Bombardier is a global leader in aviation, focused on designing, manufacturing and servicing the world's
most exceptional business jets.
A VISIONARY INDUSTRY LEADER
Headquartered in Greater Montréal,
Québec, Bombardier is powered by a proud
heritage and visionary innovation in the
design, manufacture and support of world-
class business aircraft. Its Challenger and
Global aircraft families are renowned for
their cutting-edge innovation, cabin design,
performance and reliability.
Revenues(1)
$6.9 billion
Order backlog(2)
$14.8 billion
Employees(3)
15,900
Bombardier has a worldwide fleet of approximately 5,000 aircraft in service with a wide variety of multinational
corporations, charter and fractional ownership providers, governments and private individuals. Bombardier
aircraft are also trusted around the world in special-mission roles, from surveillance and reconnaissance to
medical evacuations and dignitary transport.
Bombardier boasts an extensive and growing network of aftermarket and support facilities, where it services the
Global, Challenger and Learjet(4) families of aircraft. These facilities include an increasing number of wholly
owned service centers in the U.S., Europe and Asia-Pacific, as well as mobile response teams and dedicated
aircraft parts availability sustained by parts facilities, including depots, hubs and repair facilities.
All amounts in this financial report are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.
For fiscal year 2022.
(1)
(2) As at December 31, 2022.
(3) As at December 31, 2022, including contractual and approximately 700 inactive employees.
(4) Bombardier delivered its last Learjet aircraft in the first quarter of 2022.
Executing the plan: Bombardier soaring above targets
In 2022, as Bombardier celebrated its 80th anniversary, its new strategic vision fully materialized into
concrete initiatives and achievements. The themes of momentum and renewal were evident in product
announcements, service facility expansions, the inauguration of Bombardier Defense, the designation
of Wichita as our company’s U.S. headquarters and the progress on our next-generation manufacturing
facility in the greater Toronto area in Canada. With recruitment activities accelerating throughout the
year around the world, Bombardier took great strides to deepen its commitment to a sustainable future
for the industry, both through the use of sustainable fuels as well as continuing investment in
revolutionary green aircraft research and technology. Above all, this renewed momentum saw 15,900
Bombardier employees work proudly together to achieve significant results that exceeded market
expectations.
Dear Shareholders,
It is fantastic to celebrate Bombardier’s 80th
anniversary with the performance, passion and pride
we witnessed throughout 2022. All our strategic
paths were successful, from our footprint expansion
to the launch of Bombardier Defense, and unveiling
of the Global 8000 aircraft, which sits atop the
industry as the fastest and smoothest flying jet.
Throughout the year, we accelerated our talent
acquisition initiatives and grew our workforce by over
2,000 people, all the while exceeding our financial
targets and significantly deleveraging our company.
The year began with Bombardier navigating a
booming market as business jet demand and
utilization surpassed expectations. We remained
focused on executing our plan and ensuring that the
fundamentals of our business remained central to
delivering strong margins and overall performance,
no matter the market conditions. I am immensely
impressed by the Bombardier team’s focus on
execution, most notably on seizing opportunities to
significantly grow our backlog and in turn ensure our
predictability.
Our sights are firmly set on a future where
Bombardier jets continue to lead their categories,
our service network continues to grow and bring our
jets home in more places around the world,
governments increasingly seize the opportunities
special-mission business jets bring, we continue to
recruit and develop top talent, we deliver exceptional
and predictable performance, and above all, lead the
charge to a net zero business aviation industry and
steward sustainability in all aspects of our
operations(1). 2022 saw Bombardier significantly
progress each of these elements with focus, energy
and determination.
On the product side, the year began with the launch
of the Global 8000 jet. When it enters service in
2025, this aircraft will be the fastest flying plane in
business aviation with a maximum operating speed
of Mach 0.94, or 94% of the speed of sound. To
unlock this, testing has begun, and we unveiled a
mission in which our test vehicle broke the sound
barrier. The aircraft will also offer a newly designed
Executive cabin, featuring the largest seating spaces
in the category and introducing the Nuage Cube, the
latest innovation from our Industrial Design team that
can be deployed as a leg rest or additional seat to
enhance how passengers network and collaborate.
Next, we saw the certification and entry into service
of our Challenger 3500 jet. Unveiled the year prior, it
is the newest member of the best-selling Challenger
300 series. This latest model brings with it
technological enhancements in the cockpit and
cabin, as well as sustainable options for cabin
completions, allowing customers to select materials
like bamboos, wools or upcycled leathers, all
contributing to a reduced carbon footprint over the
lifecycle of the aircraft.
When it comes to maintaining a high-performing
network of service professionals and stations for our
exceptional jets, 2022 was a standout year. Beyond
the financial growth you will read about in this report,
we celebrated five significant milestones with the
opening of new facilities in Miami (U.S.) and
Melbourne (Australia), expanded facilities in London
(U.K.) and Singapore, where we quadrupled the size
of our existing facility, and finally a groundbreaking
of a new service center in Abu Dhabi (U.A.E.). We
also celebrated the one-year milestone of our
Certified Pre-Owned Aircraft program, which in a
short time has become a recognized and sought-
after offering within the brokerage and pre-owned
aircraft community thanks to the unique OEM-
backed (Original Equipment Manufacturer) value
proposition. Overall, our service growth curve is fully
in line with our ambitions.
Special mission aircraft were also tapped as a
growth vector in our long-term strategy. This past
year saw Bombardier take a step forward by aligning
all activities under the newly minted Bombardier
Defense banner, which will help position our offering
with a consistent and strong voice around the world.
We have made significant inroads with various types
of missions our business jets are well-suited for and
publicly celebrated deliveries for both U.S. and
German-based programs. Bombardier Defense will
go forward as a premier partner of choice with the
engineering know-how and high-performing
products.
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With these three businesses trending in positive
directions, we have cemented our financial structure
as we move toward landscapes in which we can
consistently generate cash, deliver meaningful
margin expansion and be seen by our stakeholders
as a very predicable company. No achievement in
our financial results stands out more to me in 2022
than repaying $1.1 billion of debt utilizing cash from
our balance sheet and generated by our operations.
Finally, performance in today’s business landscape,
whether it be through our people, products or
results, must always factor in sustainability. At
Bombardier, we pride ourselves on being the leaders
in our industry in this regard. Our plan is bold, well-
tracked and like all other aspects of our business in
2022, taking shape on the right track. Outside of the
commitments we made for 2025 on Environmental,
Social and Governance (ESG) metrics, in 2022 we
signed a landmark agreement with Signature
Aviation to cover all Bombardier internal flight
operations with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
utilizing a book and claim system. This commitment
immediately reduces CO2 emissions from flights by
25% on an annualized basis. We furthermore
showcased our dedication to a sustainable future
and revealed our no-longer-top-secret EcoJet
research project. Why reveal it in 2022? With the
industry facing increasing scrutiny, it is time to
showcase once again that business aviation
professionals are problem solvers. We generate
ideas, jobs and innovations that help move world
economies - and our industry has a clear path to net
zero emissions. Today, as we continue to pursue this
project to one day bring a blended-wing-body jet to
fruition, we must also inspire the next generation of
professionals to contribute to accelerating these
technologies. Working models like the ones we have
do just that, and afford us the opportunity to work
with academia and larger aerospace clusters to push
the limits of what is possible.
The year ahead is filled with opportunities as well as
more hard work to deliver on our commitments. Our
journey to focus on business jets has yielded
multiple new paths to explore and we will continue to
do so responsibly and confidently.
We will continue to share our passion for what we do
with you, our shareholders, as well as with many
stakeholders throughout the communities where we
operate. We will keep you informed on Bombardier’s
continuing success and we sincerely thank you for
your support - our entire team values it
immeasurably.
Wishing you all blue skies for the year ahead,
Eric Martel
President and Chief Executive Officer
(1) Forward-looking statement. See the forward-looking statements assumptions on which the guidance is based and forward-looking
statements disclaimer in Overview.
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Table of Contents
MANAGEMENT’S
DISCUSSION
AND ANALYSIS
CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
For the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2022
For the fiscal years ended
December 31, 2022 and 2021
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BOMBARDIER INC.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION
AND ANALYSIS
For the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2022
All amounts in this report are expressed in U.S. dollars, and all amounts in the tables are in millions of U.S. dollars, unless
otherwise indicated.
This MD&A is the responsibility of management and has been reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors of
Bombardier Inc. (the “Corporation” or “Bombardier” or “our” or “we”). This MD&A has been prepared in accordance with the
requirements of the Canadian Securities Administrators. The Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring that we fulfill our
responsibilities for financial reporting and is ultimately responsible for reviewing and approving the MD&A. The Board of
Directors carries out this responsibility principally through its Audit Committee. The Audit Committee is appointed by the
Board of Directors and is comprised entirely of independent and financially literate directors. The Audit Committee reports its
findings to the Board of Directors for its consideration when it approves the MD&A and financial statements for issuance to
shareholders.
The data presented in this MD&A is structured under one reportable segment: Bombardier, which is reflective of our
organizational structure.
IFRS and non-GAAP and other financial measures
This MD&A contains both IFRS and non-GAAP and other financial measures. Non-GAAP and other financial measures are
defined and reconciled to the most comparable IFRS measure (see the Non-GAAP and other financial measures section).
Materiality for disclosures
We determine whether information is material based on whether we believe a reasonable investor’s decision to buy, sell or
hold securities of the Corporation would likely be influenced or changed if the information was omitted or misstated.
Certain totals, subtotals and percentages may not agree due to rounding.
The Financial Report for fiscal year 2022 comprises the message from our President and Chief Executive Officer to
shareholders, this MD&A and our consolidated financial statements.
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The following table shows the abbreviations used in the MD&A and the consolidated financial statements.
Term
ACLP
bps
CCTD
CGU
DB
DC
DDHR
DSU
EBIT
Description
Airbus Canada Limited Partnership
Basis points
Cumulative currency translation difference
Cash generating unit
Defined benefit
Defined contribution
Derivative designated in a hedge relationship
Deferred share unit
Earnings (loss) before financing expense,
financing income and income taxes
EBITDA Earnings (loss) before financing expense,
financing income, income taxes, amortization and
impairment charges on PP&E and intangible
assets
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
Entry-into-service
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to equity
holders of Bombardier Inc.
EBT
EIS
EPS
Euro Interbank Offered Rate
Fair value through other comprehensive income
Euribor
FVOCI
FVTP&L Fair value through profit and loss
GAAP
Generally accepted accounting principles
Term
GDP
IAS
IASB
IFRS
Libor
MD&A
MHI
n/a
NCI
nmf
OCI
PP&E
PSU
R&D
RSU
SG&A
SOFR
U.A.E.
U.K.
U.S.
Description
Gross domestic product
International Accounting Standard(s)
International Accounting Standards Board
International Financial Reporting Standard(s)
London Interbank Offered Rate
Management’s discussion and analysis
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd
Not applicable
Non-controlling interests
Information not meaningful
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Property, plant and equipment
Performance share unit
Research and development
Restricted share unit
Selling, general and administrative
Secured Overnight Financing Rate
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States of America
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OVERVIEW
Table of Contents
HIGHLIGHTS
OF THE
YEAR
STRATEGIC
PRIORITIES
KEY
PERFORMANCE
MEASURES
AND METRICS
GUIDANCE
AND
FORWARD-
LOOKING
STATEMENTS
PROFILE INDUSTRY AND
ECONOMIC
ENVIRONMENT
CONSOLIDATED
RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
7
10
11
13
18
22
26
CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL
POSITION
LIQUIDITY AND
CAPITAL
RESOURCES
CAPITAL
STRUCTURE
RETIREMENT
BENEFITS
RISK
MANAGEMENT
NON-GAAP AND
OTHER
FINANCIAL
MEASURES
32
33
39
41
47
51
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR
Bombardier confirms outstanding overperformance for 2022 and guides for
continued growth in 2023
On January 29, 2021, the Corporation closed the sale of the Transportation business to Alstom. The results of the
Transportation business have been classified as discontinued operations for current and comparative periods.
RESULTS
For the fiscal years ended December 31
Revenues(1)
Adjusted EBITDA(1)(2)
Adjusted EBITDA margin(1)(3)
Adjusted EBIT(1)(2)
Adjusted EBIT margin(1)(3)
EBIT(1)
EBIT margin(1)(4)
Net loss from continuing operations
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations(5)
Net income (loss)
Diluted EPS from continuing operations (in dollars)(6)
Diluted EPS from discontinued operations (in dollars)(6)
Adjusted net income (loss)(1)(2)
Adjusted EPS (in dollars)(1)(3)(6)
Cash flows from operating activities
Continuing operations
Discontinued operations
Net additions to PP&E and intangible assets
Continuing operations
Discontinued operations
Free cash flow (usage)(2)
Continuing operations
Discontinued operations
As at December 31
Cash and cash equivalents
Order backlog (in billions of dollars)(7)
2022
$ 6,913
930
$
13.5 %
512
7.4 %
538
7.8 %
$
$
2021
$ 6,085
640
$
10.5 %
223
3.7 %
241
4.0 %
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(128)
(20)
(148)
(1.67)
(0.21)
(1.88)
101
0.74
$ 1,072
$
—
$ 1,072
$
$
$
$
$
$
(337)
—
(337)
735
—
735
2022
$ 1,291
14.8
$
$
(249)
$ 5,319
$ 5,070
$
(2.87)
$ 53.41
$ 50.54
(326)
$
(3.66)
$
$
$
$
332
(621)
(289)
(232)
$
$ —
(232)
$
$
$
$
100
(621)
(521)
2021
$ 1,675
$ 12.2
Variance
14 %
45 %
300 bps
130 %
370 bps
123 %
380 bps
49 %
nmf
nmf
1.20
(53.62)
(52.42)
nmf
4.40
740
621
1,361
(105)
—
(105)
635
621
1,256
Variance
(23) %
21 %
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(1) Includes continuing operations only.
(2) Non-GAAP financial measure. A non-GAAP financial measure is not a standardized financial measure under the financial reporting framework
used to prepare our financial statements and might not be comparable to similar financial measures used by other issuers. Refer to the Non-
GAAP and other financial measures section, for definitions of these metrics and reconciliations to the most comparable IFRS measures.
(3) Non-GAAP financial ratio. A non-GAAP financial ratio is not a standardized financial measure under the financial reporting framework used to
prepare our financial statements and might not be comparable to similar financial measures used by other issuers. Refer to the Non-GAAP
and other financial measures section, for definitions of these metrics and reconciliations to the most comparable IFRS measures.
(4) Supplementary financial measure. Refer to the Non-GAAP and other financial measures section, for definitions of these metrics.
(5) Transportation business was classified as discontinued operations. On January 29, 2021, the Corporation closed the sale of the
Transportation business to Alstom.
(6) As of June 13, 2022, Bombardier proceeded with a Share Consolidation of the Corporation’s Class A shares and Class B shares (subordinate
voting) at a consolidation ratio of 25-for-1. As a result, the comparative periods have been retroactively restated to reflect the Share
Consolidation.
(7) Includes order backlog for both manufacturing and services.
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KEY HIGHLIGHTS AND EVENTS
•
•
•
•
•
•
2022 reported revenues for the year of $6.9 billion, up 14% year-over-year, driven by higher deliveries, a
favorable aircraft mix and aftermarket reaching a new full-year peak of $1.5 billion in revenues, up 22% year-
over-year.
2022 adjusted EBITDA(1) rose 45% from last year to $930 million, driven by increased Global 7500 contribution,
cost structure improvements, higher aftermarket contribution and a better aircraft mix. Full year reported EBIT
is at $538 million. Solid overall performance and fundamentals yield a positive adjusted EPS(2)(3) of $0.74 and
diluted EPS(2) from continuing operations of $(1.67).
Strong free cash flow(1) generation of $735 million from continuing operations for 2022, representing an
improvement of $635 million year-over-year, driven by earnings growth and strong order intake. Cash flows
from operating activities for the full year were $1.1 billion and net additions to PP&E and intangible assets for
the full year were $337 million. Adjusted available liquidity(1) stands strong at $1.9 billion; cash and cash
equivalents were $1.3 billion as of December 31, 2022.
Backlog(4) reached $14.8 billion at year end, representing a $2.6 billion increase year-over-year and a reflection
of continued strong order intake and a steady demand profile. Full year unit book-to-bill(5) reached 1.4.
2023 targets reflect third consecutive year of steady growth, with anticipated(6) greater than 138 aircraft
deliveries, greater than $7.6 billion in revenues, greater than $1,125 million in adjusted EBITDA(1), greater than
$695 million in adjusted EBIT(1), and generating greater than $250 million in free-cash-flow(1).
The Corporation will provide a strategic progress update during its virtual Investor Day on March 23, 2023.
Continued focus on deleveraging
Throughout 2022, Bombardier regularly took debt reduction actions which resulted in debt repayments of
$1.1 billion for the full year 2022. This represents a total debt reduction of $4.1 billion since December 31, 2020.
Adjusted net debt(1) stands at $4.3 billion as at December 31, 2022. As of February 2023, Bombardier has no debt
maturities up to March 2025, except for the Senior Notes due in 2024, which as previously announced, will be
redeemed in full on February 16, 2023(6).
Aftermarket expansion
Throughout 2022, Bombardier continued enhancements to its worldwide customer service network, including the
expansion of Bombardier’s service center network in Berlin, Miami, London-Biggin Hill, Singapore and Melbourne.
Additionally, on December 6, 2022, Bombardier announced the official groundbreaking of its new service center at
the Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. The new facility is targeted to open in 2025 and
once fully operational, it should help Bombardier continue to expand and grow its aftermarket revenues beyond
2025.
Bombardier delivered 100th Global 7500
On March 29, 2022, Bombardier delivered its 100th Global 7500 as VistaJet accepted the tenth Global 7500
aircraft to its fleet. The 100th Global 7500 delivery makes VistaJet the largest operator of Global 7500 aircraft in the
world and underscores the long-time relationship between Bombardier and VistaJet, and demonstrates the
success of this unparalleled business jet.
(1) Non-GAAP financial measure. A non-GAAP financial measure is not a standardized financial measure under the financial reporting framework
used to prepare our financial statements and might not be comparable to similar financial measures used by other issuers. Refer to the Non-
GAAP and other financial measures section, for definitions of these metrics and reconciliations to the most comparable IFRS measures.
(2) As of June 13, 2022, Bombardier proceeded with a Share Consolidation of the Corporation’s Class A shares and Class B shares (subordinate
voting) at a consolidation ratio of 25-for-1. As a result, the comparative periods have been retroactively restated to reflect the Share
Consolidation.
(3) Non-GAAP financial ratio. A non-GAAP ratio is not a standardized financial measure under the financial reporting framework used to prepare
our financial statements and might not be comparable to similar financial measures used by other issuers. Refer to the Non-GAAP and other
financial measures section, for definitions of these metrics and reconciliations to the most comparable IFRS measures.
(4) Represents order backlog for both manufacturing and services.
(5) Defined as net new aircraft orders in units over aircraft deliveries in units.
(6) Forward-looking statement. See the forward-looking statements assumptions on which the guidance is based and forward-looking statements
disclaimer in Overview.
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Bombardier Challenger 3500 wins multiple awards and receives its Environmental Product Declaration
On April 14, 2022, Bombardier’s newly launched Challenger 3500 jet won the “Red Dot: Best of the Best” in the
Red Dot Award: Product Design 2022. The prestigious Red Dot Award is one of the most sought-after international
recognitions for design and innovation excellence. On September 19, 2022, Challenger 3500 aircraft won the
“Grand Winner” in the Industrial Design / Automotive & Transportation category at the 15th edition of the “Grands
Prix du Design”. The international award recognizes excellence in design and celebrates the talented professionals
who inspire through their creative vision. In addition to these awards, Bombardier published, on May 20, 2022, the
Challenger 3500 Business Jet Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) that provides detailed information about
the aircraft’s life cycle environmental footprint. The validation, verification and confirmation of the EPD for the
Challenger 3500 represent another milestone for Bombardier, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to
sustainability. The next-generation Challenger 3500 business jet entered into service on September 20, 2022.
Bombardier launches its Defense business
On April 19, 2022, Bombardier launched Bombardier Defense as evolution of Specialized Aircraft division,
designating Wichita site as its new U.S. Headquarters. Bombardier’s footprint in Wichita reflects the Corporation’s
strategic expansion of its existing Specialized Aircraft division. The site also continues to operate one of the world’s
leading flight test centres that performs testing and certification of aircraft upgrades on all new Bombardier aircraft
programs.
Bombardier introduces Global 8000 aircraft
On May 23, 2022, Bombardier introduced the newest member of its industry-leading business jet portfolio with the
introduction of the Global 8000 aircraft. The Global 8000 aircraft leverages and enhances the outstanding
attributes of the Global 7500 aircraft. Expected to enter service in 2025, the Global 8000 aircraft development is
ongoing, and the program is progressing to plan. On November 29, 2022, Bombardier announced that NetJets, its
long-time valued customer and a world leader in private aviation, will become the fleet launch customer for the
Global 8000 aircraft with a firm order of four Global 8000 aircraft.
Milestone sustainable aviation fuel commitment
On October 17, 2022, Bombardier and Signature Aviation announced a multi-year agreement for the purchase of
sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), at blend ratio of 30% SAF and 70% regular jet fuel quantities, utilizing the Book
and Claim system, covering all of Bombardier’s flight operations starting in January 2023. The initiative reinforces
Bombardier’s leadership role in the promotion, adoption and widespread use of SAF. Bombardier’s decision will
reduce annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from fuel used in its flight operations by approximately 25%. This
is a major annual gain in the near term, supporting Bombardier’s previously announced objective of reducing GHG
emissions from all its operations by 25% by 2025, compared to 2019 levels. Bombardier’s 2025 objective is a step
in line with the business aviation industry's goal of achieving a net carbon neutral footprint by 2050.
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STRATEGIC PRIORITIES(1)
During its February 2022 Investor Day, Bombardier reaffirmed the strategic priorities it had initially released in
March 2021. These actions include capturing the value associated with maturing the Global 7500 contribution;
delivering on its productivity and profitability initiative; executing on the Corporation’s aftermarket growth strategy
and deleveraging its balance sheet. Over the past two years, Bombardier has progressed significantly on all its
strategic priorities to achieve certain milestones ahead of its stated 2025 objectives, and expects to further update
investors during its Investor Day scheduled for March 23, 2023.
Aftermarket expansion
With respect to its aftermarket growth strategy, Bombardier is expanding its worldwide services network and
capabilities to position the Corporation to capture a greater share of a growing market and further diversify its
overall revenues with more resilient and profitable aftermarket revenues. Specifically, the Corporation completed
the openings of all the previously announced service centers and expects to grow its aftermarket revenues from
$1.0 billion in 2020 to $2.0 billion in 2025.
Maturing Global 7500 contribution
The Corporation will continue to work on unlocking the full potential of its flagship Global 7500 aircraft as the
program transitioned from negatively impacting earnings in 2020 to being the biggest EBITDA contributor through
2025.
Productivity and profitability initiative
The overall goal of this initiative is to make the Corporation more efficient and agile and capable of delivering
stronger financial performance, while also establishing a lower cost base for growth once the market recovers.
Importantly, the Corporation expects to achieve and complete the $400 million in recurring savings by 2023
through labor productivity improvements, reduced corporate costs and indirect spending, and by optimizing its
manufacturing footprint.
Deleveraging balance sheet
Bombardier has set out to substantially deleverage its balance sheet by 2025, by targeting to reach an adjusted
net debt to adjusted net EBITDA ratio(2) of ~3x as well as reducing annualized cash interest expense by more than
$250 million. Since December 2020, the Corporation reduced its long-term debt by approximately $4.1 billion
resulting in a gross debt of approximately $6.0 billion as at December 31, 2022, which is expected to reduce its
annualized interest charges by more than $300 million compared to 2020. The Corporation intends to continue to
opportunistically refinance or deploy excess liquidity towards debt pay down and continues to evaluate the most
efficient debt reduction strategies, which for example could include redemptions, tenders or open market
repurchases. The amounts involved may be material.
Bombardier will provide progress update on its five-year strategic plan during a virtual Investor Day on March 23,
2023.
(1) Forward-looking statement. See the forward-looking statements assumptions on which the guidance is based and forward-looking
statements disclaimer in Overview.
(2) Non-GAAP financial ratio. A non-GAAP financial ratio is not a standardized financial measure under the financial reporting framework used
to prepare our financial statements and might not be comparable to similar financial measures used by other issuers. Refer to the Non-
GAAP and other financial measures section, for definitions of these metrics and reconciliations to the most comparable IFRS measures.
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KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND METRICS
The table below summarizes key performance measures and associated metrics evaluated.
KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND ASSOCIATED METRICS
GROWTH AND
COMPETITIVE
POSITIONING
• Order backlog(1), as a measure of future revenues.
• Revenues and delivery units, as measures of growth.
• Market share (in terms of revenues and units delivered), as measures of our competitive positioning.
PROFITABILITY
• EBIT, EBIT margin(2), adjusted EBIT(3), adjusted EBIT margin(4), adjusted EBITDA(3), adjusted
EBITDA margin(4), diluted EPS and adjusted EPS(4), as measures of performance.
LIQUIDITY
• Free cash flow(3), as a measure of liquidity generation.
• Cash and cash equivalents, adjusted liquidity(3)(5), available liquidity(3)(5) and adjusted available
liquidity(3)(5), as measures of liquidity adequacy.
CAPITAL
STRUCTURE
• Adjusted net debt(3)(5).
• Adjusted net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio(4)(5).
CUSTOMER
SATISFACTION
• On-time aircraft deliveries, as a measure of meeting our commitment to customers.
• Fleet dispatch reliability, as a measure of our products’ reliability.
• Regional availability of parts and technical expertise to support customer requests in a timely
manner, as a measure of meeting customer needs for the entire life of the aircraft.
• On-time return to service and high-quality workmanship at Bombardier-owned maintenance
facilities, as a measures of efficiency.
EXECUTION
• Achievement of program development milestones, as a measure of flawless execution.
(1) Represents order backlog for both manufacturing and services.
(2) Supplementary financial measure. Refer to the Non-GAAP and other financial measures section, for definitions of these metrics.
(3) Non-GAAP financial measure. A non-GAAP financial measure is not a standardized financial measure under the financial reporting
framework used to prepare our financial statements and might not be comparable to similar financial measures used by other issuers. Refer
to the Non-GAAP and other financial measures section, for definitions of these metrics and reconciliations to the most comparable IFRS
measures.
(4) Non-GAAP financial ratio. A non-GAAP financial ratio is not a standardized financial measure under the financial reporting framework used
to prepare our financial statements and might not be comparable to similar financial measures used by other issuers. Refer to the Non-
GAAP and other financial measures section, for definitions of these metrics and reconciliations to the most comparable IFRS measures.
(5) Refer to Capital structure section of this MD&A for information on adjusted net debt and adjusted net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio; refer to
Liquidity and capital resources section of this MD&A for information on adjusted liquidity, available liquidity and adjusted available liquidity.
BOMBARDIER INC. / 2022 FINANCIAL REPORT / OVERVIEW 11
For the fiscal years ended December 31
Profitability
Revenues(1)
Adjusted EBITDA(1)(2)(3)
Adjusted EBITDA margin(1)(3)(4)
Adjusted EBIT(1)(2)(3)
Adjusted EBIT margin(1)(3)(4)
EBIT(1)
EBIT margin(1)(5)
FIVE-YEAR SUMMARY
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
$ 6,913
930
$
13.5 %
512
7.4 %
538
7.8 %
$
$
$ 6,085
640
$
10.5 %
223
3.7 %
241
4.0 %
$
$
$ 6,487
200
$
3.1 %
$
$
(211)
(3.3) %
912
14.1 %
$ 7,488
684
$
9.1 %
400
5.3 %
$
$
(520)
(6.9) %
$ 7,321
453
$
6.2 %
279
3.8 %
227
3.1 %
$
$
Net loss from continuing operations
$
(128)
$
(249)
$
(170)
$ (1,541)
Net income (loss) from discontinued
operations(6)
Net income (loss)
Diluted EPS (in dollars)(7)
Adjusted net income (loss)(1)(2)
Adjusted EPS (in dollars)(1)(3)(4)(7)
$
$
$
$
$
(20)
(148)
(1.88)
101
0.74
$ 5,319
$ 5,070
$ 50.54
(326)
$
(3.66)
$
$
$
(398)
(568)
$
(9.19)
$ (1,115)
$ (11.76)
(66)
$
$ (1,607)
$ (19.05)
(406)
$
(4.47)
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(87)
405
318
2.35
(7)
0.72
(1) Includes continuing operations only.
(2) Non-GAAP financial measures. A non-GAAP financial measure is not a standardized financial measure under the financial reporting
framework used to prepare our financial statements and might not be comparable to similar financial measures used by other issuers. Refer
to the Non-GAAP and other financial measures section, for definitions of these metrics and reconciliations to the most comparable IFRS
measures.
(3) Refer to the Consolidated results of operations section for details of special items recorded in 2022 and 2021.
(4) Non-GAAP financial ratio. A non-GAAP financial ratio is not a standardized financial measure under the financial reporting framework used
to prepare our financial statements and might not be comparable to similar financial measures used by other issuers. Refer to the Non-
GAAP and other financial measures section, for definitions of these metrics and reconciliations to the most comparable IFRS measures.
(5) Supplementary financial measure. Refer to the Non-GAAP and other financial measures section, for definitions of these metrics.
(6) Transportation business was classified as discontinued operations. On January 29, 2021, the Corporation closed the sale of the
Transportation business to Alstom.
(7) As of June 13, 2022, Bombardier proceeded with a Share Consolidation of the Corporation’s Class A shares and Class B shares
(subordinate voting) at a consolidation ratio of 25-for-1. As a result, the comparative periods have been retroactively restated to reflect the
Share Consolidation.
For the fiscal years ended and as at
December 31
Liquidity
Cash flows from operating activities
Continuing operations
Discontinued operations
Net additions to PP&E and intangible
assets
Continuing operations
Discontinued operations
Free cash flow (usage)(1)
Continuing operations
Discontinued operations
Cash and cash equivalents(2)
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term debt
FIVE-YEAR SUMMARY
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,072
—
1,072
337
—
337
735
—
735
1,291
—
5,980
$
$
$
$
$
$
332
(621)
(289)
232
—
232
100
$
(621)
$
(521)
$
$ 1,675
$
—
$ 7,047
$ (1,672)
$ (1,149)
$ (2,821)
$
$
$
221
133
354
$ (1,893)
$ (1,282)
$ (3,175)
$ 2,450
$ 1,882
$ 8,193
$
$
$
$
$
$
(253)
(427)
(680)
366
157
523
(619)
$
$
(584)
$ (1,203)
$ 2,629
$
8
$ 9,325
$
$
$
$
$
$
587
10
597
307
108
415
280
$
(98)
$
182
$
$ 3,187
$
9
$ 9,093
(1) Non-GAAP financial measures. A non-GAAP financial measure is not a standardized financial measure under the financial reporting
framework used to prepare our financial statements and might not be comparable to similar financial measures used by other issuers. Refer
to the Non-GAAP and other financial measures section, for definitions of these metrics and reconciliations to the most comparable IFRS
measures.
(2) Includes cash and cash equivalents from Transportation of $671 million presented under Assets held for sale as of December 31, 2020, and
$51 million from the aerostructures businesses as of December 31, 2019, respectively.
12 BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
GUIDANCE AND FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
2022 Guidance and Results
Continuing operations only
Aircraft deliveries (in units)
Revenues
Adjusted EBITDA(3)
Adjusted EBIT(3)
EBIT
Free cash flow(3)
Cash flows from
operating activities
Net additions to PP&E
and intangible assets
2022 guidance provided
in our 2021 Financial
Report(1)
> 120
> $6.5 billion
> $825 million
> $375 million
n/a
> $50 million
n/a
n/a
Updated 2022
guidance(2)
> 120
> $6.5 billion
> $825 million
> $375 million
n/a
> $515 million
n/a
n/a
2022 results
123
$6.9 billion
$930 million
$512 million
$538 million
$735 million
$1.1 billion
$337 million
Revenues for the full year of $6.9 billion were above guidance mainly due to a favorable aircraft mix and strong
aftermarket performance.
Full year adjusted EBITDA(3) and adjusted EBIT(3) were $930 million and $512 million respectively as a result of
margin conversion on higher revenues than guidance and execution of the Corporation’s strategic priorities.
Free cash flow(3) guidance for the full year was revised up from better than $50 million to better than $515 million.
Full year free cash flow(3) generation from continuing operations was $735 million for 2022, driven by higher
earnings generation and better working capital performance resulting from stronger order intake as the
Corporation built its backlog(4) to $14.8 billion.
(1) Refer to our 2021 Financial Report for further details.
(2) Refer to our Second Quarterly Report for the period ended June 30, 2022 for further details.
(3) Non-GAAP financial measures. A non-GAAP financial measure is not a standardized financial measure under the financial reporting
framework used to prepare our financial statements and might not be comparable to similar financial measures used by other issuers. Refer
to the Non-GAAP and other financial measures section, for definitions of these metrics and reconciliations to the most comparable IFRS
measures.
(4) Represents order backlog for both manufacturing and services.
BOMBARDIER INC. / 2022 FINANCIAL REPORT / OVERVIEW 13
2023 Guidance(1)
Aircraft deliveries (in units)
Revenues
Adjusted EBITDA(2)
Adjusted EBIT(2)
Free cash flow(2)
2023 Guidance
> 138
> $7.6 billion
> $1,125 million
> $695 million
> $250 million
Aircraft deliveries in 2023 are expected to be greater than 138 aircraft, with growth in both Challenger and Global
aircraft platforms.
Revenues are expected to increase versus 2022 to greater than $7.6 billion, based on higher aircraft deliveries,
as well as a growth in our aftermarket business as new service facilities continue to ramp-up operations.
Adjusted EBITDA(2) is expected to be greater than $1,125 million in 2023, a 21% improvement over 2022. This
growth is driven by margin conversion on increased revenues, increased contribution from the Global 7500
platform, and finalizing the Corporation’s $400 million cost reduction plan partly offset by production and supply
chain related cost increases. Adjusted EBIT(2) is expected to be greater than $695 million.
Free cash flow(2) in 2023 is expected to be greater than $250 million including one-time payments related to
residual value guarantees estimated at approximately $125 million, and net additions to PP&E and intangible
assets around $350 million.
(1) Forward-looking statement. See the forward-looking statements assumptions on which the guidance is based and forward-looking
statements disclaimer in Overview.
(2) Non-GAAP financial measures. A non-GAAP financial measure is not a standardized financial measure under the financial reporting
framework used to prepare our financial statements and might not be comparable to similar financial measures used by other issuers. Refer
to the Non-GAAP and other financial measures section, for definitions of these metrics and reconciliations to the most comparable IFRS
measures.
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Forward-looking Statements Disclaimer
This MD&A includes forward-looking statements, which may involve, but are not limited to: statements with respect to our
objectives, anticipations and outlook or guidance in respect of various financial and global metrics and sources of contribution
thereto, targets, goals, priorities, market and strategies, financial position, financial performance, market position, capabilities,
competitive strengths, credit ratings, beliefs, prospects, plans, expectations, anticipations, estimates and intentions; general
economic and business outlook, prospects and trends of an industry; customer value; expected demand for products and
services; growth strategy; product development, including projected design, characteristics, capacity or performance; expected
or scheduled entry-into-service of products and services, orders, deliveries, testing, lead times, certifications and execution of
orders in general; competitive position; expectations regarding revenue and backlog mix; the expected impact of the legislative
and regulatory environment and legal proceedings; strength of capital profile and balance sheet, creditworthiness, available
liquidities and capital resources, expected financial requirements, and ongoing review of strategic and financial alternatives;
the introduction of productivity enhancements, operational efficiencies, cost reduction and restructuring initiatives, and
anticipated costs, intended benefits and timing thereof; the ability to continue business transition to growth cycle and cash
generation; expectations, objectives and strategies regarding debt repayment, refinancing of maturities and interest cost
reduction; compliance with restrictive debt covenants; expectations regarding the declaration and payment of dividends on our
preferred shares; intentions and objectives for our programs, assets and operations; expectations regarding the availability of
government assistance programs; both the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of the ongoing military
conflict between Ukraine and Russia on the foregoing and the effectiveness of plans and measures we have implemented in
response thereto; and expectations regarding the strength of the market, inflationary and supply chain pressures, and ongoing
economic recovery in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may”, “will”, “shall”,
“can”, “expect”, “estimate”, “intend”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “foresee”, “believe”, “continue”, “maintain” or “align”, the negative of
these terms, variations of them or similar terminology. Forward-looking statements are presented for the purpose of assisting
investors and others in understanding certain key elements of our current objectives, strategic priorities, expectations,
guidance, outlook and plans, and in obtaining a better understanding of our business and anticipated operating environment.
Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes.
By their nature, forward-looking statements require management to make assumptions and are subject to important known
and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause our actual results in future periods to differ materially from forecast
results set forth in forward-looking statements. While management considers these assumptions to be reasonable and
appropriate based on information currently available, there is risk that they may not be accurate. The assumptions underlying
the forward-looking statements made in this MD&A include the following material assumptions: growth of the business aviation
market and the Corporation’s share of such market; proper identification of recurring cost savings and executing on our cost
reduction plan; optimization of our real estate portfolio, including through the sale or other transactions in respect of real estate
assets on favorable terms; and access to working capital facilities on market terms. For additional information, including with
respect to other assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements made in this MD&A, refer to the Forward-looking
statements - Assumptions section hereinafter. Given the impact of the changing circumstances surrounding both the
repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing military conflict between Ukraine and Russia, including because of
the emergence of COVID-19 variants and the imposition of financial and economic sanctions and export control limitations,
and the related response from the Corporation, governments (federal, provincial and municipal, both domestic, foreign and
multinational inter-governmental organizations), regulatory authorities, businesses, suppliers, customers, counterparties and
third-party service providers, there is inherently more uncertainty associated with the Corporation’s assumptions as compared
to prior years.
Certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements
include, but are not limited to: risks associated with general economic conditions; operational risks (such as risks related to
development of new business; order backlog; deployment and execution of our strategy, including cost reductions and working
capital improvements and manufacturing and productivity enhancement initiatives; developing new products and services; the
certification of products and services; pressures on cash flows and capital expenditures, including due to seasonality and
cyclicality; doing business with partners; product performance warranty and casualty claim losses; environmental, health and
safety concerns and regulations; dependence on limited number of contracts, customers and suppliers, including supply chain
risks; human resources including the global availability of a skilled workforce; reliance on information systems (including
technology vulnerabilities, cybersecurity threats and privacy breaches); reliance on and protection of intellectual property
rights; reputation risks; adequacy of insurance coverage; risk management; and tax matters); financing risks (such as risks
related to liquidity and access to capital markets; substantial debt and interest payment requirements, including execution of
debt management and interest cost reduction strategies; restrictive and financial debt covenants; retirement benefit plan risk;
exposure to credit risk; and reliance on government support); risks related to regulatory and legal proceedings; business
environment risks (such as risks associated with the financial condition of business aircraft customers; trade policy; increased
competition; political instability; financial and economic sanctions and export control limitations; global climate change; and
force majeure events); market risks (such as foreign currency fluctuations; changing interest rates; increases in commodity
prices; and inflation rate fluctuations); and other unforeseen adverse events. For more details, see the Risks and uncertainties
section in Other in this MD&A. Any one or more of the foregoing factors may be exacerbated by the repercussions of the
COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing military conflict between Ukraine and Russia, and may have a significantly more severe
impact on the Corporation’s business, results of operations and financial condition than in the absence of such events.
BOMBARDIER INC. / 2022 FINANCIAL REPORT / OVERVIEW 15
Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors that may affect future growth, results and performance is not
exhaustive and undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. Other risks and uncertainties not presently
known to us or that we presently believe are not material could also cause actual results or events to differ materially from
those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements set forth herein reflect
management’s expectations as at the date of this report and are subject to change after such date. Unless otherwise required
by applicable securities laws, we expressly disclaim any intention, and assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-
looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The forward-looking statements
contained in this MD&A are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
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Forward-looking statements — Assumptions
Forward-looking statements(1) in this MD&A are based on and subject to the following material assumptions:
• normal execution and delivery of current backlog;
• the alignment of production rates to market demand, including the ability of the supply base to support product
development and planned production rates on commercially acceptable terms in a timely manner;
• continuing to mature margin contribution on the Global 7500 and executing the ongoing development of the Global 8000
on target;
• continued deployment and execution of growth strategies, and continued growth of the aftermarket and Defense
business;
• the ability to invest in our product portfolio;
• the accuracy of the analyses and assumptions underlying our business case including estimated cash flows and
revenues over the expected life of our programs and thereafter;
• the accuracy of our estimates and judgments regarding the duration, scope and impacts of the repercussions of the
COVID-19 pandemic, and the ongoing military conflict between Ukraine and Russia, on the economy and financial
markets, and on our business, operations, revenues, liquidity, financial condition, margins, cash flows, prospects and
results in future periods;
• the accuracy of our assessment of anticipated growth drivers and sector trends;
• the accuracy of our assessment of pricing, supply chain and inflation trends;
• new program aircraft prices, unit costs and ramp-up;
• the ability to understand customer needs and portfolio of products and services to drive market demand and secure new
orders and maintain the backlog level;
• continued deployment and execution of leading initiatives to improve revenue conversion into higher earnings and free
cash flow(2), through improved procurement cost, controlled spending and labour efficiency;
• delivering on our cost reduction plan, through restructurings and other initiatives addressing the direct and indirect cost
structure, focusing on sustained cost reductions and operational improvements, while reducing working capital
consumption;
• the effectiveness of disciplined capital deployment measures in new programs and products to drive revenue growth;
• our ability to offset a portion of our new Toronto Pearson Airport manufacturing facility construction costs through land
sales or other opportunities and to keep project spend on track;
• the ability to recruit and retain highly skilled resources;
• the stability of the competitive global environment, global economic conditions and financial markets in the aftermath of
the COVID-19 pandemic;
• the stability of foreign exchange rates at current levels;
• the ability to access the capital markets as needed or opportunistically;
• the ability to have sufficient liquidity to execute the strategic plan and to pay down long-term debt or refinance maturities;
and
• the ability to successfully defend ourselves against ongoing and future legal and regulatory proceedings.
For a discussion of the material risk factors associated with the forward-looking information, refer to the Risks and
uncertainties section in Other.
(1) Also refer to the Guidance and forward-looking statements section for the forward-looking statements disclaimer.
(2) Non-GAAP financial measure. A non-GAAP financial measure is not a standardized financial measure under the financial reporting
framework used to prepare our financial statements and might not be comparable to similar financial measures used by other issuers.
Refer to the Non-GAAP and other financial measures section, for definitions of these metrics and reconciliations to the most comparable
IFRS measures.
BOMBARDIER INC. / 2022 FINANCIAL REPORT / OVERVIEW 17
PROFILE
Strong portfolio positioned for growth
We skillfully design, develop, manufacture and market two class-leading families of business jets, Global and
Challenger. We also provide robust aftermarket support for both of these aircraft, as well as for the Learjet family
of aircraft(1). Our business jet portfolio spans from the large to medium categories, in addition to outfitting various
aircraft platforms for specialized use. With approximately 5,000 aircraft in service worldwide, Bombardier has
developed an extensive aftermarket and support network of service facilities across the U.S., Europe and Asia-
Pacific. This network grew significantly in 2022, when several new or newly expanded service centers were
inaugurated. Additional support is provided thanks to world-class facilities, depots, hubs, repair facilities and
mobile response teams with available aircraft parts worldwide.
(1) Bombardier delivered its last Learjet aircraft in the first quarter of 2022 but continues to provide aftermarket support for the Learjet family of
aircraft.
MARKET SEGMENT: BUSINESS AIRCRAFT
LARGE BUSINESS JETS
Models: Global 8000(1), Global 7500, Global 6500, Global
6000, Global 5500 and Global 5000
Market category: Large business jets
Key highlights(2): Skillfully designed to leave a lasting
impression, the flagship Global aircraft family covers the
large jet category with six aircraft models. In 2022,
Bombardier unveiled its newest member, the Global 8000
aircraft. The new aircraft, set to enter service in 2025,
stands alone as the world’s fastest and longest-range
purpose-built business jet, innovatively crafted with the
industry’s smoothest ride, healthiest cabin and lowest
cabin altitude. With a top speed of Mach 0.94, the Global
8000 is the fastest business jet in the skies.
Global 8000 aircraft
Since its entry into service in 2018, the segment-defining
Global 7500 aircraft has proven to be the highest
performing aircraft in the industry, as well as the first
business jet to receive an Environmental Product
Declaration (EPD®)(3). With the longest range currently
available in the industry, it can link virtually any key city
pair worldwide, non-stop. Its four-zone cabin includes a full
crew-rest area and provides an unprecedented array of
floor plans and furnishing options.
In 2022, Bombardier introduced the Executive cabin, a
new, three-workspace interior option for its Global 7500
and Global 8000 aircraft. The new setup provides an
excellent option for those aircraft owners whose jet use is
focused on maximizing corporate productivity. The
Executive cabin also features a new member of
Bombardier’s revolutionary Nuage seating family, the
versatile Nuage Cube.
Featuring a revolutionary wing design and efficient Pearl
engines, the Global 5500 and Global 6500 jets boast
farthest-in-class ranges, offering unrivalled performance
and unsurpassed passenger comfort, all at exceptional
operating costs.
All Global aircraft come equipped with Bombardier’s Pũr
Air system, with an advanced HEPA filter that captures up
to 99.99% of allergens, bacteria and viruses while
completely replacing the cabin air with 100% fresh air in as
little as 90 seconds. In addition, the industry’s fastest
worldwide inflight internet connectivity, combined with
comprehensive cabin management systems, keep
passengers entertained and connected at all times.
(1) The Global 8000 aircraft is in development, with testing and certifications proceeding on schedule towards the planned entry into service in
2025. See the Global 8000 aircraft disclaimer at the end of this MD&A.
(2) Under certain operating conditions, when compared to aircraft currently in service.
(3) The International EPD® System is an environmental declaration program based in Sweden. It discloses fully transparent environmental
information about the product’s life cycle, such as CO2 emissions, noise, water consumption and other key environmental impact indicators.
18 BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
MEDIUM BUSINESS JETS
Models: Challenger 3500 and Challenger 650
Market category: Medium business jets
Key highlights(1): A masterful expression of high-end
craftsmanship and functionality, the Challenger family of
aircraft features productivity-enhancing business tools,
with the most comfortable cabins in its category. All
Challenger aircraft offer low operating costs, high
reliability, and the ultimate in-flight experience with
industry-leading connectivity, immersive sound system and
a cabin management system that effortlessly bring it all
together.
Unveiled in September 2021, the first Challenger 3500,
belonging to its launch customer, entered service in
September 2022. An update to Bombardier’s bestselling
Challenger 350 platform, the Challenger 3500 features a
thoroughly redesigned, intelligent, and sustainably minded
cabin that includes Bombardier’s revolutionary Nuage
seat. The aircraft is the first in the industry with a voice-
controlled cabin, and the first super mid-size jet with an
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD®). Its eco-friendly
innovative technology helps pilots reduce fuel burn and
carbon emissions.
The Challenger 3500 has proven to be the right answer to
the customers evolving needs and continues the platform’s
8-year streak as the most delivered super mid-size aircraft.
Challenger 3500 aircraft
The Challenger 600 series has been the most delivered
business jet in its segment for the last decade. With its
peak reliability, worldwide reach, widest-in-class cabin and
lowest direct operating costs, the Challenger 650 platform
continues to be popular with corporate customers and fleet
operators. It is also in demand for specialized missions:
there are more specialized Challenger 600 series aircraft
in operation than all direct competitors combined.
(1) Under certain operating conditions, when compared to aircraft currently in service.
Bombardier has most notably successfully delivered
platforms of choice in the intelligence, surveillance, and
reconnaissance (ISR) platform sphere and is becoming
the service provider of choice for multiple armed forces
and foreign allies.
BOMBARDIER DEFENSE
Models: Challenger and Global business jets
Market category: Special-mission aircraft
Key highlights: Bombardier Defense (previously
Bombardier Specialized Aircraft) designs, develops and
delivers a range of capabilities to operators around the
world, with more than 500 special-mission Learjet,
Challenger and Global aircraft in service with more than
160 operators in over 50 countries. Bombardier’s diverse
fleet of business aircraft platforms represent the ideal
solution for government missions, from surveillance and
reconnaissance to medical evacuations and VIP transport.
Solutions range from turnkey packages of complete
design, building, testing and certification to specialized
engineering support and technical oversight of customer
projects.
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BOMBARDIER’S CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED AIRCRAFT PROGRAM
Models: Learjet, Challenger and Global business jets
Market category: Pre-owned aircraft
Key highlights(1): In 2021, Bombardier launched its certified pre-owned aircraft program that provides a premium pre-owned
ownership experience by harnessing Bombardier’s product knowledge, as well as its world-renowned refurbishment
capabilities and valuation know-how. For buyers seeking a “like-new” experience, Bombardier’s certified pre-owned aircraft
program provides them with the premium class of pre-owned products, equipped with the latest safety and cabin
enhancements – while providing the new aircraft delivery experience customers are looking for. Each available aircraft is
meticulously selected, inspected and updated to adhere to Bombardier's highest quality and safety standards. A fresh coat of
Matterhorn white provides the immaculate canvas for customers to apply their signature livery. Every Bombardier’s certified
pre-owned aircraft is backed by an exclusive manufacturer one-year warranty(2) which extends to operational support during
the first year, just like with new Bombardier aircraft.
(1) Excludes trade-in and resale sales.
(2) One-year warranty on the airframe. Certain conditions apply.
MARKET SEGMENT: CUSTOMER SERVICES
MAINTENANCE: ADDING VALUE THROUGHOUT THE LIFECYCLE
Services portfolio: Extensive, worldwide capabilities to maximize scheduled maintenance as well as value-added packages,
including refurbishment and modification of business aircraft, and component repair and overhaul services. Through original
equipment manufacturer expertise, a wide variety of services can be performed in house, as well as through dispatching
mobile response teams to customers’ aircraft.
Key highlights: Bombardier offers worldwide service and support through wholly owned service centers, line maintenance
stations, mobile response teams, and a network of authorized service facilities and aircraft worldwide to support customers
through aircraft-on-ground (AOG) resolutions. In 2022, Bombardier considerably expanded its service center network. The
company opened new facilities in Miami - Opa Locka, Florida, and Melbourne, Australia, and inaugurated the significantly
expanded Singapore and London - Biggin Hill service centers.
SERVICES: OFFERING PEACE OF MIND THROUGH PARTS AND SMART SERVICES
Services portfolio: Bombardier is providing manufacturer-approved parts backed by an industry leading two-year warranty, as
well as repairs to customer owned parts. A growing portfolio of innovative cost-per-flight-hour parts and maintenance plans are
also available for Learjet, Challenger and Global aircraft. Options include the Smart Services offering, which can be tailored to
include landing gear overhaul and unscheduled maintenance coverage, among other selections.
Key highlights: 24/7 parts support with parts facilities worldwide anchored by two major hubs in Chicago and Frankfurt, as
well as five regional depots. A sophisticated inventory management system ensures worldwide parts availability throughout the
depot and hub network, as well as the wholly owned service centers. Repair facilities in North America and Europe provide
repair services on customer-owned parts. A network of aircraft is available to shuttle parts in support of aircraft-on-ground
requirements. From coverage on exchanges and repairs of airframe components, including flight deck avionics, Smart
Services provides budget predictability and worldwide parts availability.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT: 24/7 ASSISTANCE
Services portfolio: Comprehensive portfolio of business aircraft customer support including 24-hour customer response
centers, enhanced online service tools, customer services engineering, mobile response team trucks, structural repair,
technical publications and EIS support.
Key highlights: Providing operators with a single point of contact, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for all critical and aircraft-
on-the-ground requests and supporting all customer requirements from EIS throughout ownership of the aircraft by leveraging
a global support network of strategically located teams. In 2022, Bombardier significantly enhanced its customer support
footprint around the world with the inauguration of expanded service centers in Singapore and London - Biggin Hill, and the
opening of new facilities in Miami - Opa Locka and Melbourne, Australia. In December 2022, Bombardier broke ground on a
new service center in Abu Dhabi, set to open in 2025, which will become an important hub for Bombardier's customers in the
region(1). This service support transformation underscores Bombardier’s ongoing commitment to providing the most
comprehensive onsite, mobile and aircraft-on-ground resolution services in the industry.
(1) Forward-looking statement. See the forward-looking statements assumptions on which the guidance is based and forward-looking
statements disclaimer in Overview.
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Map reflects Bombardier’s worldwide presence at the end of Q4 2022.
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INDUSTRY AND ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
Performant and resilient industry driven by strong customer demand
despite slowdown in economic outlook
In 2022, business aviation continued its impressive recovery from the global pandemic, reaching its lowest
inventory level of aircraft in the pre-owned market, peak levels of flight activity across the industry and a healthy
industry-wide backlog. The industry remained healthy and resilient in the second half of the year despite the rise
in uncertainty of the global economic outlook. In fact, on October 11, 2022, the International Monetary Fund
shared its latest economic outlook, projecting a global GDP growth of 3.2% for 2022, a smaller predicted growth
compared to the average pre-pandemic GDP performances(1). This outlook is a result of central bank’s policy
across the globe responding to high levels of inflation, the impact of the war in Ukraine and the ongoing impact of
supply chain disruptions. Despite this predicted economic slowdown, the industry confidence index, the inventory
level of pre-owned business jet and flight utilization have trended in the right directions, reflecting favorable
market conditions in 2022 for the business aviation industry.
Industry confidence, measured by the Barclays Business Jet Indicator, remained above the 50-point threshold of
market stability for the entirety of 2022, setting at 55 in the last survey of 2022(2). However, on January 19, 2023,
Barclays released its latest survey(2) results showing a decline to 45 for the index, falling below the 50-point
threshold of worsening market conditions for the first time since late 2020. Remaining above the threshold had
been a good indicator of favorable and improving market conditions, driven by historically low levels of pre-owned
inventory and the rise of overall pricing. As of the latest survey, respondent sentiment has deteriorated, resulting
from higher interest rates negatively impacting business activities. Nevertheless, the latest survey highlighted a
remaining relatively low supply of pre-owned inventory available for sale(2). In fact, at the end of the first half of
2022, the total number of pre-owned aircraft available for sale, as a percentage of the total in-service fleet, was
estimated at 3.4% compared to 6.2% at the same period in 2021, its lowest level since 1989(3). While this ratio has
risen slightly in the last quarters of 2022, now at 4.8% in December 2022, it remains low when compared to the
average ratio of 5.5% in 2021 and 9.4% in 2020(3). Business jet utilization has also improved year-over-year in the
U.S. and Europe in 2022 by 3.4% and 8.3%, respectively(4). The increase is driven by easing of travel restrictions,
lack of available commercial flights and growing demand for safety features offered by private aviation. The
continued improvement of these indicators should help create better conditions for future demand.
Finally, the industry delivered an estimated total of 523 units in 2022, up 3.0% year-over-year(5). For reference, in
the last 15 years the industry delivered 574 aircraft on average, indicating potential for delivery growth in the short
term. Estimated industry revenues followed a similar trend, increasing by 4.8%(5).
The following key indicators are used to monitor the health of the business aviation market in the short term:
CURRENT SITUATION
STATUS
INDICATOR
INDUSTRY
CONFIDENCE
CORPORATE
PROFITS
PRE-OWNED
BUSINESS JETS
INVENTORY
LEVELS
AIRCRAFT
UTILIZATION
RATES
The Barclays Business Jet Indicator has remained above the threshold of market stability for
the whole of 2022. As of Q4 2022, the index was at 55 points(2). In the latest survey of
January 2023, the index fell to 45(2).
Forecasted U.S. corporate profits are expected to remain strong for the remainder of 2022,
with Q3 profits increasing to $3.0 trillion for 2022, compared to $2.9 trillion at the end of
2021(6).
The total number of pre-owned aircraft available for sale as a percentage of the total
worldwide fleet has decreased to its lowest level since 1989(3) in 2022, while it has increased
slightly it remains fairly low for industry standards, now at 4.8%.
Business jet utilization in the U.S. increased by 3.4% in 2022 compared to 2021(4).
Business jet utilization in Europe increased by 8.3% in 2022 compared to 2021(4).
AIRCRAFT
SHIPMENTS AND
BILLINGS
In the business aircraft market categories in which we compete, we estimate that business
aircraft deliveries increased by 3.0%(5) and total billings increased by 4.8%(5) in 2022
compared to 2021.
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(1) According to The International Monetary Fund publication dated October 11, 2022.
(2) According to the Barclays Business Jet Survey dated October 14, 2022 and January 19, 2023.
(3) According to JETNET and Ascend (by Cirium).
(4) According to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Eurocontrol websites.
(5) Based on our estimates, public disclosure records of certain competitors, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) shipment
reports, Ascend (by Cirium) and B&CA Magazine list prices, as of January 25, 2023, excludes very light jets and large corporate airliners.
(6) According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis News Release dated December 22, 2022.
Source: Barclays
* The Business Jet Indicator is a measure of market confidence
from industry professionals, gathered through regular surveys of
brokers, dealers, manufacturers, fractional providers, financiers
and others.
Methodologies used in the calculation of the Business Jet
Indicator may differ following a change in the source of the data.
Sources: JETNET and Ascend (by Cirium)
* As a percentage of total business jet fleet, excluding very light
jets.
Shaded area indicates what we consider to be the normal
range of total pre-owned business jet inventory available for
sale, i.e. between 11% and 14%.
Source: U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) website
Source: Eurocontrol. All years from 2017 are restated due to
Brexit where U.K. flights have been removed from business jet
utilization.
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BUSINESS JET INDICATOR*(for calendar quarters; average on a 100-point scale)20394958648283837463545545IndexStability threshold = 50Q12020Q22020Q32020Q42020Q1 2021Q2 2021Q3 2021Q4 2021Q1 2022Q2 2022Q3 2022Q4 2022Jan.2023U.S. BUSINESS JET UTILIZATION(for calendar years)4,2454,3934,4304,4384,5024,4124,3013,2394,6054,761Thousands of departures and arrivals for all business jets2013201420152016201720182019202020212022PRE-OWNED BUSINESS JET INVENTORY* (for calendar years)4.9%4.7%4.4%4.8%LightMediumLargeTotal20132014201520162017201820192020202120220%4%8%12%16%EUROPEAN BUSINESS JET UTILIZATION(for calendar years)444454452450477478464328437474Thousands of departures and arrivals for all business jets2013201420152016201720182019202020212022 Short-term outlook
As per the latest data available, global growth is expected to fall short at 3.1% in 2022 and 1.4% in 2023(1). While
this forecast remains sensitive to changes in the geopolitical environment, expectations are that low pre-owned
inventory levels are unlikely to reach pre-pandemic levels in the short-term. This coupled to a strong and balanced
aircraft backlog for the industry to continue to support the growth of the business aviation market. We have begun
to see signs of the impact of inflation, and supply chain constraint on business sentiment across the industry.
Nonetheless, pre-owned inventory still remains low, and we continue to see growth in flight utilization across the
industry. Furthermore, the potential exit of certain legacy platforms in the industry should offset the unit growth of
new products. Industry revenues are expected to continue to recover driven by the increasing contribution of large
aircraft in the overall industry delivery mix.
(1) According to Oxford Economics Databank dated January 31, 2023.
Long-term outlook
In the longer term, all demand drivers are well-oriented. Wealth creation and the continued emergence of
developing countries are expected to grow our customer base. The retirement of older models combined with the
introduction of new models will help meet the needs of new customers. The evolution of new ownership models,
such as fractional and charter businesses will make business aviation even more accessible. Business aviation is
poised for growth and with the industry’s most comprehensive product portfolio, we believe we are well
positioned.
Customer services
In 2022, Bombardier thrived to improve customer reach and customer experience through the completion of four
service centers worldwide, including two expansions in Singapore and London and the grand opening of two new
facilities in Melbourne and Miami. Bombardier also announced the ground breaking for a new service center in
Abu Dhabi. By growing and improving its global footprint, Bombardier is insuring consistent and reliable access to
aftermarket services for current and future customers across the globe. Business aircraft’s worldwide customer
services network includes wholly owned service centers, parts hubs, parts depots, line maintenance facilities,
customer response centers, mobile customer response teams, as well as authorized service facilities and
authorized training providers. The demand for service and support is driven by the size of the fleet of Bombardier
business aircraft, by the number of hours flown by said fleet and the average age of the fleet.
Market indicators
INDICATOR
CURRENT SITUATION
STATUS
INSTALLED BASE
YEARLY TOTAL
FLIGHT HOURS
AVERAGE AGE OF
FLEET
The installed base for Bombardier business aircraft increased by approximately
1.7% (or by 2.2% and 6.9% for medium and large categories, respectively) to 5,057
aircraft in 2022 when compared to 2021(1).
Based on our estimates, Bombardier business aircraft fleet total flight hours increased
by approximately 11% in 2022 compared to last year (or a 6% compound annual growth
rate (CAGR) since 2019)(2). Yearly average flight hours per aircraft have also increased
by 7% in 2022 compared to 2021.
Typically, aircraft direct maintenance costs increase as an aircraft age. Therefore, the
average age of the fleet of Bombardier aircraft will impact the size of the maintenance
market. The average age of the Bombardier business aircraft fleet increased by 2.6% in
2022(1).
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environment.
(1) Based on data obtained from fleet database Ascend (by Cirium).
(2) Based on yearly data from internal Bombardier FRACAS database.
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Short-term outlook
Flight activity in 2022 has completely recovered from the pandemic and is now above pre-pandemic levels. With
the expansions and new builds accomplished in 2022, we will undoubtedly improve access and reach of our
services to our customers across the globe. We will continue to actively evaluate strategic locations for additional
expansions in order to continue the growth of the aftermarket service market share, move closer to customers to
further improve response times and build stronger relationships around the globe.
Long-term outlook
The continued growth of the installed base is expected to stimulate demand for customer services. While
traditional markets such as North America continue to dominate in terms of market size, the business aircraft fleet
growth in non-traditional markets should create new opportunities for aftermarket services.
BOMBARDIER INC. / 2022 FINANCIAL REPORT / OVERVIEW 25
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Results of operations
Revenues
Business aircraft
Manufacturing and other(1)
Services(2)
Others(3)
Total revenues
Cost of sales
Gross margin
SG&A
R&D
Other expense (income)
Adjusted EBIT(4)
Special items
EBIT
Financing expense
Financing income
EBT
Income taxes (recovery)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations(5)
Net income (loss)
Attributable to
Equity holders of Bombardier Inc.
NCI(5)
EPS (in dollars)(6)
Basic
Diluted
EPS from continuing operations (in dollars)(6)
Basic
Diluted
As a percentage of total revenues
Gross margin(7)
Adjusted EBIT margin(8)
EBIT margin(7)
Fourth quarters ended
December 31
Fiscal years ended
December 31
2022
2021
2022
2021
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2,226
416
13
2,655
2,195
460
122
127
—
211
4
207
146
(59)
120
(121)
241
—
241
241
—
2.48
2.40
2.48
2.40
$ 1,385
363
23
1,771
1,458
313
102
94
4
113
(25)
138
174
(148)
112
(127)
239
(1)
238
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
238
—
2.41
2.34
2.42
2.35
17.3 %
7.9 %
7.8 %
17.7 %
6.4 %
7.8 %
$ 5,345
1,508
60
6,913
5,656
1,257
395
360
(10)
512
(26)
538
817
(33)
(246)
(118)
(128)
(20)
(148)
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(148)
—
(1.88)
(1.88)
(1.67)
(1.67)
18.2 %
7.4 %
7.8 %
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
4,759
1,237
89
6,085
5,161
924
355
338
8
223
(18)
241
936
(324)
(371)
(122)
(249)
5,319
5,070
5,041
29
52.05
50.54
(2.87)
(2.87)
15.2 %
3.7 %
4.0 %
(1) Includes revenues from sale of new aircraft, specialized aircraft solutions and pre-owned aircraft.
(2) Includes revenues from aftermarket services including parts, Smart Services, service centers, training and technical publications.
(3) Includes revenues from sale of components related to commercial aircraft programs.
(4) Non-GAAP financial measure. A non-GAAP measure is not a standardized financial measure under the financial reporting framework used
to prepare our financial statements and might not be comparable to similar financial measures used by other issuers. Refer to the Non-
GAAP and other financial measures section, for definitions of these metrics and reconciliations to the most comparable IFRS measures.
(5) Transportation business was classified as discontinued operations. On January 29, 2021, the Corporation closed the sale of the
Transportation business to Alstom and recognized a gain related to the sale in the fiscal year 2021. The expenses recorded in discontinued
operations for the fiscal year 2022 principally relate to change in estimates of a provision for professional fees.
(6) As of June 13, 2022, Bombardier proceeded with a Share Consolidation of the Corporation’s Class A shares and Class B shares
(subordinate voting) at a consolidation ratio of 25-for-1. As a result, the comparative periods have been retroactively restated to reflect the
Share Consolidation.
(7) Supplementary measures. Refer to the Non-GAAP and other financial measures section, for definitions of these metrics.
(8) Non-GAAP financial ratio. A non-GAAP ratio is not a standardized financial measure under the financial reporting framework used to
prepare our financial statements and might not be comparable to similar financial measures used by other issuers. Refer to the Non-GAAP
and other financial measures section, for definitions of these metrics and reconciliations to the most comparable IFRS measures.
26 BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
Computation of diluted EPS(1)
Fourth quarters ended
December 31
2021
2022
Fiscal years ended
December 31
2021
2022
Net income (loss) attributable to equity holders of
Bombardier Inc.
Preferred share dividends, including taxes
Net income (loss) attributable to common equity
holders of Bombardier Inc.
Weighted-average diluted number of common shares
(in thousands of shares)(2)
Diluted EPS (in dollars)(2)
$
$
$
241
(7)
$
239
(7)
$
(128)
(29)
$
(249)
(27)
234
$
232
$
(157)
$
(276)
97,423
2.40
98,534
2.35
$
94,496
(1.67)
$
96,334
(2.87)
$
(1) Includes continuing operations only.
(2) As of June 13, 2022, Bombardier proceeded with a Share Consolidation of the Corporation’s Class A shares and Class B shares
(subordinate voting) at a consolidation ratio of 25-for-1. As a result, the comparative periods have been retroactively restated to reflect the
Share Consolidation.
Other non-GAAP financial measures(2), non-GAAP financial ratios(3) and closest IFRS measures
Fourth quarters ended
December 31
Fiscal years ended
December 31
2021
138
232
13.1 %
239
80
2.35
0.74
2022
207
352
13.3 %
241
211
2.40
2.09
2021
241
640
10.5 %
(249)
(326)
(2.87)
(3.66)
2022
538
930
13.5 %
(128)
101
(1.67)
0.74
$
$
EBIT(1)
Adjusted EBITDA(1)(2)
Adjusted EBITDA margin(1)(3)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations
Adjusted net income (loss)(1)(2)
Diluted EPS from continuing operations(4)
Adjusted EPS(1)(3)(4)
(1) Includes continuing operations only.
(2) Non-GAAP financial measure. A non-GAAP measure is not a standardized financial measure under the financial reporting framework used
to prepare our financial statements and might not be comparable to similar financial measures used by other issuers. Refer to the Non-
GAAP and other financial measures section for definitions of these metrics and reconciliations to the most comparable IFRS measures.
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(3) Non-GAAP financial ratio. A non-GAAP ratio is not a standardized financial measure under the financial reporting framework used to
prepare our financial statements and might not be comparable to similar financial measures used by other issuers. Refer to the Non-GAAP
and other financial measures section for definitions of these metrics and reconciliations to the most comparable IFRS measures.
(4) As of June 13, 2022, Bombardier proceeded with a Share Consolidation of the Corporation’s Class A shares and Class B shares
(subordinate voting) at a consolidation ratio of 25-for-1. As a result, the comparative periods have been retroactively restated to reflect the
Share Consolidation.
Revenues
Analysis of consolidated results
For the three-month period ended December 31, 2022,
• Manufacturing and other revenues increased by $841 million year-over-year mainly due to
higher deliveries and selling prices of medium and large aircraft, partly offset by lower deliveries of light
aircraft.
Services revenues increased by $53 million year-over-year mainly due to increased fleet flight hours and
an increased market share.
•
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022,
• Manufacturing and other revenues increased by $586 million year-over-year mainly due to
higher deliveries and selling prices of large and medium aircraft, partly offset by lower deliveries of light
aircraft.
Services revenues increased by $271 million year-over-year mainly due to increased fleet flight hours and
an increased market share.
•
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Gross margin(1)
Gross margin(1) for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022, decreased by 0.4 percentage point mainly due to
start-up costs at the aftermarket service centers as the Corporation expands its service center footprint, despite
an increase in the absolute value of the gross margin contributed by the aftermarket business. The Corporation
witnessed higher margins from business aircraft manufacturing, mainly due to accretive margins on the Global
7500, reflecting learning curve improvements and execution of our cost reduction plan.
Gross margin(1) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, increased by 3.0 percentage points mainly due to
higher margins from business aircraft manufacturing, mainly due to accretive margins on the Global 7500,
reflecting learning curve improvements and execution of our cost reduction plan. The aftermarket business
witnessed an increase in contribution and margins from part services which was offset by higher service center
start-up costs.
(1) Supplementary financial measure. Refer to the Non-GAAP and other financial measures section for definitions of these metrics.
Special items
Special items comprise items which do not reflect our core performance or where their separate presentation will
assist users in understanding our results for the period. Such items include, among others, the impact of
restructuring charges, impact of business disposals and significant impairment charges and reversals.
The special items were as follows:
Changes in divestitures provisions and other(1)
Reversal of Learjet 85 aircraft program cancellation
provisions(2)
Restructuring charges(3)
Losses (gains) on repayment of long-term debt(4)
Gain on sale of EWIS(5)
Of which is presented in
Special items in EBIT
Financing expense (income) - losses (gains) on repayment of
long-term debt(4)
Fourth quarters ended
December 31
2021
6
2022
—
$
$
(4)
8
3
—
7
4
3
7
$
$
$
(37)
7
—
(1)
(25)
(25)
—
(25)
$
$
$
Fiscal years ended
December 31
2021
(4)
2022
(23)
$
(11)
8
(1)
—
(27)
(26)
(1)
(27)
$
$
$
(37)
37
212
(14)
194
(18)
212
194
$
$
$
$
1. Based on the ongoing activities with respect to past divestitures, the Corporation revised some related
provisions. The changes in provisions is treated as a special item since the original provisions were also
recorded as special items.
2. Based on the ongoing activities with respect to the cancellation of the Learjet 85 aircraft program, the
Corporation reduced the related provisions by $11 million in fiscal year 2022 ($37 million for fiscal year 2021).
The reduction in provisions is treated as a special item since the original provisions were also recorded as a
special items in 2014 and 2015.
3. For fiscal year 2022, represents severance charges of nil and other related charges of $8 million. For fiscal
year 2021, represents severance charges of $33 million, $3 million of impairment of PP&E and other related
charges of $9 million, partially offset by curtailment gains of $8 million.
4. For fiscal year 2022, represents the losses (gains) related to the partial repayment of Senior Notes due 2024,
2025 and 2027. For fiscal year 2021, represents the losses related to the repayment of the Senior Secured
Term Loan, and the full repayment of Senior Notes due December 2021, the Senior Notes due March 2022,
the Senior Notes due October 2022 and the Senior Notes due January 2023. Refer to Note 8 – Financing
expense and financing income and Note 27 - Long-term debt, to our Consolidated financial statements for
more information.
5. The sale of the Corporation’s Electrical Wiring and Interconnection Systems (EWIS) business in Mexico for a
total net consideration of $37 million resulted in an accounting gain of $14 million for fiscal year 2021.
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EBIT margin(1)
Adjusted EBIT margin(2) for the fourth quarter increased by 1.5 percentage points, mainly due to:
•
higher margins from manufacturing and other, mainly due to accretive margins on the Global 7500,
reflecting learning curve improvements and execution of our cost reduction plan.
Partially offset by:
•
•
higher amortization of aerospace program tooling owing to higher deliveries; and
higher service center start-up costs as the Corporation expands its service center footprint.
Adjusted EBIT margin(2) for the fiscal year increased by 3.7 percentage points, mainly due to:
•
higher margins from manufacturing and other, mainly due to accretive margins on the Global 7500,
reflecting learning curve improvements and execution of our cost reduction plan.
Partially offset by:
•
•
•
higher amortization of aerospace program tooling owing to higher deliveries;
higher administration and marketing personnel expense; and
higher service center start-up costs.
Including the impact of special items (see explanation of special items above), the EBIT margin(1) remained
unchanged for the fourth quarter and increased by 3.8 percentage points for the fiscal year compared to the same
periods last year, respectively.
(1) Supplementary financial measure. Refer to the Non-GAAP and other financial measures section, for definitions of these metrics and
reconciliations to the most comparable IFRS measures.
(2) Non-GAAP financial ratio. A non-GAAP ratio is not a standardized financial measure under the financial reporting framework used to prepare
our financial statements and might not be comparable to similar financial measures used by other issuers. Refer to the Non-GAAP and other
financial measures section, for definitions of these metrics and reconciliations to the most comparable IFRS measures.
Net financing expense
Net financing expense amounted to $87 million and $784 million, respectively, for the fourth quarter and fiscal
year ended December 31, 2022, compared to $26 million and $612 million for the corresponding periods last
fiscal year.
The $61-million increase for the fourth quarter is mainly due to:
a net change in the fair value of certain financial instruments classified as FVTP&L ($99 million), mainly
due to non-cash change in fair value of embedded derivatives related to call options on long-term debt;
and
losses related to the partial repayment of certain Senior Notes ($3 million).
lower interest expense on long-term debt, after the effect of hedges ($32 million).
The $172-million increase for the fiscal year is mainly due to:
•
a net change in the fair value of certain financial instruments classified as FVTP&L ($538 million), mainly
due to non-cash change in fair value of embedded derivatives related to call options on long-term debt.
gains recorded in 2022 related to the partial repayment of certain Senior Notes compared to losses
recorded in 2021 related to repayment of the Senior Secured Term Loan and full repayment of certain
Senior Notes ($213 million);
lower interest on long-term debt, after the effect of hedges ($113 million); and
higher interest earned on cash and cash equivalents ($15 million).
Income taxes
The effective income tax rate for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 were (100.8)% and
48.0% respectively, compared to the statutory income tax rate in Canada of 26.5%.
In the three-month period and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, the effective income tax rate is due to
the positive impact of the net recognition of previously unrecognized tax losses and temporary differences partially
offset by the negative impact of the permanent differences and the write-down of deferred income tax assets.
BOMBARDIER INC. / 2022 FINANCIAL REPORT / OVERVIEW 29
•
Partially offset by:
•
Partially offset by:
•
•
•
•
The effective income tax rates for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 were (113.4)% and
32.9%, respectively, compared to the statutory income tax rate in Canada of 26.5%.
In the three-month period and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, the effective income tax rate is due to
the positive impact of the net recognition of previously unrecognized tax losses or temporary differences and the
permanent differences partially offset by the negative impact of the write-down of deferred income tax assets.
Product development
Investment in product development
Additions to aerospace program tooling(1)
R&D expense(2)
As a percentage of revenues
Fourth quarters ended
December 31
2021
2022
Fiscal years ended
December 31
2021
2022
$
$
34
9
43
1.6 %
$
$
31
3
34
1.9 %
$
$
92
31
123
1.8 %
$
$
84
17
101
1.7 %
(1) Represents the net amount capitalized in aerospace program tooling, as well as the amount that was paid to suppliers based on reception
of parts for acquired development costs carried out by them.
(2) Excludes amortization of aerospace program tooling of $118 million and $329 million, respectively, for the fourth quarter and fiscal year
ended December 31, 2022 ($91 million and $321 million, respectively, for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2021), as
the related investments are already included in aerospace program tooling.
In May 2022, Bombardier introduced the Global 8000 aircraft, with updated performance indicators. With a top
speed of 0.94 Mach and an industry-leading range of 8,000 nautical mile(1), on top of its proven reliability and the
healthiest, best-connected cabin in the industry, the aircraft is the flagship of a new era in business aviation.
Testing and certification activities are progressing on schedule, with planned entry-into-service in 2025.
In September 2022, Bombardier celebrated the entry-into-service of the Challenger 3500 launch customer aircraft.
The latest evolution in the highly successful Challenger family of aircraft, it offers many of the features of the
Global family as standard equipment, including the stylish and exclusive Nuage seat. The advanced design of the
Challenger 3500 also prioritizes passenger wellness, with a dramatically lower cabin-pressure altitude for
improved in-flight of comfort and well-being. In 2022, the Challenger 3500 also became the second business
aircraft in the industry, after the Global 7500, to receive the Environmental Product Declaration® (EPD).
Bombardier continued to demonstrate its leading role in the development of new, more sustainable ways to fly.
Throughout 2022, the company showcased its EcoJet research project, a multi-disciplinary Research &
Technology initiative to advance aerodynamics, systems and overall efficiency through an integrated wing-
fuselage design (also known as blended wing body). The new aircraft concept, coupled with next-generation
propulsion systems, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 50%.
In October 2022, Bombardier also announced a new three-zone Executive cabin for its Global 7500 and Global
8000 aircraft during the 2022 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Orlando, FL. The
new configuration option features three separate suites, the most spacious in the industry, to maximize corporate
collaboration, productivity and networking with fellow passengers. As part of the Executive cabin announcement,
the company also introduced the Nuage Cube, a versatile new member of Bombardier’s groundbreaking Nuage
seating family. The Nuage Cube is a multi-tasking piece of furniture that can be placed throughout the cabin and
flipped on any side to be used as a footrest, stool or even a small table.
(1) Under certain operating conditions, when compared to aircraft currently in service.
30 BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
Aircraft deliveries and order backlog
Aircraft deliveries
(in units)
Business aircraft
Light(1)
Medium
Large
(1) Bombardier delivered its last Learjet aircraft in the first quarter of 2022.
Order backlog
(in billions of dollars)
Order backlog(1)
(1) Represents order backlog for both manufacturing and services.
Fourth quarters ended
December 31
2021
2022
Fiscal years ended
December 31
2021
2022
—
20
29
49
2
18
18
38
3
50
70
123
10
44
66
120
December 31, 2022
14.8
$
As at
December 31, 2021
12.2
$
The order backlog has grown since the beginning of the year 2022. We finished the year with a strong order
backlog at $14.8 billion. Management continuously monitors backlog length and production rates to balance with
sales activities, market demand and aircraft lead time.
Total number of employees
Workforce
December 31, 2022
Regular(1)
Contractual(2)
Percentage of regular employees covered by collective agreements
15,200
700
15,900
47 %
As at
December 31, 2021
13,400
400
13,800
42 %
(1) Including approximately 700 inactive employees as at December 31, 2022 and as at December 31, 2021.
(2) Including sub-contractors personnel.
The workforce as at December 31, 2022 increased by 2,100 employees, or 15%, when compared to the previous
year. The increase is mainly in support of our production ramp-up and our aftermarket growth during 2022.
Our incentive-based compensation plan for employees across our sites rewards the collective efforts of our
employees in achieving our objectives using performance indicator targets. A total of approximately 8,700
employees worldwide, or 57% of regular employees, participate in the program. In 2022, as part of this program,
incentive-based compensation is linked to the achievement of targeted results, based on adjusted EBITDA(1) and
free cash flow(1).
The workforce as at December 31, 2022 located in Canada amounts to 67%, or 10,700 employees (10,300
regular employees including 600 inactive employees, and 400 contractual employees).
(1) Non-GAAP financial measure. A non-GAAP measure is not a standardized financial measure under the financial reporting framework used
to prepare our financial statements and might not be comparable to similar financial measures used by other issuers. Refer to the Non-
GAAP and other financial measures section for definitions of these metrics.
BOMBARDIER INC. / 2022 FINANCIAL REPORT / OVERVIEW 31
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL POSITION
The $440 million decrease in assets for the fiscal year
is mainly explained by(1):
•
a $307 million decrease in other financial assets
principally due to the change in the fair value of
the call feature of embedded derivatives;
a $385 million decrease in cash and cash
equivalents. See the Free cash flow and the
Variation in cash and cash equivalents from
continuing operations tables for details; and
a $257 million decrease in aerospace program
tooling mainly due to amortization.
•
•
Partially offset by:
•
a $379 million increase in PP&E mainly due to an
increase in right-of-use assets under leases
relating to the new service centers and additions
to the new Toronto Pearson Airport manufacturing
facility which is currently under construction;
a $131 million increase in deferred income taxes;
and
a $80 million increase in inventories mainly due
to an increase of production of aircraft.
•
•
The $440 million decrease in total liabilities and deficit
is mainly explained by a $767 million decrease in
liabilities offset by a $327 million decrease in deficit.
•
The $772 million decrease in liabilities is mainly
explained by(1):
•
a $1.1 billion decrease in long-term debt
obligations(2) due to repayment of certain Senior
Notes; and
a $500 million decrease in retirement benefit
liability mainly due to remeasurement of defined
benefits plans.
Partially offset by:
•
a $725 million increase in contract liabilities
mainly due to cash received from new orders and
customer progress payments; and
a $122 million increase trade and other payables.
•
The $334 million decrease in deficit is mainly
explained by(1):
•
an increase in equity mainly due to the
remeasurement of retirement benefit liability
partially offset by net loss during the year.
(1) For the purpose of the Consolidated financial position, explanations included in this section do not include the impact of foreign exchange
rates, and the back-to-back agreements the Corporation has with ACLP related to certain government refundable advances and MHI related
to certain assets and liabilities. Refer to Note 18 – Other financial assets and Note 25 – Other financial liabilities, to our Consolidated
financial statements for further details.
(2) Refer to Note 27 – Long-term debt, to our Consolidated financial statements for more information.
32 BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
CONSOLIDATED ASSETS(as at December 31; in millions of dollars)12,76412,3245,4815,5857,2836,739Current assetsNon-current assets20212022CONSOLIDATED LIABILITIES AND DEFICIT(as at December 31; in millions of dollars)12,76412,3244,7685,4377,9966,887Current liabilitiesNon-current liabilities and deficit20212022 LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Free cash flow from continuing operations(1)
Free cash flow(1)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations
Non-cash items
Amortization
Impairment charges on PP&E and intangible assets
Deferred income taxes (recovery)
Losses (gains) on disposals of PP&E and intangibles
Gains on disposal of businesses
Share of expense of joint ventures and associates
Share-based expense
Losses (gains) on repayment of long-term debt
Other
Net change in non-cash balances - continuing operations
Cash flows from operating activities - continuing
operations
Net additions to PP&E and intangible assets
Free cash flow from continuing operations(1)
$
Fourth quarters ended
December 31
Fiscal years ended
December 31
2022
241
2021
239
2022
(128)
$
2021
(249)
$
$
$
140
1
(121)
1
—
—
7
3
—
39
311
(142)
169
$
119
—
(123)
—
(1)
1
2
—
(3)
159
393
(79)
314
415
3
(123)
(1)
—
—
18
(1)
—
889
1,072
(337)
735
$
$
417
3
(125)
1
(15)
—
14
212
—
74
332
(232)
100
(1) Non-GAAP financial measure. A non-GAAP measure is not a standardized financial measure under the financial reporting framework used to
prepare our financial statements and might not be comparable to similar financial measures used by other issuers. Refer to the Non-GAAP
and other financial measures section, for definitions of these metrics and reconciliations to the most comparable IFRS measures.
Cash flows from operating activities - continuing operations
The $82 million decrease in cash flows from operating activities for the fourth quarter is mainly due to:
•
a negative period-over-period variation in net change in non-cash balances ($120 million) (see
explanations below).
Partially offset by:
•
higher net income before non-cash items ($38 million).
The $740 million increase in cash flows from operating activities for the fiscal year is mainly due to:
•
a positive period-over-period variation in net change in non-cash balances ($815 million) (see explanations
below).
Partially offset by:
•
lower net income before non-cash items ($75 million).
Net change in non-cash balances
For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022, the $39 million inflow is mainly due to:
a decrease in inventories mainly due to higher aircraft deliveries.
•
Partially offset by:
•
•
•
Partially offset by:
•
•
a decrease in contract liabilities mainly due to aircraft deliveries; and
a decrease in trade and other payables.
For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2021, the $159 million inflow was mainly due to:
•
an increase in contract liabilities mainly due to customer progress payments as a result of order intake;
and
a decrease in inventories mainly due to higher aircraft deliveries.
a decrease in trade and other payables; and
an increase in other financial assets mainly due to a non-cash change in fair value of embedded
derivatives related to call options on long-term debt.
BOMBARDIER INC. / 2022 FINANCIAL REPORT / OVERVIEW 33
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, the $889 million inflow is mainly due to:
•
•
•
an increase in contract liabilities mainly due to customer progress payments as a result of order intake;
a decrease in other financial assets mainly due to a non-cash change in fair value of embedded derivatives
related to call options on long-term debt; and
an increase in trade and other payables.
Partially offset by:
•
•
an increase in inventories mainly due to increase of production of aircraft; and
a decrease in provisions.
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, the $74 million inflow was mainly due to:
•
•
an increase in contract liabilities mainly due to customer progress payments as a result of order intake;
and
a decrease in inventories mainly due to higher aircraft deliveries.
Partially offset by:
•
•
a decrease in trade and other payables; and
an increase in other financial assets mainly due to a non-cash change in fair value of embedded
derivatives related to call options on long-term debt.
Net additions to PP&E and intangible assets(1)
Additions to PP&E and intangible assets(1)
Proceeds from disposals of PP&E
and intangible assets(1)
Net additions to PP&E and intangible assets(1)
(1) Includes continuing operations only.
$
$
Fourth quarter ended
December 31
2021
(79)
2022
(144)
$
2
(142)
$
—
(79)
$
$
Fiscal years ended
December 31
2021
(237)
2022
(355)
$
18
(337)
$
5
(232)
For the fourth quarter and the fiscal year of 2022, net additions to PP&E and intangible assets increased by
$63 million and $105 million, respectively, mainly due to additions to the new Toronto Pearson Airport
manufacturing facility which is currently under construction.
34 BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
Available liquidity(1)
We continuously monitor our level of liquidity, including cash and cash equivalents and expected cash flows from
operations, to meet expected requirements, including working capital needs, the support of product development
initiatives and to ensure financial flexibility. In evaluating our liquidity requirements, we take into consideration
historic volatility and seasonal needs, the maturity profile of long-term debt, the funding of product development
programs, the level of customer advances, working capital requirements, the economic environment and access
to capital markets. We use scenario analyses to stress-test cash flow projections.
Variation in cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations
Balance at the beginning of period/fiscal year
Free cash flow from continuing operations(1)
Free cash flow usage from discontinued operations(2)
Proceeds from sale of Alstom shares
Deconsolidation of cash and cash equivalents related to
$
Transportation
Net proceeds from disposal of business(2)
Changes to restricted cash(3)
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
Repayments of long-term debt
Net change in short-term borrowings related to
Transportation
Payment of lease liabilities
Dividends paid - Preferred shares
Repurchase of Class B shares
Issuance of Class B shares
Purchase of Class B shares held in trust under the PSU
and RSU plans
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
Other
Balance at the end of period/fiscal year
$
Adjusted available liquidity(1)
Cash and cash equivalents
Certain restricted cash supporting various bank guarantees
Undrawn amounts under available revolving credit facility(4)
Adjusted available liquidity(1)
Fourth quarters ended
December 31
2021
1,380
314
—
—
2022
1,345
169
—
—
$
$
Fiscal years ended
December 31
2021
2,450
100
(621)
611
2022
1,675
735
—
—
$
—
—
—
—
(209)
—
(5)
(5)
—
8
—
1
(13)
1,291
—
—
10
—
—
—
(4)
(6)
—
1
(20)
(5)
5
1,675
$
$
—
—
43
—
(1,058)
—
(24)
(20)
(2)
10
(38)
1
(31)
1,291
(279)
2,868
(459)
2,180
(5,421)
365
(24)
(20)
—
5
(51)
(21)
(8)
1,675
$
$
December 31, 2022
1,291
391
208
1,890
$
$
As at
December 31, 2021
1,675
429
—
2,104
$
Following the fourth quarter results, as well as the deployment actions towards debt repayments, the
Corporation’s adjusted liquidity(1) remains strong at approximately $1.7 billion, which includes cash and cash
equivalents of $1.3 billion, as well as cash collateral supporting various bank guarantees which is included in
restricted cash in our Consolidated statement of financial position. Furthermore, the Corporation has a committed
secured revolving credit facility of $300 million which matures in 2027 and is available for cash drawings for the
ongoing working capital needs of the Corporation and for issuance of performance letters of credit. This facility
was undrawn as at December 31, 2022 and the availability as at such date was $208 million based on the
collateral available, which may vary from time to time. Thus the adjusted available liquidity(1) of the Corporation
stands at $1.9 billion(4).
On January 29, 2023, the two bank guarantees, in an aggregate amount of €350 million, which were issued in
connection with the sale of Transportation to Alstom, expired without being drawn. Consequently, part of the
restricted cash, namely an amount of approximately $400 million, which collateralized such bank guarantees, was
released to the Corporation.
BOMBARDIER INC. / 2022 FINANCIAL REPORT / OVERVIEW 35
(1) Non-GAAP financial measure. A non-GAAP financial measure is not a standardized financial measure under the financial reporting
framework used to prepare our financial statements and might not be comparable to similar financial measures used by other issuers. Refer
to the Non-GAAP financial measures section for a definition of this metric and the free cash flow table above for reconciliations to the most
comparable IFRS measure.
(2) Transportation business was classified as discontinued operations. On January 29, 2021, the Corporation closed the sale of the
Transportation business to Alstom.
(3) Includes cash collateral supporting various bank guarantees.
(4) Based on collateral available as at December 31, 2022.
Future liquidity requirements
Our business operations require capital to develop industry-leading products and to seize strategic opportunities
to increase competitiveness and execute growth strategies. On an on-going basis, we manage our liabilities by
taking into consideration expected free cash flow, debt repayments and other material cash outlays expected to
occur in the future. We take advantage of favorable capital market conditions when they materialize to extend
debt maturity, reduce cost of funds and increase diversity of capital resources.
Bombardier has reduced its net long-term debt by approximately $4.1 billion since December 31, 2020 and has
successfully repaid and refinanced most of its near term debt maturities, creating a runway to focus on its
operations and stabilizing the Corporation’s need for liquidity.
During the year ended December, 31 2022, the Corporation repaid certain Senior Notes using its cash and cash
equivalents as follows:
Repayments during the year
Repayment quarter
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Due date of Senior Notes
2024 and 2025
2024, 2025 and 2027
2024, 2025 and 2027
2024 and 2025
Amount(1)
$
$
$
$
$
400
373
92
208
1,073
(1) Represents the notional amount of the long-term debt repaid during the year.
On January 20, 2023, Bombardier announced that it successfully closed its offering of Senior Notes due
February 1, 2029 of $750 million. The new Senior Notes will carry a coupon of 7.50% per annum and will be sold
at par. Bombardier intends to use the proceeds of the offering together with its cash and cash equivalents to:
•
•
•
fund the redemption of all of its outstanding 7.50% Senior Notes due 2024 ($396 million);
finance the offer to purchase its 7.50% Senior Notes due 2025 (up to $354 million); and
pay off the related fees and expenses.
We believe our cash and cash equivalents of $1.3 billion will give us sufficient liquidity to execute our plan in the
short-term. We currently anticipate that these resources will enable the development and upgrade of products and
investments in PP&E to enhance our competitiveness and support our growth; will enable us to meet currently
anticipated financial requirements in the foreseeable future; and will allow the payment of dividends on preferred
shares, if and when declared by the Board of Directors(1). The Corporation intends to continue to opportunistically
refinance or deploy excess liquidity towards debt pay down and continues to evaluate the most efficient debt
reduction strategies, which for example could include redemptions, tenders or open market repurchases. The
amounts involved may be material.
The weighted-average long-term debt maturity was 4.3 years as at December 31, 2022. See Note 27 – Long-term
debt, to the Consolidated financial statements, for more details.
(1) See the forward-looking statements disclaimer.
36 BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
* Excludes other long-term debt amounting to $18 million as at December 31, 2022. See Note 27 – Long-term debt, to the Consolidated
financial statements, for more details.
Expected timing of future liquidity requirements(1)
December 31, 2022
Long-term debt(1)
Interest payments
Purchase obligations(2)
Trade and other payables
Other financial liabilities(3)
Derivative financial liabilities
Total
6,016
1,900
5,297
1,286
1,051
92
15,642
$
$
$
Less than
1 year
—
442
3,775
1,286
246
79
5,828
$
1 to 3 years
1,535
$
791
1,451
—
119
13
3,909
$
3 to 5 years
3,221
$
416
65
—
144
—
3,846
$
$
Thereafter
1,260
251
6
—
542
—
2,059
$
(1) Includes principal repayments only.
(2) Purchase obligations represent contractual agreements to purchase goods or services in the normal course of business that are legally
binding and specify all significant terms, including fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased; fixed, minimum, variable or indexed price
provisions; and the appropriate timing of the transaction. These agreements are generally cancellable with a substantial penalty. Purchase
obligations are generally matched with revenues over the normal course of operations.
(3) The carrying amount of other financial liabilities excludes derivative financial instruments, lease liabilities, credit and residual value
guarantees payable related to MHI and the back-to-back agreement that the Corporation has with MHI related to the regional aircraft
securitization program assets (RASPRO).
The table above presents the expected timing of contractual liquidity requirements. Other financial liabilities
include government refundable advances. Under the respective agreements, the Corporation is required to pay
amounts to governments at the time of the delivery of aircraft. Due to uncertainty about the number of aircraft to
be delivered and the timing of delivery of aircraft, the amounts shown in the table above may vary. Required
pension contributions have not been reflected in this table as such contributions depend on periodic actuarial
valuations for funding purposes. See the Retirement benefits section of this MD&A for more details on
contributions to retirement benefit plans. The amounts presented in the table represent the undiscounted
payments and do not give effect to the related hedging instruments, if applicable.
The Corporation leases buildings and land. The maturity analysis of undiscounted lease liabilities, was as follows:
Within 1 year
Between 1 to 5 years
More than 5 years
As at December 31, 2022
65
196
862
1,123
$
$
BOMBARDIER INC. / 2022 FINANCIAL REPORT / OVERVIEW 37
DEBT MATURITY PROFILE* (NOTIONAL AMOUNT)(as at December 31, 2022; in millions of dollars)3961,1391,3111,8927505102023202420252026202720282029-20332034
In July 2022, Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. upgraded Bombardier’s issuer rating from Caa1 to B3. In August
2022, Standard & Poor’s Rating Services upgraded Bombardier’s issuer rating from CCC+ to B-.
Creditworthiness
Credit Ratings
Moody’s Investors Service, Inc.
Standard & Poor’s Rating Services
Bombardier Inc.’s issuer rating
December 31, 2022
B3
B-
Over the long term, we believe that we are in a good position to continue to improve our credit ratings as we
continue to reduce debt while delivering positive free cash flow(1) generation and improving profitability(2).
(1) Non-GAAP financial measure. A non-GAAP financial measure is not a standardized financial measure under the financial reporting
framework used to prepare our financial statements and might not be comparable to similar financial measures used by other issuers. Refer
to the Non-GAAP and other financial measures section, for definitions of these metrics and reconciliations to the most comparable IFRS
measures.
(2) See the forward-looking statements disclaimer.
38 BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
CAPITAL STRUCTURE
The Corporation analyzes its capital structure using established metrics, which are based on a broad economic
view of the Corporation, in order to assess the creditworthiness of the Corporation. The Corporation has
emphasized its plan to make deleveraging one of its key priorities and will execute on its plan through a phased
approach.
As the Corporation progressively reshapes its business and reaps the benefit from its various initiatives, it aims to
lower adjusted net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio(1)(2) to approximately 3x by 2025(1). The Corporation’s objective is
to achieve this by continue to grow its adjusted EBITDA(3) towards its 2025 objective of $1.5 billion and allocate
excess available liquidity towards debt repayment(1).
The Corporation made significant progress on its debt reduction and deleveraging priorities since December 31,
2020. Bombardier has reduced its long-term debt by 41% ($4.1 billion) since December 31, 2020. The
Corporation’s adjusted net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio(2) as at December 31, 2022 stands at 4.6. Additionally,
the Corporation has now reduced more than $300 million of annualized interest cost on long-term debt compared
to the annualized interest cost as at December 31, 2020.
(1) See the forward-looking statements disclaimer.
(2) Non-GAAP financial ratio. A non-GAAP financial ratio is not a standardized financial measure under the financial reporting framework used
to prepare our financial statements and might not be comparable to similar financial measures used by other issuers. Refer to the Non-
GAAP and other financial measures section, for definitions of these metrics and reconciliations to the most comparable IFRS measures.
(3) Non-GAAP financial measure. A non-GAAP financial measure is not a standardized financial measure under the financial reporting
framework used to prepare our financial statements and might not be comparable to similar financial measures used by other issuers. Refer
to the Non-GAAP and other financial measures section, for definitions of these metrics and reconciliations to the most comparable IFRS
measures.
Global metrics – The following global metrics do not represent the ratios required for any covenants.
Interest paid on long-term debt (1)
Long-term debt
Less: Cash and cash equivalents
Certain restricted cash supporting various bank guarantees
Adjusted net debt(2)
EBIT
Amortization
Impairment charges on PP&E and intangible assets
Special items excluding impairment charges on PP&E and
intangible assets
Adjusted EBITDA(2)
Adjusted net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio(3)
$
$
$
$
$
2022
492 $
5,980 $
1,291
391
4,298 $
538 $
415
3
(26)
930 $
4.6
2021
633
7,047
1,675
429
4,943
241
417
3
(21)
640
7.7
(1) Supplementary financial measure. Refer to the Non-GAAP and other financial measures section, for definitions of these metrics.
(2) Non-GAAP financial measure. A non-GAAP financial measure is not a standardized financial measure under the financial reporting
framework used to prepare our financial statements and might not be comparable to similar financial measures used by other issuers. Refer
to the Non-GAAP and other financial measures section, for definitions of these metrics and reconciliations to the most comparable IFRS
measures.
(3) Non-GAAP financial ratio. A non-GAAP financial ratio is not a standardized financial measure under the financial reporting framework used
to prepare our financial statements and might not be comparable to similar financial measures used by other issuers. Refer to the Non-
GAAP and other financial measures section, for definitions of these metrics and reconciliations to the most comparable IFRS measures.
BOMBARDIER INC. / 2022 FINANCIAL REPORT / OVERVIEW 39
Bombardier continues to evaluate various options to address other debt maturities in an opportunistic manner and
to improve its capital structure and credit quality so as to support its operations and the future development of its
business.
Over the longer term, the Corporation’s capital allocation strategy will focus on deploying, in a disciplined manner,
the excess cash generated from the business towards investments in the Corporation’s products and services,
and to additional debt reduction. In order to adjust its capital structure, the Corporation may issue or reduce long-
term debt, make discretionary contributions to pension funds, repurchase or issue share capital, or vary the
amount of dividends paid to shareholders.
In addition, the Corporation separately monitors its net retirement benefit liability which amounted to $0.4 billion as
at December 31, 2022 ($0.9 billion as at December 31, 2021). The measurement of this liability is dependent on
numerous key long-term financial and actuarial assumptions such as discount rates, future compensation
increases, inflation rates and mortality rates. In recent years, this liability has been particularly volatile due to
changes in discount rates. Such volatility is exacerbated by the long-term nature of the obligation. The
Corporation closely monitors the impact of the net retirement benefit liability on its future cash flows and has
introduced significant risk mitigation initiatives in recent years in this respect such as buying out annuities on
behalf of pensioners. See note 22 – Retirement benefits, to our Consolidated financial statements, for more
details.
40 BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Bombardier sponsors several Canadian and foreign
retirement benefit plans consisting of funded and
unfunded defined benefit pension plans, as well as
other unfunded defined benefit plans. Funded plans
are plans for which segregated plan assets are
invested in trusts. Unfunded plans are plans for
which there are no segregated plan assets, as the
establishment of segregated plan assets is generally
not permitted or not in line with local practice.
Pension plans are categorized as Defined benefit
(DB) or Defined contribution (DC). DB plans specify
the amount of benefits an employee is to receive at
retirement, while DC plans specify how contributions
are determined. As a result, there is no deficit or
surplus for DC plans. Hybrid plans are a combination
of DB and DC plans.
In Canada and the U.S., since September 1, 2013,
all new non-unionized employees join DC plans
(joining DB or hybrid plans is no longer an option).
Employees who are members of a DB or hybrid plan
closed to new members continue to accrue service
in their original plan.
* Mainly comprised of changes in discount rates.
** Other is mainly comprised of changes in other actuarial
assumptions and experience adjustments.
* Excludes Transportation.
The value of plan assets is highly dependent on the pension funds’ asset performance and on the level of
contributions. The performance of the financial markets is a key driver in determining the funds’ asset
performance as assets in the plans are composed mostly of publicly traded equity and fixed income securities.
IFRS requires that the excess (deficit) of actual return on plan assets compared to the estimated return be
reported as an actuarial gain or loss in OCI. The estimated return on plan assets must be calculated using the
discount rate that is used to measure the net retirement benefit liability, which is derived using high-quality
corporate bond yields. During 2022, the actual losses on plan assets were $712 million and the net actuarial gains
recognized in OCI was $540 million which is mainly due to changes in discount rates.
BOMBARDIER INC. / 2022 FINANCIAL REPORT / OVERVIEW 41
DECREASE IN NET RETIREMENT BENEFIT LIABILITY(in millions of dollars)948(1,408)712171(27)(4)26418Dec 312021Change in financialassumptions*Actual losseson plan assetsAccretion onobligationsForeign currencyContribution overservice costsOther**Dec 312022EVOLUTION OF WEIGHTED-AVERAGE DISCOUNT RATE(as at December 31)5.30%5.40%CanadaUS201820192020*202120222.002.503.003.504.004.505.005.506.00 * Excludes Transportation.
* Excludes Transportation.
*
Includes liability arising from minimum funding requirement
and impact of asset ceiling test, if any.
** Excludes net retirement benefit liability amounting to $414
million related to the aerostructures businesses reclassified as
liabilities directly associated with assets held for sale.
*** Excludes net retirement benefit liability amounting to
$1,136 million related to Transportation reclassified as
liabilities directly associated with assets held for sale.
F: Forecast
* Exclude contributions for the plans directly associated with the
aerostructures businesses and Transportation.
** Forward-looking statement. See the forward-looking statements
assumptions on which the guidance is based and forward
looking statements disclaimer in Overview.
42 BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
EVOLUTION OF PENSION PLAN ASSETS, FUNDED PLAN OBLIGATIONS AND DEFICIT(as at December 31; in billions of dollars)Present value of obligations - funded plansFair value of plan assetsDeficit - funded plans201820192020*202120220.05.010.0NET RETIREMENT BENEFIT LIABILITYexcluding liabilities directly associated with assets held for sale(as at December 31; in millions of dollars)2,1812,2521,5319484181,2011,1911,17664620572078811210172260273243201141Pension plans (funded)*Pension plans (unfunded)Other plans (unfunded)20182019**2020***20212022EVOLUTION OF FUNDING RATIO OF FUNDED PLANS(as at December 31)87%86%78%87%94%201820192020*202120220%25%50%75%100%RETIREMENT BENEFIT CONTRIBUTIONS*(for the fiscal years; in millions of dollars)14512413632137232999147112108839838343026283011101211138173181175DB pension contributions*DC contributions*Other DB contributions*Aerostructures and Transportation contributions201820192020202120222023F** DB plan contributions were at $96 million in 2022, compared to $119 million for the previous year. DB plan
contributions are estimated at $106 million for 2023(1). The future level of contributions will be impacted by the
evolution of market interest rates and the actual return on plan assets.
In 2022, DC pension contributions totalled $28 million. These contributions are estimated at $30 million for 2023(1).
(1) Forward-looking statement. See the forward-looking statements assumptions on which the guidance is based and forward-looking
statements disclaimer in Overview.
Investment policy and de-risking strategies
The investment policies are established to achieve a long-term investment return so that, in conjunction with
contributions, the plans have sufficient assets to pay for the promised benefits while maintaining a level of risk that
is acceptable given the tolerance of plan stakeholders. See below for more information about risk management
initiatives.
The target asset allocation is determined based on expected economic and market conditions, the maturity profile
of the plans’ liabilities, the funded status of the respective plans and the plan stakeholders’ tolerance to risk.
The plans’ investment strategy is to invest broadly in fixed income and equity securities and to have a smaller
portion of the funds’ assets invested in real return asset securities (global infrastructure and real estate listed
securities).
As at December 31, 2022, the average target asset allocation was as follows:
• Canadian plans: 53% in fixed income securities, 40% in equity securities and cash, and 7% in real
return assets securities; and
• U.S. plans: 31% in fixed income securities, 65% in equity securities and cash, and 3% in real return
assets securities.
In addition, a customized liability driven investment strategy (the “LDI strategy”) has been implemented for the
U.S. plan to reduce the sensitivity of the plan financial position to variation of interest rates.
The plan administrators have also established dynamic risk management strategies. As a result, asset allocation
will likely become more conservative in the future as plan funding status and market conditions continue to
improve and the plans become more mature. Under certain pension legislation, and subject to compliance with
certain conditions, the buy-out of annuities with insurance companies would discharge the Corporation and
administrators of their respective obligations. Accordingly, in 2018 and 2019, annuities were purchased for
pensioners of the three Bombardier pension plans registered in Ontario. In 2022, annuities were purchased for
some pensioners, beneficiaries and alternate payees of the Bombardier pension plan registered in the U.S. The
buy-out of annuities payable to pensioners of other pension plans will be contemplated in the coming years when
these plans become fully funded on a buy-out basis.
The Corporation monitors the de-risking triggers on an ongoing basis to ensure timely and efficient
implementation of these strategies.
BOMBARDIER INC. / 2022 FINANCIAL REPORT / OVERVIEW 43
Risk management initiatives
The Corporation’s pension plans are exposed to various risks, including equity, interest rate, inflation, foreign
exchange, liquidity and longevity risks. Several risk management strategies and policies have been put in place to
mitigate the impact these risks could have on the funded status of DB plans and on the future level of
contributions by the Corporation. The following is a description of key risks together with the mitigation measures
in place to address them.
Equity risk
Equity risk results from fluctuations in equity prices. This risk is managed by maintaining diversification of
portfolios across geographies, industry sectors and investment strategies.
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk results from fluctuations in the fair value of plan assets and liabilities due to movements in
interest rates. This risk is managed by reducing the mismatch between the duration of plan assets and the
duration of pension obligation. This is accomplished by having a portion of the portfolio invested in long-term fixed
income securities and by implementing LDI strategies.
Inflation risk
Inflation risk is the risk that benefits indexed to inflation increase as a result of changes in inflation rates. To
manage this risk, the benefit indexation has been capped in certain plans and a portion of plan assets has been
invested in real return asset securities.
Foreign exchange risk
Currency risk exposure arises from fluctuations in the fair value of plan assets denominated in a currency other
than the currency of the plan liabilities. Currency risk is managed with foreign currency hedging strategies as per
plan investment policies.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk stems from holding assets which cannot be readily converted to cash when needed for the payment
of benefits or to rebalance the portfolios. Liquidity risk is managed through investments in treasury bills,
government bonds and equity futures and by limiting investments in private placements or hedge funds.
Longevity risk
Longevity risk is the risk that increasing life expectancy results in longer-than-expected benefit payments. This
risk is mitigated by using the most recent mortality and mortality improvement tables to set the level of
contributions. The buy-out of annuities with insurance companies transfers all of the risks listed above to insurers
for the annuities purchased.
44 BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
DB plans
DC plans
Total retirement benefit cost
Related to
Funded DB plans
Unfunded DB plans
DC plans
Recorded as follows
EBIT expense or capitalized cost
Financing expense
DB plans
DC plans
Total retirement benefit cost
Related to
Funded DB plans
Unfunded DB plans
DC plans
Recorded as follows
EBIT expense or capitalized cost
Financing expense
Retirement benefit cost
Pension
benefits
114
$
28
$
142
$
Other
benefits
9
—
9
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
110
4
28
$
117
25
$
$
n/a
9
n/a
3
6
Pension
benefits
146
26
172
$
$
$
Other
benefits
11
—
11
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
143
3
26
$
139
33
$
$
n/a
11
n/a
4
7
2022
Total
123
28
151
110
13
28
120
31
2021
Total
157
26
183
143
14
26
143
40
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
The retirement benefit cost for fiscal year 2023(1) for DB plans is estimated at $79 million, of which $57 million
relates to EBIT expense or capitalized cost and $22 million relates to net financing expense.
(1) Forward-looking statement. See the forward-looking statements assumptions on which the guidance is based and forward-looking
statements disclaimer in Overview.
BOMBARDIER INC. / 2022 FINANCIAL REPORT / OVERVIEW 45
Sensitivity analysis
The net retirement benefit liability is highly dependent on discount rates, expected inflation rates, expected rates
of compensation increase, life expectancy assumptions and actual return on plan assets. The discount rates
represent the market rate for high-quality corporate fixed-income investments at the end of the reporting period
consistent with the currency and estimated term of the benefit obligations. As a result, discount rates change
based on market conditions.
A 0.25 percentage point increase in one of the following weighted-average actuarial assumptions would have the
following effects, all other actuarial assumptions remaining unchanged:
Increase (decrease)
Discount rate
Rate of compensation increase
Retirement benefit cost for fiscal year
2023
(Forecast)
(9)
1
$
$
(1)
Net retirement benefit liability as
at December 31, 2022
$
$
(126)
12
A one-year increase in life expectancy for all DB plan beneficiaries would impact plans in major countries as
follows:
Increase
Canada
U.S.
Retirement benefit cost for fiscal year
2023
(Forecast)
6
1
$
$
(1)
Net retirement benefit liability as
at December 31, 2022
$
$
86
22
Details regarding assumptions used are provided in Note 22 – Retirement benefits to our Consolidated financial
statements.
(1) Forward-looking statement. See the forward-looking statements assumptions on which the guidance is based and forward-looking
statements disclaimer in Overview.
46 BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
RISK MANAGEMENT
Active risk management has been one of our priorities for many years and is a key component of our corporate
strategy framework. To achieve our risk management objectives, we have embedded risk management activities
in the operational responsibilities of management and made these activities an integral part of the overall
governance, planning, decision making, organizational and accountability structure.
For each risk or category of risks, the risk management process includes activities performed in a continuous
cycle. Risk assessment, including risk identification, analysis and evaluation, ensures that each risk is analyzed to
identify the consequence and likelihood of the risk occurring and the adequacy of existing controls. Each function
is responsible for implementing the appropriate structures, processes and tools to allow proper identification of
risks. Once the risks have been identified, analyzed and evaluated, risk mitigation identifies the actions to be
implemented by management. Each function has implemented risk management processes that are embedded in
governance and activities to achieve the objectives of our Corporate Risk Management Policy.
In addition, every year, the Internal Audit team assesses our major risks. Senior management reviews this risk
assessment and develops action plans to address the identified risks.
The Board of Directors(1) is ultimately responsible for
reviewing the overall risks faced by the Corporation.
The Board exercises its duty through the Audit
Committee, consisting of independent directors,
which reviews material business risks and the
measures that management takes to monitor, control
and manage such risks, including the adequacy of
policies, procedures and controls designed by
management to assess and manage these risks.
A primary area of focus is product development,
where our biggest opportunities to create value
reside, and also our most significant risks.
Recognizing the long-term nature of product
development activities and the significant human
and financial resources required, we follow a
rigorous gated product development process,
designed to ensure early identification and efficient
mitigation of potential risks. At the heart of this
process is our Bombardier Engineering System,
followed for all programs throughout the product
development cycle. This process is regularly refined
to integrate the lessons learned from our own
programs and from the industry. Specific milestones
must be met before a product can move from one
stage of development to another. The gates consist
of exit reviews with different levels of management
and leading experts to demonstrate technical
feasibility, customer acceptance and financial return.
(1) Refer to the Investor information section following the Notes to
the consolidated financial statements for more information on
Board members and Board Committees.
Source: International Organization for Standardization
(ISO) 31000:2009
BOMBARDIER INC. / 2022 FINANCIAL REPORT / OVERVIEW 47
We continuously apply what we learn on one program to the other programs, by sharing ideas and learning in our
various functional committees and through regular peer reviews, bringing together the expertise across all
platforms to drive alignment and common approaches, establish best practices and leverage the knowledge and
experience of our people. This review confirms the availability of human and financial resources, the maturity and
manufacturing readiness of new technologies and the overall strength of the business case.
We have also designed disclosure controls and procedures to provide reasonable assurance that material
information relating to the Corporation is properly communicated and that information required to be disclosed in
public filings is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in securities
legislation. Refer to the Controls and procedures section in Other for more details.
Key exposures to financing and market risks
and related mitigation strategies
Our operations are exposed to various financing and market risks. The following is a description of our key
exposures to those risks together with the strategies in place to mitigate them. Market risks associated with
pension plans are discussed in the Retirement benefits section.
Exposure to foreign exchange risk
Our main exposures to foreign currencies are managed in accordance with the Foreign Exchange Risk
Management Policy in order to mitigate the impact of foreign exchange rate movements. This policy requires
management to identify all actual and potential foreign currency exposures arising from their operations. This
information is communicated to the central treasury function, which has the responsibility to execute hedging
transactions in accordance with policy requirements. In addition, the central treasury function manages balance
sheet exposures to foreign currency movements by matching asset and liability positions. This program consists
mainly in matching long-term debt in a foreign currency with assets denominated in the same currency.
Foreign exchange management
Hedged exposures
Hedging policy(1)
Risk-mitigation strategies
Forecast cash outflows denominated in
a currency other than the functional
currency of the entity incurring the cash
flows, mainly in Canadian dollars.
Hedge 85% of the identified exposures
for the first three months, 75% for the
next 15 months and up to 50% for the
following six months.
Use of forward foreign exchange
contracts, mainly to sell U.S. dollars and
buy Canadian dollars.
Interest cash outflows in currencies
other than the U.S. dollar, i.e. the
Canadian dollar.
Hedge 100% of the identified exposure
unless the exposure is recognized as an
economic hedge of an exposure arising
from the translation of financial
statements in foreign currencies to the
U.S. dollar.
Use of forward foreign exchange
contracts mainly to sell U.S. dollars and
buy Canadian dollars.
Balance sheet exposures.
Hedge 100% of the identified exposures
affecting the Corporation’s net income.
Asset/liability management techniques.
(1) Deviations from the policy are allowed, subject to pre-authorization and maximum pre-determined risk limits as well as market conditions.
48 BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
As at December 31, 2022, the hedged portion of our significant foreign currency denominated costs for the fiscal
years ending December 31, 2023 and 2024 was as follows:
For fiscal years
Expected costs denominated in foreign currency (in billions of dollars)
Hedged portion of expected costs denominated in foreign currency
Weighted-average hedge rates – foreign currency/USD
2023
$2.0
78 %
0.7880
Canadian dollars
2024
$1.9
43 %
0.7544
Sensitivity analysis
A U.S. one-percent change in the value of the Canadian dollar compared to the U.S. dollar would impact the
expected costs for the year ending December 31, 2023 by approximately $15 million, before giving effect to
forward foreign exchange contracts (approximately $3 million, after giving effect to such contracts).
Exposure to credit risk
The effective monitoring and controlling of credit risk is a key component of our risk management activities. Credit
risk is monitored on an ongoing basis using different systems and methodologies depending on the underlying
exposure.
BOMBARDIER INC. / 2022 FINANCIAL REPORT / OVERVIEW 49
EVOLUTION OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES(as at December 31)0.730.770.780.780.74CAD / USD20182019202020212022
Credit risk management
Key risks
Risk mitigation measures initiated by management
Through normal treasury
activities, we are exposed to
credit risk through derivative
financial instruments and
investing instruments.
Credit risks arising from treasury activities are managed by a central treasury function in
accordance with the Corporate Foreign Exchange Risk Management Policy and the
Corporate Investment Policy. The objective of these policies is to minimize exposure to
credit risk from treasury activities by ensuring that we transact strictly with investment-
grade financial institutions and money market funds, based on pre-established
consolidated counterparty risk limits per financial institution and fund.
We are exposed to credit risk
through trade receivables
arising from normal
commercial activities.
Credit risks are arising from normal commercial activities. Customer credit ratings and
credit limits are analyzed and established by internal credit specialists, based on inputs
from external rating agencies, recognized rating methods and our experience with the
customers. The credit risk and credit limits are dynamically reviewed based on fluctuations
in the customers’ financial results and payment behavior. These customer credit ratings
and credit limits are critical inputs in determining the conditions under which credit or
financing is extended to customers, including obtaining collateral to reduce exposure to
losses. Specific governance is in place to ensure that credit risk arising from large
transactions is analyzed and approved by the appropriate level of management before
financing or credit support is offered to the customer.
Exposure to liquidity risk
The management of consolidated liquidity requires a constant monitoring of expected cash inflows and outflows,
which is achieved through a detailed forecast of the Corporation’s liquidity position, as well as long-term operating
and strategic plans, to ensure adequacy and efficient use of cash resources. The Corporation uses scenario
analyses to stress-test cash flow projections. Liquidity adequacy is continually monitored which involves the
application of judgment, taking into consideration historical volatility and seasonal needs, stress-test results, the
maturity profile of indebtedness, access to capital markets, the level of customer advances, availability of letter of
credit and similar facilities, working capital requirements, the availability of working capital financing initiatives and
the funding of product development and other financial commitments.
The Corporation monitors any financing opportunities to optimize its capital structure and maintain appropriate
financial flexibility. The Corporation also routinely reviews its debt profile with a view to managing or extending
maturities and/or negotiating more favorable terms and conditions with respect to its bank facilities. The
Corporation also routinely reviews the terms and conditions of its financing arrangements. These amendments
are subject to prevailing market and other conditions that are beyond its control and there can be no assurance
that the Corporation will be able to successfully negotiate such amendments on commercially reasonable terms,
or at all.
For more details, refer to Note 33 - Financial Risk Management, to our Consolidated financial statements. We
continually monitor any financing opportunities to optimize our capital structure and maintain appropriate financial
flexibility.
Exposure to interest rate risk
The Corporation is exposed to gains and losses arising from changes in interest rates, which includes
marketability risks, through its financial instruments carried at fair value. These financial instruments include
certain derivative financial instruments.
Sensitivity analysis
The interest rate risk primarily relates to financial instruments carried at fair value. Assuming a 100-basis point
increase in interest rates impacting the measurement of these financial instruments, excluding derivative financial
instruments in a hedge relationship, as of December 31, 2022, the impact on EBT would have been a negative
adjustment of $38 million as at December 31, 2022.
50 BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
NON-GAAP AND OTHER FINANCIAL MEASURES
This MD&A is based on reported earnings in accordance with IFRS and on the following non-GAAP and other
financial measures:
Non-GAAP and other financial measures
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted EBIT
EBIT excluding special items. Special items comprise items which do not reflect the Corporation’s
core performance or where their separate presentation will assist users of the consolidated
financial statements in understanding the Corporation’s results for the period. Such items include,
among others, the impact of restructuring charges, impact of business disposals and significant
impairment charges and reversals.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBIT plus amortization and impairment charges on PP&E and intangible assets.
Adjusted net income
(loss)
Free cash flow (usage)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations excluding special items, accretion on net retirement
benefit obligations, certain net gains and losses arising from changes in measurement of
provisions and of financial instruments carried at FVTP&L and the related tax impacts of these
items.
Cash flows from operating activities - continued operations less net additions to PP&E and
intangible assets.
Available liquidity
Cash and cash equivalents, plus undrawn amounts under credit facilities.
Adjusted liquidity
Cash and cash equivalents, plus certain restricted cash supporting various bank guarantees.
Adjusted available
liquidity
Adjusted net debt
Non-GAAP Ratios
Adjusted EPS
Cash and cash equivalents, plus certain restricted cash supporting various bank guarantees and
undrawn amounts under credit facilities.
Long-term debt less cash and cash equivalents less certain restricted cash supporting various
bank guarantees.
EPS calculated based on adjusted net income attributable to equity holders of Bombardier Inc.,
using the treasury stock method, giving effect to the exercise of all dilutive elements.
Adjusted EBIT margin
Adjusted EBIT, as a percentage of total revenues.
Adjusted EBITDA margin Adjusted EBITDA, as a percentage of total revenues.
Adjusted net debt to
adjusted EBITDA ratio
Adjusted net debt divided by adjusted EBITDA.
Supplementary Financial Measures
Interest paid on long-
term debt
Interest paid comprises interest on long-term debt after the effect of hedges, if any, excluding up-
front costs paid related to the negotiation of debts or credit facilities.
EBIT margin
Gross margin
percentage
EBIT, as a percentage of total revenues.
Gross margin, as a percentage of total revenues.
Non-GAAP and other financial measures are measures mainly derived from the consolidated financial statements
but are not standardized financial measures under the financial reporting framework used to prepare our financial
statements. Therefore, these might not be comparable to similar non-GAAP and other financial measures used by
other issuers. The exclusion of certain items from non-GAAP or other financial measures does not imply that
these items are necessarily non-recurring.
Adjusted EBIT
Adjusted EBIT is defined as the EBIT excluding special items(1) which comprise items that do not reflect our core
performance or where their separate presentation will assist users in understanding our results for the period.
Management uses adjusted EBIT for purposes of evaluating underlying business performance. Management
believes presentation of this non-GAAP operating earnings measure in addition to IFRS measures provides users
of our Financial Report with enhanced understanding of our results and related trends and increases the
transparency and clarity of the core results of our business. For these reasons, a significant number of users of
the MD&A analyze our results based on this financial measure. Management believes this measure helps users of
the MD&A to better analyze results, enabling better comparability of our results from one period to another and
with peers.
(1) Refer to the Consolidated results of operations section for details regarding special items.
BOMBARDIER INC. / 2022 FINANCIAL REPORT / OVERVIEW 51
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as the EBIT excluding special items(1), amortization and impairment charges on
PP&E and intangible assets. Management uses adjusted EBITDA for purposes of evaluating underlying business
performance. Management believes this non-GAAP operating earnings measure in addition to IFRS measures
provides users of our Financial Report with enhanced understanding of our results and related trends and
increases the transparency and clarity of the core results of our business, since it excludes the effects of items
that are usually associated with investing or financing activities and items that do not reflect our core performance
or where their exclusion will assist users in understanding our results for the period. For these reasons, a
significant number of users of the MD&A analyze our results based on this financial measure. Management
believes this measure helps users of the MD&A to better analyze results, enabling better comparability of our
results from one period to another and with peers.
Adjusted net income (loss)
Adjusted net income (loss) is defined as the net income (loss) from continuing operations adjusted for certain
specific items that are significant but are not, based on management’s judgment, reflective of the Corporation’s
underlying operations. These include adjustments to EBIT related to special items(1), net financing expense
(income) and other adjusting items for the period. Management uses adjusted net income (loss) for purposes of
evaluating underlying business performance. Management believes this non-GAAP earnings measure in addition
to IFRS measures provides users of our Financial Report with enhanced understanding of our results and related
trends and increase the transparency and clarity of the core results of our business. Adjusted net income (loss)
excludes items that do not reflect our core performance or where their exclusion will assist users in understanding
our results for the period. For these reasons, a significant number of users of the MD&A analyze our results based
on this financial measure. Management believes this measure helps users of the MD&A to better analyze results,
enabling better comparability of our results from one period to another and with peers.
Adjusted EPS
Adjusted EPS is defined as the adjusted net income (loss) attributable to equity shareholders of Bombardier Inc.,
divided by the weighted-average diluted number of common shares for the period. Management uses adjusted
EPS for purposes of evaluating underlying business performance. Management believes this non-GAAP financial
ratio in addition to IFRS measures provides users of our Financial Report with enhanced understanding of our
results and related trends and increases the transparency and clarity of the core results of our business. Adjusted
EPS excludes items that do not reflect our core performance or where their exclusion will assist users in
understanding our results for the period. For these reasons, a significant number of users of the MD&A analyze
our results based on this financial measure. Management believes this measure helps users of the MD&A to
better analyze results, enabling better comparability of our results from one period to another and with peers.
Adjusted EBIT margin
Adjusted EBIT margin is defined as the adjusted EBIT expressed as a percentage of total revenues. Management
uses adjusted EBIT margin for purposes of evaluating underlying business performance. Management believes
this non-GAAP financial ratio in addition to IFRS measures provides users of our Financial Report with enhanced
understanding of our results and related trends and increase the transparency and clarity of the core results of our
business. Adjusted EBIT margin excludes items that do not reflect our core performance or where their exclusion
will assist users in understanding our results for the period. For these reasons, a significant number of users of
the MD&A analyze our results based on this financial measure. Management believes this measure helps users of
the MD&A to better analyze results, enabling better comparability of our results from one period to another and
with peers.
(1) Refer to the Consolidated results of operations section for details regarding special items.
52 BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
Adjusted EBITDA margin
Adjusted EBITDA margin is defined as the adjusted EBITDA expressed as a percentage of total revenues.
Management uses adjusted EBITDA margin for purposes of evaluating underlying business performance.
Management believes this non-GAAP financial ratio in addition to IFRS measures provides users of our Financial
Report with enhanced understanding of our results and related trends and increase the transparency and clarity of
the core results of our business. Adjusted EBITDA margin excludes items that do not reflect our core performance
or where their exclusion will assist users in understanding our results for the period. For these reasons, a
significant number of users of the MD&A analyze our results based on this financial measure. Management
believes this measure helps users of the MD&A to better analyze results, enabling better comparability of our
results from one period to another and with peers.
Reconciliation of adjusted EBIT to EBIT and computation of adjusted EBIT margin(1)
EBIT
Special items
Adjusted EBIT
Total revenues
Adjusted EBIT margin
$
Fourth quarters ended
December 31
2021
138
(25)
$
113
$ 1,771
6.4 %
2022
207
4
$
211
$ 2,655
7.9 %
$
$
Fiscal years ended
December 31
2021
241
(18)
$
223
$ 6,085
3.7 %
2022
538
(26)
$
512
$ 6,913
7.4 %
$
Reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to EBIT and computation of adjusted EBITDA margin(1)
EBIT
Amortization
Impairment charges on PP&E and intangible assets(2)
Special items excluding impairment charges on PP&E and
intangible assets(2)
Adjusted EBITDA
Total revenues
Adjusted EBITDA margin
Fourth quarters ended
December 31
2021
138
119
—
2022
207
140
1
$
$
Fiscal years ended
December 31
2021
241
417
3
2022
538
415
3
$
$
4
(25)
(26)
(21)
$
352
$ 2,655
13.3 %
$
232
$ 1,771
13.1 %
$
930
$ 6,913
13.5 %
$
640
$ 6,085
10.5 %
Reconciliation of adjusted net income to net income and computation of adjusted EPS(1)
$
Net income from continuing operations
Adjustments to EBIT related to special items(2)
Adjustments to net financing expense related to:
Net gain on certain financial instruments
Accretion on net retirement benefit obligations
Losses on repayment of long-term debt(2)
Tax impact of special(2) and other adjusting items
Adjusted net income
Preferred share dividends, including taxes
Adjusted net income attributable to equity holders of
$
Bombardier Inc.
Weighted-average adjusted diluted number of common shares
(in thousands)(3)
Fourth quarters ended December 31
2021
(per share)
2022
(per share)
241
4
(44)
8
3
(1)
211
(7)
204
$
$
0.04
(0.45)
0.08
0.03
(0.01)
239
(25)
(143)
10
—
(1)
80
(7)
$
73
$
(0.25)
(1.45)
0.10
—
(0.01)
97,423
2.09
98,534
0.74
Adjusted EPS (in dollars)(3)
(1) Includes continuing operations only.
(2) Refer to the Consolidated results of operations section for details regarding special items.
(3) As of June 13, 2022, Bombardier proceeded with a Share Consolidation of the Corporation’s Class A shares and Class B shares
$
$
(subordinate voting) at a consolidation ratio of 25-for-1. As a result, the comparative periods have been retroactively restated to reflect the
Share Consolidation.
BOMBARDIER INC. / 2022 FINANCIAL REPORT / OVERVIEW 53
Reconciliation of adjusted EPS to diluted EPS (in dollars)(1)
Diluted EPS from continuing operations(3)
Impact of special(2) and other adjusting items
Adjusted EPS(3)
Fourth quarters ended December 31
2021
2.35
(1.61)
0.74
2022
2.40
(0.31)
2.09
$
$
$
$
Reconciliation of adjusted net income (loss) to net loss and computation of adjusted EPS(1)
Fiscal years ended December 31
2021
2022
(per share)
(per share)
Net loss from continuing operations
Adjustments to EBIT related to special items(2)
Adjustments to net financing expense related to:
Net loss (gain) on certain financial instruments
Accretion on net retirement benefit obligations
Changes in discount rates of provisions
Losses (gains) on repayment of long-term debt(2)
Tax impact of special(2) and other adjusting items
Adjusted net income (loss)
Preferred share dividends, including taxes
Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to equity holders of
Bombardier Inc.
$
Weighted-average adjusted diluted number of common shares
(in thousands)(3)
Adjusted EPS (in dollars)(3)
Reconciliation of adjusted EPS to diluted EPS (in dollars)(1)
$
(128)
(26)
$
(0.27)
$
2.34
0.32
(0.02)
(0.01)
(0.01)
228
31
(2)
(1)
(1)
101
(29)
72
(249)
(18)
(310)
40
—
212
(1)
(326)
(27)
$
(0.19)
(3.22)
0.42
—
2.20
(0.01)
$
(353)
97,642
0.74
$
96,334
(3.66)
$
Diluted EPS from continuing operations(3)
Impact of special(2) and other adjusting items
Adjusted EPS(3)
$
$
Fiscal years ended December 31
2021
2022
(2.87)
(1.67)
(0.79)
2.41
(3.66)
0.74
$
$
(1) Includes continuing operations only.
(2) Refer to the Consolidated results of operations section for details regarding special items.
(3) As of June 13, 2022, Bombardier proceeded with a Share Consolidation of the Corporation’s Class A shares and Class B shares
(subordinate voting) at a consolidation ratio of 25-for-1. As a result, the comparative periods have been retroactively restated to reflect the
Share Consolidation.
Free cash flow (usage)
Free cash flow is defined as cash flows from operating activities - continued operations less net additions to PP&E
and intangible assets. Management believes that this non-GAAP cash flow measure provides investors with an
important perspective on the Corporation’s generation of cash available for shareholders, debt repayment, and
acquisitions after making the capital investments required to support ongoing business operations and long-term
value creation. This non-GAAP cash flow measure does not represent the residual cash flow available for
discretionary expenditures as it excludes certain mandatory expenditures such as repayment of maturing debt.
Management uses free cash flow as a measure to assess both business performance and overall liquidity
generation.
Reconciliation of free cash flow to cash flow from operating activities(1)
Cash flows from operating activities - continuing operations $
Net additions to PP&E and intangible assets
Free cash flow from continuing operations
$
Fourth quarters ended
December 31
2021
393
(79)
314
2022
311
(142)
169
$
$
(1) Includes continuing operations only.
54 BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
Fiscal years ended
December 31
2021
332
(232)
100
2022
$ 1,072
(337)
735
$
$
$
Available liquidity
This measure was previously referred to as available short-term capital resources from continuing operations.
Available liquidity is defined as cash and cash equivalents plus undrawn amounts under credit facilities.
Management believes that this non-GAAP financial measure provides investors with an important perspective on
the Corporation’s ability to meet expected liquidity requirements, including the support of product development
initiatives and to ensure financial flexibility. This measure does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by
IFRS and therefore, may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies.
Reconciliation of available liquidity to cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents
Undrawn amounts under available revolving credit facility(1)
Available liquidity
Fiscal years ended December 31
2021
2022
$ 1,675
$ 1,291
—
208
$ 1,675
$ 1,499
Adjusted liquidity
Adjusted liquidity is defined as cash and cash equivalents, plus certain restricted cash supporting various bank
guarantees. Management believes that this non-GAAP financial measure is a useful measure because it includes
items in its results that management believes is a better reflection of the Corporation’s liquidity. This measure
does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and therefore, may not be comparable to similar
measures presented by other companies.
Reconciliation of adjusted liquidity to cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents
Certain restricted cash supporting various bank guarantees
Adjusted liquidity
Fiscal years ended December 31
2021
2022
$ 1,675
$ 1,291
429
391
$ 2,104
$ 1,682
Adjusted available liquidity
Adjusted available liquidity is defined as cash and cash equivalents, plus certain restricted cash supporting
various bank guarantees and undrawn amounts under credit facilities. Management believes that this non-GAAP
financial measure is a useful measure because it includes items in its results that management believes is a
better reflection of the Corporation’s liquidity. This measure does not have any standardized meaning prescribed
by IFRS and therefore, may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies.
Reconciliation of adjusted available liquidity to cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents
Undrawn amounts under available revolving credit facility(1)
Certain restricted cash supporting various bank guarantees
Adjusted available liquidity
Fiscal years ended December 31
2021
2022
$ 1,675
$ 1,291
—
208
429
391
$ 2,104
$ 1,890
(1) A committed secured revolving credit facility of $300 million which matures in 2027 and is available for cash drawings for the ongoing
working capital needs of the Corporation and for issuance of performance letters of credit. This facility was undrawn as at December 31,
2022 and the availability as at such date was $208 million based on the collateral available, which may vary from time to time.
BOMBARDIER INC. / 2022 FINANCIAL REPORT / OVERVIEW 55
Adjusted net debt
Adjusted net debt is defined as long-term debt less cash and cash equivalents less certain restricted cash
supporting various bank guarantees. Management believes that this non-GAAP financial measure is a useful
measure because it reflects the Corporations ability to service its debt and other long term obligations. This
measure does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and therefore, may not be comparable to
similar measures presented by other companies.
Adjusted net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio
Management uses adjusted net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio as a useful credit measure for purposes of
measuring the Corporation’s ability to service its debt and other long-term obligations. This ratio does not have
any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and therefore, may not be comparable to similar measures
presented by other companies.
Reconciliation of adjusted net debt to long-term debt and computation of adjusted net debt to adjusted
EBITDA ratio
Long-term debt
Less: Cash and cash equivalents
Certain restricted cash supporting various bank guarantees
Adjusted net debt
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio
Fiscal years ended December 31
2021
2022
$ 7,047
$ 5,980
1,675
1,291
429
391
$ 4,943
$ 4,298
640
930
$
$
7.7
4.6
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OTHER
Table of Contents
OFF-BALANCE
SHEET
ARRANGEMENTS
RISKS AND
UNCERTAINTIES
FINANCIAL
INSTRUMENTS
RELATED
PARTY
TRANSACTIONS
CRITICAL
JUDGMENTS
AND
ACCOUNTING
ESTIMATES
CONTROLS
AND
PROCEDURES
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OTHER
FOREIGN
EXCHANGE
RATES
SHAREHOLDER
INFORMATION
SELECTED
FINANCIAL
INFORMATION
QUARTERLY
DATA
(UNAUDITED)
HISTORICAL
FINANCIAL
SUMMARY
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OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
Credit and residual value guarantees
The Corporation has provided credit guarantees in the form of lease and loan payment guarantees, as well as
services related to the remarketing of commercial aircraft. These guarantees, which are mainly issued for the
benefit of providers of financing to customers, mature in different periods up to 2027. Substantially all financial
support involving potential credit risk lies with regional commercial airline customers.
In addition, the Corporation had provided guarantees for the residual value of commercial aircraft at an agreed-
upon date, generally at the expiry date of related financing and lease arrangements. The arrangements generally
include operating restrictions such as maximum usage and minimum maintenance requirements. The guarantee
provides for a contractually limited payment to the guaranteed party, which is typically a percentage of the first
loss from a guaranteed value. In most circumstances, a claim under such guarantees may be made only upon
resale of the underlying aircraft to a third party. These arrangements have remaining terms ranging from 1 to
5 years.
In connection with the sale of the CRJ business, all of the credit and residual value guarantees are included in a
back-to-back agreement with MHI.
For more details, refer to Note 37 – Commitments and contingencies, to the consolidated financial statements.
Financing structures related to the sale of commercial aircraft
In connection with the sale of commercial aircraft, we have provided credit and/or residual value guarantees and
subordinated debt to, and retained residual interests in, certain entities created solely to provide financing related
to the sale of commercial aircraft. The Corporation also provides administrative services to certain of these
entities in return for a market fee.
Typically, these entities are financed by third-party long-term debt and equity. The aircraft serve as collateral for
the entities’ long-term debt.
The Corporation holds investments in financing structure amounting to $204 million as at December 31, 2022
($177 million as at December 31, 2021). Following the sale of the CRJ business, the Corporation has retained
those investments and has a back-to-back agreement with MHI.
For more details, refer to Note 36 – Unconsolidated structured entities, to the consolidated financial statements.
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RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
We operate in an industry segment which presents a variety of risk factors and uncertainties. The risks and
uncertainties described below are those that we currently believe could materially affect our business activities,
financial condition, cash flows, results of operations and reputation, but are not necessarily the only risks and
uncertainties that we face. If any of these risks, or any additional risks and uncertainties presently unknown to us
or that we currently consider as being not material, actually occur or become material risks, our business
activities, financial condition, cash flows, results of operations and reputation could be materially adversely
affected.
OPERATIONAL
RISK
FINANCING RISK
REGULATORY
AND LEGAL RISK
COVID-19
PANDEMIC AND
GENERAL
ECONOMIC RISK
Operational risk is the risk of potential loss due to the nature of our operations. Sources of operational
risk include development of new business and awarding of new contracts, order backlog, development
of new products and services, and the complexity of obtaining certification of products and services.
Furthermore, our cash flows are subject to pressures based on seasonality and cyclicality, and our
business is capital intensive, which require that we regularly incur significant capital expenditures and
investment over multi-year periods prior to realizing cash flows. Other sources of operational risk
include our ability to successfully implement our strategy, manufacturing and productivity
enhancements and operational efficiencies, and actions of business partners, product performance
warranty and casualty claim losses, the use of estimates and judgments in accounting, regulatory and
legal conditions, environmental, health and safety issues, as well as dependence on a limited number
of customers and contracts, suppliers (including supply chain management) and human resources. We
are also subject to risks related to reliance on information systems, reliance on and protection of
intellectual property rights, reputation risks, risks of impairments and asset write-downs, risk
management, tax matters and adequacy of insurance coverage.
Financing risk is the risk of potential loss due to the liquidity of our financial assets including
counterparty credit risk, access to capital markets, having substantial debt and interest payments (and
being able to properly manage those), restrictive debt covenants, obligations under retirement benefit
plans, financing support provided for the benefit of certain customers and government support.
Regulatory and legal risk is the risk of potential loss due to legal claims, lawsuits and investigations in
connection with our business operations and contractual arrangements. It includes the risk of material
losses which may be incurred following adverse judgements or findings against us, the risk of
reputational harm which may put us at a disadvantage for future orders and the risk that certain
litigation could materially adversely affect our business, financial results and cash flows.
The repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, including because of the emergence of variants,
continues to negatively impact the global economy, disrupt global supply chains and create significant
economic uncertainty and disruption of financial markets. The scope and long-term impact of the
COVID-19 pandemic is still unknown at this time, as is the efficacy of the government and central bank
interventions and the pace of recovery and economic normalization. The extent to which the prospects
of the Corporation’s business will be impacted, including its ability to generate revenues and be
profitable, cannot be assessed with a sufficient level of certainty at this time.
General economic risk is the risk of potential loss due to unfavourable economic conditions. These
factors include, but are not limited to, government budget compression, reduced levels of public and
private capital expenditures, declining business confidence, potential economic recession, political and
economic pressures, including those arising from increasing government deficits and sovereign debt
overruns, and crises in the credit markets.
BUSINESS
ENVIRONMENT
RISK, INCLUDING
UKRAINE-RUSSIA
MILITARY
CONFLICT
Business environment risk is the risk of potential loss due to external risk factors. These factors may
include the financial condition of the business aircraft customers, trade policy, as well as increased
competition from other businesses including new entrants in market segments in which we compete. In
addition, political instability and force majeure events, such as acts of terrorism, global climate change,
global health risks, or the outbreak of war or continued hostilities in certain regions of the world,
including the ongoing military conflict between Ukraine and Russia, could result in lower orders or the
rescheduling or cancellation of part of the existing order backlog for some of our products.
MARKET RISK
Market risk is the risk of potential loss due to adverse movements in market factors including foreign
currency fluctuations, changing interest rates, increases in commodity prices and inflation rate
fluctuations.
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Business development
Operational risk
Our business is dependent on obtaining new orders and customers, thus continuously replenishing our order
backlog. Our results may also be negatively impacted if we are unable to effectively execute strategies to capture
growth. Although we have developed and continue to develop our presence in many geographic markets, access
to certain markets can prove to be difficult to secure.
In addition, fluctuating demand cycles are common in the industry in which we operate and can have a significant
impact on the volume of new aircraft orders. Our estimates of future performance depend on, among other
matters, whether and when we receive new orders.
Our order backlog may not be indicative of future revenues
Backlog represents management’s estimate of the aggregate amount of the revenues expected to be realized in
the future. The termination, modification, delay, or suspension of any one or more major contracts may have a
material and adverse effect on future revenues and profitability. We cannot guarantee that the revenues initially
anticipated in our new orders will be realized in full, in a timely manner, or at all, or that, even if realized, such
revenues will result in profits or cash generation as expected, and any shortfall may be significant. The
materialisation of any of the risks described above could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition, cash flows and results of operations.
Deployment and execution of strategic initiatives related to cost reductions and working capital
improvement
The Corporation has indicated that it was focusing on certain priorities, including improve cash generation, reduce
costs and drive performance. As with any large, company-wide transformation, there are inherent risks in the
timing of the deployment and in the planned value to be achieved. The timing and magnitude of the specific
initiatives and associated benefits, if any, could be affected by a multitude of external and internal factors
including, but not limited to: the evolution of the demands and requirements of our business, variations in planned
production volumes and schedules, the outcome of negotiations with suppliers and unions, changing legislation,
changes in socio-economic conditions in the countries in which we operate, evolutions in the labour market for
key talent, and changes in the priorities of the business. There can be no assurance that these initiatives, or other
initiatives, will enable us to reach our objectives, or that any such measures will be implemented successfully or
within the set time frame. A failure to successfully implement our strategy and transformation initiatives, including
as regards debt management and costs reduction, or if such measures prove insufficient, could have a material
adverse impact on our business activities, financial condition, profitability and outlook.
Executing our manufacturing strategy and productivity enhancement initiatives
One of the priorities of the strategic plan established by management consists of sustained efforts in the areas of
cost reduction and productivity enhancement / operational efficiencies. This priority aims in part at leveraging the
strength of our engineering and manufacturing centres of excellence. In addition, our cost reduction and
operational efficiencies / productivity enhancement efforts also focus on further implementing and leveraging our
standardized product and service platforms. We believe that flexible manufacturing is the key element to enable
improvements in our ability to respond to customers in a cost-effective manner. Our success in implementing this
priority of our strategic plan is dependent on the involvement of management, production employees and
suppliers. Any failure to achieve cost reduction and operational efficiencies / productivity enhancement priorities
(including the anticipated levels of productivity and operational efficiencies) in our manufacturing facilities, could
have a material adverse impact on our business activities, financial condition, profitability and outlook.
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Developing new products and services
Changes resulting from global trends such as climate change, volatile fuel prices, the growth of developing
markets, population growth and demographic factors influence customer demands. To remain competitive and
meet customers’ needs, we are required to anticipate these changes and must continuously develop and design
new products and services, improve existing products and services and invest in and develop new technologies.
Introducing new products, services or technologies, or expanding existing service offerings, requires a significant
commitment to R&D, capital and other investment, including maintaining a significant level of highly skilled
employees.
Furthermore, our investments in new products, services or technologies, or expanding existing service offerings,
may or may not be successful. Our results may be impacted if we invest in products or services that are not
accepted in the marketplace, if customer demand or preferences change, if new products are not approved by
regulatory authorities (or if we fail to design or obtain certification or accreditation for new products or
technologies), are not brought to market in a timely manner, in particular, as compared to our competitors, or if our
products become obsolete. We may incur cost overruns in developing new products and there is the risk that our
products will not meet performance specifications to which we have committed to customers.
Our results could also be negatively impacted if we fail to design or obtain accreditation for new technologies and
platforms on budget and in a timely manner. Further, our long-term growth, competitiveness and continued
profitability are dependent on our ability to anticipate and adapt to changes in markets and to reduce the costs of
producing high-quality, new and existing products, to continue to develop our product mix and to align our global
presence with worldwide market opportunities.
In a highly competitive environment, we are and will remain exposed to the risk that more innovative or more
competitive products, services or technologies are developed by competitors or introduced on the market more
quickly or that the products we develop or services we offer are not accepted by the market.
Certification process
We are subject to stringent certification and approval requirements, as well as to the ability of regulatory bodies to
perform these assessments on a timely basis, which vary by country and can delay the certification of our
products. Non-compliance with current or future regulatory requirements imposed by Transport Canada (TC), the
U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the Transport Safety
Institute in the U.S. or other regulatory authorities could result in service interruption of our products, fewer sales
or slower deliveries, an unplanned build-up of inventories, reduction in inventory values or impairment of assets.
Cash flows and capital expenditures
Our business is cyclical and highly capital intensive due to its nature. In the ordinary course of our business, the
structure and duration of our product development programs require us to invest significantly in engineering,
development and production for many years before deliveries are made and the product begins to generate cash
flow. In addition, we are regularly required to incur capital expenditures in order to, among other matters, maintain
equipment, increase operating efficiency, develop and design new products, improve existing products and
services, invest in and develop new technologies and maintain a significant level of highly skilled employees. Our
ability to negotiate and collect customer advances and progress payments is therefore an important element of
our cash flow and working capital management. Discrepancies between our disbursements and amounts received
on orders placed, or even any reduction in the overall number and size of orders placed have an automatic
adverse impact on the evolution in working capital requirements and results of operations. Similarly, delays in the
delivery and final transfer of possession to purchasers of our aircraft may have an adverse impact on our working
capital and results of operations.
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Seasonality and cyclicality of financial results
Our cash flows are subject to periodic fluctuations and we expect a disproportionate amount of our cash flows to
be received or paid by us during any given quarter. We expect this trend to continue. In particular, as a result of
fourth quarter cash receipts, at December 31 of each year, our cash and cash equivalents balances typically
reach their highest level (other than as a result of cash flows provided by or used in investing and financing
activities). Our interim and annual results can be affected by these periodic fluctuations, including as a result of
timing variations that could push cash flows from one quarter to another.
Business partners
The failure by a business partner to comply with applicable laws, rules or regulations, or contract requirements,
could negatively impact our business and could even result in fines, penalties, suspension or even debarment
being imposed on us, which could have a material adverse impact on our reputation, business, financial condition
and results of operations.
Product performance warranty and casualty claim losses
The products that we manufacture are highly complex and sophisticated and may contain defects that are difficult
to detect or correct. These products are subject to detailed specifications, which are listed in the individual
contracts with customers, as well as to stringent certification or approval requirements. Defects may be found in
products before and after they are delivered to the customer. When discovered, we may incur significant
additional costs to modify and/or retrofit our products and we may not be able to correct defects in a timely
manner or at all. The occurrence of defects and failures in our products could give rise to non-conformity costs,
including warranty and damage claims, negatively affect our reputation and profitability and result in the loss of
customers. Correcting such defects, if possible, could require significant investment.
In addition, due to the nature of our business, liability claims may arise from accidents, incidents or disasters
involving products and services that we have provided, including claims for serious personal injuries or death.
These accidents may be caused by climatic factors or human error. If any of our products is proven to have quality
issues, fails to meet the national or industrial standards or has potential risks to the safety of human and
properties, we may have to recall such products, be subject to penalties, have our operating licences or permits
revoked, suspend production and sale of our products, or be ordered to take corrective measures. A product recall
may also affect our reputation and brand name, result in a decreased demand for our products and lead to stricter
scrutiny by regulatory agencies over our operations.
We cannot be certain that current insurance coverage will be sufficient to cover one or more substantial claims.
Furthermore, there can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain or maintain insurance coverage at
acceptable levels and costs or terms in the future.
Environmental, health and safety risks
Our products, as well as our manufacturing and service activities, are subject to environmental laws and
regulations in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate, governing, among other things, product performance
or materials content, energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, air, water and noise pollution, the use, storage,
labelling, transportation and disposal or release of hazardous substances, human health and safety risks arising
from the exposure to hazardous or toxic materials or defective products and the remediation of soil and
groundwater contamination on or under our properties (whether or not caused by us), or on or under other
properties and caused by our current or past operations, including our disposal of hazardous wastes at third party
sites. These laws and regulations may cause us to incur costs, including fines, damages, criminal or civil
sanctions and remediation costs, or experience interruptions in our operations, and may negatively impact the
market for our products.
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Environmental, health and safety regulatory requirements, or enforcement thereof, may become more stringent in
the future and we may incur additional costs to be compliant with such future requirements or enforcement. In
addition, we may have contractual or other liabilities for environmental matters relating to business, products or
properties that we have in the past closed, sold or otherwise disposed of, or will close, sell or dispose of in the
future.
Dependence on limited number of contracts and customers
In any given period, a limited number of contracts, orders or customers may account for a significant portion of our
revenues and cash flows for some of our products. Although we constantly seek to expand our customer base, we
believe that revenues and results for any given period may continue to be significantly affected by a limited
number of contracts, orders or customers due to the nature of some of our products. Consequently, the loss of
such a customer or changes to their orders, or cancellation of all or a portion of their contract could result in fewer
sales and/or a lower market share, and may have a material adverse impact on our business, results, cash flows
and financial position.
Supply chain risks
Our manufacturing operations are dependent on a limited number of suppliers for the delivery of raw materials
(mainly aluminum, advanced aluminum alloy and titanium) and major systems (such as engines, wings, nacelles,
landing gear, avionics, flight controls and fuselages).
Disruptions in our supply chain can impact our ability to deliver on schedule. Moreover, failure by one or more
suppliers to meet performance specifications, quality standards or delivery schedules could adversely affect our
ability to meet our commitments to customers, in particular if we are unable to purchase the key components and
parts from those suppliers upon agreed terms or in a cost-effective manner and if we cannot find alternative
suppliers on commercially acceptable terms in a timely manner. We may not be able to recover any costs or
liability we incur (including liability to our customers) as a result of any such failure from the applicable supplier,
which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of our operations.
Some of our suppliers participate in the development of products such as aircraft or platforms. The advancement
of many of our new product development programs also relies on the performance of these key suppliers and,
therefore, supplier delays which go unmitigated could result in delays to a program as a whole. These suppliers
subsequently deliver major components and own some of the intellectual property related to key components they
have developed. Our contracts with these suppliers are therefore on a long-term basis. The replacement of such
suppliers, if possible, could be costly and take a significant amount of time.
Our dependence on foreign suppliers and subcontractors and our global operations subject us to a variety of risks
and uncertainties. All of our direct suppliers must comply with our Supplier Code of Conduct, which formalizes our
expectations with respect to suppliers’ business standards, and is designed to ensure that each of our suppliers’
operations are conducted in a legal, ethical, and responsible manner. However, we do not control our independent
suppliers or those indirect suppliers and companies with whom they do business and cannot guarantee their
compliance with our Supplier Code of Conduct and with applicable laws and regulations or that violations will be
reported to us in a timely manner. Any violation of applicable laws and regulations or failure to use ethical
business practices by one or more third-party subcontractors or suppliers, including laws and regulations related
to, among other things, labour practices, health and safety, and environmental protection, could also materially
adversely affect our business and reputation and, in the case of government contracts, could result in fines,
penalties, suspension or even debarment being imposed on us.
Human resources (including collective agreements)
Our senior executives have extensive experience in the industry in which we operate and with our business,
suppliers, products and customers. The loss of management knowledge, expertise and technical proficiency as a
result of the loss of one or more members of our core management team could result in a diversion of
management resources or a temporary executive gap, and negatively affect our ability to develop and pursue
other business strategies, which could materially adversely affect our business and financial results.
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Employment market competition is fierce when it comes to hiring the highly qualified managers and specialists
needed to complete the work we require, particularly in certain emerging countries. In many of our business areas
we intend to expand our business activities, for which we will need highly skilled employees. The success of our
development plans depends, in part, on our ability to develop skills, to retain employees, and to recruit and
integrate additional managers and skilled employees. Human resource risk includes the risk of delays in the
recruitment of or inability to retain and motivate highly skilled employees, including those involved in R&D and
manufacturing activities that are essential to our success. There is no guarantee that we will be successful in
recruiting, integrating and retaining such employees as needed to accompany our business development, in
particular in emerging countries. Conversely, the measures to adapt headcount to evolution in demand may result
in pressures from our workforce and social risks, which may have an adverse impact on our expected costs
reductions and production capacities.
In addition, we are party to several collective agreements that are due to expire at various times in the future. An
inability to renew these collective agreements on mutually agreeable terms, as they become subject to
renegotiation from time to time, could result in work stoppages or other labour disturbances such as strikes,
walkouts or lock-outs, and/or increased costs of labour, which could adversely affect our ability to deliver products
and services in a timely manner and on budget and could adversely affect our financial condition and results.
Additionally, as a result of our continuing review of our business and processes to reduce costs, improve our
manufacturing platform, and better position ourselves in the marketplace, it may be necessary to curtail
production or permanently shut down facilities, leading to the transfer of employees to new production facilities
and processes or to the reduction of our workforce. This could materially adversely impact our relationship with
our employees, as well as result in asset write-downs at affected facilities.
Reliance on information systems
Like those of other large multinational companies, our technology systems may be vulnerable to a variety of
sources of failure, interruption or misuse, including by reason of natural disasters, cyberattacks and cybersecurity
threats, network communication failures, computer viruses and other security threats to the confidentiality,
availability and integrity of our systems. Information security risks have increased in recent years due to the
proliferation of new technologies and the increased sophistication of perpetrators of cyberattacks.
Information contained in our systems include proprietary or sensitive information on our customers, suppliers,
partners, employees, business information, research and development activities and our intellectual property.
Unauthorized third parties may be able to penetrate our network security and misappropriate or compromise our
confidential information, deploy viruses, worms and other malware or phishing that would exploit any security
vulnerabilities in our management information systems, create system disruptions or cause machinery or plant
shutdowns. Such attacks could potentially lead to the publication, manipulation or leakage of information,
improper use of our systems, defective products, production downtimes, and supply shortages. Our partners and
suppliers also face risks of unauthorized access to their information systems which may contain our confidential
information. The Cyber Security team, under the direction of the Chief Information Security Officer, and reporting
to the Audit Committee of the Board of Bombardier, supervises and maintains technical and process controls,
enforcement and comprehensive monitoring of systems and networks designed to prevent, detect and respond to
unauthorized activity in our systems. Considering the complexity and evolving nature of the threats, as well as the
unpredictability of the timing, nature and scope of disruptions from such threats, we cannot ensure that the
measures taken are or will be sufficient to counter any such unauthorized access to information systems, nor that
our assessment and mitigation measures are or will be sufficient to avoid, or mitigate the impact of, a system
failure.
The integrity, reliability and security of information in all forms are critical to our success. Inaccurate, incomplete or
unavailable information and/or inappropriate access to information could lead to incorrect financial and/or
operational reporting, poor decisions, delayed reaction times to the resolution of problems, privacy breaches and/
or inappropriate disclosure or leaking of sensitive information. Any system failure, cyberattack or a breach of
systems could result in disruption of activities and operational delays, information losses, significant remediation
costs, increased cyber security costs, lost revenues due to a disruption of activities, diminished competitive
advantage and/or litigation and reputational harm affecting customer and investor confidence, which could
materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of our operations. Material losses may be
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incurred related to the foregoing beyond the limits or outside the coverage of current insurance and existing
provisions for such losses may not be sufficient to cover the ultimate loss or expenditure. We may also be unable
to maintain insurance to cover these risks at acceptable costs or terms, and may elect not to purchase insurance
coverage against certain risks. Furthermore, media or other reports of perceived security vulnerabilities of our
systems, even if no breach has been attempted or had occurred, could adversely impact our brand and reputation
and materially impact our business and financial results.
Reliance on and protection of intellectual property
We regularly apply for new patents and actively manage our intellectual property portfolio to secure our
technological position. However, our patents and other intellectual property may not prevent competitors from
independently developing, or obtaining through licensing, alternative technologies that are substantially equivalent
or superior to ours, and we cannot provide assurance that the measures we have taken will be sufficient to
prevent any misappropriation of our intellectual property. Furthermore, we cannot assure that all our registration
applications will be successful, or our registered intellectual property rights will not be subject to any objection. If
the steps we have taken and the protection afforded by law do not adequately safeguard our intellectual property
rights, or we are not able to register or defend our intellectual property rights, and our competitors exploit our
intellectual property in the manufacture and sale of competing products in the markets we operate, such events
could materially and adversely affect our business.
We could also face claims by others that we are improperly using intellectual property owned by them or
otherwise infringing their rights in intellectual property. Irrespective of the validity or the successful assertion of
such claims, we could incur costs in either defending or settling any intellectual property disputes alleging
infringement. Adverse rulings in any litigation or proceeding could result in the loss of our proprietary rights and
subject us to significant liabilities or even business disruption. Any potential intellectual property litigation against
us could also force us to, among other things, cease selling the challenged products, develop non-infringing
alternatives or obtain licences from the owner of the infringed intellectual property. We may not be successful in
developing such alternatives or in obtaining such licences on reasonable terms or at all, which could damage our
reputation and affect our financial condition and profitability.
Reputation risks
Reputational risk may arise under many situations including, among others, quality or performance issues on our
projects, product safety issues, a poor health and safety record, failure to maintain ethically and socially
responsible operations, or alleged or proven non-compliance with laws or regulations by our employees, agents,
subcontractors, suppliers and/or partners. Any negative publicity about, or significant damage to, our image and
reputation could have an adverse impact on customer perception and confidence and may cause the cancellation
of current projects and influence our ability to obtain future projects, which could materially adversely affect our
business, results of operations and financial condition. Also, the pervasiveness and viral nature of social media
could perpetuate or exacerbate any negative publicity with respect to our business practices and products.
Furthermore, any unethical conduct by a supplier or subcontractor or any allegations, whether or not founded, of
unfair or illegal business practices by a supplier or subcontractor, including production methods, labour practices,
health and safety and environmental protection, could also materially adversely affect our image and reputation,
which could in turn materially adversely affect our business and financial results.
Adequacy of insurance coverage for our business, products and properties
We maintain insurance policies in accordance with the needs of our business. However, we cannot guarantee that
our insurance policies will provide adequate coverage should we face extraordinary occurrences that result in
losses. We may not obtain certain insurance coverage, may experience difficulties in obtaining or maintaining the
insurance coverage we need at acceptable levels, costs or terms, and may elect not to purchase insurance
coverage against some risks, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and
results of operations.
Accidents or natural disasters may also result in significant property damage, disruption of our operations and
personal injuries or fatalities, and our insurance coverage may be inadequate to cover such losses. In the event of
an uninsured loss or a loss in excess of our insured limits, we could suffer damage to our reputation and/or lose
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all or a portion of our production capacity as well as future revenues expected to be generated by the relevant
facilities. Any material loss not covered by our insurance could adversely affect our business, financial condition
and results of operations.
Risk management policies, procedures and strategies
We have devoted significant resources to develop our risk management policies, procedures and strategies and
expect to continue to do so in the future. Nonetheless, our policies, procedures and strategies may not be
comprehensive. Many of our methods for identifying, analyzing and managing risk and exposures are based upon
risk management processes that are embedded in governance and our business activities, focusing on all stages
of the product development and manufacturing process. Risk management methods depend upon the evaluation
and/or reporting of information regarding product development, manufacturing and management, industry
outlooks, markets, customers, project execution, catastrophe occurrence or other matters publicly available or
otherwise accessible to us. This information may not always be accurate, complete, up-to-date or properly
evaluated or reported.
Tax matters and changes in tax laws
As a multinational company conducting operations through subsidiaries in multiple jurisdictions, we are subject to
income and other taxes, tax laws and fiscal policies in numerous jurisdictions. Our effective income tax rate in the
future could be adversely affected as a result of a number of factors, including changes in the mix of earnings in
countries with differing statutory tax rates, changes in the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, changes
in tax laws, treaties or regulations or their interpretation, and the outcome of income tax audits in various
jurisdictions around the world.
We regularly assess all of these matters to determine the adequacy of our tax liabilities. In determining our
provisions for income taxes and our accounting for tax-related matters in general, we are required to exercise
judgment. We regularly make estimates where the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. There can be no
assurance that the final determination of any tax audit, appeal of the decision of a taxing authority, tax litigation or
similar proceedings will not be materially different from that reflected in our historical financial statements. The
assessment of additional taxes, interest and penalties could be materially adverse to our current and future results
of operations and financial condition.
Our Canadian and foreign entities undertake certain operations with other currently existing or new subsidiaries in
different jurisdictions around the world. The tax laws of these jurisdictions, including Canada, have detailed
transfer pricing rules that require that all transactions with non-resident related parties be priced using arm’s
length pricing principles. The taxation authorities in the jurisdictions where we carry on business could challenge
our arm’s length related party transfer pricing policies. International transfer pricing is a subjective area of taxation
and generally involves a significant degree of judgment. If any of these taxation authorities were to successfully
challenge our transfer pricing policies, our income tax expense may be adversely affected, and we could also be
subjected to interest and penalties. Any such increase in our income tax expense and related interest and
penalties could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.
Liquidity and access to capital markets
Financing risk
Our business is cyclical and highly capital intensive. In the ordinary course of our business, we rely on cash and
cash equivalents, cash flows generated by operations, capital market resources such as debt and equity and
other financing arrangements, and certain working capital financing initiatives such as the sale of receivables,
arrangements for advances from third parties and the negotiation of extended payment terms with certain
suppliers to satisfy our financing needs. There can be no assurance that such working capital cash sources will be
available to us in the future on acceptable terms or at all.
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Our ability to achieve our business and cash generation plans is based on a number of assumptions which involve
significant judgments and estimates of future performance, borrowing capacity and credit availability, which
cannot at all times be assured.
The Corporation also routinely reviews its debt profile with a view to managing or extending maturities and/or
negotiating more favorable terms and conditions with respect to its financing arrangements.
From time to time, we undertake various financing initiatives to solidify our liquidity position. We plan to continue
to explore various initiatives such as certain business activities’ potential participation in industry consolidation.
There are no assurances that we will be able to implement these or any other strategic options on favorable terms
and timing or at all, and, if implemented, that such actions would have the planned results.
There can be no assurance that our expected cash flows from operating activities, combined with available
liquidity will be sufficient to enable the development of new products to enhance competitiveness and support
growth and will enable us to meet all other expected financial requirements or plans in the foreseeable future.
If our cash flows and other capital resources are insufficient to fund the required work on our ongoing contracts,
programs and projects, as well as our capital expenditures and debt service obligations, we could be forced to
reduce or delay deliveries, investments and capital expenditures or to seek additional debt or equity capital. We
may not be able to obtain alternative capital resources, if necessary, on favourable terms or at all.
A decline in credit ratings, a significant reduction in the surety or financing market global capacity, widening credit
spreads, changes in our outlook or guidance, significant changes in market interest rates or general economic
conditions or an adverse perception by banks and capital markets of our financial condition or prospects could all
significantly increase our cost of financing or impede our ability to access financial markets. Our credit ratings may
be impacted by many factors, including factors outside of our control relating to our industry or countries and
regions in which we operate, and, accordingly, no assurance can be given that our credit ratings may not be
downgraded in the future. Actual or anticipated changes or downgrades in our credit ratings, including any
announcement that our ratings are under further review for a downgrade, may increase our cost of financing.
Our right to convert into cash certain deposits or investments, held in financing structures to guarantee our
obligations, may be subject to restrictions. Our right to access and use cash or other deposits, held in trust or in
escrow arrangements to guarantee certain obligations, may be challenged or subject to restrictions. Additionally,
in some countries, cash generated by operations may be subject to restrictions on the right to convert and/or
repatriate money and may thus not be available for immediate use.
Substantial debt and significant interest payment requirements
We currently have, and expect to continue to have, a substantial amount of debt, and significant interest payment
requirements. Our level of indebtedness could have significant consequences, including the following:
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it may be more difficult to satisfy our obligations with respect to our indebtedness;
our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions may be increased;
we may be required to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flows from operations to interest and
principal repayments on our indebtedness, reducing the availability of cash flows to fund capital
expenditures, working capital, acquisitions, new business initiatives and other general corporate
purposes;
our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and the industry in which we operate
may be limited;
we may be placed at a disadvantage compared to our competitors that have less debt or greater financial
resources;
it may limit, along with other covenants to which we are subject, among other things, our ability to borrow
additional funds on commercially reasonable terms, or at all;
we may be required to monetize assets on terms that are unfavourable to us; and
we may be required to offer debt or equity securities on terms that are not favourable to us or our
shareholders.
We have various debt maturities ranging between 2024 and 2034, and we cannot provide assurance that this
indebtedness will be refinanced on favourable terms or at all.
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For more information regarding our long-term debt, see Note 27 – Long-term debt, to our Consolidated financial
statements.
Restrictive and financial debt covenants
Restrictive covenants in certain agreements and instruments governing our indebtedness, including our
outstanding senior notes and certain credit facilities, may materially restrict our financial flexibility or may have
other material adverse effects on our business, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, and cash flows.
We are, and may be increasingly in the future, party to certain credit facilities and other asset-based and asset-
backed financing arrangements which contain covenants that, among other things, restrict our and our
subsidiaries’ ability to: (i) dispose or acquire assets or enter into mergers; (ii) incur additional indebtedness; (iii)
incur guarantee obligations; (iv) declare dividends and distributions, prepay indebtedness, or amend certain
financing arrangements; (v) create liens; (vi) make certain investments, loans, advances or capital expenditures;
(vii) change our business; and (viii) engage in certain transactions with affiliates. In addition, certain of these
agreements and instruments may from time to time also include financial covenants which may be required to be
met at all times or under specified circumstances. The breach of any of these restrictive covenants or financial
covenants could result in draw limitations or default under the relevant agreement, which could, in turn, cause
cross-acceleration or cross-defaults under our other financing arrangements. In such event, we may be unable to
borrow under our financing arrangements and may not be able to repay the amounts due under such
arrangements, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial
condition, liquidity, and cash flows.
Our ability to comply with these covenants may also be affected by events beyond our control. A breach of any of
these agreements or our inability to comply with these covenants could result in a default under these financing
arrangements, which would permit our banks to request immediate defeasance or cash cover of all outstanding
letters of credit, and our bondholders and other lenders to declare amounts owed to them to be immediately
payable. If any of these financing arrangements is accelerated, or we are subject to significant cash cover
obligations, we may not be able to refinance such facilities on terms acceptable to us or at all. There can be no
assurance that we would be able to obtain waivers or amendments of any such breaches or defaults or be able to
cash cover or refinance such arrangements, on terms acceptable to us or at all.
Although the terms of our credit facilities and certain of our other debt instruments contain or may from time-to-
time contain restrictions on the incurrence of additional debt, including secured debt, or to enter into new senior
secured facilities, these restrictions are subject to a number of exceptions provided certain conditions are met. If
we incur additional debt in the future, we may be subject to additional or more restrictive covenants than those to
which we are subject now.
Retirement benefit plan risk
We are required to make contributions to a number of pension plans, some of which are presently in a deficit
position. Pension funding requirements are dependent on regulatory requirements and on the valuations of plan
assets and liabilities, which are subject to a number of factors, including expected returns on plan assets, long-
term interest rates, as well as applicable actuarial practices and various other assumptions. The potential
requirement to make additional contributions as a result of changes to regulations, actuarial assumptions or other
factors may reduce the amount of funds available for operating purposes, thus limiting our financial flexibility and
weakening our financial condition.
There is no assurance that retirement benefit plan assets will earn the expected rates of return. The ability of our
retirement benefit plan assets to earn these expected rates of return depends in large part on the performance of
capital markets. Market conditions also affect the discount rates used to calculate our net retirement benefit
liabilities(1) and could also impact our retirement benefit costs, cash funding requirements and liquidity position.
The net retirement benefit liability is highly sensitive to variations to the underlying discount rate, which represents
the market rate for high-quality corporate fixed-income investments at the end of each reporting period consistent
with the currency and estimated term of the benefit obligations. As a result, the discount rates change is based on
market conditions.
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Credit risk
We are exposed to credit risk through our derivative financial instruments and other investing activities carried out
as part of our normal treasury activities, as well as through our trade receivables arising from normal commercial
activities.
We also have exposure to banks in the form of periodically placed deposits and credit commitments. In the event
the banks with which we transact are unable to withstand regulatory or liquidity pressures, financing
arrangements, including letter of credit facilities, may become unavailable or we may not be able to extend such
arrangements upon their maturity.
Government support
From time to time, including since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared, we have or may receive various types
of government financial support. Some of these financial support programs require the repayment of amounts to
the government at the time of product delivery. The level of government support reflects government policy and
depends on fiscal spending levels and other political and economic factors. We cannot predict if future
government-sponsored support will be available. The loss of or any substantial reduction in the availability of
government support could negatively impact our assumptions related to the development of aircraft products and
services. In addition, any future government support received by our competitors could have a negative impact on
our competitiveness, sales and market share.
Regulatory and legal risk
We are subject to numerous risks relating to current and future regulations, as well as legal proceedings, both
present or that may arise in the future.
Given our size and current and historical operations, including in respect of the Transportation business which
was divested on January 29, 2021, we are, and may become, in the normal course of business, party to lawsuits,
investigations and claims seeking damages and other relief, including those involving allegations of late deliveries
of goods or services, product liability, product defects, quality problems, intellectual property infringement, claims
arising from divestiture or acquisition transactions, obligations under our financing arrangements and general
liability arising from applicable laws and regulations (see below for more details). In addition, while clients and
subcontractors may agree under various contractual arrangements to indemnify us against certain liabilities, such
third parties may refuse or be unable to pay. These matters may also divert financial and management resources
that would otherwise be used to benefit our operations, and the cost to defend litigation or address investigations
may be significant.
Due to the inherent uncertainties of litigation and investigations, it is not possible to (a) predict the final outcome of
these and other related proceedings generally or (b) determine the amount of potential losses, if any, that may be
incurred in connection with any final judgment or decision on these matters. In connection with the settlement of
litigations and investigations, a number of conditions may be imposed on Bombardier, and we may be required to
undergo certain changes to our business practices which could impose additional costs and adversely affect our
ability to pursue business opportunities.
While we maintain insurance coverage for various aspects of our business and operations, our insurance
programs have varying coverage limits and exceptions. Material losses may be incurred related to litigation
beyond the limits or outside the coverage of current insurance and existing provisions for litigation-related losses
may not be sufficient to cover the ultimate loss or expenditure. Moreover, legal proceedings resulting in judgments
or findings against us may harm our reputation and place us at a disadvantage for future orders or contract
awards. There may also be adverse publicity associated with litigation, including, without limitation, litigation
related to product safety, which could negatively affect our clients and our ability to attract new clients, the public
perception of our business or our reputation, regardless of whether the allegations are valid or whether we are
ultimately found liable. As a result, litigation could materially adversely affect our business and financial results.
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In addition, as part of the regulatory and legal environments in which we operate, we are subject to and we face
risks relating to non-compliance with local and foreign laws, regulations, rules and other current, new or changing
legal requirements enforced by governments or other authorities, including with respect to export controls, tariffs,
embargoes, international sanctions and other trade restrictions, lobbying or similar activities, securities, antitrust,
data privacy, domestic and international taxes, environmental and labour relations, as well as laws related to
corruption, anti-competitive acts, bribery, and ethics-related issues, which could have a significant adverse impact
on our business. Notably, sales to customers are subject to such laws and regulations. Under some of these, a
company may be found liable for violations resulting not only from actions of certain of its employees, but also in
certain circumstances from actions of its contractors and third-party agents.
Our Code of Ethics and other corporate policies mandate compliance with laws and regulations regarding anti-
bribery and anti-corruption, insider trading and tipping, fraud, money-laundering, competition and anti-trust,
sanctions and export controls, lobbying and others, and we have implemented training programs, internal
monitoring and controls, and reviews and audits to ensure compliance with such laws. However, there can be no
assurance that our internal control policies and procedures will allow us to timely detect and protect us from
recklessness, fraudulent behaviour, dishonesty or other inappropriate behaviour on the part of our employees,
contractors, suppliers, affiliates, consultants, agents, and/or partners. Misconduct or failure by our employees,
contractors, suppliers, affiliates, consultants, agents, and/or partners to comply with applicable laws and
regulations, and notably anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws, could impact Bombardier in various ways that
include, but are not limited to, criminal, civil and administrative legal sanctions, debarment from bidding for or
performing government contracts, and negative publicity, and could have a significant negative effect on our
business, results of operations, profitability, share price, financial condition, the public perception of our business,
reputation, expansion effort, and ability to attract and retain employees and clients. In recent years, there has
been a general increase in both the frequency of enforcement and the severity of penalties under such laws,
resulting in greater scrutiny of and punishment to companies convicted of violating anti-corruption and anti-bribery
laws. See also the subsection “Operational Risks—Supply chain risks” hereinabove.
Also refer to our Risk Factor on “Financing Risks” and our Note 37 – Commitments and contingencies, to our
consolidated financial statements.
COVID-19 Pandemic and General Economic Risk
The markets in which we operate may from time to time be affected by a number of local, regional and global
factors, including continuing repercussions from the COVID-19 pandemic (discussed below) and the ongoing
military conflict between Ukraine and Russia (see “Business Environment Risk—The Ukraine-Russia military
conflict and financial and economic sanctions and export control limitations” hereinafter for more detail). Since our
sales and operations are undertaken around the world, we may be directly or indirectly affected by an
unfavourable political conditions or economic slowdown occurring within these geographic zones and our
business may be exposed to a number of related risks.
Should the current uncertain global economic situation persist over time or deteriorate, should the economic
headwinds in certain countries, regions or key markets intensify or spread to other countries, or should the global
economic environment deteriorate or fall into recession, this could, in particular, result in potential buyers
postponing the purchase of our products or services, lower order intake, order cancellations or deferral of
deliveries, lower availability of customer financing, an increase in our involvement in customer financing,
downward pressure on selling prices, increased inventory levels, decreased level of customer advances, slower
collection of receivables, reduction in production activities, paused or discontinued production of certain products,
termination of employees or adverse impacts on suppliers.
COVID-19 pandemic
Repercussions from the COVID-19 pandemic continue to negatively impact the global economy, disrupt global
supply chains, significantly increase inflation and create significant economic uncertainty and disruption of
financial markets. While emergency measures being enacted by governments worldwide to contain the spread of
the virus, including the implementation of travel bans, self-imposed quarantine periods, self-isolation, physical and
social distancing and the closure of non-essential businesses, have eased somewhat compared to earlier periods
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in the pandemic, an increase in new infections or the spread of new variants could cause some governments to
reinstate such measures, which could bring new or exacerbate existing material disruptions to businesses in
Canada and globally resulting in uncertainty and a challenging economic environment. Global debt and equity
capital markets have experienced significant volatility and weakness. Governments and central banks have
reacted with significant monetary and fiscal interventions designed to stabilize economic conditions.
Uncertainties related to, and perceived or experienced negative effects from, COVID-19, including an increase in
infection rates or the emergence of variants, could cause significant volatility or decline in the trading price of our
securities, capital market conditions and general economic conditions. In addition, any severe disruption and
instability in the global financial markets and deteriorations in credit and financing conditions may increase the
likelihood of litigation, increase the cost of or limit or restrict our ability to access debt and equity capital or other
sources of funding on favourable terms, or at all, lead to consolidation that negatively impacts our business,
increase competition, result in reductions in our work force, cause us to further reduce our capital spend or
otherwise disrupt our business or make it more difficult to implement our strategic plans. Sustained adverse
effects may also prevent us from satisfying debt financial covenants and minimum cash requirements or result in
possible credit ratings watch or downgrades in our credit ratings.
The duration, scope and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is still unknown at this time, as is the efficacy of
government and central bank interventions on the repercussions of the pandemic, and the pace and stability of
any subsequent recovery, including worldwide vaccination efforts, and economic normalization. Given the global
and evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic and its repercussions, any estimate of the length and severity of
these developments is therefore subject to significant uncertainty, and accordingly it is challenging for the
Corporation to estimate or quantify the extent to which the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic may, directly
or indirectly, affect the Corporation’s business activities, financial condition, cash flows, profitability, prospects and
results of operations in future periods.
Business disruptions and slowdown
The continued presence of COVID-19 around the globe, including the emergence of variants, and the responses
of governmental authorities and corporate entities, including through mandated or voluntary shutdowns, have
caused continuing slow-downs and disruptions to the global economy. While the impacts on the Corporation’s
business and operations have lessened in certain areas compared to earlier periods of the pandemic, there are
still ongoing repercussions impacting our workforce, our customers, our supply chain and our operations. The
reimposition of restrictions by governmental authorities in response to an increase in infection rates or hospital
capacity, including through mandated or voluntary shutdowns, could have a material negative impact on the
Corporation’s business activities, financial condition, cash flows, profitability, prospects and results of operations in
future periods.
Contract fulfillment
Our worldwide operations have been and will likely continue in the near and medium terms (and possibly longer)
to be disrupted to varying degrees, including from delivery delays resulting from reduced production activity,
availability of necessary workers, supply chain issues, the postponement of key production and certification
milestones, and potential travel restrictions or operations shutdowns, which may, in each case, expose the
Corporation to penalties or cancellations under contracts and negatively affect revenues, cash flow and
profitability.
Reduction in demand and deferred order intake
Disruptions to the global economy, including from continuing repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, or a
material economic slowdown or recession, may cause significant and unpredictable reduction in the demand for
our products and services as customers divert resources and priorities.
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Counterparty risks
The uncertain global economic situation, including continuing repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic and the
ongoing military conflict between Ukraine and Russia, is having an adverse effect on the economies and financial
markets of many countries, which increases the risk of defaults from our suppliers, customers and other
counterparties, delays in deliveries of goods or services or payments by such counterparties, and difficulties in
enforcing our agreements and collecting receivables. Our suppliers, customers and other counterparties may
seek to terminate or to amend their agreements for the supply or purchase of products or services as a result of
distress on their operational or financial situation (including bankruptcy, operational shutdowns or failures, lack of
liquidity or funding, or other reasons).
If we or any of the third parties with whom we engage, including suppliers, service providers, customers and other
third parties with whom we conduct business, were to experience long-term effects such as prolonged or
permanent shutdowns or other business disruptions, our ability to conduct our business in the manner and on the
timelines presently planned could be materially and negatively impacted, including the impairment of our product
development activities for a period of time, which could also lead to loss of customers, as well as reputational,
competitive, or business harm.
Supply chain
Production stoppages and slowdowns resulting from government regulation and prevention measures undertaken
in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, from workforce shortages and from transportation disruptions have led to
supply disruptions for the Corporation. While the Corporation has implemented various initiatives to mitigate such
disruptions, any prolonged disruption in the supply of raw materials, specialized parts or components and major
systems could have a material adverse effect on our operations, significantly impact our aircraft delivery schedule
and significantly increase the cost of operating our business, with resulting material negative impacts on our
liquidities and working capital requirements, our margins and our profitability.
Work force
The risks to the Corporation of a pandemic, epidemic or other public health crisis, such as the COVID-19
pandemic, include risks to employee health and safety. The reintroduction of restrictive measures in order to
control the spread of COVID-19 or other public health crises and limitations on travel may result in temporary
shortages of staff or unavailability of certain employees or consultants with key expertise or knowledge of the
Corporation, impact on workforce productivity and increased medical costs/insurance premiums. While the
Corporation has proactively implemented measures to protect the health and safety of its employees across the
world, including remote work arrangements, these measures present logistical challenges and incremental costs
to the Corporation.
Diversion of management attention
Preparing for and responding to the continuing pandemic and repercussions on the global economy resulting
therefrom, has and may continue to divert management’s attention from our key strategic priorities, increase costs
as we prioritize health and safety matters for our personnel and the continuation of critical ongoing projects, and
cause us to reduce, delay, alter or abandon initiatives that may otherwise increase our long-term value.
IT risks and inefficiencies
The remote work arrangements that were implemented by the Corporation in response to the COVID-19
pandemic and changing demands and expectations of the workforce may cause inefficiencies and increased
pressure on the Corporation’s information technology infrastructure, and may increase the Corporation’s
vulnerability to information technology and cybersecurity related risks and disruption to the Corporation’s
information systems.
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Regulatory backlog
There may be difficulties and inconsistencies relating to the enforcement of laws, rules, and regulations as a result
of ongoing repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many regulatory authorities have a significant backlog of
demands and files due to being heavily occupied with their response to the pandemic. These regulators, as well
as other executive and legislative bodies in the jurisdictions in which we and our counterparties operate, may not
be able to provide the level of support and attention to day-to-day regulatory functions that they would otherwise
have provided. Such regulatory backlog may materially hinder the development of the Corporation’s business by
delaying such activities as homologation or certification process for new products or technologies, site openings
and the completion of strategic transactions.
Heightened impact of other risks
Several of the other risks and uncertainties disclosed in this Financial Report for the fiscal year ended December
31, 2022 could be particularly exacerbated by extraordinary externalities such as the ongoing military conflict
between Ukraine and Russia, including, but not limited to, risks described under “Our order backlog may not be
indicative of future revenues”, “Cash flows and capital expenditures”, “Seasonality and cyclicality of financial
results”, “Environmental, health and safety risks”, “Dependence on limited number of contracts and customers”,
“Supply chain risks”, “Liquidity and access to capital markets”, “Credit risk”, “Substantial debt and significant
interest payment requirements”, “General economic risk”, “Business environment risk”, and “Market Risk”.
Mitigation measures
While the Corporation has made efforts to manage and mitigate the aforementioned risk factors, the continuing
effectiveness of these efforts and the extent to which the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic and the
ongoing military conflict between Ukraine and Russia affects the Corporation’s business will depend on factors
beyond its control, including the likelihood, timing, duration and scope of the pandemic or any subsequent waves
of COVID-19, including the emergence of variants, or an escalation or expansion of the military conflict between
Ukraine and Russia, and the measures taken or necessary to contain the spread of such outbreaks, including the
worldwide vaccination efforts. The Corporation may experience material adverse effects to its business,
operations, financial condition, cash flows, margins, prospects and results of operations as a result of prolonged
or new disruptions in the global economy and any resulting recession.
Financial condition of business aircraft customers
Business environment risk
The purchase of aviation products and services may represent a significant investment for a corporation, an
individual or a government. When economic or business conditions are unfavourable, potential buyers may delay
the purchase of our aviation products and services. The availability of financing is also an important factor and
credit scarcity can cause customers to either defer deliveries or cancel orders.
An increased supply of used aircraft as companies restructure, downsize or discontinue operations could also add
downward pressure on the selling price of new and used business and commercial aircraft. We could then be
faced with the challenge of finding ways to further reduce costs and improve productivity to sustain a favourable
market position at acceptable profit margins. The loss of any major fractional ownership or charter operator as a
customer or the termination of a contract could significantly impact our financial results.
Trade policy
As a globally operating organization, our business is subject to government policies related to import and export
restrictions and business acquisitions, support for export sales, and world trade policies including specific regional
trade practices. As a result, we are exposed to risks associated with changing priorities by government and
supranational agencies.
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In addition, protectionist trade policies and changes in the political and regulatory environment in the markets in
which we operate, such as foreign exchange import and export controls, tariffs and other trade barriers, price or
exchange controls as well as potential changes to free trade arrangements could affect our business in several
national markets, impact our sales and profitability and make the repatriation of profits difficult, and may expose
us to penalties, sanctions and reputational damage.
Increased competition from other businesses
We face intense competition in the markets and geographies in which we operate. We face competition from
strong competitors, some of which are larger and may have greater resources in a given business or region, as
well as competitors from emerging markets and new entrants, which may have a better cost structure. In the
markets and geographies in which we compete, competitors are developing numerous aircraft programs, with
entries-into-service expected throughout the next decade. We face the risk that market share may be eroded if
potential customers opt for competitors’ products. We may also be negatively impacted if we are not able to meet
product support expectations or provide an international presence for our diverse customer base.
Political instability
Political instability, which may result from various factors, including social or economic factors, in certain regions
of the world may be prolonged and unpredictable. Any prolonged political instability in markets in which we
participate could lead to delays or cancellation of orders.
Geopolitical and economic risks, international sanctions and the price of oil affecting many energy-exporting
nations have raised new concerns in international economies. Beyond any immediate impact, these
developments may also negatively affect the evolution of the global economy.
The Ukraine-Russia military conflict and financial and economic sanctions and export control limitations
On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a military invasion of Ukraine. The ongoing military conflict between
Ukraine and Russia has provoked strong reactions from Canada, the U.S., the United Kingdom, Europe and
various other countries around the world, including the imposition of broad financial and economic sanctions and
export control limitations against Russia and against certain persons and entities (collectively, “Sanctions and
Export Control Limitations”).
As a result of the foregoing, Bombardier is abiding by all Sanctions and Export Control Limitations. When such
Sanctions and Export Control Limitations may be eased or lifted is not known at this time. As of December 31,
2022, we have not been materially adversely impacted by the Ukraine-Russia military conflict and the Sanctions
and Export Control Limitations; however, we are continuously monitoring developments to assess any potential
future impact that may arise. If the sanctions and other retaliatory measures imposed by the global community are
expanded, we cannot provide assurance that this may not adversely impact the Corporation’s overall business
activities, financial condition, cash flows, profitability, prospects and results of operations in future periods.
While the precise effects of the ongoing military conflict and Sanctions and Export Control Limitations on the
Russian and global economies remain uncertain, they have already resulted in significant volatility in financial
markets, as well as in an increase in energy and commodity prices globally. Should the conflict continue or
escalate, there may be various economic and security consequences including, but not limited to: supply
shortages of different kinds; further increases in prices of commodities, including gas, oil and metals; increases in
interest and borrowing rates; and significant disruptions in logistics infrastructure, among others. The resulting
impacts to the global economy, financial markets (including access to capital on favorable terms), supply chains,
inflation, interest rates, borrowing costs and unemployment, among others, could adversely impact economic and
financial conditions, and may disrupt the global economy’s ongoing recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic.
A protracted conflict between Ukraine and Russia, any escalation of that conflict, and the resulting impact on our
business activities (both in that region and generally) and on the wider global economy and market conditions
could, in turn, affect the Corporation’s ability to access capital markets on favorable conditions and the
Corporation’s business activities, financial condition, cash flows, profitability, prospects and results of operations in
future periods.
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Global climate change
Global climate change could exacerbate certain of the threats facing our business which can be categorized as
physical risks or transition risks.
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Physical risks:
Physical risks include the increase in frequency and severity of weather-related events, which can disrupt
our operations, damage our infrastructure or properties, create financial risk to our business or otherwise
have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position or liquidity. These may result
in substantial costs to respond during the event, to recover from the event and possibly to modify existing
or future infrastructure requirements to prevent recurrence. Climate changes could also disrupt our
operations by impacting the availability and cost of materials needed for manufacturing and could
increase insurance and other operating costs.
The potential physical impacts of climate change on our operations are highly uncertain, and could be
particular to the geographic circumstances in areas in which we operate and may include changes in
rainfall and storm patterns and intensities, water shortages, rising water levels and changing
temperatures. These factors may impact our decisions to construct new facilities or maintain existing
facilities in areas most prone to physical climate risks. We could also face indirect financial risks passed
through the supply chain and process disruptions due to physical climate changes could result in price
modifications for our products and the resources needed to produce them. These impacts may adversely
impact the cost, production, and financial performance of our operations.
Transition risks:
In addition, concerns about the environmental impacts of air travel and tendencies towards “green” travel
initiatives, and in particular social media movements drawing negative attention to business jet travel by
executives and celebrities, have contributed to higher levels of scrutiny with respect to emissions which
could have the effect of reducing demand for air travel and could materially adversely impact our business
and reputation.
Global climate change also results in regulatory risks which vary according to the national and local
requirements implemented by each jurisdiction where we are present. Our products as well as our
manufacturing and services activities are subject to environmental regulations by federal, provincial and
local authorities in Canada as well as local regulatory authorities with jurisdiction over our operations
outside of Canada. There continues to be a lack of consistent climate legislation, which creates economic
and regulatory uncertainty.
Most countries where we carry out manufacturing activities are at various stages of developing binding
emission allocations and trading schemes. During 2022, our regulatory risks associated with climate
change mainly fell under our obligations to the European Union Emission Trading Scheme, the United
Kingdom Climate Change Agreement, the United Kingdom's Carbon Reduction Commitment energy
efficiency scheme (launched in April 2010), the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme and the Québec
carbon market trading scheme. Increased public awareness and concern regarding global climate change
may result in more legislative and/or regulatory requirements to reduce or mitigate the effects of
greenhouse gas emissions. The impact to us and our industry from legislation and increased regulation
regarding climate change is likely to be adverse and could be significant, particularly if regulators were to
conclude that emissions from aircraft cause significant harm to the upper atmosphere or have a greater
impact on climate change than other industries. We may be directly exposed to such measures, which
could result in significant costs on us, on our customers and on our suppliers, including costs related to
increased energy requirements, capital equipment, environmental monitoring and reporting, and other
costs necessary to comply with such regulations that could adversely affect our business, financial
condition, operating performance, and ability to compete. In addition, such regulatory changes could
necessitate us to develop new technologies, requiring significant investments of capital and resources.
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Force majeure
Force majeure events are unpredictable and may have significant adverse results such as: personal injury or
fatality; damage to or destruction of ongoing projects, facilities or equipment; environmental damage; delays or
cancellations of orders and deliveries; delays in the receipt of materials from our suppliers; delays in projects; or
legal liability.
Foreign exchange risk
Market risk
Our financial results are reported in U.S. dollars and a significant portion of our sales and operating costs are
transacted in currencies other than U.S. dollars, most often Canadian dollars, Mexican pesos and euros. We have
adopted a progressive hedging strategy to limit the effect of currency movements on our results. Such contracts
hedge foreign-currency denominated transactions and any change in the fair value of the contracts could be offset
by changes in the underlying value of the transactions being hedged. The use of forward foreign exchange
contracts also contains an inherent credit risk related to default on obligations by the counterparties to such
contracts. Although we aim to have foreign-exchange hedging contracts with respect to all currencies in which we
do business, there may be situations where we do not have hedging contracts or are not fully hedged for various
reasons including regulation and market availability and accessibility. As a result, there can be no assurance that
our approach to managing our exposure to foreign-exchange rate fluctuations will be effective in the future or that
we will be able to enter into foreign-exchange hedging contracts as deemed necessary on satisfactory terms. In
situations where we are not fully hedged, our results of operations are affected by movements in these currencies
against the U.S. dollar. Significant fluctuations in relative currency values against the U.S. dollar could thus have a
significant impact on our future profitability. Additionally, the settlement timing of foreign currency derivatives could
significantly impact our liquidity. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates could also have a material
adverse effect on the relative competitive position of our products in markets where they face competition from
competitors who are less affected by such fluctuations in exchange rates.
Interest rate risk
Changes in interest rates may result in fluctuations in our future cash flows related to variable-rate financial assets
and liabilities, including long-term fixed-rate debt synthetically converted to variable interest rates. Changes in
interest rates may also affect our future cash flows related to commitments to provide financing support to
facilitate customers’ access to capital. For these items, cash flows could be impacted by changes in benchmark
rates such as Libor, Euribor or Bankers’ Acceptance. In addition, we are exposed to gains and losses arising from
changes in interest rates, which includes marketability risks, through our financial instruments carried at fair value.
These financial instruments include certain aircraft loans and lease receivables, investments in securities,
investments in financing structures, lease subsidies and certain derivative financial instruments.
Commodity price risk
We are exposed to commodity price risk relating principally to fluctuations in the cost of materials used in our
supply chain, such as aluminum, advanced aluminum alloy, titanium, steel and other materials that we use to
manufacture our products, and which represent a significant portion of our cost of sales. We do not maintain
significant inventories of raw materials and components and parts. The prices and availabilities of raw materials
and components and parts may vary significantly from period to period due to factors such as consumer demand,
supply, market conditions and costs of raw materials. In particular, raw materials required for our operations, may
be subject to pricing cyclicality and periodic shortages from time to time. We cannot guarantee that corresponding
variations in cost will be fully reflected in contract prices, and we may be unable to recoup these raw material
price increases, which could affect the profitability of such contracts.
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Inflation risk
Our business is exposed to inflation risk relating to fluctuations in costs and revenue for aircraft orders received
but for which the delivery of the aircraft will take place several years in the future. Revenues for these orders are
adjusted for price escalation clauses linked to inflation. Fluctuations in inflation rates could nevertheless have a
significant impact on our future profitability if the inflation rate assumption used varies from the actual inflation
rate, and this is a particularly acute risk in respect of large long-term contracts which may have an impact on our
results for several years.
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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
An important portion of the consolidated balance sheets is composed of financial instruments. Financial assets of
the Corporation include cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, aircraft loans, investments in
securities, receivable from MHI, receivables from ACLP, investments in financing structures, restricted cash and
derivative financial instruments with a positive fair value. Financial liabilities of the Corporation include trade and
other payables, long-term debt, lease subsidies, lease liabilities, liabilities related to RASPRO assets, government
refundable advances, credit and residual value guarantees payable, vendor non-recurring costs and derivative
financial instruments with a negative fair value. Derivative financial instruments are mainly used to manage the
Corporation’s exposure to foreign exchange market risks, generally through forward foreign exchange contracts.
Derivative financial instruments include derivatives that are embedded in financial or non-financial contracts that
are not closely related to the host contracts.
The use of financial instruments exposes us primarily to credit, liquidity and market risks, including foreign
exchange and interest rate risks. A description on how we manage these risks is included in the Risk
management section of Overview and in Note 33 – Financial risk management, to the consolidated financial
statements.
Fair value of financial instruments
Financial instruments are recognized in the consolidated statement of financial position when the Corporation
becomes a party to the contractual obligations of the instrument. On initial recognition, financial instruments are
recognized at their fair value plus, in the case of financial instruments not at FVTP&L, transaction costs that are
directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial instruments. Subsequent to initial recognition, financial
instruments are measured according to the category to which they are classified, which are: a) financial
instruments classified as FVTP&L, b) financial instruments designated as FVTP&L, c) FVOCI financial assets, or
d) amortised cost. Financial instruments are subsequently measured at amortised cost, unless they are classified
as FVOCI or FVTP&L or designated as FVTP&L, in which case they are subsequently measured at fair value. The
classification of financial instruments as well as the revenues, expenses, gains and losses associated with these
instruments are provided in Note 2 – Summary of significant accounting policies and in Note 12 – Financial
instruments, to the consolidated financial statements.
Note 34 – Fair value of financial instruments, to the consolidated financial statements, provides a detailed
description of the methods and assumptions used to determine the fair values of financial instruments. These
values are point-in-time estimates that may change in subsequent reporting periods due to market conditions or
other factors. Fair value is determined by reference to quoted prices in the principal market for that instrument to
which we have immediate access. However, there is no active market for most of our financial instruments. In the
absence of an active market, we determine fair value based on internal or external valuation models, such as
discounted cash flow models. Fair value determined using valuation models requires the use of assumptions
concerning the amount and timing of estimated future cash flows, discount rates, the creditworthiness of the
borrower, the aircraft’s expected future value, default probability, generic industrial bond spreads and marketability
risk. In determining these assumptions, we use primarily external, readily observable market inputs, including
factors such as interest rates, credit ratings, credit spreads, default probabilities, currency rates, and price and
rate volatilities, as applicable. Assumptions or inputs that are not based on observable market data are used when
external data are unavailable. These calculations represent management’s best estimates. Since they are based
on estimates, the fair values may not be realized in an actual sale or immediate settlement of the instruments.
Note 34 – Fair value of financial instruments, to the consolidated financial statements, also provides a three-level
fair value hierarchy, categorizing financial instruments by the inputs used to measure their fair value. The fair
value hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets (Level 1) and the lowest
priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). In cases where the inputs used to measure fair value are categorized
within different levels of hierarchy, the fair value measurement is reported at the lowest level of the input that is
significant to the entire measurement. Assessing the significance of a particular input to the fair value
measurement in its entirety requires judgment, taking into account factors specific to the asset or liability. The fair
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value hierarchy is not meant to provide insight on the liquidity characteristics of a particular asset or on the degree
of sensitivity of an asset or liability to other market inputs or factors.
We consider gains and losses arising from certain changes in fair value of financial instruments incidental to our
core performance, such as those arising from changes in market yields, as our intention is to continue to hold
these instruments for the foreseeable future. These gains and losses are excluded from adjusted net income
(loss) and adjusted EPS to provide users of the financial statements a better understanding of the core results of
our business and enable better comparability of results from one period to another and with peers.
In connection with the sale of commercial aircraft, we hold financial assets and have incurred financial liabilities,
measured at fair value, some of which are reported as Level 3 financial instruments, including derivative financial
instruments, receivable from ACLP, certain receivable from MHI, investments in financing structures, lease
subsidies, government refundable advance and liabilities related to RASPRO assets. The fair values of these
financial instruments are determined using various assumptions, with the assumption on marketability risk being
the most likely to change the fair value significantly from period to period. These assumptions, not derived from an
observable market, are established by management using estimates and judgments that can have a significant
effect on revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities.
Receivable from ACLP represents a back-to-back agreement that the Corporation has with ACLP related to
certain government refundable advances. Certain receivable from MHI represents a back to back agreement that
the Corporation has with MHI related to credit and residual value guarantees payable. The liabilities related to
RASPRO assets include a back-to-back agreement that the Corporation has with MHI related to the transfer of
the net beneficial interest related to the investments in financing structures. Refer to Note 34 – Fair value of
financial instruments, to our Consolidated financial statements, for detailed sensitivity analysis on those financial
instruments.
Sensitivity analysis
Our main exposures to changes in fair value of financial instruments are related to changes in foreign exchange,
and interest rates. Note 33 – Financial risk management and Note 34 – Fair value of financial instruments, to the
consolidated financial statements, present sensitivity analyses assuming variations in foreign exchange and
interest rates.
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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Related parties, as defined by IFRS, are our joint ventures, associates and key management personnel. A
description of our transactions with these related parties is included in Note 35 – Transactions with related parties,
to the consolidated financial statements.
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CRITICAL JUDGMENTS AND ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
Our significant accounting policies and use of estimates and judgment are described in Note 2 – Summary of
significant accounting policies and Note 3 – Use of estimates and judgment, to our Consolidated financial
statements. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires the use of estimates and
judgment. Critical accounting estimates, which are evaluated on a regular ongoing basis and can change from
period to period, are described in this section. Estimates and judgments are significant when:
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the outcome is highly uncertain at the time the estimates and judgments are made; and
if different estimates or judgments could reasonably have been used that would have had a material
impact on the consolidated financial statements.
Our best estimates regarding the future are based on the facts and circumstances available at the time estimates
are made. We use historical experience, general economic conditions and trends, as well as assumptions
regarding probable future outcomes as the basis for determining estimates. Estimates and their underlying
assumptions are reviewed periodically and the effects of any changes are recognized immediately. Actual results
will differ from the estimates used, and such differences could be material.
Our budget and strategic plan cover a five-year period and are fundamental information used as a basis for many
estimates necessary to prepare financial information. We prepare a budget and a strategic plan covering a five-
year period, on an annual basis, using a process whereby a detailed one-year budget and four-year strategic plan
are prepared and then consolidated. Cash flows and profitability included in the budget and strategic plan are
based on existing and future contracts and orders, general market conditions, current cost structures, anticipated
cost variations and in-force collective agreements. The budget and strategic plan are subject to approval at
various levels, including senior management and the Board of Directors. We use the budget and strategic plan, as
well as additional projections or assumptions, to derive the expected results for periods thereafter. We then track
performance as compared to the budget and strategic plan at various levels within the Corporation. Significant
variances in actual performance are a key trigger to assess whether certain estimates used in the preparation of
financial information must be revised.
The following areas require management’s most critical estimates and judgments, including the impact of the
COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, if any. The sensitivity analyses below
should be used with caution as the changes are hypothetical and the impact of changes in each key assumption
may not be linear.
Aerospace program tooling
The Corporation assesses at each reporting date whether there are any indicators that Aerospace program tooling
may be impaired. If any indicators of impairment exist, the Corporation estimates the recoverable amount of the
relevant CGU. The assessment of indicators of impairment, and the calculation of recoverable amounts, when
indicators exist, requires judgements, which are reviewed in detail as part of the budget and strategic plan
process during the fourth quarter of 2022. For purposes of impairment testing, management also exercises
judgment to identify independent cash inflows to identify CGUs by family of aircraft. In addition, estimation is
required in the determination of the amortization of the Aerospace program tooling.
Internal and external factors are considered in assessing whether indicators of impairment exist. If indicators of
impairment exist, the recoverable amounts of the relevant CGUs are determined on fair value less costs of
disposal, which are determined using forecasted future cash flows. The fair value measurements are categorized
within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy since the inputs used in the discounted cash flow model are Level 3
inputs (inputs that are not based on observable market data). The estimated future cash flows for the first five
years are based on the budget and strategic plan. After the initial five years, long-range forecasts prepared by
management are used.
Internal and external factors are considered by management in exercising judgment in assessing whether
indicators of impairment are present that would necessitate a quantitative impairment test. Factors include
management’s best estimate of future sales under existing firm orders, expected future orders, timing of payments
based on expected delivery schedules, revenues from related aftermarket activities, procurement costs based on
existing contracts with suppliers, future labor costs, general market conditions, foreign exchange rates, costs to
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complete the development activities, if any, potential upgrades and derivatives expected over the life of the
program based on past experience with previous programs, and applicable long-range forecast income tax rates
and a post-tax discount rate based on a weighted average cost of capital calculated using market-based inputs,
available directly from financial markets or based on a benchmark sampling of representative publicly-traded
companies in the aerospace sector.
The Corporation assessed whether there were any indicators of impairment for the Global 7500 in the fourth
quarter of 2022. Following this assessment, the Corporation concluded there were no indicators of impairment as
at December 31, 2022.
Valuation of deferred income tax assets
To determine the extent to which deferred income tax assets can be recognized, management estimates the
amount of probable future taxable profits that will be available against which deductible temporary differences and
unused tax losses can be utilized. Such estimates are made as part of the budget and strategic plan by tax
jurisdiction on an undiscounted basis and are reviewed on a quarterly basis. Management exercises judgment to
determine the extent to which realization of future taxable benefits is probable, considering factors such as the
number of years to include in the forecast period, forecasted gain on closing of transactions, if any, the history of
profits and availability of prudent tax planning strategies. See Note 10 – Income taxes, to our Consolidated
financial statements, for more details.
Tax contingencies
Uncertainties exist with respect to the interpretation of complex tax regulations, changes in tax laws, and the
amount and timing of future taxable income. Given the wide range of international business relationships and the
long-term nature and complexity of existing contractual agreements, differences arising between the actual results
and the assumptions made, or future changes to such assumptions, could necessitate future adjustments to tax
expense or recovery already recorded. The Corporation establishes tax provisions for possible consequences of
audits by the tax authorities of each country in which it operates. The amount of such provisions is based on
various factors, such as experience from previous tax audits and differing interpretations of tax regulations by the
taxable entity and the relevant tax authority. Such differences in interpretation may arise for a wide variety of
issues depending on the conditions prevailing in the domicile of each legal entity.
Retirement and other long-term employee benefits
The actuarial valuation process used to measure pension and other post-employment benefit costs, assets and
obligations is dependent on assumptions regarding discount rates, compensation and pre-retirement benefit
increases, inflation rates, health-care cost trends, as well as demographic factors such as employee turnover,
retirement and mortality rates. The impacts from changes in discount rates and, when significant, from key events
and other circumstances, are recorded quarterly.
Discount rates are used to determine the present value of the expected future benefit payments and represent the
market rates for high-quality corporate fixed-income investments consistent with the currency and the estimated
term of the retirement benefit liabilities.
As the Canadian high-quality corporate bond market, as defined under IFRS, includes relatively few medium-term
and long-term maturity bonds, the discount rate for the Corporation’s Canadian pension and other post-
employment plans is established by constructing a yield curve using three maturity ranges. The first maturity
range of the curve is based on observed market rates for AA-rated corporate bonds with maturities of less than
five years. In the longer maturity ranges, due to the smaller number of high-quality bonds available, the curve is
derived using market observations and extrapolated data. The extrapolated data points were created by adding a
term-based yield spread over long-term provincial bond yields. This
term-based spread is extrapolated between a base spread and a long spread. The base spread is based on the
observed spreads between AA-rated corporate bonds and AA-rated provincial bonds for the 4 to 10 years to
maturity range. The long spread is determined as the spread required at the point of average maturity of AA-rated
provincial bonds in the 11 to 30 years to maturity range such that the average AA-rated corporate bond spread
above AA-rated provincial bonds is equal to the extrapolated spread derived by applying the ratio of the observed
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spreads between A-rated corporate bonds and AA-rated provincial bonds for the 11 to 30 years to maturity range
over the 4 to 10 years to maturity range, to the base spread. For maturities longer than the average maturity of
AA-rated provincial bonds in the 11 to 30 years to maturity range, the spread is assumed to remain constant at the
level of the long spread.
Expected rates of compensation increases are determined considering the current salary structure, as well as
historical and anticipated wage increases, in the context of current economic conditions.
See Note 22 – Retirement benefits, to the consolidated financial statements, for further details regarding
assumptions used and sensitivity analysis to changes in critical actuarial assumptions.
Consolidation
From time to time, the Corporation participates in structured entities where voting rights are not the dominant
factor in determining control. In these situations, management may use a variety of complex estimation processes
involving both qualitative and quantitative factors to determine whether the Corporation is exposed to, or has
rights to, significant variable returns. The quantitative analyses involve estimating the future cash flows and
performance of the investee and analyzing the variability in those cash flows. The qualitative analyses involve
consideration of factors such as the purpose and design of the investee and whether the Corporation is acting as
an agent or principal. There is a significant amount of judgment exercised in evaluating the results of these
analyses as well as in determining if the Corporation has power to affect the investee’s returns, including an
assessment of the impact of potential voting rights, contractual agreements and de facto control.
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CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
In compliance with the Canadian Securities Administrators’ Regulation 52-109, we have filed certificates signed by
the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) that, among other things, report on the
design and effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures and the design and effectiveness of internal
controls over financial reporting.
Disclosure controls and procedures
The CEO and the CFO have designed disclosure controls and procedures, or have caused them to be designed
under their supervision, in order to provide reasonable assurance that:
• material information relating to the Corporation has been made known to them; and
• information required to be disclosed in the Corporation’s filings is recorded, processed, summarized and
reported within the time periods specified in securities legislation.
An evaluation was carried out, under the supervision of the CEO and the CFO, of the design and effectiveness of
our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on this evaluation, the CEO and the CFO concluded that the
disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
Internal controls over financial reporting
The CEO and the CFO have also designed internal controls over financial reporting, or have caused them to be
designed under their supervision, in order to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial
reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with IFRS.
An evaluation was carried out, under the supervision of the CEO and the CFO, of the design and effectiveness of
our internal controls over financial reporting. Based on this evaluation, the CEO and the CFO concluded that the
internal controls over financial reporting are effective, using the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring
Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) on Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013
Framework).
Changes in internal controls over financial reporting
No changes were made to our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter and fiscal
year ended December 31, 2022 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our
internal controls over financial reporting.
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OTHER
On June 23, 2022, the Corporation confirmed that it had received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange for
the renewal of its normal course issuer bid (NCIB) to purchase, from June 28, 2022 to June 27, 2023, up to
880,000 Class B shares (subordinate voting). Class B shares (subordinate voting) purchased under the NCIB will
be cancelled if purchased in order to mitigate the dilutive effect of granting stock options under the Corporation’s
stock option plan, or will be placed in trust and eventually be used to settle the Corporation’s obligations under
certain of its employee share-based incentive plans, including its PSU and RSU plans.
For more details, refer to Consolidated statements of changes in equity and Note 28 – Share capital, to our
Consolidated financial statements.
BOMBARDIER INC. / 2022 FINANCIAL REPORT / OTHER 85
FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES
We are subject to currency fluctuations from the translation of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities of foreign
operations with non-U.S. dollar functional currencies, mainly the euro, pound sterling and other European
currencies, and from transactions denominated in foreign currencies, mainly the Canadian dollar and pound
sterling.
The foreign exchange rates used to translate assets and liabilities into U.S. dollars were as follows, as at:
Euro
Canadian dollar
Pound sterling
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
Decrease
1.0662
0.7381
1.2055
1.1325
0.7849
1.3499
(6%)
(6%)
(11%)
The average foreign exchange rates used to translate revenues and expenses into U.S. dollars were as follows,
for the fourth quarters ended:
Euro
Canadian dollar
Pound sterling
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
Decrease
1.0204
0.7366
1.1734
1.1439
0.7932
1.3479
(11%)
(7%)
(13%)
The average foreign exchange rates used to translate revenues and expenses into U.S. dollars were as follows,
for the fiscal years ended:
Euro
Canadian dollar
Pound sterling
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
Decrease
1.0544
0.7691
1.2380
1.1834
0.7977
1.3756
(11%)
(4%)
(10%)
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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
On June 13, 2022, Bombardier proceeded with a Share Consolidation of the Corporation’s Class A shares and
Class B shares (subordinate voting) at a consolidation ratio of 25-for-1. As a result, the numbers for the average
basic and diluted Class A shares and Class B shares (subordinate voting) outstanding, the number of PSUs,
RSUs, DSUs, stock options, warrants and the EPS for the current and prior periods have been adjusted and
restated to reflect the effect of the Share Consolidation. See Note 11 – Earnings per share and Note 29 –
Sharebased plans, to our Consolidated financial statements for more information.
Authorized, issued and outstanding share data, as at February 7, 2023
Class A Shares (multiple voting)(1)
Class B Shares (subordinate voting)(2)
Series 2 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares
Series 3 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares
Series 4 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares
Authorized
143,680,000
143,680,000
12,000,000
12,000,000
9,400,000
Issued and
outstanding
12,349,370
82,225,583 (3)
2,684,527
9,315,473
9,400,000
(1) Ten votes each, convertible at the option of the holder into one Class B Subordinate Voting Share.
(2) Convertible at the option of the holder into one Class A Share under certain conditions.
(3) Net of 3,704,417 Class B Subordinate Voting Shares purchased and held in trust in connection with the PSU and RSU plans.
Warrant, share option, PSU, DSU, RSU, data as at December 31, 2022
Warrants issued and outstanding
Options issued and outstanding under the share option plans
PSUs, DSUs and RSUs issued and outstanding under the PSU, DSU and RSU plans
Class B Subordinate Voting Shares held in trust to satisfy PSU and RSU obligations
4,234,074
3,683,172
3,730,710
3,704,417
Information
Bombardier Inc.
Investor Relations
400 Côte-Vertu Road West
Dorval, Québec, Canada H4S 1Y9
Telephone: +1 514 240-9649
Email: investors@bombardier.com
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The Global 8000 aircraft is currently under development and remains to be finalized and certified. It is expected to enter service in 2025. All
specifications and data are approximate, may change without notice and are subject to certain operating rules, assumptions and other
conditions.
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SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The following selected financial information has been derived from, and should be read in conjunction with, the
consolidated financial statements for fiscal years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020.
The following table provides selected financial information for the last three fiscal years.
Fiscal years ended December 31
Revenues
Net income (loss) attributable to
equity holders of Bombardier Inc.
Continuing operations
Discontinued operations(1)
Total
EPS (in dollars)(2)
Continuing operations - basic and diluted
Discontinued operations - basic(1)
Discontinued operations - diluted(1)
Total basic
Total diluted
Cash dividends declared per share (in Canadian dollars)
Class A Shares (multiple voting)
Class B Shares (subordinate voting)
Series 2 Preferred Shares
Series 3 Preferred Shares
Series 4 Preferred Shares
As at December 31
Total assets
Non-current financial liabilities
2022
2021
2020 (1)
$
6,913
$
6,085
$
6,487
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(128)
(20)
(148)
(1.67)
(0.21)
(0.21)
(1.88)
(1.88)
—
—
1.03
1.07
1.56
2022
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(249)
5,290
5,041
(2.87)
54.92
53.41
52.05
50.54
—
—
0.61
1.00
1.56
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(170)
(698)
(868)
(1.95)
(7.24)
(7.24)
(9.19)
(9.19)
—
—
0.72
1.00
1.56
2021
2020
$ 12,324
7,187
$
$ 12,764
8,299
$
$ 23,090
9,418
$
(1) Transportation business was classified as discontinued operations. On January 29, 2021, the Corporation closed the sale of the
Transportation business to Alstom.
(2) As of June 13, 2022, Bombardier proceeded with a Share Consolidation of the Corporation’s Class A shares and Class B shares
(subordinate voting) at a consolidation ratio of 25-for-1. As a result, the comparative periods have been retroactively restated to reflect the
Share Consolidation.
The quarterly data table is shown hereafter.
This MD&A for the three- and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2022 was authorized for
issuance by the Board of Directors on February 8, 2023.
88 BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
BOMBARDIER INC.
QUARTERLY DATA (UNAUDITED)
(the quarterly data has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim financial reporting, except market price ranges)
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)
Fiscal years
Revenues
EBIT
Financing expense(1)
Financing income(1)
EBT
Income taxes (recovery)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations
Net income (loss)
Attributable to
Equity holders of Bombardier Inc.
NCI
EPS (in dollars)(2)(3)
Continuing operations - basic
Continuing operations - diluted
Discontinued operations - basic
Discontinued operations - diluted
Total
Third
Fourth
quarter
quarter
$ 2,655 $ 1,455
$
145
142
(25)
28
1
27
—
27
207 $
146
(59)
120
(121)
241 $
241 $
—
$ 6,913
538
$
817
(33)
(246)
(118)
(128) $
$
(20)
$
(148) $
Second
quarter
$ 1,557
101
$
233
(25)
(107)
2
(109) $
$
(20)
$
(129) $
Total
2022
First
quarter
$ 1,246 $ 6,085
241
85 $
$
936
(324)
(371)
(122)
(249) $
376
(4)
(287)
—
(287) $
—
5,319
(287) $ 5,070
Fourth
quarter
$ 1,771
138
$
174
(148)
112
(127)
239
(1)
238
$
Third
quarter
$ 1,449
48
$
426
(3)
(375)
1
(376) $
(1)
(377) $
Second
quarter
$ 1,524
36
$
286
(389)
139
—
139
—
139
$
$
2021
First
quarter
$ 1,341
19
$
290
(24)
(247)
4
$
(251)
5,321
$ 5,070
$
(148) $
241 $
—
—
$
(148) $
241 $
27
—
27
$
(129) $
—
$
(129) $
(287) $ 5,041
29
(287) $ 5,070
—
$
$
238
—
238
$
(377) $
—
$
(377) $
139
—
139
$ 5,041
29
$ 5,070
$
$
$
$
(1.67) $ 2.48 $ 0.20
(1.67) $ 2.40 $ 0.20
(0.21) $ 0.00 $ 0.00
(0.21) $ 0.00 $ 0.00
$ (1.22) $ (3.09) $
$ (1.22) $ (3.09) $
$ (0.21) $ 0.00 $ 54.92
$ (0.21) $ 0.00 $ 53.41
(2.87) $ 2.42
(2.87) $ 2.35
$
$
$ (3.97) $ 1.36
$ (3.97) $ 1.34
(2.66)
(2.59)
(0.01) $ (0.01) $ (0.01) $ 54.60
(0.01) $ (0.01) $ (0.01) $ 53.31
$
$
Market price range of Class B Subordinate Voting Shares (in Canadian dollars)
High(3)
Low(3)
$ 55.50
$ 18.30
$ 55.50 $ 35.09
$ 24.39 $ 18.30
$ 37.25
$ 18.67
$ 46.00 $ 57.00
$ 29.00 $ 11.50
$ 57.00
$ 36.25
$ 55.75
$ 31.50
$ 33.00
$ 21.25
$ 24.50
$ 11.50
(1) The amounts presented on a yearly basis may not correspond to the sum of the four quarters as certain reclassifications to quarterly figures to or from financing income and financing expense
may be required on a cumulative basis.
(2) The amounts presented on a yearly basis may not correspond to the sum of the four quarters as certain share repurchases and dilutive potential shares on an interim basis may not be
applicable on an annual basis.
(3) Restated retroactively for the Share Consolidation.
BOMBARDIER INC. / 2022 FINANCIAL REPORT / OTHER 89
BOMBARDIER INC.
HISTORICAL FINANCIAL SUMMARY
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts and number of common shares)
For the fiscal years ended December 31
Revenues
Adjusted EBIT(2)
Special items
EBIT
Financing expense
Financing income
EBT
Income taxes (recovery)
Net loss from continuing operations
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations(1)
Net income (loss)
Attributable to
2021
6,085
223
(18)
241
936
(324)
(371)
(122)
(249)
5,319
5,070
2022
6,913
512
(26)
538
817
(33)
(246)
(118)
(128)
(20)
(148)
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2020 (1)
6,487
(211)
(1,123)
912
1,060
(27)
(121)
49
(170)
(398)
(568)
Equity holders of Bombardier Inc.
NCI
Adjusted net income (loss) from continuing
operations(2)
EPS (in dollars)(3)
Continuing operations - basic
Continuing operations - diluted
Discontinued operations - basic
Discontinued operations - diluted
Continuing operations - adjusted(4)
General information
Export revenues from Canada
Net additions to PP&E and intangible assets(6)
Amortization(6)
Impairment charges (reversals) on PP&E
and intangible assets(6)
Dividend per common share (in Canadian dollars)
Class A
Class B Subordinate Voting
Dividend per preferred share (in Canadian dollars)
Series 2
Series 3
Series 4
Market price ranges (in Canadian dollars)
Class A Shares(3)
High
Low
Close
Class B Subordinate Voting Shares(3)
High
Low
Close
As at December 31
Number of common shares (in millions)(3)
Book value per common share (in dollars)(3)
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(148)
—
101
(1.67)
(1.67)
(0.21)
(0.21)
0.74
5,256
337
415
3
0.00
0.00
1.03
1.07
1.56
56.03
21.46
52.92
55.50
18.30
52.27
94
(33.16)
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
5,041
29
$
$
(868)
300
(326)
$
(1,115)
(2.87)
(2.87)
54.92
53.41
(3.66)
4,575
232
417
3
0.00
0.00
0.61
1.00
1.56
58.25
19.00
43.25
57.00
11.50
42.00
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(1.95)
(1.95)
(7.24)
(7.24)
(11.76)
42
0.00
0.00
0.72
1.00
1.56
50.50
9.50
20.50
49.25
6.50
12.00
96
(36.09)
97
$ (100.68)
2019 (1)
7,488
400
920
(520)
996
(226)
(1,290)
251
(1,541)
(66)
(1,607)
(1,797)
190
(406)
(16.37)
(16.37)
(2.68)
(2.68)
(4.47)
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2018 (1)
7,321
279
52
227
593
(87)
(279)
(192)
(87)
405
318
232
86
(7)
(0.09)
(0.09)
2.63
2.44
0.72
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(4)
$
11
0.00
0.00
0.99
1.00
1.56
77.00
39.25
48.50
75.75
38.25
48.25
$
$
$
$
$
0.00
0.00
0.90
1.00
1.56
$ 140.00
42.50
$
52.00
$
$ 139.50
39.75
$
50.75
$
96
(87.14)
95
(65.86)
$
5,182 (5) $
$
$
354
510
5,187 (5) $
$
$
523
422
5,803 (5)
415
272
(1) Transportation was classified as discontinued operations as of December 31, 2020. As a result, the results of operations have been restated for comparative
periods. On January 29, 2021, the Corporation closed the sale of the Transportation business to Alstom.
(2) Non-GAAP financial measures. A non-GAAP financial measure is not a standardized financial measure under the financial reporting framework used to prepare
our financial statements and might not be comparable to similar financial measures used by other issuers. Refer to the Non-GAAP and other financial measures
section for definitions of these metrics and reconciliations to the most comparable IFRS measures.
(3) Restated retroactively for the Share Consolidation.
(4) Non-GAAP financial ratio. A non-GAAP ratio is not a standardized financial measure under the financial reporting framework used to prepare our financial
statements and might not be comparable to similar financial measures used by other issuers. Refer to the Non-GAAP and other financial measures section, for
definitions of these metrics and reconciliations to the most comparable IFRS measures.
(5) Includes Transportation.
(6) As per the consolidated statement of cash flows of our Consolidated financial statements.
90 BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
BOMBARDIER INC.
HISTORICAL FINANCIAL SUMMARY (CONTINUED)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
As at December 31
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Contract assets
Inventories
Other financial assets
Other assets
Assets held for sale
Current assets
PP&E
Aerospace program tooling
Goodwill
Deferred income taxes
Investments in joint ventures and
associates
Other financial assets
Other assets
Non-current assets
Liabilities
Trade and other payables
Provisions
Contract liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt
Other financial liabilities
Other liabilities
Liabilities directly associated with assets
held for sale
Current liabilities
Provisions
Contract liabilities
Long-term debt
Retirement benefits
Other financial liabilities
Other liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Equity (deficit)
Attributable to equity holders
of Bombardier Inc.
Attributable to NCI
2022
2021
2020 (1)
2019 (1)
2018 (1)
(2)
$
1,291
252
67
3,322
472
181
—
5,585
1,214
3,873
—
381
—
$
1,675
269
55
3,242
76
164
—
5,481
837
4,129
—
250
—
$
1,779
294
61
3,650
227
218
10,417
16,646
668
4,396
—
111
—
$
2,578
1,844
2,485
4,599
195
473
1,309
13,483
1,781
4,616
1,936
546
1,059
$
3,187
1,575
2,617
4,402
210
357
—
12,348
1,557
4,519
1,948
746
2,211
899
372
6,739
$ 12,324
1,680
387
7,283
$ 12,764
912
357
6,444
$ 23,090
989
562
11,489
$ 24,972
1,030
599
12,610
$ 24,958
$
1,286
82
3,290
—
345
434
—
5,437
152
1,444
5,980
598
1,207
268
9,649
15,086
$
1,164
101
2,853
—
216
434
—
4,768
229
1,156
7,047
1,100
1,252
301
11,085
15,853
$
1,611
146
2,356
1,882
239
447
10,146
16,827
289
1,219
8,193
1,606
1,225
388
12,920
29,747
$
4,682
1,060
5,739
8
617
1,441
1,768
15,315
311
1,417
9,325
2,445
1,605
465
15,568
30,883
$
4,634
1,390
4,262
9
598
1,499
—
12,392
1,110
1,933
9,093
2,381
1,526
537
16,580
28,972
(2,762)
(3,089)
(9,325)
(7,667)
(5,563)
—
(2,762)
$ 12,324
—
(3,089)
$ 12,764
2,668
(6,657)
$ 23,090
1,756
(5,911)
$ 24,972
1,549
(4,014)
$ 24,958
(1) Transportation was classified as discontinued operations as of December 31, 2020. As a result, the results of operations have been restated
for comparative periods. On January 29, 2021, the Corporation closed the sale of the Transportation business to Alstom.
(2) Balances do not include the impact of the adoption of IFRS 16, Leases which resulted in the recognition of right-of-use assets, in PP&E, and
lease liabilities, in Other financial liabilities, amounting to $554 million and $568 million, respectively as of January 1, 2019.
BOMBARDIER INC. / 2022 FINANCIAL REPORT / OTHER 91
BOMBARDIER INC.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the fiscal years ended
December 31, 2022 and 2021
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MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING
The consolidated financial statements and MD&A of Bombardier Inc. and all other information in the financial
report are the responsibility of management and have been reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors.
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared by management in accordance with IFRS as issued by
the International Accounting Standards Board. The MD&A has been prepared in accordance with the
requirements of Canadian Securities Administrators. The financial statements and MD&A include items that are
based on best estimates and judgments of the expected effects of current events and transactions. Management
has determined such items on a reasonable basis in order to ensure that the financial statements and MD&A are
presented fairly in all material respects. Financial information presented in the MD&A is consistent with that in the
consolidated financial statements.
Bombardier Inc.’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) have designed disclosure
controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting, or have caused them to be designed under
their supervision, to provide reasonable assurance that material information relating to Bombardier Inc. has been
made known to them; and information required to be disclosed in Bombardier Inc.’s filings is recorded, processed,
summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Canadian securities legislation.
Bombardier Inc.’s CEO and CFO have also evaluated the effectiveness of Bombardier Inc.’s disclosure controls
and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting as of the end of the fiscal year 2022. Based on this
evaluation, the CEO and the CFO concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls
over financial reporting were effective as of that date, using the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring
Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) on Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013
framework). In addition, based on this assessment, they determined that there were no material weaknesses in
internal control over financial reporting as of the end of the fiscal year 2022. In compliance with the Canadian
Securities Administrators’ National Instrument 52-109, Bombardier Inc.’s CEO and CFO have provided a
certification related to Bombardier Inc.’s annual disclosure to the Canadian Securities Administrators, including the
consolidated financial statements and MD&A.
The Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring that management fulfills its responsibilities for financial
reporting and is ultimately responsible for reviewing and approving the consolidated financial statements and
MD&A. The Board of Directors carries out this responsibility principally through its Audit Committee.
The Audit Committee is appointed by the Board of Directors and is comprised entirely of independent and
financially literate directors. The Audit Committee meets periodically with management, as well as with the internal
and independent auditors, to review the consolidated financial statements, independent auditors’ report, MD&A,
auditing matters and financial reporting issues, to discuss internal controls over the financial reporting process,
and to satisfy itself that each party is properly discharging its responsibilities. In addition, the Audit Committee has
the duty to review the appropriateness of the accounting policies and significant estimates and judgments
underlying the consolidated financial statements as presented by management, and to review and make
recommendations to the Board of Directors with respect to the independence and the fees of the independent
auditors. The Audit Committee reports its findings to the Board of Directors for its consideration when it approves
the consolidated financial statements and MD&A for issuance to shareholders.
The consolidated financial statements have been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, the independent auditors, in
accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards on behalf of the shareholders. The independent
auditors have full and free access to the Audit Committee to discuss their audit and related matters.
Eric Martel
President and Chief Executive Officer
Bart Demosky
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
February 8, 2023
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF BOMBARDIER INC.
Opinion
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Bombardier Inc. and its subsidiaries (the Group), which
comprise the consolidated statements of financial position as at December 31, 2022 and 2021, 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 Group as at December 31, 2022 and 2021, and its consolidated financial
performance and its consolidated cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRSs).
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 Group 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 each 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 these matters. 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 matters below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the accompanying consolidated financial
statements.
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Key audit matter
Key audit matter
To evaluate the Group’s assessment of potential indicators of
impairment of the Global 7500 program tooling, our audit
procedures included the following, among others:
• Obtaining an understanding of management's impairment
•
•
•
•
assessment process;
Assessing the completeness of internal or external factors
identified by management that could be considered as
indicators of impairment on the Global 7500 program
tooling;
Comparing actual results to the assumptions for the year
ended December 31, 2022, used in the impairment test
performed during the year ended December 31, 2021;
Assessing whether there are relevant changes in
assumptions underlying the factors used by management
to determine indicators of impairment;
Evaluating the accuracy of the information presented in
Note 3 of the notes to the consolidated financial
statements.
Assessing indicators of impairment of Global
7500 aircraft program tooling
As at December 31, 2022, the net carrying value
of aerospace program tooling amounted to
$3,873 million, of which a significant portion
related to the Global 7500 CGU.
As stated in Note 3 of the notes to the
consolidated financial statements, the Group
assesses at each reporting date whether there
are potential indicators of impairment. If there are
events that indicate a risk of impairment of Global
7500 program tooling, management performs a
quantitative impairment test to determine their
recoverable amount, defined as fair value less
costs to sell.
We believe that determining if there are any
indicators of impairment for Global 7500 aircraft
program tooling is a key audit matter given
management’s estimates and judgements
required in making this determination.
Internal and external factors are considered by
management in assessing whether indicators of
impairment are present that would necessitate a
quantitative impairment test. Factors include
management’s best estimate of future sales
under existing firm orders, expected future orders,
timing of payments based on expected delivery
schedules, revenues from related services,
procurement costs based on existing contracts
with suppliers, future labour costs, potential
upgrades and derivatives and post-tax discount
rates.
Other 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
Financial 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 & Analysis and the Financial Report 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.
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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 IFRSs, 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 Group’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 Group or to cease operations, or
has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Group’s financial reporting process.
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 Group’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 Group’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 Group 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.
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• Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business
activities within the Group 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 Zahid Fazal.
(1)
Ernst & Young LLP
Montréal, Canada
February 8, 2023
(1) CPA auditor, public accountancy permit no. A122227
BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 - AUDITORS’ REPORT 97
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For fiscal years 2022 and 2021
(Tabular figures are in millions of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)
Consolidated financial statements
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
BASIS OF PREPARATION
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
USE OF ESTIMATES AND JUDGMENT
SEGMENT DISCLOSURE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME)
SPECIAL ITEMS
FINANCING EXPENSE AND FINANCING INCOME
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COSTS
INCOME TAXES
EARNINGS PER SHARE
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
CONTRACT BALANCES
INVENTORIES
BACKLOG
OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS
OTHER ASSETS
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
PROVISIONS
OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES
OTHER LIABILITIES
LONG-TERM DEBT
SHARE CAPITAL
SHARE-BASED PLANS
NET CHANGE IN NON-CASH BALANCES
CREDIT FACILITIES
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
UNCONSOLIDATED STRUCTURED ENTITIES
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
100
105
106
117
120
121
121
122
123
124
124
126
127
129
129
130
130
130
131
131
132
133
134
143
144
145
145
146
147
150
152
153
153
154
159
162
162
163
168
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The following table shows the abbreviations used in the consolidated financial statements.
Term
ACLP
CCTD
CGU
DB
DC
DDHR
DSU
EBIT
EBITDA
EBT
EPS
Description
Airbus Canada Limited Partnership
Cumulative currency translation difference
Cash generating unit
Defined benefit
Defined contribution
Derivative designated in a hedge relationship
Deferred share unit
Earnings (loss) before financing expense,
financing income and income taxes
Earnings (loss) before financing expense,
financing income, income taxes, amortization and
impairment charges on PP&E and intangible
assets
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to
equity holders of Bombardier Inc.
Fair value through other comprehensive income
FVOCI
FVTP&L Fair value through profit and loss
Term
IASB
IFRS
MD&A
MHI
n/a
NCI
n/d
OCI
PP&E
PSU
R&D
RSU
SG&A
SOFR
U.K.
U.S.
Description
International Accounting Standards Board
International Financial Reporting Standard(s)
Management’s discussion and analysis
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd
Not applicable
Non-controlling interests
Not disclosed
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Property, plant and equipment
Performance share unit
Research and development
Restricted share unit
Selling, general and administrative
Secured Overnight Financing Rate
United Kingdom
United States of America
BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 99
BOMBARDIER INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the fiscal years ended December 31
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)
Revenues
Cost of sales
Gross margin
SG&A
R&D
Other expense (income)
Special items
EBIT
Financing expense
Financing income
EBT
Income taxes (recovery)
Net loss from continuing operations
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations(1)
Net income (loss)
Attributable to
Equity holders of Bombardier Inc.
NCI(1)
Net income (loss) attributable to equity holders of Bombardier Inc.
Continuing operations
Discontinued operations(1)
EPS (in dollars)(2)
Continuing operations basic and diluted
Discontinued operations basic(1)
Discontinued operations diluted(1)
Total basic
Total diluted
Notes
4
16
$
5
6
7
8
8
10
11
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2022
6,913
5,656
1,257
395
360
(10)
(26)
538
817
(33)
(246)
(118)
(128)
(20)
(148)
(148)
—
(148)
(128)
(20)
(148)
(1.67)
(0.21)
(0.21)
(1.88)
(1.88)
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2021
6,085
5,161
924
355
338
8
(18)
241
936
(324)
(371)
(122)
(249)
5,319
5,070
5,041
29
5,070
(249)
5,290
5,041
(2.87)
54.92
53.41
52.05
50.54
(1) Transportation business was classified as discontinued operations. On January 29, 2021, the Corporation closed the sale of the
Transportation business to Alstom and recognized a gain related to the sale for fiscal year 2021. The expenses recorded in discontinued
operations for fiscal year 2022 principally relate to change in estimates of a provision for professional fees.
(2) As of June 13, 2022, Bombardier proceeded with a Share Consolidation of the Corporation’s Class A shares and Class B shares
(subordinate voting) at a consolidation ratio of 25-for-1. As a result, the comparative periods have been retroactively restated to reflect the
Share Consolidation.
The notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
100 BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
BOMBARDIER INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the fiscal years ended December 31
(in millions of U.S. dollars)
Net income (loss)
OCI
Items that may be reclassified to net income
Net change in cash flow hedges
Net loss on derivative financial instruments
Reclassification to income or to the related non-financial asset(1)(2)
Income taxes
FVOCI financial assets
Net unrealized loss
CCTD
Net investments in foreign operations
Items that are never reclassified to net income
FVOCI equity instruments
Net unrealized gain (loss)
Retirement benefits
Remeasurement of defined benefit plans
Income taxes
Total OCI
Total comprehensive income
Attributable to
Equity holders of Bombardier Inc.
NCI(3)
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to
equity holders of Bombardier Inc.
Continuing operations
Discontinued operations(3)
Notes
2022
(148)
$
2021
5,070
$
10
22
10
(93)
62
8
(23)
(19)
—
(10)
(56)
17
(49)
(11)
19
(7)
4
565
—
565
516
368
368
—
368
388
(20)
368
$
$
$
$
$
632
(1)
631
594
5,664
5,674
(10)
5,664
345
5,329
5,674
$
$
$
$
$
(1) Includes $27 million of loss reclassified to the related non-financial asset for fiscal year 2022 ($29 million of gain for fiscal year 2021).
(2) $52 million of net deferred loss is expected to be reclassified from OCI to the carrying amount of the related non-financial asset or to
expense during fiscal year 2023.
(3) Transportation business was classified as discontinued operations. On January 29, 2021, the Corporation closed the sale of the
Transportation business to Alstom and recognized a gain related to the sale for fiscal year 2021. The expenses recorded in discontinued
operations for fiscal year 2022 principally relate to change in estimates of a provision for professional fees.
The notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 101
Notes
December 31 December 31
2021
2022
13
14
15
16
18
19
20
21
10
18
19
23
24
15
25
26
24
15
27
22
25
26
37
$
1,291
252
67
3,322
472
181
5,585
1,214
3,873
381
899
372
6,739
$ 12,324
$
1,675
269
55
3,242
76
164
5,481
837
4,129
250
1,680
387
7,283
$ 12,764
$
1,286
82
3,290
345
434
5,437
152
1,444
5,980
598
1,207
268
9,649
15,086
$
1,164
101
2,853
216
434
4,768
229
1,156
7,047
1,100
1,252
301
11,085
15,853
(2,762)
$ 12,324
(3,089)
$ 12,764
BOMBARDIER INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
As at
(in millions of U.S. dollars)
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Contract assets
Inventories
Other financial assets
Other assets
Current assets
PP&E
Aerospace program tooling
Deferred income taxes
Other financial assets
Other assets
Non-current assets
Liabilities
Trade and other payables
Provisions
Contract liabilities
Other financial liabilities
Other liabilities
Current liabilities
Provisions
Contract liabilities
Long-term debt
Retirement benefits
Other financial liabilities
Other liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Equity (deficit)
Attributable to equity holders of Bombardier Inc.
Commitments and contingencies
The notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
Pierre Beaudoin
Director
Diane Giard
Director
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BOMBARDIER INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the fiscal years ended
(in millions of U.S. dollars)
Attributable to equity holders of Bombardier Inc.
Share capital
Retained earnings
(deficit)
Accumulated OCI
As at January 1, 2021
$
Total comprehensive income (loss)
Net income
OCI
Disposal of business(2)
Options exercised
Dividends - preferred shares, net of
taxes
Shares purchased - PSU/RSU plans(3)
Shares distributed - PSU plan
Expiration of warrants(4)
Share-based expense
As at December 31, 2021
Total comprehensive income (loss)
Net loss
OCI
Dividends - preferred shares, net of
taxes
Shares purchased - PSU/RSU plans(3)
Shares distributed - PSU plan
Options exercised
Cancellation of Class B shares
Preferred
shares
Common
shares(1)
347 $ 2,676 $
Other
retained
earnings
(deficit)
Remea-
surement
gains
(losses)
War-
rants(1)
Contributed
surplus
FVOCI
Cash
flow
hedges
CCTD
Total
NCI
Total
equity
(deficit)
73 $ (8,998) $
(3,188)
$
413 $
20 $
(31) $ (637) $ (9,325) $ 2,668 $ (6,657)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
7
—
(51)
11
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(62)
—
5,041
—
5,041
—
—
(27)
—
—
—
—
—
631
631
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(2)
—
—
(11)
62
13
—
(7)
(7)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(49)
(49)
58
—
—
—
—
—
—
58
58
564
—
—
—
—
—
—
5,041
633
5,674
29
(39)
(10)
5,070
594
5,664
622
(2,658)
(2,036)
5
(27)
(51)
—
—
13
—
—
—
—
—
—
5
(27)
(51)
—
—
13
$
347 $ 2,643 $
11 $ (3,984) $
(2,557)
$
475 $
13 $
(22) $
(15) $ (3,089) $ — $ (3,089)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(38)
1
14
(5)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(148)
—
(148)
(29)
—
—
—
—
—
565
565
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(1)
(4)
3
—
(26)
(26)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(23)
—
(23)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(148)
516
368
(29)
(38)
—
10
(2)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(148)
516
368
(29)
(38)
—
10
(2)
Share-based expense
As at December 31, 2022
(15) $ (2,762) $ — $ (2,762)
(1) As of June 13, 2022, Bombardier proceeded with a Share Consolidation of the Corporation’s Class A shares and Class B shares (subordinate voting) at a consolidation ratio of 25-for-1. As a
347 $ 2,615 $
11 $ (4,161) $
491 $
(45) $
(13) $
(1,992)
$
$
—
18
18
18
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
result, the comparative periods have been retroactively restated to reflect the Share Consolidation for numbers of shares and warrants. See Note 11 – Earnings per share and Note 28 – Share
capital for more information.
(2) Related to the sale of Transportation to Alstom, which closed on January 29, 2021.
(3) In fiscal year 2022, the Corporation purchased 1.6 million (1.6 million(1) in fiscal year 2021) of Class B shares (subordinate voting) in order to satisfy future obligations under the Corporation’s
employee PSU and RSU plans. Refer to Note 28 – Share capital.
(4) On June 30, 2021 and September 1, 2021, 4 million(1) of warrants held by Investissement Quebec expired. Refer to Note 28 – Share capital.
The notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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BOMBARDIER INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the fiscal years ended December 31
(in millions of U.S. dollars)
Operating activities
Net loss from continuing operations
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations(1)
Non-cash items
Amortization(2)
Impairment of PP&E and intangible assets
Deferred income taxes (recovery)
Losses (gains) on disposals of PP&E and intangible assets
Gains on disposal of businesses(1)
Share-based expense
Losses (gains) on repayment of long-term debt
Net change in non-cash balances
Cash flows from operating activities - total
Cash flows from operating activities - discontinued operations(1)
Cash flows from operating activities - continuing operations
Investing activities
Additions to PP&E and intangible assets
Proceeds from disposals of PP&E and intangible assets
Proceeds from sale of Alstom shares
Deconsolidation of cash and cash equivalents related to Transportation(1)
Net proceeds from disposal of business(1)
Changes to restricted cash
Other
Cash flows from investing activities - total
Cash flows from investing activities - discontinued operations(1)
Cash flows from investing activities - continuing operations
Financing activities
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
Repayments of long-term debt
Net change in short-term borrowings related to Transportation(1)
Payment of lease liabilities(3)
Dividends paid - Preferred shares
Issuance of Class B shares
Purchase of Class B shares held in trust under the PSU and RSU plans
Repurchase of Class B shares
Other
Cash flows from financing activities - total
Cash flows from financing activities - discontinued operations(1)
Cash flows from financing activities - continuing operations
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year(4)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
Supplemental information(5)(6)
Cash paid for
Interest
Income taxes
Cash received for
Interest
Income taxes
Notes
2022
2021
$
(128)
(20)
$
(249)
5,319
20,21
6,7,20,21
10
6
29
7,8
30
18
27
28
28
28
13
13
415
3
(123)
(1)
—
18
(1)
909
1,072
—
1,072
(355)
18
—
—
—
43
(31)
(325)
(21)
(304)
—
(1,058)
—
(24)
(20)
10
(38)
(2)
—
(1,132)
—
(1,132)
1
(384)
1,675
1,291
521
10
23
—
$
$
$
$
$
417
3
(125)
1
(5,334)
14
212
(547)
(289)
(621)
332
(237)
5
611
(279)
2,868
(459)
(9)
2,500
2,589
(89)
2,180
(5,421)
365
(24)
(20)
5
(51)
—
1
(2,965)
240
(3,205)
(21)
(775)
2,450
1,675
656
12
18
1
$
$
$
$
$
(1) Transportation business was classified as discontinued operations. On January 29, 2021, the Corporation closed the sale of the Transportation
business to Alstom.
(2) Includes $28 million of amortization charge related to right-of-use of assets for fiscal year 2022 ($28 million for fiscal year 2021).
(3) Lease payments related to the interest portion, short-term leases, low value assets and variable lease payments not included in lease liabilities are
classified as cash outflows from operating activities. The total cash outflows for fiscal year 2022 amounted to $53 million ($49 million for fiscal year
2021).
(4) For the purpose of the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents comprise the cash related to Transportation reclassified as assets held for
sale as at December 31, 2020.
(5) Amounts paid or received for interest are reflected as cash flows from operating activities, except if they were capitalized in PP&E or intangible
assets, in which case they are reflected as cash flows from investing activities. Amounts paid or received for income taxes are reflected as cash flows
from operating activities.
(6) Interest paid comprises interest on long-term debt after the effect of hedges, if any, excluding up-front costs paid related to the negotiation of debts or
credit facilities, interest paid on lease liabilities and interest paid on extended payment terms for trade payables. Interest received comprises interest
received related to cash and cash equivalents and investments in securities.
The notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
For the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021
(Tabular figures are in millions of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated)
1.
BASIS OF PREPARATION
Bombardier Inc. (“the Corporation” or “our” or “we”) is incorporated under the laws of Canada. The Corporation is
a manufacturer of business aircraft, as well as certain major aircraft structural components, and is a provider of
related services.
On September 16, 2020, the Transportation business was classified as discontinued operations.
On January 29, 2021, the Corporation closed the sale of the Transportation business to Alstom. Following the
sale, the Corporation carries out its operations under one segment.
On June 13, 2022, Bombardier proceeded with a share consolidation of the Corporation’s Class A shares and
Class B shares (subordinate voting) at a consolidation ratio of 25-for-1 (the “Share Consolidation”). As a result,
the numbers for the average basic and diluted shares outstanding, the EPS, and the number of PSUs, RSUs,
DSUs, stock options and warrants for all periods presented in the annual consolidated financial statements have
been restated to reflect the effect of the Share Consolidation.
The Corporation’s consolidated financial statements for fiscal years 2022 and 2021 were authorized for issuance
by the Board of Directors on February 8, 2023.
Statement of compliance
The Corporation’s consolidated financial statements are expressed in U.S. dollars and have been prepared in
accordance with IFRS, as issued by the IASB.
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2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these
consolidated financial statements, unless otherwise stated.
Basis of consolidation
Subsidiaries – Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date of acquisition and continue to be consolidated
until the date control over the subsidiaries ceases.
The Corporation consolidates investees, including structured entities when, based on the evaluation of the
substance of the relationship with the Corporation, it concludes that it controls the investees. The Corporation
controls an investee when it is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee
and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the investee.
The Corporation’s principal subsidiary, whose revenues or assets represent more than 10% of the revenues or
more than 10% of the assets, is Learjet Inc. (located in U.S.).
Revenues and assets of this subsidiary combined with those of Bombardier Inc. totaled 92% of consolidated
revenues and 90% of consolidated assets, for fiscal year 2022 (94% and 92% for fiscal year 2021).
Joint ventures – Joint ventures are those entities over which the Corporation exercises joint control, requiring
unanimous consent of the parties sharing control of relevant activities such as, strategic financial and operating
decision making and where the parties have rights to the net assets of the arrangement. The Corporation
recognizes its interest in joint ventures using the equity method of accounting.
Associates – Associates are entities in which the Corporation has the ability to exercise significant influence over
the financial and operating policies. Investments in associates are accounted for using the equity method of
accounting.
Foreign currency translation
The consolidated financial statements are expressed in U.S. dollars, the functional currency of Bombardier Inc.
The functional currency is the currency of the primary economic environment in which an entity operates. The
functional currency of most foreign subsidiaries is mainly the U.S. dollar.
Foreign currency transactions – Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are initially recorded in the
functional currency of the related entity using the exchange rates in effect at the date of the transaction. Monetary
assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated using the closing exchange rates. Any
resulting exchange difference is recognized in income except for exchange differences related to retirement
benefits asset and liability, as well as financial liabilities designated as hedges of the Corporation’s net
investments in foreign operations, which are recognized in OCI. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated
in foreign currencies and measured at historical cost are translated using historical exchange rates, and those
measured at fair value are translated using the exchange rate in effect at the date the fair value is determined.
Revenues and expenses are translated using the average exchange rates for the period or the exchange rate at
the date of the transaction for significant items.
Foreign operations – Assets and liabilities of foreign operations whose functional currency is other than the U.S.
dollar are translated into U.S. dollars using closing exchange rates. Revenues and expenses, as well as cash
flows, are translated using the average exchange rates for the period. Translation gains or losses are recognized
in OCI and are reclassified in income on disposal or partial disposal of the investment in the related foreign
operation.
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The exchange rates for the major currencies used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements were
as follows:
Euro
Canadian dollar
Pound sterling
Exchange rates
as at
December 31
2021
1.1325
0.7849
1.3499
December 31
2022
1.0662
0.7381
1.2055
Average exchange rates
for fiscal years
2022
1.0544
0.7691
1.2380
2021
1.1834
0.7977
1.3756
Revenue recognition
Manufacturing and Other – Revenues from the sale of new aircraft are considered a single performance
obligation and are recognized at delivery, which is the point in time when the customer has obtained control of the
aircraft and the Corporation has satisfied its performance obligation. All costs incurred or to be incurred in
connection with the sale, including warranty costs and sales incentives, are charged to cost of sales or as a
deduction from revenues at the time revenue is recognized.
For the bill-and-hold arrangements in respect of new aircraft, if any, revenue is recognized when the customer has
obtained control of the aircraft and the customer has requested the arrangement, the aircraft is separately
identified as belonging to the customer, the aircraft is ready for physical transfer to the customer and the
Corporation does not have the ability to use the product or direct it to another customer.
The Corporation accounts for a significant financing component on orders where timing of cash receipts and
revenue recognition differ substantially. There are certain orders related to aircraft where advances were received
well before expected delivery and therefore a financing component has been accounted for separately. The result
is that interest expense is accrued during the advance period and the transaction price will be increased by a
corresponding amount.
Revenues from the sale of pre-owned aircraft are recognized at the point in time when the customer has obtained
control of the promised asset and the Corporation has satisfied the performance obligation.
Services – Aftermarket services are generally recorded over time. The measure of progress toward complete
satisfaction of the performance obligation is generally determined by comparing the actual costs incurred to the
total costs anticipated for the entire contract. The expected benefits to be received are generally limited to the
revenues from the associated contract. Spare parts are recognized at the point in time when the customer has
obtained control of the promised asset and the Corporation has satisfied the performance obligation.
Other – Revenues earned by the Corporation on its contract with ACLP for the A220 program are recognized at
delivery.
Contract balances
Contract related balances comprise of contract assets and contract liabilities presented separately in the
consolidated statements of financial position.
Contract assets – Are recognized when goods or services are transferred to customers before consideration is
received or before the Corporation has an unconditional right to payment for performance completed to date.
Contract assets are subsequently transferred to receivables when the right of payment becomes unconditional.
Contract assets comprise cost incurred and recorded margins in excess of progress billings on service contracts.
Contract liabilities – Are recognized when amounts are received from customers in advance of transfer of goods
or services. Contract liabilities are subsequently recognized in revenue as or when the Corporation performs
under contracts. Contract liabilities comprise advances on aerospace programs and other deferred revenues
related to operation and maintenance of systems.
A net position of contract asset or contract liability is determined for each contract. The cash flows in respect of
advances are classified as cash flows from operating activities.
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Government assistance and refundable advances
Government assistance, including wage subsidies and investment tax credits, is recognized when there is a
reasonable assurance that the assistance will be received and that the Corporation will comply with all relevant
conditions. Government assistance related to the acquisition of inventories, PP&E and intangible assets is
recorded as a reduction of the cost of the related asset. Government assistance related to incurred expenses is
recorded as a reduction of the related expenses. Wage subsidies are recorded as a reduction of inventories or
the related wage expenses.
Government refundable advances are recorded as a financial liability if there is reasonable assurance that the
amount will be repaid. Government refundable advances are adjusted if there is a change in the number of aircraft
to be delivered and the timing of delivery of aircraft. Government refundable advances provided to the Corporation
to finance research and development activities on a risk-sharing basis are considered part of the Corporation’s
operating activities and are therefore presented as cash flows from operating activities in the statement of cash
flows.
Special items
Special items comprise items which do not reflect the Corporation’s core performance or where their separate
presentation will assist users of the consolidated financial statements in understanding the Corporation’s results
for the period. Such items include, among others, the impact of restructuring charges, business disposals and
significant impairment charges and reversals.
Income taxes
The Corporation applies the liability method of accounting for income taxes. Deferred income tax assets and
liabilities are recognized for the future income tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying
amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and for tax losses carried forward. Deferred
income tax assets and liabilities are measured using the substantively enacted tax rates that will be in effect for
the year in which the differences are expected to reverse.
Deferred income tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probable that future taxable income will be
available against which the deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses can be utilized.
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized directly in income, OCI or equity based on the
classification of the item to which they relate.
Earnings per share
Basic EPS is computed based on net income attributable to equity holders of Bombardier Inc. less dividends on
preferred shares, including taxes, divided by the weighted-average number of Class A Shares (multiple voting)
and Class B Shares (subordinate voting) outstanding during the fiscal year.
Diluted EPS are computed using the treasury stock method, giving effect to the exercise of all dilutive elements.
Financial instruments
A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one party and a financial liability or
equity instrument of another party. Financial assets of the Corporation include cash and cash equivalents, trade
and other receivables, aircraft loans, investments in securities, receivable from MHI, receivables from ACLP,
investments in financing structures, restricted cash and derivative financial instruments with a positive fair value.
Financial liabilities of the Corporation include trade and other payables, long-term debt, lease subsidies, lease
liabilities, liabilities related to RASPRO assets, government refundable advances, credit and residual value
guarantees payable, vendor non-recurring costs and derivative financial instruments with a negative fair value.
Financial instruments are recognized in the consolidated statement of financial position when the Corporation
becomes a party to the contractual obligations of the instrument. On initial recognition, financial instruments are
recognized at their fair value plus, in the case of financial instruments not at FVTP&L, transaction costs that are
directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial instruments. Subsequent to initial recognition, financial
instruments are measured according to the category to which they are classified, which are: a) financial
instruments classified as FVTP&L, b) financial instruments designated as FVTP&L, c) FVOCI financial assets, or
108 BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
d) amortized cost. Financial instruments are subsequently measured at amortized cost, unless they are classified
as FVOCI or FVTP&L or designated as FVTP&L, in which case they are subsequently measured at fair value.
A financial asset is derecognized when the rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired, or the
Corporation has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset and either: a) the Corporation has
transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or b) the Corporation has neither transferred nor
retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset.
For transactions where it is not obvious whether the Corporation has transferred or retained substantially all the
risks and rewards of ownership, the Corporation performs a quantitative analysis to compare its exposure to the
variability in asset cash flows before and after the transfer. Judgment is applied in determining a number of
reasonably possible scenarios that reflect the expected variability in the amount and timing of net cash flows, and
then in assigning each scenario a probability with greater weighting being given to those outcomes which are
considered more likely to occur.
When the transfer of a customer receivable results in the derecognition of the asset, the corresponding cash
proceeds are classified as cash flows from operating activities.
A financial liability is derecognized when the obligation under the liability is discharged, cancelled or expires.
When an existing liability is replaced by another from the same creditor on substantially different terms, or the
terms of the liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the derecognition of
the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is
recognized in the statement of income.
a) Financial instruments classified at amortized cost
Cash and cash equivalents – Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and highly liquid investments
held with investment-grade financial institutions and money market funds, with maturities of three months
or less from the date of acquisition.
Other financial instruments – Trade and other receivables, restricted cash, aircraft loans, certain
receivable from MHI and certain other financial assets are all financial assets measured at amortized cost
using the effective interest rate method less any impairment losses. Trade and other payables, long-term
debt, certain government refundable advances, vendor non-recurring costs and certain other financial
liabilities are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method.
Trade receivables as well as other financial assets are subject to impairment review. Trade receivables,
contract assets and lease receivables are reviewed for impairment based on the simplified approach
which measures the loss allowance at an amount equal to the lifetime expected credit losses. For other
financial assets for which the credit risk has not increased significantly since initial recognition, the loss
allowance is measured at an amount equal to 12-month expected credit losses. For other financial assets
for which the credit risk has increased significantly since initial recognition, the loss allowance is
measured at an amount equal to the lifetime expected credit losses.
b) Financial instruments designated as FVTP&L
Financial instruments may be designated on initial recognition as FVTP&L if either of the following criteria
are met: (i) the designation eliminates or significantly reduces a measurement or recognition
inconsistency that would otherwise arise from measuring the financial asset or liability or recognizing the
gains and losses on them on a different basis; or (ii) a group of financial liabilities or financial assets and
financial liabilities is managed and its performance is evaluated on a fair value basis, in accordance with a
documented risk management or investment strategy. The Corporation has designated as FVTP&L,
trade-in commitments, lease subsidies, liabilities related to RASPRO assets and certain Government
refundable advances.
Subsequent changes in fair value of such financial instruments are recorded in other expense (income),
except for the fair value changes arising from a change in interest rates which are recorded in financing
expense or financing income.
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c) Financial instruments classified as FVTP&L
Receivables from ACLP, investments in financing structures and certain receivable from MHI are all
required to be classified as FVTP&L.
Subsequent changes in fair value of such financial instruments are recorded in other expense (income),
except for the fair value changes arising from a change in interest rates or when the instrument is held for
investing purposes which are recorded in financing expense or financing income.
Derivative financial instruments – Derivative financial instruments are mainly used to manage the
Corporation’s exposure to foreign exchange market risks, generally through forward foreign exchange
contracts. Derivative financial instruments include derivatives that are embedded in financial or
non-financial contracts that are not closely related to the host contracts.
Derivative financial instruments are classified as FVTP&L, unless they are designated as hedging
instruments for which hedge accounting is applied (see below). Changes in the fair value of derivative
financial instruments not designated in a hedging relationship, excluding embedded derivatives, are
recognized in cost of sales or financing expense or financing income, based on the nature of the
exposure.
Embedded derivatives of the Corporation include call options. Call options that are not closely related to
the host contract are measured at fair value, with the initial value recognized as an increase of the related
long-term debt and amortized to net income using the effective interest method. Upon initial recognition,
the fair value of the foreign exchange instruments not designated in a hedge relationship is recognized in
cost of sales. Subsequent changes in fair value of embedded derivatives are recorded in cost of sales,
other expense (income) or financing expense or financing income, based on the nature of the exposure.
d) FVOCI financial assets
Investments in securities are classified as FVOCI. Investments in securities, excluding equity instruments,
are accounted for at fair value with unrealized gains and losses included in OCI, except for impairment
gains or losses and foreign exchange gains and losses on monetary investments, such as fixed income
investments, which are recognized in income. Equity instruments, included in investments in securities,
were designated, on initial recognition, at FVOCI, where the subsequent changes in the fair value are
recognized in OCI with no recycling to net income. Dividend income is recognized in financing income.
Hedge accounting
Designation as a hedge is only allowed if, both at the inception of the hedge and throughout the hedge period, the
changes in the fair value of the derivative and non-derivative hedging financial instruments are expected to
substantially offset the changes in the fair value of the hedged item attributable to the underlying risk exposure.
The Corporation formally documents all relationships between the hedging instruments and hedged items, as well
as its risk management objectives and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. This process includes
linking all derivatives to forecasted cash flows or to a specific asset or liability. The Corporation also formally
documents and assesses, both at the hedge’s inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the hedging
instruments are effective in offsetting the changes in the fair value or cash flows of the hedged items. The
Corporation applies the below hedging strategies.
Cash flow hedges – The Corporation generally applies cash flow hedge accounting to forward foreign
exchange contracts entered into to hedge foreign exchange risks on forecasted transactions and recognized
assets and liabilities. In a cash flow hedge relationship, the portion of gains or losses on the hedging item that
is determined to be an effective hedge is recognized in OCI, while the ineffective portion is recorded in net
income. The amounts recognized in OCI are reclassified in net income as a reclassification adjustment when
the hedged item affects net income. However, when an anticipated transaction is subsequently recorded as a
non-financial asset, the amounts recognized in OCI are reclassified in the initial carrying amount of the related
asset.
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The Corporation hedges its foreign currency exposure using foreign exchange contracts. There is an economic
relationship between the hedged items and the hedging instruments as the terms of the foreign exchange
contracts match the terms of the expected highly probable forecast transaction (i.e. notional amount and expected
payment date).
To test the hedge effectiveness, the Corporation uses the hypothetical derivative method and compares the
changes in the fair value of the hedging instruments against the changes in the fair value of the hedged items
attributable to the hedged risks. The hedge ineffectiveness can arise due to the time value of money, under a spot
designation, as the expected timing between the forecasted transaction and the forward contract are not aligned,
due to different indexes, and changes to the forecasted amount of cash flow of hedged items and hedging
instruments. The Corporation has established a hedge ratio of 1:1.
The portion of gains or losses on the hedging instrument that is determined to be an effective hedge is recorded
as an adjustment of the cost or revenue of the related hedged item. Gains and losses on derivatives not
designated in a hedge relationship and gains and losses on the ineffective portion of effective hedges are
recorded in cost of sales or financing expense or financing income for the interest component of the derivatives or
when the derivatives were entered into for interest rate management purposes.
Hedge accounting is discontinued prospectively when it is determined that the hedging instrument is no longer
effective as a hedge, the hedging instrument is terminated or sold, or upon the sale or early termination of the
hedged item.
Leases accounting
When the Corporation is the lessee – Leases are recognized as a right-of-use asset in PP&E and a
corresponding lease liability in other financial liabilities at the date at which the leased asset is available for use by
the Corporation. The cost of right-of-use assets includes the amount of lease liabilities recognized, initial direct
costs incurred, and lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives
received. The right-of-use asset is depreciated over the shorter of the asset's useful life and the lease term on a
straight-line basis. Right-of-use assets are subject to impairment.
The lease liability is measured at the present value of lease payments to be made over the lease term, discounted
using the incremental borrowing rate at the lease commencement date if the interest rate implicit in the lease is
not readily available. Lease payments include fixed payments less any lease incentives receivable, variable lease
payments that depend on an index or a rate and amounts expected to be paid under residual value guarantees.
The lease payments also include the exercise price of a purchase option reasonably certain to be exercised by
the Corporation and payment of penalties for termination of a lease when the lease term reflects the lessee
exercising a termination option. Each lease payment is allocated between the repayment of the principal portion of
lease liability and the interest portion. The interest expense is charged to profit or loss over the lease period so as
to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability for each period and is
recorded in financing expense. Payments associated with short-term leases and leases of low-value assets are
recognized on a straight-line basis as an expense in the consolidated statement of income.
The Corporation periodically enters into sale and leaseback transactions whereby the Corporation sells an asset
to a lessor and immediately leases it back. In a sale and leaseback transaction the transfer of an asset is
recognized as a sale when the customer has obtained control of the asset, otherwise the Corporation continues to
recognize the transferred asset on the statement of financial position and records a financial liability equal to the
proceeds transferred. When the transfer of an asset satisfies the Corporation’s revenue recognition policy to be
accounted for as a sale, a partial recognition of the profit from the sale is recorded in revenue immediately after
the sale, which is equivalent to the proportion of the asset not retained by the Corporation through the lease. The
proportion of the asset retained by the Corporation through the lease is recognized as a right-of-use asset and the
lease liability is generally measured as the present value of future lease payments. The portion of the proceeds
related to the retained interest is classified as cash flow related to financing activities whereas the remainder is
treated either as cash flow from operating activities or cash flow from investing activities depending on the nature
of the asset sold.
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Inventory valuation
Aerospace program and finished products – Aerospace program work in progress, raw materials, and finished
product inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is generally determined using the
unit cost method, except for the cost of spare part inventory that is determined using the moving average method.
The cost of manufactured inventories comprises all costs that are directly attributable to the manufacturing
process, such as materials, direct labour, manufacturing overhead, and other costs incurred in bringing the
inventories to their present location and condition. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the
ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated selling costs, except for raw
materials for which it is determined using replacement cost. The Corporation estimates the net realizable value
using both external and internal aircraft valuations, including information developed from the sale of similar aircraft
in the secondary market.
Impairment of inventories – Inventories are written down to net realizable value when the cost of inventories is
determined not to be recoverable. When the circumstances that previously caused inventories to be written down
no longer exist or when there is clear evidence of an increase in net realizable value because of changed
economic circumstances, the amount of the write-down is reversed.
Retirement and other long-term employee benefits
Retirement benefit plans are classified as either defined benefit plans or defined contribution plans.
Defined benefit plans
Retirement benefit liability or asset recognized on the consolidated statement of financial position is measured as
the difference between the present value of the defined benefit obligation and the fair value of plan asset at the
reporting date. When the Corporation has a surplus in a defined benefit plan, the value of any plan asset
recognized is restricted to the asset ceiling - i.e. the present value of economic benefits available in the form of
refunds from the plan or reductions in future contributions to the plan (“asset ceiling test”). A minimum liability is
recorded when legal minimum funding requirements for past services exceed economic benefits available in the
form of refunds from the plan or reductions in future contributions to the plan. A constructive obligation is recorded
as a defined benefit obligation when there is no realistic alternative but to pay employee benefits. Retirement
benefit liability or asset includes the effect of any asset ceiling, minimum liability and constructive obligation.
The cost of pension and other benefits earned by employees is actuarially determined for most of the plans using
the projected unit credit method, and management’s best estimate of assumptions such as salary escalation,
retirement ages, life expectancy, inflation, discount rates and health care costs, as applicable. Plan assets are
assets that are held by a long-term employee benefit fund or qualifying insurance policies. These assets are
measured at fair value at the end of the reporting period, which is based on published market mid-price
information in the case of quoted securities. The discount rates are determined at each reporting date by
reference to market yields at the end of the reporting period on high quality corporate fixed-income investments
consistent with the currency and the estimated terms of the related retirement benefit liability. Past service costs
are recognized in income at the latest of i) the date of the plan amendment or curtailment or ii) the date that the
Corporation recognized the restructuring costs. When plan amendments, curtailments and settlements occur, the
Corporation uses updated actuarial assumptions to determine current service cost and net interest for the period
after the plan amendment, curtailment or settlement.
The remeasurement gains and losses (including the foreign exchange impact) arising on the plan assets and
defined benefit obligation and the effect of any asset ceiling and minimum liability are recognized directly in OCI in
the period in which they occur and are never reclassified to net income. Past service costs (credits) are
recognized directly in income in the period in which they occur.
The accretion on net retirement benefit obligations is included in financing income or financing expense. The
remaining components of the benefit cost are either capitalized as part of labor costs and included in inventories
and in certain PP&E and intangible assets during their construction, or are recognized directly in income. The
benefit cost recorded in net income is allocated to labor costs based on the function of the employee accruing the
benefits.
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Defined contribution plans
Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognized in net income as incurred or are either capitalized as
part of labor costs and included in inventories and in certain PP&E and intangible assets during their construction.
The benefit cost recorded in net income is allocated to labor costs based on the function of the employee accruing
the benefits.
Other long-term employee benefits – The accounting method is similar to the method used for defined benefit
plans, except that all actuarial gains and losses are recognized immediately in income. Other long-term employee
benefits are included in other liabilities.
Property, plant and equipment
PP&E are carried at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment losses. The cost of an item of PP&E
includes its purchase price or manufacturing cost, borrowing costs as well as other costs incurred in bringing the
asset to its present location and condition. If the cost of certain components of an item of PP&E is significant in
relation to the total cost of the item, the total cost is allocated between the various components, which are then
separately depreciated over the estimated useful lives of each respective component. The amortization of PP&E
is computed on a straight-line basis over the following useful lives:
Buildings
Equipment
Other
5 to 40 years
2 to 20 years
3 to 20 years
The amortization method and useful lives are reviewed on a regular basis, at least annually, and changes are
accounted for prospectively. The amortization expense and impairments are recorded in cost of sales, SG&A or
R&D expenses based on the function of the underlying asset or in special items. Amortization of assets under
construction begins when the asset is ready for its intended use.
When a significant part is replaced or a major inspection or overhaul is performed, its cost is recognized in the
carrying amount of the PP&E if the recognition criteria are satisfied, and the carrying amount of the replaced part
or previous inspection or overhaul is derecognized. All other repair and maintenance costs are charged to income
when incurred.
Intangible assets
Internally generated intangible assets include development costs (such as aircraft prototype design and testing
costs) and internally developed or modified application software. These costs are capitalized when certain criteria
such as proven technical feasibility are met. The costs of internally generated intangible assets include the cost of
materials, direct labour, manufacturing overheads and borrowing costs and exclude costs which were not
necessary to create the asset, such as identified inefficiencies.
Acquired intangible assets include the cost of development activities carried out by vendors for which the
Corporation controls the underlying output from the usage of the technology.
Intangible assets are recorded at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment losses and include
aerospace program tooling, as well as other intangible assets such as goodwill and courseware. Other intangible
assets are included in other assets.
Amortization of aerospace program tooling begins at the date of completion of the first aircraft of the program.
Amortization of other intangibles begins when the asset is ready for its intended use. Amortization expense is
recognized as follows:
Aerospace program tooling
Other intangible assets
Method
Unit of production
Straight-line
Estimated useful life
Expected number of aircraft to be produced(1)
3 to 5 years
(1) As at December 31, 2022, the remaining number of units to fully amortize the aerospace program tooling is expected to be produced over
the next 11 years.
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The amortization methods and estimated useful lives are reviewed on a regular basis, at least annually, and
changes are accounted for prospectively. The amortization expense for aerospace program tooling is recorded in
R&D expense and for other intangible assets is recorded in cost of sales, SG&A or R&D expense based on the
function of the underlying asset.
The Corporation does not have indefinite-life intangible assets, other than goodwill. Goodwill represents the
excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired in a business acquisition.
After initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.
Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs consist of interest on long-term debt and other costs that the Corporation incurs in connection
with the borrowing of funds. Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a
qualifying asset are capitalised as part of the cost of that asset and are deducted from the financing expense to
which they relate. The Corporation suspends the capitalisation of borrowing costs during extended periods in
which it suspends active development of a qualifying asset. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the period
they occur.
Impairment of PP&E, right-of-use assets and intangible assets
The Corporation assesses at each reporting date whether there are indicators that an item of PP&E, right-of-use
asset or intangible asset may be impaired. If any indication exists based on internal and external factors, the
Corporation estimates the recoverable amount of the individual asset, when possible.
When the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or group
of assets, the asset is tested at the CGU level. Most of the Corporation’s non-financial assets are tested for
impairment at the CGU level. The recoverable amount of an asset or CGU is the higher of its fair value less costs
to sell and its value in use.
•
•
The fair value less costs to sell reflects the amount the Corporation could obtain from the asset’s disposal
in an arm’s length transaction between knowledgeable, willing parties, after deducting the costs of
disposal. If there is no binding sales agreement or active market for the asset, the fair value is assessed
by using appropriate valuation models dependent on the nature of the asset or CGU, such as discounted
cash flow models.
The value in use is calculated using estimated net cash flows, with detailed projections generally over a
five-year period and subsequent years being extrapolated using a growth assumption. The estimated net
cash flows are discounted to their present value using a discount rate before income taxes that reflects
current market assessments of the time value of money and the risk specific to the asset or CGU.
When the recoverable amount is less than the carrying value of the related asset or CGU, the related assets are
written down to their recoverable amount and an impairment loss is recognized in net income.
For PP&E and intangible assets other than goodwill, an assessment is made at each reporting date as to whether
there is any indication that previously recognized impairment losses may no longer exist or may have decreased.
If such indication exists, the Corporation estimates the recoverable amount of the asset or CGU. A previously
recognized impairment loss is reversed only if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the
recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognized. A reversal of an impairment loss reflects an
increase in the estimated service potential of an asset. The reversal of impairment losses is limited to the amount
that would bring the carrying value of the asset or CGU to the amount that would have been recorded, net of
amortization, had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset or CGU in prior years. Such reversal is
recognized to income in the same line item where the original impairment was recognized.
Intangible assets not yet available for use and goodwill are reviewed for impairment at least annually or more
frequently if circumstances such as significant declines in expected sales, earnings or cash flows indicate that it is
more likely than not that the asset or CGU might be impaired. Impairment losses relating to goodwill are not
reversed in future periods.
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Provisions
Provisions are recognized when the Corporation has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past
event, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and the cost can be
reliably estimated. These liabilities are presented as provisions when they are of uncertain timing or amount.
Provisions are measured at their present value.
Product warranties – A provision for assurance type warranties is recorded in cost of sales when the revenue for
the related product is recognized. The interest component associated with product warranties, when applicable, is
recorded in financing expense. The cost is estimated based on a number of factors, including the historical
warranty claims and cost experience, the type and duration of warranty coverage, the nature of products sold and
in service and counter-warranty coverage available from the Corporation’s suppliers. Claims for reimbursement
from third parties are recorded if their realization is virtually certain. Product warranties typically range from one to
five years.
Credit and residual value guarantees – Credit and residual value guarantees related to the sale of commercial
aircraft are recorded at the amount the Corporation expects to pay under these guarantees when the revenue for
the related product is recognized. Subsequent to initial recognition, changes in the value of these guarantees are
recorded in other expense (income), except for the changes in value arising from a change in interest rates, which
are recorded in financing expense or financing income. In connection with the sale of the CRJ business, credit
and residual value guarantees provisions are included in a back-to-back agreement with MHI.
Credit guarantees provide support through contractually limited payments to the guaranteed party to mitigate
default-related losses. Credit guarantees are triggered if customers do not perform during the term of the
financing.
Residual value guarantees provide protection, through contractually limited payments, to the guaranteed parties in
cases where the market value of the underlying asset falls below the guaranteed value. In most cases, these
guarantees are provided as part of a financing arrangement.
Restructuring provisions – Restructuring provisions are recognized only when the Corporation has an actual or
a constructive obligation. The Corporation has a constructive obligation when a detailed formal plan identifies the
business or part of the business concerned, the location and number of employees affected, a detailed estimate
of the associated costs and an appropriate timeline. Furthermore, the affected employees or worker councils must
have been notified of the plan’s main features.
Onerous contracts – If it is more likely than not that the unavoidable costs of meeting the obligations under a
firm contract exceed the economic benefits expected to be received under it, a provision for onerous contracts is
recorded in cost of sales, except for the interest component, which is recorded in financing expense. Unavoidable
costs include the costs that relate directly to the contract such as anticipated cost overruns, expected costs
associated with late delivery penalties and technological problems, as well as allocations of costs that relate
directly to the contract. Provisions for onerous contracts are measured at the lower of the expected cost of
fulfilling the contract and the expected cost of terminating the contract.
Termination benefits – Termination benefits are usually paid when employment is terminated before the normal
retirement date or when an employee accepts voluntary redundancy in exchange for these benefits. The
Corporation recognizes termination benefits when it is demonstrably committed, through a detailed formal plan
without possibility of withdrawal, to terminate the employment of current employees.
Environmental costs – A provision for environmental costs is recorded when environmental claims or remedial
efforts are probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated. Legal asset retirement obligations and
environmental costs of a capital nature that extend the life, increase the capacity or improve the safety of an asset
or that mitigate, or prevent environmental contamination that has yet to occur, are included in PP&E and are
generally amortized over the remaining useful life of the underlying asset. Costs that relate to an existing condition
caused by past operations and that do not contribute to future revenue generation are expensed and included in
cost of sales.
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Litigation – A provision for litigation is recorded in case of legal actions, governmental investigations or
proceedings when it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and the cost
can be reliably estimated.
Non-current assets (or disposal group) held for sale and discontinued operations
Non-current assets (or disposal groups) are classified as held for sale if their carrying amount will be recovered
principally through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use. The criteria for held for sale classification
is regarded as met only when the sale is highly probable, and the asset or disposal group is available for
immediate sale in its present condition. Actions required to complete the sale should indicate that it is unlikely that
significant changes to the sale will be made or that the decision to sell will be withdrawn. Management must be
committed to the plan to sell the asset and the sale expected to be completed within one year from the date of the
classification.
Non-current assets classified as held for sale are measured at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value
less costs to sell. Costs to sell are the incremental costs directly attributable to the disposal of an asset or a
disposal group, excluding finance costs and income tax expense.
Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets are not depreciated or amortized once classified as held for
sale. Interest and other expenses attributable to the liabilities of a disposal group classified as held for sale
continue to be recognized.
The assets and liabilities of a disposal group classified as held for sale are presented separately as current items
in the statement of financial position.
A discontinued operation is a component of the entity that has been disposed of or is classified as held
for sale and that represents a separate major line of business or geographical area of operations, is
part of a single co-ordinated plan to dispose of such a line of business or area of operations, or is a
subsidiary acquired exclusively with a view to resale. Discontinued operations are excluded from the results of
continuing operations and are presented as a single amount as net income (loss) after tax from discontinued
operations in the consolidated statements of income.
Share-based payments
Equity-settled share-based payment plans – Equity-settled share-based payments are measured at fair value
at the grant date. For the PSUs, DSUs and RSUs, the value of the compensation is measured based on the
closing price of a Class B Share (subordinate voting) of the Corporation on the Toronto Stock Exchange adjusted
to take into account the terms and conditions upon which the shares were granted, if any, and is based on the
PSUs, DSUs and RSUs that are expected to vest. For share option plans, the value of the compensation is
measured using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. The effect of any change in the number of options, PSUs,
DSUs and RSUs that are expected to vest is accounted for in the period in which the estimate is revised.
Compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, with a corresponding
increase in contributed surplus. Any consideration paid by plan participants on the exercise of stock options is
credited to share capital.
Cash-settled share-based payments – Cash-settled share-based payments are measured at fair value at the
grant date with a corresponding liability. Until the liability is settled, the fair value of the liability is remeasured at
the end of each reporting period and at the date of settlement, with any changes in fair value recognized in
income. Limited PSUs, DSUs and RSUs are cash-settled share-based payments, for which the value of the
compensation is measured based on the closing price of a Class B Share (subordinate voting) of the Corporation
on the Toronto Stock Exchange adjusted to take into account the terms and conditions upon which the shares
were granted, if any, and is based on the PSUs, DSUs and RSUs that are expected to vest.
Employee share purchase plan – The Corporation’s contributions to the employee share purchase plan are
measured at cost and accounted for in the same manner as the related employee payroll costs. Compensation
expense is recorded at the time of the employee contribution.
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3.
USE OF ESTIMATES AND JUDGMENT
The application of the Corporation’s accounting policies requires management to use estimates and judgments
that can have a significant effect on the revenues, expenses, comprehensive income, assets and liabilities
recognized and disclosures made in the consolidated financial statements. An accounting estimate and judgement
is considered critical if:
•
the estimate requires us to make assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time the
estimate is made; and
• we could have reasonably used different estimates in the current period, or changes in the estimate are
reasonably likely to occur from period to period that would have a material impact on our financial
condition, our changes in financial condition or our results of operations.
Management’s best estimates regarding the future are based on the facts and circumstances available at the time
estimates are made. Management uses historical experience, general economic conditions and trends, as well as
assumptions regarding probable future outcomes as the basis for determining estimates. Estimates and their
underlying assumptions are reviewed periodically and the effects of any changes are recognized immediately.
Actual results will differ from the estimates used, and such differences could be material.
Management’s budget and strategic plan cover a five-year period and are fundamental information used as a
basis for many estimates necessary to prepare financial information. Management prepares a budget and a
strategic plan covering a five-year period, on an annual basis, using a process whereby a detailed one-year
budget and four-year strategic plan are prepared and then consolidated. Cash flows and profitability included in
the budget and strategic plan are based on existing and future contracts and orders, general market conditions,
current cost structures, anticipated cost variations and in-force collective agreements. The budget and strategic
plan are subject to approval at various levels, including senior management and the Board of Directors.
Management uses the budget and strategic plan, as well as additional projections or assumptions, to derive the
expected results for periods thereafter. Management then tracks performance as compared to the budget and
strategic plan at various levels within the Corporation. Significant variances in actual performance are a key
trigger to assess whether certain estimates used in the preparation of financial information must be revised.
The following areas require management’s most critical estimates and judgments, including the impact of the
COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, if any. The sensitivity analyses below
should be used with caution as the changes are hypothetical and the impact of changes in each key assumption
may not be linear.
Aerospace program tooling – The Corporation assesses at each reporting date whether there are any indicators
that Aerospace program tooling may be impaired. If any indicators of impairment exist, the Corporation estimates
the recoverable amount of the relevant CGU. The assessment of indicators of impairment, and the calculation of
recoverable amounts, when indicators exist, requires judgements, which are reviewed in detail as part of the
budget and strategic plan process during the fourth quarter of 2022. For purposes of impairment testing,
management also exercises judgment to identify independent cash inflows to identify CGUs by family of aircraft.
In addition, estimation is required in the determination of the amortization of the Aerospace program tooling.
Internal and external factors are considered in assessing whether indicators of impairment exist. If indicators of
impairment exist, the recoverable amounts of the relevant CGUs are determined on fair value less costs of
disposal, which are determined using forecasted future cash flows. The fair value measurements are categorized
within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy since the inputs used in the discounted cash flow model are Level 3
inputs (inputs that are not based on observable market data). The estimated future cash flows for the first five
years are based on the budget and strategic plan. After the initial five years, long-range forecasts prepared by
management are used.
Internal and external factors are considered by management in exercising judgment in assessing whether
indicators of impairment are present that would necessitate a quantitative impairment test. Factors include
management’s best estimate of future sales under existing firm orders, expected future orders, timing of payments
based on expected delivery schedules, revenues from related aftermarket activities, procurement costs based on
existing contracts with suppliers, future labor costs, general market conditions, foreign exchange rates, costs to
complete the development activities, if any, potential upgrades and derivatives expected over the life of the
program based on past experience with previous programs, and applicable long-range forecast income tax rates
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and a post-tax discount rate based on a weighted average cost of capital calculated using market-based inputs,
available directly from financial markets or based on a benchmark sampling of representative publicly-traded
companies in the aerospace sector.
The Corporation assessed whether there were any indicators of impairment for the Global 7500 in the fourth
quarter of 2022. Following this assessment, the Corporation concluded there were no indicators of impairment as
at December 31, 2022.
Valuation of deferred income tax assets – To determine the extent to which deferred income tax assets can be
recognized, management estimates the amount of probable future taxable profits that will be available against
which deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses can be utilized. Such estimates are made as part
of the budget and strategic plan by tax jurisdiction on an undiscounted basis and are reviewed on a quarterly
basis. Management exercises judgment to determine the extent to which realization of future taxable benefits is
probable, considering factors such as the number of years to include in the forecast period, forecasted gain on
closing of transactions, if any, the history of profits and availability of prudent tax planning strategies. See
Note 10 - Income taxes for more details.
Tax contingencies – Uncertainties exist with respect to the interpretation of complex tax regulations, changes in
tax laws, and the amount and timing of future taxable income. Given the wide range of international business
relationships and the long-term nature and complexity of existing contractual agreements, differences arising
between the actual results and the assumptions made, or future changes to such assumptions, could necessitate
future adjustments to tax expense or recovery already recorded. The Corporation establishes tax provisions for
possible consequences of audits by the tax authorities of each country in which it operates. The amount of such
provisions is based on various factors, such as experience from previous tax audits and differing interpretations of
tax regulations by the taxable entity and the relevant tax authority. Such differences in interpretation may arise for
a wide variety of issues depending on the conditions prevailing in the domicile of each legal entity.
Retirement and other long-term employee benefits – The actuarial valuation process used to measure pension
and other post-employment benefit costs, assets and obligations is dependent on assumptions such as discount
rates, compensation and pre-retirement benefit increases, inflation rates, health-care cost trends, as well as
demographic factors such as employee turnover, retirement and mortality rates. The impacts from changes in
discount rates and, when significant, from key events and other circumstances, are recorded quarterly.
Discount rates are used to determine the present value of the expected future benefit payments and represent the
market rates for high-quality corporate fixed-income investments consistent with the currency and the estimated
term of the retirement benefit liabilities. As the Canadian high-quality corporate bond market, as defined under
IFRS, includes relatively few medium-term and long-term maturity bonds, the discount rate for the Corporation’s
Canadian pension and other post-employment plans is established by constructing a yield curve using three
maturity ranges. The first maturity range of the curve is based on observed market rates for AA-rated corporate
bonds with maturities of less than five years. In the longer maturity ranges, due to the smaller number of high-
quality bonds available, the curve is derived using market observations and extrapolated data. The extrapolated
data points were created by adding a term-based yield spread over long-term provincial bond yields. This
term-based spread is extrapolated between a base spread and a long spread. The base spread is based on the
observed spreads between AA-rated corporate bonds and AA-rated provincial bonds for the 4 to 10 years to
maturity range. The long spread is determined as the spread required at the point of average maturity of AA-rated
provincial bonds in the 11 to 30 years to maturity range such that the average AA-rated corporate bond spread
above AA-rated provincial bonds is equal to the extrapolated spread derived by applying the ratio of the observed
spreads between A-rated corporate bonds and AA-rated provincial bonds for the 11 to 30 years to maturity range
over the 4 to 10 years to maturity range, to the base spread. For maturities longer than the average maturity of
AA-rated provincial bonds in the 11 to 30 years to maturity range, the spread is assumed to remain constant at the
level of the long spread.
Expected rates of compensation increases are determined considering the current salary structure, as well as
historical and anticipated wage increases, in the context of current economic conditions.
See Note 22 – Retirement benefits for further details regarding assumptions used and sensitivity analysis to
changes in critical actuarial assumptions.
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Consolidation – From time to time, the Corporation participates in structured entities where voting rights are not
the dominant factor in determining control. In these situations, management may use a variety of complex
estimation processes involving both qualitative and quantitative factors to determine whether the Corporation is
exposed to, or has rights to, significant variable returns. The quantitative analyses involve estimating the future
cash flows and performance of the investee and analyzing the variability in those cash flows. The qualitative
analyses involve consideration of factors such as the purpose and design of the investee and whether the
Corporation is acting as an agent or principal. There is a significant amount of judgment exercised in evaluating
the results of these analyses as well as in determining if the Corporation has power to affect the investee’s
returns, including an assessment of the impact of potential voting rights, contractual agreements and de facto
control.
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4.
SEGMENT DISCLOSURE
The Corporation is structured under one reportable segment that designs, develops, manufactures and markets
two families of business jets (Challenger and Global), spanning from the mid-size to large categories. The
Corporation also provides aftermarket support for both of these aircraft, as well as for the Learjet family of
aircraft(1). The Corporation has developed an aftermarket and support network of service facilities, including
wholly-owned service centers, mobile response teams, and provides dedicated aircraft parts availability sustained
by parts facilities, including depots, hubs and repair facilities worldwide.
The Corporation’s revenues by categories were as follows, for fiscal years:
Business Aircraft
Manufacturing and Other(2)
Services(3)
Others(4)
2022
2021
$
$
5,345
1,508
60
6,913
$
$
4,759
1,237
89
6,085
(1) The Corporation delivered its last Learjet aircraft in the first quarter of 2022.
(2) Includes revenues from sale of new aircraft, specialized aircraft solutions and pre-owned aircraft.
(3) Includes revenues from aftermarket services including parts, Smart Services, service centers, training and technical publications.
(4) Includes revenues from sale of components related to commercial aircraft programs.
The Corporation’s revenues are allocated to countries based on the location of the customer, as follows:
North America
United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Switzerland
Germany
United Kingdom
Isle of Man
Malta
Other
Asia-Pacific
India
China
Australia
Other
Other
Middle East
Central America
Africa
Other
Total
2022
2021
$
$
3,386
346
90
3,822
633
327
156
99
49
269
1,533
199
86
20
470
775
469
135
127
52
783
6,913
$
$
2,540
476
21
3,037
373
81
161
203
227
537
1,582
125
325
218
255
923
195
13
122
213
543
6,085
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The Corporation’s PP&E, right-of-use assets and intangible assets are allocated to countries, as follows:
North America
Canada
United States
Mexico
Europe
United Kingdom
Germany
Other
Asia-Pacific
Other
December 31 December 31
2022 (1)
2021 (1)
$
4,656
274
37
4,967
80
34
6
120
$
4,752
149
21
4,922
2
39
6
47
75
5,162
$
69
5,038
$
(1) PP&E, right-of-use assets and intangible assets, excluding goodwill, are attributed to countries based on the location of the assets. Goodwill
is attributed to countries based on the Corporation’s allocation of the related purchase price.
5.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
R&D expense, net of government assistance, was as follows, for fiscal years:
R&D expenditures
Less: development expenditures capitalized to aerospace program tooling
Add: amortization of aerospace program tooling
6.
OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME)
Other expense (income) was as follows, for fiscal years:
Sale of assets
Impairment of PP&E and intangible assets(1)
Losses (gains) on disposals of PP&E and intangible assets
Changes in estimates and fair value(2)
Gain on sale of a business
Other
2022
104
(73)
31
329
360
2022
(7)
3
(1)
—
—
(5)
(10)
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2021
71
(54)
17
321
338
2021
—
—
1
7
(1)
1
8
(1) Excludes those presented in special items.
(2) Includes net loss (gain) on certain financial instruments measured at fair value and changes in estimates related to certain provisions or
certain financial instruments, excluding losses (gains) arising from changes in interest rates.
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7.
SPECIAL ITEMS
Special items comprise items which do not reflect the Corporation’s core performance or where their separate
presentation will assist users of the consolidated financial statements in understanding the Corporation’s results
for the period. Such items include, among others, the impact of restructuring charges, business disposals and
significant impairment charges and reversals.
Special items were as follows, for fiscal years:
Changes in divestitures provisions and other(1)
Reversal of Learjet 85 aircraft program cancellation provisions(2)
Restructuring charges(3)
Losses (gains) on repayment of long-term debt(4)
Gain on sale of EWIS(5)
Of which is presented in
Special items in EBIT
Financing expense (income) - losses (gains) on repayment of long-term debt(4)
2022
(23)
(11)
8
(1)
—
(27)
(26)
(1)
(27)
$
$
$
$
2021
(4)
(37)
37
212
(14)
194
(18)
212
194
$
$
$
$
1. Based on the ongoing activities with respect to past divestitures, the Corporation revised some related
provisions. The changes in provisions is treated as a special item since the original provisions were also
recorded as special items.
2. Based on the ongoing activities with respect to the cancellation of the Learjet 85 aircraft program, the
Corporation reduced the related provisions by $11 million in fiscal year 2022 ($37 million for fiscal year 2021).
The reduction in provisions is treated as a special item since the original provisions were also recorded as a
special items in 2014 and 2015.
3. For fiscal year 2022, represents severance charges of nil and other related charges of $8 million. For fiscal
year 2021, represents severance charges of $33 million, $3 million of impairment of PP&E and other related
charges of $9 million, partially offset by curtailment gains of $8 million.
4. For fiscal year 2022, represents the losses (gains) related to the partial repayment of Senior Notes due 2024,
2025 and 2027. For fiscal year 2021, represents the losses related to the repayment of the Senior Secured
Term Loan, and the full repayment of Senior Notes due December 2021, the Senior Notes due March 2022,
the Senior Notes due October 2022 and the Senior Notes due January 2023. Refer to Note 8 – Financing
expense and financing income and Note 27 – Long-term debt for more information.
5. The sale of the Corporation’s Electrical Wiring and Interconnection Systems (EWIS) business in Mexico for a
total net consideration of $37 million resulted in an accounting gain of $14 million for fiscal year 2021.
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8.
FINANCING EXPENSE AND FINANCING INCOME
Financing expense and financing income were as follows, for fiscal years:
Financing expense
Net loss on certain financial instruments(1)
Interest expense on lease liabilities
Accretion on net retirement benefit obligations
Accretion on other financial liabilities
Accretion on advances
Accretion on provisions
Losses on repayment of long-term debt(2)
Consent fees(3)
Other
Interest on long-term debt, after effect of hedges
Financing income
Changes in discount rates of provisions
Gains on repayment of long-term debt(2)
Net gain on certain financial instruments(1)
Other
Interest on cash and cash equivalents
Income from investments in securities
2022
2021
$
228
32
31
31
26
2
—
—
4
354
463
817 (4) $
$
(2)
(1)
—
(9)
(12)
(18)
(3)
(21)
(33) (5) $
—
23
40
30
35
3
212
12
5
360
576
936 (4)
—
—
(310)
(1)
(311)
(3)
(10)
(13)
(324) (5)
$
$
$
$
(1) Net losses (gains) on certain financial instruments classified as FVTP&L, including losses (gains) arising from changes in interest rates.
(2) Represents the losses (gains) related to the partial repayment of the Senior Notes due 2024, 2025, and 2027 for fiscal year 2022 (the
losses related to the repayment of the Senior Secured Term Loan, and the full repayment of the Senior Notes due December 2021, the
Senior Notes due March 2022, the Senior Notes due October 2022 and the Senior Notes due January 2023 for fiscal year 2021). Refer to
Note 27 – Long-term debt for more information.
(3) Represents the consent payments made in May 2021 to certain noteholders with respect to the Consent Solicitations process conducted by
the Corporation whereby it sought consents from noteholders under certain outstanding indentures to obtain certain amendments and
waivers.
(4) Of which $494 million representing the interest expense calculated using the effective interest rate method for financial liabilities classified
as amortized cost for fiscal year 2022 ($606 million for fiscal year 2021).
(5) Of which $18 million representing the interest income calculated using the effective interest rate method for financial assets classified as
amortized cost and FVOCI, for fiscal year 2022 ($3 million for fiscal year 2021).
Borrowing costs capitalized to PP&E and intangible assets totaled $28 million for fiscal year 2022, using an
average capitalization rate of 7.52% ($15 million and 7.17% for fiscal year 2021). Capitalized borrowing costs are
deducted from the related interest on long-term debt or accretion on other financial liabilities, if any.
BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 123
9.
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT COSTS
Employee benefit costs(1) were as follows, for fiscal years:
Wages, salaries and other employee benefits
Retirement benefits(2)
Share-based expense
Restructuring, severance and other involuntary termination costs
Notes
22
29
7
2022
1,362
151
19
—
1,532
$
$
2021
1,238
183
14
33
1,468
$
$
(1) Employee benefit costs include costs capitalized as part of the cost of inventories and other self-constructed assets and exclude the impact
of the wage subsidies.
(2) Includes defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
10.
INCOME TAXES
Analysis of income tax expense (recovery)
Details of income tax expense (recovery) were as follows, for fiscal years:
Current income taxes
Deferred income taxes
2022
5
(123)
(118)
$
$
2021
3
(125)
(122)
$
$
The reconciliation of income taxes, computed at the Canadian statutory rates, to income tax recovery was as
follows, for fiscal years:
EBT
Canadian statutory tax rate
Income tax recovery at statutory rate
Increase (decrease) resulting from:
Recognition of previously unrecognized tax losses or temporary differences
Permanent differences
Write-down of deferred income tax assets
Non-recognition of tax benefits related to tax losses and temporary differences
Income tax rates differential of foreign subsidiaries and other investees
Other
Income tax recovery
Effective tax rate
$
$
2022
(246)
26.5 %
(65)
(189)
117
11
10
1
(3)
(118)
48.0 %
$
$
2021
(371)
26.5 %
(98)
(158)
(4)
46
108
(4)
(12)
(122)
32.9 %
The Corporation’s applicable Canadian statutory tax rate is the Federal and Provincial combined tax rate
applicable in the jurisdiction in which the Corporation operates.
Details of deferred income tax expense (recovery) were as follows, for fiscal years:
Recognition of previously unrecognized tax losses or temporary differences
Origination and reversal of temporary differences
Write-down of deferred income tax assets
Non-recognition of tax benefits related to tax losses and temporary differences
2022
(189)
45
11
10
(123)
$
$
2021
(158)
(121)
46
108
(125)
$
$
124 BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
Deferred income taxes
The significant components of the Corporation’s deferred income tax asset and liability were as follows, as at:
Operating tax losses carried forward
Inventories
Intangible assets
Provisions
Retirement benefits
Contract liabilities
Other financial liabilities and other liabilities
Other financial assets and other assets
PP&E
Other
Unrecognized deferred tax assets
$
$
$
December 31, 2022
Liability
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Asset
2,325
581
212
135
97
37
33
12
10
38
3,480
(3,099)
381
$
$
December 31, 2021
Liability
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Asset
2,064
523
243
144
238
38
12
(3)
(3)
64
3,320
(3,070)
250
$
$
$
The changes in the net deferred income tax asset were as follows, for the fiscal years:
Balance at beginning of year, net
In net income
In OCI
Retirement benefits
Cash flow hedges
Other(1)
Balance at end of year, net
(1) Includes mainly foreign exchange rate effects.
2022
250
123
—
8
—
381
$
$
2021
111
125
(1)
17
(2)
250
$
$
The net operating losses carried forward and deductible temporary differences for which deferred tax assets have
not been recognized amounted to $11,623 million as at December 31, 2022, of which $342 million relates to
retirement benefits that will reverse through OCI ($11,659 million as at December 31, 2021 of which $898 million
relates to retirement benefits that will reverse through OCI). Of these amounts, approximately $3,519 million as at
December 31, 2022 has no expiration date ($4,351 million as at December 31, 2021) and approximately
$131 million relates to the Corporation’s operations in Germany where a minimum income tax is payable on 40%
of taxable income ($194 million as at December 31, 2021), $136 million relates to the Corporation’s operations in
U.K. where a minimum income tax is payable on 50% of taxable income ($90 million as at December 31, 2021)
and $7 million relates to the Corporation’s operations in France where a minimum income tax is payable on 50%
of taxable income ($4 million as at December 31, 2021).
In addition, the Corporation has $1,076 million of unused investment tax credits, most of which can be carried
forward for 20 years and $1,115 million of net capital losses carried forward for which deferred tax assets have not
been recognized ($1,341 million and $757 million as at December 31, 2021). Net capital losses can be carried
forward indefinitely and can only be used against future taxable capital gains.
Net deferred tax assets of $356 million were recognized as at December 31, 2022 ($246 million as at
December 31, 2021) in jurisdictions that incurred losses this fiscal year or the preceding fiscal year. Based upon
the level of historical income, projections for future income, forecasted gain on closing of transactions, if any, and
prudent tax planning strategies, management believes it is probable the Corporation will realize the benefits of
these deductible differences and operating tax losses carried forward. See Note 3 – Use of estimates and
judgment for more information on how the Corporation determines the extent to which deferred income tax assets
are recognized.
BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 125
No deferred tax liabilities have been recognized on undistributed earnings of the Corporation’s foreign
subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates when they are considered to be indefinitely reinvested, as the
Corporation has control or joint control over the dividend policy, unless it is probable that these temporary
differences will reverse. Upon distribution of these earnings in the form of dividends or otherwise, the Corporation
may be subject to corporation and/or withholding taxes. Taxable temporary differences for which a deferred tax
liability was not recognized amount to approximately $10 million as at December 31, 2022 and as at December
31, 2021.
11. EARNINGS PER SHARE
On June 13, 2022, Bombardier proceeded with a Share Consolidation of the Corporation’s Class A shares and
Class B shares (subordinate voting) at a consolidation ratio of 25-for-1. As a result, the numbers for the average
basic and diluted shares outstanding, the number of PSUs, RSUs, DSUs, stock options and warrants and the
EPS for the current and prior periods have been adjusted and restated to reflect the effect of the Share
Consolidation.
Basic and diluted EPS were computed as follows, for fiscal years:
(Number of shares, stock options, PSUs, DSUs, RSUs and warrants in thousands)
Net income (loss) attributable to equity holders of Bombardier Inc.
Continuing operations
Discontinued operations(1)
Preferred share dividends, including taxes
Net income (loss) attributable to common equity holders of Bombardier Inc.
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding(2)
Net effect of stock options, PSUs, DSUs, RSUs and warrants(2)
Weighted-average diluted number of common shares(2)
EPS (in dollars)(2)
Continuing operations basic and diluted
Discontinued operations basic(1)
Discontinued operations diluted(1)
Total basic
Total diluted
2022
2021
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(128)
(20)
(29)
(177)
94,496
—
94,496
(1.67)
(0.21)
(0.21)
(1.88)
(1.88)
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(249)
5,290
(27)
5,014
96,334
2,713
99,047
(2.87)
54.92
53.41
52.05
50.54
(1) Transportation business was classified as discontinued operations. On January 29, 2021, the Corporation closed the sale of the
Transportation business to Alstom.
(2) Restated retroactively for the Share Consolidation.
The effect of the exercise of stock options, PSUs, DSUs, RSUs and warrants was included in the calculation of
diluted EPS in the above table, except for 12,056,358 for fiscal year 2022 (11,942,529 for fiscal year 2021) since
the average market value of the underlying shares was lower than the exercise price, or because the
predetermined target market price thresholds of the Corporation’s Class B Shares (subordinate voting) or
predetermined financial performance targets had not been met or the effect of the exercise would be antidilutive.
126 BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
12.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Net gains (losses) on financial instruments recognized in income were as follows, for fiscal years:
Financial instruments measured at amortized cost
Financial assets - expected credit loss allowance (impairment charges)
Interest on cash and cash equivalents
Financial instruments measured at fair value
Required to be classified as FVTP&L
Financial assets(1)
Derivatives not designated in hedging relationships
Embedded derivatives and other
2022
2021
$
$
$
$
$
(5)
18
—
—
(228)
$
$
$
$
$
(11)
3
13
2
297
(1) Gains (losses) related to the regional aircraft securitization program assets (RASPRO), lease subsidies and their related back-to-back
agreement with MHI are presented on a net basis in financial assets required to be classified as FVTP&L.
Carrying amounts and fair value of financial instruments
The classification of financial instruments and their carrying amounts and fair value of financial instruments were
as follows, as at:
December 31, 2022
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Other financial assets
Financial liabilities
Trade and other payables
Long-term debt
Other financial liabilities
December 31, 2021
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Other financial assets
Financial liabilities
Trade and other payables
Long-term debt
Other financial liabilities
FVTP&L
FVTP&L Designated
FVOCI(1)
Amortized
cost
Total
carrying
DDHR
value Fair value
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
—
—
606
606
—
—
1
1
—
—
944
944
—
—
5
5
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
—
—
—
—
—
—
547
547
—
—
—
—
—
—
652
652
$
$
$
$
—
—
235
235
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
—
—
262
262
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
$ 1,291
252
522
$ 2,065
$ 1,286
5,980
917
$ 8,183
$ —
—
8
8
$
$ —
—
87
87
$
$ 1,291
252
1,371
$ 2,914
$ 1,286
5,980
1,552
$ 8,818
$ 1,675
269
549
$ 2,493
$ 1,164
7,047
779
$ 8,990
$ —
—
1
1
$
$ —
—
32
32
$
$ 1,675
269
1,756
$ 3,700
$ 1,164
7,047
1,468
$ 9,679
$ 1,291
252
1,371
$ 2,914
$ 1,286
5,875
1,558
$ 8,719
$ 1,675
269
1,756
$ 3,700
$ 1,164
7,418
1,498
$ 10,080
(1) Includes investments in equity instruments designated at FVOCI.
BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 127
Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities
The Corporation is subject to enforceable master netting agreements related mainly to its derivative financial
instruments and cash and cash equivalents which contain a right of set-off in case of default, insolvency or
bankruptcy. The amounts that are subject to the enforceable master netting agreements, but which do not meet
some or all of the offsetting criteria, are as follows as at:
Description of recognized financial assets
and liabilities
Amount recognized
in the financial
statements
Amounts subject
to master netting
agreements
Net amount not
subject to master
netting
agreements
December 31, 2022
Derivative financial instruments - assets
Derivative financial instruments - liabilities
Cash and cash equivalents
December 31, 2021
Derivative financial instruments - assets
Derivative financial instruments - liabilities
Cash and cash equivalents
$
$
$
$
$
$
69
(88)
1,291
296
(37)
1,675
$
$
$
$
$
$
(13)
43
(30)
(1)
22
(21)
$
$
$
$
$
$
56
(45)
1,261
295
(15)
1,654
Derivatives and hedging activities
The carrying amounts of all derivative and non-derivative financial instruments in a hedge relationship were as
follows, as at:
Derivative financial instruments
designated as cash flow hedges(1)
Forward foreign exchange contracts
Derivative financial instruments
classified as FVTP&L(2)
Forward foreign exchange contracts
Embedded derivative financial instruments
Call options on long-term debt
December 31, 2022
Liabilities
Assets
December 31, 2021
Liabilities
Assets
$
8
$
87
$
1
$
32
5
56
61
69
$
1
—
1
88
$
3
292
295
296
$
5
—
5
37
Total derivative financial instruments
$
(1) The maximum length of time of derivative financial instruments hedging the Corporation’s exposure to the variability in future cash flows for
anticipated transactions is 19 months as at December 31, 2022.
(2) Held as economic hedges, except for embedded derivative financial instruments.
The methods and assumptions used to measure the fair value of financial instruments are described in Note 34 –
Fair value of financial instruments.
128 BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
13. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents were as follows, as at:
Cash
Cash equivalents
Money market funds
Corporate deposits
Term deposits
Cash and cash equivalents
$
14.
TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
Trade and other receivables were as follows, as at:
December 31, 2022
693
$
December 31, 2021
949
$
598
—
—
1,291
$
327
290
109
1,675
Total
Not past
due
Past due but not impaired
more than
less than
90 days
90 days
Impaired (2)
December 31, 2022(1)
Trade receivables, gross
Allowance for doubtful accounts
$
Other
Total
December 31, 2021(1)
Trade receivables, gross
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Other
Total
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
257
(12)
245
7
252
267
(22)
245
24
269
190
—
190
164
—
164
$
$
$
$
43
—
43
64
—
64
$
$
$
$
9
—
9
7
—
7
$
$
$
$
15
(12)
3
32
(22)
10
(1) Of which $14 million and $18 million are denominated in euros and other foreign currencies, respectively, as at December 31, 2022
($14 million and $22 million, respectively, as at December 31, 2021).
(2) Of which a gross amount of $10 million of trade receivables are individually impaired as at December 31, 2022 ($15 million as at
December 31, 2021).
The factors that the Corporation considers to classify trade receivables as impaired are as follows: the customer
is in bankruptcy or under administration, payments are in dispute, or payments are in arrears. Further information
on financial risk is provided in Note 33 – Financial risk management.
Allowance for doubtful accounts – Changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts were as follows, for fiscal
years:
Balance at beginning of year
Provision for doubtful accounts
Amounts written-off
Recoveries
Balance at end of year
2022
(22)
(5)
6
9
(12)
$
$
2021
(23)
(11)
7
5
(22)
$
$
BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 129
15. CONTRACT BALANCES
Contract assets represent cost incurred and recorded margins on service contracts in the amount of $67 million
and $55 million as at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.
Contract liabilities were as follows, as at:
Advances on aerospace programs
Long term service contracts deferred revenues
Other deferred revenues
Of which current
Of which non-current
Revenues recognized were as follows, for fiscal years:
Revenue recognized from:
Contract liability balance at the beginning of the year
Advances on aerospace programs
16.
INVENTORIES
Inventories were as follows, as at:
Aerospace programs
Finished products
$
December 31, 2022
4,306
265
163
4,734
$
$
December 31, 2021
3,594
244
171
4,009
$
$
$
3,290
1,444
4,734
$
$
2,853
1,156
4,009
2022
2021
$
$
2,467
2,467
$
$
2,205
2,205
$
December 31, 2022
2,826
496
3,322
$
$
December 31, 2021
2,826
416
3,242
$
The amount of inventories recognized as cost of sales totaled $4,898 million for fiscal year 2022 ($4,558 million
for fiscal year 2021). This amount includes $27 million of write-downs for fiscal year 2022 ($54 million for fiscal
year 2021) and $7 million of reversal of write-downs for fiscal year 2022 ($16 million for fiscal year 2021).
For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Corporation recorded wage subsidies in the amount of $33 million in
cost of sales ($143 million for fiscal year 2021) and nil in SG&A ($9 million for fiscal year 2021). As at
December 31, 2022, there were no amount remaining as a reduction of inventory related to wage subsidies.
17. BACKLOG
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 we perform under contracts at delivery or recognized over
time. The amounts disclosed below represent the value of firm orders only. Such orders may be subject to future
modifications that might impact the amount and/or timing of revenue recognition. The amounts disclosed below do
not include unexercised options or letters of intent.
Revenues from continuing operations expected to be recognized in:
(In billions of $)
Less than 24 months
Thereafter
Total
December 31, 2022
10.5
$
4.3
14.8
$
130 BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
8.5
3.7
12.2
$
$
18. OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS
Other financial assets were as follows, as at:
Restricted cash(1)
Receivable from ACLP(2)
Investments in securities(3)
Investments in financing structures(4)
Derivative financial instruments(5)
Receivable from MHI(6)
Aircraft loans
Balance of payment on disposal of investment in associate(7)
Other
Of which current
Of which non-current
$
December 31, 2022
478
341
235
204
69
26
1
—
17
1,371
472
899
1,371
$
$
$
$
December 31, 2021
527
467
262
177
296
5
2
8
12
1,756
76
1,680
1,756
$
$
$
(1) Includes cash collateral supporting various bank guarantees.
(2) This receivable from ACLP represents a back-to-back agreement that the Corporation has with ACLP related to certain government
refundable advances. See Note 25 – Other financial liabilities for more information.
(3) Includes $38 million of equity instruments designated as FVOCI as at December 31, 2022 ($40 million as at December 31, 2021).
(4) Following the sale of the CRJ business, the Corporation has retained a portion of those other financial assets and has a back-to-back
agreement with MHI. See Note 25 – Other financial liabilities for more information.
(5) See Note 12 – Financial instruments.
(6) This receivable represents a back-to-back agreement that the Corporation has with MHI on lease subsidies and credit and residual value
guarantees payable of nil and $26 million, respectively as at December 31, 2022 ($5 million and nil as at December 31, 2021). See
Note 25 – Other financial liabilities for more information.
(7) The balance of payment on disposal of investment in associate was representing an amount owed by Stelia Aerospace.
19. OTHER ASSETS
Other assets were as follows, as at:
Retirement benefits(1)
Prepaid expenses
Sales tax and other taxes
Intangible assets other than aerospace program tooling(2)
Prepaid sales concessions and deferred contract costs
Deferred financing charges
Income taxes receivable
Receivable from MHI(3)
Other
Of which current
Of which non-current
$
December 31, 2022
180
131
90
75
15
3
2
1
56
553
181
372
553
$
$
$
$
December 31, 2021
152
99
87
72
84
—
2
52
3
551
164
387
551
$
$
$
(1) See Note 22 – Retirement benefits.
(2) See Note 21 – Intangible assets.
(3) This receivable represents a back-to-back agreement that the Corporation has with MHI on credit and residual value guarantees provisions.
See Note 24 – Provisions.
BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 131
20. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
PP&E were as follows, as at:
Land
Buildings
Equipment
Construction
in progress
Other
Total
Right-of-
use
assets
Total
Cost
Balance as at
December 31, 2021
Additions
Disposals
Transfers
Effect of foreign currency
exchange rate changes
Balance as at
December 31, 2022
$
13 $
5
—
—
798 $
5
(24)
30
589 $
165
(179)
11
180 $
247
—
(35)
9 $ 1,589 $
—
—
—
422
(203)
6
345 $ 1,934
636
214
(210)
(7)
—
(6)
—
—
—
—
—
—
(1)
(1)
$
18 $
809 $
586 $
392 $
9 $ 1,814 $
545 $ 2,359
Accumulated amortization and impairment
Balance as at
December 31, 2021
Amortization
Disposals
Transfers
Balance as at
$ — $
—
—
—
(486) $
(19)
12
(2)
December 31, 2022
Net carrying value
$ — $
18 $
$
(495) $
314 $
(474) $
(35)
18
(1)
(492) $
94 $
— $
—
—
—
(8) $
—
—
—
(968) $
(54)
30
(3)
(129) $ (1,097)
(82)
34
—
(28)
4
3
— $
392 $
(8) $
1 $
(995) $
819 $
(150) $ (1,145)
395 $ 1,214
Cost
Balance as at
January 1, 2021
Land
Buildings
Equipment
Construction
in progress
Other
Total
Right-of-
use
assets
Total
$
11 $
799 $
541 $
68 $
25 $ 1,444 $
307 $ 1,751
Additions
Disposals
Transfers
Effect of foreign currency
exchange rate changes
1
—
1
—
1
(6)
4
—
116
(90)
22
—
138
—
(26)
—
(16)
—
256
(112)
1
64
(23)
(1)
320
(135)
—
—
—
—
(2)
(2)
Balance as at
December 31, 2021
$
13 $
798 $
589 $
180 $
9 $ 1,589 $
345 $ 1,934
Accumulated amortization and impairment
Balance as at
January 1, 2021
Amortization
Impairment
Disposals
Balance as at
$ — $
(473) $
(470) $
— $
(20) $
(963) $
(120) $ (1,083)
—
—
—
(19)
—
6
(43)
(3)
42
—
—
—
—
—
12
(62)
(3)
60
(28)
(1)
20
(90)
(4)
80
December 31, 2021
Net carrying value
$ — $
13 $
$
(486) $
312 $
(474) $
115 $
— $
180 $
(8) $
1 $
(968) $
621 $
(129) $ (1,097)
216 $ 837
132 BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
The net carrying value of right-of-use assets was as follows, as at:
Buildings
Land
$
December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021
160
56
216
342
53
395
$
$
$
Amortization expense and impairment of right-of-use assets were as follows, for fiscal years:
Buildings
Land
Equipment
$
$
2022
25
3
—
28
$
$
2021
22
3
4
29
The expense related to short-term leases and low value leases amounted to $3 million for fiscal year 2022
($5 million for fiscal year 2021).
21.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets were as follows, as at:
Aerospace program tooling
Other (1)(2)
Total
Acquired
Internally
generated
Total
Cost
Balance as at December 31, 2021
$ 1,762 $ 7,914 $ 9,676 $
Additions
Disposals
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes
—
(130)
—
73
(2,526)
—
73
(2,656)
—
Balance as at December 31, 2022
$ 1,632 $ 5,461 $ 7,093 $
Accumulated amortization and impairment
Balance as at December 31, 2021
$
(854) $ (4,693) $ (5,547) $
Amortization
Impairment
Disposals
Balance as at December 31, 2022
Net carrying value
$
$
(250)
—
2,526
(79)
—
130
(803) $ (2,417) $ (3,220) $
829 $ 3,044 $ 3,873 $
(329)
—
2,656
316
11
(64)
(1)
262
(244)
(4)
(3)
64
(187)
75
$ 9,992
84
(2,720)
(1)
$ 7,355
$ (5,791)
(333)
(3)
2,720
$ (3,407)
$ 3,948
Aerospace program tooling
Other (1)(2)
Total
Acquired
Internally
generated
Total
Cost
Balance as at January 1, 2021
$ 1,762 $ 7,860 $ 9,622 $
Additions
Disposals
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes
—
—
—
54
—
—
54
—
—
Balance as at December 31, 2021
$ 1,762 $ 7,914 $ 9,676 $
Accumulated amortization and impairment
Balance as at January 1, 2021
$
(777) $ (4,449) $ (5,226) $
Amortization
Disposals
Balance as at December 31, 2021
Net carrying value
$
$
(77)
—
(244)
—
(854) $ (4,693) $ (5,547) $
908 $ 3,221 $ 4,129 $
(321)
—
312
7
(2)
(1)
316
(240)
(6)
2
(244)
72
$ 9,934
61
(2)
(1)
$ 9,992
$ (5,466)
(327)
2
$ (5,791)
$ 4,201
(1) Presented in Note 19 – Other assets.
(2) Includes internally generated intangible assets with a cost and accumulated amortization of $180 million and $130 million, respectively, as at
December 31, 2022 ($238 million and $176 million, respectively, as at December 31, 2021).
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22. RETIREMENT BENEFITS
The Corporation sponsors several funded and unfunded defined benefit pension plans as well as defined
contribution pension plans in Canada, U.S., and abroad, covering a majority of its employees. The Corporation
also provides other unfunded defined benefit plans, covering certain groups of employees mainly in Canada and
the U.S.
Pension plans are categorized as defined benefit (“DB”) or defined contribution (“DC”). DB plans specify the
amount of benefits an employee is to receive at retirement, while DC plans specify how contributions are
determined. As a result, there is no deficit or surplus for DC plans. Hybrid plans are a combination of DB and DC
plans.
Funded plans are plans for which segregated plan assets are invested in a trust. Unfunded plans are plans for
which there are no segregated plan assets, as the establishment of segregated plan assets is generally not
permitted or not in line with local practice.
FUNDED DB PLANS
The Corporation’s major DB plans reside in Canada and the U.S., therefore very significant portions of the DB
pension plan assets and benefit obligation are located in those countries. The following text focuses mainly on
plans registered in these two countries.
Governance
Under applicable pension legislation, the administrator of each plan is either the Corporation, in the case of U.S.
plans and Canadian plans registered outside of Québec, or a pension committee in the case of plans registered in
Québec.
Plan administrators are responsible for the management of plan assets and the establishment of investment
policies, which define, for each plan, investment objectives, target asset allocation, risk mitigation strategies, and
other elements required by pension legislation.
With respect to the plans registered in Québec, the pension committees have delegated the management of plan
assets to the Corporation.The Corporation has selected an outsourced investment management firm (the “OCIO
Provider”) for the management of the assets for each plan.
Assets of each plans are invested in common investment funds (the “CIF”) offered by the OCIO Provider. The CIF
are unitized multi-manager funds organized by asset class. This allows each plan to have its own target asset
allocation as determined by the plan administrators.
Daily administration of the plans is delegated to external pension administration service providers. The plan
administrators and the Corporation also rely on the expertise of external legal advisors, actuaries, and investment
consultants.
Benefit Policy
DB plan benefits are usually based on salary and years of service. In Canada and the U.S., since
September 1, 2013, all new non-unionized employees join DC plans (i.e. they no longer have the option of joining
DB or hybrid plans). Employees who are members of a DB or hybrid plan closed to new members continue to
accrue service in their original plan.
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Funding requirements
Actuarial valuations are conducted by independent firms hired by the Corporation or the administrators, as
required by pension legislation. The purpose of the valuations is to determine the plans’ financial position and the
annual contributions to be made by the Corporation to fund both benefits accruing in the year (normal cost) and
deficits accumulated over prior years. Minimum funding requirements are set out by applicable pension
legislation.
Pension plans in Canada are notably governed under the Supplemental Pension Plans Act in Québec, the
Pension Benefits Act in Ontario and the Income Tax Act in Canada. Actuarial valuations are required at least every
three years. Depending on the jurisdiction and the funded status of the plan, actuarial valuations may be required
annually. Contributions are determined by the appointed actuary and cover future service costs and deficits, as
prescribed by laws and actuarial practices.
For Québec pension plans, minimum contributions are required to amortize the going-concern deficits
(established under the assumption that the plan will continue to be in force) over a period up to 10 years. Funding
is based on going-concern valuation, including a stabilization provision. This provision is funded by special
amortization and current service contributions, and by actuarial gains.
For Ontario pension plans, minimum contributions are required to amortize the going-concern deficits (established
under the assumption that the plan will continue to be in force) over a period up to 10 years. Solvency deficiencies
up to 85% of solvency liabilities are required to be funded over a period of 5 years. An explicit margin called a
provision for adverse deviations is added to both the going concern liabilities and future service cost when
determining minimum contributions.
Pension plans in the U.S. are mainly governed under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Internal
Revenue Code, the Pension Protection Act of 2006 and subsequent legislation including the American Rescue
Plan Act, which was passed in 2021. Actuarial valuations are required annually. Contributions are determined by
appointed actuaries and cover future service costs and deficits, as prescribed by law. Funding deficits are
generally amortized over a period of 15 years (funding deficits were amortized over 7 years before the American
Rescue Plan Act).
Investment Policy and de-risking strategies
The investment policies are established to achieve a long-term investment return so that, in conjunction with
contributions, the plans have sufficient assets to pay for the promised benefits while maintaining a level of risk that
is acceptable given the tolerance of plan stakeholders. See below for more information about risk management
initiatives.
The target asset allocation is determined based on expected economic and market conditions, the maturity profile
of the plans’ liabilities, the funded status of the respective plans and the plan stakeholders’ tolerance to risk.
The plans’ investment strategy is to invest broadly in fixed income and equity securities and to have a smaller
portion of the funds’ assets invested in real return asset securities (global infrastructure and real estate listed
securities).
As at December 31, 2022, the average target asset allocation was as follows:
- Canadian plans: 53% in fixed income securities, 40% in equity securities and cash, and 7% in real
return assets securities; and
- U.S. plans: 31% in fixed income securities, 65% in equity securities and cash, and 3% in real return
assets securities.
In addition, a customized liability driven investment strategy (the “LDI strategy”) has been implemented for the
U.S. plan to reduce the sensitivity of the plan financial position to variation of interest rates.
BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 135
The plan administrators have also established dynamic risk management strategies. As a result, asset allocation
will likely become more conservative in the future as plan funding status and market conditions continue to
improve and the plans become more mature. Under certain pension legislation, and subject to compliance with
certain conditions, the buy-out of annuities with insurance companies would discharge the Corporation and
administrators of their respective obligations. Accordingly, in 2018 and 2019, annuities were purchased for
pensioners of the three Bombardier pension plans registered in Ontario. In 2022, annuities were purchased for
some pensioners, beneficiaries and alternate payees of the Bombardier pension plan registered in the U.S. The
buy-out of annuities payable to pensioners of other pension plans will be contemplated in the coming years when
these plans become fully funded on a buy-out basis.
Risk management initiatives
The Corporation’s pension plans are exposed to various risks, including equity, interest rate, inflation, foreign
exchange, liquidity and longevity risks. Several risk management strategies and policies have been put in place to
mitigate the impact these risks could have on the funded status of DB plans and on the future level of
contributions by the Corporation. The following is a description of key risks together with the mitigation measures
in place to address them.
Equity risk
Equity risk results from fluctuations in equity prices. This risk is managed by maintaining diversification of
portfolios across geographies, industry sectors and investment strategies.
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk results from fluctuations in the fair value of plan assets and liabilities due to movements in
interest rates. This risk is managed by reducing the mismatch between the duration of plan assets and the
duration of pension obligation. This is accomplished by having a portion of the portfolio invested in long-term fixed
income securities and by implementing LDI strategies.
Inflation risk
Inflation risk is the risk that benefits indexed to inflation increase as a result of changes in inflation rates. To
manage this risk, the benefit indexation has been capped in certain plans and a portion of plan assets has been
invested in real return asset securities.
Foreign exchange risk
Currency risk exposure arises from fluctuations in the fair value of plan assets denominated in a currency other
than the currency of the plan liabilities. Currency risk is managed with foreign currency hedging strategies as per
plan investment policies.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk stems from holding assets which cannot be readily converted to cash when needed for the payment
of benefits or to rebalance the portfolios. Liquidity risk is managed through investments in treasury bills,
government bonds and equity futures and by limiting investments in private placements or hedge funds.
Longevity risk
Longevity risk is the risk that increasing life expectancy results in longer-than-expected benefit payments. This
risk is mitigated by using the most recent mortality and mortality improvement tables to set the level of
contributions. The buy-out of annuities with insurance companies transfers all of the risks listed above to insurers
for the annuities purchased.
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UNFUNDED DB PLANS
Unfunded plans are located in countries where the establishment of funds for segregated plan assets is generally
not permitted or not in line with local practice.
DC PLANS
A growing proportion of employees are participating in DC plans. The largest DC plans are located in Canada and
in the U.S. The plan administrators and the investment committee oversee the management of DC plan assets.
OTHER PLANS
The Corporation also provides other unfunded defined benefit plans, consisting essentially of post-retirement
healthcare coverage, life insurance benefits and retirement allowances. The Corporation provides post-retirement
life insurance and post-retirement health care, with provisions that vary between groups of employees in Canada
and in the U.S. New non-unionized hires are generally no longer offered post-retirement health care.
RETIREMENT BENEFITS PLANS
The following table provides the components of the retirement benefit cost, for fiscal years:
Current service cost
Accretion expense
Past service costs
Settlement
Termination benefits(1)
DB plans
DC plans
Total retirement benefit cost
Related to
Funded DB plans
Unfunded DB plans
DC plans
Recorded as follows
EBIT expense or capitalized cost
Financing expense
Pension
benefits
82
$
25
7
—
—
114
28
142
$
Other
benefits
3
6
—
—
—
9
—
9
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
110
4
28
117
25
$
$
$
n/a
9
n/a
3
6
2022
Total
Pension
benefits
100
33
2
(2)
13
146
26
172
85 $
31
7
—
—
123
28
151 $
110 $
13 $
28 $
143
3
26
120 $
31 $
139
33
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Other
benefits
5
7
(1)
—
—
11
—
11
n/a
11
n/a
4
7
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2021
Total
105
40
1
(2)
13
157
26
183
143
14
26
143
40
(1) Includes, for fiscal year 2021, termination benefits related to the Q Series disposal in fiscal year 2018 to De Havilland Aircraft Canada
following the plants closure in fiscal year 2021.
BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 137
Changes in the cumulative amount of remeasurements gains (losses) of defined benefit plans recognized in OCI,
and presented as a separate component of deficit, were as follows, for fiscal years:
Gains (losses)
Balance as at January 1, 2021
Actuarial gains, net
Effect of exchange rate changes
Income taxes
Balance as at December 31, 2021
Actuarial gains, net
Effect of exchange rate changes
Income taxes
Balance as at December 31, 2022
$
$
(3,188) (1)
639
(7)
(1)
(2,557)
540
25
—
(1,992)
(1) Includes the changes in cumulative amount of remeasurement gains (losses) of defined benefit plans recognized in OCI related to
Transportation.
The following tables present the changes in the defined benefit obligation and fair value of pension plan assets,
for fiscal years:
Change in benefit obligation
Obligation at beginning of year
Accretion
Current service cost
Plan participants’ contributions
Past service costs
Actuarial gains - changes in
financial assumptions
Actuarial (gains) losses - changes in
experience adjustments
Actuarial losses - changes in
demographic assumptions
Benefits paid
Settlement
Termination benefits(1)
Other
Effect of exchange rate changes
Obligation at end of year
Obligation is attributable to
Active members
Deferred members
Retirees
Pension
benefits
Other
benefits
2022
Total
Pension
benefits
Other
benefits
$
$ 5,189
165
82
11
7
201
6
3
—
—
$ 5,390
171
85
11
7
$ 5,560
154
100
10
2
$
(1,360)
(48)
(1,408)
(394)
5
10
(200)
(35)
—
—
(218)
$ 3,656
$ 1,571
357
1,728
$ 3,656
$
$
$
1
—
(13)
—
—
—
(9)
141
56
—
85
141
6
10
(46)
3
(213)
(35)
—
—
(227)
$ 3,797
(211)
(2)
13
(6)
6
$ 5,189
$ 1,627
357
1,813
$ 3,797
$ 2,718
471
2,000
$ 5,189
$
$
$
243
7
5
—
(1)
(16)
(27)
—
(11)
—
—
—
1
201
80
—
121
201
2021
Total
$ 5,803
161
105
10
1
(410)
(73)
3
(222)
(2)
13
(6)
7
$ 5,390
$ 2,798
471
2,121
$ 5,390
$
Change in plan assets
Fair value at beginning of year
Employer contributions
Plan participants’ contributions
Interest income on plan assets
Actuarial gains (losses)
Benefits paid
Settlement
Administration costs
Other
Effect of exchange rate changes
Fair value at end of year
(1) Includes, for fiscal year 2021, termination benefits related to the Q Series disposal in fiscal year 2018 to De Havilland Aircraft Canada
$ 4,442
96
11
140
(852)
(213)
(35)
(10)
—
(200)
$ 3,379
$ 4,442
83
11
140
(852)
(200)
(35)
(10)
—
(200)
$ 3,379
$ 4,272
108
10
121
159
(211)
—
(10)
(5)
(2)
$ 4,442
$ 4,272
119
10
121
159
(222)
—
(10)
(5)
(2)
$ 4,442
—
11
—
—
—
(11)
—
—
—
—
—
—
13
—
—
—
(13)
—
—
—
—
—
$
$
$
following the plants closure in fiscal year 2021.
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The following table presents the reconciliation of plan assets and obligations to the amount recognized in the
consolidated statements of financial position, as at:
Present value of defined benefit obligation
Fair value of plan assets
Net amount recognized
Amounts included in:
Retirement benefit
Liability
Asset(1)
Net liability
(1) Presented in Note 19 – Other assets.
$
$
$
$
December 31, 2022
Other
benefits
141
—
141
Pension
benefits
3,656
(3,379)
277
$
$
457
(180)
277
$
$
141
—
141
December 31, 2021
Other
benefits
201
—
201
Pension
benefits
5,189
(4,442)
747
$
$
899
(152)
747
$
$
201
—
201
$
$
$
$
The following table presents the allocation of the net retirement benefit liability by major countries, as at:
Funded pension plans
Canada
U.S.
Unfunded pension plans
Canada
U.S.
Germany
Other
Net liability
December 31, 2022
Other
benefits
Pension
benefits
December 31, 2021
Other
benefits
Pension
benefits
$
$
52
153
205
19
25
24
4
72
277
$
$
—
—
—
136
5
—
—
141
141
$
$
458
188
646
26
35
37
3
101
747
$
$
—
—
—
194
7
—
—
201
201
The following table presents the allocation of benefit obligation and plan assets by major countries, as at:
Funded pension plans
Canada
U.S.
Unfunded pension plans
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
Benefit
obligation
Plan
assets
Benefit
obligation
Plan
assets
$
$
3,008
576
3,584
213
3,797
$
$
2,956
423
3,379
—
3,379
$
$
4,253
835
5,088
302
5,390
$
$
3,795
647
4,442
—
4,442
BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 139
The fair value of plan assets(1) by level of hierarchy was as follows, as at:
Cash and cash equivalents
Equity Funds
Canada
U.S.
Fixed-income Funds
Canada
U.S.
Real return assets equity Funds
Canada
U.S.
Other
Cash and cash equivalents
Equity securities
U.S.
U.K.
Canada
Other
Fixed-income securities
Corporate
Government
Other
Real return asset securities
Other
Total
197
Level 1
—
$
$
$
949
176
1,125
1,514
133
1,647
208
14
222
188
3,379
Total
329
687
101
291
596
1,675
481
1,570
11
2,062
344
32
4,442
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Level 1
145
687
101
291
596
1,675
—
—
—
—
344
—
2,164
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
December 31, 2022
Level 3
—
Level 2
197
$
949
176
1,125
1,514
133
1,647
208
14
222
188
3,379
$
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
December 31, 2021
Level 3
—
Level 2
184
$
—
—
—
—
—
481
1,570
11
2,062
—
32
2,278
$
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(1) In Fiscal year 2022, Goldman Sachs Asset Management was appointed by the Corporation to provide investment management services for
pension plan assets which resulted in a transfer of the investments to registered funds.
Plan assets did not include any of the Corporation’s shares, nor any property occupied by the Corporation or other
assets used by the Corporation as at December 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021.
The following table presents the contributions made for fiscal years 2022 and 2021 as well as the estimated
contributions for fiscal year 2023:
Contributions to:
Funded pension plans
Unfunded pension plans
Other benefits
Total defined benefits plans
DC pension plans
Total contributions
2023
Estimated
2022
2021
$
$
94
4
8
106
30
136
$
$
80
3
13
96
28
124
$
$
105
3
11
119
26
145
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The following table presents information about the maturity profile of the defined benefit obligation expected to be
paid, as at:
Benefits expected to be paid
Within 1 year
Between 1 and 5 years
Between 5 and 10 years
Between 10 and 15 years
Between 15 and 20 years
December 31, 2022
$
$
192
835
1,247
1,440
1,542
5,256
The following table provides the weighted-average duration of the defined benefit obligation related to pension
plans, as at:
Duration in years
Funded pension plans
Canada
U.S.
Unfunded pension plans
Germany
Canada
U.S.
Other
December 31, 2022
13.5
12.1
20.7
10.8
12.5
13.9
The following table provides the expected payments to be made under the unfunded plans, as at
December 31, 2022:
Benefits expected to be paid
Within 1 year
Between 1 and 5 years
Between 5 and 10 years
Between 10 and 15 years
Between 15 and 20 years
Canada
Other
Total
$
$
8
37
53
55
53
206
$
$
3
11
17
22
29
82
$
$
11
48
70
77
82
288
BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 141
The significant actuarial assumptions reflect the economic situation of each country. The weighted-average
assumptions used to determine the benefit cost and obligation were as follows, as at:
(in percentage)
Benefit cost
Discount rate
Rate of compensation increase
Inflation rate
Ultimate health care cost trend rate
Benefit obligation
Discount rate
Rate of compensation increase
Inflation rate
Initial health care cost trend rate
Ultimate health care cost trend rate
December 31, 2022
Other
benefits
Pension
benefits
December 31, 2021
Other
benefits
Pension
benefits
3.14 %
3.04 %
2.08 %
n/a
5.31 %
3.10 %
2.13 %
n/a
n/a
3.19 %
3.00 %
n/a
5.03 %
5.30 %
3.00 %
n/a
5.12 %
5.02 %
2.67 %
2.86 %
1.88 %
n/a
3.14 %
3.04 %
2.08 %
n/a
n/a
2.70 %
2.75 %
n/a
5.03 %
3.19 %
3.00 %
n/a
5.09 %
5.03 %
The mortality tables and the average life expectancy in years of a member at age 45 or 65 is as follows, as at
December 31:
Mortality tables
Life expectancy over 65 for a male member currently
Aged 65 on December
2021
2022
Aged 45 on December
2021
2022
2014 Private Sector Mortality Table ("CPM2014Priv")
projected generationally using CPM Improvement
Scale B ("CPM-B") with adjustment
U.S.
Germany
Pri-2012 mortality table projected generationally
using the MP-2021 improvement scale(1)
Dr. K Heubeck 2018 G without any adjustment
22.2
20.6
20.8
22.1
20.6
20.6
23.2
22.1
23.5
23.1
22.0
23.4
Mortality tables
Life expectancy over 65 for a female member currently
Aged 65 on December
2021
2022
Aged 45 on December
2021
2022
(in years)
Country
Canada
Country
Canada
2014 Private Sector Mortality Table ("CPM2014Priv")
projected generationally using CPM Improvement
Scale B ("CPM-B") with adjustment
U.S.
Germany
Pri-2012 mortality table projected generationally
using the MP-2021 improvement scale(1)
Dr. K Heubeck 2018 G without any adjustment
(1) Using the MP-2020 improvement scale for fiscal year 2021.
24.5
22.6
24.2
24.5
22.5
24.0
25.5
24.0
26.4
25.4
24.0
26.3
A 0.25 percentage point increase in one of the following actuarial assumptions would have the following effects,
all other actuarial assumptions remaining unchanged, for the fiscal year 2022 and as at December 31, 2022:
Assumption
Discount rate
Rate of compensation increase
Retirement benefit
cost
Net retirement
benefit liability
$
$
(10)
1
$
$
(126)
12
A one year additional life expectancy as at December 31, 2022 for all DB plans would increase the net retirement
benefit liability by $108 million and the retirement benefit cost by $8 million.
142 BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
As at December 31, 2022, the health care cost trend rate for retirement benefits other than pension, which is a
weighted-average annual rate of increase in the per capita cost of covered health and dental care benefits, is
assumed to be 5.12% and to decrease progressively to 5.02% by calendar year 2031 and then remain at that
level for all participants.
A one percentage point change in assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects, for the
fiscal year 2022 and as at December 31, 2022:
One percentage point increase
One percentage point decrease
23.
TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
Trade and other payables were as follows, as at:
Trade payables
Interest payable
Accrued liabilities
Other
Retirement benefit
cost
1
(1)
$
$
Net retirement
benefit liability
11
(10)
$
$
December 31, 2022
1,040
$
88
38
120
1,286
$
$
December 31, 2021
880
101
36
147
1,164
$
BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 143
24. PROVISIONS
Changes in provisions were as follows, for fiscal years 2022 and 2021:
Credit and
residual
value
guarantees
Restructuring,
severance
and other
termination
benefits
Product
warranties
Onerous
contracts
$
Balance as at December 31, 2021
Additions
Utilization
Reversals
Accretion expense
Effect of changes in discount rates
Balance as at December 31, 2022 $
Of which current
Of which non-current
$
$
166
83
(35)
(29)
1
(2)
184
63
121
184
$
$
$
$
$
52
—
(1)
(50)
—
—
1 (5) $
$
1
—
1
$
4
2 (2)
(4)
(2) (2)
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
$
$
$
70
14
(37)
(12) (3)
1
—
36
7
29
36
$
$
$
$
Credit and
residual
value
guarantees
Restructuring,
severance
and other
termination
benefits
Product
warranties
Onerous
contracts
Balance as at January 1, 2021
Additions
Utilization
Reversals
Accretion expense
Balance as at December 31, 2021
Of which current
Of which non-current
$
$
$
$
154
82
(53)
(17)
—
166
52
114
166
$
$
$
$
$
80
—
—
(28)
—
52 (5) $
—
52
52
$
$
5
33 (2)
(29)
(5) (2)
—
4
4
—
4
$
$
$
$
111
9
(13)
(40) (3)
3
70
9
61
70
$
$
$
$
Other (1)
38
3
(5)
(23) (4)
—
—
13
11
2
13
Total
330
102
(82)
(116)
2
(2)
234
82
152
234
$
$
$
$
Other (1)
85
2
(35)
(14) (4)
—
38
36
2
38
Total
435
126
(130)
(104)
3
330
101
229
330
$
$
$
$
(1) Mainly comprised of claims and litigations.
(2) See Note 7 – Special items and for more details on additions and reversals related to restructuring charges.
(3) Includes the reversal of Learjet 85 aircraft program cancellation provisions. See Note 7 – Special items for more details.
(4) Related to changes in divestitures provisions. See Note 7 – Special items for more details.
(5) Following the sale of the CRJ business, the Corporation retains those provisions and has a back-to-back agreement with MHI. See
Note 19 – Other assets.
144 BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
25. OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES
Other financial liabilities were as follows, as at:
Government refundable advances(1)
Lease liabilities
Liabilities related to RASPRO assets(2)
Credit and residual value guarantees payable(3)
Derivative financial instruments(4)
Vendor non-recurring costs
Lease subsidies(5)
Other(6)
Of which current
Of which non-current
December 31, 2022
507
$
448
206
164
88
20
—
119
1,552
345
1,207
1,552
$
$
$
$
December 31, 2021
647
269
180
169
37
39
5
122
1,468
216
1,252
1,468
$
$
$
(1) Of which $341 million has a back-to-back agreement with ACLP ($467 million as at December 31, 2021). Refer to Note 18 – Other financial
assets for the receivables from ACLP. The Corporation is required to pay amounts to governments based on the number of deliveries of
aircraft.
(2) The Corporation has retained the regional aircraft securitization program assets (RASPRO) for which the Corporation has transferred the
net beneficial interest through a back-to-back agreement with MHI. Refer to Note 18 – Other financial assets.
(3) Of which $26 million has a back-to-back agreement with MHI (nil as at December 31, 2021). Refer to Note 18 – Other financial assets for
the receivable from MHI.
(4) See Note 12 – Financial instruments.
(5) Following the sale of the CRJ business, the Corporation retained those lease subsidies and has a back-to-back agreement with MHI. Refer
to Note 18 – Other financial assets.
(6) Mainly represent liabilities related to various divestitures.
The Corporation has entered into leases for which the asset is still under construction, and therefore the right-of-
use assets and the lease liabilities related to these leases are not recorded, as at December 31, 2022, since the
lease has not yet commenced. The Corporation’s undiscounted lease commitments were as follows, as at:
Less than 1 year
From 1 to 3 years
Thereafter
26. OTHER LIABILITIES
Other liabilities were as follows, as at:
Employee benefits(1)
Supplier contributions to aerospace programs
Sales incentive and customer credit notes
Income taxes payable
Other
Of which current
Of which non-current
December 31, 2022
281
$
228
73
32
88
702
434
268
702
$
$
$
December 31, 2022
—
$
—
54
54
$
$
December 31, 2021
260
271
64
28
112
735
434
301
735
$
$
$
(1) Comprises all employee benefits excluding those related to retirement benefits, which are reported in the line items Retirement benefits and
in Other assets, refer to Note 22 – Retirement benefits.
BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 145
27.
LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt was as follows, as at:
Amount in
currency of
origin Currency
Contractual
interest rate
(1)
Maturity
Amount
Amount
December 31
2022
December 31
2021
Senior Notes
Debentures
Other
Of which current
Of which non-current
396
1,139
1,200
1,892
750
510
150
18
USD
USD
USD
USD
USD
USD
CAD
USD
7.50 % (2) Dec. 2024 $
7.50 % (2) Mar. 2025
7.13 %
Jun. 2026
7.88 % (2)
6.00 %
Feb. 2028
Apr. 2027
7.45 %
7.35 %
7.95 %
May 2034
Dec. 2026
Apr. 2026
395 $
1,136
1,191
1,880
743
507
110
18
995
1,495
1,189
1,984
742
507
117
18
$
$
$
5,980 $
7,047
— $
5,980
5,980 $
—
7,047
7,047
(1) Interest on long-term debt as at December 31, 2022 is payable semi-annually.
(2) The Corporation completed partial repayments of those Senior Notes during fiscal year 2022. See Note 7 – Special items for more
information.
All Senior Notes rank pari-passu and are unsecured.
The carrying value of long-term debt includes principal repayments, transaction costs, unamortized discounts and
the basis adjustments related to derivatives designated in fair value hedge relationships. The following table
presents the contractual principal repayments of the long-term debt, as at:
Within 1 year
Between 1 and 5 years
More than 5 years
Refer to Note 38 – Subsequent events.
$
December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021
—
3,838
3,260
7,098
—
4,756
1,260
6,016
$
$
$
146 BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
28. SHARE CAPITAL
Preferred shares
The preferred shares authorized were as follows, as at December 31, 2022 and 2021:
Series 2 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares
Series 3 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares
Series 4 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares
The preferred shares issued and fully paid were as follows, as at:
Series 2 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares
Series 3 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares
Series 4 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares
Series 2 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares
Authorized for the
specific series
12,000,000
12,000,000
9,400,000
December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021
2,684,527
9,315,473
9,400,000
5,811,736
6,188,264
9,400,000
Redemption: Redeemable, at the Corporation’s option, at $25.50 Cdn per share.
Conversion: Convertible on a one-for-one basis, at the option of the holder, on August 1, 2022 and on August 1 of every
fifth year thereafter into Series 3 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares. Fourteen days before the
conversion date, if the Corporation determines, after having taken into account all shares tendered for
conversion by holders, that there would be less than 1,000,000 outstanding Series 2 Cumulative Redeemable
Preferred Shares, such remaining number shall automatically be converted into an equal number of Series 3
Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares. Likewise, if the Corporation determines fourteen days before the
conversion date that, at such time, there would be less than 1,000,000 outstanding Series 3 Cumulative
Redeemable Preferred Shares, then no Series 2 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares may be
converted.
Since September 2002, the variable cumulative preferential cash dividends are payable monthly on the
15th day of each month, if declared, with the annual variable dividend rate being set between 50% to 100% of
the Canadian prime rate, and adjusted as follows. The dividend rate will vary in relation to changes in the
prime rate and will be adjusted upwards or downwards on a monthly basis to a monthly maximum of 4% if the
trading price of Series 2 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares is less than $24.90 Cdn per share or more
than $25.10 Cdn per share.
Dividend:
Series 3 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares
Redemption: Redeemable, at the Corporation’s option, at $25.00 Cdn per share on August 1, 2022 and on August 1 of
every fifth year thereafter.
Conversion: Convertible on a one-for-one basis, at the option of the holder, on August 1, 2022 and on August 1 of every
fifth year thereafter into Series 2 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares. Fourteen days before the
conversion date, if the Corporation determines, after having taken into account all shares tendered for
conversion by holders, that there would be less than 1,000,000 outstanding Series 3 Cumulative Redeemable
Preferred Shares, such remaining number shall automatically be converted into an equal number of Series 2
Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares. Likewise, if the Corporation determines fourteen days before the
conversion date that, at such time, there would be less than 1,000,000 outstanding Series 2 Cumulative
Redeemable Preferred Shares, then no Series 3 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares may be
converted.
For the five-year period from August 1, 2022 and including July 31, 2027, the Series 3 Cumulative
Redeemable Preferred Shares carry fixed cumulative preferential cash dividends at a rate of 4.588% or
$1.147 Cdn per share per annum, payable quarterly on the last day of January, April, July and October of each
year at a rate of $0.28675 Cdn, if declared. For each succeeding five-year period, the applicable fixed annual
rate of the cumulative preferential cash dividends calculated by the Corporation shall not be less than 80% of
the Government of Canada bond yield, as defined in the Restated Articles of Incorporation.
Dividend:
BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 147
Series 4 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares
Redemption: The Corporation may, subject to certain provisions, on not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ notice, redeem
for cash the Series 4 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares at $25.00 Cdn.
Conversion:
The Corporation may, subject to the approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange and such other stock exchanges
on which the Series 4 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares are then listed, at any time convert all or any
of the outstanding Series 4 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares into fully paid and non-assessable
Class B Shares (subordinate voting) of the Corporation. The number of Class B Shares (subordinate voting)
into which each Series 4 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares may be so converted will be determined
by dividing the then applicable redemption price together with all accrued and unpaid dividends to, but
excluding the date of conversion, by the greater of $2.00 Cdn and 95% of the weighted-average trading price
of such Class B Shares (subordinate voting) on the Toronto Stock Exchange for the period of 20 consecutive
trading days, which ends on the fourth day prior to the date specified for conversion or, if that fourth day is not
a trading day, on the trading day immediately preceding such fourth day. The Corporation may, at its option, at
any time, create one or more further series of Preferred Shares of the Corporation, into which the holders of
Series 4 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares could have the right, but not the obligation, to convert
their shares on a share-for-share basis.
Dividend:
The holders of Series 4 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares are entitled to fixed cumulative preferential
cash dividends, if declared, at a rate of 6.25% or $1.5625 Cdn per share per annum, payable quarterly on the
last day of January, April, July and October of each year at a rate of $0.390625 Cdn per share.
Common shares
On June 13, 2022, Bombardier proceeded with a Share Consolidation of the Corporation’s Class A shares
(multiple voting) and Class B shares (subordinate voting) at a consolidation ratio of 25-for-1. As a result, the
numbers for the average basic and diluted shares outstanding, the number of PSUs, RSUs, DSUs, stock options
and warrants and the EPS for the current and prior periods have been adjusted and restated to reflect the effect of
the Share Consolidation.
All common shares are without nominal or par value.
Class A Shares (multiple voting)
Voting rights: Ten votes each.
Conversion: Convertible, at any time, at the option of the holder, into one Class B Share (subordinate voting).
Dividend:
After payment of the priority dividend on the Class B Shares (subordinate voting) mentioned below, the Class
A Shares (multiple voting) shall share equally, share for share, with respect to any additional dividends which
may be declared in respect of the Class A Shares (multiple voting) and Class B Shares (subordinate voting).
These dividends, if declared, shall be payable quarterly on the last day of March, June, September and
December of each year.
Class B Shares (subordinate voting)
Voting rights: One vote each.
Conversion: Convertible, at the option of the holder, into one Class A Share (multiple voting): (i) if an offer made to Class A
(multiple voting) shareholders is accepted by the present controlling shareholder (the Bombardier family); or
(ii) if such controlling shareholder ceases to hold more than 50% of all outstanding Class A Shares (multiple
voting) of the Corporation.
Dividend:
The holders of Class B Shares (subordinate voting) are entitled, in priority to the holders of Class A Shares
(multiple voting) to non-cumulative dividends at the rate of $0.0390625 Cdn per share, payable quarterly on
the last day of March, June, September and December of each year at a rate of $0.00976562 Cdn per share,
if declared. After payment of said priority dividend, the Class B Shares (subordinate voting) shall share
equally, share for share, with respect to any additional dividends which may be declared in respect of the
Class A Shares (multiple voting) and the Class B Shares (subordinate voting). These dividends, if declared,
shall be payable quarterly on the last day of March, June, September and December of each year.
The change in the number of common shares issued and fully paid and in the number of common shares
authorized was as follows as at:
Class A Shares (multiple voting)
Issued and fully paid
Balance at beginning of year
Converted to Class B
Balance at end of year
Authorized
(1) Restated retroactively for the Share Consolidation.
December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 (1)
12,349,370
—
12,349,370
143,680,000
12,349,478
(108)
12,349,370
143,680,000
148 BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
Class B Shares (subordinate voting)
Issued and fully paid
Balance at beginning of year
Issuance of shares
Cancellation of shares
Converted from Class A
Held in trust under the PSU and RSU plans
Balance at beginning of year
Purchased
Distributed
Balance at end of year
Authorized
(1) Restated retroactively for the Share Consolidation.
December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 (1)
85,311,960
288,363
(149,592)
—
85,450,731
(2,150,001)
(1,578,085)
23,669
(3,704,417)
81,746,314
143,680,000
85,123,678
188,174
—
108
85,311,960
(681,918)
(1,632,323)
164,240
(2,150,001)
83,161,959
143,680,000
On June 23, 2022, the Corporation confirmed that it had received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange for
the renewal of its normal course issuer bid to purchase, from June 28, 2022 to June 27, 2023, up to 880,000
Class B shares (subordinate voting) (2,480,000(1) Class B shares (subordinate voting) in 2021). All Class B shares
(subordinate voting) are being purchased to satisfy future obligations under the Corporation’s employee PSU and
RSU plans and are being delivered to a trustee for the benefit of the participants to such plans. As of December
31, 2022, the Corporation had purchased $38 million of Class B shares (subordinate voting) ($51 million as at
December 31, 2021).
(1) Restated retroactively for the Share Consolidation.
The change in the number of warrants exercisable was as follows as at:
Balance at beginning of year
Cancellation of warrants(2)
Balance at end of year
December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 (1)
4,234,074
—
4,234,074
8,234,074
(4,000,000)
4,234,074
(1) Restated retroactively for the Share Consolidation.
(2) On June 30, 2021 and September 1, 2021, 4 million(1) of warrants held by Investissement Quebec expired.
Dividends
Dividends declared were as follows:
Class A common shares
Class B common shares
Series 2 Preferred Shares
Series 3 Preferred Shares
Series 4 Preferred Shares
Per share
(Cdn$)
Per share
(Cdn$)
Dividends declared for fiscal years
2021
Total
(in millions
of U.S.$)
—
—
—
3
5
12
20
20
2022
Total
(in millions
of U.S.$)
—
—
—
3
6
11
20
20
0.61
1.00
1.56
0.00 $
0.00
$
$
0.00 $
0.00
1.03
1.07
1.56
0.00 $
0.00
Per share
(Cdn$)
Dividends declared after
December 31, 2022
Total
(in millions
of U.S.$)
—
—
—
—
2
3
5
5
0.13
0.29
0.39
$
BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 149
29. SHARE-BASED PLANS
PSU, DSU and RSU plans
The Board of Directors of the Corporation approved a PSU and a RSU plan under which PSUs and RSUs may be
granted to executives and other designated employees. The PSUs and the RSUs give recipients the right, upon
vesting, to receive a certain number of the Corporation’s Class B Shares (subordinate voting). The PSUs and
RSUs also give certain recipients the right to receive a cash payment equal to the value of the PSUs or RSUs.
The Board of Directors of the Corporation has also approved a DSU plan under which DSUs may be granted to
senior officers. The DSU plan is similar to the PSU plan, except that their exercise can only occur upon retirement
or termination of employment. During fiscal year 2022, a combined value of $16 million of DSUs, PSUs and RSUs
were authorized for issuance ($15 million during fiscal year 2021).
On June 13, 2022, Bombardier proceeded with a Share Consolidation of the Corporation’s Class A shares and
Class B shares (subordinate voting) at a consolidation ratio of 25-for-1. As a result, the number of PSUs, DSUs,
RSUs and stock options for the current and prior periods have been adjusted and restated to reflect the effect of
the Share Consolidation.
The number of PSUs, DSUs and RSUs has varied as follows, for fiscal years:
PSU
DSU
2022
RSU
PSU
DSU
2021 (1)
RSU
Balance at beginning
of year
Granted
Vested
Exercised
Forfeited
1,161,453
377,686
(23,669)
—
(777,067)
Balance at end of year
738,403
38,609
—
—
—
—
38,609 (3)
2,676,482
363,754
—
—
(86,538)
1,897,169
372,337
(168,747)
—
(939,306)
2,953,698
1,161,453
39,379
—
—
(770)
—
38,609 (3)
5,069,938
314,884
—
—
(2,708,340) (2)
2,676,482
(1) Restated retroactively for the Share Consolidation.
(2) Of which 2,289,785(1) RSUs were cancelled following the sale of Transportation.
(3) Of which 38,609 DSUs are vested as at December 31, 2022 (38,609(1) as at December 31, 2021).
PSUs and DSUs granted will vest if a financial performance threshold is met. The conversion ratio for vested
PSUs and DSUs ranges from 0% to 200%. PSUs and DSUs generally vest three years following the grant date if
the financial performance thresholds are met. RSUs generally vest three years following the grant date regardless
of the performance. For grants issued and outstanding between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2022, the
vesting dates range from November 2023 to May 2025.
The weighted-average grant date fair value of PSUs and RSUs granted during fiscal year 2022 was $23.32 (for
PSUs and RSUs was $24.03(1) during fiscal year 2021). The fair value of each PSUs and RSUs granted was
measured based on the closing price of a Class B Share (subordinate voting) of the Corporation on the Toronto
Stock Exchange.
From time to time, the Corporation provides instructions to a trustee or a broker, under the terms of a Trust
Agreement or normal course issuer bid, as the case may be, to purchase Class B Shares (subordinate voting) of
the Corporation in the open market (see Note 28 – Share capital) in connection with the PSU and/or RSU plan.
These shares are held in trust for the benefit of the beneficiaries until the PSUs and RSUs become vested or are
cancelled. The cost of these purchases has been deducted from share capital.
The compensation expense with respect to the PSU, DSU and RSU plans amounted to $15 million during the
fiscal year 2022 ($8 million during fiscal year 2021).
(1) Restated retroactively for the Share Consolidation.
150 BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
Share option plan
Under share option plan, options are granted to key employees to purchase Class B Shares (subordinate voting).
Of the 8,985,648 Class B Shares (subordinate voting) reserved for issuance, 2,152,914 were available for
issuance under these share option plans, as at December 31, 2022.
The most significant terms and conditions of the plan are as follows:
•
the exercise price is equal to the weighted-average trading prices on the stock exchange during the five
trading days preceding the date on which the options were granted;
the options vest at the expiration of the third year following the grant date; and
the options terminate no later than seven years after the grant date.
•
•
The summarized information on the current share option plan is as follows as at December 31, 2022(1):
Exercise price range (Cdn$)
0 to 50
50 to 100
100 to 200
Issued and outstanding
Weighted-
average
exercise
price (Cdn$)
34.73
59.56
103.62
Weighted-
average
remaining
life (years)
3.00
2.51
2.36
Exercisable
Weighted-
average
exercise
price (Cdn$)
45.34
59.58
103.62
Number of
options
669,044
1,873,684
488,147
3,030,875
Number of
options
1,317,808
1,877,217
488,147
3,683,172
(1) Restated retroactively for the Share Consolidation.
The number of options issued and outstanding under the current share option plan has varied as follows, for fiscal
years:
Balance at beginning of year
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited
Expired
Balance at end of year
Options exercisable at end of year
(1) Restated retroactively for the Share Consolidation.
2022
Weighted-
average
exercise
price (Cdn$)
55.50
29.75
46.20
63.36
45.33
56.52
2021 (1)
Weighted-
average
exercise
price (Cdn$)
57.50
27.25
33.25
57.00
100.50
55.50
Number of
options
5,356,700
227,838
(187,407)
(317,954)
(156,429)
4,922,748
63.53
3,405,571
61.25
Number of
options
4,922,748
149,592
(288,363)
(348,601)
(752,204)
3,683,172
3,030,875
Share-based compensation expense for options
The weighted-average grant date fair value of stock options granted during fiscal year 2022 was $13.69 per option
($12.75(1) per option for fiscal year 2021). The fair value of each option granted was determined using a Black-
Scholes option pricing model, which incorporates the share price at the grant date, and the following weighted-
average assumptions, for fiscal years:
Risk-free interest rate
Expected life
Expected volatility in market price of shares
Expected dividend yield
2022
2.73 %
5 years
70.72 %
0.00 %
2021
0.83 %
5 years
69.84 %
0.00 %
A compensation expense of $4 million was recorded during fiscal year 2022 with respect to share option plan
($6 million during fiscal year 2021).
(1) Restated retroactively for the Share Consolidation.
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30. NET CHANGE IN NON-CASH BALANCES
Net change in non-cash balances was as follows, for fiscal years:
Trade and other receivables
Inventories
Contract assets
Contract liabilities
Other financial assets and liabilities, net
Other assets
Trade and other payables
Provisions
Retirement benefits liability
Other liabilities
2022
12
(87)
(13)
726
214
—
125
(97)
70
(41)
909
$
$
2021
24
318
(196)
434
(637)
13
(416)
(121)
134
(100)
(547)
$
$
The following table presents the reconciliation of movements of liabilities to cash flows arising from financing
activities:
Balance as at January 1, 2021
Changes from financing cash flows
Proceeds from long-term debt
Repayment of long-term debt
Transaction costs
Total changes from financing cash flows
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates
Other
Balance as at December 31, 2021
Changes from financing cash flows
Repayment of long-term debt
Total changes from financing cash flows
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates
Other
Balance as at December 31, 2022
Long-term debt
$ 10,075
2,210
(5,223)
(30)
(3,043)
(3)
18
7,047
(1,073)
(1,073)
(7)
13
5,980
$
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31. CREDIT FACILITIES
Revolving credit facility
The Corporation has a committed secured revolving credit facility of $300 million (the “Revolving Credit Facility”).
The Revolving Credit Facility matures in November 2027 and drawings will bear interest at SOFR plus a margin.
This facility is available for cash drawings for the ongoing working capital needs of the Corporation and for the
issuance of performance letters of credit. This facility was undrawn both for cash and letters of credit as at
December 31, 2022 and the availability, which is based on the collateral available (which may vary from time to
time), was $208 million as at December 31, 2022.
Financial covenants
The Revolving Credit Facility includes financial covenants, among which a minimum liquidity to be maintained at
all times. The terms are defined in the credit agreement and do not correspond to the Corporation’s global metrics
as described in Note 32 – Capital management. Minimum liquidity required is not defined as comprising only cash
and cash equivalents as presented in the consolidated statement of financial position.
The Corporation regularly monitors financial covenants and has controls in place to ensure that such covenants
are met. The Corporation was in compliance with such covenants as at December 31, 2022.
Letter of credit facilities
Letters of credit of $426 million were outstanding under various bilateral agreements as at December 31, 2022
($476 million as at December 31, 2021). In addition, the Corporation also uses bilateral bonding facilities with
insurance companies to support its operations. An amount of $318 million was outstanding under such facilities as
at December 31, 2022 ($343 million as at December 31, 2021).
32. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
The Corporation analyzes its capital structure using established metrics, which are based on a broad economic
view of the Corporation, in order to assess the creditworthiness of the Corporation. The Corporation has
emphasized its plan to make deleveraging one of its key priorities and will execute on its plan through a phased
approach.
As the Corporation progressively reshapes its business and reaps the benefits from its various initiatives, it aims
to lower net debt to EBITDA multiple to approximately 3x by 2025. The Corporation’s objective is to achieve this
by continue to grow its adjusted EBITDA towards its 2025 objective of $1.5 billion and allocate excess available
liquidity towards debt repayment.
The Corporation made significant progress on its debt reduction and deleveraging priorities since December 31,
2020. Bombardier has reduced its long-term debt by 41% ($4.1 billion) since December 31, 2020. The
Corporation’s net debt to EBITDA ratio as at December 31, 2022 stands at 4.6. Additionally, the Corporation has
now reduced more than $300 million of annualized interest cost on long-term debt compared to the annualized
interest cost as at December 31, 2020.
Global metrics – The following global metrics do not represent the ratios required for any covenants.
Interest paid(1)
Net debt(2)
EBITDA before special items(3)
Net debt to EBITDA ratio
$
$
$
2022
492
4,298
930
4.6
$
$
$
2021
633
4,943
640
7.7
(1) Interest paid comprises interest on long-term debt excluding up-front costs paid related to the negotiation of debts or credit facilities.
(2) Represents long-term debt less cash and cash equivalent and certain restricted cash supporting various bank guarantees.
(3) Represents EBIT before special items plus amortization and impairment charges of PP&E and intangible assets.
BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 153
Bombardier continues to evaluate various options to address other debt maturities in an opportunistic manner and
to improve its capital structure and credit quality so as to support its operations and the future development of its
business.
Over the longer term, the Corporation’s capital allocation strategy will focus on deploying, in a disciplined manner,
the excess cash generated from the business towards investments in the Corporation’s products and services,
and to additional debt reduction. In order to adjust its capital structure, the Corporation may opportunistically issue
or reduce long-term debt, make discretionary contributions to pension funds, repurchase or issue share capital, or
vary the amount of dividends paid to shareholders. For debt reduction, the Corporation will continue to evaluate
the most efficient debt reduction strategies, which for example could include redemptions, tenders or open market
repurchases. The amount involved may be material.
In addition, the Corporation separately monitors its net retirement benefit liability which amounted to $0.4 billion as
at December 31, 2022 ($0.9 billion as at December 31, 2021). The measurement of this liability is dependent on
numerous key long-term financial and actuarial assumptions such as discount rates, future compensation
increases, inflation rates and mortality rates. In recent years, this liability has been particularly volatile due to
changes in discount rates. Such volatility is exacerbated by the long-term nature of the obligation. The
Corporation closely monitors the impact of the net retirement benefit liability on its future cash flows and has
introduced significant risk mitigation initiatives in recent years in this respect such as buying out annuities on
behalf of pensioners. Refer to Note 22 – Retirement benefits for more details.
33.
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Corporation is primarily exposed to credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk as a result of holding financial
instruments.
Credit risk
Risk that one party to a financial instrument will cause a financial loss for the other party by failing to
discharge an obligation.
Liquidity risk
Risk that an entity will encounter difficulty in meeting its obligations associated with financial liabilities.
Market risk
Risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in
market prices, whether those changes are caused by factors specific to the individual financial instrument
or its issuer, or factors affecting all similar financial instruments traded in the market. The Corporation is
primarily exposed to foreign exchange risk and interest rate risk.
Credit risk
The Corporation is exposed to credit risk through its normal treasury activities on its derivative financial
instruments and other investing activities. The Corporation is also exposed to credit risk through its trade
receivables arising from its normal commercial activities.
The effective monitoring and controlling of credit risks is a key component of the Corporation’s risk management
activities. Credit risks arising from the treasury activities are managed by a central treasury function in accordance
with the Corporate Foreign Exchange Risk Management Policy and Corporate Investment Policy (the “Policy”).
The objective of the policy is to minimize the Corporation’s exposure to credit risk from its treasury activities by
ensuring that the Corporation transacts strictly with investment-grade financial institutions and money market
funds based on pre-established consolidated counterparty risk limits per financial institution and fund.
Credit risks are arising from the Corporation’s normal commercial activities. The main credit exposure arises from
customer credit risk. Customer credit ratings and credit limits are analyzed and established by internal credit
specialists, based on inputs from external rating agencies, recognized rating methods and the Corporation’s
experience with the customers. The credit risks and credit limits are dynamically reviewed based on fluctuations in
the customer’s financial results and payment behavior.
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These customer credit risk assessments and credit limits are critical inputs in determining the conditions under
which credit or financing will be offered to customers, including obtaining collateral to reduce the Corporation’s
exposure to losses. Specific governance is in place to ensure that financial risks arising from large transactions
are analyzed and approved by the appropriate management level before financing or credit support is offered to
the customer.
Credit risk is monitored on an ongoing basis using different systems and methodologies depending on the
underlying exposure. Various accounting and reporting systems are used to monitor trade receivables and other
direct financings.
Maximum exposure to credit risk – The maximum exposure to credit risk for financial instruments is usually
equivalent to their carrying value, as presented in Note 12 – Financial instruments, except for the financial
instruments in the table below, for which the maximum exposures were as follows, as at:
Investments in financing structures(1)
Derivative financial instruments
Investments in securities
December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021
—
4
222
—
13
197
$
$
$
$
$
$
(1) Following the sale of the CRJ business, the Corporation has retained those other financial assets and has a back-to-back agreement with
MHI as such there is no credit risk arising from other financial assets as at December 31, 2022. See Note 25 – Other financial liabilities.
Credit quality – The credit quality, using external and internal credit rating systems, of financial assets that are
neither past due nor impaired is usually investment grade, except for receivables. Receivables are usually not
externally or internally quoted, however the credit quality of customers are dynamically reviewed and is based on
the Corporation’s experience with the customers and payment behavior. The Corporation holds underlying assets
as collateral for certain financial assets.
Refer to Note 37 – Commitment and contingencies for the Corporation’s off-balance sheet credit risk, including
credit risk related to support provided for sale of commercial aircraft.
Liquidity risk
The management of consolidated liquidity requires a constant monitoring of expected cash inflows and outflows,
which is achieved through a detailed forecast of the Corporation’s liquidity position, as well as long-term operating
and strategic plans, to ensure adequacy and efficient use of cash resources. The Corporation uses scenario
analyses to stress-test cash flow projections. Liquidity adequacy is continually monitored which involves the
application of judgment, taking into consideration historical volatility and seasonal needs, stress-test results, the
maturity profile of indebtedness, access to capital markets, the level of customer advances, availability of letter of
credit and similar facilities, working capital requirements, the availability of working capital financing initiatives and
the funding of product development and other financial commitments.
The Corporation monitors any financing opportunities to optimize its capital structure and maintain appropriate
financial flexibility. The Corporation also routinely reviews its debt profile with a view to managing or extending
maturities and/or negotiating more favorable terms and conditions with respect to its bank facilities. The
Corporation also routinely reviews the terms and conditions of its financing arrangements. These amendments
are subject to prevailing market and other conditions that are beyond its control and there can be no assurance
that the Corporation will be able to successfully negotiate such amendments on commercially reasonable terms,
or at all.
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Maturity analysis – The maturity analysis of financial assets and financial liabilities, excluding derivative financial
instruments, was as follows, as at December 31, 2022:
Carrying
amount
Undiscounted cash flows
(before giving effect to the related hedging instruments)
Less
than 1
year
1 to 3
years
3 to 5
years
5 to 10
years
Over 10
years
With no
specific
maturity
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Other financial assets(1)
Assets
Trade and other payables
Other financial liabilities(1)
Long-term debt
Principal
Interest
Liabilities
Net amount
$
1,291 $ 1,291 $
252
1,072
252
451
1,994
$
1,286 $ 1,286 $
784
246
— $
—
106
106
— $
119
— $
—
114
114
— $
144
— $
—
349
349
— $
339
5,980
—
442
1,974
1,535
791
2,445
3,221
416
3,781
750
197
1,286
$
20 $ (2,339) $ (3,667) $
(937) $
— $
—
246
246
— $
203
510
54
767
(521) $
Total
— $ 1,291
252
—
1,319
53
53
2,862
— $ 1,286
1,051
—
—
6,016
1,900
—
— 10,253
53 $ (7,391)
(1) The carrying amount of other financial assets excludes derivative financial instruments, investments in financing structures and the back- to-
back agreement that the Corporation has with MHI related to credit and residual value guarantees payable. The carrying amount of other
financial liabilities excludes derivative financial instruments, lease liabilities, credit and residual value guarantees payable related to MHI and
the back-to-back agreement that the Corporation has with MHI related to the regional aircraft securitization program assets (RASPRO).
Other financial assets include a back-to-back agreement that the Corporation has with ACLP related to certain
government refundable advances. Other financial liabilities include government refundable advances. Under the
respective agreements, the Corporation is required to pay amounts to governments at the time of the delivery of
aircraft. Due to uncertainty about the number of aircraft to be delivered and the timing of delivery of aircraft, the
amounts shown in the table above may vary.
The maturity analysis of derivative financial instruments, excluding embedded derivatives, was as follows, as at
December 31, 2022:
Nominal
value (USD
equivalent)
Undiscounted cash flows
(1)
Less
than 1
year
1 year
2 to
3 years
3 to
5 years
Over
5 years
Total
Derivative financial assets
Forward foreign exchange contracts
Derivative financial liabilities
Forward foreign exchange contracts
$
$
Net amount
626 $
11 $
4 $
— $
— $
— $
15
1,646 $
$
79 $
(68) $
13 $
(9) $
— $
— $
— $
— $
— $
— $
92
(77)
(1) Amounts denominated in foreign currency are translated at the year end exchange rate.
Lease liabilities
The Corporation leases buildings and land.
Maturity analysis – The maturity analysis of lease liabilities (undiscounted cash flows) was as follows, as at:
Within 1 year
Between 1 to 5 years
More than 5 years
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$
December 31, 2022
65
196
862
1,123
$
Market risk
Foreign exchange risk
The Corporation is exposed to significant foreign exchange risks in the ordinary course of business through its
international operations, in particular to the Canadian dollar, Euro, Mexican Peso and Singapore dollar. The
Corporation employs various strategies, including the use of derivative financial instruments and by matching
asset and liability positions, to mitigate these exposures.
The Corporation’s main exposures to foreign currencies are covered by the central treasury function. Foreign
currency exposures are mitigated in accordance with the Corporation’s Foreign Exchange Risk Management
Policy (the “FX Policy”). The objective of the FX Policy is to mitigate the impact of foreign exchange movements
on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements. Under the FX Policy, potential losses from adverse
movements in foreign exchange rates should not exceed Board authorized pre-set limits. Potential loss is defined
as the maximum expected loss that could occur if an unhedged foreign currency exposure was exposed to an
adverse change of foreign exchange rates over a one-quarter period. The FX Policy also strictly prohibits any
speculative foreign exchange transactions that would result in the creation of an exposure in excess of the
maximum potential loss approved by the Board of Directors of the Corporation.
Under the FX Policy, it is the responsibility of the Corporation’s management to identify all actual and potential
foreign exchange exposures arising from the operations. This information is communicated to the central treasury
group, which has the responsibility to execute the hedge transactions in accordance with the FX Policy.
In order to properly manage the exposures, the Corporation maintains long-term cash flow forecasts in each
currency and has adopted a progressive hedging strategy to limit the effect of currency movements on the results.
The Corporation also mitigates foreign currency risks by maximizing transactions in its functional currency for the
operations such as material procurement, sale contracts and financing activities.
In addition, the Corporation manages balance sheet exposures to foreign currency movements by matching asset
and liability positions. This program consists mainly in matching the long-term liabilities in foreign currency with
long-term assets denominated in the same currency.
The Corporation mainly uses forward foreign exchange contracts to manage the Corporation’s exposure from
transactions in foreign currencies and to synthetically modify the currency of exposure of certain balance sheet
items. The Corporation applies hedge accounting for a significant portion of anticipated transactions and firm
commitments denominated in foreign currencies, designated as cash flow hedges. Notably, the Corporation
enters into forward foreign exchange contracts to reduce the risk of variability of future cash flows resulting from
forecasted sales and purchases and firm commitments.
The Corporation’s foreign currency hedging programs are typically unaffected by changes in market conditions, as
related derivative financial instruments are generally held to maturity, consistent with the objective to lock in
currency rates on the hedged item. These programs are reviewed annually and amended as necessary to reflect
current market conditions or practices.
Sensitivity analysis
Foreign exchange risk arises on financial instruments that are denominated in foreign currencies. The foreign
exchange rate sensitivity is calculated by aggregation of the net foreign exchange rate exposure of the
Corporation’s financial instruments recorded in its statement of financial position. The following impact on EBT for
fiscal year 2022 is before giving effect to cash flow hedge relationships.
Gain (loss)
+10% $
(33) $
Variation CAD/USD EUR/USD
Effect on EBT
Other
(8)
1 $
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The following impact on OCI for fiscal year 2022 is for derivatives designated in a cash flow hedge relationship.
For these derivatives, any change in fair value is mostly offset by the re-measurement of the underlying exposure.
Gain (loss)
Effect on OCI before income taxes
Variation CAD/USD EUR/USD
Other
+10% $
(96) $
(1) $
5
Interest rate risk
The Corporation is exposed to gains and losses arising from changes in interest rates, which includes
marketability risks, through its financial instruments carried at fair value. These financial instruments include
certain derivative financial instruments.
Sensitivity analysis
The interest rate risk primarily relates to financial instruments carried at fair value. Assuming a 100-basis point
increase in interest rates impacting the measurement of these financial instruments, excluding derivative financial
instruments in a hedge relationship, as of December 31, 2022, the impact on EBT would have been a negative
adjustment of $38 million as at December 31, 2022 (negative adjustment of $108 million as at December 31,
2021).
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34.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Fair value amounts disclosed in these consolidated financial statements represent the Corporation’s estimate of
the price at which a financial instrument could be exchanged in a market in an arm’s length transaction between
knowledgeable, willing parties who are under no compulsion to act. They are point-in-time estimates that may
change in subsequent reporting periods due to market conditions or other factors. Fair value is determined by
reference to quoted prices in the principal market for that instrument to which the Corporation has immediate
access. However, there is no active market for most of the Corporation’s financial instruments. In the absence of
an active market, the Corporation determines fair value based on internal or external valuation models, such as
discounted cash flow models. Fair value determined using valuation models requires the use of assumptions
concerning the amount and timing of estimated future cash flows, discount rates, the creditworthiness of the
borrower, the aircraft’s expected future value, default probability, generic industrial bond spreads and marketability
risk. In determining these assumptions, the Corporation uses primarily external, readily observable market inputs,
including factors such as interest rates, credit ratings, credit spreads, default probabilities, currency rates, and
price and rate volatilities, as applicable. Assumptions or inputs that are not based on observable market data are
used when external data are unavailable. These calculations represent management’s best estimates. Since they
are based on estimates, the fair values may not be realized in an actual sale or immediate settlement of the
instruments.
Methods and assumptions
The methods and assumptions used to measure fair value for items recorded at FVTP&L and FVOCI are as
follows:
Investments in financing structures, certain receivable from MHI and liabilities related to RASPRO
assets – The Corporation uses internal valuation models based on discounted cash flow analysis to estimate fair
value. Fair value is calculated using market data for interest rates, published credit ratings when available, yield
curves and default probabilities. The Corporation uses market data to determine the marketability adjustments
and also uses internal assumptions to take into account factors that market participants would consider when
pricing these financial assets. The Corporation also uses internal assumptions to determine the credit risk of
customers without published credit rating. In connection with the sale of the CRJ business, for the investments in
financing structures (RASPRO) the Corporation has transferred the net beneficial interest through a back-to-back
agreement with MHI. The corresponding assets or liabilities are measured using the same model.
Investments in securities – The Corporation uses discounted cash flow models to estimate the fair value of
unquoted investments in fixed-income securities, using market data such as interest rates.
Lease subsidies – The Corporation uses internal valuation models based on discounted cash flow analysis to
estimate fair value of lease subsidies incurred in connection with the sale of commercial aircraft. Fair value is
calculated using market data for interest rates, published credit ratings when available, default probabilities from
rating agencies and the Corporation’s credit spread. The Corporation also uses internal assumptions to determine
the credit risk of customers without published credit rating. In connection with the sale of the CRJ business, the
lease subsidies are included in a back-to-back agreement with MHI, and the corresponding asset is measured
using the same model.
Government refundable advances – The Corporation uses discounted cash flow analysis to estimate the fair
value using market data for interest rates and credit spreads.
Derivative financial instruments – Fair value of derivative financial instruments generally reflects the estimated
amounts that the Corporation would receive to sell favorable contracts i.e. taking into consideration the
counterparty credit risk, or pays to transfer unfavorable contracts i.e. taking into consideration the Corporation’s
credit risk, at the reporting dates. The Corporation uses discounted cash flow analysis and market data such as
interest rates, credit spreads and foreign exchange spot rate to estimate the fair value of forward agreements
derivatives.
The Corporation uses option-pricing models and discounted cash flow models to estimate the fair value of
embedded derivatives using applicable market data.
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The methods and assumptions used to measure fair value for items recorded at amortized cost are as follows:
Financial instruments whose carrying value approximates fair value – The fair values of cash and cash
equivalents, trade and other receivables, aircraft loans, restricted cash, certain receivable from MHI and trade and
other payables measured at amortized cost, approximate their carrying value due to the short-term maturities of
these instruments, because they bear variable interest-rate or because the terms and conditions are comparable
to current market terms and conditions for similar items.
Long-term debt – The fair value of long-term debt is estimated using public quotations, when available, or
discounted cash flow analyses, based on the current corresponding borrowing rate for similar types of borrowing
arrangements.
Government refundable advances and vendor non-recurring costs – The Corporation uses discounted cash
flow analysis to estimate the fair value using market data for interest rates and credit spreads.
Fair value hierarchy
The following table presents financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
categorized using the fair value hierarchy as follows:
•
•
quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1);
inputs from observable markets other than quoted prices included in Level 1, including indirectly observable
data (Level 2); and
inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (Level 3).
•
Assessing the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment.
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities by level of hierarchy was as follows, as at December 31, 2022:
Financial assets
Receivable from ACLP(1)
Investments in securities
Investment in financing structures(2)
Derivative financial instruments(3)
Financial liabilities
Government refundable advance(1)
Liabilities related to RASPRO(2)
Derivative financial instruments(3)
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
$
$
$
$
341
235
204
69
849
341
206
88
635
$
$
$
$
—
38
—
—
38
—
—
—
—
$
$
$
$
—
197
—
69
266
—
—
88
88
$
$
$
$
341
—
204
—
545
341
206
—
547
(1) This receivable represents a back-to-back agreement that the Corporation has with ACLP related to certain government refundable
advances.
(2) The liabilities related to RASPRO includes a back-to-back agreement that the Corporation has with MHI related to the transfer of the net
beneficial interest related to the investments in financing structures.
(3) Derivative financial instruments consist of forward foreign exchange contracts and embedded derivatives.
Level 3 financial instruments include only assets and liabilities with a back-to-back agreement and their
corresponding back-to-back assets and liabilities.
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Fair value hierarchy for items recorded at amortized cost
The following table presents financial assets and financial liabilities measured at amortized cost categorized using
the fair value hierarchy as follows:
•
•
•
quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1);
inputs from observable markets other than quoted prices included in Level 1, including indirectly observable
data (Level 2); and
inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (Level 3).
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities by level of hierarchy was as follows, as at December 31, 2022:
Financial assets
Trade and other receivables
Other financial assets(1)
Financial liabilities
Trade and other payables
Long-term debt
Other financial liabilities
Government refundable advances
Other(1)
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
$
$
$
$
252
522
774
1,286
5,875
166
757
8,084
$
$
$
$
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
$
$
$
252
522
774
1,286
5,875
—
—
7,161
$
$
$
$
—
—
—
—
—
166
757
923
(1) Of which $26 million represents a back-to-back agreement that the Corporation has with MHI related to credit and residual value guarantees
payable.
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35.
TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
The Corporation’s related parties are its joint ventures, associates and key management personnel.
Associates and Joint ventures
There were no material transactions or outstanding balances with associates and joint ventures for fiscal years
2022 and 2021 and as at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
Compensation paid to key management personnel
The annual remuneration and related compensation costs of the executive and non-executive board members
and key Corporate management, defined as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Bombardier Inc., and the
Senior/Executive Vice Presidents of Bombardier Inc., were as follows, for fiscal years:
Salaries, bonuses and other short-term benefits
Share-based benefits
Retirement benefits
Termination and other long-term benefits
2022
16
11
1
—
28
$
$
2021
17
11
2
3
33
$
$
36. UNCONSOLIDATED STRUCTURED ENTITIES
The following table presents the assets and liabilities of unconsolidated structured entities in which the
Corporation had a significant exposure, as at:
Financing structures related to the sale of commercial aircraft
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
Assets Liabilities
129
749 $
$
Assets
1,155 $
Liabilities
191
$
The Corporation has provided credit and/or residual value guarantees to certain structured entities created solely
to provide financing related to the sale of commercial aircraft.
Typically, these structured entities are financed by third-party long-term debt and by third-party equity investors.
The aircraft serve as collateral for the structured entities long-term debt. The Corporation retains certain interests
in the form of credit and residual value guarantees, subordinated debt and residual interests. Residual value
guarantees typically cover a percentage of the first loss from a guaranteed value upon the sale of the underlying
aircraft at an agreed upon date. The Corporation also provides administrative services to certain of these
structured entities in return for a market fee.
The Corporation holds investments in financing structure amounting to $204 million as at December 31, 2022
($177 million as at December 31, 2021). Following the sale of the CRJ business, the Corporation has retained
those investments and has a back-to-back agreement with MHI.
The Corporation’s maximum potential exposure was $8 million, of which $1 million was recorded as provisions
and related liabilities as at December 31, 2022 ($398 million and $57 million, respectively, as at
December 31, 2021). The Corporation’s maximum exposure under these guarantees is included in Note 37 –
Commitments and contingencies. In connection with the sale of the CRJ business, all of the above are included in
a back-to-back agreement with MHI.
The Corporation concluded that it did not control these structured entities.
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37. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Corporation enters into various sale support arrangements, including credit and residual value guarantees
and financing rate commitments, mostly provided in connection with sales of commercial aircraft and related
financing commitments. The Corporation is also subject to other off-balance sheet risks described in the following
table. These off-balance sheet risks are in addition to the commitments and contingencies described elsewhere in
these consolidated financial statements. Some of these off-balance sheet risks are also included in Note 36 –
Unconsolidated structured entities. The maximum potential exposure does not reflect payments expected to be
made by the Corporation.
The table below presents the maximum potential exposure for each major group of exposure, as at:
Aircraft sales
Residual value (a)
Credit (a)
Mutually exclusive exposure(1)
Total credit and residual value exposure
Trade-in commitments (b)
Conditional repurchase obligations (c)
Other(2)
December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021
$
$
$
$
8
8
(8)
8
428
62
$
$
$
$
65
398
(65)
398
249
51
(1) Some of the residual value guarantees can only be exercised once the credit guarantees have expired without exercise. Therefore, the
guarantees must not be added together to calculate the combined maximum exposure for the Corporation.
(2) The Corporation has also provided other guarantees (see section (d) below).
The Corporation’s maximum exposure in connection with credit and residual value guarantees related to the sale
of aircraft represents the face value of the guarantees before giving effect to the net benefit expected from the
estimated value of the aircraft and other assets available to mitigate the Corporation’s exposure under these
guarantees. Provisions for anticipated losses amounting to $1 million as at December 31, 2022 ($52 million as at
December 31, 2021) have been established to cover the risks from these guarantees after considering the effect
of the estimated resale value of the aircraft, which is based on information obtained from external appraisals and
reflect specific factors of the current aircraft market and a balanced market in the medium and long-term, and the
anticipated proceeds from other assets covering such exposures. In addition, lease subsidies, which would be
extinguished in the event of credit default by certain customers, amounted to nil as at December 31, 2022
($5 million as at December 31, 2021). The provisions for anticipated losses are expected to cover the
Corporation’s total credit and residual value exposure, after taking into account the anticipated proceeds from the
sale of underlying aircraft and the extinguishment of certain lease subsidies obligations. In connection with the
sale of the CRJ business, all of the above are included in a back-to-back agreement with MHI and certain credit
exposure has been transferred to MHI during the fiscal year 2022.
Aircraft sales
a) Credit and residual value guarantees – The Corporation has provided credit guarantees in the form of lease
and loan payment guarantees, as well as services related to the remarketing of commercial aircraft. These
guarantees, which are mainly issued for the benefit of providers of financing to customers, mature in different
periods up to 2027. Substantially all financial support involving potential credit risk lies with regional commercial
airline customers. The credit risk relating to one regional airline customer accounted for 100% of the total
maximum credit risk as at December 31, 2022 (87% as at December 31, 2021 for three regional airline
customers).
In addition, the Corporation had provided guarantees for the residual value of commercial aircraft at an agreed-
upon date, generally at the expiry date of related financing and lease arrangements. The arrangements generally
include operating restrictions such as maximum usage and minimum maintenance requirements. The guarantee
provides for a contractually limited payment to the guaranteed party, which is typically a percentage of the first
loss from a guaranteed value. In most circumstances, a claim under such guarantees may be made only upon
resale of the underlying aircraft to a third party.
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The following table summarizes the outstanding residual value guarantees, at the earliest exercisable date, and
the period in which they can be exercised, as at:
Less than 1 year
From 1 to 5 years
From 5 to 10 years
From 10 to 15 years
$
$
December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021
15
50
—
—
65
6
2
—
—
8
$
$
In connection with the sale of the CRJ business, all of the above are included in a back-to-back agreement with
MHI.
b) Trade-in commitments – In connection with the signing of firm orders for the sale of new aircraft, the
Corporation enters into specified-price trade-in commitments with certain customers. These commitments give
customers the right to trade-in their pre-owned aircraft as partial payment for the new aircraft purchased.
The Corporation’s trade-in commitments were as follows, as at:
Less than 1 year
From 1 to 3 years
Thereafter
$
December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021
179
70
—
249
294
114
20
428
$
$
$
c) Conditional repurchase obligations – In connection with the sale of new aircraft, the Corporation enters into
conditional repurchase obligations with certain customers. Under these obligations, the Corporation agrees to
repurchase the initial aircraft at predetermined prices, during predetermined periods or at predetermined dates,
conditional upon mutually acceptable agreement for the sale of a new aircraft. At the time the Corporation enters
into an agreement for the sale of a subsequent aircraft and the customer exercises its right to partially pay for the
subsequent aircraft by trading-in the initial aircraft to the Corporation, a conditional repurchase obligation is
accounted for as a trade-in commitment.
The Corporation’s conditional repurchase obligations, as at the earliest exercise date, were as follows, as at:
Less than 1 year
From 1 to 3 years
Thereafter
Other guarantees
$
December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021
—
51
—
51
62
—
—
62
$
$
$
d) Other – In the normal course of its business, the Corporation has entered into agreements that include
indemnities in favour of third parties, mostly tax indemnities. These agreements generally do not contain specified
limits on the Corporation’s liability and therefore, it is not possible to estimate the Corporation’s maximum liability
under these indemnities.
In connection with the disposal of businesses and the disposal of investment in associate, the Corporation has
entered into arrangements that include indemnities and guarantees which are typically limited as to their duration
and maximum potential financial exposure to the Corporation. In connection with the sale of Transportation to
Alstom, the Corporation provided a €100 million ($107 million) bank guarantee in favour of Alstom to secure
certain indemnities and guarantee obligations of the Corporation. Also, the Corporation has agreed to an
additional compliance-related indemnity. Under this indemnity, the Corporation is to indemnify Alstom or its
affiliates for certain known compliance-related matters as well as for compliance-related violation or alleged
violation (of any applicable laws or regulations, and including for any audits or other proceedings conducted by a
governmental authority) arising within two years following the closing of the sale of Transportation to Alstom and
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relating to events which occurred prior to January 29, 2021. To secure this indemnity, the Corporation provided a
€250 million ($267 million) bank guarantee in favour of Alstom, the value of such guarantee will be reduced over
time upon certain conditions or milestones being achieved.
Other commitments
The Corporation also has purchase obligations, under various agreements, made in the normal course of
business. The purchase obligations are as follows, as at December 31, 2022:
Within 1 year
Between 1 to 5 years
More than 5 years
Total
3,775
1,516
6
5,297
$
$
The purchase obligations of the Corporation include capital commitments for the purchase of PP&E amounting to
$140 million as at December 31, 2022.
Legal proceedings
In the normal course of operations, the Corporation is a defendant in certain legal proceedings before various
courts or other tribunals including in relation to product liability, contractual disputes with customers or suppliers,
claims and disputes arising from divestiture or acquisition transactions, and other legal proceedings with third
parties. The Corporation’s approach is to vigorously defend its position in these matters.
While the Corporation cannot predict the final outcome of all legal proceedings pending as at December 31, 2022,
based on information currently available and known by the Corporation, management believes that the resolution
of these legal proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on its financial position.
Sweden
While this matter relates to the Transportation business, which has been divested as part of the sale to Alstom on
January 29, 2021, the Corporation remains involved in this legal proceeding and remains liable to Alstom, as
acquirer of Transportation, in the event of any damage suffered in connection thereof.
Since the fourth quarter of 2016, the Swedish police authorities have been conducting an investigation in relation
to allegations concerning a 2013 contract for the supply of signaling equipment and services to Azerbaijan
Railways ADY (the “ADY Contract”). In October 2016, the Corporation launched an internal review into the
allegations which is conducted by external forensic advisors, under the supervision of the General Counsel and
external counsel. The internal review is still on-going. On August 18, 2017, charges were laid against a then
employee of the Swedish subsidiary of the Corporation for aggravated bribery and, alternatively, influence
trafficking. The trial on these charges took place from August 29 to September 20, 2017. No charges were laid
against the subsidiary of the Corporation. In a decision rendered on October 11, 2017, the then employee was
acquitted of all charges. The decision was appealed regarding all charges on October 25, 2017 by the
Prosecution Authority. On June 19, 2019, the Prosecution Authority confirmed that the acquittal on charge of
influence trafficking is no longer being appealed; accordingly, this acquittal on this charge stands as a final
judgment. The case is pending with the Swedish Court of Appeal with a likely scenario that the Swedish Court of
Appeal will set a date for the appeal trial. On June 9, 2021, charges were laid against a different former employee
of the former Swedish subsidiary of the Corporation for aggravated bribery. The trial took place from November 11
to November 24, 2021. On December 22, 2021, the former employee was acquitted by the Swedish District Court.
A notice of appeal was filed by the Prosecution Authority on January 12, 2022. The trial in appeal has been
scheduled with the Swedish Court of Appeal in April 2023.
BOMBARDIER INC. FINANCIAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 165
World Bank
The ADY Contract is being audited by the World Bank Group pursuant to its contractual audit rights. The audit is
on-going. The Corporation’s policy is to comply with all applicable laws and it is cooperating to the extent possible
with the investigation and the audit. As reported in the media, on November 15, 2018, the World Bank Integrity
Vice Presidency (“INT”) issued a ‘show cause’ letter to Bombardier, outlining INT’s position regarding alleged
collusion, corruption, fraud and obstruction in the ADY Contract. The Corporation was invited to respond to these
preliminary findings and has done so. As the World Bank’s audit process is governed by strict confidentiality
requirements, the Corporation can only reiterate that it strongly disagrees with the allegations and preliminary
conclusions contained in the letter.
U.S. Department of Justice
On February 10, 2020, Bombardier received a letter from the U.S. Department of Justice (the “DOJ”) requesting
the communication of documents and information regarding the ADY Contract. The Corporation’s internal review
about the reported allegations is on-going but based on information known to the Corporation at this time, there is
no evidence that suggests a corrupt payment was made or offered to a public official or that any other criminal
activity involving Bombardier took place.
The DOJ also made requests regarding contracts in South Africa and Indonesia (see below), as well as requests
with respect to other sales of aircraft and services. Bombardier is cooperating with the DOJ’s requests.
South Africa (Transnet)
While this matter relates to the Transportation business, which has been divested as part of the sale to Alstom on
January 29, 2021, the Corporation remains involved in this matter and remains liable to Alstom, as acquirer of
Transportation, under certain circumstances.
The Corporation learned through various media reports of the appointment of a Judicial Commission of Inquiry
into Allegations of State Capture, Corruption and Fraud in the Public Sector, including organs of state (the “Zondo
Commission”) for which the terms of reference were published by presidential proclamation on January 25, 2018.
The media reported allegations of irregularities with respect to multiple procurements regarding the supply of
1,064 locomotives by South African train operator Transnet Freight Rail in 2014. On September 7, 2018,
Bombardier Transportation South Africa (Pty.) Ltd. (“BTSA”) was informed that the Special Investigation Unit
(“SIU”), a forensic investigation agency under the Department of Justice in South Africa, had opened an
investigation with respect to the acquisition of the 1,064 locomotives by Transnet.
The Corporation conducted an internal review into the allegations by external advisors under the supervision of
counsel. Based on information known to the Corporation at this time, there is no reason to believe that the
Corporation has been involved in any wrongdoing with respect to the procurement by Transnet of 240 TRAXX
locomotives from Bombardier Transportation. Following the sale of the Transportation business to Alstom, Alstom
has been managing the Zondo Commission and SIU related aspects of the matter.
While the National Prosecution Agency (“NPA”) of South Africa has not communicated any request to the
Corporation, the Corporation understands that the NPA is investigating the Transnet contracts.
U.K Serious Fraud Office (“SFO”) (Indonesia)
In May 2020, the Indonesian Corruption Court convicted the former CEO of Garuda Indonesia (Persero) TBK
(“Garuda”) and his associate of corruption and money laundering in connection with five procurement processes
involving different manufacturers, including the 2011-2012 acquisition and lease of Bombardier CRJ1000 aircraft
by Garuda (the “Garuda Transactions”). No charges were laid against the Corporation or any of its directors,
officers or employees. Shortly thereafter, the Corporation launched an internal review into the Garuda
Transactions, which is being conducted by external counsel.
The SFO commenced a formal investigation into the Garuda Transactions. The Corporation has communicated
with the SFO regarding the Corporation’s internal review and its potential assistance with the SFO investigation
on a voluntary basis.
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RCMP
In 2021, Bombardier also received a communication from the RCMP’s Sensitive and International Investigation
Unit advising that it would be undertaking an investigation on the Garuda Transactions, and requested
communication of documents from the Corporation.
The various regulators’ investigations hereabove mentioned and internal reviews are on-going.
Claim from Certain Holders of Senior Notes due 2034
On January 31, 2022, the Corporation received a letter (the “Letter”) from counsel to certain holders of 7.450%
Senior Notes due 2034 (the “2034 Notes”), and has learned that such holders also filed a complaint before the
Supreme Court of the State of New York (the “Action”), reiterating claims made in a letter addressed to the
Corporation in April 2021 (the “April 2021 Letter”) substantially to the effect that the Corporation’s divestitures of
non-core assets, including its transportation business, regional jet program and aerostructures division, constitute
a breach of certain covenants under the indenture governing the 2034 Notes and further alleging that the actions
of the Corporation in May 2021, addressing the matters raised in the April 2021 Letter, breached the rights of such
holders. The Corporation believes that these allegations are without merit and intends to vigorously defend itself
against the Action.
Class action
On February 15, 2019, the Corporation was served with a Motion for authorization to bring an action pursuant to
Section 225.4 of the Quebec Securities Act and application for authorization to institute a class action before the
Superior Court of Québec in the district of Montréal against Bombardier Inc. and Messrs. Alain Bellemare and
John Di Bert (“Motion”) (formerly the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer, respectively, of Bombardier) to claim monetary damages in an unspecified amount in
connection with alleged false and misleading representations about the Corporation’s business, operations,
revenues and free cash flow, including an alleged failure to make timely disclosure of material facts concerning its
guidance for 2018. In the class action component of the Motion, the Plaintiff Denis Gauthier seeks to represent all
persons and entities who have purchased or acquired Bombardier’s securities during the period of August 2, 2018
to November 8, 2018, inclusively, and held all or some of these securities until November 8, 2018. Both the action
pursuant to the Quebec Securities Act and the class action require an authorization from the Court before they
can move forward. Until they are authorized, there are no monetary claims pending against the defendants in the
context of these Court proceedings.
Bombardier Inc. and Messrs. Bellemare and Di Bert are contesting this Motion. The Corporation’s preliminary view
at this juncture is that the possibility that these Court proceedings will cause the Corporation to incur material
monetary liability appears to be remote.
Alstom Request for Arbitration
The Corporation received a notice from Alstom S.A. requesting arbitration before the International Chamber of
Commerce pursuant to the agreement relating to the sale by Bombardier of its Transportation business on
January 29, 2021 (the “Transaction”). In its request for arbitration, Alstom is alleging that the Corporation is in
breach of certain contractual provisions.
The Corporation has good grounds to defend itself against Alstom’s claim and intends to do so vigorously. The
Corporation also intends to challenge certain purchase price adjustments which resulted in proceeds from the
Transaction being lower than initially estimated. Arbitration proceedings could last several years and are subject
to confidentiality provisions.
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38. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Senior Notes
On January 20, 2023, Bombardier announced that it successfully closed its offering of Senior Notes due
February 1, 2029 of $750 million. The new Senior Notes will carry a coupon of 7.50% per annum and will be sold
at par. Bombardier intends to use the proceeds of the offering together with its cash and cash equivalents to:
•
•
•
fund the redemption of all of its outstanding 7.50% Senior Notes due 2024 ($396 million);
finance the offer to purchase its 7.50% Senior Notes due 2025 (up to $354 million); and
pay off the related fees and expenses.
Bank guarantees
On January 29, 2023, the two bank guarantees, in an aggregate amount of €350 million, which were issued in
connection with the sale of Transportation to Alstom, expired without being drawn. Consequently, part of the
restricted cash, namely an amount of approximately $400 million, which collateralized such bank guarantees, was
released to the Corporation.
Bombardier, Bombardier Pũr Air, Chaise, Challenger, Challenger 300, Challenger 350, Challenger 3500, Challenger 600, Challenger 601,
Challenger 604, Challenger 605, Challenger 650, Exceptional by Design, Executive, Global, Global 5000, Global 5500, Global 6000,
Global 6500, Global 7500, Global 8000, Global Express, Global Vision, Global XRS, Learjet, Learjet 40, Learjet 45, Learjet 70, Learjet 75,
Learjet 75 Liberty, L’Opéra, Nuage, Nuage Cube, PrecisionPlus, Smart Parts, Smart Parts Maintenance Plus, Smart Parts Plus, Smart Parts
Preferred, Smart Services, Smartfix, Smartfix Plus, Smartlink, Smartlink Plus, Smooth Flĕx Wing, Soleil, Touch and Vision Flight Deck are
trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.
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INVESTOR INFORMATION
Our Board of Directors
BOARD MEMBERS(1)
Pierre Beaudoin
Éric Martel
Joanne Bissonnette
Charles Bombardier
Diane Fontaine
Chair of the Board of Directors and director since 2004
President and Chief Executive Officer and director since 2020
Corporate Director and a director of Bombardier since 2012
Corporate Director and a director of Bombardier since 2019
Senior Portfolio Manager and Investment Advisor of RBC Dominion Securities Inc. and a
director of Bombardier since 2019
Anthony R. Graham
Ji-Xun Foo
Diane Giard
Global Managing Partner of GGV Capital and a director of Bombardier since 2022
Corporate Director and a director of Bombardier since 2017
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sumarria Inc. (an investment holding
company) and a director of Bombardier since 2019
Corporate Director and a director of Bombardier since 2016
August W. Henningsen
Douglas (Doug) R. Oberhelman Corporate Director and a director of Bombardier since 2017
Melinda Rogers-Hixon
Eric Sprunk
Antony N. Tyler
Deputy Chair, Rogers Communications Inc. and a director of Bombardier since 2021
Corporate Director and a director of Bombardier since 2021
Corporate Director and a director of Bombardier since 2017
(1) As at December 31, 2022. Supplemental information regarding our Board of Directors can be found on our website at bombardier.com.
BOMBARDIER INC. / 2022 FINANCIAL REPORT 169
BOARD COMMITTEES
Board
committees
Board
representation(1)
Responsibilities
• Assist the directors in fulfilling their responsibilities with respect to accountability
and financial reporting
• Assist in maintaining good communication between the Board of directors and
Bombardier’s independent auditors, Ernst & Young, and in approving the
annual audit plan
• Assist in maintaining the independence of Ernst & Young
• Ensure that an appropriate system of internal accounting and financial controls,
and an appropriate risk management framework, are maintained in light of the
risks and exposures faced by Bombardier, including reviewing the reports of the
Director Internal Audit and the corporate audit services and the risk assessment
plan, findings, and recommendations
• Maintain the credibility and objectivity of Bombardier’s financial reports
• Investigate and evaluate any matter that raises significant concerns with the
Audit Committee, the Director Internal Audit or the independent auditor
• Review Bombardier’s material financial risks and the monitoring, control and
management of such risks
• Review the adequacy of the policies, procedures and controls in place for risk
management
• Review and monitor significant or unusual transactions and/or projects
related to ongoing activities, business opportunities, mergers, acquisitions,
divestitures, significant asset sales or purchases and equity investments
• Oversee matters or activities relating to or affecting Bombardier’s financial
condition, including capital structure, liquidity, debt profile, capital availability
and dividend policy
• Oversee the size, independence and composition of the Board of directors
• Oversee the selection criteria, including competencies and other characteristics,
for Board candidates
• Oversee the composition and performance of the Board of directors and its
committees
• Oversee Board remuneration and share ownership guidelines
• Oversee corporate governance matters, including the Code of Ethics and other
governance policies, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters,
and the orientation and continuing education of directors
• Oversee succession planning of the President and CEO, and the executives
reporting to the CEO, including their total compensation and the terms and
conditions of their employment
• Evaluate the performance of the President and CEO
• Review and approve the overall executive compensation policy for the executive
officers, including base salary, short-term and long-term incentives as well as
pensions, benefits and perquisites
• Oversee compensation plans, including key performance indicators and targets
Audit
Committee
Diane Giard (Chair)
Anthony R. Graham
August W. Henningsen
Eric Sprunk
Ji-Xun Foo
Corporate
Governance
and
Nominating
Committee
Douglas (Doug) R.
Oberhelman (Chair)
Diane Giard
Melinda Rogers-Hixon
Antony N. Tyler
Human
Resources
and
Compensation
Committee
Anthony R. Graham
(Chair)
Douglas (Doug) R.
Oberhelman
Melinda Rogers-Hixon
Antony N. Tyler
(1) As at December 31, 2022. Supplemental information regarding our Board of Directors can be found on our website at bombardier.com.
STOCK EXCHANGE LISTINGS
Class A Shares (Multiple
Voting) and Class B
Subordinate Voting Shares
Preferred Shares, Series 2,
Series 3 and Series 4
Stock listing ticker
Toronto (Canada)
Toronto (Canada)
BBD (Toronto)
FISCAL YEAR 2023 FINANCIAL RESULTS
First Quarterly Report
Second Quarterly Report
April 27, 2023
August 3, 2023
Third Quarterly Report
November 2, 2023
2023 Annual Financial Report
February 8, 2024
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PREFERRED DIVIDEND PAYMENT DATES
Payment subject to approval by the Board of Directors
Series 2
Record date
Payment date
Record date
Payment date
2022-12-30
2023-01-31
2023-02-28
2023-03-31
2023-04-28
2023-05-31
Series 3
2023-01-15
2023-02-15
2023-03-15
2023-04-15
2023-05-15
2023-06-15
2023-06-30
2023-07-31
2023-08-31
2023-09-29
2023-10-31
2023-11-30
Series 4
2023-07-15
2023-08-15
2023-09-15
2023-10-15
2023-11-15
2023-12-15
Record date
Payment date
Record date
Payment date
2023-01-13
2023-04-14
2023-07-14
2023-10-13
2023-01-31
2023-04-30
2023-07-31
2023-10-31
2023-01-13
2023-04-14
2023-07-14
2023-10-13
2023-01-31
2023-04-30
2023-07-31
2023-10-31
Please note that unless stated otherwise, all dividends paid by Bombardier since January 2006 on all of its
common and preferred shares are considered “eligible dividends” as per the Canadian Income Tax Act and any
corresponding provincial or territorial legislation. The same designation applies under the Quebec Taxation Act for
dividends declared after March 23, 2006.
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Contact Information
Bombardier Inc.
Investor Relations
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Telephone: +1 514 240-9649
Email: investors@bombardier.com
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AUDITORS
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ANNUAL MEETING
The annual meeting of shareholders will be held on
Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. (Montréal
time). The annual meeting will be held virtually via live
webcast. The annual meeting will also be broadcast
live on our website at bombardier.com.
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The Global 8000 aircraft is currently under development
and remains to be finalized and certified. It is expected to
enter service in 2025. All specifications and data are
approximate, may change without notice and are subject to
certain operating rules, assumptions and other conditions.
Bombardier, Bombardier Pũr Air, Chaise, Challenger,
Challenger 300, Challenger 350, Challenger 3500,
Challenger 600, Challenger 601, Challenger 604,
Challenger 605, Challenger 650, Exceptional by Design,
Executive, Global, Global 5000, Global 5500, Global 6000,
Global 6500, Global 7500, Global 8000, Global Express,
Global Vision, Global XRS, Learjet, Learjet 40, Learjet 45,
Learjet 70, Learjet 75, Learjet 75 Liberty, L’Opéra, Nuage,
Nuage Cube, PrecisionPlus, Smart Parts, Smart Parts
Maintenance Plus, Smart Parts Plus, Smart Parts
Preferred, Smart Services, Smartfix, Smartfix Plus,
Smartlink, Smartlink Plus, Smooth Flĕx Wing, Soleil, Touch
and Vision Flight Deck are trademarks of Bombardier Inc.
or its subsidiaries.
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