2020 Annual Report
enduring success
Enerflex is a global supplier of compression, processing,
and electric power solutions. With decades of
experience, technically skilled resources across a
broad range of products and services, 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 is dedicated to serving
the needs of the global energy market including the
shift towards cleaner burning fuels, while creating value
for our shareholders.
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Letter to Shareholders
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Consolidated Financial Statements
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Directors and Executives
Shareholders’ Information
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This Annual Report contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws, including relating to the future of
Enerflex and its continued success, the future role of and demand for natural gas, prospects for Enerflex to steadily grow earnings and returns for its
shareholders, and prioritizing Enerflex’s energy transition strategy. 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 dated
February 24, 2021, which is included on page 42 of this Annual Report.
“Enerflex’s
focused vision of
transforming natural
gas to meet the
world’s energy needs
and its delivery of
related products
and services around
the globe can drive
steady growth in
earnings and returns
for its stakeholders
for many years to
come.”
Marc E. Rossiter
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INTEGRITY
COMMITMENT
SUCCESS
CREATIVITY
LETTER TO
SHAREHOLDERS
Dear Shareholders,
Enerflex experienced both major successes
and setbacks in 2020 – all significantly influenced
by the COVID-19 pandemic. The most obvious
impact was the sharp decrease in the demand for
hydrocarbon fuels starting in March and continuing
throughout the year. That had a significantly
negative impact on global energy markets and
our related service industry.
We believe the medium- and long-term future
for Enerflex is bright. Natural gas is expected to
play a critical role as a bridging fuel as the world
transitions, over the next several decades, to a low-
carbon energy future. Enerflex’s focused vision of
transforming natural gas to meet the world’s energy
needs and its delivery of related products and
services around the globe can drive steady growth
in earnings and returns for its stakeholders for many
years to come.
As the world shifted beneath us, a mentor
suggested the following quotation from Andrew
Carnegie – the 19th century Scottish-American
industrialist and philanthropist – could provide some
clarity on our priorities, “Take away my people, but
leave my factories, and soon grass will grow on the
factory floors. Take away my factories, but leave
my people, and soon we will have a new and better
factory.” In times of crisis, oil and gas operators
leaned on relationships with reliable, economically
stable partners; in other words – Enerflex people, the
very people Carnegie rightly values so highly.
Our core competency of Technical Excellence in
Modularized Equipment revolutionized the natural
gas gathering and processing industry in the 1980s,
providing innovative, cost-effective, and flexible
natural gas infrastructure solutions. The same core
competency is as applicable to renewable natural
gas, hydrogen, and carbon capture and utilization
infrastructure today as it was to natural gas
decades ago. Enerflex will place a high priority on
understanding where we can best apply our skills,
experience, and core competencies to create value
for our stakeholders in the evolving energy landscape.
The Engineered Systems portion of our business,
serving primarily North America, suffered reduced
revenues to a level not seen in a generation.
However, our global footprint provided a degree
of helpful diversity as some regions of the world
suffered less than others. In addition, Enerflex’s
recurring revenue investments through both
contracted gas processing plants and gas
compression services, delivered the resiliency that
underpinned the rationale for the investments in the
first place.
The financial management exhibited throughout
our history as evidenced by low leverage, good
cash management, and an eyes-open and measured
approach to financial and operational risks, all
proved their value in these extra-ordinary times.
As always, it has been an honour to lead the
talented group of engineers, technicians,
craftspeople, and business professionals that
together are Enerflex. Aligning their values, talents,
and desire for individual accomplishment with
organizational growth priorities is the very definition
of privilege.
On behalf of the Board of Directors,
[signed] “Marc E. Rossiter”
Marc E. Rossiter
President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director
February 24, 2021
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management’s
discussion & analysis
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
February 24, 2021
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, 2020 and 2019, 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 and other gas 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, Alberta, Canada, the Company has approximately 2,000 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 2.8 billion cubic feet of natural gas per
day, globally.
Enerflex has fabrication and workshop facilities in Calgary, Alberta; Houston, Texas; and Brisbane, Queensland; that supply custom
fabricated and standard equipment to customers worldwide. Enerflex is one of the leading suppliers of natural gas compression within
the rental market in Canada, the USA, Latin America, and the Middle East, with a global rental fleet of approximately 715,000 HP. The
Company is a highly-qualified service provider with industry-certified mechanics and technicians strategically situated across a network
of 53 service locations in Canada, the USA, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific.
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 consists of 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, refrigeration systems, and electric
power solutions. Retrofit provides re-engineering, re-configuration, and re-packaging of compressors for various field
applications.
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The Service product line provides mechanical services and parts, as well as maintenance solutions to the oil and natural gas
industry in the USA. The Company is an 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- to high-horsepower packages. These
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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. In addition, power generation rental solutions are also available in
the USA region. 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 natural gas compression, processing, and electric power 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 for rent to oil and gas customers in the region. Enerflex has a number of operating
Build-Own-Operate-Maintain (“BOOM”) facilities of varying size and scope in this region, providing customers with alternate
solutions to meet their natural gas compression, processing, and electric power needs.
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, parts, and operations and maintenance services for gas compression and processing facilities in the
region. The Rentals product line provides natural gas compression and processing equipment for rent to oil and gas customers
in the region. Enerflex has a number of BOOM facilities of varying size and scope in this region providing customers with
alternate solutions to meet their natural gas compression, processing, and electric power needs.
The Australia region is headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland with additional locations in Queensland, Western Australia,
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
after-market services and parts 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. This region also packages CAT engines and parts.
CANADA
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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
provides integrated turnkey (“ITK”) power generation, gas compression, and processing facilities. Retrofit solutions provide
re-engineering, re-configuration, and re-packaging 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.
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The Service product line provides after-market mechanical service and parts distribution. 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 and MAN 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.
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 integrated turnkey 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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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 and approximately 315,000 square feet of manufacturing space in the USA. In addition, the Company has approximately 40,000
square feet of shop space in Australia that is 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 an authorized 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 distribution and remanufacturing facilities, with 53 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 asset fleet, this product line
provides customers with trained personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and supplies to meet their natural gas compression, processing,
and power generation needs, as well as designing, sourcing, 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
approximately 715,000 HP on rent or available for rent globally.
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Three months ended
December 31,
Twelve months ended
December 31,
($ Canadian thousands, except percentages)
2020
2019
2020
2019
Revenue
Gross margin
Selling and administrative expenses
Operating income
Earnings before finance costs and income taxes
(“EBIT”)
Net earnings
Key Financial Performance Indicators1
Engineered Systems bookings
Engineered Systems backlog
Recurring revenue growth2,3
Gross margin as a percentage of revenue
EBIT as a percentage of revenue4
Earnings before finance costs, income taxes,
depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”)
Return on capital employed (“ROCE”) 4
Rental horsepower
$
298,837
$
474,362
$
1,217,052
$
2,045,422
74,954
43,942
31,012
97,442
49,070
48,372
298,179
182,167
116,012
30,873
48,813
118,052
32,668
$
31,436
$
88,257
$
52,730
$
94,509
$
273,782
$
142,973
467,757
142,973
31.2%
25.1%
9.7%
6.3%
20.5%
11.4%
3.6%
24.5%
9.7%
429,085
197,177
231,908
233,902
152,128
508,916
467,757
14.5%
21.0%
11.4%
$
$
$
52,503
$
70,234
$
203,317
$
320,461
6.6%
713,929
15.8%
674,153
6.6%
713,929
15.8%
674,153
1 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 Non-IFRS Measures section.
2 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
in recurring revenue is calculated on a period-over-period basis.
3 During the quarter, the Company finalized the extension of two BOOM contracts, which were previously scheduled to end in 2021 and 2024, for an additional 10
years. Under the new agreements, the Company will continue providing, operating, and maintaining the existing equipment for approximately 10 years, after which
ownership of the equipment will transfer to the customer. As such, the Company has recorded these contracts as a finance leases in fourth quarter results. Upon
commencement of the new leases, the Company recognized Rentals revenue, based on the fair value of the underlying assets, in the consolidated statements of earnings,
which is included in the calculation of recurring revenue. The amount of this revenue reflects the amount that the Company would otherwise recognize on a sale of those
assets. Without the effect of this transaction, recurring revenue would have decreased by 10.2% and 7.1% for the three months and year ended December 31, 2020.
4 Determined by taking the trailing 12-month period.
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FOURTH QUARTER AND TWELVE MONTHS OF 2020 OVERVIEW
For the three months ended December 31, 2020:
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Operating income was lower than the prior year, primarily due to reduced Engineered Systems revenue on lower bookings
throughout 2020, as well as the reduced contribution from certain large, high margin Engineered Systems projects that were
booked during the second half of 2018 and were largely completed by the third quarter of 2020. This was partially offset by
the recognition of margin on the conversion of BOOM contracts to 10-year finance leases in the quarter, as well as improved
gross margin percentage on increased contributions from recurring revenue product lines and lower SG&A costs. At
December 31, 2020, the Company finalized the extension of two contracts with a customer, which were previously recognized
as BOOM projects, for an additional 10 years. These contracts were previously scheduled to end in 2021 and 2024. Under the
new agreements, the Company will continue providing, operating, and maintaining the existing equipment for approximately
10 years, after which ownership of the equipment will transfer to the customer. Upon commencement of the new leases, the
Company recognized Rentals revenue, based on the fair value of the underlying assets, and the associated cost of goods sold,
determined to be the net book value of those assets, in the consolidated statements of earnings. The amount of this revenue
reflects the amount that the Company would otherwise recognize on a sale of those assets.
SG&A costs of $43.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 were down from $49.1 million in the same period last year. SG&A in
the quarter was lower due to decreased compensation expense on reduced headcount, cost recoveries related to government
assistance programs, and lower travel costs, partially offset by higher share-based compensation on mark-to-market
movement. In the quarter, the Company continued efforts to reduce travel, marketing, and non-critical IT expenditures as part
of previously communicated cost-saving measures. The Company continues to monitor costs in response to recent commodity
price weakness and the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and remains focused on controlling costs where
possible.
Engineered Systems booking activity rebounded from the lows seen in the third quarter of 2020, but continued to be impacted
by restrained spending within the oil and gas industry due to uncertainty around commodity price stability and the
ramifications of COVID-19. Bookings totaled $52.7 million, down from $94.5 million in the same period last year. Bookings in
the fourth quarter include $77.1 million of new project work, which was offset by $19.8 million of previous bookings in the
Canada segment that were de-booked. The movement in exchange rates resulted in a decrease of $4.5 million on foreign
currency denominated backlog during the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to a $6.8 million decrease in the comparable
period – a net increase of $2.3 million period-over-period. The de-booking largely related to a project initially recorded in a
prior year that the customer deferred. The initial deposit for the project was allocated to other projects that the Company had
been awarded with the same customer.
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The Company continues to manage working capital and has slowed supply chain transactions to align with anticipated market
activity. Inventory levels decreased in the quarter and the Company expects to continue to realize major equipment inventory
into Engineered Systems projects and new contract compression units; however, the timing and extent to which inventory can
be utilized is dependent on demand. In addition, the collectability of accounts receivable becomes increasingly pertinent in
periods of slower industry activity. The Company’s large geographic footprint and diversification of products and services
assists in mitigating counterparty credit risk that can result from customer concentration. Enerflex remains vigilant in
assessing outstanding receivables and has implemented additional monitoring processes in assessing the creditworthiness of
customers.
For the three months ended December 31, 2020, the Company invested $9.8 million in rental assets to fund both the organic
expansion of the USA contract compression fleet and continued construction of a previously announced BOOM project in
MEA. At December 31, 2020, the USA contract compression fleet totaled over 350,000 horsepower with an average fleet
utilization of 82 percent for the quarter. In addition, Enerflex completed the construction of a previously awarded BOOM
project in MEA, however, COVID-19-related travel restrictions and limitations on worksite access delayed the date on which
this project achieved full-time operations and began generating revenue. Despite the challenges faced, this project began
generating revenue in January 2021.
Subsequent to December 31, 2020, Enerflex was awarded a new 10-year natural gas infrastructure contract representing
roughly $35 million in growth capital expenditure for 2021.
Subsequent to December 31, 2020, Enerflex declared a quarterly dividend of $0.02 per share, payable on April 1, 2021, to
shareholders of record on March 11, 2021. Enerflex’s Board of Directors will continue to evaluate dividend payments on a
quarterly basis, based on the availability of cash flow and anticipated market conditions.
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For the twelve months ended December 31, 2020:
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Operating income decreased over the prior year, due largely to lower Engineered Systems revenue and increased bad debt
provisions in the USA and ROW segments, partially offset by the impact of the finance lease transaction, as described above,
as well as improved gross margin percentage and lower overall SG&A costs. Both the current period and the comparative
period also include the impact of higher estimated costs to complete certain projects; however, the effect on the current year
was lower than the comparative period. In addition, the comparative period also includes a write-down of equipment. Gross
margin percentage is higher as a result of increased contributions from recurring revenue product lines and the
proportionately higher contribution of the previously mentioned high margin Engineered Systems projects that were largely
completed by the third quarter of 2020.
SG&A costs of $182.2 million in the twelve months of 2020 were down from $197.2 million in the same period last year. The
decrease in SG&A is driven by lower compensation expense on lower headcount and profit share, as well as mark-to-market
impacts on share-based compensation and recoveries related to government assistance programs, partially offset by
increased bad debt provisions, driven by expected credit losses in the USA and ROW segments.
Engineered Systems booking activity was lower in the twelve months of 2020 versus the prior year period due to restrained
spending within the oil and gas industry, as described above. The movement in exchange rates resulted in an increase of $7.5
million on foreign currency denominated backlog during the twelve months of 2020, compared to a $35.0 million decrease in
the comparable period – a $42.5 million period-over-period increase.
Engineered Systems backlog at December 31, 2020 decreased compared to at December 31, 2019 due to Engineered Systems
revenue recognized in the period outpacing bookings, partially offset by favourable foreign exchange impacts.
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) severance costs associated with restructuring activities and cost reduction
activities undertaken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; 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 second quarter of 2020, the Company added another adjustment related to government grants, most notably the Canada
Emergency Wage Subsidy and the JobKeeper Payment program in Australia. The amount of subsidies received has been recorded as a
reduction in cost of goods sold and selling and administrative expense within the consolidated statement of earnings in accordance with
where the associated expense was recognized. Enerflex considers this to be a unique item as these temporary grants relate to the recent
COVID-19 pandemic and are not anticipated to be part of the ongoing financial results of the Company.
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
Severance costs in COGS and SG&A
Government grants in COGS and SG&A
Share-based compensation
Depreciation and amortization
Total
USA
ROW
$
30,873
$
5,916
$
18,496
$
1,974
(6,752)
5,114
21,630
465
-
2,588
10,317
591
(208)
1,708
9,105
Adjusted EBITDA
$
52,839
$
19,286
$
29,692
$
Canada
6,461
918
(6,544)
818
2,208
3,861
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December 31, 2019
($ 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
$
48,813
$
61,065
$
(18,180)
$
14,489
614
869
2,826
21,421
-
-
-
1,344
8,751
14,489
614
-
814
9,940
Adjusted EBITDA
$
89,032
$
71,160
$
7,677
$
Canada
5,928
-
-
869
668
2,730
10,195
($ Canadian thousands)
Reported EBIT
Severance costs in COGS and SG&A
Government grants in COGS and SG&A
Share-based compensation
Depreciation and amortization
Total
USA
ROW
$
118,052
$
56,496
$
40,542
$
5,718
(19,569)
1,816
85,265
1,437
-
1,035
41,312
725
(2,246)
727
35,107
Adjusted EBITDA
$
191,282
$
100,280
$
74,855
$
Canada
21,014
3,556
(17,323)
54
8,846
16,147
Twelve months ended
December 31, 2020
Twelve months ended
December 31, 2019
($ 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
$
233,902
$
193,825
$
537
$
14,489
2,654
869
(434)
7,749
86,559
-
-
-
-
3,838
33,381
14,489
2,654
-
-
1,888
42,846
Adjusted EBITDA
$
345,788
$
231,044
$
62,414
$
Canada
39,540
-
-
869
(434)
2,023
10,332
52,330
Please refer to the section “Segmented Results” for additional information about results by geographic location.
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 they are received. Revenue recognized on Engineered Systems products decreases backlog in the period 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)
2020
2019
2020
2019
Three months ended
December 31,
Twelve months ended
December 31,
Bookings
USA
Rest of World
Canada
Total bookings
($ Canadian thousands)
Backlog
USA
Rest of World
Canada
Total backlog
$
$
28,835
$
72,261
$
146,902
$
340,552
5,386
18,509
1,955
20,293
47,720
79,160
52,730
$
94,509
$
273,782
$
20,179
148,185
508,916
December 31,
2020
December 31,
2019
$
$
76,778
$
320,054
16,176
50,019
142,973
$
8,941
138,762
467,757
Engineered Systems bookings in the fourth quarter and twelve months of 2020 were lower than the comparative period, as bookings
continue to be tempered by restrained spending within the oil and gas industry due to recent commodity price weakness and the
uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. These factors are in addition to previously disclosed difficulties facing the industry,
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. Bookings in the fourth quarter include $77.1 million
of new project work, which was offset by $19.8 million of previous bookings in the Canada segment that were de-booked and $4.5 million
of negative foreign exchange impacts. The de-booking largely related to a project initially recorded in a prior year that the customer
deferred. The initial deposit for the project was allocated to other projects that the Company had been awarded with the same customer.
Without the effect of this de-recognition, bookings in Canada would have improved over the comparative quarter, and the fourth quarter
of 2020 would represent the strongest bookings quarter in the region since the second quarter of 2019.
The Company expects bookings levels to remain subdued in the short-term and has implemented certain cost saving measures in
response to unfavourable market conditions.
Backlog at December 31, 2020 was lower than at December 31, 2019 due to Engineered Systems revenue recognized outpacing
bookings, partially offset by favourable foreign exchange impacts on foreign currency denominated backlog. The movement in exchange
rates resulted in a decrease of $4.5 million during the fourth quarter and an increase of $7.5 million during the twelve months of 2020
on foreign currency denominated backlog, compared to a decrease of $6.8 million and $35.0 million in the same periods of 2019.
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SEGMENTED RESULTS
Enerflex has identified three reportable operating segments as outlined below, each supported by the Corporate function. Corporate
overheads are allocated to the operating segments based on revenue. In assessing its operating segments, the Company considered
economic characteristics, the nature of products and services provided, the nature of production processes, the type of customer for its
products and services, and distribution methods used.
The following summary describes the operations of each of the Company’s reportable segments:
·
·
·
USA generates revenue from manufacturing natural gas compression, processing, refrigeration, and electric power
equipment, including custom and standard compression packages and modular natural gas processing equipment and
refrigeration systems, in addition to generating revenue from mechanical services, parts, and maintenance solutions, and
contract compression rentals;
Rest of World generates revenue from manufacturing (focusing on large-scale process equipment), after-market services,
including parts and components, as well as operations, maintenance, and overhaul services, and rentals of compression and
processing equipment. The Rest of World segment has been successful in securing BOOM and ITK projects; and
Canada generates revenue from manufacturing both custom and standard natural gas compression, processing, and electric
power equipment, as well as providing after-market mechanical service, parts, and compression and power generation rentals.
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USA SEGMENT RESULTS
($ 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,
2020
2019
2020
28,835
$
72,261
$
146,902
$
76,778
320,054
76,778
2019
340,552
320,054
110,675
$
290,170
$
649,133
$
1,243,760
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(9,841)
100,834
42,201
35,474
23,159
5,924
5,916
16,233
33.7%
(15.0)%
5.9%
5.9%
16.1%
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(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%
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(16,847)
632,286
390,178
150,939
91,169
56,504
56,496
97,808
52.0%
(2.5)%
8.9%
8.9%
15.5%
(48,091)
1,195,669
947,451
172,130
76,088
194,010
193,825
227,206
58.5%
25.7%
16.2%
16.2%
19.0%
Engineered Systems bookings of $28.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 represents a decrease of $43.4 million or 60.1 percent
compared to the same period in the prior year. Bookings activity continues to be lower than historical levels due to several factors,
including a severe downturn in oil prices caused by shifting supply and demand dynamics, as well as market uncertainty caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic. These factors are in addition to previously disclosed difficulties facing the industry, 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. The Company expects bookings levels to remain subdued through the first half
of 2021 and has implemented certain cost saving measures in response to unfavourable market conditions.
Revenue decreased by $176.0 million and $563.4 million in the fourth quarter and twelve months of 2020 compared to the same periods
of 2019 due largely to lower Engineered Systems and Service revenue, partially offset by higher Rentals revenue. Engineered Systems
revenue decreased due to lower opening backlog on reduced bookings in recent periods, while Service was lower due to travel
restrictions related to COVID-19 and pricing pressure on certain Service offerings. Rentals revenue increased due to the organic growth
of the contract compression fleet, which grew by 15.4 percent on a horsepower basis in the last year.
Operating income was lower in the fourth quarter and twelve months of 2020 compared to the prior year by $55.1 million and $137.5
million, primarily due to lower gross margins. Gross margins decreased due to lower revenue on soft bookings throughout 2020, as well
as the reduced contribution from certain large, high margin Engineered Systems projects that were booked during the second half of
2018 that were largely completed by the third quarter of 2020. Decreased margins were partially offset by lower SG&A costs in the
fourth quarter of 2020 and twelve months of 2020. In the fourth quarter, SG&A was down due to reduced compensation expenses on
lower headcount and salaries, while for the year ended December 31, 2020, SG&A decreased due to lower overall compensation costs,
driven by mark-to-market impacts on share-based compensation and decreased profit share on lower operational results, as well as
lower travel costs, partially offset by bad debt provisions taken in the second quarter of 2020. The Company continues to monitor costs
in response to recent commodity price weakness and the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and remains focused on
controlling costs where possible.
At December 31, 2020, the USA contract compression fleet totaled over 350,000 horsepower, compared to approximately 310,000
horsepower at December 31, 2019. The average utilization of the USA contract compression fleet for the three and twelve months ended
December 31, 2020 was 82 percent and 83 percent, respectively, compared to 87 percent in both comparative periods in 2019.
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REST OF WORLD SEGMENT RESULTS
($ Canadian thousands)
Engineered Systems bookings
Engineered Systems backlog
Segment revenue
Intersegment revenue
Revenue
Revenue – Engineered Systems
Revenue – Service1
Revenue – Rentals1
Operating income
EBIT
EBITDA
Segment revenue as a % of total revenue
Recurring revenue growth2
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,
2020
2019
2020
5,386
$
1,955
$
47,720
$
16,176
8,941
16,176
2019
20,179
8,941
144,367
$
73,909
$
353,210
$
354,680
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(124)
144,243
17,179
24,320
102,744
18,495
18,496
27,601
48.3%
86.4%
12.8%
12.8%
19.1%
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(107)
73,802
5,652
28,769
39,381
(18,208)
(18,180)
(8,240)
15.6%
0.3%
(24.7)%
(24.6)%
(11.2)%
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(199)
353,011
40,485
96,092
216,434
40,488
40,542
75,649
29.0%
15.7%
11.5%
11.5%
21.4%
(7,846)
346,834
76,813
111,357
158,664
511
537
43,383
17.0%
6.5%
0.1%
0.2%
12.5%
1 Revenues from the operation and maintenance of BOOM contracts have been reclassified from the Service to Rentals product line including $11,717 previously
disclosed during the first quarter of 2020. For the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2019, $11,464 and $43,594 have been reclassified. Please refer to
Note 23 of the audited consolidated financial statements for further details.
2 Recurring revenue growth includes revenue recognized on the commencement of two finance leases in the fourth quarter of 2020. The amount of this revenue reflects
the amount that the Company would otherwise recognize on a sale of those assets. Without the effect of this transaction, recurring revenue in the Rest of World segment
would have decreased by 7.4% and 7.9% for the three months and year ended December 31, 2020.
Rest of World revenue increased by $70.4 million and $6.2 million in the fourth quarter and twelve months of 2020 compared to the
same period in the prior year on higher Rentals revenue primarily due to recognition of finance leases in the fourth quarter. At December
31, 2020, the Company finalized the extension of two contracts with a customer, which were previously recognized as BOOM projects,
for an additional 10 years. These contracts were previously scheduled to end in 2021 and 2024. Under the new agreements, the Company
will continue providing, operating, and maintaining the existing equipment for approximately 10 years, after which ownership of the
equipment will transfer to the customer. Upon commencement of the new leases, the Company derecognized rental assets and
recognized Rentals revenue, based on the fair value of the underlying assets, in the consolidated statements of earnings. The Rest of
World also had increased revenues on contributions from BOOM projects in Latin America, as well as improved Engineered Systems
revenue in the fourth quarter on continued progress made on a power and gas treating plant project. This was partially offset by
decreased Service revenue in both the fourth quarter and the twelve months ended December 31, 2020, as well as lower Engineered
Systems revenue for the year due to timing of project work, as bookings from recent periods began contributing to operating results in
the second half of 2020, while Engineered Systems revenue in the prior year reflected continued progress made on projects included in
the opening backlog. Service revenues decreased due to reduced activity levels and a reduction in parts and equipment sales.
Operating income increased by $36.7 million and $40.0 million in the fourth quarter and twelve months of 2020 compared to the same
periods of 2019. This improvement is due to the recognition of margin on commencement of finance leases in the period, as well as the
non-recurrence of impairments recognized on certain rental assets in the prior year. For the fourth quarter and twelve months of 2020,
SG&A costs were consistent with the comparable periods in 2019. In the fourth quarter, higher share-based compensation on mark-to-
market movement and increased profit share expense was offset by reduced travel costs and lower allocation of corporate costs, while
for the twelve months of 2020, bad debt provisions taken in the third quarter were offset by lower share-based compensation on mark-
to-market movement, reduced travel costs, cost recoveries related to government assistance programs, and lower allocation of
corporate costs. The Company continues to monitor costs in response to recent commodity price weakness and the uncertainty caused
by the COVID-19 pandemic, and remains focused on controlling costs where possible.
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CANADA SEGMENT RESULTS
($ 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,
2020
2019
2020
18,509
$
20,293
$
79,160
$
50,019
138,762
50,019
56,780
$
126,454
$
247,390
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(3,020)
53,760
36,681
15,403
1,676
6,593
6,461
8,669
18.0%
(2.2)%
12.3%
12.0%
16.1%
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(2,679)
123,775
106,313
15,271
2,191
5,535
5,928
8,658
26.1%
(15.6)%
4.5%
4.8%
7.0%
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(15,635)
231,755
167,903
56,238
7,614
19,020
21,014
29,860
19.0%
(18.8)%
8.2%
9.1%
12.9%
2019
148,185
138,762
518,042
(15,123)
502,919
424,239
67,505
11,175
37,387
39,540
49,872
24.6%
12.0%
7.4%
7.9%
9.9%
Bookings in the fourth quarter of 2020 decreased to $18.5 million from $20.3 million a year ago. Bookings in both periods were negatively
impacted by restrained spending within the oil and gas industry due to shifting supply and demand dynamics and the uncertainty caused
by the COVID-19 pandemic. These factors are in addition to previously disclosed difficulties facing the industry, 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. In addition, the Company de-recognized $19.8 million of previous
bookings in the Canada segment in the fourth quarter of 2020. These bookings largely related to a project initially recorded in a prior
year that the customer deferred. The initial deposit for the project was allocated to other projects that the Company had been awarded
with the same customer. Without the effect of this de-recognition, bookings in Canada would have improved over the comparative
quarter, and the fourth quarter of 2020 would represent the strongest bookings quarter in the region since the second quarter of 2019.
While the second half of 2021 is expected to see increased activity levels, the Company expects bookings levels to remain subdued
through the first half of 2021 and has implemented certain cost saving measures in response to unfavourable market conditions.
Revenue decreased by $70.0 million and $271.2 million for the fourth quarter and twelve months of 2020 compared to the same periods
in 2019, primarily due to lower Engineered Systems revenue on a lower opening backlog and reduced bookings throughout 2020. For
the twelve months of 2020, Service and Rentals revenues were down due to lower equipment sales and reseller activity, Service branches
performing more light-duty work as opposed to overhauls, and the return of certain rental units.
The Canadian segment recorded an operating income of $6.6 million and $19.0 million for the fourth quarter and twelve months of 2020
compared to $5.5 million and $37.4 million in the same period of 2019. Operating income in the fourth quarter increased due to lower
SG&A, driven by reduced compensation expenses on lower headcount and cost recoveries related to government assistance programs,
partially offset by lower gross margin on reduced revenue. For the twelve months of 2020, operating income decreased due to lower
gross margin on reduced revenue and increased bad debt provisions, partially offset by reduced compensation expenses on lower
headcount, lower share-based compensation on mark-to-market impacts, decreased profit share on lower operational results, and cost
recoveries related to government assistance programs.
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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 provides after-market services,
parts distribution, operations and maintenance solutions, equipment optimization and maintenance programs, manufacturer warranties,
exchange components, and technical services. The Rentals product line encompasses a fleet of natural gas compression, processing, and
electric power equipment totalling approximately 715,000 horsepower on rent or available for rent globally, generating revenue from
rental agreements, and the sale of rental equipment to customers. In addition to Enerflex’s rental fleet, the Company’s Rentals product
line provides customers with personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and supplies to meet their natural gas compression, processing, and
electric power needs, as well as designing, sourcing, owning, installing, operating, servicing, repairing, and maintaining equipment owned
by the Company necessary to provide these services, including providing operation and maintenance as part of a BOOM agreement.
Recurring revenue is comprised of revenue from the Service and Rentals product lines, which are typically contracted and extend into
the future. The Company aims to diversify and expand Service and Rentals offerings, which we believe offer longer-term stability in
earnings compared to Engineered Systems revenue, which historically has been dependent on cyclical demand for new compression,
process, and electric power equipment. While individual Service and Rentals contracts are subject to cancellation or have varying
lengths, the Company does not believe these characteristics preclude these product lines from being considered recurring in nature.
Total
Engineered
Systems
Service
Rentals
$
298,837
$
96,061
$
75,197
$
127,579
Three months ended
December 31, 2020
($ Canadian thousands)
Revenue
Cost of goods sold:
Operating expenses
Depreciation and amortization
Gross margin
$
74,954
$
19,758
$
15,758
$
206,915
16,968
74,214
2,089
58,423
1,016
74,278
13,863
39,438
($ Canadian thousands)
Revenue
Cost of goods sold:
Operating expenses
Depreciation and amortization
Total
Engineered
Systems
Service
$
474,362
$
319,800
$
92,167
$
360,445
16,475
240,276
1,828
69,974
1,115
Gross margin
$
97,442
$
77,696
$
21,078
$
Rentals
62,395
50,195
13,532
(1,332)1
Three months ended
December 31, 2019
($ Canadian thousands)
Revenue
Cost of goods sold:
Operating expenses
Depreciation and amortization
Total
Engineered
Systems
Service
Rentals
$
1,217,052
$
598,566
$
303,269
$
315,217
Twelve months ended
December 31, 2020
852,524
66,349
477,282
8,469
234,666
4,016
140,576
53,864
Gross margin
$
298,179
$
112,815
$
64,587
$
120,777
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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Total
Engineered
Systems
Twelve months ended
December 31, 2019
Service
Rentals
$
2,045,422
$
1,448,503
$
350,992
$
245,927
($ Canadian thousands)
Revenue
Cost of goods sold:
Operating expenses
Depreciation and amortization
Gross margin
$
429,085
$
282,110
$
77,545
$
1,550,036
1,159,712
66,301
6,681
269,994
3,453
120,330
56,167
69,4301
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.
INCOME TAXES
Income tax expense (recovery) totaled $(6.6) million or (25.6) percent and $7.3 million or 7.6 percent of earnings before tax for the fourth
quarter and twelve months of 2020, compared to $11.9 million or 27.5 percent and $63.2 million or 29.3 percent of earnings before tax
in the same periods of 2019. Income tax expense for the fourth quarter of 2020 was lower primarily due to reduced earnings before tax,
a lower Canadian statutory rate, and the effect of earnings taxed in foreign jurisdictions. Fourth quarter earnings in 2020 were generated
mainly by foreign jurisdictions with lower statutory tax rates when compared to prior periods, resulting in a decrease to the overall
effective tax rate for the quarter. Income tax expense and the effective tax rate for the twelve months of 2020 were lower primarily due
to reduced earnings before tax, a lower statutory rate, the exchange rate effects on tax basis, the effect of earnings taxed in foreign
jurisdictions, and the effects of prior year revaluation of Canadian deferred tax assets, partially offset by amounts not deductible for tax
purposes. During the second quarter of 2019 and fourth quarter of 2020, lower Alberta corporate income tax rates became substantially
enacted. The Alberta corporate income tax rates are 11.5 percent for 2019, 9.0 percent for 2020, and 8.0 percent for 2021 and
thereafter.
OUTLOOK
Enerflex’s financial performance derives from strategic decisions to: 1) diversify its manufactured product offerings; 2) increase the
recurring revenues from long-term BOOM, rental, and service contracts; and 3) develop a geographically diversified business. Enerflex’s
recent focus has been on stabilizing cash flows to maintain a strong balance sheet through a volatile commodity price environment.
Priorities have included significant investments in recurring revenue projects in the USA and ROW segments. While a tempered growth
trajectory in global oil and natural gas demand will impact demand for Enerflex’s manufactured products sales and services, these
investments are expected to assist in stabilizing the Company’s cash flow throughout this downturn and going forward.
Engineered Systems sales remain dependent on global capital investment in oil and natural gas, and operators have reduced investment
levels across the energy industry. However, in recent months, commodity prices and drilling activity in North America have strengthened,
which may precede increased activity within these regions. In addition, an “Energy Transition” towards less carbon-intensive energy
sources may result in new opportunities for the Company in all of its operating regions. Enerflex has appointed Patricia Martinez to the
new role of Chief Energy Transition Officer, where she is responsible for driving the global strategy for Enerflex products and services in
the Energy Transition space, focused on delivering low-carbon energy solutions and positioning Enerflex for success in a changing
market.
North America continues to present the area of greatest uncertainty for Enerflex, though recent improvement in natural gas benchmark
pricing is helpful for sentiment in the industry and appears to be translating to increased activity levels and rig count. The Company has
yet to see this improved sentiment translate to bookings; however, bidding activity appears to be picking up and there has been some
recent success seen in non-traditional applications, including electrified compression and lower carbon-intensity projects. Engineered
Systems revenues in the Canada and USA regions are likely to continue to experience pressure through the first half of 2021, or until
there is a meaningful increase in bookings activity. The outlook for our Service and Rentals product lines, which are dependent on
operational expenditures by our customers, appears to have stabilized in the near-term.
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The ROW segment is less dependent on Engineered Systems to drive operating results, as long-term contracts for Service and Rentals
make cash flows more predictable than the North American regions. In the MEA region, we have seen increasing interest for new assets
and have secured contract extensions for certain existing assets, including two long-term extensions in the fourth quarter of 2020 that
have been recognized as finance leases. Upon commencement, the Company recognized Rentals revenue, based on the fair value of the
underlying assets, and cost of goods sold, determined to be the net book value of those assets, in the consolidated statements of earnings,
and future periods will benefit from the monthly rental and operations and maintenance revenue associated with these leases. In
addition, future periods will see the contribution from a 10-year BOOM project in MEA that was recently commissioned. Latin America
will benefit from the completion of certain BOOM projects in Brazil and Argentina, the sale of a 13 MW power and gas treating plant to
reduce flare gas in Colombia, and renewed rental assets in Mexico. Subsequent to December 31, 2020, Enerflex was awarded a new 10-
year natural gas infrastructure contract representing roughly $35 million in growth capital expenditure for 2021.
While the Company’s financial performance in recent years has benefitted from strong execution on Engineered Systems project work
and significant growth in recurring revenues, any continuation of market weakness in 2021 and beyond may cause the Company’s
customers to further reduce capital budgets while simultaneously instituting cost cutting measures, thereby reducing demand for
Enerflex’s products and services.
Enerflex previously disclosed measures instituted to preserve the strength of our balance sheet and maximize free cash flow in the first
quarter of 2020. At December 31, 2020, expected cost savings resulting from workforce and compensation reductions are in line with
reduced expectations as previously disclosed. In addition, the Company has received grant funding in the Canada and ROW segments to
mitigate further job losses in jurisdictions with grant programs. Growth capital expenditures in 2020 totaled $119.0 million, compared
to previously disclosed reduced expectations of approximately $120 million. Maintenance capital expenditures were $14.8 million,
compared to previously disclosed reduced expectations of $15 million to $20 million. The Company will continue to exercise disciplined
capital spending in 2021, with investments prioritizing higher-margin, less-cyclical businesses with attractive returns. Enerflex’s Board
of Directors will continue to evaluate dividend payments on a quarterly basis, based on the availability of cash flow and anticipated
market conditions.
In the short term, Enerflex remains focused on providing a safe working environment for all employees, while preserving capital and
maintaining balance sheet strength in response to uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and recent market volatility. Given
the current environment, the Company is carefully assessing project spending, with a focus on ensuring future projects provide maximum
returns on invested capital. 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 customer activity levels, which will drive the demand for the Company’s products and services in future periods.
OUTLOOK BY SEGMENT
USA
In recent years, the USA segment benefitted from a combination of international equipment orders, the U.S. industry’s investment in
shale oil and gas, and continued demand for the after-market service and contract compression product offerings, the latter of which has
grown to over 350,000 horsepower. However, this segment has seen a slowdown in activity levels leading into, and throughout, 2020.
While growth in U.S. oil and gas production has been impacted by global events, the Company believes that the increased presence of
larger, more patient producers in basins such as the Permian is supportive for long-term value creation. Recent improvements in
commodity prices and drilling activity may indicate an increased need for investment in the region, however producers in the USA
segment will continue to be influenced by swings in the commodity price environment, along with the other risk variables cited above.
Rest of World
In the Rest of World segment, the Company expects to continues generating strong recurring revenue in both the MEA and Latin America
regions through its existing rental fleet and new BOOM projects in Latin America, with earnings and horsepower both set to increase
with a 10-year BOOM project in MEA that began generating revenue at the beginning of 2021.
The Company continues to see demand for large-scale BOOM and ITK projects in the Middle East, including for natural gas-fired power
generation. The Company continues to explore new markets and opportunities within this region, focusing on projects containing
Enerflex’s Engineered and manufactured products, that provide long-term, stable cash flows.
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In Latin America, the Company continues progressing its power and gas treating plant to reduce flare gas in Colombia, which is expected
to be delivered on time and on budget during the second half of 2021. Enerflex remains cautiously optimistic about the outlook in Latin
America 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, although reduced
exploration budgets and a greater aversion to risk may temper this return. The Company is well positioned to provide products and
services throughout the region as activity takes place in its key markets, particularly Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico.
In Australia, demand for Enerflex service and maintenance support remains solid. Liquified natural gas (“LNG”) supply contracts are
providing a stable demand for gas from producers. Downward pressure on production costs are increasing customers’ desire to improve
equipment reliability and efficiency and Enerflex is well positioned to support production equipment optimization and improve
reliability. Capital equipment demand in the Australian market has seen a slowdown in response to the current economic environment,
however, multiple new opportunities have been approved by customers which will support activity in this region into 2021.
Canada
The Company expects that spending in the Canadian energy sector will remain constrained in the near term, with a more positive
environment emerging in late 2021. Positive movements in natural gas pricing in Canada over the past year, as well as progress made on
pipelines and certain LNG projects, has served to improve the medium-term view on the industry. Non-traditional applications, including
natural gas-fired power generation, have seen increasing levels of interest in recent periods, and the Company is able to leverage
expertise developed across the organization in developing electric power solutions. However, the demand for these applications has not
offset the decreased demand for traditional Engineered Systems in recent periods.
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 natural gas industry in seven gas producing regions worldwide. Enerflex believes that worldwide diversification
and growth enhances shareholder value. This strategy has allowed the Company to overcome previous downturns and endure recent
uncertainty while still delivering strong operating results. With a positive long-term outlook for natural gas, a cleaner burning fuel that
can provide a practical reduction in carbon emissions as the global economy transitions to a growing proportion of renewable sources of
energy, Enerflex aims to provide superior returns through the continued implementation of this strategy. With the appointment of
Patricia Martinez as Chief Energy Transition Officer, the Company is also working closely with our customers as they strive to reduce
GHG emissions. The Company’s core competency of technological excellence in all aspects of modularized energy systems will allow us
to partner with customers on the solutions being explored, including projects related to carbon capture, flare gas to power, electrification
of gas processing and compression solutions, renewable natural gas, and hydrogen manufacturing.
Across the Company, Enerflex looks to leverage its diversified international positioning to compete for projects in growing natural gas
markets, and to offer integrated solutions spanning all phases of a project’s life-cycle from engineering and design through to after-
market service, with a focus on recurring revenue from Service and Rentals offerings. The Company works 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
development of upstream resources and midstream infrastructure required to feed local demand and an export-focused LNG industry.
For our recurring revenue product lines, the focus for the Service business has been on optimizing across the region while responding to
market demand in all locations. For the Rentals product line, the organic expansion of the contract compression fleet has allowed Enerflex
to increase revenues, while the Company’s ability to design, engineer, and build contract compression units positions Enerflex well to
respond to future growth in the segment. The Company believes that the long-term impact of continued focus on these recurring revenue
product lines will be increased predictability and stability in earnings, while strategic investment in the contract compression fleet should
drive growth and strong returns for the Rentals business.
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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, including three projects that commenced operations in the
third quarter of 2020 and a fourth that commenced operations in January 2021. Enerflex underscores the importance of BOOM and
other long-term leases in this segment, as multi-year contracts for rental and maintenance of equipment align with the emphasis on
growing recurring revenue streams and customers in this segment have proven to be receptive to these solutions. The Company has also
seen increased interest in electric power solutions in many of the regions in the ROW segment, and looks to leverage expertise developed
across the organization to meet this demand. Elsewhere in the segment, Enerflex has expanded the capability of the Company’s
Australian Service line in response to activity levels, which are projected to remain high on the strength of increasing demand for natural
gas, contributing to recurring revenue.
Enerflex has aimed its efforts in Canada on leveraging its capabilities and expertise to expand the Company’s market share in the natural
gas sector, particularly in liquids-rich reservoirs, and to support the development of natural gas resources for a future LNG industry. 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. The Company is able to offer electric power solutions for purchase
or for rent, the latter of which allows the Company to offer flexibility and provide maintenance while increasing recurring revenues.
Lastly, there has been a focus on signing long-term service and maintenance contracts with customers in order to secure stability in
Service 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. Enerflex
recognizes that the current economic conditions may make it challenging to meet these goals in the near-term but the Company believes
these remain appropriate as medium-term and longer-term goals.
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 typically contracted and
extend into the future, rather than only 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,
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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.
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
Service1
Rentals1
Total Recurring Revenue
ROCE
Trailing 12-month EBIT
Capital Employed – beginning of period
Net debt2
Shareholders' equity
Capital Employed – end of period
Net debt2
Shareholders' equity
Average Capital Employed3
Return on Capital Employed
Three months ended
December 31,
Twelve months ended
December 31,
2020
2019
2020
2019
30,873
$
48,813
$
118,052
$
233,902
21,630
21,421
85,265
86,559
52,503
$
70,234
$
203,317
$
320,461
75,197
$
92,167
$
303,269
$
127,579
62,395
315,217
202,776
$
154,562
$
618,486
$
350,992
245,927
596,919
118,052
$
233,902
$
118,052
$
233,902
322,643
$
182,001
$
334,232
$
117,848
1,417,704
1,338,416
1,342,787
1,282,519
1,740,347
$
1,520,417
$
1,677,019
$
1,400,367
294,036
$
334,232
$
294,036
$
334,232
1,396,695
1,342,787
1,396,695
1,342,787
1,690,731
$
1,677,019
$
1,690,731
$
1,677,019
1,777,890
$
1,483,919
$
1,777,890
$
1,483,919
6.6%
15.8%
6.6%
15.8%
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1 Revenues from the operation and maintenance of BOOM contracts have been reclassified from the Service to Rentals product line including $11,717 previously
disclosed during the first quarter of 2020. For the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2019, $11,464 and $43,594 have been reclassified. Please refer to
Note 23 of the audited consolidated financial statements for further details.
2 Net debt is defined as short- and long-term debt less cash and cash equivalents.
3 Based on a trailing four-quarter average.
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FREE CASH FLOW
Three months ended
December 31,
Twelve months ended
December 31,
($ Canadian thousands)
2020
2019
2020
55,277
$
(82,333)
$
220,248
$
(15,777)
(140,131)
32,776
(221,749)
71,054
$
57,798
$
187,472
$
275,918
2019
54,169
Cash provided by (used in) 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
4,854
(18,152)
19
42
(9,342)
(4,581)
(1,221)
(9,815)
(3,888)
(1,794)
5,474
9,347
112
1,334
(9,773)
(9,965)
(8,289)
(74,481)
(2,017)
(9,414)
22,493
(6,872)
115
3,121
(22,374)
(13,259)
(9,874)
18,578
31,720
9,205
4,454
(18,398)
(29,434)
(46,322)
(110,820)
(208,978)
(13,059)
(24,212)
(8,090)
(37,548)
(8,895)
Free cash flow
$
27,176
$
(39,874)
$
12,731
$
For the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2020, free cash flow increased compared to the same periods in 2019, primarily
due to reduced growth capital expenditures on the rental fleet and lower property, plant and equipment additions, as well as lower cash
taxes and dividends paid. This was partially offset in the twelve months ended December 31, 2020 by lower cash provided by operating
activities before non-cash working capital and higher net interest paid. As announced in the first quarter of 2020, Enerflex will proceed
only with those growth capital expenditures connected to existing contractual obligations, as well as required maintenance capital
expenditures. Notwithstanding, the Company’s current financial position affords it some flexibility to pursue additional growth
opportunities, should they arise when the macro environment is more constructive. Under favourable circumstances, additional capital
may be directed to growth opportunities in any of our regions.
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FINANCIAL POSITION
The following table outlines significant changes in the Statements of Financial Position as at December 31, 2020 compared to December
31, 2019:
($ Canadian millions)
Increase
(Decrease)
Explanation
Current assets
$(274.8)
Rental equipment
$(4.3)
Finance leases receivable
$60.8
Other assets
$32.7
Current liabilities
$(176.3)
Long-term debt
$(80.8)
The decrease in current assets is due to lower accounts receivable, contract assets, and
inventories, partially offset by increased income taxes receivable and current portion of
finance leases receivable. Accounts receivable decreased due to the collection of trade
receivables, lower overall activity levels, and increased allowance for doubtful accounts
provision. Contract assets decreased due to lower activity levels and amounts
reclassified to other assets, while inventory decreased due to the realization of major
equipment inventory into projects. Income taxes receivable increased on utilization of
tax loss carryback, while the current portion of finance leases receivable increased due
to the recognition of a finance lease transaction in the fourth quarter of 2020.
The decrease in rental equipment is largely due to certain assets that were included in a
finance lease transaction in the fourth quarter of 2020, and removed from rental
equipment. Rental equipment also decreased due to depreciation and the weakening of
the U.S. dollar at December 31, 2020 that impacts the revaluation of U.S. dollar
denominated rental equipment. This was partially offset by additions during the year,
primarily on the contract compression fleet in the USA and BOOM projects in ROW.
The increase in finance leases receivable is due to the recognition of a finance lease
transaction in the fourth quarter of 2020.
The increase in other assets is largely due to a balance previously included in contract
assets at December 31, 2019 that was reclassified to a long-term receivable during the
first quarter of 2020, as well as preferred shares recorded in the third quarter of 2020.
The decrease in current liabilities is due to lower accounts payable, provisions, and
deferred revenues, partially offset by a portion of long-term debt that was classified as
current in the second quarter of 2020. Lower accounts payable and deferred revenues
were due to lower overall activity levels, while provisions decreased due to lower
warranty and legal provisions at December 31, 2020.
The decrease in long-term debt is due to repayments made on the Bank Facility, the
weakening of the U.S. dollar at December 31, 2020, and a portion of long-term debt that
was classified as current in the second quarter of 2020.
Shareholders’ equity
before non-controlling
interest
$55.4
Shareholders’ equity before non-controlling interest increased primarily due to $88.1
million net earnings, partially offset by $18.5 million unrealized loss on translation of
foreign operations and dividends of $15.7 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, 2020, the Company held cash and cash equivalents of $95.7 million and had cash drawings of $84.4 million against the
amended and restated syndicated revolving credit facility (the “Bank Facility”), leaving it with access to $593.1 million for future
drawings. The Company continues to meet the covenant requirements of its funded debt, including the Bank Facility and the Company’s
unsecured notes (the “Senior Notes”), with a bank-adjusted net debt to EBITDA ratio of 1.3:1 compared to a maximum ratio of 3:1, and
an interest coverage ratio of 10:1 compared to a minimum ratio of 3:1. The interest coverage ratio is calculated by dividing the trailing
12-month bank-adjusted EBITDA, as defined by the Company’s lenders, by interest expense over the same timeframe.
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SUMMARIZED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
($ 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,
2020
2019
2020
2019
$
99,529
$
219,544
$
96,255
$
326,864
55,277
(20,198)
(38,425)
(507)
(82,333)
(57,287)
16,324
7
220,248
(137,759)
(82,050)
(1,018)
54,169
(222,820)
(60,980)
(978)
96,255
Cash, end of period
$
95,676
$
96,255
$
95,676
$
Operating Activities
For the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2020, cash provided by operating activities improved over the same period in
2019, with positive movements in non-cash working capital partially offset by lower net earnings. Movements in non-cash working
capital are explained in the “Financial Position” section of this MD&A.
Investing Activities
For the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2020, cash used in investing activities decreased due to lower capital expenditures
on the rental fleet and property, plant and equipment, partially offset by lower proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment.
Financing Activities
For the three months ended December 31, 2020, cash used in financing activities increased primarily due to repayment of long-term
debt, compared to draws made on long-term debt in the same period in 2019, partially offset by lower dividends paid. For the twelve
months ended December 31, 2020, cash used in financing activities increased primarily due to higher repayments of long-term debt,
partially offset by lower dividends paid.
QUARTERLY SUMMARY
($ Canadian thousands,
except per share amounts)
December 31, 2020
September 30, 2020
June 30, 2020
March 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
September 30, 2019
June 30, 2019
March 31, 2019
December 31, 2018
September 30, 2018
June 30, 2018
March 31, 2018
Revenue
Net earnings
Earnings per
share – basic
Earnings per
share – diluted
$
298,837
$
32,668
$
0.36
$
265,037
287,438
365,740
474,362
544,284
541,874
484,902
466,842
445,803
404,848
385,780
10,736
7,415
37,438
31,436
63,074
40,649
16,969
32,480
37,696
20,367
10,873
0.12
0.08
0.42
0.35
0.71
0.45
0.19
0.37
0.43
0.23
0.12
0.36
0.12
0.08
0.42
0.35
0.70
0.45
0.19
0.36
0.42
0.23
0.12
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SELECTED ANNUAL INFORMATION
($ Canadian thousands,
except per share amounts)
December 31, 2020
December 31, 20191
December 31, 2018
Total
Assets
Total Non-Current
Financial Liabilities
Cash Dividends
Declared Per Share
$
2,179,576
$
349,712
$
2,381,008
2,482,859
430,487
444,712
0.175
0.43
0.39
1 Certain December 31, 2019 balances have been reclassified. Refer to Note 2(b) in the audited consolidated financial statement for additional detail.
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,
impact the demand for Enerflex’s equipment and services. 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 companies target the same customers as Enerflex in
markets 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 also large,
multi-national companies. The Company’s competitors may be able to adapt more quickly to technological changes within the industry
or 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. Some of Enerflex’s existing
competitors or new entrants may expand or fabricate new equipment 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 capital constraints, 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.
Project Execution Risk
Enerflex engineers, designs, manufactures, constructs, commissions, operates, and services systems that process and/or compress
products in a gaseous state. Enerflex's expertise encompasses field production facilities, gas compression and processing plants, gas lift
compression, refrigeration systems, and electric power equipment, primarily serving the natural gas production industry. The Company
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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; the accuracy of design, engineering, and construction; and the availability of contractors to support execution of the
Company’s scope on these projects. 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 exceeding 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.
Climate Change Risks
Regulatory and Policy Risks
Climate change policy is evolving at regional, national, and international levels, and political and economic events may significantly affect
the scope and timing of climate change measures that are ultimately put in place. While Enerflex does not currently exceed the applicable
thresholds for mandatory GHG reporting or reduction initiatives in its jurisdictions of operations, there is a trend in recent periods
towards greater regulation of GHG emissions. Although it is not possible at this time to predict how new laws or regulations would impact
the Company’s business, any such future requirements imposing carbon pricing schemes, carbon taxes, or emissions reduction
obligations on the Company’s equipment and operations could require it to incur costs to reduce emissions or to purchase emission
credits or offsets and may cause delays or restrictions in its ability to offer its products and services. Such future regulations may also
impose significant liabilities on failure to comply with their requirements. Any such regulations could also increase the costs of
compliance for Enerflex’s customers, and thereby negatively impact demand for the Company’s products and services.
The direct or indirect costs of compliance with these regulations may have a material adverse effect on the business, financial condition,
results of operations, and prospects of the Company. Given the evolving nature of the debate related to climate change and the control
of GHGs and resulting regulatory requirements, it is not possible to predict with certainty the impact on the Company and its operations
and financial condition.
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 alternative energy sources (such as
hydrogen and renewables), electric grids, electric vehicles, and batteries may reduce demand for hydrocarbon, which could lead to a
lower demand for the Company’s natural-gas oriented 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.
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ESG and Investor Sentiment
A number of factors, including the impact of oil and natural gas operations on the environment, the effects of the use of hydrocarbons on
climate change, ecological damage relating to spills of petroleum products during production and transportation, and human rights, have
affected certain investors' sentiments towards investing in the oil and natural gas industry. As a result of these concerns, some
institutional, retail, and governmental investors have announced that they are no longer willing to fund or invest in companies in the oil
and natural gas industry, or are reducing the amount thereof over time. Any reduction in the investor base interested or willing to invest
in the oil and natural gas industry may result in limiting Enerflex’s access to capital, increasing its cost of capital, and decreasing the price
and liquidity of Enerflex’s securities.
In addition, practices and disclosures relating to ESG matters (including but not limited to climate change and emissions, diversity and
inclusion, data security and privacy, ethical sourcing, and water, waste and ecological management) are attracting increasing scrutiny by
stakeholders. Certain stakeholders are requesting that issuers develop and implement more robust ESG policies and practices.
Developing and implementing such policies and practices can involve significant costs and require a significant time commitment from
the Board of Directors, Executive Management Team, and employees of Enerflex. Failing to implement the policies and practices, as
requested or expected by Enerflex’s stakeholders, may result in such investors reducing their investment in Enerflex, or not investing in
Enerflex at all. The Company’s response to addressing ESG matters and any negative perception thereof can also impact Enerflex’s
reputation, business prospects, ability to hire and retain qualified employees, and vulnerability to activist shareholders. Such risks could
adversely affect Enerflex’s business, future operations, and profitability.
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 vigilant during 2020 in monitoring the aging of receivables and proactively collecting outstanding balances.
To address the challenging economic conditions confronted by the oil and natural gas industry, Enerflex has implemented additional
monitoring processes in assessing the creditworthiness of its customers.
Public Health Crises, Including COVID-19
The Company’s business, operations, and financial condition could be materially adversely affected by the outbreak of epidemics or
pandemics, or other health crises, including the COVID-19 outbreak. Such public health crises may adversely affect Enerflex, causing a
slowdown or temporary suspension of Enerflex’s operations in geographic locations impacted by an outbreak, including due to: 1)
reduced global economic activity and a corresponding decrease in demand for oil and natural gas, which could result in producers being
forced to shut in production and serve to lower demand for the Company’s products and services; 2) impaired supply chain as a result of
mass quarantines, lockdowns, or border closures, thereby limiting the supply of goods and services used in Enerflex's operations; and 3)
restricted workforce as a result of quarantines and health impacts, rendering employees unable to work or travel. Any limitations
imposed on the mobility of Enerflex’s employees may have an impact on the Company’s ability to complete projects, including BOOM or
ITK projects requiring installation in the field. In the event that Enerflex is unable to meet contractual requirements due to such public
health crises, and is unable to claim force majeure relief under the applicable contract or otherwise secure concessions from
counterparties, the Company’s operational or financial results may be adversely impacted.
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
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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,
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.
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.
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, subject to periodic revision, and are becoming increasingly stringent. The cost
of compliance with these requirements may 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 continuous priority across Enerflex operations and in the manufacturing of the Company's
products, as the Company uses and stores hazardous substances 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 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 possible that neighboring landowners and other third parties may 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 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, 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 and could
be subject to penalties related thereto.
The adoption of new HSE laws or regulations, or the more vigorous enforcement of existing laws or regulations, may also negatively
impact Enerflex’s customers and demand for the Company’s products and services, which in turn would have a negative impact on the
Company’s financial results and operations.
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 and other operations. 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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Health and Safety Risks
Our operations are subject to hazardous health and safety inherent in manufacturing, construction, and operations. These risks include
but are not limited to: explosions caused by natural gas leaks; fires; severe weather and natural disasters; malfunctioning or improperly
used tools and equipment; and vehicle collisions and other transportation incidents.
Failure to prevent or appropriately respond to a safety or health incident could result in injuries or fatalities among our employees,
contractors, visitors, 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.
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:
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Difficulties in staffing and managing foreign operations including logistical, safety, security, and communication challenges;
Changes in foreign government policies, laws, regulations, and regulatory requirements, or the interpretation, application
and/or enforcement thereof;
Failure to comply with applicable anti-corruption, anti-bribery, sanctions, and trade laws;
Difficulties in engaging third-party agents to interface with clients or otherwise act on the Company's behalf in certain
jurisdictions;
Difficulty or expense of enforcing contractual rights due to the lack of a developed legal system or otherwise;
Renegotiation or nullification of existing contracts;
The adoption of new, or the expansion of existing, trade restrictions, or embargoes;
Difficulties, delays, and expenses that may be experienced or incurred in connection with the movement and clearance of
personnel and goods through the customs and immigration authorities of multiple jurisdictions;
Being subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of foreign courts;
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.
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.
Corruption, Sanctions, Trade Compliance
The Company is required to comply with Canadian, U.S., and international laws and regulations regarding corruption, anti-bribery,
sanctions, and trade compliance. Enerflex conducts business in many parts of the world that experience high levels of corruption, relies
on third party agents to interface with its clients and otherwise act on the Company's behalf in some jurisdictions, and is subject to various
laws that govern the import and export of its equipment from country to country.
While Enerflex has developed policies and procedures designed to achieve and maintain compliance with applicable laws, the Company
could be exposed to investigations, claims, and other regulatory proceedings for alleged or actual violations of laws related to our
operations, including anti-corruption and anti-bribery legislation, trade laws, and sanctions laws. The Canadian government, the U.S.
Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control, and similar agencies
and authorities in other jurisdictions have a broad range of civil and criminal penalties they may seek to impose against corporations and
individuals for such violations, including injunctive relief, disgorgement, fines, penalties, and modifications to business practices and
compliance programs, among other things. While we cannot accurately predict the impact of any of these factors, if any of those risks
materialize, it could have a material adverse effect on our reputation, business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flow.
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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.
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.
Information Technology and Information Security
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
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 security 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.
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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. A breach of Enerflex’s information security measures or controls could result in
losses of material or confidential information, reputational consequences, financial damages, breaches of privacy laws, higher insurance
premiums, damage to assets, safety issues, operational downtime or delays, and revenue losses. The significance of any such event is
difficult to quantify, but may in certain circumstances be material to the Company and could have adverse effects on the Company’s
business, financial condition and results of operations.
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.
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.
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Terrorism
Terrorist activities (including environmental terrorism), anti-terrorist efforts, and other armed conflicts may adversely affect the global
economies and could prevent the Company from meeting its financial and other obligations to the extent such conflicts impact our
operations. 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.
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 a dedicated cyber insurance policy designed to help
mitigate against the risk of cyber-related events 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, 2020, the
Company had $307.8 million in Senior Notes issued and outstanding, and $84.4 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:
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Limiting the ability to refinance debt in the future or borrow additional funds to fund ongoing operations; and
Paying future dividends to shareholders.
As at December 31, 2020, the Company had $593.1 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
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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.
Payment of Future Cash Dividends
The amount and frequency of future cash dividends paid by the Company, if any, is subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors and
may vary depending on a variety of factors and conditions existing from time to time, including, among other things, significant declines
and volatility in commodity prices, demand for Enerflex products and services, restricted cash flows, capital expenditure requirements,
debt service requirements, operating costs, foreign exchange rates, and the satisfaction of the liquidity and solvency tests imposed by
applicable corporate law for the declaration and payment of dividends. Depending on these and various other factors, many of which are
beyond the control of Enerflex, future cash dividends could be reduced or suspended entirely or made less frequently. The market value
of the Common Shares may deteriorate if cash dividends are reduced or suspended.
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 28
in the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020.
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, 2020 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, 2020 the Company had $84.4
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, 2020 would be approximately $0.8 million. All interest charges are recorded in finance costs on the consolidated
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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.
CAPITAL RESOURCES
On January 31, 2021, 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 2020, the Company
declared a quarterly dividend of $0.02 per share. Enerflex’s Board of Directors will continue to evaluate dividend payments on a
quarterly basis, based on the availability of cash flow and anticipated market conditions.
At December 31, 2020, the Company had drawn $84.4 million against the Bank Facility (December 31, 2019 - $121.3 million). The
weighted average interest rate on the Bank Facility at December 31, 2020 was 2.3 percent (December 31, 2019 – 3.5 percent).
The composition of the borrowings on the Bank Facility and the Senior Notes was as follows:
($ 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
Current portion of long-term debt
Non-current portion of long-term debt
December 31,
2020
December 31,
2019
$
84,369
$
121,328
40,000
148,686
119,124
(2,467)
40,000
151,374
120,916
(3,131)
$
$
$
389,712
$
430,487
40,000
$
349,712
389,712
$
-
430,487
430,487
At December 31, 2020, without considering renewal at similar terms, the Canadian dollar equivalent principal payments due over the
next five years are $273.1 million, and $119.1 million thereafter.
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CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS COMMITTED CAPITAL INVESTMENT, AND OFF-
BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
The Company’s contractual obligations are contained in the following table:
($ Canadian thousands)
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Thereafter
Leases
Purchase
Obligations
$
15,562
$
58,266
$
13,017
9,051
6,172
6,124
25,676
1,459
118
-
-
-
Total contractual obligations
$
75,602
$
59,843
$
The Company’s lease commitments are operating leases for premises, equipment, and service vehicles.
Total
73,828
14,476
9,169
6,172
6,124
25,676
135,445
The majority of the Company’s purchase commitments relate to major components for the Engineered Systems and Rentals product lines
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.
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.
On December 22, 2020, Enerflex entered into an agreement to terminate a joint operation and to purchase the assets of that joint
operation for net consideration of $6.7 million Brazilian real ($1.7 million Canadian dollars). This purchase was recorded as a transaction
between shareholders. The joint operation had previously been fully consolidated and a non-controlling interest had been recorded in
equity and net earnings. Upon termination of the joint operation, the non-controlling interest relating to this joint operation was reduced
to nil, and a retained earnings adjustment of $0.2 million was recorded to reflect the difference between the purchase price and the
amount by which the non-controlling interest was adjusted.
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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
Accounts payable
Joint Operation – Geogas
Revenue
Purchases
Accounts receivable
Accounts payable
All related party transactions are settled in cash.
$
$
2020
2019
558
$
-
1
56
-
-
-
-
$
509
-
4
-
62
74
19
-
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
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 a 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.
Certain contracts also include aspects of variable consideration, such as liquidated damages on project delays. For these contracts,
management must make estimations as to the likelihood of the variable consideration being recognized or constrained, based on the
status of each project, the potential value of variable consideration, communication received from the customer, and other factors.
Enerflex continues to monitor these factors. Changes in estimated cost or revenue associated with a project, including variable
consideration, could result in material changes to revenue and gross margin recognized on certain projects.
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.
Net Investment in Finance Leases
In calculating the value of the Company’s net investment in finance leases, the Company is required to determine the fair value of the
underlying assets included in the finance lease transaction, or, if lower, the present value of the lease payments discounted using a market
rate of interest. The fair value of the underlying assets should reflect the amount that the Company would otherwise recognize on a sale
of those assets.
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. The impact of COVID-19 and negative economic factors
surrounding the oil and gas industry on expected credit losses requires significant judgment, as it is not directly comparable with any
recent similar events. Future economic conditions, especially around the oil and gas industry, may have a significant impact on the
collectability of trade receivables from customers and the corresponding expected credit losses. Management has implemented
additional monitoring processes in assessing the creditworthiness of customers and believes the current provision appropriately reflects
the best estimate of its future expected credit losses. Significant or unanticipated changes in economic conditions could impact the
magnitude of future expected credit losses.
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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, or when there is any indication that goodwill may be impaired.
This requires an estimation of the value-in-use of the groups of cash generating units (“CGUs”) to which the goodwill is allocated.
Estimating the value-in-use requires 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. The methodology and assumptions used,
as well as the results of the assessment performed are detailed in Note 14.
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 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. The basis for this estimate
is management’s five-year cash flow projections. The Company determined that the recoverability of deferred tax assets has not changed
as a result of recent events, however management will continue to assess in response to changing economic conditions.
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 24.
Government Grants
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions, including mandated quarantines, business closures, and travel
restrictions, governments in certain jurisdictions in which the Company does business have established programs to assist companies
and individuals through the period for which these restrictions are in place. During the second quarter of 2020, the Company qualified
for government grants in a number of jurisdictions, most notably the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy and the JobKeeper Payment
program in Australia. The subsidies received, totaling $19.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, have been recorded as a
reduction in cost of goods sold and selling and administrative expense within the consolidated statements of earnings in accordance with
where the associated expense was recognized. There are no unfulfilled conditions or other contingencies relating to government
assistance that has been recognized.
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NEW ACCOUNTING POLICIES
IFRS 3 Business Combinations (“IFRS 3”)
Effective January 1, 2020, the definition of a business was 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.
FUTURE ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
The Company has reviewed new and revised accounting pronouncements that have been issued but are not yet effective and determined
that no pronouncements or amendments would be expected to have a material impact on future 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,
2020, 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, 2020, 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, 2020, 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, 2020 that
would materially affect, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s ICFR. The Company recognizes that employees may
be required to change how control activities are performed during offsite work arrangements resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic,
and has ensured that control objectives are being met during this period.
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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, 2020, Enerflex declared a quarterly dividend of $0.02 per share, payable on April 1, 2021, to shareholders
of record on March 11, 2021. Enerflex’s Board of Directors will continue to evaluate dividend payments on a quarterly basis, based on
the availability of cash flow and anticipated market conditions.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This MD&A contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. 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.
This forward-looking information is based on assumptions, estimates and analysis made in the light of the Company's experience and its
perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that are believed by the Company to be reasonable
and relevant in the circumstances. 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; business disruptions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic; 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, and readers are cautioned not to unduly rely upon
forward-looking information.
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
FOR FINANCIAL POSITION
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”
Marc E. Rossiter
President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director
Sanjay Bishnoi
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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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, 2020 and 2019, and the consolidated statements of earnings,
comprehensive income, 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, 2020 and 2019, 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.
Key Audit Matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in the audit of the consolidated financial
statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of the audit of the consolidated financial statements as a
whole, and in forming the auditor’s opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. For each matter below,
our description of how our audit addressed the matter is provided in that context.
We have fulfilled the responsibilities described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements section
of our report, including in relation to these matters. Accordingly, our audit included the performance of procedures designed to respond
to our assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements. The results of our audit procedures,
including the procedures performed to address the matters below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the accompanying
consolidated financial statements.
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Key audit matter
How our audit addressed the key audit matter
Revenue recognition from the supply of engineered systems
As described in Note 3q, 5, and 23 to the consolidated financial
statements, revenues from the supply of engineered systems
involving design, manufacture, installation and start-up are
recognized using the percentage of completion method, based on
total costs incurred as a proportion of expected total costs of the
project.
The revenue recognized on projects where the company has not
fulfilled all performance obligations of the contract’s scope of
work as at December 31, 2020 requires management to make
several estimates including expected margin to be earned on the
contract and the estimated remaining costs to complete.
Significant changes in estimated costs to complete could have a
material effect on the amount of revenue recognized.
Estimating the recoverable amount of goodwill
As described in Note 3f, 5, and 14 to the consolidated financial
statements, the carrying value of $576 million of goodwill is
assessed against the estimated recoverable amount of each
operating segment, at least annually or at any time an indicator
of impairment exists.
Auditing management’s annual goodwill impairment tests was
complex, given the degree of judgment and subjectivity in
evaluating management’s estimates and assumptions
in
determining the recoverable amount of the operating segments.
Significant assumptions included cash flow projections, revenue
growth rate, earnings margins, and discount rate, which are
affected by expectations about future market and economic
conditions.
To test the estimate of revenue recognized based on the
percentage of completion method, our audit procedures
included, amongst others, the following:
· We obtained an understanding of and evaluated the design
of controls over the Company’s process of accounting for
percentage of completion revenue. For certain operating
segments, we tested the operating effectiveness of controls
over the percentage of completion revenue recognition
process related to management’s original total cost
estimates and subsequent reforecasting of the total cost
estimate.
·
·
Performed retrospective reviews of completed projects,
performed inquiries with project managers on jobs that
incurred a loss in the year, and identified monthly trending
in order to assess the impact of significant margin changes.
Compared estimated costs to complete for in-progress jobs
to actual costs incurred on similar completed projects and
obtained supporting third-party vendor quotes or price
sheets for a sample of estimated costs to complete for in-
progress jobs
involved our valuation specialists to evaluate the
We
methodology, mathematical accuracy, and
select key
assumptions in management’s estimation of the recoverable
amounts, such as the discount rate used. In addition, to test other
key assumptions, we performed, amongst others, the following
procedures:
·
·
·
·
Compared assumptions incorporated into the estimated
recoverable amount such as revenue forecasts and growth
rates to publicly available data and historically realized
results.
Obtained commodity price forecasts to identify trends
compared
industry outlook provided
management’s forecast related to estimated bookings.
the
to
in
Performed a comparative analysis between historical and
forecasted gross margins, and the current year actual
results against the prior year forecast to evaluate any
trends.
Performed a sensitivity analysis on the significant
assumptions to evaluate the change in the calculated
recoverable amount that would result from changes in the
underlying inputs.
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
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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.
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.
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·
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.
From the matters communicated with those charged with governance, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the
audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters
in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances,
we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably
be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.
The engagement partner on the audit resulting in this independent auditor’s report is Gord Graham.
Chartered Professional Accountants
Calgary, Canada
February 24, 2021
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CONSOLIDATED
CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
($ Canadian thousands)
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable (Note 7)
Contract assets (Note 7)
Inventories (Note 8)
Current portion of finance leases receivable (Note 11)
Income taxes receivable
Derivative financial instruments (Note 28)
Other current assets
Total current assets
Property, plant and equipment (Note 9)
Rental equipment (Note 9)
Lease right-of-use assets (Note 10)
Finance leases receivable (Note 11)
Deferred tax assets (Note 20)
Other assets (Note 12)
Intangible assets (Note 13)
Goodwill (Note 14)
Total assets
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 15)
Provisions (Note 16)
Income taxes payable
Deferred revenues (Note 17)
Current portion of long-term debt (Note 18)
Current portion of lease liabilities (Note 19)
Derivative financial instruments (Note 28)
Total current liabilities
Long-term debt (Note 18)
Lease liabilities (Note 19)
Deferred tax liabilities (Note 20)
Other liabilities
Total liabilities
Shareholders’ equity
Share capital (Note 21)
Contributed surplus (Note 22)
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Total shareholders’ equity before non-controlling interest
Non-controlling interest (Note 32)
Total shareholders’ equity and non-controlling interest
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
December 31, 2020 December 31, 20191
$
95,676 $
213,375
66,722
212,251
3,047
23,718
491
9,047
624,327
102,636
637,814
54,184
61,227
48,216
58,600
16,544
576,028
96,255
384,021
130,392
269,385
446
6,626
152
11,865
899,142
108,551
642,095
60,288
454
48,624
25,868
22,058
573,928
2,179,576 $
2,381,008
182,152 $
10,549
4,387
35,409
40,000
14,693
371
287,561
349,712
47,233
87,408
10,967
333,605
18,250
8,074
89,409
-
14,172
375
463,885
430,487
52,828
76,256
14,765
782,881 $
1,038,221
$
$
$
$
375,524 $
656,832
301,040
63,299
1,396,695
-
1,396,695
$
2,179,576 $
375,524
655,107
228,843
81,779
1,341,253
1,534
1,342,787
2,381,008
See accompanying Notes to the consolidated financial statements, including guarantees, commitments, and contingencies (Note 31).
1 Certain December 31, 2019 balances have been reclassified. Refer to Note 2(b) for additional detail.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
($ Canadian thousands, except per share amounts)
Revenue (Note 23)
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 and joint venture
Earnings before finance costs and income taxes
Net finance costs (Note 26)
Earnings before income taxes
Income taxes (Note 20)
Net earnings
Net earnings attributable to:
Controlling interest
Non-controlling interest
Earnings per share – basic (Note 27)
Earnings per share – diluted (Note 27)
Weighted average number of shares – basic
Weighted average number of shares – diluted
See accompanying Notes to the consolidated financial statements.
Years ended December 31,
2020
2019
$
1,217,052 $
2,045,422
918,873
298,179
182,167
116,012
45
1,995
118,052
22,493
95,559
7,302
88,257 $
1,616,337
429,085
197,177
231,908
302
1,692
233,902
18,578
215,324
63,196
152,128
88,080 $
151,647
177
481
88,257 $
152,128
0.98 $
0.98 $
1.70
1.70
89,678,845
89,678,845
89,500,829
89,709,745
$
$
$
$
$
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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,
2020
2019
$
88,257 $
152,128
545
465
1,613
(21,323)
(18,700) $
69,557 $
(18,480) $
(220)
(18,700) $
(815)
905
3,845
(65,044)
(61,109)
91,019
(60,713)
(396)
(61,109)
$
$
$
$
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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 20)
Share-based compensation expense (Note 24)
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment (Note 9)
Net change in non-cash working capital and other (Note 30)
Years ended December 31,
2020
2019
$
88,257 $
152,128
85,265
(1,995)
14,174
1,816
(45)
187,472
32,776
86,559
(1,692)
31,476
7,749
(302)
275,918
(221,749)
54,169
Cash provided by operating activities
$
220,248 $
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 30)
Lease liability principal repayment (Note 19)
Lease interest (Note 19)
Dividends
Stock option exercises
Cash used in financing activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents denominated in foreign currencies
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.
$
(9,874) $
(123,879)
(46,322)
(217,068)
115
3,121
(7,242)
9,205
4,454
26,911
(137,759) $
(222,820)
(41,697) $
(12,770)
(3,371)
(24,212)
-
(82,050) $
(1,018) $
(579)
96,255
95,676 $
(15,748)
(12,551)
(2,586)
(37,548)
7,453
(60,980)
(978)
(230,609)
326,864
96,255
$
$
$
$
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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, 2019
$
366,120 $
654,324 $
118,134 $
143,563 $
(1,071) $
142,492 $
1,281,070 $
1,449 $
1,282,519
Foreign
currency
Accumulated
shareholders’
Total
other
equity before
Non-
IFRS 16 opening
retained earnings
adjustment
Net earnings
Other comprehensive
income (loss)
Effect of stock option
plans
Dividends
-
-
-
-
-
-
9,404
783
Net earnings
Other comprehensive
income (loss)
Purchase of non-
controlling interest
(Note 32)
Effect of stock option
plans
Dividends
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(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)
-
-
(38,509)
88,080
-
-
-
88,080
177
88,257
-
(19,490)
1,010
(18,480)
(18,480)
(220)
(18,700)
(189)
1,725
-
-
(15,694)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(189)
(1,491)
(1,680)
1,725
(15,694)
-
-
1,725
(15,694)
At December 31, 2019
$
375,524 $
655,107 $
228,843 $
82,760 $
(981) $
81,779 $
1,341,253 $
1,534 $
1,342,787
At December 31, 2020
$
375,524 $
656,832 $
301,040 $
63,270 $
29 $
63,299 $
1,396,695 $
- $
1,396,695
See accompanying Notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts or as otherwise noted.)
NOTE 1. NATURE AND DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY
Enerflex Ltd. (“Enerflex” or “the Company”) is a single-source supplier of natural gas compression, oil and gas processing, refrigeration
systems, and electric power generation equipment – plus related in-house engineering and mechanical services expertise. The
Company’s broad in-house resources provide the capability to engineer, design, manufacture, construct, commission, service, and
operate hydrocarbon handling systems. Enerflex’s expertise encompasses field production facilities, compression and natural gas
processing plants, gas-lift compression, refrigeration systems, and electric power solutions serving the natural gas production industry.
Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, the registered office is located at 904, 1331 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, Canada. Enerflex has
approximately 2,000 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. 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 24, 2021. 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
consolidated financial statements. Certain immaterial prior period amounts have been reclassified between contract assets and
deferred revenues to better align with contractual terms for these projects. Contract assets and deferred revenues as at December
31, 2019 have been reduced by $53,498 from balances disclosed in the annual consolidated financial statements.
(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.
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.
(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
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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 24.
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
Company as a Leasee
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 consolidated 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.
Company as a Leasor
Leases in which the Company is the lessor are assessed upon commencement and are classified as either an operating lease or a
finance lease. An operating lease does not transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of the leased asset to the customer. Lease
payments from operating leases are recorded as income on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease. A finance lease exists when
the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of the leased asset to the lessee.
Amounts due from lessees under finance leases are recorded as finance lease receivables. Finance leases are initially recognized at
amounts equal to the net investment in the lease, determined to be the fair value of the underlying asset, or, if lower, the present
value of the lease payments discounted using a market rate of interest. Payments that are part of the leasing arrangement are
divided between a reduction in the finance lease receivable and finance lease income. Finance lease income is recognized so as to
produce a constant rate of return on the Company’s investment in the lease and is included in revenues.
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(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, 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.
Revenue from contracts that have been classified as finance leases is recorded as Rentals revenue. At the commencement of a
finance lease, the Company recognizes revenue and a finance lease receivable equal to the net investment in the lease. Finance
income is recognized in Rentals revenue reflecting a constant periodic rate of return on the Company's net investment in the lease
over the lease term.
Practical Expedients
The Company has elected to use the practical expedients in IFRS 15 Revenue from contracts with customers paragraphs 63 and 94
with regards to the existence of a significant financing component in the contract and incremental costs of obtaining a contract,
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respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 the Company had no contracts with a significant financing
component that is considered material. Incremental costs of obtaining a contract predominantly relate to commission costs on
Engineered Systems projects, which are typically completed within one 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 FVTPL.
Preferred shares included as long-term receivables in Other assets were recorded at fair value at inception and are subsequently
measured at amortized cost.
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 statements of earnings;
Accounts receivable and preferred shares 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 FVTPL. 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.
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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.
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, a portion of 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 consolidated 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 Income taxes, 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 consolidated statements of earnings and the
condolidated 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.
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(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.
(w) Government Grants
Government grants are recorded as a reduction in cost of goods sold and selling and administrative expense within the consolidated
statements of earnings in accordance with where the associated expense was recognized. Government grants are recognized when
there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received, and all related conditions are complied with.
NOTE 4. CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES
IFRS 3 Business Combinations (“IFRS 3”)
Effective January 1, 2020, the definition of a business was 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.
NOTE 5. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGMENT
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 a 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.
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Certain contracts also include aspects of variable consideration, such as liquidated damages on project delays. For these contracts,
management must make estimations as to the likelihood of the variable consideration being recognized or constrained, based on the
status of each project, the potential value of variable consideration, communication received from the customer, and other factors.
Enerflex continues to monitor these factors. Changes in estimated cost or revenue associated with a project, including variable
consideration, could result in material changes to revenue and gross margin recognized on certain projects.
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.
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.
Net Investment in Finance Leases
In calculating the value of the Company’s net investment in finance leases, the Company is required to determine the fair value of the
underlying assets included in the finance lease transaction, or, if lower, the present value of the lease payments discounted using a market
rate of interest. The fair value of the underlying assets should reflect the amount that the Company would otherwise recognize on a sale
of those assets.
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,
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current economic conditions, and forecasts of future economic conditions. The impact of COVID-19 and negative economic factors
surrounding the oil and gas industry on expected credit losses requires significant judgment, as it is not directly comparable with any
recent similar events. Future economic conditions, especially around the oil and gas industry, may have a significant impact on the
collectability of trade receivables from customers and the corresponding expected credit losses. Management has implemented
additional monitoring processes in assessing the creditworthiness of customers and believes the current provision appropriately reflects
the best estimate of its future expected credit losses. 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, or when there is any indication that goodwill may be impaired.
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 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. The methodology and assumptions used, as well as the results of the
assessment performed are detailed in Note 14.
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 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. The basis for this estimate
is management’s five-year cash flow projections. The Company determined that the recoverability of deferred tax assets has not changed
as a result of recent events, however management will continue to assess in response to changing economic conditions.
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 24.
Government Grants
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions, including mandated quarantines, business closures, and travel
restrictions, governments in certain jurisdictions in which the Company does business have established programs to assist companies
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and individuals through the period for which these restrictions are in place. During the second quarter of 2020, the Company qualified
for government grants in a number of jurisdictions, most notably the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy and the JobKeeper Payment
program in Australia. The subsidies received, totaling $19.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, have been recorded as a
reduction in cost of goods sold and selling and administrative expense within the consolidated statements of earnings in accordance with
where the associated expense was recognized. There are no unfulfilled conditions or other contingencies relating to government
assistance that has been recognized.
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 and determined
that no pronouncements or amendments would be expected to have a material impact on future financial statements.
NOTE 7. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND CONTRACT ASSETS
Accounts receivable consisted of the following:
December 31,
Trade receivables
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts1
Trade receivables, net
Other receivables
Total accounts receivable
2020
194,777 $
(11,439)
183,338 $
30,037
213,375 $
2019
373,480
(2,144)
371,336
12,685
384,021
$
$
$
1 During the third quarter of 2020, management identified certain receivable balances in the Rest of World segment that may be at higher risk of credit loss, leading to
an increase in the allowance for doubtful accounts provision at September 30, 2020. The value of the provision relating to these receivables at December 31, 2020
represents only the outstanding amounts owed to Enerflex, as the total value of the associated contract was recognized and largely collected prior to 2020.
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 settled and derecognized during the year
Currency translation effects
Closing balance
2020
152,285 $
42,492
194,777 $
2019
321,058
52,422
373,480
2020
2,144
$
21,072
(11,071)
(706)
11,439 $
2019
992
2,162
(951)
(59)
2,144
$
$
$
$
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Movement in contract assets:
December 31,
Balance, January 1
Unbilled revenue recognized
Amounts billed
Amounts transferred to other assets
Currency translation effects
Closing balance
2020
$
130,392 $
238,300
(281,145)
(26,625)
5,800
$
66,722 $
2019
158,027
645,276
(666,896)
-
(6,015)
130,392
Amounts recognized as contract assets are typically billed to customers within three months. Amounts reclassified to other assets relate
to a balance previously included in contract assets at December 31, 2019 that was revised to a long-term receivable during the first
quarter of 2020 due to a change in the terms of the associated contract.
NOTE 8. INVENTORIES
Inventories consisted of the following:
December 31,
Direct materials
Repair and distribution parts
Work-in-process
Equipment
Total inventories
2020
2019
119,342 $
182,692
52,125
25,185
15,599
42,540
33,403
10,750
212,251 $
269,385
$
$
The amount of inventory and overhead costs recognized as an expense and included in cost of goods during 2020 was $918.9 million
(December 31, 2019 – $1,616.3 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 for December 31, 2020 was $5.4 million (December 31, 2019 –
$5.9 million).
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NOTE 9. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT AND RENTAL EQUIPMENT
Land
Building
Equipment
Assets under
construction
Total
property,
plant and
equipment
Rental
equipment1
Cost
January 1, 2020
$
18,756 $
105,130
$
63,386 $
10,304 $
197,576 $
917,204
Additions
Reclassification
Disposals
-
-
-
198
9,213
(76)
Currency translation effects
(285)
(2,286)
1,176
3,324
(3,120)
(922)
8,500
(14,956)
-
202
9,874
(2,419)
(3,196)
(3,291)
123,879
-
(119,251)
(40,148)
December 31, 2020
$
18,471 $
112,179
$
63,844 $
4,050 $
198,544 $
881,684
Accumulated depreciation
January 1, 2020
$
- $
(39,262)
$
(49,763) $
- $
(89,025) $
(275,109)
Depreciation charge
Impairment
Disposals
Currency translation effects
December 31, 2020
Net book value –
December 31, 2020
$
$
-
-
-
-
(5,945)
(5,558)
-
71
802
-
3,055
692
-
-
-
-
(11,503)
(51,360)
-
3,126
1,494
(2,607)
67,054
18,152
- $
(44,334)
$
(51,574) $
- $
(95,908) $
(243,870)
18,471 $
67,845
$
12,270 $
4,050 $
102,636 $
637,814
1 Disposals of rental equipment includes certain assets that were included in a finance lease transaction in the fourth quarter of 2020. As required, the net book
value of these assets have been derecognized from rental equipment at December 31, 2020. Refer to Note 11 for further details on the finance lease transaction.
Land
Building
Equipment
Assets under
construction
Total
property,
plant and
equipment
Rental
equipment
Cost
January 1, 2019
$
23,034 $
88,668
$
59,685 $
11,641 $
183,028 $
798,999
Additions
Reclassification
Disposals
Currency translation effects
-
-
(3,531)
(747)
1,557
33,403
(14,663)
(3,835)
1,283
8,167
(3,898)
(1,851)
43,482
(44,338)
46,322
(2,768)
-
(22,092)
(481)
(6,914)
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
$
- $
(45,216)
$
(49,106) $
- $
(94,322) $
(260,510)
Depreciation charge
Impairment
Disposals
Currency translation effects
December 31, 2019
Net book value – December
31, 2019
$
$
-
-
-
-
(5,039)
(5,740)
-
9,441
1,552
-
3,748
1,335
-
-
-
-
(10,779)
-
13,189
2,887
(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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Depreciation of property, plant and equipment and rental equipment included in earnings for year ended December 31, 2020 was $62.9
million (December 31, 2019 – $63.7 million), of which $59.2 million was included in cost of goods sold (December 31, 2019 – $60.1
million) and $3.7 million was included in selling and administrative expenses (December 31, 2019 – $3.6 million).
Impairment of rental equipment included in earnings for the year ended December 31, 2020 was $2.6 million (December 31, 2019 –
$26.4 million).
NOTE 10. LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS
Cost
January 1, 2020
Additions
Disposal
Currency translation effects
December 31, 2020
Accumulated depreciation
January 1, 2020
Depreciation charge
Disposal
Currency translation effects
December 31, 2020
Net book value – December 31, 2020
Cost
January 1, 2019
Additions
Disposal
Currency translation effects
December 31, 2019
Accumulated depreciation
January 1, 2019
Depreciation charge
Disposal
Currency translation effects
December 31, 2019
Net book value – December 31, 2019
Land and buildings
Equipment
Total lease
right-of-use assets
55,463 $
17,104 $
3,923
(3,069)
(75)
4,389
(1,821)
(312)
56,242 $
19,360 $
(8,028) $
(4,251) $
(8,106)
2,513
94
(13,527) $
42,715 $
(5,601)
1,779
182
(7,891) $
11,469 $
72,567
8,312
(4,890)
(387)
75,602
(12,279)
(13,707)
4,292
276
(21,418)
54,184
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
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Depreciation of lease right-of-use assets included in earnings for the year ended December 31, 2020 was $13.7 million (December 31,
2019 – $12.7 million), of which $7.1 million was included in cost of goods sold (December 31, 2019 – $6.2 million) and $6.6 million was
included in selling and administrative expenses (December 31, 2019 – $6.5 million).
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NOTE 11. FINANCE LEASES RECEIVABLE
The Company entered into finance lease arrangements for certain of its rental assets. The terms of the leases entered into range from
three to 10 years.
At December 31, 2020, the Company finalized the extension of two contracts with a customer, which were previously recognized as
build-own-operate-maintain (“BOOM”) projects, for an additional 10 years. These contracts were previously scheduled to end in 2021
and 2024. Under the new agreements, the Company will continue providing, operating, and maintaining the existing equipment for
approximately 10 years, after which ownership of the equipment will transfer to the customer. The Company determined that the lease
component of these agreements should be classified as finance leases, as the contracts transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of
the underlying assets. Upon commencement of the new leases, the Company recognized revenue, based on the fair value of the
underlying assets, and cost of goods sold, determined to be the net book value of those assets, in the consolidated statements of earnings.
In addition, the Company recognized a finance lease receivable equal to the revenue recognized, and derecognized the net book value of
the underlying assets from rental equipment.
The value of the net investment is comprised of the following:
December 31,
Less than one year
Between one and five years
Later than five years
Less: unearned finance income
$
$
$
2020
3,047
$
42,129
45,445
90,621 $
(26,347)
64,274 $
Minimum
lease payments
Present value of
minimum lease payments
2019
2020
2019
446 $
2,928
$
542
-
988 $
(88)
900 $
34,020
27,326
64,274
$
-
64,274
$
427
473
-
900
-
900
The average interest rates implicit in the leases are fixed at the contract date for the entire lease term. At December 31, 2020 the average
interest rate was 7.5 percent per annum (December 31, 2019 – 8.3 percent). The finance lease receivables at the end of reporting period
are neither past due nor impaired.
NOTE 12. OTHER ASSETS
December 31,
Investment in associates and joint ventures
Long-term receivables
Prepaid deposits
$
$
2020
26,566 $
31,910
124
2019
25,670
-
198
58,600 $
25,868
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NOTE 13. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Acquired value
January 1, 2020
Reclassification
Disposal
Currency translation effects
December 31, 2020
Accumulated amortization
January 1, 2020
Amortization charge
Disposal
Currency translation effects
December 31, 2020
Net book value – December 31, 2020
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
$
$
$
$
$
Customer
relationships
and other
Software
Total intangible
assets
70,895
$
51,283 $
122,178
-
-
(1,071)
2,419
(5,045)
41
2,419
(5,045)
(1,030)
69,824
$
48,698 $
118,522
(55,232)
$
(44,888) $
(100,120)
(4,974)
-
910
(2,798)
5,045
(41)
(7,772)
5,045
869
(59,296)
10,528
$
$
(42,682) $
(101,978)
6,016 $
16,544
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
$
$
$
$
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NOTE 14. GOODWILL AND IMPAIRMENT REVIEW OF GOODWILL
December 31,
Balance, January 1
Currency translation effects
2020
573,928 $
2,100
576,028 $
2019
598,831
(24,903)
573,928
$
$
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. During the second quarter of 2020, the
Company identified indicators of impairment resulting from the negative economic factors surrounding the oil and gas industry and the
impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Management performed an assessment comparing the carrying amount and recoverable amount for
each segment at June 30, 2020, the result of which was no impairment of goodwill. At December 31, 2020, the Company determined
that there were no further indicators of impairment, and performed an annual assessment comparing the carrying amount and
recoverable amount for each segment in accordance with IAS 36.10(b).
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, 2020. Management has adopted a five-year projection period to assess each segment’s value-in-use,
based on management’s five-year cash flow projections, which include the financial budgets approved by the Board of Directors for 2021
and management’s expectations of cash flows for 2022 to 2025.
•
Key Assumptions Used in Value-In-Use Calculations:
The calculation of value-in-use for the annual impairment test of 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 ten 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 $52.6 million; and
• Discount Rate: Management determines a discount rate for each segment based on the estimated weighted average cost of
capital of the Company, using the five-year average of the Company’s peer group debt to total enterprise value, adjusted for a
number of risk factors specific to each segment. 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 $92.6 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 9.6 percent (December 31, 2019 – 10.1 percent), 12.8 percent
(December 31, 2019 – 14.2 percent), and 10.9 percent (December 31, 2019 – 11.8 percent) post-tax discount rate, respectively.
A reasonable change in assumptions for the USA segment would not trigger an impairment. In the Rest of World and Canada segments,
a reasonable change in the discount rate or long-term cash flows could lead to an impairment. Management will continue to assess the
long-term projected cash flows in these segments, as certain factors may cause a material variance from previously used cash flow
projections. Management notes that there is a potential for future impairments as more certainty around future cash flows is achieved.
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NOTE 15. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES
December 31,
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Accrued dividend payable
Cash-settled share-based payments
NOTE 16. PROVISIONS
December 31,
Warranty provision
Legal provision
Restructuring provision
2020
178,303 $
1,794
2,055
182,152 $
2020
10,549 $
-
-
10,549 $
$
$
$
$
2020
Warranty
provision
Legal
provision
Restructuring
provision
Onerous lease
provision
2019
320,932
10,312
2,361
333,605
2019
15,563
1,818
869
18,250
Total
Balance, January 1
$
15,563
$
1,818 $
869
$
- $
18,250
Additions during the year
Amounts settled and
released in the year
Currency translation effects
8,203
-
-
(13,232)
15
(1,818)
(869)
-
- $
-
-
$
-
-
-
8,203
(15,919)
15
- $
10,549
Balance, December 31
$
10,549
$
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
15,551
(9,368)
Currency translation effects
(340)
-
697
-
-
-
-
869
-
-
$
2,049 $
(2,049)
-
-
-
Balance, December 31
$
15,563
$
1,818 $
869
$
- $
Total
12,890
(2,049)
17,117
(9,368)
(340)
18,250
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 Leases 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.
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NOTE 17. DEFERRED REVENUES
December 31,
Balance, January 1
Cash received in advance of revenue recognition
Revenue subsequently recognized
Currency translation effects
Closing balance
2020
89,409 $
247,100
(306,334)
5,234
35,409 $
2019
348,804
424,737
(673,473)
(10,659)
89,409
$
$
Amounts recognized as deferred revenues are typically recognized into revenue within six months.
NOTE 18. LONG-TERM DEBT
Through private placement, the Company has $307.8 million of senior 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, 2020, the Company was in compliance with these covenants.
The weighted average interest rate on the Bank Facility for the year ended December 31, 2020 was 2.3 percent (December 31, 2019 –
3.5 percent).
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The composition of the borrowings on the Bank Facility and the Company’s 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
Current portion of long-term debt
Non-current portion of long-term debt
2020
$
84,369 $
40,000
148,686
119,124
(2,467)
389,712 $
40,000 $
349,712
389,712 $
$
$
$
2019
121,328
40,000
151,374
120,916
(3,131)
430,487
-
430,487
430,487
At December 31, 2020 without considering renewal at similar terms, the Canadian dollar equivalent principal payments due over the
next five years are $273.1 million, and $119.1 million thereafter.
NOTE 19. LEASE LIABILITIES
December 31,
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
2020
$
67,000 $
8,065
3,371
(16,141)
(369)
61,926 $
14,693 $
47,233
61,926 $
$
$
$
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, 2020, the Company paid $1.0 million (December 31,
2019 – $1.7 million) relating to short-term and low-value leases which were expensed as incurred. During year ended December 31,
2020, the Company also paid $1.6 million (December 31, 2019 – $1.7 million) in variable lease payments not included in the measurement
of lease liabilities, of which $0.7 million (December 31, 2019 – $0.4 million) was included in cost of goods sold and $0.9 million (December
31, 2019 – $1.3 million) was included in selling and administrative expenses. Interest expense on lease liabilities was $3.4 million for the
year ended December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019 – $2.6 million). Total cash outflow for leases for the year ended December 31, 2020
was $18.7 million (December 31, 2019 – $19.1 million).
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Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable leases were as follows:
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Thereafter
Less:
Imputed interest
Short-term leases
Low-value leases
NOTE 20. 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
December 31, 2020
$
$
15,562
13,017
9,051
6,172
6,124
25,676
75,602
13,412
193
71
$
61,926
$
$
2020
(6,872) $
14,174
7,302
$
2019
31,720
31,476
63,196
(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
Amounts not deductible (taxable) for tax purposes
Impact of accounting for associates and joint ventures
Other
$
$
2020
95,559 $
24.4%
23,316 $
(4,007)
(14,505)
597
2,426
(530)
5
2019
215,324
26.5%
57,061
2,125
(1,129)
5,040
723
(575)
(49)
Income tax expense from continuing operations
$
7,302
$
63,196
The applicable statutory tax rate is the aggregate of the Canadian federal income tax rate of 15.0 percent (2019 – 15.0 percent) and
provincial income tax rates of 9.4 percent (2019 – 11.5 percent). During the second quarter of 2019 and fourth quarter of 2020, lower
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Alberta corporate income tax rates became substantially enacted. The Alberta corporate income tax rates are 11.5 percent for 2019, 9.0
percent for 2020, and 8.0 percent for 2021 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.
(c) Income Tax Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income
Years ended December 31,
Deferred Tax
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
Arising on foreign exchange movement on long-term debt:
Relating to net investment hedge
2020
2019
186
$
(286)
158
61
276
-
(10)
Total income tax recognized in other comprehensive income
$
405 $
(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
$ 19,449 $ 26,082
$
(57,684) $
1,330 $
(17,144) $
335 $
(27,632)
(2,080)
2,661
(18,003)
-
-
-
(756)
(61)
4,007
-
(14,171)
-
(344)
(405)
January 1, 2020
Charged to net
earnings
Charged to OCI
Exchange differences
689
226
1,731
31
338
1
3,016
December 31, 2020
$
18,058 $ 28,969
$
(73,956) $
544 $
(12,799) $
(8) $
(39,192)
1Net deferred tax liabilities at December 31, 2020 of $39.2 million consist of liabilities of $87.4 million net of assets of $48.2 million.
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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.
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, 2020 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, 2020, and financial budgets approved by the Board of Directors, consistent with the projected future
earnings used by management in determining the recoverable amount as part of the annual assessment for goodwill impairment in Note
14. Certain of the tax losses recognized are subject to expiration in the years 2026 through 2039.
(e) Unrecognized Deferred Tax Assets
The Company has unused tax losses of $49.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019 – $42.5 million). Certain
of these unrecognized tax losses are subject to expiration in the years 2021 through 2029. Deferred tax assets totaling $7.0 million on
these tax losses have not been recognized in the consolidated statements of financial position at December 31, 2020 (December 31,
2019 – $9.0 million).
NOTE 21. 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
2020
2019
Number of
common shares
Common
share capital
Number of
common shares
Common
share capital
89,678,845 $
375,524
89,083,621 $
-
-
595,224
366,120
9,404
375,524
Balance, December 31
89,678,845 $
375,524
89,678,845 $
Total dividends declared in the year were $15.7 million, or $0.115 per share during the first quarter and $0.02 per share during the last
three quarters of 2020 (December 31, 2019 – $38.5 million, or $0.105 during the first three quarters and $0.115 per share during the
last quarter of 2019).
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NOTE 22. 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 23. REVENUE
Years ended December 31,
Engineered Systems
Service1
Rentals1,2
Total revenue
2020
655,107 $
1,725
-
656,832 $
2019
654,324
2,735
(1,952)
655,107
2020
2019
598,566 $
1,448,503
303,269
315,217
350,992
245,927
1,217,052 $
2,045,422
$
$
$
$
1 During the second quarter of 2020, revenues from the operation and maintenance of BOOM contracts have been reclassified from the Service to Rentals product line,
including $11,717 previously disclosed during the first quarter of 2020. For the year ended December 31, 2019, $43,594 of revenues have been reclassified from
Service to Rentals. This new classification creates better alignment with management’s internal metrics, as the operations and maintenance of these facilities are
considered costs and revenue associated with the rental of the facilities.
2 Rentals revenue for 2020 includes the recognition of revenue from a finance lease transaction in the fourth quarter of 2020. Upon commencement of the renegotiated
leases, the Company recognized the sale of the related rental assets and a corresponding finance lease receivable. Refer to Note 11 for further details on finance leases.
Revenue by geographic location, which is attributed by destination of sale, was as follows:
Years ended December 31,
United States
2020
$
549,854 $
Canada
Bahrain
Nigeria
Australia
Oman
Mexico
Colombia
Argentina
Brazil
United Arab Emirates
Other
Total revenue
2019
954,350
484,251
42,864
256,177
71,592
105,721
46,300
17,375
24,522
10,953
1
31,316
206,508
108,358
92,334
65,683
53,664
32,945
32,671
21,276
11,130
10,232
32,397
$
1,217,052 $
2,045,422
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The following table outlines the Company’s unsatisfied performance obligations, by product line, as at December 31, 2020:
Less than
one year
One to two
years
Greater than
two years
Total
Engineered Systems
$
120,826
$
22,147 $
-
$
142,973
Service1
Rentals1
25,515
171,437
11,188
129,377
31,496
437,144
68,199
737,958
$
317,778
$
162,712 $
468,640
$
949,130
1 Unsatisfied performance obligations relating to the operation and maintenance of BOOM contracts have been reclassified from Service to Rentals. Please refer to
footnote 1 for further details.
NOTE 24. 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
2020
$
1,725
$
(1,830)
(54)
667
755
553
Share-based compensation expense
$
1,816
$
2019
2,735
(720)
(449)
2,754
2,199
1,230
7,749
(b) Equity-Settled Share-Based Payments
Years ended December 31,
2020
Weighted
average exercise
price
Number of
options
Options outstanding, beginning of period
3,565,521
$
Granted
Exercised2
Forfeited
Expired
Options outstanding, end of period
Options exercisable, end of period
839,478
-
(121,547)
(226,310)
4,057,142
1,810,577
$
$
14.67
5.51
-
15.20
14.33
12.78
14.73
2019
Weighted
average exercise
price
14.74
13.38
12.52
15.67
14.91
$14.67
$14.93
Number of
options
3,662,698 $
890,836
(595,224)
(371,422)
(21,367)
3,565,521 $
1,427,608 $
2 No options were exercised for the year ended December 31, 2020. The weighted average share price of Options at the date of exercise for the year ended December
31, 2019 was $18.32.
The Company granted 839,478 stocks options for the year ended December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019 – 890,836). Using the Black-
Scholes option pricing model, the weighted average fair value of stock options granted for the year ended December 31, 2020 was $2.15
per option (December 31, 2019 - $2.87).
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The weighted average assumptions used in determinations of fair values are noted below:
Years ended December 31,
Expected life (years)
Expected volatility1
Dividend yield
Risk-free rate
Estimated forfeiture rate
2020
5.34
43.6%
1.4%
0.5%
3.6%
2019
5.28
33.9%
3.2%
1.2%
4.1%
1 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, 2020:
Options Outstanding
Options Exercisable
Range of exercise
prices
$5.51 – $12.05
$12.06 – $14.75
$14.76 – $20.75
Total
Number
outstanding
1,322,439
1,199,061
1,535,642
4,057,142
Weighted
average
remaining
life (years)
4.79 $
4.65
3.62
4.30 $
Weighted
average
exercise
price
7.77
13.32
16.68
12.78
Weighted
average
remaining
life (years)
1.60 $
3.66
3.13
Number
outstanding
482,961
464,964
862,652
1,810,577
2.86 $
Weighted
average
exercise
price
11.69
13.30
17.21
14.73
(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 DSUs. 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.
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, 2020, the
value of directors’ compensation and executive bonuses elected to be received in DSUs totalled $2.6 million (December 31, 2019 – $1.8
million).
DSUs outstanding, January 1, 2020
Granted
In lieu of dividends
Vested
DSUs outstanding, December 31, 2020
Number of DSUs
Weighted average grant
date fair value per unit
721,820 $
430,988
31,430
(37,056)
1,147,182 $
13.95
6.01
6.79
6.34
11.01
The carrying amount of the liability relating to DSUs as at December 31, 2020 included in current liabilities was nil (December 31, 2019
– $0.1 million) and in other long-term liabilities was $7.5 million (December 31, 2019 – $8.7 million).
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(d) Phantom Share Entitlement Plan
The Company utilizes a PSE plan for key employees of affiliates located in 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 2020, the Board of Directors granted 34,853 PSEs (December 31, 2019 – 50,968). The intrinsic value of the vested awards at
December 31, 2020 was nil (December 31, 2019 – $0.4 million).
PSEs outstanding, January 1, 2020
Granted
PSEs outstanding, December 31, 2020
Number of PSEs
Weighted average grant
date fair value per unit
163,352 $
34,853
198,205 $
14.22
5.51
12.69
The carrying amount of the liability relating to the PSEs as at December 31, 2020 included in current liabilities was $0.1 million
(December 31, 2019 – $0.1 million) and in other long-term liabilities was less than $0.1 million (December 31, 2019 – less than $0.1
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. Within 14 days 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.
The Company paid $0.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2020 representing units vested in the year (December 31, 2019 –
$4.1 million).
PSUs outstanding, January 1, 2020
Granted
In lieu of dividends
Vested
Forfeited
PSUs outstanding, December 31, 2020
Number of PSUs
Weighted average grant
date fair value per unit
504,621 $
564,833
21,470
(76,660)
(31,429)
982,835 $
13.50
5.51
6.86
5.06
15.58
9.35
The carrying amount of the liability relating to PSUs as at December 31, 2020 included in current liabilities was $0.6 million (December
31, 2019 – $0.7 million) and in other long-term liabilities was $1.5 million (December 31, 2019 – $1.2 million).
(f) Restricted Share Units
The Company offers an RSU plan to executives 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
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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. Executive officers receive payment in the form of Company shares acquired on the open market, and other key employees receive
either cash or Company shares, 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 2020, the Board of Directors granted 680,200 RSUs to officers or key employees of the Company (2019 – 159,740). The Company
paid $0.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2020 representing units vested in the year (December 31, 2019 – $2.8 million).
RSUs outstanding, January 1, 2020
Granted
In lieu of dividends
Vested
Forfeited
RSUs outstanding, December 31, 2020
Number of RSUs
Weighted average grant
date fair value per unit
292,571 $
680,200
12,860
(141,908)
(61,206)
782,517 $
11.79
5.51
6.77
5.31
10.51
7.52
The carrying amount of the liability included in current liabilities relating to RSUs at December 31, 2020 was $0.9 million (December 31,
2019 – $0.9 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.
During 2020, the Board of Directors distributed $2.4 million of CPT cash grants (2019 – $1.9 million). The Company paid $0.5 million for
the year ended December 31, 2020 representing units vested in the year (December 31, 2019 – $1.3 million). The weighted average
grant fair value per unit was $5.51 (December 31, 2019 – $13.74), 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, 2020 was $0.5 million (December
31, 2019 – $0.5 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.
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NOTE 25. 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 26. 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
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2020
4,514
$
3,912
2019
5,485
4,556
8,426
$
10,041
2020
2019
19,993 $
3,371
23,364 $
791 $
80
871 $
19,679
2,586
22,265
3,596
91
3,687
22,493 $
18,578
NOTE 27. RECONCILIATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE CALCULATIONS
Year ended December 31, 2020
Basic
Dilutive effect of stock option conversion
Diluted
Year ended December 31, 2019
Basic
Dilutive effect of stock option conversion
Diluted
Net earnings
Weighted average
shares outstanding
88,257
-
88,257
89,678,845 $
-
89,678,845 $
Net earnings
Weighted average
shares outstanding
152,128
89,500,829 $
-
208,916
152,128
89,709,745 $
$
$
$
$
Per share
0.98
-
0.98
Per share
1.70
0.00
1.70
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NOTE 28. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company has designated its financial instruments as follows:
December 31, 2020
Financial Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Derivative instruments in designated hedge accounting relationships
Loans and receivables:
Accounts receivable
Contract assets
Long-term receivables
Financial Liabilities
Carrying
value
Estimated
fair value
$
95,676 $
491
213,375
66,722
31,910
95,676
491
213,375
66,722
35,696
Derivative instruments in designated hedge accounting relationships
371
371
Other financial liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt - notes
Long-term debt – bank facility
Long-term debt – notes
Other long-term liabilities
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
182,152
40,000
84,369
267,810
10,967
Carrying
value
$
96,255 $
152
384,021
130,392
182,152
40,610
84,369
284,605
10,967
Estimated
fair value
96,255
152
384,021
130,392
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
14,765
333,605
121,328
328,037
14,765
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, 2020 and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques used to determine such fair
value. During the year ended December 31, 2020, 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,
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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.
Financial Assets
Derivative financial instruments
Long-term receivables
Financial Liabilities
Derivative financial instruments
Current portion of long-term debt - notes
Long-term debt – notes
Carrying
value
491
31,910
371
40,000
267,810
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
- $
- $
- $
- $
- $
491 $
35,696 $
371 $
40,610 $
284,605 $
-
-
-
-
-
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 consolidated 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
life of the related debt. The fair value of these Notes, determined on a discounted cash flow basis using a weighted average discount rate
of 3.4 percent, was $325.2 million at December 31, 2020.
Preferred Shares
During the third quarter of 2020, the Company accepted preferred shares from a customer in exchange for products and services. The
preferred shares were initially recorded at fair value and subsequently measured at amortized cost and recognized as long-term
receivables in Other assets. The carrying value and estimated fair value of the preferred shares at December 31, 2020 was $22.0 million
and $25.7 million.
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, 2020:
Canadian Dollar Denominated Contracts
Purchase contracts
Sales contracts
Purchase contracts
USD
USD
EUR
Notional amount
Maturity
10,990
(11,602)
80
January 2021 – June 2021
January 2021 – August 2021
January 2021 – May 2021
Management estimates that a gain of $0.1 million would be realized if the contracts were terminated on December 31, 2020. Certain of
these forward contracts are designated as cash flow hedges and accordingly, a gain of $0.5 million has been included in other
comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019 – loss of $0.8 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
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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 year ended December 31, 2020
was a gain of $0.5 million (December 31, 2019 – gain of $0.9 million).
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.
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 of a five percent weakening of the Canadian dollar against the U.S. dollar, Australian dollar, and Brazilian real on net
earnings before tax for the year ended December 31, 2020, all 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
$
2,961
$
AUD
47 $
BRL
156
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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, 2020 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
$
$
9,844
$
894 $
BRL
91
(8,572)
$
- $
-
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, 2020 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 annual interest expense would be $0.8 million. All
interest charges are recorded on the 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
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, 2020 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, 2020, the Company had no
individual customers which accounted to more than 10 percent of its revenue or receivables. 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.
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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 and to pay its obligations as they come due. As at December 31, 2020, the Company held cash and cash equivalents
of $95.7 million and had drawn $84.4 million against the Bank Facility, leaving it with access to $593.1 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 1.3:1 compared to a maximum ratio of 3:1, and an interest coverage ratio of 10:1 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, 2020:
Less than 3
months
3 months to
1 year
Greater
than 1 year
Derivative financial instruments
Foreign currency forward contracts
$
321 $
50
$
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
182,152
Long-term debt - bank facility
Long-term debt - notes
Other long-term liabilities
-
-
-
-
-
40,000
-
- $
-
84,369
267,810
10,967
Total
371
182,152
84,369
307,810
10,967
The Company expects that cash flows from operations in 2021, 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 29. 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.
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:
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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, 2020, 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
$
$
$
$
2020
389,712 $
(95,676)
294,036 $
118,052 $
85,265
203,317 $
2019
430,487
(96,255)
334,232
233,902
86,559
320,461
1.45:1
1.04:1
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. The
bank-adjusted net debt to EBITDA ratio at December 31, 2020 was 1.29. As at December 31, 2020, 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 1.54 at December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019 – 0.97).
NOTE 30. 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
2020
2019
$
170,646 $
63,670
57,134
(54,000)
(162,841)
(41,833)
85,316
(25,863)
(93,179)
(205,897)
23,123
(5,249)
$
32,776 $
(221,749)
$
$
2020
19,311 $
3,371
22,682 $
308
18,825
5,566
2019
19,330
2,586
21,916
3,518
29,855
421
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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
2020
$
430,487 $
(40,081)
(1,358)
922
(258)
2019
444,712
(812)
(14,156)
1,523
(780)
$
389,712 $
430,487
NOTE 31. GUARANTEES, COMMITMENTS, AND CONTINGENCIES
At December 31, 2020, the Company had outstanding letters of credit of $47.5 million (December 31, 2019 - $46.3 million).
The Company is involved in litigation and claims associated with normal operations against which certain provisions may be made in the
consolidated financial statements. At December 31, 2020, the Company did not record any legal provisions (December 31, 2019 - $1.8
million). Management is of the opinion that any resulting settlement arising from the litigation would not materially affect the
consolidated financial position, results of operations, or liquidity of the Company.
The Company has purchase obligations over the next three years as follows:
2021
2022
2023
$
58,266
1,459
118
NOTE 32. 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.
On December 22, 2020, Enerflex entered into an agreement to terminate an entity and to purchase the assets of that entity for net
consideration of $6.7 million Brazilian real ($1.7 million Canadian dollars). This purchase was recorded as a transaction between
shareholders. The entity had previously been fully consolidated and a non-controlling interest had been recorded in equity and net
earnings. Upon termination of the entity, the related non-controlling interest was reduced to nil, and a retained earnings adjustment of
$0.2 million was recorded to reflect the difference between the purchase price and the amount by which the non-controlling interest
was adjusted.
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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, 2020. 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
Accounts Payable
Joint Operation – Geogas
Revenue
Purchases
Accounts receivable
Accounts payable
All related party transactions are settled in cash.
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
2020
2019
$
558 $
-
1
56
$
- $
-
-
-
2020
$
6,344
$
515
8,011
509
-
4
-
62
74
19
-
2019
4,747
413
7,857
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 33. 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 34. 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, 2020, the Company had no individual
customers which accounted for more than 10 percent of its revenue. 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
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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.
The following summary describes the operations of each of the Company’s reportable segments:
•
•
•
USA generates revenue from manufacturing natural gas compression, refrigeration, processing, and electric power 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.
Years ended
December 31,
USA
Rest of World
Canada
Total
2020
2019
2020
2019
2020
2019
2020
2019
Segment revenue
$
649,133 $
1,243,760 $
353,210 $
354,680 $
247,390 $
518,042 $
1,249,733 $
2,116,482
Intersegment revenue
(16,847)
(48,091)
(199)
(7,846)
(15,635)
(15,123)
(32,681)
(71,060)
Revenue
$
632,286 $
1,195,669 $
353,011 $
346,834 $
231,755 $
502,919 $
1,217,052 $
2,045,422
Revenue – Engineered
Systems
390,178
947,451
40,485
76,813
167,903
424,239
598,566
1,448,503
Revenue – Service1
150,939
172,130
96,092
111,357
56,238
67,505
303,269
350,992
Revenue – Rentals1,2
91,169
76,088
216,434
158,664
7,614
11,175
315,217
245,927
Operating income
$
56,504 $
194,010 $
40,488 $
511 $
19,020 $
37,387 $
116,012 $
231,908
1 Revenues from the operation and maintenance of BOOM contracts have been reclassified from the Service to Rentals product line including $11,717 previously
disclosed during the first quarter of 2020. For the year ended December 31, 2019 the amount reclassified was $43,594. Please refer to Note 23 for further details.
2 Rentals revenue for 2020 includes the recognition of revenue from a finance lease transaction in the fourth quarter of 2020. Upon commencement of the renegotiated
leases, the Company recognized the sale of the related rental assets and a corresponding finance lease receivable. Refer to Note 11 for further details on finance leases.
As at December 31,
2020
2019
2020
2019
2020
2019
2020
2019
USA
Rest of World
Canada
Total
Segment assets
$
895,022 $
948,437 $
610,597 $
601,512 $
525,510 $
552,457 $
2,031,129 $
2,102,406
Goodwill
Corporate
155,094
158,214
332,567
327,347
88,367
88,367
576,028
573,928
-
-
-
-
-
-
(427,581)
(295,326)
Total segment assets
$
1,050,116 $
1,106,651 $
943,164 $
928,859 $
613,877 $
640,824 $
2,179,576 $
2,381,008
NOTE 35. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent to December 31, 2020, Enerflex declared a quarterly dividend of $0.02 per share, payable on April 1, 2021, to shareholders
of record on March 11, 2021. Enerflex’s Board of Directors will continue to evaluate dividend payments on a quarterly basis, based on
the availability of cash flow and anticipated market conditions.
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QUARTERLY
AND SHARE DATA
QUARTERLY DATA
(unaudited)
2020
2019
($ millions, except per share data and percentages)
Q4
Q3
Q2
Q1
Q4
Q3
Q2
Q1
Revenue
Operating income
298.8
265.0
287.4
365.7
474.4
544.3
541.9
484.9
31.0
20.3
14.4
50.2
48.4
87.4
63.2
32.9
Earnings before finance costs and income taxes
30.9
21.7
15.4
50.0
48.8
87.7
64.0
33.3
Net earnings - continuing operations
32.7
10.7
7.4
37.4
31.4
63.1
40.6
17.0
Net earnings - discontinued operations
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Earnings per share - continuing operations
0.36
0.12
0.08
0.42
0.35
0.71
0.45
0.19
Earnings per share - discontinued operations
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Depreciation and amortization
21.6
21.1
21.8
20.7
21.4
21.4
21.9
21.9
Cash from operations
Capital expenditures, net
55.3
90.7
64.9
9.3
(82.3)
31.7
(17.5)
122.3
Property, plant and equipment
1.2
1.8
2.4
4.3
8.1
1.2
12.8
14.9
Rental equipment
Dividends (delared)
13.7
17.4
29.7
60.0
75.2
54.9
59.7
22.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
10.3
10.3
9.4
9.4
9.4
Dividends per share
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.115
0.115
0.105
0.105
0.105
Pre-tax earnings (continuing as a % of revenue)
8.7%
6.1%
3.2%
12.0%
9.1%
15.3%
11.0%
6.0%
SHARE DATA
(unaudited)
Trading price range of shares ($)
High
Low
Close
2020
2019
Q4
Q3
Q2
Q1
Q4
Q3
Q2
Q1
7.64
6.33
7.06
12.39
12.85
17.24
20.29
20.38
4.51
4.60
4.25
4.18
10.05
11.47
15.71
15.61
6.56
4.62
5.14
5.83
12.23
11.62
17.05
19.09
Trading volume (millions)
17.735
21.442
34.226
32.040
14.306
10.934
12.756
11.186
Shares (millions)
Outstanding at the end of the period
89.679
89.679
89.679
89.679
89.679
89.659
89.557
89.439
Weighted averages - basic
89.679
89.679
89.679
89.679
89.668
89.631
89.498
89.200
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BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVES
FERNANDO ASSING4
Director
Houston, TX
ROBERT S. BOSWELL1, 4
Director
Denver, CO
MAUREEN CORMIER JACKSON6
Director
Calgary, AB
W. BYRON DUNN2, 4
Director
Dallas, TX
H. STANLEY MARSHALL2, 3
Director
Paradise, NL
KEVIN J. REINHART5
Director
Calgary, AB
MARC E. ROSSITER
Director
President and Chief
Executive Officer
Calgary, AB
STEPHEN J. SAVIDANT7
Chairman
Calgary, AB
SANJAY BISHNOI
Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
Calgary, AB
DAVID IZETT
Senior Vice President,
General Counsel
Calgary, AB
JUAN CARLOS VILLEGAS4
Director
PATRICIA MARTINEZ
Chief Energy Transition Officer
Lo Barnechea, RM, Chile
and President, Latin America
Houston, TX
MICHAEL A. WEILL6
Director
Houston, TX
HELEN J. WESLEY2, 6
Director
Tampa Bay, FL
PHIL PYLE
President, International
Abu Dhabi, UAE
GREG STEWART
President, United States of America
Houston, TX
HELMUTH WITULSKI
President, Canada
Calgary, AB
1. Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
2. Member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
3. Chair of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee
4. Member of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee
5. Chair of the Audit Committee
6. Member of the Audit Committee
7. Chair of the Board
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SHAREHOLDERS’
INFORMATION
COMMON SHARES
The common shares of Enerflex are listed and
AUDITORS
Ernst & Young | Calgary, AB, Canada
traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the
symbol “EFX”.
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
BANKERS
The Toronto Dominion Bank | Calgary, AB, Canada
The Bank of Nova Scotia | Toronto, ON, Canada
INVESTOR RELATIONS
Enerflex Ltd.
Suite 904, 1331 Macleod Trail SE
Calgary, AB, T2G 0K3, Canada
Mail:
PO Box 700
Station B
Tel: +1.403.387.6377 | Email: ir@enerflex.com
Requests for Enerflex’s Annual Report, Quarterly
Montreal, QC, H3B 3K3, Canada
Reports, and other corporate communications
should be directed to ir@enerflex.com.
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.
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Head Office:
Suite 904
1331 Macleod Trail SE
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2G 0K3
+ 1.403.387.6377
ir@enerflex.com
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