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Computer Modelling Group Ltd. — Interim / Quarterly Report 2022
Nov 10, 2021
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Management’s Discussion & Analysis
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To Our Shareholders:
Computer Modelling Group Ltd. announces its second quarter results for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021.
Second Quarter Highlights
| Second Quarter Highlights | ||
|---|---|---|
| Three months ended September 30, 2021 2020 |
$ change | % change |
| ($thousands,exceptper share data) | ||
| Annuity/maintenance software licenses 13,239 14,144 |
(905) | -6% |
| Perpetual software licenses 846 1,775 |
(929) | -52% |
| Total revenue 15,949 17,852 |
(1,903) | -11% |
| Operating profit 5,440 9,861 |
(4,421) | -45% |
| Net income 4,146 6,760 |
(2,614) | -39% |
| Earnings per share - basic 0.05 0.08 |
(0.03) | -38% |
| Funds flow from operations per share - basic 0.06 0.10 |
(0.04) | -40% |
| Free cash flowper share - basic (1) 0.06 0.09 |
(0.03) | -33% |
| Six months ended September 30, 2021 2020 |
$ change | % change |
| ($thousands,exceptper share data) | ||
| Annuity/maintenance software licenses 25,525 28,667 |
(3,142) | -11% |
| Perpetual software licenses 971 1,775 |
(804) | -45% |
| Total revenue 30,363 34,524 |
(4,161) | -12% |
| Operating profit 11,013 15,572 |
(4,559) | -29% |
| Net income 7,879 10,022 |
(2,143) | -21% |
| Earnings per share - basic 0.10 0.12 |
(0.02) | -17% |
| Funds flow from operations per share - basic 0.12 0.16 |
(0.04) | -25% |
| Free cash flowper share - basic (1) 0.11 0.15 |
(0.04) | -27% |
(1) Non-IFRS financial measures are defined in the “Non-IFRS Financial Measures” section.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
This Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) for Computer Modelling Group Ltd. (“CMG”, the “Company”, “we” or “our”), presented as at November 9, 2021, should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements and related notes of the Company for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020. Additional information relating to CMG, including our Annual Information Form, can be found at www.sedar.com. The financial data contained herein have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) and, unless otherwise indicated, all amounts in this report are expressed in Canadian dollars.
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Forward-Looking Information
Certain information included in this MD&A is forward-looking. Forward-looking information includes statements that are not statements of historical fact and which address activities, events or developments that the Company expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including such things as investment objectives and strategy, the development plans and status of the Company’s software development projects, the Company’s intentions, results of operations, levels of activity, future capital and other expenditures (including the amount, nature and sources of funding thereof), business prospects and opportunities, research and development timetable, and future growth and performance. When used in this MD&A, statements to the effect that the Company or its management “believes”, “expects”, “expected”, “plans”, “may”, “will”, “projects”, “anticipates”, “estimates”, “would”, “could”, “should”, “endeavours”, “seeks”, “predicts” or “intends” or similar statements, including “potential”, “opportunity”, “target” or other variations thereof that are not statements of historical fact should be construed as forward-looking information. These statements reflect management’s current beliefs with respect to future events and are based on information currently available to management of the Company. The Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking information should not be unduly relied upon.
With respect to forward-looking information contained in this MD&A, we have made assumptions regarding, among other things:
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future software license sales;
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the continued financing by and participation of the Company's CoFlow partner and it being completed in a timely manner, associated costs and future revenue;
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the Company’s ability to increase or sustain its revenue in a volatile oil price environment;
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the Company’s ability to pay dividends;
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ability to enter into additional software license agreements;
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ability to continue current research and new product development;
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ability to recruit and retain qualified staff;
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the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy and the Company; and
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the Company’s eligibility for the federal government’s Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”) and Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (“CERS”) programs.
Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and involves a number of risks and uncertainties, only some of which are described herein. Many factors could cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements, or future events or developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking information including, without limitation, the following factors, which are discussed in greater detail in the “Business Risks” section of this MD&A:
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Economic conditions in the energy industry;
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Reliance on key customers;
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Foreign exchange;
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Economic and political risks in countries where the Company currently does or proposes to do business;
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Increased competition;
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Reliance on employees with specialized skills or knowledge;
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Protection of proprietary rights.
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results, performance or achievement may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking information contained in this MD&A. These factors should be carefully considered and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information, which speaks only as of the date of this MD&A. All subsequent forward-looking information attributable to the Company herein is expressly qualified in its entirety by the cautionary statements contained in or referred to herein. The Company does not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking information contained in this MD&A to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date of this MD&A or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.
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Management’s Discussion & Analysis
Additional IFRS Measure
Funds flow from operations is an additional IFRS measure that the Company presents in its consolidated statements of cash flows. Funds flow from operations is calculated as cash flows provided by operating activities adjusted for changes in non-cash working capital. Management believes that this measure provides useful supplemental information about operating performance and liquidity, as it represents cash generated during the period, regardless of the timing of collection of receivables and payment of payables, which may reduce comparability between periods.
Non-IFRS Financial Measures
Certain financial measures in this MD&A – namely, direct employee costs, other corporate costs, EBITDA and free cash flow – do not have a standard meaning prescribed by IFRS and, accordingly, may not be comparable to measures used by other companies. Management believes that these indicators nevertheless provide useful measures in evaluating the Company’s performance.
Direct employee costs include salaries (net of CEWS), bonuses, stock-based compensation, benefits, commission expenses, and professional development. Other corporate costs include facility-related expenses, corporate reporting, professional services, marketing and promotion, computer expenses, travel, and other office-related expenses. Direct employee costs and other corporate costs should not be considered an alternative to total operating expenses as determined in accordance with IFRS. People-related costs represent the Company’s largest area of expenditure; hence, management considers highlighting separately corporate and direct employee costs to be important in evaluating the quantitative impact of cost management of these two major expenditure pools. See “Expenses” heading for a reconciliation of direct employee costs and other corporate costs to total operating expenses.
EBITDA refers to net income before adjusting for depreciation expense, finance income, finance costs, and income and other taxes. EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to net income as determined by IFRS. The Company believes that EBITDA is useful supplemental information as it provides an indication of the results generated by the Company’s main business activities prior to consideration of how those activities are amortized, financed or taxed. See “EBITDA” heading for a reconciliation of EBITDA to net income.
Free cash flow is a non-IFRS financial measure that is calculated as funds flow from operations less capital expenditures and repayment of lease liabilities. Free cash flow per share is calculated by dividing free cash flow by the number of weighted average outstanding shares during the period. Management uses free cash flow and free cash flow per share to help measure the capacity of the Company to pay dividends and invest in business growth opportunities.
Free Cash Flow Reconciliation to Funds Flow from Operations
| Fiscal | 2020 Fiscal 2021 |
Fiscal 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ($thousands) | Q3 | Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 |
Q4 | Q1 **Q2 ** |
| Funds flow from operations | 7,366 | 7,515 4,703 7,991 7,322 |
6,267 | 4,811 4,904 |
| Capital expenditures | (351) | (296) (149) (200) (7) |
(41) | (27) (133) |
| Repayment of lease liabilities | (289) | (379) (315) (317) (310) |
(471) | (306) (277) |
| Free cash flow | 6,726 | 6,840 4,239 7,474 7,005 |
5,755 | 4,478 4,494 |
Corporate Profile
CMG is a computer software technology company serving the energy industry. The Company is a leading supplier of advanced process reservoir modelling software, with a diverse customer base of international oil companies and technology centers in approximately 60 countries. CMG’s existing technology has differentiating capabilities built into its software products that can also be directly applied to the energy transition needs of its customers. The Company also provides professional services consisting of highly specialized support, consulting, training, and contract research activities. CMG has
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sales and technical support services based in Calgary, Houston, London, Dubai, Bogota and Kuala Lumpur. CMG’s Common Shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) and trade under the symbol “CMG”.
Quarterly Performance
| Quarterly Performance | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiscal 2020(2) | Fiscal | 2021(3) | Fiscal | 2022(4) | ||||
| $thousands,unless otherwise stated) | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | Q2 |
Q3 | Q4 | Q1 |
**Q2 ** |
| Annuity/maintenance license revenue | 16,612 | 15,233 | 14,523 | 14,144 |
13,477 |
13,790 | 12,286 |
13,239 |
| Perpetual license revenue | 964 | 1,403 | - | 1,775 | 660 |
1,184 | 125 |
846 |
| Software license revenue | 17,576 | 16,636 | 14,523 | 15,919 |
14,137 |
14,974 | 12,411 |
14,085 |
| Professionalservices | 1,699 | 1,879 | 2,149 | 1,933 | 1,901 | 1,827 | 2,003 |
1,864 |
| Total revenue | 19,275 | 18,515 | 16,672 | 17,852 |
16,038 |
16,801 | 14,414 |
15,949 |
| Operating profit | 7,538 | 7,802 | 5,711 | 9,861 |
8,437 |
6,556 | 5,573 |
5,440 |
| Operating profit (%) | 39 | 42 | 34 | 55 |
53 |
39 | 39 |
34 |
| Profit before income and other taxes | 7,054 | 9,613 | 4,405 | 9,360 |
7,410 |
5,747 | 4,827 |
5,321 |
| Income and other taxes | 1,942 | 2,550 | 1,143 | 2,600 |
1,535 |
1,454 | 1,094 |
1,175 |
| Net income for the period | 5,112 | 7,063 | 3,262 | 6,760 |
5,875 |
4,293 | 3,733 |
4,146 |
| EBITDA(1) | 8,644 | 8,923 | 6,767 | 10,933 |
9,509 |
7,627 | 6,596 |
6,473 |
| Cash dividends declared and paid | 8,025 | 8,024 | 4,013 | 4,013 |
4,015 |
4,014 | 4,015 |
4,016 |
| Funds flow from operations | 7,366 | 7,515 | 4,703 | 7,991 |
7,322 |
6,267 | 4,811 |
4,904 |
| Free cash flow(1) | 6,726 | 6,840 | 4,239 | 7,474 |
7,005 |
5,755 | 4,478 |
4,494 |
| Per share amounts – ($/share) | ||||||||
| Earnings per share (EPS) – basic and diluted | 0.06 | 0.09 | 0.04 | 0.08 |
0.07 |
0.05 | 0.05 |
0.05 |
| Cash dividends declared and paid | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
0.05 |
0.05 | 0.05 |
0.05 |
| Funds flow from operations per share - basic | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
0.09 |
0.08 | 0.06 |
0.06 |
| Free cash flowper share – basic(1) | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.05 | 0.09 |
0.09 |
0.07 | 0.06 |
0.06 |
(1) Non-IFRS financial measures are defined in the “Non-IFRS Financial Measures” section.
(2) Q3 and Q4 of fiscal 2020 include $0.2 million and $0.5 million, respectively, in revenue that pertains to usage of CMG’s products in prior quarters.
(3) Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4 of fiscal 2021 include $0.2 million, $0.2 million, $nil and $1.1 million, respectively, in revenue that pertains to usage of CMG’s products in prior quarters.
(4) Q1 and Q2 of fiscal 2022 include $nil and $0.5 million, respectively, in revenue that pertains to usage of CMG’s products in prior quarters.
Commentary on Quarterly Performance
For the Three Months Ended
For the Six Months Ended
September 30, 2021 and compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year, when appropriate:
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Annuity/maintenance license revenue decreased by 6%;
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Total revenue decreased by 11%;
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Annuity/maintenance license revenue decreased by 11%;
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Total revenue decreased by 12%;
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CMG signed a multi-year agreement for CoFlow annuity licensing, the largest agreement for CoFlow commercial use to date;
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Total operating expenses increased by 32%. Adjusted for a one-time restructuring charge in the current quarter and a CEWS benefit included in the prior year quarter, operating expenses decreased by 6%, mainly due to lower stock-based compensation expense as a result of the share price decrease during the current quarter;
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Quarterly operating profit margin was 34%, down from the comparative quarter’s figure of 55%. Adjusted for the onetime restructuring charge in the current quarter and a CEWS benefit included in the prior year quarter, operating profit margin was 39% and 41%, respectively, in line with the pre-COVID average for fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2020 of 40%;
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Total operating expenses increased by 2%. Adjusted for the one-time restructuring charge and CEWS/CERS benefits, operating expenses decreased by 12%, due to lower stock-based compensation expense, salary reductions and lower headcount;
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Year-to-date operating profit margin was 36%, down from the comparative period’s figure of 45%. Adjusted for the restructuring charge and the CEWS/CERS benefits, operating profit was 38% in the current year-to-date period and the prior year period;
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Basic EPS of $0.05 was lower than the comparative quarter’s EPS of $0.08;
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Achieved free cash flow per share of $0.06;
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Declared and paid a dividend of $0.05 per share.
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Basic EPS of $0.10 was lower than the comparative period’s EPS of $0.12;
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Achieved free cash flow per share of $0.11;
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Declared and paid dividends of $0.10 per share.
Revenue
| Three months ended September 30, 2021 2020 |
$ change | % change |
|---|---|---|
| ($thousands) | ||
| Software license revenue 14,085 15,919 |
(1,834) | -12% |
| Professionalservices 1,864 1,933 |
(69) | -4% |
| Total revenue 15,949 17,852 |
(1,903) | -11% |
| Software license revenue as a % of total revenue 88% 89% |
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| Professional services as a % of total revenue 12% 11% |
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| Six months ended September 30, 2021 2020 |
$ change | % change |
| ($thousands) | ||
| Software license revenue 26,496 30,442 |
(3,946) | -13% |
| Professional services 3,867 4,082 |
(215) | -5% |
| Total revenue 30,363 34,524 |
(4,161) | -12% |
| Software license revenue as a % of total revenue 87% 88% |
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| Professional services as a % of total revenue 13% 12% |
CMG’s revenue is comprised of software license sales, which provide the majority of the Company’s revenue, and fees for professional services.
Total revenue for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 decreased by 11% and 12%, due to decreases in both software license revenue and professional services revenue.
Software License Revenue
Software license revenue is made up of annuity/maintenance license fees charged for the use of the Company’s software products, which is generally for a term of one year or less, and perpetual software license sales, whereby the customer purchases the then-current version of the software and has the right to use that version in perpetuity. Annuity/maintenance license fees have historically had a high renewal rate and, accordingly, provide a recurring revenue stream, while perpetual license sales are more variable and unpredictable in nature as the purchase decision and its timing fluctuate with the customers’ needs and budgets. The majority of CMG’s customers who have acquired perpetual software licenses subsequently purchase our maintenance package to ensure ongoing product support and access to current versions of CMG’s software.
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| Three months ended September 30, 2021 2020 |
$ change | % change |
|---|---|---|
| ($thousands) | ||
| Annuity/maintenance license revenue 13,239 14,144 |
(905) | -6% |
Perpetual license revenue 846 1,775 |
(929) | -52% |
| Totalsoftwarelicenserevenue 14,085 15,919 |
(1,834) | -12% |
| Annuity/maintenance as a % of total software license revenue 94% 89% |
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| Perpetual as a % of total software license revenue 6% 11% |
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| Six months ended September 30, 2021 2020 |
$ change | % change |
| ($thousands) | ||
| Annuity/maintenance license revenue 25,525 28,667 |
(3,142) | -11% |
| Perpetual license revenue 971 1,775 |
(804) | -45% |
| Totalsoftwarelicenserevenue 26,496 30,442 |
(3,946) | -13% |
| Annuity/maintenance as a % of total software license revenue 96% 94% |
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| Perpetual as a % of total software license revenue 4% 6% |
Total software license revenue for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 decreased by 12% and 13%, respectively, compared to the same periods of the previous fiscal year, due to decreases in both annuity/maintenance license revenue and perpetual license revenue.
During the three and six months ended September 30, 2021, CMG’s annuity/maintenance license revenue decreased by 6% and 11%, respectively, compared to the same periods of the previous fiscal year. Canada, the US and the Eastern Hemisphere saw decreases in licensing, while South America increased primarily due to a multi-year agreement that includes CoFlow annuity licensing.
Perpetual license revenue decreased 52% and 45% during the three and six months ended September 30, 2021, respectively. Volatility in commodity prices and the resulting unpredictability of cash flows reduced our customers’ budgets for perpetual licenses in the near term. Sales of perpetual licenses may fluctuate significantly between periods due to the uncertainty associated with the timing and the location where sales are generated. For this reason, even though we expect to achieve a certain level of perpetual sales on an annual basis, we expect to observe fluctuations in the quarterly perpetual revenue amounts throughout the fiscal year. In our experience, the majority of perpetual sales are generated in South America and the Eastern Hemisphere, as North American customers usually prefer annuity licenses to perpetual purchases.
We can observe from the tables below that the exchange rate between the US and Canadian dollar had a negative impact on reported software license revenue during the three and six months ended September 30, 2021, compared to the same periods of the previous fiscal year.
The following table summarizes the US dollar-denominated revenue and the weighted average exchange rate at which it was converted to Canadian dollars:
| Three months ended September 30, 2021 2020 |
$ change | % change |
|---|---|---|
| ($thousands) | ||
| US dollar annuity/maintenance license revenue US$ 7,988 8,294 |
(306) |
-4% |
| Weighted average conversion rate 1.277 1.331 |
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| Canadiandollarequivalent CDN$ 10,205 11,036 |
(831) | -8% |
| US dollar perpetual license revenue US$ 677 1,341 |
(664) | -50% |
| Weighted average conversion rate 1.250 1.324 |
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| Canadian dollar equivalent CDN$ 846 1,775 |
(929) | -52% |
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| Six months ended September 30, 2021 2020 |
$ change | % change |
|---|---|---|
| ($thousands) | ||
| US dollar annuity/maintenance license revenue US$ 15,219 16,863 |
(1,644) | -10% |
| Weighted average conversion rate 1.278 1.332 |
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| Canadiandollarequivalent CDN$ 19,458 22,467 |
(3,009) | -13% |
| US dollar perpetual license revenue US$ 781 1,341 |
(560) | -42% |
| Weighted average conversion rate 1.244 1.324 |
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| Canadian dollar equivalent CDN$ 971 1,775 |
(804) | -45% |
| The following table quantifies the foreign exchange impact on our software license revenue: | ||
| Three months ended September 30, 2020 Incremental License Foreign Exchange |
2021 | |
| ($thousands) Growth/(Decrease) Impact |
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| Annuity/maintenance license revenue 14,144 (481) (424) |
13,239 | |
| Perpetual license revenue 1,775 (879) (50) |
846 | |
| Total software license revenue 15,919 (1,360) (474) |
14,085 | |
| Six months ended September 30, 2020 Incremental License Foreign Exchange |
2021 | |
| ($thousands) Growth/(Decrease) Impact |
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| Annuity/maintenance license revenue 28,667 (2,323) (819) |
25,525 | |
| Perpetual license revenue 1,775 (742) (62) |
971 | |
| Total software license revenue 30,442 (3,065) (881) |
26,496 |
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Software Revenue by Geographic Region
| Three months ended September 30, 2021 2020 |
$ change | % change |
|---|---|---|
| ($thousands) | ||
| Annuity/maintenance license revenue | ||
| Canada 3,088 3,143 |
(55) | -2% |
| United States 3,089 3,649 |
(560) | -15% |
| South America 1,817 1,702 |
115 | 7% |
| Eastern Hemisphere(1) 5,245 5,650 |
(405) | -7% |
| 13,239 14,144 |
(905) | -6% |
| Perpetual license revenue | ||
| Canada - - |
- |
0% |
| United States 96 - |
96 |
100% |
| South America - 979 |
(979) | -100% |
| Eastern Hemisphere 750 796 |
(46) | -6% |
| 846 1,775 |
(929) | -52% |
| Total software license revenue | ||
| Canada 3,088 3,143 |
(55) | -2% |
| United States 3,185 3,649 |
(464) | -13% |
| South America 1,817 2,681 |
(864) | -32% |
| Eastern Hemisphere 5,995 6,446 |
(451) | -7% |
| 14,085 15,919 |
(1,834) | -12% |
| Six months ended September 30, 2021 2020 |
$ change | % change |
| ($thousands) | ||
| Annuity/maintenance license revenue | ||
| Canada 6,122 6,355 |
(233) | -4% |
| United States 6,073 7,884 |
(1,811) | -23% |
| South America 3,311 3,092 |
219 | 7% |
| Eastern Hemisphere(1) 10,019 11,336 |
(1,317) | -12% |
| 25,525 28,667 |
(3,142) | -11% |
| Perpetual license revenue | ||
| Canada - - |
- |
0% |
| United States 221 - |
221 |
100% |
| South America - 979 |
(979) | -100% |
| Eastern Hemisphere 750 796 |
(46) | -6% |
| 971 1,775 |
(804) | -45% |
| Total software license revenue | ||
| Canada 6,122 6,355 |
(233) | -4% |
| United States 6,294 7,884 |
(1,590) | -20% |
| South America 3,311 4,071 |
(760) | -19% |
| Eastern Hemisphere 10,769 12,132 |
(1,363) | -11% |
| 26,496 30,442 |
(3,946) | -13% |
(1) Includes Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia.
During the three months ended September 30, 2021, compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year, total software license revenue decreased in all geographic regions.
The Canadian region (representing 23% of year-to-date total software license revenue) experienced slight decreases of 2% and 4% in annuity/maintenance license revenue during the three and six months ended September 30, 2021, due to the
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combined effect of a couple of non-renewals and reduced licensing by existing customers, partially offset by increases in licensing by some other customers.
The United States (representing 24% of year-to-date total software license revenue) experienced decreases of 15% and 23% in annuity/maintenance license revenue during the three and six months ended September 30, 2021, compared to the same periods of the previous fiscal year. The decrease was largely due to the same factors that affected the region’s revenue in the previous fiscal year: consolidation in the industry and reduced licensing due to ongoing challenges experienced by US unconventional shale plays. Perpetual sales were up compared to the previous fiscal year.
South America (representing 12% of year-to-date total software license revenue) experienced an increase of 7% in annuity/maintenance license revenue during the three and six months ended September 30, 2021, primarily due to a new multi-year lease that includes CoFlow.
The Eastern Hemisphere (representing 41% of year-to-date total software license revenue) experienced decreases of 7% and 12% in annuity/maintenance license revenue during the three and six months ended September 30, 2021, due to reduced licensing by some customers. Perpetual revenue during the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 was comparable to the same periods of the previous fiscal year.
As footnoted in the Quarterly Software License Revenue graph, in the normal course of business CMG may complete the negotiation of certain annuity/maintenance contracts and/or fulfill revenue recognition requirements within a current quarter that includes usage of CMG’s products in prior quarters. This situation particularly affects contracts negotiated with countries that face increased economic and political risks leading to the revenue recognition criteria being satisfied only at the time of the receipt of cash. The dollar magnitude of such contracts may be significant to the quarterly comparatives of our annuity/maintenance license revenue stream. To provide a normalized comparison, we specifically identify the revenue component where revenue recognition is satisfied in the current period for products provided in previous quarters. Please refer to the yellow bars and the footnotes in the following graph:
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Quarterly Software License Revenue
($ thousands)
(1) Q3 and Q4 of fiscal 2017 include $3.7 million, and $0.7 million, respectively, in revenue that pertains to usage of CMG's products in prior quarters.
(2) Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4 of fiscal 2018 include $1.5 million, $1.0 million, $0.6 million, and $1.3 million, respectively, in revenue that pertains to usage of CMG’s products in prior quarters.
(3) Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4 of fiscal 2019 include $0.1 million, $0.3 million, $2.3 million, and $1.8 million, respectively, in revenue that pertains to usage of CMG’s products in prior quarters.
(4) Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4 of fiscal 2020 include $0.2 million, $0.3 million, $0.2 million and $0.5 million, respectively, in revenue that pertains to usage of CMG’s products in prior quarters.
(5) Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4 of fiscal 2021 include $0.2 million, $0.2 million, $nil and $1.1 million, respectively, in revenue that pertains to usage of CMG’s products in prior quarters.
(6) Q1 and Q2 of fiscal 2022 include $nil and $0.5 million, respectively, in revenue that pertains to usage of CMG’s products in prior quarters.
Deferred Revenue
| ($thousands) Fiscal 2022 |
Fiscal 2021 | Fiscal 2020 | $change | % change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deferred revenue at: Q1 (June 30) 23,451 Q2 (September 30) 21,242 Q3 (December 31) Q4(March 31) |
25,492 19,549 15,347 30,461 |
15,679 33,838 |
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| (2,041) | -8% | |||
| 1,693 | 9% | |||
| (332) | -2% | |||
| (3,377) | -10% |
CMG’s deferred revenue consists primarily of amounts for prepaid licenses. Our annuity/maintenance revenue is deferred and recognized ratably over the license period, which is generally one year or less. Amounts are deferred for licenses that have been provided and revenue recognition reflects the passage of time.
The above table illustrates the normal trend in the deferred revenue balance from the beginning of the calendar year (which corresponds with Q4 of our fiscal year), when most renewals occur, to the end of the calendar year (which corresponds with Q3 of our fiscal year). Our fourth quarter corresponds with the beginning of the fiscal year for most oil and gas companies, representing a time when they enter a new budget year and sign/renew their contracts.
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Management’s Discussion & Analysis
The deferred revenue balance at the end of Q2 of fiscal 2022 increased by 9% compared to Q2 of fiscal 2021 and was positively affected by early renewals.
Professional Services Revenue
Professional services revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was $1.9 million, consistent with the comparative quarter, and $3.9 million during the six months ended September 30, 2021, a $0.2 million decrease compared to the comparative period. This decrease was mainly due to fluctuations in development funding from Shell Global Solutions International B.V. (“Shell”) for CoFlow development and support (see “Commitments, Off Balance Sheet Items and Transactions with Related Parties”).
Professional services revenue consists of specialized consulting, training, and contract research activities. CMG performs consulting and contract research activities on an ongoing basis, but such activities are not considered a core part of our business and are primarily undertaken to increase our knowledge base and hence expand the technological abilities of our simulators in a funded manner, combined with servicing our customers’ needs. In addition, these activities are undertaken to market the capabilities of our suite of software products with the ultimate objective to increase software license sales. Our experience is that consulting activities are variable in nature as both the timing and dollar magnitude of work are dependent on activities and budgets within customer companies.
Expenses
| Three months ended September 30, 2021 2020 |
$ change | % change |
|---|---|---|
| ($thousands) | ||
| Sales, marketing and professional services 3,840 3,590 |
250 | 7% |
| Research and development 4,656 3,107 |
1,549 | 50% |
| Generaland administrative 2,013 1,294 |
719 | 56% |
| Totaloperating expenses 10,509 7,991 |
2,518 | 32% |
| Direct employee costs(1) 8,579 5,714 |
2,865 | 50% |
| Other corporate costs 1,930 2,277 |
(347) | -15% |
| 10,509 7,991 |
2,518 | 32% |
| Six months ended September 30, 2021 2020 |
$ change | % change |
| ($thousands) | ||
| Sales, marketing and professional services 7,252 7,874 |
(622) | -8% |
| Research and development 8,673 8,066 |
607 | 8% |
| General and administrative 3,425 3,012 |
413 | 14% |
| Totaloperating expenses 19,350 18,952 |
398 | 2% |
| Direct employee costs(1) 15,649 14,667 |
982 | 7% |
| Other corporate costs 3,701 4,285 |
(584) | -14% |
| 19,350 18,952 |
398 | 2% |
(1) Includes salaries, bonuses, stock-based compensation, benefits, commissions, and professional development. See “Non-IFRS Financial Measures”.
Total operating expenses for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 increased by 32% and 2%, respectively, compared to the same periods of the previous fiscal year, due to an increase in direct employee costs, only partially offset by a decrease in other corporate costs.
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Management’s Discussion & Analysis
Direct Employee Costs
As a technology company, CMG’s largest investment is its people. Historically, approximately 80% of total operating expenses relate to direct employee costs. Effective July 1, 2021, CMG revised staff compensation, resulting in partial reinstatements of staff salaries that had been reduced since July 1, 2020. At the end of the second quarter, CMG restructured its Calgary office, incurring a one-time restructuring cost of $0.9 million before tax. The restructuring, net of salary reinstatements, is expected to result in annual savings of approximately $0.2 million before tax.
The restructuring decreased our headcount, and at September 30, 2021, CMG’s full-time equivalent staff complement was 184 employees and consultants (September 30, 2020: 200 employees).
Direct employee costs for the three months ended September 30, 2021 increased by $2.9 million, compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year. The increase was due mainly to the fact that the comparative quarter included CEWS benefits of $2.5 million (no CEWS benefits in the current quarter) and the current quarter included the aforementioned $0.9 million one-time restructuring cost, partially offset by lower stock-based compensation expense as a result of the share price decrease during the current quarter. Adjusted for the CEWS and the restructuring charge, direct employee expenses decreased by $0.5 million, or 6%.
Direct employee costs for the six months ended September 30, 2021 increased by $1.0 million, compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year. The increase was due mainly to the lower CEWS benefits, the $0.9 million one-time restructuring cost, partially offset by lower stock-based compensation expense, salary reductions implemented on July 1, 2020 and lower headcount. Adjusted for the CEWS and the restructuring charge, direct employee expenses decreased by $2.1 million, or 12%.
Other Corporate Costs
Other corporate costs for the three months ended September 30, 2021 decreased by 15%, compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year, mainly due to higher SR&ED credits, as explained in the next section. Other corporate costs for the six months ended September 30, 2021 decreased by 14%, compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year, due to a refund of office operating costs, the CERS benefit received during the first quarter of the current year and higher SR&ED credits.
Research and Development
| Three months ended September 30, ($thousands) |
2021 | 2020 | $ change % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research and development, net of government grants SR&EDcredits |
4,904 (248) |
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| 3,175 | 1,729 54% |
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| (68) | (180) -265% |
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| Research and development | 4,656 | 3,107 | 1,549 50% |
| Research and development as a % of total revenue 29% |
17% | ||
| Six months ended September 30, ($thousands) |
2021 | 2020 | $ change % change |
| Research and development, net of government grants SR&ED credits |
9,159 (486) |
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| 8,478 | 681 8% |
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| (412) | (74) -18% |
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| Research and development | 8,673 | 8,066 | 607 8% |
| Research and development as a % of total revenue 29% |
23% |
CMG works closely with its customers to provide solutions to complex problems related to proven and new advanced recovery processes through investment in research and development.
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Management’s Discussion & Analysis
The above research and development costs include $2.0 million and $3.8 million of costs for CoFlow for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021, up from $1.3 million and $3.5 million in the same periods of the previous fiscal year, primarily due to the CEWS benefit that decreased CoFlow direct employee costs in the second quarter of the previous fiscal year. See discussion under “Commitments, Off Balance Sheet Items and Transactions with Related Parties”.
Research and development costs for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 increased by 50% and 8%, respectively, compared to the same periods of the previous fiscal year, mainly due to the CEWS benefit recorded in the second quarter of the previous fiscal year. SR&ED credits increased by 265% and 18% for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021, compared to the same periods of the previous fiscal year, because the CEWS benefit recorded in the second quarter of the previous fiscal year reduced SR&ED-eligible wages.
Depreciation
| Three months ended September 30, 2021 2020 |
$ change | % change |
|---|---|---|
| ($thousands) | ||
| Depreciation of property and equipment, allocated to: | ||
| Sales, marketing and professional services 218 252 |
(34) | -13% |
| Research and development 679 680 |
(1) | 0% |
| General and administrative 136 140 |
(4) | -3% |
| Total depreciation 1,033 1,072 |
(39) | -4% |
| Six months ended September 30, 2021 2020 |
$ change | % change |
| ($thousands) | ||
| Depreciation of property and equipment, allocated to: | ||
| Sales, marketing and professional services 436 502 |
(66) | -13% |
| Research and development 1,347 1,348 |
(1) | 0% |
| Generaland administrative 273 278 |
(5) | -2% |
| Total depreciation 2,056 2,128 |
(72) | -3% |
Depreciation for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 remained consistent with the same periods of the previous fiscal year.
Finance Income and Costs
| Three months ended September 30, 2021 2020 |
$ change | % change |
|---|---|---|
| ($thousands) | ||
| Interest income 126 97 |
29 | 30% 100% |
| Net foreign exchange gain 258 - |
258 | |
| Total financeincome 384 97 |
287 | 296% |
| (18) (77) |
-3% -100% |
|
| Interest expense on lease liability (503) (521) |
||
| Net foreign exchange loss - (77) |
||
| Total finance costs (503) (598) |
(95) | -16% |
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Management’s Discussion & Analysis
| Six months ended September 30, 2021 2020 |
$ change | % change |
|---|---|---|
| ($thousands) | ||
| Interest income 224 196 |
28 | 14% |
| Total financeincome 224 196 |
28 | 14% |
| (36) (878) |
-3% -92% |
|
| Interest expense on lease liability (1,010) (1,046) |
||
| Netforeignexchangeloss (79) (957) |
||
| Total finance costs (1,089) (2,003) |
(914) | -46% |
Interest income and interest expense on lease liability for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 were consistent with the comparative periods.
CMG is impacted by foreign exchange fluctuations, as approximately 68% of CMG’s revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2021 (2020 – 72%) is denominated in US dollars, whereas only approximately 23% (2020 – 27%) of CMG’s total costs are denominated in US dollars.
The following chart shows the exchange rates used to translate CMG’s USD-denominated working capital at September 30, 2021, 2020 and 2019 and the average exchange rates used to translate income statement items during the three months ended September 30, 2021, 2020 and 2019:
| CDN$to US$ At June 30 At September 30 |
Six month trailingaverage |
|---|---|
| 2019 0.7641 0.7551 2020 0.7338 0.7497 |
0.7516 0.7326 |
| 2021 0.8068 0.7849 |
0.8066 |
CMG recorded a net foreign exchange gain of $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, due to a strengthening of the US dollar during the quarter, which positively affected the valuation of the USD-denominated portion of the Company’s working capital. For the six months ended September 30, 2021, CMG recorded a small net foreign exchange loss of $0.1 million.
Income and Other Taxes
CMG’s effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2021 is 22.7% (2020 – 25.9%), whereas the blended Canadian statutory tax rate for the Company’s 2021 fiscal year is 23% (down from 23.5% in fiscal 2021, due to a reduction in the Alberta provincial tax rate). The difference between the effective rate and the statutory rate is primarily due to prior year adjustments.
The benefit recorded in CMG’s books on the scientific research and experimental development (“SR&ED”) investment tax credit program impacts deferred income taxes. The investment tax credit earned in the current fiscal year reduces income taxes otherwise payable for the current fiscal year, but bears an inherent tax liability as the amount of the credit is included in the subsequent year’s taxable income for both federal and provincial purposes. The inherent tax liability on these investment tax credits is reflected in the year the credit is earned as a non-current deferred tax liability and then, in the following fiscal year, is transferred to income taxes payable.
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Management’s Discussion & Analysis
Operating Profit and Net Income
| Three months ended September 30, 2021 2020 |
$ change | % change |
|---|---|---|
| ($thousands,exceptper share data) | ||
| Total revenue 15,949 17,852 |
(1,903) | -11% |
| Operating expenses (10,509) (7,991) |
(2,518) |
-32% |
| Operating profit 5,440 9,861 |
(4,421) | -45% |
| Operating profit as a % of revenue 34% 55% |
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| Net income for the period 4,146 6,760 |
(2,614) | -39% |
| Net income as a % of total revenue 26% 38% |
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| Basic earningsper share($/share) 0.05 0.08 |
(0.03) |
-38% |
| Six months ended September 30, 2021 2020 |
$ change | % change |
| ($thousands,exceptper share data) | ||
| Total revenue 30,363 34,524 |
(4,161) | -12% |
| Operating expenses (19,350) (18,952) |
(398) |
-2% |
| Operating profit 11,013 15,572 |
(4,559) | -29% |
| Operating profit as a % of revenue 36% 45% |
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| Net income for the period 7,879 10,022 |
(2,143) | -21% |
| Net income as a % of total revenue 26% 29% |
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| Basic earningsper share($/share) 0.10 0.12 |
(0.02) |
-17% |
Operating profit as a percentage of total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was 34%, down from 55% in the comparative quarter. Adjusted for the restructuring charge in the current quarter and the CEWS benefit included in the prior year quarter, operating profit was 39% and 41%, respectively. The decrease to 39% from 41% was due to lower revenue.
Operating profit as a percentage of total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2021 was 36%, down from 45% in the comparative period. Without the impact of the CEWS, the CERS and the restructuring charge, operating profit was 38% both in the current year-to-date period and the prior year period.
Net income as a percentage of total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was 26%, down from 38% in the comparative quarter. Without the impact of the restructuring charge and the CEWS benefit, net income as a percentage of total revenue was 30% in the current quarter, up from 27% in the comparative quarter.
Net income as a percentage of total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2021 was 26%, down from 29% in the comparative period. Without the impact of the CEWS, the CERS and the restructuring charge, net income as a percentage of total revenue was 27% in the current year-to-date period, up from 23% in the prior year period.
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Management’s Discussion & Analysis
EBITDA[(1) ]
| Three months ended September 30, 2021 2020 |
$ change | % change |
|---|---|---|
| ($thousands) | ||
| Net income for the period 4,146 6,760 |
(2,614) |
-39% |
| Add (deduct): | ||
| Depreciation 1,033 1,072 |
(39) |
-4% |
| Finance (income) costs 119 501 |
(382) |
-76% |
| Income and other taxes 1,175 2,600 |
(1,425) |
-55% |
| EBITDA 6,473 10,933 |
(4,460) | -41% |
| EBITDA as a % of total revenue 41% 61% |
||
| Three months ended September 30, 2021 2020 |
$ change | % change |
| ($thousands) | ||
| Net income for the period 7,879 10,022 |
(2,143) |
-21% |
| Add (deduct): | ||
| Depreciation 2,056 2,128 |
(72) |
-3% |
| Finance (income) costs 865 1,807 |
(942) |
-52% |
| Income and other taxes 2,269 3,743 |
(1,474) |
-39% |
| EBITDA 13,069 17,700 |
(4,631) |
-26% |
| EBITDA as a % of total revenue 43% 51% |
(1) Non-IFRS financial measures are defined in the “Non-IFRS Financial Measures” section.
EBITDA as a percentage of total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was 41%, down from 61% in the comparative quarter. Without the impact of the CEWS and the restructuring charge, EBITDA as a percentage of total revenue was 46% and 47% in the current quarter and the prior year quarter, respectively.
EBITDA as a percentage of total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2021 was 43%, down from 51% in the comparative period. Without the impact of the CEWS, the CERS and the restructuring charge, EBITDA as a percentage of total revenue was 45% and 44% in the current year-to-date period and in the prior year period, respectively.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
| Three months ended September 30, 2021 2020 |
$ change | % change |
|---|---|---|
| ($thousands) | ||
| Cash, beginning of period 54,445 51,195 |
3,250 | 6% |
| Cash flow provided by (used in): | ||
| Operating activities (2,007) (2,683) |
676 | 25% |
| Financing activities (4,293) (4,330) |
37 | 1% |
| Investing activities (133) (200) |
67 | 34% |
| Cash,end ofperiod 48,012 43,982 |
4,030 | 9% |
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Management’s Discussion & Analysis
| Six months ended September 30, 2021 2020 |
$ change | % change |
|---|---|---|
| ($thousands) | ||
| Cash, beginning of period 49,068 40,505 |
8,563 | 21% |
| Cash flow provided by (used in): | ||
| Operating activities 7,718 12,484 |
(4,766) | -38% |
| Financing activities (8,614) (8,658) |
44 |
1% |
| Investing activities (160) (349) |
189 | 54% |
| Cash,end ofperiod 48,012 43,982 |
4,030 | 9% |
At September 30, 2021, CMG had $48.0 million in cash, no borrowings and access to approximately $1.0 million under a line of credit with its principal banker. The Company’s primary non-operating use of cash is dividend payments. Management believes that the Company has sufficient capital resources to meet its operating and capital expenditure needs.
During the six months ended September 30, 2021, 10.4 million shares of CMG’s public float were traded on the TSX. As at September 30, 2021, CMG’s market capitalization based upon its September 30, 2021 closing price of $4.74 was $380.8 million.
Operating Activities
Cash used in operating activities decreased by $0.7 million during the three months ended September 30, 2021, compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year. While funds flow from operations was $3.1 million lower than in the comparative quarter (due to lower revenue in the current quarter and the receipt of CEWS benefits in the comparative quarter), this decrease was more than offset by an increase in cash due to the movement in the non-cash working capital, the main factor being the change in the deferred revenue balance.
Cash provided by operating activities decreased by $4.8 million during the six months ended September 30, 2021, compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year. This was the result of $3.0 million lower funds flow from operations, due to lower revenue in the current period and higher CEWS benefits in the comparative period, as well as the movement in the non-cash working capital, the main one being the difference of when sales are made and when the resulting receivables are collected.
Financing Activities
Cash used in financing activities in the three months ended September 30, 2021 was consistent with the same period of the
previous fiscal year.
In the six months ended September 30, 2021, CMG paid $8.0 million in dividends, representing the following quarterly dividends:
| ($ per share) | Q1 | Q2 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Total dividends declared andpaid | 0.05 | 0.05 |
In the six months ended September 30, 2020, CMG paid $8.0 million in dividends, representing the following quarterly dividends:
| ($ per share) | Q1 | Q2 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Total dividends declared andpaid | 0.05 | 0.05 |
On August 10, 2021, CMG announced the payment of a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share on CMG’s common shares. The dividend will be paid on December 15, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 7, 2021. Decisions with respect to dividend payments are made by the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis and take into account market conditions and the financial performance of the Company.
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Management’s Discussion & Analysis
Investing Activities
CMG’s investing activities consist of capital asset additions, all of which are being funded internally. During the six months ended September 30, 2021, CMG’s capital asset additions were composed of computer equipment and totalled $0.2 million, a decrease compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year. CMG’s capital budget for fiscal 2022 is $1.7 million. CMG is deferring replacing certain equipment in anticipation of the release of newer and more efficient models later in the year.
Commitments, Off Balance Sheet Items and Transactions with Related Parties
CMG, in partnership with Shell Global Solutions International B.V. (“Shell”) at present, and also in partnership with Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. historically, is the developer of CoFlow, the newest generation of reservoir and production system simulation software.
On January 1, 2017, Shell and CMG entered into an agreement (the “CoFlow Agreement”) with an initial five-year term whereby CMG would be responsible for the research and development costs of CoFlow and Shell would be responsible for providing a contribution for the continuing development of the software.
On December 21, 2020, the CoFlow Agreement was amended when Shell exercised its right to request a five-year term extension, commencing January 1, 2022. All other terms and conditions in the CoFlow Agreement, including any related amendments, remain unchanged and in full force and effect during the extended term. In September 2021, CMG and Shell agreed that CMG will add and/or allocate up to six additional full-time employees in order to accelerate CoFlow development and support targeted CoFlow deployments, and Shell’s contribution will increase accordingly.
CoFlow costs are estimated to be $8.3 million and Shell’s contribution is estimated to be $6.7 million in fiscal 2022, which includes the additional resources agreed to in September of 2021.
CMG has very little in the way of other ongoing material contractual obligations other than prepaid licenses, which are reflected as deferred revenue on the statement of financial position, and contractual obligations for office leases, which are estimated to be as follows as at September 30, 2021:
| (thousands of$) Undiscounted lease liability payments |
Operating costs and short-term leases |
Total commitments |
|---|---|---|
| Less than one year 3,406 |
1,010 | 4,416 |
| Between one and five years 14,042 |
4,530 | 18,572 |
| More than five years 41,513 |
12,270 | 53,783 |
| 58,961 | 17,810 | 76,771 |
Business Risks and Critical Accounting Estimates
These remain unchanged from the factors detailed in CMG’s 2021 Financial Report.
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Management’s Discussion & Analysis
Outstanding Share Data
The following table represents the number of common shares, stock options, restricted share units and performance share units outstanding:
| As at November 9, 2021 | |
|---|---|
| (thousands) | |
| Common shares | 80,335 |
| Stock options | 3,716 |
| Restricted share units(1) | 584 |
| Performance share units(1) | 120 |
(1) Upon vesting, restricted share units and performance share units can be exchanged for common shares of the Company or surrendered for cash.
The maximum number of common shares that may be reserved for issuance under the Company’s security-based compensation plans is limited to 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares. Based on this calculation, at November 9, 2021, CMG could reserve up to 8,033,000 common shares for issuance under its security-based compensation plans.
Disclosure Controls and Procedures and Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (“DC&P”) and internal control over financial reporting (“ICFR”) as defined under National Instrument 52-109. These controls and procedures were reviewed and the effectiveness of their design and operation was evaluated in fiscal 2021 in accordance with the COSO control framework (2013). The evaluation confirmed the effectiveness of DC&P and ICFR at March 31, 2021. During the 2022 fiscal year, we continue to monitor and review our controls and procedures. During the three months ended September 30, 2021 there have been no significant changes to the Company’s ICFR that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s ICFR.
Outlook
During the three and six months ended September 30, 2021, CMG’s annuity/maintenance license revenue decreased by 6% and 11%, compared to the same periods of the previous fiscal year. While commodity prices have improved in calendar 2021, annual spending budgets were set by our customers at the end of calendar 2020, in the midst of COVID-related cautions and uncertainties, so any positive effects on CMG’s revenue may be lagged because of the annual nature of our customers’ budgets.
Geographically, Canada, the US and the Eastern Hemisphere experienced decreases during the quarter and year to date, compared to the same periods of the previous fiscal year, as license reductions that occurred at the beginning of calendar 2021 continue to negatively affect revenue comparison with the prior year.
South American annuity/maintenance revenue increased by 7% during the quarter and year to date, the main contributor to the increase being a multi-year agreement with Petroleo Brasileiro S.A that includes commercial use of CoFlow. We are excited to focus on commercial deployments with now both of the original partners of the CoFlow project. Subsequent to quarter-end, we closed another deal with a South American customer for commercial licensing of CoFlow.
In September 2021, CMG and Shell agreed that CMG will add and/or allocate up to six additional full-time employees in order to accelerate CoFlow development and support targeted CoFlow deployments. Shell’s contribution will increase accordingly.
At the end of the second quarter, CMG restructured its Calgary office, incurring a one-time restructuring cost of $0.9 million before tax. Effective July 1, 2021, CMG revised staff compensation, resulting in partial reinstatements of staff salaries that had been reduced since July 1, 2020. The restructuring, net of salary reinstatements, is expected to result in annual savings of approximately $0.2 million before tax. Directors’ cash compensation reductions and officers’ salary reductions implemented on July 1, 2020 will remain unchanged for the current fiscal year. Our goal is to continue to defend our margins, while making sure we deliver reliable and accurate reservoir simulation solutions to our customers.
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Management’s Discussion & Analysis
Adjusted for the restructuring charge in the current quarter and the CEWS benefit included in the prior year quarter, total operating expenses decreased by 6%, compared to the prior year quarter, mainly due to lower stock-based compensation expense. Adjusted for the restructuring charge and the CEWS/CERS benefits, year-to-date total operating expenses decreased by 12%, due to lower stock-based compensation expense, salary reductions and lower headcount. For more than one fiscal year now, discretionary expenses like travel, tradeshows and customer engagement have been reduced due to pandemic-related restrictions.
Adjusted for the restructuring charge and the CEWS/CERS benefits, operating profit margin was 39% and 38%, in line with the pre-COVID fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2020 historic average of 40% and reflective of our effective cost management.
We continue to maintain a strong financial position. We closed the quarter with $48.0 million of cash, no debt and no significant accounts receivable collectability concerns. Basic earnings per share were $0.05 for the quarter and $0.10 for the year to date. During the quarter and year to date, we generated free cash flow of $0.06 and $0.11 per share, respectively. During the three months ended September 30, 2021, we declared and paid dividends totaling $0.05 per share.
Energy transition-related modelling (carbon capture/sequestration and EOR, hydrogen, geothermal and other processes/mechanisms) has been a bright spot for CMG for the past year and a half. The current macro focus on energy transition has generated increased interest in our related training courses and has also created a number of opportunities that CMG has been able to capture or pursue. CMG’s existing software has had the technical capabilities to support energy transition-related modelling for, in some instances, decades, and we believe that CMG is the experienced, go-to partner for all of our existing customers, as well as new entrants that are focused on this area. During the current quarter, we continued to add new software and consulting contracts for energy transition and CO2-related work.
Although our results are impacted by the ongoing headwinds associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, we are seeing recovery in both oil and gas demand and commodity prices. As market sentiment improves and our customers adapt to operating in volatile market conditions, we are focused on returning to growth by working with our customers in their upcoming annual budget cycles to provide them with needed solutions. As the market focuses on energy transition, capital discipline, operational efficiencies and debt reduction, CMG will be responsive and proactive to our customers’ needs and will support them in improving the value of their assets by optimizing production and realizing operational cost efficiencies.
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Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
| UNAUDITED (thousands of Canadian $) | September 30, 2021 | March 31, 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||
| Current assets: | ||
| Cash | 48,012 | 49,068 |
| Trade and other receivables | 14,081 | 23,239 |
| Prepaid expenses | 1,020 | 820 |
| Prepaid income taxes(note 10) | 1,522 | 8 |
| 64,635 | 73,135 | |
| Property and equipment | 11,318 | 12,025 |
| Right-of-use assets | 34,292 | 35,509 |
| Deferred tax asset(note 10) | 1,878 | 1,822 |
| Total assets | 112,123 | 122,491 |
| Liabilities and shareholders’ equity | ||
| Current liabilities: | ||
| Trade payables and accrued liabilities | 5,597 | 6,316 |
| Income taxes payable (note 10) | 36 | 49 |
| Deferred revenue (note 4) | 21,242 | 30,461 |
| Lease liability (note 5) | 1,436 | 1,356 |
| 28,311 | 38,182 | |
| Long-term stock-based compensation liability (note 11(c)) | 1,052 | 1,281 |
| Long-term lease liability (note 5) | 38,914 | 39,606 |
| Total liabilities | 68,277 | 79,069 |
| Shareholders’ equity: | ||
| Share capital (note 11) | 80,248 | 80,051 |
| Contributed surplus | 14,630 | 14,251 |
| Deficit | (51,032) | (50,880) |
| Total shareholders' equity | 43,846 | 43,422 |
| Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | 112,123 | 122,491 |
Subsequent event (note 15)
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
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Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
| Comprehensive Income | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three months ended | Six months ended | ||||||
| September 30 | September 30 | ||||||
| UNAUDITED (thousands of Canadian $ exceptper share amounts) | 2021 |
2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||
| Revenue(note 6) | 15,949 | 17,852 | 30,363 | 34,524 | |||
| Operating expenses (note 7) | |||||||
| Sales, marketing and professional services | 3,840 | 3,590 | 7,252 | 7,874 | |||
| Research and development (note 8) | 4,656 | 3,107 | 8,673 | 8,066 | |||
| General and administrative | 2,013 | 1,294 | 3,425 | 3,012 | |||
| 10,509 | 7,991 | 19,350 | 18,952 | ||||
| Operating profit | 5,440 | 9,861 | 11,013 | 15,572 | |||
| Finance income (note 9) | 384 | 97 | 224 | 196 | |||
| Finance costs(note 9) | (503) | (598) | (1,089) | (2,003) | |||
| Profit before income and other taxes | 5,321 | 9,360 | 10,148 | 13,765 | |||
| Income and other taxes(note 10) | 1,175 | 2,600 | 2,269 | 3,743 | |||
| Net and total comprehensive income | 4,146 | 6,760 | 7,879 | 10,022 | |||
| Earnings per share | |||||||
| Basic and diluted (note 11(d)) | 0.05 | 0.08 | 0.10 | 0.12 |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
| Share | Contributed | Total |
|---|---|---|
| UNAUDITED (thousands of Canadian $) capital |
surplus | Deficit equity |
| Balance, April 1, 2020 79,851 Total comprehensive income for the year - Dividends paid - Shares issued on redemption of restricted share units (note 11(b)) 200 Stock-based compensation: Currentperiod expense(note 11(c)) - |
13,533 - - - 341 |
(55,015) 38,369 10,022 10,022 (8,026) (8,026) - 200 - 341 |
| Balance, September 30, 2020 80,051 |
13,874 | (53,019) 40,906 |
| Balance, April 1, 2021 80,051 |
14,251 | (50,880) 43,422 |
| Total comprehensive income for the year - |
- |
7,879 7,879 |
| Dividends paid - |
- |
(8,031) (8,031) |
| Shares issued on redemption of restricted share units (note 11(b)) 197 |
- | - 197 |
| Stock-based compensation: | ||
| Currentperiod expense(note 11(c)) - |
379 |
- 379 |
| Balance, September 30, 2021 80,248 |
14,630 | (51,032) 43,846 |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
| Three | months ended | Six months ended | Six months ended | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30 | September 30 | |||
| UNAUDITED (thousands of Canadian $) | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Operating activities | ||||
| Net income | 4,146 | 6,760 | 7,879 | 10,022 |
| Adjustments for: | ||||
| Depreciation | 1,033 | 1,072 | 2,056 | 2,128 |
| Deferred income tax expense (recovery) (note 10) | 157 | (7) | (55) | (434) |
| Stock-based compensation(note 11(c)) | (432) | 166 | (165) | 978 |
| Funds flow from operations | 4,904 | 7,991 | 9,715 | 12,694 |
| Movement in non-cash working capital: | ||||
| Trade and other receivables | (5,264) | (3,383) |
9,158 | 15,202 |
| Trade payables and accrued liabilities | 1,582 | (1,282) | (209) | (2,047) |
| Prepaid expenses | (153) | (128) |
(200) | (168) |
| Income taxes payable | (867) | 62 |
(1,527) | 1,092 |
| Deferred revenue | (2,209) | (5,943) | (9,219) | (14,289) |
| Increase in non-cash workingcapital | (6,911) | (10,674) | (1,997) | (210) |
| Net cash(used in) provided by operating activities | (2,007) | (2,683) | 7,718 | 12,484 |
| Financing activities | ||||
| Repayment of lease liability (note 5) | (277) | (317) |
(583) | (632) |
| Dividendspaid | (4,016) | (4,013) | (8,031) | (8,026) |
| Net cash used in financing activities | (4,293) | (4,330) | (8,614) | (8,658) |
| Investing activities | ||||
| Propertyand equipment additions | (133) | (200) | (160) | (349) |
| (Decrease) Increase in cash | (6,433) | (7,213) |
(1,056) |
3,477 |
| Cash, beginningofperiod | 54,445 | 51,195 | 49,068 | 40,505 |
| Cash, end ofperiod | 48,012 | 43,982 | 48,012 | 43,982 |
| Supplementary cash flow information | ||||
| Interest received (note 9) | 126 | 99 | 224 | 198 |
| Interest paid (notes 5 and 9) | 503 | 521 | 1,010 | 1,046 |
| Income taxes paid | 1,782 | 3,294 | 3,510 | 3,478 |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
For the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.
1. Reporting Entity:
Computer Modelling Group Ltd. (“CMG”) is a company domiciled in Alberta, Canada and is incorporated pursuant to the Alberta Business Corporations Act, with its common shares listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "CMG". The address of CMG's registered office is 3710 33 Street N.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2L 2M1. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at and for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 comprise CMG and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the “Company”). The Company is a computer software technology company engaged in the development and licensing of reservoir simulation software. The Company also provides professional services consisting of highly specialized support, consulting, training, and contract research activities.
2. Basis of Preparation:
(a) Statement of Compliance:
These condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard (“IAS”) 34 Interim Financial Reporting . Accordingly, they do not include all of the information required for full annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s most recent annual consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended March 31, 2021, which have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”).
These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements as at and for the three and six months ended September 30, 2021 were authorized for issuance by the Board of Directors on November 9, 2021.
(b) Basis of Measurement:
The condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, which is based on the fair value of the consideration at the time of the transaction.
(c) Functional and Presentation Currency:
The condensed consolidated interim financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is the Company’s functional currency. All financial information presented in Canadian dollars has been rounded to the nearest thousand.
(d) Use of Estimates, Judgments and Assumptions:
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies, the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue, costs and expenses. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Actual results may differ from such estimates and it is possible that the differences could be material. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.
Significant estimates and judgments used in the preparation of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements were the same as those that applied to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2021.
(e) Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic:
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. Responses to the spread of COVID-19 resulted in a partial shutdown of the global economy leading to significant disruption to business operations and a significant increase in economic uncertainty with volatile commodity prices and currency exchange rates. In addition,
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fluctuating demand for crude oil resulting from world economies emerging from and then entering into subsequent COVID-19 waves has resulted in significant volatility in global energy prices. These events are resulting in a challenging economic climate in which it is difficult to reliably estimate the length or severity of these developments and their financial impact. A potential adverse impact to the Company includes reductions in revenues and cash flows and increased risk of non-payment from customers. Estimates made during this period of extreme volatility are subject to a higher level of uncertainty and as a result, there may be a further prospective impact in future periods.
3. Segmented Information:
The Company is organized into one operating segment represented by the development and licensing of reservoir simulation software. The Company provides professional services, consisting of support, training, consulting and contract research activities, to promote the use and development of its software; however, these activities are not evaluated as a separate business segment.
Property, equipment and right-of-use assets of the Company are located in the following geographic regions (for revenue by geographic region, refer to note 6):
| (thousands of $) | September 30, 2021 | March 31, 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 44,678 | 46,393 |
| United States | 643 | 755 |
| South America | 254 | 325 |
| Eastern Hemisphere(1) | 35 | 61 |
| 45,610 | 47,534 |
(1) Includes Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia.
4. Deferred Revenue:
The following table presents changes in the deferred revenue balance:
| (thousands of $) | |
|---|---|
| Balance, March 31, 2021 Invoiced during the period, excluding amounts recognized as revenue during the period Recognition of deferred revenue included in the balance at the beginningof theperiod |
30,461 |
| 10,929 | |
| (20,148) | |
| Balance, September 30, 2021 | 21,242 |
5. Lease Liability:
The Company’s leases are for office space, the most significant of which is the twenty-year head office lease that commenced in 2017. These leases contain renewal options for additional terms, but since the Company is not reasonably certain it will exercise the renewal options, they have not been included in the measurement of the lease obligations.
| (thousands of $) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Balance, March 31, 2021 | 40,962 | |
| Interest on lease liability (note 9) | 1,010 | |
| Lease payments | (1,593) | |
| Remeasurement due to renegotiated leasepayments | (29) | |
| Balance, September 30, 2021 | 40,350 | |
| Current | 1,436 | |
| Long-term | 38,914 |
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The following table presents contractual undiscounted payments for lease liability as at September 30, 2021:
| (thousands of $) | |
|---|---|
| Less than one year | 3,406 |
| Between one and five years | 14,042 |
| More than fiveyears | 41,513 |
| Total undiscountedpayments | 58,961 |
6. Revenue:
In the following table, revenue is disaggregated by geographical region and timing of revenue recognition:
| Three months ended | Three months ended | Six months ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30 | September 30 | ||||
| (thousands of $) | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| Annuity/maintenance license revenue | |||||
| Canada | 3,088 | 3,143 | 6,122 | 6,355 | |
| United States | 3,089 | 3,649 | 6,073 | 7,884 | |
| South America | 1,817 | 1,702 | 3,311 | 3,092 | |
| Eastern Hemisphere | 5,245 | 5,650 | 10,019 | 11,336 | |
| 13,239 | 14,144 | 25,525 | 28,667 | ||
| Perpetual license revenue | |||||
| Canada | - | - |
- |
- |
|
| United States | 96 | - | 221 |
- | |
| South America | - | 979 |
- | 979 |
|
| Eastern Hemisphere | 750 | 796 | 750 | 796 | |
| 846 | 1,775 | 971 | 1,775 | ||
| Total software license revenue | 14,085 | 15,919 | 26,496 | 30,442 | |
| Professional services | |||||
| Canada | 1,735 | 1,734 | 3,570 | 3,551 | |
| United States | 25 | 154 | 57 | 391 | |
| South America | 79 | - | 79 |
26 | |
| Eastern Hemisphere | 25 | 45 | 161 | 114 | |
| 1,864 | 1,933 | 3,867 | 4,082 | ||
| Total revenue | |||||
| Canada | 4,823 | 4,877 | 9,692 | 9,906 | |
| United States | 3,210 | 3,803 | 6,351 | 8,275 | |
| South America | 1,896 | 2,681 | 3,390 | 4,097 | |
| Eastern Hemisphere | 6,020 | 6,491 | 10,930 | 12,246 | |
| 15,949 | 17,852 | 30,363 | 34,524 |
During the six months ended September 30, 2021, revenue recognized from performance obligations satisfied (or partially satisfied) in previous periods is $0.4 million (2020 – $1.2 million).
The Company applies the practical expedient available under IFRS 15 and does not disclose the amount of the transaction price allocated to unsatisfied performance obligations if the underlying contract has an expected duration of one year or less.
Receivables from contracts with customers were as follows:
| (thousands of $) | September 30, 2021 | March 31, 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Receivables(included in "Trade and other receivables") | 13,776 | 22,812 |
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During the six months ended September 30, 2021, one customer comprised 12.5% of the Company’s total revenue (2020 – two customers, 12.9% and 10.0%).
7. Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy and Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy
As a result of the decline in revenue, CMG became eligible for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”) and the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (“CERS”) programs and recorded CEWS and CERS benefits of $0.4 million during the six months ended September 30, 2021 (six months ended September 30, 2020 – $2.5 million). The CEWS and CERS benefits were recorded against the financial statement line items that they are intended to compensate, resulting in the following credits to the operating expense categories:
| Three months ended September 30, | 2021 2020 |
|---|---|
| (thousands of $) | |
| Sales, marketing and professional services | - (432) - (1,702) - (406) |
| Research and development | |
| General and administrative | |
| - (2,540) |
|
| 2021 2020 |
|
| Six months ended September 30, | |
| (thousands of $) | |
| Sales, marketing and professional services | (62) (432) (246) (1,702) (59) (406) |
| Research and development | |
| General and administrative | |
| (367) (2,540) |
|
| 8. Research and Development Costs: | 2021 2020 |
| Three months ended September 30, | |
| (thousands of $) | |
| Research and development, net of government grants | 4,904 3,175 (248) (68) |
| Scientific research and experimental development(SR&ED)investment tax credits | |
| 4,656 3,107 |
|
| 2021 2020 |
|
| Six months ended September 30, | |
| (thousands of $) | |
| Research and development, net of government grants | 9,159 8,478 (486) (412) |
| Scientific research and experimental development(SR&ED)investment tax credits | |
| 8,673 8,066 |
|
| 9. Finance Income and Finance Costs: | 2021 2020 |
| Three months ended September 30, | |
| (thousands of $) | |
| Interest income | 126 97 258 - |
| Net foreign exchangegain | |
| Finance income | 384 97 |
| Interest expense on lease liability (note 5) Net foreign exchange loss |
(503) (521) - (77) |
| Finance costs | (503) (598) |
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| Six months ended September 30, | 2021 2020 |
|---|---|
| (thousands of $) | |
| Interest income | 224 196 |
| Finance income | 224 196 |
| Interest expense on lease liability (note 5) Net foreign exchange loss |
(1,010) (1,046) (79) (957) |
| Finance costs | (1,089) (2,003) |
10. Income and Other Taxes:
The major components of income tax expense are as follows:
| Six months ended September 30, | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| (thousands of $) | ||
| Current year income tax expense | 2,412 | 3,881 |
| Adjustment forprioryear | (138) | (46) |
| Current income taxes | 2,274 | 3,835 |
| Deferred tax recovery | (55) | (434) |
| Foreign withholdingand other taxes | 50 | 342 |
| 2,269 | 3,743 |
The provision for income and other taxes reported differs from the amount computed by applying the combined Canadian Federal and Provincial statutory rate to the profit before income and other taxes. The reasons for this difference and the related tax effects are as follows:
| Six months ended September 30, | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| (thousands of $, unless otherwise stated) | ||
| Combined statutorytax rate | 23.00% | 24.75% |
| Expected income tax | 2,334 | 3,407 |
| Non-deductible costs | 136 | 120 |
| Withholding taxes | (79) | 200 |
| Effect of tax rates in foreign jurisdictions | (4) | (15) |
| Effect of statutory tax rate reduction | - | 16 |
| Adjustment for prior year | (138) | (46) |
| Other | 20 | 61 |
| 2,269 | 3,743 |
The components of the Company’s deferred tax asset are as follows:
| (thousands of $) | September 30, 2021 | March 31, 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Right-of-use assets | 1,363 | 1,245 |
| Stock-based compensation liability | 446 | 616 |
| Property and equipment | 172 | 115 |
| SR&ED investment tax credits | (103) | (154) |
| Net deferred tax asset | 1,878 | 1,822 |
All movement in deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized through net income of the respective period.
Prepaid income taxes and current income taxes payable have not been offset as the amounts relate to income taxes levied by different tax authorities on different taxable entities.
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11. Share Capital:
(a) Authorized:
An unlimited number of common shares, an unlimited number of non-voting shares, and an unlimited number of preferred shares, issuable in series.
(b) Issued:
| (thousands of shares) | Common shares | |
|---|---|---|
| Balance, April 1, 2020 | 80,249 | |
| Issued on redemption of restricted share units | 37 | |
| Balance, September 30, 2020 | 80,286 | |
| Balance, April 1, 2021 | 80,286 | |
| Issued on redemption of restricted share units | 49 | |
| Balance, September 30, 2021 | 80,335 |
(c) Stock-Based Compensation:
Stock-Based Compensation Expense
The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense:
| Three months ended September 30, | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| (thousands of $) | ||
| Equity-settled plans | 185 | 175 |
| Cash-settledplans | 219 | 758 |
| Total stock-based compensation expense | 404 | 933 |
| Six months ended September 30, | 2021 | 2020 |
| (thousands of $) | ||
| Equity-settled plans | 379 | 341 |
| Cash-settledplans | 292 | 1,403 |
| Total stock-based compensation expense | 671 | 1,744 |
Liability Recognized for Stock-Based Compensation[(1)]
The following table summarizes liabilities for the Company’s cash-settled plans:
| (thousands of $) | September 30, 2021 | March 31, 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| SARs | 255 | 407 |
| RSUs | 828 | 1,641 |
| PSUs | 286 | 204 |
| DSUs | 569 | 426 |
| Total stock-based compensation liability | 1,938 | 2,678 |
| Current, recorded within trade payables and accrued liabilities | 886 | 1,397 |
| Long-term, recorded in long-term stock-based compensation liability | 1,052 | 1,281 |
(1) The intrinsic value of the vested awards at September 30, 2021 was $0.6 million.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
The Company has several stock-based compensation plans, including a stock option plan, a share appreciation rights plan, a performance share unit and restricted share unit plan, and a deferred share unit plan.
The maximum number of common shares reserved for issuance under the Company’s security-based compensation plans is limited to 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares. Based on this calculation, at September 30, 2021, the Company may reserve up to 8,033,000 common shares for issuance under its security-based compensation plans.
(i) Stock Option Plan
The Company adopted a rolling stock option plan as of July 13, 2005, which was reaffirmed by the Company’s shareholders on July 16, 2020. Pursuant to the stock option plan, the maximum term of an option granted cannot exceed five years from the date of grant. Fifty percent of stock options vest on the first anniversary from the grant date and then 25% vest on each of the second and third anniversary dates. Stock options have a five-year life.
The following table outlines changes in stock options:
| Six months ended | Year ended | |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2021 | March 31, 2021 | |
| Number of Options (thousands) Weighted Average Exercise Price ($/share) |
Number of Options (thousands) |
Weighted Average Exercise Price ($/share) |
| Outstanding at beginning of period 3,524 7.82 |
3,900 | 9.64 |
| Granted 1,006 3.98 |
796 | 5.10 |
| Forfeited/expired (779) 9.68 |
(1,172) | 12.03 |
| Outstandingat end ofperiod 3,751 6.40 |
3,524 | 7.82 |
| Options exercisable at end ofperiod 2,152 7.77 |
2,234 | 8.95 |
The range of exercise prices of stock options outstanding and exercisable at September 30, 2021 is as follows:
| Outstanding | Exercisable | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Price ($/option) |
Number of Options (thousands) |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years) Weighted Average Exercise Price ($/option) |
Number of Options (thousands) |
Weighted Average Exercise Price ($/option) |
| 3.98 to 5.07 5.08 to 6.30 6.31 to 9.19 9.20 to 9.32 9.33 to 9.33 |
1,006 | 4.9 3.98 |
- | - |
| 786 | 3.9 5.08 |
393 | 5.08 | |
| 749 | 2.9 6.38 |
549 | 6.36 | |
| 465 | 1.9 9.20 |
465 | 9.20 | |
| 745 | 0.9 9.33 |
745 | 9.33 | |
| 3,751 | 3.1 6.40 |
2,152 | 7.77 |
The fair value of stock options was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model under the following assumptions:
| Six months ended | Year ended | |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2021 | March 31, 2021 | |
| Fair value at grant date ($/option) | 0.78 to 0.80 | 1.00 to 1.50 |
| Share price at grant date ($/share) | 3.98 | 5.08 to 6.59 |
| Risk-free interest rate (%) | 0.57 to 0.70 | 0.22 to 0.37 |
| Estimated hold period prior to exercise (years) | 3 to 4 | 3 to 4 |
| Volatility in the price of common shares (%) | 39 to 42 | 35 to 41 |
| Dividend yield per common share (%) | 5.18 | 3.06 to 3.71 |
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(ii) Share Appreciation Rights Plan
The Company adopted a share appreciation rights plan (“SAR Plan”) in November 2015. A share appreciation right (“SAR”) entitles the holder to receive a cash payment equal to the difference between the stated exercise price and the market price of the Company’s common shares on the date the SAR is exercised. SARs are granted to executive officers and employees residing and working outside of Canada. Fifty percent of SARs vest on the first year anniversary from the grant date and then 25% vest on each of the second and third year anniversary dates. SARs have a five-year life.
The following table outlines changes in SARs:
| Six months ended | Year ended | |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2021 | March 31, 2021 | |
| Number of SARs (thousands) Weighted Average Exercise Price ($/SAR) |
Number of SARs (thousands) |
Weighted Average Exercise Price($/SAR) |
| Outstanding at beginning of period 1,373 8.19 |
1,152 | 8.80 |
| Granted 278 3.98 |
221 | 5.08 |
| Forfeited/expired (208) 9.78 |
- | - |
| Outstandingat end ofperiod 1,443 7.15 |
1,373 | 8.19 |
| SARs exercisable at end of period 999 8.31 |
948 | 9.04 |
(iii) Share Unit Plans
Performance Share Units (PSUs) and Restricted Share Units (RSUs)
The Performance Share Unit and Restricted Share Unit Plan (“PSU & RSU Plan”) is open to all employees and contractors of the Company. PSUs cliff-vest at the end of three years, with the vesting multiplier ranging from 0.0 to 2.0 contingent upon achieving certain corporate performance criteria. RSUs vest annually over a three-year period. Upon vesting, PSUs and RSUs can be exchanged for common shares of the Company or surrendered for cash at the option of the holder. As such, the Company accounts for PSUs and RSUs as cash-settled awards and recognizes a liability for potential cash settlements.
The International Employees PSU & RSU Plan includes substantially the same terms, conditions and PSU performance criteria as the PSU & RSU Plan, with the main two exceptions being that (i) it is available only to employees and contractors residing and working outside of Canada and (ii) PSUs and RSUs under this plan can be redeemed for cash only. As such, the Company accounts for PSUs and RSUs issued under the International Employees PSU & RSU Plan as cash-settled awards and recognizes a liability for potential cash settlements.
Deferred Share Units (DSUs)
The DSU Plan was adopted in May 2017 and is limited to non-employee members of the Board of Directors. DSUs vest immediately, but are redeemable for cash only after a director ceases Board membership.
The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company’s share unit plans:
| Six months ended | Year ended | Year ended |
|---|---|---|
| (thousands) September 30, 2021 |
March 31, 2021 | |
| RSUs PSUs DSUs RSUs |
PSUs | DSUs |
| Outstanding at beginning of period 589 93 74 421 |
30 | 48 |
| Granted 476 68 46 379 |
63 | 33 |
| Exercised (255) - - (181) |
- | (7) |
| Forfeited (64) - - (30) |
- | - |
| Outstanding at end of period 746 161 120 589 |
93 | 74 |
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(d) Earnings Per Share:
The following table summarizes the earnings and weighted average number of common shares used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share:
| Three months ended September 30, (thousands except per share amounts) 2021 |
2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings ($) Weighted average shares outstanding Earnings per share ($/share) Earnings ($) |
Weighted average shares outstanding |
Earnings per share ($/share) |
| Basic 4,146 80,307 0.05 6,760 |
80,265 | 0.08 |
| Dilutive effect of share-based awards 353 |
235 | |
| Diluted 4,146 80,660 0.05 6,760 |
80,500 | 0.08 |
| Six months ended September 30, (thousands except per share amounts) 2021 |
2020 | |
| Earnings ($) Weighted average shares outstanding Earnings per share ($/share) Earnings ($) |
Weighted average shares outstanding |
Earnings per share ($/share) |
| Basic 7,879 80,296 0.10 10,022 |
80,257 | 0.12 |
| Dilutive effect of share-based awards 388 |
231 | |
| Diluted 7,879 80,684 0.10 10,022 |
80,488 | 0.12 |
During the three and six months ended September 30, 2021, 343,000 and 386,000 awards, respectively, (three and six months ended September 30, 2020 – 299,000 and 235,000 awards, respectively) were excluded from the computation of the weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding because their effect was not dilutive.
12. Financial Instruments:
Financial assets include cash and trade and other receivables which are classified as and measured at amortized cost, which approximates their fair values.
Financial liabilities include trade payables and accrued liabilities which are classified as other financial liabilities and are measured at amortized cost, which approximates their fair values.
13. Commitments:
(a) Research Commitment:
CMG, in partnership with Shell Global Solutions International B.V. (“Shell”) at present, and also in partnership with Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. historically, is the developer of CoFlow, the newest generation of reservoir and production system simulation software.
On January 1, 2017, Shell and CMG entered into an agreement (the “CoFlow Agreement”) with an initial five-year term whereby CMG would be responsible for the research and development costs of CoFlow and Shell would be responsible for providing a contribution for the continuing development of the software.
On December 21, 2020, the CoFlow Agreement was amended when Shell exercised its right to request a five-year term extension, commencing January 1, 2022. All other terms and conditions in the CoFlow Agreement, including any related amendments, remain unchanged and in full force and effect during the extended term. In September 2021, CMG and Shell
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agreed that CMG will add and/or allocate up to six additional full-time employees in order to accelerate CoFlow development and support targeted CoFlow deployments, and Shell’s contribution will increase accordingly.
CoFlow costs are estimated to be $8.3 million and Shell’s contribution is estimated to be $6.7 million in fiscal 2022, which includes the additional resources agreed to in September of 2021.
During the three and six months ended September 30, 2021, the Company recorded professional services revenue of $1.7 million and $3.4 million, respectively (three and six months ended September 30, 2020 – $1.7 million and $3.5 million, respectively), and CoFlow costs of $2.0 million and $3.8 million, respectively, to research and development expenses (three and six months ended September 30, 2020 – $1.3 million and $3.5 million, respectively).
(b) Commitments:
The Company’s non-lease commitments include operating cost commitments and short-term office leases:
| (thousands of $) | September 30, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Less than one year | 1,010 |
| Between one and five years | 4,530 |
| More than fiveyears | 12,270 |
| 17,810 |
14. Line of Credit:
The Company has arranged for a $2.0 million line of credit with its principal banker, which can be drawn down by way of a demand operating credit facility or may be used to support letters of credit. As at September 30, 2021, $1.0 million (March 31, 2021 – $0.9 million) had been reserved on this line of credit for letters of credit supporting performance bonds.
15. Subsequent Event:
On November 9, 2021, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share on its common shares, payable on December 15, 2021 to all shareholders of record at the close of business on December 7, 2021.
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Corporate Information
Directors
Judith J. Athaide[(4)]
John E. Billowits[(4)]
Kenneth M. Dedeluk[(5)]
Christopher L. Fong[(2) (4)]
Patrick R. Jamieson[(3) ]
Peter H. Kinash[(1) ]
Mark R. Miller[(2)]
Ryan N. Schneider
John B. Zaozirny Chairman of the Board
(1) Chair, Audit Committee
- (2) Member, Audit Committee
(3) Chair, Governance Committee
(4) Member, Governance Committee
Officers
Ryan N. Schneider President and Chief Executive Officer
Sandra Balic Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Jason C. Close Vice President, CoFlow Commercialization
Jim C. Erdle Vice President, USA & Latin America
R. David Hicks Vice President, Eastern Hemisphere
Anjani Kumar Vice President, Engineering Solutions
Head Office
3710 33 Street NW Calgary, Alberta T2L 2M1 Canada Telephone: +1.403.531.1300 Facsimile: +1.403.289.8502 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cmgl.ca
Regional Offices
Bogota, Colombia Dubai, UAE Houston, Texas, USA Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia London, England Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Transfer Agent
- (5) Vice Chairman of the Board
Long X. Nghiem Vice President, Research & Development and Chief Technology Officer
Kathy L. Krug Corporate Secretary
Computershare Trust Company of Canada
Stock Exchange Listing
Toronto Stock Exchange: CMG