
| Committed non-revolving term loan | 50,000 | 50,000 | 2,500 | 47,500 | – | – | ||||
| Equipment financing | 7,940 | 8,256 | 5,155 | 2,893 | 208 | – | ||||
| Acquisition holdback (note 7a) | 2,000 | 2,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | – | – | ||||
| $ | 692,737$ | 703,825$ | 530,095 | $ | 133,083 | $ | 18,176 | **$ ** | 22,471 |
iii. Market risk
Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as interest rates, equity prices and corporate bond yields, will affect the Company’s income or the value of its holdings in liquid securities. The discount rate used to establish the pension obligation was determined by reference to market interest rates on AArated corporate bonds with cash flows that approximate the timing and amount of expected benefit payments.
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.
For the period ended September 30, 2021, a one percent change in the interest rate applied to the Company's variable rate long-term debt would change annual income before income taxes by approximately $777 (2020 – $607).
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
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Bird Construction Inc. Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) (unaudited)
entering into various TRS derivative contracts maturing between 2021 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. For the period ended September 30, 2021, a 10 percent change in the share price applied to the Company's TRS derivatives would change income before income taxes by approximately $1,491 (2020 – $887).
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. Foreign currency risk is managed by the Company through the use of foreign currency derivatives. For the period ended September 30, 2021, a 10% movement in the Canadian and U.S. dollar exchange rate would have changed income by approximately $372 (2020 – $213).
30. Commitments and contingencies
Commitments
Outstanding surety lien bonds issued on behalf of the Company in connection with liens by subcontractors and suppliers at September 30, 2021 totalled $90,770 (December 31, 2020 - $93,375). The Company has acquired minority equity interests in a number of PPP concession entities (note 12), which require the Company to make $1,816 in future capital injections. These commitments have been secured by letters of credit totalling $2,000 (December 31, 2020- $1,918).
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2021, the Company signed an order with a fleet management provider for leases totalling $5,000. The leases have a term of 60 months. As at September 30, 2021, $500 has been recognized in the statement of financial position and the remainder are expected to commence and be recognized on the statement of financial position in the fourth quarter of 2021.
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.
31. 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 with a record date subsequent to the date of the financial statements, for the following months:
| Eligible dividends declared | Record date | Payment date | Dividend pershare |
|---|---|---|---|
| October dividend | October 29, 2021 | November 19, 2021 |
$0.0325 |
| November dividend | November 30, 2021 | December 20, 2021 |
$0.0325 |
| December dividend | December 31, 2021 | January 20, 2022 |
$0.0325 |
| January dividend | January 31, 2022 | February 18, 2022 |
$0.0325 |
| February dividend | February28,2022 | March 18,2022 |
$0.0325 |
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