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ENDURING SUCCESS
IN A GLOBAL ENERGY MARKET.

2019 ANNUAL REPORT

Enerflex is a global supplier of compression, processing, and electric 
power solutions. With decades of experience, broad in-house 
resources, and world-class facilities, the Company is well-positioned 
to execute on its vision of Transforming Natural Gas to Meet the 
World’s Energy Needs.

Enerflex’s vertically-integrated platform encompasses 
engineering, manufacturing, construction, and 
operations across the natural gas value chain. The 
Company is positioned to increase its presence in growth 
areas of the natural gas industry while strengthening the 
diversity of its offerings. Enerflex is especially proud of 
its expanding asset ownership platform: its recurring 
revenues contribute significantly to the predictability and 
stability of our financial performance.

We remain focused on optimizing the business through a combination 
of operational excellence, continuous improvement efforts, and 
value-creating investments. Enerflex is dedicated to serving the 
needs of the global energy market including the shift towards cleaner 
burning fuels, while creating value for our shareholders. 

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ENDURING SUCCESS IN A GLOBAL ENERGY MARKET

2019 RESULTS AND HIGHLIGHTS

LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS

ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND GOVERNANCE

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS 

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

2019 ESG PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVES 

SHAREHOLDERS’ INFORMATION

This Annual Report contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws, including relating to industry trends, business prospects and strategy, 
and identifying emissions reduction opportunities. All forward-looking information in this Annual Report is subject to the qualifications, risks, uncertainties and assumptions described in the 
“Forward-Looking Statements” section of our Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) dated February 20, 2020, which is included on page 49 of this Annual Report.

ENDURING SUCCESS IN A
GLOBAL ENERGY MARKET

Revenue

$2,045M

Revenue for 2019 was $2,045 million, a 20.1% increase 
compared to 2018 due to higher revenue across all product lines.

Recurring Revenue

$597M

Recurring revenue grew by  
$76 million, or 14.5%, in 2019 
due to higher activity and 
increased demand for both 
Service and Rental product 
offerings.

Adjusted EBIT%

12.7%

Improvements in gross margin 
from strong project execution 
and increased contributions 
from recurring revenue 
resulted in an adjusted EBIT% 
of 12.7%.

EBITDA

$320M

EBITDA of $320 million represents an increase of  
$79 million, or 32.7%, over 2018.

Gross Margin

$429M

Gross margin increased by  
$121 million, to $429 million in 
2019, a 39.3% increase compared 
to 2018.

Operating Cash Flow Net of Working Capital

$276M

Cash provided by operating activities, net of 
changes in working capital, increased by  
$71 million, or 34.8% in 2019.

Dividend

$0.46per share

Our continued commitment to growing the dividend 
led to an increase of 9.5% in the third quarter of 
2019, to $0.46 per share on an annualized basis.

1  Bookings, backlog, adjusted EBIT%, and recurring revenue are non-IFRS measures. Further detail is provided in the Definitions and Non-IFRS Measures sections of the MD&A.  

2  EBIT% has been adjusted for impacts not expected to recur in the normal course of business. The adjusting items for the year ended December 31, 2019 are presented in the Company’s MD&A. 

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$2,045.4M

2019

$1,703.3M

2018

$1,130.6M

2016

$1,553.4M

2017

$1,629.0M

2015

$326.2M

$243.8M

$286.5M

$308.0M

$429.1M

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

$345.8M

2019

$225.2M

2018

$214.1M

2017

$190.3M

2016

$233.3M

2015

17.5%

2019

9.8%3

2018

9.9%

2017

10.0%

2015

6.8%

2016

2019 RESULTS 
AND HIGHLIGHTS

For the years ended December 31,                            
(Thousands of dollars, except percent and per share) (Unaudited)

Revenue

Gross margin

Operating income

Earnings (loss) before finance costs and taxes

2019

2018

 2017

2016

2015

 $       2,045,422 

 $       1,703,273

$       1,553,355 

$       1,130,604

$       1,629,032

 429,085 

 231,908 

 233,902 

      307,973

      144,964

151,679

 286,523

122,274

145,795

243,784

65,413

(81,472)

326,189

121,759

94,877

Net earnings (loss)

         – continuing operations

Net earnings (loss)

         – discontinued operations

Earnings (loss) per share (basic)

         – continuing operations

Earnings (loss) per share (basic)

         – discontinued operations 

Dividends per share - declared

     152,128 

101,416

97,753

 (104,528)

48,890

                -

      152,128

                -

101,416

                -

97,753

388

 (104,140)

(845)

48,045

     1.70   

                -

 1.70 

 0.43 

1.14

 -   

1.14

0.39

1.10

 -   

1.10

0.35

 (1.28)

0.62

 0.01 

 (1.27)

0.34

 (0.01)

0.61

0.34

For the years ended December 31,                            
(Thousands of dollars, except percent and per share) (Unaudited)

Key Financial Performance Indicators1

Bookings

Backlog

Recurring revenue growth

Selling and administrative expenses 
as a percentage of revenue

Earnings before finance costs and 

taxes as a percentage of revenue

Earnings before finance costs, taxes, 
depreciation, and amortization

Return on capital employed 2

 Adjusted return on capital employed 2

2019

2018

 2017

2016

2015

 $            508,916 

$       1,980,363

$       1,141,032

$       853,337

$       635,059

 467,757 

1,420,621

14.5%

12.9%

670,799

 (2.1)% 

621,397

 (12.2)% 

427,204

10.5%

9.6%

11.4%

9.6%

8.9%

10.6%

15.8%

12.5%

9.4%

 (7.2)% 

5.8%

 320,461 

241,453

226,373

15.8%

17.5%

10.9%

9.8%

10.9%

9.9%

11,627

 (5.7)% 

6.8%

176,771

6.2%

10.0%

 Key financial performance indicators used by Enerflex to measure its performance include revenue and EBIT. Certain of these key performance indicators are non-IFRS measures. Further 
detail is provided in the Definitions and Non-IFRS Measures sections of the MD&A.

 ROCE is calculated by taking EBIT for the 12-month trailing period divided by capital employed. Further detail is provided in the Definitions and Non-IFRS Measures sections of the MD&A. 
Adjusted ROCE includes impacts not expected to recur in the normal course of business, as presented in the Adjusted EBITDA section of the MD&A. Included in these adjustments for 2018 
is the removal of cost recoveries related to the Oman Oil Exploration and Production LLC (“OOCEP”) arbitration. Costs incurred related to the arbitration were not adjusted for in previous 
periods. Including these cost recoveries in 2018 would result in Adjusted ROCE of 11.4%.

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$2,045.4M
2019

$1,703.3M
2018

$1,130.6M
2016

$1,553.4M
2017

$1,629.0M
2015

$326.2M
2015

$243.8M
2016

$286.5M
2017

$308.0M
2018

$429.1M
2019

REVENUE
($Millions)

GROSS MARGIN
($Millions)

Higher revenue in 2019 was driven by increases across all 
product lines, particularly Engineered Systems, and continued 
demand for Service and Rental product offerings in the USA.

Gross margin grew year-over-year due to higher revenues and 
improved gross margin percentage related to strong project execution, 
higher margin projects included in opening backlog, and increased 
contributions from the Service and Rental product lines.

$345.8M
2019

$225.2M
2018

$214.1M
2017

$190.3M
2016

$233.3M
2015

17.5%
2019

9.8%3
2018

9.9%
2017

10.0%
2015

6.8%
2016

ADJUSTED EBITDA 1 
($Millions)

Record gross margin drove improved operating income, earnings, 
and adjusted EBITDA.

ADJUSTED RETURN ON 
CAPITAL EMPLOYED 2

Higher gross margin from strong project execution and 
increased contributions from recurring revenue, resulted in 
adjusted ROCE of 17.5%.

1  EBITDA has been adjusted for impacts not expected to recur in the normal course of business. The adjusting items for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016 are 

presented in the Company’s MD&A for the respective years.

2  ROCE is calculated by taking EBIT for the 12-month trailing period divided by capital employed. Further detail is provided in the Definitions and Non-IFRS Measures sections of the MD&A. 

Adjusted ROCE includes impacts not expected to recur in the normal course of business, as presented in the Adjusted EBITDA section of the MD&A.

3  Impacts not expected to recur in the normal course of business, as presented in the Adjusted EBITDA section of the MD&A, includes the removal of cost recoveries related to the OOCEP 

arbitration. Costs incurred related to the arbitration were not adjusted for in previous periods. Including these cost recoveries, 2018 would result in Adjusted ROCE of 11.4%.

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LETTER TO
SHAREHOLDERS

2019 was an exceptional year operationally for Enerflex. Our results reflect 
the strength of our business model, our unwavering focus on value creation, 
and our commitment to providing natural gas solutions that accelerate the 
transition away from more carbon intensive fossil fuels. Our employees 
delivered on our promise to provide reliable products and successful projects, 
executing multiple record-breaking project scopes in both our Calgary and 
Houston facilities destined for customers around the world. The commitment 
of our 2,500 personnel is illustrated by the strength of our safety performance, 
which in 2019, achieved a record low total recordable incident rate of 0.55 per 
200,000 exposure hours on a target of 0.62. Our team’s dedication to ensuring 
the safety and occupational health of our people is a fundamental value at 
Enerflex and the genesis of our slogan: Everyone Home Safe.

Marc E. Rossiter 
President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director

During the year we executed on our succession plans at the 
Executive level of the Company. In addition to my appointment to 
President and CEO in May, Sanjay Bishnoi, Senior Vice President, 
Chief Financial Officer and David Izett, Senior Vice President, 
General Counsel, joined the Company in September. Both Sanjay and 
David bring significant expertise and fresh ideas to our Executive 
Management Team, which is comprised of entrepreneurial, 
collaborative leaders committed to the creation of shareholder value 
through the continued execution of our diversification strategy.

contract compression equipment from Mesa Compression, LLC 
in 2017. Today, our asset ownership platform consists of a highly-
utilized global fleet of 670,000 horsepower across a combination 
of gas compression and processing applications and we anticipate 
continuing to allocate capital toward this initiative. Together with 
our AMS offerings, our objective is to derive at least 50 percent of 
our profits from these recurring revenue streams within the next 
five-years, while growing the overall profitability of the business and 
maintaining sector-leading returns.

This strategy, developed to profitably expand our product lines in 
each of our geographic regions, is a continuation of the strategy upon 
which we’ve executed for the past several years and has supported 
our drive for sustainable and responsible growth. Our product lines 
include:

During the year, Enerflex continued to invest in assets that will 
provide recurring revenue, driving growth and stability in earnings 
for future periods. We were able to make these investments on the 
strength of our balance sheet, which we have achieved and sustained 
from years of:

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Engineered Systems: Custom designed and fabricated gas 
compression, gas processing, and power generation systems;

Integrated Turnkey (“ITK”): Turnkey Engineered Systems with 
local construction and commissioning capabilities;

•  After-Market Services (“AMS”): Full after-market parts and 

services for all products; and

•  Asset Ownership: Any Engineered Systems or ITK product 

owned by Enerflex and provided to our customers on a leased 
or build-own-operate-maintain (“BOOM”) basis. 

Our asset ownership initiative has provided a stable, predictable 
contribution to our financial profile. We embarked upon this initiative in 
2014 with the acquisition of assets from Axip Energy Services, LP,  which 
delivered us a gas compression fleet in our Rest of World segment, 
and we continued to grow our asset base with the acquisition of 

•  Deploying free cash flow towards investing in productive 

assets, strategic acquisitions, and reducing leverage, resulting 
in a current bank adjusted net debt to EBITDA ratio of 
approximately 1:1, even with significant investments being 
made in recent years;

• 

Strategically sound capital spending, with approximately 
$1.2 billion invested in the rental fleet through acquisitions and 
capital expenditures since 2013;

•  Maintaining a scalable business that allows for demand-

matched growth while also proactively adopting cost savings 
initiatives; and 

•  Growing the dividend at an affordable and sustainable rate. 

The current dividend represents an increase of over 90 percent 
since 2011. 

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Enerflex’s 2019 Financial Results

Enerflex’s approach to growth is strategic and opportunistic. During 
2019, the Company was able to deploy substantial capital toward 
the USA’s contract compression fleet, as well as other large rental 
opportunities across the globe, which will serve to grow and stabilize 
earnings in future periods. Even with these investments, Enerflex 
continues to have financial flexibility in pursuing its asset ownership 
strategy and is well positioned for organic and inorganic growth.  

2019 Financial Highlights

• 

Revenue of $2,045.4 million, compared to $1,703.3 million in 
2018.

•  Gross margin of $429.1 million, or 21.0 percent of consolidated 

revenue, compared to $308.0 million or 18.1 percent in 2018. 

•  Additions to rental equipment of $217.1 million, compared to 

$115.3 million in 2018.

• 

Recurring revenue of $596.9 million, an increase of 14.5 percent 
compared with $521.1 million in 2018.

•  Adjusted EBITDA of $345.8 million in 2019 compared with 

$225.2 million in 2018, as detailed in the MD&A.

• 

Increased dividend to $0.115 per share in the third quarter of 
2019, an increase of 9.5 percent over the previous dividend.

Operational Update

Although 2019 was a successful year, the global energy industry faces 
challenges as producers aggressively manage their capital expenditures, 
which translates to lower Engineered Systems bookings for Enerflex. 
However, we maintain our market position and continue improving 
the business through several initiatives directed at differentiating and 
optimizing our global platform, including:

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Establishing an internal Environmental Assessment Committee 
responsible for providing strategic guidance on climate change 
risks, opportunities, and emission reduction strategies. This 
internal committee is focused on expanding collaboration across 
our organization and operations to identify and evaluate key 
environmental risks and opportunities for our business to enhance 
our environmental performance across our facilities and fleet.

•  Making strides with an innovative global asset management 
program to improve fleet and service efficiency and related 
environmental footprint reductions.

•  Automating multiple processes and newly implemented systems 
during the facility expansion in Houston to achieve efficiency 
gains. 

• 

Expanding our global approach to improving safety performance 
by harmonizing each region’s skillsets, experiences, and tools. 
In 2019, the Company hired a Global Subject Matter Expert for 
HSE, focused on driving continued enhancements. As well, we 
conducted an internal HSE conference with representatives from 
each of our global operations, where learnings and best practices 
were shared to be incorporated back into regional operations.

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Rest of World 

In the Rest of World segment, several countries within Latin America and 
the Middle East are continuing efforts to displace the burning of coal and 
crude oil for domestic power generation and replacing it with cleaner 
burning natural gas. The gas compression and processing infrastructure 
requirements to fulfill these initiatives are significant and form a large 
part of our international opportunity set for both Engineered Systems 
and Asset Ownership. Our BOOM projects are proving invaluable for 
both recurring revenue and growth in this segment as we have seen 
several long-term BOOM projects extended and another three BOOM 
projects under construction with expected contribution in mid-2020. 
In Latin America and the Middle East, we continue to focus on securing 
additional asset ownership opportunities and are focused on continuous 
improvements to build out our expertise and risk appetite for ITK 
projects to mitigate against future execution challenges. We are also 
gratified to see growth plans underway in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and 
across the Middle East. 

USA

Natural gas production grew in the U.S. in 2019, driven by 
associated gas output from oil wells as the U.S. transitioned 
toward energy independence. Our USA segment experienced 
the highest throughput in the Company’s history, driven by 
strong execution of a record Engineered Systems backlog. The 
USA segment also benefitted significantly from the strong 
fundamentals within the contract compression space, where 
demand for rental compression fuelled the growth of our asset 
ownership platform. Service revenue also increased due to 
higher market activity and additional equipment deployed 
within the various basins in which we operate. Our previously 
announced expansion of our Houston facility is nearing 
completion and most of the facility is online, implementing the 
latest technologies to gain efficiencies in our manufacturing 
processes. Our new facility allows us to optimize several 
aspects of manufacturing, including project scheduling, supply 
chain management, and throughput. 

Canada

Enerflex’s Canadian operations excelled in 2019 with the 
successful execution of several major manufacturing projects 
and consistent strength from the AMS segment. Enerflex also 
continued its efforts to capture electric power opportunities in 
the region and has established its “Centre of Excellence” that will 
be the foundation of our global electric power offerings for all 
regions. We remain cautious on the outlook for Canada in 2020 as 
egress issues and an uncertain political environment are limiting 
near-term opportunities for growth. However, opportunity exists 
in relation to LNG development, liquids recovery, and the electric 
power space, and we anticipate dedicating additional resources 
toward these initiatives.    

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2020 Outlook

We remain encouraged by the fundamentals supporting the global 
natural gas environment. However, we expect 2020 to be a correction 
year following our record results in 2019 as the energy sector works 
through the overhang from the frenetic activity of 2018 and customers 
exercise caution with capital expenditure decisions. Nevertheless, we 
see promising opportunities particularly within international markets, 
where the transition away from more carbon intensive fossil fuels and 
toward natural gas is gaining momentum across all end-use sectors 
and especially within electric power generation. We are committed 
to providing products and services that will assist in accelerating 
this transition as we strive to become the global leading provider of 
natural gas infrastructure. In addition, Enerflex anticipates continued 
demand for its contract compression offerings and will deploy capital 
toward this initiative to further develop its asset ownership platform. 
We also believe that improvements in commodity prices should 
cause customers to increase investment, which would translate into 
additional demand for the Company’s products and services. 

Energy remains a fundamental input to societal advancement 
with natural gas demand strengthening within the global energy 
consumption picture. Enerflex is well positioned to capitalize on 
this opportunity with its advanced manufacturing facilities,  
57 locations covering 17 countries, and extensive knowledge and 
capabilities across the natural gas value chain. While we are proud of 
our accomplishments, we also understand that the energy industry 
continues to change and is at a crossroads particularly as it relates to 
the consideration of environmental, social, and governance practices. 
Expectations of Enerflex’s stakeholders are shifting. Ensuring that our 
priorities align with the future of the investment market and energy 
industry is key at Enerflex. 

We would like to thank our employees, customers, investors, and other 
stakeholders for their ongoing commitment to Enerflex. Your support is what 
fuels our motivation to deliver on our promises today and in the future. 

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

[signed] “Marc E. Rossiter”

Marc E. Rossiter
President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director

February 20, 2020 

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ENVIRONMENTAL, 
SOCIAL, AND 
GOVERNANCE 

ENVIRONMENT

Enerflex has long been committed to helping reduce the global emission footprint by focussing on the 
cleanest fossil fuel and providing safe natural gas solutions to its customers. Additionally, we have made it our 
responsibility to understand our environmental impact and work towards minimizing our footprint. We have 
established an internal Environmental Assessment Committee responsible for identifying opportunities to 
enhance environmental performance across our facilities and fleet.

CLIMATE CHANGE-RELATED RISKS AND GOVERNANCE

Adverse changes in the global climate and related risks could adversely 
affect Enerflex’s future business or operations. Various physical and 
transitional climate change-related risks applicable to Enerflex are 
described in its Annual Information Form for the year ended     
December 31, 2019. While these risks are not currently, or for 
the foreseeable future, impacting Enerflex’s business growth and 
financial performance, they are being monitored, evaluated, and 
managed through the Company’s formal risk management process. 
Management’s enterprise risk management (“ERM”) process includes 
the identification and prioritization of Enerflex’s principal and emerging 

risks (including climate-related risks), assigning each principal risk to 
a member of the Executive Management Team (“EMT”) as the risk 
owner, and regularly assessing such risks at EMT meetings. For each 
risk scenario, the EMT estimates the likelihood and potential impact 
that such risks could have on our business and how they may impact 
our strategy. Management compiles all risks identified as critical on an 
integrated risk register that catalogs actions for managing or mitigating 
each risk. Management also provides continuous supervision over the 
Company’s (pending and in-flight) major projects and their risks, meeting 
monthly and as required. In addition, Enerflex has recently established 

To review Enerflex’s Environmental, Social, and Governance Performance Summary for 2019, refer to Appendix 1 on page 101.

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an internal Environmental Assessment Committee to provide strategic 
guidance on climate change risks, opportunities, and emission reduction 
strategies. This internal committee is focused on expanding collaboration 
across our organization and operations to identify and evaluate key 
environmental risks and opportunities for our business. The Company’s 
SVP, General Counsel acts as Chair of the Environmental Assessment 
Committee and reports regularly to the other members of the EMT, 
including the CEO, who reports to the Board.

The Board has the responsibility to oversee and monitor risk across the 
organization, and ensure implementation of appropriate ERM systems 
to identify, monitor, and manage those risks with a view to the long-term 
viability of the Company. Management ensures that the Board and 
its committees are kept well informed of Enerflex’s ERM systems and 
principal and emerging risks (including climate-related risks), including 
by way of: quarterly reports on operational and earnings risks; quarterly 
reports on market valuation risks; annual reports on risks to achieving 
the proposed budget; annual reports on risks to Enerflex’s strategy; and 
regular ERM updates and discussions on how the Company is identifying, 
mitigating, and tracking risks as part of its overall ERM strategy. The 
Board also considers climate-related opportunities as part of its overall 
assessment of Enerflex’s strategy at the annual strategy session. 

CLIMATE CHANGE-RELATED OPPORTUNITIES AND 
STRATEGIES

The key focal areas that Enerflex is examining to address climate change-
related risks and enhance environmental performance include:

• 

• 
• 

Identifying energy and emissions reduction opportunities in its 
operations.
Identifying energy efficient procurement opportunities.
Identifying opportunities to design and manufacture 
cost-effective equipment with enhanced environmental 
performance. 
Innovating for improved efficiencies.

• 
•  Measuring emissions and potential reductions.

Enerflex has already implemented strategies to pursue these objectives 
and continues to explore further opportunities. Beyond recycling and 
other waste management initiatives at corporate, manufacturing, and 
field locations, Enerflex focusses on energy and water conservation, 
spill prevention and response, reducing air emissions, and systematic, 
location-by-location environmental auditing across all regions and 
core service offerings. For example, in 2014 and 2018, respectively, 
Enerflex transitioned its Canadian and USA manufacturing facilities to 
low Volatile Organic Compound (“VOC”) paint and VOC free thinner. The 
Company has also reduced its usage of freshwater by mandating the use of 
recycled water for pressure testing vessels at its manufacturing facilities. 
Moreover, Enerflex is currently pursuing an innovative project regarding 
its global asset management program to achieve improved rental fleet 
performance and functional efficiency, and related environmental 
footprint reductions.

Enerflex will continue to investigate actions it can undertake to control 
and reduce its carbon footprint and help shape the energy industry for 
a more sustainable future.

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SOCIAL

With more than 2,500 employees, 57 locations, and operations spanning 17 countries, Enerflex’s commitment to 
conducting business activities in a manner that is socially responsible and safeguards the health, safety, and  
well-being of its employees and the communities in which it operates has remained resolute. Enerflex’s commitment 
to people is embedded in our core values: we believe that our employees and stakeholders worldwide deserve to 
be treated with respect. We have policies and practices in place to support these values and promote diversity and 
inclusion throughout the organization.

SAFETY

Safety is a fundamental value at Enerflex. Our commitment to providing 
a safe workplace is instilled in our culture and in everything we do, 
exemplified daily by our global employees. Since our inception 40 years 
ago, our focus on safety performance, responsible operations, and 
continuous improvement has not wavered.

As a Company standard, we set aggressive safety goals in order to 
intentionally raise the bar each year. For 2019, we achieved a Total 
Recordable Injury Rate of 0.55, below our internal Company target and 
well below industry standards. During the year, we continued to report 
Near Misses, and our Lost Time Incidents Rate for 2019 was 0.09, close 
to our ambitious target of zero. Enerflex also achieved significant results 
in its Motor Vehicle Incident Rate, ending the year with a rate of 0.28 on 
over 18 million kilometers driven across our global fleet. To put this into 
perspective, in 2019 Enerflex employees drove enough kilometers to 
circumnavigate the earth 450 times.

The Company performs annual internal safety audits, as well as periodic 
comprehensive third-party external audits, ensuring each location meets 
or exceeds industry standards and the Company’s HSE requirements. 
Our safety culture is enhanced by Enerflex’s Values Based Decision 
Making training, a top-to-bottom safety commitment by every employee 
and manager, careful stewardship in every location and on every project, 
and a corporate management system that includes reporting regional 
results using common measures, contributing to our strategic HSE 
oversight. 

In 2019, Enerflex expanded its global approach to improving safety 
performance by harmonizing the individual regions’ skillsets, 
experiences, and tools. We hired a Global Subject Matter Expert for HSE, 
focused on driving continued enhancements. As well, we conducted 
an internal HSE conference during the fourth quarter of 2019 with 
representatives from each of our global operations, where learnings 
and best practices were shared to be incorporated back into regional 
operations and global HSE objectives were set for 2020. 

Enerflex instituted a number of additional cross-regional safety 
campaigns in 2019, including:

• 

The automation of Aware Cards, providing employees the ability 
to submit safety concerns via phone app, thus standardizing 
the information for better reporting and more effective change 
initiatives resulting from the findings.

•  Communication of learnings from Near Misses, bringing 

awareness and mitigating repeat incidents. 

•  Continued emphasis on behavioral-based safety through daily 

stand-down meetings, Near Miss investigations, strict adherence 
to every day safety inspections, and job risk assessments. 

• 

The launch of the Driver Safety Challenge program, encouraging 
safe and improved driving behavior.

Enerflex remains disciplined and committed to continuously 
strengthening our safety programs on a global scale, as we continue to 
expand our capabilities and footprint. 

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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

As a global company, we assemble teams that cross geographical and 
cultural boundaries and recruit from around the world. We are proud 
of our diverse and dedicated workforce, which is a key strength in 
helping us to understand and meet our customers needs worldwide. 
The diversity of our global team is also key to driving greater 
innovation and creativity, a core value at Enerflex. We believe inclusive 
teams that value diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes for all 
our stakeholders, making us a stronger company overall.

Our goal is to recruit, develop, promote, and include diverse talent. In 
2019, we continued progressing towards this goal, including by:

• 

Extending the application of the Diversity Policy to apply 
to the EMT in addition to the Board, as well as introducing 
a quantifiable target: Enerflex will strive to ensure that the 
candidate slates for Board and EMT positions are comprised of  
at least 30% qualified females.

•  Continuing to concentrate on our training and development 
offerings, to which all employees have equal access. In 2019, 
Enerflex’s formal training and development constituted  
344 global facilitated training hours, and a total of 5,102 global 
employee training hours. In particular, over 400 additional 
employees (16% of our workforce) participated in Enerflex’s 
Values Based Decision Making training in 2019, which is a 
full day in-person course designed to enhance the application 
of effective ethical decision-making tools. The Values Based 
Decision Making course has been offered by Enerflex as part of 
its core training program since 2012, and as of 2019 is offered in 
both English and Spanish.

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Enhancing flexible work arrangements to provide additional 
flexibility to support work-life balance and family life. Depending 
on the region, Enerflex’s flexible work arrangements include 
vacation purchase, flexible days off, reduced work weeks, and 
paid and unpaid leaves of absence (including family, military, 
maternity, and parental). 

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Ensuring market-competitive compensation and benefits, to 
help acknowledge the value our people bring to the Company. 

Promoting our established performance management 
process, utilizing a web-based information system that 
enables transparent, easy access for employees and managers 
throughout the process. In 2019, the performance review 
participation rate was 98%.

The foundation of an inclusive culture is to build respectful teams who 
collectively share the responsibility to prevent, identify, and respond 
appropriately to incidents of harassment. We believe all employees 
deserve to work in a safe, respectful workplace free of harassment 
and bullying. A culture of respect creates a climate for employees 
to contribute meaningfully. In 2019, the Company implemented 
the following initiatives to expand our commitment to a respectful 
workplace:

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Introduced a global Respectful Workplace Policy that 
reiterates Enerflex’s commitment and expectations for a work 
environment that is free from harassment, discrimination, and 
violence. In 2019, all employees and consultants were required 
to complete a mandatory review of the Respectful Workplace 
Policy and take an online quiz to ensure understanding, which 
will occur bi-annually. In addition, each region is conducting 
respectful workplace training to promote the identification, 
appropriate response, and prevention of incidents of 
harassment.  

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Implemented unconscious bias training for 40 managers in 
the organization, designed to help leaders enhance awareness 
around what bias is, how it arises, and what we can all do to 
overcome it.

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COMMUNITY

We have made it our responsibility to care for the health, safety, and 
well-being of the local communities in which our employees live, as well 
as where we operate. Strengthening and helping to shape the future 
of our global communities is an important goal for employees and the 
Company as a whole. Enerflex contributes directly to a number of 

causes, and also supports charitable activities by encouraging employees 
to volunteer their time and talent. Enerflex is actively involved in 
supporting neighbouring businesses and non-profits such as Kids Cancer 
Care, Habitat for Humanity, the MS Society, as well as Blood, Diabetes, 
and Heart Services agencies. 

SHAREHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

Enerflex’s platform delivers a powerful and value-creating array of natural 
gas infrastructure solutions. These solutions are supported by a strong 
strategy and diversified operations that enable the Company to provide 
value to clients and generate returns for shareholders.

Enerflex communicates this value through annual and quarterly reporting, 
news releases, the Company’s website, quarterly teleconferences, and 
audio webcasts with replays, as well as other disclosure and regulatory 
documents filed under Enerflex’s profile on SEDAR. The Company believes 
that partnership is key to successful operations, which is why Enerflex 
takes a direct, constructive, and transparent approach to shareholder 
engagement. In 2019, the Board adopted a formal Shareholder Engagement 
Policy, to ensure that shareholders can communicate questions or concerns 
directly to senior management or to the Board, which is available for review 
on the Company website at www.enerflex.com. Investors may also contact 
Enerflex’s Investor Relations department at any time at ir@enerflex.com. 
Enerflex values effective and constructive conversations that foster better 
alignment between the Board, management, and shareholders, as well 
as organizations that represent and advise shareholders on matters of 
governance such as the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance. 

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GOVERNANCE

We are proud of the integrity of our people and 
processes. Since inception Enerflex has been 
committed to implementing and maintaining 
effective practices in corporate governance. 
Strong governance is in the best interest of 
our shareholders and promotes transparent, 
effective decision-making at the Board level 
and throughout the Company. Management 
and the Board regularly monitor regulatory 
developments and governance best practices to 
ensure Enerflex maintains its high governance 
standards, including with respect to Board and 
EMT composition and pay, Board tenure and 
succession practices, shareholder rights, and 
audit and risk oversight. 

Detailed discussions of Enerflex’s governance practices and 
standards will be contained in the Management Information 
Circular which is expected to be dated on or about March 9, 2020, 
including:

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• 

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The independence of all directors excluding the CEO, and 
the independence and role of Board chair;

The absence of interlocking board positions;

The practice of holding in camera sessions at every board 
meeting without management present;

•  Committee structure and mandates;

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The orientation and continuing education offerings for 
directors;

The Board annual assessment process and director skills 
matrix;

•  Director term limits and succession planning;

•  Director compensation;

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Executive compensation and the “say on pay” advisory 
vote;

Stock ownership guidelines for directors and members of 
the EMT;

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The prohibition on hedging for directors and the EMT;

•  Director and EMT diversity policy, practices, and targets;

• 

Risk and strategic planning oversight; 

•  Various policies and practices designed to govern and 

sustain our culture of ethical business conduct, including 
the Business Code of Conduct, the Respectful Workplace 
Policy, the Whistleblower Policy, the Anti-Bribery and Anti-
Corruption Policy, and the Insider Trading Policy; and

• 

Policies and practices designed to enhance shareholder 
rights, including the Majority Voting Policy and the 
Shareholder Engagement Policy.

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MANAGEMENT’S
DISCUSSION 
AND ANALYSIS

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

2019 ESG PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

SHAREHOLDERS’ INFORMATION

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53

58

101

103

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The Rentals product line provides natural gas compression equipment rentals to oil and natural gas customers in the USA, 

primarily operating in the Permian and SCOOP/STACK formations utilizing a fleet of low-, medium-, and high-horsepower 

packages. These compressor packages are typically used in wellhead, gas-lift, and natural gas gathering systems, and other 

applications primarily in connection with natural gas and oil production. The Rentals product line in the USA operates out of 

Enerflex’s Houston, Texas facility. 

REST OF WORLD 

The Rest of World segment deploys products typically fabricated by Enerflex’s Engineered Systems division in Houston, Texas. 

The Latin America region, with locations in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico, provides Engineered Systems 

products, including integrated turnkey (“ITK”) natural gas compression and processing solutions, with local construction and 

installation capabilities. The Service product line in the region focuses on after-market services, parts, and components, as well 

as operations, maintenance, and overhaul services. The Rentals product line provides natural gas compression and processing 

equipment,  including  build-own-operate-maintain  (“BOOM”)  solutions  of  varying  size  and  scope,  for  rent  to  oil  and  gas 

customers in the region. 

The Middle East/Africa (“MEA”) region, through its operations in Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, and the UAE, provides engineering, 

design, procurement, and construction services for compression, process, and power generation equipment, as well as rentals, 

after-market service, and operations and maintenance services for gas compression and processing facilities in the region.  

The Australia region is headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland with additional locations in Queensland, New South Wales, 

and New Zealand providing after-market services, equipment supply, parts supply, and general asset management.  

The Asia region, with locations and operations in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, provides Engineered Systems, as well as 

Service capabilities, offered through the Company’s local operations.  

Through  its  location  in  the  United  Kingdom,  the  Company  provides  customized  compression,  processing,  and  high-end 

refrigeration solutions in the Europe region. 

engines and parts in its Rest of World regions. 

As  a  Platinum  Power  Packager  of  INNIO's  Waukesha  engines,  the  Company  provides  factory-direct  access  to  Waukesha 

CANADA  

The Engineered Systems product line is comprised of compression, process, and electric power solutions. Enerflex provides 

custom and standard compression packages for reciprocating and screw compressor applications. It also engineers, designs, 

manufactures, constructs, and installs modular processing equipment and waste gas systems for natural gas facilities. Enerflex 

also provides ITK power generation and gas processing facilities. Retrofit solutions provide re-engineering, reconfiguration, 

and repackaging of compressors for various field applications. Enerflex has a manufacturing facility in Calgary, Alberta and 

retrofit facilities in Calgary, Grand Prairie and Red Deer, Alberta. 

The  Service  product  line  provides  after-market  mechanical  service  and  parts  distribution.  In  2015,  Enerflex’s  long-term 

distributorship agreement for INNIO’s Waukesha natural gas engines and parts changed from being the exclusive distributor 

in Canada and Australia to being a Global Platinum Partner under INNIO’s Waukesha Power Packager program. As an INNIO 

Waukesha Platinum Power Packager, the Company has worldwide factory-direct access to Waukesha engines and parts. In 

addition,  Enerflex  is  also  the  authorized  distributor  and  service  provider  of  INNIO’s  Jenbacher  gas  engines  and  parts  in 

Canada. The Company also packages CAT engines and parts. The Service product line operates out of service branches located 

in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec. 

The  Rentals  product  line  provides  reciprocating  and  rotary  screw  natural  gas  compression  packages  ranging  from  50 

horsepower to 2,000 horsepower, as well as electric power equipment for rent to customers from its locations in Calgary and 

Grand Prairie, Alberta. 

ENGINEERED SYSTEMS 

The Engineered Systems product line is comprised of three product offerings: compression, process, and electric power. Enerflex is able 

to  combine  one  or  more  of  these  product  offerings  into  an  ITK  solution,  including  civil  works,  piping  and  structural  fabrication,  and 

electrical, instrumentation, controls, and automation, as well as installation and commissioning. Enerflex’s ITK offering allows customers 

to simplify their supply chain, eliminate interface risk, and reduce the concept-to-commissioning cycle time of major projects. 

Compression packages are offered from 20 horsepower to 10,000 plus horsepower and ranging from low specification field compressors 

to high specification process compressors for onshore and offshore applications. The Company also provides retrofit solutions which 

includes re-engineering, reconfiguration, and repackaging of compressors for various field applications. Processing equipment includes 

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QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS 

      February 20, 2020 

The Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) for Enerflex Ltd. (“Enerflex” or “the Company”) should be read in conjunction with 
the audited consolidated financial statements for years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the cautionary statement regarding 
forward looking information in the “Forward-Looking Statements” section of this report. 

The financial information reported herein has been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) 
and is presented in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated.  

The MD&A focuses on information and key statistics from the audited consolidated financial statements, and considers known risks and 
uncertainties relating to the oil and gas services sector. This discussion should not be considered all-inclusive, as it excludes possible 
future changes that may occur in general economic, political, and environmental conditions. Additionally, other elements may or may not 
occur which could affect industry conditions and/or Enerflex in the future. Additional information relating to the Company can be found 
in the Company’s Annual Information Form and Management Information Circular, which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. 

THE COMPANY  
Enerflex  is  a  single-source  supplier  of  natural  gas  compression,  oil  and  gas  processing,  refrigeration  systems,  and  electric  power 
generation equipment with in-house engineering and mechanical services expertise. The Company’s broad in-house resources provide 
the capability to engineer, design, manufacture, construct, commission, and service hydrocarbon handling systems. Enerflex’s expertise 
encompasses field production facilities, compression and natural gas processing plants, gas lift compression, refrigeration systems, and 
electric power equipment serving the natural gas production industry.  

Headquartered in Calgary, Canada, the Company has approximately 2,500 employees worldwide. Enerflex, its subsidiaries, interests in 
associates and joint operations, operate in Canada, the United States of America (“USA”), Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, 
the  United  Kingdom,  Bahrain,  Kuwait,  Oman,  the  United  Arab  Emirates  (“UAE”),  Australia,  New  Zealand,  Indonesia,  Malaysia,  and 
Thailand. Through Enerflex’s owned natural gas infrastructure, the Company transforms over 2.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day, 
globally. 

Enerflex has fabrication facilities in Calgary, Canada; Houston, USA; and Brisbane, Australia that supply custom fabricated equipment to 
our customers worldwide. Enerflex is a leading supplier in Canada, the USA, Latin America, and the Middle East rental markets for natural 
gas compression with a global rental fleet of over 670,000 horsepower. The Company is a highly-qualified service provider with industry-
certified mechanics and technicians strategically situated across a network of 49 service locations in Canada, the USA, Latin America, 
the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. 

Enerflex operates three business segments: USA, Rest of World (“ROW”), and Canada. Each regional business segment has three main 
product lines: Engineered Systems, Service, and Rentals. A summary of the business segments and product lines is included below: 

USA 
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The  Engineered  Systems  product  line  provides  custom  and  standard  compression  packages  for  reciprocating  and  screw 
compressor applications from Enerflex’s manufacturing facility located in Houston, Texas. In addition, the Company engineers, 
designs, manufactures, constructs, and installs modular natural gas processing equipment and refrigeration systems. Retrofit 
provides re-engineering, reconfiguration, and repackaging of compressors for various field applications.  

• 

• 

The Service product line provides mechanical services and parts, as well as operations and maintenance solutions to the oil 
and natural gas industry in the USA. Effective January 2015, the Company became a General Electric (now INNIO) Waukesha 
Platinum Power Packager, providing worldwide factory-direct access to Waukesha engines and parts. In addition, Enerflex 
packages  CAT  engines  and  parts.  Enerflex’s  USA  service  branches  are  located  in  Colorado,  Louisiana,  New  Mexico,  North 
Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, and Wyoming. 
The Rentals product line provides natural gas compression equipment rentals to oil and natural gas customers in the USA, 
primarily operating in the Permian and SCOOP/STACK formations utilizing a fleet of low-, medium-, and high-horsepower 
packages. These compressor packages are typically used in wellhead, gas-lift, and natural gas gathering systems, and other 
applications primarily in connection with natural gas and oil production. The Rentals product line in the USA operates out of 
Enerflex’s Houston, Texas facility. 

REST OF WORLD 

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The Rest of World segment deploys products typically fabricated by Enerflex’s Engineered Systems division in Houston, Texas. 

The Latin America region, with locations in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico, provides Engineered Systems 
products, including integrated turnkey (“ITK”) natural gas compression and processing solutions, with local construction and 
installation capabilities. The Service product line in the region focuses on after-market services, parts, and components, as well 
as operations, maintenance, and overhaul services. The Rentals product line provides natural gas compression and processing 
equipment,  including  build-own-operate-maintain  (“BOOM”)  solutions  of  varying  size  and  scope,  for  rent  to  oil  and  gas 
customers in the region. 

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CANADA  

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The Middle East/Africa (“MEA”) region, through its operations in Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, and the UAE, provides engineering, 

design, procurement, and construction services for compression, process, and power generation equipment, as well as rentals, 

after-market service, and operations and maintenance services for gas compression and processing facilities in the region.  

The Australia region is headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland with additional locations in Queensland, New South Wales, 

and New Zealand providing after-market services, equipment supply, parts supply, and general asset management.  

The Asia region, with locations and operations in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, provides Engineered Systems, as well as 

Service capabilities, offered through the Company’s local operations.  

Through  its  location  in  the  United  Kingdom,  the  Company  provides  customized  compression,  processing,  and  high-end 

refrigeration solutions in the Europe region. 

engines and parts in its Rest of World regions. 

As  a  Platinum  Power  Packager  of  INNIO's  Waukesha  engines,  the  Company  provides  factory-direct  access  to  Waukesha 

The Engineered Systems product line is comprised of compression, process, and electric power solutions. Enerflex provides 

custom and standard compression packages for reciprocating and screw compressor applications. It also engineers, designs, 

manufactures, constructs, and installs modular processing equipment and waste gas systems for natural gas facilities. Enerflex 

also provides ITK power generation and gas processing facilities. Retrofit solutions provide re-engineering, reconfiguration, 

and repackaging of compressors for various field applications. Enerflex has a manufacturing facility in Calgary, Alberta and 

retrofit facilities in Calgary, Grand Prairie and Red Deer, Alberta. 

The  Service  product  line  provides  after-market  mechanical  service  and  parts  distribution.  In  2015,  Enerflex’s  long-term 

distributorship agreement for INNIO’s Waukesha natural gas engines and parts changed from being the exclusive distributor 

in Canada and Australia to being a Global Platinum Partner under INNIO’s Waukesha Power Packager program. As an INNIO 

Waukesha Platinum Power Packager, the Company has worldwide factory-direct access to Waukesha engines and parts. In 

addition,  Enerflex  is  also  the  authorized  distributor  and  service  provider  of  INNIO’s  Jenbacher  gas  engines  and  parts  in 

Canada. The Company also packages CAT engines and parts. The Service product line operates out of service branches located 

in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec. 

The  Rentals  product  line  provides  reciprocating  and  rotary  screw  natural  gas  compression  packages  ranging  from  50 

horsepower to 2,000 horsepower, as well as electric power equipment for rent to customers from its locations in Calgary and 

Grand Prairie, Alberta. 

ENGINEERED SYSTEMS 

The Engineered Systems product line is comprised of three product offerings: compression, process, and electric power. Enerflex is able 

to  combine  one  or  more  of  these  product  offerings  into  an  ITK  solution,  including  civil  works,  piping  and  structural  fabrication,  and 

electrical, instrumentation, controls, and automation, as well as installation and commissioning. Enerflex’s ITK offering allows customers 

to simplify their supply chain, eliminate interface risk, and reduce the concept-to-commissioning cycle time of major projects. 

Compression packages are offered from 20 horsepower to 10,000 plus horsepower and ranging from low specification field compressors 

to high specification process compressors for onshore and offshore applications. The Company also provides retrofit solutions which 

includes re-engineering, reconfiguration, and repackaging of compressors for various field applications. Processing equipment includes 

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• 

The Rentals product line provides natural gas compression equipment rentals to oil and natural gas customers in the USA, 

primarily operating in the Permian and SCOOP/STACK formations utilizing a fleet of low-, medium-, and high-horsepower 

packages. These compressor packages are typically used in wellhead, gas-lift, and natural gas gathering systems, and other 
applications primarily in connection with natural gas and oil production. The Rentals product line in the USA operates out of 
Enerflex’s Houston, Texas facility. 

REST OF WORLD 

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• 

The Rest of World segment deploys products typically fabricated by Enerflex’s Engineered Systems division in Houston, Texas. 

The Latin America region, with locations in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico, provides Engineered Systems 
products, including integrated turnkey (“ITK”) natural gas compression and processing solutions, with local construction and 
installation capabilities. The Service product line in the region focuses on after-market services, parts, and components, as well 
as operations, maintenance, and overhaul services. The Rentals product line provides natural gas compression and processing 
equipment,  including  build-own-operate-maintain  (“BOOM”)  solutions  of  varying  size  and  scope,  for  rent  to  oil  and  gas 
customers in the region. 

The Middle East/Africa (“MEA”) region, through its operations in Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, and the UAE, provides engineering, 
design, procurement, and construction services for compression, process, and power generation equipment, as well as rentals, 
after-market service, and operations and maintenance services for gas compression and processing facilities in the region.  

The Australia region is headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland with additional locations in Queensland, New South Wales, 
and New Zealand providing after-market services, equipment supply, parts supply, and general asset management.  

The Asia region, with locations and operations in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, provides Engineered Systems, as well as 
Service capabilities, offered through the Company’s local operations.  

Through  its  location  in  the  United  Kingdom,  the  Company  provides  customized  compression,  processing,  and  high-end 

refrigeration solutions in the Europe region. 

As  a  Platinum  Power  Packager  of  INNIO's  Waukesha  engines,  the  Company  provides  factory-direct  access  to  Waukesha 
engines and parts in its Rest of World regions. 

CANADA  
• 

The Engineered Systems product line is comprised of compression, process, and electric power solutions. Enerflex provides 

custom and standard compression packages for reciprocating and screw compressor applications. It also engineers, designs, 
manufactures, constructs, and installs modular processing equipment and waste gas systems for natural gas facilities. Enerflex 
also provides ITK power generation and gas processing facilities. Retrofit solutions provide re-engineering, reconfiguration, 
and repackaging of compressors for various field applications. Enerflex has a manufacturing facility in Calgary, Alberta and 
retrofit facilities in Calgary, Grand Prairie and Red Deer, Alberta. 

• 

• 

The  Service  product  line  provides  after-market  mechanical  service  and  parts  distribution.  In  2015,  Enerflex’s  long-term 
distributorship agreement for INNIO’s Waukesha natural gas engines and parts changed from being the exclusive distributor 
in Canada and Australia to being a Global Platinum Partner under INNIO’s Waukesha Power Packager program. As an INNIO 
Waukesha Platinum Power Packager, the Company has worldwide factory-direct access to Waukesha engines and parts. In 
addition,  Enerflex  is  also  the  authorized  distributor  and  service  provider  of  INNIO’s  Jenbacher  gas  engines  and  parts  in 
Canada. The Company also packages CAT engines and parts. The Service product line operates out of service branches located 
in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec. 

The  Rentals  product  line  provides  reciprocating  and  rotary  screw  natural  gas  compression  packages  ranging  from  50 
horsepower to 2,000 horsepower, as well as electric power equipment for rent to customers from its locations in Calgary and 
Grand Prairie, Alberta. 

ENGINEERED SYSTEMS 
The Engineered Systems product line is comprised of three product offerings: compression, process, and electric power. Enerflex is able 
to  combine  one  or  more  of  these  product  offerings  into  an  ITK  solution,  including  civil  works,  piping  and  structural  fabrication,  and 
electrical, instrumentation, controls, and automation, as well as installation and commissioning. Enerflex’s ITK offering allows customers 
to simplify their supply chain, eliminate interface risk, and reduce the concept-to-commissioning cycle time of major projects. 

Compression packages are offered from 20 horsepower to 10,000 plus horsepower and ranging from low specification field compressors 
to high specification process compressors for onshore and offshore applications. The Company also provides retrofit solutions which 
includes re-engineering, reconfiguration, and repackaging of compressors for various field applications. Processing equipment includes 
dehydration  and  liquids  recovery,  refrigeration  and  cryogenic  processing,  oil  and  natural  gas  separators,  and  amine  sweetening  to 
remove  H2S  or  CO2.  For  electric  power,  a  typical  power  generation  unit  is  comprised  of  a  natural  gas  reciprocating  engine  driver,  a 
generator, and control devices. Facilities dedicated to the Engineered Systems product line occupy approximately 250,000 square feet 
of manufacturing space in Canada, approximately 315,000 square feet of shop space in the USA, and approximately 40,000 square feet 
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of shop space in Australia devoted to retrofit, service, and overhaul activities. 

SERVICE 
Enerflex’s  Service  division  provides  after-market  services,  parts  distribution,  operations  and  maintenance  solutions,  equipment 
optimization  and  maintenance  programs,  manufacturer  warranties,  exchange  components,  and  technical  services  to  our  global 
customers.  The  product  line  operates  through  an  extensive  network  of  branch  offices  and  generally  provides  its  services  at  the 
customer's wellsite location using trained technicians and mechanics. Enerflex is a Global Platinum partner under INNIO’s Waukesha 
Power  Packager  program,  which  allows  the  Company  to  package  and  service  Waukesha  engines  for  its  customers  worldwide. 
Additionally,  the  Company  is  a  distributor  for  INNIO’s  Jenbacher  gas  engines  and  parts  in  Canada.  Enerflex  is  also  the  authorized 
distributor for Altronic, a leading manufacturer of electric ignition and control systems, in all of its operating regions. Enerflex’s after-
market  service  and  support  business  includes  49  outlets  situated  in  active  natural  gas  producing  areas,  over  400  service  vehicles, 

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hundreds of skilled mechanics, and a sizable inventory of original equipment manufacturer parts from key manufacturers. 

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RENTALS 

The Rentals product line includes a variety of rental and leasing alternatives for natural gas compression, processing, and electric power 

equipment. The rental fleet is deployed across Canada, the USA, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Bahrain, and Oman, and provides 

comprehensive contract operations services to customers in each of those regions. In addition to Enerflex’s rental fleet, the Company’s 

Rentals product line provides customers with personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and supplies to meet our customers’ natural gas 

compression  and  processing  needs,  as  well  as  designing,  sourcing,  owning,  installing,  operating,  servicing,  repairing,  and  maintaining 

equipment owned by the Company necessary to provide these services. The Rentals product line encompasses a fleet of natural gas 

compressors totalling over 670,000 horsepower on rent or available for rent globally. 

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dehydration  and  liquids  recovery,  refrigeration  and  cryogenic  processing,  oil  and  natural  gas  separators,  and  amine  sweetening  to 

remove  H2S  or  CO2.  For  electric  power,  a  typical  power  generation  unit  is  comprised  of  a  natural  gas  reciprocating  engine  driver,  a 

generator, and control devices. Facilities dedicated to the Engineered Systems product line occupy approximately 250,000 square feet 
of manufacturing space in Canada, approximately 315,000 square feet of shop space in the USA, and approximately 40,000 square feet 
of shop space in Australia devoted to retrofit, service, and overhaul activities. 

SERVICE 
Enerflex’s  Service  division  provides  after-market  services,  parts  distribution,  operations  and  maintenance  solutions,  equipment 
optimization  and  maintenance  programs,  manufacturer  warranties,  exchange  components,  and  technical  services  to  our  global 
customers.  The  product  line  operates  through  an  extensive  network  of  branch  offices  and  generally  provides  its  services  at  the 
customer's wellsite location using trained technicians and mechanics. Enerflex is a Global Platinum partner under INNIO’s Waukesha 
Power  Packager  program,  which  allows  the  Company  to  package  and  service  Waukesha  engines  for  its  customers  worldwide. 
Additionally,  the  Company  is  a  distributor  for  INNIO’s  Jenbacher  gas  engines  and  parts  in  Canada.  Enerflex  is  also  the  authorized 
distributor for Altronic, a leading manufacturer of electric ignition and control systems, in all of its operating regions. Enerflex’s after-
market  service  and  support  business  includes  49  outlets  situated  in  active  natural  gas  producing  areas,  over  400  service  vehicles, 
hundreds of skilled mechanics, and a sizable inventory of original equipment manufacturer parts from key manufacturers. 

RENTALS 
The Rentals product line includes a variety of rental and leasing alternatives for natural gas compression, processing, and electric power 
equipment. The rental fleet is deployed across Canada, the USA, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Bahrain, and Oman, and provides 
comprehensive contract operations services to customers in each of those regions. In addition to Enerflex’s rental fleet, the Company’s 
Rentals product line provides customers with personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and supplies to meet our customers’ natural gas 
compression  and  processing  needs,  as  well  as  designing,  sourcing,  owning,  installing,  operating,  servicing,  repairing,  and  maintaining 
equipment owned by the Company necessary to provide these services. The Rentals product line encompasses a fleet of natural gas 
compressors totalling over 670,000 horsepower on rent or available for rent globally. 

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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW 

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW 

($ Canadian thousands, except percentages and horsepower) 

Revenue 

Gross margin 1 
($ Canadian thousands, except percentages and horsepower) 
Selling and administrative expenses 
Revenue 
Operating income 
Gross margin 1 
Earnings before finance costs and income taxes 
Selling and administrative expenses 
(“EBIT”) 
Operating income 
Net earnings 
Earnings before finance costs and income taxes 
(“EBIT”) 
Key Financial Performance Indicators 2 
Net earnings 
Engineered Systems bookings 

Engineered Systems backlog 
Key Financial Performance Indicators 2 
Recurring revenue growth 3 
Engineered Systems bookings 
Gross margin as a percentage of revenue 
Engineered Systems backlog 
EBIT as a percentage of revenue 4 
Recurring revenue growth 3 
Earnings before finance costs, income taxes, 
Gross margin as a percentage of revenue 
depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) 1 
EBIT as a percentage of revenue 4 
Return on capital employed (“ROCE”) 1, 4 
Earnings before finance costs, income taxes, 
Rental horsepower 
depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) 1 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 
$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

2019 

474,362 

97,442 
2019 
49,070 
474,362 
48,372 
97,442 

49,070 
48,813 
48,372 
31,436 

48,813 

31,436 
94,509 

467,757 

6.3% 
94,509 
20.5% 
467,757 
11.4% 
6.3% 

20.5% 
70,234 
11.4% 
15.8% 

$ 

$ 
$ 

$ 

$ 

 Three months ended 
December 31,  

 Twelve months ended  
December 31,  

466,842  $ 

2,045,422  $ 

$ 

2018 
 Three months ended 
December 31,  
81,762 
2018 
34,174 

$ 

466,842  $ 

2,045,422  $ 

2019 

429,085 
2019 
197,177 

231,908 
429,085 

2018 
 Twelve months ended  
1,703,273 
December 31,  
307,973 
2018 
163,009 
1,703,273 
144,964 
307,973 

47,588 
81,762 

34,174 
48,240 
47,588 
32,480  $ 

197,177 
233,902 
231,908 
152,128  $ 

48,240 

233,902 

32,480  $ 
676,956  $ 

152,128  $ 
508,916  $ 

1,420,621 

467,757 

12.4% 
676,956  $ 
17.5% 
1,420,621 
8.9% 
12.4% 

17.5% 
75,218  $ 
8.9% 
10.9% 

14.5% 

508,916  $ 

21.0% 
467,757 
11.4% 
14.5% 

21.0% 

320,461  $ 

11.4% 
15.8% 

163,009 
151,679 
144,964 
101,416 

151,679 

101,416 
1,980,363 

1,420,621 

12.9% 
1,980,363 
18.1% 
1,420,621 
8.9% 
12.9% 

18.1% 
241,453 
8.9% 
10.9% 

641,915 
241,453 

674,153 
70,234 

$ 

641,915 

75,218  $ 

674,153 
320,461  $ 

15.8% 

Rental horsepower 

Return on capital employed (“ROCE”) 1, 4 

1 In the fourth quarter and twelve months of 2019, Enerflex recognized $24.4 million and $26.4 million of write-offs and impairment charges on rental equipment. Of 
the total value recognized, $14.5 million relates to the write-off of specialized rental assets acquired as part of  a business combination in 2014 that we have now 
674,153 
determined cannot be redeployed and have never been utilized or generated revenue for Enerflex. 
2 Key financial performance indicators used by Enerflex to measure its performance include revenue and EBIT. Certain of these key performance indicators  are non-
1 In the fourth quarter and twelve months of 2019, Enerflex recognized $24.4 million and $26.4 million of write-offs and impairment charges on rental equipment. Of 
IFRS measures. Further detail is provided in the Non-IFRS Measures section. 
the total value recognized, $14.5 million relates to the write-off of specialized rental assets acquired as part of  a business combination in 2014 that we have now 
3 Recurring revenue is comprised of revenue from the Service and Rentals product lines, which are typically contracted and extend into the future. While the contracts 
determined cannot be redeployed and have never been utilized or generated revenue for Enerflex. 
are subject to cancellation or have varying lengths, the Company does not believe these characteristics preclude them from being considered recurring in nature. Growth 
2 Key financial performance indicators used by Enerflex to measure its performance include revenue and EBIT. Certain of these key performance indicators  are non-
in recurring revenue is calculated on a period-over-period basis. 
IFRS measures. Further detail is provided in the Non-IFRS Measures section. 
4 Determined by taking the trailing 12-month period. 
3 Recurring revenue is comprised of revenue from the Service and Rentals product lines, which are typically contracted and extend into the future. While the contracts 
are subject to cancellation or have varying lengths, the Company does not believe these characteristics preclude them from being considered recurring in nature. Growth 

674,153 

641,915 

641,915 

15.8% 

10.9% 

10.9% 

in recurring revenue is calculated on a period-over-period basis. 
4 Determined by taking the trailing 12-month period. 

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FOURTH QUARTER AND TWELVE MONTHS OF 2019 OVERVIEW  
For the three months ended December 31, 2019: 

•  Operating income for the fourth quarter of 2019 was consistent with the prior year, with higher gross margins being offset by 
the cost recoveries related to the Oman Oil Exploration and Production LLC (“OOCEP”) arbitration included in SG&A costs in 
the prior year. Gross margin improved based on strong execution of projects from opening backlog, higher service activity 
levels, and the continued organic expansion of the contract compression fleet in the USA. Gross margin percentage for the 
quarter was 20.5 percent, compared to 17.5 percent in 2018, driven by the solid execution of a small number of large, high 
margin Engineered Systems projects that were booked during the second half of 2018 and increasing revenue from rentals, 
partially  offset  by  impairments  recognized  on  rental  equipment  in  the  USA  and  ROW  segments  and  the  margin  impact  of 
warranty experience in the quarter. As the large, high margin projects are completed in 2020, we expect margins to revert to 
historical levels, with modest improvements provided by growth in recurring revenues. 

• 

• 

• 

• 

The  fourth  quarter  of  2019  includes  $24.4  million  of  impairment  charges  on  rental  equipment,  of  which  $2.6  million  was 
included  in  the  USA  segment  and  $21.8  million  was  included  in  the  ROW  segment.  Of  the  total  value  of  impairments 
recognized, $14.5 million relates to the write-off of specialized rental assets acquired as part of a business combination in 2014 
that we have now determined cannot be redeployed and have never been utilized or generated revenue for Enerflex. 

Engineered  Systems  booking  activity  was  low  in  the  quarter  as  the  oil  and  gas  industry  continues  to  balance  growth  with 
prudent  financial  management.  Reduced  growth  capex  in  the  sector  impacts  Enerflex’s  Engineered  Systems  business  the 
hardest. The Company has ensured, and expects to continue to ensure, that costs are aligned with revenue levels expected 
from  Engineered  Systems.  The  movement  in  exchange  rates  resulted  in  a  decrease  of  $6.8  million  on  foreign  currency 
denominated backlog during the fourth quarter of 2019, compared to a $45.3 million increase in the comparable period – a 
$52.1 million period-over-period decrease. 

Recurring revenue grew by 6.3 percent, driven by increased service activity levels and the continued expansion of the contract 

compression fleet in the USA. During the quarter, the Company invested $76.5 million in rental assets, largely in the USA, 
where  our  fleet  has  grown  by  45.2  percent  on  a  horsepower  basis  in  the  last  year  and  has  more  than  doubled  since  the 
acquisition of the contract compression platform in July 2017.  

Subsequent to December 31, 2019, Enerflex declared a quarterly dividend of $0.115 per share, payable on April 2, 2020, to 
shareholders of record on March 12, 2020. 

For the twelve months ended December 31, 2019: 

•  Operating income for the twelve months of 2019 improved compared to the prior year, based on strong execution of projects 
included in opening backlog, higher service activity levels, and the continued organic expansion of the contract compression 
fleet in the USA. 

• 

• 

• 

Engineered  Systems  booking  activity  decreased  over  the  twelve  months  of  2019  as  the  oil  and  gas  industry  continues  to 
balance growth with prudent financial management. The movement in exchange rates resulted in a decrease of $35.0 million 
on  foreign  currency  denominated  backlog  during  the  twelve  months  of  2019  compared  to  a  $56.0  million  increase  in  the 
comparative period – a $91.0 million period-over-period decrease. 

Engineered Systems backlog decreased compared to the balance at December 31, 2018 due to Engineered Systems revenue 
recognized in the period outpacing bookings, as well as unfavourable foreign exchange impacts. The backlog at December 31, 
2019 provides visibility for Engineered Systems revenue into mid-2020. 

Recurring revenue grew by 14.5 percent, driven by increased service activity levels and the organic expansion of the contract 

compression fleet in the USA. 

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ADJUSTED EBITDA  
The Company’s results include items that are unique and items that management and users of the financial statements adjust for when 
evaluating the Company’s results. The presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation from EBIT or EBITDA as 
determined under IFRS. Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies and should not be 
considered in isolation or as a replacement for measures prepared as determined under IFRS. 

The items that have historically been adjusted for presentation purposes relate generally to four categories: 1) impairment or gains on 
idle facilities (not including rental asset impairments); 2) restructuring activities; 3) transaction costs related to M&A activity; and, 4) 
share-based  compensation.  Enerflex  has  presented  the  impact  of  share-based  compensation  as  it  is  an  item  that  can  fluctuate 
significantly  with  share  price  changes  during  a  period  based  on  factors  that  are  not  specific  to  the  long-term  performance  of  the 
Company. The disposal of idle facilities is isolated within Adjusted EBITDA as they are not reflective of the ongoing operations of the 
Company and are idled as a result of restructuring activities.  

During the fourth quarter of 2019, the Company added another adjustment related to the write-off of specialized assets acquired as part 
of a business combination but never utilized by Enerflex. Impairment of rental equipment included in reported EBIT for the three and 
twelve months ended December 31, 2019 was $24.4 million and $26.4 million, of which the USA segment recorded $2.6 million and the 
ROW segment recorded $21.8 million and $23.8 million. Of the total value of impairments recognized, $14.5 million relates to the write-
off of specialized assets acquired as part of a business combination in 2014 that we have now determined cannot be redeployed and have 
never been utilized or generated revenue for Enerflex. The Company considers this non-cash adjustment to be a unique item given these 
assets have not contributed to earnings since being acquired. 

Management believes that identification of these items allows for a better understanding of the underlying operations of the Company 
based on the current assets and structure. 

($ Canadian thousands) 

Reported EBIT  

Write-off of rental equipment in COGS 

Write-off of facility and equipment in COGS 

Restructuring costs in COGS and SG&A 

Share-based compensation 

Depreciation and amortization 

Total 

USA 

ROW 

Canada 

$ 

48,813 

$ 

61,065  $ 

(18,180) 

$ 

5,928 

Three months ended  

December 31, 2019 

14,489 

614 

869 

2,826 

21,421 

-    

- 

- 

1,344 

8,751 

14,489 

614 

- 

814 

9,940 

-    

- 

869 

668 

2,730 

10,195 

Adjusted EBITDA 

$ 

89,032 

$ 

71,160  $ 

7,677 

$ 

($ Canadian thousands) 

Reported EBIT  

Cost recovery related to OOCEP 

Share-based compensation 

Depreciation and amortization 

Total 

USA 

ROW 

$ 

48,240 

$ 

24,394  $ 

17,577 

$ 

(12,961) 

2,534 

26,978 

- 

1,287 

6,575 

(12,961) 

784 

18,417 

Adjusted EBITDA 

$ 

64,791 

$ 

32,256  $ 

23,817 

$ 

Canada 

6,269 

- 

463 

1,986 

8,718 

Three months ended  
December 31, 2018 

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($ Canadian thousands) 

Reported EBIT  

Write-off of rental equipment in COGS 

Write-off of facility and equipment in COGS 

Restructuring costs in COGS and SG&A 

Gain on disposal of idle facilities 

Share-based compensation 

Depreciation and amortization 

Total 

USA 

ROW 

Canada 

$ 

233,902 

$ 

193,825  $ 

537 

$ 

39,540 

Twelve months ended  

December 31, 2019 

14,489  

2,654  

869 

(434) 

7,749 

86,559 

-    

-    

- 

- 

3,838 

33,381 

14,489  

2,654  

- 

- 

1,888 

42,846 

-    

-    

869 

(434) 

2,023 

10,332 

52,330 

Adjusted EBITDA 

$ 

345,788   $ 

231,044  $ 

62,414   $ 

Twelve months ended  

December 31, 2018 

($ Canadian thousands) 

Reported EBIT  

Restructuring costs in COGS and SG&A 

(Gain) loss on disposal of idle facilities 

Cost recovery related to OOCEP 

Share-based compensation 

Depreciation and amortization 

Total 

USA 

ROW 

$ 

151,679 

$ 

87,638  $ 

49,698 

$ 

2,367 

(6,208) 

(22,368) 

9,938 

89,774 

- 

(2,432) 

- 

5,047 

23,395 

938 

(41) 

(22,368) 

3,429 

57,844 

Canada 

14,343 

1,429 

(3,735) 

- 

1,462 

8,535 

Adjusted EBITDA 

$ 

225,182 

$ 

113,648  $ 

89,500 

$ 

22,034 

Adjusted EBITDA for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2019 has increased over the same periods from the prior year. 
Please refer to the section “Segmented Results” for additional information about results by geographic location. 

Effective January 1, 2019, the Company applied IFRS 16 Leases (“IFRS 16”) for the first time. Under IFRS 16, Enerflex recognizes a lease 
right-of-use  asset  and  a  lease  liability  to  reflect  the  benefit  the  Company  obtains  from  the  underlying  asset  in  the  lease  and  the 
requirement to pay the amounts included in the lease contract. Under the previous standard, IAS 17 Leases, costs relating to operating 
leases were recognized on a straight-line basis as COGS and SG&A. Under IFRS 16, the Company records depreciation on lease right-of-
use assets as COGS and SG&A, and records an interest expense relating to the lease liability. The amount of the depreciation and interest 
recorded for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2019 was $3.5 million and $12.7 million and $0.9 million and $2.6 million, 
respectively. The effect of the new standard is to increase EBIT for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2019 by $0.3 
million and $2.5 million, as a portion of lease expenses are included as interest. The resulting increase in EBITDA for the three and twelve 
months ended December 31, 2019 was $3.8 million and $15.1 million. The standard was adopted prospectively from January 1, 2019, 
and accordingly the 2018 results have not been affected. 

ENGINEERED SYSTEMS BOOKINGS AND BACKLOG 
Bookings and backlog are monitored by Enerflex as an indicator of future revenue and business activity levels for the Engineered Systems 
product  line.  Bookings  are  recorded  in  the  period  when  a  firm  commitment  or  order  is  received  from  customers.  Bookings  increase 
backlog in the period that they are received. Revenue recognized on Engineered Systems products decreases backlog in the period that 
the  revenue  is  recognized.  As  a  result,  backlog  is  an  indication  of  revenue  to  be  recognized  in  future  periods  using  percentage-of-
completion accounting.  

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The following tables set forth the Engineered Systems bookings and backlog by reporting segment for the following periods: 

($ Canadian thousands) 

Bookings 

USA  

Rest of World 

Canada 

Total bookings 

($ Canadian thousands) 

Backlog 

USA 

Rest of World 

Canada 

Total backlog 

Three months ended  
December 31, 

Twelve months ended  
December 31, 

2019 

2018 

2019 

2018 

$ 

$ 

72,261  $ 

451,132 

$ 

340,552  $ 

1,354,745 

1,955 

20,293 

6,985 

218,839 

20,179 

148,185 

141,600 

484,018 

94,509  $ 

676,956 

$ 

508,916  $ 

1,980,363 

December 31, 
 2019 

December 31, 
2018 

$ 

320,054  $ 

930,595 

8,941 

138,762 

75,210 

414,816 

$ 

467,757  $ 

1,420,621 

Engineered Systems bookings in the fourth quarter and twelve months of 2019 were lower than the same periods of 2018 due to several 
factors, including producers having made a general shift to funding growth capital expenditures from free cash flow, constrained access 
to capital for producers, uncertainty around global trade dynamics, and political uncertainty.  

Backlog  at  December  31,  2019  was  lower  than  at  December  31,  2018  due  to  Engineered  Systems  revenue  recognized  outpacing 
bookings throughout 2019, as well as unfavourable foreign exchange impacts on foreign currency denominated backlog. The movement 
in exchange rates resulted in a decrease of $6.8 million and $35.0 million during the fourth quarter and twelve months of 2019 on foreign 
currency denominated backlog, compared to an increase of $45.3 million and a $56.0 million in the same periods of 2018. 

Of the $467.8 million in backlog, approximately 50 percent relates to natural gas compression and 45 percent pertains to oil and gas 
processing, with the remaining 5 percent relating to other manufacturing projects.  

SEGMENTED RESULTS 
Enerflex has identified three reportable operating segments as outlined below, each supported by the Corporate function. Corporate 
overheads  are  allocated  to  the  operating  segments  based  on  revenue.  In  assessing  its  operating  segments,  the  Company  considered 
economic characteristics, the nature of products and services provided, the nature of production processes, the type of customer for its 
products and services, and distribution methods used.  

The following summary describes the operations of each of the Company’s reportable segments: 

• 

• 

• 

USA  generates  revenue  from  manufacturing  natural  gas  compression  and  processing  equipment,  including  custom  and 

standard  compression  packages  and  modular  natural  gas  processing  equipment  and  refrigeration  systems,  in  addition  to 
generating  revenue  from  mechanical  services  and  parts,  operations  and  maintenance  solutions,  and  contract  compression 
rentals; 

Rest  of  World  generates  revenue  from  manufacturing  (focusing  on  large-scale  process  equipment),  after-market  services, 
including parts and components, as well as operations, maintenance, and overhaul services, and rentals of compression and 
processing equipment. The Rest of World segment has been successful in securing BOOM and ITK; and 

Canada generates revenue from manufacturing both custom and standard natural gas compression, processing, and electric 
power equipment, as well as providing after-market mechanical service, parts, and compression and power generation rentals.  

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($ Canadian thousands)  

Engineered Systems bookings 

Engineered Systems backlog 

Segment revenue 

Intersegment revenue 

Revenue 

Revenue – Engineered Systems 

Revenue – Service 

Revenue – Rentals 

Operating income 

EBIT 

EBITDA 

Segment revenue as a % of total revenue 

Recurring revenue growth 

Operating income as a % of segment revenue 

EBIT as a % of segment revenue 

EBITDA as a % of segment revenue 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

Three months ended  

December 31,  

Twelve months ended  

December 31, 

2019 

2018 

2019 

2018 

72,261 

$ 

451,132  $ 

340,552 

$ 

1,354,745 

320,054 

930,595 

320,054 

930,595 

290,170 

$ 

300,149  $ 

1,243,760 

$ 

1,004,676 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

(13,385) 

276,785 

207,835 

48,127 

20,823 

61,045 

61,065 

69,816 

58.3% 

21.5% 

22.1% 

22.1% 

25.2% 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

(3,641) 

(48,091) 

296,508  $ 

1,195,669 

239,778  $ 

41,865  $ 

14,865  $ 

24,413  $ 

24,394  $ 

30,969  $ 

63.5% 

15.9% 

8.2% 

8.2% 

10.4% 

947,451 

172,130 

76,088 

194,010 

193,825 

227,206 

58.5% 

25.7% 

16.2% 

16.2% 

19.0% 

(24,137) 

980,539 

783,114 

145,358 

52,067 

85,224 

87,638 

111,033 

57.6% 

35.8% 

8.7% 

8.9% 

11.3% 

Engineered  Systems  bookings  of  $72.3  million  in  the fourth  quarter of  2019  represent  a  decrease  of $378.9 million  or  84.0  percent 
compared to the same period in the prior year. This decrease was predominantly due to producers having made a general shift to funding 
growth  capital  expenditures  from  free  cash  flow,  constrained  access  to  capital  for  producers,  and  uncertainty  around  global  trade 
dynamics. In addition, the comparative period includes bookings of certain large projects, including international projects to be built in 
the Company’s Houston fabrication facility, that did not recur in the current period. 

Revenue decreased by $19.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2019 compared to the same period of 2018 due to lower Engineered Systems 
revenue, partially offset by higher Service and Rentals revenue. Engineered Systems revenue decreased due to temporary project delays 
on certain large projects, as well as lower opening backlog on reduced bookings throughout 2019, while Service revenue increased due 
to  higher  activity  levels  and  Rentals  revenue  increased  due  to  the  organic  growth  of  the  contract  compression  fleet.  For  the  twelve 
months of 2019, revenue increased by $215.1 million over the comparative period, driven by improved results across all product lines. 
Engineered Systems revenue improved over the prior year as a result of the realization of strong bookings from 2018 and continued 
progress  of  certain  large  projects,  as  well  as  the  impact  of  the  stronger  U.S.  dollar  in  2019  versus  the  comparative  period.  Service 
revenues increased due to higher activity, while Rentals revenues increased as a result of the organic growth of the contract compression 
fleet, which grew by 45.2 percent on a horsepower basis in the last year. The Company has experienced continued strength in demand 
for after-market service and contract compression in key basins in the USA and sees a solid pipeline of opportunities for growth in those 
businesses. 

Operating income was higher in the fourth quarter and twelve months of 2019 compared to the prior year by $36.6 million and $108.8 
million, due to improved gross margin performance on strong project execution, partially offset by higher SG&A costs and the effects of 
impairment recognized on certain rental assets. Impairment of rental equipment included in operating income for the three and twelve 
months  ended  December  31,  2019  was  $2.5  million.  Increases  in SG&A  were  driven  by  higher  compensation  on  a  larger  workforce, 
partially offset by mark-to-market impacts on share-based compensation. 

At December 31, 2019, the USA contract compression fleet totaled approximately 310,000 horsepower with an 87 percent utilization 
rate, compared to approximately 215,000 horsepower with an 86 percent utilization rate at December 31, 2018. 

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REST OF WORLD SEGMENT RESULTS 

($ Canadian thousands)  

Engineered Systems Bookings 

Engineered Systems Backlog 

Segment revenue 

Intersegment revenue 

Revenue 

Revenue – Engineered Systems 

Revenue – Service 

Revenue – Rentals 

Operating income 

EBIT 

EBITDA 

Segment revenue as a % of total revenue 

Recurring revenue growth 

Operating income as a % of segment revenue 

EBIT as a % of segment revenue 

EBITDA as a % of segment revenue 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

Three months ended  

December 31,  

Twelve months ended  

December 31, 

2019 

2018 

2019 

2018 

1,955  $ 

6,985  $ 

20,179 

$ 

141,600 

8,941 

75,210 

8,941 

75,210 

73,909  $ 

102,678  $ 

354,680 

$ 

425,435 

(107) 

(450) 

(7,846) 

73,802  $ 

102,228  $ 

346,834 

5,652  $ 

34,255  $ 

40,233  $ 

36,794  $ 

27,917  $ 

31,179  $ 

(18,208)  $ 

17,822  $ 

(18,180)  $ 

17,577  $ 

(8,240)  $ 

35,994  $ 

15.6% 

0.3% 

(24.7)% 

(24.6)% 

(11.2)% 

21.9% 

8.8% 

17.4% 

17.2% 

35.2% 

76,813 

154,951 

115,070 

511 

537 

43,383 

17.0% 

6.5% 

0.1% 

0.2% 

12.5% 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

(2,603) 

422,832 

169,410 

139,015 

114,407 

50,005 

49,698 

107,542 

24.8% 

5.6% 

11.8% 

11.8% 

25.4% 

Engineered Systems bookings in the Rest of World segment are typically larger in nature and scope and as a result are less frequent.  

Rest of World revenue decreased by $28.4 million and $76.0 million in the fourth quarter and twelve months of 2019 compared to the 
same  periods  in  the  prior  year  due  to  lower  Engineered  Systems  revenues,  partially  offset  by  higher  Service  revenues.  Engineered 
Systems revenue was down for both the fourth quarter and twelve months of 2019 primarily due to a lower opening backlog and reduced 
bookings throughout 2019, which was further reduced by the effects of customer disputes. Service revenues increased due to higher 
activity levels in Australia and the impact of service agreements that were recently signed in Latin America. Rentals revenues were lower 
in the fourth quarter due to a reduction in contracted units in Mexico, but were higher for the twelve months of 2019 on the full year 
contributions of certain projects that commenced operations in 2018 and the sale of idle rental units in Latin America. 

Operating income decreased by $36.0 million and $49.5 million in the fourth quarter and twelve months of 2019 compared to the same 
periods of 2018. The current quarter decrease is driven by lower revenues and impairments recognized on certain rental assets, as well 
as the effects of cost recoveries recognized in SG&A in the prior year. The twelve months of 2019 was also impacted by lower revenues 
and higher estimated costs to complete certain projects, as well as impairments recognized on certain rental assets and a write-down of 
equipment. Impairment of rental equipment included in operating income for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2019 
was  $21.8  million  and  $23.9  million.  The  majority  of  this  amount  relates  to  the  write-off  of  specialized  assets  acquired  as  part  of  a 
business combination in 2014 that we have now determined cannot be redeployed and have never been utilized or generated revenue 
for Enerflex. 

SG&A costs for the fourth quarter 2019 increased compared to 2018 due to the effects of cost recoveries recognized in the prior year. 
SG&A for the twelve months of 2019 increased compared to 2018 due to increased compensation on higher headcount and the effects 
of cost recoveries recognized in the prior year, partially offset by mark-to-market impacts on share-based compensation and favourable 
foreign exchange movements, as well as the effects of one-time restructuring activities in Australia recognized in the prior year. 

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CANADA SEGMENT RESULTS 

($ Canadian thousands)  

Engineered Systems bookings 

Engineered Systems backlog 

Segment revenue 

Intersegment revenue 

Revenue 

Revenue – Engineered Systems 

Revenue – Service 

Revenue – Rentals 

Operating income 

EBIT 

EBITDA 

Segment revenue as a % of total revenue 

Recurring revenue growth 

Operating income as a % of segment revenue 

EBIT as a % of segment revenue 

EBITDA as a % of segment revenue 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

Three months ended  

December 31,  

Twelve months ended  

December 31, 

2019 

2018 

2019 

20,293  $ 

218,839  $ 

148,185 

$ 

138,762 

414,816 

138,762 

126,454  $ 

82,621  $ 

518,042 

$ 

(2,679) 

(14,515) 

(15,123) 

123,775  $ 

68,106  $ 

502,919 

106,313  $ 

47,406  $ 

424,239 

15,271  $ 

17,942  $ 

2,191  $ 

5,535  $ 

5,928  $ 

8,658  $ 

26.1% 

(15.6)% 

4.5% 

4.8% 

7.0% 

2,758  $ 

5,353  $ 

6,269  $ 

8,255  $ 

14.6% 

15.2% 

7.9% 

9.2% 

12.1% 

67,505 

11,175 

37,387 

39,540 

49,872 

24.6% 

12.0% 

7.4% 

7.9% 

9.9% 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

2018 

484,018 

414,816 

319,223 

(19,321) 

299,902 

229,646 

60,725 

9,531 

9,735 

14,343 

22,878 

17.6% 

(7.9)% 

3.2% 

4.8% 

7.6% 

Bookings have decreased to $20.3 million from $218.8 million a year ago, predominantly due to several factors, including producers 
having made a general shift to funding growth capital expenditures from free cash flow, constrained access to capital for producers, and 
political uncertainty. In addition, the comparative period includes bookings of certain large projects that did not recur in the current 
period. 

Revenue increased by $55.7 million and $203.0 million for the fourth quarter and twelve months of 2019 compared to the same periods 
in  2018,  primarily  due  to  higher  Engineered  Systems  revenue,  which  improved  due  to  continued  progress  on  projects  from  opening 
backlog. Service and Rentals revenues were down in the fourth quarter due to lower equipment sales and reseller activity, however both 
product lines increased for the twelve months of 2019 due to increased parts and equipment sales. 

The Canadian segment recorded an operating income of $5.5 million and $37.4 million for the fourth quarter and twelve months of 2019 
compared to operating income of $5.4 million and $9.7 million over the same periods in 2018. Operating income in the fourth quarter 
was consistent with the comparative period, with improved gross margin on higher revenue being offset by warranty experience and 
severance costs. The increase in operating income for the twelve months of 2019 is due to improved gross margin on higher revenue and 
improved gross margin percentage resulting from strong project execution. For the fourth quarter and twelve months of 2019, SG&A 
costs were consistent with the comparable periods in 2018.  

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GROSS MARGIN BY PRODUCT LINE 
Enerflex  operates  three  business  segments,  and  each  regional  business  segment  has  three  main  product  lines:  Engineered  Systems, 
Service, and Rentals. The Engineered Systems product line consists of the supply of equipment systems, typically involving engineering, 
design, manufacturing, installation, construction and the start-up of equipment. The Service product line includes the sale of parts and 
equipment, as well as the operations and maintenance of equipment. The Rentals product line includes recurring revenues from rental 
agreements, and the sale of rental equipment to customers. Recurring revenue is comprised of revenue from the Service and Rentals 
product lines, which are typically contracted and extend into the future. While the contracts are subject to cancellation or have varying 
lengths, the Company does not believe these characteristics preclude them from being considered recurring in nature. 

($ Canadian thousands) 

Revenue  

Cost of goods sold: 

      Operating expenses 

      Depreciation and amortization 

Total 

Engineered 
Systems 

Service 

Rentals 

$ 

474,362 

$ 

319,800  $ 

103,631 

$ 

50,931 

Three months ended 
December 31, 2019 

360,445 

16,475 

240,276 

1,828 

76,623 

1,214 

43,546 

13,433 

Gross margin 

$ 

97,442 1 

$ 

77,696  $ 

25,794 

$ 

(6,048) 1 

Total 

Engineered 
Systems 

Service 

Rentals 

$ 

466,842 

$ 

321,439  $ 

96,601 

$ 

48,802 

Three months ended 

December 31, 2018 

($ Canadian thousands) 

Revenue  

Cost of goods sold: 

      Operating expenses 

      Depreciation and amortization 

Gross margin 

$ 

81,762 

$ 

46,041  $ 

25,599 

$ 

361,616 

23,464 

274,874 

524 

69,953 

1,049 

16,789 

21,891 

10,122 

($ Canadian thousands) 

Revenue  

Cost of goods sold: 

      Operating expenses 

      Depreciation and amortization 

Total 

Engineered 
Systems 

Service 

Rentals 

$ 

2,045,422 

$ 

1,448,503  $ 

394,586 

$ 

202,333 

Twelve months ended 

December 31, 2019 

1,550,036 

1,159,712 

66,301 

6,681 

293,924 

3,905 

96,400 

55,715 

Gross margin 

$ 

429,085 1 

$ 

282,110  $ 

96,757 

$ 

50,218 1 

Total 

Engineered 
Systems 

Service 

Rentals 

$ 

1,703,273 

$ 

1,182,170  $ 

345,098 

$ 

176,005 

Twelve months ended 

December 31, 2018 

($ Canadian thousands) 

Revenue  

Cost of goods sold: 

      Operating expenses 

      Depreciation and amortization 

Gross margin 

$ 

307,973 

$ 

168,563  $ 

90,015 

$ 

1,320,588 

1,012,415 

74,712 

1,192 

251,490 

3,593 

56,683 

69,927 

49,395 

1 In the fourth quarter and twelve months of 2019, Enerflex recognized $24.4 million and $26.4 million of write-offs and impairment charges on rental equipment . Of 
the total value recognized, $14.5 million relates to the write-off of specialized rental assets acquired as part of a business combination in 2014 that we have now 

determined cannot be redeployed and have never been utilized or generated revenue for Enerflex. 

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INCOME TAXES  
Income tax expense totaled $11.9 million or 27.5 percent and $63.2 million or 29.3 percent of earnings before tax for the  three and 
twelve months ended December 31, 2019 compared to $11.2 million or 25.6 percent and $31.1 million or 23.5 percent of earnings before 
tax in the same periods of 2018. Income tax expense and the effective tax rate for the fourth quarter of 2019 were higher primarily due 
to the effect of earnings taxed in foreign jurisdictions, partially offset by exchange rate effects on tax basis. Income tax expense and the 
effective tax rate for the twelve months of 2019  were higher due to  an increase in earnings before tax, the revaluation of Canadian 
deferred tax assets due to a change in the statutory rate, the effect of earnings taxed in foreign jurisdictions, and exchange rate effects 
on tax bases. These increases were partially offset by withholding taxes on dividends received from subsidiaries in prior years that have 
not re-occurred in 2019. During the second quarter of 2019, lower Alberta corporate income tax rates became substantially enacted, 
which will reduce Enerflex’s taxes in future periods. The Alberta corporate income tax rates are 11.5 percent for 2019, 10.0 percent for 
2020, 9.0 percent for 2021, and 8.0 percent for 2022 and thereafter. 

OUTLOOK  
Enerflex’s financial performance continues to benefit from strategic decisions to: 1) diversify product offerings for Engineered Systems; 
2) focus on increasing the recurring revenue streams derived from new and existing long-term BOOM, rental, and service contracts; and 
3) develop a geographically diversified business.  

Demand for the Company’s Engineered Systems product offerings remains dependent on global capital investment in oil and natural gas. 
Throughout 2019, bookings activity has slowed considerably, driven by several factors including: 1) producers having made a general 
shift to funding growth capital expenditures from free cash flow; 2) constrained access to capital markets for producers; 3) uncertainty 
around global trade dynamics; and 4) political uncertainty.  

Enerflex is responding to customer inquiries across all major basins in the USA, including the Permian, Bakken, Niobrara, Marcellus, and 
Utica,  as  customers  plan  for  future  growth.  However,  the  pace  at  which  customers  are  releasing  capital  for  growth  projects  has 
moderated  significantly  compared  to  the  heady  days  of  2018.  In  recent  periods,  the  Permian  Basin  has  been  a  major  driver  of  gas 
production growth, with significant drilling activity and associated gas production. Future production growth in the Permian Basin looks 
to be transitioning away from smaller producers and toward major oil companies and large independents which are able to take a more 
measured approach to developing their acreage. Enerflex believes this is a positive dynamic and plays to our strengths of size, scope, and 
reputation; however, activity in the Basin is dependent on these producers driving a rebound in capital spending from depressed levels 
in 2019 to those previously seen in the recent build-out of the play. The Company maintains that the Permian is a world-class oil and 
associated gas resource with significant potential for continued natural gas production growth, and Enerflex is well positioned to provide 
long-term natural gas solutions in all major basins. 

Enerflex continues to experience strong demand for global after-market services and contract compression in key basins in the USA, 
with a solid pipeline of opportunities for further growth in those businesses. We continue to see favourable investment opportunities in 
the contract compression fleet in the USA, and are leveraging the expertise of our people and our existing supply chain to build out and 
maintain a highly competitive platform, while preserving strong returns. Overall, asset ownership represents the most significant growth 
prospect for the Company and we intend to continue deploying capital to this higher-margin, less-cyclical business. The Company has 
made significant progress on previously awarded BOOM projects in Latin America and MEA, with these projects expected to commence 
operations and begin generating revenue in mid-2020.  

In  the  near  term,  the  Company  anticipates  that  strong  execution  on  Engineered  Systems  project  work  seen  in  recent  quarters  will 
continue for the duration of these projects. Demand for Service and Rentals product offerings, which has continued to increase despite 
slower  Engineered  Systems  bookings  activity,  is  expected  to  drive  growth  in  recurring  revenue.  In  the  longer  term,  the  Company 
continues  to  balance  the  expected  impacts  of  broader  market  factors,  such  as  volatility  in  realized  commodity  prices,  political  and 
economic  uncertainty,  and  consistent  access  to  market,  against  the  projected  increases  in  global  demand  for  natural  gas.  Enerflex 
continues to assess the effects of these contributing factors and the corresponding impact on our customers’ activity levels, which will 
drive the demand for the Company’s products and services in future periods. 

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OUTLOOK BY SEGMENT  
USA 
The recent performance of the USA segment has been largely driven by the industry’s investment in shale oil and gas, particularly in the 
Permian Basin. While growth in the Permian has slowed in recent periods, the Company believes that improved pipeline infrastructure 
and  the  increased  presence  of  larger,  more  patient  producers  solidify  the  formation’s  long-term  production  potential.  Continued 
development in the Permian and other key resource plays should translate to further demand for Engineered Systems products, as well 
as contract compression solutions to improve performance in maturing fields. The Company’s contract compression fleet consists of 
approximately  310,000  horsepower,  providing  a  valuable  recurring  revenue  source  that  the  Company  intends  to  continue  to  grow 
organically through 2020 and beyond, provided the market remains robust.  

Rest of World 
In the Rest of World segment, the Company continues to generate strong recurring revenue in both the MEA region and Latin America. 
MEA continues to provide stable rental earnings with a rental fleet of approximately 100,000 horsepower. The Company continues to 
explore new markets and opportunities within this region, focusing on projects that provide long-term, stable cash flows.  

In Latin America, Enerflex remains cautiously optimistic as many countries have indicated a renewed desire to develop oil and natural 
gas in recent periods. With investment opportunities becoming available, the global energy industry is returning to various prolific plays 
within the region. The Company is well positioned to provide products and services, and believes that there are near-term prospects 
within Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Colombia, and mid- to longer-term prospects in Mexico.  

Enerflex continues to make progress on previously awarded BOOM projects in MEA and Latin America, with these projects expected to 
commence operations and begin generating recurring revenue in mid-2020. 

In Australia, Enerflex is well positioned to capitalize on the need for increased production due to the supply imbalance driven by higher 
liquefied  natural  gas  exports  and  increased  domestic  natural  gas  demand.  The  Company  believes  that  maintenance  and  service 
opportunities will continue to increase, which may result in further growth for the Australian Service product line.  

Canada 
The Canadian market remains constrained by negative sentiment and the lack of consistent access to market that is causing uncertain 
pricing and limiting development potential in Canada. In addition, producers have recently made a general shift to funding growth capital 
expenditures from free cash flow, as declining investment levels have restricted access to other forms of financing. The most recent 
Federal election resulted in a minority government and increased uncertainty for the oil and natural gas industry in Canada. Progress 
made  on  pipelines,  as  well  as  the  approval  of  certain  liquified  natural  gas  (“LNG”)  projects  and  improved  sentiment  surrounding  the 
Canadian LNG industry may offer some future relief to the Canadian gas industry, though management still expects activity in Canada 
to be subdued in 2020. 

ENERFLEX STRATEGY  
Enerflex’s global vision is “Transforming natural gas to meet the world’s energy needs”. The Company’s strategy to support this vision 
centres on being an operationally focused, diversified, financially strong, dividend-paying company that delivers profitable growth by 
serving an expanding industry in seven gas producing regions worldwide. Enerflex believes that worldwide diversification and growth 
enhances shareholder value. 

Across  the  Company,  Enerflex  looks  to  leverage  its  diversified  international  positioning  to  provide  exposure  to  projects  in  growing 
natural gas markets, to offer integrated solutions spanning all phases of a project’s life-cycle from engineering and design through to 
after-market service, and to leverage its enterprise-wide collaborative approach to deploy key expertise worldwide and generate repeat 
business from internationally active customers. The Company also targets growth areas in the traditional natural gas industry, including 
the increasing global demand for natural gas-fired power generation. Enerflex has developed regional strategies to support its Company-
wide goals.  

In the USA segment, Enerflex has concentrated its efforts on key regions and basins, driven by the U.S.’s increasingly complex natural gas 
sector. The Company has looked to build on its successes for gas processing solutions for liquids-rich plays in the region, and support the 
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has  been  on  optimizing  the Service  business  across  the  region  while  responding  to  higher  activity  levels  in  all  locations.  The  organic 
expansion of the contract compression fleet has allowed Enerflex to increase revenues from the Rentals product line, while the larger 
fleet provides a platform for future growth in the segment. 

Enerflex has focused its efforts in the ROW segment on growing primarily in the MEA and Latin America regions, through the sales, rental, 
and service of its products. In these regions, the Company has targeted ITK projects and BOOM solutions of varying size and scope, 
including projects requiring construction and installation support at site. Successful projects have been completed in Bahrain, Kuwait, 
and  Oman  in  MEA,  and  in  Argentina,  Brazil,  and  Colombia  in  Latin  America,  and  multiple  projects  secured  in  previous  periods  are 
scheduled  to  commence  operations  and  begin  generating  recurring  revenue  in  mid-2020.  The  Company  continues  to  look  at 
opportunities throughout these regions.  

Enerflex has aimed its efforts in Canada on leveraging its capabilities and expertise to continue to preserve market share in the traditional 
natural gas sector, particularly in liquids-rich reservoirs, and to support the development of LNG infrastructure. In addition, the Company 
has looked to build on its successes in the electric power market given sustained low natural gas prices and the resulting increase in 
demand for natural gas-fired power generation. Lastly, there has been a focus on signing long-term service and maintenance contracts 
with customers in order to secure recurring revenues.  

Enerflex  seeks  to  continue  to  diversify  its  revenue  streams  from  multiple  markets,  grow  its  backlog,  and  ensure  profitable  margins 
globally by aggressively managing costs, with a medium-term goal of achieving a 10 percent EBIT margin. In addition, the Company is 
focused on expanding the diversification of its product lines, with a goal to increase recurring revenue by 10 percent annually. 

DEFINITIONS 
The success of the Company and its business unit strategies is measured using a number of key financial performance indicators, some 
of  which  are  outlined  below.  Some  of  these  indicators  do  not  have  a  standardized  meaning  as  prescribed  by  IFRS  and  are  therefore 
unlikely  to  be  comparable  to  similar  measures  presented  by  other  companies.  These  non-IFRS  measures  are  Engineered  Systems 
bookings  and  backlog,  recurring  revenue,  EBITDA,  net  debt  to  EBITDA  ratio,  and  return  on  capital  employed  (“ROCE”).  Further 
information on these non-IFRS measures is provided in the section, Non-IFRS Measures. 

Bookings and Backlog 
Bookings and backlog are monitored by Enerflex as an indicator of future revenue and business activity levels for the Engineered Systems 
product  line.  Bookings  are  recorded  in  the  period  when  a  firm  commitment  or  order  is  received  from  customers.  Bookings  increase 
backlog in the period that they are received. Revenue recognized on Engineered Systems products decreases backlog in the period that 
the  revenue  is  recognized.  As  a  result,  backlog  is  an  indication  of  revenue  to  be  recognized  in  future  periods  using  percentage-of-
completion accounting.  

Recurring Revenue 
Recurring revenue is defined as revenue from the Service and Rentals product lines. These revenue streams are contracted and extend 
into  the future,  rather than  being recognized  as  a  single  transaction.  Service  revenues are  derived from  the  ongoing  maintenance  of 
equipment that produces gas over the life of a field. Rentals revenues relate to compression, processing, and electric power equipment. 
This classification is to contrast revenue from these product lines with the Company’s Engineered Systems revenues, which are for the 
manufacturing and delivery of equipment and do not have any recurring aspect once the goods are delivered. While the contracts are 
subject  to  cancellation  or  have  varying  lengths,  the  Company  does  not  believe  that  these  characteristics  preclude  them  from  being 
considered recurring in nature.  

Operating Income  
Operating income assists the reader in understanding the net contributions made from the Company’s core businesses after considering 
all  SG&A  expenses.  Each  operating  segment  assumes  responsibility  for  its  operating  results  as  measured  by,  amongst  other  factors, 
operating income, which is defined as income before income taxes, interest (or finance) costs (net of interest income), equity earnings or 
loss, and gain or loss on sale of assets. Financing and related charges cannot be attributed to business segments on a meaningful basis 
that is comparable to other companies. Business segments and income tax jurisdictions are not synonymous, and it is believed that the 
allocation of income taxes distorts the historical comparability of the operating performance of business segments.  

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EBIT 
EBIT  provides  the  results  generated  by  the  Company’s  primary  business  activities  prior  to  consideration  of  how  those  activities  are 
financed or taxed in the various jurisdictions that the Company operates in. 

EBITDA 
EBITDA provides the results generated by the Company’s primary business activities prior to consideration of how those activities are 
financed, how assets are amortized, or how the results are taxed in various jurisdictions. 

Net Debt to EBITDA 
Net debt is defined as short- and long-term debt less cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period which is then divided by the 
annualized EBITDA. 

ROCE 
ROCE is a measure to analyze operating performance and efficiency of the Company’s capital allocation process. The ratio is calculated 
by taking EBIT for the 12-month trailing period divided by capital employed. Capital employed is debt and equity less cash for the trailing 
four quarters. 

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NON-IFRS MEASURES  
The success of the Company and its business unit strategies is measured using a number of key performance indicators, some of which 
do not have a standardized meaning as prescribed by IFRS and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by 
other companies. These non-IFRS measures are also used by management in its assessment of relative investments in operations and 
include Engineered Systems bookings and backlog, recurring revenue, EBITDA, net debt to EBITDA ratio, and ROCE. They should not be 
considered  as  an  alternative  to  net  earnings  or any  other measure  of  performance  under  IFRS. The reconciliation  of  these  non-IFRS 
measures to the most directly comparable measure calculated in accordance with IFRS is provided below where appropriate. Engineered 
Systems bookings and backlog do not have a directly comparable IFRS measure. 

($ Canadian thousands) 

EBITDA 

EBIT 

Depreciation and amortization 

EBITDA 

Recurring Revenue  

Service 

Rentals 

Total Recurring Revenue 

ROCE 

Three months ended  

December 31, 

Twelve months ended  

December 31, 

2019 

2018 

2019 

2018 

48,813  $ 

48,240  $ 

233,902 

$ 

151,679 

21,421 

26,978 

86,559 

89,774 

70,234  $ 

75,218  $ 

320,461 

$ 

241,453 

103,631  $ 

96,601  $ 

394,586 

$ 

50,931 

48,802 

202,333 

345,098 

176,005 

154,562  $ 

145,403  $ 

596,919 

$ 

521,103 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

Trailing 12-month EBIT 

$ 

233,902  $ 

151,679  $ 

233,902 

$ 

151,679 

Capital Employed – beginning of period 

  Net debt1 

  Shareholders' equity 

Capital Employed – end of period 

  Net debt1 

  Shareholders' equity 

Average Capital Employed2 

Return on Capital Employed 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

182,001  $ 

159,149  $ 

117,848 

$ 

232,726 

1,338,416 

1,199,800 

1,282,519 

1,134,472 

1,520,417  $ 

1,358,949  $ 

1,400,367 

$ 

1,367,198 

334,232  $ 

117,848  $ 

334,232 

$ 

117,848 

1,342,787 

1,282,519 

1,342,787 

1,282,519 

1,677,019  $ 

1,400,367  $ 

1,677,019 

$ 

1,400,367 

1,483,919  $ 

1,386,863  $ 

1,483,919 

$ 

1,386,863 

15.8% 

10.9% 

15.8% 

10.9% 

1 Net debt is defined as short- and long-term debt less cash and cash equivalents. 
2 Based on a trailing four-quarter average. 

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FREE CASH FLOW 

($ Canadian thousands) 

Cash provided by operating activities 

Net change in non-cash working capital and other 

Add-back: 

Net finance costs  

Current income tax expense  
Proceeds on the disposal of property, plant 
and equipment 

Proceeds on the disposal of rental equipment 

Deduct: 

Net interest paid 

Net cash taxes paid 

Additions to property, plant and equipment 

Additions to rental equipment: 

      Growth  

      Maintenance 

Dividends paid 

Three months ended 
December 31, 

Twelve months ended 
December 31, 

2019 

2018 

2019 

2018 

$ 

$ 

 (82,333) 

$ 

 108,434   $ 

 54,169   $ 

 242,868  

 (140,131) 

37,983 

 (221,749) 

 38,208  

 57,798   $ 

70,451   $ 

 275,918   $ 

 204,660  

 5,474  

 9,347  

 112  

 1,334  

 (9,773) 

 (9,965) 

 (8,289) 

 (74,481) 

 (2,017) 

 (9,414) 

 4,574  

 2,075  

(187) 

3,141 

 (8,331) 

 (2,013) 

(10,124) 

 18,578  

 31,720  

 9,205  

 4,454  

 (18,398) 

 (29,434) 

 (46,322) 

 19,145  

 20,871  

22,853 

6,935 

 (18,373) 

(2,273)  

(16,920) 

 (53,266) 

 (208,978) 

(102,960) 

 (3,330) 

 (8,435) 

 (8,090) 

 (37,548) 

(12,365) 

 (33,676) 

Free cash flow 

$ 

 (39,874) 

$ 

 (5,445)  $ 

 (8,895) 

$ 

 87,897  

For  the  three  and  twelve  months  ended  December  31,  2019  free  cash  flow  decreased  compared  to  the  same  periods  in  2018.  This 
decrease was primarily due to investment in the rental fleet, which totaled $76.5 million and $217.1 million for the fourth quarter and 
twelve  months  of  2019.  Enerflex  anticipates  that  capital  expenditures  on  the  contract  compression  fleet  in  the  USA  in  2020  will  be 
consistent with levels seen in 2019. In addition, the Company will continue to spend on  previously awarded BOOM projects in Latin 
America and MEA, with these projects expected to commence operations and begin generating revenue in mid-2020, and will deploy 
capital as opportunities arise in these regions or elsewhere. 

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FINANCIAL POSITION  
The following table outlines significant changes in the Statements of Financial Position as at December 31, 2019 compared to December 
31, 2018: 

($ Canadian millions) 

Increase 
(Decrease) 

Explanation 

Current assets 

$(200.8) 

Property, plant and 
equipment 

$19.8 

Rental equipment 

$103.6 

Lease right-of-use assets 

$60.3 

Current liabilities 

$(169.7) 

Long-term debt 

$(14.2) 

Lease liabilities 

$52.8 

Shareholders’ equity 
before non-controlling 
interest 

$60.2 

The decrease in current assets is due to lower cash and accounts receivable, partially 
offset by higher inventory and contract assets. Cash decreased due to expenditures on 
direct material inventory, rental equipment, and property, plant and equipment, while 
accounts  receivable  decreased  due  to  collection  of  trade  receivables  and  amounts 
owing from OOCEP. Higher inventory is due to purchases of equipment leading up to 
December  31,  2019,  while  higher  contract  assets  were  due  to  unbilled  revenue 
recognized outpacing amounts billed in the year.  

The  increase  in  property,  plant  and  equipment  is  due  to  additions  during  the  year, 
primarily  the  expansion  of  the  Houston  fabrication  facility,  partially  offset  by 
depreciation on property, plant and equipment assets. 

The increase in rental equipment is due to additions during the year, primarily on the 
contract compression fleet in the USA, partially offset by depreciation and impairment 
charges, as well as the weakening U.S. dollar that impacts the revaluation of U.S. dollar 
denominated rental equipment. 

The  increase  in  lease  right-of-use  assets  is  due  to  the  adoption  of  IFRS  16,  which 
requires  an  asset  to  be  recorded  to  reflect  the  Company’s  right  to  use  an  asset  for a 
contracted  period  of  time.  This  standard  was  adopted  prospectively  from  January  1, 
2019, and accordingly no lease right-of-use asset was recorded at December 31, 2018. 

The decrease in current liabilities is due to lower deferred revenue, partially offset by 
higher accounts payable and current portion of lease liabilities. Lower deferred revenue 
was due to revenue recognized during the year on projects for which cash was received 
prior  to  December  31,  2018,  as  well  as  lower  overall  activity  levels  in  2019.  Higher 
accounts payable was due to purchases of equipment leading up to December 31, 2019. 
The increase in current portion of lease liabilities is due to the adoption of IFRS 16, which 
requires future cash amounts owing under leases to be recorded and presented on the 
statement of financial position. This standard was adopted prospectively from January 
1, 2019, and accordingly no lease liabilities were recorded at December 31, 2018. 

The decrease in long-term debt is due to repayments made on the Bank Facility and the 
weakening U.S. dollar that impacts the revaluation of U.S. dollar denominated debt.  

The increase in lease liabilities is due to the adoption of IFRS 16, which requires future 
cash  amounts  owing  under  leases  to  be  recorded  and  presented  on  the  statement  of 
financial position. This standard was adopted prospectively from January 1, 2019, and 
accordingly no lease liabilities were recorded at December 31, 2018. 

Shareholders’  equity  before  non-controlling  interest  increased  due  to  $151.6  million 
net earnings and $10.2 million of stock options impact, partially offset by $60.7 million 
unrealized  loss  on  translation  of  foreign  operations,  $2.4  million  opening  retained 
earnings adjustment on adoption of IFRS 16 and dividends of $38.5 million. 

LIQUIDITY  
The Company expects that continued cash flows from operations in 2020, together with cash and cash equivalents on hand and currently 
available credit facilities, will be more than sufficient to fund its requirements for investments in working capital and capital assets. As at 
December 31, 2019, the Company held cash and cash equivalents of $96.3 million and had cash drawings of $121.3 million against the 
amended  and  restated  syndicated  revolving  credit  facility  (the  “Bank  Facility”),  leaving  it  with  access  to  $557.3  million  for  future 
drawings. The Company continues to meet the covenant requirements of its funded debt, including the Bank Facility and the Company’s 
unsecured notes (the “Senior Notes”), with a bank-adjusted net debt to EBITDA ratio of 1:1 compared to a maximum ratio of 3:1, and an 

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interest coverage of 18:1 compared to a minimum ratio of 3:1. The interest coverage ratio is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month 
bank-adjusted EBITDA, as defined by the Company’s lenders, by interest expense over the same timeframe.  

SUMMARIZED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW 

($ Canadian thousands)  

Cash, beginning of period 

Cash provided by (used in): 

Operating activities 

Investing activities 

Financing activities 

Exchange rate changes on foreign currency cash 

Three months ended 

December 31, 

Twelve months ended 

December 31, 

2019 

2018 

2019 

2018 

$ 

219,544 

$ 

267,121 

$ 

326,864  $ 

227,284 

(82,333) 

(57,287) 

16,324 

7  

108,434 

(62,434) 

12,502 

1,241 

54,169 

(222,820) 

(60,980) 

(978) 

242,868 

(100,410) 

(44,450) 

1,572 

Cash, end of period 

$ 

96,255 

$ 

326,864 

$ 

96,255  $ 

326,864 

Operating Activities 
For the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2019, cash provided by operating activities was lower than the same periods in 
2018, with negative movements in non-cash working capital partially offset by improved net earnings. Non-cash working capital was 
primarily impacted by lower deferred revenue and higher inventories, partially offset by lower accounts receivable. Movements in non-
cash working capital are explained in the “Financial Position” section of this MD&A. 

Investing Activities  
For the three months ended December 31, 2019 cash used in investing activities decreased due to changes in other assets. For the twelve 
months ended December 31, 2019, cash used in investing activities increased due to additions to rental equipment and property, plant 
and equipment and lower proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment. 

Financing Activities 
For the three months ended December 31, 2019, cash provided by financing activities increased primarily due to draws on long-term 
debt, partially offset by lease liability repayments. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2019, cash used in financing activities 
increased compared to 2018 due to repayment of long-term debt, lease liability repayments, and larger dividends paid in the year. 

QUARTERLY SUMMARY 

($ Canadian thousands,  

except per share amounts) 

December 31, 2019 

September 30, 2019 

June 30, 2019 

March 31, 2019 

December 31, 2018 

September 30, 2018 

June 30, 2018 

March 31, 2018 

December 31, 2017 

September 30, 2017 

Revenue 

Net earnings 

Earnings per 
share – basic 

Earnings per 
share – diluted 

$ 

474,362 

$ 

31,436  $ 

0.35  $ 

544,284 

541,874 

484,902 

466,842 

445,803 

404,848 

385,780 

450,065 

315,019 

63,074 

40,649 

16,969 

32,480 

37,696 

20,367 

10,873 

26,702 

25,188 

0.71 

0.45 

0.19 

0.37 

0.43 

0.23 

0.12 

0.30 

0.28 

0.35 

0.70 

0.45 

0.19 

0.36 

0.42 

0.23 

0.12 

0.30 

0.28 

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($ Canadian thousands,  
except per share amounts) 

December 31, 2019 

December 31, 2018 

December 31, 2017 

December 31, 2016 

December 31, 2015 

December 31, 2014 

Total 
Assets 

Total Non-Current 
Financial Liabilities 

Cash Dividends 
Declared Per Share 

$ 

2,434,506  $ 

430,487  $ 

2,482,859 

2,130,602 

1,881,943 

2,209,264 

2,144,988 

444,712 

460,010 

393,963 

528,140 

505,076 

0.43 

0.39 

0.35 

0.34 

0.34 

0.31 

RISK MANAGEMENT  
In  the  normal  course  of  business,  the  Company  is  exposed  to  financial  and  operating  risks  that  may  potentially  impact  its  operating 
results. The Company employs risk management strategies with a view to mitigating these risks on a cost-effective basis. The Company 
enters  into  derivative  financial  agreements  to  manage  exposure  to  fluctuations  in  exchange  rates  and  interest  rates,  but  not  for 
speculative purposes. 

Energy Prices, Industry Conditions, and the Cyclical Nature of the Energy Industry 
The oil and gas service industry is highly reliant on the levels of capital expenditures made by oil and gas producers and explorers. The 
capital expenditures of these companies, along with those midstream companies who service these oil and gas explorers and producers, 
drive  the  demand  for  Enerflex’s  equipment.  Capital  expenditure  decisions  are  based  on  various  factors,  including  but  not  limited  to: 
demand  for  hydrocarbons  and  prices  of  related  products;  exploration  and  development  prospects  in  various  jurisdictions;  reserve 
production  levels;  oil  and  natural  gas  prices;  and  access  to  capital  —  none  of  which  can  be  accurately  predicted.  Any  downturn  in 
commodity prices may lead to reduced levels of growth capital expenditures, which may negatively impact the demand for the products 
and services that Enerflex offers. Even the perception of lower oil or gas prices over the long term can result in a decision to cancel or 
postpone exploration and production capital expenditures, which may lead to a reduced demand for products and services offered by 
Enerflex. 

The supply and demand for oil and gas is influenced by a number of factors, including the outlook for worldwide economies, as well as the 
activities  of  the  Organization  of  Petroleum  Exporting  Countries  (“OPEC”).  Changing  political,  economic,  or  military  circumstances 
throughout the energy producing regions of the world may impact the demand for oil and natural gas for extended periods of time, which 
in turn impacts the price of oil and natural gas. If economic conditions or international markets decline unexpectedly and oil and gas 
producing customers decide to cancel or postpone major capital expenditures, the Company’s business may be adversely impacted.  

Competition  
The business in which Enerflex operates is highly competitive and there are low barriers to entry, especially for natural gas compression 
services, contract compression, and the compression fabrication business. Several packagers target the same customers as Enerflex in a 
market where margins can be low and contract negotiations can be challenging. Enerflex has a number of competitors in all aspects of its 
business, both domestically and abroad. Some of these competitors, particularly in the Engineered Systems division, are large, multi-
national companies. The Company’s competitors may be able to adapt more quickly to technological changes within the industry and 
changes  in  economic  and  market  conditions,  more  readily  take  advantage  of  acquisitions  and  other  opportunities,  and  adopt  more 
aggressive pricing policies. In addition, the Company could face significant competition from new entrants into the compression services, 
contract compression, and fabrication business. Some of Enerflex’s existing competitors or new entrants may expand or fabricate new 
compression units that would create additional competition for the products, equipment, or services that Enerflex offers to customers. 
Further, the Company may not be able to take advantage of certain opportunities or make certain investments because of debt levels 
and other obligations. 

Any of these competitive pressures could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, and results of 
operations.  

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Project Execution Risk 
Enerflex engineers, designs, manufactures, constructs, commissions, operates, and services hydrocarbon handling systems. Enerflex's 
expertise  encompasses  field  production  facilities,  compression  and  natural  gas  processing  plants,  gas  lift  compression,  refrigeration 
systems,  and  electric  power  equipment,  primarily  serving  the  natural  gas  production  industry.  The  Company  participates  in  some 
projects  that  have  a  relatively  larger  size  and  scope  than  the  majority  of  its  projects,  which  may  translate  into  more  technically 
challenging  conditions  or  performance  specifications  for  its  products  and  services.  These  projects  typically  specify  delivery  dates, 
performance  criteria,  and  penalties  for  the  failure  to  perform.  The  Company's  ability  to  profitably  execute  on  these  solutions  for 
customers  is  dependent  on  numerous  factors  which  include,  but  are  not  limited  to:  changes  in  project  scope;  the  availability  and 
timeliness of external approvals and other required permits; skilled labour availability and productivity; availability and cost of material 
and services; design, engineering, and construction errors; and the availability of contractors to deliver on commitments. Any failure to 
execute on these larger projects in a timely and cost-effective manner could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial 
condition, results of operations, and cash flows.  

The  Company  pursues  continuous  improvement  initiatives  to  achieve  accurate,  complete,  and  timely  provision  of  deliverables. 
Nonetheless,  project  risks  can  translate  into  performance  issues  and  project  delays,  as  well  as  project  costs  being  in  excess  of  cost 
estimates. While the Company will assess the recoverability of any cost overruns, there can be no assurance that these costs  will be 
reimbursed, which may result in a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. 

Compliance with HSE Regulations  
The Company and many of its customers are subject to a variety of federal, provincial, state, local, and international laws and regulations 
relating  to  HSE.  These  laws  and  regulations  are  complex,  change  frequently,  and  are  becoming  increasingly  stringent.  The  cost  of 
compliance  with  these  requirements  can  be  expected  to  increase  over  time  thereby  increasing  the  Company’s  operating  costs  or 
negatively impacting the demand for the Company’s products and services. Failure to comply with these laws and regulations may result 
in  administrative,  civil,  and  criminal  enforcement  measures,  including  assessment  of  monetary  penalties,  imposition  of  remedial 
requirements, and issuance of injunctions as to future compliance.  

Compliance with environmental laws is a major consideration in the manufacturing of the Company's products, as the Company uses, 
generates, stores, and disposes of hazardous substances and wastes in its operations. In addition, many of the Company’s current and 
former properties are or have been used for industrial purposes. Certain environmental laws may impose joint and several and strict 
liability for environmental contamination, which may render the Company liable for remediation costs, natural resource damages, and 
other damages as a result of our conduct (that may have been lawful at the time it occurred) or the conduct of, or conditions caused by, 
prior owners or operators or other third parties. In addition, where contamination may be present, it is not uncommon for neighboring 
land owners and other third parties to file claims for personal injury, property damage, and recovery of response costs. Remediation costs 
and  other  damages arising  as a  result  of  environmental  laws  and regulations,  and  costs  associated  with  new  information,  changes  in 
existing environmental laws and regulations or the adoption of new environmental laws and regulations could be substantial and could 
negatively impact financial condition, profitability and results of operations. 

Enerflex  may  need  to  apply  for  or  amend  facility  permits  or  licenses  from  time  to  time  with  respect  to  storm  water  or  wastewater 
discharges, waste handling, or air emissions relating to manufacturing activities or equipment operations, which may subject Enerflex to 
new  or  revised  permitting  conditions.  These  permits  and  authorizations  may  contain  numerous  compliance  requirements,  including 
monitoring and reporting obligations and operational restrictions, such as emission limits, which may be onerous or costly to comply 
with. Given the large number of facilities in which Enerflex operates, and the numerous environmental permits and other authorizations 
that are applicable to our operations, the Company may occasionally identify or be notified of technical violations of certain compliance 
requirements. Occasionally, we have been assessed penalties for non-compliance, and Enerflex could be subject to such penalties in the 
future. 

The Company is also subject to various federal, provincial, state, and local laws and regulations relating to safety and health conditions 
in its manufacturing facilities. Those laws and regulations may also subject the Company to material financial penalties or liabilities for 
any noncompliance, as well as potential business disruption if any of its facilities, or a portion of any facility, is required to be temporarily 
closed as a result of any violation of those laws and regulations. Any such financial liability or business disruption could have a material 
adverse effect on the Company's projections, business, results of operations, and financial condition.  

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The modification or interpretation of existing HSE laws or regulations, the more vigorous enforcement of existing laws or regulations, or 
the adoption of new laws or regulations may also negatively impact oil and natural gas exploration, production, gathering and pipeline 
companies, including Enerflex customers, which in turn could have a negative impact on the Company’s financial results and operations. 

Climate Change Risks 
The subject of energy and the environment has created intense public debate around the world in recent years, which is expected to 
continue  for  the  foreseeable  future.  The  direction  of  this  debate,  and  any  initiatives  that  arise  as  a  result,  could  potentially  have  a 
significant impact on all aspects of the economy.  

Regulatory and Policy Risks 
Although the Company is not a large producer of GHGs, the products and services of the Company are primarily related to the production 
of hydrocarbons including crude oil and natural gas, the ultimate consumption of which is generally considered a major source of GHG 
emissions. The trend in environmental regulation in recent periods has been to impose more restrictions and limitations on activities that 
may  impact  the  environment,  including  laws,  regulations,  and/or  taxes  pertaining  to  the  emission  of  CO2  and  other  GHGs  into  the 
atmosphere.  Any  regulatory  changes  that  impose  additional  environmental  restrictions  or  requirements  on  the  Company  and/or  its 
customers  could  increase  the  Company’s  operating  costs  and/or  impact  the  demand  for  the  Company’s  products  and  services.  For 
example,  taxes  on  GHG  emissions,  emissions  reduction  requirements,  or  carbon  pricing  initiatives  may  result  in  increased  costs  and 
capital expenditures for oil and natural gas producers, thereby decreasing the demand for the Company’s products and services, and 
negatively impacting Enerflex’s business prospects. Such future regulations may impose significant liabilities on failure to comply with 
their requirements.  

The Company is unable to predict the impact of new climate change and emissions reduction legislation and regulatory initiatives on the 
Company and its equipment or operations, or its customers’ operations, and it is possible that such laws or regulations would have a 
material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial conditions, results of operation and cash flows. 

Physical Risks 
There  has  been  public  discussion  that  climate  change  may  be  associated  with  extreme  weather  conditions  such  as  more  intense 
hurricanes, droughts, forest fires, thunderstorms, tornados and snow or ice storms, as well as rising sea levels and other acute (event-
driven)  and  chronic  (long-term)  climate  events.  Another  possible  consequence  of  climate  change  is  increased  volatility  in  seasonal 
temperatures. Some studies indicate that climate change could cause some areas to experience temperatures substantially colder or 
warmer than their historical averages.  

To the extent there are significant climate changes in the markets Enerflex serves or areas where our assets reside, Enerflex could incur 
increased costs, its assets could be damaged, it could experience supply chain disruption, operations could be materially impacted (such 
as  shut-down  requirements),  there  may  be  health  implications  for  its  employees,  and  its  customers  may  experience  operational 
disruptions causing reduced demand for the Company’s products. At this time, the Company is unable to determine the extent to which 
climate change may lead to increased climate events affecting its operations. 

Technological Risks 
Demand for our products may also be adversely affected by the development and demand for new technologies in response to global 
climate change. Many governments provide, or may in the future provide, tax advantages and other subsidies to support the use and 
development of alternative energy technologies. Technological advances and cost declines in renewable power and electric grids, electric 
vehicles, and batteries may reduce demand for fossil fuels, which could lead to a lower demand for the Company’s products and services. 
If  customer  preferences  shift,  the  Company  may  also  be  required  to  develop  new  technologies,  requiring  significant  investments  of 
capital  and  resources. At  this  time,  the  Company  is  unable  to  determine  the  extent  to  which  such  technological  risks  may  impact  its 
business prospects and financial condition. 

Reputational and Market Risks 
As the focus on climate-related risks and impacts increases, there is growing concern about whether or how the expansion of fossil fuel 
infrastructure is consistent with action on climate change. While Enerflex is focussed on providing natural gas solutions, the cleanest 
fossil fuel, there is potential for these concerns to have an impact on Enerflex’s brand, reputation, and business prospects. Negative public 
perception and public protests against oil and natural gas development could negatively affect the Company’s reputation. Investors and 
financial  institutions  may  move  funds  away  from  the  energy  sector  or  towards  investing  in  renewables,  which  could  restrict  funds 

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available for the Company and its customers and negatively impact Enerflex’s share price. Such changing stakeholder preferences may 
decrease demand for fossil fuels, which could negatively impact the Company’s customers and thereby reduce demand for Enerflex’s 
products and services, which could reduce the Company’s revenue. At this time, the Company is unable to determine the extent to which 
such risks may impact its reputation and business prospects. 

Customer Credit Risk  
A substantial portion of Enerflex's accounts receivable balances are with customers involved in the oil and natural gas industry. Many 
customers  finance  their  exploration  and  development  activities  through  cash  flow  from  operations,  the  incurrence  of  debt  or  the 
issuance  of  equity.  During  times  when  the  oil  or  natural  gas  markets  weaken,  customers  may  experience  decreased  cash  flow  from 
operations, or a reduction in their ability to incur debt or access equity financing. A reduction in borrowing bases under reserve-based 
credit  facilities,  the  lack  of  availability  of  debt  or  equity  financing  or  other  factors  that  negatively  impact  our  customers’  financial 
condition may impair their ability to pay for products or services rendered. Enerflex may extend credit to certain customers for products 
and services that it provides during its normal course of business. Enerflex monitors its credit exposure to its customers, but there can 
be no certainty that a credit-related loss will not materialize or have a material adverse impact on the organization. The consolidation of 
energy producers and the developing trend for smaller start-up exploration corporations may alter Enerflex's exposure to credit risk. 
The financial failure of a customer may impair the Company’s ability to collect on all or a portion of the accounts receivable balance from 
that customer. 

The Company has remained diligent during 2019 in assessing credit levels granted to customers, monitoring the aging of receivables, and 
proactively collecting outstanding balances. The challenging economic conditions have resulted in financial failures in the industry but 
Enerflex has been able to maintain very low levels of doubtful debts.  

Contracted Revenue 
Many of Enerflex’s customers finance their exploration and development activities through cash flow from operations, incurrence of 
debt, or issuance of equity. If our customers experience decreased cash flow from operations and limitations on their ability to incur debt 
or raise equity, for example due to weak oil or natural gas prices or reservoir underperformance, then they may seek to preserve capital 
by  pursuing  price  concessions  on  revenue  contracts,  cancelling  contracts  or  determining  not  to  renew contracted  recurring  revenue 
contracts. Under these circumstances, the Company may be unable to renew recurring revenue contracts with customers on favorable 
commercial terms, if at all. Terms of new contracts or renegotiated contracts may also transfer additional risk of liquidated damages, 
consequential loss, liability caps, and indemnities to the Company. These factors may lead to a reduction in our revenue and net income, 
which could have a material adverse effect on Enerflex’s business, financial condition, results from operations and cash flows. To the 
extent that the Company is unable to renew existing contracts or enter into new contracts that are on favorable terms to Enerflex, overall 
revenue mix may change over time which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results from operations and 
cash flows.  

Health and Safety Risks 
Our  operations  are  subject  to  hazardous  health  and  safety  inherent  in  manufacturing,  construction,  and  operations.  These  risks  can 
include explosions; fires; severe weather and natural disasters; collisions and other transportation incidents; leaks and ruptures involving 
vessels, pipelines, and railcars; and spills, discharges, and releases of toxic or hazardous substances or gases. 

Failure  to  prevent  or  appropriately  respond  to  a  safety  or  health  incident  could  result  in  injuries  or  fatalities  among  our  employees, 
contractors, or residents in communities near our operations. Such incidents may lead to liabilities arising out of personal injuries or 
death,  operational  interruptions,  and  shutdown  or  abandonment  of  affected  facilities.  Preventing  or  responding  to  accidents  could 
require Enerflex to expend significant managerial time and effort, and financial resources to remediate safety issues, compensate injured 
parties, or repair damaged facilities. Any of the foregoing could have an adverse impact on our financial results and our reputation. 

Contract Compression Operations  
The duration of Enerflex’s rental contracts with customers vary based on operating conditions and customer needs. Initial contract terms 
typically are not long enough to enable the Company to recoup the cost of the equipment deployed in the rental business segment. Many 
of Enerflex’s North American rental contracts have short initial terms and after the initial term are cancelable on short notice. While 
these contracts are frequently extended beyond their initial terms, Enerflex cannot be sure that a substantial number of these contracts 
will  be  extended  or  renewed  beyond  the  initial  term  or  that  any  customer  will  continue  to  contract  with  Enerflex.  The  inability  to 
negotiate extensions or renew a substantial portion of the Company’s rental contracts, the renewal of such contracts at reduced rates, 

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the inability to contract for additional services with customers, or the loss of all or a significant portion of the rental contracts with any 
significant  customer  could  lead  to  a  reduction  in  revenues  and  net  income  and  could  result  in  asset  impairments.  This  could  have  a 
material adverse effect upon Enerflex’s business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. 

International Operations 
Enerflex operates in many countries outside of North America, and these operations account for a significant amount of the Company’s 
revenue. Enerflex is exposed to risks inherent in conducting international operations, including but not limited to: 

Recessions and other economic crises that may impact the Company’s cost of conducting business in those countries; 

• 
•  Difficulties in staffing and managing foreign operations including logistical, security, and communication challenges; 
• 

Changes  in  foreign  government  policies,  laws,  regulations,  and  regulatory  requirements,  or  the  interpretation,  application 
and/or enforcement thereof; 

•  Working in higher risk countries with increased safety and security risks; 
•  Difficulty or expense of enforcing contractual rights due to the lack of a developed legal system or otherwise; 
• 
• 
•  Difficulties,  delays,  and  expenses that  may  be  experienced  or  incurred  in  connection  with  the  movement  and  clearance  of 

The adoption of new, or the expansion of existing, trade, or other restrictions; 

Renegotiation or nullification of existing contracts; 

personnel and goods through the customs and immigration authorities of multiple jurisdictions; 

Embargoes; 

Acts of war, civil unrest, and terrorism; 

Social, political, and economic instability; 

Confiscation, expropriation, or nationalization of property without fair compensation; 

Tax increases or changes in tax laws or in the interpretation, application and/or enforcement thereof; and 

Limitations on the Company’s ability to repatriate cash, funds, or capital invested or held in jurisdictions outside Canada. 

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• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

In addition, Enerflex may expand the business to markets where the Company has not previously conducted business. The risks inherent 
in establishing new business ventures, especially in international markets where local customs, laws, and business procedures present 
special challenges, may affect Enerflex’s ability to be successful in these ventures. 

To the extent Enerflex’s international operations are affected by unexpected or adverse economic, political, and other conditions, the 
Company’s business, financial condition, and results of operations may be adversely affected. 

Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery Laws  
The  Company  is  required  to  comply  with  Canadian,  U.S.,  and  international  laws  and  regulations  prohibiting  bribery  and  corruption. 
Enerflex conducts business in many parts of the world that experience high levels of corruption, including but not limited to Nigeria, 
Mexico,  Bolivia,  Brazil,  Thailand,  Colombia,  Bahrain,  Kuwait,  Egypt,  Indonesia,  and  Pakistan,  and  our  business  brings  us  in  frequent 
contact with foreign officials. In addition, in certain jurisdictions the Company may be reliant on third-party agents to interface with its 
clients. 

The  Company  has  controls,  policies,  procedures,  and  training  that  mandate  the  compliance  with  all  applicable  anti-bribery  and  anti-
corruption laws, however there can be no assurance that employees, contractors or agents will not violate these controls, policies, and 
procedures. It is possible that the Company or its subsidiaries could be charged with bribery or corruption as a result of the actions of its 
employees, contractors or agents. If the Company is found guilty of such a violation, which could include a failure to take effective steps 
to  prevent  or  address  corruption  by  its  employees,  contractors  or  agents,  the  Company  could  be  subject  to  onerous  penalties  and 
reputational damage. Even an investigation could lead to significant  corporate disruption, high legal costs and forced settlements. In 
addition,  bribery  allegations  or  bribery  or  corruption  convictions  could  impair  the  Company’s  ability  to  work  with  governments  or 
nongovernmental organizations. Such convictions or allegations could result in the formal exclusion of the Company from a country or 
area, national or international lawsuits, government sanctions or fines, project suspension or delays, reduced market capitalization and 
increased investor concern. 

Litigation Risk and Liability Claims  
In  the  normal  course  of  Enerflex’s  operations,  it  may  become  involved  in,  named  as  a  party  to,  or  be  the  subject  of  various  legal 
proceedings,  including  regulatory  proceedings,  tax  proceedings,  and  legal  actions  related  to  contract  disputes,  property  damage, 
environmental matters, employment matters and personal injury.  

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The Company’s operations entail inherent risks, including but not limited to equipment defects, malfunctions and failures, and natural 
disasters that could result in uncontrollable flows of natural gas or well fluids, fires, and explosions. These risks may expose the Company 
to substantial liability claims, which could adversely affect its projections, business, results of operations, and financial condition. Some 
of the Company's products are used in hazardous applications where an accident or a failure of a product could cause personal injury or 
loss  of  life,  or  damage  to  property,  equipment,  or  the  environment,  as  well  as  the  suspension  of  the  end-user's  operations.  If  the 
Company's products were to be involved in any of these incidents, the Company could face litigation and may be held liable for those 
losses. The Company may not be able to adequately protect itself contractually and insurance coverage may not be available or adequate 
in risk coverage or policy limits to cover all losses or liabilities that it may incur. Moreover, the Company may not be able in the future to 
maintain insurance at levels of risk coverage or policy limits that management deems adequate. Any claims made under the Company's 
policies likely will cause its premiums to increase. Any future damages deemed to be caused by the Company's products or services that 
are not covered by insurance, or that are in excess of policy limits or subject to substantial deductibles, could have a material adverse 
effect on the Company's projections, business, results of operations, and financial condition. 

Defense and settlement costs associated with lawsuits and claims can be substantial, even with respect to lawsuits and claims that have 
no merit. Due to the inherent uncertainty of the litigation process, the resolution of any particular legal proceeding could have an adverse 
effect on Enerflex’s operating results or financial performance. 

Availability of Raw Materials, Component Parts, or Finished Products  
Enerflex purchases a broad range of materials and components in connection with its manufacturing and service activities. Some of the 
components used in Enerflex’s products are obtained from a single source or a limited group of suppliers. While Enerflex and its people 
make it a priority to maintain and enhance these strategic relationships, there can be no assurance that these relationships will continue 
and reliance on these suppliers involves several risks, including price increases, inferior component quality, unilateral termination, and a 
potential inability to obtain an adequate supply of required components in a timely manner. In particular, long lead times for high demand 
components, such as engines, can result in project delays. While Enerflex has long standing relationships with recognized and reputable 
suppliers, it does not have long-term contracts with all of them, and the partial or complete loss of certain of these sources could have a 
negative impact on Enerflex’s results of operations and could damage customer relationships. Further, a significant increase in the price 
of one or more of these components could have a negative impact on results of operations. 

Though  Enerflex  is  generally  not  dependent  on  any  single  source  of  supply,  the  ability  of  suppliers  to  meet  performance,  quality 
specifications, and delivery schedules is important to the maintenance of Enerflex customer satisfaction. If the availability of certain 
OEM components and repair parts, which are generally in steady demand, is constrained or delayed, certain of Enerflex’s operational or 
financial results may be adversely impacted. 

Information Technology and Cyberattacks 
We are dependent upon the availability, capacity, reliability and security of our information technology infrastructure and our ability to 
expand and continually update this infrastructure, to conduct daily operations. Information technology assets and protocols become 
increasingly important to Enerflex as it continues to expand internationally, provide information technology access to global personnel, 
develop  web-based  applications  and  monitoring  products,  and  improve  its  business  software  applications.  If  any  such  programs  or 
systems were to fail or create erroneous information in the Company’s hardware or software network infrastructure, it could have a 
material adverse effect on the Company’s business activities. 

Enerflex may be threatened by or subjected to cyberattack risks such as cyber-fraud, viruses, malware infections, or social engineering 
activities  like  phishing  and  employee  impersonation,  which  may  disrupt  operations  and  harm  operating  results.  Cyberattacks  have 
become more prevalent and much harder to detect and defend against. These threats may arise from a variety of sources, all ranging in 
sophistication from an individual hacker to alleged state-sponsored attacks. A cyberattack may be generic, or it may be custom-crafted 
to target the specific information technology used by Enerflex.  

The Company  may  be  targeted  by  parties  using fraudulent  spoof  and  phishing  emails  to misappropriate  Enerflex  information,  or  the 
information of our customers and suppliers, or to introduce viruses or other malware through “trojan horse” programs into computer 
networks of the Company, our customers and/or our suppliers. These phishing emails may appear upon a cursory review to be legitimate 
emails sent by a member of Enerflex, its customers or suppliers. If a member of Enerflex or a member of one of its customers or suppliers 
fails to recognize that a phishing email has been sent or received and responds or forwards the phishing email, the attack could corrupt 
the  computer  networks  and/or  access  confidential  information  of  Enerflex,  its  customers,  employees,  and/or  suppliers,  including 
passwords, through email or downloaded malware. In addition to spoof and phishing emails, network and storage applications may be 

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subject to unauthorized access by hackers or breached due to operator error, malfeasance or other system disruptions. It is often difficult 
to anticipate or immediately detect such incidents and the damage caused by such incidents.  

Security  measures  and  employee  education  and  training  have  been  implemented  to  protect  the  Company’s  information  technology 
systems  and  network  infrastructure.  However,  the  Company’s  mitigation  measures  cannot  provide  absolute  security,  and  the 
information  technology  infrastructure  may  be  vulnerable  to  criminal  cyberattacks  or  data  security  incidents  due  to  employee  or 
customer  error,  malfeasance,  or  other  vulnerabilities.  Additionally,  Enerflex  is  reliant  on  third-party  service  providers  for  certain 
information technology applications. While the Company conducts due-diligence and believes that these third-party service providers 
have adequate security measures, there can be no assurance that these security measures will prevent any cyber events or computer 
viruses from impacting the applications that Enerflex relies on.  

If Enerflex’s information technology systems were to fail and the Company was unable to recover in a timely way, the Company might be 
unable to fulfill critical business functions, which could damage the  Company’s reputation and have a material adverse effect on the 
business, financial condition, and results of operations. 

Personnel and Contractors 
The  Company’s  ability  to  attract  and  retain  qualified  personnel  and  provide  the  necessary  organizational  structure,  programs,  and 
culture to engage and develop employees is crucial to its growth and achieving its business results. 

Enerflex's  Engineered  Systems  product  line  requires  skilled  engineers  and  design  professionals  in  order  to  maintain  customer 
satisfaction  through  industry  leading  design,  build,  and  installation  of  the  Company’s  product  offering.  Enerflex  competes  for  these 
professionals, not only with other companies in the same industry, but with oil and natural gas producers and other industries. In periods 
of high activity, demand for the skills and expertise of these professionals increases, making the hiring and retention of these individuals 
more difficult. 

Enerflex's Service product line relies on the skills and availability of trained and experienced tradesmen, mechanics, and technicians to 
provide efficient and appropriate services to Enerflex and its customers. Hiring and retaining such individuals is critical to the success of 
Enerflex’s business. Demographic trends are reducing the number of individuals entering the trades, making Enerflex's access to skilled 
individuals more difficult.  

There  are  certain  jurisdictions  where  Enerflex  relies  on  third-party  contractors  to  carry  out  the  operation  and  maintenance  of  its 
equipment. The ability of our third-party contractors to find and retain individuals with the proper technical background and training is 
critical to the continued success of the contracted operations in these jurisdictions. If Enerflex’s third-party contractors are unable to 
find and retain qualified operators, or the cost of these qualified operators increases substantially, the contract operations business could 
be materially impacted.  

Additionally, in increasing measures, Enerflex is dependent upon the skills and availability of  various professional and administrative 
personnel to meet the increasing demands of the requirements and regulations of various professional and governmental bodies. 

There are few barriers to entry in a number of Enerflex's businesses, so retention of qualified staff is essential in order to differentiate 
Enerflex's businesses and compete in its various markets. Enerflex’s success depends on key personnel and its ability to hire and retain 
skilled personnel, and the loss of skilled personnel could delay the completion of certain projects or otherwise adversely impact certain 
of our operational and financial results. 

Terrorism 
Terrorist activities (including environmental terrorism), anti-terrorist efforts and other armed conflicts involving Canada, the United 
States or other countries may adversely affect the global economies and could prevent the Company from meeting its financial and other 
obligations. If any of these events occur, the resulting political instability and societal disruption could reduce overall demand for oil and 
natural gas, potentially putting downward pressure on demand for the Company’s products and services and causing a reduction in the 
Company’s revenues. In addition, the Company’s assets may be direct targets of terrorist attacks that could disrupt Enerflex’s ability to 
service its customers. The Company may be required by regulators or by the future terrorist threat environment to make investments in 
security that cannot be predicted. The implementation of security guidelines and measures and the maintenance of insurance, to the 
extent available, to address such activities could increase Enerflex’s costs. These types of events could materially adversely affect the 
Company’s business and results of operations. 

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Insurance 
Enerflex’s operations are subject to risks inherent in the oil and natural gas services industry, such as equipment defects, malfunctions 
and failures, and natural disasters with resultant uncontrollable flows of oil and natural gas, fires, spills, and explosions. These risks could 
expose  Enerflex  to  substantial  liability  for  personal  injury,  loss  of  life,  business  interruption,  property  damage,  pollution,  and  other 
liabilities. Enerflex carries prudent levels of insurance to protect the Company against these unforeseen events, subject to appropriate 
deductibles and the availability of coverage. In addition, the Company has procured cyber security insurance designed to mitigate the 
cost of a cyber security breach and executive liability insurance to limit exposure to unforeseen incidents. An annual review of insurance 
coverage is completed to assess the risk of loss and risk mitigation alternatives.  

Extreme weather conditions, natural occurrences, and terrorist activity have strained insurance markets leading to substantial increases 
in insurance costs and limitations on coverage. It is anticipated that appropriate insurance coverage will be maintained in the future, but 
there can be no assurance that such insurance coverage will be available on commercially reasonable terms or on terms as favourable as 
Enerflex's current arrangements. The occurrence of a significant event outside of the scope of coverage of the Enerflex insurance policies 
could have a material adverse effect on the results of the organization. 

Access to Capital 
Enerflex  relies  on  its  cash,  as  well  as  the  credit  and  capital  markets  to  provide  some  of  the  capital  required  to  continue  operations. 
Enerflex relies on its Bank Facility and Senior Notes to meet its funding and liquidity requirements. The Company's Bank Facility, which 
is senior unsecured indebtedness and is subject to floating rates of interest, is due on June 30, 2023 and may be renewed annually with 
the  consent  of  the  lenders.  The  Senior  Notes,  which  are  also  senior  unsecured  indebtedness  of  the  organization,  mature  as  follows: 
C$40.0 million of ten-year notes mature on June 22, 2021; U$105.0 million and C$15.0 million of seven-year notes mature on December 
15,  2024;  and  U$70.0  million  and  C$30.0  million  of  ten-year  notes  mature  on  December  15,  2027.  As  of  December  31,  2019,  the 
Company had $312.3 million in Senior Notes issued and outstanding, and $121.3 million outstanding on its Bank Facility.  

Significant instability or disruptions to the capital markets, including the credit markets, may impact the Company’s ability to successfully 
renegotiate all or part of its Bank Facility prior to its due date which could have important adverse consequences including: 

Increasing vulnerability to general adverse economic conditions and industry conditions; 

Limiting the ability to fund future working capital, capital expenditures or acquisitions;  

•  Making it more difficult to satisfy contractual obligations; 
• 
• 
• 
• 

Paying future dividends to shareholders. 

Limiting the ability to refinance debt in the future or borrow additional funds to fund ongoing operations; and 

As at December 31, 2019, the Company had $557.3 million available in borrowing base on its Bank Facility. 

The Company's Bank Facility and the Note Purchase Agreement also contain a number of covenants and restrictions with which Enerflex 
and its subsidiaries must comply, including, but not limited to, use of proceeds, limitations on our ability to incur additional indebtedness, 
transactions with affiliates, mergers and acquisitions, and our ability to sell assets. The Company’s ability to comply with these covenants 
and restrictions may be affected by events beyond its control, including prevailing economic, financial, and industry conditions. If market 
or other economic conditions deteriorate, the Company’s ability to comply with these covenants may be impaired. Failure to meet any 
of these covenants, financial ratios, or financial tests could result in events of default under each agreement which require the Company 
to repay its indebtedness under those agreements and could impair the Company’s ability to access the capital markets for financing. 
While Enerflex is currently in compliance with all covenants, financial ratios, and financial tests, there can be no assurance that it will be 
able to comply with these covenants, financial ratios, and financial tests in future periods. These events could restrict the Company's and 
other guarantors' ability to fund its operations, meet its obligations associated with financial liabilities, or declare and pay dividends.  

Foreign Exchange 
Enerflex reports its financial results to the public in Canadian dollars; however, a significant percentage of its revenues and expenses are 
denominated in currencies other than Canadian dollars. The Company identifies and hedges all significant transactional currency risks 
and its hedging policy remains unchanged in the current year. Further information on Enerflex’s hedging activities is provided in Note 27 
in the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019. 

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Transaction Exposure 
The  Canadian  operations  of  the  Company  source  the  majority  of  their  products  and  major  components  from  the  United  States. 
Consequently, reported costs of inventory and the transaction prices charged to customers for equipment and parts are affected by the 
relative strength of the Canadian dollar. The Company also sells compression and processing packages in foreign currencies, primarily 
the  U.S.  dollar.  Most  of  Enerflex’s  international  orders  are  manufactured  in  the  United  States  if  the  contract  is  denominated  in  U.S. 
dollars. This minimizes the Company’s foreign currency exposure on these contracts. 

The Company  has  implemented  a hedging  policy,  applicable  primarily  to  the  Canadian  operations,  with  the  objective  of  securing  the 
margins earned on awarded contracts denominated in currencies other than Canadian dollars. In addition, the Company may hedge input 
costs  that  are  paid  in  a  currency  other  than  the  home  currency  of  the  subsidiary  executing  the  contract.  The  Company  utilizes  a 
combination of foreign denominated debt and currency forward contracts to meet its hedging objective.  

Translation Exposure 
The Company’s earnings from and net investment in foreign subsidiaries are exposed to fluctuations in exchange rates. The currencies 
with the most significant impact are the U.S. dollar, Australian dollar, and Brazilian real. 

Assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries are translated into Canadian dollars using the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet 
dates.  Unrealized  translation  gains  and  losses  are  deferred  and  included  in  accumulated  other  comprehensive  income  (“AOCI”).  The 
cumulative currency translation adjustments are recognized in earnings when there has been a reduction in the net investment in the 
foreign operations. 

Earnings from foreign operations are translated into Canadian dollars each period at average exchange rates for the period. As a result, 
fluctuations in the value of the Canadian dollar relative to these other currencies will impact reported net earnings. Such exchange rate 
fluctuations could be material year-over-year relative to the overall earnings or financial position of the Company.  

Interest Rate Risk 
The  Company's  liabilities  include  long-term  debt  that  may  be  subject  to  fluctuations  in  interest  rates.  The  Company's  Senior  Notes 
outstanding at December 31, 2019 are at fixed interest rates and therefore will not be impacted by fluctuations in market interest rates. 
The Company's Bank Facility, however, is subject to changes in market interest rates. As at December 31, 2019 the Company had $121.3 
million of indebtedness that is effectively subject to floating interest rates. Changes in economic conditions outside of Enerflex’s control 
could  result  in  higher  interest  rates,  thereby  increasing  Enerflex’s  interest  expense  which  may  have  a  material  adverse  impact  on 
Enerflex’s financial results, financial condition, or ability to declare and pay dividends.  

For each one percent change in the rate of interest on the Bank Facility, the change in interest expense for the twelve months ended 
December  31,  2019  would  be  approximately  $1.2  million.  All  interest  charges  are  recorded  in  finance  costs  on  the  consolidated 
statements of earnings. Any increase in market interest rates could have a material adverse impact on the Company's financial results, 
financial condition, or ability to declare and pay dividends.  

Inflationary Pressures  
Strong economic conditions and competition for available personnel, materials, and major components may result in significant increases 
in the cost of obtaining such resources. To the greatest extent possible, Enerflex passes such cost increases on to its customers and it 
attempts  to  reduce  these  pressures  through  proactive  procurement  and  human  resource  practices.  Should  these  efforts  not  be 
successful, the gross margin and profitability of Enerflex could be adversely affected. 

Seasonal Factors and Demand  
Demand for natural gas fluctuates largely with the heating and electric power requirements caused by the changing seasons in North 
America. Cold winters typically increase demand for, and the price of, natural gas. This increases customers' cash flow, which can have a 
positive impact on Enerflex. At the same time, access to many western Canadian oil and natural gas properties is limited to the period 
when the ground is frozen so that heavy equipment can be transported. As a result, the first quarter of the year is generally accompanied 
by increased winter deliveries of equipment. Warm winters in western Canada, however, can both reduce demand for natural gas and 
make it difficult for producers to reach well locations. This restricts drilling and development operations, reduces the ability to supply 
natural gas production in the short-term, and can negatively impact the demand for Enerflex's products and services. 

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CAPITAL RESOURCES  
On January 31, 2020, Enerflex had 89,678,845 shares outstanding. Enerflex has not established a formal dividend policy and the Board 
of Directors anticipates setting the quarterly dividends based on the availability of cash flow and anticipated market conditions, taking 
into  consideration  business  opportunities  and  the  need  for  growth  capital.  Subsequent  to  the  fourth  quarter  of  2019,  the  Company 
declared a quarterly dividend of $0.115 per share. 

At December 31, 2019, the Company had drawn $121.3 million against the Bank Facility (December 31, 2018 - $124.9 million). The 
weighted average interest rate on the Bank Facility at December 31, 2019 was 3.5 percent (December 31, 2018 – 3.5 percent). 

The composition of the borrowings on the Bank Facility and the Senior Notes was as follows: 

($ Canadian thousands) 

Drawings on Bank Facility 

Senior Notes due June 22, 2021 

Senior Notes due December 15, 2024 

Senior Notes due December 15, 2027 

Deferred transaction costs 

December 31, 
2019 

December 31, 
2018 

$ 

121,328  $ 

40,000 

151,374 

120,916 

(3,131) 

$ 

430,487  $ 

124,852 

40,000 

158,241 

125,494 

(3,875) 

444,712 

At December 31, 2019, without considering renewal at similar terms, the Canadian dollar equivalent principal payments due over the 
next five years are $312.7 million, and $120.9 million thereafter. 

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS COMMITTED CAPITAL INVESTMENT, AND OFF-

BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS 
The Company’s contractual obligations are contained in the following table: 

($ Canadian thousands) 

2020 

2021 

2022 

2023 

2024 

Thereafter 

Leases 

Purchase  
Obligations 

Total 

$ 

15,313 

$ 

129,721  $ 

145,034 

12,915 

10,598 

7,570 

5,667 

31,440 

1,795 

973 

- 

- 

- 

14,710 

11,571 

7,570 

5,667 

31,440 

215,992 

Total contractual obligations 

$ 

83,503 

$ 

132,489  $ 

The Company’s lease commitments are operating leases for premises, equipment, and service vehicles. 

The majority of the Company’s purchase commitments relate to major components for the Engineered Systems product line and to long-
term information technology and communications contracts entered into in order to reduce the overall cost of services received. 

The Company does not have off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future material 
effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, or capital expenditures. 

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RELATED PARTIES 
Enerflex transacts with certain related parties as a normal course of business. Related parties include Roska DBO, the Company’s 45 
percent equity investment, and the Company’s 50 percent controlling interest in Geogas consortium. During 2019, Enerflex acquired 65 
percent investment of VAG -Flex Gas Ltda. 

All transactions occurring with related parties were in the normal course of business operations under the same terms and conditions as 
transactions with unrelated companies. A summary of the financial statement impacts of all transactions with all related parties is as 
follows: 

Years ended December 31, 

Associate – Roska DBO 

Revenue 

Purchases 

Accounts receivable 

Joint Operation – Geogas 

Revenue 

Purchases 

Accounts receivable 

All related party transactions are settled in cash. 

$ 

$ 

2019 

2018 

509  $ 

- 

4 

62  $ 

74 

19 

186 

2 

- 

90 

75 

236 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES 
The  Company’s  significant  accounting  policies  are  described  in  Note  5  of  the  audited  consolidated  financial  statements  for  the  year 
ended December 31, 2019. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgments, 
estimates,  and  assumptions  that  affect  the  reported  amounts  of  revenues,  expenses,  assets  and  liabilities,  and  the  disclosure  of 
contingent liabilities, at the end of the reporting period. Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical 
experience  and  other  factors,  including  expectations  of  future  events  that  are  believed  to  be  reasonable  under  the  circumstances. 

However, uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in outcomes that require a material adjustment to the carrying 
amount of the asset or liability affected in future periods. In the process of applying the Company’s accounting policies, management has 
made  the  following  judgments,  estimates,  and  assumptions  which  have  the  most  significant  effect  on  the  amounts  recognized  in  the 
audited consolidated financial statements: 

Revenue Recognition – Performance Obligation Satisfied Over Time 
The Company reflects revenues relating to performance obligations satisfied over time using the percentage-of-completion approach of 
accounting. The Company uses the input method of percentage-of-completion accounting, whereby actual input costs as a percentage 
of estimated total costs is used as the basis for determining the extent to which performance obligations are satisfied. The input method 
of percentage-of-completion accounting provides a faithful depiction of the transfer of control to the customer, as the Company is able 
to recover costs incurred relating to the satisfaction of the associated performance obligation. This approach to revenue recognition 
requires  management  to  make  a  number  of  estimates  and  assumptions  surrounding  the  expected  profitability  of  the  contract,  the 
estimated degree of completion based on cost progression, and other detailed factors. Although these factors are routinely reviewed as 
part of the project management process, changes in these estimates or assumptions could lead to changes in the revenues recognized in 
a given period. 

Revenue Recognition – Performance Obligation Satisfied at a Point in Time 
The Company reflects revenues relating to performance obligations satisfied at a point in time when control – indicated by transfer of 
the legal title, physical possession, significant risks and rewards of ownership, or any combination of these indicators – is transferred to 
the customer. 

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Provisions for Warranty 
Provisions  set  aside  for  warranty  exposures  either  relate  to  amounts  provided  systematically  based  on  historical  experience  under 
contractual  warranty  obligations  or  specific  provisions  created  in  respect  of  individual  customer  issues  undergoing  commercial 
resolution  and  negotiation.  Amounts  set  aside  represent  management’s  best  estimate  of  the  likely  settlement  and  the  timing  of  any 
resolution with the relevant customer. 

Business Acquisitions 
In a business acquisition, the Company may acquire assets and assume certain liabilities of an acquired entity. Estimates are made as to 
the fair value of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets, and goodwill, among other items. In certain circumstances, such as the 
valuation of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets acquired, the Company relies on independent third-party valuators. 
The determination of these fair values involves a variety of assumptions, including revenue growth rates, projected cash flows, discount 
rates, and earnings multiples. 

Property, Plant and Equipment and Rental Equipment 
Property,  plant  and  equipment  and  rental  equipment  is  stated  at  cost  less  accumulated  depreciation  and  any  impairment  losses. 
Depreciation  is  calculated  using  the  straight-line  method  over  the  estimated  useful  lives  of  the  assets.  The  estimated  useful  lives  of 
property,  plant  and  equipment  and  rental  equipment  is  reviewed  on  an  annual  basis.  Assessing  the  reasonableness  of  the  estimated 
useful lives of property, plant and equipment and rental equipment requires judgment and is based on currently available information. 
Property, plant and equipment and rental equipment is also reviewed for potential impairment on an annual basis or whenever events or 
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.  

Changes in circumstances, such as technological advances and changes to business strategy can result in actual useful lives differing 
significantly from estimates. The assumptions used, including rates and methodologies, are reviewed on an ongoing basis to ensure they 
continue to be appropriate. Revisions to the estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment and rental equipment constitutes a 
change in accounting estimate and are applied prospectively.  

Right-of-Use Asset and Lease Liability 
The Company determines the right-of-use asset and lease liability for each lease upon commencement. In calculating the right-of-use 
asset and lease liability, the Company is required to determine a suitable discount rate in order to calculate the present value of the 
contractual payments for the right to use the underlying asset during the lease term. In addition, the Company is required to assess the 
term of the lease, including if the Company is reasonably certain to exercise options to extend the lease or terminate the lease. Discount 
rates and lease assumptions are reassessed on a periodic basis. 

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 
Amounts included in allowance for doubtful accounts reflect the full lifetime expected credit losses for trade receivables. The Company 
determines  allowances  based  on  management’s  best  estimate  of  future  expected  credit  losses,  considering  historical  default  rates, 
current economic conditions, and forecasts of future economic conditions. Significant or unanticipated changes in economic conditions 
could impact the magnitude of future expected credit losses. 

Impairment of Inventories 
The Company regularly reviews the nature and quantities of inventory on hand and evaluates the net realizable value of items based on 
historical  usage  patterns,  known  changes  to  equipment  or  processes,  and  customer  demand  for  specific  products.  Significant  or 
unanticipated changes in business conditions could impact the magnitude and timing of impairment recognized. 

Impairment of Non-Financial Assets 
Impairment exists when the carrying value of an asset or group of assets exceeds its recoverable amount, which is the higher of its fair 
value  less  costs  to  sell  and  its  value-in-use.  The  fair  value  less  costs  to  sell  calculation  is  based  on  available  data  from  binding  sales 
transactions in an arm’s length transaction of similar assets or observable market prices less incremental costs for disposing of the asset. 
The value-in-use calculation is based on a discounted cash flow model, which requires the Company to estimate future cash flows and 
use judgment to determine a suitable discount rate to calculate the present value of those cash flows. 

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Impairment of Goodwill 
The Company tests goodwill for impairment at least on an annual basis. This requires an estimation of the value-in-use of the groups of 
CGUs to which the goodwill is allocated. Estimating the value-in-use requires the Company to make an estimate of the expected future 
cash flows from each group of CGUs and use judgment to determine a suitable discount rate in order to calculate the present value of 
those cash flows.  

Income Taxes 
Uncertainties exist with respect to the interpretation of complex tax regulations and the amount and timing of future taxable income. 
Given  the  wide  range  of  international  business  relationships  and  the  long-term  nature  and  complexity  of  existing  contractual 
agreements, differences arising between the actual results and the assumptions made, or future changes to such assumptions, could 
necessitate  future  adjustments  to taxable  income.  The  Company  establishes  provisions,  based  on  reasonable  estimates,  for  possible 
consequences of audits by the tax authorities of the respective countries in which it operates. The amount of such provisions is based on 
various factors, such as experience of previous tax audits and differing interpretations of tax regulations by the taxable entity and the 
responsible tax authority. Such differences of interpretation may arise on a wide variety of issues depending on the conditions prevailing 
in the respective company’s domicile. 

Deferred tax assets are recognized for all unused tax losses to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against 
which the losses can be utilized. Significant management judgment is required to determine the amount of deferred tax assets that can 
be recognized, based upon the likely timing and the level of future taxable profits together with future tax planning strategies. 

Share-Based Compensation 
The Company employs the fair value method of accounting for stock options and phantom share entitlement. The determination of the 
share-based compensation expense for stock options and phantom share entitlement requires the use of estimates and assumptions 
based on exercise prices, market conditions, vesting criteria, length of employment, and past experiences of the Company. Changes in 
these  estimates  and  future  events  could  alter  the  determination  of  the  provision  for  such  compensation.  Details  concerning  the 
assumptions used are described in Note 23 of the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019. 

NEW ACCOUNTING POLICIES 
IFRS 16 Leases (“IFRS 16”) 
IFRS 16 sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of leases for both parties to a contract. 
The standard supersedes IAS 17 Leases and lease-related interpretations. IFRS 16 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 
January 1, 2019. Management elected to adopt IFRS 16 using the modified retrospective approach and has included an adjustment to 
opening balances upon adoption to reflect the Company’s financial position at January 1, 2019 had the new standard been applied in 
prior periods. Adjustments made on transition are detailed in Note 34 of the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended 
December 31, 2019. 

The  Company  has  elected  not  to  recognize  lease  right-of-use  assets  and  lease  liabilities  for  short-term  and  low-value  leases.  Lease 
payments associated with these leases will be recognized as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Certain leases include 
both lease and non-lease components, which are generally accounted for separately. For certain equipment leases, the Company applies 
a portfolio approach to effectively account for the lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities. 

FUTURE ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS 
The Company has reviewed new and revised accounting pronouncements that have been issued but are not yet effective. The Company 
determined that the following narrow scope amendment may have an impact:  

IFRS 3 Business Combinations (“IFRS 3”) 
Effective January 1, 2020, the definition of a business will be amended under IFRS 3. Under the amended definition, to be considered a 
business an acquisition must include an input and a substantive process that together significantly contribute to the ability to create 
outputs. The new guidance provides a framework to evaluate when an input and a substantive process are present.  

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Under the prior definition, IFRS 3 stated that a business need not include all of the inputs or processes that the seller used in operating 
that business “if market participants are capable of acquiring the business and continuing to produce outputs, for example, by integrating the 
business with their own inputs and processes”. The reference to such integration is now deleted from IFRS 3 in the proposed amendment 
and the assessment must be based on what has been acquired in its current state and condition. 

This  amendment  will  be  applied  prospectively  to  future  acquisitions.  While  there  are  no  immediate  impacts  resulting  from  this 
amendment, this change will likely result in more acquisitions being accounted for as asset acquisitions. Application of the change could 
also affect the accounting for disposal transactions. 

The Company applied the amendments beginning January 1, 2020, with no changes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements. 

RESPONSIBILITY OF MANAGEMENT AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 
Management is responsible for the information disclosed in this MD&A and the accompanying audited consolidated financial statements, 
and has in place appropriate information systems, procedures, and controls to ensure that information used internally by management 
and  disclosed  externally  is  materially  complete  and  reliable.  In  addition,  the  Company’s  Audit  Committee,  on  behalf  of  the  Board  of 
Directors,  provides  an  oversight  role  with  respect  to  all  public  financial  disclosures  made  by  the  Company,  and  has  reviewed  and 
approved this MD&A and the audited consolidated financial statements. The Audit Committee is also responsible for determining that 
management fulfills its responsibilities in the financial control of operations, including disclosure controls and procedures (“DC&P”) and 
internal control over financial reporting (“ICFR”).  

INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING  
The  Chief  Executive  Officer  and  the  Chief  Financial  Officer,  together  with  other  members  of  management,  have  evaluated  the 
effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting as at December 31, 
2019,  using  the  internal  control  integrated  framework  issued  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the  Treadway 
Commission in 2013. Based on that evaluation, management has concluded that the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure 
controls  and  procedures  were  adequate  and  effective  as  at  December  31,  2019,  to  provide  reasonable  assurance  that:  a)  material 
information  relating  to  the  Company  and  its  consolidated  subsidiaries  would  have  been  known  to  them  and  by  others  within  those 
entities; and b) information required to be disclosed is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within required time periods. 
They have also concluded that the design and operation of internal controls over financial reporting was adequate and effective as at 
December  31,  2019,  to  provide  reasonable  assurance  regarding  the reliability  of  financial  reporting  and  the  preparation  of financial 
reporting in accordance with IFRS. 

There have been no significant changes in the design of the Company’s ICFR during the twelve months ended December 31, 2019 that 
would materially affect, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s ICFR. 

While the Officers of the Company have designed the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial 
reporting, they expect that these controls and procedures may not prevent all errors and fraud. A control system, no matter how well 
conceived or operated, can only provide reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. 

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS  
Subsequent to December 31, 2019, Enerflex declared a quarterly dividend of $0.115 per share, payable on April 2, 2020, to shareholders 
of record on March 12, 2020.  

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS  
This  MD&A  contains  forward-looking  information  within  the  meaning  of  applicable  Canadian  securities  laws.  These  statements  relate  to 
management’s expectations about future events, results of operations and the Company’s future performance (both operational and financial) 
and business prospects. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. The use of any of the words 
“anticipate”, “plan”, “contemplate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “propose”, “might”, “may”, “will”, “shall”, “project”, “should”, “could”, 
“would”, “believe”, “predict”, “forecast”, “pursue”, “potential”, “objective” and “capable” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-
looking  information.  In  particular,  this  MD&A  includes  (without  limitation)  forward-looking  information  pertaining  to:  anticipated  financial 
performance; future capital expenditures, including the amount and nature thereof; bookings and backlog; oil and gas prices and the impact of 
such prices on demand for Enerflex products and services; development trends in the oil and gas industry; seasonal variations in the activity levels 
of certain oil and gas markets; business prospects and strategy; expansion and growth of the business and operations, including market share and 
position in the energy service markets; the ability to raise capital; the ability of existing and expected cash flows and other cash resources to fund 
investments  in working capital  and  capital assets;  the  impact of economic conditions on accounts  receivable; expectations regarding future 
dividends; and implications of changes in government regulation, laws and income taxes.  

All forward-looking information in this MD&A, primarily in the Outlook and Enerflex Strategy sections, is subject to important risks, uncertainties, 
and assumptions, which are  difficult to predict  and which may affect the Company’s operations,  including,  without limitation: the impact of 
economic conditions including volatility in the price of oil, gas, and gas liquids, interest rates and foreign exchange rates; industry conditions 
including supply and demand fundamentals for oil and gas, and the related infrastructure including new environmental, taxation and other laws 
and regulations; the ability to continue to build and improve on proven manufacturing capabilities and innovate into new product lines and 
markets;  increased  competition;  insufficient  funds  to  support  capital  investments  required  to  grow  the  business;  the  lack  of  availability  of 
qualified personnel or management; political unrest; and other factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control. Readers are cautioned 
that  the  foregoing  list  of  assumptions  and  risk  factors  should  not  be  construed  as  exhaustive.  While  the  Company  believes  that  there  is  a 
reasonable basis for the forward-looking information and statements included in this MD&A, as a result of such known and unknown risks, 
uncertainties and other factors, actual results, performance, or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these 
statements. The forward-looking information included in this MD&A should not be unduly relied upon.  

The forward-looking information contained herein is expressly qualified in its entirety by the above cautionary statement. The forward-looking 
information included in this MD&A is made as of the date of this MD&A and, other than as required by law, the Company disclaims any intention 
or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.  

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MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSIBILITY
MANAGEMENT'S RESPONSIBILITY  
FOR FINANCIAL POSITION
FOR FINANCIAL POSITION 
TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF ENERFLEX LTD.
TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF ENERFLEX LTD. 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements and all information in the Annual Report have been prepared by management and 
approved  by  the  Board  of  Directors  of  the  Company.  The  consolidated  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  in  accordance  with 
International Financial Reporting Standards and, where appropriate, reflect management’s best estimates and judgments. Management 
is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and objectivity of the consolidated financial statements within reasonable limits of materiality 
and for the consistency of financial data included in the text of the Annual Report with that in the consolidated financial statements.  

To assist management in the discharge of these responsibilities, the Company maintains a system of internal controls designed to provide 
reasonable assurance that accounting records are reliable, and assets are safeguarded.  

The Audit Committee is appointed by the Board of Directors. The Audit Committee meets with management, as well as with the external 
auditors, Ernst & Young LLP, to satisfy itself that management is properly discharging its financial reporting responsibilities and to review 
the consolidated financial statements and the auditors’ report. The Audit Committee reports its findings to the Board of Directors for 
consideration in approving the consolidated financial statements for presentation to the shareholders. The external auditors have direct 
access to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.  

The  consolidated  financial  statements  have  been  audited  independently  by  Ernst  &  Young  LLP  on  behalf  of  the  shareholders  in 
accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Their report outlines the nature of their audits and expresses their opinion on 
the consolidated financial statements.  

[signed] “Marc E. Rossiter”  

[signed] “Sanjay Bishnoi” 

Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance 

Marc E. Rossiter  
President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director  

Sanjay Bishnoi  
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer  

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INDEPENDENT 

AUDITORS’ REPORT 

TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF ENERFLEX LTD. 

Opinion 

We  have  audited  the  consolidated  financial  statements  of  Enerflex  Ltd.  and  its  subsidiaries  (the  Company),  which  comprise  the 

consolidated  statements  of  financial  position  as  at  December  31,  2019  and  2018,  and  the  consolidated  statements  of  earnings, 

comprehensive  income  (loss),  changes  in  equity  and  cash  flows  for  the  years  then  ended,  and  notes  to  the  consolidated  financial 

statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. 

In  our  opinion,  the  accompanying consolidated  financial  statements present fairly,  in all  material  respects,  the  consolidated financial 

position of the Company as at December 31, 2019 and 2018, and its consolidated financial performance and its consolidated cash flows 

for the years then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs). 

Basis for Opinion 

We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Our responsibilities under those standards 

are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report. We are 

independent of the Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the consolidated financial 

statements in Canada, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the 

audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. 

Other Information 

Management is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises: 

•  Management’s Discussion and Analysis 

• 

The information, other than the consolidated financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon, in the Annual Report  

conclusion thereon.  

In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information, and in doing so, 

consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the consolidated financial statements or our knowledge obtained 

in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.  

We obtained Management’s Discussion & Analysis and the Annual Report prior to the date of this auditor’s report. If, based on the work 

we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact in 

this auditor’s report. We have nothing to report in this regard.  

Responsibilities  of  Management  and  Those  Charged  with  Governance  for  the  Consolidated  Financial 

Statements 

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRSs, 

and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that 

are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. 

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Company’s ability to continue as a going 

concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management 

either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. 

Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Company’s financial reporting process. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT 
INDEPENDENT 
AUDITORS’ REPORT
AUDITORS’ REPORT 
TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF ENERFLEX LTD.
TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF ENERFLEX LTD. 

Opinion 
We  have  audited  the  consolidated  financial  statements  of  Enerflex  Ltd.  and  its  subsidiaries  (the  Company),  which  comprise  the 
consolidated  statements  of  financial  position  as  at  December  31,  2019  and  2018,  and  the  consolidated  statements  of  earnings, 
comprehensive  income  (loss),  changes  in  equity  and  cash  flows  for  the  years  then  ended,  and  notes  to  the  consolidated  financial 
statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. 

In  our  opinion,  the  accompanying consolidated  financial  statements present fairly,  in all  material  respects,  the  consolidated financial 
position of the Company as at December 31, 2019 and 2018, and its consolidated financial performance and its consolidated cash flows 
for the years then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs). 

Basis for Opinion 
We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Our responsibilities under those standards 
are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report. We are 
independent of the Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the consolidated financial 
statements in Canada, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the 
audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. 

Other Information 
Management is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises: 

•  Management’s Discussion and Analysis 
• 

The information, other than the consolidated financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon, in the Annual Report  

Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance 
conclusion thereon.  

In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information, and in doing so, 
consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the consolidated financial statements or our knowledge obtained 
in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.  

We obtained Management’s Discussion & Analysis and the Annual Report prior to the date of this auditor’s report. If, based on the work 
we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact in 
this auditor’s report. We have nothing to report in this regard.  

Responsibilities  of  Management  and  Those  Charged  with  Governance  for  the  Consolidated  Financial 

Statements 
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRSs, 
and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that 
are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. 

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Company’s ability to continue as a going 
concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management 
either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. 

Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Company’s financial reporting process. 

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Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole are free from material 
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high 
level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards 
will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, 
individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of 
these consolidated financial statements.  

As part of an audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards, we exercise professional judgment and maintain 
professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also: 

• 

Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, 
design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to 
provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one 
resulting  from  error,  as  fraud  may  involve  collusion,  forgery,  intentional  omissions,  misrepresentations,  or  the  override  of 
internal control. 

•  Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in 

the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control. 

• 

• 

• 

Evaluate  the  appropriateness  of  accounting  policies  used  and  the  reasonableness  of  accounting  estimates  and  related 
disclosures made by management. 

Conclude  on  the  appropriateness  of  management’s  use  of  the  going  concern  basis  of  accounting  and,  based  on  the  audit 
evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on 
the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw 
attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the consolidated financial statements or, if such disclosures are 
inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s 
report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company to cease to continue as a going concern. 

Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated financial statements, including the disclosures, 

and whether the consolidated financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves 
fair presentation. 

•  Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities within 
the Company to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision 
and performance of the group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion. 

We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and 
significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. 

We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding 
independence,  and  to  communicate  with  them  all  relationships  and  other  matters  that  may  reasonably  be  thought  to  bear  on  our 
independence, and where applicable, related safeguards. 

The engagement partner on the audit resulting in this independent auditor’s report is Gord Graham. 

Chartered Professional Accountants  
Calgary, Canada  
February 20, 2020 

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See accompanying Notes to the consolidated financial statements, including guarantees, commitments, and contingencies (Note 30).

See accompanying Notes to the consolidated financial statements, including guarantees, commitments, and contingencies (Note 30).

CONSOLIDATED  

CONSOLIDATED  

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION 

($ Canadian thousands) 

($ Canadian thousands) 

Assets  

Assets  

 Current assets  

 Current assets  

Cash and cash equivalents  

Cash and cash equivalents  

Accounts receivable (Note 7) 

Accounts receivable (Note 7) 

Contract assets (Note 7) 

Contract assets (Note 7) 

Inventories (Note 8)  

Inventories (Note 8)  

Income taxes receivable  

Income taxes receivable  

Derivative financial instruments (Note 27)  

Derivative financial instruments (Note 27)  

Other current assets   

Other current assets   

 Total current assets  

 Total current assets  

 Property, plant and equipment (Note 9)  

 Property, plant and equipment (Note 9)  

 Rental equipment (Note 9)  

 Rental equipment (Note 9)  

 Lease right-of-use assets (Note 10) 

 Lease right-of-use assets (Note 10) 

 Deferred tax assets (Note 19) 

 Deferred tax assets (Note 19) 

 Other assets (Note 11) 

 Other assets (Note 11) 

 Intangible assets (Note 12) 

 Intangible assets (Note 12) 

 Goodwill (Note 13) 

 Goodwill (Note 13) 

 Total assets  

 Total assets  

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity  

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity  

 Current liabilities  

 Current liabilities  

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 14) 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 14) 

Provisions (Note 15) 

Provisions (Note 15) 

Income taxes payable  

Income taxes payable  

Deferred revenues (Note 16) 

Deferred revenues (Note 16) 

Current portion of lease liabilities (Note 18) 

Current portion of lease liabilities (Note 18) 

Deferred financing income 

Deferred financing income 

Derivative financial instruments (Note 27)  

Derivative financial instruments (Note 27)  

 Total current liabilities  

 Total current liabilities  

 Long-term debt (Note 17)  

 Long-term debt (Note 17)  

 Lease liabilities (Note 18) 

 Lease liabilities (Note 18) 

 Deferred tax liabilities (Note 19) 

 Deferred tax liabilities (Note 19) 

 Other liabilities  

 Other liabilities  

 Total liabilities  

 Total liabilities  

 Shareholders’ equity  

 Shareholders’ equity  

Share capital (Note 20) 

Share capital (Note 20) 

Contributed surplus (Note 21) 

Contributed surplus (Note 21) 

Retained earnings 

Retained earnings 

Accumulated other comprehensive income   

Accumulated other comprehensive income   

Total shareholders’ equity before non-controlling interest 

Total shareholders’ equity before non-controlling interest 

Non-controlling interest 

Non-controlling interest 

Total shareholders’ equity and non-controlling interest 

Total shareholders’ equity and non-controlling interest 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  

Consolidated Financial Statements | 2019 Annual Report 

Consolidated Financial Statements | 2019 Annual Report 

December 31,  

December 31,  

2019 

2019 

December 31,  

December 31,  

2018  

2018  

$ 

$ 

96,255  $ 

96,255  $ 

384,021 

384,021 

183,890 

183,890 

269,385 

269,385 

6,626 

6,626 

152 

152 

12,223 

12,223 

952,552 

952,552 

108,551 

108,551 

642,095 

642,095 

60,288 

60,288 

48,624 

48,624 

26,410 

26,410 

22,058 

22,058 

573,928 

573,928 

18,250 

8,074 

8,074 

142,907 

142,907 

14,172 

14,172 

88 

88 

375 

375 

517,471 

517,471 

430,487 

430,487 

52,828 

52,828 

76,256 

76,256 

14,677 

14,677 

2,434,506  $ 

2,434,506  $ 

333,605  $ 

333,605  $ 

18,250 

1,091,719  $ 

1,091,719  $ 

375,524  $ 

375,524  $ 

655,107 

655,107 

228,843 

228,843 

81,779 

81,779 

1,341,253 

1,341,253 

1,534 

1,534 

1,342,787 

1,342,787 

2,434,506  $ 

2,434,506  $ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

326,864 

326,864 

469,337 

469,337 

158,027 

158,027 

176,206 

176,206 

9,057 

9,057 

1,079 

1,079 

12,737 

12,737 

1,153,307 

1,153,307 

88,706 

88,706 

538,489 

538,489 

- 

- 

53,053 

53,053 

21,591 

21,591 

28,882 

28,882 

598,831 

598,831 

2,482,859 

2,482,859 

306,859 

306,859 

12,890 

12,890 

17,057 

17,057 

348,804 

348,804 

179 

179 

1,400 

1,400 

687,189 

687,189 

444,712 

444,712 

- 

- 

- 

- 

52,237 

52,237 

16,202 

16,202 

1,200,340 

1,200,340 

366,120 

366,120 

654,324 

654,324 

118,134 

118,134 

142,492 

142,492 

1,281,070 

1,281,070 

1,449 

1,449 

1,282,519 

1,282,519 

2,482,859 

2,482,859 

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CONSOLIDATED 
CONSOLIDATED  
CONSOLIDATED  
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION 

($ Canadian thousands) 
($ Canadian thousands) 
Assets  
Assets  
 Current assets  
 Current assets  

Cash and cash equivalents  
Cash and cash equivalents  
Accounts receivable (Note 7) 
Accounts receivable (Note 7) 
Contract assets (Note 7) 
Contract assets (Note 7) 
Inventories (Note 8)  
Inventories (Note 8)  
Income taxes receivable  
Income taxes receivable  
Derivative financial instruments (Note 27)  
Derivative financial instruments (Note 27)  
Other current assets   
Other current assets   

 Total current assets  
 Total current assets  
 Property, plant and equipment (Note 9)  
 Property, plant and equipment (Note 9)  
 Rental equipment (Note 9)  
 Rental equipment (Note 9)  
 Lease right-of-use assets (Note 10) 
 Lease right-of-use assets (Note 10) 
 Deferred tax assets (Note 19) 
 Deferred tax assets (Note 19) 
 Other assets (Note 11) 
 Other assets (Note 11) 
 Intangible assets (Note 12) 
 Intangible assets (Note 12) 
 Goodwill (Note 13) 
 Goodwill (Note 13) 
 Total assets  
 Total assets  
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity  
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity  
 Current liabilities  
 Current liabilities  

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 14) 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 14) 
Provisions (Note 15) 
Provisions (Note 15) 
Income taxes payable  
Income taxes payable  
Deferred revenues (Note 16) 
Deferred revenues (Note 16) 
Current portion of lease liabilities (Note 18) 
Current portion of lease liabilities (Note 18) 
Deferred financing income 
Deferred financing income 
Derivative financial instruments (Note 27)  
Derivative financial instruments (Note 27)  

 Total current liabilities  
 Total current liabilities  
 Long-term debt (Note 17)  
 Long-term debt (Note 17)  
 Lease liabilities (Note 18) 
 Lease liabilities (Note 18) 
 Deferred tax liabilities (Note 19) 
 Deferred tax liabilities (Note 19) 
 Other liabilities  
 Other liabilities  
 Total liabilities  
 Total liabilities  
 Shareholders’ equity  
 Shareholders’ equity  

Share capital (Note 20) 
Share capital (Note 20) 
Contributed surplus (Note 21) 
Contributed surplus (Note 21) 
Retained earnings 
Retained earnings 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   
Accumulated other comprehensive income   

Total shareholders’ equity before non-controlling interest 
Total shareholders’ equity before non-controlling interest 
Non-controlling interest 
Non-controlling interest 
Total shareholders’ equity and non-controlling interest 
Total shareholders’ equity and non-controlling interest 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  

December 31,  
December 31,  
2019 
2019 

December 31,  
December 31,  
2018  
2018  

$ 
$ 

$ 
$ 

$ 
$ 

$ 
$ 

$ 
$ 

$ 
$ 

96,255  $ 
96,255  $ 

384,021 
384,021 
183,890 
183,890 
269,385 
269,385 
6,626 
6,626 
152 
152 
12,223 
12,223 
952,552 
952,552 
108,551 
108,551 
642,095 
642,095 
60,288 
60,288 
48,624 
48,624 
26,410 
26,410 
22,058 
22,058 
573,928 
573,928 

2,434,506  $ 
2,434,506  $ 

333,605  $ 
333,605  $ 

18,250 
18,250 
8,074 
8,074 
142,907 
142,907 
14,172 
14,172 
88 
88 
375 
375 
517,471 
517,471 
430,487 
430,487 
52,828 
52,828 
76,256 
76,256 
14,677 
14,677 
1,091,719  $ 
1,091,719  $ 

375,524  $ 
375,524  $ 
655,107 
655,107 
228,843 
228,843 
81,779 
81,779 
1,341,253 
1,341,253 
1,534 
1,534 
1,342,787 
1,342,787 
2,434,506  $ 
2,434,506  $ 

326,864 
326,864 
469,337 
469,337 
158,027 
158,027 
176,206 
176,206 
9,057 
9,057 
1,079 
1,079 
12,737 
12,737 
1,153,307 
1,153,307 
88,706 
88,706 
538,489 
538,489 
- 
- 
53,053 
53,053 
21,591 
21,591 
28,882 
28,882 
598,831 
598,831 
2,482,859 
2,482,859 

306,859 
306,859 
12,890 
12,890 
17,057 
17,057 
348,804 
348,804 
- 
- 
179 
179 
1,400 
1,400 
687,189 
687,189 
444,712 
444,712 
- 
- 
52,237 
52,237 
16,202 
16,202 
1,200,340 
1,200,340 

366,120 
366,120 
654,324 
654,324 
118,134 
118,134 
142,492 
142,492 
1,281,070 
1,281,070 
1,449 
1,449 
1,282,519 
1,282,519 
2,482,859 
2,482,859 

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See accompanying Notes to the consolidated financial statements, including guarantees, commitments, and contingencies (Note 30).
See accompanying Notes to the consolidated financial statements, including guarantees, commitments, and contingencies (Note 30).

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS 

Years ended December 31, 

($ Canadian thousands, except per share amounts) 

Revenue (Note 22) 

Cost of goods sold 

Gross margin 

Selling and administrative expenses  

Operating income 

Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment (Note 9) 

Equity earnings from associate 

Earnings before finance costs and income taxes 

Net finance costs (Note 25) 

Earnings before income taxes 

Income taxes (Note 19) 

Net earnings  

Net earnings attributable to: 

  Controlling interest 

  Non-controlling interest 

Earnings per share – basic (Note 26) 

Earnings per share – diluted (Note 26) 

Weighted average number of shares – basic  

Weighted average number of shares – diluted 

See accompanying Notes to the consolidated financial statements. 

2019 

$ 

2,045,422  $ 

1,616,337 

429,085 

197,177 

231,908 

302 

1,692 

233,902 

18,578 

215,324 

63,196 

152,128  $ 

2018 

1,703,273 

1,395,300 

307,973 

163,009 

144,964 

5,882 

833 

151,679 

19,145 

132,534 

31,118 

101,416 

151,647  $ 

100,999 

481 

417 

152,128  $ 

101,416 

1.70  $ 

1.70  $ 

1.14 

1.14 

89,500,829 

89,709,745 

88,709,142 

89,088,628 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 

($ Canadian thousands) 

Net earnings  

Other comprehensive income (loss):  

Other comprehensive income (loss) that may be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods: 

Change in fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, net of income tax recovery 
Gain on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges transferred to net earnings in the current 
year, net of income tax expense 

Unrealized gain (loss) on translation of foreign denominated debt 

Unrealized gain (loss) on translation of financial statements of foreign operations 

 Other comprehensive income (loss) 

 Total comprehensive income 

Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:  

Controlling interest 

Non-controlling interest 

See accompanying Notes to the consolidated financial statements. 

Years ended December 31, 

2019 

2018 

$ 

152,128  $ 

101,416 

(815) 

905 

3,845 

(65,044) 

(61,109)  $ 

91,019  $ 

(60,713)  $ 

(396) 

(61,109)  $ 

(318) 

208 

(17,781) 

87,726 

69,835 

171,251 

70,128 

(293) 

69,835 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 

($ Canadian thousands) 

Operating Activities  

Net earnings 

Items not requiring cash and cash equivalents:  

Depreciation and amortization  

Equity earnings from associate and joint venture  

Deferred income taxes (Note 19) 

Share-based compensation expense (Note 23)  

Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment (Note 9) 

Net change in non-cash working capital and other (Note 29)  

Years ended December 31, 

 2019 

2018 

$ 

152,128  $ 

101,416 

86,559 

(1,692) 

31,476 

7,749 

(302) 

275,918 

(221,749) 

89,774 

(833) 

10,247 

9,938 

(5,882) 

204,660 

38,208 

242,868 

Cash provided by operating activities  

$ 

54,169  $ 

Investing Activities  

Additions to:  

Property, plant and equipment (Note 9)  

Rental equipment (Note 9)  

Proceeds on disposal of:  

Property, plant and equipment (Note 9) 

Rental equipment (Note 9) 

Change in other assets  

Cash used in investing activities 

Financing Activities  

Repayment of long-term debt (Note 29) 

Lease liability principal repayment (Note 18) 

Lease interest (Note 18) 

Dividends   

Stock option exercises  

Cash used in financing activities  

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents denominated in foreign currencies  

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period  

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period  

See accompanying Notes to the consolidated financial statements. 

$ 

(46,322)  $ 

(217,068) 

(16,920) 

(115,325) 

9,205 

4,454 

26,911 

22,853 

6,935 

2,047 

(222,820)  $ 

(100,410) 

(15,748)  $ 

(17,335) 

(12,551) 

(2,586) 

(37,548) 

7,453 

(60,980)  $ 

(978)  $ 

(230,609) 

326,864 

96,255  $ 

- 

- 

(33,676) 

6,561 

(44,450) 

1,572 

99,580 

227,284 

326,864 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$  

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 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 

($ Canadian thousands) 

Share capital 

surplus 

earnings  

adjustments 

reserve 

income  

interest 

interest 

Total 

Contributed 

Retained  

translation 

Hedging 

comprehensive 

non-controlling 

controlling 

At January 1, 2018 

$ 

357,696  $ 

654,076  $ 

49,011  $ 

73,325  $ 

(961)  $ 

72,364  $ 

1,133,147  $ 

1,325  $ 

1,134,472 

Foreign 

currency 

Accumulated 

shareholders’ 

Total 

other 

equity before 

Non-

IFRS 15 opening 
retained earnings 

adjustment 

Net earnings 

Other comprehensive 

income (loss) 
Effect of stock option 
plans 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

8,424 

248 

Dividends 

- 

- 

(34,614) 

IFRS 16 opening 

retained earnings 

adjustment (Note 34) 

Net earnings 

Other comprehensive 

income (loss) 

Effect of stock option 

plans 

Dividends 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

9,404 

783 

- 

- 

(38,509) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

2,738 

100,999 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

2,738 

100,999 

- 

417 

2,738 

101,416 

70,238 

(110) 

70,128 

70,128 

(293) 

69,835 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

8,672 

(34,614) 

- 

- 

8,672 

(34,614) 

(2,429) 

151,647 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(2,429) 

151,647 

- 

481 

(2,429) 

152,128 

(60,803) 

90 

(60,713) 

(60,713) 

(396) 

(61,109) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

10,187 

(38,509) 

- 

- 

10,187 

(38,509)  

At December 31, 2018 

$ 

366,120  $ 

654,324  $ 

118,134  $ 

143,563  $ 

(1,071)  $ 

142,492  $ 

1,281,070  $ 

1,449  $ 

1,282,519 

At December 31, 2019 

$ 

375,524  $ 

655,107  $ 

228,843  $ 

82,760  $ 

(981)  $ 

81,779  $ 

1,341,253  $ 

1,534  $ 

1,342,787 

See accompanying Notes to the consolidated financial statements. 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED 
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts or as otherwise noted.) 

NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

Enerflex Ltd. (“Enerflex” or “the Company”) is a single-source supplier of natural gas compression, oil and gas processing, refrigeration 
systems, and electric power equipment – plus in-house engineering and mechanical services expertise. The Company’s broad in-house 
resources provide the capability to engineer, design, manufacture, construct, commission, and service hydrocarbon handling systems. 
Enerflex’s  expertise  encompasses  field  production  facilities,  compression  and  natural  gas  processing  plants,  gas  lift  compression, 
refrigeration systems, and electric power equipment serving the natural gas production industry.  

Headquartered in Calgary, the registered office is located at 904, 1331 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, Canada. Enerflex has approximately 
2,500 employees worldwide. Enerflex, its subsidiaries, interests in associates and joint operations, operate in Canada, the United States 
of  America,  Argentina,  Bolivia,  Brazil,  Colombia,  Mexico,  Peru,  the  United  Kingdom  (“UK”),  Bahrain,  Kuwait,  Oman,  the  United  Arab 
Emirates  (“UAE”),  Australia,  Indonesia,  Malaysia,  and  Thailand.  Enerflex  operates  three  business  segments:  USA,  Rest  of  World,  and 
Canada. 

The following table represents material subsidiaries of the Company: 

Name 

Enerflex Ltd. 

Jurisdiction of 
Incorporation 

Canada 

Enerflex Energy Systems Inc.  

Delaware, USA 

Enerflex Middle East LLC 

Enerflex Middle East SPC 

Oman 

Bahrain 

1 Enerflex indirectly owns 100.0 percent of Enerflex Middle East LLC. 

Ownership 

Operating Segment 

Public Shareholders 

100.0 percent 

70.0 percent1 

100.0 percent 

Canada 

USA 

Rest of World 

Rest of World 

NOTE 2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION 

(a)  Statement of Compliance 

These  consolidated  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  in  accordance  with  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards 
(“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”), and were approved and authorized for issue by the 
Board of Directors on February 20, 2020. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current period’s 
presentation.  

(b)  Basis of Measurement 

The consolidated financial statements are prepared on a historical cost basis except as detailed in the accounting policies disclosed 
in Note 3. The accounting policies described in Note 3 and Note 4 have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these 
financial statements. Standards and guidelines issued but not yet effective for the current accounting period are described in Note 
6. 

(c)  Functional Currency and Presentation Currency 

These  consolidated  financial  statements  are  presented  in  Canadian  dollars,  which  is  the  Company’s  presentation  currency. 
Transactions of the Company’s individual entities are recorded in their own functional currency based on the primary economic 
environment in which it operates.  

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(d)  Use of Estimates and Judgment 

The  timely  preparation  of  financial  statements  requires  that  management  make  estimates  and  assumptions  and  use  judgment. 
Accordingly,  actual  results  may  differ  from  estimated  amounts  as  future  confirming  events  occur.  Significant  estimates  and 
judgment used in the preparation of the financial statements are described in Note 5. 

(e)  Basis of Consolidation 

These  consolidated  financial  statements  include  the  accounts  of  the  Company  and  its  subsidiaries.  Subsidiaries  are  fully 
consolidated  from  the  date  of  acquisition  and  continue  to  be  consolidated  until  the  date  that  control  ceases.  The  financial 
statements  of the  subsidiaries are prepared for  the  same  reporting  period  as  the  parent  Company,  using  consistent  accounting 
policies. All intra-group balances, income and expenses, and unrealized gains and losses resulting from intra-group transactions are 
eliminated in full. 

The Company holds a 50 percent ownership interest in a joint operation in Brazil. Under IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements, 
the Company has determined that it has control of the arrangement as it controls the operating committee based on voting rights. 
As a result, the Company fully consolidates the arrangement and has recorded a non-controlling interest in equity and net earnings. 

NOTE 3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

(a)  Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures 

The Company uses the equity method to account for its 45 percent investment in Roska DBO Inc. (“Roska DBO”) and its 65 percent 
investment  in  a  joint  venture  in  Brazil.  Under  the  equity  method,  the  investment  is  carried  on  the  consolidated  statements  of 
financial position at cost plus post acquisition changes in the Company’s share of net assets of the associate or joint venture.  

The consolidated statements of earnings reflect the Company’s share of the results of operations of associates and joint ventures. 
Unrealized gains and losses resulting from transactions between the Company and associates are eliminated to the extent of the 
interest in the associate or joint venture. 

The Company’s share of profits from associates and joint ventures is shown on the face of the consolidated statements of earnings. 
This is the profit attributable to equity holders of the associate and joint venture partners and, therefore, is profit after tax and non-
controlling interests in the subsidiaries of the associates and joint ventures. 

(b)  Foreign Currency Translation 

In the accounts of individual subsidiaries, transactions in currencies other than the Company’s functional currency are recorded at 
the prevailing rate of exchange at the date of the transaction. At year end, monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign 
currencies  are  translated  at  the  rates  of  exchange  prevailing  at  that  date.  Non-monetary  items  that  are  measured  in  terms  of 
historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the dates of the initial transactions. Non-monetary 
assets and liabilities measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the rates of exchange at the date the fair value 
was determined.  

The assets and liabilities on the statements of financial position of foreign subsidiaries are translated into Canadian dollars at the 
rates  of  exchange  prevailing  at  the  reporting  date. The  statements of  earnings  of  foreign  subsidiaries are  translated  at  average 
exchange rates for the reporting period. Exchange differences arising on the translation of net assets are taken to accumulated 
other comprehensive income.  

All  foreign  exchange  gains  and  losses  are  taken  to  the  consolidated  statements  of  earnings  with  the  exception  of  exchange 
differences arising on monetary assets and liabilities that form part of the Company’s net investment in subsidiaries. These are 
taken directly to other comprehensive income until the disposal of the foreign subsidiary at which time the unrealized gain or loss 
is recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings. 

On  the  disposal  of  a  foreign  subsidiary,  accumulated  exchange  differences  are  recognized  in  the  consolidated  statements  of 
earnings as a component of the gain or loss on disposal. 

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(c)  Business Combinations 

Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the aggregate of 
the consideration transferred, measured at fair value on the date of the acquisition. Acquisition costs incurred are expensed and 
included in selling and administrative expenses, except for those associated with the issuance of debt, which are included in the 
initial carrying amount of the liability. 

Goodwill is initially measured at cost, being the excess of the aggregate of the consideration transferred over the net identifiable 
assets acquired and liabilities assumed. 

(d)  Property, Plant and Equipment 

Property,  plant  and  equipment  are  stated  at  cost  less  accumulated  depreciation  and  any  accumulated  impairment  losses.  Cost 
comprises the purchase price or construction cost and any costs directly attributable to making the asset capable of operating as 
intended. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the various classes of assets 
and commences when the assets are ready for intended use. 

Asset Class 

Buildings 

Equipment 

Estimated Useful Life Range 

5 to 20 years 

2 to 20 years 

Major renewals and improvements are capitalized when they are expected to provide future economic benefit. When significant 
components of property, plant and equipment are required to be replaced at intervals, the Company derecognizes the replaced 
part, and recognizes the new part with its own associated useful life and depreciation. No depreciation is charged on land or assets 
under construction. Repairs and maintenance costs are charged to operations as incurred. 

The carrying amount of an item of property, plant and equipment is derecognized on disposal or when no future economic benefits 
are expected from its use or disposal. The gain or loss arising from derecognition of property, plant and equipment is included in the 
consolidated statements of earnings when the item is derecognized.  

Each asset’s estimated useful life, residual value, and method of depreciation are reviewed and adjusted, if appropriate, at each year 
end, or when factors and circumstances suggest a different useful life for the asset. 

(e)  Rental Equipment 

Rental equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided 
using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which are generally between 5 and 20 years. 

When, under the terms of a rental contract, the Company is responsible for major maintenance and overhauls, the actual overhaul 
cost is capitalized and depreciated over the estimated useful life of the overhaul, generally between 2 and 5 years. Repairs  and 
maintenance costs are charged to operations as incurred. 

Each asset’s estimated useful life, residual value, and method of depreciation are reviewed and adjusted, if appropriate, at each year 
end, or when factors and circumstances suggest a different useful life for the asset. 

(f)  Goodwill 

Goodwill arising on an acquisition of a business is initially measured at cost, being the excess of the aggregate of the consideration 
transferred over the net identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at 
cost less any accumulated impairment losses.  

Goodwill allocated to a group of cash generating units (“CGUs”) is reviewed for impairment annually, or when there is an indication 
that a related group of CGUs may be impaired. Impairment is determined by assessing the recoverable amount of the group of CGUs 
to which the goodwill relates. Where the recoverable amount of the group of CGUs is less than the carrying amount of the CGUs 
and related goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings. Impairment losses on goodwill 
are not reversed. 

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(g)  Intangible Assets 

Intangible assets are carried at cost less accumulated amortization and any accumulated impairment losses. Intangible assets with 
a finite life are amortized on a straight-line basis over management’s best estimate of their expected useful lives. The amortization 
charge is included in selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of earnings. The expected useful lives and 
amortization method are reviewed on an annual basis with any change in the useful life or pattern of consumption adjusted at year 
end. Intangible assets are tested for impairment whenever there is an indication that the asset may be impaired. 

Acquired  identifiable  intangible  assets  with  finite  lives  are  amortized  on  a  straight-line  basis  over  their  estimated  useful  lives. 
Customer relationships, software, and other intangible assets have an estimated useful life range of 3 to 8 years.  

(h)  Impairment of Non-Financial Assets (excluding Goodwill) 

At least annually, the Company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets with finite lives to assess whether 
there is an indication that those assets may be impaired. If any such indication exists, the Company makes an estimate of the asset’s 
recoverable amount. An asset’s recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and its value-in-use. In 
assessing its value-in-use, the estimated future cash flows attributable to the asset 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. 

If the recoverable amount of an asset is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced 
to its recoverable amount. A corresponding impairment loss is recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings. 

Where  an  impairment  loss  subsequently  reverses,  the  carrying  amount  of  the  asset  is  increased  to  the  revised  estimate  of  its 
recoverable amount, but only to the extent that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the original carrying amount that 
would  have  been  determined,  net  of  depreciation,  had  no  impairment  loss  been  recognized  for  the  asset  in  prior  years.  Any 
impairment reversal is recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings.  

(i)  Inventories 

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Serialized inventory is determined on a first-in first-out basis. 
Non-serialized inventory is determined based on a weighted average cost. 

Cost of equipment, repair and distribution parts, and direct materials includes purchase cost and costs incurred in bringing each 
product to its present location and condition.  

Cost  of  work-in-process  includes  cost  of  direct  materials,  labour,  and  an  allocation  of  overheads,  based  on  normal  operating 
capacity.  

Cost of inventories includes the transfer from accumulated other comprehensive income of gains and losses on qualifying cash flow 
hedges in respect of the purchase of inventory.  

Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of completion and the 
estimated costs necessary to make the sale.  

Inventories  are  written  down  to  net  realizable  value  when  the  cost  of  inventories  is  estimated  to  be  unrecoverable  due  to 
obsolescence, damage, or declining selling prices. Inventories are not written down below cost if the finished products in which they 
will be incorporated are expected to be sold at or above cost. When circumstances that previously caused inventories to be written 
down  below  cost  no  longer  exist  or  when  there  is  clear  evidence  of an  increase  in  selling  prices,  the  amount  of  the  write  down 
previously recorded is reversed.  

(j)  Trade Receivables 

Trade  receivables  are  recognized  and  carried  at  original  invoice  amount  less  an  allowance  for  any  amounts  estimated  to  be 
uncollectible. The Company calculates an expected credit loss based on historical experience of bad debts and specific provisions 
created when there is objective evidence that the collection of the full amount of a receivable is no longer probable under the terms 
of  the  original  invoice.  The  amount  of  this  allowance  represents  management’s  best  estimate  of  expected  credit  losses.  Trade 
receivables are derecognized when they are assessed as uncollectible. 

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(k)  Cash  

Cash includes cash and cash equivalents, which are defined as highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or 
less.  

(l)  Provisions 

Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, it is probable 
that  an  outflow  of  resources  will  be  required  to  settle  the  obligation  and  a  reliable  estimate  can  be  made  of  the  amount  of the 
obligation.  

(m) Onerous Contracts 

A provision for onerous contracts is recognized when the expected benefits to be derived by the Company from a contract are lower 
than the unavoidable cost of meeting its obligations under the contract. The provision is measured at the present value of the lower 
of the expected cost of terminating the contract and the expected net cost of continuing with the contract. Before a provision is 
established, the Company recognizes any impairment loss on the assets associated with that contract. 

(n)  Employee Future Benefits 

The  Company  sponsors  various  defined  contribution  pension  plans,  which  cover  substantially  all  employees  and  are  funded  in 
accordance with applicable plan and regulatory requirements. Regular contributions are made by the Company to the employees’ 
individual accounts, which are administered by a plan trustee, in accordance with the plan document. The actual cost of providing 
benefits through defined contribution pension plans is charged to earnings in the period in respect of which contributions become 
payable. 

(o)  Share-Based Payments 

Equity-Settled Share-Based Payments 
The Company offers a Stock Option Plan to key employees, measured at the fair value of the equity instrument at the grant date. 
Details regarding the determination of the fair value of equity-settled share-based transactions are set out in Note 23.  

The fair value of equity-settled share-based payments is expensed over a five-year vesting period with a corresponding increase in 
equity. Stock options have a seven-year expiry and are exercisable at the designated common share price, which is determined by 
the average of the market price of the Company’s shares on the five days preceding the date of the grant. The cumulative expense 
recognized for equity-settled transactions at each reporting date until the vesting date reflects the extent to which the vesting 
period has expired and the Company’s best estimate of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest.  

Cash-Settled Share-Based Payments 
The  Company  offers  Deferred  Share  Unit  (“DSU”),  Performance  Share  Unit  (“PSU”),  Restricted  Share  Unit  (“RSU”),  and  Cash 
Performance Target (“CPT”) plans to certain employees. The Company also offers the DSU plan to non-employee directors. For 
each cash-settled share-based payment plan, a liability is recognized at the fair value of the liability. At the end of each reporting 
period until the liability is settled, and at the date of settlement, the fair value of the liability is remeasured, with changes in fair value 
recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings.  

The Company also offers a Phantom Share Entitlement (“PSE”) plan to certain employees of affiliates located in Australia and the 
UAE. PSEs are measured at the fair value of the equity instrument at the grant date and expensed over a five-year vesting period 
and expire on the seventh anniversary. The exercise price of each PSE equals the average of the market price of the Company’s 
shares on the five days preceding the date of the grant. At the end of each reporting period until the liability is settled, and at the 
date of settlement, the fair value of the liability is remeasured, with changes in fair value recognized in the consolidated statements 
of earnings. The award entitlements for increases in the share trading value of the Company are to be paid to the recipient in cash 
upon exercise. 

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(p)  Leases 

A contract is, or contains, a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in 
exchange for consideration. To assess whether a contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset, the Company 
assesses whether: 

• 

• 

• 

The contract involves the use of an identified asset, either explicitly or implicitly, and whether the supplier has a substantive 
substitution right for the asset; 
The Company has the right to obtain substantially all the economic benefits from the use of the asset throughout the period; 
and 
The Company has the right to direct the use of the identified asset. 

The Company determines if a contractual arrangement is a lease at the inception of the contract term. The Company has identified 
leases for the following asset types: land and buildings (including manufacturing facilities, office space, and rental accommodations) 
and equipment (including vehicles, office equipment, and shop equipment). The Company recognizes a right-of-use asset and a lease 
liability to reflect the benefit the Company obtains from the underlying asset in the lease and the requirement to pay the amounts 
included in the lease contract, respectively.  

The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability, adjusted for any lease 
payments made at or before the commencement date, plus any initial direct costs incurred and an estimate of costs to decommission 
the underlying asset, less any lease incentives received. The right-of-use asset is subsequently depreciated using the straight-line 
method over the lesser of lease term or the useful life of the underlying asset, where appropriate.  

The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of remaining lease payments, discounted using the interest rate implicit 
in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Company’s incremental borrowing rate.  

Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability include fixed payments, variable lease payments that depend on 
an  index  or  rate,  amounts  expected  to  be  payable  under  a  residual  value  guarantee,  and  amounts  owing  under  purchase  or 
termination options, if the Company is reasonably certain to exercise these options. If the lease contains an extension option that 
the Company is reasonably certain to exercise, all payments in the renewal period are also included in determining the lease liability.  

The lease liability is measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. The amount of the liability is remeasured when 
there is a change in future lease payments arising from a change in an index or rate, if there is a change in the Company’s estimate 
of the amount expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee, or if the Company changes its assessment of whether it will 
exercise a purchase, extension, or termination option. When the lease liability is remeasured, a corresponding adjustment is made 
to the carrying value of the right-of-use asset, or is recorded on the statements of earnings if the carrying amount of the right-of-
use asset has been reduced to zero. 

The  Company  has  elected  not  to  recognize  right-of-use  assets  and  lease  liabilities  for  short-term  and  low-value  leases.  Lease 
payments associated with these leases will be recognized as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Certain leases 
include  both  lease  and  non-lease  components,  which  are  generally  accounted  for  separately.  For  certain  equipment  leases,  the 
Company applies a portfolio approach to effectively account for the lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities. 

Prior to January 1, 2019, the Company’s policy was as follows: 

Leases which transfer substantially all of the benefits and risk of ownership of the asset to the lessee are classified as finance leases; all 
other leases are classified as operating leases.  

Company as a Lessor 
Rental income from operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the relevant lease. Initial direct costs incurred 
in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognized on a straight-line 
basis over the lease term. 

The Company recognizes selling profit or loss in the period for outright sales relating to manufacturer type leases. Amounts  due from 
finance leases are recorded as receivables at the amount of the Company’s net investment in the leases. Finance lease income is allocated 
to accounting periods so as to reflect a constant periodic rate of return on the Company’s net investment outstanding in respect of leases. 

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Company as a Lessee 
The Company does not hold any assets under finance lease. Operating lease payments are recognized as an expense on a straight-line 
basis over the lease term.  

(q)  Revenue Recognition 

Revenue  is  recognized  as  the  Company  satisfies  its  performance  obligations  by  transferring  promised  goods  or  services  to 
customers, regardless of when payment is received. Revenue is measured at the amount of consideration to which the Company 
expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring promised goods or services to a customer, excluding amounts collected on behalf 
of  third  parties,  and  may  include  fixed  amounts,  variable  amounts,  or  both.  Variable  amounts  are  recorded  using  either  the 
“expected value approach” or the “most likely outcome approach”, as determined upon initial recognition of the contract, and are 
reassessed at each reporting period. The expected value approach measures variable consideration by probability weighting all the 
potential  outcomes.  The  most  likely  outcome  approach  measures  variable  consideration  as  management’s  best  estimate  of  the 
variable component. In estimating variable consideration, the Company reviews any potential for returns, refunds, and other similar 
obligations. For contracts containing multiple performance obligations, the amount of consideration to which the Company expects 
to be entitled is allocated to individual performance obligations proportionately based on the stand-alone selling price.  

Engineered Systems 
Revenue from the supply of equipment systems – contracts typically involving engineering, design, manufacture, installation, and 
start-up  of  equipment  –  is  accounted  for  as  Engineered  Systems  revenue.  Such  revenue  is  recognized  on  a  percentage-of-
completion  basis  proportionate  to  the  costs  incurred  in  the  construction  of  the  project.  At  the  completion  of  the  contract,  any 
remaining profit on the contract is recognized as revenue. When it is probable that total contract costs will exceed total contract 
revenue,  the  expected  loss  is  recognized  as  an  expense  immediately.  Revenue  from  Engineered  Systems  includes  the  supply  of 
compression, processing, and electric power equipment, as well as retrofit work and construction on integrated turnkey projects. 
The Company also provides a warranty on manufactured equipment as part of the standard terms and conditions of the contract. 
No options are provided for the customer to purchase a warranty separately. 

For  Engineered  Systems  contracts,  the  Company  generally  requires  customers  to  pay  based  on  milestones  as  manufacturing 
progresses.  These  milestones  are  generally  structured  to  keep  the  Company  cash  flow  positive.  Contracts  are  also  generally 
structured to ensure the Company is made whole for costs incurred in the event of cancellation of a contract. 

Service 
Service revenues include the sales of parts and equipment, as well as the servicing and maintenance of equipment. For the sale of 
parts and equipment, revenue is recognized when the transfer of control passes with the transfer of legal title of the asset, which is 
typically at the point of shipping. For servicing and maintenance of equipment, revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis based 
on performance of the contracted-upon service.  

Revenue from long-term service contracts is recognized on a stage of completion basis proportionate to the service work that has 
been  performed  based  on  parts  and  labour  service  provided.  Payments  are  typically  required  on  a  monthly  basis  or  as  work  is 
performed, with no unusual payment terms. At the completion of the contract, any remaining profit on the contract is recognized 
as revenue. Any expected losses on such projects are charged to operations when determined. Long-term service contracts include 
scheduled milestone maintenance, corrective or crash maintenance, the supply of parts, and the operation of equipment.  

Rentals 
Revenue from equipment rentals is recognized in accordance with the terms of the relevant agreement with the customer on a 
straight-line basis over the term of the agreement. Payments are typically required on a monthly basis with no unusual payment 
terms. Certain rental contracts contain an option for the customer to purchase the equipment at the end of the rental period. Should 
the customer exercise this option to purchase, revenue from the sale of the equipment is recognized directly in the consolidated 
statements of earnings. 

The  Company  has  elected  to  use  the  practical  expedients  in  IFRS  15  paragraphs  63  and  94  with  regards  to  the  existence  of  a 
significant financing component in the contract and incremental costs of obtaining a contract, respectively.  For the years ended 
December 31, 2019 and 2018 the Company had no contracts with a significant financing component. Incremental costs of obtaining 
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year. Accordingly, the Company did not recognize commission costs incurred as an asset in the consolidated statements of financial 
position. 

(r)  Financial Instruments 

Financial instruments are measured at fair value on initial recognition of the instrument, plus or minus transaction costs that are 
directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of the financial asset or financial liability. For the purposes of measuring financial 
assets  after  initial  recognition,  the  Company  classifies  financial  assets  as  either  amortized  cost,  fair  value  through  other 
comprehensive income (“FVOCI”) or fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”), based on the contractual cash flow characteristics 
and the Company’s business model for managing the financial asset. For the purposes of measuring financial liabilities after initial 
recognition, the Company classifies all financial liabilities as amortized cost, except certain financial liabilities, such as derivatives, 
which are classified as fair value through profit or loss.  

The Company primarily applies the market approach for recurring fair value measurements. Three levels of inputs may be used to 
measure fair value: 

• 

• 

• 

Level 1: Fair value measurements are those derived from quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or 
liabilities.  Active  markets  are  those  in  which  transactions  occur  in  sufficient  frequency  and  volume  to  provide  pricing 
information on an on-going basis; 
Level  2:  Fair  value  measurements  are  those  derived  from  inputs,  other  than  quoted  prices  included  in  Level  1,  that  are 
observable 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 inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable 
market data (unobservable inputs). In these instances, internally developed methodologies are used to determine fair value.  

The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement is categorized in its entirety is determined on the basis 
of the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Assessing the significance of a particular 
input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, considering factors specific to the asset or liability and may 
affect placement within. 

The Company has made the following classifications: 

• 

• 
• 

Cash and cash equivalents are measured at fair value through profit or loss. Gains and losses resulting from the periodic 
revaluation are recorded in the consolidated statement of earnings; 
Accounts receivable are recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method; and 
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and long-term debt are recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest rate 
method. 

Transaction costs are expensed as incurred for financial instruments classified or designated as fair value through profit or loss. 
Transaction costs related to other financial liabilities are added to the value of the instrument at acquisition and taken into the 
consolidated statements of earnings using the effective interest rate method.  

(s)  Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedge Accounting 

The Company formally documents its risk management objectives and strategies to manage exposures to fluctuations in foreign 
currency exchange rates and interest rates. The risk management policy permits the use of certain derivative financial instruments, 
including forward foreign exchange contracts and interest rate swaps, to manage these fluctuations. The Company does not enter 
into derivative financial agreements for speculative purposes. 

Derivative financial instruments are measured at their fair value upon initial recognition and are remeasured to their fair value at 
the end of each reporting period. The fair value of quoted derivatives is equal to their positive or negative market value. Derivatives 
are carried as assets when the fair value is positive and as liabilities when the fair value is negative.  

The Company elected to apply hedge accounting for foreign exchange forward contracts for anticipated transactions. These are 
designated as cash flow hedges. For cash flow hedges, fair value changes of the effective portion of the hedging instrument are 
recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes. The ineffective portion of the fair value changes is recognized 
in the consolidated statements of earnings. Amounts charged to accumulated other comprehensive income are reclassified to the 
consolidated statements of earnings when the hedged transaction affects the consolidated statements of earnings.  

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The Company’s U.S. dollar denominated long-term debt has been designated as a hedge of net investment in self-sustaining foreign 
operations. As a result, unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses on the U.S. dollar denominated long-term debt are included in the 
cumulative translation account in other comprehensive income.  

On an ongoing basis, an assessment is made as to whether the designated derivative financial instruments continue to be effective 
in offsetting changes in cash flows of the hedged transactions. 

(t)  Income Taxes 

Income tax expense represents the sum of current income tax and deferred tax. 

Current income tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are measured at the amount expected to be recovered 
from  or  paid  to  the  taxation  authorities.  Taxable  earnings  differ  from  earnings  as  reported  in  the  consolidated  statements  of 
earnings as it excludes temporary and permanent differences. The Company’s current tax assets and liabilities are calculated  by 
using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date. 

Deferred income tax is recognized on all temporary differences at the reporting date based on the difference between the carrying 
amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable 
profit, with the following exceptions: 

•  Where the temporary difference arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or of an asset or liability in a transaction that 
is not a business combination that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss; 
In respect of taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures, where 
the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference can be controlled and it is probable that the temporary difference will 
not reverse in the foreseeable future; and  

• 

•  Deferred income tax assets are recognized only to the extent that it is probable that a taxable profit will be available against 

which the deductible temporary differences, carried forward tax credits or tax losses can be utilized. 

The carrying amount of deferred income tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer 
probable  that  sufficient  taxable  profit  will  be  available  to  allow  all  or  part  of  the  deferred  income  tax  assets  to  be  utilized. 
Unrecognized deferred income tax assets are reassessed at each reporting date and are recognized to the extent that it has become 
probable that future taxable profit will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered. 

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured on an undiscounted basis at the tax rates that are expected to apply when 
the asset is realized or the liability is settled, based on tax rates and tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date. 

Current and deferred income taxes are charged or credited directly to equity if it relates to items that are credited or charged to 
equity in the same period. Otherwise, income tax is recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings. 

In accordance with IAS 12, where an entity’s tax return is prepared in a currency other than its functional currency, changes in the 
exchange rate between the two currencies create temporary differences with respect to the valuation of non-monetary assets and 
liabilities. As a result, deferred tax is recognized in the statements of earnings and the statement of financial position.  

(u)  Earnings Per Share 

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net earnings for the period by the weighted average number of common shares 
outstanding during the period.  

Diluted  earnings  per  share  is  calculated  by  adjusting  the  weighted  average  number  of  common  shares  outstanding  for  dilutive 
common shares related to the Company’s equity share-based compensation plan.  

(v)  Finance Costs and Income  

Finance income comprises interest income on funds invested and finance income from leases. Finance income is recognized as it 
accrues in profit or loss, using the effective interest rate method.  

Finance costs comprise interest expense on borrowings and interest incurred on lease liabilities.  

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NOTE 4. CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

IFRS 16 Leases (“IFRS 16”) 
IFRS 16 sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of leases for both parties to a contract. 
The standard supersedes IAS 17 Leases and lease-related interpretations. IFRS 16 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 
January 1, 2019. Management elected to adopt IFRS 16 using the modified retrospective approach and has included an adjustment to 
opening balances upon adoption to reflect the Company’s financial position at January 1, 2019 had the new standard been applied in 
prior periods. Adjustments made on transition are detailed in Note 34. 

The  Company  has  elected  not  to  recognize  lease  right-of-use  assets  and  lease  liabilities  for  short-term  and  low-value  leases.  Lease 
payments associated with these leases will be recognized as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Certain leases include 
both lease and non-lease components, which are generally accounted for separately. For certain equipment leases, the Company applies 
a portfolio approach to effectively account for the lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities. 

NOTE 5. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENT 

The timely preparation of financial statements requires that management make estimates and assumptions and use judgment. Estimates 
and  judgments  are  continually  evaluated  and  are  based  on  historical  experience  and  other  factors,  including  expectations  of  future 
events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.  

Uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could however result in outcomes that require a material adjustment to the carrying 
amount of the asset or liability affected in future periods. In the process of applying the Company’s accounting policies, management has 
made  the  following  judgments,  estimates  and  assumptions  which  have  the  most  significant  effect  on  the  amounts  recognized  in  the 
consolidated financial statements: 

Revenue Recognition – Performance Obligation Satisfied Over Time 
The Company reflects revenues relating to performance obligations satisfied over time using the percentage-of-completion approach of 
accounting. The Company uses the input method of percentage-of-completion accounting, whereby actual input costs as a percentage 
of estimated total costs is used as the basis for determining the extent to which performance obligations are satisfied. The input method 
of percentage-of-completion accounting provides a faithful depiction of the transfer of control to the customer, as the Company is able 
to recover costs incurred relating to the satisfaction of the associated performance obligation. This approach to revenue recognition 
requires  management  to  make  a  number  of  estimates  and  assumptions  surrounding  the  expected  profitability  of  the  contract,  the 
estimated degree of completion based on cost progression, and other detailed factors. Although these factors are routinely reviewed as 
part of the project management process, changes in these estimates or assumptions could lead to changes in the revenues recognized in 
a given period. 

Revenue Recognition – Performance Obligation Satisfied at a Point in Time 
The Company reflects revenues relating to performance obligations satisfied at a point in time when control – indicated by transfer of 
the legal title, physical possession, significant risks and rewards of ownership, or any combination of these indicators – is transferred to 
the customer. 

Provisions for Warranty 
Provisions  set  aside  for  warranty  exposures  either  relate  to  amounts  provided  systematically  based  on  historical  experience  under 
contractual  warranty  obligations  or  specific  provisions  created  in  respect  of  individual  customer  issues  undergoing  commercial 
resolution  and  negotiation.  Amounts  set  aside  represent  management’s  best  estimate  of  the  likely  settlement  and  the  timing  of  any 
resolution with the relevant customer. 

Business Acquisitions 
In a business acquisition, the Company may acquire assets and assume certain liabilities of an acquired entity. Estimates are made as to 
the fair value of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets, and goodwill, among other items. In certain circumstances, such as the 
valuation of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets acquired, the Company relies on independent third-party valuators. 

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The determination of these fair values involves a variety of assumptions, including revenue growth rates, projected cash flows, discount 
rates, and earnings multiples. 

Property, Plant and Equipment and Rental Equipment 
Property,  plant  and  equipment  and  rental  equipment  is  stated  at  cost  less  accumulated  depreciation  and  any  impairment  losses. 
Depreciation  is  calculated  using  the  straight-line  method  over  the  estimated  useful  lives  of  the  assets.  The  estimated  useful  lives  of 
property,  plant  and  equipment  and  rental  equipment  is  reviewed  on  an  annual  basis.  Assessing  the  reasonableness  of  the  estimated 
useful lives of property, plant and equipment and rental equipment requires judgment and is based on currently available information. 
Property, plant and equipment and rental equipment is also reviewed for potential impairment on an annual basis or whenever events or 
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.  

Changes in circumstances, such as technological advances and changes to business strategy can result in actual useful lives differing 
significantly from estimates. The assumptions used, including rates and methodologies, are reviewed on an ongoing basis to ensure they 
continue to be appropriate. Revisions to the estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment and rental equipment constitutes a 
change in accounting estimate and are applied prospectively.  

Right-of-Use Asset and Lease Liability 
The Company determines the right-of-use asset and lease liability for each lease upon commencement. In calculating the right-of-use 
asset and lease liability, the Company is required to determine a suitable discount rate in order to calculate the present value of the 
contractual payments for the right to use the underlying asset during the lease term. In addition, the Company is required to assess the 
term of the lease, including if the Company is reasonably certain to exercise options to extend the lease or terminate the lease. Discount 
rates and lease assumptions are reassessed on a periodic basis. 

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 
Amounts included in allowance for doubtful accounts reflect the full lifetime expected credit losses for trade receivables. The Company 
determines  allowances  based  on  management’s  best  estimate  of  future  expected  credit  losses,  considering  historical  default  rates, 
current economic conditions, and forecasts of future economic conditions. Significant or unanticipated changes in economic conditions 
could impact the magnitude of future expected credit losses. 

Impairment of Inventories 
The Company regularly reviews the nature and quantities of inventory on hand and evaluates the net realizable value of items based on 
historical  usage  patterns,  known  changes  to  equipment  or  processes,  and  customer  demand  for  specific  products.  Significant  or 
unanticipated changes in business conditions could impact the magnitude and timing of impairment recognized. 

Impairment of Non-Financial Assets 
Impairment exists when the carrying value of an asset or group of assets exceeds its recoverable amount, which is the higher of its fair 
value  less  costs  to  sell  and  its  value-in-use.  The  fair  value  less  costs  to  sell  calculation  is  based  on  available  data  from  binding  sales 
transactions in an arm’s length transaction of similar assets or observable market prices less incremental costs for disposing of the asset. 
The value-in-use calculation is based on a discounted cash flow model, which requires the Company to estimate future cash flows and 
use judgment to determine a suitable discount rate to calculate the present value of those cash flows. 

Impairment of Goodwill 
The Company tests goodwill for impairment at least on an annual basis. This requires an estimation of the value-in-use of the groups of 
CGUs to which the goodwill is allocated. Estimating the value-in-use requires the Company to make an estimate of the expected future 
cash flows from each group of CGUs and use judgment to determine a suitable discount rate in order to calculate the present value of 
those cash flows.  

Income Taxes 
Uncertainties exist with respect to the interpretation of complex tax regulations and the amount and timing of future taxable income. 
Given  the  wide  range  of  international  business  relationships  and  the  long-term  nature  and  complexity  of  existing  contractual 
agreements, differences arising between the actual results and the assumptions made, or future changes to such assumptions, could 
necessitate  future  adjustments  to taxable  income.  The  Company  establishes  provisions,  based  on  reasonable  estimates,  for  possible 
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various factors, such as experience of previous tax audits and differing interpretations of tax regulations by the taxable entity and the 
responsible tax authority. Such differences of interpretation may arise on a wide variety of issues depending on the conditions prevailing 
in the respective company’s domicile. 

Deferred tax assets are recognized for all unused tax losses to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against 
which the losses can be utilized. Significant management judgment is required to determine the amount of deferred tax assets that can 
be recognized, based upon the likely timing and the level of future taxable profits together with future tax planning strategies. 

Share-Based Compensation 
The Company employs the fair value method of accounting for stock options and phantom share entitlement. The determination of the 
share-based compensation expense for stock options and phantom share entitlement requires the use of estimates and assumptions 
based on exercise prices, market conditions, vesting criteria, length of employment, and past experiences of the Company. Changes in 
these  estimates  and  future  events  could  alter  the  determination  of  the  provision  for  such  compensation.  Details  concerning  the 
assumptions used are described in Note 23. 

NOTE 6. NEW POLICIES, STANDARDS, INTERPRETATIONS, AND AMENDMENTS 

The Company has reviewed new and revised accounting pronouncements that have been issued but are not yet effective. The Company 
determined that the following narrow scope amendment may have an impact:  

IFRS 3 Business Combinations (“IFRS 3”) 
Effective January 1, 2020, the definition of a business will be amended under IFRS 3. Under the amended definition, to be considered a 
business an acquisition must include an input and a substantive process that together significantly contribute to the ability to create 
outputs. The new guidance provides a framework to evaluate when an input and a substantive process are present.  

Under the prior definition, IFRS 3 stated that a business need not include all of the inputs or processes that the seller used in operating 
that business “if market participants are capable of acquiring the business and continuing to produce outputs, for example, by integrating the 
business with their own inputs and processes”. The reference to such integration is now deleted from IFRS 3 in the proposed amendment 
and the assessment must be based on what has been acquired in its current state and condition. 

This  amendment  will  be  applied  prospectively  to  future  acquisitions.  While  there  are  no  immediate  impacts  resulting  from  this 
amendment, this change will likely result in more acquisitions being accounted for as asset acquisitions. Application of the change could 
also affect the accounting for disposal transactions. 

The Company applied the amendments beginning January 1, 2020, with no changes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements. 

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NOTE 7. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND CONTRACT ASSETS 

Accounts receivable consisted of the following: 

December 31, 

Trade receivables 

Less: allowance for doubtful accounts 

Trade receivables, net 

Other receivables1 

Total accounts receivable 

2019 

373,480  $ 

(2,144) 

371,336  $ 

12,685 

384,021  $ 

2018 

406,659 

       (992) 

405,667 

63,670 

469,337 

$ 

$ 

$ 

1 Other receivables at December 31, 2018 include amounts that were reclassified from long-term to current during the second quarter of 2018. These assets represent 
milestone payments with respect to a gas processing plant constructed and delivered to Oman Oil Company Exploration and Production LLC (“OOCEP”) during 2015, 

which were included in arbitration proceedings initiated in the second quarter of 2015. In July 2018, Enerflex was awarded the full amount relating to these milestone 
payments, as well as variation claims in respect of additional costs and delays in construction and interest on the outstanding amounts, by the arbitration tribunal. In 
addition, in December 2018, the tribunal awarded Enerflex amounts relating to costs, fees, taxes, and expenses incurred as part of the proceedings. At December 31, 
2018, the amount owing for all awards was $54.7 million and interest on the outstanding amounts totaled $4.8 million. Enerflex collected the full amount owing, as 

per the rulings, in March 2019. 

Aging of trade receivables: 

December 31, 

Current to 90 days 

Over 90 days 

Movement in allowance for doubtful accounts: 

December 31, 

Balance, January 1 

Impairment provision additions on receivables 

Amounts written off during the year as uncollectible 

Currency translation effects 

Closing balance 

Movement in contract assets: 

December 31, 

Balance, January 1 

IFRS 15 transitional adjustment 

Unbilled revenue recognized 

Amounts billed 

Currency translation effects 

Closing balance 

2019 

321,058  $ 

52,422 

373,480  $ 

2018 

371,324 

35,335 

406,659 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

2019 

992  $ 

2,162 

                       (951) 

(59) 

2,144  $ 

2019 

$ 

158,027  $ 

- 

698,774 

(666,896) 

(6,015) 

$ 

183,890  $ 

2018 

968 

635 

(652) 

41 

992 

2018 

134,995 

14,657 

565,306 

(575,694) 

18,763 

158,027 

Amounts recognized as contract assets are typically billed to customers within three months. 

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NOTE 8. INVENTORIES 

Inventories consisted of the following: 

December 31, 

Direct materials 

Work-in-process 

Repair and distribution parts 

Equipment 

Total inventories 

2019 

182,692  $ 

33,403 

42,540 

10,750 

2018 

84,021 

40,331 

45,483 

6,371 

269,385  $ 

176,206 

$ 

$ 

The amount of inventory and overhead costs recognized as an expense and included in cost of goods during 2019 was $1,616.3 million 
(December 31, 2018 – $1,395.3 million). Cost of goods sold is made up of direct materials, direct labour, depreciation on manufacturing 
assets, post-manufacturing expenses, and overhead. Cost of goods sold also includes inventory write-downs pertaining to obsolescence 
and  aging  together  with  recoveries  of  past  write-downs  upon  disposition.  The  net  amount  of  inventory  write-downs  charged  to  the 
consolidated statements of earnings and included in cost of goods sold December 31, 2019 was $5.9 million (December 31, 2018 – $4.3 
million).  

NOTE 9. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT AND RENTAL EQUIPMENT  

Land 

Building 

Equipment 

Assets under 
construction 

Total 
property, 
plant and 
equipment 

Rental 
equipment 

Cost 
January 1, 2019 
Additions 
Reclassification 
Disposals 
Currency translation effects 

$ 

23,034  $ 
- 
- 
(3,531) 
(747) 

88,668 
1,557 
33,403 
(14,663) 
(3,835) 

$ 

59,685  $ 

1,283 
8,167 
(3,898) 
(1,851) 

11,641  $ 
43,482 
(44,338) 
- 
(481) 

183,028  $ 

46,322 
(2,768) 
(22,092) 
(6,914) 

798,999 
217,068 
- 
(51,811) 
(47,052) 

December 31, 2019 

$ 

18,756  $ 

105,130 

$ 

63,386  $ 

10,304  $ 

197,576  $ 

917,204 

Accumulated depreciation 
January 1, 2019 
Depreciation charge 
Impairment 
Disposals 
Currency translation effects 

December 31, 2019 

Net book value – 
December 31, 2019 

$ 

$ 

$ 

-  $ 
- 
- 
- 
- 

(45,216) 
(5,039) 
- 
9,441 
1,552 

$ 

(49,106)  $ 

(5,740) 
- 
3,748 
1,335 

-  $ 
- 
- 
- 
- 

(94,322)  $ 
(10,779) 
- 
13,189 
2,887 

(260,510) 
(52,916) 
(26,414) 
45,969 
18,762 

-  $ 

(39,262) 

$ 

(49,763)  $ 

-  $ 

(89,025)  $ 

(275,109) 

18,756  $ 

65,868 

$ 

13,623  $ 

10,304  $ 

108,551  $ 

642,095 

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Land 

Building 

Equipment 

Assets under 
construction 

Total 
property, 
plant and 
equipment 

Cost 
January 1, 2018 
Additions 
Reclassification 
Disposals 
Currency translation effects 

$ 

24,870  $ 
- 
- 
(3,143) 
1,307 

108,427 
525 
380 
(26,157) 
5,493 

$ 

61,127  $ 

2,300  $ 

196,724  $ 

2,169 
3,193 
(8,792) 
1,988 

14,226 
(5,291) 
- 
406 

16,920 
(1,718) 
(38,092) 
9,194 

Rental 
equipment 

646,907 
115,325 
(172) 
(12,293) 
49,232 

December 31, 2018 

$ 

23,034  $ 

88,668 

$ 

59,685  $ 

11,641  $ 

183,028  $ 

798,999 

Accumulated depreciation 
January 1, 2018 
Depreciation charge 
Disposals 
Currency translation effects 

December 31, 2018 

Net book value – 
December 31, 2018 

$ 

$ 

$ 

-  $ 
- 
- 
- 

(50,668) 
(5,043) 
12,905 
(2,410) 

$ 

(48,824)  $ 

(7,034) 
8,216 
(1,464) 

-  $ 

(45,216) 

$ 

(49,106)  $ 

-  $ 
- 
- 
- 

-  $ 

(99,492)  $ 
(12,077) 
21,121 
(3,874) 

(187,054) 
(66,572) 
5,358 
(12,242) 

(94,322)  $ 

(260,510) 

23,034  $ 

43,452 

$ 

10,579  $ 

11,641  $ 

88,706  $ 

538,489 

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment and rental equipment included in earnings for the year ended December 31, 2019 was 
$63.7 million (December 31, 2018 – $78.6 million), of which $60.1 million was included in cost of goods sold (December 31, 2018 – $74.7 
million) and $3.6 million was included in selling and administrative expenses (December 31, 2018 – $3.9 million).  

Impairment of rental equipment included in earnings for the year ended December 31, 2019 was $26.4 million (December 31, 2018 – 
nil). The majority of this amount relates to the write-off of specialized assets acquired as part of a business combination in 2014 that we 
have now determined cannot be redeployed and have never been utilized or generated revenue for Enerflex. 

Effective January 1, 2019, the estimated useful life for certain rental assets was adjusted from 15 years to 20 years to better align with 
the  historical  lifecycle  of  these  assets.  As  a  result,  depreciation  expense  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019  decreased  by 
approximately $13.0 million.  

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NOTE 10. LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS  

Cost 

January 1, 2019 

Additions 

Disposal – end of lease term 

Currency translation effects 

December 31, 2019 

Accumulated depreciation 

January 1, 2019 

Depreciation charge 

Disposal – end of lease term 

Currency translation effects 

December 31, 2019 

Net book value – December 31, 2019 

NOTE 11. OTHER ASSETS 

December 31, 

Investment in associates and joint ventures 

Prepaid deposits 

Net investment in finance leases 

Land and buildings 

Equipment 

Total lease  
right-of-use assets 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

23,017  $ 

8,968  $ 

32,896 

(74) 

(376) 

8,579 

(152) 

(291) 

55,463  $ 

17,104  $ 

-  $ 

-  $ 

(8,198) 

74 

96 

(8,028)  $ 

47,435  $ 

(4,457) 

152 

54 

(4,251)  $ 

12,853  $ 

31,985 

41,475 

(226) 

(667) 

72,567 

- 

(12,655) 

226 

150 

(12,279) 

60,288 

$ 

$ 

2019 

25,670  $ 

198 

542 

2018 

20,284 

320 

987 

26,410  $ 

21,591 

Net Investment in Finance Leases 
The Company entered into finance lease arrangements for certain of its rental assets. Leases are denominated in Canadian dollars. The 
terms of the leases entered into range from 3 to 7 years.  

The value of the net investment is comprised of the following: 

December 31,  

Less than one year 

Between one and five years 

Less: unearned finance income 

$ 

$ 

$ 

Minimum 
lease payments 

Present value of  
minimum lease payments 

2019 

446  $ 

542 

988  $ 

(88) 

900  $ 

2018 

444  $ 

987 

1,431  $ 

(179) 

1,252  $ 

2019 

427 

$ 

473 

900 

$ 

- 

900 

$ 

2018 

425 

827 

1,252 

- 

1,252 

The average interest rates inherent in the leases are fixed at the contract date for the entire lease term and are approximately 8.3 percent 
per annum (December 31, 2018 – 8.3 percent). The finance lease receivables at the end of reporting period are neither past due nor 
impaired. 

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NOTE 12. INTANGIBLE ASSETS 

Acquired value 

January 1, 2019 

Additions 

Reclassification 

Disposal 

Currency translation effects 

December 31, 2019 

Accumulated amortization 

January 1, 2019 

Amortization charge 

Disposal 

Currency translation effects 

December 31, 2019 

Net book value – December 31, 2019 

Acquired value 

January 1, 2018 

Reclassification 

Disposal 

Currency translation effects 

December 31, 2018 

Accumulated amortization 

January 1, 2018 

Amortization charge 

Disposal 

Currency translation effects 

December 31, 2018 

Net book value – December 31, 2018 

Customer 
relationships 
and other 

Software 

Total intangible 
assets 

$ 

72,899 

$ 

49,564  $ 

122,463 

- 

- 

- 

(2,004) 

13 

2,768 

(431) 

(631) 

70,895 

$ 

51,283  $ 

(51,326) 

$ 

(42,255)  $ 

(4,966) 

- 

1,060 

(3,694) 

431 

630 

13 

2,768 

(431) 

(2,635) 

122,178 

(93,581) 

(8,660) 

431 

1,690 

(55,232) 

15,663 

$ 

$ 

(44,888)  $ 

(100,120) 

6,395  $ 

22,058 

Customer 
relationships 
and other 

Software 

Total intangible 
assets 

72,196 

$ 

47,645  $ 

119,841 

- 

(2,469) 

3,172 

1,890 

(559) 

588 

1,890 

(3,028) 

3,760 

72,899 

$ 

49,564  $ 

122,463 

(46,193) 

$ 

(38,196)  $ 

(84,389) 

(5,057) 

1,268 

(1,344) 

(4,031) 

559 

(587) 

(51,326) 

21,573 

$ 

$ 

(42,255)  $ 

7,309  $ 

(9,088) 

1,827 

(1,931) 

(93,581) 

28,882 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

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NOTE 13. GOODWILL AND IMPAIRMENT REVIEW OF GOODWILL 

December 31, 

Balance, January 1 

Currency translation effects 

2019 

598,831  $ 

(24,903) 

573,928  $ 

2018 

570,299 

28,532 

598,831 

$ 

$ 

Goodwill  acquired  through  business  combinations  was  allocated  to  the  USA,  Rest  of  World,  and  Canada  business  segments,  and 
represents the lowest level at which goodwill is monitored for internal management purposes. For the year ended December 31, 2019, 
the Company did not identify any indicators of impairment. 

In  assessing  whether  goodwill  has  been  impaired,  the  carrying  amount  of  the  segment  (including  goodwill)  is  compared  with  its 
recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of the fair value less costs to sell and value-in-use.  

The  recoverable  amounts  for  the  segments  have  been  determined  based  on  value-in-use  calculations,  using  discounted  cash  flow 
projections as at December 31, 2019. Management has adopted a five-year projection period to assess each segment’s value-in-use. The 
cash flow projections are based on financial budgets approved by the Board of Directors, including an inflation factor of 2.0 percent for 
years beyond the budget period, consistent with the approach taken by management in the prior year. 

Key Assumptions Used in Value-In-Use Calculations: 
The calculation of value-in-use for the Company’s segments is most sensitive to the following assumptions: 

• 

Earnings Before Finance Costs and Taxes: Management has made estimates relating to the amount and timing of revenue 
recognition for projects included in backlog, and the assessment of the likelihood of maintaining and growing market share. 
For  each  one  percent  change  in  earnings  before  finance  costs  and  taxes,  the  average  impact  on  the  value-in-use  of  the 
Company’s three segments would be $7.1 million; and 

•  Discount Rate: Management has used an average post-tax discount rate of 12.0 percent per annum which is derived from the 
estimated  weighted  average  cost  of  capital  of  the  Company,  using  the  five-year  average  of  the  Company’s  debt  to  total 
enterprise value. This discount rate has been calculated using an estimated risk-free rate of return adjusted for the Company’s 
estimated equity market risk premium, the Company’s cost of debt, and the tax rate in the local jurisdiction. For each one 
percent change in the discount rate, the average impact on the value-in-use of the Company’s three segments would be $105.5 
million.  

The Company completed its annual assessment for goodwill impairment and determined that the recoverable amount for the USA, Rest 
of World, and Canada segments exceeded the carrying amount using a 10.1 percent (December 31, 2018 – 9.1 percent), 14.2 percent 
(December 31, 2018 – 12.8 percent), and 11.8 percent (December 31, 2018 – 10.6 percent) post-tax discount rate, respectively.  

A reasonable change in assumptions for the USA, Rest of World, and Canada segments would not trigger an impairment.  

NOTE 14. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES 

December 31, 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 

Accrued dividend payable 

Cash-settled share-based payments 

2019 

2018 

320,932  $ 

293,652 

10,312 

2,361 

9,349 

3,858 

333,605  $ 

306,859 

$ 

$ 

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NOTE 15. PROVISIONS 

December 31, 

Warranty provision 

Legal provision 

Restructuring provision 

Onerous lease provision 

$ 

$ 

2019 

15,563  $ 

1,818 

869 

- 

18,250  $ 

2019 

Warranty 
provision 

Legal 
provision 

Restructuring 
provision 

Onerous lease 
provision 

Balance, January 1 

$ 

9,720 

$ 

1,121  $ 

IFRS 16 opening adjustment 

Additions during the year 
Amounts settled and 
released in the year 

Currency translation effects 

- 

21,960 

(15,777) 

(340) 

- 

697 

- 

- 

- 

- 

869 

- 

- 

$ 

2,049  $ 

(2,049) 

- 

- 

- 

2018 

9,720 

1,121 

- 

2,049 

12,890 

Total 

12,890 

(2,049) 

23,526 

(15,777) 

(340) 

Balance, December 31 

$ 

15,563 

$ 

1,818  $ 

869 

$ 

-  $ 

18,250 

2018 

Warranty 
provision 

Legal 
provision 

Restructuring 
provision 

Onerous lease 
provision 

Balance, January 1 

$ 

10,927 

$ 

94  $ 

285 

$ 

4,347  $ 

Additions during the year 
Amounts settled and 
released in the year 

Currency translation effects 

9,674 

(11,348) 

467 

1,160 

(138) 

5 

150 

(429) 

(6) 

- 

(2,245) 

(53) 

Total 

15,653 

10,984 

(14,160) 

413 

Balance, December 31 

$ 

9,720 

$ 

1,121  $ 

- 

$ 

2,049  $ 

12,890 

The  Company  previously  entered  into  non-cancellable  leases  for  several  office  spaces  and  facilities  in Canada  and  Australia.  Due  to 
previous business restructuring, the Company ceased using these premises. Onerous lease provisions were recognized in prior years, 
representing  future  payments,  net  of  anticipated  sub-lease  recoveries.  Upon  adoption  of  IFRS  16  on  January  1,  2019,  the  Company 
elected to use the practical expedient in IFRS 16.C10(b), which allows a lessee to rely on its assessment of whether leases are onerous 
applying IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets immediately before the date of initial application as an alternative 
to performing an impairment review at the date of initial application of the new standard. The value of lease right-of-use assets at the 
date of initial application was then adjusted by the amount of these provisions for onerous leases. The balance of the provision as of 
December 31, 2018, subsequently recognized against lease right-of-use assets, was $0.2 million for Canada and $1.8 million for Australia. 

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NOTE 16. DEFERRED REVENUES 

December 31, 

Balance, January 1 

IFRS 15 transitional adjustment 

Cash received in advance of revenue recognition 

Revenue subsequently recognized 

Currency translation effects 

Closing balance 

2019 

$ 

348,804  $ 

- 

478,235 

(673,473) 

(10,659) 

$ 

142,907  $ 

2018 

143,177 

(33,954) 

705,468 

(479,934) 

14,047 

348,804 

Amounts recognized as deferred revenues are typically recognized into revenue within six months. 

NOTE 17. LONG-TERM DEBT 

Through private placement, the Company has $312.3 million of unsecured notes (“Notes”) issued and outstanding.  These Notes consist 
of $105.0 million U.S. dollar and $15.0 million Canadian dollar maturing December 15, 2024 bearing an interest rate of 4.67 percent and 
4.50  percent  respectively,  and  $70.0  million  U.S.  dollar  and  $30.0  million  Canadian  dollar  maturing  December  15,  2027  bearing  an 
interest  rate  of  4.87  percent  and  4.79  percent  respectively,  issued  December  15,  2017.  In  addition,  the  Company  has  $40.0  million 
Canadian dollars of unsecured notes with an interest rate of 6.01 percent maturing on June 22, 2021.   

The  Company  has  an  amended  and  restated  syndicated  revolving  credit  facility  (“Bank  Facility”)  with an  amount  available  of $725.0 
million.  The  Bank  Facility  has  a  maturity  date  of  June  30,  2023  (“Maturity  Date”)  but  may  be  extended  annually  on  or  before  the 
anniversary date with the consent of the lenders. In addition, the Bank Facility may be increased by $150.0 million at the request of the 
Company, subject to the lenders’ consent. There are no required or scheduled repayment of principal until the maturity date of the Bank 
Facility. Drawings on the Bank Facility are available by way of Prime Rate loans, U.S. Base Rate loans, London Interbank Offered Rate 
(“LIBOR”) loans, and Bankers’ Acceptance notes. The Company may also draw on the Bank Facility through bank overdrafts in either 
Canadian or U.S. dollars and issue letters of credit under the Bank Facility. 

Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Bank Facility, a margin is applied to drawings on the Bank Facility in addition to the quoted 
interest rate. The margin is established in basis points and is based on a consolidated net debt to earnings before finance costs, income 
taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) ratio. The margin is adjusted effective the first day of the third month following the end 
of each fiscal quarter based on the above ratio.  

The Bank Facility is unsecured and ranks pari passu with the Notes. The Company is required to maintain certain covenants on the Bank 
Facility and the Notes. As at December 31, 2019, the Company was in compliance with these covenants. 

The weighted average interest rate on the Bank Facility for the year ended December 31, 2019 was 3.5 percent (December 31, 2018 – 
3.5 percent). 

The composition of the borrowings on the Bank Facility and the Company’s senior unsecured notes (“Notes”) was as follows: 

December 31, 

Drawings on Bank Facility 

Notes due June 22, 2021 

Notes due December 15, 2024 

Notes due December 15, 2027 

Deferred transaction costs 

2019 

$ 

121,328  $ 

40,000 

151,374 

120,916 

(3,131) 

$ 

430,487  $ 

2018 

124,852 

40,000 

158,241 

125,494 

(3,875) 

444,712 

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At December 31, 2019, without considering renewal at similar terms, the Canadian dollar equivalent principal payments due over the 
next five years are $312.7 million, and $120.9 million thereafter. 

NOTE 18. LEASE LIABILITIES  

Balance, January 1 

Additions 

Lease interest 

Payments made against lease liabilities 

Currency translation effects and other 

Closing balance 

Current portion of lease liabilities 

Non-current portion of lease liabilities 

December 31, 2019 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

39,438 

41,973 

2,586 

(15,137) 

(1,860) 

67,000 

14,172 

52,828 

67,000 

In addition to the lease payments made above, during the year ended December 31, 2019 the Company paid $1.7 million relating to 
short-term and low-value leases which were expensed as incurred. During the year ended December 31, 2019 the Company also paid 
$1.7 million in variable lease payments not included in the measurement of lease liabilities, of which $0.4 million was included in cost of 
goods sold and $1.3 million was included in selling and administrative expenses. Interest expense on lease liabilities was $2.6 million for 
the year ended December 31, 2019. Total cash outflow for leases for the year ended December 31, 2019 was $19.1 million. 

Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable leases were as follows: 

2020  

2021 

2022 

2023 

2024 

Thereafter 

Less: 

Imputed interest 

Short-term leases 

Low-value leases 

December 31, 2019 

$ 

$ 

15,313 

12,915 

10,598 

7,570 

5,667 

31,440 

83,503 

16,058 

400 

45 

$ 

67,000 

The Company previously disclosed future required lease payments at December 31, 2018 which were used to determine the balance of 
lease  liabilities  at  January  1,  2019.  The  weighted  average  incremental  borrowing  rate  applied  to  lease  liabilities  recognized  in  the 
statement of financial position at the date of initial application was 5.1 percent. The difference between future required lease payments 
at December 31, 2018, discounted using this incremental borrowing rate, and lease liabilities recognized in the statement of financial 
position at January 1, 2019 was primarily due to short-term and low-value leases that were not included in the balance of lease liabilities. 

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NOTE 19. INCOME TAXES 

(a)  Income Tax Recognized in Net Earnings 
The components of income tax expense were as follows: 

Years ended December 31, 

Current income taxes 

Deferred income taxes 

$ 

$ 

2019 

31,720  $ 

31,476 

63,196  $ 

2018 

20,871 

10,247 

31,118 

(b)  Reconciliation of Tax Expense 
The provision for income taxes differs from that which would be expected by applying Canadian statutory rates. A reconciliation of the 
difference is as follows:  

Years ended December 31, 

Earnings before income taxes  

Canadian statutory rate 

Expected income tax provision 

Add (deduct): 

Exchange rate effects on tax basis 

Earnings taxed in foreign jurisdictions 

Revaluation of Canadian deferred tax assets due to change in statutory rate 

Withholding tax on dividends received from foreign subsidiaries 

Amounts not deductible (taxable) for tax purposes 

Impact of accounting for associates and joint ventures 

Other 

$ 

$ 

2019 

215,324  $ 

26.5% 

57,061  $ 

2,125 

(1,129) 

5,040 

- 

723 

(575) 

(49) 

2018 

132,534 

27.0% 

35,784 

(2,319) 

(5,903) 

- 

3,188 

700 

(338) 

6 

Income tax expense from continuing operations 

$ 

63,196  $ 

31,118 

The applicable tax rate is the aggregate of the Canadian federal income tax rate of 15.0 percent (December 31, 2018 – 15.0 percent) and 
the provincial income tax rate of 11.5 percent (December 31, 2018 – 12.0 percent). During the second quarter of 2019, lower Alberta 
corporate  income  tax  rates  became  substantially  enacted.  The  Alberta  corporate  income  tax  rates  are  11.5  percent  for  2019,  10.0 
percent for 2020, 9.0 percent for 2021, and 8.0 percent for 2022 and thereafter.  

The Company’s effective tax rate is subject to fluctuations in the Argentine peso and Mexican peso exchange rate against the U.S. dollar. 
Since the Company holds significant rental assets in Argentina and Mexico, the tax base of these assets is denominated in Argentine peso 
and Mexican peso, respectively. The functional currency is, however, the U.S. dollar and as a result, the related local currency tax bases 
are revalued periodically to reflect the closing U.S. dollar rate against these currencies. Any movement in the exchange rate results in a 
corresponding unrealized exchange rate gain or loss being recorded as part of deferred income tax expense or recovery. During periods 
of large fluctuation or devaluation of the local currency against the U.S. dollar, these amounts may be significant but are unrealized and 
may reverse in the future. Recognition of these amounts is required by IFRS, even though the revalued tax basis does not generate any 
cash tax obligation or liability in the future.  

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(c)  Income Tax Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income  

Years ended December 31, 

Deferred Tax 

2019 

2018 

Arising on income and expenses recognized in other comprehensive income: 

Fair value remeasurement of hedging instruments entered into for cash flow 
hedges 

Arising on income and expenses reclassified from other comprehensive income to 
net earnings: 

Relating to cash flow hedges 

Total income tax recognized in other comprehensive income  

$ 

$ 

(286) 

$ 

(130) 

276 

(10)  $ 

67 

(63) 

(d)  Net Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities)  
Deferred tax assets and liabilities arise from the following: 

Accounting 
provisions 
and accruals 

Tax losses 

Long-term 
assets 

Other 

Exchange 
rate effects 
on tax bases 

Cash flow 
hedges 

Total1 

$          19,056  $  32,596 

$ 

(36,986)  $ 

1,537  $ 

(15,776)  $ 

389  $ 

816 

1,276 

(6,868) 

(23,554) 

(205) 

(2,125) 

- 

96 

(979) 

- 

- 

354 

- 

576 

2,280 

- 

- 

(2) 

- 

- 

757 

- 

10 

- 

(64) 

(31,476) 

10 

672 

2,346 

January 1, 2019 
Charged to net 
earnings 

Charged to OCI 
Charged to retained 
earnings 

Exchange differences 

December 31, 2019 

$ 

19,449  $  26,082 

$ 

(57,684)  $ 

1,330  $ 

(17,144)  $ 

335  $ 

(27,632) 

1Net deferred tax liabilities at December 31, 2019 of $27.6 million consist of liabilities of $76.2 million net of assets of $48.6 million. 

Accounting 
provisions 
and accruals 

Tax losses 

Long-term 
assets 

Other 

Exchange 
rate effects 
on tax bases 

Cash flow 
hedges 

Total 

$         21,884  $  23,185  $ 

(15,577)  $ 

1,732  $ 

(16,640)  $ 

321  $ 

14,905 

(2,437) 

9,475 

(19,410) 

(194) 

2,319 

- 

(892) 

501 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(64) 

(1,999) 

(1) 

(1,455) 

- 

63 

- 

5 

(10,247) 

63 

(892) 

(3,013) 

January 1, 2018 
Charged to net 
earnings 

Charged to OCI 
Charged to retained 
earnings 

Exchange differences 

December 31, 2018 

$ 

19,056  $  32,596  $ 

(36,986) 

$ 

1,537  $ 

(15,776)  $ 

389  $ 

816 

Management  has  determined  that  it  is  appropriate  to  continue  to  recognize  the  full  amount  of  the  deferred  tax  asset,  which  largely 
consists of accounting provision and tax losses, as all the deductible temporary difference at December 31, 2019 are expected to be 
utilized against future taxable profit. The recoverable amount for the deferred tax asset has been determined based on value-in-use 
calculations, as at December 31, 2019, and financial budgets approved by the Board of Directors, consistent with the approach taken by 
management in determining the recoverable amount as part of the annual assessment for goodwill impairment in Note 13. Certain of the 
tax losses recognized are subject to expiration in the years 2026 through 2039. 

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(e)  Unrecognized Deferred Tax Assets 
The Company has unused tax losses of $42.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 (December 31, 2018 – $57.4 million). Certain 
of these unrecognized tax losses are subject to expiration in the years 2020 through 2029. Deferred tax assets totaling $9.0 million on 
these tax losses have not been recognized in the consolidated statements of financial position at December 31, 2019 (December 31, 
2018 – $14.2 million).  

NOTE 20. SHARE CAPITAL AUTHORIZED 

The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares. Share capital comprises only one class of ordinary shares. 
The ordinary shares carry a voting right and a right to a dividend.  

Issued and Outstanding 

Years ended December 31, 

Balance, January 1 

Exercise of stock options 

Balance, December 31 

2019 

2018 

Number of  
common shares 

Common  
share capital 

Number of  
common shares 

Common  
share capital 

89,083,621  $ 

595,224 

89,678,845  $ 

366,120 

9,404 

375,524 

88,540,398  $ 

543,223 

89,083,621  $ 

357,696 

8,424 

366,120 

Total dividends declared in the year were $38.5 million, or $0.105 per share during the first three quarters and $0.115 per share during 
the last quarter of 2019 (December 31, 2018 – $34.6 million, or $0.095 during the first three quarters and $0.105 per share during the 
last quarter of 2018). 

NOTE 21. CONTRIBUTED SURPLUS 

Contributed surplus consists of accumulated stock option expense less the fair value of the options at the grant date that have been 
exercised and reclassified to share capital. Changes in contributed surplus were as follows: 

Years ended December 31, 

Balance, January 1 

Share-based compensation 

Exercise of stock options 

Balance, December 31 

NOTE 22. REVENUE 

Years ended December 31, 

Engineered Systems 

Service 

Rentals 

Total revenue 

2019 

654,324  $ 

2,735 

(1,952) 

655,107  $ 

2018 

654,076 

2,112 

(1,864) 

654,324 

$ 

$ 

2019 

2018 

$ 

            1,448,503   $ 

1,182,170 

           394,586  

                202,333  

345,098 

176,005 

$ 

2,045,422 

$ 

1,703,273 

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Revenue by geographic location, which is attributed by destination of sale, was as follows: 

Years ended December 31, 

United States 

2019 

$ 

954,350  $ 

Canada 

Nigeria 

Oman 

Australia 

Mexico 

Bahrain 

Argentina  

Colombia 

Brazil 

Indonesia 

Other 

484,251 

256,177 

105,721 

71,592 

46,300 

42,864 

24,522 

17,375 

10,953 

10,484 

20,833 

2018 

970,691 

277,061 

11,460 

93,462 

62,783 

47,032 

43,587 

37,476 

35,675 

11,590 

13,131 

99,325 

Total revenue 

$ 

      2,045,422   $ 

          1,703,273  

The following table outlines the Company’s unsatisfied performance obligations, by product line, as at December 31, 2019: 

Engineered Systems 

Service 

Rentals 

Less than 
one year 

One to two 
years 

Greater than 
two years 

467,757  $ 

- 

$ 

- 

$ 

79,327 

148,403 

45,846 

73,651 

134,272 

237,433 

Total 

467,757 

259,445 

459,487 

695,487  $ 

119,497 

$ 

371,705 

$ 

1,186,689 

$ 

$ 

NOTE 23. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION 

(a)  Share-Based Compensation Expense 
The share-based compensation expense included in the determination of net earnings was:  

Years ended December 31, 

Equity settled share-based payments 

Deferred share units 

Phantom share entitlement plan 

Performance share units 

Restricted share units 

Cash performance target 

2019 

$ 

2,735  $ 

(720) 

(449) 

2,754 

2,199 

1,230 

Share-based compensation expense  

$ 

7,749  $ 

2018 

2,112 

2,294 

226 

1,778 

2,366 

1,162 

9,938 

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(b)  Equity-Settled Share-Based Payments 

Years ended December 31, 

2019 

Weighted 
average exercise 
price 

Number of  
options 

Options outstanding, beginning of period 

3,662,698 

$ 

Granted 

Exercised1 

Forfeited 

Expired 

Options outstanding, end of period 

Options exercisable, end of period 

890,836 

(595,224) 

(371,422) 

(21,367) 

3,565,521 

1,427,608 

$ 

$ 

14.74 

13.38 

12.52 

15.67 

14.91 

$14.67 

$14.93 

2018 

Weighted 
average exercise 
price 

14.03 

16.20 

12.08 

15.83 

11.66 

14.74 

14.13 

Number of 
options 

3,556,575  $ 

885,404 

(543,223) 

(228,058) 

(8,000) 

3,662,698  $ 

1,555,909  $ 

1The weighted average share price of Options at the date of exercise for the year ended December 31, 2019 was $18.32 (December 31, 2018 - $16.50). 

The company granted 890,836 stocks options during 2019 (2018 – 885,404). Using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, the weighted 
average fair value of stock options granted for the period ended December 31, 2019 was $2.87 per options (December 31, 2018 - $3.99). 

The weighted average assumptions used in determinations of fair values are noted below: 

Years ended December 31, 

Expected life (years) 

Expected volatility2 

Dividend yield 

Risk-free rate 

Estimated forfeiture rate 

2019 

5.28 

33.9% 

3.2% 

1.2% 

4.1% 

2018 

5.32 

32.8% 

2.4% 

2.2% 

2.4% 

2 Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of Enerflex over a five-year period, consistent with the expected life of the option. 

The following table summarizes options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2019: 

Options Outstanding 

Options Exercisable 

Range of exercise 
prices 

$11.69 – $13.51 

$13.52 – $15.94 

$15.95 – $20.75 

Total 

Number 
outstanding 

1,106,811 

1,469,275 

989,435 

3,565,521 

Weighted 
average 
remaining 
life (years) 

3.82  $ 

4.89 

4.67 

4.50  $ 

Weighted 
average 
exercise 
price 

12.39 

14.64 

17.28 

14.67 

Weighted 
average 
remaining 
life (years) 

2.97  $ 

2.60 

3.19 

Number 
outstanding 

594,929 

449,776 

382,903 

1,427,608 

2.91  $ 

Weighted 
average 
exercise 
price 

12.27 

15.04 

18.86 

14.93 

(c)  Deferred Share Units 
The Company offers a DSU plan for executives and non-employee directors, whereby they may elect on an annual basis to receive all or 
a portion of their annual bonus, or retainer and fees, respectively, in deferred share units. In addition, the Board may grant discretionary 
DSUs to executives. A specified component of non-employee directors’ compensation must be received in DSUs. A DSU is a notional unit 
that entitles the holder to receive payment, as described below, from the Company equal to the implied market value calculated as the 
number of DSUs multiplied by the weighted average price per share on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) for the five trading days 
immediately preceding the grant.  

Additional Enerflex DSUs will be credited on the regular dividend payment dates as all dividends are assumed to be reinvested.  

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DSUs may be granted to eligible participants on an annual basis and will vest upon being credited to the executive or non-employee 
director’s  account.  Participants  are  not  able  to  cash  in  their  DSUs  until  they  are  no  longer  employed  by  or  cease  to  be  directors  of 
Enerflex. The Company satisfies its payment obligation through cash payments to the participant.  

DSUs represent an indexed liability of the Company relative to the Company’s share price. For the year ended December 31, 2019, the 
value of directors’ compensation and executive bonuses elected to be received in DSUs totalled $1.8 million (December 31, 2018 – $1.9 
million). 

DSUs outstanding, January 1, 2019 

Granted 

In lieu of dividends 

Vested 

DSUs outstanding, December 31, 2019 

Number of DSUs  

Weighted average grant 
date fair value per unit 

645,713  $ 

118,708 

17,605 

(60,206) 

721,820  $ 

14.01 

14.84 

15.56 

16.84 

13.95 

The carrying amount of the liability relating to DSUs as at December 31, 2019 included in current liabilities was $0.1 million (December 
31, 2018 – nil) and in other long-term liabilities was $8.7 million (December 31, 2018 – $10.3 million).  

(d)  Phantom Share Entitlement Plan 
The Company utilizes a PSE plan for key employees of affiliates located in Australia and the UAE, for whom the Company’s Stock Option 
Plan would have negative personal taxation consequences. 

The exercise price of each PSE equals the average of the market price of the Company’s shares on the TSX for the five days preceding the 
date of the grant. The PSEs vest at a rate of one-fifth on each of the first five anniversaries of the date of the grant and expire on the 
seventh anniversary. The award entitlements for increases in the share trading value of the Company are to be paid to the recipient in 
cash upon exercise. 

In  2019,  the  Board  of  Directors  granted  50,968  PSEs  (December  31,  2018  –  85,013).  The  intrinsic  value  of  the  vested  awards  at 
December 31, 2019 was $0.4 million (December 31, 2018 – $0.3 million). 

PSEs outstanding, January 1, 2019 

Granted 

Forfeited 

PSEs outstanding, December 31, 2019 

Number of PSEs  

Weighted average grant 
date fair value per unit 

295,732  $ 

50,968 

(183,348) 

163,352  $ 

15.05 

13.74 

15.43 

14.22 

The  carrying  amount  of  the  liability  relating  to  the  PSEs  as  at  December  31,  2019  included  in  current  liabilities  was  $0.1  million 
(December 31, 2018 – $0.3 million) and in other long-term liabilities was less than $0.1 million (December 31, 2018 – $0.3 million). 

(e)  Performance Share Units 
The Company offers a PSU plan for executive officers of the Company. The PSU is a notional unit that entitles the holder to receive 
payment, as described below, from the Company equal to the number of vested PSUs multiplied by the weighted average price per share 
on  the  TSX  during  the  last  five  trading  days  immediately  preceding  the  grant.  Vesting  is  based  on  the  achievement  of  performance 
measures and objectives specified by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors assesses performance of the officer to determine 
the  vesting  percentage,  which  can  range  from  zero  percent  to  200  percent.  On  the  14th  day  after  the  determination  of  the  vesting 
percentage, the holder will be paid for the vested PSUs either in cash or in shares of the Company acquired on the open market on behalf 
of the holder, at the discretion of the Company.  

Additional Enerflex PSUs will be credited on the regular dividend payment dates as all dividends are assumed to be reinvested.  

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The Company paid $4.1 million for the period ended December 31, 2019 representing units vested in the year (December 31, 2018 – 
$2.0 million). 

PSUs outstanding, January 1, 2019 

Granted 

In lieu of dividends 

Vested 

Forfeited 

PSUs outstanding, December 31, 2019 

Number of PSUs  

Weighted average grant 
date fair value per unit 

506,778  $ 

315,038 

13,228 

(250,681) 

(79,742) 

504,621  $ 

15.28 

13.41 

15.66 

16.55 

15.19 

13.50 

The carrying amount of the liability relating to PSUs as at December 31, 2019 included in current liabilities was $0.7 million (December 
31, 2018 – $1.5 million) and in other long-term liabilities was $1.2 million (December 31, 2018 – $1.9 million). 

(f)  Restricted Share Units 
The Company offers an RSU plan to officers and other key employees of the Company or its related entities. RSUs may be granted at the 
discretion of the Board of Directors. An RSU is a notional unit that entitles the holder to receive payment, as described below, from the 
Company equal to the number of vested RSUs multiplied by the weighted average price per share on the TSX during the last five trading 
days immediately preceding the vesting date. Unless otherwise determined by the Board, RSUs vest at a rate of one-third on the first, 
second, and third anniversaries of the award date. Within 30 days of the vesting date, the holder will be paid for the vested RSUs either 
in  cash  or  in  shares  of  the  Company  acquired  by  the  Company  on  the  open  market  on  behalf  of  the  holder,  at  the  discretion  of  the 
Company.  

Additional Enerflex RSUs will be credited on the regular dividend payment dates as all dividends are assumed to be reinvested.  

During 2019, the Board of Directors granted 159,740 RSUs to officers or key employees of the Company (2018 – 245,156). The Company 
paid $2.8 million for the period ended December 31, 2019 representing units vested in the year (December 31, 2018 – $1.8 million).  

RSUs outstanding, January 1, 2019 

Granted 

In lieu of dividends 

Vested 

Forfeited 

RSUs outstanding, December 31, 2019 

Number of RSUs  

Weighted average grant 
date fair value per unit 

352,962  $ 

159,740 

8,778 

(169,066) 

(59,843) 

292,571  $ 

13.51 

13.74 

15.64 

16.29 

15.02 

11.79 

The carrying amount of the liability included in current liabilities relating to RSUs at December 31, 2019 was $0.9 million (December 31, 
2018 – $1.4 million).  

(g)  Cash Performance Target Plan 
The  Company  offers  a  CPT  plan  to  certain  non-executive,  U.S.-based  employees  of  the  Company  or  its  related  entities.  The  plan  is 
denominated in U.S. dollars and may be granted at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Although the liability associated with the CPT 
plan follows Enerflex’s share performance, no actual shares or securities are issued under the plan. The cash payment fluctuates based 
on the percentage of appreciation or depreciation in the share price over the life of the award, which is calculated using the last five days 
immediately preceding the vesting date. The cash grants are held for three years, and vest at a rate of one-third on the first, second, and 
third  anniversaries  of  the  award  date.  Within  30  days  of  the  vesting  date,  the  holder  will  be  paid  for  the  vested  cash  grants,  at  the 
discretion of the Company.  

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During 2019, the Board of Directors distributed $1.9 million of CPT cash grants (2018 – $1.8 million). The Company paid $1.3 million for 
the period ended December 31, 2019 representing units vested in the year (December 31, 2018 – $1.1 million). The weighted average 
grant fair value per unit was $13.74 (December 31, 2018 – $16.12), using the average share price over the five days preceding the grant 
date. 

The carrying amount of the liability included in current liabilities relating to CPT plan at December 31, 2019 was $0.5 million (December 
31, 2018 – $0.6 million).  

(h)  Employee Share Purchase Plan 
The Company offers an employee share purchase plan whereby employees who meet the eligibility criteria can purchase shares by way 
of payroll deductions. There is a Company match of up to $1,000 per employee per annum based on contributions by the Company of $1 
for  every  $3  contributed  by  the  employee.  Company  contributions  vest  to  the  employee  immediately.  Company  contributions  are 
charged to selling and administrative expense when paid. This plan is administered by a third party. 

NOTE 24. RETIREMENT BENEFITS PLAN 

The Company sponsors arrangements for substantially all of its employees through defined contribution plans in Canada, UK, Asia, and 
Australia, and a 401(k) matched savings plan in the United States. In the case of the defined contribution plans, regular contributions are 
made to the employees’ individual accounts, which are administered by a plan trustee, in accordance with the plan document. Both in the 
case of the defined contribution plans and the 401(k) matched savings plan, the pension expenses recorded in earnings are the amounts 
of actual contributions the Company is required to make in accordance with the terms of the plans.  

Years ended December 31, 

Defined contribution plans 

401(k) matched savings plan 

Net pension expense 

NOTE 25. FINANCE COSTS AND INCOME 

Years ended December 31, 

Finance Costs 

Short and long-term borrowings 

Interest on lease liability 

Total finance costs 

Finance Income 

Bank interest income 

Income from finance leases 

Total finance income 

Net finance costs 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

2019 

5,485  $ 

4,556 

10,041  $ 

2018 

4,996 

3,488 

8,484 

2019 

2018 

19,679  $ 

22,598 

2,586 

- 

22,265  $ 

22,598 

3,596  $ 

91 

3,687  $ 

3,334 

119 

3,453 

18,578  $ 

19,145 

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NOTE 26. RECONCILIATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE CALCULATIONS 

Year ended December 31, 2019 

Basic 

Dilutive effect of stock option conversion 

Diluted 

 Year ended December 31, 2018 

Basic 

Dilutive effect of stock option conversion 

Diluted 

Net earnings 

Weighted average 
shares outstanding 

152,128 

89,500,829  $ 

- 

208,916 

152,128 

89,709,745  $ 

Net earnings 

Weighted average 
shares outstanding 

101,416 

88,709,142  $ 

- 

379,486 

101,416 

89,088,628  $ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

Per share 

1.70 

- 

1.70 

Per share 

1.14 

- 

1.14 

NOTE 27. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 

The Company has designated its financial instruments as follows: 

December 31, 2019 

Financial Assets 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Derivative instruments in designated hedge accounting relationships 

Loans and receivables: 

Accounts receivable 

Contract assets 

Financial Liabilities 

Carrying  
value 

Estimated  
fair value 

$ 

96,255  $ 

152 

384,021 

183,890 

96,255 

152 

384,021 

183,890 

Derivative instruments in designated hedge accounting relationships 

375 

375 

Other financial liabilities: 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 

Long-term debt – bank facility 

Long-term debt – notes 

Other long-term liabilities 

333,605 

121,328 

312,290 

14,677 

333,605 

121,328 

328,037 

14,677 

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December 31, 2018 

Financial Assets 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Derivative instruments in designated hedge accounting relationships 

Loans and receivables: 

Accounts receivable 

Contract assets 

Financial Liabilities 

Carrying  
value 

Estimated  
fair value 

$ 

326,864  $ 

1,079 

469,337 

158,027 

326,864 

1,079 

469,337 

158,027 

Derivative instruments in designated hedge accounting relationships 

1,400 

1,400 

Other financial liabilities: 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 

Long-term debt – bank facility 

Long-term debt – notes 

Other long-term liabilities 

306,859 

124,852 

323,735 

16,202 

306,859 

124,852 

317,987 

16,202 

Fair Values of Financial Assets and Liabilities 
The  following  table  presents  information  about  the  Company’s  financial  assets  and  financial  liabilities  measured  at  fair  value  on  a 
recurring basis as at December 31, 2019 and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques used to determine such fair 
value. During the year ended December 31, 2019, there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. 

Fair values are determined using inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. 
Fair values determined using inputs including forward market rates and credit spreads that are readily observable and reliable, or for 
which unobservable inputs are determined not to be significant to the fair value, are categorized as Level 2. If there is no active market, 
fair value is established using valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow models. The inputs to these models are taken from 
observable market data where possible, including recent arm’s-length market transactions, and comparisons to the current fair value of 
similar instruments. Where this is not feasible, inputs such as liquidity risk, credit risk, and volatility are used. 

Carrying 
value 

Fair Value 

Level 1 

Level 2 

Level 3 

Financial Assets 

Derivative financial instruments 

Financial Liabilities 

Derivative financial instruments 

Long-term debt – notes 

$ 

$ 

$ 

152 

$ 

-  $ 

152  $ 

375 

312,290 

$ 

$ 

-  $ 

-  $ 

375  $ 

328,037  $ 

- 

- 

- 

Cash  and  cash  equivalents,  accounts  receivable,  accounts  payable  and  accrued  liabilities,  and  other  long-liabilities  are  reported  at 
amounts approximating their fair values on the statement of financial position. The fair values approximate the carrying values for these 
instruments due to their short-term nature.  

The fair value of derivative financial instruments is measured using the discounted value of the difference between the contract’s value 
at maturity based on the contracted foreign exchange rate and the contract’s value at maturity based on prevailing exchange rates. The 
financial institution’s credit risk is also taken into consideration in determining fair value.  

Long-term  debt  associated  with  the  Company’s  Notes  is  recorded  at  amortized  cost  using  the  effective  interest  rate  method.  The 
amortized cost of the Notes is equal to the face value as there were no premiums or discounts on the issuance of the debt. Transaction 
costs associated with the debt were deducted from the debt and are being recognized using the effective interest rate method over the 

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life of the related debt. The fair value of these Notes was determined on a discounted cash flow basis, using a weighted average discount 
rate of 3.8 percent, was $328.0 million at December 31, 2019. 

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedge Accounting 
Foreign  exchange  contracts  are  transacted  with  financial  institutions  to  hedge  foreign  currency  denominated  obligations  and  cash 
receipts related to purchases of inventory and sales of products.  

The following table summarizes the Company’s commitments to buy and sell foreign currencies as at December 31, 2019: 

Canadian Dollar Denominated Contracts 

Purchase contracts 

Sales contracts 

Purchase contracts 

USD 

USD 

EUR 

Notional amount 

Maturity 

16,715 

(10,760) 

136 

January 2020 – June 2020 

January 2020 – May 2020 

January 2020 

Management estimates that a loss of $0.2 million would be realized if the contracts were terminated on December 31, 2019. Certain of 
these  forward  contracts  are  designated  as  cash  flow  hedges  and  accordingly,  a  loss  of  $0.8  million  has  been  included  in  other 
comprehensive  income  for  the  2019  year  (December  31,  2018  –  $0.3  million).  These  gains  or  losses  are  not  expected  to  affect  net 
earnings as the gains will be reclassified to net earnings and will offset losses recorded on the underlying hedged items, namely foreign 
currency denominated accounts payable and accounts receivable. The amount removed from other comprehensive income during the 
year and included in the carrying amount of the hedged items for the 2019 year was a gain of $0.9 million (December 31, 2018 – $0.2 
million gain).  

All  hedging  relationships  are  formally  documented,  including  the  risk  management  objective  and  strategy.  On  an  on-going  basis,  an 
assessment is made as to whether the designated derivative financial instruments continue to be effective in offsetting changes in cash 
flows of the hedged transactions. 

Risks Arising from Financial Instruments and Risk Management 
In the normal course of business, the Company is exposed to financial risks that may potentially impact its operating results in any or all 
of its business segments. The Company employs risk management strategies with a view to mitigating these risks on a cost-effective 
basis. Derivative financial agreements are used to manage exposure to fluctuations in exchange rates and interest rates. The Company 
does not enter into derivative financial agreements for speculative purposes.  

Foreign Currency Translation Exposure 
In the normal course of operations, the Company is exposed to movements in the U.S. dollar, the Australian dollar, and the Brazilian real. 
In addition, Enerflex has significant international exposure through export from its Canadian operations, as well as a number of foreign 
subsidiaries, the most significant of which are located in the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Bahrain, Oman, the UAE, 
and Australia.  

The types of foreign exchange risk and the Company’s related risk management strategies are as follows: 

Transaction Exposure 
The  Canadian  operations  of  the  Company  source  the  majority  of  its  products  and  major  components  from  the  United  States. 
Consequently, reported costs of inventory and the transaction prices charged to customers for equipment and parts are affected by the 
relative strength of the Canadian dollar. The Company also sells compression and processing packages in foreign currencies, primarily 
the  U.S.  dollar.  Most  of  Enerflex’s  international  orders  are  manufactured  in  the  United  States  if  the  contract  is  denominated  in  U.S. 
dollars. This minimizes the Company’s foreign currency exposure on these contracts. 

The  Company  identifies  and  hedges  all  significant  transactional  currency  risks.  The  Company  has  implemented  a  hedging  policy, 
applicable primarily to the Canadian domiciled business units, with the objective of securing the margins earned on awarded contracts 

denominated in currencies other than Canadian dollars. In addition, the Company may hedge input costs that are paid in a currency other 
than the home currency of the subsidiary executing the contract.  

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Translation Exposure 
The Company’s earnings from and net investment in foreign subsidiaries are exposed to fluctuations in exchange rates. The currencies 
with the most significant impact are the U.S. dollar, Australian dollar, and Brazilian real. 

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into Canadian dollars using the exchange rates in effect 
at the reporting dates. Non-monetary assets and liabilities measured at historical cost are translated using the rates of exchange at the 
date of the transaction. Unrealized translation gains and losses are deferred and included in accumulated other comprehensive income. 
The cumulative currency translation adjustments are recognized in earnings when there has been a reduction in the net investment in 
the foreign operations. 

Earnings from foreign operations are translated into Canadian dollars each period at average exchange rates for the period. As a result, 
fluctuations in the value of the Canadian dollar relative to these other currencies will impact reported net earnings. The following table 
shows the effect on net earnings before tax for the 2019 year of a five percent weakening of the Canadian dollar against the U.S. dollar, 
Australian dollar, and Brazilian real, everything else being equal. A five percent strengthening of the Canadian dollar would have an equal 
and opposite effect. This sensitivity analysis is provided as an indicative range in a volatile currency environment. 

Canadian dollar weakens by 5 percent 

USD 

Earnings before income taxes 

$ 

8,752 

$ 

AUD 

93  $ 

BRL 

106 

Sensitivity Analysis 
The following sensitivity analysis is intended to illustrate the sensitivity to changes in foreign exchange rates on the Company’s financial 
instruments  and  show  the  impact on  net  earnings  and  other  comprehensive  income.  Financial  instruments  affected  by  currency  risk 
include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and derivative financial instruments. The following table shows 
the Company’s sensitivity to a five percent weakening of the Canadian dollar against the U.S. dollar, Australian dollar, and Brazilian real. 
A  five  percent  strengthening  of  the  Canadian  dollar  would  have  an  equal  and  opposite  effect. This  sensitivity  analysis  relates  to  the 
position as at December 31, 2019 and for the year then ended.  

Canadian dollar weakens by 5 percent 

USD 

AUD 

Financial instruments held in foreign operations 

   Other comprehensive income  

Financial instruments held in Canadian operations 

    Earnings before income taxes 

$ 

$ 

18,551 

$ 

741  $ 

BRL 

255 

(9,930) 

$ 

-  $ 

- 

The movement in net earnings before tax in Canadian operations is a result of a change in the fair values of financial instruments. The 
majority of these financial instruments are hedged.  

Interest Rate Risk 
The Company’s liabilities include long-term debt that is subject to fluctuations in interest rates. The Company’s Notes outstanding at 
December 31, 2019 include interest rates that are fixed and therefore the related interest expense will not be impacted by fluctuations 
in interest rates. The Company’s Bank Facility however, is subject to changes in market interest rates.  

For each one percent change in the rate of interest on the Bank Facility, the change in interest expense for the year ended December 31, 
2019 would be $1.2 million. All interest charges are recorded on the annual consolidated statements of earnings as finance costs.  

Credit Risk 
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to credit risk consist of cash equivalents, accounts receivable, net investment 
in finance lease, and derivative financial instruments. 

The Company has accounts receivable from clients engaged in various industries. These specific industries may be affected by economic 
factors that may impact accounts receivable. Credit quality of the customer is assessed based on an extensive credit rating scorecard 

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and individual credit limits are defined in accordance with this assessment. Credit is extended based on an evaluation of the customer’s 
financial condition and, generally, advance payment is not required. Outstanding customer receivables are regularly monitored and an 
allowance for doubtful accounts is established based expected credit losses.  

The Company evaluates the concentration of risk at December 31, 2019 with respect to trade receivables as low, as its customers are 
located in several jurisdictions and industries and operate in largely independent markets. At December 31, 2019, the Company had one 
customer in the USA and Canada segments with balances in accounts receivable and contract assets totaling $68.0 million, representing 
12.0 percent of the total balance of accounts receivable and contract assets . The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date 
is the carrying value of each class of financial assets disclosed in this note. The Company does not hold collateral as security.  

The credit risk associated with the net investment in finance leases arises from the possibility that the counterparties may default on 
their obligations. In order to minimize this risk, the Company enters into finance lease transactions only in select circumstances. Close 
contact is maintained with the customer over the duration of the lease to ensure visibility to issues as and if they arise. 

The credit risk associated with derivative financial instruments arises from the possibility that the counterparties may default on their 
obligations. In order to minimize this risk, the Company enters into derivative transactions only with highly-rated financial institutions. 

Liquidity Risk 
Liquidity  risk  is  the  risk  that  the  Company  may  encounter  difficulties  in  meeting  obligations  associated  with  financial  liabilities.  In 
managing liquidity risk, the Company has access to a significant portion of its Bank Facility for future drawings to meet the Company’s 
future growth targets. As at December 31, 2019, the Company held cash and cash equivalents of $96.3 million and had drawn $121.3 
million  against  the  Bank  Facility,  leaving  it  with  access  to  $557.3  million  for  future  drawings.  The  Company  continues  to  meet  the 
covenant requirements of its funded debt, including the Bank Facility and Notes, with a bank-adjusted net debt to EBITDA ratio of 1:1 
compared to a maximum ratio of 3:1, and an interest coverage ratio of greater than 18:1 compared to a minimum ratio of 3:1. The interest 
coverage ratio is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month bank-adjusted EBITDA, as defined by the Company’s lenders, by interest 
expense over the same time frame. 

A liquidity analysis of the Company’s financial instruments has been completed on a maturity basis. The following table outlines the cash 
flows, including interest associated with the maturity of the Company’s financial liabilities, as at December 31, 2019: 

Less than 3 
months 

3 months to 
1 year 

Greater 
than 1 year 

Derivative financial instruments 

Foreign currency forward contracts 

$ 

319  $ 

56 

$ 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 

333,605 

Long-term debt - Bank Facility 

Long-term debt - Notes 

Other long-term liabilities 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

-  $ 

- 

121,328 

312,290 

14,677 

Total 

375 

333,605 

121,328 

312,290 

14,677 

The Company expects that cash flows from operations in 2020, together with cash and cash equivalents on hand and credit facilities, will 
be more than sufficient to fund its requirements for investments in working capital and capital assets.  

NOTE 28. CAPITAL DISCLOSURES 

The capital structure of the Company consists of shareholders’ equity plus net debt. The Company manages its capital to ensure that 
entities in the Company will be able to continue to grow while maximizing the return to shareholders through the optimization of the 
debt and equity balances. The Company makes adjustments to its capital structure in light of changes in economic conditions and the risk 
characteristics  of  the  underlying  assets.  In  order  to  maintain  or  adjust  the  capital  structure,  the  Company  may  adjust  the amount  of 
dividends paid to shareholders, issue new Company shares, or access debt markets. 

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The Company formally reviews the capital structure on an annual basis and monitors it on an on-going basis. As part of this review, the 
cost of capital and the risks associated with each class of capital are considered. In order to position itself to execute its long-term plan 
to maintain its status as a leading supplier of products and services to the global energy sector, the Company is maintaining a conservative 
statement of financial position. The Company uses the following measure to monitor its capital structure: 

Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio 
Net debt to EBITDA is defined as short and long-term debt less cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period, divided by annualized 
EBITDA. At December 31, 2019, the net debt to EBITDA ratio was: 

Years ended December 31, 

Long-term debt 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Net debt 

Earnings before finance costs and income taxes 

Depreciation and amortization 

EBITDA 

Net debt to EBITDA ratio 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

2019 

430,487  $ 

(96,255) 

334,232  $ 

233,902  $ 

86,559 

320,461  $ 

2018 

444,712 

(326,864) 

117,848 

151,679 

89,774 

241,453 

1.04:1 

0.49:1 

The net debt to EBITDA ratio, as defined above is not equivalent to the net debt to EBITDA as defined by the Company’s lenders. As at 
December 31, 2019, the Company is in compliance with its covenants. The net debt to EBITDA using adjusted EBITDA (as defined in the 
“Adjusted EBITDA” section of the annual Management Discussion and Analysis) is 0.97 at December 31, 2019 (December 31, 2018 – 
0.52). 

NOTE 29. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION 

Years ended December 31, 

Net change in non-cash working capital and other 

Accounts receivable 

Contract assets 

Inventories 

Deferred revenue 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities, provisions, and income taxes payable 

Foreign currency and other 

Cash interest and taxes paid and received during the period: 

Years ended December 31, 

Interest paid – short- and long-term borrowings 

Interest paid – lease liabilities 

Total interest paid 

Interest received 

Taxes paid 

Taxes received 

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2019 

2018 

$ 

85,316  $ 

(158,618) 

(25,863) 

(93,179) 

(205,897) 

23,123 

(5,249) 

$ 

(221,749)  $ 

$ 

$ 

2019 

19,330  $ 

2,586 

21,916  $ 

3,518 

29,855 

421 

(23,032) 

(4,751) 

205,627 

(7,383) 

26,365 

38,208 

2018 

21,749 

- 

21,749 

3,376 

13,609 

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Changes in liabilities arising from financing activities during the period: 

Years ended December 31, 

Long-term debt, opening balance 

Changes from financing cash flows 

The effect of changes in foreign exchange rates 

Amortization of deferred transaction costs 

Other changes 

Long-term debt, closing balance 

2019 

$ 

444,712  $ 

(812) 

(14,156) 

1,523 

(780) 

2018 

460,010 

(45,610) 

29,083 

2,037 

(808) 

$ 

430,487  $ 

444,712 

NOTE 30. GUARANTEES, COMMITMENTS, AND CONTINGENCIES 

At December 31, 2019, the Company had outstanding letters of credit of $46.3 million (December 31, 2018 - $78.2 million). 

The Company is involved in litigation and claims associated with normal operations against which certain provisions have been made in 
the financial statements. Management is of the opinion that any resulting settlement arising from the litigation would not materially 
affect the financial position, results of operations or liquidity of the Company. 

The Company has purchase obligations over the next three years as follows: 

2020 

2021 

2022 

$ 

129,721 

1,795 

973 

NOTE 31. RELATED PARTIES 

Enerflex transacts with certain related parties as a normal course of business. Related parties include Roska DBO, the Company’s 45 
percent equity investment, the Company’s 50 percent controlling interest in Geogas consortium, and the Company’s 65 percent interest 
in a joint venture in Brazil.  

All transactions occurring with related parties were in the normal course of business operations under the same terms and conditions as 
transactions with unrelated companies. The Company did not have any transactions with the joint venture in Brazil during the year ended 
December 31, 2019. A summary of the financial statement impacts of all transactions with all related parties is as follows: 

Years ended December 31, 

Associate – Roska DBO 

Revenue 

Purchases 

Accounts receivable 

Joint Operation – Geogas 

Revenue 

Purchases 

Accounts receivable 

All related party transactions are settled in cash. 

$ 

$ 

2019 

2018 

509  $ 

- 

4 

62  $ 

74 

19 

186 

2 

- 

90 

75 

236 

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The remuneration of directors and other key management personnel was as follows:  

Years ended December 31, 

Short-term compensation 

Post-employment compensation 

Share-based payments 

2019 

$ 

4,747  $ 

413 

7,857 

2018 

5,496 

541 

9,808 

The  remuneration  of  directors  and  key  executives  is  determined  by  the  Board  of  Directors  having  regard  to  the  performance  of 
individuals and market trends. 

NOTE 32. SEASONALITY 

The oil and natural gas service sector in Canada and in some parts of the USA has a distinct seasonal trend in activity levels which results 
from  well-site  access  and  drilling  pattern  adjustments  to  take  advantage  of  weather  conditions.  Generally,  Enerflex’s  Engineered 
Systems product line has experienced higher revenues in the fourth quarter of each year while Service and Rentals product line revenues 
have been stable throughout the year. Rentals revenues are also impacted by both the Company’s and its customers’ capital investment 
decisions.  The  USA  and  Rest  of  World  segments  are  not  significantly  impacted  by  seasonal  variations.  Variations  from  these  trends 
usually occur when hydrocarbon energy fundamentals are either improving or deteriorating.  

NOTE 33. SEGMENTED INFORMATION 

Enerflex has identified three reportable operating segments as outlined below, each supported by the Corporate head office. Corporate 
overheads  are  allocated  to  the  operating  segments  based  on  revenue.  In  assessing  its  operating  segments,  the  Company  considered 
economic characteristics, the nature of products and services provided, the nature of production processes, the type of customer for its 
products and services, and distribution methods used. For each of the operating segments, the Chief Operating Decision Maker reviews 
internal management reports on at least a quarterly basis. For the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company recognized $262.5 
million of revenue from one customer in the USA and Canada segments, which represented 12.8 percent of total consolidated revenue 
for the period. At December 31, 2019, amounts owing from the customer included in accounts receivable and contract assets was $68.0 
million, which represented 12.0 percent of the total balance of accounts receivable and contract assets. For the year ended December 
31, 2018, the Company had no individual customer which accounted for more than 10.0 percent of total revenue. 

The following summary describes the operations of each of the Company’s reportable segments: 

• 

• 

• 

USA  generates  revenue  from  manufacturing  natural  gas  compression  and  processing  equipment,  including  custom  and  standard 
compression packages and modular natural gas processing equipment and refrigeration systems, in addition to generating revenue 
from mechanical services and parts, operations and maintenance solutions, and contract compression rentals; 
Rest of World generates revenue from manufacturing (focusing on large-scale process equipment), after-market services, including 
parts  and  components,  as  well  as  operations,  maintenance,  and  overhaul  services,  and  rentals  of  compression  and  processing 
equipment. The Rest of World segment has been successful in securing build-own-operate-maintain and integrated turnkey projects; 
and 
Canada generates revenue from manufacturing both custom and standard natural gas compression, processing, and electric power 
equipment, as well as providing after-market mechanical service, parts, and compression and power generation rentals. 

The accounting policies of the reportable operating segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting 
policies. 

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Years ended 

December 31, 

USA 

Rest of World 

Canada 

Total 

2019 

2018 

2019 

2018 

2019 

2018 

2019 

2018 

Segment revenue 

$ 

1,243,760  $ 

1,004,676  $ 

354,680  $ 

425,435  $ 

518,042  $ 

319,223  $ 

2,116,482  $ 

1,749,334 

Intersegment revenue 

(48,091) 

(24,137) 

(7,846) 

(2,603) 

(15,123) 

(19,321) 

(71,060) 

(46,061) 

Revenue 

$ 

1,195,669  $ 

980,539  $ 

346,834  $ 

422,832  $ 

502,919  $ 

299,902  $ 

2,045,422  $ 

1,703,273 

Revenue – Engineered 

Systems 

947,451 

783,114 

76,813 

169,410 

424,239 

229,646 

1,448,503 

1,182,170 

Revenue – Service  

172,130 

145,358 

154,951 

139,015 

Revenue – Rentals  

76,088 

52,067 

115,070 

114,407 

67,505 

11,175 

60,725 

394,586 

345,098 

9,531 

202,333 

176,005 

Operating income 

$ 

194,010  $ 

85,224  $ 

511  $ 

50,005  $ 

37,387  $ 

9,735  $ 

231,908  $ 

144,964 

USA 

Rest of World 

Canada 

Total 

As at 

2019 

2018 

2019 

2018 

2019 

2018 

2019 

2018 

Dec. 31, 

Dec. 31, 

Dec. 31, 

Dec. 31, 

Dec. 31, 

Dec. 31, 

Dec. 31, 

Dec. 31, 

Segment assets 

$ 

1,001,935  $ 

990,819  $  

601,512  $ 

676,676  $ 

552,457  $ 

490,135  $ 

2,155,904  $ 

2,157,630 

Goodwill 

Corporate 

158,214 

166,179 

327,347 

344,285 

88,367 

88,367 

573,928 

598,831 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(295,326) 

(273,602) 

Total segment assets 

$ 

1,160,149  $ 

1,156,998  $ 

928,859  $ 

1,020,961  $ 

640,824  $ 

578,502  $ 

2,434,506  $ 

2,482,859 

NOTE 34. RECONCILIATION OF TRANSITIONAL ADJUSTMENTS  

In  preparing  its  consolidated  financial  statements  as  at  and  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019,  the  Company  has  adjusted  the 
opening retained earnings balance reported previously in the financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2018 for 
the adoption of IFRS 16. In addition, results reported under IFRS 16 differ from results that would have been reported under the previous 
standard. A reconciliation of the Company’s consolidated statements of financial position, earnings, comprehensive income, and cash 
flows under both the new and previous standards is set out in the following tables and accompanying notes. 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION 

($ Canadian thousands) 

Assets  
Current assets  

Cash and cash equivalents  
Accounts receivable  
Contract assets 
Inventories  
Income taxes receivable  
Derivative financial instruments  
Other current assets   

Total current assets  
Property, plant and equipment  
Rental equipment  
Lease right-of-use assets 
Deferred tax assets  
Other assets  
Intangible assets  
Goodwill  

Total assets 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity 
Current liabilities  

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  
Provisions  
Income taxes payable  
Deferred revenues  
Current portion of lease liabilities 
Deferred finance income 
Derivative financial instruments  

Total current liabilities  
Long-term debt  
Lease liabilities 
Deferred tax liabilities 
Other liabilities  

Total liabilities 

Shareholders’ equity  
Share capital 
Contributed surplus 
Retained earnings   
Accumulated other comprehensive income   

Total shareholders’ equity before non-controlling interest 

Non-controlling interest 

Total shareholders’ equity and non-controlling interest 

As at December 31, 2019 

Notes 

Per IAS 17 

Effect of 
Transition 

Per IFRS 16 

$ 

 96,255   $ 

 384,021  
 183,890  
 269,385  
 6,626  
 152  
 12,223  

 952,552  
 108,551  
 642,095  
 -    
 47,869  
 26,410  
 22,058  
 573,928  

 -     $ 
 -    
 -    
 -    
 -    
 -    
 -    

 -    
 -    
 -    
 60,288  
755  
 -    
 -    
 -    

 96,255  
 384,021  
 183,890  
 269,385  
 6,626  
 152  
 12,223  

 952,552  
 108,551  
 642,095  
 60,288  
 48,624  
 26,410  
 22,058  
 573,928  

$ 

2,373,463 

$ 

 61,043   $ 

 2,434,506  

$ 

 333,605   $ 

 18,250  
 8,073  
 142,907  
 -    
 88  
 375  

 503,298  
 430,487  
 -    
 76,256  
18,011  

 -     $ 
 -    
1 
 -    
 14,172  
 -    
 -    

 14,173  
 -    
 52,828  
 -    

 (3,334) 

 333,605  
 18,250  
 8,074  
 142,907  
 14,172  
 88  
 375  

 517,471  
 430,487  
 52,828  
 76,256  
 14,677  

$ 

1,028,052   $ 

 63,667   $ 

 1,091,719  

$ 

 375,524   $ 
 655,107  
231,467  
 81,779  

1,343,877 

 1,534  

  1,345,411 

 -     $ 
 -    

(2,624) 

 -    

 375,524  
 655,107  
 228,843  
 81,779  

(2,624) 

 1,341,253  

 -    

 1,534  

(2,624) 

 1,342,787  

i 
i 

i 

i 

i 

i 

i 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  

$ 

  2,373,463 

$ 

  61,043  $ 

 2,434,506  

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS 

Year ended December 31, 2019 

($ Canadian thousands, except per share amounts) 

Notes 

Per IAS 17 

Revenue 
Cost of goods sold 

Gross margin 
Selling and administrative expenses  

Operating income 
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment 
Equity earnings from associate and joint venture 

Earnings before finance costs and income taxes 
Net finance costs  

Earnings before income taxes 
Income taxes 

Net earnings 

Net earnings attributable to:  
Controlling interest  
Non-controlling interest 

Earnings per share – basic  
Earnings per share – diluted  

Weighted average number of shares – basic  
Weighted average number of shares – diluted  

$ 

 2,045,422   $ 
 1,617,410  

 428,012  
 198,582  

 229,430  
 302  
 1,692  

 231,424  
 15,992  

 215,432  
 63,084  

i 

i 

i 

i 

Effect of 
Transition 

 -     $ 

 (1,073) 

 1,073  
 (1,405) 

 2,478  
 -    
 -    

 2,478  
 2,586  

 (108) 
 112 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 
$ 

 152,348   $ 

 (220)   $ 

 (220)   $ 
 -    

 (220)   $ 

  $ 
  $ 

 151,867  
 481  

 152,348 

 1.70  
 1.70  

89,500,829 
89,709,745 

Per IFRS 16 

 2,045,422  
 1,616,337  

 429,085  
 197,177  

 231,908  
 302  
 1,692  

 233,902  
 18,578  

 215,324  
 63,196  

 152,128  

 151,647  
 481  

 152,128  

 1.70  
 1.70  

89,500,829 
89,709,745 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 

($ Canadian thousands) 

Notes 

Per IAS 17 

Effect of 
Transition 

Per IFRS 16 

Year ended December 31, 2019 

Net earnings 
Other comprehensive income that may be reclassified to 
profit or loss in subsequent periods: 

Change in fair value of derivatives designated as cash 
flow hedges, net of income tax  
Gain on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges 
transferred to net earnings in the current year, net of 
income tax 
Unrealized gain (loss) on translation of foreign 
denominated debt 
Unrealized (loss) gain on translation of financial 
statements of foreign operations 

Other comprehensive income (loss) 

Total comprehensive income  

Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to: 

Controlling interest 
Non-controlling interest 

$ 

152,348  $ 

  (220)  $ 

 152,128  

 (815) 

 905  

 3,845  

 (65,044) 

 -    

 -    

 -    

 -    

 (61,109)  $ 

 -     $ 

 (815) 

 905  

 3,845  

 (65,044) 

 (61,109) 

 91,239   $ 

(220)   $ 

 91,019  

 (60,713) 
 (396) 

 (61,109) 

 -     $ 
 -    

 -     $ 

 (60,713) 
 (396) 

 (61,109) 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | 2019 Annual Report 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 

($ Canadian thousands) 

Notes 

Per IAS 17 

Effect of 
Transition 

Per IFRS 16 

Year ended December 31, 2019 

Operating Activities  
Net earnings 
Items not requiring cash and cash equivalents:  

Depreciation and amortization  
Equity earnings loss from associate and joint venture  
Deferred income taxes  
Share-based compensation expense (recovery) 
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment  

Net change in non-cash working capital and other  

Cash provided by operating activities  

Investing Activities  
Additions to:  

Property, plant and equipment  
Rental equipment  

Proceeds on disposal of:  

Property, plant and equipment  
Rental equipment  
Change in other assets  

Cash used in investing activities 

Financing Activities  
Repayment of long-term debt  
Lease liability principal repayment 
Lease interest incurred 
Dividends   
Stock option exercises  

Cash used in financing activities  

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 
denominated in foreign currencies  
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period  

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period  

i 

i 

i 
i 

$ 

 152,348  $ 

  (220)  $ 

 152,128  

 73,904  
 (1,692) 
 31,476  
 7,749  
 (302) 

263,483  
 (224,451) 

 12,655  
 -    
 -    
 -    
 -    

12,435  
 2,702  

 86,559  
 (1,692) 
 31,476  
 7,749  
 (302) 

 275,918  
 (221,749) 

$ 

 39,032   $ 

 15,137   $ 

 54,169  

$ 

 (46,322)  $ 

 (217,068) 

 -     $ 
 -    

 (46,322) 
 (217,068) 

 9,205  
 4,454  
 26,911  

 -    
 -    
 -    

 9,205  
 4,454  
 26,911  

$ 

 (222,820)  $ 

 -     $ 

 (222,820) 

$ 

 (15,748)  $ 

 -     $ 

 -    
 -    

 (12,551) 
 (2,586) 

 (37,548) 
 7,453  

 -    
 -    

 (45,843)  $ 

 (15,137)  $ 

 (15,748) 
 (12,551) 
 (2,586) 
 (37,548) 
 7,453  

 (60,980) 

 (978)  $ 

 (230,609) 
 326,864  

 96,255   $ 

 -     $ 
 -    
 -    

 -     $ 

 (978) 
 (230,609) 
 326,864  

 96,255  

$ 

$ 

$ 

84 

98

Enerflex Ltd. | 2019 Annual Report 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements  |  2019 Annual Report

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE RECONCILIATIONS 

i. 

Leases 

Under IFRS 16, contractual obligations under lease contracts are required to be recorded as lease liabilities, with a corresponding 
asset representing the value provided to the Company for the right to use the assets included in the contract for the duration of 
the lease term. Lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum 
lease payments over the lease term at the commencement date of the lease. In addition to the lease right-of-use assets and lease 
liabilities recorded at January 1, 2019, the Company has recorded an adjustment to opening retained earnings resulting from the 
asymmetry between depreciation of the lease right-of-use assets and the repayment of the lease liabilities. 

Adoption of IFRS 16 has resulted in changes to timing and classification of expenses arising from lease contracts. Under IAS 17, 
lease expenses were recorded on a straight-line basis of the life of the lease. Under IFRS 16, the expense recorded relating to a 
lease includes the depreciation of the lease right-of-use asset associated with the lease and an interest component for the implied 
cost of borrowing the underlying asset, as well as variable lease payments made and any short-term and low-value leases which 
were expensed as incurred. The depreciation of the lease right-of-use asset is recorded on a straight-line basis over the term of 
the lease, however the amount of the interest component of the lease recorded in net finance costs is determined based on the 
remaining lease liability and will therefore decrease over the term of the lease as the lease liability is paid. 

Adoption of IFRS 16 has also resulted in changes to classification of cash flows, namely increased depreciation and amortization 
as  a  result  of  the  depreciation  of  the  lease  right-of-use  asset  and  the  financing  cash  flow  resulting  from  repayment  of  lease 
liabilities. 

The  Company  elected  to  apply  IFRS  16  using  the  modified  retrospective  approach,  and  recognized  the  cumulative  effect  of 
initially applying the Standard as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. The resulting impact of adoption of 
the new standard recorded as an adjustment to opening retained earnings on January 1, 2019 was: 

Lease right-of-use assets 

Deferred tax assets 

Lease liabilities 

Other liabilities  

Retained earnings adjustment 

$ 

$ 

31,985 

672 

(39,438) 

4,352 

2,429 

The  retained  earnings  adjustment  is  the  result  of  asymmetry  between  depreciation  of  the  lease  right-of-use  assets  and  the 
repayment  of  the  lease  liabilities.  The  Company  adopted  IFRS  16  using  the  modified  retrospective  approach,  and  generally 
elected to depreciate lease right-of-use assets from the commencement of the lease. The retained earnings adjustment reflects 
the impact on the Company’s financial position at January 1, 2019 had the new standard been applied in prior periods. 

NOTE 35. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS 

Subsequent to December 31, 2019, Enerflex declared a quarterly dividend of $0.115 per share, payable on April 2, 2020, to shareholders 
of record on March 12, 2020. 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | 2019 Annual Report 

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QUARTERLY 
AND SHARE DATA

Quarterly Data 

(unaudited) 

($ millions, except per share data and percentages) 

Revenue 

Operating income 

Earnings before finance costs and income tax 

Net earnings - continuing operations 

2019 

2018 

Q4 

Q3 

Q2 

Q1 

Q4 

Q3 

Q2 

 474.4  

 544.3  

 541.9  

 484.9  

 466.8  

 445.8  

 404.8  

 48.4  

 48.8  

 31.4 

 87.4  

 87.7  

 63.1  

 63.2  

 64.0  

 40.6  

 32.9  

 33.3  

 17.0  

 47.6  

 48.2  

 32.5  

 49.6  

 55.6  

 37.7  

 28.3  

 28.5  

 20.4  

Q1 

 385.8  

 19.5  

19.3 

 10.9  

Net earnings - discontinued operations 

 -    

 -    

 -    

 -    

 -    

 -    

 -    

 -    

Earnings per share - continuing operations 

 0.35  

 0.71  

 0.45  

 0.19  

 0.36  

 0.43  

 0.23  

 0.12  

Earnings per share - discontinued operations 

 -    

 -    

 -    

 -    

 -    

 -    

 -    

 -    

Depreciation and amortization 

Cash from operations 

Capital expenditures, net 

Property, plant and equipment 

Rental equipment 

Dividends (declared) 

Dividends per share 

 21.4  

 (82.3) 

 8.1  

 75.2  

 10.3  

 21.4  

 31.7  

 1.2  

 54.9  

 9.4  

 21.9  

 (17.5) 

 21.9  

 27.0  

 122.3  

 108.4  

 20.5  

 30.7  

 12.8  

 59.7  

 9.4  

 14.9  

 22.8  

 9.4  

 10.3  

 51.0  

 9.3  

 (15.0) 

 19.1  

 8.4  

 21.4  

 78.6  

 (3.0) 

 17.3  

 8.4  

 21.0  

 25.1  

 1.8  

18.6 

 8.4  

 0.115  

 0.105  

 0.105  

 0.105  

 0.105  

 0.095  

 0.095  

 0.095  

Pre-tax earnings (continuing as % of revenue) 

9.1% 

15.3% 

11.0% 

6.0% 

9.4% 

11.4% 

5.8% 

3.7% 

Share Data 

(unaudited) 

    Trading price range of shares ($)  

    High 

    Low 

    Close 

Trading volume (millions) 

Shares (millions) 

2019 

2018 

Q4 

Q3 

Q2 

Q1 

Q4 

Q3 

Q2 

Q1 

12.85 

10.05 

12.23 

17.24 

11.47 

11.62 

20.29 

15.71 

17.05 

20.38 

15.61 

19.09 

18.72 

15.11 

15.98 

16.79 

13.56 

16.53 

16.85 

13.55 

14.14 

16.83 

13.74 

15.36 

14.306 

10.934 

12.756 

11.186 

13.245 

10.008 

13.184 

16.757 

     Outstanding at the end of the period 

89.679 

89.659 

89.557 

89.439 

89.084 

88.825 

     Weighted averages - basic 

89.668 

89.631 

89.498 

89.200 

88.969 

88.707 

88.606 

88.606 

88.606 

88.549 

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Quarterly and Share Data  |  2019 Annual Report

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ENVIRONMENTAL, 
SOCIAL, AND GOVERNANCE 
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY 2019
APPENDIX 1

ENVIRONMENTAL
Environment 

Environment 
Environment 
Environmental Assessment Committee (to identify ways to enhance environmental performance) 
Environmental Assessment Committee (to identify ways to enhance environmental performance) 
Board Oversight of Climate-Related Risks and Opportunities 
Environmental Assessment Committee (to identify ways to enhance environmental performance) 
Board Oversight of Climate-Related Risks and Opportunities 
Significant Environmental Fines or Non-Compliance 
Board Oversight of Climate-Related Risks and Opportunities 
Significant Environmental Fines or Non-Compliance 
Automation of Manufacturing Processes Resulting in Reduced Consumables 
Significant Environmental Fines or Non-Compliance 
Automation of Manufacturing Processes Resulting in Reduced Consumables 
Operated Over 2.5 bcf/d of Natural Gas Globally with Zero Hazardous Spills 
Automation of Manufacturing Processes Resulting in Reduced Consumables 
Operated Over 2.5 bcf/d of Natural Gas Globally with Zero Hazardous Spills 
Environmental Management System ISO 14001 Certified / Attested to ISO 14001 in the Middle East and Australia 
Operated Over 2.5 bcf/d of Natural Gas Globally with Zero Hazardous Spills 
Environmental Management System ISO 14001 Certified / Attested to ISO 14001 in the Middle East and Australia 
Recycled Water Program for Pressure Testing Vessels 
Environmental Management System ISO 14001 Certified / Attested to ISO 14001 in the Middle East and Australia 
Recycled Water Program for Pressure Testing Vessels 
Low VOC Paint / VOC Free Thinner at Canada and USA Manufacturing Facilities 
Recycled Water Program for Pressure Testing Vessels 
Low VOC Paint / VOC Free Thinner at Canada and USA Manufacturing Facilities 
Development of Enterprise Asset Management Methodologies to Improve Fleet Performance and Functional Efficiency 
Low VOC Paint / VOC Free Thinner at Canada and USA Manufacturing Facilities 
Development of Enterprise Asset Management Methodologies to Improve Fleet Performance and Functional Efficiency 
Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy in each Region (extends to contractors) 
Development of Enterprise Asset Management Methodologies to Improve Fleet Performance and Functional Efficiency 
Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy in each Region (extends to contractors) 
Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy in each Region (extends to contractors) 
SOCIAL
Social 
Social 
Social 
Total Recordable Injury Rate (per 200,000 exposure hours on a target of 0.62) 
Total Recordable Injury Rate (per 200,000 exposure hours on a target of 0.62) 
Lost Time Incidents Rate (per 200,000 exposure hours on a target of 0.00) 
Total Recordable Injury Rate (per 200,000 exposure hours on a target of 0.62) 
Lost Time Incidents Rate (per 200,000 exposure hours on a target of 0.00) 
Near Miss and Observation Reporting to Improve Safety Program 
Lost Time Incidents Rate (per 200,000 exposure hours on a target of 0.00) 
Near Miss and Observation Reporting to Improve Safety Program 
Motor Vehicle Incident Rate (estimated 18 million kilometers driven) 
Near Miss and Observation Reporting to Improve Safety Program 
Motor Vehicle Incident Rate (estimated 18 million kilometers driven) 
Charitable Organizations Supported (by direct financial contribution or employee volunteer hours) 
Motor Vehicle Incident Rate (estimated 18 million kilometers driven) 
Charitable Organizations Supported (by direct financial contribution or employee volunteer hours) 
Political Contributions and Direct Lobbying 
Charitable Organizations Supported (by direct financial contribution or employee volunteer hours) 
Political Contributions and Direct Lobbying 
Total Employees 
Political Contributions and Direct Lobbying 
Total Employees 
Global Employee Training Hours 
Total Employees 
Global Employee Training Hours 
Flexible Work Arrangements  
Global Employee Training Hours 
Flexible Work Arrangements  
Employees Who Completed Performance Reviews 
Flexible Work Arrangements  
Employees Who Completed Performance Reviews 
Board and Executive Diversity Policy with Quantifiable Target 
Employees Who Completed Performance Reviews 
Board and Executive Diversity Policy with Quantifiable Target 
Global Respectful Workplace Policy and Training 
Board and Executive Diversity Policy with Quantifiable Target 
Global Respectful Workplace Policy and Training 
Global Respectful Workplace Policy and Training 

Governance 
Governance 
GOVERNANCE
Governance 
Independent Directors 
Independent Directors 
Women on Board 
Independent Directors 
Women on Board 
Average Board Meeting Attendance 
Women on Board 
Average Board Meeting Attendance 
Director Term Limits and Succession Planning 
Average Board Meeting Attendance 
Director Term Limits and Succession Planning 
Director Skills Matrix 
Director Term Limits and Succession Planning 
Director Skills Matrix 
Share Ownership Guidelines for Directors and Executives 
Director Skills Matrix 
Share Ownership Guidelines for Directors and Executives 
“Say on Pay” Advisory Vote 
Share Ownership Guidelines for Directors and Executives 
“Say on Pay” Advisory Vote 
Business Code of Conduct and Training 
“Say on Pay” Advisory Vote 
Business Code of Conduct and Training 
Business Code of Conduct and Training 

2019 Annual Report  |  Appendix 1: Environmental, Social, and Governance Performance Summary 2019

Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
0 
Yes 
0 
Yes 
0 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 

0.55 

0.55 
0.09 
0.55 
0.09 
Yes 
0.09 
Yes 
0.28 
Yes 
0.28 
40 
0.28 
40 
0 
40 
0 
2,500 
0 
2,500 
5,102 
2,500 
5,102 
Yes 
5,102 
Yes 
98% 
Yes 
98% 
Yes 
98% 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 

90% 

90% 
20% 
90% 
20% 
100% 
20% 
100% 
Yes 
100% 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 
Yes 

101

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTORS
AND EXECUTIVES

Enerflex’s Executive Management Team: 

Left to Right – Andrew Jack, Greg Stewart, David Izett, Marc Rossiter, 

Sanjay Bishnoi, Phil Pyle, and Patricia Martinez.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVES

ROBERT S. BOSWELL 1, 4
Director 

Denver, CO

MARC E. ROSSITER
Director

SANJAY BISHNOI
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

President and Chief Executive Officer 

Calgary, AB

MAUREEN CORMIER JACKSON 6
Director 

Calgary, AB

W. BYRON DUNN 2, 4
Director 

Dallas, TX

H. STANLEY MARSHALL 2, 3
Director 

Paradise, NL

KEVIN J. REINHART 5
Director 

Calgary, AB

Calgary, AB

STEPHEN J. SAVIDANT 7
Chairman 

Calgary, AB

JUAN CARLOS VILLEGAS 4
Director

Vitacura, Chile

MICHAEL A. WEILL 6
Director 

Houston, TX

HELEN J. WESLEY 2, 6
Director 

Calgary, AB

ANDREW JACK
President, Canada

Calgary, AB

PATRICIA MARTINEZ
President, Latin America 

Houston, TX

PHIL PYLE
President, International 

Abu Dhabi, UAE

GREG STEWART
President, United States of America 

Houston, TX

DAVID IZETT
Senior Vice President, General Counsel

Calgary, AB

1.  Chair of the Nominating and 

3.  Chair of the Human Resources and 

5.  Chair of the Audit Committee

Corporate Governance Committee

Compensation Committee

2.  Member of the Nominating and 

Corporate Governance Committee 

4.  Member of the Human Resources 
and Compensation Committee

6.  Member of the Audit Committee 

7.  Chairman of the Board

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Directors and Executives  |  2019 Annual Report

SHAREHOLDERS’
INFORMATION

COMMON SHARES 

AUDITORS 

The common shares of Enerflex are listed and traded on the Toronto 
Stock Exchange under the symbol “EFX”.

Ernst & Young | Calgary, AB, Canada

TRANSFER AGENT, REGISTRAR, AND 
DIVIDEND DISBURSING AGENT

AST Trust Company (Canada)
Calgary, AB, Canada and Toronto, ON, Canada 

For shareholder enquiries:
AST Trust Company (Canada)
2001 Boul. Robert-Bourassa, Suite 1600 
Montreal, QC, H3A 2A6, Canada

Mail:
PO Box 700
Station B
Montreal, QC, H3B 3K3, Canada

Tel: +1.800.387.0825 | +1.416.682.3860
Fax: +1.888.249.6189
Email: inquiries@astfinancial.com
Web: astfinancial.com/ca-en

All questions about accounts, share certificates, or dividend cheques 
should be directed to the Transfer Agent, Registrar, and Dividend 
Disbursing Agent.

BANKERS

The Toronto Dominion Bank | Calgary, AB, Canada 

The Bank of Nova Scotia | Toronto, ON, Canada

INVESTOR RELATIONS

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Requests for Enerflex’s Annual Report, Quarterly Reports, and other 
corporate communications should be directed to ir@enerflex.com.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING INFORMATION

Shareholders of Enerflex are invited to attend the Annual General and 
Special Meeting which will be held on May 8, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. MDT. 
The meeting will be held at the Sheraton Suites Eau Claire, 225 Barclay 
Parade SW. Those unable to attend are encouraged to sign and return 
the proxy form mailed to them.

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2019 ANNUAL REPORT

HEAD OFFICE

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