Atari Annual Report 2023

Plain-text annual report

A T S C O R P O R A T I O N Building Tomorrow TODAY 2023 ANNUAL REPORT T R O P E R L A U N N A 3 2 0 2 S T A — Building Tomorrow Today At ATS Corporation, our shared purpose is to create solutions that positively impact lives around the world. Not just for today, but for years to come. Through our business groups and companies, we’re developing solutions that make people healthier, keep people fed, and empower a more sustainable planet. We’re not just building a company. We’re building a better future. Contents 02 04 Who We Are Fiscal Snapshot 06 Message from our CEO 11 Mergers & Acquisitions 08 Brand Evolution 12 Business Group Summaries 16 Management’s Discussion & Analysis 45 Management’s Responsibility for Financial Reporting 46 50 Independent Auditor’s Report Consolidated Financial Statements 55 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 1 T R O P E R L A U N N A 3 2 0 2 S T A — 2 3 How We Work Makes the World Work Our Business At ATS, we work behind the scenes to create solutions that enable companies to succeed. Our industry-leading automation and integration solutions, as well as our increasingly sophisticated digital offerings, help us streamline manufacturing operations in the life sciences, transportation, food & beverage, consumer products, and energy markets. Guided by our ATS Business Model and a culture of continuous improvement, we work diligently to help the world work more effectively. While we may be just one piece of the puzzle, we understand the profound impact we have on the world at large. Our Purpose When a person receives successful cancer treatment in the hospital, we help make it happen. When a family sits down and laughs over Friday night pasta, we help make it happen. When the world battles back against climate change, we help make it happen. Our purpose is to create solutions that positively impact lives around the world, and we’re proud to make it happen every day. Our values are simple: people, process, performance—in that order. Our people are the building blocks for our entire organization. We continuously work to develop, engage, empower, and energize our people so they can do the best work possible. Our Values Next, process. With our ATS Business Model, we set our people up for success by balancing strategic thinking with tactical execution. Our culture of continuous improvement motivates us to create value for our customers both now, and in the long run. Finally, performance. If we have the right people following the right processes, performance becomes possible. We compete to deliver results for our customers, shareholders, and employees every day. This value is our ultimate measuring stick. Because if we can’t deliver on performance, we can’t deliver on our purpose. Our Model The ATS Business Model, or ABM, is our playbook. The ABM unites our decentralized operations by providing standard methods and metrics across global offices. Through the ABM, we have built a shared culture of excellence and continuous improvement in all areas of our business. As ATS grows, both organically and through acquisitions, the ABM enables us to welcome and integrate new teams and acquired companies. Through the ABM, we collaborate and innovate to build a stronger company and a better future. 3 Building Revenue and Momentum At ATS, we’re dedicated to delivering results for our customers, shareholders, and employees. Our relentless pursuit of performance is at the core of everything we do. Revenues are up and so is momentum. Well-positioned in favorable markets, we see opportunities for profitable growth in the coming years. We believe the work we’re doing today is building the foundation for a stronger company tomorrow. F2023 Revenue by Market F2023 Revenue by Customer Geographic Location F2023 Total Revenue $1,209.9M LIFE SCIENCES $1,525.5M NORTH AME RICA $2,577.4M $578.2M TRANSPORTATION $811.7M EUROPE $240.2M ASIA / OTHE R $371.3M FOOD & BEVERAGE $305.1M CONSUMER PRODUCTS $112.9M ENERGY T R O P E R L A U N N A 3 2 0 2 S T A — 4 ATS at a Glance Despite ongoing external challenges relating to supply chains, inflation, and labor shortages, ATS built on the prior year’s successes and delivered a record-setting financial year. With three new acquisitions, we grew our company and opened new channels for further expansion. Our innovative solutions and exemplary service helped customers across the world achieve their objectives. These numbers set the bar for where we are today, but with a culture of continuous improvement, we aim to further build on them as we head into F2024. 18.1% Revenue Growth in F2023 $2,577.4M Revenue 18.2% Five-year Revenue CAGR 11.6% Adjusted EBITDA Growth in F2023 23.9% Five-year Adjusted EBITDA CAGR 6,500+ Employees Worldwide ATS: TSX and ATS: NYSE Stock Market Listing1 $6.0B Market Capitalization1 60+ FACILITIES 80+ OFFICES 20+ COUNTRIES Manufacturing facilities Offices 1 As of June 30, 2023. Reflects 6,900,000 common shares issued May 30, 2023. 5 T R O P E R L A U N N A 3 2 0 2 S T A — 6 A Message From Our CEO Dear Shareholders, In fiscal 2023, we set out to build. To build on what we’ve accomplished in the past. To build an organization prepared for the future. To build value for our shareholders, opportunities for growth, and a foundation for a stronger tomorrow. Amidst concerns about inflation, supply chains, and labor shortages, our passionate and dedicated team built a stronger company than ever. We met and overcame the challenges that came our way. We created new solutions that positively impacted lives around the world. We came to work every day with a mentality of continuous improvement and the results speak for themselves. BUILDING VALUE FOR SHAREHOLDERS Despite ongoing external challenges, F2023 was one of record-setting growth for ATS. This is a testament to the people and processes we’ve put in place in recent years. Total revenues for F2023 were up 18.1%, which includes 9.2% from organic growth. In addition, our full-year Order Bookings were up by 32.6%. In our decentralized business, each division is important to our success. In Life Sciences, our teams overcame challenges and delivered strong performance by pivoting away from COVID-related products and finding new areas of growth in the medical device, pharma, and radiopharma sectors. In Transportation, we delivered record bookings, largely driven by our success in the electric vehicle space. And after prior years busy with mergers and acquisitions, our Food & Beverage businesses continued to deliver margin expansion and achieved record growth. BUILDING THE ORGANIZATION We ask ourselves every day how we can make our organization stronger. From routine daily tasks to strategic mergers and acquisitions, we’re always looking to build a better organization. In F2023, we continued to deploy capital strategically, maintaining an efficient balance sheet while acquiring new companies along the way. Over the year, we invested approximately $51.7M million to complete three acquisitions (see “Mergers & Acquisitions” on page 11). These new additions bolster our digitalization and service offerings, as well as our geographic footprint in key growth areas. This past year, our existing businesses delivered strong organic revenue growth. We implemented new services and solutions that strengthened our relationships with customers. We look forward to building on these services and solutions and seizing opportunities through digitalization and continued innovation. BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE As I look back over the past year, I’m incredibly proud of all we’ve accomplished. However, I also know we’re just getting started. Heading into F2024, we have the people and processes in place to focus on driving continued performance. I want to thank our leaders and employees for their hard work and dedication. Building a great company isn’t easy, but their passionate commitment, resilience, and optimism keep us moving forward. I also want to thank our customers for their confidence in our abilities and continued trust as we strengthen our partnerships through new solutions. We exist because of these relationships and don’t take them for granted. Finally, I’d like to thank our shareholders. Driving value for our shareholders is at the heart of everything we do. Their continued support is validation that we’re delivering on our goals. There is no doubt in my mind that we are better off now than we were a year ago. In F2023, we built a foundation for a better tomorrow. And with our philosophy of continuous improvement, we are committed to keep building for years to come. Sincerely, Andrew Hider Chief Executive Officer ATS Corporation 7 Building a Brand Today Setting a Foundation for Tomorrow We are constantly looking for areas to outpace in our chosen markets, and in F2023 we pursued several new growth paths, including digital offerings as well as new products and services. T R O P E R L A U N N A 3 2 0 2 S T A — 8 What’s in a Name? Everything. A challenge we faced with our growth paths was that our corporate name—ATS Automation Tooling Systems—did not represent our full capabilities. Over time we have grown beyond just being an automation tooling company and this was the catalyst for what became a major brand evolution. No matter how minor the alteration, changing a brand name is always a significant undertaking. From logos to websites to business cards, there are infinite considerations. We knew it wouldn’t be easy, but our philosophy of continuous improvement demanded we pursue what we knew was right. The opportunities for growth far outweighed the struggles. Thus, ATS Automation Tooling Systems became ATS Corporation—a clear, new direction that also preserves the history we’ve worked so hard to build. Finding our Identity. A logo and visual identity are critical to any business. They provide a graphic signal of the business and representation of its brand. They set the tone for how the world views a company and how a company views itself. With our new name, we needed a new logo. Something that represented both who we are and who we strive to be—a diverse, multifaceted organization that stresses the value of innovation. In designing our new logo, we found inspiration in the heart of our business— the ATS Business Model (ABM). The ABM is centered around our three core values of people, process, and performance. It is integral to who we are and how we do business. We wanted the corporate logo to reflect that. The three blue bars in our new logo represent those three core values. Old New E L P O E P S S E C O R P E C N A M R O F R E P New Look. New Outlook. This evolution required us to examine every aspect of our brand and ask ourselves if we could improve upon it. We sharpened our external presence and even changed our stock ticker symbol to better align with the new vision of the company. By changing the way the world views ATS, we also changed the way we view ourselves. We set a clear intention for a new direction of the business. One built on continuous improvement and thriving innovation. 9 T R O P E R L A U N N A 3 2 0 2 S T A — 10 Built for This This past year was full of external challenges, and our teams constantly dealt with uncommon circumstances beyond their control. But that didn’t stop them from driving to deliver a record-setting financial year. In F2023, we saw what we’re made of, and what we’re made for. Mergers & Acquisitions BUILT FOR GROWTH Since the introduction of the ATS Business Model in 2017, ATS has deployed $1.4B of capital to acquire eighteen companies, in addition to intellectual property from various businesses. Each of these acquisitions aligns with our value creation strategy and our goal to enter new markets, establish new business platforms, and expand the range of services, products, and innovation that we can offer our customers. We were proud to welcome three new companies to the ATS family via acquisition in F2023. These acquisitions strengthened our digitalization and service offerings while fortifying our geographic footprint in key areas, positioning us for growth in the coming years. ZI-ARGUS (“ZIA”) is a leading independent automation systems integrator in Southeast Asia and Australia, with a strong focus on process control, factory floor automation, data center, and industry 4.0 digitalization solutions. ZIA provides us with a proven platform to serve domestic and global customers in industries that are strategic to us in geographic regions that are highly complementary to our existing footprint. IPCOS is a Belgium-based provider of process optimization and digitalization solutions with six locations across Europe, the US, and India. IPCOS broadens our capabilities in key focus sectors and is expected to accelerate our Process Automation Solutions’ growth trajectory. Triad Unlimited is a U.S.-based reliability engineering service provider to the North American and European markets. Triad will support after-sales and service initiatives that focus on delivering customer value at the highest level. Adding the Triad team furthers our unique value proposition and enables us to support customers throughout their equipment’s life cycle. Digitalization BUILT FOR INNOVATION At ATS, we’re always looking ahead. How can we improve? Where can we grow? Where is our best opportunity for success? In no area is this mindset better exemplified than in our digitalization efforts. In a world overflowing with data, our team is helping customers understand how to capture it and what to do with it. This persistent focus on providing value to our customers is opening new doors for our business as well. We’re not just selling products, we’re also selling services and solutions. These efforts are gaining traction and our digitalization feels a strong sense of momentum heading into F2024. 11 T R O P E R L A U N N A 3 2 0 2 S T A — 12 Life Sciences BUILT FOR TRANSFORMATION Our Life Sciences team is leveraging recently acquired businesses to provide an expanded suite of offerings. These new solutions allow us to play a bigger role in supporting the needs of our customers in the long term. $1,209.9M RE VENUE Transportation BUILT FOR DISRUPTION Prior strategic decisions are paying off. With the need for disruption in the transportation market, ATS has shortened production timelines and has transformed automation for the global electric vehicle and e-mobility shift. $578.2M RE VENUE Food & Beverage BUILT FOR RESILIENCE In F2023, our food & beverage businesses overcame challenges and demonstrated incredible resilience. After a busy period of M&A, the food & beverage team experienced a year of growth, delivering record numbers along the way. They championed the ATS Business Model and drove profitable growth in key areas. $371.3M RE VENUE Consumer Products BUILT FOR OPPORTUNITY With a diverse portfolio, ATS supports consumer goods customers at all points of their automation journey in areas such as warehousing automation, cosmetics, electronics and durable goods. $305.1M RE VE NUE Energy BUILT FOR THE FUTURE As more countries commit to increased power generation from fossil fuel alternatives, our specialized capabilities in the energy market allow us to support customers in several areas, from the refurbishment of nuclear power plants to early involvement with small modular reactors and grid battery storage solutions. $112.9M RE VE NUE 13 T R O P E R L A U N N A 3 2 0 2 S T A — 14 Built for Tomorrow As F2023 comes to a close, we find ourselves asking a simple question: what more can we do? To build a better solution. To build a better company. To build a better world. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished over the past year, but we know we’re just getting started. There is always opportunity for driving continuous improvement. As we transition into F2024, we do so with a relentless pursuit of excellence. We understand that what we do, and how we do it, matters. The decisions we make today will impact lives around the world for years to come. Through the products we make, the services we provide, and the solutions we pioneer, we are building tomorrow, today. 15 Management’s Discussion and Analysis For the Year Ended March 31, 2023 This Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) for the year ended March 31, 2023 (fiscal 2023) is as of May 17, 2023 and provides information on the operating activities, performance and financial position of ATS Corporation (formerly ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.) (“ATS” or the “Company”). It should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company for fiscal 2023, which have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and are reported in Canadian dollars. All references to “$” or “dollars” in this MD&A are to Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated. Additional information is contained in the Company’s filings with Canadian securities regulators, including its Annual Information Form for fiscal 2023, found on the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on the Company’s website at www.atsautomation.com. Important Notes Forward-Looking Statements This document contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Please see “Forward-Looking Statements” for further information on page 41. Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures Throughout this document, management uses certain Non-IFRS financial measures, Non-IFRS ratios and supplementary financial measures within the meaning of applicable securities laws to evaluate the performance of the Company. See “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures” on page 43 for an explanation of such measures and “Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Measures to IFRS Measures” beginning on page 34 for a reconciliation of Non-IFRS measures. Company Profile ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world’s most successful companies. ATS uses its extensive knowledge base and global capabilities in custom automation, repeat automation, automation products and value-added solutions including pre-automation and after-sales services to address the sophisticated manufacturing automation systems and service needs of multinational customers in markets such as life sciences, transportation, food & beverage, consumer products and energy. Founded in 1978, ATS employs over 6,500 people at more than 60 manufacturing facilities and over 80 offices in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia and China. To better reflect the Company’s broader, more diverse and technologically advanced capabilities, ATS changed its corporate name to ATS Corporation on November 21, 2022, and the ticker symbol for its common shares on the TSX to ATS. Visit us at www.atsautomation.com. 16 — MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSISStrategy To drive the creation of long-term sustainable shareholder value, the Company employs a three-part value creation strategy: Build, Grow and Expand. Build: To build on the Company’s foundation and drive performance improvements, management is focused on the advancement of the ATS Business Model (“ABM”), the pursuit and measurement of value drivers and key performance indicators, a rigorous strategic planning process, succession planning, talent management, employee engagement, and instilling autonomy with accountability into its businesses. Grow: To drive organic growth, ATS develops and implements growth tools under the ABM, provides innovation and value to customers and works to grow recurring revenues. Expand: To expand the Company’s reach, management is focused on the development of new markets and business platforms, the expansion of service offerings, investment in innovation and product development, and strategic and disciplined acquisitions that strengthen ATS. The Company pursues all of its initiatives using a strategic capital allocation framework in order to drive the creation of long-term sustainable shareholder value. ATS Business Model The ABM is a business management system that ATS developed with the goal of enabling the Company to pursue its strategies, outpace the growth of its chosen markets, and drive continuous improvement year over year. The ABM emphasizes: • • People: developing, engaging and empowering ATS’ people to build the best team; Process: aligning ATS’ people to implement and continuously improve robust and disciplined business processes throughout the organization; and • Performance: consistently measuring results in order to yield world-class performance for ATS’ customers and shareholders. The ABM is ATS’ playbook, serving as the framework to achieve business goals and objectives through disciplined, continuous improvement. The ABM is employed by ATS divisions globally and is supported with extensive training in the use of key problem-solving tools, and applied through various projects to drive continuous improvement. When ATS makes an acquisition, the ABM is quickly introduced to new companies as a means of supporting cultural and business integration. Key ABM drivers include: • • • • Strengthening the core: adopting a customer-first mindset; implementing a robust performance management system; adhering to eight value drivers; managing using key performance indicators; and leveraging daily management to measure at the point of impact; Delivering growth: aligning with customer success; developing organizational talent; constantly confirming that progress is being made toward stated goals; and creating annual operating and capital deployment plans for each ATS division; Pursuing excellence: deploying specific goals that segment strategies into relevant areas of concentration; and improving continuously using Kaizen events, problem solving and other continuous improvement initiatives, which increase performance annually; and Pioneering innovation: driving automation market technology leadership; creating innovative platforms and analytics that benefit customers by reducing complexity, shortening development cycles and improving production efficiencies; and expanding the reach and scope of ATS’ capabilities for competitive advantage. 17 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORTBusiness Overview ATS and its subsidiaries serve customers in the following markets: (a) life sciences, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, radiopharmaceuticals and chemicals; (b) transportation, including electric vehicles (“EV”), automotive and aerospace; (c) food & beverage, including processing, packaging and filling for fresh produce and liquid food & beverage; (d) consumer products, including warehousing automation, cosmetics, electronics and durable goods; and, (e) energy, including oil & gas, in addition to nuclear, solar, and other green energy applications. With broad and in-depth knowledge across multiple industries and technical fields, ATS delivers single-source solutions to customers designed to lower their production costs, accelerate product delivery, and improve quality and quality control. ATS engages with customers on both greenfield programs, such as equipping new factories, and brownfield programs including capacity expansions, production relocations, equipment upgrades, software upgrades, efficiency improvements and factory optimizations. ATS is selective in its choice of markets and favours regulated industries where quality and reliability are mandatory. ATS engages at varying points in customers’ automation cycles. During the pre-automation phase, ATS offers comprehensive services, including discovery and analysis, concept development, simulation and total cost of ownership modelling, all of which help customers to verify the feasibility of different types of automation, set objectives for factors such as line speed and yield, assess production processes for manufacturability and calculate the total cost of ownership. For customers that have decided to proceed with an automation project, ATS offers specialized equipment for specific applications and markets, as well as automation and integration services, including engineering design, prototyping, process verification, specification writing, software and manufacturing process controls development, equipment design and build, standard automation products/platforms, third-party equipment qualification, procurement and integration, automation system installation, product line commissioning, validation and documentation. Following the installation of custom automation, ATS may supply duplicate or similar automation systems that leverage engineering design completed in the original customer program. For customers seeking complex equipment production or build-to-print manufacturing, ATS provides value engineering, supply-chain management, integration and manufacturing capabilities, and other automation products and solutions. Post automation, ATS offers services including training, process optimization, preventative maintenance, emergency and on-call support, spare parts, retooling, retrofits and equipment relocation. Service agreements are often entered into at the time of new equipment sale or are available on an after-market basis on installed equipment. ATS offers a number of software and digital solutions to its customers, including connected factory floor management systems to capture, analyze and use real-time machine performance data to quickly and accurately troubleshoot, deliver process and product solutions, prevent equipment downtime, drive greater operational efficiency and unlock performance for sustainable production improvements. Contract values for individual automation systems vary and are often in excess of $1 million, with some contracts for enterprise-type programs well in excess of $10 million. Due to the custom nature of customer projects, contract durations vary, with typical durations ranging from six to 12 months, and some larger contracts extending to 18 to 24 months and beyond. Contracts for pre- and post-automation services range in value and can exceed $1 million with varying durations, which can sometimes extend over several years. Contracts for other products range in value and duration, depending on their nature. 18 — MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSISCompetitive Strengths Management believes ATS has the following competitive strengths: Global presence, size and critical mass: ATS’ global presence and scale provide advantages in serving multinational customers, as many of the Company’s competitors are smaller and operate with a narrower geographic and/or industrial market focus. ATS and its subsidiaries have locations in Canada, the United States, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Thailand, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Czech Republic, China, Slovakia, Ireland, India, Singapore, Mexico, Spain, France, Ukraine, Malaysia, Brazil, Switzerland, Austria, Indonesia, and Australia. ATS can deliver localized service through its network of over 80 locations globally. Management believes that ATS’ scale and global footprint provide it with competitive advantages in winning large, multinational customer programs and in delivering a lifecycle-oriented service platform to customers’ global operations. In addition, customers seeking to de-risk or enhance the resiliency of their supply chains also provide future opportunities for ATS to pursue by leveraging its global presence and the inherent advantages of automation on production reliability and cost. Technical skills, capabilities and experience: ATS has designed, manufactured, assembled and serviced automation systems worldwide and has an extensive knowledge base and accumulated design expertise. Management believes ATS’ broad experience in many different industrial markets and with diverse technologies, its talented workforce, which includes approximately 2,000 engineers and approximately 400 program management personnel, and its ability to provide custom automation, repeat automation, automation products and value-added services, position the Company well to serve complex customer programs in a variety of markets. Product and technology portfolio: By bringing thousands of unique automation projects to market, ATS owns an extensive product and technology portfolio. ATS has a number of standard automation platforms and products, including: innovative linear motion transport systems; pallet handling and sanitary conveyance systems; robust cam-driven assembly platforms; advanced vision systems used to ensure product or process quality; optical sorting and inspection technologies; test systems; factory management and intelligence and other software solutions; proprietary weighing hardware and process control software technologies; precision fluid-dispensing equipment; aseptic containment technologies; biopharma processing equipment and high-performance tube filling and cartoning systems. Management believes the Company’s extensive product and technology portfolio provides advantages in developing unique and leading solutions for customers and in maintaining competitiveness. Recognized brands: Management believes ATS is well-known within the global automation industry due to its long history of innovation and broad scope of operations. In addition, ATS’ subsidiaries include several strong brands, such as: “Scientific Products”, a specialized designer and manufacturer of pharmaceutical and packaging equipment and systems in the life sciences market; “BioDot”, a leading manufacturer of automated fluid-dispensing systems in the life sciences market; “Comecer”, a provider of high-tech automation systems for nuclear medicine and pharmaceutical industries; “NCC”, a provider of engineered-to-order sanitary automation solutions and stand-alone precision conveyance equipment in the food & beverage industries; “MARCO”, a provider of yield control and recipe formulation systems in the food, nutraceuticals and cosmetics sectors; “CFT”, a specialist in the development and production of turn-key machines and systems for the food & beverage industries; “IWK”, a specialist in the packaging market; and “Process Automation Solutions”, a provider of innovative automation solutions for process and production sectors. Management believes that ATS’ brands and global reputation improve sales prospecting, allowing the Company to be considered for a wide variety of customer programs. Trusted customer relationships: ATS serves some of the world’s largest multinational companies. Many customer relationships are long- standing, often spanning a decade or more, and many customers are repeat buyers who return to ATS and its subsidiaries time after time to meet their automation manufacturing, assembly, processing, and services needs. Total-solutions capabilities: Customers often rely on ATS because it can provide comprehensive, turnkey solutions in automation. This allows customers to single source their most complex projects to ATS rather than rely on multiple engineering firms, equipment builders and/or service/component suppliers. In addition, ATS provides customers with other value-added services including pre-automation consulting, total cost-of-ownership studies, lifecycle material management, and post-automation service, training and support. 19 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORTFinancial Highlights (In millions of dollars, except per share and margin data) Q4 2023 Q4 2022 Variance Fiscal 2023 Fiscal 2022 Variance Revenues Net income $ 730.8 $ 603.2 21.2% $ 2,577.4 $ 2,182.7 $ 29.6 $ 39.9 (25.8)% $ 127.7 $ 121.4 Adjusted earnings from operations1, 2 $ 101.9 $ 81.6 24.9% $ 343.4 $ 308.0 18.1% 5.2% 11.5% Adjusted earnings from operations margin1, 2 13.9% 13.5% 42bps 13.3% 14.1% (79)bps Adjusted EBITDA1, 2 $ 118.2 $ 94.9 24.6% $ 401.2 $ 359.5 11.6% Adjusted EBITDA margin1, 2 16.2% 15.7% 44bps 15.6% 16.5% (90)bps Basic earnings per share $ 0.32 $ 0.44 (27.3)% $ 1.39 $ 1.32 Adjusted basic earnings per share1, 2 $ 0.73 $ 0.60 21.7% $ 2.37 $ 2.30 5.3% 3.0% Order Bookings1 $ 737.0 $ 638.0 15.5% $ 3,256.0 $ 2,456.0 32.6% As At Order Backlog1 March 31 2023 March 31 2022 Variance $ 2,153 $ 1,438 49.7% 1 2 Non-IFRS Financial Measure – See “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures.” Certain Non-IFRS Financial Measures have been revised from previously disclosed values to exclude the impact on stock-based compensation expense of the revaluation of deferred stock units and restricted share units resulting specifically from the change in market price of the Company’s shares between periods. Management believes that this adjustment provides further insight into the Company’s performance, as share price volatility drives variability in the Company’s stock- based compensation expense. Executive Summary: Growth in Strategic End Markets • Growth in fourth quarter revenues of 21.2% year over year driven by organic revenue growth (excluding foreign exchange translation) of 16.5% with 0.8% of growth from recent strategic acquisitions (“acquisitions” or “acquired companies” in this MD&A refers to companies that were not part of the consolidated group in the comparable prior year periods). (Organic revenue is a Non-IFRS Financial Measure — see “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures”.) • • • • Growth in Order Bookings in the fourth quarter of 15.5% year over year reflected organic Order Bookings growth of 11.1% primarily due to large Order Bookings from an existing EV customer. (Order Bookings and organic Order Bookings growth are Non-IFRS Financial Measures — see “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures”.) Order Backlog of $2,153 million at quarter-end provides good revenue visibility, and is distributed across strategic global markets and regulated industries. (Order Backlog is a Non-IFRS Financial Measure — see “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures”.) Non-cash working capital as a percentage of revenues of 10.1% improved in comparison to the prior quarter, partially driven by receipt of milestone payments for large EV programs. Net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio at March 31, 2023 of 2.7 times is within the Company’s target range as it continues to fund short-term working capital requirements to support growth. (Non-cash working capital as a percentage of revenues and net debt to adjusted EBITDA are Non-IFRS ratios; see “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures”.) Adjusted earnings from operations for the fourth quarter increased 24.9% to $101.9 million (13.9% margin), compared to $81.6 million (13.5% margin) a year ago on higher revenues, partially offset by higher SG&A expenses. (Adjusted earnings from operations and adjusted earnings from operations margin are Non-IFRS Measures — See “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures”.) 20 — MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSISStrategic Business Acquisitions On December 22, 2022, the Company acquired IPCOS Group N.V. (“IPCOS”), a Belgium-based provider of process optimization and digitalization solutions with six locations in Europe, the United States, and India. IPCOS joined ATS’ Process Automation Solutions (“PA”) business to accelerate PA’s strategy to drive productivity improvement through digital solutions. On March 3, 2023, the Company acquired Zi-Argus Australia Pty Ltd. and Zi-Argus Ltd. (“ZIA”), subsidiaries of Zuellig Industrial Group. ZIA is a well-established, independent automation systems integrator serving Southeast Asia and Australia with a strong focus on process control, factory floor automation, data center and Industry 4.0 digitization solutions. On March 28, 2023, the Company acquired Triad Unlimited LLC (“Triad”), a U.S.-based reliability engineering service provider to North American and European markets including life sciences, food & beverage. Triad supports ATS’ after sales and service initiatives that focus on delivering customer value through the highest level of asset performance over the lifecycle of installed equipment. Total purchase price for these three acquisitions was approximately $69.6 million and cash consideration paid in fiscal 2023 for these three acquisitions was $58.4 million. The balance of the purchase prices were comprised of contingent consideration of up to $7.9 million payable if certain performance targets are met within two years of acquisition and $3.2 million of deferred consideration to be paid within 36 months of acquisition. These acquisitions were accounted for as business combinations with the Company as the acquirer. The purchase method of accounting was used. Order Bookings by Quarter (in millions of dollars) Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Fiscal 2023 Fiscal 2022 $ 736 $ 637 804 979 737 510 671 638 Total Order Bookings $ 3,256 $ 2,456 Fourth quarter fiscal 2023 Order Bookings were $737 million. The 15.5% year over year increase reflected organic Order Bookings growth of 11.1% and 0.7% growth from acquired companies (“acquired companies” in this MD&A refers to companies that were not part of the consolidated group in the comparable prior-year periods), in addition to a 3.7% increase due to foreign exchange rate translation of Order Bookings from foreign-based ATS subsidiaries, primarily reflecting the strengthening of the U.S. dollar and Euro relative to the Canadian dollar. Order Bookings from acquired companies totalled $4.8 million. By market, Order Bookings in life sciences decreased compared to the prior-year period primarily due to the timing of customer decisions. Order Bookings in transportation increased due to the previously announced U.S. $119.9 million in Order Bookings from an existing global automotive customer to move towards fully automated battery assembly systems for their North American manufacturing operations. These Order Bookings are expected to be executed over the next 18-24 months and are in addition to U.S. $458.3 million of Order Bookings from the same customer announced through the first three quarters of fiscal 2023. Order Bookings in food & beverage increased primarily due to the timing of customer decisions. Order Bookings in consumer products decreased primarily due to a large customer project awarded in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. Order Bookings in energy increased due to contributions from IPCOS totalling $3.7 million. Fiscal 2023 Order Bookings were $3,256 million. The 32.6% increase reflected organic Order Bookings growth of 25.1%, 7.3% from acquired companies, and a 0.2% increase due to foreign exchange rate translation, primarily reflecting the strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to the Canadian dollar, partially offset by the strengthening of the Canadian dollar relative to the Euro. Growth in Order Bookings from acquired companies totaled $180.2 million, of which SP Industries, Inc. (“SP”) contributed $131.0 million and NCC Automated Systems, Inc. (“NCC”) contributed $24.5 million. By market, Order Bookings in life sciences increased primarily due to contributions from acquired companies of $151.9 million, of which SP contributed $131.0 million. Order Bookings in Fiscal 2022 included a single $120 million Order Booking from a global medical device customer for a fully automated manufacturing solution in addition to follow-on work from the same customer. This year’s life sciences bookings were more diversified. Order Bookings in transportation increased due to the previously announced U.S. $578 million in Order Bookings from an existing global automotive customer. Order Bookings in food & beverage decreased primarily due to negative foreign exchange translation impact, primarily reflecting the strengthening of the Canadian dollar relative to the Euro. Order Bookings in consumer products decreased due to large customer project awards in the prior year. Order Bookings in energy decreased due to timing of customer projects. Trailing twelve month book-to-bill ratio at March 31, 2023 was 1.26:1. Book-to-bill ratio is a supplementary financial measure — see “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures.” 21 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORTOrder Backlog Continuity (In millions of dollars) Q4 2023 Q4 2022 Fiscal 2023 Fiscal 2022 Opening Order Backlog $ 2,143 $ 1,475 $ 1,438 $ 1,160 Revenues Order Bookings Order Backlog adjustments1 (731) 737 4 (603) 638 (72) (2,577) 3,256 36 (2,183) 2,456 5 Total $ 2,153 $ 1,438 $ 2,153 $ 1,438 1 Order Backlog adjustments include incremental Order Backlog of acquired companies ($9 million acquired with ZIA and $5 million acquired with Triad in the three and twelve months ended March 31, 2023, $14 million acquired with IPCOS in the twelve months ended March 31, 2023, and in fiscal 2022, $104 million acquired with SP, $24 million acquired with BioDot Inc. (“BioDot”), and $13 million acquired with NCC) as well as foreign exchange adjustments, scope changes and cancellations. Outlook Order Backlog by Market (In millions of dollars) As at Life Sciences Transportation2 Food & Beverage Consumer Products Energy Total March 31, 2023 March 31, 20221 $ 761 $ 749 939 215 156 82 208 183 196 102 $ 2,153 $ 1,438 1 $15.0 million of Order Backlog related to SP as at March 31, 2022 was reclassified from Consumer Products to Life Sciences. 2 The increase in transportation Order Backlog was primarily driven by EV Order Bookings. At March 31, 2023, Order Backlog was $2,153 million, 49.7% higher than at March 31, 2022. Order Backlog growth was primarily driven by higher Order Bookings in fiscal 2023 within the transportation market, primarily from EV projects. The life sciences opportunity funnel remains strong as a result of solid activity across all submarkets, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals and radiopharmaceuticals. Management continues to see opportunities with both new and existing customers, including opportunities to deliver life sciences solutions that leverage integrated capabilities from ATS’ various life sciences businesses. Management believes the Company’s strategic acquisitions position ATS well as an integrated life sciences solutions provider. In transportation, the funnel largely includes strategic opportunities related to electric vehicles, as the global automotive industry continues to pivot towards EV production. Management believes the Company’s automated EV battery pack and assembly capabilities position ATS well to be a critical partner within the industry. Funnel activity in food & beverage remains strong, and the Company enters fiscal 2024 with its highest Order Backlog since entering the food & beverage market. Timing of the summer harvest season drives some seasonality in this vertical. Funnel activity in consumer products is stable. Funnel activity in energy is stable and includes some longer-term opportunities in the nuclear industry. The Company is focused on clean energy applications including solutions for the refurbishment of nuclear power plants, early participation in the small modular reactor market, and grid battery storage. Across all markets, customers are exercising normal caution in their approach to investment and spending. Funnel growth in markets where environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) requirements are an increasing focus for customers — including grid battery storage, EV and nuclear, as well as consumer goods packaging — provide ATS with opportunities to use its capabilities to respond to customer sustainability standards and goals. Customers seeking to de-risk or enhance the resiliency of their supply chains, address a shortage of skilled workers or combat higher labour costs also provide future opportunities for ATS to pursue. Management believes that the underlying trends driving customer demand for ATS solutions including rising labour costs, labour shortages, production onshoring or reshoring and the need for scalable, high-quality, energy-efficient production remain favourable. 22 — MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSISOrder Backlog of $2,153 million is expected to help mitigate some of the impact of quarterly variability in Order Bookings on revenues in the short term. The Company’s Order Backlog includes several large enterprise programs that have longer periods of performance and therefore longer revenue recognition cycles, including several in the early stages of execution. This has extended the average period over which the Company expects to convert its Order Backlog to revenues, providing the Company with longer visibility. As a result of the extended average project conversion period, combined with higher Order Backlog, the Company’s recent quarterly Order Backlog conversion percentage has decreased. In the first quarter of fiscal 2024, management expects the conversion of Order Backlog to revenues to be in the 32% to 35% range. This estimate is calculated each quarter based on management’s assessment of project schedules across all customer contracts, expectations for faster-turn product and services revenues, expected delivery timing of third-party equipment and operational capacity. The timing of customer decisions on larger opportunities is expected to cause variability in Order Bookings from quarter to quarter. Revenues in a given period are dependent on a combination of the volume of outstanding projects the Company is contracted to, the size and duration of those projects, and the timing of project activities including design, assembly, testing, and installation. Given the specialized nature of the Company’s offerings, the size and scope of projects vary based on customer needs. The Company seeks to achieve revenue growth organically and by identifying strategic acquisition opportunities that provide access to attractive end-markets and new products and technologies and deliver hurdle rate returns. The Company is working to grow its product portfolio and after-sales service revenues as a percentage of overall revenues over time, which is expected to provide some balance to customers’ capital expenditure cycles. Management is pursuing several initiatives to grow its revenues and improve its profitability with the goal of expanding its adjusted earnings from operations margin to 15% over the long term. These initiatives include growing the Company’s after-sales service business, improving global supply chain management, increasing the use of standardized platforms and technologies, growing revenues while leveraging the Company’s cost structure, pursuing continuous improvement in all business activities through the ABM including in acquired businesses. The Company continues to make progress in line with its plans to integrate acquired companies, and expects to realize cost and revenue synergies consistent with announced integration plans. In the short term, ATS will continue to address disruptions to global supply chains and cost pressures due to inflation, which are leading to longer lead times and cost increases on certain raw materials and components. To date, the Company has mitigated many of these supply chain disruptions through the use of alternative supply sources and savings on materials not affected by cost increases. However, prolonged cost increases, and price volatility have and may continue to disrupt the timing and progress of the Company’s margin expansion efforts and affect revenue recognition. Achieving and sustaining management’s margin target assumes that the Company will successfully implement the initiatives noted above, and that such initiatives will result in improvements to its adjusted earnings from operations margin that offset the pressures resulting from disruptions in the global supply chain (see “Forward-Looking Statements” for a description of the risks underlying the achievement of the margin target in future periods). The Company regularly monitors customers for changes in credit risk and does not believe that any single industry or geographic region represents significant credit risk. In the short term, the Company expects non-cash working capital to remain above 10% as programs progress through milestones. Over the long term, the Company generally expects to continue investing in non-cash working capital to support growth, with fluctuations expected on a quarter-over-quarter basis. The Company’s long-term goal is to maintain its investment in non-cash working capital as a percentage of annualized revenues below 15%. However, given the size and timing of milestone payments for certain large EV programs, the Company could see its working capital exceed 15% of annualized revenues in certain periods. The Company expects that continued cash flows from operations, together with cash and cash equivalents on hand and credit available under operating and long-term credit facilities will be sufficient to fund its requirements for investments in non-cash working capital and capital assets, and to fund strategic investment plans including some potential acquisitions. Acquisitions could result in additional debt or equity financing requirements for the Company. Non-cash working capital as a percentage of revenues is a Non-IFRS ratio — see “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures.” Reorganization Activity The Company regularly reviews its operations to ensure alignment with market opportunities and to achieve optimal structural and cost efficiencies. As a part of this review, the Company previously announced a plan to improve the cost structure of the organization through targeted reductions which primarily impacted certain management positions. Resulting actions started in the second quarter of fiscal 2023 and continued through fiscal year end. Restructuring expenses recorded in relation to the reorganization were $27.5 million, compared to the originally estimated range of $20 to $25 million, with $15.8 million recorded in the fourth quarter. The estimated payback period of the restructuring plan is approximately 18 months, consistent with the Company’s original estimates. 23 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORTDetailed Analysis Consolidated Results (In millions of dollars, except per share data) Revenues Cost of revenues Selling, general and administrative Restructuring costs Stock-based compensation Earnings from operations Net finance costs Q4 2023 Q4 2022 Fiscal 2023 Fiscal 2022 Fiscal 2021 $ 730.8 $ 603.2 $ 2,577.4 $ 2,182.7 $ 1,430.0 519.9 123.9 15.8 19.3 $ 51.9 $ 18.8 430.0 110.7 1.9 0.8 1,851.6 445.2 27.5 30.6 1,570.3 387.1 5.9 32.8 1,045.8 236.0 14.3 14.3 $ 59.8 $ 222.5 $ 186.6 $ 119.6 $ 9.6 $ 62.7 $ 32.2 $ 40.1 Provision for income taxes 3.5 10.3 32.1 33.0 15.4 Net income Basic earnings per share Total assets $ 29.6 $ 0.32 $ 39.9 $ 127.7 $ 121.4 $ 64.1 $ 0.44 $ 1.39 $ 1.32 $ 0.70 $ 3,543.8 $ 3,069.4 $ 2,201.8 Total cash and short-term investments $ 159.9 $ 135.3 $ 187.5 Total debt Other non-current liabilities $ 1,258.9 $ 1,101.3 $ 504.8 $ 140.7 $ 159.2 $ 139.4 Non-IFRS Financial Measures1, 2 Q4 2023 Q4 2022 Fiscal 2023 Fiscal 2022 Adjusted earnings from operations $ 101.9 $ 81.6 $ 343.4 $ 308.0 EBITDA Adjusted EBITDA $ 85.8 $ 92.3 $ 348.0 $ 302.0 $ 118.2 $ 94.9 $ 401.2 $ 359.5 Adjusted basic earnings per share $ 0.73 $ 0.60 $ 2.37 $ 2.30 1 Non-IFRS Financial Measures – see “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures.” 2 The composition of these Non-IFRS Measures has been revised from what was previously disclosed. See “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures.” 24 — MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSISConsolidated Revenues (In millions of dollars) Revenues by type Q4 2023 Q4 2022 Fiscal 2023 Fiscal 2022 Revenues from construction contracts $ 470.7 $ 355.6 $ 1,630.4 $ 1,359.7 Services rendered Sale of goods Total revenues Revenues by market Life Sciences1 Transportation Food & Beverage Consumer Products1 Energy Total revenues 137.4 122.7 136.3 111.3 492.3 454.7 485.7 337.3 $ 730.8 $ 603.2 $ 2,577.4 $ 2,182.7 Q4 2023 Q4 2022 Fiscal 2023 Fiscal 2022 $ 324.5 $ 339.0 $ 1,209.9 $ 1,135.5 199.1 99.1 82.2 25.9 78.6 95.2 64.2 26.2 578.2 371.3 305.1 112.9 293.8 395.0 246.5 111.9 $ 730.8 $ 603.2 $ 2,577.4 $ 2,182.7 1 $18.7 million of revenues earned by SP in the three months ended March 31, 2022 and $22.5 million of revenues earned by SP in the twelve months ended March 31, 2022 have been reclassified from Consumer Products to Life Sciences and are reflected in the revenues above. Revenues by customer location Q4 2023 Q4 2022 Fiscal 2023 Fiscal 2022 North America Europe Asia/Other Total revenues FOURTH QUARTER $ 438.1 $ 333.3 $ 1,525.5 $ 1,114.3 237.8 54.9 207.3 62.6 811.7 240.2 822.9 245.5 $ 730.8 $ 603.2 $ 2,577.4 $ 2,182.7 Fiscal 2023 fourth quarter revenues were 21.2% or $127.6 million higher than in the corresponding period a year ago. This performance reflected year over year organic revenue growth (growth excluding contributions from acquired companies and foreign exchange translation) of $99.5 million or 16.5%, and revenues earned by acquired companies of $4.8 million, attributable to IPCOS, which was acquired at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2023. Foreign exchange translation positively impacted revenues by $23.3 million or 3.9%, primarily reflecting the strengthening of the U.S. dollar and Euro relative to the Canadian dollar. Revenues generated from construction contracts increased 32.4% or $115.1 million due to organic revenue growth combined with positive foreign exchange translation impact. Revenues from services increased 0.8% or $1.1 million. Revenues from the sale of goods increased 10.2% or $11.4 million due to organic revenue growth and positive foreign exchange translation impact. By market, revenues generated in life sciences decreased $14.5 million or 4.3% year over year. This was partially due to higher revenues earned on a large $120 million program in progress a year ago. Revenues in transportation increased $120.5 million or 153.3% on higher Order Backlog entering the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, driven primarily by previously announced EV Order Bookings of U.S. $578.2 million. Revenues generated in food & beverage increased $3.9 million or 4.1% on higher Order Backlog entering the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. Revenues generated in consumer products increased $18.0 million or 28.0% due to organic revenue growth and timing of customer projects. Revenues in energy decreased $0.3 million or 1.1%. FULL YEAR Revenues for the year ended March 31, 2023 were 18.1% or $394.7 million higher than in the prior year and included $201.7 million of revenues earned by acquired companies, most notably $157.2 million from SP. Organic revenue growth, excluding contributions from acquired companies and the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations, was $199.4 million or 9.2% higher than the corresponding period in the prior year. Organic revenue growth was primarily related to activity in transportation, driven by EV work, as well as increases in consumer products. Foreign exchange translation negatively impacted revenues by $6.4 million or 0.3%, primarily reflecting the strengthening of the Canadian dollar relative to the Euro, partially offset by the strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to the Canadian dollar. Revenues generated from construction contracts increased 19.9% or $270.7 million due to organic revenue growth combined with revenues earned by acquired companies totalling 25 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORT$43.7 million, primarily $26.0 million from SP. Revenues from services increased 1.4% or $6.6 million due to revenues earned by acquired companies of $34.2 million, most notably $18.6 million from SP, partially offset by reductions due to timing of several large service programs completed in the prior year and foreign exchange translation impact. Revenues from the sale of goods increased 34.8% or $117.4 million due to $123.8 million of product and spare parts sales earned by acquired companies, primarily $112.5 million from SP, which generates a higher percentage of its revenues from product sales. By market, fiscal 2023 revenues from life sciences increased $74.4 million or 6.6% due to contributions from acquired companies of $180.9 million, partially offset by higher revenues earned in fiscal 2022 on a $120 million program in progress a year ago. Revenues in transportation increased $284.4 million or 96.8% due primarily to revenues earned on previously announced large EV Order Bookings. Revenues generated in food & beverage decreased $23.7 million or 6.0% due primarily to foreign exchange translation. Revenues generated in consumer products increased $58.6 million or 23.8% on contributions from acquired companies of $8.4 million and higher Order Backlog entering the fiscal year. Revenues in energy increased $1.0 million or 0.9%. Cost of revenues. At $519.9 million, fourth quarter fiscal 2023 cost of revenues increased $89.9 million, or 20.9% compared to the corresponding period a year ago due primarily to higher revenues. Fourth quarter fiscal 2023 gross margin was 28.9%, compared to 28.7% in the corresponding period a year ago. Excluding acquisition-related inventory fair value charges, fourth quarter fiscal 2023 gross margin was 28.9%, and 29.6% in the corresponding period a year ago. The year-over-year decrease in gross margin excluding acquisition-related inventory fair value charges was primarily attributable to the execution of higher margin programs in the prior period and supply chain headwinds, including cost inflation and longer lead times, in the current period. Annual gross margin was 28.2% (or 28.5% excluding acquisition-related inventory fair value charges of $9.2 million) compared to 28.1% (or 29.2% excluding acquisition-related inventory fair value charges of $25.7 million) in the corresponding period a year ago. The annual decrease in gross margin excluding acquisition-related inventory fair value charges was due primarily to the execution of higher margin programs in the prior period and supply chain headwinds, including cost inflation and longer lead times, in the current period. Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses. SG&A expenses for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 were $123.9 million and included $17.6 million of costs related to the amortization of identifiable intangible assets on business acquisitions and $1.5 million of incremental costs related to the Company’s acquisition activity. Excluding these items, SG&A expenses were $104.8 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. Comparably, SG&A expenses for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 were $91.8 million, which excluded $19.2 million of costs related to the amortization of identifiable intangible assets on business acquisitions, $1.4 million of incremental costs related to the Company’s acquisition activity and $1.7 million in adjustments to contingent consideration and post-acquisition remuneration related to the acquisition of MARCO. Higher SG&A expenses in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 primarily reflected increased employee costs. Fiscal 2023 SG&A expenses were $445.2 million, which included $67.7 million of costs related to the amortization of identifiable intangible assets on business acquisitions and $3.1 million of incremental costs related to the Company’s acquisition activity. Excluding these costs, annual SG&A expenses were $374.4 million. Comparably, SG&A expenses for the year ended March 31, 2022 were $312.9 million, which excluded $63.9 million of expenses related to the amortization of identifiable intangible assets on business acquisitions, $12.0 million of incremental costs related to the Company’s acquisition activity and $1.7 million in adjustments to contingent consideration and post-acquisition remuneration related to the acquisition of MARCO. Higher SG&A expenses for the year ended March 31, 2023 primarily reflected the SG&A expenses of acquired companies of $37.1 million, including SP SG&A of $27.2 million, in addition to increased employee costs and travel costs resulting from the easing of travel restrictions. Restructuring costs. For the three and twelve months ended March 31, 2023, restructuring costs were $15.8 million and $27.5 million, respectively, compared to restructuring costs of $1.9 million and $5.9 million in the corresponding periods a year ago. For further information on the restructuring costs, refer to Reorganization Activity on page 23. Stock-based compensation. Stock-based compensation expense was $19.3 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, which included $15.1 million of revaluation expenses from the deferred stock units and restricted share units resulting from the change in the market price of the Company’s shares between periods (“stock-based compensation revaluation expenses”). Comparably, stock-based compensation expense was $0.8 million in the corresponding period a year ago, which included $(4.2) million of revaluation expenses. Fiscal 2023 stock-based compensation expense was $30.6 million, which included $13.4 million of stock-based compensation revaluation expenses, compared to $32.8 million a year earlier, which included $15.6 million of stock-based compensation revaluation expenses. 26 — MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSISEarnings and adjusted earnings from operations (in millions of dollars) Earnings from operations Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets Acquisition-related transaction costs Acquisition-related inventory fair value charges Contingent consideration adjustment Restructuring charges Mark to market portion of stock-based compensation Q4 2023 $ 51.9 Q4 2022 Fiscal 2023 Fiscal 2022 $ 59.8 $ 222.5 $ 186.6 17.6 1.5 — — 15.8 15.1 19.2 1.4 5.2 (1.7) 1.9 (4.2) 67.7 3.1 9.2 — 27.5 13.4 63.9 12.0 25.7 (1.7) 5.9 15.6 Adjusted earnings from operations1, 2 $ 101.9 $ 81.6 $ 343.4 $ 308.0 1 Non-IFRS Financial Measure – See “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures” 2 The composition of these Non-IFRS Measures has been revised from what was previously disclosed. See “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures.” FOURTH QUARTER Fiscal 2023 fourth quarter earnings from operations were $51.9 million (7.1% operating margin) compared to $59.8 million (9.9% operating margin) in the fourth quarter a year ago. Fiscal 2023 earnings from operations included $17.6 million related to amortization of acquisition- related intangible assets and $1.5 million of incremental costs related to the Company’s acquisition activity recorded to SG&A expenses, $15.8 million of restructuring costs, and $15.1 million of stock-based compensation revaluation expenses. Fourth quarter fiscal 2022 earnings from operations included $5.2 million of acquisition-related fair value adjustments to acquired inventories recorded in cost of revenues, $19.2 million of amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, $1.4 million of incremental costs related to the Company’s acquisition activity recorded in SG&A expenses, $1.9 million of restructuring costs, and $(4.2) million of stock-based compensation revaluation expenses. Excluding these items in both quarters, adjusted earnings from operations were $101.9 million (13.9% margin), compared to $81.6 million (13.5% margin) a year ago. Fourth quarter fiscal 2023 adjusted earnings from operations reflected higher revenues, partially offset by increased SG&A expenses. FULL YEAR For the year ended March 31, 2023, earnings from operations were $222.5 million (8.6% operating margin), compared to $186.6 million (8.5% operating margin) a year ago. Earnings from operations included $9.2 million of acquisition-related fair value adjustments to acquired inventories recorded in cost of revenues, $67.7 million related to amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, $3.1 million of incremental costs related to the Company’s acquisition activity recorded in SG&A expenses, $27.5 million of restructuring costs as part of the announced reorganization plan, and $13.4 million of stock-based compensation revaluation expenses. For the year ended March 31, 2022, earnings from operations included $25.7 million of acquisition-related fair value adjustments to acquired inventories recorded in cost of revenues, $63.9 million related to amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, $12.0 million of incremental costs related to the Company’s acquisition activity recorded to SG&A, $5.9 million of restructuring costs, and $15.6 million of stock-based compensation revaluation expenses. Excluding those items in both years, adjusted earnings from operations were $343.4 million (13.3% margin), compared to $308.0 million (14.1% margin) in fiscal 2022. Contributions from acquired companies were $23.7 million with SP contributing $19.0 million. Higher fiscal 2023 adjusted earnings from operations reflected higher revenues, partially offset by increased SG&A expenses. Net finance costs. Net finance costs were $18.8 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, compared to $9.6 million a year ago. Fiscal 2023 finance costs were $62.7 million compared to $32.2 million a year ago. The increases were due to usage of the Company’s credit facility to finance acquisitions and higher interest rates. Income tax provision. For the three- and twelve-months ended March 31, 2023, the Company’s effective income tax rates of 10.6% and 20.1%, respectively, differed from the combined Canadian basic federal and provincial income tax rate of 26.5% due to income earned in certain jurisdictions with different statutory tax rates. Net Income. Net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 was $29.6 million (32 cents per share basic), compared to $39.9 million (44 cents per share basic) for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. The decrease reflected increased SG&A, restructuring costs, stock-based compensation, and financing costs, partially offset by higher revenues and decreased income tax expense. Adjusted basic earnings per share were 73 cents compared to 60 cents in the year of fiscal 2022 (see “Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Measures to IFRS Measures”). 27 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORTFiscal 2023 net income was $127.7 million ($1.39 per share basic), an increase of $6.3 million compared to a year ago. This was primarily the result of higher revenues and decreased income tax expense, partially offset by higher SG&A expenses, restructuring costs and finance costs. Adjusted basic earnings per share were $2.37 in the year ended March 31, 2023 compared to $2.30 in the corresponding period a year ago (see “Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Measures to IFRS Measures”). Other Non-IFRS Measures of Performance (in millions of dollars) Earnings from operations Depreciation and amortization EBITDA1 Restructuring charges Acquisition-related transaction costs Acquisition-related inventory fair value charges Mark to market portion of stock-based compensation2 Contingent consideration adjustment Q4 2023 Q4 2022 Fiscal 2023 Fiscal 2022 $ 51.9 $ 59.8 $ 222.5 $ 186.6 33.9 32.5 125.5 115.4 $ 85.8 $ 92.3 $ 348.0 $ 302.0 15.8 1.5 — 15.1 — 1.9 1.4 5.2 (4.2) (1.7) 27.5 3.1 9.2 13.4 — 5.9 12.0 25.7 15.6 (1.7) Adjusted EBITDA1, 2 $ 118.2 $ 94.9 $ 401.2 $ 359.5 1 Non-IFRS Financial Measure – See “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures” 2 The composition of these Non-IFRS Measures has been revised from what was previously disclosed. See “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures.” FOURTH QUARTER Depreciation and amortization expense was $33.9 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, compared to $32.5 million a year ago. EBITDA was $85.8 million (11.7% EBITDA margin) in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 compared to $92.3 million (15.3% EBITDA margin) in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. EBITDA for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 included $15.8 million of restructuring charges, $1.5 million of incremental costs related to the Company’s acquisition activity, and $15.1 million of stock-based compensation revaluation expenses. EBITDA for the corresponding period in the prior year included $1.9 million of restructuring charges, $1.4 million of incremental costs related to acquisition activity, $5.2 million of acquisition-related inventory fair value changes, $(4.2) million of stock-based compensation revaluation expenses and $(1.7) million of contingent consideration adjustments. Excluding these costs, adjusted EBITDA was $118.2 million (16.2% adjusted EBITDA margin), compared to $94.9 million (15.7% adjusted EBITDA margin) for the corresponding period in the prior year. Higher adjusted EBITDA reflected higher revenues, partially offset by increased SG&A expenses. EBITDA is a non-IFRS measure — see “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures.” FULL YEAR Depreciation and amortization expense was $125.5 million for fiscal 2023, compared to $115.4 million a year ago, primarily due to the addition of identifiable intangible assets recorded on the acquisition of SP. EBITDA was $348.0 million (13.5% EBITDA margin) in fiscal 2023 compared to $302.0 million (13.8% EBITDA margin) a year ago. EBITDA for fiscal 2023 included $27.5 million of restructuring charges, $3.1 million of incremental costs related to the Company’s acquisition activity, $9.2 million of acquisition-related inventory fair value charges and $13.4 million of stock-based compensation revaluation expenses. EBITDA in the corresponding period a year ago included $5.9 million of restructuring charges, $12.0 million of incremental costs related to the Company’s acquisition activity, $25.7 million of acquisition-related inventory fair value charges, $15.6 million of stock-based compensation revaluation expenses, and $(1.7) of contingent consideration adjustments. Excluding these costs in both years, adjusted EBITDA was $401.2 million (15.6% adjusted EBITDA margin), compared to $359.5 million (16.5% adjusted EBITDA margin) a year ago. Higher adjusted EBITDA reflected higher revenues, partially offset by increased SG&A expenses. Share Data During fiscal 2023, 291,659 stock options were exercised. At May 17, 2023 the total number of shares outstanding was 91,939,688. There were also 785,429 stock options outstanding to acquire common shares of the Company and 354,145 RSUs outstanding that may be settled in ATS common shares purchased on the open market where deemed advisable by the Company, as an alternative to cash payments. 28 — MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSISDuring the first three months of fiscal 2023, a trust was created for the purpose of purchasing common shares of the Company on the stock market. The shares will be held in trust and used to settle some or all of the fiscal 2023 RSU grants when such RSU grants are fully vested. During the twelve months ended March 31, 2023, a trustee appointed by the Company acquired 337,496 common shares for $12.4 million. The trust is included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements with the value of the acquired common shares presented as a reduction of share capital. Normal Course Issuer Bid On December 13, 2022, the Company announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) had accepted a notice filed by the Company of its intention to make a normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”). Under the NCIB, ATS may purchase for cancellation up to a maximum of 7,335,032 common shares during the 12-month period ending December 14, 2023. For the year ended March 31, 2023, the Company purchased nil common shares under the current NCIB program and 619,695 common shares for $21.1 million under the previous NCIB program. Some purchases under the NCIB may be made pursuant to an automatic purchase plan between ATS and its broker. This plan enables the purchase of common shares when ATS would not ordinarily be active in the market due to internal trading blackout periods, insider trading rules, or otherwise. ATS security holders may obtain a copy of the notice, without charge, upon request from the Secretary of the Company. The NCIB program is viewed by the Company as one component of an overall capital structure strategy and complementary to its acquisition growth plans. Investments, Liquidity, Cash Flow and Financial Resources Investments (in millions of dollars) Investments – increase (decrease) Non-cash operating working capital Acquisition of property, plant and equipment Acquisition of intangible assets Proceeds from disposal of assets Total cash investments Fiscal 2023 Fiscal 2022 $ 109.4 $ 14.3 56.1 24.2 (1.5) 36.3 17.0 (0.8) $ 188.2 $ 66.8 In fiscal 2023, the Company’s investment in non-cash working capital increased $109.4 million, compared to an increase of $14.3 million a year ago. Accounts receivable increased 14.7%, or $51.1 million, and net contracts in progress increased 104.8%, or $117.9 million compared to March 31, 2022, due to higher revenue volumes and the timing of billings on certain customer contracts. The Company actively manages its accounts receivable, contract asset and contract liability balances through billing terms on long-term contracts and collection efforts. Inventories increased 23.6%, or $49.0 million, due to strategic purchases to mitigate supply chain delays in enabling fulfillment of Order Backlog. Deposits and prepaid assets increased 10.1%, or $8.6 million compared to March 31, 2022, due to supplier deposits linked to program execution. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities increased 29.1%, or $146.1 million, compared to March 31, 2022 due to timing of supplier billings and payments combined with fair value impacts related to the Company’s deferred stock units and restricted share units to be settled in cash, as well as $17.2 million at March 31, 2023 related to acquired businesses. Provisions increased 23.4%, or $5.8 million compared to March 31, 2022, primarily due to higher provisions related to the Company’s Reorganization Plan. Non-cash working capital as a percentage of revenue was 10.1% at March 31, 2023 compared to 8.2% at March 31, 2022. In both cases the percentage was within management’s target range of under 15%. Cash investments in property, plant and equipment totalled $56.1 million in fiscal 2023, compared to $36.3 million for fiscal 2022. Expenditures primarily related to the expansion and improvement of certain manufacturing facilities, and investments in computer hardware and office equipment. Intangible assets expenditures were $24.2 million for fiscal 2023, compared to $17.0 million for fiscal 2022, and primarily related to computer software and various internal development projects. Capital expenditures for fiscal 2024 for tangible assets and intangible assets are expected to be in the $80 million to $100 million range and reflect the Company’s plan to add capacity to support growth while investing in innovation. The Company will continue to build flexibility in its capacity plans through the strategic use of leased facilities and third-party services. 29 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORTProceeds from disposal of assets were $1.5 million in fiscal 2023, compared to $0.8 million in fiscal 2022. The Company performs impairment tests on its goodwill and intangible asset balances on an annual basis or as warranted by events or circumstances. The Company conducted its annual impairment assessment in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 and determined there was no impairment of goodwill or intangible assets as of March 31, 2023 (fiscal 2022 – $nil). All the Company’s investments involve risks and require judgments and estimates regarding the likelihood of recovery of the respective costs. In the event management determines that any of the Company’s investments have become permanently impaired or recovery is no longer reasonably assured, the value of the investment would be written down to its estimated net realizable value as a charge against earnings. Liquidity, Cash Flow and Financial Resources (In millions of dollars, except ratios) As at Cash and cash equivalents Debt-to-equity ratio1 March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 $ 159.9 1.18:1 $ 135.3 1.14:1 1 Debt is calculated as bank indebtedness, long-term debt and lease liabilities. Equity is calculated as total equity less accumulated other comprehensive income. Cash, beginning of period Total cash provided by (used in): Operating activities Investing activities Financing activities Net foreign exchange difference Q4 2023 $ 302.1 81.4 (66.9) (155.9) (0.8) Q4 2022 Fiscal 2023 Fiscal 2022 $ 200.1 $ 135.3 $ 187.5 30.0 (1.2) (90.1) (3.5) 127.8 (109.0) 4.9 0.9 216.2 (797.5) 531.5 (2.4) Cash, end of period $ 159.9 $ 135.3 $ 159.9 $ 135.3 In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, cash flows provided by operating activities were $81.4 million compared to $30.0 million provided by operating activities in the corresponding period a year ago. The increase primarily related to the timing of investments in non-cash working capital in certain customer programs. In the year ended March 31, 2023, cash flows provided by operating activities were $127.8 million compared to $216.2 million provided by operating activities a year ago. The year-over-year decrease related primarily to the timing of investments in non-cash working capital in certain customer programs. The free cash flow of the Company for fiscal 2023 was an inflow of $47.5 million, compared to an inflow of $162.9 million a year ago. The primary reason for the decrease was increased investments in non-cash working capital. Free cash flow is a non-IFRS financial measure — see “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures.” At March 31, 2023, the Company had $456.0 million of unutilized multipurpose credit, including letters of credit, available under existing credit facilities and an additional $115.9 million available under letter of credit facilities. On November 4, 2022, the Company amended its senior secured credit facility (the “Credit Facility”). The Credit Facility consists of (i) a $750.0 million secured committed revolving line of credit maturing November 4, 2026 and (ii) a fully drawn $300.0 million non-amortized secured term credit facility maturing November 4, 2024. The Credit Facility is secured by the Company’s assets, including a pledge of shares of certain of the Company’s subsidiaries. Certain of the Company’s subsidiaries also provide guarantees under the Credit Facility. At March 31, 2023, the Company had utilized $692.0 million under the Credit Facility, of which $691.9 million was classified as long-term debt (March 31, 2022 — $587.6 million) and $0.1 million by way of letters of credit (March 31, 2022 — $0.1million). The Credit Facility is available in Canadian dollars by way of prime rate advances and/or bankers’ acceptances, in U.S. dollars by way of base rate advances and/or Term SOFR, in Euros by way of EURIBOR advances, in British pounds sterling by way of Daily Simple SONIA advances, and by way of letters of credit for certain purposes. The interest rates applicable to the Credit Facility are determined based on a net debt-to-EBITDA ratio as defined in the Credit Facility. For prime rate advances and base rate advances, the interest rate is equal to the bank’s prime rate or the bank’s U.S. dollar base rate in Canada, respectively, plus a margin ranging from 0.45% to 2.00%. For bankers’ acceptances, Term SOFR, EURIBOR 30 — MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSISadvances and Daily Simple SONIA advances, the interest rate is equal to the bankers’ acceptance fee, Term SOFR rate, EURIBOR rate or Daily Simple SONIA rate, respectively, plus a margin that varies from 1.45% to 3.00%. The Company pays a fee for usage of financial letters of credit that ranges from 1.45% to 3.00%, and a fee for usage of non-financial letters of credit that ranges from 0.97% to 2.00%. The Company pays a standby fee on the unadvanced portions of the amounts available for advance or drawdown under the Credit Facility at rates ranging from 0.29% to 0.60%. The Company’s Credit Facility is subject to changes in market interest rates. Changes in economic conditions outside of the Company’s control could result in higher interest rates, thereby increasing its interest expense. The Company uses a variable for fixed interest rate swap to hedge a portion of its Credit Facility (see Risk Management). The Credit Facility is subject to financial covenants including a net debt-to-EBITDA test and an interest coverage test. Under the terms of the Credit Facility, the Company is restricted from encumbering any assets with certain permitted exceptions. The Credit Facility also limits advances to subsidiaries and partially restricts the Company from repurchasing its common shares and paying dividends. At March 31, 2023, all of the covenants were met. The Company has additional credit facilities available of $108.5 million (40.8 million Euros, $24.0 million U.S., 55.0 million Thai Baht, 5.0 million GBP, 0.0 million Czech Koruna and $2.0 million AUD). The total amount outstanding on these facilities as at March 31, 2023 was $6.0 million, of which $5.8 million was classified as bank indebtedness (March 31, 2022 — $1.7 million) and $0.2 million was classified as long-term debt (March 31, 2022 — $0.2 million). The interest rates applicable to the credit facilities range from 0.70% to 6.90% per annum. A portion of the long-term debt is secured by certain assets of the Company. The Company’s U.S. $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes (“the Senior Notes”) were issued at par, bear interest at a rate of 4.125% per annum and mature on December 15, 2028. After December 15, 2023, the Company may redeem the Senior Notes, in whole at any time or in part from time to time, at specified redemption prices and subject to certain conditions required by the Senior Notes. If the Company experiences a change of control, the Company may be required to repurchase the Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at a purchase price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of the Senior Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the redemption date. The Senior Notes contain customary covenants that restrict, subject to certain exceptions and thresholds, some of the activities of the Company and its subsidiaries, including the Company’s ability to dispose of assets, incur additional debt, pay dividends, create liens, make investments, and engage in specified transactions with affiliates. At March 31, 2023, all of the covenants were met. Subject to certain exceptions, the Senior Notes are guaranteed by each of the subsidiaries of the Company that is a borrower or has guaranteed obligations under the Credit Facility. Transaction fees of $8.1 million were deferred and are being amortized over the term of the Senior Notes. The Company uses a cross-currency interest rate swap instrument to hedge a portion of its U.S.-dollar-denominated Senior Notes (see Risk Management). Contractual Obligations (In millions of dollars) The Company’s contractual obligations are as follows as at March 31, 2023: Payments Due by Period Total <1 Year 1-2 Years 2-3 Years 3-4 Years 4-5 Years >5 Years Bank indebtedness $ 5.8 $ 5.8 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — Long-term debt obligations1 Lease liability obligations1 Purchase obligations Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 1,282.2 111.6 508.1 647.6 19.6 28.0 493.8 647.6 319.6 22.9 10.4 — 19.6 16.3 0.9 — 411.4 12.8 0.2 — 19.5 7.3 — — 492.5 24.3 2.8 — Total $ 2,555.3 $ 1,194.8 $ 352.9 $ 36.8 $ 424.4 $ 26.8 $ 519.6 1 Long-term debt obligations and lease liability obligations include principal and interest. The Company’s off-balance sheet arrangements consist of purchase obligations, primarily commitments for material purchases, which have been entered into in the normal course of business. In accordance with industry practice, the Company is liable to customers for obligations relating to contract completion and timely delivery. In the normal conduct of its operations, the Company may provide letters of credit as security for advances received from customers pending delivery and contract performance. In addition, the Company provides letters of credit for post-retirement obligations and may provide letters of credit as security on equipment under lease and on order. As at March 31, 2023, the total value of outstanding letters of credit was approximately $192.5 million (March 31, 2022 — $135.9 million). 31 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORTIn the normal course of operations, the Company is party to a number of lawsuits, claims and contingencies. Although it is possible that liabilities may be incurred in instances for which no accruals have been made, the Company does not believe that the ultimate outcome of these matters will have a material impact on its consolidated statement of financial position. The Company is exposed to credit risk on derivative financial instruments arising from the potential for counterparties to default on their contractual obligations to the Company. The Company minimizes this risk by limiting counterparties to major financial institutions and monitoring their credit worthiness. The Company’s credit exposure to forward foreign exchange contracts is the current replacement value of contracts that are in a gain position. The Company is also exposed to credit risk from its customers. Substantially all of the Company’s trade accounts receivable are due from customers in a variety of industries and, as such, are subject to normal credit risks from their respective industries. The Company regularly monitors customers for changes in credit risk. The Company does not believe that any single market or geographic region represents significant credit risk. Credit risk concentration, with respect to trade receivables, is mitigated as the Company primarily serves large, multinational customers and obtains receivables insurance in certain instances. Financial Instruments The Company has various financial instruments including cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, bank indebtedness, trade accounts payable and accrued liabilities and long-term debt which are used in the normal course of business to maintain operations. The Company uses derivative financial instruments to help manage and mitigate various risks that the business faces. Risk Management An interest rate risk exists with financial instruments held by the Company, which is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate as a result of changes in market interest rates. The Company manages interest rate risk on a portfolio basis and seeks financing terms in individual arrangements that are most advantageous taking into account all relevant factors. The Company uses a variable for fixed interest rate swap as a derivative financial instrument to hedge a portion of its interest rate risk. Effective November 4, 2022, the Company entered into a variable for fixed interest rate swap instrument to swap the variable interest rate on its $300.0 million non-amortized secured credit facility to a fixed 4.241% interest rate. The terms of the hedging instrument will end on November 4, 2024. A credit risk exists with financial instruments held by the Company, which is the risk of financial loss if a counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. The Company attempts to mitigate this risk by following policies and procedures surrounding accepting work with new customers, and performing work for a large variety of multinational customers in diversified industries. There is a liquidity risk, which is the risk that the Company may encounter difficulties in meeting obligations associated with some financial instruments. This is managed by ensuring, to the extent possible, that the Company will have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when they become due. Foreign Exchange Risk The Company is exposed to foreign exchange risk as a result of transactions in currencies other than its functional currency of the Canadian dollar, through borrowings in currencies other than its functional currency and through its investments in its foreign-based subsidiaries. The Company’s Canadian operations generate significant revenues in major foreign currencies, primarily U.S. dollars, which exceed the natural hedge provided by purchases of goods and services in those currencies. In order to manage a portion of this foreign currency exposure, the Company has entered into forward foreign exchange contracts. The timing and amount of these forward foreign exchange contract requirements are estimated based on existing customer contracts on hand or anticipated, current conditions in the Company’s markets and the Company’s past experience. Certain of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries will also enter forward foreign exchange contracts to hedge identified balance sheet, revenue and purchase exposures. The Company’s forward foreign exchange contract hedging program is intended to mitigate movements in currency rates primarily over a four- to six-month period. The Company uses cross-currency swaps as derivative financial instruments to hedge a portion of its foreign exchange risk related to its U.S. dollar-denominated Senior Notes. On April 20, 2022, the Company settled its cross-currency interest rate swap instrument outstanding at March 31, 2022 to swap U.S. $175.0 million into Canadian dollars. The Company received interest of 4.125% U.S. per annum and paid interest of 4.257% Canadian. The Company also settled a cross-currency interest rate swap instrument that was outstanding at March 31, 2022 to swap 143.9 million Euros into Canadian dollars. The Company received interest of 4.257% Canadian per annum and paid interest of 3.145% Euros. The Company received $17.2 million to settle the cross-currency swaps of which $21.5 million was recorded as cash received in investing activities (portion related to the Euro-denominated net investment hedge) and $4.3 million was recorded as cash paid in financing activities (portion related to the foreign currency Senior Note hedge) in the consolidated statements of cash flows. 32 — MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSISOn April 20, 2022, the Company entered into a cross-currency interest rate swap instrument to swap U.S. $175.0 million into Canadian dollars to hedge a portion of its foreign exchange risk related to its U.S. dollar-denominated Senior Notes. The Company will receive interest of 4.125% U.S. per annum and pay interest of 4.169% Canadian. The terms of the hedging instrument will end on December 15, 2025. The Company manages foreign exchange risk on its Euro-denominated net investments. The Company uses a cross-currency interest rate swap as derivative financial instruments to hedge a portion of the foreign exchange risk related to its Euro-denominated net investment. On April 20, 2022, the Company entered into a cross-currency interest rate swap instrument to swap 161.1 million Euros into Canadian dollars. The Company will receive interest of 4.169% Canadian per annum and pay interest of 2.351% Euros. The terms of the hedging relationship will end on December 15, 2025. In addition, from time to time, the Company may hedge the foreign exchange risk arising from foreign currency debt, intercompany loans, net investments in foreign-based subsidiaries and committed acquisitions through the use of forward foreign exchange contracts or other non- derivative financial instruments. The Company uses hedging as a risk management tool, not to speculate. Period Average Exchange Rates in Canadian Dollars Year-end actual exchange rates Period average exchange rates U.S. dollar Euro March 31 2023 1.351 1.465 March 31 2022 1.250 1.383 % change 8.1% 5.9% March 31 2023 1.324 1.379 March 31 2022 1.254 1.458 % change 5.6 % (5.4)% Consolidated Quarterly Results (In millions of dollars, except per share amounts) Q4 2023 Q3 2023 Q2 2023 Q1 2023 Q4 2022 Q3 2022 Q2 2022 Q1 2022 Revenues $ 730.8 $ 647.0 $ 588.9 $ 610.6 $ 603.2 $ 546.8 $ 522.1 $ 510.6 Earnings from operations $ 51.9 $ 56.0 $ 53.0 $ 61.6 $ 59.8 $ 38.2 $ 43.7 $ 44.9 Adjusted earnings from operations1, 4 $ 101.9 $ 86.2 $ 76.1 $ 79.2 $ 81.6 $ 77.7 $ 76.8 $ 71.8 Net income $ 29.6 $ 29.2 $ 29.5 $ 39.4 $ 39.9 $ 23.3 $ 29.6 $ 28.7 Basic earnings per share $ 0.32 $ 0.32 $ 0.32 $ 0.43 $ 0.44 $ 0.26 $ 0.32 $ 0.31 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.32 $ 0.32 $ 0.32 $ 0.42 $ 0.44 $ 0.26 $ 0.32 $ 0.30 Adjusted basic earnings per share1, 4 $ 0.73 $ 0.56 $ 0.51 $ 0.57 $ 0.60 $ 0.58 $ 0.59 $ 0.53 Order Bookings2 Order Backlog3 $ 737.0 $ 979.0 $ 804.0 $ 736.0 $ 638.0 $ 671.0 $ 510.0 $ 637.0 $ 2,153.0 $ 2,143.0 $ 1,793.0 $ 1,555.0 $ 1,438.0 $ 1,475.0 $ 1,295.0 $ 1,248.0 1 Non-IFRS measure – See “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures” and “Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Measures to IFRS Measures.” 2 Non-IFRS measure – See “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures” and “Order Bookings by Quarter.” 3 Non-IFRS measure – See “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures” and “Order Backlog Continuity.” 4 The composition of these Non-IFRS Measures has been revised from what was previously disclosed. See “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures.” Interim financial results are not necessarily indicative of annual or longer-term results because capital equipment markets served by the Company tend to be cyclical in nature. Operating performance quarter to quarter is also affected by the timing of revenue recognition on large programs in Order Backlog, which is impacted by such factors as customer delivery schedules, the timing of receipt of third-party components, and by the timing of acquisitions. General economic trends, product life cycles and product changes may impact revenues and operating performance. ATS typically experiences some seasonality with its Order Bookings, revenues and earnings from operations, due to employee vacations, seasonality of growing seasons within the food industry and summer plant shutdowns by its customers. 33 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORTRelated Party Transactions The Company has an agreement with a shareholder, Mason Capital Management, LLC (“Mason Capital”), pursuant to which Mason Capital has agreed to provide ATS with ongoing strategic and capital markets advisory services for an annual fee of U.S. $0.5 million. As part of the agreement, Michael Martino, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors who is associated with Mason Capital, has waived any fees to which he may have otherwise been entitled for serving as a member of the Board of Directors or as a member of any committee of the Board of Directors. There were no other significant related party transactions in fiscal 2023. Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Measures to IFRS Measures (In millions of dollars, except per share data) The following table reconciles adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA to the most directly comparable IFRS measure (net income): Adjusted EBITDA1 Less: restructuring charges Less: acquisition-related transaction costs Less: acquisition-related inventory fair value charges Less: mark to market portion of stock-based compensation Add: contingent consideration adjustment Q4 2023 Q4 2022 Fiscal 2023 Fiscal 2022 $ 118.2 $ 94.9 $ 401.2 $ 359.5 15.8 1.5 – 15.1 — 1.9 1.4 5.2 (4.2) (1.7) 27.5 3.1 9.2 13.4 — 5.9 12.0 25.7 15.6 (1.7) EBITDA $ 85.8 $ 92.3 $ 348.0 $ 302.0 Less: depreciation and amortization expense 33.9 32.5 125.5 115.4 Earnings from operations Less: net finance costs Less: provision for income taxes $ 51.9 $ 59.8 $ 222.5 $ 186.6 18.8 3.5 9.6 10.3 62.7 32.1 32.2 33.0 Net income $ 29.6 $ 39.9 $ 127.7 $ 121.4 1 The composition of these Non-IFRS Measures has been revised from what was previously disclosed. See “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures.” 34 — MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSISThe following tables reconcile adjusted earnings from operations adjusted net income, and adjusted basic earnings per share to the most directly comparable IFRS measure (net income and basic earnings per share): Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 Earnings from operations Finance costs Provision for income taxes Net income Basic EPS Earnings from operations Finance costs Provision for income taxes Net income Basic EPS Reported (IFRS) $ 51.9 $ (18.8) $ (3.5) $ 29.6 $ 0.32 $ 59.8 $ (9.6) $ (10.3) $ 39.9 $ 0.44 Amortization of acquisition- related intangibles Restructuring charges Acquisition-related inventory fair value charges Acquisition-related transaction costs Mark to market portion of stock-based compensation Contingent consideration adjustment Tax effect adjustments1 17.6 15.8 — 1.5 15.1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 17.6 0.19 19.2 15.8 0.17 — — 1.5 0.02 1.9 5.2 1.4 15.1 0.17 (4.2) — — (1.7) (12.9) (12.9) (0.14) — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 19.2 0.21 1.9 5.2 0.02 0.06 1.4 0.02 (4.2) (0.05) (1.7) (0.02) (6.0) (6.0) (0.08) Adjusted (non-IFRS)2 $ 101.9 $ 66.7 $ 0.73 $ 81.6 $ 55.7 $ 0.60 1 2 Adjustments to provision for income taxes relate to the income tax effects of adjustment items that are excluded for the purposes of calculating non-IFRS based adjusted net income. The composition of these Non-IFRS Measures has been revised from what was previously disclosed. See “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures.” Year Ended March 31, 2023 Year Ended March 31, 2022 Earnings from operations Finance costs Provision for income taxes Net income Basic EPS Earnings from operations Finance costs Provision for income taxes Net income Basic EPS Reported (IFRS) $ 222.5 $ (62.7) $ (32.1) $ 127.7 $ 1.39 $ 186.6 $ (32.2) $ (33.0) $ 121.4 $ 1.32 Amortization of acquisition- related intangibles Restructuring charges Acquisition-related inventory fair value charges Acquisition-related transaction costs Mark to market portion of stock-based compensation Contingent consideration adjustment Tax effect adjustments1 67.7 27.5 9.2 3.1 13.4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 67.7 0.74 63.9 27.5 0.30 5.9 9.2 0.10 25.7 3.1 0.03 12.0 13.4 0.14 15.6 — — (1.7) (30.7) (30.7) (0.33) — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 63.9 0.69 5.9 0.07 25.7 0.28 12.0 0.13 15.6 0.17 (1.7) (0.02) (31.3) (31.3) (0.34) Adjusted (non-IFRS)2 $ 343.4 $ 217.9 $ 2.37 $ 308.0 $ 211.5 $ 2.30 1 2 Adjustments to provision for income taxes relate to the income tax effects of adjustment items that are excluded for the purposes of calculating non-IFRS based adjusted net income. The composition of these Non-IFRS Measures has been revised from what was previously disclosed. See “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures.” 35 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORTThe following table reconciles organic revenue to the most directly comparable IFRS measure (revenue): Organic revenue Revenues of acquired companies Impact of foreign exchange rate changes Q4 2023 $ 702.7 4.8 23.3 Q4 2022 Fiscal 2023 Fiscal 2022 $ 441.7 $ 2,382.1 $ 1,721.9 172.1 (10.6) 201.7 (6.4) 521.7 (60.9) Total revenue $ 730.8 $ 603.2 $ 2,577.4 $ 2,182.7 Organic revenue growth 16.5% 9.2% The following table reconciles non-cash working capital as a percentage of revenues to the most directly comparable IFRS measures: As at Accounts receivable Income tax receivable Contract assets Inventories Deposits, prepaids and other assets Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Income tax payable Contract liabilities Provisions Non-cash working capital Trailing six-month revenues annualized Working capital % March 31 2023 March 31 2022 $ 399.7 $ 348.6 15.2 527.0 256.9 93.4 (647.6) (38.9) (296.6) (30.6) 9.0 360.8 207.9 84.8 (501.5) (48.6) (248.3) (24.8) $ 278.5 $ 187.9 $ 2,755.6 $ 2,300.0 10.1% 8.2% The following table reconciles net debt to adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable IFRS measures: As at Cash and cash equivalents Bank indebtedness Current portion of lease liabilities Current portion of long-term debt Long-term lease liabilities Long-term debt Net Debt Adjusted EBITDA (TTM)1 Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA1 March 31 2023 March 31 2022 $ 159.9 $ 135.3 (5.8) (24.0) (0.1) (73.3) (1.8) (20.0) (0.0) (62.9) (1,155.7) (1,016.7) $ (1,099.0) $ (966.1) $ 401.2 $ 359.5 2.7x 2.7x 1 The composition of these Non-IFRS Measures has been revised from what was previously disclosed. See “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures.” 36 — MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSISThe following table reconciles free cash flow to the most directly comparable IFRS measures: (in millions of dollars) Q4 2023 Q4 2022 Fiscal 2023 Fiscal 2022 Cash flows provided by operating activities $ 81.4 $ 30.0 $ 127.8 $ 216.2 Acquisition of property, plant and equipment Acquisition of intangible assets (23.4) (10.1) (8.4) (7.9) (56.1) (24.2) (36.3) (17.0) Free cash flow $ 47.9 $ 13.7 $ 47.5 $ 162.9 Certain Non-IFRS Financial Measures have been revised from previously disclosed values to exclude the impact on stock-based compensation expense of the revaluation of deferred stock units and restricted share units resulting specifically from the change in market price of the Company’s shares between periods. Management believes the adjustment provides further insight into the Company’s performance. The following table reconciles total stock-based compensation expense to its components: (in millions of dollars) Q4 2023 Q3 2023 Q2 2023 Q1 2023 Q4 2022 Q3 2022 Q2 2022 Q1 2022 Total stock-based compensation expense $ 19.3 $ 9.9 $ 5.3 $ (4.0) $ 0.8 $ 12.7 $ 10.5 $ 8.8 Less: Mark to market portion of stock-based compensation 15.1 5.6 1.0 (8.3) (4.2) 7.3 6.1 6.4 Base stock-based compensation expense $ 4.2 $ 4.3 $ 4.3 $ 4.3 $ 5.0 $ 5.4 $ 4.4 $ 2.4 The following table reconciles the previously reported non-IFRS financial measures to reflect the exclusion of the stock-based compensation revaluation expenses: (in millions of dollars) Previously reported: adjusted earnings from operations Q3 2023 Q2 2023 Q1 2023 Q4 2022 Q3 2022 Q2 2022 Q1 2022 $ 80.6 $ 75.1 $ 87.5 $ 85.8 $ 70.4 $ 70.7 $ 65.4 Mark to market portion of stock-based compensation 5.6 1.0 (8.3) (4.2) 7.3 6.1 6.4 Revised: adjusted earnings from operations $ 86.2 $ 76.1 $ 79.2 $ 81.6 $ 77.7 $ 76.8 $ 71.8 Previously reported: adjusted EBITDA $ 95.1 $ 88.8 $ 100.8 $ 99.1 $ 83.5 $ 83.3 $ 77.9 Mark to market portion of stock-based compensation 5.6 1.0 (8.3) (4.2) 7.3 6.1 6.4 Revised: adjusted EBITDA $ 100.7 $ 89.8 $ 92.5 $ 94.9 $ 90.8 $ 89.4 $ 84.3 Previously reported: adjusted basic earnings per share $ 0.52 $ 0.50 $ 0.64 $ 0.64 $ 0.52 $ 0.53 $ 0.48 Mark to market portion of stock-based compensation 0.06 0.01 (0.09) (0.05) 0.08 0.07 0.07 Tax impact of mark to market portion of stock-based compensation (0.02) — 0.02 0.01 (0.02) (0.01) (0.02) Revised: adjusted basic earnings per share $ 0.56 $ 0.51 $ 0.57 $ 0.60 $ 0.58 $ 0.59 $ 0.53 Critical Accounting Estimates and Assumptions The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period. Uncertainty about these estimates, judgments and assumptions could result in outcomes that require a material adjustment to the carrying amount of the asset or liability affected in future periods. The Company based its assumptions on information available when the consolidated financial statements were prepared. Existing circumstances and assumptions about future developments may change due to market changes or circumstances arising beyond the control of the Company. Such changes are reflected in the estimates as they occur. Notes 2 and 3 to the consolidated financial statements describe the basis of accounting and the Company’s significant accounting policies. 37 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORTMacroeconomic environment The Company continues to operate amidst an uncertain macroeconomic environment, including inflation, supply chain disruptions, interest rate changes, and the war in Ukraine. As well, while COVID-19 vaccination programs are maturing and generally restrictions are easing across most countries, there is ongoing uncertainty regarding new and potential variants. As a result, it remains difficult to predict the duration or severity of the pandemic or its affect on the business, financial results and conditions of the Company. Further increases in inflation and interest rates could affect the global and Canadian economies, which could adversely affect the Company’s business and operations. ATS will continue to monitor these dynamic macroeconomic conditions to assess any potential impacts on the business, financial results, and conditions of the Company. Management will continue to monitor and assess the impact of these factors on its judgments, estimates, accounting policies,and amounts recognized in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The Company tests for impairment on an annual basis and if there are indicators that impairment may have arisen. In calculating the recoverable amount for impairment testing, management is required to make several assumptions, including, but not limited to, expected future revenues, expected future cash flows and forward multiples. Revenue recognition and contracts in progress The nature of ATS contracts requires the use of estimates to quote new business, and most automation systems are typically sold on a fixed- price basis. Revenues on construction contracts and other long-term contracts are recognized on a percentage of completion basis as outlined in note 3(c) “Revenue recognition – Construction contracts” to the consolidated financial statements. In applying the accounting policy on construction contracts, judgment is required in determining the estimated costs to complete a contract. These cost estimates are reviewed at each reporting period and by their nature may give rise to income volatility. If the actual costs incurred by the Company to complete a contract are significantly higher than estimated, the Company’s earnings may be negatively affected. The use of estimates involves risks, including volatility within the supply chain that can lead to inflation to the price of inputs as well as the work to be performed involves varying degrees of technical uncertainty, including possible development work to meet the customer’s specification, the extent of which is sometimes not determinable until after the project has been awarded. In the event the Company is unable to meet the defined performance specification for a contracted automation system, it may need to redesign and rebuild all or a portion of the system at its expense without an increase in the selling price. Certain contracts may have provisions that reduce the selling price or provide purchase price refunds if the Company fails to deliver or complete the contract by specified dates. These provisions may expose the Company to liabilities or adversely affect the Company’s results of operations or financial position. ATS’ contracts may be terminated by customers in the event of a default by the Company or, in some cases, for the convenience of the customer. In the event of a termination for convenience, the Company typically negotiates a payment provision reflective of the progress achieved on the contract and/or the costs incurred to the termination date. If a contract is cancelled, Order Backlog is reduced and production utilization may be negatively impacted. A complete provision, which can be significant, is made for losses on such contracts when the losses first become known. Revisions in estimates of costs and profits on contracts, which can also be significant, are recorded in the accounting period in which the relevant facts impacting the estimates become known. A portion of ATS’ revenue is recognized when earned, which is generally at the time of shipment and transfer of title to the customer, provided collection is reasonably assured. Investment tax credits and income taxes Investment tax credit assets, disclosed in note 18 to the consolidated financial statements, are recognized as a reduction of the related expenses in the year in which the expenses are incurred, provided there is reasonable assurance that the credits will be realized. Management has made estimates and assumptions in determining the expenditures eligible for the investment tax credits claim and the amount could be materially different from the recorded amount upon review by the government. Deferred income tax assets, disclosed in note 18 to the consolidated financial statements, are recognized to the extent that it is probable that taxable income will be available against which the losses can be utilized. Significant management judgment is required to determine the amount of deferred income tax assets that can be recognized based upon the likely timing and level of future taxable income together with future tax-planning strategies. If the assessment of the Company’s ability to utilize the deferred income tax asset changes, the Company would be required to recognize more or fewer deferred income tax assets, which would increase or decrease income tax expense in the period in which this is determined. The Company establishes provisions based on reasonable estimates for possible consequences of audits by the tax authorities of the respective countries in which it operates. The amount of such provisions is based on various factors, such as experience of previous taxation audits and differing interpretations of tax regulations by the taxable entity and the respective tax authority. These provisions for uncertain tax positions are made using the best estimate of the amount expected to be paid based on a qualitative assessment of all the relevant factors. The Company 38 — MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSISreviews the adequacy of these provisions at each quarter. However, it is possible that at some future date an additional liability could result from audits by taxation authorities. Where the final tax outcome of these matters is different from the amount initially recorded, such differences will affect the tax provisions in the period in which such determination is made. Stock-based payment transactions The Company measures the cost of transactions with employees by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. Estimating fair value for stock-based payment transactions requires the determination of the most appropriate valuation model, which is dependent on the terms and conditions of the grant. This estimate also requires determination of the most appropriate inputs to the valuation model, including the future forfeiture rate, the expected life of the share option, weighted average risk-free interest rate, volatility and dividend yield, and formation of assumptions. The assumptions and models used for estimating fair value for stock-based payment transactions are disclosed in note 19 to the consolidated financial statements. Impairment of non-financial assets Impairment exists when the carrying value of an asset or cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount, which is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. The calculations involve significant estimates and assumptions. Items estimated include cash flows, discount rates and assumptions on revenue growth rates. These estimates could affect the Company’s future results if the current estimates of future performance and fair values change. Goodwill is assessed for impairment on an annual basis as described in note 11 to the consolidated financial statements. The Company performed its annual impairment test of goodwill as at March 31, 2023 and determined there was no impairment (March 31, 2022 – $nil). Provisions As described in note 3(n) to the consolidated financial statements, the Company records a provision when an obligation exists, an outflow of economic resources required to settle the obligation is probable and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. The Company records a provision based on the best estimate of the required economic outflow to settle the present obligation at the consolidated statement of financial position date. While management believes these estimates are reasonable, differences in actual results or changes in estimates could have a material impact on the obligations and expenses reported by the Company. Employee benefits The cost of defined benefit pension plans and the present value of the pension obligations are determined using actuarial valuations. An actuarial valuation involves making various assumptions that may differ from actual developments in the future. These include the determination of the discount rate, future salary increases, mortality rates and future pension increases. Due to the complexity of the valuation, the underlying assumptions and its long-term nature, a defined benefit obligation is highly sensitive to changes in these assumptions. All assumptions are reviewed at each reporting date. In determining the appropriate discount rate, management considers the interest rates of corporate bonds in their respective currency, with extrapolated maturities corresponding to the expected duration of the defined benefit obligation. The mortality rate is based on publicly available mortality tables for the specific country. Future salary increases and pension increases are based on expected future inflation rates for the respective country. Further details about the assumptions used are provided in note 15 to the consolidated financial statements. Changes in Accounting Policies Accounting Standards Adopted in Fiscal 2023 The Company has not adopted any standard, interpretation or amendment that had or is expected to have an impact on the Company. Controls and Procedures The Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of the Company are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting for the Company. The control framework used in the design of disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting is the “Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013)” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”). 39 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORTDisclosure Controls and Procedures An evaluation of the design and operating effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures was conducted as of March 31, 2023 under the supervision of the CEO and CFO as required by CSA National Instrument 52-109 — Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings. The evaluation included documentation, review, enquiries and other procedures considered appropriate in the circumstances. Based on that evaluation, the CEO and the CFO have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information relating to the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries that is required to be disclosed in reports filed under provincial and territorial securities legislation is recorded, processed, summarized and reported to senior management, including the CEO and the CFO, so that appropriate decisions can be made by them regarding required disclosure within the time periods specified in the provincial and territorial securities legislation. Internal Control over Financial Reporting CSA National Instrument 52-109 requires the CEO and CFO to certify that they are responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control over financial reporting for the Company, and that those internal controls have been designed and are effective in providing reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS. The CEO and CFO have, using the framework and criteria established in “Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013)” issued by COSO, evaluated the design and operating effectiveness of the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting and concluded that, as of March 31, 2023, internal controls over financial reporting were effective to provide reasonable assurance that information related to consolidated results and decisions to be made based on those results were appropriate. There were no significant changes or material weaknesses in the design of the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting during fiscal 2023 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, internal control over financial reporting. Management, including the CEO and CFO, do not expect that the Company’s disclosure controls or internal controls over financial reporting will prevent or detect all errors and all fraud or will be effective under all potential future conditions. A control system is subject to inherent limitations and, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives will be met. Other Major Considerations and Risk Factors Any investment in ATS will be subject to risks inherent to ATS’ business. The following risk factors are discussed in the Company’s Annual Information Form, which may be found on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Market volatility; Inflation risks; Geopolitical disputes and conflicts risks; Regional energy shortages, price increases risks; Strategy execution risks; Acquisition risks; Expansion risks; Customer concentration risks; Cumulative loss of several significant contracts; Infectious disease, pandemic, or similar public health threat risks; Natural or other disasters, acts of war, terrorism, international conflicts or other disruptions; Security breaches or disruptions of information technology systems; Industry consolidation; Liquidity, access to capital markets and leverage; Restrictive covenants; Availability of performance and other guarantees from financial institutions; Share price volatility; Competition; First-time program and production risks; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 40 — MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Automation systems pricing; Revenue mix risk; Pricing, quality, delivery and volume risks; Litigation; Product failure; New product market acceptance, obsolescence, and commercialization; International trade; Adverse developments affecting the financial services industry; Environmental, social and governance considerations risk; Insurance coverage; Availability of raw materials and other manufacturing inputs; Customer risks; Insolvency or financial distress of third parties; Availability of human resources and dependence on key personnel; Restructuring and work stoppage risk; Lengthy sales cycles; Lack of long-term customer commitment; Foreign exchange risk; Doing business in foreign countries; Conditions in China; China subsidiaries’ permits and business licenses; Misuse of China subsidiaries’ chops; Cost of labour in China; Enforcing rights and judgments in China; Legislative compliance; Environmental compliance; Canadian Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act, United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Anti-bribery laws risk; Intellectual property protection risks; Infringement of third parties’ intellectual property rights risk; Internal controls; Impairment of intangible assets risk; Income and other taxes and uncertain tax liabilities; Variations in quarterly results; Risks associated with product businesses; Manufacturing facilities disruption; and Dependence on performance of subsidiaries. Forward-Looking Statements This management’s discussion and analysis of financial conditions and results of operations of ATS contain certain statements that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws (“forward-looking statements”). Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts regarding possible events, conditions or results of operations that ATS believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including, but not limited to: the value creation strategy; the Company’s strategy to expand organically and through acquisition, and the expected benefits to be derived; the ABM; disciplined acquisitions; various market opportunities for ATS; expanding in emerging markets; the Company’s Order Backlog partially mitigating the impact of variable Order Bookings; rate of Order Backlog conversion to revenue; the potential impact of timing of customer decisions on Order Bookings, performance period, and timing of revenue recognition; the announcement of new Order Bookings and the anticipated timeline for delivery; potential impacts on the time to convert opportunities into Order Bookings; expected benefits with respect to the Company’s efforts to grow its product 41 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORTportfolio and after-sale service revenues; Company’s goal of expanding its adjusted earnings from operations margin over the long term and potential impact of supply chain disruptions; expectation of synergies from integration of acquired companies; non-cash working capital levels as a percentage of revenues in the short-term and the long-term; expectation in relation to meeting liquidity and funding requirements for investments; potential to use debt or equity financing to support growth strategy; underlying trends driving customer demand; expected results of reorganization activity and their anticipated timeline; expected capital expenditures for fiscal 2024; the Company’s belief with respect to the outcome of certain lawsuits, claims and contingencies; and the uncertainty and potential impact on the Company’s business and operations due to the current macro-economic environment including the impacts of infectious diseases and pandemics, including the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation, supply chain disruptions, interest rate changes, energy shortages, global price increases, events involving liquidity, defaults, non- performance, or other adverse developments that affect financial institutions, transaction counterparties, or other companies in the financial services industry generally, or concerns or rumours about any events of these kinds or other similar risks, have in the past and may in the future lead to market-wide liquidity problems, and the war in Ukraine. Such forward-looking statements are inherently subject to significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of ATS, or developments in ATS’ business or in its industry, to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance, achievements or developments expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important risks, uncertainties and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the impact of regional or global conflicts; general market performance including capital market conditions and availability and cost of credit; performance of the markets that ATS serves; industry challenges in securing the supply of labour, materials, and, in certain jurisdictions, energy sources such as natural gas; impact of inflation; interest rate changes; foreign currency and exchange risk; the relative strength of the Canadian dollar; risks related to customer concentration; risks related to a recession, slowdown, and/or sustained downturn in the economy; impact of factors such as increased pricing pressure, increased cost of energy and supplies, and delays in relation thereto, and possible margin compression; the regulatory and tax environment; the emergence of new infectious diseases and pandemics, including the potential resurgence of COVID-19 and/or new strains of COVID-19 and collateral consequences thereof, including the disruption of economic activity, volatility in capital and credit markets, and legislative and regulatory responses; inability to successfully expand organically or through acquisition, due to an inability to grow expertise, personnel, and/or facilities at required rates or to identify, negotiate and conclude one or more acquisitions, or to raise, through debt or equity, or otherwise have available, required capital; that the ABM is not effective in accomplishing its goals; ATS is unable to expand in emerging markets, or is delayed in relation thereto, due to any number of reasons, including inability to effectively execute organic or inorganic expansion plans, focus on other business priorities, or local government regulations or delays; the effect of the events involving limited liquidity, defaults, non-performance, or other adverse developments that affect financial institutions, transaction counterparties, or other companies in the financial services industry generally, or concerns or rumours about any events of these kinds or other similar risks, have in the past and may in the future lead to market-wide liquidity problems; energy shortages and global price increases; that the timing of completion of new Order Bookings is other than as expected due to various reasons, including schedule changes; the customer exercising any right to withdraw the Order Booking or to terminate the program in whole or in part prior to its completion, thereby preventing ATS from realizing on the full benefit of the program; that some or all of the sales funnel is not converted to Order Bookings due to competitive factors or failure to meet customer needs; that the market opportunities ATS anticipates do not materialize or that ATS is unable to exploit such opportunities; variations in the amount of Order Backlog completed in any given quarter; timing of customer decisions related to large enterprise programs and potential for negative impact associated with any cancellations or non-performance in relation thereto; that the Company is not successful in growing its product portfolio and/or service offering or that expected benefits are not realized; that efforts to expand adjusted earnings from operations margin over long-term are unsuccessful, due to any number of reasons, including less than anticipated increase in after-sales service revenues or reduced margins attached to those revenues, inability to achieve lower costs through supply chain management, failure to develop, adopt internally, or have customers adopt, standardized platforms and technologies, inability to maintain current cost structure if revenues were to grow, and failure of ABM to impact margins; that acquisitions made are not integrated as quickly or effectively as planned or expected and, as a result, anticipated benefits and synergies are not realized; non-cash working capital as a percentage of revenues operating at a level other than as expected due to reasons, including, the timing and nature of Order Bookings, the timing of payment milestones and payment terms in customer contracts, and delays in customer programs; underlying trends driving customer demand will not materialize or have the impact expected; the failure to realize the savings expected from reorganization activity or within the expected timelines; that capital expenditure targets are increased in the future or the Company experiences cost increases in relation thereto; risk that the ultimate outcome of lawsuits, claims, and contingencies give rise to material liabilities for which no provisions have been recorded; and other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in ATS’ filings with securities regulators, including, without limitation, the risk factors described in ATS’ annual information form for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, which are available on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (“SEDAR”) and can be accessed at www.sedar.com. ATS has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to materially differ from current expectations, however, there may be other factors that cause actual results to differ materially from such expectations. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based on a number of estimates, factors and assumptions regarding, among others, management’s current plans, estimates, projections, beliefs and opinions; the future performance and results of the Company’s business and operations; the assumption of successful implementation of margin improvement initiatives; and general economic conditions and global events, including the COVID-19 pandemic. 42 — MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSISForward-looking statements included herein are only provided to understand management’s current expectations relating to future periods and, as such, are not appropriate for any other purpose. Although ATS believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, such statements involve risks and uncertainties, and ATS cautions you not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. ATS does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements contained herein other than as required by law. Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures Throughout this document, management uses certain non-IFRS financial measures, non-IFRS ratios and supplementary financial measures to evaluate the performance of the Company. The terms “EBITDA”, “organic revenue”, “adjusted net income”, “adjusted earnings from operations”, “adjusted EBITDA”, “adjusted basic earnings per share”, and “free cash flow”, are non-IFRS financial measures, “EBITDA margin”, “adjusted earnings from operations margin”, “adjusted EBITDA margin”, “organic revenue growth”, “non-cash working capital as a percentage of revenues”, and “net debt to adjusted EBITDA” are non-IFRS ratios, and “operating margin”, “Order Bookings”, “organic Order Bookings”, “organic Order Bookings growth”, “Order Backlog”, and “book-to-bill ratio” are supplementary financial measures, all of which do not have any standardized meaning prescribed within IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Such measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. In addition, management uses “earnings from operations”, which is an additional IFRS measure, to evaluate the performance of the Company. Earnings from operations is presented on the Company’s consolidated statements of income as net income excluding income tax expense and net finance costs. Operating margin is an expression of the Company’s earnings from operations as a percentage of revenues. EBITDA is defined as earnings from operations excluding depreciation and amortization. EBITDA margin is an expression of the Company’s EBITDA as a percentage of revenues. Organic revenue is defined as revenues in the stated period excluding revenues from acquired companies for which the acquired company was not a part of the consolidated group in the comparable period. Organic revenue growth compares the stated period organic revenue with the reported revenue of the comparable prior period. Adjusted earnings from operations is defined as earnings from operations before items excluded from management’s internal analysis of operating results, such as amortization expense of acquisition-related intangible assets, acquisition-related transaction and integration costs, restructuring charges, the mark-to-market adjustment on stock-based compensation and certain other adjustments which would be non-recurring in nature (“adjustment items”). Adjusted earnings from operations margin is an expression of the Company’s adjusted earnings from operations as a percentage of revenues. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as adjusted earnings from operations excluding depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA margin is an expression of the entity’s adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues. Adjusted basic earnings per share is defined as adjusted net income on a basic per share basis, where adjusted net income is defined as adjusted earnings from operations less net finance costs and income tax expense, plus tax effects of adjustment items and adjusted for other significant items of a non-recurring nature. Non-cash working capital as a percentage of revenues is defined as the sum of accounts receivable, contract assets, inventories, deposits, prepaids and other assets, less accounts payable, accrued liabilities, provisions and contract liabilities divided by the trailing two fiscal quarter revenues annualized. Free cash flow is defined as cash provided by operating activities less property, plant and equipment and intangible asset expenditures. Net debt to adjusted EBITDA is the ratio of the net debt of the Company (cash and cash equivalents less bank indebtedness, long-term debt, and lease liabilities) to adjusted EBITDA. Order Bookings represent new orders for the supply of automation systems, services and products that management believes are firm. Organic Order Bookings are defined as Order Bookings in the stated period excluding Order Bookings from acquired companies for which the acquired company was not a part of the consolidated group in the comparable period. Organic Order Bookings growth compares the stated period organic Order Bookings with the reported Order Bookings of the comparable prior period. Order Backlog is the estimated unearned portion of revenues on customer contracts that are in process and have not been completed at the specified date. Book to bill ratio is a measure of Order Bookings compared to revenue. Following amendments to ATS’ Restricted Stock Unit (“RSU”) Plan in 2022 to provide for settlement in shares purchased in the open market and the creation of the employee benefit trust to facilitate such settlement, ATS began to account for equity-settled RSUs using the equity method of accounting. However, prior RSU grants which will be cash-settled and deferred stock unit (“DSU”) grants which will be cash-settled are accounted for as described in the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements and have significant volatility period over period based on the fluctuating price of ATS’ common shares. As a result, certain Non-IFRS Financial Measures (EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, net debt to adjusted EBITDA, adjusted earnings from operations and adjusted basic earnings per share) have been revised from previously disclosed values to exclude the impact on stock-based compensation expense of the revaluation of DSUs and RSUs resulting specifically from the change in market price of the Company’s shares between periods. Management believes that this adjustment provides further insight into the Company’s performance, as share price volatility drives variability in the Company’s stock-based compensation expense. Operating margin, adjusted earnings from operations, EBITDA, EBITDA margin, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EBITDA margin are used by the Company to evaluate the performance of its operations. Management believes that earnings from operations is an important indicator in measuring the performance of the Company’s operations on a pre-tax basis and without consideration as to how the Company finances its operations. Management believes that organic revenue and organic revenue growth, when considered with IFRS measures, allow the Company 43 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORTto better measure the Company’s performance and evaluate long-term performance trends. Organic revenue growth also facilitates easier comparisons of the Company’s performance with prior and future periods and relative comparisons to its peers. Management believes that EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are important indicators of the Company’s ability to generate operating cash flows to fund continued investment in its operations. Management believes that adjusted earnings from operations, adjusted earnings from operations margin, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income and adjusted basic earnings per share are important measures to increase comparability of performance between periods. The adjustment items used by management to arrive at these metrics are not considered to be indicative of the business’ ongoing operating performance. Management uses the measure “non-cash working capital as a percentage of revenues” to assess overall liquidity. Free cash flow is used by the Company to measure cash flow from operations after investment in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets. Management uses net debt to adjusted EBITDA as a measurement of leverage of the Company. Order Bookings provide an indication of the Company’s ability to secure new orders for work during a specified period, while Order Backlog provides a measure of the value of Order Bookings that have not been completed at a specified point in time. Both Order Bookings and Order Backlog are indicators of future revenues that the Company expects to generate based on contracts that management believes to be firm. Organic Order Bookings and organic Order Bookings growth allow the Company to better measure the Company’s performance and evaluation long-term performance trends. Organic Order Bookings growth also facilities easier comparisons of the Company’s performance with prior and future periods and relative comparisons to its peers. Book to bill ratio is used to measure the Company’s ability and timeliness to convert Order Bookings into revenues. Management believes that ATS shareholders and potential investors in ATS use these additional IFRS measures and non-IFRS financial measures in making investment decisions and measuring operational results. A reconciliation of (i) adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA to net income, (ii) adjusted earnings from operations to earnings from operations, (iii) adjusted net income to net income, (iv) adjusted basic earnings per share to basic earnings per share (v) free cash flow to its IFRS measure components and (vi) organic revenue to revenue, in each case for the three- and twelve-months ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, is contained in this MD&A (see “Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Measures to IFRS Measures”). This MD&A also contains a reconciliation of (i) non-cash working capital as a percentage of revenues and (ii) net debt to their IFRS measure components, in each case at both March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022 (see “Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Measures to IFRS Measures”). A reconciliation of Order Bookings and Order Backlog to total Company revenues for the three- and twelve-months ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022 is also contained in this MD&A (see “Order Backlog Continuity”). 44 — MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSISManagement’s Responsibility for Financial Reporting The preparation and presentation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements is the responsibility of management. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared by management in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. The consolidated financial statements and other information in Management’s Discussion and Analysis include amounts that are based on estimates and judgments. Management has determined such amounts on a reasonable basis in order to ensure that the consolidated financial statements are presented fairly, in all material respects. Financial information presented elsewhere in Management’s Discussion and Analysis is consistent with that in the consolidated financial statements, except as described further in the “Non-IFRS Measures” section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis. Management maintains appropriate systems of internal accounting and administrative controls, which are designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as further described in the “Controls and Procedures” section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis. Management’s responsibilities for financial reporting are overseen by the Board of Directors (the “Board”), which is ultimately responsible for reviewing and approving the consolidated financial statements. The Board carries out this responsibility principally through its Audit and Finance Committee (the “Committee”). The Committee is appointed by the Board and all of its members are independent directors. The Committee meets periodically with management and the internal and the external auditor to discuss internal controls over the financial reporting process, auditing matters and financial reporting issues, to satisfy itself that each party is properly discharging its responsibilities and to review the consolidated financial statements and the external auditor’s report. The Committee has reported its findings to the Board, which has approved the consolidated financial statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis for issuance to shareholders. The Committee also considers, for review by the Board and approval of shareholders, the engagement or reappointment of the external auditor. The consolidated financial statements have been audited on behalf of shareholders by Ernst & Young LLP, the external auditor, in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. The external auditor has full and free access to management and the Committee. Andrew Hider Chief Executive Officer Ryan McLeod Chief Financial Officer 45 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORTIndependent Auditor’s Report To the Shareholders of ATS Corporation Opinion We have audited the consolidated financial statements of ATS Corporation (formerly, ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.) and its subsidiaries (the “Company”), which comprise the consolidated statements of financial position as at March 31, 2023 and 2022, and the consolidated statements of income, consolidated statements of comprehensive income, consolidated statements of changes in equity and consolidated statements of cash flows for the years then ended, and notes to the consolidated financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Company as at March 31, 2023 and 2022, and its consolidated financial performance and its consolidated cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. Basis for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the consolidated financial statements in Canada, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Key audit matters Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in the audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of the audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in forming the auditor’s opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. For the matter below, our description of how our audit addressed the matter is provided in that context. We have fulfilled the responsibilities described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated financial statements section of our report, including in relation to this matter. Accordingly, our audit included the performance of procedures designed to respond to our assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements. The results of our audit procedures, including the procedures performed to address the matter below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the accompanying consolidated financial statements. T R O P E R S ’ R O T I D U A T N E D N E P E D N I — 46 Estimate to complete on long-term revenue construction contracts KEY AUDIT MATTER HOW OUR AUDIT ADDRESSED THE KEY AUDIT MATTER The Company is involved in the design and build of custom- Based on our risk assessment, we performed the following engineered automated manufacturing and test systems which procedures, among others, for a sample of significant open fixed- consist of long-term projects which can span from several months price construction contracts as of the year-end date: to several years. Revenue from these fixed-price construction contracts is recognized progressively based on the percentage- of-completion method. This method is measured by reference to costs incurred to date as a percentage of the total estimated costs to complete a contract. The Company’s policy for revenue recognition together with the related critical accounting estimates and judgments are described in notes 3 and 4 of the consolidated financial statements. The Company recognized $1,630,406 of revenues on construction contracts for the year ended March 31, 2023 related to these contracts. We identified the evaluation of the estimated costs to complete for significant open fixed-price construction contracts as a key audit matter because of the significant auditor judgment required. The total estimated costs to complete each significant open fixed-price construction contract drives the timing of revenue, profit recognition and involves significant judgments that can have a material impact on the amount of revenue recognized. These significant judgments include those related to estimated future labour and materials costs. These estimates are subjective and complex due to the long-term and unique nature of many of the projects and are dependent on the status of the individual project as of the period-end date. • • • • • • We obtained an understanding, evaluated the design, and, at certain locations, tested the operating effectiveness of controls related to the Company’s initial budgeting process for new contracts; We inquired and evaluated the consistency of responses obtained from operational personnel across various levels of management regarding risks and uncertainties with respect to significant fixed-price construction contracts as well as the nature of the work yet to be completed and estimated costs to complete such work; We inspected contractual arrangements, change orders and evaluated the impact on estimated costs to complete for revenue recognition; We compared a sample of estimated costs to vendor quotes, purchase orders or contractual labour rates; We performed a look back analysis where we compared the current margin for projects to the initial margin or that of previous periods and investigated differences from expectations; and We assessed the adequacy of disclosures in describing the areas of judgment and estimation uncertainties involving revenue recognition for in-progress contracts. 47 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORTOther Information Management is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises: • • Management’s Discussion and Analysis The information, other than the consolidated financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon, in the Annual Report. Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information, and in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the consolidated financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. We obtained Management’s Discussion and Analysis prior to the date of this auditor’s report. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact in this auditor’s report. We have nothing to report in this regard. The Annual Report is expected to be made available to us after the date of the auditor’s report. If based on the work we will perform on this other information, we conclude there is a material misstatement of other information, we are required to report that fact to those charged with governance. Responsibilities of management and those charged with governance for the consolidated financial statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Company’s financial reporting process. T R O P E R S ’ R O T I D U A T N E D N E P E D N I — 48 Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated financial statements Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these consolidated financial statements. As part of an audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also: • • • • • • Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control. Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management. Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the consolidated financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company to cease to continue as a going concern. Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the consolidated financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of entities or business activities within the Company to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion. We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards. From the matters communicated with those charged with governance, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication. The engagement partner on the audit resulting in this independent auditor’s report is Scott Kerr. Chartered Professional Accountants Licensed Public Accountants Toronto, Canada May 17, 2023 49 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORTConsolidated Statements of Financial Position (in thousands of Canadian dollars) As at March 31 ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable Income tax receivable Contract assets Inventories Deposits, prepaids and other assets Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment Right-of-use assets Other assets Goodwill Intangible assets Deferred income tax assets Total assets LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities Bank indebtedness Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Income tax payable Contract liabilities Provisions Current portion of lease liabilities Current portion of long-term debt Non-current liabilities Employee benefits Long-term lease liabilities Long-term debt Deferred income tax liabilities Other long-term liabilities Total liabilities Commitments and contingencies EQUITY Share capital Contributed surplus Accumulated other comprehensive income Retained earnings Equity attributable to shareholders Non-controlling interests Total equity Total liabilities and equity On behalf of the Board: Note 16 2023 2022 22 22 6 7 10 8 9 11 12 18 16 22 14 8 16 15 8 16 18 9 $ 159,867 $ 135,282 399,741 15,160 526,990 256,866 93,350 348,631 9,038 360,820 207,873 84,818 1,451,974 1,146,462 263,119 94,212 16,679 1,118,262 593,210 6,337 2,091,819 222,123 81,289 18,631 1,024,790 568,180 7,922 1,922,935 $ 3,543,793 $ 3,069,397 $ 5,824 $ 1,766 647,629 38,904 296,555 30,600 23,994 65 1,043,571 25,486 73,255 1,155,721 104,459 10,718 1,369,639 501,465 48,617 248,329 24,825 19,964 43 845,009 29,132 62,856 1,016,668 126,114 3,935 1,238,705 $ 2,413,210 $ 2,083,714 16, 20 17 $ 520,633 $ 530,241 15,468 60,040 530,707 1,126,848 3,735 1,130,583 11,734 22,848 416,773 981,596 4,087 985,683 $ 3,543,793 $ 3,069,397 David McAusland Director Joanne S. Ferstman Director 50 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORTConsolidated Statements of Income (in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) Years ended March 31 Revenues Note 2023 2022 Revenues from construction contracts $ 1,630,406 $ 1,359,695 Services rendered Sale of goods Total revenues Operating costs and expenses Cost of revenues Selling, general and administrative Restructuring costs Stock-based compensation Earnings from operations Net finance costs Income before income taxes Income tax expense Net income Attributable to Shareholders Non-controlling interests Earnings per share attributable to shareholders Basic Diluted See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. 21, 22 23 23 14 19 24 18 492,325 454,653 2,577,384 1,851,574 445,242 27,487 30,592 222,489 62,718 159,771 32,070 485,717 337,305 2,182,717 1,570,287 387,108 5,949 32,762 186,611 32,200 154,411 33,019 $ 127,701 $ 121,392 $ 127,433 $ 122,101 268 (709) $ 127,701 $ 121,392 25 25 $ 1.39 $ 1.38 $ 1.32 $ 1.32 51 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORTConsolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (in thousands of Canadian dollars) Years ended March 31 Net income Other comprehensive income (loss): Items to be reclassified subsequently to net income: Note 2023 2022 $ 127,701 $ 121,392 Currency translation adjustment (net of income taxes of $nil) 26,993 (35,384) Net unrealized loss on derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges Tax impact Loss transferred to net income for derivatives designated as cash flow hedges Tax impact Cross-currency interest rate swap adjustment Tax impact Variable for fixed interest rate swap adjustment Tax impact Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to net income: Actuarial gains on defined benefit pension plans Tax impact Other comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive income Attributable to Shareholders Non-controlling interests See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. 13 13 13 13 15 (12,279) 3,060 5,583 (1,408) 20,122 (5,031) 467 (116) 5,043 (1,399) 41,035 (175) 63 166 (46) (2,457) 614 — — 2,594 (714) (35,339) $ 168,736 $ 86,053 $ 168,269 $ 86,999 467 (946) $ 168,736 $ 86,053 52 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORTConsolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (in thousands of Canadian dollars) Exercise of stock options 6,318 (1,354) Year ended March 31, 2023 Balance, as at March 31, 2022 Net income Other comprehensive income Total comprehensive income Non-controlling interest Stock-based compensation Common shares held in trust (note 19) Repurchase of common shares (note 17) Balance, as at March 31, 2023 Year ended March 31, 2022 Balance, as at March 31, 2021 Net income (loss) Other comprehensive income (loss) Total comprehensive income (loss) Non-controlling interest Stock-based compensation Share capital Contributed surplus Retained earnings Currency translation adjustments Cash flow hedge reserve Total accumulated other comprehensive income Non- controlling interests Total equity $ 530,241 $ 11,734 $ 416,773 $ 24,412 $ (1,564) $ 22,848 $ 4,087 $ 985,683 — — — — — — — — — 5,088 (12,365) (3,561) — — 127,433 — — — 3,644 26,794 10,398 37,192 131,077 26,794 10,398 37,192 367 — — — (17,510) — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 268 199 467 (819) — — — — 127,701 41,035 168,736 (452) 5,088 4,964 (12,365) (21,071) $ 520,633 $ 15,468 $ 530,707 $ 51,206 $ 8,834 $ 60,040 $ 3,735 $ 1,130,583 Share capital Contributed surplus Retained earnings Currency translation adjustments Cash flow hedge reserve Total accumulated other comprehensive income Non- controlling interests Total equity $ 526,446 $ 11,170 $ 297,818 $ 59,559 $ 271 $ 59,830 $ 15,096 $ 910,360 — — — — — — — — — 122,101 — — — (709) 121,392 1,880 (35,147) (1,835) (36,982) (237) (35,339) 123,981 (35,147) (1,835) (36,982) (946) (5,026) 1,365 (801) — — — — — — — — — — — (10,063) — — 86,053 (15,089) 1,365 2,994 Exercise of stock options 3,795 Balance, as at March 31, 2022 $ 530,241 $ 11,734 $ 416,773 $ 24,412 $ (1,564) $ 22,848 $ 4,087 $ 985,683 See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. 53 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORTConsolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands of Canadian dollars) Years ended March 31 Operating activities Net income Items not involving cash Depreciation of property, plant and equipment Amortization of right-of-use assets Amortization of intangible assets Deferred income taxes Other items not involving cash Stock-based compensation Change in non-cash operating working capital Cash flows provided by operating activities Investing activities Acquisition of property, plant and equipment Acquisition of intangible assets Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired Settlement of cross-currency interest rate swap instrument Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment Cash flows used in investing activities Financing activities Bank indebtedness Repayment of long-term debt Proceeds from long-term debt Proceeds from exercise of stock options Purchase of non-controlling interest Repurchase of common shares Acquisition of shares held in trust Principal lease payments Cash flows provided by financing activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents, end of year Supplemental information Cash income taxes paid Cash interest paid See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. Note 2023 2022 10 8 12 18 10 12 5 9 17 19 $ 127,701 $ 121,392 25,590 24,060 75,839 (37,542) 16,470 5,088 (109,406) 20,917 22,202 72,302 (35,612) 27,895 1,365 (14,298) $ 127,800 $ 216,163 $ (56,104) $ (36,309) (24,192) (51,679) 21,493 1,460 (16,957) (745,018) — 817 $ (109,022) $ (797,467) $ 3,399 $ (1,322) (344,169) 395,559 4,964 (452) (21,071) (12,365) (20,983) (158,626) 746,223 2,994 (38,187) — — (19,547) $ 4,882 $ 531,535 925 24,585 135,282 (2,416) (52,185) 187,467 $ 159,867 $ 135,282 $ 58,398 $ 58,452 $ 24,126 $ 30,797 54 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORTNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements (in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts) 1. Corporate Information ATS Corporation (formerly, ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.) and its subsidiaries (collectively, “ATS” or the “Company”) uses its extensive knowledge base and global capabilities in custom automation, repeat automation, automation products and value-added services, including pre-automation and after-sales services, to address the sophisticated manufacturing automation systems and service needs of multinational customers. The Company is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “ATS” and is incorporated and domiciled in Ontario, Canada. The address of its registered office is 730 Fountain Street North, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. The annual audited consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2023 were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors (the “Board”) on May 17, 2023. 2. Basis of Preparation These consolidated financial statements were prepared on a historical cost basis, except for derivative instruments that have been measured at fair value. The annual audited consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand, except where otherwise stated. Statement of compliance These consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. Basis of consolidation These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. Subsidiaries are those entities where the Company directly or indirectly owns the majority of the voting power or can otherwise control the activities. The financial statements of the subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting period as the parent company, using consistent accounting policies. Non-controlling interests in the equity and results of the Company’s subsidiaries are presented separately in the consolidated statements of income and within equity on the consolidated statements of financial position. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date of acquisition, being the date on which the Company obtains control, and continue to be consolidated until the date that such control ceases. The Company’s material subsidiaries are Automation Tooling Systems Enterprises GmbH, ATS Automation Holdings Limited, Automation Tooling Systems Enterprises Inc. and ATS Automation Tooling Systems GmbH. The Company has a 100% voting and equity securities interest in each of these corporations. All material intercompany balances, transactions, revenues and expenses and profits or losses, including dividends resulting from intercompany transactions, have been eliminated on consolidation. 3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (a) Business combinations and goodwill: Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. The cost of the acquisition is measured as the aggregate of the consideration transferred, measured at the acquisition date fair value, and the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree. For each business combination, the Company measures the non-controlling interest in the acquiree either at fair value or at the proportionate share of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets. Acquisition costs are expensed as incurred. When the Company acquires a business, it assesses the assets and liabilities assumed (other than deferred income taxes) based upon the estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. The Company determines the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed based on discounted cash flows, market information and information that is available to the Company. Any contingent consideration to be transferred by the acquirer will be recognized at fair value at the acquisition date. Subsequent changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration that is deemed to be an asset or liability will be recognized in accordance with IFRS 9 — Financial Instruments (“IFRS 9”) in consolidated statements of income. If the contingent consideration is classified as equity, it will not be remeasured. 55 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORTSubsequent settlement is accounted for within equity. In instances where the contingent consideration does not fall within the scope of IFRS 9, it is measured in accordance with the appropriate IFRS policy. Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the Company’s share of the net identifiable assets of the acquiree at the date of acquisition. After initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units (“CGUs”) or groups of CGUs based on the level at which management monitors it. The allocation is made to those CGUs or groups of CGUs that are expected to benefit from the business combination in which the goodwill arose. Where goodwill forms part of a CGU and part of the operation within that unit is disposed of, the goodwill associated with the operation disposed of is included in the carrying amount of the operation when determining the gain or loss on disposal of the operation. Goodwill disposed of in this circumstance is measured based on the relative fair values of the operation disposed of and the portion of the CGU retained. (b) Foreign currency: Functional currency is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the subsidiary operates and is normally the currency in which the subsidiary generates and uses cash. Each subsidiary in the Company determines its own functional currency, and items included in the consolidated financial statements of each subsidiary are measured using that functional currency. The Company’s functional and presentation currency is the Canadian dollar. TRANSACTIONS Foreign currency transactions are initially recorded at the functional currency rate prevailing at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the functional currency spot rate at the reporting date. All differences are recorded in the consolidated statements of income. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rate at the dates of the initial transactions. Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value is determined. TRANSLATION The assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into Canadian dollars at period-end exchange rates, and their revenue and expense items are translated at exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. The resulting exchange differences are recognized in other comprehensive income. On disposal of a foreign operation, the component of other comprehensive income relating to that particular foreign operation is recognized in the consolidated statements of income. (c) Revenue: The Company generates revenue from construction contracts, the sale of goods, and by services rendered. Revenue is measured based on the consideration specified in a contract and the Company recognizes revenue when it transfers control of a product or provides a service to a customer. If the contract includes variable consideration, such as volume rebates, the Company only includes the amount in the transaction amount if it is measurable and highly probable to occur. With respect to incremental costs such as sales commissions incurred in obtaining a contract, the Company has elected to apply the practical expedient to expense these costs when incurred as the term of the Company’s contracts are typically one year or less. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS A construction contract generally includes the design, manufacture and installation of new equipment for a customer’s new or existing system. The Company generally considers a construction contract to contain one performance obligation. However, the Company may provide several distinct goods or services as part of a contract, in which case, the Company separates the contract into more than one performance obligation. If a contract is separated into more than one performance obligation, the total transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation in an amount based on the estimated relative standalone selling prices of the promised goods or services underlying each performance obligation. The Company typically satisfies construction contract performance obligations over time; therefore, the Company recognizes revenue over time as the performance obligations are satisfied using the stage of completion method as described below: The stage of completion of fixed price contracts is measured based on costs incurred, excluding costs that are not representative of progress to completion, as a percentage of total costs anticipated on each contract. The stage of completion of time and material contracts is measured using the right to invoice practical expedient — revenue is recognized at the contractual rates as labour hours are delivered and direct expenses are incurred. • • 56 — NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSPayment terms on fixed price contracts are normally based on set milestones outlined in the contract. Amounts received in advance of the associated contract work being performed are recorded as contract liabilities. Revenue is recognized without issuing an invoice and this entitlement to consideration is recognized as a reduction of the contract liability or as a contract asset. Payment terms on time and material contracts are normally based on a monthly billing cycle. When the contract outcome cannot be measured reliably, revenue is recognized only to the extent that the expenses incurred are eligible to be recovered. Provisions for estimated losses on incomplete contracts are made in the period that losses are determined. SALE OF GOODS Revenue related to the sale of goods is recognized at a point in time when the Company satisfies a performance obligation and control of the asset is transferred to the customer. In determining satisfaction of a performance obligation, the Company considers the terms of the contract, including shipping terms, and transfer of title and risk. SERVICES RENDERED Service contracts are either executed separately or bundled together with construction contracts. Where these contracts are bundled together, they are regarded as separate performance obligations, as each of the promises are capable of being distinct and are separately identifiable. Accordingly, a portion of the transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation relative to standalone selling prices. A service contract can include modifications to existing customer equipment, maintenance services, training, line relocation, onsite support, field service, remote support and consulting services. The Company generally considers service contracts to contain one performance obligation, which is satisfied over time. Therefore, revenue is recognized over time, using the stage of completion method described below: • • • The stage of completion of fixed price contracts to provide specified services at specific times is measured based on costs incurred, excluding costs that are not representative of progress to completion, as a percentage of total costs anticipated on each contract. The stage of completion of fixed price contracts to provide an indeterminable number of services over a specified period of time is measured based on contract term elapsed as a percentage of the full contract term. The stage of completion of time and material contracts is measured using the right to invoice practical expedient — revenue is recognized at the contractual rates as labour hours are delivered and direct expenses are incurred. Payment terms on service contracts are similar to construction contracts. Provisions for estimated losses on incomplete contracts are made in the period that losses are determined. REVENUE-RELATED ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Trade receivables A trade receivable represents the Company’s right to an amount of consideration that is unconditional (i.e., only the passage of time is required before payment of the consideration is due). Trade receivables are typically due upon issuance of an invoice. Payment terms on fixed price contracts are normally based on set milestones outlined in the contract. The ATS generally accepted payment terms (with regard to customer contracts) make it improbable that a significant financing component would exist in contracts with customers. If there is a variable consideration component to a contract, it is only included in the transaction price when it is highly probable that the consideration will result in revenue and can be reliably measured. Contract assets Contract assets represent the right to consideration in exchange for goods or services that have been transferred to a customer. These assets are transferred to accounts receivable when the right to receive the consideration becomes unconditional. Contract liabilities Contract liabilities represent the obligation to transfer goods and services to a customer for which the Company has received consideration (or an amount of consideration is due) from the customer. Contract liabilities are recognized as revenue when the Company performs under the contract. Unearned revenue Unearned revenue relates to deposits or prepayments from customers for service and sale of goods contracts where revenue is earned at a point in time. (d) Investment tax credits and government grants: Investment tax credits are accounted for as a reduction in the cost of the related asset or expense where there is reasonable assurance that such credits will be realized. Government grants are recognized when there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and all attached conditions will be met. When the grant relates to an expense item, it is deducted from the cost that it is intended to compensate. When the grant relates to an asset, it is deducted from the cost of the related asset. If a grant becomes repayable, the inception-to-date impact of the assistance previously recognized in income is reversed immediately in the period in which the assistance becomes repayable. 57 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORT(e) Taxes: CURRENT INCOME TAX Current income tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted, by the reporting date, in the countries where the Company operates and generates taxable income. Current income tax related to items recognized directly in equity is also recognized in equity and not in the consolidated statements of income. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in the tax filings with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulations are subject to interpretation, and establishes provisions where appropriate. DEFERRED INCOME TAX Deferred income tax is provided using the liability method on temporary differences at the reporting date between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the asset will be realized or the liability will be settled, based on tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date. Deferred income taxes are recognized for all taxable temporary differences, except: • • When the deferred income tax liability arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss. In respect of taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries and interests in joint operations, when the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences can be controlled and it is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Deferred income tax assets are recognized for all deductible temporary differences and carryforward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses, to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences and the carryforward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses can be utilized, except: • • When the deferred income tax asset relating to the deductible temporary difference arises from the initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss. In respect of deductible temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries and interests in joint operations, deferred income tax assets are recognized only to the extent that it is probable that the temporary differences will reverse in the foreseeable future and taxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilized. The carrying amount of deferred income tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that all or part of the deferred income tax asset will be utilized. Unrecognized deferred income tax assets are reassessed at each reporting date and are recognized to the extent that it has become probable the benefit will be recovered. Deferred income tax assets and deferred income tax liabilities are offset if a legally enforceable right exists to offset current income tax assets against current income tax liabilities and the deferred income taxes relate to the same taxable entity and the same taxation authority. Deferred income tax related to items recognized outside profit or loss is also recognized outside profit or loss. Deferred income tax items are recognized in correlation to the underlying transaction either in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. Income tax benefits acquired as part of a business combination, but not satisfying the criteria for separate recognition at that date, would be recognized subsequently if new information about facts and circumstances existing at the acquisition date changed. The adjustment would either be treated as a reduction to goodwill (as long as it does not exceed goodwill) if it occurs during the measurement period or in profit or loss. Revenues, expenses and assets are recognized net of the amount of sales tax, except where the sales tax incurred on a purchase of assets or services is not recoverable from the taxation authority, in which case the sales tax is recognized as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense item as applicable. Receivables and payables are stated with the amount of sales tax included. The net amount of sales tax recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of accounts receivable or accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the consolidated statements of financial position. 58 — NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(f) Property, plant and equipment: Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Such cost includes the cost of replacing component parts of the property, plant and equipment and borrowing costs for long-term construction projects if the recognition criteria are met. When significant parts of property, plant and equipment are required to be replaced at intervals, ATS derecognizes the replaced part and recognizes the new part with its own associated useful life and depreciation. Likewise, when a major inspection is performed, its cost is recognized in the carrying amount of the property, plant and equipment as a replacement if the recognition criteria are satisfied. All other repair and maintenance costs are recognized in the consolidated statements of income as incurred. Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows: Buildings Production equipment Other equipment 25 to 40 years 3 to 10 years 3 to 10 years Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the term of the related lease or their remaining useful life on a straight-line basis. An item of property, plant and equipment or any significant part initially recognized is derecognized upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or eventual disposition. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in the consolidated statements of income when the asset is derecognized. The assets’ residual values, useful lives and methods of depreciation are reviewed on an annual basis or more frequently if required and adjusted prospectively, if appropriate. (g) Leases: At the inception of a contract, the Company determines whether a contract is, or contains, a lease based on whether the contract conveys the right to control the use of an underlying asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. The Company recognizes a right-of-use (“ROU”) asset and a lease liability on the date the leased asset is available for use by the Company (at the commencement of the lease). RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS ROU assets are initially measured at cost, which is comprised of the initial amount of the lease liability, any initial direct costs incurred and an estimate of costs to dismantle, remove or restore the underlying asset or site on which it is located, less any lease payments made at or before the commencement date. Unless the Company is reasonably certain to obtain ownership of the leased asset at the end of the lease term, a recognized ROU asset is depreciated using the straight-line method over the shorter of its estimated useful life or the lease term. The ROU asset may be adjusted for certain remeasurements of the lease liability and impairment losses. LEASE LIABILITIES The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted using the incremental borrowing rate at the lease commencement date if the interest rate implicit in the lease is not readily available. The Company uses a single discount rate for a portfolio of leases with reasonably similar characteristics. Lease payments include fixed payments less any lease incentives, and any variable lease payments where variability depends on an index or rate. The lease payments also include the exercise price of a purchase option reasonably certain to be exercised by the Company and payment of penalties for termination of a lease. Each lease payment is allocated between the repayment of the principal portion of the lease liability and the interest portion. The finance cost is charged to net finance costs in the consolidated statements of income over the lease period. Payments associated with short-term leases (lease term of 12 months or less) and leases of low-value assets are recognized on a straight-line basis as an expense in the consolidated statements of income as permitted by IFRS 16 — Leases (“IFRS16”). The carrying amount of the lease liability is remeasured if there is a modification resulting in a change in the lease term, a change in the future lease payments, or a change in the Company’s estimate of whether it will exercise a purchase, extension or termination option. If the lease liability is remeasured, a corresponding adjustment is made to the ROU asset. As a practical expedient, IFRS 16 permits a lessee to not separate non-lease components, but instead account for any lease and associated non-lease components as a single arrangement. The Company has applied this practical expedient. DETERMINING THE LEASE TERM OF CONTRACTS WITH RENEWAL OR TERMINATION OPTIONS The lease term includes the non-cancellable term of the lease including extension and termination options if the Company is reasonably certain to exercise the option. The Company applies judgment in evaluating whether it is reasonably certain to exercise the options. All relevant factors that create an economic incentive for it to exercise the renewal are considered. After the commencement date, the Company reassesses the lease term if there is a significant event or change in circumstances that is within its control and affects its ability to exercise (or not to exercise) the option. 59 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORT(h) Borrowing costs: Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale are capitalized as part of the cost of the respective asset. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which they occur. (i) Intangible assets: Acquired intangible assets are primarily software, customer relationships, brands and technologies. Intangible assets acquired separately are initially recorded at fair market value and subsequently at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment losses. The useful lives of intangible assets are assessed as either finite or indefinite. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their useful economic lives, ranging from 1 to 15 years, on a straight-line basis. Intangible assets with finite lives are assessed for impairment whenever there is an indication that the intangible asset may be impaired. The amortization period and the amortization method for an intangible asset with a finite useful life are reviewed at least at the end of each reporting period. Changes in the expected useful life or the expected pattern of consumption of future economic benefits embodied in the asset are accounted for by changing the amortization period or method, as appropriate, and are treated as a change in accounting estimate. The amortization expense on intangible assets with finite lives is recognized in the consolidated statements of income in the expense category consistent with the function of the intangible assets. Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized. The Company assesses the indefinite life at each reporting date to determine if there is an indication that an intangible asset may be impaired. If any indication exists, or when annual impairment testing for the intangible asset is required, the Company estimates the recoverable amount at the CGU level to determine whether the indefinite life continues to be supportable. If not, the change in useful life from indefinite to finite is made on a prospective basis. An asset is impaired when the recoverable amount is less than its carrying amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell or its value in use. Impairment losses relating to intangible assets are evaluated for potential reversals when events or changes in circumstances warrant such consideration. Gains or losses arising from derecognition of an intangible asset are measured as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognized in the consolidated statements of income when the asset is derecognized. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURES Research costs are expensed as incurred. Development expenditures on an individual project are recognized as an intangible asset only when the following conditions are demonstrated: • • • • • The technical feasibility of completing the intangible asset so that it will be available for use or sale; The Company’s intention to complete and its ability to use or sell the intangible asset; How the asset will generate future economic benefits; The availability of resources to complete the intangible asset; and The ability to measure the expenditures reliably during development. Following initial recognition of the development expenditure as an asset, the cost model is applied, requiring the asset to be carried at cost less any accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses. Amortization of the asset begins when development is complete and the asset is available for use. It is amortized over the period of expected future benefit. In the event that a product program for which costs have been deferred is modified or cancelled, the Company will assess the recoverability of the deferred costs and, if considered unrecoverable, will expense the costs in the period the assessment is made. (j) Financial instruments: RECOGNITION Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognized on the consolidated statements of financial position when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. CLASSIFICATION The Company classifies its financial assets and financial liabilities in the following measurement categories: amortized cost, fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”), fair value through other comprehensive income (“FVTOCI”), or derivatives designated as a hedging instrument in an effective hedge. The classification of financial assets depends on the business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual terms of the cash flows. Financial assets are measured at amortized cost where the business model is to hold the financial asset to collect its contractual cash flows. 60 — NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFinancial liabilities are classified to be measured at amortized cost, derivatives designated as a hedging instrument in an effective hedge, or they are designated to be measured subsequently at FVTPL. For assets and liabilities measured at fair value, gains and losses are either recorded in profit or loss or other comprehensive income. The Company reclassifies financial assets when and only when its business model for managing those assets changes. Financial liabilities are not reclassified. The Company classifies and measures financial assets (excluding derivatives) on initial recognition as described below: • • Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash are classified as and measured at amortized cost. Accounts receivable and contract assets are classified as and measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method, less any impairment allowance. Accounts receivable are held within a hold-to-collect business model. The Company does not factor or sell any of its trade receivables. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities, contract liabilities, bank indebtedness, and long-term debt are classified as other financial liabilities and are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. MEASUREMENT All financial instruments are initially measured at fair value. Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issuance of financial instruments classified as amortized cost are included with the carrying value of such instruments. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition of financial instruments classified as FVTPL are recognized immediately in profit or loss. Financial assets that are held within a business model whose objective is to collect the contractual cash flows, and that have contractual cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amounts outstanding, are generally measured at amortized cost at the end of the subsequent accounting periods. All other financial assets including equity investments are measured at fair value at the end of subsequent accounting periods, with changes recognized in profit or loss or other comprehensive income (irrevocable election at the time of recognition). Designation at FVTOCI is not permitted if the equity investment is held for trading. The cumulative fair value gain or loss will not be reclassified to profit or loss on the disposal of the investments. DERECOGNITION A financial asset is derecognized when the rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired or the Company has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset or has assumed an obligation to pay the received cash flows in full without material delay to a third party under a “pass-through” arrangement, and either the Company has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or ATS has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset. A financial liability is derecognized when the obligation under the liability is discharged, cancelled or expired. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as a derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability, and the difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognized in the consolidated statements of income. IMPAIRMENT The Company recognizes expected credit losses for trade receivables and contract assets based on the simplified approach under IFRS 9. The simplified approach to the recognition of expected losses does not require the Company to track the changes in credit risk; rather, the Company recognizes a loss allowance based on lifetime expected credit losses at each reporting date from the date of recognizing the trade receivable and contract asset. Expected credit losses are measured as the difference in the present value of the contractual cash flows that are due to the Company under the contract, and the cash flows that the Company expects to receive. The Company assesses all information available, including past due status, credit ratings, the existence of third-party insurance, and forward-looking macroeconomic factors in the measurement of the expected credit losses associated with its assets carried at amortized cost. Customer credit risk is managed according to established policies, procedures and controls. Customer credit quality is assessed in line with credit rating criteria. Outstanding customer balances are monitored for evidence of customer financial difficulties including payment default and technical disputes on the contract. Significant balances are reviewed individually while smaller balances are grouped and assessed collectively. The Company considers the aging of past due receivables along with known project technical disputes a primary consideration in assessing credit risk. The Company measures expected credit loss by considering the risk of default over the contract period and incorporates forward-looking information into its measurement. A financial asset, subject to other considerations, is generally considered in default when contractual payments are 90 days past due, which was determined based on historical collection rates. A financial asset may also be considered to be in 61 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORTdefault if observable internal or external data indicates a measurable decrease in expected cash flows that the Company is expected to receive, including the existence of a technical dispute. Financial assets are written off when there is no reasonable expectation of recovery. Trade receivables and contract assets are reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine whether they are impaired. Evidence of impairment may include indications that a debtor or a group of debtors is experiencing significant financial difficulty, default or delinquency in interest or principal payments, the probability that they will enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganization and where observable data indicates that there is a measurable decrease in the estimated future cash flows, such as changes in arrears or economic conditions that correlate with defaults. Trade receivables and contract assets are reviewed qualitatively on a case-by-case basis to determine whether they need to be written off. An allowance is set up to reduce the financial asset balance to its estimated realizable value when the amount is not considered to be collectible in full. Once it is confirmed that the reserved amount is uncollectible, the amount may be written off and removed from the financial asset and reserve. Where trade receivables and contract assets have been written off, the Company continues to engage to recover the financial asset. Where recoveries are made, these are recognized in the consolidated statements of income. There has been no change to the estimation techniques or significant assumptions used in the impairment of financial instruments policy. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The Company primarily applies the market approach for recurring fair value measurements. Three levels of inputs may be used to measure fair value: Level 1 — unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities Level 2 — inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data Level 3 — unobservable inputs that are supported by no market activity (k) Derivative financial instruments and hedge accounting: The Company may use derivative financial instruments such as forward foreign exchange contracts and cross-currency interest rate swaps to hedge its foreign currency risk. The Company designates certain derivative financial instruments as either fair value hedges, cash flow hedges or hedges of net investments in foreign operations. Derivative financial instruments are initially recognized at fair value on the date on which a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured at fair value. The accounting for subsequent changes in fair value depends on whether the derivative is designated as a hedging instrument, and if so, the nature of the item being hedged and the type of hedge relationship designated. At the inception of the hedging relationship, the Company documents the economic relationship between the hedging instrument and the hedged item including whether the hedging instrument is expected to offset changes in cash flows of hedged items. At the inception of each hedging relationship, the Company documents its risk management objective, its strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions and how the Company will assess the hedging instrument’s effectiveness in offsetting changes in fair value or cash flows of the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk. The hedges are expected to be highly effective in achieving offsetting changes in fair value or cash flows and are assessed on an ongoing basis to determine whether they have actually been highly effective throughout the financial reporting periods for which they were designated. Hedges that meet the criteria for hedge accounting are accounted for as follows: CASH FLOW HEDGES The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges is recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated under the heading of cash flow reserve, while any ineffective portion is recognized immediately in the consolidated statements of income. Amounts recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity are transferred to the consolidated statements of income when the hedged item is recognized in profit or loss. These earnings are included within the same line of the consolidated statements of income as the hedged item. If the forecasted transaction or firm commitment is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in equity is transferred to the consolidated statements of income. If the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised without replacement or rollover, any cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in other comprehensive income remains in other comprehensive income until the forecasted transaction or firm commitment affects profit or loss. The Company uses forward foreign exchange contracts as hedges of its exposure to foreign currency risk on anticipated revenues or costs, and cross-currency interest rate swap contracts as hedges of its exposure to foreign currency-denominated Senior Notes. The Company may use interest rate swap contracts to reduce its exposure to floating interest rates. 62 — NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSHEDGES OF NET INVESTMENTS Hedges of net investments in a foreign operation, including a hedge of a monetary item that is accounted for as part of the net investment, are accounted for in a way similar to cash flow hedges. Gains or losses on the hedging instrument related to the effective portion of the hedge are recognized in other comprehensive income while any gains or losses related to the ineffective portion are recognized in the consolidated statements of income. On disposal of the foreign operation, the cumulative value of any such gains or losses recorded in equity is transferred to the consolidated statements of income. The Company uses cross-currency interest rate swap contracts as a hedge of its exposure to foreign exchange risk on its investments in foreign subsidiaries. (l) Inventories: Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value on a first-in, first-out basis. The cost of raw materials includes purchase cost and costs incurred in bringing each product to its present location and condition. The cost of work in progress and finished goods includes cost of raw materials, labour and related manufacturing overhead, excluding borrowing costs, based on normal operating capacity. Cost of inventories includes the transfer from equity of gains and losses on qualifying cash flow hedges in respect of the purchase of raw materials. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale. (m) Impairment of non-financial assets: The Company assesses at each reporting date whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any indication exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset is required, the Company estimates the asset’s recoverable amount. An asset’s recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s or CGU’s fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. It is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or groups of assets. Where the carrying amount of an asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. In determining fair value less costs to sell, recent market transactions are taken into account, if available. If no such transactions can be identified, an appropriate valuation model is used. These calculations are corroborated by valuation multiples, quoted share prices for publicly traded subsidiaries or other available fair value indicators. Impairment losses, including impairment on inventories, are recognized in the consolidated statements of income in those expense categories consistent with the function of the impaired asset. (n) Provisions: Provisions are recognized when: the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event; it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation; and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. Where the Company expects some or all of a provision to be reimbursed, for example under an insurance contract, the reimbursement is recognized as a separate asset, but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain. The expense relating to any provision is presented in the consolidated statements of income net of any reimbursement. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. Where discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognized as a finance cost. WARRANTY PROVISIONS Provisions for warranty-related costs are recognized when the product is sold or the service is provided. Initial recognition is based on historical experience and specific known risks. The initial estimate of warranty-related costs is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and adjusted to reflect the current best estimate. RESTRUCTURING PROVISIONS Restructuring provisions are only recognized when general recognition criteria for provisions are fulfilled. Additionally, the Company needs to have in place a detailed formal plan about the business or part of the business concerned, the location and number of employees affected, a detailed estimate of the associated costs and the appropriate timeline. The people affected have a valid expectation that the restructuring is being carried out or the implementation has been initiated already. (o) Employee benefits: The Company operates pension plans in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations in the respective countries in which the Company conducts business. The pension benefits are provided through defined benefit and defined contribution plans. The cost of providing benefits under the defined benefit plans is determined separately for each plan using the projected unit credit method, pro-rated on length of service and management’s best estimate assumptions to value its pensions using a measurement date of March 31. Actuarial gains and 63 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORTlosses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are recognized in the period in which they occur in other comprehensive income. Net interest is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net defined benefit liability or asset and is recognized in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of income. The past service costs are recognized immediately in profit or loss as an expense. The defined benefit asset or liability comprises the present value of the defined benefit obligation using the current interest rate at the reporting date on high-quality fixed-income investments with maturities that match the expected maturities of the obligation, less the fair value of plan assets out of which the obligations are to be settled. Plan assets are assets that are held by a long-term employee benefit fund or qualifying insurance policies. Fair value is based on market price information, and in the case of quoted securities, it is the published bid price. The value of any defined benefit asset recognized is restricted to the sum of any past service costs and actuarial gains and losses not yet recognized and the present value of any economic benefits available in the form of refunds from the plan or reductions in the future contributions to the plan. The accounting method for other long-term employee benefit plans is similar to the method used for defined benefit plans, except that all actuarial gains and losses are recognized immediately in the consolidated statements of income. (p) Stock-based payments: The Company operates both equity-settled and cash-settled stock-based compensation plans under which the entity receives services from employees as consideration for equity instruments of the Company or cash payments. For equity-settled plans, namely the Employee Share Purchase Plan, the Stock Option Plan and Restricted Share Units, the fair value determined at the grant date is expensed on a proportionate basis consistent with the vesting features of each grant and incorporates an estimate of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest. The total amount to be expensed is determined by reference to the fair value of the stock options or restricted share units granted, excluding the impact of any non-market service and performance vesting conditions (for example, profitability, sales growth targets and remaining an employee of the entity over a specified time period). At the end of each reporting period, the Company revises its estimate of the number of equity instruments expected to vest based on the non-market vesting conditions. The impact of the revision of the original estimates, if any, is recognized in the consolidated statements of income with a corresponding adjustment to equity. The proceeds received are credited to share capital and share premiums when the units are exercised. For cash-settled plans, namely the Deferred Stock Unit Plan and the Restricted Share Units, the expense is determined based on the fair value of the liability incurred at each award date and at each subsequent consolidated statement of financial position date until the award is settled. The fair value of the liability is measured by applying quoted market prices. Changes in fair value are recognized in the consolidated statements of income in stock-based compensation expense. (q) Standards adopted in fiscal 2023: The Company has not adopted any standards, interpretations or amendments that are expected to have an impact on the Company. (r) Amendments issued but not yet effective: A number of amendments to standards have been issued but are not yet effective for the financial year ended March 31, 2023, and accordingly, have not been applied in preparing these consolidated financial statements. The Company reviewed these amendments and concluded that there would be no impact on adoption given their nature and applicability. 4. Critical Accounting Estimates and Assumptions The preparation of the Company’s annual audited consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period. However, uncertainty about these estimates, judgments and assumptions could result in outcomes that require a material adjustment to the carrying amount of the asset or liability affected in future periods. The Company based its estimates, judgments and assumptions on parameters available when the consolidated financial statements were prepared. Existing circumstances and assumptions about future developments, however, may change due to market changes or circumstances arising beyond the control of the Company. Such changes are reflected in the estimates when they occur. The following are the critical judgments, estimates and assumptions that have been made in applying the Company’s accounting policies and that have the most significant effect on the amounts in the consolidated financial statements: 64 — NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(a) Revenue recognition and contracts in progress: Revenues from construction contracts are recognized on a percentage of completion basis as outlined in note 3(c) “Revenue.” In applying the accounting policy on construction contracts, judgment is required in determining the estimated costs to complete a contract. These factors are reviewed at each reporting period and by their nature may give rise to income volatility. (b) Income taxes: Income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the amount that is expected to be realized or incurred upon ultimate settlement with taxation authorities. Such assessments are based upon the applicable income tax legislation, regulations and interpretations, all of which may be subject to change and interpretation. Investment tax credit assets, disclosed in note 18, are recognized as a reduction of the related expenses in the year in which the expenses are incurred, provided there is reasonable assurance that the credits will be realized. Management has made estimates and assumptions in determining the expenditures eligible for the investment tax credits claim and the amount could be materially different from the recorded amount upon review by the government. Deferred income tax assets, disclosed in note 18, are recognized to the extent that it is probable that taxable income will be available against which the losses can be utilized. Significant management judgment is required to determine the amount of deferred income tax assets that can be recognized based upon the likely timing and level of future taxable income together with future tax planning strategies. If the assessment of the Company’s ability to utilize the deferred income tax asset changes, the Company would be required to recognize more or fewer deferred income tax assets, which would increase or decrease income tax expense in the period in which this is determined. The Company establishes provisions based on reasonable estimates for possible consequences of audits by the tax authorities of the respective countries in which it operates. The amount of such provisions is based on various factors, such as experience of previous taxation audits and differing interpretations of tax regulations by the taxable entity and the respective tax authority. These provisions for uncertain tax positions are made using the best estimate of the amount expected to be paid based on a qualitative assessment of all the relevant factors. The Company reviews the adequacy of these provisions at each quarter; however, it is possible that at some future date an additional liability could result from audits by the taxation authorities. Where the final tax outcome of these matters is different from the amount initially recorded, such differences will affect the tax provisions in the period in which such determination is made. (c) Employee benefits: The cost of defined benefit pension plans, the cost of other long-term employee benefit plans and the present value of the pension obligations are determined using actuarial valuations. An actuarial valuation involves making various assumptions that may differ from actual developments in the future. These include the determination of the discount rate, future salary increases, mortality rates and future pension increases. Due to the complexity of the valuation, the underlying assumptions and its long-term nature, a defined benefit obligation is highly sensitive to changes in these assumptions. All assumptions are reviewed at each reporting date. In determining the appropriate discount rate, management considers the interest rates of corporate bonds in the respective currency, with extrapolated maturities corresponding to the expected duration of the defined benefit obligation. The mortality rate is based on publicly available mortality tables for the specific country. Future salary increases and pension increases are based on expected future inflation rates for the respective country. Further details about the assumptions used are provided in note 15. (d) Fair value measurement: Acquisitions that meet the definition of a business combination require the Company to recognize the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their fair value on the date of the acquisition. The calculation of fair value of the assets and liabilities may require the use of estimates and assumptions, based on discounted cash flows, market information and using independent valuations and management’s best estimates. 5. Acquisitions (a) Current year acquisitions (i) On March 28, 2023, the Company acquired 100% of the membership interest in Triad Unlimited LLC (“Triad”), a U.S.-based reliability engineering service provider to the North American and European markets. The total purchase price was $20,340 ($14,958 U.S.). Cash consideration paid in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 was $12,387 ($9,109 U.S.). Included in the purchase price is contingent consideration of $7,953 ($5,849 U.S.), which is payable if certain performance targets are met within two years of the acquisition date. 65 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORT(ii) On March 3, 2023, the Company acquired 100% of the shares of Zi-Argus Australia Pty Ltd. and Zi-Argus Ltd. (“ZIA”), subsidiaries of Zuellig Industrial Group. ZIA is an automation systems integrator serving Southeast Asia and Australia with a focus on process control, factory floor automation, data center and Industry 4.0 digitization solutions. The total purchase price paid in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, pending post- closing adjustments, was $24,500 ($18,015 U.S.). (iii) On December 22, 2022, the Company acquired 100% of the shares of IPCOS Group N.V. (“IPCOS”), a Belgium-based provider of process optimization and digitalization solutions. The total purchase price was $24,722 (17,100 Euros). Cash consideration paid in the third quarter of fiscal 2023 was $21,469 (14,850 Euros). The purchase price includes deferred consideration of $3,253 (2,250 Euros) to be paid within 36 months of the acquisition date. Cash used in investing activities for the three acquisitions was determined as follows: Cash consideration Less: cash acquired The allocation of the purchase price at fair value for the three acquisitions is as follows: Purchase price allocation Cash Other current assets Property, plant and equipment Right-of-use assets Intangible assets with a definite life Technology Brands Customer relationships Other Current liabilities Other long-term liabilities Deferred tax liability Net identifiable assets Residual purchase price allocated to goodwill Purchase consideration $ 58,356 (6,677) $ 51,679 $ 6,677 16,795 549 3,569 19,713 9,098 4,549 7,211 (11,368) (4,262) (6,727) $ 45,804 23,758 $ 69,562 Current assets include accounts receivable of $10,517, representing the fair value of accounts receivable expected to be collected. The purchase cost was allocated to the underlying assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon the estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. The fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed have been determined on a provisional basis for Triad and ZIA and was finalized for IPCOS, based on information currently available to the Company. Final valuations of certain assets including intangible assets and working capital of Triad and ZIA are not yet complete due to the inherent complexity associated with valuations. The allocation to intangible assets have been determined using relative values from comparable transactions. Therefore, the purchase price allocations for Triad and ZIA are preliminary and are subject to adjustment upon completion of the valuation process and analysis of resulting tax effects. The primary factors that contributed to a residual purchase price that resulted in the recognition of goodwill are: the acquired workforce; access to growth opportunities in new markets and with existing customers; and the combined strategic value to the Company’s growth plan. The amounts assigned to goodwill and intangible assets for ZIA and IPCOS are not expected to be deductible for tax purposes while these amounts for Triad are expected to be deductible for tax purposes. These acquisitions were accounted for as a business combination with the Company as the acquirer of Triad, ZIA and IPCOS. The purchase method of accounting was used with an acquisition date of March 28, 2023 for Triad, March 3, 2023 for ZIA, and December 22, 2022 for IPCOS. 66 — NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(b) Prior year acquisitions (i) On December 3, 2021, the Company completed its acquisition of 100% of the shares of SP Industries, Inc. (“SP”), a designer and manufacturer of high-grade biopharma processing equipment, life sciences equipment and lab apparatus products. The total purchase price paid upon finalization of working capital adjustments was $583,927 ($454,878 U.S.). SP contributed approximately $75,153 in revenue and $15,293 in net loss from the acquisition date, December 3, 2021 to March 31, 2022. If SP had been acquired at the beginning of ATS’ fiscal year (April 1, 2021), the Company estimates that revenues and net income of the combined SP and ATS entity for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 would have been approximately $150,306 higher and $30,587 lower, respectively. (ii) On September 1, 2021, the Company completed its acquisition of 100% of the shares of NCC Automated Systems, Inc. (“NCC”), a provider of engineered to order sanitary automation solutions and stand-alone precision conveyance equipment. The total purchase price was $56,878 ($45,059 U.S.). Cash consideration paid in the second quarter of fiscal 2022 was $55,956 ($44,329 U.S.). The balance is related to the fair value of an earn-out to be paid within two fiscal years of the acquisition date if certain performance targets are met. NCC contributed approximately $21,997 in revenue and $2,384 in net loss from the acquisition date, September 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022. If NCC had been acquired at the beginning of ATS’ fiscal year (April 1, 2021), the Company estimates that revenues and net income of the combined NCC and ATS entity for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 would have been approximately $15,712 higher and $1,703 lower, respectively. (iii) On June 1, 2021, the Company completed its acquisition of 100% of the shares of BioDot, Inc. (“BioDot”), a leading manufacturer of automated fluid dispensing systems. The total purchase price paid upon finalization of working capital adjustments was $107,061 ($88,693 U.S.). BioDot contributed approximately $51,661 in revenue and $6,061 in net income from the acquisition date, June 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022. If BioDot had been acquired at the beginning of ATS’ fiscal year (April 1, 2021), the Company estimates that revenues and net income of the combined BioDot and ATS entity for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 would have been approximately $10,332 and $1,212 higher, respectively. (iv) On June 2, 2021, the Company completed its acquisition of 100% of the shares of Control and Information Management Ltd. (“CIM”), an industrial automation system integrator based in Ireland. The total purchase price paid in the first quarter of fiscal 2022 was $19,748 (13,405 Euros). On August 6, 2021, the Company completed its acquisition of 100% of the shares of BLSG AG. (“BLSG”), a consulting company specializing in process engineering and operational excellence. The total purchase price paid in the second quarter of fiscal 2022 was $1,813 (1,227 Euros). On November 30, 2021, the Company completed its acquisition of 100% of the shares of DF S.r.l. (“DF”), a specialized manufacturer of pharmaceutical processing and packaging equipment and systems. The total purchase price was $13,248 (9,147 Euros). Cash consideration paid in the third quarter of fiscal 2022 was $11,437 (7,897 Euros). Included in the purchase price was contingent consideration of up to $1,811 (1,250 Euros), which was payable if certain performance targets were met within one year of the acquisition date. On December 30, 2021, the Company completed its acquisition of 100% of the shares of HSG Engineering S.r.l. (“HSG”), an independent provider of complete automation solutions for the process and manufacturing industries. The total purchase price was $17,177 (11,906 Euros). Cash consideration paid in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 was $5,194 (3,600 Euros). Upon finalization of the working capital, $6,356 (4,406 Euros) was paid in the first quarter of fiscal 2023. The purchase price included deferred consideration of $5,627 (3,900 Euros) to be paid within 48 months of the acquisition date. Cash used in investing activities for the seven prior year acquisitions was determined as follows: Cash consideration Less: cash acquired SP NCC BioDot Other Total $ 583,927 $ 55,956 $ 107,061 $ 38,192 $ 785,136 (12,902) (6,277) (6,918) (14,021) (40,118) $ 571,025 $ 49,679 $ 100,143 $ 24,171 $ 745,018 67 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORTThe allocation of the purchase price at fair value for the prior year acquisitions was as follows: Purchase price allocation SP NCC BioDot Other Total Cash Other current assets Property, plant and equipment Right-of-use assets Intangible assets with a definite life Technology Brand Customer relationships Other Intangible assets with an indefinite life Brand Current liabilities $ 12,902 $ 6,277 $ 6,918 $ 14,021 $ 40,118 94,155 26,676 9,430 90,501 — 80,360 11,852 13,245 6,797 — 4,418 — 15,021 1,369 27,653 14,575 149,628 241 1,281 6,398 — 46,473 3,750 425 227 34,139 10,938 10,898 112,215 5,030 2,515 330 5,030 144,369 17,301 68,550 3,282 10,019 — 81,851 (60,552) (10,283) (15,532) (10,719) (97,086) Other long-term liabilities (8,013) (105) (920) Deferred tax liability (62,138) (5,798) (18,038) (1,029) (4,114) (10,067) (90,088) Net identifiable assets $ 263,723 $ 34,223 $ 68,243 $ 32,159 $ 398,348 Residual purchase price allocated to goodwill 320,204 22,655 38,823 19,827 401,509 Total net identifiable assets acquired $ 583,927 $ 56,878 $ 107,066 $ 51,986 $ 799,857 Less: Non-controlling interest — — 5 — 5 Purchase consideration $ 583,927 $ 56,878 $ 107,061 $ 51,986 $ 799,852 Current assets included accounts receivable $57,794, which represented the gross contractual amounts receivable of $59,242 less management’s best estimate of the contractual cash flows not expected to be collected of $1,448. The primary factors that contributed to a residual purchase price that resulted in the recognition of goodwill are: the acquired workforce; access to growth opportunities in new markets and with existing customers; and the combined strategic value to the Company’s growth plan. The amounts assigned to goodwill and intangible assets are not expected to be deductible for tax purposes. These acquisitions were accounted for as a business combination with the Company as the acquirer of SP, NCC, BioDot, CIM, BLSG, DF and HSG. The purchase method of accounting was used with an acquisition date of December 3, 2021 for SP, September 1, 2021 for NCC, June 1, 2021 for BioDot, June 2, 2021 for CIM, August 6, 2021 for BLSG, November 30, 2021 for DF, and December 30, 2021 for HSG. (v) During the three months ended December 26, 2021, the Company acquired the minority interest of two CFT subsidiaries, increasing its ownership from 75% to 100% in each of the subsidiaries. Cash consideration paid in the third quarter of fiscal 2022 was $14,690 (10,070 Euros). During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company paid $23,098 (16,700 Euros) to settle a put option liability, which was issued to a minority shareholder of a CFT subsidiary. 68 — NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 6. Inventories As at Raw materials Work in progress Finished goods March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 $ 138,792 $ 103,978 84,401 33,673 76,880 27,015 $ 256,866 $ 207,873 The amount charged to net income and included in cost of revenues for the write-down of inventories for valuation issues during the year ended March 31, 2023 was $2,709 (March 31, 2022 — $1,843). The amount of inventories carried at net realizable value as at March 31, 2023 was $591 (March 31, 2022 — $138). For the year ended March 31, 2023, the Company recognized expense related to cost of inventories of $912,608 (March 31, 2022 — $792,617) in cost of revenues in the consolidated statements of income. 7. Deposits, Prepaids and Other Assets As at Prepaid assets Supplier deposits Investment tax credit receivable Forward foreign exchange contracts March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 $ 29,766 $ 21,914 45,565 13,819 4,200 30,992 26,334 5,578 $ 93,350 $ 84,818 8. Right-Of-Use Assets and Lease Liabilities Changes in the net balance of right-of-use assets during the year ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022 were as follows: Balance, at March 31, 2021 $ 61,017 $ 11,553 $ 72,570 Note Buildings Vehicles and equipment Total Additions Amortization Acquisition of subsidiaries Exchange and other adjustments Balance, at March 31, 2022 Additions Amortization Acquisition of subsidiaries Exchange and other adjustments Balance, at March 31, 2023 5 5 18,586 (15,621) 10,449 (4,926) 7,036 (6,581) 489 (713) 25,622 (22,202) 10,938 (5,639) $ 69,505 $ 11,784 $ 81,289 22,514 (17,541) 3,059 2,343 8,322 (6,519) 510 235 30,836 (24,060) 3,569 2,578 $ 79,880 $ 14,332 $ 94,212 69 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORTChanges in the balance of lease liabilities during the year ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022 were as follows: Note 2023 2022 Balance, at April 1 Additions Interest Payments Acquisition of subsidiaries Exchange and other adjustments Balance, at March 31 Less: current portion 5 $ 82,820 $ 72,961 30,836 4,016 25,622 3,730 (24,999) (23,277) 3,640 936 11,062 (7,278) $ 97,249 $ 82,820 23,994 19,964 $ 73,255 $ 62,856 The right-of-use assets and lease liabilities relate to leases of real estate properties, automobiles and other equipment. For the year ended March 31, 2023, the Company recognized an expense related to short-term and low-value leases of $2,564 in cost of revenues (March 31, 2022 — $2,117), and $1,750 (March 31, 2022 — $1,778) in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of income. The annual lease obligations for the next five years and thereafter are as follows: As at Less than one year One – two years Two – three years Three – four years Four – five years Due in over five years Total undiscounted lease liabilities The Company does not face a significant liquidity risk in regard to its lease obligations. 9. Other Assets and Liabilities Other assets consist of the following: As at Cross-currency interest rate swap instrument(i) Variable for fixed interest rate swap instrument(ii) Other Total Other liabilities consist of the following: As at Cross-currency interest rate swap instrument(i) March 31,2023 $ 27,972 22,940 16,256 12,760 7,313 24,325 $ 111,566 March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 $ 16,187 $ 18,004 467 25 — 627 $ 16,679 $ 18,631 March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 $ 10,718 $ 3,935 (i) On April 20, 2022, the Company settled the cross-currency interest rate swap instrument to swap U.S. $175,000 into Canadian dollars that was outstanding on March 31, 2022. The Company received interest of 4.125% U.S. per annum and paid interest of 4.257% Canadian. The Company also settled a cross-currency interest rate swap instrument to swap 143,855 Euros into Canadian dollars that was outstanding on March 31, 2022. The Company received interest of 4.257% Canadian per annum and paid interest of 3.145% Euros. The Company received $17,247 to settle the cross-currency swaps of which $21,493 was recorded as cash received in investing activities (portion related to the Euro- 70 — NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSdenominated net investment hedge) and $4,246 was recorded as cash paid in financing activities (portion related to foreign currency Senior Note hedge) in the consolidated statements of cash flows. On April 20, 2022, the Company entered into a cross-currency interest rate swap instrument to swap U.S. $175,000 into Canadian dollars to hedge a portion of its foreign exchange risk related to its U.S. dollar-denominated Senior Notes. The Company will receive interest of 4.125% U.S. per annum and pay interest of 4.169% Canadian. The terms of the hedging instrument will end on December 15, 2025. The Company entered into a cross-currency interest rate swap instrument on April 20, 2022 to swap 161,142 Euros into Canadian dollars to hedge the net investment in European operations. The Company will receive interest of 4.169% Canadian per annum and pay interest of 2.351% Euros. The terms of the hedging relationship will end on December 15, 2025. (ii) Effective November 4, 2022, the Company entered into a variable for fixed interest rate swap instrument to swap the variable interest rate on its $300,000 non-amortized secured term credit facility to a fixed 4.241% interest plus a margin. The terms of the hedging instrument will end on November 4, 2024. 10. Property, Plant and Equipment Note Land Buildings and leaseholds Production equipment Other equipment Total Cost: Balance, at March 31, 2021 $ 31,812 $ 142,804 $ 26,781 $ 55,729 $ 257,126 Additions Acquisition of subsidiaries Disposals Exchange and other adjustments Balance, at March 31, 2022 Additions Acquisition of subsidiaries Disposals Exchange and other adjustments 5 5 1,072 2,947 — 18,096 18,911 5,900 6,505 11,241 5,776 (607) (2,404) (3,423) (1,155) (18,046) 528 10,209 36,309 34,139 (6,434) (8,464) $ 34,676 $ 161,158 $ 37,310 $ 79,532 $ 312,676 — — (118) 2,043 31,109 50 7,155 23 17,840 56,104 476 549 (1,008) (3,263) (7,995) (12,384) 8,338 1,613 3,785 15,779 Balance, at March 31, 2023 $ 36,601 $ 199,647 $ 42,838 $ 93,638 $ 372,724 Depreciation: Balance, at March 31, 2021 Depreciation expense Disposals Exchange and other adjustments Balance, at March 31, 2022 Depreciation expense Disposals Exchange and other adjustments Buildings and leaseholds Land Production equipment Other equipment Total $ — $ (29,122) $ (7,836) $ (39,872) $ (76,830) — — — (6,465) (4,902) (9,550) (20,917) 227 700 2,236 (730) 3,154 1,607 5,617 1,577 $ — $ (34,660) $ (11,232) $ (44,661) $ (90,553) — — — (8,428) (6,337) (10,825) (25,590) 540 (1,742) 2,879 (832) 7,505 10,924 (1,812) (4,386) Balance, at March 31, 2023 $ — $ (44,290) $ (15,522) $ (49,793) $ (109,605) Net book value: At March 31, 2023 At March 31, 2022 $ 36,601 $ 155,357 $ 27,316 $ 43,845 $ 263,119 $ 34,676 $ 126,498 $ 26,078 $ 34,871 $ 222,123 71 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORTIncluded in building and leaseholds as at March 31, 2023 was $18,889 (March 31, 2022 — $nil) of assets that relate to the expansion and improvement of certain manufacturing facilities and have not been depreciated. Included in other equipment as at March 31, 2023 is $5,975 (March 31, 2022 — $5,489) of assets that are under construction and have not been depreciated. 11. Goodwill The carrying amount of goodwill acquired through business combinations has been allocated to a group of CGUs that combine to form a single operating segment, ATS Corporation, as follows: As at Balance, at April 1 Acquisition of subsidiaries Foreign exchange Balance, at March 31 Note 5 2023 2022 $ 1,024,790 $ 667,016 23,758 69,714 401,509 (43,735) $ 1,118,262 $ 1,024,790 The Company performed its annual impairment test of goodwill as at March 31, 2023. The recoverable amount of the group of CGUs is determined based on fair value less costs of disposal using a capitalized EBITDA approach. The approach requires management to estimate maintainable future EBITDA and capitalize this amount by rates of return which incorporate the specific risks and opportunities facing the business. EBITDA is defined as earnings from operations excluding depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”). In determining a maintainable future EBITDA, the historical operating results for the five years ended March 31, 2023 were compared to the budgeted results for the year ending March 31, 2024, as presented to and approved by the Board. Non-recurring and unusual items have been adjusted in order to normalize past EBITDA. Management selected capitalization rates in the range of 6.54% to 8.77% for the calculation of the reasonable range of capitalized EBITDA. These capitalization rates were based on EBITDA multiples which incorporate specific risks and opportunities facing the Company. The inputs used in the calculation are level three of the fair value hierarchy. As a result of the analysis, management did not identify impairment for this group of CGUs. Management believes that any reasonable possible change in the key assumptions on which the recoverable amount is based would not cause the aggregate carrying amount to exceed the aggregate recoverable amount of the group of CGUs. 12. Intangible Assets Development projects Note Computer software, licenses and other Technology Customer relationships Brands(i) Total Cost: Balance, at March 31, 2021 $ 33,473 $ 50,483 $ 145,332 $ 202,687 $ 75,874 $ 507,849 Additions 12,851 3,753 353 — — 16,957 Acquisition of subsidiaries Disposals Exchange and other adjustments Balance, at March 31, 2022 Additions Acquisition of subsidiaries 5 5 — 17,301 112,215 144,369 86,881 360,766 (431) 2,720 (452) — — — (883) (2,841) (10,766) (11,414) (6,329) (28,630) $ 48,613 $ 68,244 $ 247,134 $ 335,642 $ 156,426 $ 856,059 18,060 — 6,132 7,211 — — — 19,713 4,549 9,098 24,192 40,571 Disposals (424) (7,380) — — — (7,804) Exchange and other adjustments 1,973 (18,518) 11,663 8,542 5,511 9,171 Balance, at March 31, 2023 $ 68,222 $ 55,689 $ 278,510 $ 348,733 $ 171,035 $ 922,189 72 — NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSDevelopment projects Computer software, licenses and other Technology Customer relationships Brands(i) Total Amortization: Balance, at March 31, 2021 $ (16,888) $ (29,126) $ (35,480) $ (138,875) $ (5,256) $ (225,625) Amortization Disposals Exchange and other adjustments (3,489) (19,658) (20,797) (27,473) (885) (72,302) 269 (3,322) 439 1,215 — — 2,770 8,320 — 357 708 9,340 Balance, at March 31, 2022 $ (23,430) $ (47,130) $ (53,507) $ (158,028) $ (5,784) $ (287,879) Amortization Disposals (3,199) (15,135) (25,982) (29,400) (2,123) (75,839) — 7,319 — — — 7,319 Exchange and other adjustments (1,126) 20,068 (181) 3,699 4,960 27,420 Balance, at March 31, 2023 $ (27,755) $ (34,878) $ (79,670) $ (183,729) $ (2,947) $ (328,979) Net book value: At March 31, 2023 At March 31, 2022 $ 40,467 $ 20,811 $ 198,840 $ 165,004 $ 168,088 $ 593,210 $ 25,183 $ 21,114 $ 193,627 $ 177,614 $ 150,642 $ 568,180 (i) The Company has assessed a portion of its brand intangible assets to have a useful life of two to five years. The carrying amount of the intangible assets estimated to have an indefinite life as at March 31, 2023 was $156,732 (March 31, 2022 — $146,358). Research and development costs that are not eligible for capitalization have been expensed and are recognized in cost of revenues. The Company performed its annual impairment test of indefinite-lived intangible assets as at March 31, 2023. The recoverable amount of the related CGUs was estimated based on a value in use calculation using the present value of the future cash flows expected to be derived by the related subsidiaries. This approach requires management to estimate cash flows that include earnings from operations less capital expenditures. In determining future cash flows, the budgeted results for the year ending March 31, 2024, as presented to and approved by the Board, were extrapolated for a five-year period, followed by a terminal calculation based on the fifth year forecasted amount. The estimated cash flows are based on historical data and past experience of operating within the marketplace. The revenue growth rate and terminal growth rate used for the intangible asset impairment testing of indefinite-lived brands was 5% (March 31, 2022 — 3%). The rates used to project cash flows are based on management’s expectations for the growth of the cash generating unit and do not exceed long-term average growth rates for the markets in which the cash generating units operate. Management used a pre-tax discount rate of 15% (March 31, 2022 — 15%) to determine the present value of future cash flows. As a result of the analysis, management did not identify an impairment of the indefinite lived intangible assets and any reasonable change in assumptions would not result in impairment. 73 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORT13. Financial Instruments and Risk Management (a) Summary of financial instruments: (i) CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: The carrying values of the Company’s financial instruments are classified into the following categories: As at Financial assets: Cash and cash equivalents(i) Trade accounts receivable Financial liabilities: Bank indebtedness Trade accounts payable and accrued liabilities Long-term debt Derivative instruments: Held for trading derivatives that are not designated in hedge accounting relationships – gain(ii) Derivative instruments in designated hedge accounting relationships – loss(ii) Cross-currency interest rate swap – gain(iii) As at Financial assets: Cash and cash equivalents(i) Trade accounts receivable Financial liabilities: Bank indebtedness Trade accounts payable and accrued liabilities Long-term debt Derivative instruments: Held for trading derivatives that are not designated in hedge accounting relationships – gain(ii) Derivative instruments in designated hedge accounting relationships – gain(ii) Cross-currency interest rate swap – gain(iii) Fair value through profit or loss Fair value through other comprehensive income Amortized cost March 31, 2023 Total carrying value $ — $ 159,867 $ — $ 159,867 — — — — — 1,024 — — 368,855 (5,824) (601,094) (1,155,786) — — — — — — — — (4,860) 5,936 368,855 (5,824) (601,094) (1,155,786) 1,024 (4,860) 5,936 Fair value through profit or loss Amortized cost Fair value through other comprehensive income March 31, 2022 Total carrying value $ — $ 135,282 $ — $ 135,282 — — — — — 1,059 — — 325,791 (1,766) (450,967) (1,016,711) — — — — — — — — 1,836 14,069 325,791 (1,766) (450,967) (1,016,711) 1,059 1,836 14,069 (i) Cash and cash equivalents is in the form of deposits on demand with major financial institutions. Cash equivalents were nil during the years ended March 31, 2023 and March 31,2022. (ii) Derivative financial instruments in a gain position are included in deposits, prepaids and other assets, and derivative financial instruments in a loss position are included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the consolidated statements of financial position. (iii) The cross-currency interest rate swap instrument in a gain position is included in other assets on the consolidated statements of financial position. The cross- currency interest rate swap instrument in a loss position is included in other long-term liabilities on the consolidated statements of financial position. 74 — NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSDuring the years ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, there were no changes in the classification of financial assets as a result of a change in the purpose or use of those assets. (ii) FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS: The following table summarizes the Company’s financial instruments that are carried or disclosed at fair value and indicates the fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements: As at Carrying value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 March 31, 2023 Fair value total Measured at fair value: Held for trading derivatives that are not designated in hedge accounting relationships Derivative instruments in designated hedge accounting relationships Cross-currency interest rate swap Disclosed at fair value: Long-term debt As at Measured at fair value: $ 1,024 $ — $ 1,024 $ — $ 1,024 (4,860) 5,936 — — (4,860) 5,936 — — (4,860) 5,936 (1,155,786) — (1,102,089) — (1,102,089) Carrying value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 March 31, 2022 Fair value total Held for trading derivatives that are not designated in hedge accounting relationships Derivative instruments in designated hedge accounting relationships Cross-currency interest rate swap Disclosed at fair value: Long-term debt $ 1,059 $ — $ 1,059 $ — $ 1,059 1,836 14,069 (1,016,711) — — — 1,836 14,069 (990,302) — — — 1,836 14,069 (990,302) The estimated fair values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, bank indebtedness, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their respective carrying values due to the short period to maturity. The estimated fair value of long-term debt borrowings under the Credit Facility and other facilities approximates the carrying value due to interest rates approximating current market values. The estimated fair value of the long-term debt Senior Notes reflects the current trading price. Derivative financial instruments are carried at fair value. The fair value of the Company’s derivative instruments is estimated using a discounted cash flow technique incorporating inputs that are observable in the market or can be derived from observable market data. The derivative contract counterparties are highly rated multinational financial institutions. During the years ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. (b) Risks arising from financial instruments and risk management: The Company manages its market risk through the use of various financial derivative instruments. The Company uses these instruments to mitigate exposure to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. The Company’s strategy, policies and controls are designed to ensure that the risks it assumes comply with the Company’s internal objectives and its risk tolerance. The Company does not enter into derivative financial agreements for speculative purposes. As such, any change in cash flows associated with derivative instruments is designed to be offset by changes in cash flows of the relevant risk being hedged. When appropriate, the Company applies hedge accounting. Hedging does not guard against all risks and is not always effective. The Company may recognize financial losses as a result of volatility in the market values of these contracts. The fair values of these instruments represent 75 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORTthe price that would be received to sell the asset or paid to transfer the liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value of these derivatives is determined using valuation techniques such as discounted cash flow analysis. The valuation technique incorporates all factors that would be considered in setting a price, including the Company’s own credit risk as well as the credit risk of the counterparty. FOREIGN CURRENCY RISK The Company transacts business in multiple currencies, the most significant of which are the Canadian dollar, the U.S. dollar and the Euro. As a result, the Company has foreign currency exposure with respect to items denominated in foreign currencies that may have an impact on operating results and cash flows. The types of foreign exchange risk can be categorized as follows: Translation exposure Each foreign operation’s assets and liabilities are translated from the subsidiary’s functional currency into Canadian dollars using the exchange rates in effect at the consolidated statement of financial position date. Unrealized translation gains and losses are deferred and included in accumulated other comprehensive income. The cumulative currency translation adjustments are recognized in income when there has been a reduction in the net investment in the foreign operations. Foreign currency risks arising from the translation of assets and liabilities of foreign operations into the Company’s functional currency are hedged under certain circumstances. The Company has assessed the net foreign currency exposure of operations relative to their own functional currency. A fluctuation of +/- 5% in the Euro, and U.S. dollar, provided as an indicative range in a volatile currency environment, would, everything else being equal, have an effect on accumulated other comprehensive income for the year ended March 31, 2023 of approximately +/- $62,943 and $72,051, respectively (2022 +/- $78,351 and $47,561), and on income before income taxes for the year ended March 31, 2023 of approximately +/- $12 and $2,840, respectively (2022 +/- $349 and $1,555). Foreign-currency-based earnings are translated into Canadian dollars each period at prevailing rates. As a result, fluctuations in the value of the Canadian dollar relative to these other currencies will impact reported net income. Transaction exposure The Company generates significant revenues in foreign currencies, which exceed the natural hedge provided by purchases of goods and services in those currencies. The Company’s risk management objective is to reduce cash flow risk related to foreign currency-denominated cash flows. In order to manage foreign currency exposure in subsidiaries that have transaction exposure in currencies other than the subsidiary’s functional currency, the Company enters into forward foreign exchange contracts. The timing and amount of these forward foreign exchange contracts are estimated based on existing customer contracts on hand or anticipated, current conditions in the Company’s markets and the Company’s past experience. As such, there is not a material transaction exposure. The Company’s U.S. dollar-denominated Senior Notes are translated into Canadian dollars at the foreign exchange rate in effect at the consolidated statement of financial position dates. As a result, the Company is exposed to foreign currency translation gains and losses. The Company uses cross-currency interest rate swaps as derivative financial instruments to hedge a portion of its foreign exchange risk related to the Senior Notes. The balance of the Senior Notes is designated as a hedge of the U.S. dollar-denominated net investment in foreign operations. INTEREST RATE RISK Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. In relation to its debt financing, the Company is exposed to changes in interest rates, which may impact the Company’s borrowing costs. Floating rate debt exposes the Company to fluctuations in short-term interest rates. The Company manages interest rate risk on a portfolio basis and seeks financing terms in individual arrangements that are most advantageous taking into account all relevant factors, including credit margin, term and basis. The risk management objective is to minimize the potential for changes in interest rates to cause adverse changes in cash flows to the Company. As at March 31, 2023, $388,397 or 33.0% (March 31, 2022 — $589,394 or 57.0%) of the Company’s total debt is subject to movements in floating interest rates. A +/- 1% change in interest rates in effect for the fiscal year would, all things being equal, have an impact of +/- $3,884 on income before income taxes for the year ended March 31, 2023 (March 31, 2022 +/-$5,894). CREDIT RISK Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations. Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to credit risk consist mainly of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, contract assets and derivative financial instruments. The carrying values of these assets represent management’s assessment of the associated maximum exposure to such credit risk. Cash and cash equivalents are held by major financial institutions. Substantially all of the Company’s trade accounts receivable and contract assets are due from customers in a variety of industries and, as such, are subject to normal credit risks from their respective industries. The Company regularly monitors customers for changes in credit risk. The Company does not believe that any single industry or 76 — NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSgeographic region represents significant credit risk. Credit risk concentration with respect to trade receivables is mitigated by the Company’s client base being primarily large, multinational customers and a portion of these balances being insured by a third party. Trade receivables – aged by due date as at Current 1 – 30 days 31 – 60 days 61 – 90 days Over 90 days Total March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 $ 304,181 $ 254,809 35,704 13,098 5,870 16,503 29,734 17,992 8,247 20,225 $ 375,356 $ 331,007 The movement in the Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts for the years ended March 31 was as follows: Balance, at April 1 Provision for doubtful accounts Amounts written off Recoveries Foreign exchange Balance, at March 31 2023 2022 $ 5,216 $ 6,027 1,086 (491) (406) 1,096 2,128 (434) (1,269) (1,236) $ 6,501 $ 5,216 The Company minimizes credit risk associated with derivative financial instruments by only entering into derivative transactions with highly rated multinational financial institutions, in order to reduce the risk of counterparty default. The Company reviews counterparty credit ratings on a regular basis and sets credit limits when deemed necessary. LIQUIDITY RISK Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company may encounter difficulties in meeting obligations associated with financial liabilities. The Company’s process for managing liquidity risk includes ensuring, to the extent possible, that it will have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when they become due. The Company requires authorizations for expenditures on projects and prepares annual capital expenditure budgets to assist with the management of capital. The Company’s accounts payable primarily have contractual maturities of less than 90 days, and the contractual cash flows equal their carrying values. Trade payables – aged by due date as at 1 – 30 days 31 – 60 days 61 – 90 days Over 90 days Total March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 $ 222,332 $ 138,274 32,246 17,836 13,072 15,768 9,648 8,952 $ 285,486 $ 172,642 As at March 31, 2023, the Company was holding cash and cash equivalents of $159,867 (March 31, 2022 — $135,282) and had unutilized lines of credit of $456,010 (March 31, 2022 — $228,947). The Company expects that continued cash flows from operations in fiscal 2024, together with cash and cash equivalents on hand and available credit facilities, will be more than sufficient to fund its requirements for investments in working capital, property, plant and equipment and strategic investments including some potential acquisitions, and that the Company’s credit ratings provide reasonable access to capital markets to facilitate future debt issuance. The Company’s long-term debt obligations and scheduled interest payments are presented in note 16. 77 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORT(c) Hedge accounting and risk management contracts: CASH FLOW HEDGES — FOREIGN CURRENCY RISK OF FORECASTED PURCHASES AND SALES The Company manages foreign exchange risk on its highly probable forecasted revenue and purchase transactions denominated in various foreign currencies. The Company has identified foreign exchange fluctuation risk as the hedged risk. To mitigate the risk, forward currency contracts are designated as the hedging instrument and are entered into to hedge a portion of the purchases and sales. The forward currency contracts limit the risk of variability in cash flows arising from foreign currency fluctuations. The Company has established a hedge ratio of 1:1 for all of its hedging relationships. The Company has identified counterparty credit risk as the only potential source of hedge ineffectiveness. CASH FLOW HEDGES — FOREIGN CURRENCY RISK ON FOREIGN-CURRENCY-DENOMINATED SENIOR NOTES The Company uses cross-currency interest rate swaps as derivative financial instruments to hedge a portion of its foreign exchange risk related to its U.S. dollar-denominated Senior Notes. On April 20, 2022, the Company settled the cross-currency interest rate swap instrument to swap U.S. $175,000 into Canadian dollars that was outstanding on March 31, 2022. The Company received interest of 4.125% U.S. per annum and paid interest of 4.257% Canadian. On April 20, 2022, the Company entered into a cross-currency interest rate swap instrument to swap U.S. $175,000 into Canadian dollars to hedge a portion of its foreign exchange risk related to its U.S. dollar-denominated Senior Notes. The Company will receive interest of 4.125% U.S. per annum and pay interest of 4.169% Canadian. The terms of the hedging relationship will end on December 15, 2025. The Company has established a hedge ratio of 1:1 for all of its hedging relationships. The Company has identified counterparty credit risk as the only potential source of hedge ineffectiveness. CASH FLOW HEDGES — VARIABLE FOR FIXED INTEREST RATE SWAP On November 4, 2022, the Company entered into a variable for fixed interest rate swap instrument to swap the variable interest rate on its $300,000 non-amortized secured term credit facility to a fixed 4.241% interest plus a margin. The terms of the hedging instrument will end on November 4, 2024. The Company has established a hedge ratio of 1:1 for the hedging relationship. The Company has identified counterparty credit risk as the only potential source of hedge ineffectiveness. HEDGE OF EURO-DENOMINATED NET INVESTMENT IN FOREIGN OPERATIONS The Company manages foreign exchange risk on its Euro-denominated net investments. The Company uses a cross-currency interest rate swap as a derivative financial instrument to hedge a portion of the foreign exchange risk related to its Euro-denominated net investment. On April 20, 2022, the Company entered into a cross-currency interest rate swap instrument to swap 161,142 Euros into Canadian dollars to hedge the net investment in European operations. The Company will receive interest of 4.169% Canadian per annum and pay interest of 2.351% Euros. The terms of the hedging relationship will end on December 15, 2025. The Company has established a hedge ratio of 1:1 for all of its hedging relationships. The Company has identified counterparty credit risk as the only potential source of hedge ineffectiveness. During the years ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, income of $75 and expense of $1,100, respectively, was recognized in selling, general and administrative expenses for the ineffective portion of cash flow hedges. 78 — NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSThe following table summarizes the Company’s outstanding cash flow hedge positions to buy and sell foreign currencies under forward foreign exchange contracts and cross-currency interest rate swaps: As at March 31, 2023 Carrying amount Hedging instrument Hedged item Cash flow hedge reserves Nominal amount (in CAD) Assets Liabilities Changes in fair value used for calculating hedge ineffectiveness Changes in fair value used for calculating hedge ineffectiveness For continued hedges For discontinued hedges Item sold Item bought Derivative hedging instruments(i) U.S. dollars Canadian dollars 193,545 Euros Canadian dollars 56,573 U.S. dollars Euros 45,535 Euros U.S. dollars 3,648 Cross-currency interest rate swap instruments(ii) — — 522 — 1,083 4,152 — 99 1,083 4,152 522 99 1,083 4,152 522 99 1,083 4,152 522 99 U.S. dollars Canadian dollars 236,495 16,187 — 20,122 20,122 16,187 Canadian dollars Euros 236,137 — 10,718 (28,722) (28,722) 10,718 Interest rate swap instrument(ii) Variable rate Fixed rate 405,420 467 — 467 467 467 — — — — — — — As at March 31, 2022 Carrying amount Hedging instrument Hedged item Cash flow hedge reserves Nominal amount (in CAD) Assets Liabilities Changes in fair value used for calculating hedge ineffectiveness Changes in fair value used for calculating hedge ineffectiveness For continued hedges For discontinued hedges Currency sold Currency bought Derivative hedging instruments(i) U.S. dollars Canadian dollars 141,671 2,171 Canadian dollars U.S. dollars 90 Euros Canadian dollars 9,657 U.S. dollars Euros 16,176 Euros Euros U.S. dollars 10,033 Thai baht 3,873 Cross-currency interest rate swap instruments(ii) — — — — — — 1 61 202 20 51 2,171 2,171 2,171 1 61 202 20 51 1 61 202 20 51 1 61 202 20 51 U.S. dollars Canadian dollars 218,803 — 3,935 Canadian dollars Euros 198,966 18,004 — (2,457) 12,869 (2,457) 3,935 12,869 18,004 — — — — — — — — (i) Derivative hedging instruments in a gain position are included in deposits, prepaids and other assets, and derivative hedging instruments in a loss position are included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the consolidated statements of financial position. (ii) The cross-currency interest rate swap instrument in a gain position is included in other assets on the consolidated statements of financial position. The cross- currency interest rate swap instrument in a loss position is included in other long-term liabilities on the consolidated statements of financial position. 79 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORTAs at March 31, 2023, the Company is holding the following forward foreign exchange contracts to hedge the exposure on its revenues and purchases: As at Currency sold Currency bought Revenue hedges Less than 3 months 3 to 6 months 6 to 9 months 9 to 12 months 1 to 2 years Nominal amount Average hedged rate Nominal amount Average hedged rate Nominal amount Average hedged rate Nominal amount Average hedged rate Nominal amount Average hedged rate March 31, 2023 Euros U.S. dollars 1,300 1.145 650 1.150 — — — — — — U.S. dollars Canadian dollars 55,347 1.333 45,926 1.341 31,114 1.339 21,616 1.348 39,542 1.344 Euros Canadian dollars 23,602 1.355 16,119 1.369 12,456 1.370 4,396 1.374 — — U.S. dollars Euros 11,398 0.929 15,567 0.921 10,423 0.928 4,400 0.925 3,228 1.014 Purchase hedges Euros U.S. dollars 665 1.088 204 1.081 U.S. dollars Euros 365 0.955 98 1.003 — — — — 828 1.092 — — — 56 — 0.919 As at March 31, 2022 Less than 3 months 3 to 6 months 6 to 9 months 9 to 12 months 1 to 2 years Nominal amount Average hedged rate Nominal amount Average hedged rate Nominal amount Average hedged rate Nominal amount Average hedged rate Nominal amount Average hedged rate Currency sold Currency bought Revenue hedges Euros U.S. dollars 1,841 1.131 — — — — — — 1,841 1.147 U.S. dollars Canadian dollars 67,035 1.267 29,770 1.268 12,848 1.276 7,502 1.282 20,005 1.285 Euros Canadian dollars 3,769 1.415 2,068 1.402 388 1.409 304 1.416 — — U.S. dollars Euros 9,192 0.897 2,443 0.889 720 0.843 1,875 0.868 1,947 0.953 Euros Thai baht 2,870 36.322 1,003 36.457 Canadian dollars U.S. dollars 90 0.794 Purchase hedges U.S. dollars Canadian dollars 4,513 1.283 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Euros Euros U.S. dollars 1,813 1.102 1,633 1.108 1,451 1.111 1,451 1.111 Canadian dollars 3,129 1.457 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 80 — NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSThe following summarizes the Company’s amounts included in other comprehensive income (loss) that relate to hedge accounting: Change in the value of the hedging instrument recognized in OCI gain (loss) Hedge ineffectiveness recognized in profit or loss Amount reclassified from the cash flow hedge reserve to profit or loss gain (loss) March 31, 2023 Line item affected in profit or loss because of the reclassification 6,914 (219) (20,122) (467) — — — — (5,413) Revenues (170) Cost of revenues — — Net finance costs Net finance costs Change in the value of the hedging instrument recognized in OCI gain (loss) Hedge ineffectiveness recognized in profit or loss Amount reclassified from the cash flow hedge reserve to profit or loss gain (loss) March 31, 2022 Line item affected in profit or loss because of the reclassification As at Cash flow hedges Foreign exchange risk: Revenue hedges Purchase hedges Cross-currency interest rate swap Interest rate swap instrument As at Cash flow hedges Foreign exchange risk: Revenue hedges Purchase hedges Cross-currency interest rate swap (2,457) 18 (9) — — — (57) (109) Revenues Cost of revenues — Net finance costs INSTRUMENTS NOT SUBJECT TO HEDGE ACCOUNTING As part of the Company’s risk management strategy, forward contract derivative financial instruments are used to manage foreign currency exposure related to the translation of foreign currency net assets to the subsidiary’s functional currency. As these instruments have not been designated as hedges, the change in fair value is recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of income. For the year ended March 31, 2023, the Company recorded risk management losses of $21,553 (gains of $9,090 for the year ended March 31, 2022) on foreign currency risk management forward contracts in the consolidated statements of income. Included in these amounts were unrealized losses of $2,758 (gains of $578 during the year ended March 31, 2022), representing the change in fair value. In addition, during the year ended March 31, 2023, the Company realized losses in foreign exchange of $18,795 (gains of $8,512 during the year ended March 31, 2022), which were settled. 81 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORT14. Provisions Balance, at March 31, 2021 $ 13,721 $ 14,470 $ 843 $ 29,034 Warranty Restructuring Other Total Provisions made Acquisition of subsidiaries Provisions reversed Provisions used Exchange adjustments Balance, at March 31, 2022 Provisions made Provisions used Exchange adjustments Balance, at March 31, 2023 Warranty provisions 3,038 1,220 (1,808) (2,857) (521) 5,949 7,411 — — (9,431) (378) — — (6,829) (3) 16,398 1,220 (1,808) (19,117) (902) $ 12,793 $ 10,610 $ 1,422 $ 24,825 3,559 (5,838) 588 27,487 (19,773) 266 8,822 (9,372) 36 39,868 (34,983) 890 $ 11,102 $ 18,590 $ 908 $ 30,600 Warranty provisions are related to sales of products and are based on experience reflecting statistical trends of warranty costs. Restructuring Restructuring charges are recognized in the period incurred and when the criteria for provisions are fulfilled. Termination benefits are recognized as a liability and an expense when the Company is demonstrably committed through a formal restructuring plan. The Company regularly undertakes reviews of its operations to ensure alignment with market opportunities and to achieve optimal structural and cost efficiencies. As a part of this review, the Company has identified an opportunity to improve the cost structure of the organization through targeted reductions which will primarily impact certain management positions. These actions started in the second quarter of fiscal 2023 and were completed in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. In fiscal 2022, the Company recorded restructuring costs primarily related to the consolidation of an SP facility and the closure of two underperforming CFT facilities intended to bring focus to areas with a stronger value proposition. Other provisions Other provisions are related to medical insurance expenses that have been incurred during the period but are not yet paid, and other miscellaneous provisions. 15. Employee Benefits The Company operates pension plans for certain of its employees through defined contribution plans, defined benefit plans and other long- term employee benefit plans. The costs associated with defined contribution plans are expensed as incurred. The most recent actuarial valuations of the defined benefit plans and other long-term employee benefit plans were completed as at March 31, 2023. The next valuations are scheduled to be as at March 31, 2024. 82 — NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSThe changes in the fair value of assets, the employee benefit obligation and the funded status were as follows: As at Accrued benefit obligations: Opening balance Acquisition of subsidiary Interest cost Service cost Assumption changes Transfers and benefits paid Foreign exchange March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 $ 32,721 $ 37,708 1,055 579 553 (5,043) (2,111) 1,408 424 416 847 (2,594) (2,463) (1,617) Accrued benefit obligations, ending balance $ 29,162 $ 32,721 Plan assets: Opening balance Interest income included in net interest expense Company contributions Foreign exchange Plan assets, ending balance Employee benefits liability $ 3,589 $ 3,598 (170) 179 78 (137) 215 (87) $ 3,676 $ 3,589 $ 25,486 $ 29,132 Amounts recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (before tax) were as follows: As at Total actuarial gains recognized in OCI March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 $ 5,043 $ 2,594 The significant weighted average annual actuarial assumptions used in measuring the accrued benefit obligation were as follows: As at Discount rate Rate of compensation increase Sensitivity analysis March 31 2023 March 31, 2022 4.1% 0.4% 2.3% 0.7% Significant actuarial assumptions for the determination of the defined benefit obligation are the discount rate and life expectancy. The sensitivity analysis have been performed based on reasonably possible changes in the respective assumptions occurring at the end of the reporting period, while holding all other assumptions constant. As at March 31, 2023, the following quantitative analysis shows changes to the significant actuarial assumptions and the corresponding impact on the accrued benefit obligations: Discount rate Life expectancy 1% increase 1% decrease Increase by 1 year Decrease by 1 year Accrue benefit obligations $ (2,293) $ 2,576 $ 545 $ (612) The sensitivity analysis presented above may not be representative of the actual change in the defined benefit obligation as it is unlikely that the changes in assumptions would occur in isolation from one another as some of the assumptions may be correlated. 83 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORTThe weighted average allocations of plan assets were: As at Other No plan assets were directly invested in the Company’s securities. The net employee benefits expense included the following components: Years ended Defined benefit plans Service cost Interest cost Defined contribution plans Net employee benefits expense March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 100.0 % 100.0 % March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 $ 553 $ 847 579 1,132 7,250 416 1,263 5,320 $ 8,382 $ 6,583 The Company expects to contribute $179 to its defined benefit plans during the year ending March 31, 2024. The cumulative actuarial losses, net of income taxes, recognized in retained earnings as at March 31, 2023 were $2,390 (March 31, 2022 — $6,034). 16. Bank Indebtedness and Long-Term Debt On November 4, 2022, the Company amended its senior secured credit facility (the “Credit Facility”). The Credit Facility consists of (i) a $750,000 secured committed revolving line of credit maturing November 4, 2026 and (ii) a fully drawn $300,000 non-amortized secured term credit facility maturing November 4, 2024. The Credit Facility is secured by the Company’s assets, including a pledge of shares of certain of the Company’s subsidiaries. Certain of the Company’s subsidiaries also provide guarantees under the Credit Facility. At March 31, 2023, the Company had utilized $691,954 under the Credit Facility, of which $691,906 was classified as long-term debt (March 31, 2022 — $587,641) and $48 by way of letters of credit (March 31, 2022 — $52). The Credit Facility is available in Canadian dollars by way of prime rate advances and/or bankers’ acceptances, in U.S. dollars by way of base rate advances and/or Term SOFR, in Euros by way of EURIBOR advances, in British pounds sterling by way of Daily Simple SONIA advances, and by way of letters of credit for certain purposes. The interest rates applicable to the Credit Facility are determined based on a net debt-to-EBITDA ratio as defined in the Credit Facility. For prime rate advances and base rate advances, the interest rate is equal to the bank’s prime rate or the bank’s U.S. dollar base rate in Canada, respectively, plus a margin ranging from 0.45% to 2.00%. For bankers’ acceptances, Term SOFR, EURIBOR advances and Daily Simple SONIA advances, the interest rate is equal to the bankers’ acceptance fee, Term SOFR rate, EURIBOR rate or Daily Simple SONIA rate, respectively, plus a margin that varies from 1.45% to 3.00%. The Company pays a fee for usage of financial letters of credit that ranges from 1.45% to 3.00%, and a fee for usage of non-financial letters of credit that ranges from 0.97% to 2.00%. The Company pays a standby fee on the unadvanced portions of the amounts available for advance or drawdown under the Credit Facility at rates ranging from 0.29% to 0.60%. The Company’s Credit Facility is subject to changes in market interest rates. Changes in economic conditions outside of the Company’s control could result in higher interest rates, thereby increasing its interest expense. The Company uses a variable for fixed interest rate swap to hedge a portion of its Credit Facility (see note 9). The Credit Facility is subject to financial covenants including a net debt-to-EBITDA test and an interest coverage test. Under the terms of the Credit Facility, the Company is restricted from encumbering any assets with certain permitted exceptions. The Credit Facility also limits advances to subsidiaries and partially restricts the Company from repurchasing its common shares and paying dividends. At March 31, 2023, all of the covenants were met. The Company has additional credit facilities available of $108,532 (40,793 Euros, $24,000 U.S., 55,000 Thai Baht, 5,000 GBP, 16 Czech Koruna and 1,990 AUD). The total amount outstanding on these facilities as at March 31, 2023 was $6,026, of which $5,824 was classified as bank indebtedness (March 31, 2022 — $1,766) and $202 was classified as long-term debt (March 31, 2022 — $153). The interest rates applicable to the credit facilities range from 0.70% to 6.90% per annum. A portion of the long-term debt is secured by certain assets of the Company. The Company’s U.S. $350,000 aggregate principal amount of senior notes (“the Senior Notes”) were issued at par, bear interest at a rate of 4.125% per annum and mature on December 15, 2028. After December 15, 2023, the Company may redeem the Senior Notes, in whole at any time or in part from time to time, at specified redemption prices and subject to certain conditions required by the Senior Notes. If the Company 84 — NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSexperiences a change of control, the Company may be required to repurchase the Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at a purchase price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of the Senior Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the redemption date. The Senior Notes contain customary covenants that restrict, subject to certain exceptions and thresholds, some of the activities of the Company and its subsidiaries, including the Company’s ability to dispose of assets, incur additional debt, pay dividends, create liens, make investments, and engage in specified transactions with affiliates. At March 31, 2023, all of the covenants were met. Subject to certain exceptions, the Senior Notes are guaranteed by each of the subsidiaries of the Company that is a borrower or has guaranteed obligations under the Credit Facility. Transaction fees of $8,100 were deferred and are being amortized over the term of the Senior Notes. The Company uses a cross-currency interest rate swap instrument to hedge a portion of its U.S.-dollar-denominated Senior Notes (see note 9). (i) Bank indebtedness As at Other facilities (ii) Long-term debt As at Credit Facility Senior Notes Other facilities Issuance costs Less: current portion March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 $ 5,824 $ 1,766 March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 $ 691,906 $ 587,641 472,990 437,605 202 (9,312) 153 (8,688) 1,155,786 1,016,711 65 43 $ 1,155,721 $ 1,016,668 Scheduled principal repayments and interest payments on long-term debt as at March 31, 2023 are as follows: Less than one year One – two years Two – three years Three – four years Four – five years Thereafter Principal Interest $ 65 $ 19,511 300,096 41 391,906 — 472,990 19,511 19,511 19,511 19,511 19,511 $ 1,165,098 $ 117,066 17. Share Capital Authorized share capital of the Company consists of an unlimited number of common shares, without par value, for unlimited consideration. On December 13, 2022, the Company announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) had accepted a notice filed by the Company of its intention to make a normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”). Under the NCIB, ATS may purchase for cancellation up to a maximum of 7,335,032 common shares during the 12-month period ending December 14, 2023. For the year ended March 31, 2023, the Company purchased nil common shares under the current NCIB program and 619,695 common shares for $21,071 under the previous NCIB program. For the year ended March 31, 2022, the Company purchased nil common shares under the previous NCIB program. All purchases are made in accordance with the bid at prevalent market prices plus brokerage fees, or such other prices that may be permitted by the TSX, with consideration allocated to share capital up to the average carrying amount of the shares, and any excess allocated to retained earnings. 85 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORTThe changes in the common shares issued and outstanding during the period presented were as follows: Balance, at March 31, 2021 Exercise of stock options Balance, at March 31, 2022 Exercise of stock options Common shares held in trust Repurchase of common shares Balance, at March 31, 2023 18. Taxation Note Number of common shares Share capital 92,077,103 $ 526,446 190,621 3,795 92,267,724 $ 530,241 291,659 6,318 19 (337,496) (12,365) (619,695) (3,561) 91,602,192 $ 520,633 (i) Reconciliation of income taxes: Income tax expense differs from the amounts that would be obtained by applying the combined Canadian basic federal and provincial income tax rate to income before income taxes. These differences result from the following items: Years ended March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 Income before income taxes and non-controlling interest $ 159,771 $ 154,411 Combined Canadian basic federal and provincial income tax rate 26.50% 26.50% Income tax expense based on combined Canadian basic federal and provincial income tax rate $ 42,339 $ 40,919 Increase (decrease) in income taxes resulting from: Adjustments in respect of current income tax of previous periods Non-taxable net of non-deductible items Unrecognized assets Income taxed at different rates and statutory rate changes Manufacturing and processing allowance and all other items (4,269) (4,649) 9,428 (10,030) (749) 868 (869) 441 (6,677) (1,663) At the effective income tax rate of 20% (2022 – 21%) $ 32,070 $ 33,019 Income tax expense reported in the consolidated statements of income: Current tax expense Deferred tax recovery $ 69,612 $ 68,631 (37,542) (35,612) $ 32,070 $ 33,019 Deferred tax related to items charged or credited directly to equity and goodwill: Gain (loss) on revaluation of cash flow hedges $ (3,495) $ 631 Opening deferred tax of acquired company Other items recognized through equity (6,727) (7,428) (94,407) 2,199 Income tax charged directly to equity and goodwill $ (17,650) $ (91,577) 86 — NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(ii) Components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities: Deferred income taxes are provided for the differences between accounting and tax bases of assets and liabilities. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are comprised of the following: As at Accounting income not currently taxable Intangible assets Investment tax credits taxable in future years when utilized Loss available for offset against future taxable income Property, plant and equipment Other Net deferred income tax liability Presented as: Deferred income tax assets Deferred income tax liabilities Net deferred income tax liability March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 $ (655) $ (16,848) (127,466) (126,818) (7,285) (11,264) 13,898 21,688 1,698 13,868 23,375 (505) $ (98,122) $ (118,192) March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 $ 6,337 $ 7,922 (104,459) (126,114) $ (98,122) $ (118,192) UNRECOGNIZED DEFERRED INCOME TAX ASSETS: Deferred income tax assets have not been recognized in respect of the following item: As at March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 Losses and other assets available for offset against future taxable income $ 59,076 $ 44,989 LOSS CARRYFORWARDS: As at March 31, 2023, the Company has the following net operating loss carryforwards that are scheduled to expire in the following years: As at Years of expiry 2024 – 2030 2031 – 2043 No expiry As at Years of expiry 2023 – 2029 2030 – 2042 No expiry March 31, 2023 Non-Canadian Canadian $ 16,181 $ 6 17,322 105,843 3,849 — $ 139,346 $ 3,855 March 31, 2022 Non-Canadian Canadian $ 12,654 $ — 7,828 63,060 27,196 — $ 83,542 $ 27,196 At March 31, 2023, the Company has U.S. federal and state capital loss carryforwards of $531 (March 31, 2022 — $nil) that do not expire, and Canadian capital loss carryforwards of $83,887 (March 31, 2022 — $76,439) that do not expire. 87 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORTINVESTMENT TAX CREDITS: As at March 31, 2023, the Company has investment tax credits available to be applied against future taxes payable in Canada of approximately $15,077 and in foreign jurisdictions of approximately $737. The investment tax credits are scheduled to expire as follows: Years of expiry 2031 – 2036 2037 – 2043 Gross ITC balance $ 737 15,077 $ 15,814 The benefit of $13,819 (March 31, 2022 — $26,334) of these investment tax credits has been recognized in the consolidated financial statements. Unrecognized investment tax credits are scheduled to expire between 2041 and 2043. (iii) The Company has determined that as of the reporting date, undistributed profits of its subsidiaries will not be distributed in the foreseeable future. (iv) There are temporary differences of $61,559 associated with investments in subsidiaries for which no deferred income tax liability has been recognized. 19. Stock-Based Compensation Employee Share Purchase Plan: Under the terms of the Company’s Employee Share Purchase Plan, qualifying employees of the Company may set aside funds through payroll deductions for an amount up to a maximum of 10% of their base salary or $10,000 in any one calendar year. Subject to the member not making withdrawals from the plan, the Company makes contributions to the plan equal to 20% of a member’s contribution to the plan during the year, up to a maximum of 1% of the member’s salary or $2,000. Shares for the plan may be issued from treasury or purchased in the market as determined by the Company’s Board of Directors. During the years ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, no shares were issued from treasury related to the plan. Stock Option Plan: The Company uses a stock option plan to attract and retain key employees, officers and directors. Under the Company’s 1995 Stock Option Plan (the “1995 Plan”), the shareholders have approved a maximum of 5,991,839 common shares for issuance, with the maximum reserved for issuance to any one person at 5% of the common shares outstanding at the time of the grant. Time-vested stock options vest over four-year periods and the exercise price is the price of the Company’s common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange at closing for the day prior to the date of the grant. The exercise price is either the price of the Company’s common shares on the TSX at closing for the day prior to the date of the grant or the five-day volume weighted average price of the Company’s common shares on the TSX prior to the date of the grant. Stock options granted under the 1995 Plan may be exercised during periods not exceeding seven years from the date of grant, subject to earlier termination upon the option holder ceasing to be a director, officer or employee of the Company. Stock options issued under the 1995 Plan are non-transferable. Any stock option granted that is cancelled or terminated for any reason prior to exercise is returned to the pool and becomes available for future stock option grants. In the event that the stock option would otherwise expire during a restricted trading period, the expiry date of the stock option is extended to the 10th business day following the date of expiry of such period. In addition, the 1995 Plan restricts the granting of stock options to insiders that may be under the 1995 Plan. Under the Company’s 2006 Stock Option Plan (the “2006 Plan”), the shareholders have approved a maximum of 5,159,000 common shares for issuance. The terms of the 2006 Plan are identical to those of the 1995 Plan, except that the maximum number of common shares to be issued pursuant to the issue of options under the 2006 Plan is 5,159,000 common shares. As at March 31, 2023, there are a total of 1,894,578 common shares remaining for future stock option grants under both plans (March 31, 2022 — 2,081,258). 88 — NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSYears ended March 31, 2023 Weighted average exercise price Number of stock options Number of stock options Stock options outstanding, beginning of year 890,408 $ 21.04 Granted Exercised(i) Forfeited 223,144 (291,659) (36,464) 36.42 17.02 25.59 Stock options outstanding, end of year 785,429 $ 26.69 Stock options exercisable, end of year, time-vested options 286,424 $ 21.16 896,958 195,560 (190,621) (11,489) 890,408 396,858 March 31, 2022 Weighted average exercise price $ 17.93 30.07 15.70 20.45 $ 21.04 $ 17.28 (i) For the year ended March 31, 2023, the weighted average share price at the date of exercise was $49.16 (March 31, 2022 – $36.81). As at March 31, 2023 Stock options outstanding Stock options exercisable Range of exercise prices $10.46 - $20.26 $20.27 - $25.48 $25.49 - $32.92 $32.93 - $45.74 $10.46 - $45.74 Number outstanding Weighted average remaining contractual life Weighted average exercise price 241,226 3.98 years $ 19.27 145,728 3.00 years 181,036 5.17 years 217,439 6.18 years 20.80 30.07 36.07 Number exercisable 129,870 112,049 44,505 — Weighted average exercise price $ 18.45 20.77 30.07 — 785,429 4.67 years $ 26.69 286,424 $ 21.16 The fair values of the Company’s stock options issued during the periods presented were estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions. Expected stock price volatility was determined at the time of the grant by considering historical share price volatility. Expected stock option grant life was determined at the time of the grant by considering the average of the grant vesting period and the grant exercise period. For the years ended Weighted average risk-free interest rate Dividend yield Weighted average expected volatility Weighted average expected life Number of stock options granted: Time-vested Weighted average exercise price per option Weighted average value per option: Time-vested March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 2.66 % 0.84 % 0 % 34 % 0 % 32 % 4.75 years 4.75 years 223,144 195,560 $ 36.42 $ 30.07 $ 12.24 $ 8.69 89 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORTRestricted Share Unit Plan: During the year ended March 31, 2023, the Company granted 210,678 time-vesting restricted share units (“RSUs”) (188,532 in the year ended March 31, 2022), and 152,690 performance-based RSUs (113,037 in the year ended March 31, 2022). The Company measures these RSUs based on the fair value at the date of grant and a compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period in the consolidated statements of income with a corresponding increase in contributed surplus. The performance-based RSUs vest upon successful achievement of certain operational and share price targets. On May 18, 2022, the RSU plan was amended so that RSUs granted may be settled in ATS Common Shares, where deemed advisable by the Company, as an alternative to cash payments. It is the Company’s intention to settle these RSUs with ATS Common Shares and therefore the Company measures these RSUs as equity awards based on fair value. During the year ended March 31, 2023, an independent trustee purchased 337,496 shares for $12,365 which are held in trust and may be used to settle some or all of the fiscal 2023 grants when such RSU grants are fully vested. The trust is consolidated in the Company’s consolidated financial statements with the value of the acquired common shares presented as a reduction of share capital. The RSUs issued prior to May 18, 2022 give the employee the right to receive a cash payment based on the market value of a common share of the Company. The RSU liability is recognized quarterly based on the expired portion of the vesting period and the change in the Company’s stock price. The change in value of the RSU liability is included in the consolidated statements of income in the period of the change. At March 31, 2023, the value of the outstanding liability related to the RSU plan was $36,177 (March 31, 2022 — $18,596). The RSU liability is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the consolidated statements of financial position. The weighted average remaining vesting period for the time-vesting RSUs and performance-based RSUs to be settled in cash is 0.7 years. Deferred Stock Unit Plan: The Company offers a Deferred Stock Unit Plan (“DSU Plan”) for members of the Board. Under the DSU Plan, each non-employee director may elect to receive all or a portion of his or her annual compensation in the form of notional common shares of the Company called deferred stock units (“DSUs”). The issue and redemption prices of each DSU are based on a five-day volume weighted average trading price of the Company’s common shares for the five trading days prior to issuance or redemption. Under the terms of the DSU Plan, directors are not entitled to convert DSUs into cash until retirement from the Board. The value of each DSU, when converted to cash, will be equal to the market value of a common share of the Company at the time the conversion takes place. During the year ended March 31, 2023, the Company granted 33,998 units (March 31, 2022 — 33,189 units). During the year ended March 31, 2023, no units (March 31, 2022 — no units) were redeemed upon directors’ retirement from the Board. As at March 31, 2023, the value of the outstanding liability related to the DSUs was $22,565 (2022 — $16,450).The DSU liability is revalued at each reporting date based on the change in the Company’s stock price. The DSU liability is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the consolidated statements of financial position. The change in the value of the DSU liability is included in the consolidated statements of income in the period of the change. The following table shows the compensation expense related to the Company’s share-based payment plans: For the years ended Stock options RSUs DSUs March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 $ 1,772 $ 1,365 22,705 6,115 23,431 7,966 $ 30,592 $ 32,762 The decrease in stock-based compensation costs is attributable to lower expenses from the revaluation of RSUs that are treated as liability awards and DSUs based on the market price of the Company’s shares. 90 — NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS20. Commitments and Contingencies The minimum purchase obligations are as follows as at March 31, 2023 Less than one year One – two years Two – three years Three – four years Four – five years More than five years $ 493,839 10,374 865 244 41 2,711 $ 508,074 The Company’s off-balance sheet arrangements consist of purchase obligations, primarily commitments for material purchases, which have been entered into in the normal course of business. In accordance with industry practice, the Company is liable to customers for obligations relating to contract completion and timely delivery. In the normal conduct of its operations, the Company may provide letters of credit as security for advances received from customers pending delivery and contract performance. In addition, the Company provides letters of credit for post-retirement obligations and may provide letters of credit as security on equipment under lease and on order. As at March 31, 2023, the total value of outstanding letters of credit was approximately $192,508 (March 31, 2022 — $135,909). In the normal course of operations, the Company is party to a number of lawsuits, claims and contingencies. Although it is possible that liabilities may be incurred in instances for which no accruals have been made, the Company does not believe that the ultimate outcome of these matters will have a material impact on its consolidated statements of financial position. 91 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORT 21. Segmented Disclosure The Company’s operations are reported as one operating segment, Automation Systems, which plans, allocates resources, builds capabilities and implements best practices on a global basis. Geographic segmentation of revenues is determined based on revenues by customer location. Non-current assets represent property, plant and equipment, right-of-use assets and intangible assets that are attributable to individual geographic segments, based on location of the respective operations. As at Canada United States Germany Italy Other Europe Other Total Company As at Canada United States Germany Italy Other Europe Other Total Company March 31, 2023 Right-of-use assets Property, plant and equipment Intangible assets $ 21,384 $ 57,589 $ 25,584 12,514 25,250 21,136 9,031 4,897 111,702 334,731 35,848 40,645 16,049 1,286 43,291 145,217 33,729 10,658 $ 94,212 $ 263,119 $ 593,210 March 31, 2022 Right-of-use assets Property, plant and equipment Intangible assets $ 5,814 $ 55,308 $ 27,021 12,770 24,703 25,950 8,045 4,007 80,497 32,186 34,960 18,322 850 324,739 46,448 147,188 22,513 271 $ 81,289 $ 222,123 $ 568,180 Revenues from external customers for the years ended March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 Canada United States Germany Italy Other Europe Other Total Company $ 103,149 $ 120,648 1,338,689 249,593 80,358 481,646 323,949 939,186 269,818 88,343 464,721 300,001 $ 2,577,384 $ 2,182,717 For the year ended March 31, 2023, the Company had revenues from a single customer that amounted to 15.9% of total consolidated revenues. For the year ended March 31, 2022, the Company did not have revenues from any single customer that amounted to 10% or more of total consolidated revenues. 92 — NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS22. Revenue From Contracts With Customers (a) Disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers: Revenues by market for the years ended Life Sciences Transportation Food & Beverage Consumer Products Energy Total Company March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 $ 1,209,856 $ 1,135,596 578,240 371,341 305,100 112,847 293,764 395,034 246,430 111,893 $ 2,577,384 $ 2,182,717 Timing of revenue recognition based on transfer of control for the years ended March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 Goods and services transferred at a point in time Goods and services transferred over time Total Company (b) Backlog $ 454,653 $ 337,305 2,122,731 1,845,412 $ 2,577,384 $ 2,182,717 The following table presents the aggregate amount of the revenues expected to be realized in the future from partially or fully unsatisfied performance obligations as at March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022. The amounts disclosed below represent the value of firm orders and do not include constrained variable consideration or letters of intent. Such orders may be subject to future modifications that could impact the amount and/or timing of revenue recognition. Revenues expected to be recognized in: Less than one year Thereafter Total (c) Accounts receivable continuity: As at Trade accounts receivable Less: allowance for expected credit loss Trade accounts receivables, net Other accounts receivable Total March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 $ 1,607,000 $ 1,205,000 546,000 233,000 $ 2,153,000 $ 1,438,000 March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 $ 375,356 $ 331,007 (6,501) (5,216) $ 368,855 $ 325,791 30,886 22,840 $ 399,741 $ 348,631 93 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORT(d) Contract balances: As at Trade receivables Contract assets Contract liabilities Unearned revenue(i) Net contract balances March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 $ 368,855 $ 325,791 526,990 360,820 (296,555) (248,329) (33,490) (43,682) $ 565,800 $ 394,600 (i) The unearned revenue liability is included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the consolidated statement of financial position. As at Contracts in progress: Costs incurred Estimated earnings Progress billings Net contract assets and liabilities March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 $ 3,285,121 $ 2,817,181 1,091,180 914,244 4,376,301 3,731,425 (4,145,866) (3,618,934) $ 230,435 $ 112,491 Contract assets relate to revenue earned in exchange of goods or services that have been transferred to a customer. These assets are billed and transferred to accounts receivable when the right to receive the consideration becomes unconditional. As such, the balances of this account vary and depend on the timing of billings on contracts at the end of the year. Contract liabilities represent the obligation to transfer goods and services for which the Company has received consideration. The balance of this account is dependent on timing of progress on the contract as well as receipts from customers, and as such will vary. The outstanding contract asset and contract liability balances increased by $166,170 and $48,226, respectively during the year ended March 31, 2023 due to the timing of billings on certain customer contracts. 23. Operating Costs and Expenses Depreciation, amortization and employee benefit expenses recorded in the consolidated statements of income are detailed as follows: For the years ended Included in cost of revenues: March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 Depreciation of property, plant and equipment $ 18,313 $ 14,223 Amortization of right-of-use assets Amortization of intangible assets Wages, salaries and other employee benefits Included in selling, general and administrative expenses: 19,577 5,538 16,365 5,543 785,721 630,177 Depreciation of property, plant and equipment $ 7,277 $ 6,694 Amortization of right-of-use assets Amortization of intangible assets Wages, salaries and other employee benefits Retirement benefits(i) (i) Includes defined benefit and defined contribution plan expenses. 94 4,483 70,301 5,837 66,759 186,160 158,552 8,382 6,583 — NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 24. Net Finance Costs For the years ended Interest expense Interest on lease liabilities Interest income 25. Earnings Per Share Note March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 $ 60,663 $ 28,978 8 4,016 (1,961) 3,730 (508) $ 62,718 $ 32,200 For the years ended March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding 91,835,740 92,206,291 Dilutive effect of RSUs Dilutive effect of stock option conversion 44,132 362,101 — 421,159 Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding 92,241,973 92,627,450 The Company presents basic and diluted earnings per share data. Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net income attributable to shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, adjusted for common shares held in trust under the RSU Plans. Diluted earnings per share is determined by further adjusting the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the effects of all potential dilutive shares, which comprise stock options, RSUs and performance-based RSUs granted to executive officers and designated employees. For the year ended March 31, 2023, stock options to purchase 217,439 common shares and 7,378 RSUs are excluded from the weighted average number of common shares in the calculation of diluted earnings per share as they are anti-dilutive (nil common shares and RSUs were excluded for the year ended March 31,2022). 26. Capital Management The Company’s capital management framework is designed to ensure the Company has adequate liquidity, financial resources and borrowing capacity to allow financial flexibility and to provide an adequate return to shareholders. The Company defines capital as the aggregate of equity (excluding accumulated other comprehensive income), bank indebtedness, long-term debt, lease liabilities and cash and cash equivalents. The Company monitors capital using the ratio of total debt to equity. Total debt includes bank indebtedness, long-term debt and lease liabilities as shown on the consolidated statements of financial position. Equity includes all components of equity, less accumulated other comprehensive income. The Company also monitors an externally imposed covenant of debt to EBITDA of not greater than 3.5 to 1. For the years ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, the Company operated with a ratio below the externally imposed covenant. The Company is prepared to increase the total debt-to-equity ratio and net debt-to-EBITDA ratio if appropriate opportunities arise. The capital management criteria can be illustrated as follows: As at March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 Equity excluding accumulated other comprehensive income $ 1,070,543 $ 962,835 Long-term debt Lease liabilities Bank indebtedness Cash and cash equivalents Capital under management Debt-to-equity ratio 1,155,786 1,016,711 97,249 5,824 82,820 1,766 (159,867) (135,282) $ 2,169,535 $ 1,928,850 1.18:1 1.14:1 95 — ATS 2023 ANNUAL REPORT27. Related Party Disclosure The Company has an agreement with a shareholder, Mason Capital Management, LLC (“Mason Capital”), pursuant to which Mason Capital agreed to provide ATS with ongoing strategic and capital markets advisory services for an annual fee of U.S. $500. As part of the agreement, Michael Martino, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors who is associated with Mason Capital has waived any fees to which he may have otherwise been entitled for serving as a member of the Board or as a member of any committee of the Board. The compensation of the Board and key management personnel is determined by the Board on recommendation from the Human Resources Committee of the Board: For the years ended Short-term employee benefits Fees Stock-based compensation(i) Post-employment benefits Total remuneration March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 $ 5,103 $ 5,755 662 18,487 57 625 19,175 46 $ 24,309 $ 25,601 (i) Stock-based compensation includes approximately $13,400 (March 31, 2022 – approximately $15,600) related to changes in the fair value of cash-settled plans due to the increase in the Company’s share price during the year. The amounts disclosed in the table are the amounts recognized as an expense during the reporting period related to key management personnel. 96 — NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSATS Corporation 730 Fountain Street North Cambridge, Ontario Canada N3H 4R7 ATSAutomation.com A T S C O R P O R A T I O N

Continue reading text version or see original annual report in PDF format above