MONTREAL, May 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a press release issued under the same headline earlier today by Velan Inc. (TSX: VLN), please note that in the section about the Conference Call, the time of the conference call should be 12:00 p.m. (EDT), not 11:00 a.m. (EDT) as previously stated. The corrected release follows:
Velan Inc. (TSX: VLN) (the “Company”), a world-leading manufacturer of industrial valves, announced today its financial results for its fiscal year and fourth quarter ended February 28, 2023.
Highlights:
Bruno Carbonaro, CEO and President of Velan Inc., said, “Fiscal 2023 was challenging as we faced various problems in terms of logistics and operations, especially in the first quarter, which impacted the delivery of several significant orders. We were however able to prudently manage the business while facing these headwinds and improve our results gradually as the year progressed. We reported a significant net loss1 this year due to an important increase of our asbestos provision that now provides for all estimated future settlement costs. Addressing these costs head on remains a top priority. Nevertheless, in the end, we were able to report an adjusted net income2 as well as an adjusted EBITDA2, the second highest since fiscal 2017. We continue to preserve our net cash, by managing diligently our working capital, as our overall liquidity remains solid. We also feel confident as we foresee a large opportunity base for future bookings2. Finally, we will continue to work with Flowserve in order to ensure a successful closing of the transaction announced earlier this year in February.”
Financial Highlights:
Three-month periods ended | Fiscal years ended | |||
(thousands of U.S. dollars, excluding per share amounts) | February 28, 2023 | February 28, 2022 | February 28, 2023 | February 28, 2022 |
Sales | $115,141 | $124,849 | $370,429 | $411,242 |
Gross profit | 39,945 | 47,723 | 112,465 | 134,969 |
Gross profit % | 34.7% | 38.2% | 30.4% | 32.8% |
Net loss1 | (47,164) | (25,590) | (55,453) | (21,141) |
Net loss1 per share – basic and diluted | (2.18) | (1.19) | (2.57) | (0.98) |
Adjusted net income1 | 8,790 | 7,013 | 501 | 11,462 |
Adjusted net income1 per share – basic and diluted | 0.41 | 0.32 | 0.02 | 0.53 |
Adjusted EBITDA2 | 16,468 | 16,592 | 21,092 | 39,599 |
Adjusted EBITDA2 per share – basic and diluted | 0.76 | 0.77 | 0.98 | 1.83 |
Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2023 (unless otherwise noted, all amounts are in U.S. dollars and all comparisons are to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022):
Year ended Fiscal 2023 (unless otherwise noted, all amounts are in U.S. dollars and all comparisons are to the prior fiscal year):
Dividend
The Board declared an eligible quarterly dividend of CA$0.03 per share, payable on June 30, 2023, to all shareholders of record as at June 16, 2023.
Conference call
Financial analysts, shareholders, and other interested individuals are invited to attend the fourth quarter conference call to be held on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. (EDT). The toll free call-in number is 1-800-954-0633, access code 22026910. The material that will be referenced during the conference call will be made available shortly before the event on the company’s website under the Investor Relations section (https://www.velan.com/en/company/investor_relations). A recording of this conference call will be available for seven days at 1-416-626-4100 or 1-800-558-5253, access code 22026910.
About Velan
Founded in Montreal in 1950, Velan Inc. (www.velan.com) is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial valves, with sales of US$370.4 million in its last reported fiscal year. The Company employs approximately 1,650 people and has manufacturing plants in 9 countries. Velan Inc. is a public company with its shares listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol VLN.
Safe harbour statement
This news release may include forward-looking statements, which generally contain words like “should”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “may”, “will”, “expect”, “intend”, “continue” or “estimate” or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar expressions, all of which are subject to risks and uncertainties, which are disclosed in the Company’s filings with the appropriate securities commissions. While these statements are based on management’s assumptions regarding historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that it believes are reasonable and appropriate in the circumstances, no forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may differ materially from those expressed herein. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by the applicable securities laws. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
Non-IFRS and supplementary financial measures
In this press release, the Company has presented measures of performance or financial condition which are not defined under IFRS (“non-IFRS measures”) and are, therefore, unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. These measures are used by management in assessing the operating results and financial condition of the Company and are reconciled with the performance measures defined under IFRS. Company has also presented supplementary financial measures which are defined at the end of this report. Reconciliation and definition can be found below and on the next page.
Adjusted net income and Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("Adjusted EBITDA")
Three-month periods ended | Fiscal year ended | |||
(thousands, except amount per shares) | February 28, 2023 $ | February 28, 2022 $ | February 28, 2023 $ | February 28, 2022 $ |
Net loss1 | (47,164) | (25,590) | (55,453) | (21,141) |
Adjustment for: | ||||
Derecognition of deferred tax assets | - | 32,603 | - | 32,603 |
Adjustment to asbestos provision | 55,954 | - | 55,954 | - |
Adjusted net income | 8,790 | 7,013 | 501 | 11,462 |
Adjusted net income per share | ||||
-- Basic and diluted | 0.41 | 0.32 | 0.02 | 0.53 |
Adjustments for: | ||||
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment | 2,452 | 2,401 | 8,722 | 9,591 |
Amortization of intangible assets | 608 | 753 | 2,272 | 2,318 |
Finance costs – net | 516 | 725 | 1,552 | 2,400 |
Income taxes (excluding Derecognition of deferred tax asset) | 4,102 | 5,700 | 8,045 | 13,828 |
Adjusted EBITDA | 16,468 | 16,592 | 21,092 | 39,599 |
Adjusted EBITDA per share | ||||
-- Basic and diluted | 0.76 | 0.77 | 0.98 | 1.83 |
The term “Adjusted net income” is defined as net income or loss attributable to Subordinate and Multiple Voting Shares plus de-recognition of deferred tax assets, plus adjustment to asbestos provision. The terms “Adjusted net income per share” is obtained by dividing Adjusted net income by the total amount of subordinate and multiple voting shares. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
The term “Adjusted EBITDA” is defined as net income or loss attributable to Subordinate and Multiple Voting Shares plus depreciation of property, plant & equipment, plus amortization of intangible assets, plus net finance costs, plus income tax provision. The terms “Adjusted EBITDA per share” is obtained by dividing Adjusted EBITDA by the total amount of subordinate and multiple voting shares. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
Definitions of supplementary financial measures
The term “Net new orders” or “bookings” is defined as firm orders, net of cancellations, recorded by the Company during a period. Bookings are impacted by the fluctuation of foreign exchange rates for a given period. The measure provides an indication of the Company’s sales operation performance for a given period as well as well as an expectation of future sales and cash flows to be achieved on these orders.
The term “backlog” is defined as the buildup of all outstanding bookings to be delivered by the Company. The Company’s backlog is impacted by the fluctuation of foreign exchange rates for a given period. The measure provides an indication of the future operational challenges of the Company as well as an expectation of future sales and cash flows to be achieved on these orders.
The term “book-to-bill ratio” is obtained by dividing bookings by sales. The measure provides an indication of the Company’s performance and outlook for a given period.
The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
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1 Net earnings or loss refer to net income or loss attributable to Subordinate and Multiple Voting Shares
2 Non-IFRS and supplementary financial measures – see explanation above
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position | ||
(in thousands of U.S. dollars) | ||
As at | ||
February 28, | February 28, | |
2023 | 2022 | |
$ | $ | |
Assets | ||
Current assets | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 50,513 | 54,015 |
Short-term investments | 37 | 8,726 |
Accounts receivable | 121,053 | 115,834 |
Income taxes recoverable | 6,195 | 2,955 |
Inventories | 202,649 | 223,198 |
Deposits and prepaid expenses | 7,559 | 6,877 |
Derivative assets | 107 | 553 |
388,113 | 412,158 | |
Non-current assets | ||
Property, plant and equipment | 68,205 | 73,906 |
Intangible assets and goodwill | 16,153 | 16,693 |
Deferred income taxes | 4,663 | 4,774 |
Other assets | 723 | 897 |
89,744 | 96,270 | |
Total assets | 477,857 | 508,428 |
Liabilities | ||
Current liabilities | ||
Bank indebtedness | 260 | 550 |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 79,408 | 80,503 |
Income taxes payable | 2,832 | 3,806 |
Customer deposits | 28,201 | 41,344 |
Provisions | 16,485 | 18,444 |
Derivative liabilities | 299 | 560 |
Current portion of long-term lease liabilities | 1,298 | 1,360 |
Current portion of long-term debt | 8,177 | 8,111 |
136,960 | 154,678 | |
Non-current liabilities | ||
Long-term lease liabilities | 9,458 | 11,073 |
Long-term debt | 21,719 | 22,927 |
Income taxes payable | 933 | 1,244 |
Deferred income taxes | 3,966 | 4,025 |
Customer deposits | 27,937 | 30,139 |
Provisions | 70,924 | 13,101 |
Other liabilities | 5,125 | 5,731 |
140,062 | 88,240 | |
Total liabilities | 277,022 | 242,918 |
Total equity | 200,835 | 265,510 |
Total liabilities and equity | 477,857 | 508,428 |
Consolidated Statements of Loss | |||||
(in thousands of U.S. dollars, excluding number of shares and per share amounts) | |||||
Three-month periods ended | Fiscal years ended | ||||
February 28, | February 28, | February 28, | February 28, | ||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||
$ | $ | $ | $ | ||
Sales | 115,141 | 124,849 | 370,429 | 411,242 | |
Cost of sales | 75,196 | 77,126 | 257,964 | 276,273 | |
Gross profit | 39,945 | 47,723 | 112,465 | 134,969 | |
Administration costs | 80,841 | 38,848 | 156,759 | 113,039 | |
Gain on disposal of Juwon Special Steel Co. Ltd. | - | (16,108) | - | (16,108) | |
Other expense (income) | 1,700 | (2) | 1,568 | (538) | |
Operating profit (loss) | (42,596) | 24,985 | (45,862) | 38,576 | |
Finance income | 240 | 25 | 467 | 392 | |
Finance costs | (758) | (750) | (2,019) | (2,792) | |
Finance costs – net | (518) | (725) | (1,552) | (2,400) | |
Income (loss) before income taxes | (43,114) | 24,260 | (47,414) | 36,176 | |
Income tax expense | 4,102 | 38,303 | 8,045 | 46,431 | |
Net loss for the period | (47,216) | (14,043) | (55,459) | (10,255) | |
Net income (loss) attributable to: | |||||
Subordinate Voting Shares and Multiple Voting Shares | (47,164) | (25,590) | (55,453) | (21,141) | |
Non-controlling interest | (52) | 11,547 | (6) | 10,886 | |
Net loss for the period | (47,216) | (14,043) | (55,459) | (10,255) | |
Net loss per Subordinate and Multiple Voting Share | |||||
Basic and diluted | (2.18) | (1.19) | (2.57) | (0.98) | |
Dividends declared per Subordinate and Multiple | - | - | 0.02 | - | |
Voting Share | (CA$ - ) | (CA$ - ) | (CA$0.03) | (CA$-) | |
Total weighted average number of Subordinate and | |||||
Multiple Voting Shares | |||||
Basic and diluted | 21,585,635 | 21,585,635 | 21,585,635 | 21,585,635 | |
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss | |||||
(in thousands of U.S. dollars) | |||||
Three-month periods ended | Fiscal years ended | ||||
February 28, | February 28, | February 28, | February 28, | ||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||
$ | $ | $ | $ | ||
Comprehensive loss | |||||
Net loss for the period | (47,216) | (14,043) | (55,459) | (10,255) | |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | |||||
Foreign currency translation | 1,423 | (1,657) | (8,985) | (11,159) | |
Comprehensive loss | (45,793) | (15,700) | (64,444) | (21,414) | |
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to: | |||||
Subordinate Voting Shares and Multiple Voting Shares | (45,741) | (27,253) | (64,438) | (32,260) | |
Non-controlling interest | (52) | 11,553 | (6) | 10,846 | |
Comprehensive loss | (45,793) | (15,700) | (64,444) | (21,414) | |
Other comprehensive loss is composed solely of items that may be reclassified subsequently to the consolidated statement of loss. | |||||
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity | |||||||
(in thousands of U.S. dollars, excluding number of shares) | |||||||
Equity attributable to the Subordinate and Multiple Voting shareholders | |||||||
Share capital | Contributed surplus | Accumulated other comprehensive loss | Retained earnings | Total | Non-controlling interest | Total equity | |
Balance - February 28, 2021 | 72,695 | 6,260 | (21,007) | 239,136 | 297,084 | 3,137 | 300,221 |
Net income (loss) for the year | - | - | - | (21,141) | (21,141) | 10,886 | (10,255) |
Other comprehensive loss | - | - | (11,119) | - | (11,119) | (40) | (11,159) |
Comprehensive income (loss) | - | - | (11,119) | (21,141) | (32,260) | 10,846 | (21,414) |
Disposal of non-controlling interests | - | - | - | - | - | (12,454) | (12,454) |
Dividends | |||||||
Non-controlling interest | - | - | - | - | - | (843) | (843) |
Balance - February 28, 2022 | 72,695 | 6,260 | (32,126) | 217,995 | 264,824 | 686 | 265,510 |
Net loss for the year | - | - | - | (55,453) | (55,453) | (6) | (55,459) |
Other comprehensive loss | - | - | (8,985) | - | (8,985) | - | (8,985) |
Comprehensive loss | - | - | (8,985) | (55,453) | (64,438) | (6) | (64,444) |
Acquisition of non-controlling interests | - | - | - | - | - | 266 | 266 |
Other | - | - | (97) | 97 | - | - | - |
Dividends | |||||||
Multiple Voting Shares | - | - | - | (366) | (366) | - | (366) |
Subordinate Voting Shares | - | - | - | (131) | (131) | - | (131) |
Balance - February 28, 2023 | 72,695 | 6,260 | (41,208) | 162,142 | 199,889 | 946 | 200,835 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow | |||||
(in thousands of U.S. dollars) | |||||
Three-month periods ended | Fiscal years ended | ||||
February 28, | February 28, | February 28, | February 28, | ||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||
$ | $ | $ | $ | ||
Cash flows from | |||||
Operating activities | |||||
Net loss for the period | (47,216) | (14,043) | (55,459) | (10,255) | |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash provided by operating activities | 64,794 | 34,177 | 67,553 | 45,152 | |
Changes in non-cash working capital items | 911 | (12,258) | (11,572) | (17,029) | |
Cash provided by operating activities | 18,489 | 7,876 | 522 | 17,868 | |
Investing activities | |||||
Short-term investments | 9,367 | (7,022) | 8,250 | (8,708) | |
Additions to property, plant and equipment | (1,385) | (1,196) | (4,370) | (6,144) | |
Additions to intangible assets | (903) | (1,147) | (2,219) | (2,477) | |
Proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment | 141 | 16,454 | 185 | 30,183 | |
Proceeds on disposal of Juwon Steel Co. Ltd. net of cash disposal | - | (12,684) | - | (12,684) | |
Net change in other assets | (117) | (171) | (87) | (196) | |
Cash provided (used) by investing activities | 7,103 | (5,766) | 1,759 | (26) | |
Financing activities | |||||
Dividends paid to Subordinate and Multiple Voting shareholders | - | - | (497) | - | |
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest | - | (843) | - | (843) | |
Acquisition of non-controlling interests | 266 | - | 266 | - | |
Short-term bank loans | - | (35) | - | - | |
Net change in revolving credit facility | (5,373) | (16,508) | - | (22,132) | |
Increase in long-term debt | 1,506 | 1,985 | 3,666 | 7,874 | |
Repayment of long-term debt | (683) | (654) | (4,398) | (6,722) | |
Repayment of long-term lease liabilities | (566) | (412) | (1,657) | (1,696) | |
Cash provided (used) by financing activities | (4,850) | (16,467) | (2,620) | (23,519) | |
Effect of exchange rate differences on cash | 200 | (159) | (2,873) | (3,811) | |
Change in cash and cash equivalents from reclassification of cash and cash equivalents as held of sale | - | 2,144 | - | - | |
Net change in cash during the period | 20,942 | (12,372) | (3,212) | (9,488) | |
Net cash – Beginning of the period | 29,311 | 65,837 | 53,465 | 62,953 | |
Net cash – End of the period | 50,253 | 53,465 | 50,253 | 53,465 | |
Net cash is composed of: | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 50,513 | 54,015 | 50,513 | 54,015 | |
Bank indebtedness | (260) | (550) | (260) | (550) | |
Net cash – End of the period | 50,253 | 53,465 | 50,253 | 53,465 | |
Supplementary information | |||||
Interest paid | (524) | (149) | (974) | (1,509) | |
Income taxes paid | (1,361) | (927) | (8,160) | (4,293) | |
For further information please contact:
Bruno Carbonaro, Chief Executive Officer and President
Tel: (438) 817-7593
or
Rishi Sharma, Chief Financial Officer
Tel: (438) 817-4430
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