2024年10月30日,阿奇遜(Acheson) - north american construction group ltd.(NACG)(tsx: NOA.TO/ 紐交所: NOA)今天宣布截至2024年9月30日的第三季度結果。 在未另行指示的情況下,財務數字以加拿大元表示,並與截至2023年9月30日的前期相比。
The Heavy Equipment - Australia segment showed strong performance, driven by MacKellar’s Q3 results generated from stable operating conditions during the quarter. Equipment utilization of the MacKellar fleet for the quarter of
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84% was similar to 2024 Q2 but generated higher revenue as growth assets commissioned late in the second quarter in Western Australia and Queensland provided full quarter contributions. The month of July was particularly strong with utilization being above the target of 85% while August and September averaged 82%. DGI Trading Pty Ltd. ("DGI") posted lower revenue in the quarter due to timing of large component sales but continues to benefit from international demand for low-cost used components and major parts required by heavy equipment fleets in the mining industry.
The Heavy Equipment - Canada segment posted a decline in revenue compared to the prior year as equipment utilization was 51% for the quarter in comparison to 56% in 2023 Q3. Quarter over quarter, the decrease in revenue represented a 23% decrease and was primarily driven by changes in work scopes at the Fort Hills and Syncrude mines offset by increases in operating hours at the Millennium mine. Additionally, the prior year's quarter benefited from higher utilization rates from NACG assets being operated at the gold mine in northern Ontario, a project that concluded in 2023 Q3. When comparing to 2024 Q2, top-line revenue achieved in the quarter was 8% higher on consistent operating conditions from July to September as well as increased work scopes at the Millennium mine.
Combined revenue of $367.2 million represented a $92.4 million (or 34%) increase from 2023 Q3. Our share of revenue generated in 2024 Q3 by joint ventures and affiliates was $80.3 million, compared to $77.9 million in 2023 Q3. The Fargo-Moorhead flood diversion project, which completed another strong operational quarter, posted a 32% increase from scopes completed in the prior quarter and surpassed the 50% completion mark during the quarter. Mostly offsetting this variance was the completion of the gold mine project in northern Ontario which occurred in 2023 Q3.
Combined gross profit and margin of $80.4 million and 21.9% compares favorably to the $38.0 million and 13.8% posted in the prior quarter and was the compilation of strong operations across all business lines. In particular, consistent weather conditions in Australia resulted in productive operations and a 24.6% gross margin over the three months. In Canada, heavy equipment operations posted a 19.4% margin as operations stabilized from the first half of the year. The joint ventures posted a 19.1% margin, up from 14.7% in the prior quarter, as Nuna returned to profitable operations. The increases in margin were offset slightly within the Fargo joint ventures as additional costs were recognized in the quarter primarily related to project cost escalation.
Adjusted EBITDA and the associated margin of $106.4 million and 29.0% exceeded our 2023 Q3 results of $59.4 million and 21.6%, respectively. As mentioned above and despite lower revenue in the oil sands region, effective and efficient operation of the heavy equipment fleets in Australia and Canada generated a strong EBITDA margin. EBITDA margin for this quarter was more consistent with the first quarter and is reflective of the underlying consistent business of our heavy equipment fleets.
Depreciation of our Canadian and Australian heavy equipment fleets was 13.4% of revenue in the quarter. Depreciation as a percentage of revenue was 16.4% for the Heavy Equipment - Canada fleet which is higher than our historical average as increased customer demand for heavy equipment rentals has changed the revenue profile. The Heavy Equipment - Australia fleet, which averaged approximately 11.7% of revenue reflected both productive operations in the quarter as well as the depreciation of fair market values allocated upon purchase. On a combined basis, depreciation averaged 12.1% of combined revenue in the quarter as the lower capital intensity in Fargo and Nuna joint ventures modestly reduced the ratio.
General and administrative expenses (excluding stock-based compensation) were $9.6 million, or 3.4% of revenue, compared to $6.9 million, or 3.5% of revenue in 2023 Q3. The increase in expenses reflects the acquisition of the MacKellar Group. Cash related interest expense for the quarter was $14.2 million at an average cost of debt of 6.5%, compared to $7.8 million at an average cost of debt of 7.1% in 2023 Q3, as rates posted by the Bank of Canada directly impact our Credit Facility and have a delayed impact on the rates for secured equipment-backed financing. Total interest expense was $15.0 million in the quarter, compared to $8.1 million in 2023 Q3 based on the debt financing incurred upon acquisition of the MacKellar Group on October 1, 2023.
Adjusted earnings per share ("EPS") of $1.17 on adjusted net earnings of $31.3 million was up 117% from the prior year figure of $0.54, consistent with the adjusted EBIT performance which was up 144% quarter over quarter. As mentioned above, the step-changes in interest from the MacKellar acquisition offset EBIT performance with the effective income tax rates being comparable for both quarters. Weighted-average common shares for the third quarters of 2024 and 2023 were relatively stable at 26,823,124 and 26,700,303, respectively, net of shares classified as treasury shares.
For the quarter, free cash flow generation was $10.8 million, driven primarily by adjusted EBITDA of $106.4 million. After accounting for sustaining capital additions of $21.1 million, cash interest expense of $14.2 million, and cash taxes paid of $9.3 million, the positive cash flow generation reached $61.8 million. However, changes in working capital and increases in capital work in progress deferred approximately $45 million of cash flow to future quarters,
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and the accumulation of distributable profits in our joint ventures negatively impacted cash flow by $10 million. Sustaining capital expenditures were focused on routine maintenance of heavy equipment fleets in Australia and Canada, with Canadian expenditures being lower than previous periods due to reduced operating hours and a disciplined approach in preparation for winter work scopes.
2024 Strategic Focus Areas
•Safety - now on an international basis, maintain our uncompromising commitment to health and safety while elevating the standard of excellence in the field;
•Execution - enhance equipment availability in Canada and Australia through in-house fleet maintenance, reliability programs, technical improvements, and management systems;
•Operational excellence - with a specific focus on Nuna Group of Companies, put into action practical and experienced-based protocols to ensure predictable high-quality project execution;
•Integration - implement ERP and best practices at MacKellar, including identification of opportunities to better utilize our capital and equipment in Australia;
•Diversification - pursue diversification of customers and resources through strategic partnerships, industry expertise and investment in Indigenous joint ventures; and
•Sustainability - further develop and deliver into our environmental, social, and governance targets as disclosed and committed to in our annual reporting.
Liquidity
Our current liquidity positions us well moving forward to fund organic growth and the required correlated working capital investments. Including equipment financing availability and factoring in the amended Credit Facility agreement, total available capital liquidity of $173.1 million includes total liquidity of $135.7 million and $20.0 million of unused finance lease borrowing availability as at September 30, 2024. Liquidity is primarily provided by the terms of our $485.7 million credit facility which allows for funds availability based on a trailing twelve-month EBITDA as defined in the agreement.
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Cash
$
77,670
$
88,614
Credit Facility borrowing limit
485,700
478,022
Credit Facility drawn
(395,700)
(317,488)
Letters of credit outstanding
(32,011)
(31,272)
Cash liquidity(i)
$
135,659
$
217,876
Finance lease borrowing limit
350,000
350,000
Other debt borrowing limit
20,000
20,000
Equipment financing drawn
(267,544)
(220,466)
Guarantees provided to joint ventures
(65,008)
(74,831)
Total capital liquidity(i)
$
173,107
$
292,579
(i)See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures".
NACG’s Outlook for 2024
The following table provides projected key measures for 2024. These measures are predicated on contracts currently in place, including expected renewals, and the heavy equipment fleet that we own and operate.
Key measures
2024
Combined revenue(i)
$1.4 - $1.5B
Adjusted EBITDA(i)
$395 - $415M
Sustaining capital(i)
$150 - $170M
Adjusted EPS(i)
$3.95 - $4.15
Free cash flow(i)
$100 - $120M
Capital allocation
Growth spending(i)
$85 - $95M
Net debt leverage(i)
Targeting 2.1x
(i)See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures".
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Conference Call and Webcast
Management will hold a conference call and webcast to discuss our financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, tomorrow, Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 7:00 am Mountain Time (9:00 am Eastern Time).
The call can be accessed by dialing:
Toll free: 1-800-717-1738
Conference ID: 86919
A replay will be available through November 29, 2024, by dialing:
Toll Free: 1-888-660-6264
Conference ID: 86919
Playback Passcode: 86919
The 2024 Q3 earnings presentation for the webcast will be available for download on the company’s website at www.nacg.ca/presentations/
The live presentation and webcast can be accessed at:
A replay will be available until November 29, 2024, using the link provided.
Basis of Presentation
We have prepared our consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("US GAAP"). Unless otherwise specified, all dollar amounts discussed are in Canadian dollars. Please see the Management’s Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, for further detail on the matters discussed in this release. In addition to the MD&A, please reference the dedicated 2024 Q3 Results Presentation for more information on our results and projections which can be found on our website under Investors - Presentations.
Change in significant accounting policy - Basis of presentation
During the first quarter of 2024, we changed our accounting policy for the elimination of our proportionate share of profit from downstream sales to affiliates and joint ventures to record through equity earnings in affiliates and joint ventures on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. Prior to this change, we eliminated our proportionate share of profit on downstream sales to affiliates and joint ventures through revenue and cost of sales. The change in accounting policy simplifies the presentation for downstream profit eliminations and has no cumulative impact on retained earnings. We have accounted for the change retrospectively in accordance with the requirements of US GAAP Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 250 by restating the comparative period. For details of retrospective changes, refer to note 16 in the Financial Statements.
Forward-Looking Information
The information provided in this release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "should" or similar expressions and include all information provided under the above heading "NACG's Outlook".
The material factors or assumptions used to develop the above forward-looking statements and the risks and uncertainties to which such forward-looking statements are subject, are highlighted in the MD&A for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements because of any number of factors and uncertainties, many of which are beyond NACG’s control. Undue reliance should not be placed upon forward-looking statements and NACG undertakes no obligation, other than those required by applicable law, to update or revise those statements. For more complete information about NACG, please read our disclosure documents filed with the SEC and the CSA. These free documents can be obtained by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov or on the CSA website at www.sedarplus.com.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release presents certain non-GAAP financial measures because management believes that they may be useful to investors in analyzing our business performance, leverage and liquidity. The non-GAAP financial measures we present include "adjusted EBIT", "adjusted EBITDA", "adjusted EBITDA margin", "adjusted EPS", "adjusted net earnings", "capital additions", "capital work in progress", "cash provided by operating activities prior to change in working capital", "combined gross profit", "combined gross profit margin", "equity investment EBIT", "free cash flow", "general and administrative expenses (excluding stock-based compensation)", "gross profit margin", "growth capital", "margin", "net debt", "sustaining capital", "total capital liquidity", "total combined revenue", and "total debt". A non-GAAP financial measure is defined by relevant regulatory authorities as a numerical measure of an issuer's historical or future financial performance, financial position or cash flow that is not specified, defined or determined under the issuer’s GAAP and that is not presented in an issuer’s financial statements. These non-GAAP measures do not have any standardized meaning and therefore are unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. They should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. Each non-GAAP financial measure used in this press release is defined and reconciled to its most directly comparable GAAP measure in the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of our Management’s Discussion and Analysis filed concurrently with this press release.
Reconciliation of total reported revenue to total combined revenue
Three months ended
Nine months ended
September 30,
September 30,
(dollars in thousands)
2024
2023(ii)
2024
2023(ii)
Revenue from wholly-owned entities per financial statements
$
286,857
$
196,881
$
860,197
$
636,398
Share of revenue from investments in affiliates and joint ventures
144,574
168,667
382,789
516,637
Elimination of joint venture subcontract revenue
(64,276)
(90,791)
(200,395)
(277,369)
Total combined revenue(i)
$
367,155
$
274,757
$
1,042,591
$
875,666
(i)See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures". (ii)The prior year amounts are adjusted to reflect a change in accounting policy. See "Change in significant accounting policy - Basis of presentation".
Reconciliation of reported gross profit to combined gross profit
Three months ended
Nine months ended
September 30,
September 30,
(dollars in thousands)
2024
2023(ii)
2024
2023(ii)
Gross profit from wholly-owned entities per financial statements
$
65,098
$
26,518
$
168,057
$
89,213
Share of gross profit from investments in affiliates and joint ventures
15,317
11,486
37,172
40,968
Combined gross profit(i)
$
80,415
$
38,004
$
205,229
$
130,181
(i)See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures". (ii)The prior year amounts are adjusted to reflect a change in accounting policy. See "Change in significant accounting policy - Basis of presentation".
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Reconciliation of net income to adjusted net earnings, adjusted EBIT, and adjusted EBITDA
Three months ended
Nine months ended
September 30,
September 30,
(dollars in thousands)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net income
$
13,901
$
11,387
$
39,277
$
45,495
Adjustments:
Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment
348
(311)
641
189
Write-down on assets held for sale
—
—
4,181
—
Stock-based compensation (benefit) expense
1,332
5,583
3,081
16,324
Change in fair value of contingent obligation from adjustments to estimates
17,727
—
26,585
—
Restructuring costs
—
—
4,517
—
Acquisition costs
—
1,161
—
1,161
Loss on equity investment customer bankruptcy claim settlement
—
—
—
759
Loss (gain) on derivative financial instruments
572
(2,618)
845
(6,979)
Net unrealized loss (gain) on derivative financial instruments included in equity earnings in affiliates and joint ventures
1,836
572
2,806
(649)
Tax effect of the above items
(4,463)
(1,479)
(8,972)
(4,240)
Adjusted net earnings(i)
31,253
14,295
72,961
52,060
Adjustments:
Tax effect of the above items
4,463
1,479
8,972
4,240
Increase in fair value of contingent obligation from interest accretion expense
4,262
—
12,360
—
Interest expense, net
15,003
8,119
44,939
22,941
Income tax expense
6,768
1,733
16,325
11,892
Equity earnings in affiliates and joint ventures(iii)
(4,428)
(4,277)
(9,545)
(22,963)
Equity investment EBIT(i)(iii)
4,365
3,983
7,152
23,307
Adjusted EBIT(i)
61,686
25,332
153,164
91,477
Adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization
38,662
28,884
122,844
90,239
Write-down on assets held for sale
—
—
(4,181)
—
Equity investment depreciation and amortization(i)
6,036
5,155
14,689
14,111
Adjusted EBITDA(i)
$
106,384
$
59,371
$
286,516
$
195,827
Adjusted EBITDA margin(i)(ii)
29.0
%
21.6
%
27.5
%
22.4
%
(i)See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures". (ii)Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated using adjusted EBITDA over total combined revenue. (iii)The prior year amounts are adjusted to reflect a change in presentation. See "Accounting Estimates, Pronouncements and Measures".
Reconciliation of equity earnings in affiliates and joint ventures to equity investment EBIT
Three months ended
Nine months ended
September 30,
September 30,
(dollars in thousands)
2024
2023(ii)
2024
2023(ii)
Equity earnings in affiliates and joint ventures
$
4,428
$
4,277
$
9,545
$
22,963
Adjustments:
Interest (income) expense, net
(618)
(742)
(1,337)
(915)
Income tax expense
738
448
(698)
1,294
Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment
(183)
—
(358)
(35)
Equity investment EBIT(i)
$
4,365
$
3,983
$
7,152
$
23,307
(i)See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures". (ii)The prior year amounts are adjusted to reflect a change in accounting policy. See "Change in significant accounting policy - Basis of presentation".
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About the Company
North American Construction Group Ltd. is a premier provider of heavy civil construction and mining services in Canada, the U.S. and Australia. For 70 years, NACG has provided services to the mining, resource and infrastructure construction markets.
For further information contact:
Jason Veenstra
Chief Financial Officer
North American Construction Group Ltd.
(780) 960-7171
IR@nacg.ca
www.nacg.ca
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Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Expressed in thousands of Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Assets
Current assets
Cash
$
77,670
$
88,614
Accounts receivable
158,179
97,855
Contract assets
16,128
35,027
Inventories
77,150
64,962
Prepaid expenses and deposits
8,477
7,402
Assets held for sale
7,355
1,340
344,959
295,200
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $474,655 (December 31, 2023 – $423,345)
1,235,447
1,142,946
Operating lease right-of-use assets
13,404
12,782
Investments in affiliates and joint ventures
85,192
81,435
Other assets
5,082
7,144
Intangible assets
10,052
6,971
Total assets
$
1,694,136
$
1,546,478
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable
$
123,110
$
146,190
Accrued liabilities
47,724
72,225
Contract liabilities
300
59
Current portion of long-term debt
94,485
81,306
Current portion of contingent obligations
37,601
22,501
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
1,852
1,742
305,072
324,023
Long-term debt
723,487
611,313
Contingent obligations
101,752
93,356
Operating lease liabilities
12,010
11,307
Other long-term obligations
41,768
41,001
Deferred tax liabilities
118,133
108,824
1,302,222
1,189,824
Shareholders' equity
Common shares (authorized – unlimited number of voting common shares; issued and outstanding – September 30, 2024 - 27,827,282 (December 31, 2023 – 27,827,282))