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Calian Group
Annual Report 2015

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Table of Contents

1 Message from the Chairman

3

Report on Operations

11 Management’s Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations

29 Management’s Statement of Responsibility

30 Independent Auditors’ Report

31 Consolidated Statements
of Financial Position

32 Consolidated Statements of Net Profit

33 Consolidated Statements
of Comprehensive Income

34 Consolidated Statements of Changes

in Equity

35 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

36 Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements

Chairman’s Letter

The past year has been a successful year for Calian.
We were able to grow revenues year over year, maintain our
dividends at an attractive yield and maintain our high levels
of customer satisfaction across all of our service offerings -
a critical element to our long term success.

Calian continued to invest in its long term growth
strategy  and  saw  positive  results  this  year  in
investments  made  in  new  equipment,  resources
and  recent  acquisitions  to  help  penetrate  new
markets and evolve our service offerings. 

With the successful transition to a new CEO this
year,  Kevin  Ford  is  bringing  fresh  perspectives,
high  energy  and  new  ideas  on  Calian’s  future.
The  board  is  excited  about  his  vision  for  the
company and fully supports his goal of embrac-
ing  the  diverse  nature  of  our  services  and
challenging  our  management  team  to  take  the
company to new heights.  

I am very proud of the Company’s achievements
this year. The fact that we have achieved positive
results is testimony to Calian’   s ability to navigate
through  challenging  market  conditions.    Calian
has accomplished over 50 consecutive profitable
quarters,  with  attractive  returns  for  our  share-
holders. The board of directors continues to be

confident in management’s ability to execute our
growth strategy and increase shareholder value.

Kenneth Loeb

Chairman

50+

CONSECUTIVE
PROFITABLE
QUARTERS

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The Calian Strategy.
“Calian is a diverse company. Our growth strategy is to embrace this diversity
through management focus and the execution of the key components of our
strategy - customer retention, customer diversification, evolution of our service
lines and continuous process improvement. Combined with a strong backlog, a
high customer satisfaction rate and an incredibly talented and dedicated team,
I am very excited about Calian’s potential” - Kevin Ford, CEO

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To our shareholders,

Calian has made great strides this year. We achieved our
highest revenue in the company’s history as well as growth
in all of Calian’s service lines in both divisions while making
progress on our long-term growth strategy. We are proud of
these accomplishments, while recognizing that we still have
work to do in increasing top and bottom line results.

in 

Calian’s  mission  is  to  be  our  cus-
tomers'  program  delivery  partner
by  providing  value-added  systems
and services in order to assist them
in  achieving  their  business  objec-
tives.  Despite  challenging  market
conditions,  particularly 
the
federal  government  and  defence
markets,  we  saw  strong  organic
growth and a positive impact from three acquisi-
tions  completed 
in
consolidated  revenues  of  $242M;  a  15%
increase  from  the  previous  year.  We  also
increased cash earnings by more than $1 million
with  EBITDA  results  of  $17.2M  versus  $16.2M.
However,  with  competitive  pressures  faced  in
both  divisions  and  continued  investment  in  our
product  development,  gross  margins  attained

in  FY2014 

resulting 

$ 242M

REVENUE
(15% GROWTH)

were lower at 17.1% from 18.5% in
the  prior  year.  Gross  margins  were
also  impacted  as  we  entered  new
customer markets where the Calian
brand  was  not  yet  established,
requiring lower margin entry points.
However,  these  beach  heads  are
critical  to  establishing  relationships
with  new  customers,  and  we  have
had  many  wins  in  support  of  our  diversification
strategy that bode well for our future.

While  Calian’s  share  price  (CTY)  mirrored  the
volatility of the TSX Composite Index as demon-
strated  below,  we  tracked  well  against  the  TSX
Small Cap Index.   

Calian FY2015 Stock Performance against the TSX Composite Index

CTY

TSX

Calian FY2015 Stock Performance against the TSX Small Cap Index

CTY

TX20

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“

With  strong  cash  flows  and  cash  position,  we  retained  our
quarterly dividend at $0.28 per share.

”

We continued to manage our discretionary oper-
ating  expenses  to  help  offset  gross  margin
reductions  and  ended  the  year  with  earnings  of
$1.33 per share. Factoring in amortized costs as a
result  of  recent  acquisitions,  our  adjusted  earn-
ings  of  $1.48  per  share  was  improved  from
previous  year’s  results  of  $1.45  per  share.  With
strong cash flows and cash position, we retained
our quarterly dividend at $0.28 per share. We are
very  proud  of  the  fact  we  maintained  a  positive
rate of return at an attractive yield, returning to our
shareholders $8.3M through dividends this year. 

This  year,  we  also  increased  our  investment  in
sales  and  marketing  activities  in  support  of  our
customer diversification strategy. The challenge in
being a diverse company is to ensure a focused

message on the services that matter most to a tar-
geted customer base and not dilute the message
by expanding on all of the company's capabilities.
We  have  seen  success  with  this  approach.  We
now have customers in each targeted sector and
have expanded our presence within those sectors.
We have hired additional sales capacity, and with
over $170M in contract signings this year believe
we  are  positioned  for  sustained 
long-term
success. 

In order to effectively manage our diverse offerings
and provide management capacity and focus, we
operate in two reportable segments, the Systems
Engineering Division (SED), and the Business and
Technology  Services  (BTS)  divisions  defined  by
primary types of service offerings. 

$ 8.3M

DIVIDEND
RETURN

$1.33

EARNINGS
PER SHARE

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Calian’s SED division

celebrated

50 years in business
this year and achieved a  26% increase

in revenues

Argentina. We are very proud to have had a major
role in such an extraordinary event that occurred
for  the  first  time  in  history,  and  it  is  in  taking  on
these  difficult  engineering  challenges  that  we
have built a global reputation for innovative solu-
tions. 

The division's manufacturing group continued at a
steady  pace,  producing  assemblies  for  defence
programs while continuing to forge a
beachhead into contract manufactur-
ing  of  agricultural  circuit  boards  and
cable assemblies. A $2 million invest-
ment 
in  a  new  surface  mount
technology  line  increased  our  ability
to  produce  more  complicated  high
quality,  high  reliability  board  designs
required by our customers, and in our
own products.

SED’s  growth  was  primarily  based  on  a  signifi-
cant  increase  in  commercial  Radio  Frequency
(RF) ground systems work.This increase in work
for 2015 leaves us well positioned for continued
success  in  the  coming  year.  Our  systems  engi-
focused  on  designing  and
neering  group 
deploying  a  commercial  and  government  RF
ground  systems  in  Canada,  United  States,
Mexico and New Zealand. In addition,
we  designed  and  built  software
systems  used  for  aeronautical  com-
munications,  digital  satellite  radio,
satellite  communications  network
planning and network monitoring. 

We were honoured by the world-wide
attention that we received for our role
in  the  European  Space  Agency’s
Rosetta  mission.  The  probe  was
tracked  for  10  years  by  the  deep
space antenna network that we built,
which  finally  reached  its  destination

Calian’s SED division
Deep Space Antenna

Investment made in our communica-
tions  product  group  allowed  us  to

“

We were honoured by the world-wide attention that we
received  for  our  role  in  the  European  Space  Agency’s
Rosetta mission.

”

Comet  67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko.  Leading
an international team, we designed and built this
state-of-the  art  network  consisting  of  three  full
motion 35m antennas each rising over 10 stories
in  height  and  installed  in  Australia,  Spain  and

introduce  two  new  innovative  test  and  measure-
ment products into the market. The development
of  products  is  a  key  component  of  our  growth
strategy  as  we  generate  IP  to  facilitate  higher
margin business.  

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Our commitment to quality and customer satis-
faction remains strong as we maintained our ISO
9001  quality  management  certification,  while
continually  striving  to  improve  our  quality
systems.We  also  strive  to  be  good  stewards  of
our environment with our recycling programs and
lead-free manufacturing capabilities. Customers
come back to us year-over-year due to their high
level of satisfaction in the quality of our work and
in our  timely deliveries.

In  summary,  this  was  a  great  year  for  Calian’s
SED  division!  Overall,  these  accomplishments
yielded a divisional contribution of $10 million on
revenues of $70 million.  

Looking to the coming year, new high throughput
satellite networks and new broadcast standards,
such as 4K TV, are increasing satellite operators’

need for bandwidth.  Many operators are looking
to  higher  frequency  bands  in  order  to  fulfill  this
need.  We  are  well  positioned  to  provide  global
solutions to these customers with our unique set
of products, skills and experience. We still have a
significant number of programs in our backlog on
which  we  can  continue  to  grow.  Heavy  competi-
tion continues to be a reality in all aspects of our
business,  and  defence  spending  remains  in  a
down-swing. As such, we continue to strategically
position  ourselves  in  adjacent  markets.  In  addi-
tion, our investments in new products will increase
our  competitive  position  in  current  markets,  and
will help to increase profits for our shareholders in
the future. Our management team is committed to
profitably executing the work in our backlog, and
to  growing  our  business 
in  existing  and
new markets.

A $2 million investment in a new surface mount technology line increased
our ability to produce more complicated high quality, high reliability board designs.

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Calian’s BTS division

is a leading professional services organization, providing
management of projects, facilities, and consultants in

Healthcare, Training,
Engineering, and
IT Professional Services.

Acquisitions made in 2014, and the realization of
organic  growth  across  all  service  lines  allowed
the division to report revenue growth of 10% this
year to $172 million and a divisional contribution
of $5.4M.

We  reorganized  the  division  at  the  start  of  the
year  to  allow  for  executive  focus  on
each  service  line,  and  provide  the
ability  to  delve  deeper  into  our
service  offerings.  We  are  seeing  the
benefit  of  this  focus,  and  believe  it
provides the right strategic organiza-
tional alignment for long term growth.

Our health service line’s goal is to be
one  of  the  largest  national  health
services  organizations  in  Canada,
and this year there has been consid-
erable  progress  in  achieving  this

medical  practioner  network,  and  to  expand  our
health offerings to a broader range of clients. The
opening  of  an  occupational  health  clinic  in  Fort
McKay, Alberta and an $11 million contract win in
the oil and gas industry, combined with strategic
wins  in  other  areas  of  healthcare  helped  us  to
make progress in these goals. Primacy, an acqui-
sition completed in 2012, continued to
run  strongly;  currently  operating  over
140  medical  clinics  on  behalf  of
Loblaw  across  Canada.  In  addition,
leveraging the Primacy clinics, we are
very  proud  of  the  progress  made  in
working  with  DND  to  provide  access
to medical services for military families
with a pilot program in Winnipeg.

Our  IT  Professional  Services  (ITPS)
service  line  also  made  some  signifi-

“ Our health service lines goal is to be one of the largest national
been considerable progress in achieving this goal.”

health services organizations in Canada, and this year there has

goal.  Calian’s  Department  of  National  Defence
(DND) Health Services Support Contract, contin-
ues to be successful, with performance ratings of
‘superior’ by DND in the delivery of the contract.
With  the  latest  option  period  exercised  by  the
customer,  revenues  are  secured  through  to
March  2017.  The  division  made  solid  progress
with  our  strategic  goal  to  leverage  our  national

cant  strides  this  year.  In  support  of  our  service
line evolution strategy, ITPS was awarded a $10
million  contract  with  the  City  of  Toronto  to
provide  a  time  and  attendance  solution.  This
solution  based  win  provides  the  opportunity  to
further  evolve  ITPS  from  strictly  staff  augmenta-
tion  contracts.  With  the  acquisition  of  DWP

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Solutions in 2014, a security and cyber services
company, ITPS continued to leverage this expe-
rience and background to expand our capability
in  this  high-demand  market  area.    The  federal
government focus on budget restraint continued
to  create  a  very  competitive  environment,  and
increased  pressure  on  margins.  To  offset  this
trend, ITPS continued to grow its customer base
outside the federal government in markets such
as telecommunications but as well secured new
customers within the federal government where
higher margin opportunities exist.

Our  Training  and  Engineering  services  line
experienced  a  stabilization  of  training  demand
from  our  main  customer,  DND,  and  were  suc-
cessful in our customer retention focus with the
re-win  of  our  Canadian  Forces  School  of
Communications and Electronics support con-
tract  as  well  as  our  Royal  Canadian  Air  Force
Airworthiness  support  contract  with  a  com-
bined  contract  value  of  $30  million.  We
diversified  our  customer  base  in  the  nuclear
sector  winning  two  new  contracts  with  Bruce
Power.  These  contracts  solidify  our  training
relationship  with  a  major  nuclear  organization,

and  serve  as  a  platform  to  expand  our  emer-
gency  response  preparedness  training  service
offering.  In  addition,  we  increased  marketing
efforts this year to raise our profile on our serv-
ices offering. For example, thought leaders from
the  service  line  spoke  at  two  conferences,  and
we raised our profile through conference adver-
tising  at  targeted  customer  events.  These
combined  with  our  web  site  re-design  promote
Calian  as  a  premier  training  company.  We  con-
tinue  to  leverage  the  acquisition  of  Amtek,
completed  in  2014,  to  further  expand  our  engi-
neering  support  capabilities.  Amtek  specializes
in providing the full-spectrum of engineering and
technical  services  supporting  DND  and  other
government departments.

Overall, we were very pleased with the progress
of the BTS division this year. Moving forward, the
divisional  focus  is  the  execution  of  our  growth
strategy,  and  to  continue  to  evolve  our  service
offerings  in  order  to  differentiate  Calian,  and
provide  the  opportunity  to  increase  overall
margins. We look to leverage new customer rela-
tionships  established  in  2015  and  to  increase
net-new customers moving forward.

Calian is taking its world-class ability to design, develop and deliver scalable training
exercises  utilizing  synthetic  environments,  that  has  been  used  to  support  the
Department  of  National  Defence  for  over  20  years,  to  municipal  and  private  sector
clients in the form of Emergency Response Preparedness Training.

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Stability through Diversity

The  diversity  of  our  operating  model  is  at  the  heart  of  our
success. Through this diversity comes stability. By serving a
number  of  customers  in  wide  ranging  and  geographically
varied  markets,  we  capitalize  on  unique  opportunities  and
upturns in a number of markets while at the same time weath-
ering the downturns experienced in others.

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In Summary

the 

Calian is a diverse company, which has consis-
tently  demonstrated  the  ability  to  manage  this
diversity, and to provide excellent returns for our
framework  of  a
shareholders.  Under 
common  strategy,  each  segment  of 
the
company  has  the  ability,  capacity  and  a  strong
management focus to control and manage their
respective  business  segment.  2015  was  a  year
where Calian returned to a growth position; both
divisions  grew  revenue,  and  as  importantly,
made tangible progress in the execution of our
long-term  strategy.  The  company  enters  2016
with a strong backlog of work and a reasonable
expectation  of  future  prospects.  In  the  coming
year,  we  are  expecting  stability  on  our  existing
contracts, and positive results from investments
made  in  research  and  development  and  sales

resources.  We  continue  to  increase  our  invest-
ment  in  the  marketing  function,  and  have
planned  initiatives  to  leverage  a  new  website
implemented in 2015. This will be combined with
a  focus  on  proactive  social  media  engagement
and targeted marketing campaigns in support of
the all service lines.

It  is  exciting  times  at  Calian.  We  are  poised  to
leverage  the  investments  we  have  made  in  the
last  few  years   while  embracing  the  diverse
services  of  the  organization.  We  are  an  innova-
tive  company,  proudly  Canadian,  poised  for
long-term  success,  and  we  are  looking  forward
to taking the company to new heights.

Jacqueline Gauthier

Chief Financial Officer

Kevin Ford

CEO

Patrick Thera

VP and General Manager,
Systems Engineering

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following Management Discussion and Analysis is dated December 3, 2015 and should be read in conjunction with
the audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in this annual report. The Company’s accounting poli-
cies are in accordance with IFRS. As in the consolidated financial statements, all dollar amounts in this Management
Discussion and Analysis are expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted.  

This MD&A is the responsibility of management and has been reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors
of the Company. 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 management fulfills its 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.

IFRS and non-GAAP measures: 

This MD&A contains both IFRS and non-GAAP measures. Non-GAAP measures are defined and reconciled to
the most comparable IFRS measure.

Forward Looking Statements 

The Company cautions that the forward-looking statements in the following Management Discussion and Analysis are
based on certain assumptions made by the Company that may prove to be inaccurate. Forward-looking statements
include those identified by the expressions “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend” and similar
expressions to the extent that they relate to the Company or its management. These forward-looking statements are
not historical facts, but reflect the Company’s current expectations and assumptions regarding future results or events.
Assumptions  made  include  customer  demand  for  the  Company’s  services,  the  Company’s  ability  to  maintain  and
enhance  customer  relationships,  as  well  as  the  Company’s  ability  to  bring  to  market  it  services.  Furthermore,  the
Company  cautions  that  the  forward-looking  statements  in  the  following  Management  Discussion  and  Analysis  are
based on current expectations as at December 3, 2015 that are subject to change and to risks and uncertainties includ-
ing those set out in this document under the heading “Risk Factors”. Actual results may differ due to facts such as
customer demand, customer relationships, new service offerings, delivery schedules, revenue mix, competition, pricing
pressure,  foreign  currency  fluctuations  and  uncertainty  in  the  markets  in  which  the  Company  conducts  business.
Additional information identifying risks and uncertainties is contained in the Company’s filings with the various provin-
cial securities regulators. Readers should not place undue reliance in the Company’s forward-looking statements.

Business Overview and Strategic Direction

Calian is a diverse company. For over 30 years, the company has evolved into an organization that has consistently
demonstrated the ability to manage numerous profitable service offerings while earning a high level of customer satis-
faction. Our DNA allows us to manage this complexity, and to successfully deliver in domestic and global markets. 

Calian’s primary services offerings are:

• Systems Engineering
• Contract Manufacturing
• Health Services
• Training Services
• IT Professional Services

While  our  services  are  diverse,  our  growth  strategy  is  anchored  in  a  common  four  pillar  framework.  Our  four  pillar
growth strategy is as follows: 

• Customer retention:  through continued delivery excellence maintain a valued relationship with current customer base; 

• Customer diversification:  through increasing the percentage of its revenues derived from new business in adja-

cent and non-government markets, balance customer revenue into numerous global and domestic sectors;

• Service Line Evolution:  continue investment in service offerings to increase differentiation and improve gross

margin attainment; 

• Continuous Process Improvement:  leverage innovation to improve how the company operates with a goal to

streamline processes and provide for a scalable back office support capability.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

In order to effectively manage our diverse offerings and provide management capacity and focus, we operate in two
reportable  segments,  the  Systems  Engineering  Division  (SED),  and  the  Business  and  Technology  Services  Division
(BTS) defined by primary types of service offerings.  

The diversity of this operating model is at the heart of our success.  By serving a number of customers in wide ranging
and geographically varied markets, we capitalize on unique opportunities and upturns in a number of markets while at
the same time weathering the downturns experienced in others.  This diversity is most evident when comparing the
business and operating models of the two divisions. 

Markets Served

Contracting Model

Customer Base

Quality Initiatives

Risk Profile

Workforce

SED

BTS

Engineering and
Manufacturing 

Health, Training, Engineering 
and IT Professional Services

Mostly Fixed price 

Mostly Cost plus

Domestic & International  Domestic

ISO 

High risk 

300

Excellence Canada 

Low to Medium risk

2000

Overall, the diversity in markets, customers and business models provides Calian with an enviable balance in our con-
solidated business.

Of note, as both of our divisions operate in very specific niche areas within large markets, there exists very little third
party  data  to  compare  to  the  Company's  performance.    Although  referring  to  general  market  trends  provides  some
insight into the health of those markets and some clarity on the opportunities within those markets, it is not always
indicative of the health, demand, and funding of the individual customers of the Company.  In order to compensate for
this limited insight, and to provide an indication of revenue potential, this annual report provides a detailed overview of
the Company's backlog by division showing both contracted backlog and option renewals by fiscal year.  In addition,
the following discussion that refers to the type of contracts performed by each of the two divisions will provide some
insight into the level of customer specific demand for our services.

Calian’s System Engineering Division

Calian's SED division, located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, designs and manufactures complex systems for satellite
manufacturers and operators, and also provides satellite operations services to government and commercial clients.
Additionally, the division provides low to medium volume high-end manufacturing in the defence/security and telecom-
munication  industries.    In  both  markets,  SED  serves  a  handful  of  multi-national  organizations  working  on  large
worldwide projects, where more than 60% of our annual revenues are derived from exports.  We now have systems
operating on six continents, and we are well versed in the logistics associated with international installations.  The divi-
sion is committed to Quality as evidenced by our ISO 9001:2008 certification. 

Our customers require sophisticated, custom-build ground-based infrastructures, and our approach is to fulfill these
requirements  by  integrating  advanced  internally  and  externally  manufactured  commercial  equipment  and  products,
and  where  necessary,  custom-build  components.    We  maintain  a  core  set  of  reusable  designs,  components  and
products to reduce development time, costs and technical risks, which increases our competitive advantage.  Our core
competencies  in  project  management,  systems  engineering,  and  high-throughput  embedded  logic  and  software
development  capabilities  have  allowed  us  to  establish  long-term  relationships  with  many  industry  leaders.  Our
contract manufacturing capabilities accounts for a substantial portion of divisional revenues and provides an on-going
base of business that helps offset the ebb and flow of core project work.  The value-added by our technical expertise
and  our  focus  on  high-reliability,  low-volume  production  of  complex  systems  to  military  prime  contractors  and
equipment suppliers differentiate our services from those of our competitors. 

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Contracts  in  Systems  Engineering  are  technically  complex  and  are  typically  on  a  fixed  price  basis  with  demanding
requirements to meet delivery schedules. Billings are based on achieving well defined milestones, and these can be in
advance of, or subsequent to the recognition of revenues.  Accordingly, cash flows and working capital requirements
can vary significantly from project to project, and over the life of any one project.  While the risks are high, the margins
are commensurate with the risk.

In 2015, SED celebrated 50 years in business and continued on its path to increase both revenue and profitability.  The
division performed well; growing revenue by 27% and signing $51 million in new contracts and ending the year with a
backlog of $61 million, of which $46 million is expected to be earned during fiscal 2016. Customer satisfaction remains
high  as  many  of  our  customers  continue  to  return  to  us  for  repeat  business.    The  following  provides  a  summary  of
FY2015 results across the division's primary service lines.

CALIAN System Engineering Services

The majority of the systems engineering work during the year came from Hughes and Inmarsat, providing them with
RF ground systems as they expand their satellite networks.  Additional RF systems work continued on Canada’s Centre
for Mapping and Earth Observation and Wide-Area Augmentation Systems to assist aeronautical navigation.  Systems
work included Low-Data Rate Gateway systems and Aeronautical Gateway enhancements, including development of
a precursor system for the European IRIS aeronautical communications standard. Sirius/XM procured several enhance-
ments to the subsystems that we support. In addition, SED produced satellite network capacity and planning tools for
satellite operators Inmarsat and Star One. 

Our Canadian Space Agency (CSA) satellite operations team continued supporting Canadian earth observation mis-
sions with our current team size. The Ciel Satellite Operations group was re-purposed as Ciel transitioned to remotely
operating their satellites from a central facility via the telemetry tracking and control system located at SED, where we
are  still  under  contract  to  host  and  maintain  this  system.  SED  continues  to  host  and  maintain  the  RF  systems  for
LightSquared as they are now poised to exit bankruptcy protection with a plan for successful operations.  We contin-
ue our growth strategy with the provision and hosting of satellite beacon transmission stations for Hughes in northern
Canada.  Research  and  development  into  both  satellite  and  cable  TV  communications  have  yielded  key  intellectual
property  building  blocks  for  4K  TV  transmission  and  reception  as  well  as  CableLabs  DOCSIS  3.1  downstream  and
upstream technologies.  In addition, SED continued to investigate components for higher frequency satellite commu-
nications.  These  technologies  are  set  to  address  the  future  requirements  of  key  customers  as  they  evolve  their
networks in the next two to five years.

SED’s communications product sales group successfully introduced two new test and measurement products to the
market; one under contract to Rohde and Schwarz and the other a low cost OEM spectrum analyzer called Spectare.
Sales of these products will continue to manifest during the next fiscal year. Continued steady sales of our Decimator
spectrum  analyzer  product  as  well  as  our  modulator  products  provided  excellent  margins.  Our  growing  pool  of
products and intellectual property rights will provide significant opportunities going forward.

CALIAN Contract Manufacturing Services

Business  continued  at  a  steady  pace  for  SED’s  commercial  and  defense  manufacturing  line  as  we  continued  to
produce modules and cable assemblies for Textron, General Dynamics Land Systems Canada and KIDDE.  A nearly
$2 million investment in a new surface mount technology line increased SED’s ability to produce more complicated high
quality, high reliability board designs required by our customers, and in our own products. The situation for defence
sales remains volatile due to constraints on Canadian and US military spending but we countered this volatility through
our commercial manufacturing business; gaining a foothold as new agriculture electronics customers like BitStrata and
iGrain continued to procure the manufacture of new boards and assemblies.

The  markets  in  which  SED  operates  are  currently  stable  and  we  expect  new  opportunities  to  arise.  The  continued
volatility of the Canadian dollar will also affect our competitive position on international markets.  While competition can
place  considerable  pressure  on  margins  in  all  market  sectors,  our  communications  product  business  countered  this
through standalone product sales as well as by complementing our systems sales. Continued investment in product will
enhance  future  sales  and  increase  margins.  New  opportunities  exist  in  the  communications  systems  market  as  new
entrants look to deploy novel satellite communication networks, and existing players look to evolve their networks.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Calian’s Business and Technology Services Division

Calian's BTS division, with our principal office in Ottawa, Ontario, is a leading professional services organization, pro-
viding management of projects, facilities, and consultants in Healthcare, Training and Engineering, and IT Professional
Services.  BTS  is  a  continuous  improvement  organization,  is  a  founding  partner  of  Excellence  Canada,  and  is
accredited to Excellence Canada's Progressive Excellence Program Level 4 in quality and healthy workplace.

Contracts  in  Business  and  Technology  Services  are  typically  on  a  per-diem  basis,  and  can  range  from  short-term
assignments to multi-year outsourcing contracts. Our core competencies, common across all service lines, are recruit-
ing and project, contract and workforce management. Each of these competencies is aligned to each service line in
the areas of:

• Health – clinic management, occupational health services, clinician services;

• Training – training development and training delivery in the areas of emergency preparedness, trades training, simu-
lation based training, and career development leveraging eLearning and instructor led training delivery methods;  

• IT – cyber and security, enterprise resource planning and general IT technologies. 

The vast majority of revenues are derived from Canadian sources in the public and private sectors. With a large pres-
ence  in  the  Department  of  National  Defence,  we  have  been  successful  in  our  diversification  strategy,  and  have
developed a well-established private sector customer base across oil and gas, public, nuclear and numerous others.
For example, our health care service line includes the administration on behalf of Loblaw of over 140 medical clinics
across Canada, as well as the provision of health care services directly to customers through our own managed clinics.

The cost structure of the division is variable as direct labour costs are scalable to match contract requirements. Cash
flows are very predictable as the division enjoys the benefit of multi-year contracts that often contain provisions for
extensions,  offering  long-term  visibility  of  future  revenues,  and  most  contracts  call  for  monthly  billing  of  work  per-
formed.  Revenue is also generated via direct billing to provincial health care organizations through health clinics in the
health services portfolio. With a reduced risk profile, margins are correspondingly lower.

Revenue growth from new opportunities will be largely dependent on the issuance of the initial proposal request and
the ultimate timing of the related contract award. With a significant portion of BTS's contracts subject to renewal during
the upcoming year, the division will focus on ensuring appropriate effort is expended to increase its win odds for these
opportunities.  Calian's  historical  high  renewal  win  rate  combined  with  its  win  strategy  provides  management  confi-
dence in its ability to successfully remain the customers preferred choice. 

While government spending is under tight controls and has become unpredictable due to the implementation of pre-
viously announced budget reductions, profitable business does exist for companies who have the financial strength to
accommodate these down periods, and the discipline to adjust costs to declines in revenue. BTS' strong back office
capabilities,  centered  on  an  SAP  based  management  information  system  along  with  our  emphasis  on  continuous
improvement  and  business  development  ensures  that  it  is  able  to  identify  and  win  new  business  opportunities  and
accommodate that new business in a scalable fashion.

Overall, the business environment for the BTS division is stable. The division made progress in 2015 in many areas in
all of our service lines. We continue to be very successful in managing existing contracts, and we have maintained high
quality and client satisfaction levels.  With our focus on the evolution of services and diversification of our customer
base, contract wins with new customers have allowed us to penetrate certain market segments previously not avail-
able to Calian.  Acquisitions made in 2014 and the realization of organic growth across all service lines allowed the
division to report revenue growth of 10%. In 2015, we also signed $120 million in new contracts and ended the year
with a backlog of $381 million of which $145 million is expected to be earned during fiscal 2016.  

The following provides a summary of 2015 results across the division's primary service lines.

CALIAN Health Services

Our  goal  is  to  be  one  of  the  largest  national  health  services  organizations  in  Canada,  and  this  year  there  has  been
progress in achieving this goal. Calian's main health service contract, the DND Health Service Support Contract, con-
tinues to be successful, and with the latest option period exercised by the customer, revenues are secured through to

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March 2017. We continue to be rated superior by our DND customer in the delivery of the contract.  In supporting DND
for over 10 years in 32 bases across Canada with over 60 health care practitioner categories, we have developed an
extensive national health care practitioner network.  We continue to focus on expanding our footprint in the health care
market. With the acquisition of Primacy in 2012, the Med-Team Clinic in 2014, the opening of an occupational health
clinic in Fort McKay, Alberta in 2015 and an $11 million contract in the oil and gas industry, combined with strategic
wins in other areas of healthcare, the division made solid progress with our strategic goals to leverage our national
medical practitioner network and expand our health service offerings to a broader range of clients. Primacy continued
to run strong this year currently operating over 140 clinics across Canada. In addition, leveraging the Primacy clinics,
we are very proud of the progress made this year working with DND to provide access for military families to medical
services with a pilot program in Winnipeg.

CALIAN ITPS services

The  IT  Professional  Services  (ITPS)  line  also  made  some  significant  strides  with  a  goal  to  evolve  service  offerings.
During 2015, ITPS was awarded a $10 million contract with the City of Toronto to provide a time and attendance solu-
tion.  This  solution  based  win  provides  Calian  the  opportunity  to  further  evolve  ITPS  away  from  strictly  staff
augmentation contracts.  With the acquisition of DWP Solutions in 2014, a security and cyber services company, ITPS
continues to leverage this experience and background to expand our capability in this high-demand market area. The
federal government focus on budget restraint continues to create a very competitive environment, and increased pres-
sure on margins. To offset this trend, ITPS continues to grow its customer base outside the federal government, to
target different market areas such as telecommunications, and to focus on the evolution of IT services to project and
solution based business. 

CALIAN Training and Engineering Services

Our training contracts continue to represent a solid base of revenues. In 2015, we experienced a stabilization of train-
ing  demand  from    our  main  customer,  the  Department  of  National  Defence,  and  were  successful  in  our  customer
retention focus with the re-win of our Canadian Forces School of Communication and Electronics support contract as
well as our Royal Canadian Air Force Airworthiness support contract with a combined contract value of $30 million.
We diversified our customer base in the nuclear sector winning two new contracts with Bruce Power. These contracts
solidify our training relationship with a major nuclear organization, and serve as a platform to expand our emergency
response preparedness training service offering. We continue to leverage the acquisition of Amtek completed in 2014
to further expand our engineering support capabilities. Amtek specializes in providing the full-spectrum of engineering
and technical services supporting DND and other government departments. In addition, we increased marketing efforts
this year to raise our profile on our services offering.  For example, thought leaders from the service line spoke at two
conferences, and we raised our profile through conference advertising at targeted customer events.  These combined
with our web site re-design promote as a premier training company.

In summary, 2015 was a year where Calian returned to a growth position; both divisions grew revenue, and as impor-
tantly,  made  tangible  progress  in  the  execution  of  our  long  term  strategy.  The  company  enters  2016  with  a  strong
backlog of work and a reasonable expectation of future prospects. In the coming year, we are expecting stability on
our existing contracts, and positive results from investments made in research and development and sales resources.
We  continue  to  increase  our  investment  in  the  marketing  function  and  have  planned  initiatives  to  leverage  a  new
website implemented in 2015 combined with a focus on proactive social media engagement and targeted marketing
campaigns in support of the all service lines.  

Calian  is  a  diverse  company  which  has  consistently  demonstrated  the  ability  to  manage  this  diversity  and  provide
excellent returns for our shareholders. Under the framework of a common strategy, each segment of the company has
the ability, capacity and management focus to control and manage their respective business segment.   We are an inno-
vative company, proudly Canadian, and are looking forward to taking the company to new heights.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Backlog

The Company’s backlog at September 30, 2015 was $442 million with terms extending to fiscal 2018. This compares
to $523 million reported at September 30, 2014. Contracted Backlog represents maximum potential revenues remain-
ing  to  be  earned  on  signed  contracts,  whereas  Option  Renewals  represent  customers’  options  to  further  extend
existing contracts under similar terms and conditions. 

During 2015 the following contracts were the major contributors to the Company’s backlog. These contracts are further
described in the business overview section of this Management Discussion and Analysis.

• $16 million contract with DND for the provision and delivery of technical training
• $15 million contract with DND to provide air worthiness, engineering and support services
• $11 million contract for 24/7 nursing services with a major player in the oil and gas sector
• $10 million contract win with the City of Toronto to implement a time and attendance solution 
• $  8 million contract win with Hughes for provision and installation of additional RF antenna systems in North America
• $  7 million contract win with Hughes for the provision and installation of a feeder-link earth station in Europe

There were no contracts which were cancelled unexpectedly that would have resulted in a significant decrease in our backlog. 

Most fee for service contracts provide the customer with the ability to adjust the timing and level of effort throughout
the contract life and as such the amount actually realized could be materially different from the original contract value.
The  following  table  represents  management’s  best  estimate  of  the  backlog  realization  for  2016,  2017  and  beyond
based on management’s current visibility into customers’ existing requirements. 

Management’s  estimate  of  the  realizable  portion  (current  utilization  rates  and  known  customer  requirements)  is  less
than the total value of signed contracts and related options by approximately $121 million. The Company’s policy is to
reduce the reported contractual backlog once it receives confirmation from the customer that indicates the utilization
of the full contract value may not materialize.

(dollars in millions)

Contracted Backlog

Option Renewals

TOTAL

Fiscal
2016

$ 178

13

$ 191

Fiscal
2017

$

$

52

31

78

Business and Technology Services

$ 145

$ 115

Systems Engineering

TOTAL

46

5

$ 191

$

83

Selected Annual Information 
(dollars in millions, except per share data) 

Estimated 
realizable
portion of
Backlog

Excess over
estimated
realizable
portion

Beyond
2017

TOTAL

$

$

$

$

18

29

47

37

10

47

$ 248

$

111

$ 359

73

10

83

$ 321

$

121

$ 442

$ 260

$

121

$ 381

61

-

61

$ 321

$

121

$ 442

Revenues
EBITDA(1)
Net profit
Adjusted net profit(1)
Net profit per share, basic and diluted
Adjusted net profit per share, basic and diluted(1)
Total assets
Dividends per share
(1) See reconciliation regarding non-GAAP measures below

2015

$ 242.3
17.2
$
9.8
$
10.8
$
1.33
$
$
1.48
$ 102.3
1.12
$

2014

211.3
16.2
10.6
10.7
1.44
1.45
100.9
1.12

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

2013

$ 232.5
19.1
$
13.1
$
13.1
$
1.73
$
1.73
$
97.6
$
1.12
$

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2015 Results of Operations 

Profit  before  interest  and  income  taxes  were  $13,437  in  2015  compared  with  $14,116  in  2014  and  net  profit  were
$9,767 for the year compared with $10,581 in the previous year. The Company completed the year with $10,624 of
cash compared to $25,200 at the end of 2014.

Revenues

SED revenues

BTS revenues

Consolidated revenues

2015

2014

% change

$ 70,188

$172,065

$242,253

$ 55,413

$155,844

$211,257

27%

10%

15% 

The general business environment in 2015 reflected continued contraction in government spending in both of our divi-
sions.  Program  delays  and  activity  rescheduling  within  DND  and  other  government  departments  impacted  the
company's  ability  to  expand  in  most  of  its  existing  market  segment.  However,  with  backlog  consumption  of  $190
million, the addition of revenues from recent acquisitions combined with the win of several contracts in new market
segments during 2015 resulted in a respectable revenue stream for the year.

SED  revenues  for  2015  were  up  27%  compared  to  2014  revenues.  A  significant  increase  in  commercial  RF  ground
systems  work  was  a  major  contributor  to  the  increase  in  SED  revenues  over  the  previous  year.    The  manufacturing
group continued at a steady pace, producing assemblies for Defence programs while continuing to forge a beachhead
into the agricultural manufacturing sector.  Innovations in our communications product group allowed us to introduce
two new test and measurement products into the market. 

BTS revenues for 2015 were up 10% compared to 2014 revenues. Revenues from the division’s traditional business
lines  showed  a  slight  increase  over  the  prior  year  supported  by  a  full  year  of  revenues  generated  from  acquisitions
made during fiscal 2014. Incremental wins were also achieved with new customers and new markets as the division
continues to focus on diversification of its customer base.

The Company derives a significant portion of its revenues from the Government of Canada. During 2015 (2014), 62%
(68%) of revenues were related to contracts with various departments and agencies of the Government of Canada with
approximately 45% (52%) directly with DND. Both of the Company’s divisions conduct business with the Government
of Canada. 

Management expects that the marketplace for the near term will continue to be unsettled and very competitive and the
timing of new contract awards is always subject to delay. Our backlog provides a reasonable level of revenue assur-
ance on existing contracts and new opportunities continue to arise. Although we continue to focus our efforts on the
diversification of our customer base outside of government, the nature and extent of future government spending con-
straints  remain  uncertain  and  therefore,  future  revenues  in  this  sector  will  ultimately  be  determined  by  customer
demand on existing contracts as well as the timing of future contract awards.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Cost of revenues and Gross profit 

2015

2014

% change

SED gross profit

As a percentage of SED revenues

BTS gross profit

As a percentage of BTS revenues

Consolidated gross profit

As a percentage of consolidated revenues

$ 16,417
23.4%

$ 25,094
14.6%

$ 41,511
17.1%

$ 15,390
27.8%

$ 23,720
15.2%

$ 39,110
18.5%

7%

6%

6%

The Company’s cost of revenues includes all direct costs incurred in the provision of its products and services. These
costs include all expenses associated with direct full-time staff, contract staff and subcontractors. They also include
other direct costs including the landed cost of hardware and software sold as components of a solution, travel and
living expenses necessary in the delivery of the services, and warranty costs where applicable. 

The consolidated gross margin for 2015 reflects general downward pressure being experienced in both divisions.

Gross  Margin  in  SED  also  reflects  the  successful  execution  of  projects  offset  by  investments  made  in  new  product
development and a project mix biased towards lower-margin materials and subcontracts. Although the mix of revenues
will always play a role in the margin ultimately realized, recent investments in new product developments will allow the
division to continue to weather the current competitive landscape.

Gross margin in BTS also reflects the impact of lower margins from the acquired Amtek and DWP businesses While
stiff competition on new work is expected to temper any significant near-term improvement, the division continues to
evolve it's service offering with a goal to increase gross margins realized in the longer term.

Because of the significant difference in gross margin between each of the two divisions, the overall gross margin of the
Company is dependent on the relative level of revenue generated from each division. Management will continue to focus
on  operational  execution  and  diligent  negotiation  of  supplier  costs  in  order  to  maximize  margins.  However,  increased
competition  is  expected  to  maintain  the  pressure  on  margins  in  both  divisions.  The  volatility  of  the  Canadian  dollar  is
always an influencing factor for margins on new work in the SED division when denominated in foreign currencies.

Selling and marketing

Selling and marketing

As a percentage of consolidated revenues

2015

$ 3,904
1.6%

2014

$

3,379
1.6%  

% change

15.5%

Selling and marketing expenses increased over the prior year as a result of both adding personnel from its recent acquisi-
tions and investing in additional selling and marketing efforts. Costs for 2016 may continue to increase slightly over the
2015 level as the Company continues to invest in its diversification, evolution and the broadening of its target markets.

General and administration

General and administration

As a percentage of consolidated revenues

2015

$ 16,924
7.0%

2014

$ 16,141
7.6%

% change

4.9% 

General and administration costs increased over the prior year as a result of both adding personnel from its recent
acquisitions  and  investing  in  service  line  evolution  capabilities.  However,  total  costs  as  a  percentage  of  revenues
decreased.  Management  will  continue  to  challenge  discretionary  spending;  however,  prudent  investments  may  be
required to support the evolution of the Company's service lines.

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Facilities

Facilities

2015

2014

$ 3,461

$

3,374

% change

2.6 %

Facility expenses, which include costs associated with office space, have been relatively stable over the past several
years. Overall facility costs are expected to increase slightly in 2016.

Earnings before interest income, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)(1)

EBITDA(1) for fiscal 2015 was $17,222  compared to EBITDA of $16,216 in the previous year.

(1) See reconciliation regarding non-GAAP measures below

Depreciation and amortization 

Depreciation

Amortization

2015

$ 1,285

$ 1,431

2014

1,077

924

$

$

% change

19.3 %

55.0 %

Depreciation expense increased and reflects an investment in a new Surface Mount Technology (SMT) manufacturing
line at the SED division. Depreciation expense is expected to remain stable for 2016.

As a result of the completion of three business acquisitions during fiscal 2014, amortization of intangibles increased to
$1,431 compared to $924 in fiscal 2014.

Deemed compensation related to acquisition and Bargain Purchase Gain

The deemed compensation results from a portion of the purchase price related to the Amtek and DWP acquisitions
being deemed as deferred compensation payable to certain shareholders under IFRS and therefore is excluded from
the total consideration of the purchase. In addition, as a result of excluding a significant portion of the purchase price
in the Amtek acquisition, the identifiable tangible and intangible assets on acquisition were higher than the considera-
tion allocated which resulted in a bargain purchase gain.

For 2015, deemed compensation related to acquisition amounted to $1,069 compared to $429 recorded in 2014. For
2015, bargain purchase gain related to acquisition amounted to $nil compared to $330 recorded in 2014. For 2016, the
deemed compensation amount is expected to be $643.

Interest income 

Interest income for 2015 represents interest earned on the Company’s cash balances and decreased from the prior
year as a result of lower cash balances in 2015.

Income tax expense 

The Company reports its results on a fully taxed basis. The provision for income taxes for 2015 was $3,757 or 27.7%
of earnings before income taxes compared to $3,806 or 26.5% of earnings before income taxes in 2014. The increase
in tax rate is reflective of the non-deductible nature of the deemed compensation. The effective tax rate for 2016, prior
to considering the impact of non-taxable transactions, is expected to be approximately 26.5%.

Net profit 

The Company reported net profit of $9,767 or $1.33 per share basic and diluted for 2015 compared to $10,581 or $1.44
per share basic and diluted in 2014. The Company reported adjusted net profit(1) of $10,836 or $1.48 per share basic
and diluted for 2015 compared to $10,680 or $1.45 per share basic and diluted in 2014.

(1) See reconciliation regarding non-GAAP measures below

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to most comparable IFRS measures:

Management believes that providing certain non-GAAP performance measures, in addition to IFRS measures, provides
users of the Company's financial reports with enhanced understanding of the Company's results and related trends
and increases transparency and clarity into the core results of the business. 

EBITDA,  Adjusted  net  profit  and  adjusted  net  profit  per  share  exclude  items  that  do  not  reflect,  in  our  opinion,  the
Company’s core performance and helps users of our MD&A to better analyze our results, enabling comparability of our
results from one period to another. In addition, as a result of significant increases in amortization from of recent acqui-
sitions, the Company believes it is appropriate to explain its result prior to these acquisition charges.

These  non-GAAP  measures  are  mainly  derived  from  the  consolidated  financial  statements,  but  do  not  have  a  stan-
dardized meaning prescribed by IFRS; therefore, others using these terms may calculate them differently. The exclusion
of certain items from non-GAAP performance measures does not imply that these are necessarily non-recurring. From
time to time, we may exclude additional items if we believe doing so would result in a more transparent and compa-
rable disclosure. Other entities may define the above measures differently than we do. In those cases, it may be difficult
to  use  similarly  named  non-GAAP  measures  of  other  entities  to  compare  performance  of  those  entities  to  the
Company's performance.

Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Profit

NET PROFIT

Deemed compensation related to acquisitions

Bargain purchase gain

Adjusted net profit

Reconciliation of EBITDA

Profit before interest and income tax expense

Depreciation

Amortization

Deemed compensation related to acquisitions

Bargain purchase gain

EBITDA

2015

$

9,767

1,069

-

2014

$

10,581

429

(330)

$

10,836

$

10,680

2015

$

13,437

1,285

1,431

1,069

-

2014

$

14,116

1,077

924

429

(330)

$

17,222

$

16,216

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Selected Quarterly Financial Data 

(dollars in millions, except per share data) 

Revenues 

EBITDA(1)

Net profit
Adjusted net profit(1)

Net profit per share

Basic
Diluted

Adjusted net profit per share(1)

Basic
Diluted

Q4/15 Q3/15

Q2/15

Q1/15

Q4/14

Q3/14

Q2/14

Q1/14

$ 60.9

$ 64.3

$ 61.0

$ 56.0

$ 54.4

$ 53.8

$ 51.2

$ 51.8

$ 4.9

$ 4.0

$ 4.0

$ 4.4

$ 4.5

$ 4.1

$ 3.5

$ 4.1

$ 2.9
$ 3.1

$ 2.2
$ 2.5

$ 2.2
$ 2.5

$ 2.5
$ 2.7

$ 2.6
$ 2.9

$ 2.9
$ 2.7

$ 2.4
$ 2.4

$ 2.8
$ 2.8

$ 0.39
$ 0.39

$ 0.30
$ 0.30

$ 0.30
$ 0.30

$ 0.34
$ 0.30

$ 0.35
$ 0.35

$ 0.39
$ 0.39

$ 0.32
$ 0.32

$ 0.38 
$ 0.38

$ 0.43
$ 0.43

$ 0.34
$ 0.34

$ 0.34
$ 0.34

$ 0.37
$ 0.37

$ 0.38
$ 0.38

$ 0.37
$ 0.37

$ 0.32
$ 0.32

$ 0.38 
$ 0.38

(1) See reconciliation regarding non-GAAP measures above

The Company’s operations are subject to some quarterly seasonality due to the timing of vacation periods and statu-
tory holidays. Typically the Company’s first and last quarter will be negatively impacted as a result of the Christmas
season and summer vacation period. During these periods, the Company can only invoice for work performed and is
also required to pay for statutory holidays. This results in reduced levels of revenues and a drop in gross margins. This
seasonality may not be apparent in the overall results of the Company depending on the impact of the realized sales
mix of its various projects. 

The  full  text  of  the  Company’s  fourth  quarter  management  discussion  and  analysis  can  be  found  on  SEDAR  at
www.SEDAR.com.

Liquidity and Capital Resources 

Calian’s net cash position was $10,624 at September 30, 2015, compared to $25,200 at September 30, 2014.  

Cash flows from operating activities before changes in working capital
Changes in working capital
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities
Cash flows from (used in) investing activities
Decrease in cash

Operating activities 

2015

17,409
(20,264)
(2,855)
(7,820)
(3,901)
(14,576)

$

$

$ 

2014

16,404
(4,966)
11,438
(9,151)
(6,869)
(4,582)

$

$

$

Cash outflows from operating activities for 2015 were $2,855 compared to cash inflows of $11,438 in 2014. Although
cash earnings were improved over the prior year, the cash flows have been negatively impacted by the increase in work
in process with the SED division continuing to perform work on customer contracts in advance of milestone billings.
These variations in cash flows are not considered unusual and reflect normal working capital fluctuations associated with
the ebbs and flows of the business. The market for the Systems Engineering Division is characterized by contracts with
billings tied to milestones achieved, which often results in significant working capital requirements. Conversely, given the
nature of this business, it is sometimes possible to negotiate advance payments on contracts. Such advance payments
give rise to unearned revenue that will be realized as revenue over the course of the contract. As at September 30, 2015,
the Company’s total unearned revenue amounted to $6,980. This compares to $5,141 at September 30, 2014, with the
increase primarily attributable to advance billings for work to be performed in a future period.

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Financing activities 

Dividend 

As  a  result  of  continuing  earnings  and  a  strong  cash  position,  the  Company  maintained  its  dividend  in  2015.  The
Company paid quarterly dividends totaling $8,262 or $1.12 cents per share compared to 2014 when the Company paid
$8,263 in dividends or $1.12 cents per share. The Company intends to continue with its quarterly dividend policy for
the foreseeable future.

Shares 

During 2015 the Company did not repurchase any shares under the NCIB and during 2014 the Company repurchased
64,500 common shares at an average price of $19.79 through its normal course issuer bids.

At September 30, 2015 there were 495,000 options outstanding at an average price of $19.40 expiring at various dates
between February 13, 2016 and September 9, 2020.  

At  September  30,  2015  there  were  7,378,298  common  shares  outstanding  and  as  of  the  date  of  this  Management
Discussion and Analysis, there were 7,378,298 common shares outstanding.

Investing activities 

Equipment expenditures

Calian acquired $2,701 in equipment, furniture and fixtures during 2015, compared to $1,188 during 2014. The increase
in expenditures in the current year reflects an investment in a new Surface Mount Technology manufacturing line at the
SED division. At September 30, 2015 there were no significant commitments to expend capital assets.

Acquisitions

During 2015 (2014), the Company paid $1,200 ($5,681) for various acquisitions as described in the notes to the con-
solidated financial statements. 

Capital resources 

At September 30, 2015 the Company had a short-term credit facility of $10,000 with a Canadian chartered bank that
bears interest at prime and is secured by assets of the Company. An amount of $75 was drawn to issue a letter of
credit to meet customer contractual requirements.

Management believes that the company has sufficient cash resources to continue to finance its working capital require-
ments and pay a quarterly dividend.

Contractual obligations 

Payments due:
Operating leases
Purchase obligations
Total contractual obligations

Total
$11,507
27,603
$39,110

<1 year
$ 2,616
18,508
$21,124

1-3 years
$ 4,869
9,095
$13,964

4-5 years
$ 3,571
-
$ 3,571

>5 years
451
$
-
451

$

Purchase  obligations  include  agreements  to  purchase  goods  and  services  that  are  enforceable  and  legally  binding.
They do not include agreements that are cancellable without penalty.

Purchase  obligations  include  agreements  to  purchase  goods  and  services  that  are  enforceable  and  legally  binding.
They do not include agreements that are cancellable without penalty.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements 

There were no off-balance sheet arrangements at September 30, 2015. 

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Operating leases 

The Company leases various premises and office equipment through operating leases. 

Related party transactions 

There were no transactions with related parties during 2015 and 2014.  

Critical Accounting Estimates 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires management to make estimates and assump-
tions  that  affect  the  Company’s  financial  condition  and  results  of  operations.  On  an  on  going  basis,  management
reviews its estimates and assumptions, including those related to revenue recognition on fixed-price projects, provi-
sions  and  contingencies,  estimated  timing  of  reversals  of  income  tax  temporary  differences,  allowance  for  doubtful
accounts, valuation of investment and impairment of goodwill. Management bases its estimates and assumptions on
historical experience and on various other factors that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances; actual
results could differ from those estimates. 

Revenue recognition 

The Business and Technology Services Division’s revenue is derived primarily from per-diem contracts where revenue
is  recognized  when  the  services  are  provided.  However,  a  significant  portion  of  the  Systems  Engineering  Division’s
revenue  is  derived  from  fixed  price  contracts.  Revenue  from  these  fixed  price  projects  is  recognized  using  the  per-
centage  of  completion  method  using  management’s  best  estimate  of  the  costs  and  related  risks  associated  with
completing the projects. The greatest risk on fixed price contracts is the possibility of cost overruns. Management’s
approach to revenue recognition is tightly linked to detailed project management processes and controls. The infor-
mation  provided  by  the  project  management  system  combined  with  a  knowledgeable  assessment  of  technical
complexities and risks are used in estimating the percentage completion. 

Contingencies 

From time to time the Company is involved in claims in the normal course of business. Management assesses such
claims and where considered likely to result in a material exposure and, where the amount of the claim is quantifiable,
provisions  for  loss  are  made  based  on  management’s  assessment  of  the  likely  outcome.  The  Company  does  not
provide for claims that are considered unlikely to result in a significant loss, claims for which the outcome is not deter-
minable or claims where the amount of the loss cannot be reasonably estimated. Any settlements or awards under
such claims are provided for when reasonably determinable. 

Income taxes 

The  Company  records  future  income  tax  assets  and  liabilities  related  to  deductible  temporary  differences.  The
Company assesses the value of these assets and liabilities based on their probability of being realized given manage-
ment assessments of future taxable income. 

Allowance for doubtful accounts 

The Company has extensive commercial history upon which to base its provision for doubtful accounts. Due to the
nature of the industry in which the Company operates, the Company does not create a general provision for bad debts
but rather determines bad debts on a specific account basis. Due to the blue chip list of customers, the Company’s
allowance for doubtful accounts at September 30, 2015 and 2014 was minimal. 

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Goodwill 

Goodwill is tested for impairment annually or more frequently when events occur or circumstances arise that could indi-
cate a reduction in its fair value. Testing for impairment is accomplished by determining whether the fair value of the
cash generating unit exceeds the net carrying value as of the assessment date. If the fair value is greater than the car-
rying amount, no impairment is necessary. The determination of fair value is based on management’s estimate of future
results of operations of the reporting unit using reasonable assumptions relating to growth levels when considering the
current and forecasted business environment and each cash-generating unit’s discount rate. For purpose of determin-
ing fair value, management considered a growth level range of 0% to 3% and a discount rate range of 13% to 16%
for its BTS division. 

Adoption of New Accounting Rules and Impact on Financial Results 

The Company did not adopt any new accounting policies this year. 

Impact of Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Implemented 

There were no new accounting pronouncements issued in 2015 which would affect the Company's results of opera-
tions or financial conditions. 

Management’s Conclusion on the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls 

The Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of the Company, after evaluating the effectiveness of the
Company's disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30,2015, have concluded that the Company's dis-
closure  controls  and  procedures  were  adequate  and  effective  to  ensure  that  material  information  relating  to  the
Company and its consolidated subsidiaries would have been known to them and that information required to be dis-
closed  by  the  Company  is  recorded,  processed,  summarized  and  reported  within  the  time  periods  specified  in  the
securities legislation. 

Management’s Conclusion on the Effectiveness of Internal Control over Financial Reporting 

The Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of the Company, after evaluating the effectiveness of the
Company’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  of  September  30,  2015,  have  concluded  that  the  Company’s
internal controls over financial reporting provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting for
external purposes in accordance with IFRS. 

During the most recent interim quarter ending September 30, 2015, there have been no changes in the design of the
Company's internal controls over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially
affect, the Company's internal controls over financial reporting.

Risk Factors

The Company is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect the Company’s financial
condition and future results of operations. Risk management is an integral part of how the Company plans and moni-
tors  the  business  strategies  and  results  and  we  have  embedded  risk  management  activities  in  the  operational
responsibilities of management and made them an integral part of our overall governance, organizational and account-
ability structure. The Company faces some or all of the following risks and uncertainties: 

Competition for contracts within key markets 

The markets for the Company’s services are very competitive, rapidly evolving and subject to technological changes. The
principal competitive factors in the Company’s markets are quality, performance, price, timeliness, customer support and
reputation. The Company has a disciplined approach to management of all aspects of its business. The Company is a
proponent of quality management; SED is registered under ISO 9001-2008 standards and BTS is a founding partner of
Excellence  Canada  previously  accredited  at  Level  4  of  the  Progressive  Excellence  Program  and  currently  working  on
attaining Gold certification as per the new Excellence Canada standard.  This approach to management, with a focus on
quality  was  developed  to  help  the  Company  ensure  that  its  employees  deliver  services  consistently  according  to  the
Company’s high standards and based on strong values underlying its client-focused culture.

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Concentration of Revenues

The Company has certain ongoing contracts that account for a significant portion of revenues. Should these contracts
not be renewed at expiry or should a competitor win the renewal, the Company’s future revenue stream and overall
profitability could be significantly reduced. While there is no indication that such contracts will be left to expire, there
is a risk that a competitor could win the work at the next renewal point. Our strong historical performance and keen
focus on customer requirements puts us in good stead, but winning the renewal is not assured.

The availability of qualified professionals 

Competition  from  other  firms  has  a  two-fold  impact  on  the  Company.  The  Company  must  not  only  vie  for  qualified
employees for its own operations but must have ready access to a large pool of qualified professionals to satisfy con-
tractual  arrangements  with  customers.  The  Company  mitigates  these  factors  through  a  number  of  means.  The
Company’s performance-driven remuneration policies and its favorable working environment are conducive to attract-
ing  ambitious,  qualified  professionals.  As  a  supplier  of  professional  employees  through  outsourcing  contracts,  the
Company  regularly  establishes  relationships  with  a  significant  number  of  professionals  in  key  markets.  While  SED
revenues are usually predominately export, its labour costs are largely influenced by domestic and regional economic
factors. Accordingly, labour costs could become significantly higher than those of foreign competitors, thereby eroding
our competitive position.

Performance on fixed-price contracts 

A large percentage of SED’s contracts are based on a fixed price for the provision of a specified service or system
against an agreed delivery schedule. These fixed-price contracts at times involve the completion of large-scale system
engineering projects. There is a risk in all fixed-price contracts that the Company will be unable to deliver the system
within  the  time  specified  and  at  the  expected  cost.  The  Company  employs  sophisticated  design  and  testing
processes and practices, which include a wide range of stringent factory and on-site acceptance tests with criteria and
requirements  jointly  developed  with  the  customer.  However,  non-performance  could  result  in  a  customer  being  in  a
position  to  terminate  the  contract  for  default,  or  to  demand  repayments  or  penalties.  Program  management
methodologies  have  been  implemented  to  adequately  manage  each  project  and  any  customer  change,  and  to
identify and mitigate potential technical risks and related cost overruns. In addition, the Company employs procedures
to ensure accurate estimating of costs and performs regular detailed reviews of progress on each project.

Non-performance of a key supplier or contractor 

The  Company’s  business  is  often  dependent  on  performance  by  third  parties  and  subcontractors  for  completion  of
contracts for which the Company is the prime contractor. Subcontractors for large systems are selected in concurrence
with the customer’s requirements, and if not directed by the customer, are selected through a competitive bid or nego-
tiated process. Most major development subcontracts are established as fixed-price contracts. The Company believes
that these subcontractors have an economic incentive to perform such subcontracts for the Company. However, no
company can protect itself against all material breaches, particularly those related to financial insolvency of the sub-
contractors or to cost overruns by subcontractors. Risks include a significant price increase in those few subcontracts
that  are  not  fixed-price,  delay  in  performance,  failure  of  any  major  subcontractor  to  perform  or  the  inability  of  the
Company to obtain replacement subcontractors at a reasonable price. The performance of key subcontracts is closely
monitored as part of the Company’s project management process to promptly identify potential issues and develop
remedial actions. 

Rapidly changing technologies and customer demands 

The  markets  in  which  the  Company  operates  are  characterized  by  changing  technology  and  evolving  industry
standards. The Company keeps pace with developments in the industries it serves and actively monitors the evolution
of these markets, thus ensuring that it can meet the evolving needs of its clients. The Company achieves this by
continually recruiting professionals in high demand positions and providing regular training to ensure employee skills
remain current. The Company’s ability to anticipate changes in technology, technical standards and service offerings will
be a significant factor in the Company’s ability to compete or expand into new markets.

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Customer’s ability to retain market share

The Company performs manufacturing services for a number of customers, whereby we build their products to meet
their  market  demands.  While  these  relationships  are  long-standing,  the  Company  is  susceptible  to  overall  shifts  in
market demand for such products as well as our customers’ share of such markets. While the Company has regular
discussions with customers regarding upcoming requirements, an erosion of a customer’s market share for a particu-
lar product could have a direct impact on the Company’s revenues and profitability.

Government contracts

During fiscal 2015, approximately 62% of the Company’s total revenues were derived from contracts with the Canadian
government and its agencies. The government may change its policies, priorities or funding levels through agency or
program budget reductions or impose budgetary constraints. Furthermore, contracts with governments, including the
Canadian government, may be terminated or suspended by the government at any time, with or without cause, and
may be subject to certain audits or other claims. Although in the past the Company has rarely experienced cancella-
tions of previously awarded significant contracts by the Canadian government, there can be no assurance that any
contract with the government will not be terminated or suspended in the future. 

Backlog

Most fee for service contracts provide the customer with the ability to adjust the timing and level of effort throughout
the contract life and as such the amount actually realized could be materially different from the original contract value.
At September 30, 2015 the Company’s backlog included $121 million of contract value in excess of the current esti-
mated utilization levels. Should additional customer requirements for the Company’s services under these contracts
not materialize, this excess will not be realized.

Credit risk concentration with respect to accounts receivable 

As the Company grows, it monitors the concentration of its business in its various segments and with particular cus-
tomers.  In  management’s  opinion,  the  fact  that  the  Company  operates  in  two  segments  that  provide  some
diversification of its customer base mitigates the potential impact on earnings and cash flow of problems related to an
individual sector or customer.

Insufficient or inappropriate mix of work for fixed labour resources 

Virtually all employees of SED are full time staff and represent a broad spectrum of unique skill sets. Accordingly, SED
strives to secure sufficient labour sales that adequately match the skill sets. SED’s business development practices are
designed to dynamically adjust pursuits of contracts to address the sufficiency and mix of available resources. In the
event SED cannot secure the required workforce, it may not be in a position to bid on or secure certain contracts. 

Operational risk 

Operational  risk  is  managed  through  the  establishment  of  effective  infrastructure  and  controls.  Key  elements  of  the
infrastructure are qualified, well-trained personnel, clear authorization levels and reliable technology. Controls estab-
lished  by  documented  policies  and  procedures  include  the  regular  examination  of  internal  controls  by  internal
employees  as  well  as  our  auditors,  segregation  of  duties,  and  financial  management  and  reporting.  In  addition,  the
Company maintains insurance coverage and contingency plans for systems failures or catastrophic events. 

Foreign currency risk 

The Company operates internationally with approximately 23% of its business derived from non-Canadian sources. A
substantial  portion  of  this  international  business  is  denominated  in  major  foreign  currencies  and  therefore  the
Company’s  results  from  operations  are  affected  by  exchange  rate  fluctuations  of  these  currencies  relative  to  the
Canadian dollar. The Company uses financial instruments, principally in the form of forward exchange contracts, in its
management of foreign currency exposures. At September 30, 2015 the Company had various forward exchange con-
tracts,  which  are  explained  in  Note  19  to  the  Company’s  consolidated  financial  statements  for  the  year  ended
September  30,  2015.  The  strengthening  of  the  Canadian  dollar  relative  to  other  foreign  currencies  may  negatively
impact the Company’s competitiveness and increase pressure on margins for new work. 

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Sufficiency of insurance 

The Company carries various forms of insurance to protect itself from a variety of insurable risks. However, such cov-
erage may not be sufficient in extreme circumstances and accordingly there exists a risk to the Company. While the
Company cannot reasonably insure itself for all events, it regularly reviews the availability, scope and amounts of cov-
erage with its professional advisors and implements an approach balancing both cost and risk.

Medical malpractice 

As a result of the Company executing health services for numerous customers, the Company is subject to risks asso-
ciated with the medical profession. In order to mitigate such risks to the degree possible, the Company has obtained
medical malpractice and professional liability insurance. In addition, it is a condition of employment for doctors, den-
tists  and  other  medical  professionals  to  maintain  appropriate  credentials,  be  in  good  standing  with  their  medical
associations and obtain medical malpractice insurance from their respective association. 

Political and trade barriers 

Revenues on certain projects are derived from customers in foreign jurisdictions and are subject to trade and political
barriers relating to the protection of national interests. These barriers could have an adverse effect on our ability to win
repeat business and attract new customers. In addition there is a risk that economic sanctions imposed by Canada
against aggressive countries could limit pursuits of new business with those countries.

Consolidation of customer base 

Certain markets and industries can experience both restructuring and consolidation from time to time. As the newly
formed entities focus on optimizing cash flows and gaining economies of scale, opportunities may be diminished or
work currently performed by the Company could be repatriated, resulting in a loss of revenue or the creation of a very
competitive environment with commensurate pressure on margins. 

Long term Outlook 

Management is confident that the Company is well positioned for sustained growth in the long term.   The Company’s
strong contract backlog provides a solid base for the realization of future revenues.  Leveraging the Company's diverse
services offerings, the Company operates in global and domestic markets that will continue to require the services that
the Company offers. To ensure the Company is positioned to respond to market requirements, the Company will focus
on the execution of its four pillar growth strategy:

• Customer retention: through continued delivery excellence maintain a valued relationship with current customer base; 

• Customer diversification:  through increasing the percentage of its revenues derived from new business in adja-

cent and non-government markets, balance customer revenue into numerous global and domestic sectors;

•  Service  Line  Evolution:    continue  investment  in  service  offerings  to  increase  differentiation  and  improve  gross

margin attainment; 

•  Continuous  Process  Improvement:    leverage  innovation  to  improve  how  the  company  operates  with  a  goal  to

streamline processes and provide for a scalable back office support capability.

The company has completed four acquisitions in the past 3 years, and will proactively look for companies that can
accelerate its growth strategy with a focus on customer diversification and service line evolution. 

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The SED Division has been working within a sustainable satellite sector and is expecting opportunities to continue to
arise as systems adopting the latest technologies will be required by customers wishing to maintain and improve their
service  offerings  and  react  to  an  increasing  demand  for  bandwidth.  SED  continues  to  invest  in  communications
products, software development and manufacturing equipment to strengthen its competitive position. However in the
short-term,  activity  levels  in  custom  manufacturing  will  continue  to  be  directly  dependent  upon  SED’s  customers’
requirements  and  continuing  volatility  in  orders  is  anticipated  as  both  government  and  commercial  customers
continue  to  re-examine  their  traditional  spending  patterns.  The  recent  delays,  deferrals  and  cancellations  of  DND
capital  procurements  have  created  intense  competition  for  available  manufacturing  work.  Finally,  changes  in  the
relative  value  of  the  Canadian  dollar  may  negatively  or  positively  impact  the  Systems  Engineering  Division’s
competitiveness on projects denominated in foreign currencies.

The BTS Division’s services are adaptable to many different markets. Currently, its strength lies in providing program
management and delivery services across Canada with a significant portion of this work currently with the Department
of National Defence. Recently the division has been successful in diversifying its customer base and evolving its service
offerings.  As  an  example  the  division  now  provides  direct  to  customer  health  services  through  the  operation  of
managed medical clinics as well as onsite health practitioners in the oil and gas sector. Management believes that for
the long term, the public and private sector will continue to require health, IT, and training services from private enter-
prises  to  achieve  their  business  outcomes.      Looking  at  the  current  outlook,  the  results  of  the  recent  election  and
budget balancing initiatives in the federal government may create uncertainty as to the extent of demand from this cus-
tomer, at least in the short term.  With recent investments in sales, marketing, acquisitions and success in new markets
outside of the federal government, the division is better positioned to manage through these downturns. Recent acqui-
sitions  have  also  bolstered  the  division’s  performance  and  it  is  expected  that  overall,  the  acquired  companies  will
continue to meet and exceed the financial targets established as part of the acquisitions. 

Additional Information 

Additional information about the Company such as the Company’s 2015 Annual Information Form and Management
Circular can be found on SEDAR at www.SEDAR.com 

Dated: December 3, 2015 

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Management’s Statement of Responsibility

The accompanying consolidated financial statements of Calian Technologies Ltd. and its subsidiaries and all informa-
tion in the annual report are the responsibility of management and have been approved by the Board of Directors. 

The financial statements include some amounts that are based on management’s best estimates that have been made
using careful judgment. 

The  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  by  management  in  accordance  with  accounting  principles  generally
accepted in Canada. Financial and operating data elsewhere in the annual report are consistent with the information
contained in the financial statements. 

In  fulfilling  its  responsibilities,  management  of  Calian  has  developed  and  continues  to  maintain  systems  of  internal
accounting controls including written policies and procedures and segregation of duties and responsibilities. 

Although no cost-effective system of internal controls will prevent or detect all errors and irregularities, these systems
are designed to provide reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded from loss or unauthorized use, transac-
tions are properly recorded and the financial records are reliable for preparing the financial statements. 

The  Board  of  Directors  carries  out  its  responsibility  for  the  financial  statements  in  this  report  through  its  Audit
Committee. The Audit Committee meets periodically with management to discuss the results of audit examinations
with  respect  to  the  adequacy  of  internal  controls  and  to  review  and  discuss  the  financial  statements  and  financial
reporting matters. The Audit Committee also meets periodically with the external auditors to review and discuss the
financial statements and financial reporting matters. 

The financial statements have been audited by Deloitte LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, who have full access
to the Audit Committee with and without the presence of management. 

Kevin Ford

President and CEO
Ottawa, Ontario
November 10, 2015

Jacqueline Gauthier

Chief Financial Officer

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Independent Auditor’s Report

To the Shareholders of Calian Technologies Ltd.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Calian Technologies Ltd., which comprise
the consolidated statements of financial position as at September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, and the con-
solidated  statements  of  net  profit,  consolidated  statements  of  comprehensive  income,  consolidated  statements  of
changes in equity and consolidated statements of cash flows for the years then ended, and a summary of significant
accounting policies and other explanatory information.

Management's Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements

Management  is  responsible  for  the  preparation  and  fair  presentation  of  these  consolidated  financial  statements  in
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, 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.

Auditor's Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We con-
ducted our audits in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards.  Those standards require that
we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether
the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consoli-
dated financial statements.  The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment of
the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making
those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation
of the consolidated financial statements 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 entity's internal control.  An audit also
includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained in our audits is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for
our audit opinion. 

Opinion

In  our  opinion,  the  consolidated  financial  statements  present  fairly,  in  all  material  respects,  the  financial  position  of
Calian Technologies Ltd. as at September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014, and its financial performance and its
cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.

Chartered Professional Accountants
Licensed Public Accountants

November 10, 2015 
Ottawa, Ontario

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Calian Technologies Ltd.
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
As at September 30, 2015 and 2014 

(Canadian dollars in thousands)

NOTES

September 30,
2015

September 30,
2014

ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS

Cash
Accounts receivable
Work in process
Prepaid expenses
Derivative assets
Total current assets

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Equipment
Application software
Acquired intangible assets
Goodwill

Total non-current assets

TOTAL ASSETS

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Unearned contract revenue
Derivative liabilities
Total current liabilities

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Deferred tax liabilities
Total non-current liabilities

TOTAL LIABILITIES

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Issued capital
Contributed surplus
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive loss

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

19

6
7
8
9

15
19

14

10

$

10,624
50,494
17,431
1,449
424
80,422

5,245
377
4,246
12,037
21,905

$

25,200
39,249
12,590
1,700
191
78,930

3,615
518
5,750
12,037
21,920

$ 102,327

$ 100,850

$

25,582
6,980
751
33,313

299
299

33,612

20,673
458
50,633
(3,049)
68,715

$

24,013
5,141
473
29,627

1,672
1,672

31,299

20,161
336
49,128
(74)
69,551

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

$ 102,327

$ 100,850

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

Approved by the Board
on November 10, 2015:

Kenneth Loeb
Chairman

Richard Vickers
Director

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Consolidated Statements of Net Profit
For the years ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

(Canadian dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Revenues

Cost of revenues

Gross profit

Selling and marketing

General and administration

Facilities

Depreciation of equipment and application software

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

Deemed compensation related to acquisitions

Bargain purchase gain

Profit before interest income and income tax expense

Interest income

Profit before income tax expense

Income tax expense – current

Income tax expense – deferred

Total income tax expense

NET PROFIT

Net profit per share:

Basic

Diluted

NOTES

2015

2014

$

242,253

$

211,257

200,742

41,511

3,904

16,924

3,461

1,285

1,431

1,069

-

13,437

87

13,524

4,068

(311)

3,757

172,147

39,110

3,379

16,141

3,374

1,077

924

429

(330)

14,116

271

14,387

4,085

(279)

3,806

$

$

$

9,767

$

10,581

1.33

1.33

$

$

1.44

1.44

20

20

13

14

12

12

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the years ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

(Canadian dollars in thousands)

NET PROFIT

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

Items that will be reclassified subsequently to net profit: 

Change in deferred gain (loss) on derivatives designated as cash  
flow hedges, net of tax of $1,081 (2014 - $65). 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

NOTES

2015

2014

$

9,767

$ 10,581

(2,975)

(2,975)

180

180

$

6,792

$ 10,761

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
For the years ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

(Canadian dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Notes

Issued
capital

Contributed
surplus

Retained
earnings

Cash flow
hedging
reserve

Total

Balance October 1, 2014 

$ 20,161

$ 336

$ 49,128

$

(74) $ 69,551

Comprehensive income 

Dividend paid ($1.12 per share)

Issue of shares under employee 
stock purchase plan

Issue of shares under stock option plan

Share-based compensation expense
Balance September 30, 2015

10,11

10

11

-

-

413

99

-
$ 20,673

-

-

-

(6)

128
$ 458

9,767

(8,262)

-

-

(2,975)

6,792

-

-
-

-

(8,262)

413

93

-
$ 50,633

-

128
$ (3,049) $ 68,715

Notes

Issued
capital

Contributed
surplus

Retained
earnings

Cash flow
hedging
reserve

Total

Balance October 1, 2013 

$ 19,746

$ 216

$ 47,089

$ (254) $ 66,797

Comprehensive income 

Dividend paid ($1.12 per share)

Issue of shares under employee 
stock purchase plan

Share-based compensation expense

Share repurchase

Share repurchase obligation change
Balance September 30, 2014

10,11

11

10

10

-

-

465

-

(174)

124
$ 20,161

-

-

-

120

-

-
$ 336

10,581

(8,263)

-

-

(1,102)

823
$ 49,128

180

10,761

-

-

-

-

(8,263)

465

120

(1,276)

-

947
(74) $ 69,551

$

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 
 For the years ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

(Canadian dollars in thousands)

NOTES

2015

2014

$

9,767

$ 10,581

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 

Net profit 

Items not affecting cash:

Interest income

Income tax expense

13

14

Employee stock purchase plan and share-based compensation expense

Depreciation and amortization expense

Deemed compensation related to acquisitions

Bargain purchase gain

Change in non-cash working capital

Accounts receivable

Work in process

Prepaid expenses

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

Unearned contract revenue

Interest received

Income tax paid

CASH FLOWS USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES 

Issuance of common shares

Dividends 

Repurchase of shares

CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES 

Equipment and application software expenditures

Acquisitions

10,11

10

6,7

20

(87)

3,757

187

2,716

1,069

-

17,409

(10,445)

(4,840)

251

(3,072)

1,838

1,141

87

(4,083)

(2,855)

442

(8,262)

-

(7,820)

(2,701)

(1,200)

(3,901)

(271)

3,806

188

2,001

429

(330)

16,404

3,252

(2,826)

570

(3,496)

1,083

14,987

287

(3,836)

11,438

388

(8,263)

(1,276)

(9,151)

(1,188)

(5,681)

(6,869)

NET CASH OUTFLOW 

CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 

CASH,  END OF PERIOD 

$ (14,576)

25,200

$ 10,624

$

(4,582)

29,782

$ 25,200

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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Calian Technologies Ltd.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

(Canadian dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

1. Basis of preparation

Calian Technologies Ltd. (“the Company”) is incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act. The address of its registered
office and principal place of business is 340 Legget Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K2K 1Y6. The Company’s capabilities include the provi-
sion of business and technology services to industry and government in the health, IT services and training domains as well as the
design, manufacturing and maintenance of complex systems to the communications and defence sectors. 

Statement of compliance

These consolidated financial statements are expressed in Canadian dollars and have been prepared in accordance with International
Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), as issued by the International Accounting Standard Board (“IASB”) and in place for September
30, 2015. These consolidated financial statements were prepared using the accounting policies as described in Note 2 – Summary of
significant accounting policies. 

These  consolidated  financial  statements  for  the  year  ended  September  30,  2015  were  authorized  for  issuance  by  the  Board  of
Directors on November 10, 2015.

2. Summary of significant accounting policies

The  accounting  policies  below  have  been  applied  consistently  to  all  periods  presented  in  these  consolidated  financial  statements
unless otherwise stated.

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries Calian Ltd. located in
Ottawa, Ontario, Primacy Management Inc. located in Burlington, Ontario, Med-Team Clinic Inc., located in Ottawa, Ontario, Amtek
Engineering  Services  Ltd,  located  in  Ottawa,  Ontario  and  DWP  Solutions  Inc.,  located  in  Ottawa,  Ontario.  The  results  of  the  sub-
sidiaries  acquired  in  2014  are  included  from  the  date  of  acquisition  and  onward.  All  transactions  and  balances  between  these
companies have been eliminated on consolidation.

Basis of presentation

The consolidated financial statements are presented at historical cost unless otherwise noted. Historical cost is generally based on
the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for the asset or liability.

Revenue recognition

Revenue  is  measured  at  the  fair  value  of  the  consideration  received  or  receivable.  Revenue  from  a  contract  to  provide  services  is
recognized by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of the contract is determined as follows:

Fixed price contracts

Where the outcome of fixed-price construction contracts can be estimated reliably, revenue is recognized by reference to the com-
pleted activity of the contract as at each reporting period, measured based on the proportion of the costs incurred for work performed
to date relative to the estimated total contract costs including warranty costs where applicable, except where this would not be rep-
resentative of the stage of completion. As some contracts extend over more than one year, any revision in cost and profit estimates
made during the course of the work is reflected in the accounting period in which the facts indicating a need for the revision become
known. Variations in contract work, claims and incentive payments if any, are included to the extent that the amount can be measured
reliably and its receipt is considered probable.

Where the outcome of fixed-price construction contracts cannot be estimated reliably, contract revenue is recognized to the extent of
contract  costs  incurred  that  it  is  probable  will  be  recoverable.  Contract  costs  are  recognized  as  expenses  in  the  period  they                                            
are incurred.

When it is probable that total contract costs will exceed total contract revenue, the expected loss is recognized as an expense immediately.

Where contract costs incurred to date plus recognized profits less recognized losses exceed progress billings, the surplus is shown
as work in process. For contracts where progress billings exceed contract costs incurred to date plus recognized profits less recog-
nized losses, the surplus is shown as unearned contract revenue. Amounts received before the related work is performed are included
in the consolidated statement of financial position, as a liability, as unearned contract revenue. Amounts billed for work performed but
not yet paid by the customer are included in the consolidated statement of financial position under accounts receivable. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

(Canadian dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

2. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

Time and material contracts

Revenue  derived  from  time  and  material  contracts  is  recognized  at  the  contractual  rates  as  labour  hours  are  delivered  and  direct
expenses are incurred. Variations in revenue incentive payments if any are included to the extent that the amount can be measured
reliably and its receipt is considered probable.

Share-based compensation

The Company has a stock option plan for executives and other key employees. The Company measures and recognizes compensa-
tion expense based on the grant date fair-value of the stock options issued using the Black-Scholes pricing model. The offsetting credit
is recorded in contributed surplus. Compensation expense is recorded on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the
Company’s estimate of stock options that will ultimately vest. At each reporting period, the Company revises its estimate of the stock
options expected to vest. The impact on the change in estimate, if any, is recognized over the remaining vesting period. Consideration
paid by employees on the exercise of options and related amounts of contributed surplus are recorded as issued capital when the
shares are issued.

The Company has an employee stock purchase plan available to all employees of the Company. The plan provides for a discount to
the fair market value at the date the shares are issued. Compensation expense representing the discount is recorded as general and
administration expenses with an offsetting amount to issued capital.

Leases

Leases entered into are classified as either finance or operating leases. Leases that transfer substantially all of the risks and rewards
of ownership of property to the Company are accounted for as finance leases. For leases which are classified as operating leases, lease
payments are recognized as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. In the event that lease incentives are received to
enter into operating leases, such incentives are recognized as a liability. The aggregate benefit of incentives is recognized as a reduc-
tion of rental expense on a straight-line basis. The Company does not have any finance leases.

Income taxes

Income tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax expense is recognized in net profit, except when it relates to items
that are recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case, the current and deferred tax are also recognized
in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively. Where current tax or deferred tax arises from the initial accounting for
a business combination, the tax effect is included in the accounting for the business combination. 

Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable income for the period using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted as at each report-
ing period and any adjustments to tax payable related to previous years. Taxable profit differs from profit as reported in the consolidated
statement of net profit because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further
excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. 

Deferred tax

Deferred tax is recognized using the balance sheet method, providing for differences between the carrying amounts of assets and lia-
bilities for financial reporting purposes and the corresponding tax bases used for taxation purposes calculated using the tax rates in
effect when the differences are expected to reverse.

Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognized for all taxable temporary differences, and deferred tax assets are generally recognized
for  all  deductible  temporary  differences  to  the  extent  that  it  is  probable  that  taxable  profits  will  be  available  against  which  those
deductible temporary differences can be utilized. Such assets and liabilities are not recognized if the temporary difference arises from
goodwill or from the initial recognition (other than in a business combination) of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects
neither the taxable profit nor the accounting profit.

Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, except where the
Company is able to control the reversal of the temporary difference and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in
the foreseeable future. Deferred tax assets arising from deductible temporary differences associated with such investments are only
recognized to the extent that it is probable that there will be sufficient taxable profits against which to utilize the benefits of the tem-
porary differences and they are expected to reverse in the foreseeable future.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

(Canadian dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

2. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no longer proba-
ble that sufficient taxable income will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are
measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period in which the liability is settled or the asset realized, based on tax
rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted at each reporting period. The measurement of deferred tax liabilities and assets
reflects the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the Company expects, at the reporting date, to recover or
settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities. 

Equipment

Equipment, comprising leasehold improvements, furniture and computer equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation
and impairment losses, if any. The carrying value is net of related government assistance and investment tax credits. Depreciation is
recognized in net profit on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Leasehold improvements are amortized
on a straight-line basis over the term of the leases. The estimated useful lives are as follows:

• Leasehold improvements:

over the term of each lease

• Furniture:

• Computer equipment:

10 years

5 years

The estimated useful lives, residual values and depreciation methods are reviewed annually, with the effect of any changes in estimate
accounted for on a prospective basis. 

Application software

Application software is measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and is amortized on a straight-line basis over its estimated
useful life not exceeding five years.  The amortization method and estimate of useful lives are reviewed annually. 

Acquired intangible assets

Acquired intangible assets are measured at cost less accumulated amortization.  Amortization is recognized in net profit on a straight-
line basis over the estimated useful lives of the underlying assets. The estimated useful lives are as follows:

• Customer relationship Primacy:

indefinite

• Other customer relationships:

• Contracts with customers:

3 to 5 years

3 to 5 years

• Non-competition agreements:

7 years

The customer relationship from the Primacy acquisition, representing expected renewals of the acquired contract, is considered to have
an indefinite life based on the fact that the contract is renewable on an annual basis indefinitely. The amortization method and estimate
of useful life for all other intangible assets is reviewed annually. 

Impairment of equipment, application software and intangible assets

At each reporting period, management reviews the carrying amounts of its equipment, application software and intangible assets to
determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. Intangible assets with an indefinite life
are  also  tested  for  impairment  annually  or  more  frequently  if  events  or  changes  in  circumstances  indicate  that  the  asset  might  be
impaired. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impair-
ment  loss,  if  any.  Where  it  is  not  possible  to  estimate  the  recoverable  amount  of  an  individual  asset,  management  estimates  the
recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.  Where a reasonable and consistent basis of allocation
can be identified, corporate assets are also allocated to individual cash-generating units. The Company performs its annual review of
intangible assets with an indefinite life on September 30th each year.  

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash
flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of
money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.

If the recoverable amount of an asset or cash-generating unit is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of
the asset or cash-generating unit is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognized immediately in profit or loss.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

(Canadian dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

2. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

Impairment of goodwill 

Goodwill arising on the acquisition of a business represents the excess of the purchase price over the net fair value of identifiable assets,
liabilities and contingent liabilities of the acquired businesses recognized at the date of the acquisition. Goodwill is initially recognized as
an asset at cost and is subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.  For the purpose of impairment testing,
goodwill is allocated to the cash-generating units expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination. Cash-generating units or
groups of cash generating units to which goodwill has been allocated are tested for impairment annually or more frequently if events or
changes in circumstances indicate that the unit might be impaired. For purposes of impairment testing of goodwill, cash-generating units
or groups of cash generating units correspond to the Company’s reporting segments as disclosed in Note 18. 

When the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than the carrying amount of the cash-generating unit, the impairment
loss  is  allocated  first  to  reduce  the  carrying  amount  of  any  goodwill  allocated  to  the  unit  and  then  to  the  other  assets  of  the
cash-generating unit on a pro-rata basis. An impairment loss recognized for goodwill is not reversed in a subsequent period.  The
Company performs its annual review of goodwill on September 30th each year.  

Business acquisition

Acquisition of businesses are accounted for using the acquisition method. The consideration transferred in a business combination is
measured at fair value, which is calculated as the sum of the acquisition-date fair values of the assets transferred by the Company, and
liabilities incurred by the Company to the former owners of the acquiree in exchange for control of the acquiree. Acquisition-related
costs are generally recognised in profit or loss as incurred.

At the acquisition date, the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed are recognised at their fair value, except that deferred
tax assets or liabilities are recognised and measured in accordance with IAS 12 Income Taxes.

Goodwill is measured as the excess of the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interests in the
acquiree, and the fair value of the acquirer's previously held equity interest in the acquiree (if any) over the net of the acquisition-date
amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. If, after reassessment, the net of the acquisition-date amounts
of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed exceeds the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-
controlling interests in the acquiree and the fair value of the acquirer's previously held interest in the acquiree (if any), the excess is
recognised immediately in profit or loss as a bargain purchase gain.

When the consideration transferred by the Company in a business combination includes a payment subject to the retention of the prin-
cipal shareholders, the amount is deemed to represent deferred compensation payable to such shareholders and therefore is excluded
from the total consideration to the purchase and is expensed on a straight-line basis over the retention period in the Company's con-
solidated statement of net profit as deemed compensation related to acquisitions.

When the consideration transferred by the Company in a business combination includes assets or liabilities resulting from a contin-
gent consideration arrangement, the contingent consideration is measured at its acquisition-date fair value and included as part of the
consideration  transferred  in  a  business  combination.  Changes  in  the  fair  value  of  the  contingent  consideration  that  qualify  as
measurement period adjustments are adjusted retrospectively, with corresponding adjustments against goodwill. Measurement period
adjustments are adjustments that arise from additional information obtained during the ‘measurement period’ (which cannot exceed
one year from the acquisition date) about facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition date.

Foreign currency translation

Transactions in currencies other than the Company’s functional currency (foreign currencies) are recorded at the rates of exchange pre-
vailing at the dates of the transactions. Income and expense items are translated at the average exchange rates for the period, unless
exchange rates fluctuated significantly during that period, in which case the exchange rates at the dates of the transactions are used.
At each reporting period, monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing at each reporting
period. Non-monetary items which are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are not retranslated. Exchange differ-
ences are recognized in net profit in the period in which they arise except for exchange differences on transactions entered into in order
to hedge certain foreign currencies (see note below for hedging policy).

The functional currency of the parent company and its subsidiaries is the Canadian dollar. 

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Calian Technologies Ltd.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

(Canadian dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

2. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

Financial instruments

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognized when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value. Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acqui-
sition or issue of financial assets and financial liabilities (other than financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value through profit or
loss) are added to or deducted from the fair value of the financial assets or financial liabilities, as appropriate, on initial recognition.
Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition of financial assets or financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are
recognized immediately in profit or loss. 

Financial assets 

The classification of financial assets depends on the nature and purpose of the financial assets and is determined at the time of initial
recognition. The Company’s financial assets are classified as follows: 

Cash
Accounts receivable
Derivative assets

Fair value through profit or loss
Loans and receivables
Fair value through profit or loss

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)

Financial assets are classified as at FVTPL if they are held for trading or are designated as such upon initial recognition. Financial assets
at FVTPL are measured at fair value.  Derivative assets are classified as FVTPL. Changes in fair value of financial assets other than
derivatives are recognized in net profit and changes in fair values of derivatives are recognized in Other Comprehensive Income ("OCI").

Loans and receivables

Accounts receivable are classified as loans and receivables. Loans and receivables are measured at amortized cost using the effective
interest method, less any impairment. Interest income is recognized by applying the effective interest rate, except for short-term receiv-
ables when the recognition of interest would be immaterial. 

Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets, other than those at FVTPL, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting period. Financial assets are
impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the finan-
cial asset, the estimated future cash flows of financial assets have been impacted. Objective evidence of impairment could include
significant financial difficulty of the issuer or counterparty, default or delinquency in interest or principal payments or it becoming prob-
able that the borrower will enter bankruptcy or financial re-organization.

Accounts receivable are assessed for impairment individually. Objective evidence of impairment could include the Company’s past
experience of collecting payments and an increase in the number of delayed payments past the average credit period.

For financial assets carried at amortized cost, the amount of the impairment is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and
the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate. 

Impairment losses, if any, are recognized in net profit. The carrying amount of the financial asset is reduced by the impairment loss
directly for all financial assets with the exception of accounts receivable, where the carrying amount is reduced through the use of an
allowance  account.  When  an  accounts  receivable  is  considered  uncollectible,  it  is  written  off  against  the  allowance  account.
Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against the allowance account. Changes in the carrying amount
of the allowance account are recognized in net profit, if any. If in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases
and  the  decrease  can  be  related  objectively  to  an  event  occurring  after  the  impairment  was  recognized,  the  previously  recognized
impairment loss is reversed through net profit to the extent that the carrying amount of the investment at the date the impairment is
reversed does not exceed what the amortized cost would have been had the impairment not been recognized.

Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are classified as either financial liabilities at FVTPL or other financial liabilities. The Company’s accounts payable and
accrued liabilities and share purchase obligations are classified as other financial liabilities. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities are
initially  measured  at  fair  value  and  are  subsequently  measured  at  amortized  cost  using  the  effective  interest  method,  with  interest
expense recognized on an effective yield basis. Derivative liabilities are classified as FVTPL. The share purchase obligation is based on
the fair value of the Company's shares at the end of each period.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

(Canadian dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

2. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

Effective interest method

The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortized cost of a financial asset (or financial liability) and of allocating
interest expense over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts
(cash disbursements), including all fees paid or received that form an integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs and
other premiums or discounts, through the expected life of the financial asset or financial liability, or, where appropriate, a shorter period. 

Fair value hierarchy

The Company’s fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The three levels of the fair
value hierarchy are:

Level 1 values are based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identi-
cal assets or liabilities.
Level 2 values are based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or model inputs that are observable either directly or
indirectly for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
Level 3 values are based on prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the
overall fair value measurement.

When  the  inputs  used  to  measure  fair  value  fall  within  more  than  one  level  of  the  hierarchy,  the  level  within  which  the  fair  value
measurement is categorized is based on the Company’s assessment of the lowest level input that is the most significant to the fair
value measurement.

Derivative financial instruments and risk management 

The Company enters into derivative financial instruments, mainly foreign exchange forward contracts to manage its foreign exchange
rate risk. The Company’s policy does not allow management to enter into derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative pur-
poses. Foreign exchange forward contracts are entered into to manage the foreign exchange rate risk on foreign denominated financial
assets and liabilities and foreign denominated forecasted transactions. 

Derivatives are initially recognized at fair value at the date a derivative contract is entered into with transaction costs recognized in profit
and loss. Derivatives are subsequently re-measured to their fair value at each reporting period. The resulting gain or loss is recognized
in net profit immediately unless the derivative is designated and effective as a hedging instrument, in which event the effective portion
of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recorded in other comprehensive income and is recognized in net profit when the hedged
item affects net profit. The Company expenses transaction costs related to its foreign exchange contracts. Fair value of the forward
exchange  contracts  reflects  the  cash  flows  due  to  or  from  the  Company  if  settlement  had  taken  place  at  the  end  of  the  period.
A derivative is presented as a non-current asset or a non-current liability if the remaining maturity of the instrument is more than 12
months and it is not expected to be realized or settled within 12 months. 

Hedge accounting

Management designates its foreign exchange forward contracts as either hedges of the fair value of recognized assets or liabilities (fair
value hedges) or hedges of highly probable forecast transactions and firm commitments (cash flow hedges).

At the inception of the hedge relationship, the Company documents the relationship between the hedging instruments and the hedged
items, as well as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions.  Furthermore, both at the
hedge’s inception and on an ongoing basis, the Company also assesses whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions
are highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of hedged items.

Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges are recorded in net profit immediately,
together with any changes in the fair value of the hedged item that are attributable to the hedged risk. The change in the fair value of
the hedging instrument and the change in the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in the line of the income state-
ment relating to the hedged item. 

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges are deferred in other
comprehensive income and accumulated under the heading of cash flow hedging reserve. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective
portion is recognized immediately in net profit, and is included in other gains and losses, if any. Amounts deferred in other compre-
hensive  income  are  recycled  in  net  profit  in  the  periods  when  the  hedged  item  is  recognized  in  net  profit,  in  the  same  line  of  the
statement of net profit as the recognized hedged item.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

(Canadian dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

2. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

Hedge  accounting  is  discontinued  when  management  revokes  the  hedging  relationship;  the  hedging  instrument  is  terminated  or  no
longer qualifies for hedge accounting. For fair value hedges, the adjustment to the carrying amount of the hedged item arising from the
hedged risk is amortized to net profit from that date. For cash flow hedges, any cumulative gain or loss deferred in other comprehensive
income at that time remains in other comprehensive income and is recognized when the forecast transaction is ultimately recognized in
net profit. When a forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss that was deferred in other compre-
hensive income is recognized immediately in net profit.

Note 19 sets out details of the fair values of the derivative instruments used for hedging purposes. Movements in the hedging reserve in
equity are also detailed in the statement of changes in equity.

3. Changes in accounting policies 

During the current year, the Company has made no changes to its accounting policies.

4. Future changes in accounting policies 

IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers 

In  April  2014,  the  IASB  released  IFRS  15  –  Revenue  from  Contracts  with  Customers.  The  Standard  replaces  IAS11  Construction
Contracts and IAS18 Revenue, providing a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from con-
tracts with customers. IFRS 15 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018. The Company has not yet assessed
the impact of the adoption of this standard on its consolidated financial statements.

IFRS 9 Financial instruments

IFRS 9 was issued by the IASB in November 2009 and October 2010, was amended in 2013 and finalized in July 2014 and will replace
IAS 39, Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement (“IAS 39”).

IFRS 9 uses a single approach to determine whether a financial instrument is measured at fair value through profit or loss, fair value
through other comprehensive income or amortized cost, replacing the multiple rules in IAS 39. The approach in IFRS 9 is based on how
an entity manages its financial instruments in the context of its business model and the contractual cash flow characteristics of those
financial instruments. The new standard also requires a single impairment method to be used, replacing the multiple impairment methods
in IAS 39. IFRS 9 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018. The Company has not yet assessed the impact
of the adoption of this standard on its consolidated financial statements.

5. Critical accounting judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty

Estimates:

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires the Company’s management to make judgments, estimates and
assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of con-
tingent assets and liabilities as at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting periods presented. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Purchase price allocation 

As described in Note 20 of these financial statements, the Company acquired several companies during the year ended September 30,
2014.  As  a  result  of  these  acquisitions,  management  was  required  to  estimate  the  fair  values  of  each  identifiable  asset  and  liability
acquired through the acquisitions. Fair value of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and equipment were estimated to approx-
imate their carrying values at the date of the transaction. The fair values of the intangible assets were valued using the excess earnings
method under the income approach. 

Contingent consideration

As described in Note 20 of these financial statements, the Company acquired several companies during the year ended September 30,
2014. As a result of these acquisitions, management is required to estimate the fair value of the contingent consideration by assessing
the likelihood of each business meeting the earn-out targets required for the contingent consideration to be paid.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

(Canadian dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

5. Critical accounting judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty (continued)

Percentage completion on revenue

A significant portion of the Systems Engineering Division’s revenue is derived from fixed-price contracts which can extend over more
than one reporting period. Revenue from these fixed-price projects is recognized using the percentage of completion method using
management’s best estimate of the costs and related risks associated with completing the projects. The greatest risk on fixed-price
contracts  is  the  possibility  of  cost  overruns.  Management’s  approach  to  revenue  recognition  is  tightly  linked  to  detailed  project
management processes and controls. The information provided by the project management system combined with a knowledgeable
assessment of technical complexities and risks are used in estimating the percentage complete.

Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets 

Determining whether goodwill or intangibles assets are impaired requires an estimation of the value in use of the cash-generating units
to which goodwill has been allocated. The value in use calculation requires management to estimate the future cash flows expected to
arise from the cash-generating unit and a suitable discount rate in order to calculate present value.

Income taxes

The Company records deferred income tax assets and liabilities related to deductible or taxable temporary differences. The Company
assesses  the  value  of  these  assets  and  liabilities  based  on  the  likelihood  of  the  realization  as  well  as  the  timing  of  reversal  given
management assessments of future taxable income.

Contingent liabilities

From time to time the Company is involved in claims in the normal course of business. Management assesses such claims and where
considered probable to result in an exposure and, where the amount of the claim can be measured reliably, provisions for loss are made
based on management’s assessment of the likely outcome. 

Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable

The Company has extensive commercial history upon which to base its provision for doubtful accounts receivable. Due to the nature
of the industry in which the Company operates, the Company does not create a general provision for bad debts but rather determines
bad debts on a specific account basis. 

For the years ended September 30, 2015, September 30, 2014, no material changes in estimates have been made. 

Judgments:

Financial instruments

The Company's accounting policy with regards to financial instruments is described in Note 2. In applying this policy, judgments are made
in applying the criteria set out in IAS 39 – Financial instruments: recognition and measurement, to record financial instruments at fair value
through profit or loss, and the assessments of the classification of financial instruments and effectiveness of hedging relationships.

Accounting policy for equipment and intangible assets

Management makes judgments in determining the most appropriate methodology for amortizing long-lived assets over their useful
lives. The method chosen is intended to mirror, to the best extent possible, the consumption of the asset.

Deferred income taxes

The Company's accounting policy with regards to income taxes is described in Note 2. In applying this policy, judgments are made in
determining the probability of whether deductions or tax credits can be utilized and related timing of such items.

Percentage complete methodology

The Company uses judgment in determining the most appropriate basis on which to determine percentage of completion. Options
available to the Company include the proportion that contract costs incurred for work performed to date bear to the estimated total
contract  costs,  surveys  of  work  performed  and  completion  of  a  physical  proportion  of  the  contract  work.  While  the  Company
considers the costs to complete, the stage of completion is assessed based upon the assessment of the proportion of the contract
completed.  Judgments are also made in determining what costs are project costs for determining the percentage complete.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

(Canadian dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

6. Equipment

September 30, 2015

September 30, 2014

Cost

Accumulated
Amortization

Carrying
Value

Cost

Accumulated
Amortization

Carrying
Value

Leasehold improvements

Equipment and furniture

$

1,609

13,601

$

15,210

$

$

1,094

8,871

9,965

$

515

4,730

$

5,245 

$

$

1,510

11,251

12,761

$

$

926

$

584

8,220

9,146

3,031

$ 3,615 

7. Application software

September 30, 2015

September 30, 2014

Cost

Accumulated
Amortization

Carrying
Value

Cost

Accumulated
Amortization

Carrying
Value

Application software

$

2,686

$

2,309

$

377

$

2,655

$

2,137

$

518

8. Acquired intangible assets

Acquired intangible assets are allocated to the Business and Technology Services Division segment.

September 30, 2015

September 30, 2014

Cost

Accumulated
Amortization

Carrying
Value

Cost

Accumulated
Amortization

Carrying
Value

Customer relationship

related to Primacy

$

Other customer relationships 

Contract with customers

Non-competition agreements

Trademarks

1,909

3,815

1,485

249

78

$

-

$

1,909

$

2,144

1,671

958

134

54

527

115

24

1,909

3,815

1,485

249

78

$

-

$ 1,909

1,400

292

78

16

2,415

1,193

171

62

$

7,536

$

3,290

$

4,246

$

7,536

$

1,786

$ 5,750

9. Goodwill

Business and
Technology Services

September 30, 2015

September 30, 2014

Cost

Impairment

Carrying
Amount

Cost

Impairment

Carrying
Amount

$ 12,037

$ 12,037

$

$

-

-

$ 12,037

$ 12,037

$

$

12,037

12,037

$

$

-

-

$ 12,037

$ 12,037

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

(Canadian dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

9. Goodwill (continued)

Annual test for impairment

Goodwill  recorded  is  allocated  in  its  entirety  to  the  Business  and  Technology  Services  division.  At  September  30,  2015  and  2014,
management assessed the recoverable amount of goodwill and concluded that a goodwill impairment charge was not required. The
recoverable amount of the cash-generating units or groups of cash generating units was assessed by reference to value in use. 

For the years ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, the discount factor assumption range of 13% to 16% and growth rate assump-
tion range of 0% to 3% were used in arriving at value in use for the Business and Technology Services segment. Outlooks for the next
three years were used as the basis for the future cash flow estimates and the future estimated growth rates were validated by com-
paring to average growth levels for the previous 5 years.

10. Issued capital and reserves

Issued capital

Authorized: Unlimited number of common shares, no par value

Unlimited number of preferred shares issuable in series, no par value

Issued: 

Common shares as follows:

Balance, beginning of year

Shares issued under stock option plan

Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan

Shares repurchased for cash

Balance, end of year

Share purchase obligation

Issued capital

Share repurchase

September 30, 2015

September 30, 2014

Shares

7,353,908

5,000

19,390

-

Amount

$ 20,161

99

413

-

Shares

7,396,333

-

22,075

(64,500)

Amount

$ 19,746

-

465

(174)

7,378,298

$ 20,673

7,353,908

$ 20,037

-

-

-

124

7,378,298

$ 20,673

7,353,908

$ 20,161

During 2015 the Company did not acquire any of its outstanding common shares.  During 2014, the Company acquired
64,500 of its outstanding common shares at an average price of $19.79 per share for a total of $1,276 including related
expenses, through normal course issuer bids in place during the year.  The excess of the purchase price over the stated
capital of the shares has been charged to retained earnings.  

Subsequent to the date of the statement of financial position, on November 10, 2015, the date of issuance of these
consolidated  financial  statements,  the  Company  declared  a  dividend  of  $0.28  per  common  share  payable  on
December 8, 2015.

Contributed surplus

Contributed surplus comprises the value of share-based compensation expense related to options granted that have
not been exercised or have expired unexercised.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

(Canadian dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

11. Share-based compensation

Stock Options

The Company has an established stock option plan, which provides that the Board of Directors may grant stock options to eligible
directors and employees. Under the plan, eligible directors and employees are granted the right to purchase shares of common stock
at a price established by the Board of Directors on the date the options are granted but in no circumstances below fair market value
of the shares at the date of grant. The plan provides for a 10% rolling maximum number of options available for grant. As at September
30, 2015 (2014), a total of 737,830 (735,390) common shares are reserved for issuance under the plan with 495,000 (415,000) options
currently  outstanding  of  which  391,100  (290,600)  are  exercisable.  During  the  period  ended  September  30,  2015  (2014),  95,000
(175,000) options were issued.

No consideration is payable on the grant of an option.

The following share-based payment arrangements are in existence:

Option series:

Number

Grant date

Expiry date
price

Exercise  Fair value at
grantdate

(1) Issued February 14, 2011

(2) Issued August 13, 2012

95,000

155,000

February 14, 2011

February 13, 2016

August 13, 2012

August 12, 2017

(3) Issued September 3, 2014

175,000

September 3, 2014

September 3, 2019

(4) Issued September 9, 2015

95,000

September 9, 2015

September 9, 2020

$ 18.65

$ 20.54

$ 19.70

$ 17.69

$

$

$

$

1.27

0.99

1.18

0.90

For the option issuance dated February 14, 2011, 28,000 options vested immediately with the remaining vesting through to February
14, 2013. For the option issuance dated August 13, 2012, 49,000 options vested immediately with the remaining vesting through to
August 13, 2014. For the option issuance dated September 3, 2014, 50,600 options vested immediately with the remaining vesting
through to September 3, 2016. For the option issuance dated September 9, 2015, 29,000 options vested immediately with the remain-
ing vesting through to September 9, 2017.

The weighted average fair value of options granted during the year ended September 30, 2015 was $0.90 per option calculated using
the  Black-Scholes  option  pricing  model.  Where  relevant,  the  expected  life  of  the  options  was  based  on  historical  data  for  similar
issuance and adjusted based on management’s best estimate for the effects of non-transferability, exercises restrictions and behav-
ioural considerations. Expected volatility is based on historical price volatility over the past 5 years. To allow for the effects of early
exercise, it was assumed that options would be exercised on average 4.0 years after vesting. The following assumptions were used to
determine the fair value of the options granted in 2015 and 2014:

Grant date share price

Exercise price

Expected price volatility

Expected option life

Expected dividend yield

Risk-free interest rate

Forfeiture rate

2015

2014

$

$

17.69

17.69

17.6%

4.0 yrs

6.4%

1.0%

0%

$

$

19.70

19.70

17.4%

4.0 yrs

5.7%

1.4%

0%

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

(Canadian dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

11. Share-based compensation (continued)

Outstanding, beginning of year

Exercised

Expired

Granted

Outstanding, end of year 

September 30, 2015

September 30, 2014

Options

415,000

(5,000)

(10,000)

95,000

495,000

Weighted Avg. 
Exercise Price 

$

$

$

$

$

19.80

18.65

20.12

17.69

19.40

Options

240,000

-

-

175,000

415,000

Weighted Avg.
Exercise Price

$

$

$

$

$

19.87

-

-

19.70

19.80

At September 30, 2015 (2014) there were 495,000 (415,000) options outstanding with a weighted average remaining contractual life of
2.9 (3.4) years of which 391,100 (290,600) were exercisable at a weighted average price of $19.65 ($19.84).

Employee stock purchase plan

The Company has an Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") under which most full-time employees may register once a year to par-
ticipate in one of two offering periods.  Eligible employees may purchase common shares by payroll deduction throughout the year at
a price of 80% of the fair market value at the beginning of the initial offering period or may purchase common shares at a price of 90%
of the fair market value at the beginning of the interim offering period.  Such shares are issued from treasury once a year at the end of
the offering periods. A total of 500,000 common shares have been authorized for issuance under the plan.  During 2015 (2014), the
Company issued 19,390 (22,075) shares under the ESPP at an average price of $17.99 ($17.54) for a total of $349 ($388) and employ-
ees subscribed to approximately 22,000 common shares, which will be issued during fiscal 2016 at an average price of $14.90.  Since
inception and including the issuance of shares in 2015, 408,923 shares have been issued under the plan.  During 2015 (2014), the
Company recorded compensation expense of $64 ($68) relating to its ESPP.

12. Net profit per share

The diluted weighted average number of shares has been calculated as follows:

Weighted average number of common shares – basic
Additions to reflect the dilutive effect of employee stock options

Weighted average number of common shares – diluted

2015
7,366,652
-

7,366,652

2014
7,367,517
-

7,367,517

Options that are anti-dilutive because the exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares
are not included in the computation of diluted net profit per share. For 2015 (2014), 495,000 (155,000) options were exclud-
ed from the above computation of diluted weighted average number of common shares because they were anti-dilutive.

Net profit is the measure of profit or loss used to calculate net profit per share.

13. Interest income

Interest income is comprised of the following amounts:

Interest earned on cash balances
Accreted interest on contingent consideration

Interest income

2015
87
-

87

$

$

2014
$ 255
16

$ 271

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

(Canadian dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

14. Income taxes 

The following table reconciles the difference between the income taxes that would result solely by applying statutory tax rates to pre-
tax income and the reported income tax expenses:

Profit before income taxes

Tax provision at the combined basic Canadian federal
and provincial income tax rate of 26.7% (2014: 26.7%))

Increase (decrease) resulting from:

Effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profits
Impact of rate reductions on valuation of deferred income tax assets
Other

Income tax expense

2015

$ 13,524

3,604

323
20
(190)
$ 3,757

2014

$

14,387

3,834

101
8
(137)
3,806

$

The effective income tax rate in the year was 26.7% compared to 26.6% in the prior year.

The movements of deferred tax assets and liabilities are shown below: 

Deferred tax assets (liabilities)

Equipment
and Software
application

Acquired
intangible
assets

Deferred tax liability at September 30, 2014

$

(178)

$

(1,524)

Credited (debited) to statement of net profit

Credited (debited) to other comprehensive income

(81)

-

379

-

Deferred tax liability at September 30, 2015

$

(259)

$

(1,145)

Cash flow
hedging
reserve

$

$

(48)

-

1,062

1,014

Other

Total

$

$

78

13

-

91

$

(1,672)

311

1,062

$

(299)

Deferred tax assets (liabilities)

Equipment
and Software
application

Acquired
intangible
assets

Cash flow
hedging
reserve

Deferred tax liability at September 30, 2013

$

(240)

$

(1,009)

$

Acquired intangibles

Credited (debited) to income statement of net profit

Credited (debited) to other comprehensive income

-

62

-

(760)

245

-

Deferred tax liability at September 30, 2014

$

(178)

$

(1,524)

$

22

-

-

(70)

(48)

Other

Total

$

106

$

(1,121)

-

(28)

-

78

$

(760)

279

(70)

$

(1,672)

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

(Canadian dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

15. Construction contracts 

Construction contract revenues recorded during the period ended September 30, 2015 is $71,218 (2014: $55,413) substantially all of
which is from the Systems Engineering Division.

Contracts in progress at the balance sheet date:

Construction costs incurred plus recognized profits 

less recognized losses to date

Less: progress billings

Recognized and included in the financial statements as amounts due:

From customers under construction contracts
To customers under construction contracts

September 30
2015

September 30
2014

$

$

203,581
(188,742)
14,839

$ 149,087 
(142,352)
6,735

$

September 30
2015

$

$

19,939
(5,100)
14,839

September 30
2014

$

$

11,605
(4,870)
6,735

At September 30, 2015 (2014), advances received from customers for contract work amounted to $6,980 ($5,141).

As  at  September  30,  2015  (2014),  the  Company  had  $1,952  ($2,266)  in  holdbacks  receivable.  Holdbacks  are  amounts  of  progress
billings that are not paid until the satisfaction of conditions specified in the contract for the payment of such amounts or until defects
have been rectified. The entire amount for 2015 and 2014 is considered to be a short-term receivable.

16. Commitments 

The  Company  has  non-cancellable  lease  agreements  for  office  space  and  equipment  with  terms  extending  to  the  year  2020.    The
aggregate minimum rental payments under these arrangements are as follows:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
thereafter
Total

$

$

2,616
2,465
2,404
1,800
1,771
451
11,507

17. Contingencies

In the normal course of business, the Company is party to business and employee related claims. The potential outcomes related to
existing matters faced by the Company are not determinable at this time.The Company intends to defend these actions, and man-
agement believes that the resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition.  

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

(Canadian dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

18. Segmented information

Operating segments are identified as components of an enterprise about which separate discrete financial information is available for
evaluation by the chief operating decision maker, regarding how to allocate resources and assess performance.  The Company’s chief
operating decision maker is the Chief Executive Officer. The Company operates in two reportable segments described below, defined
by their primary type of service offering, namely Systems Engineering and Business and Technology Services.

• Systems Engineering involves planning, designing and implementing solutions that meet a customer’s specific business and

technical needs, primarily in the satellite communications sector. 

• Business and Technology Services involves short and long-term placements of personnel to augment customers’ workforces as
well as the long-term management of projects, facilities and customer business processes. This segment includes the recent
acquisitions: Med-Team, Amtek and DWP as explained in Note 20.

The Company evaluates performance and allocates resources based on profit before interest and income taxes.  The accounting poli-
cies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 2. Revenues reported below represents revenue generated from external
customers. There were no significant inter-segment sales in the year.

For the year ended September 30, 2015

Systems
Engineering

Business and
Technology
Services

Corporate

Total

Revenue
Profit before interest income and income tax expense
Interest income (Note 13)
Income tax expense (Note 14)
Net profit 

$ 70,188
10,077

$172,065
5,461

$

-
(2,101)

Total assets other than cash and goodwill
Goodwill
Cash
Total assets

$ 37,488
-
-
$ 37,488

$ 42,073
12,037
-
$ 54,110

$

105
-
10,624
$ 10,729

$ 242,253
13,437
87
(3,757)
9,767

$

$ 79,666
12,037
10,624
$ 102,327

Equipment and application software expenditures 

$

2,275

$

426

$

-

$

2,701

For the year ended September 30, 2014

Systems
Engineering

Business and
Technology
Services

Corporate

Total

Revenue
Profit before interest income and income tax expense
Interest income (Note 13)
Income tax expense (Note 14)
Net profit 

$ 55,413
9,451

$155,844
6,833

$

-
(2,168)

$ 211,257
14,116
271
(3,806)
$ 10,581

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

(Canadian dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

18. Segmented information (continued)

For the year ended September 30, 2014

Total assets other than cash and goodwill
Goodwill 
Cash
Total assets

Equipment and application software expenditures 

Acquired intangible assets (Note 20) 

Acquired goodwill (Note 20)

Systems
Engineering

$

$

$

$

$

23,048
-
-
23,048

978

-

-

Business and
Technology
Services

$ 40,463
12,037
-
$ 52,500

$

$

$

210

2,865

1,256

Corporate

$

102
-
25,200
$ 25,302

$

$

$

  -

-

-

Total

$

63,613
12,037
25,200
$ 100,850

$

$

$

1,188

2,865

1,256

The Company operates in Canada but provides services to customers in various countries. Revenues from external customers are
attributed as follows:

Canada

United States

Europe

2015

77%

18%

5%

2014

84%

12%

4%

Revenues are attributed to foreign countries based on the location of the customer.  No assets are held outside of Canada. Revenues
from various departments and agencies of the Canadian federal government for the year ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 repre-
sented 62% (68%) of the Company’s total revenues. Both operating segments conduct business with this major customer. In addition
for the year ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 revenues from Hughes Networks represented 12% (3%) of the Company’s total
revenues, all generated from the SED division.

19. Financial instruments and risk management

Capital Risk Management

The Company’s objective is to maintain a strong capital base so as to maintain investor, creditor and market confidence and to sustain
future  development  of  the  business  and  provide  the  ability  to  continue  as  a  going  concern.  Management  defines  capital  as  the
Company’s shareholders’ equity excluding accumulated other comprehensive income relating to cash flow hedges.  The Company
does not have any debt and therefore net profit generated from operations are available for reinvestment in the Company or distribu-
tion to the Company’s shareholders. The Board of Directors does not establish quantitative return on capital criteria for management;
but rather promotes year over year sustainable profitable growth. The Board of Directors also reviews on a quarterly basis the level of
dividends paid to the Company’s shareholders and monitors the share repurchase program activities. The Company does not have a
defined share repurchase plan and buy and sell decisions are made on a specific transaction basis and depend on market prices and
regulatory  restrictions.  There  were  no  changes  in  the  Company’s  approach  to  capital  management  during  the  period.  Neither  the
Company nor any of its subsidiaries is subject to externally imposed capital requirements.

Market Risk

Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as foreign exchange rates and interest rates will affect the Company’s income
or the value of its holding of financial instruments.

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Calian Technologies Ltd.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

(Canadian dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

19. Financial instruments and risk management (continued)

Foreign currency risk related to contracts

The Company is exposed to foreign currency fluctuations on its cash balance, accounts receivable, accounts payable and future cash
flows  related  to  contracts  denominated  in  a  foreign  currency.  Future  cash  flows  will  be  realized  over  the  life  of  the  contracts.  The
Company  utilizes  derivative  financial  instruments,  principally  in  the  form  of  forward  exchange  contracts,  in  the  management  of  its
foreign currency exposures.  The Company’s objective is to manage and control exposures and secure the Company’s profitability on
existing contracts and therefore, the Company’s policy is to hedge 100% of its foreign currency exposure. The Company does not
utilize derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. The Company applies hedge accounting when appropriate
documentation and effectiveness criteria are met. The Company formally documents all relationships between hedging instruments
and hedged items, as well as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions.  This process
includes linking all derivatives to specific firm contractually related commitments on projects.  The Company also formally assesses,
both at the hedge’s inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions are highly effec-
tive in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of hedged items. Hedge ineffectiveness has historically been insignificant.

The  forward  foreign  exchange  contracts  primarily  require  the  Company  to  purchase  or  sell  certain  foreign  currencies  with  or  for
Canadian dollars at contractual rates. 

At September 30, 2015, the Company had the following forward foreign exchange contracts:

Type

SELL

SELL

Derivative assets

BUY

SELL

SELL

BUY

Derivative liabilities

Notional

53,291

3,391

26,423

1,000

1,000

63

Currency

Maturity

USD

October 2015 

EURO

October 2015 

Equivalent
Cdn. Dollars

$ 71,117

5,070

USD

October 2015

$ 35,261

USD September 2016

USD September 2017

EURO

October 2015

1,335

1,335

94

At September 30, 2014, the Company had the following forward foreign exchange contracts:

Type

Notional

Currency

Maturity

BUY

SELL

BUY

Derivative assets

SELL

SELL

SELL

SELL

SELL

Derivative liabilities

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36,434

2,322

78

54,764

1,000

1,000

1,000

51

USD

October 2014 

EURO

October 2014 

GBP

October 2014 

Equivalent
Cdn. Dollars

$ 40,806

3,285

142

USD

October 2014

$ 61,336

USD September 2015

USD September 2016

USD September 2017

GBP

October 2014

1,120

1,120

1,120

93

Fair Value 
September 30,
2015

$

$

$

$

394

30

424

196

300

254

1

751

Fair Value 
September 30, 
2014

$

$

$

189

1

1

191

286

62

62

62

1

$

473

Calian Technologies Ltd.

Calian Technologies Ltd.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

(Canadian dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

19. Financial instruments and risk management (continued)

A 10% strengthening of the Canadian dollar against the following currency at September 30, 2015 would have increased (decreased)
other comprehensive income by the amounts shown below. 

September 30,
2015
3,502
452
(1)

$

USD
EURO
GDP

$

3,953

Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contrac-
tual obligations, and arises principally from the Company’s accounts receivable and its foreign exchange contracts.

The Company’s exposure to credit risk with its customers is influenced mainly by the individual characteristics of each customer. The
Company’s customers are for the most part, federal and provincial government departments and large private companies. A significant
portion of the Company’s accounts receivable is from long-time customers. At September 30, 2015 (2014), 60% (68%) of its accounts
receivable were due from the Government of Canada. Over the last five years the Company has not suffered any significant credit
related losses.

The  Company  limits  its  exposure  to  credit  risks  from  counter-parties  to  derivative  financial  instruments  by  dealing  only  with  major
Canadian financial institutions. Management does not expect any counter-parties to fail to meet their obligations

The carrying amount of financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure. The maximum exposure to credit risk at the report-
ing date was:

Cash
Accounts receivable
Derivative assets

September 30, 2015

September 30, 2014

$

10,624
50,494
424

$

61,542

$

25,200
39,249
191

$

64,640

19. Financial instruments and risk management (continued)

The aging of accounts receivable at the reporting date was:

Current
Past due (61-120 days)
Past due (> 120 days)

September 30, 2015

September 30, 2014

$

47,891
2,409
194

$

50,494

$

38,431
741
77

$

39,249

Based on historic default rates, the Company believes that there are minimal requirements for an allowance for doubtful accounts.

Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The Company’s approach
to managing liquidity risk is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet liabilities when due. At
September 30, 2015 the Company has a cash balance of $10,624 and has an unsecured credit facility, subject to annual renewal. The
credit facility permits the Company to borrow funds up to an aggregate of $10,000. As at September 30, 2015 an amount of $75 was
drawn to issue a letter of credit to meet customer contractual requirements.  All of the Company’s financial liabilities have contractual
maturities of less than 30 days.

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Calian Technologies Ltd.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

(Canadian dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Fair Value

The fair value of accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximates their carrying values due to their short-term
maturity. Fair value of the forward exchange contracts reflects the cash flows due to or from the Company if settlement had taken place
on September 30, 2015 and represent the difference between the hedge rate and the exchange rate at the end of the reporting period.

The  following  table  provides  an  analysis  of  financial  instruments  that  are  measured  subsequent  to  initial  recognition  at  fair  value,
grouped into Levels 1 to 3 of the fair value hierarchy based on the degree to which the fair value is observable:

• Level 1 fair value measurements are those derived from quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

• Level 2 fair value measurements are those derived from inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observ-

able for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices); and

• Level 3 fair value measurements are those derived from valuation techniques that include inputs for the asset or liability that are

not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

Cash
Derivative financial assets
Derivative financial liabilities

Total

Cash
Derivative financial assets
Derivative financial liabilities

Total

$

2015
Level 1
10,624
-
-

$

10,624

$

2014
Level 1
25,200
-
-

$

25,200

2015
Level 2
-
424
(751)

(327)

2014
Level 2
-
191
(473)

(282)

$

$

$

$

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the years ended September 30, 2015 and 2014.

20. Acquisitions

Med-Team Clinic Inc. (“Med-Team”)

On December 31, 2013, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of Med-Team for a purchase price of up to $795 of which
$661 was paid on the date of closing. A discounted amount of $134 is payable contingently if Med-Team attains specified levels of EBITDA
for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2016.  The  acquisition  is  a  business  combination  to  which  IFRS3  Business  Combinations  applies.
Acquisition-related costs amounting to $37 have been excluded from the consideration and have been recognized as an expense in the
year ended September 30, 2014, within the general and administration line item in the consolidated statement of net profit.

Amtek Engineering Services Ltd. (“Amtek”)

Effective April 30, 2014, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of Amtek for a purchase price of up to $5,890. Of this
amount $3,490 was paid on the date of closing, $600 was placed in escrow and $1,800 was payable contingently. 

Under the contingent payment arrangement, the Company is required to pay the former shareholders of Amtek an additional $900 and
$900 if Amtek attains specified levels of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) for the years ended
April 30, 2015 and 2016 respectively. During the year ended September 30, 2015, the Company paid the full $900 related to the first
year earn-out. There are no changes in management’s assessment that Amtek can achieve its earn-out target in its second year based
on the level of contracts and market share expectations. Amtek's principal business activity relates to the provision of engineering serv-
ices mainly within the Federal Government. Amtek was acquired to expand the Company's training and support service offerings. 

A portion of the amount placed in escrow and a portion of the contingent payment totaling $1,914 are subject to the retention of the
principal  shareholders  for  a  period  of  two  years.  These  amounts  are  deemed  to  represent  deferred  compensation  payable  to  such
shareholders and therefore are excluded from the total consideration of the purchase and will be expensed in the Company's consol-
idated statement of net profit as deemed compensation related to acquisitions on a straight-line basis over the retention period.

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Calian Technologies Ltd.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

(Canadian dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Acquisition-related costs amounting to $65 have been excluded from the consideration and have been recognized as an expense in
the year ended September 30, 2014, within the general and administration line item in the consolidated statement of net profit.

DWP Solutions Inc. (DWP) 

Effective June 30, 2014, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of DWP for a purchase price of up to $1,759. Of this amount
$859 was paid during the current year ended September 30, 2014, $225 was placed in escrow and $675 was payable contingently. 

Under the contingent consideration arrangement, the Company is required to pay the former shareholders of DWP an additional $300
and $375 if DWP attains specified levels of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) for the years ended
September 30, 2015 and 2016 respectively.  During the year ended September 30, 2015, the Company paid the full $300 related to the
first year earn-out. There are no changes in management’s assessment that DWP can achieve its earn-out target in its second year
based on the level of contracts and market share expectations. DWP's principal business activity relates to the provision of IT cyber
security professionals mainly within the Federal Government. DWP was acquired to expand the Company's IT service offerings. 

The amount placed in escrow totaling $225 is subject to the retention of the principal shareholders for a period of two years. This
amount is deemed to represent deferred compensation payable to such shareholders and therefore is excluded from the total consid-
eration to the purchase and will be expensed in the Company's consolidated statement of net profit as deemed compensation related
to acquisitions on a straight-line basis over the retention period.

Acquisition-related costs amounting to $50 have been excluded from the consideration and have been recognized as an expense in
the year ended September 30, 2014, within the general and administration line item in the consolidated statement of net profit.

Net cash outflow 2015 related to the acquisitions:

Contingent consideration paid in cash

$

-

$

-

$

900

Primacy

Med-Team

Amtek

Net cash outflow 2014 related to the acquisitions:

Consideration paid in cash
Less: cash balances acquired or overdraft assumed

Primacy
600
$

$

600

Med-Team
661
$
(56)
605

$

These acquisitions are business combination to which IFRS 3 Business Combination applies.

Consideration:

Cash
Prepaid
Contingent consideration
Contingent payments
Total purchase price
Less: deemed compensation
Consideration to allocate

Med-Team

$

$

$

661
-
134
-
795
-
795

The following are the assets acquired and liabilities recognized at the date of the acquisitions:

Current assets:

Cash
Accounts receivable
Prepaid expenses

Med-Team

$

$

56
171
-
227

Amtek
4,090
(818)
3,272

Amtek

3,490
600
486
1,314
5,890
1,914
3,976

Amtek

818
3,274
4
4,096

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

DWP

300

DWP
1,084
120
1,204

DWP

859
225
675
-
1,759
225
1,534

DWP

(120)
1,345
-
1,225

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

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Calian Technologies Ltd.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

(Canadian dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

20. Acquisitions (continued)

Current assets:

Non-current assets:
Equipment
Intangibles assets

Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Deferred tax liability

Net assets acquired

Goodwill arising on acquisitions:
Total consideration allocated
Net assets acquired
Bargain purchase gain

Med-Team

Amtek

DWP

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

4
246
250

(125)
(100)
(225)

252

795
(252)
-
543

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

14
1,720
1,734

(1,068)
(456)
(1,524)

4,306 

3,976)
(4,306)
330
-

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

-
765
765

(965)
(204)
(1,169)

821

1,534
(821)
-
713

Substantially all of the goodwill that arose on acquisitions relates to the value of the taxable temporary differences attributable to the
acquired intangible assets. None of the goodwill arising on the acquisition is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The bargain
purchase gain on the Amtek acquisition relates to the fact that a significant portion of the purchase price was deemed to be compen-
sation as described above. As a result, the identifiable tangible and intangible assets on acquisition were higher than the consideration
allocated which resulted in a bargain purchase gain. 

21. Pension Plan

The Company sponsors a defined contribution pension plan for certain of its employees.  Required contributions have been fully funded
to September 30, 2015. For the year 2015 (2014), an amount of $804 ($772) was expensed related to this pension plan.

22. Related Party Transactions

Transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries, which are related parties of the Company, have been eliminated on consoli-
dation  and  are  not  disclosed  in  this  note.  Other  than  transactions  related  to  the  compensation  of  key  management  personnel  as
described below, there have been no other transactions between the Company and other related parties.

Compensation of key management personnel:

The compensation for directors and other members of key management during the year was as follows. The compensation of directors
and key executives is determined by the compensation committee having regards to the performance of individuals and market trends.
The key executives are the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer and the Vice-President, Systems Engineering Division.

Short-term benefits

Share-based payments

September 30, 2015

September 30, 2014

$

$

1,950

134

2,084

$

$

2,173

184

2,357

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Common Share Information

The  Company’s  common  shares  are  listed  for  trading  on
the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol CTY.   

Dividend Policy

The  Company  intends  to  continue  to  declare  a  quarterly
dividend in line with its overall financial performance and
cash flow generation. Decisions on dividend payments are
made on a quarterly basis by the Board of Directors. There
can be no assurance as to the amount of such dividends
in the future. 

Annual Meeting of Shareholders

The Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of Calian
will  be  held  on  February  5,  2016  at  10:00  a.m.  at  the
Brookstreet Hotel, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. All sharehold-
ers  are  invited  to  attend.  The  telephone  number  of  the
Brookstreet Hotel is 613.271.1800. 

Corporate Information

Corporate & Business
and Technology Services 

340 Legget Drive, Suite 101,
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2K 1Y6
Phone: 613.599.8600
Fax: 613.599.8650
Web: www.calian.com

Systems Engineering (SED)

18 Innovation Blvd.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
S7N 3R1
Phone: 306.931.3425
Fax: 306.933.1486
Web: www.sedsystems.ca

Primacy Management Inc.

2321 Fairview Street, Suite 100
Burlington, Ontario
L7R 2E3
Phone: 905.637.2888

Board of Directors

Kenneth J. Loeb
President, Mystic Investment Inc.
Chairman, Calian Technologies Ltd.
Chair of the Nominating Committee
David Tkachuk
Senator
Chair of the Compensation Committee
Richard Vickers, FCA
Consultant
Chair of the Audit Committee
George Weber 
President and CEO,
Royal Ottawa Health Care Group
Chair of the Governance Committee
Ray Basler 
Consultant
Kevin Ford 
President and CEO, Calian Technologies Ltd.