CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 13, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calgary, AB, November 13, 2017 - Badger Daylighting Ltd. (the “Company” or “Badger”) is pleased to announce its results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017.
President’s Message
For the third quarter of 2017, Badger realized increases compared to the prior year comparative quarter in revenue of 24.8%, Adjusted EBITDA of 16.0%, and revenue per truck per month (“RPT”) of 21.6%, respectively. The improvement in these results were driven primarily by continuing demand growth for hydrovac services, particularly in Badger’s US operations.
“We are pleased with Badger’s 2017 third quarter results. Badger continues to see growing demand for its hydrovac services, particularly in US markets where our extensive branch network, high-quality service offering and focus on business development continues to drive improved results.” stated Paul Vanderberg, President and CEO.
“We continue to see significant potential market growth in the US, driven by repeat business from existing customers, accessing new markets and new potential uses for hydrovac. Badger has expanded its hydrovac fleet by a net of 57 incremental units so far in 2017, successfully integrating these units into our business.”
“Badger continues to successfully execute on its organic growth strategy. The framework for growth is built on: a proven business model and strong competitive position; a unique service offering to attractive end-use markets; and, executing on a focused hydrovac strategy. Badger will continue to focus on generating profitable long-term growth, supporting Badger’s previously communicated strategic milestones which are to: 1) double the US business from fiscal 2016 levels over the next 3 to 5 years; 2) grow Adjusted EBITDA by a minimum of 15% per year; 3) target Adjusted EBITDA margins of 28% to 29%; and, 4) drive fleet utilization and revenue per truck per month above $30,000.” Mr. Vanderberg added.
All references to “dollars” and “$” are to the currency of Canada unless otherwise indicated. This news release includes forward-looking statements and assumptions. See “Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements” for additional details.
Financial Highlights
($ thousands, except RPT, per share and share information) | Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||||
2017 | 2016 | 2017 | 2016 | |||||||||
Revenue: | ||||||||||||
Hydrovac service revenue | 129,409 | 103,790 | 335,354 | 266,986 | ||||||||
Other service revenue | 11,641 | 9,375 | 30,456 | 26,095 | ||||||||
Truck placement revenue | 235 | 2 | 637 | 225 | ||||||||
Total revenue | 141,285 | 113,167 | 366,447 | 293,306 | ||||||||
RPT – quarterly average(1) | 34,125 | 28,062 | - | - | ||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA(1) | 38,881 | 33,517 | 90,842 | 76,330 | ||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA Margin(1) | 27.5 | % | 29.6 | % | 24.8 | % | 26.0 | % | ||||
Profit before tax | 24,745 | 18,022 | 51,927 | 32,927 | ||||||||
Net profit | 16,192 | 11,944 | 34,608 | 21,563 | ||||||||
Profit per share | $ | 0.44 | $ | 0.32 | $ | 0.93 | $ | 0.58 | ||||
Cash flow from operating activities before working capital adjustments | 37,951 | 33,327 | 89,319 | 75,944 | ||||||||
Cash flow from operating activities before working capital adjustments per share | $ | 1.02 | $ | 0.90 | $ | 2.41 | $ | 2.05 | ||||
Dividends paid | 4,044 | 3,673 | 11,390 | 10,574 | ||||||||
Total shares outstanding (end of period) | 37,100,681 | 37,100,681 | 37,100,681 | 37,100,681 |
(1) See “Non-IFRS Financial Measures” and “Key Financial Metrics” for additional detail on the definition and calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin and Revenue per truck per month see the 2017 Third Quarter Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”).
2017 Third Quarter Overview
2017 Third Quarter Financial and Operational Highlights
Outlook
Badger anticipates that increased year-over-year activity realized in the second and third quarters will continue into the fourth quarter of 2017. The overall macro-economic environment in both Canada and the US is anticipated to be supportive of ongoing infrastructure, construction, and oil and gas activity levels for the remainder of 2017. In addition to increased levels of activity, Badger continues to see growth from increased usage of hydrovac for non-destructive excavation. Badger expects to see improvements in revenue as a result of investments in developing its branch network and its business development function. Due to the nature of construction operations, Badger does anticipate a seasonal slow-down in its northern markets due to winter weather, the exact nature and timing of this impact is variable and dependent on regional specific weather.
Continued growth in Badger’s end-use markets and geographies throughout the second and third quarters has resulted in improved fleet utilization as evidenced by higher realized RPT. Based on existing and anticipated activity levels, Badger anticipates that its total hydrovac build for fiscal 2017 will be approximately 155 units. The retirement of hydrovacs for fiscal 2017 is anticipated to be in the range of 70 to 75 units, higher than the range provided in the second quarter of 2017 of 50 to 55 units. The increase in the number of anticipated retired hydrovacs is a result of management’s ongoing assessment of the cost of repairing and maintaining a hydrovac versus retiring and replacing a unit.
2017 Investor Day
Badger is holding an Investor Day on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at the King Edward Hotel in Toronto. An update on Badger’s operations, short and long-term growth opportunities and financial position will be presented. Badger’s executive and operational leadership teams will be in attendance. The formal presentation will commence at 9:00 a.m. ET, a light breakfast and lunch will be served. Attendance in person for this event is by invitation as space is limited. The presentation will be webcast, and available on Badger’s website www.badgerinc.com. To request an invitation, please e-mail your contact information to [email protected].
Conference Call for Third Quarter Results
A conference call and webcast for investors, analysts, brokers and media representatives to discuss the 2017 third quarter results is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. MT on Monday, November 13, 2017. Internet users can listen to the call live, or as an archived call, on Badger’s website at: www.badgerinc.com under the Upcoming Events and Investor Presentation section. To participate in the call, dial: 1-844-740-2014 and enter Passcode 2253558. A replay of the call will be available for 14 days following the call and can be accessed by dialing 1-855-859-2056 and entering Passcode 2253558.
Badger’s MD&A, unaudited interim consolidated financial statements for the period ended September 30, 2017 along with all previous public filings of Badger Daylighting Ltd. may be found on SEDAR at www.SEDAR.com.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION AND STATEMENTS
Certain statements and information contained in this news release and other continuous disclosure documents of the Company referenced herein, including statements related to the Company’s outlook, capital expenditures, projected growth, view and outlook toward margins, cash dividends, customer pricing, future market opportunities and statements, and information that contain words such as “could”, “should”, “can”, “anticipate”, “expect”, “believe”, “will”, “may” and similar expressions relating to matters that are not historical facts, constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. These statements and information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements and information. The Company believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements and information are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct. Such forward-looking statements and information included in this news release should not be unduly relied upon. These forward-looking statements and information speak only as of the date of this news release.
In particular, forward looking information and statements in this news release include, but are not limited to the following:
The forward-looking information and statements made in this news release rely on certain expected economic conditions and overall demand for Badger’s services and are based on certain assumptions. The assumptions used to generate this forward-looking information and statements are, among other things, that:
Risk factors and other uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: price fluctuations for oil and natural gas and related products and services; political and economic conditions; industry competition; Badger’s ability to attract and retain key personnel; the availability of future debt and equity financing; changes in laws or regulations, including taxation and environmental regulations; extreme or unsettled weather patterns; and fluctuations in foreign exchange or interest rates.
Readers are cautioned that the foregoing factors are not exhaustive. Additional information on these and other factors that could affect the Company’s operations and financial results is included in reports on file with securities regulatory authorities in Canada and may be accessed through the SEDAR website (www.sedar.com) or at the Company’s website. The forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable securities laws.
Non-IFRS Financial Measures
This news release contains references to certain financial measures, including some that do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and that may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies or entities. These financial measures are identified and defined below:
“Adjusted EBITDA” is earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation, gains and losses on sale of property, plant and equipment, and gains and losses on foreign exchange. Adjusted EBITDA is a measure of the Company’s operating profitability and is therefore useful to management and investors as it provides improved continuity with respect to the comparison of our operating results over time. Adjusted EBITDA provides an indication of the results generated by the Company’s principal business activities prior to how these activities are financed, the results are taxed in various jurisdictions, and assets are amortized. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA excludes gains and losses on sale of property, plant and equipment as these gains and losses are considered incidental and secondary to the principal business activities, it excludes gains and losses on foreign exchange as such gains and losses can vary significantly based on factors beyond our control and it excludes share-based compensation as these expenses can vary significantly with changes in the price of our common shares.
Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as follows:
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 2017 | 2016 | 2017 | 2016 | |
Net profit | 16,192 | 11,944 | 34,608 | 21,563 | |
Add: | |||||
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment | 11,240 | 10,648 | 33,515 | 32,457 | |
Share-based compensation expense | 797 | 3,454 | 381 | 4,593 | |
(Gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment | 94 | (17 | ) | 55 | 2,375 |
Finance cost | 1,692 | 1,317 | 4,269 | 3,943 | |
Foreign exchange loss | 313 | 93 | 695 | 35 | |
Tax expense (recovery) | 8,553 | 6,078 | 17,319 | 11,364 | |
Adjusted EBITDA | 38,881 | 33,517 | 90,842 | 76,330 |
Adjusted EBITDA is more directly calculated as follows:
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended September 30, | |||
Adjusted EBITDA | 2017 | 2016 | 2017 | 2016 |
Revenue | 141,285 | 113,167 | 366,447 | 293,306 |
Less: | ||||
Direct costs | 96,035 | 76,481 | 260,944 | 205,991 |
General and administrative expense | 6,369 | 3,169 | 14,661 | 10,985 |
Adjusted EBITDA | 38,881 | 33,517 | 90,842 | 76,330 |
“Adjusted EBITDA Margin” is Adjusted EBITDA as defined above, expressed as a percentage of revenues.
Key Financial Metrics
“Revenue per truck per month” (RPT) is a measure of hydrovac fleet utilization. It is a measure of hydrovac revenue only. The RPT is calculated by combining Canadian and US dollar hydrovac revenue, without converting foreign currency revenues into a Canadian dollar equivalent, dividing the total mixed currency hydrovac revenue for the period by the number of hydrovacs in service throughout the period, and further dividing by the number of months in the period.
About Badger
Badger is North America’s largest provider of non-destructive excavating services. Badger traditionally works for contractors and facility owners in a broad range of infrastructure industries. The Company’s key technology is the Badger Hydrovac, which is used primarily for safe digging in congested grounds and challenging conditions. The Badger Hydrovac uses a pressurized water stream to liquefy the soil cover, which is then removed with a powerful vacuum system and deposited into a storage tank. Badger manufactures its truck-mounted hydrovac units.
For more information regarding this press release, please contact:
Paul Vanderberg
President and CEO
Gerald Schiefelbein
Vice President Finance and CFO
Jay Bachman
Director, Financial Operations and Investor Relations
Badger Corporate Office:
1000, 635 – 8th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 3M3
Telephone 403-264-8500
Fax 403-228-9773