2021 ANNUAL REPORT
Since its inception, Enerflex has delivered
on the value of natural gas, having crafted
and successfully executed a diversified
strategy built upon a growing demand for
natural gas and cleaner energy sources.
Today, we remain a sector-leading
investment that is well-positioned to
achieve our vision of Transforming Energy
for a Sustainable Future. With a vertically
integrated platform, a global presence,
smart investments across the value chain,
and an eye to tomorrow, Enerflex is building
towards a bright future.
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 23, 2022, which is included on page 43 of this Annual Report.
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION
AND ANALYSIS
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVES
SHAREHOLDERS’ INFORMATION
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ANNUAL REPORT 2021 | ENERFLEX LTD. Marc E. Rossiter
LETTER TO
SHAREHOLDERS
Dear Enerflex Shareholders,
On behalf of the Enerflex Management Team and Board of Directors, we would like to thank
you for your investment in Enerflex. I would also like to extend my gratitude to Enerflex’s
employees, customers, and suppliers for coming together to execute on our strategy in 2021.
To call 2021 a transition year would be an understatement. We entered the year with a
very low backlog, no vaccinations, and pervasive global uncertainty in the energy markets.
Throughout the year, Enerflex reached the following important achievements:
1. Through vaccinations and testing protocols, we stayed at work. Serving our clients in our
offices, manufacturing facilities, service trucks, and energy infrastructure in 17 countries.
2. Recorded reliable and predictable revenue from a growing base of energy infrastructure
assets from the USA rental fleet to new and existing BOOM (build-own-operate-maintain)
assets in Latin America and the Middle East.
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INTEGRITY
COMMITMENT
SUCCESS
CREATIVITY
3. Created and developed an in-house Energy Transition
(ETX) business to capitalize on 40 years of history in
low carbon technologies.
4. Increased the backlog in Engineered Systems in four
successive quarters closing out the year on a high note.
Profit margins in Engineered Systems and After-Market
Service did not reach pre-pandemic levels in 2021. Getting
there remains a priority for Enerflex.
Further, even though we have progressed our ETX plans
via meaningful engagements with solid counterparties, we
will be more satisfied when the studies, engineering, and
MOU’s undertaken in 2021 convert to increased revenue
and earnings. Getting to profitability in ETX will require
government policy and producer actions that supports
real infrastructure spending on low carbon energy.
Since 2014, Enerflex’s stated strategy has been to invest in
global energy infrastructure that builds on our core business
of manufacturing modularized energy solutions including
gas processing, power generation, and compression. While
we have made these investments, we have also prioritized a
market leading position in the Engineered Systems business
which is a reliable, capital light source of cash that funds
a conservative balance sheet.
Indeed, it was this conservative balance sheet that allowed
Enerflex to announce its intention to close on the all-share
acquisition of long-time industry participant Exterran in
January of 2022. This transaction will immediately create a
true energy infrastructure company, building on a combined
105 years of technical excellence in modularized equipment
and the collective talents of over 5,000 committed teammates
globally. It will provide Enerflex with the right cost structure,
capital structure, and talent to fulfill our vision of Transforming
Energy for a Sustainable Future.
Again, thank you for being investors. Thanks to Enerflex
employees – you are “Best in Class” on delivering safe,
reliable, and cost-effective energy to our communities.
[signed] “Marc E. Rossiter”
Marc E. Rossiter
President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director
February 23, 2022
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MANAGEMENT’S
DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
February 23, 2022
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, 2021 and 2020, 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, energy transition solutions,
and electric power generation equipment with related 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, energy transition solutions, 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 3.1 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 800,000
horsepower. 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 Energy Infrastructure (formerly Rentals). A summary of the business segments and
product lines is included below:
USA
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, energy transition solutions,
refrigeration systems, and electric power solutions. Retrofit provides re-engineering, re-configuration, and re-packaging of
compressors for various field applications.
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 packages CAT engines and is also a Platinum Tier Gas Compression Solution Provider of
INNIO Waukesha, providing worldwide access to parts and service for both products. Enerflex’s USA service branches are
located in Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
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The Energy Infrastructure product line provides natural gas compression equipment rentals to oil and natural gas customers
in the USA under its Contract Compression operations, primarily operating in the Permian and SCOOP/STACK formations
utilizing a fleet of low- to high-horsepower packages. These compressor packages are typically used in wellhead, gas-lift and
natural gas gathering systems, and other applications primarily in connection with natural gas and oil production. In addition,
power generation rental solutions are also available in the USA region. The Energy Infrastructure product line in the USA
operates out of the Houston, Texas head office facility along with branches in West Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma.
REST OF WORLD
The Rest of World segment deploys products typically fabricated by Enerflex’s Engineered Systems division in Houston, Texas.
The Latin America region, with locations in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico, provides Engineered Systems
products, including integrated turnkey 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 Energy Infrastructure product line provides
natural gas compression and processing equipment for rent to oil and gas customers in the region. Enerflex has several
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. These BOOM facilities can be
treated as either operating or finance leases.
The Middle East/Africa (“MEA”) region, through its operations in Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, and the UAE, provides engineering,
design, procurement, project management, 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,
power generation, and processing facilities in the region. The Energy Infrastructure product line provides natural gas
compression, power generation, and processing equipment for rent to oil and gas customers in the region. Enerflex has several
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. These BOOM facilities can be treated as either operating or finance leases.
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
Brisbane facility also packages power generation equipment for use across the region.
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 Tier Gas Compression Solution Provider of INNIO 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
The Engineered Systems product line is comprised of compression, process, energy transition, 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.
The Service product line provides after-market mechanical service and parts distribution. As a Platinum Tier Gas Compression
Solution Provider of INNIO Waukesha, 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 Energy Infrastructure 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.
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ENGINEERED SYSTEMS
The Engineered Systems product line is comprised of four product offerings: compression, process, energy transition, 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
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 Platinum Tier Gas Compression Solution Provider of
INNIO Waukesha, which allows the Company to package and service Waukesha engines for its customers worldwide. Additionally, the
Company is an authorized distributor and service provider of 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.
ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE
The Energy Infrastructure 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 Energy Infrastructure product line encompasses a fleet of
natural gas compressors totalling approximately 800,000 horsepower on rent or available for rent globally.
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
($ Canadian thousands, except percentages)
2021
2020
2021
2020
Three months ended
December 31,
Twelve months ended
December 31,
$
321,347
$
298,837 $
960,156 $
1,217,052
Revenue
Gross margin
Selling and administrative expenses
Operating income
Earnings before finance costs and income taxes
(“EBIT”)
59,908
39,984
19,924
74,954
43,942
31,012
219,554
165,263
54,291
20,555
30,873
55,097
Net loss
$
(32,707)
$
32,668 $
(18,455) $
Key Financial Performance Indicators1
Engineered Systems bookings
$
324,382
$
52,730 $
768,703 $
Engineered Systems backlog
Recurring revenue growth2
Gross margin as a percentage of revenue
EBIT as a percentage of revenue3
Earnings before finance costs, income taxes,
depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”)
Return on capital employed (“ROCE”) 3
Rental horsepower
557,549
(11.7)%
18.6%
5.7%
142,973
557,549
31.2%
25.1%
9.7%
(2.0)%
22.9%
5.7%
$
43,723
$
52,503 $
142,719 $
203,317
3.5%
800,271
6.6%
713,929
3.5%
800,271
6.6%
713,929
298,179
182,167
116,012
118,052
88,257
273,782
142,973
3.6%
24.5%
9.7%
1 These key financial performance indicators are Non-GAAP measures. Further detail is provided in the Non-GAAP Measures section.
2 Recurring revenue is comprised of revenue from the Service and Energy Infrastructure 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 Determined by taking the trailing 12-month period.
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FOURTH QUARTER AND TWELVE MONTHS OF 2021 OVERVIEW
For the three months ended December 31, 2021:
Bookings totaled $324.4 million, up substantially from $52.7 million in the same period last year and $191.1 million in the third
quarter of 2021, which mirrors the optimism in the recovering oil and gas sector and is reflected in the increased activity in
our Engineered Systems business.
Operating income was lower than the prior year, primarily due to competitive margin pressures on Engineered Systems
projects, the recognition of large finance leases in the prior year, and lower government grants received. These decreases were
offset by improved Engineered Systems revenues on stronger opening backlog, reduced SG&A on lower share-based
compensation and profit share, and the recognition of a finance lease in the current quarter.
During the quarter, the Company negotiated an extension of an existing contract on a significant BOOM asset. The extension
is accounted for as a finance lease and is similar to the extensions that were signed in the fourth quarter of 2020 but has a
lower impact in the current year and is the primary driver in the decrease in recurring revenues for the year.
Engineered Systems backlog at December 31, 2021 is $557.5 million, an increase of $414.5 million, compared to the backlog
of $143.0 million on December 31, 2020 due to Engineered Systems bookings outpacing revenue recognized in the period,
and favourable foreign exchange impacts of $5.7 million.
SG&A costs of $40.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 were down from $43.9 million in the same period last year. This
favourable variance was the result of lower share-based compensation on a decreasing share price during the fourth quarter.
The movement in share price resulted in a $0.2 million recovery in the quarter, compared to a $5.1 million expense in the fourth
quarter of 2020 – a net impact of $5.3 million period-over-period. Decreased profit share expense also contributed to lower
SG&A.
The Company derecognized $44.7 million of deferred tax assets. This non-cash event related to unused tax losses and other
deductible temporary differences in Canada. The derecognized tax assets have a finite life and the continued challenging
market conditions create uncertainty whether sufficient taxable income will be available to offset these unused tax losses
prior to expiry.
Inventory levels decreased $39.6 million when compared to December 31, 2020 as the Company continued to realize major
equipment inventory into Engineered Systems projects and new contract compression units throughout 2021.
The Company invested $16.8 million in rental assets; the majority of which was used to fund the organic expansion of the USA
contract compression fleet. At December 31, 2021, the USA contract compression fleet totaled approximately 400,000
horsepower with an average fleet utilization of 89 percent for the quarter. The Company has also invested $13.0 million
towards construction of natural gas infrastructure assets, which will be accounted for as a finance lease.
The Company maintained balance sheet strength by managing working capital, reducing debt, and continuing to exercise
capital discipline. We exited the quarter financially strong, with a bank-adjusted net debt to EBITDA ratio of 1.0:1, compared
to a maximum ratio of 3:1. This leverage ratio excludes the non-recourse debt. Enerflex has substantial undrawn credit
capacity and cash on hand.
Subsequent to December 31, 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors approved its quarterly dividend of $0.025 per share,
payable on April 7, 2022, to shareholders of record on March 10, 2022. The Board will continue to evaluate dividend payments
on a quarterly basis, based on the availability of cash flow and anticipated market conditions.
On January 24, 2022, Enerflex and Exterran Corporation (NYSE: EXTN) announced they have entered into a definitive
agreement to combine the companies in an all-share transaction to create a premier integrated global provider of energy
infrastructure. Upon completion of the transaction, which will require shareholder and regulatory approval, the combined
entity will operate as Enerflex Ltd. Subject to all approvals, the transaction is expected to close in the second or third quarter
of 2022.
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For the twelve months ended December 31, 2021:
Operating income was lower than the prior year, primarily due to reduced Engineered Systems revenue on lower opening
backlog, the recognition of the large finance leases in the prior year, significantly higher share-based compensation costs,
reduced contribution from certain large, high margin Engineered Systems projects that were largely completed by the third
quarter of 2020 and lower government grants received. These impacts were partially offset by improved Service revenues,
increased contribution from higher margin recurring revenue product offerings, and lower SG&A due to the bad debt expense
in the prior year.
SG&A costs of $165.3 million in the twelve months of 2021 were down from $182.2 million in the same period last year. This
favourable variance was the result of lower bad debt provisions, decreased compensation expense on reduced average
headcount, and decreased profit share on lower operational results, partially offset by higher share-based compensation, and
lower cost recoveries from government subsidies. The movement in share price resulted in $12.9 million of share-based
compensation expense, compared to $1.8 million in the twelve months 2020 – a net increase of $11.1 million period-over-
period.
During the third quarter of 2021, the Company extended $660.0 million of its Bank Facility to June 30, 2025, under
substantially the same terms and conditions.
Engineered Systems bookings totaled $768.7 million, up from $273.8 million in the same period last year reflecting improving
conditions for customers and renewed optimism in the oil and gas sector. The movement in foreign exchange rates resulted in
an increase of $5.7 million on foreign currency denominated backlog during the twelve months of 2021, compared to a $7.5
million increase in the comparable period.
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.
The Company added an additional adjustment related to government grants, most notably the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy in the
second quarter of 2020, the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy in the first quarter of 2021, and the Hardest-Hit Business Recovery
Program in the fourth quarter of 2021. The subsidies received have been recorded as a reduction in cost of goods sold and selling and
administrative expenses within the consolidated statements of earnings in accordance with where the associated expenses were
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.
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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
Government grants in COGS and SG&A
Share-based compensation
Depreciation and amortization
Adjusted EBITDA
Total
USA
ROW
$
20,555
$
9,833 $
11,187
$
(2,011)
(224)
-
152
(10)
(255)
Canada
(465)
(2,001)
(121)
23,168
11,396
9,880
1,892
$
41,488
$
21,381 $
20,802
$
(695)
Three months ended
December 31, 2021
($ 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
Three months ended
December 31, 2020
Twelve months ended
December 31, 2021
($ Canadian thousands)
Reported EBIT
Severance costs in COGS and SG&A
Government grants in COGS and SG&A
Share-based compensation
Depreciation and amortization
Adjusted EBITDA
Total
USA
ROW
$
55,097
$
14,442 $
36,385
$
749
(16,361)
12,937
87,622
112
(1,645)
5,540
202
(10)
4,942
42,702
37,293
7,627
$
140,044
$
61,151 $
78,812
$
81
Twelve months ended
December 31, 2020
Canada
4,270
435
(14,706)
2,455
($ 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
Please refer to the section “Segmented Results” for additional information about results by geographic location.
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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.
The following tables set forth the Engineered Systems bookings and backlog by reporting segment for the following periods:
($ Canadian thousands)
Bookings
USA
Rest of World
Canada
Total bookings
($ Canadian thousands)
Backlog
USA
Rest of World
Canada
Total backlog
Three months ended
December 31,
Twelve months ended
December 31,
2021
2020
2021
2020
$
114,352 $
28,835
$
404,717 $
146,902
135,370
74,660
5,386
18,509
185,979
178,007
47,720
79,160
$
324,382 $
52,730
$
768,703 $
273,782
December 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
$
262,937 $
179,655
114,957
76,778
16,176
50,019
$
557,549 $
142,973
Engineered Systems bookings were significantly improved during the fourth quarter and twelve months of 2021. The Company’s
bookings and backlog include newly manufactured equipment that will be accounted for as finance leases and will be fully realized in
2022. Improvements in supply and demand fundamentals and in the commodity price environment has led to an improved pipeline of
opportunities and new bookings. While Enerflex’s customers remain focused on capital discipline and there is some uncertainty in the
pace of recovery from pandemic lows, as well as uncertainty around energy development due to certain environmental pressures in the
regions we operate, Enerflex is cautiously optimistic about the trajectory of the recovery.
Backlog at December 31, 2021 was higher than at December 31, 2020 due to Engineered Systems bookings outpacing revenue
recognized in the period, and favourable foreign exchange impacts. The movement in exchange rates resulted in an increase of $0.9
million and $5.7 million during the fourth quarter and twelve months of 2021 on foreign currency denominated backlog, compared to a
decrease of $4.5 million and an increase $7.5 million in the same periods of 2020.
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SEGMENTED RESULTS
Enerflex has identified three reportable operating segments as outlined below, each supported by the Corporate function. Corporate
overheads are allocated to the operating segments primarily based on revenue. In assessing its operating segments, the Company
considered economic characteristics, the nature of products and services provided, the nature of production processes, the type of
customer for its products and services, and distribution methods used.
The following summary describes the operations of each of the Company’s reportable segments:
USA generates revenue from manufacturing natural gas compression, processing, refrigeration, energy transition, and electric
power equipment, including custom and standard compression packages and modular natural gas processing equipment and
refrigeration systems, in addition to generating revenue from mechanical services, parts, and maintenance solutions, and
contract compression rentals;
Rest of World generates revenue from manufacturing (focusing on large-scale process equipment), after-market services,
including parts and components, as well as operations, maintenance, and overhaul services, and rentals of compression and
processing equipment. The Rest of World segment has been successful in securing BOOM, ITK, and other long-term finance
leases; and
Canada generates revenue from manufacturing both custom and standard natural gas compression, processing, energy
transition, and electric power equipment, as well as providing after-market mechanical service, parts, and compression and
power generation rentals.
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($ Canadian thousands)
2021
2020
2021
2020
Engineered Systems bookings
$
114,352
$
28,835 $
404,717
$
146,902
Engineered Systems backlog
262,937
76,778
262,937
76,778
Three months ended
December 31,
Twelve months ended
December 31,
Segment revenue
Intersegment revenue
Revenue
Revenue – Engineered Systems
Revenue – Service
Revenue – Energy Infrastructure
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
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
173,482
$
110,675 $
497,630
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(6,401)
167,081
95,286
45,420
26,375
9,841
9,833
21,229
52.0%
22.4%
5.9%
5.9%
12.7%
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(9,841)
(27,247)
100,834 $
470,383
42,201 $
35,474 $
23,159 $
5,924 $
5,916 $
16,233 $
33.7%
(15.0)%
5.9%
5.9%
16.1%
218,558
153,722
98,103
14,442
14,442
57,144
49.0%
4.0%
3.1%
3.1%
12.1%
649,133
(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%
Engineered Systems bookings of $114.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 represents an increase of $85.5 million compared to the
same period in the prior year. The Company believes it is seeing signs of economic recovery, and with the recent improvement in activity
levels, remain cautiously optimistic that this will translate into a steady increase in bookings into 2022. While activity levels have been
improving, the competition for bookings and pricing pressures remains high, which will continue to put pressure on margins on new
bookings, even as the bookings recover.
Revenue increased by $66.2 million in the fourth quarter compared to last year. This increase is primarily due to higher Engineered
Systems revenue on improved activity levels; higher Service revenues on increased volume of work; and higher Energy Infrastructure
revenue from a larger rental fleet and higher utilizations. Revenue decreased $161.9 million in the twelve months of 2021 compared to
2020. This is primarily due to lower Engineered Systems revenue on lower opening backlog. Service revenues were higher compared to
last year from increasing volumes of work, and Energy Infrastructure revenue was higher than the comparative period with a larger rental
fleet and higher utilization.
SG&A was lower in the fourth quarter compared to the previous year due to the mark-to-market impact on share-based compensation
and lower profit share, partially offset by higher compensation due to the effect of the temporary cost savings measures that were
removed in the previous quarter. SG&A was lower in the twelve months of 2021 compared to the same period last year due to the
reduced bad debt provisions, reduced compensation expenses on lower average headcount and salaries, and decreased profit share on
lower operational results, partially offset by mark-to-market impacts on share-based compensation.
Operating income was higher by $3.9 million in the fourth quarter primarily due to higher gross margins and lower SG&A compared to
the prior year. Gross margins increased mainly due to the higher Engineered Systems revenue on stronger bookings throughout 2021.
Operating income for the twelve months of 2021 decreased by $42.1 million compared to the prior year due to lower gross margins than
prior year due to tighter margins on recently booked Engineered Systems projects, as well as the reduced contribution from certain large,
high margin Engineered Systems projects that were largely completed by the third quarter of 2020.
At December 31, 2021, the USA contract compression fleet totaled approximately 400,000 horsepower, compared to approximately
350,000 horsepower at December 31, 2020. The average utilization of the USA contract compression fleet for the three and twelve
months ended December 31, 2021 was 89 percent and 86 percent, respectively, compared to 82 percent and 83 percent in the
comparative periods in 2020.
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($ Canadian thousands)
2021
2020
2021
Engineered Systems bookings
$
135,370 $
5,386 $
185,979
$
Engineered Systems backlog
179,655
16,176
179,655
2020
47,720
16,176
Three months ended
December 31,
Twelve months ended
December 31,
Segment revenue
Intersegment revenue
Revenue
Revenue – Engineered Systems
Revenue – Service
Revenue – Energy Infrastructure
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
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
98,868 $
144,367 $
309,695
$
353,210
(49)
(124)
(138)
98,819 $
144,243 $
309,557
7,953
$
17,179 $
30,154 $
24,320 $
60,712 $
102,744 $
11,081 $
18,495 $
11,187 $
18,496 $
21,067 $
27,601 $
30.8%
(28.5)%
11.2%
11.3%
21.3%
48.3%
86.4%
12.8%
12.8%
19.1%
22,500
111,500
175,557
36,250
36,385
73,678
32.2%
(8.1)%
11.7%
11.8%
23.8%
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(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%
Engineered Systems bookings were higher in the current quarter and the twelve months of 2021 compared to the comparative periods.
The increase is largely due to a new 10-year natural gas infrastructure contract that was awarded to Enerflex during the fourth quarter
of 2021. The Company has determined that this contract will be accounted for as an Engineered Systems sale under finance lease
accounting. When an agreement to build new equipment has been reached with a customer and that contract will be accounted for as a
finance lease, the Company will recognize the booking in Engineered Systems. Revenue and gross margin from these contracts are
recognized at the commencement of the lease. The finance lease interest portion will be recognized in the Energy Infrastructure product
line over the lease term. Engineered Systems bookings in the Rest of World segment are typically larger in nature and scope and as a
result are less frequent.
During the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2021, Rest of World revenues have decreased by $45.4 million and $43.5
million relative to the comparative periods. Engineered Systems and Energy Infrastructure revenues decreased during the fourth quarter
and the twelve months of 2021, offset by improved Service revenues. Engineered Systems revenue declined based on the timing of new
bookings, which have not yet hit revenue recognition. The Company recognized revenue on the extension of a previous BOOM contract
that is now recorded as a finance lease. The contribution is lower than the two finance leases recorded in the same quarter last year which
is the primary reason for the lower Energy Infrastructure revenue and the regression in recurring revenue growth in the three and twelve
months of 2021. These decreases were offset by an increase in Service revenues on higher activity levels in Argentina, Brazil, the Middle
East, and Australia.
Operating income decreased by $7.4 million and $4.2 million during the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2021 compared
to the same periods in 2020, due to lower gross margins on lower Engineered Systems and Energy Infrastructure revenue, partially offset
by improved Service revenues and lower SG&A. For the fourth quarter, SG&A costs are lower than the comparable period in 2020 due
to lower share-based compensation on mark-to-market movement. For the twelve months of 2021, the lower SG&A costs compared to
the prior year is due to the reduced bad debt provisions, partially offset with higher share-based compensation on mark-to-market
movement and higher compensation due to the effect of the temporary cost savings measures that were removed in the previous
quarter.
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($ Canadian thousands)
Engineered Systems bookings
Engineered Systems backlog
Segment revenue
Intersegment revenue
Revenue
Revenue – Engineered Systems
Revenue – Service
Revenue – Energy Infrastructure
Operating income (loss)
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,
2021
2020
2021
74,660 $
18,509 $
178,007
$
114,957
50,019
114,957
62,831 $
56,780 $
194,439
$
(7,384)
(3,020)
(14,223)
55,447 $
53,760 $
180,216
39,024 $
36,681 $
113,069
15,280 $
15,403 $
62,154
1,143
$
(998) $
(465) $
1,427
$
17.3%
(3.8)%
(1.8)%
(0.8)%
2.6%
1,676 $
6,593 $
6,461 $
8,669 $
18.0%
(2.2)%
12.3%
12.0%
16.1%
4,993
3,599
4,270
11,897
18.8%
5.2%
2.0%
2.4%
6.6%
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2020
79,160
50,019
247,390
(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%
Bookings in the fourth quarter of 2021 increased to $74.7 million from $18.5 million a year ago, and $178.0 million during the twelve
months ended December 31, 2021 compared to $79.2 million last year. The Company has seen an improvement in activity levels and is
cautiously optimistic that this will continue to translate into new bookings in 2022. While activity levels have been improving, the
competition for bookings and pricing pressures for the Canadian region also remain high, which will continue to put pressure on margins
on new bookings.
Revenue increased by $1.7 million during the three months ended December 31, 2021 compared to the same period last year primarily
due to higher Engineered Systems revenue based on the strength of higher bookings in the second half of the year. Energy Infrastructure
revenue decreased due to certain rental units being returned and Service revenue slightly decreased on lower activity levels. Revenue
for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 decreased by $51.5 million compared to the prior year primarily due to lower
Engineered Systems revenues as a result of certain large projects that were completed and recognized in 2020 which did not repeat in
2021. Energy Infrastructure revenue decreased due to certain rental units being returned. Service revenue was higher due to stronger
parts sales throughout the year compared to last year.
The Canadian segment recorded an operating loss of $1.0 million for the fourth quarter and operating income of $3.6 million for the year
ended December 31, 2021 compared to operating income of $6.6 million and $19.0 million in the same periods of 2020. Operating
income during the fourth quarter decreased due to tighter margins on Engineered Systems projects, project pick-ups during the fourth
quarter of 2020 that did not repeat in the current quarter, and reduced government grants, partially offset by lower share-based
compensation expenses on mark-to-market movement and improved activity levels. For the twelve months of 2021, operating income
decreased due to lower Engineered Systems and Energy Infrastructure revenues, reduced government grants, and higher share-based
compensation expense on mark-to-market movements.
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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 Energy Infrastructure. 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. Additionally, this product line also includes
the sale of new equipment under long-term finance leases. 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 Energy Infrastructure product line encompasses a fleet of natural gas compression, processing,
and electric power equipment totalling approximately 800,000 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 Energy
Infrastructure 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 Energy Infrastructure product lines, which are typically contracted and
extend into the future. The Company aims to diversify and expand Service and Energy Infrastructure 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 Energy Infrastructure 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.
($ Canadian thousands)
Revenue
Cost of goods sold:
Operating expenses
Depreciation and amortization
Gross margin
Gross margin %
($ Canadian thousands)
Revenue
Cost of goods sold:
Operating expenses
Depreciation and amortization
Gross margin
Gross margin %
Total
Engineered
Systems
Service
Three months ended
December 31, 2021
Energy
Infrastructure
$
321,347 $
142,263
$
90,854 $
88,230
242,818
18,621
127,448
3,981
71,035
2,256
$
59,908 $
10,834
$
17,563 $
18.6%
7.6%
19.3%
44,335
12,384
31,511
35.7%
Total
Engineered
Systems
Service
Three months ended
December 31, 2020
Energy
Infrastructure
$
298,837 $
96,061 $
75,197
$
127,579
206,915
16,968
74,214
2,089
58,423
1,016
$
74,954 $
19,758 $
15,758
$
25.1%
20.6%
21.0%
74,278
13,863
39,438
30.9%
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($ Canadian thousands)
Revenue
Cost of goods sold:
Operating expenses
Depreciation and amortization
Gross margin
Gross margin %
($ Canadian thousands)
Revenue
Cost of goods sold:
Operating expenses
Depreciation and amortization
Gross margin
Gross margin %
Total
Engineered
Systems
Service
Twelve months ended
December 31, 2021
Energy
Infrastructure
$
960,156 $
354,127
$
327,376
$
278,653
671,003
69,599
308,784
9,923
254,288
5,595
$
219,554 $
35,420
$
67,493
$
22.9%
10.0%
20.6%
107,931
54,081
116,641
41.9%
Total
Engineered
Systems
Twelve months ended
December 31, 2020
Energy
Infrastructure
Service
$
1,217,052 $
598,566 $
303,269
$
315,217
852,524
66,349
477,282
8,469
234,666
4,016
$
298,179 $
112,815 $
64,587
$
24.5%
18.8%
21.2%
140,576
53,864
120,777
38.3%
INCOME TAXES
Income tax expense totaled $50.9 million and $56.6 million for the fourth quarter and twelve months of 2021, compared to an income
tax recovery of $6.6 million and an income tax expense of $7.3 million in the same periods of 2020. Income tax expense for the fourth
quarter of 2021 included a $44.7 million derecognition of deferred tax assets in Canada. Despite the optimism in the Company’s bookings
and backlog, the derecognition of certain deferred tax assets in Canada was due to a combination of factors which include losses in recent
prior periods, current period losses and continued challenging market conditions. The derecognized tax assets possess a finite life, and
as we enter the third year of the pandemic the likelihood of sufficient future taxable income to use against these tax losses is deemed to
be low. During the fourth quarter of 2020, lower Alberta corporate income tax rates became substantially enacted. The Alberta
corporate income tax rates are 9.0 percent for 2020 and 8.0 percent for 2021 and thereafter.
OUTLOOK
The outlook for Exploration & Production (“E&P”) capital spending has been steadily improving since mid-2020 when budgets were reset
during the COVID-19 pandemic. Commodity prices have risen to a five-year high, and E&P and Midstream balance sheets and free-cash-
flow positions have been improving. Oil and gas demand has been recovering, despite some continued effects of the COVID-19 pandemic
and evolving regulatory risks associated with the curtailment of hydrocarbons at the regional, national, and international levels. As a
result, Enerflex expects customer capital expenditures to increase as fundamentals improve in 2022. This trend can be seen in Enerflex’s
bookings which have trended upward since the third quarter of 2020. Although customers continue to show discipline in spending within
their cash flow and returning money to shareholders, we are cautiously optimistic that this trend should continue given the current
fundamentals outlook.
In addition, an “Energy Transition” towards less carbon-intensive energy sources is presenting new opportunities for the Company in
several regions, leveraging the strength of Enerflex in providing modularized engineer-to-order solutions for the energy industry. The
Company is working with existing and new customers to advance projects that: 1) decarbonize core operations; 2) capture carbon; 3)
build infrastructure for biofuels; and 4) explore new hydrogen opportunities.
On January 24, 2022 the Company announced the acquisition of Exterran for $735 million USD. The transaction will exchange 1.021
shares of Enerflex for each share of Exterran. Management expects the deal to close in the second or third quarter of 2022 after
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shareholder votes for Exterran and Enerflex respectively, regulatory approvals, and other conditions customary for the transaction of
this type. The Company will continue to preserve the strength of its balance sheet and maximize cash flow through disciplined capital
spending, with investments prioritizing higher-margin, less-cyclical businesses with attractive returns. Once approved and closed, the
acquisition of Exterran will result in accelerated growth of recurring revenues, expected to account for approximately 70 percent of the
combined entity’s pro forma gross margin, as well as approximately doubling EBITDA. Leverage will temporarily rise to fund four major
in-flight projects. We expect these projects to be completed in late 2022 or early 2023 and excess free cash flow after completion of
these projects will be used to lower leverage ratios. 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.
Enerflex remains focused on providing a safe working environment for all employees, while positioning the Company to capitalize on
increased industry spending. 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, particularly as an energy transition fuel to
support decarbonization. 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
The Company continues to see improving fundamentals that should drive better activity for Engineered Systems. Natural gas prices have
increased approximately 62 percent between December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2021 with prices continuing a steady pace. Oil
prices steadily increased throughout the year, hitting its highest price of approximately $85/bbl in October before closing out the year
at $75/bbl, compared to $49/bbl at the end of 2020, despite the increased production OPEC is bringing to the market. In North America,
this improving backdrop has resulted in rigs increasing by over 100 percent versus the 2020 trough. While operator balance sheets have
strengthened, there is still some hesitation to increase spending too quickly due to investor sentiment and some uncertainty in the speed
of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. E&P companies are also facing pressure to increase cash returns to shareholders through
increased dividends and share buy-backs. In aggregate, however, the Company is seeing improved operator spending and, therefore the
demand for Enerflex products and services is growing.
Recurring revenues, both in terms of after-market service and contract compression demand, have proven stable in terms of overall
performance. Utilization rates in contract compression have been restored to pre-pandemic levels. Strengthening after-market service
customer demand for equipment maintenance has been tempered with sporadic OEM supply chain challenges providing parts. While
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.
Energy Transition could provide significant opportunity for the Company in the USA. Our customers have started to adopt electric motor
drive compression which entirely eliminates Scope 1 emissions from engine driven compression. In addition, carbon capture is getting
additional attention and is supported through the federal government’s 45-Q tax incentive. Low-carbon fuel initiatives are being adopted
across the USA which have the potential of increasing demand for the Company’s core competency of technical excellence in providing
and maintaining modular equipment solutions.
Rest of World
In the Rest of World segment, the Company expects to continue generating strong recurring revenues in both the Middle East and Latin
America regions through its existing rental fleet and new large-scale long-term projects, with earnings set to increase with a new 10-year
natural gas infrastructure contract in the Middle East signed early in 2021 and commenced operations early in 2022, and a new
investment awarded later in 2021 for a 10-year natural gas infrastructure contract, also in the Middle East.
The Company continues to see demand for large-scale long-term rental assets and ITK projects in the Middle East, including the natural
gas-fired power generation. These large-scale assets with long-term contracts can be accounted for as BOOM projects or finance leases.
The Company continues to explore new markets and opportunities within this region, focusing on projects containing products
engineered and manufactured by Enerflex, that provide long-term, stable cash flows.
In Latin America, the Company successfully completed its first flare to power project in Colombia delivering 12 megawatts of power
while substantially reducing emissions during the fourth quarter of 2021. Enerflex remains cautiously optimistic about the outlook in
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Latin America as many countries have indicated a renewed desire to develop oil and natural gas in recent periods. Short-term, however,
this region is still feeling the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company is well positioned to provide products and services
throughout the region as activity takes place in its key markets, particularly Argentina, Bolivia, 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 is 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, including an award to package power generation equipment in
Enerflex’s Brisbane facility, which will support activity in this region throughout 2022.
Canada
A sustained increase in rig count, as well as steadily increasing oil and gas prices, are positive indicators for this region. While the standard
gas compression equipment market has provided modest opportunities, the Company has secured several gas processing opportunities
in the third and fourth quarters of 2021. Opportunities in the electric power generation market have also been converted to orders in
the latter part of the current quarter, with additional growth in this segment expected throughout 2022.
The Company continues to evaluate various markets in Energy Transition. For Canada, the Company is seeing a lot of discussion around
carbon capture and biofuels. These markets are dependent on supporting government policy and we are hopeful that this clarity will be
provided in the next 12 to 24 months. Canada and various provincial governments are also evaluating hydrogen strategies which could
also present a growth market for Enerflex.
The after-market service product line has seen some major maintenance deferrals in the first half of 2021. The second half of 2021 saw
a notable increase in maintenance activity in the market. The Company has capitalized on the increased activity assisting to drive after-
market service revenues through the fourth quarter. The Company expects activity to increase steadily through 2022.
ENERFLEX STRATEGY
Enerflex’s global vision is “Transforming Energy for a Sustainable Future”. The Company’s strategy to support this vision centers on being
an operationally focused, diversified, financially strong, dividend-paying company that delivers profitable growth by serving an
expanding energy 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. The pending combination with Exterran
is consistent with our strategy. The Company is working closely with our customers as they strive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The Company’s core competency of technological excellence in all aspects of modularized energy systems is expected to allow us to
partner with customers on the various solutions being explored, which include projects related to carbon capture, flare gas-to-power,
electrification of gas processing and compression solutions, renewable natural gas, and hydrogen.
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 Energy Infrastructure 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.
Our Engineered Systems business designs, engineers, and builds modularized solutions for the natural gas industry across the United
States. The focus for the Service business has been on servicing the installed base of over 20 million horsepower across the country with
a cost-effective service organization. For the Energy Infrastructure product line, the organic expansion of the contract compression fleet
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has allowed Enerflex to increase recurring 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 and cash flows, while strategic
investment in the contract compression fleet should drive growth and strong returns for the Energy Infrastructure business.
Enerflex has focused its efforts in the ROW segment on growing primarily in the Middle East and Latin America regions, through the
sales, rental, and service of its products. In these regions, the Company has targeted ITK and BOOM solutions of varying size and scope,
including projects requiring construction and installation support at site. 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 within 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 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. Enerflex offers 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 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, we are 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 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 several 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, operating income, EBIT, 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. Revenue from contracts that have been classified as finance leases for newly built equipment is recorded as
Engineered Systems bookings. The full amount of revenue is removed from backlog at the commencement of the lease.
Recurring Revenue
Recurring revenue is defined as revenue from the Service and Energy Infrastructure 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. Energy Infrastructure 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.
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Operating Income
Operating income assists the reader in understanding the net contributions made from the Company’s core businesses after considering
all SG&A expenses. Each operating segment assumes responsibility for its operating results as measured by, amongst other factors,
operating income, which is defined as income before income taxes, interest (or finance) costs (net of interest income), equity earnings or
loss, and gain or loss on sale of assets. Financing and related charges cannot be attributed to business segments on a meaningful basis
that is comparable to other companies. Business segments and income tax jurisdictions are not synonymous, and it is believed that the
allocation of income taxes distorts the historical comparability of the operating performance of business segments.
EBIT
EBIT provides the results generated by the Company’s primary business activities prior to consideration of how those activities are
financed or taxed in the various jurisdictions that the Company operates in.
EBITDA
EBITDA provides the results generated by the Company’s primary business activities prior to consideration of how those activities are
financed, how assets are amortized, or how the results are taxed in various jurisdictions.
Net Debt to EBITDA
Net debt is defined as short- and long-term debt less cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period which is then divided by the
annualized EBITDA.
ROCE
ROCE is a measure to analyze operating performance and efficiency of the Company’s capital allocation process. The ratio is calculated
by taking EBIT for the 12-month trailing period divided by capital employed. Capital employed is debt and equity less cash for the trailing
four quarters.
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NON-IFRS MEASURES
The success of the Company and its business unit strategies is measured using a number of key performance indicators, some of which
do not have a standardized meaning as prescribed by IFRS and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by
other companies. These Non-IFRS measures are also used by management in its assessment of relative investments in operations and
include Engineered Systems bookings and backlog, recurring revenue, EBITDA, net debt to EBITDA ratio, and ROCE. They should not be
considered as an alternative to net earnings or any other measure of performance under IFRS. The reconciliation of these Non-IFRS
measures to the most directly comparable measure calculated in accordance with IFRS is provided below where appropriate. Engineered
Systems bookings and backlog do not have a directly comparable IFRS measure.
($ Canadian thousands)
EBITDA
EBIT
Depreciation and amortization
EBITDA
Recurring Revenue
Service
Energy Infrastructure
Total Recurring Revenue
ROCE
Trailing 12-month EBIT
Capital Employed – beginning of period
Net debt1
Shareholders' equity
Capital Employed – end of period
Net debt1
Shareholders' equity
Average Capital Employed2
Return on Capital Employed
Three months ended
December 31,
Twelve months ended
December 31,
2021
2020
2021
2020
20,555 $
30,873 $
55,097
$
118,052
23,168
21,630
87,622
85,265
43,723 $
52,503 $
142,719
$
203,317
90,854 $
75,197 $
327,376
$
88,230
127,579
278,653
303,269
315,217
179,084 $
202,776 $
606,029
$
618,486
55,097 $
118,052 $
55,097
$
118,052
243,030 $
322,643 $
294,036
$
334,232
1,394,047
1,417,704
1,396,695
1,342,787
1,637,077 $
1,740,347 $
1,690,731
$
1,677,019
158,664 $
294,036 $
158,664
$
294,036
1,353,754
1,396,695
1,353,754
1,396,695
1,512,418 $
1,690,731 $
1,512,418
$
1,690,731
1,595,281 $
1,777,890 $
1,595,281
$
1,777,890
3.5%
6.6%
3.5%
6.6%
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1 Net debt is defined as short- and long-term debt less cash and cash equivalents.
2 Based on a trailing four-quarter average.
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FREE CASH FLOW
($ Canadian thousands)
Cash provided by operating activities
Net change in non-cash working capital and other
Add-back:
Net finance costs
Current income tax expense (recovery)
Proceeds on the disposal of property, plant
and equipment
Proceeds on the disposal of rental equipment
Deduct:
Net interest paid
Net cash taxes received (paid)
Expenditure related to finance leases
Additions to property, plant and equipment
Additions to rental equipment:
Growth
Maintenance
Dividends paid
Three months ended
December 31,
Twelve months ended
December 31,
2021
2020
2021
2020
$
$
122,886 $
55,277 $
225,155 $
220,248
87,986
(15,777)
100,435
32,776
34,900 $
71,054 $
124,720 $
187,472
2,327
5,641
122
2,244
(8,095)
14,787
(13,037)
(1,305)
(11,468)
(5,357)
(1,790)
4,854
(18,152)
19
42
(9,342)
(4,581)
-
(1,221)
(9,815)
(3,888)
(1,794)
16,995
13,135
220
3,692
(19,890)
9,412
(36,169)
(5,154)
(40,242)
(11,945)
(7,171)
22,493
(6,872)
115
3,121
(22,374)
(13,259)
-
(9,874)
(110,820)
(13,059)
(24,212)
Free cash flow
$
18,969
$
27,176 $
47,603 $
12,731
For the three months ended December 31, 2021, free cash flows declined compared to the same period in 2020. This decrease is
primarily due to lower cash provided by operating activities before non-cash working capital driven by lower net earnings, expenditures
related to finance leases, and higher growth and maintenance expenditures on rental equipment. This unfavourable variance was
partially offset by net cash taxes received in the current period.
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2021, free cash flows improved with reduced rental equipment growth additions and lower
property, plant and equipment additions, lower dividends paid, and net cash taxes received. These increases to free cash flow are partially
offset by lower cash provided by operating activities before non-cash working capital driven by lower net earnings, and expenditures
related to finance leases.
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, 2021 compared to December
31, 2020:
($ Canadian millions)
Increase
(Decrease)
Current assets
$85.4
Rental equipment
$(27.5)
Finance leases receivable
$26.9
Deferred tax assets
$(38.9)
Current liabilities
$67.8
Long-term debt
$(18.3)
Shareholders’ equity
$(42.9)
Explanation
The increase in current assets is primarily due to higher cash and contract assets due to
increased activity, and work-in-progress related to finance leases. Offsetting these
increases, the Company had lower inventories as the Company is utilizing its stock on
increased activity and lower income taxes receivable.
The decrease is largely due to the extension of a previous BOOM contract in ROW being
treated as a sale of the rental equipment under finance lease accounting. Rental
equipment also decreased due to higher depreciation compared to last year. This
decrease was partially offset by additions during the year, primarily for the contract
compression fleet in the USA and a BOOM project in ROW.
The increase in finance leases receivable is due to the recognition of the above noted
finance lease transaction that occurred in the fourth quarter of 2021.
The decrease in deferred tax assets is due to the derecognition of $44.7 million of
unused tax losses and other deductible temporary differences in Canada. It is unlikely
that sufficient taxable income will be available to offset these unused tax losses prior to
expiry, nor will we have any available offsets to use against the deductible temporary
differences.
The increase in current liabilities is due to higher accounts payable, accrued liabilities,
and deferred revenues on higher activity levels, and an increase in income taxes payable.
These increases are partially offset by the repayment of the $40.0 million debt that had
been classified as current at December 31, 2020, and lower warranty provisions.
The decrease in long-term debt is due to repayments made on the Bank Facility, partially
offset by drawings on the Asset-Based Facility.
Shareholders’ equity decreased primarily due to $18.5 million net loss and $18.6 million
impact on unrealized loss on translation of foreign operations and foreign denominated
debt, and dividends of $7.6 million. This was partially offset by $1.8 million of stock
options.
LIQUIDITY
The Company expects that continued cash flows from operations in 2022, 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, 2021, the Company held cash and cash equivalents of $172.8 million and had cash drawings of $67.9 million against the
Bank and Asset-Based Facilities leaving it with access to $681.5 million for future drawings. The Company continues to meet the
covenant requirements of its funded debt, including the Bank Facility and the Company’s unsecured notes (the “Senior Notes”), with a
bank-adjusted net debt to EBITDA ratio, excluding the non-recourse debt, of 1.0:1 compared to a maximum ratio of 3:1, and an interest
coverage ratio of 8:1 compared to a minimum ratio of 3:1. The interest coverage ratio is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month
bank-adjusted EBITDA, as defined by the Company’s lenders, by interest expense over the same timeframe.
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SUMMARIZED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
($ 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,
2021
2020
2021
2020
$
102,273
$
99,529 $
95,676 $
96,255
122,886
(31,222)
(21,014)
(165)
55,277
(20,198)
(38,425)
(507)
225,155
(63,530)
(83,891)
(652)
220,248
(137,759)
(82,050)
(1,018)
95,676
Cash, end of period
$
172,758
$
95,676 $
172,758 $
Operating Activities
For the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2021, cash provided by operating activities improved over the same periods in
2020, with positive movements in non-cash working capital, partially offset by lower net earnings. Movements in non-cash working
capital and other are explained in the “Financial Position” section of this MD&A.
Investing Activities
For the three months ended December 31, 2021, cash used in investing activities increased due to higher capital expenditures on the
rental fleet and lower proceeds on disposal of fixed assets. Cash used in investing activities in the twelve months ended December 31,
2021 decreased due to lower capital expenditures on the rental fleet and property, plant and compared to last year.
Financing Activities
For the three months ended December 31, 2021, cash used in financing activities decreased primarily due to lower repayments on long-
term debt compared in the same quarter of 2020. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2021, cash used in financing activities
increased primarily due to higher repayments of long-term debt, including a repayment of one of its Senior Notes, which was offset by
the proceeds on the Asset-Based Facility. Cash used in financing activities was further offset by a reduction in dividends paid.
QUARTERLY SUMMARY
($ Canadian thousands,
except per share amounts)
December 31, 2021
September 30, 2021
June 30, 2021
March 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
September 30, 2020
June 30, 2020
March 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
September 30, 2019
June 30, 2019
March 31, 2019
Revenue
Net earnings
Earnings per
share – basic
Earnings per
share – diluted
$
321,347
$
(32,707) $
(0.36) $
(0.36)
231,097
204,507
203,205
298,837
265,037
287,438
365,740
474,362
544,284
541,874
484,902
6,958
4,291
3,003
32,668
10,736
7,415
37,438
31,436
63,074
40,649
16,969
0.08
0.05
0.03
0.36
0.12
0.08
0.42
0.35
0.71
0.45
0.19
0.08
0.05
0.03
0.36
0.12
0.08
0.42
0.35
0.70
0.45
0.19
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SELECTED ANNUAL INFORMATION
($ Canadian thousands,
except per share amounts)
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
December 31, 20191
Total
Assets
Total Non-Current
Financial Liabilities
Cash Dividends
Declared Per Share
$
2,191,442 $
331,422 $
2,179,576
2,381,008
349,712
430,487
0.085
0.175
0.430
1 Certain December 31, 2019 balances were reclassified. Refer to Note 2(b) in the 2020 audited consolidated financial statement for additional detail.
RISK FACTORS
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.
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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
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; the ability to access the job site; 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 the business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows of the
Company.
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 the Company's 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 reduction initiatives in its jurisdictions of operations, there is a global 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. Failure to comply with such laws and regulations could result in
significant liabilities or penalties being imposed on Enerflex. Any such laws or 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 such laws or 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 Company 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 affect its operations.
Technological Risks
Demand for the Company's products may also be 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 incentives and other subsidies to support the use and
development of alternative energy technologies. Technological advances and cost declines in alternative energy sources (such as
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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 low-carbon products and services. If customer preferences shift, the Company may also be required to
develop new technologies, requiring significant investments of capital and resources, which may or may not be recoverable in the
marketplace and which could result in certain products becoming less profitable or uneconomic. At this time, the Company is unable to
determine the extent to which such technological risks may detrimentally impact its business prospects, financial condition, and
reputation.
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 access capital. 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 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
increased number of smaller start-up exploration and production companies 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 2021 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 in recent years, 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 ongoing COVID-19 pandemic which prevailed throughout 2021. 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:
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;
impaired supply chain as a result of mass quarantines, lockdowns, or border closures, thereby limiting the supply and
increasing the cost of goods and services used in Enerflex's operations; and
restricted workforce as a result of quarantines and health impacts, rendering employees unable to work or travel.
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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.
In addition to the overall slowdown in economic activity during the COVID-19 pandemic, the pandemic continued to impact the
Company’s operations throughout 2021. COVID-related restrictions on travel and in-person gatherings remained in place in many parts
of our operations, however business disruptions were not material, and the Company did not have to shut down any facilities or
operations. Workforce COVID positivity rates were monitored to identify possible trends or operational vulnerabilities and the
Company implemented continuity plans to mitigate the risk of business interruption. The Company was also able to maintain operations
and otherwise mitigate COVID impacts by leveraging technologies which enable remote work arrangements, by proactively monitoring
COVID cases and regulations in the communities in which we operate and by working with customers and supply chain partners to
minimize disruptions. Enhanced cleaning protocols remained in place at Company facilities and the Company undertook efforts to
ensure its workforce had access to advice from healthcare professionals. Where possible, the Company provided support to enable
employees and their families to access vaccines.
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 Energy Infrastructure segment.
Many of Enerflex’s North American rental contracts have short initial terms and after the initial term are cancelable on short notice.
While these contracts are frequently extended beyond their initial terms, Enerflex cannot accurately predict which 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 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 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 revenue and net income, which could have a material
adverse effect on Enerflex’s business, financial condition, 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
reputational damage, as well as the imposition of 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 Company 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
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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 its
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 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.
Health and Safety Risks
Enerflex's operations are susceptible to health and safety risks 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 employees,
contractors, visitors, or residents in communities near Company operations. Such incidents may lead to liabilities arising out of personal
injuries or death, operational interruptions, and shutdown or abandonment of affected facilities, including government imposed orders
to remedy unsafe conditions or circumstances, penalties associated with the contravention of applicable health and safety legislation,
and potential civil liability. Preventing or responding to accidents could require Enerflex to expend significant time and effort, as well as
financial resources to remediate safety issues, compensate injured parties, and repair damaged facilities. Any of the foregoing could have
an adverse impact on the Company's operations, financial results and reputation.
International Operations
Enerflex's operations in countries outside of North America 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: social, political, and economic instability;
changes in foreign government policies, laws, regulations, and regulatory requirements, or the interpretation, application and/or
enforcement thereof; tax increases or changes in tax laws or in the interpretation, application and/or enforcement thereof; difficulties in
staffing and managing foreign operations including logistical, safety, security, and communication challenges; 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; recessions and other economic crises that may impact the Company’s cost
of conducting business in those countries; the adoption of new, or the expansion of existing, trade restrictions, or embargoes; limitations
on the Company’s ability to repatriate cash, funds, or capital invested or held in jurisdictions outside Canada; difficulty or expense of
enforcing contractual rights due to the lack of a developed legal system or otherwise; confiscation, expropriation, or nationalization of
property without fair compensation; difficulties in engaging third-party agents to interface with clients or otherwise act on the
Company's behalf in certain jurisdictions; and failure to comply with applicable anti-corruption, anti-bribery, sanctions, and trade laws.
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.
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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 where the Company
does not have a presence, and is subject to various laws that govern the import and export of its equipment from country to country.
While Enerflex has developed policies, procedures and training 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
Company 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
companies and individuals for such violations, including injunctive relief, disgorgement, fines, penalties, and modifications to business
practices and compliance programs, among other things. While Enerflex cannot accurately predict the impact of any of these factors, if
any of those risks materialize, it could have a material adverse effect on the Company's reputation, business, financial condition, results
of operations, and cash flow.
Litigation Risk and Liability Claims
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. 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. 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 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 to maintain insurance in the future at levels of risk coverage or policy limits that management deems adequate. Any Claims
made under the Company's policies may 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
The Company is dependent upon the availability, capacity, reliability, and security of information technology infrastructure and the
Company's 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 and reputation.
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 result in adverse outcomes including, but not limited to, the exposure of
sensitive data, disruption of operations and diminished operating results. In recent years, 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 occurrence of any such cyberattacks could adversely affect the Company’s financial
condition, operating results, and reputation.
The Company may be targeted by parties using fraudulent spoof and phishing emails to misappropriate Enerflex information, or the
information of customers and suppliers, or to introduce viruses or other malware through "trojan horse" programs into computer
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networks of the Company, its customers or 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 to 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 them.
Security measures, such as incident monitoring, vulnerability testing, and response planning, 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.
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 in its supply chain, there can be no assurance that these
relationships will continue and reliance on suppliers involves several risks, including price increases, delivery delays, inferior component
quality, and unilateral termination. 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 Enerflex's operational or financial results.
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 tradespeople, 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
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There are certain jurisdictions where Enerflex relies on third-party contractors to carry out the operation and maintenance of its
equipment. The ability of 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. The loss of skilled personnel could delay the completion of certain projects or otherwise adversely impact certain
operational and financial results.
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 supply chain and human resource practices. Should these efforts not be successful,
the gross margin and profitability of Enerflex could be adversely affected.
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. However,
there can be no assurance that any such insurance policies will cover all loses or liabilities that may arise from the operation of Enerflex’s
business. 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, Asset-Based Facility and Senior Notes to meet its funding and liquidity requirements. Of the
Company's $725.0 million Bank Facility, which is senior unsecured indebtedness and is subject to floating rates of interest, $660.0 million
is due on June 30, 2025 while the remaining $65.0 million is due on June 30, 2023 and may be renewed annually with the consent of the
lenders. The Asset-Based Facility, which is subject to floating interest rates, is secured by certain assets of an Enerflex subsidiary band is
non-recourse to the Company. The Senior Notes, which are also senior unsecured indebtedness of the organization, mature as follows:
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, 2021, the Company had $266.9 million in Senior Notes issued and
outstanding, $37.4 million outstanding on its Asset-Based Facility, and $30.5 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: making it
more difficult to satisfy contractual obligations; increasing vulnerability to general adverse economic conditions and industry conditions;
limiting the ability to fund future working capital, capital expenditures or acquisitions; limiting the ability to refinance debt in the future
or borrow additional funds to fund ongoing operations; and paying future dividends to shareholders.
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As at December 31, 2021, the Company had $681.5 million combined available in borrowing base on its Bank Facility and Asset-Based
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 the ability to incur additional indebtedness,
transactions with affiliates, mergers and acquisitions, and the Company's ability to sell assets. The Company’s ability to comply with these
covenants and restrictions may be affected by events beyond its control, including prevailing economic, financial, and industry
conditions. If market or other economic conditions deteriorate, the Company’s ability to comply with these covenants may be impaired.
Failure to meet any of these covenants, financial ratios, or financial tests could result in events of default under each agreement which
require the Company to repay its indebtedness under those agreements and could impair the Company’s ability to access the capital
markets for financing. While Enerflex is currently in compliance with all covenants, financial ratios, and financial tests, there can be no
assurance that it will be able to comply with these covenants, financial ratios, and financial tests in future periods. These events could
restrict the Company's and other guarantors' ability to fund its operations, meet its obligations associated with financial liabilities, or
declare and pay dividends.
Future Acquisitions
Enerflex may, from time to time, seek to expand the Business and its operations by acquiring or developing additional businesses or assets
in existing or new markets. Enerflex expects to realize strategic opportunities and other benefits as a result of its acquisitions. However,
there can be no assurances as to whether, or to what extent, such benefits or opportunities will be realized. Enerflex can not predict
whether it will be able to successfully identify, acquire, develop or profitably manage additional acquisitions, or successfully integrate
any acquired business or assets into Enerflex's business, or to adjust to an increased scope of operations as a result of such acquisitions.
There is a risk that any future acquisitions could adversely impact Enerflex's operations and results.
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, the risk factors described in this Annual Information Form 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, 2021.
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 where the contracts are primarily
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.
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Translation Exposure
The Company’s earnings from and net investment in foreign subsidiaries are exposed to fluctuations in exchange rates. The currencies
with the most significant impact are the U.S. dollar, Australian dollar, and Brazilian real.
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. 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.
Tax Matters
The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to income and other taxes in Canada, the United States and numerous foreign
jurisdictions. Changes in tax laws or interpretations thereof or tax rates in the jurisdictions in which the Company or its subsidiaries do
business could adversely affect the Company's results from operations, returns to shareholders, and cash flow. Our effective tax rates
could also be affected by changes in the mix of earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates, changes in the valuation of deferred
tax assets and liabilities, or changes in tax laws or their interpretation. While management believes the Company and its subsidiaries are
in compliance with current prevailing tax laws and requirements, one or more taxing jurisdictions could seek to impose incremental or
new taxes on the Company or its subsidiaries or the Company or its subsidiaries could be subject to assessment, reassessment, audit,
investigation, inquiry or judicial or administrative proceedings by any such taxing jurisdiction. The timing or impacts of any such
assessment, reassessment, audit, investigation, inquiry or judicial or administrative proceedings or any future changes in tax laws,
including the impacts of proposed regulations, cannot be predicted. Any adverse tax developments, including legislative changes, judicial
holdings or administrative interpretations, could have a material and adverse effect on the results of operations, financial condition and
cash flows 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, 2021 are at fixed interest rates and therefore will not be impacted by fluctuations in market interest rates.
The Company's Bank and Asset-Based Facilities, however, is subject to changes in market interest rates. As at December 31, 2021 the
Company had $67.9 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 and Asset-Based Facilities, the change in interest expense for the twelve
months ended December 31, 2021 would be approximately $0.7 million. All interest charges are recorded in finance costs on the
consolidated statements of earnings. Any increase in market interest rates could have a material adverse impact on the Company's
financial results, financial condition, or ability to declare and pay dividends.
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
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.
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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. Hot summers and 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, 2022, 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 2021, the Company
declared a quarterly dividend of $0.025 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, 2021, the Company had drawn $67.9 million against the Bank and Asset-Based Facilities (December 31, 2020 – $84.4
million). The weighted average interest rate on the Bank and Asset-Based Facilities at December 31, 2021 was 2.1 percent and 3.0
percent (December 31, 2020 – 2.3 percent and nil).
The composition of the borrowings on the Bank and Asset-Based Facilities and the Senior Notes was as follows:
($ Canadian thousands)
Drawings on Bank Facility
Drawings on Asset-Based 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
December 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
$
30,522 $
84,369
37,411
-
148,119
118,746
(3,376)
-
40,000
148,686
119,124
(2,467)
$
$
$
331,422 $
389,712
- $
331,422
40,000
349,712
331,422 $
389,712
At December 31, 2021, without considering renewal at similar terms, the Canadian dollar equivalent principal payments due over the
next five years are $216.1 million, and $118.7 million thereafter.
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CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS, COMMITTED CAPITAL INVESTMENT, AND OFF-
BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
The Company’s contractual obligations are contained in the following table:
($ Canadian thousands)
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Thereafter
Leases
Purchase
Obligations
$
15,448
$
243,737 $
11,167
8,192
6,313
4,561
22,817
2,904
125
-
-
-
Total contractual obligations
$
68,498
$
246,766 $
The Company’s lease commitments are operating leases for premises, equipment, and service vehicles.
Total
259,185
14,071
8,317
6,313
4,561
22,817
315,264
The majority of the Company’s purchase commitments relate to major components for the Engineered Systems and Energy
Infrastructure 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, and the Company’s 65
percent interest in a joint venture in Brazil.
All transactions occurring with related parties were in the normal course of business operations under the same terms and conditions as
transactions with unrelated companies. 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
2021
2020
$
352 $
-
128
-
558
-
1
56
All related party transactions are settled in cash.
There were no related party transactions with the joint venture in Brazil.
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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.
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.
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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.
Finance Lease Receivables
In calculating the value of the Company’s finance lease receivables, 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.
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 in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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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, carried forward tax credits or other deductible temporary differences to the
extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which these deferred tax assets can be utilized. Significant judgment
is required to determine the amount of deferred tax assets that can be recognized, based upon the timing of reversal, expiry of losses and
the level of future taxable profits together with future tax planning strategies. The basis for this estimate is management’s cash flow
projections. To the extent the Company determines the recoverability of deferred tax assets is unlikely, the deferred tax asset is not
recognized. Management regularly assesses the unrecognized deferred tax asset to determine what portion can be recognized in
response to changing economic conditions or recent events.
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 in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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 year, the Company continued to qualify for
government grants in several jurisdictions, primarily the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy, Hardest-
Hit Business Recovery Program, and the Employee Retention Credit program in USA. Subsidies received have been recorded as a
reduction in cost of goods sold and selling and administrative expenses 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. Total subsidies received is in Note 34 in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.
NEW ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Company has reviewed amendments to existing accounting standards and determined that no amendments would have a material
impact on the 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.
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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,
2021, 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, 2021, 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, 2021, 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, 2021 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.
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, 2021, Enerflex declared a quarterly dividend of $0.025 per share, payable on April 7, 2022, to shareholders
of record on March 10, 2022. 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.
On January 24, 2022, Enerflex and Exterran Corporation (NYSE: EXTN) announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to
combine the companies in an all-share transaction to create a premier integrated global provider of energy infrastructure. Upon
completion of the transaction, which will require shareholder and regulatory approval, the combined entity will operate as Enerflex Ltd.
Subject to all approvals, the transaction is expected to close in the second or third quarter of 2022.
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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; and the anticipated outcomes of Enerflex’s proposed combination with Exterran Corporation, including the
combined entity’s accelerated generation of recurring gross margins to approximately 70 percent of total, approximate doubling of EBITDA, and
capital allocation priorities following the completion of in-flight projects in 2022 and 2023.
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.
This MD&A contains information that may constitute future-oriented financial information or financial outlook information (“FOFI”) about
Enerflex and the entity resulting from its combination with Exterran, including with respect to the combined entity’s prospective financial
performance, financial position or cash flows, all of which is subject to the same assumptions, risk factors, limitations and qualifications as set forth
above. Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of
preparation, may provide to be imprecise or inaccurate and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on FOFI. Enerflex, Exterran or the
combined entity’s actual results, performance and achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, FOFI. Enerflex
has included FOFI in this MD&A in order to provide readers with a more complete perspective on the combined entity’s future operations and
management’s current expectations regarding the combined entity’s future performance. Readers are cautioned that such information may not
be appropriate for other purposes.
The forward-looking information and FOFI 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, 2021 and 2020, 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, 2021 and 2020, 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, 2021 requires management to make
several estimates including expected margin to be earned on the
contract
to
estimated
complete. Significant changes in estimated costs to complete
could have a material effect on the amount of revenue
recognized.
remaining
costs
and
the
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
in
evaluating management’s estimates and assumptions
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.
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
in
compared
industry outlook provided
management’s forecast related to estimated bookings.
the
to
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.
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Other information
Management is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises:
Management’s discussion and analysis
The information, other than the consolidated financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon, in the Annual Report
Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance
conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information, and in doing so,
consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the consolidated financial statements or our knowledge obtained
in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.
We obtained Management’s Discussion & Analysis and the Annual Report prior to the date of this auditor’s report. If, based on the work
we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact in
this auditor’s report. We have nothing to report in this regard.
Responsibilities of management and those charged with governance for the consolidated financial
statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRSs,
and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that
are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Company’s ability to continue as a going
concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management
either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Company’s financial reporting process.
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
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are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s
report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company to cease to continue as a going concern.
Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated financial statements, including the disclosures,
and whether the consolidated financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves
fair presentation.
Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities within
the Company to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision
and performance of the group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and
significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding
independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our
independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
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 23, 2022
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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)
Work-in-progress related to finance leases (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)
Warranty 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
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
$
$
$
$
$
$
172,758
212,206
82,760
172,687
36,169
15,248
3,732
294
13,853
709,707
96,414
610,328
49,887
88,110
9,293
51,315
10,118
566,270
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
2,191,442
$
2,179,576
$
240,747
6,636
9,318
84,614
-
13,906
180
355,401
331,422
43,108
91,972
15,785
837,688
$
$
375,524
658,615
274,962
44,653
1,353,754
182,152
10,549
4,387
35,409
40,000
14,693
371
287,561
349,712
47,233
87,408
10,967
782,881
375,524
656,832
301,040
63,299
1,396,695
2,179,576
$
2,191,442
$
See accompanying Notes to the consolidated financial statements, including guarantees, commitments, and contingencies (Note 31).
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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 (loss)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to:
Controlling interest
Non-controlling interest
Earnings (loss) per share – basic (Note 27)
Earnings (loss) 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,
2021
2020
$
960,156 $
1,217,052
740,602
219,554
165,263
54,291
135
671
55,097
16,995
38,102
56,557
$
(18,455) $
$
$
$
$
(18,455) $
-
(18,455) $
(0.21)
(0.21)
$
$
918,873
298,179
182,167
116,012
45
1,995
118,052
22,493
95,559
7,302
88,257
88,080
177
88,257
0.98
0.98
89,678,845
89,678,845
89,678,845
89,678,845
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
($ Canadian thousands)
Net earnings (loss)
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 (loss) on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges transferred to net earnings (loss), net
of income tax expense
Unrealized gain on translation of foreign denominated debt
Unrealized loss on translation of financial statements of foreign operations
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Total comprehensive income (loss)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:
Controlling interest
Non-controlling interest
See accompanying Notes to the consolidated financial statements.
Years ended December 31,
2021
$
(18,455) $
247
(167)
232
(18,958)
(18,646) $
(37,101) $
(18,646) $
-
(18,646) $
$
$
$
$
2020
88,257
545
465
1,613
(21,323)
(18,700)
69,557
(18,480)
(220)
(18,700)
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Years ended December 31,
2021
2020
$
(18,455) $
88,257
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
($ Canadian thousands)
Operating Activities
Net earnings (loss)
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)
Cash provided by operating activities
$
225,155 $
Investing Activities
Additions to:
Property, plant and equipment (Note 9)
$
(5,154) $
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
Cash used in financing activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents denominated in foreign currencies
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
See accompanying Notes to the consolidated financial statements.
(63,530) $
(137,759)
$
$
$
$
(59,476) $
(14,215)
(3,029)
(7,171)
(83,891) $
(652) $
77,082
95,676
$
172,758 $
87,622
(671)
43,422
12,937
(135)
124,720
100,435
(52,187)
220
3,692
(10,101)
85,265
(1,995)
14,174
1,816
(45)
187,472
32,776
220,248
(9,874)
(123,879)
115
3,121
(7,242)
(41,697)
(12,770)
(3,371)
(24,212)
(82,050)
(1,018)
(579)
96,255
95,676
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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, 2020
$
375,524 $
655,107 $
228,843 $
82,760 $
(981) $
81,779 $
1,341,253 $
1,534 $
1,342,787
Foreign
currency
Accumulated
shareholders’
Total
other
equity before
Non-
Net earnings
Other comprehensive
income (loss)
Purchase of non-
controlling interest
Effect of stock option
plans
Dividends
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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, 2020
$
375,524 $
656,832 $
301,040 $
63,270 $
29 $
63,299 $
1,396,695 $
- $
1,396,695
Net loss
Other comprehensive
income (loss)
Effect of stock option
plans
Dividends
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,783
(18,455)
-
-
-
(18,726)
-
-
-
(7,623)
-
80
-
-
-
(18,455)
(18,646)
(18,646)
-
-
1,783
(7,623)
-
-
-
-
(18,455)
(18,646)
1,783
(7,623)
At December 31, 2021
$
375,524 $
658,615 $
274,962 $
44,544 $
109 $
44,653 $
1,353,754 $
- $
1,353,754
See accompanying Notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts or as otherwise noted.)
NOTE 1. 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 (“ROW”), 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 23, 2022. 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. Standards and guidelines issues but not yet effective for the current accounting period are
described in Note 6.
(c) Functional Currency and Presentation Currency
These consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is the Company’s presentation currency.
Transactions of the Company’s individual entities are recorded in their own functional currency based on the primary economic
environment in which it operates.
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(d) Use of Estimates and Judgment
The timely preparation of financial statements requires that management make estimates and assumptions and use judgment.
Accordingly, actual results may differ from estimated amounts as future confirming events occur. Significant estimates and
judgment used in the preparation of the financial statements are described in Note 5.
(e) Basis of Consolidation
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. Subsidiaries are fully
consolidated from the date of acquisition and continue to be consolidated until the date that control ceases. The financial
statements of the subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting period as the parent Company, using consistent accounting
policies. All intra-group balances, income and expenses, and unrealized gains and losses resulting from intra-group transactions are
eliminated in full.
NOTE 3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures
The Company uses the equity method to account for its 45 percent investment in Roska DBO Inc. (“Roska DBO”) and its 65 percent
investment in a joint venture in Brazil. Under the equity method, the investment is carried on the consolidated statements of
financial position at cost plus post acquisition changes in the Company’s share of net assets of the associate or joint venture.
The consolidated statements of earnings reflect the Company’s share of the results of operations of associates and joint ventures.
Unrealized gains and losses resulting from transactions between the Company and associates are eliminated to the extent of the
interest in the associate or joint venture.
The Company’s share of profits from associates and joint ventures is shown on the face of the consolidated statements of earnings.
This is the profit attributable to equity holders of the associate and joint venture partners and, therefore, is profit after tax and non-
controlling interests in the subsidiaries of the associates and joint ventures.
(b) Foreign Currency Translation
In the accounts of individual subsidiaries, transactions in currencies other than the Company’s functional currency are recorded at
the prevailing rate of exchange at the date of the transaction. At year end, monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign
currencies are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing at that date. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of
historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the dates of the initial transactions. Non-monetary
assets and liabilities measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the rates of exchange at the date the fair value
was determined.
The assets and liabilities on the statements of financial position of foreign subsidiaries are translated into Canadian dollars at the
rates of exchange prevailing at the reporting date. The statements of earnings of foreign subsidiaries are translated at average
exchange rates for the reporting period. Exchange differences arising on the translation of net assets are taken to accumulated
other comprehensive income.
All foreign exchange gains and losses are taken to the consolidated statements of earnings with the exception of exchange
differences arising on monetary assets and liabilities that form part of the Company’s net investment in subsidiaries. These are
taken directly to other comprehensive income until the disposal of the foreign subsidiary at which time the unrealized gain or loss
is recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings.
On the disposal of a foreign subsidiary, accumulated exchange differences are recognized in the consolidated statements of
earnings as a component of the gain or loss on disposal.
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(c) Business Combinations
Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the aggregate of
the consideration transferred, measured at fair value on the date of the acquisition. Acquisition costs incurred are expensed and
included in selling and administrative expenses, except for those associated with the issuance of debt, which are included in the
initial carrying amount of the liability.
Goodwill is initially measured at cost, being the excess of the aggregate of the consideration transferred over the net identifiable
assets acquired and liabilities assumed.
(d) Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Cost
comprises the purchase price or construction cost and any costs directly attributable to making the asset capable of operating as
intended. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the various classes of assets
and commences when the assets are ready for intended use.
Asset Class
Buildings
Equipment
Estimated Useful Life Range
5 to 20 years
2 to 20 years
Major renewals and improvements are capitalized when they are expected to provide future economic benefit. When significant
components of property, plant and equipment are required to be replaced at intervals, the Company derecognizes the replaced
part, and recognizes the new part with its own associated useful life and depreciation. No depreciation is charged on land or assets
under construction. Repairs and maintenance costs are charged to operations as incurred.
The carrying amount of an item of property, plant and equipment is derecognized on disposal or when no future economic benefits
are expected from its use or disposal. The gain or loss arising from derecognition of property, plant and equipment is included in the
consolidated statements of earnings when the item is derecognized.
Each asset’s estimated useful life, residual value, and method of depreciation are reviewed and adjusted, if appropriate, at each year
end, or when factors and circumstances suggest a different useful life for the asset.
(e) Rental Equipment
Rental equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided
using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which are generally between 5 and 20 years.
When 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.
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(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.
(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, include purchase costs and costs incurred in bringing each
product to its present location and condition.
Cost of work-in-progress includes cost of direct materials, labour, and an allocation of overheads, based on normal operating
capacity. Costs of work-in-progress related to finance leases pertain to the construction of projects that will be accounted for as
finance leases. Once the project is completed and enters service the costs will be reclassified to cost of goods sold.
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.
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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.
(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 and the 401(k) matched savings 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.
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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.
(p) Leases
Company as a Lessee
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 Lessor
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.
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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 to produce
a constant rate of return on the Company’s investment in the lease and is included in revenues.
(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.
Revenue from contracts that have been classified as finance leases for newly built equipment is recorded as Engineered Systems
revenue. Upon commencement of the new lease, the Company recognizes 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. The finance
lease interest portion will be recognized in the Energy Infrastructure product line over the lease term.
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.
Energy Infrastructure (formerly 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
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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 related to existing or pre-owned equipment, is recorded as
Energy Infrastructure revenue. At the commencement of these finance leases, the Company recognizes revenue and a finance lease
receivable equal to the net investment in the lease. Finance income is recognized in Energy Infrastructure 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,
respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 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.
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(s) Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedge Accounting
The Company formally documents its risk management objectives and strategies to manage exposures to fluctuations in foreign
currency exchange rates and interest rates. The risk management policy permits the use of certain derivative financial instruments,
including forward foreign exchange contracts and interest rate swaps, to manage these fluctuations. The Company does not enter
into derivative financial agreements for speculative purposes.
Derivative financial instruments are measured at their fair value upon initial recognition and are remeasured to their fair value at
the end of each reporting period. The fair value of quoted derivatives is equal to their positive or negative market value. Derivatives
are carried as assets when the fair value is positive and as liabilities when the fair value is negative.
The Company elected to apply hedge accounting for foreign exchange forward contracts for anticipated transactions. These are
designated as cash flow hedges. For cash flow hedges, fair value changes of the effective portion of the hedging instrument are
recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes. The ineffective portion of the fair value changes is recognized
in the consolidated statements of earnings. Amounts charged to accumulated other comprehensive income are reclassified to the
consolidated statements of earnings when the hedged transaction affects the consolidated statements of earnings.
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.
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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
consolidated statement of financial position.
(u) Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net earnings for the period by the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding during the period.
Diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for dilutive
common shares related to the Company’s equity share-based compensation plan.
(v) Finance Income and Costs
Finance income comprises interest income on funds invested. 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
The Company has reviewed amendments to existing accounting standards and determined that no amendments would have a material
impact on the 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.
Finance Lease Receivables
In calculating the value of the Company’s finance lease receivables, 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.
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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. 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, carried forward tax credits or other deductible temporary differences to the
extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which these deferred tax assets can be utilized. Significant judgment
is required to determine the amount of deferred tax assets that can be recognized, based upon the timing of reversal, expiry of losses and
the level of future taxable profits together with future tax planning strategies. The basis for this estimate is management’s cash flow
projections. To the extent the Company determines the recoverability of deferred tax assets is unlikely, the deferred tax asset is not
recognized. Management regularly assesses the unrecognized deferred tax asset to determine what portion can be recognized in
response to changing economic conditions or recent events.
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.
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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 year, the Company continued to qualify for
government grants in several jurisdictions, primarily the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy, Hardest-
Hit Business Recovery Program, and the Employee Retention Credit program in USA. Subsidies received have been recorded as a
reduction in cost of goods sold and selling and administrative expenses 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. Total subsidies received is in Note 34.
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 accounts
Trade receivables, net
Other receivables
Total accounts receivable
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
2021
213,815 $
(10,334)
203,481 $
8,725
212,206 $
2021
183,105 $
30,710
213,815 $
2021
11,439 $
275
(1,317)
(63)
10,334 $
2020
194,777
(11,439)
183,338
30,037
213,375
2020
152,285
42,492
194,777
2020
2,144
21,072
(11,071)
(706)
11,439
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
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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
2021
$
66,722 $
244,372
(228,327)
-
(7)
$
82,760 $
2020
130,392
238,300
(281,145)
(26,625)
5,800
66,722
Amounts recognized as contract assets are typically billed to customers within three months.
NOTE 8. INVENTORIES
Inventories consists of the following:
December 31,
Direct materials
Repair and distribution parts
Work-in-progress
Equipment
Total inventories
December 31,
Work-in-progress related to finance leases
2021
2020
$
83,943 $
119,342
54,156
31,298
3,290
52,125
25,185
15,599
172,687 $
212,251
2021
36,169 $
2020
-
$
$
The amount of inventory and overhead costs recognized as an expense and included in cost of goods during 2021 was $740.6 million
(December 31, 2020 – $918.9 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 the year ended December 31, 2021 was $6.1 million
(December 31, 2020 – $5.4 million).
The costs related to the construction of rental assets determined to be finance leases are accounted for as work-in-progress related to
finance leases. Once the project is completed and enters service it will be reclassified to cost of goods sold. During the year ended
December 31, 2021 the Company spent $36.2 million (December 30, 2020 – nil) related to finance leases.
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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
equipment
Cost
January 1, 2021
$
18,471 $
112,179
$
63,844 $
4,050 $
198,544 $
881,684
Additions
Reclassification
Disposals
-
-
-
Currency translation effects
(60)
-
2,327
(66)
(419)
831
2,566
(2,436)
(313)
4,323
(5,297)
-
(8)
5,154
(404)
(2,502)
(800)
52,187
-
(82,304)
(11,833)
December 31, 2021
$
18,411 $
114,021
$
64,492 $
3,068 $
199,992 $
839,734
Accumulated depreciation
January 1, 2021
$
- $
(44,334)
$
(51,574) $
- $
(95,908) $
(243,870)
Depreciation charge
Impairment
Disposals
Currency translation effects
December 31, 2021
Net book value –
December 31, 2021
$
$
-
-
-
-
(5,956)
(4,451)
-
66
137
-
2,351
183
-
-
-
-
(10,407)
(55,466)
-
2,417
320
(537)
62,990
7,477
- $
(50,087)
$
(53,491) $
- $
(103,578) $
(229,406)
18,411 $
63,934
$
11,001 $
3,068 $
96,414 $
610,328
Land
Building
Equipment
Assets under
construction
Total
property,
plant and
equipment
Rental
equipment
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
During the fourth quarter of 2021, the Company recorded a disposition of certain rental equipment that was recognized as a finance
lease. Refer to Note 11 for further details on the finance lease transaction.
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Depreciation of property, plant and equipment and rental equipment included in earnings (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2021
was $65.9 million (December 31, 2020 – $62.9 million), of which $62.2 million was included in cost of goods sold (December 31, 2020 –
$59.2 million) and $3.7 million was included in selling and administrative expenses (December 31, 2020 – $3.7 million).
Impairment of rental equipment included in earnings for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $0.5 million (December 31, 2020 – $2.6
million).
NOTE 10. LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS
Cost
January 1, 2021
Additions
Disposal
Currency translation effects
December 31, 2021
Accumulated depreciation
January 1, 2021
Depreciation charge
Disposal
Currency translation effects
December 31, 2021
Net book value – December 31, 2021
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
Land and buildings
Equipment
Total lease
right-of-use assets
56,242 $
19,360 $
4,097
(1,644)
(315)
6,778
(1,583)
(196)
58,380 $
24,359 $
(13,527) $
(7,891) $
(8,350)
1,535
144
(5,492)
714
15
(20,198) $
(12,654) $
38,182 $
11,705 $
75,602
10,875
(3,227)
(511)
82,739
(21,418)
(13,842)
2,249
159
(32,852)
49,887
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
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Depreciation of lease right-of-use assets included in earnings for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $13.8 million (December 31,
2020 – $13.7 million), of which $7.4 million was included in cost of goods sold (December 31, 2020 – $7.1 million) and $6.4 million was
included in selling and administrative expenses (December 31, 2020 – $6.6 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.
During the fourth quarter of 2021, the Company entered into an agreement to extend an existing contract. The new arrangement has
been determined to be accounted for as a finance lease. Enerflex, as a manufacturer lessor, recognizes selling profit or loss on a finance
lease at the commencement date. Revenue from contracts that have been classified as finance leases for newly built equipment is
recorded as Engineered Systems revenue. Revenue from contracts that have been classified as finance leases related to existing or pre-
owned equipment, is recorded as Energy Infrastructure revenue. Upon commencement of the new lease, the Company recognizes
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. The finance lease interest portion will be recognized in the Energy Infrastructure product line
over the lease term. In addition, the Company recognizes 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 finance lease receivable is comprised of the following:
Minimum
lease payments
Present value of
minimum lease payments
December 31,
2021
2020
2021
Less than one year
$
16,420 $
3,047 $
15,248 $
Between one and five years
Later than five years
64,739
62,827
42,129
45,445
49,546
38,564
Less: unearned finance income
$
$
143,986 $
90,621 $
103,358 $
(40,628)
(26,347)
-
103,358 $
64,274 $
103,358 $
December 31,
Balance, January 1
Additions
Interest income
Billings and payments
Currency translation effects
2021
$
64,274 $
40,154
5,417
(6,597)
110
$
103,358 $
2020
2,928
34,020
27,326
64,274
-
64,274
2020
900
64,270
80
(639)
(337)
64,274
The average interest rates implicit in the leases are fixed at the contract date for the entire lease term. At December 31, 2021 the average
interest rate was 8.0 percent per annum (December 31, 2020 – 7.5 percent). The finance lease receivables at the end of reporting period
are neither past due nor impaired.
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NOTE 12. OTHER ASSETS
December 31,
Investment in associates and joint ventures
Long-term receivables
Prepaid deposits
NOTE 13. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Cost
January 1, 2021
Reclassification
Currency translation effects
December 31, 2021
Accumulated amortization
January 1, 2021
Amortization charge
Currency translation effects
December 31, 2021
Net book value – December 31, 2021
Cost
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
$
$
2021
27,064 $
24,172
79
51,315 $
2020
26,566
31,910
124
58,600
Customer
relationships
and other
Software
Total intangible
assets
69,824
$
48,698 $
118,522
-
(230)
404
(33)
404
(263)
69,594
$
49,069 $
118,663
(59,296)
$
(42,682) $
(101,978)
(4,642)
121
(63,817)
5,777
$
$
(2,079)
33
(6,721)
154
(44,728) $
(108,545)
4,341 $
10,118
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
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
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NOTE 14. GOODWILL AND IMPAIRMENT REVIEW OF GOODWILL
December 31,
Balance, January 1
Currency translation effects
2021
576,028 $
(9,758)
566,270 $
2020
573,928
2,100
576,028
$
$
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. At December 31, 2021, the Company
determined that there were no 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, 2021. Management has adopted a five-year projection period to assess each segment’s value-in-use. A
terminal value is then determined using a perpetual growth methodology based on the fifth year. This five-year projection includes the
financial budgets approved by the Board of Directors for 2022 and management’s expectations of cash flows for 2023 to 2026.
Key Assumptions Used in Value-In-Use Calculations:
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 9.4 percent (December 31, 2020 – 9.6 percent), 12.6 percent
(December 31, 2020 – 12.8 percent), and 10.7 percent (December 31, 2020 – 10.9 percent) post-tax discount rate, respectively.
The estimation of value-in-use involved significant judgment in the determination of inputs to the discounted cash flow model and is most
sensitive to changes in terminal growth and discount rates. These key assumptions were tested for sensitivity by applying a reasonable
possible change to those assumptions. Future earnings before finance costs and taxes were changed by ten percent while the discount
rate was changed by one percent.
•
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 impact on the value-in-use would be $17.1 million
for the Canada segment and $91.0 million for the ROW segment. This ten percent change in earnings before finance costs and
taxes would trigger an impairment in the Canada and ROW segments.
• 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 impact on the value-in-use would be $21.1 million for
the Canada segment and $118.6 million for the ROW segment. This one percent change in weighted average cost of capital
would trigger an impairment in the Canada and ROW segments.
Management will continue to assess the long-term projected cash flows, 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. WARRANTY PROVISIONS
December 31,
Balance, January 1
Additions during the year
Amounts settled and released in the year
Currency translation effects
NOTE 17. DEFERRED REVENUES
December 31,
Balance, January 1
Cash received in advance of revenue recognition
Revenue subsequently recognized
Currency translation effects
2021
2020
234,212 $
178,303
2,242
4,293
1,794
2,055
240,747 $
182,152
2021
10,549 $
849
(4,681)
(81)
6,636
$
2020
15,563
8,203
(13,232)
15
10,549
2021
35,409 $
167,956
(118,438)
(313)
84,614 $
2020
89,409
247,100
(306,334)
5,234
35,409
$
$
$
$
$
$
Amounts recognized as deferred revenues are typically recognized into revenue within six months.
NOTE 18. LONG-TERM DEBT
Through private placement, the Company has $266.9 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.
During the third quarter of 2021, Enerflex successfully extended the maturity date for $660.0 million of $725.0 million in commitments
to its amended and restated syndicated revolving credit facility (“Bank Facility”) to June 30, 2025 (the “Maturity Date”). The maturity
date for the other $65.0 million in commitments to the Bank Facility remains June 30, 2023. 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.
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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, 2021, the Company was in compliance with these covenants.
During the second quarter of 2021, a subsidiary of the Company finalized access to a credit facility, secured by certain assets of the
subsidiary, of up to $52.5 million U.S. dollars (the “Asset-Based Facility”). This new credit facility is non-recourse to the Company. Under
the terms of the Asset-Based Facility, the Company is required to maintain certain covenants. As at December 31, 2021, the Company
was in compliance with these covenants. Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Asset-Based Facility, a margin is applied to drawings
on the Asset-Based Facility in addition to the quoted interest rate. The margin is established as a percentage and is based on a
consolidated total funded debt to EBITDA ratio.
The composition of the borrowings on the Bank Facility, Asset-Based Facility, and the Company’s Notes is as follows:
December 31,
Drawings on Bank Facility
Drawings on Asset-Based 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
2021
$
30,522 $
37,411
-
148,119
118,746
(3,376)
331,422 $
- $
331,422
331,422 $
$
$
$
2020
84,369
-
40,000
148,686
119,124
(2,467)
389,712
40,000
349,712
389,712
During the second quarter of 2021, the Company repaid $40.0 million of 6.0 percent senior unsecured notes that were due June 22,
2021. The repayment was financed by cash on hand and drawings on the Bank Facility.
The weighted average interest rate on the Bank Facility for the year ended December 31, 2021 was 2.1 percent (December 31, 2020 –
2.3 percent). The weighted average interest rate on the Asset-Based Facility for the year ended December 31, 2021 was 3.0 percent
(December 31, 2020 – nil). At December 31, 2021 without considering renewal at similar terms, the Canadian dollar equivalent principal
payments due over the next five years are $216.1 million, and $118.7 million thereafter.
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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
2021
$
61,926 $
9,721
3,029
(17,244)
(418)
57,014 $
13,906 $
43,108
57,014 $
$
$
$
2020
67,000
8,065
3,371
(16,141)
(369)
61,926
14,693
47,233
61,926
In addition to the lease payments made above, during the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company paid $0.3 million (December 31,
2020 – $1.0 million) relating to short-term and low-value leases which were expensed as incurred. During year ended December 31,
2021, the Company also paid $3.0 million (December 31, 2020 – $1.6 million) in variable lease payments not included in the measurement
of lease liabilities, of which $1.8 million (December 31, 2020 – $0.7 million) was included in cost of goods sold and $1.2 million (December
31, 2020 – $0.9 million) was included in selling and administrative expenses. Interest expense on lease liabilities was $3.0 million for the
year ended December 31, 2021 (December 31, 2020 – $3.4 million). Total cash outflow for leases for the year ended December 31, 2021
was $20.5 million (December 31, 2020 – $18.7 million).
Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable leases is as follows:
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Thereafter
Less:
Imputed interest
Short-term leases
Low-value leases
December 31, 2021
$
$
15,448
11,167
8,192
6,313
4,561
22,817
68,498
11,273
165
46
$
57,014
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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
$
$
2021
13,135 $
43,422
56,557 $
2020
(6,872)
14,174
7,302
(b) Reconciliation of Tax Expense
The provision for income taxes differs from that which would be expected by applying Canadian statutory rates. A reconciliation of the
difference is as follows:
Years ended December 31,
Earnings before income taxes
Canadian statutory rate
Expected income tax provision
Add (deduct):
Exchange rate effects on tax basis
Earnings taxed in foreign jurisdictions
Revaluation of Canadian deferred tax assets due to change in statutory rate
Withholding tax on dividends received from foreign subsidiaries
Amounts not deductible (taxable) for tax purposes
Impact of accounting for associates and joint ventures
Change in recognized deferred tax assets
Other
$
$
2021
38,102 $
23.8%
9,068
$
(2,269)
2,313
(660)
2,763
811
(160)
44,704
(13)
2020
95,559
24.4%
23,316
(4,007)
(14,505)
597
-
2,426
(530)
-
5
Income tax expense from continuing operations
$
56,557 $
7,302
The applicable statutory tax rate is the aggregate of the Canadian federal income tax rate of 15.0 percent (2020 – 15.0 percent) and
provincial income tax rates of 8.8 percent (2020 – 10.3 percent). During the fourth quarter of 2020, lower Alberta corporate income tax
rates became substantially enacted. The Alberta corporate income tax rates are 9.0 percent for 2020, and 8.0 percent thereafter.
The Company’s effective tax rate is subject to fluctuations in the Argentine peso and Mexican peso exchange rate against the U.S. dollar.
Since the Company holds significant rental assets in Argentina and Mexico, the tax base of these assets is denominated in Argentine peso
and Mexican peso, respectively. The functional currency is, however, the U.S. dollar and as a result, the related local currency tax bases
are revalued periodically to reflect the closing U.S. dollar rate against these currencies. Any movement in the exchange rate results in a
corresponding unrealized exchange rate gain or loss being recorded as part of deferred income tax expense or recovery. During periods
of large fluctuation or devaluation of the local currency against the U.S. dollar, these amounts may be significant but are unrealized and
may reverse in the future. Recognition of these amounts is required by IFRS, even though the revalued tax basis does not generate any
cash tax obligation or liability in the future.
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(c) Income Tax Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income
Years ended December 31,
Deferred Tax
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
Total income tax recognized in other comprehensive income
$
2021
2020
77
$
186
(53)
-
24 $
158
61
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
$ 18,058 $
28,969 $
(73,956) $
544 $
(12,799) $
(8)
$
(39,192)
January 1, 2021
Charged to net
earnings
Charged to OCI
(10,945)
(21,808)
(12,398)
(572)
2,269
-
-
-
99
-
539
-
54
32
(24)
(43,422)
(24)
(41)
Exchange differences
(91)
(642)
December 31, 2021
$
7,022 $
6,519 $
(86,255) $
511 $
(10,476) $
-
$
(82,679)
1Net deferred tax liabilities at December 31, 2021 of $82.7 million consist of liabilities of $92.0 million net of assets of $9.3 million.
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)
-
689
-
226
-
1,731
(756)
(61)
31
4,007
-
338
-
(14,171)
(344)
1
(405)
3,016
January 1, 2020
Charged to net
earnings
Charged to OCI
Exchange differences
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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(e) Unrecognized Deferred Tax Assets
As at December 31, 2021, the Company did not recognize deductible temporary differences of $225.9 million (December 31, 2020 -
$49.7 million) and unused Canadian tax credits of $1.1 million (December 31, 2020 - nil) for which it is unlikely that sufficient future
taxable income will be available to offset against. The derecognition of certain deferred tax assets in Canada was due to a combination
of factors which include losses in recent prior periods, current period losses and continued challenging market conditions. The deductible
temporary differences consist of:
Years ended December 31,
Canadian:
Tax losses
Capital assets
Accounting provisions & other accruals
Foreign:
Tax losses
2021
2020
$
138,408 $
22,758
26,363
38,374
$
225,903 $
-
-
-
49,667
49,667
The Company’s unused tax losses and tax credits are subject to expiration in the years 2022 through 2041.
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
2021
2020
Number of
common shares
Common
share capital
Number of
common shares
Common
share capital
89,678,845 $
375,524
89,678,845 $
375,524
-
-
-
-
89,678,845 $
375,524
89,678,845 $
375,524
Total dividends declared in the year were $7.6 million, or $0.02 per share during the first three quarters and $0.025 per share in the
fourth quarter of 2021 (December 31, 2020 – $15.7 million, or $0.115 in the first quarter and $0.02 per share during the last three
quarters of 2020).
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
2021
656,832 $
1,783
-
2020
655,107
1,725
-
658,615 $
656,832
$
$
78
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NOTE 23. REVENUE
Years ended December 31,
Engineered Systems
Service
Energy Infrastructure1
Total revenue
2021
354,127 $
327,376
278,653
2020
598,566
303,269
315,217
960,156 $
1,217,052
$
$
1 Energy Infrastructure revenue for 2021 and 2020 includes the recognition of revenue from finance lease transactions in the fourth quarter of the same period. 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, is as follows:
Years ended December 31,
United States
2021
$
451,675 $
Canada
Oman
Australia
Bahrain
Argentina
Mexico
Colombia
Brazil
Nigeria
Bolivia
Other
173,181
84,486
61,520
40,361
34,321
27,355
17,795
17,289
7,853
7,775
36,545
2020
549,854
206,508
53,664
65,683
108,358
21,276
32,945
32,671
11,130
92,334
6,264
36,365
Total revenue
$
960,156 $
1,217,052
The following table outlines the Company’s unsatisfied performance obligations, by product line, as at December 31, 2021:
Engineered Systems
Service
Energy Infrastructure
Less than
one year
One to two
years
Greater than
two years
Total
$
556,844
$
705 $
-
$
557,549
33,192
158,616
13,437
141,366
44,665
709,555
91,294
1,009,537
$
748,652
$
155,508 $
754,220
$
1,658,380
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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
2021
$
1,783
$
3,053
102
3,470
2,751
1,778
2020
1,725
(1,830)
(54)
667
755
553
Share-based compensation expense
$
12,937 $
1,816
(b) Equity-Settled Share-Based Payments
Years ended December 31,
2021
Weighted
average exercise
price
Number of
options
Options outstanding, beginning of period
4,057,142
$
Granted
Forfeited
Expired
Options outstanding, end of period
Options exercisable, end of period
654,847
(24,267)
(231,278)
4,456,444
2,445,230
$
$
12.78
7.85
9.25
20.75
11.66
13.62
No options were exercised during December 31. 2021 (December 31, 2020 – nil).
2020
Weighted
average exercise
price
14.67
5.51
15.20
14.33
12.78
14.73
Number of
options
3,565,521 $
839,478
(121,547)
(226,310)
4,057,142 $
1,810,577 $
The Company granted 654,847 stocks options for the year ended December 31, 2021 (December 31, 2020 – 839,478). Using the Black-
Scholes option pricing model, the weighted average fair value of stock options granted for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $2.89
per option (December 31, 2020 - $2.15).
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
2021
5.26
44.4%
1.0%
1.1%
3.9%
2020
5.34
43.6%
1.4%
0.5%
3.6%
1 Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of Enerflex over a five-year period, consistent with the expected life of the option.
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The following table summarizes options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2021:
Options Outstanding
Options Exercisable
Range of exercise
prices
$5.51 – $9.77
$9.78 – $14.75
$14.76 – $16.12
Total
Number
outstanding
1,477,950
1,677,399
1,301,095
4,456,444
Weighted
average
remaining
life (years)
6.06 $
2.61
1.86
3.53 $
Weighted
average
exercise
price
6.53
12.85
15.95
11.66
Weighted
average
remaining
life (years)
5.62 $
1.79
1.56
1.95 $
Weighted
average
exercise
price
5.51
12.65
15.94
13.62
Number
outstanding
167,895
1,194,130
1,083,205
2,445,230
(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, 2021, the
value of directors’ compensation and executive bonuses elected to be received in DSUs totalled $2.1 million (December 31, 2020 – $2.6
million).
DSUs outstanding, January 1, 2021
Granted
In lieu of dividends
DSUs outstanding, December 31, 2021
Number of DSUs
Weighted average grant
date fair value per unit
1,147,182 $
247,317
11,671
1,406,170 $
11.01
8.33
8.15
10.51
The carrying amount of the liability relating to DSUs as at December 31, 2021 included in other long-term liabilities was $10.8 million
(December 31, 2020 – $7.5 million).
(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 2021, the Board of Directors granted 24,715 PSEs (December 31, 2020 – 34,853). The intrinsic value of the vested awards at
December 31, 2021 was $0.9 million (December 31, 2020 – nil).
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PSEs outstanding, January 1, 2021
Granted
PSEs outstanding, December 31, 2021
Number of PSEs
Weighted average grant
date fair value per unit
198,205 $
24,715
222,920 $
12.69
7.85
12.15
The carrying amount of the liability relating to the PSEs as at December 31, 2021 included in current liabilities was $0.2 million
(December 31, 2020 – $0.1 million) and in other long-term liabilities was $0.1 million (December 31, 2020 – 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 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 $1.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 representing units vested in the year (December 31, 2020 –
$0.5 million).
PSUs outstanding, January 1, 2021
Granted
In lieu of dividends
Vested
PSUs outstanding, December 31, 2021
Number of PSUs
Weighted average grant
date fair value per unit
982,835 $
419,195
10,423
(104,037)
1,308,416 $
9.35
7.85
8.18
7.36
9.02
The carrying amount of the liability relating to PSUs as at December 31, 2021 included in current liabilities was $2.0 million (December
31, 2020 – $0.6 million) and in other long-term liabilities was $2.6 million (December 31, 2020 – $1.5 million).
(f) Restricted Share Units
The Company offers a RSU plan to executive officers and other key employees of the Company or its related entities. RSUs may be
granted at the discretion of the Board of Directors. An RSU is a notional unit that entitles the holder to receive payment, as described
below, from the Company equal to the number of vested RSUs multiplied by the weighted average price per share on the TSX during the
last five trading days immediately preceding the vesting date. Unless otherwise determined by the Board, RSUs vest at a rate of one-third
on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the award date. Within 30 days of the vesting date, the holder will be paid for the vested
RSUs. 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 2021, the Board of Directors granted 472,819 RSUs to executive officers and other key employees of the Company (2020 –
680,200). The Company paid $2.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 representing units vested in the year (December 31,
2020 – $0.8 million).
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RSUs outstanding, January 1, 2021
Granted
In lieu of dividends
Vested
Forfeited
RSUs outstanding, December 31, 2021
Number of RSUs
Weighted average grant
date fair value per unit
782,517 $
472,819
8,021
(292,205)
(74,678)
896,474 $
7.52
7.85
8.15
7.79
7.37
7.62
The carrying amount of the liability included in current liabilities relating to RSUs at December 31, 2021 was $1.3 million (December 31,
2020 – $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 2021, the Board of Directors distributed $2.2 million of CPT cash grants (2020 – $2.4 million). The Company paid $1.5 million for
the year ended December 31, 2021 representing units vested in the year (December 31, 2020 – $0.5 million). The weighted average
grant fair value per unit was $7.85 (December 31, 2020 – $5.51), 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, 2021 was $0.8 million (December
31, 2020 – $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.
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
$
$
2021
4,567
$
3,025
7,592
$
2020
4,514
3,912
8,426
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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
Interest income
Net finance costs
2021
2020
$
$
$
$
17,252 $
3,029
20,281 $
3,286
$
16,995 $
19,993
3,371
23,364
871
22,493
NOTE 27. RECONCILIATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE CALCULATIONS
Year ended December 31, 2021
Basic
Dilutive effect of stock option conversion
Diluted
Year ended December 31, 2020
Basic
Dilutive effect of stock option conversion
Diluted
Net earnings
Weighted average
shares outstanding
Per share
(18,455)
89,678,845 $
(0.21)
-
-
(18,455)
89,678,845 $
(0.21)
Net earnings
Weighted average
shares outstanding
88,257
-
88,257
89,678,845 $
-
89,678,845 $
Per share
0.98
-
0.98
$
$
$
$
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NOTE 28. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company has designated its financial instruments as follows:
December 31, 2021
Financial Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Carrying
value
Estimated
fair value
$
172,758 $
172,758
Derivative instruments in designated hedge accounting relationships
294
294
Loans and receivables:
Accounts receivable
Contract assets
Long-term receivables
Financial Liabilities
212,206
82,760
24,172
212,206
82,760
27,471
Derivative instruments in designated hedge accounting relationships
180
180
Other financial liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Long-term debt – Bank Facility
Long-term debt – Asset-Based Facility
Long-term debt – Notes
Other long-term liabilities
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
240,747
30,522
37,411
266,865
15,785
Carrying
value
$
95,676 $
491
213,375
66,722
31,910
240,747
30,522
37,411
280,295
15,785
Estimated
fair value
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
182,152
40,000
84,369
267,810
10,967
182,152
40,610
84,369
284,605
10,967
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, 2021 and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques used to determine such fair
value. During the year ended December 31, 2021, there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements.
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Fair values are determined using inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
Fair values determined using inputs including forward market rates and credit spreads that are readily observable and reliable, or for
which unobservable inputs are determined not to be significant to the fair value, are categorized as Level 2. If there is no active market,
fair value is established using valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow models. The inputs to these models are taken from
observable market data where possible, including recent arm’s-length market transactions, and comparisons to the current fair value of
similar instruments. Where this is not feasible, inputs such as liquidity risk, credit risk, and volatility are used.
Financial Assets
Derivative financial instruments
Long-term receivables
Financial Liabilities
Derivative financial instruments
Long-term debt – Notes
Carrying
value
294
24,172
180
266,865
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
- $
- $
294 $
27,471 $
- $
- $
180 $
280,295 $
-
-
-
-
Cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and other 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 3.5 percent, was $280.3 million at December 31, 2021.
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, 2021 was $24.2 million
and $27.5 million (December 31, 2020 – $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, 2021:
Canadian Dollar Denominated Contracts
Purchase contracts
Sales contracts
Purchase contracts
Sales contracts
USD
USD
EUR
EUR
Notional amount
Maturity
16,119
(10,849)
1,091
(641)
January 2022 – June 2022
January 2022 – September 2022
June 2022
June 2022
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Management estimates that a gain of $0.1 million would be realized if the contracts were terminated on December 31, 2021. Certain of
these forward contracts are designated as cash flow hedges and accordingly, a gain of $0.2 million has been included in other
comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2021 (December 31, 2020 – gain of $0.5 million). These gains are not expected
to affect net earnings as the gains will be reclassified to net earnings and will offset losses recorded on the underlying hedged items,
namely foreign currency denominated accounts payable and accounts receivable. The amount removed from other comprehensive
income during the year and included in the carrying amount of the hedged items for the year ended December 31, 2021 was a loss of
$0.2 million (December 31, 2020 – gain of $0.5 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.
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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, 2021, 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
$
1,776
$
AUD
(90) $
BRL
167
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, 2021 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
$
$
14,019
$
908 $
BRL
221
(9,633)
$
- $
-
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, 2021 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 and Asset-Based Facilities, however, is subject to changes in market interest rates.
For each one percent change in the rate of interest on the Bank and Asset-Based Facilities, the change in annual interest expense would
be $0.7 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, 2021 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, 2021, the Company had no
individual customers which accounted to more than 10 percent of its revenue or receivables. 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.
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The credit risk associated with the net investment in finance leases arises from the possibility that the counterparties may default on
their obligations. In order to minimize this risk, the Company enters into finance lease transactions only in select circumstances. Close
contact is maintained with the customer over the duration of the lease to ensure visibility to issues as and if they arise.
The credit risk associated with derivative financial instruments arises from the possibility that the counterparties may default on their
obligations. In order to minimize this risk, the Company enters into derivative transactions only with highly-rated financial institutions.
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company may encounter difficulties in meeting obligations associated with financial liabilities. In
managing liquidity risk, the Company has access to a significant portion of its Bank and Asset-Based Facilities for future drawings to meet
the Company’s future growth targets and to pay its obligations as they come due. As at December 31, 2021, the Company held cash and
cash equivalents of $172.8 million and had drawn $67.9 million against the Bank and Asset-Based Facilities, leaving it with access to
$681.5 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 1.0:1 compared to a maximum ratio of 3:1, and an interest coverage
ratio of 8:1 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, 2021:
Less than 3
months
3 months to
1 year
Greater
than 1 year
Derivative financial instruments
Foreign currency forward contracts
$
124 $
56
$
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
240,747
Long-term debt – Bank Facility
Long-term debt – Asset-Based Facility
Long-term debt – Notes
Other long-term liabilities
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- $
-
30,522
37,411
266,865
15,785
Total
180
240,747
30,522
37,411
266,865
15,785
The Company expects that cash flows from operations in 2022, 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. 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, 2021, 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
2021
331,422 $
(172,758)
158,664 $
55,097 $
87,622
142,719 $
$
$
$
$
2020
389,712
(95,676)
294,036
118,052
85,265
203,317
1.11:1
1.45:1
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, 2021 was 1.00. As at December 31, 2021, the Company is in compliance with
its covenants
NOTE 30. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Years ended December 31,
Net change in non-cash working capital and other
Accounts receivable
Contract assets
Inventories
Work-in-progress related to finance leases
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
2021
2020
$
1,169
$
(16,038)
39,564
(36,169)
49,205
59,613
3,091
$
100,435 $
$
$
2021
17,315 $
3,029
20,344 $
454
13,725
23,137
170,646
63,670
57,134
-
(54,000)
(162,841)
(41,833)
32,776
2020
19,311
3,371
22,682
308
18,825
5,566
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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
2021
$
389,712 $
(56,975)
(406)
1,186
(2,095)
2020
430,487
(40,081)
(1,358)
922
(258)
$
331,422 $
389,712
NOTE 31. GUARANTEES, COMMITMENTS, AND CONTINGENCIES
At December 31, 2021, the Company had outstanding letters of credit of $42.1 million (December 31, 2020 - $47.5 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, 2021, the Company did not record any legal provisions (December 31, 2020 – nil).
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:
2022
2023
2024
$
243,737
2,904
125
NOTE 32. RELATED PARTIES
Enerflex transacts with certain related parties as a normal course of business. Related parties include the Company’s 45 percent equity
investment in Roska DBO and the Company’s 65 percent interest in a joint venture in Brazil.
All transactions occurring with related parties were in the normal course of business operations under the same terms and conditions as
transactions with unrelated companies. 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
All related party transactions are settled in cash.
There were no transactions with the joint venture in Brazil.
2021
2020
$
352 $
-
128
-
558
-
1
56
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The remuneration of directors and other key management personnel was as follows:
Years ended December 31,
Short-term compensation
Post-employment compensation
Share-based payments
2021
$
5,711
$
580
6,979
2020
6,344
515
8,011
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 Energy Infrastructure product
line revenues have been stable throughout the year. Energy Infrastructure 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.
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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, 2021, the Company had no individual
customers which accounted for more than 10 percent of its revenue.
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
2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020
Segment revenue
$
497,630 $
649,133 $
309,695 $
353,210 $
194,439 $
247,390 $
1,001,764 $
1,249,733
Intersegment revenue
(27,247)
(16,847)
(138)
(199)
(14,223)
(15,635)
(41,608)
(32,681)
Revenue
$
470,383 $
632,286 $
309,557 $
353,011 $
180,216 $
231,755 $
960,156 $
1,217,052
Revenue – Engineered
Systems
218,558
390,178
22,500
40,485
113,069
167,903
354,127
598,566
Revenue – Service
Revenue – Energy
Infrasturcutre1
153,722
150,939
111,500
96,092
62,154
56,238
327,376
303,269
98,103
91,169
175,557
216,434
4,993
7,614
278,653
315,217
Operating income2
$
14,442 $
56,504 $
36,250 $
40,488 $
3,599 $
19,020 $
54,291 $
116,012
1 Energy Infrastructure revenue for 2021 includes the recognition of revenue from a finance lease transaction in the fourth quarter of 2021. Upon commencement of
the renegotiated lease, 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.
2 In the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company recognized $16.4 million of government grants (December 31, 2020 – $19.6 million). The subsidies received
have been recorded as a reduction in cost of goods sold and selling and administrative expenses within the consolidated statements of earnings in accordance with
where the associated expenses were recognized.
As at December 31,
2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020
USA
Rest of World
Canada
Total
Segment assets
$
1,000,755 $
895,022 $
654,969 $
610,597 $
546,250 $
525,510 $
2,201,974 $
2,031,129
Goodwill
Corporate
154,437
155,094
323,466
332,567
88,367
88,367
566,270
576,028
-
-
-
-
-
-
(576,802)
(427,581)
Total segment assets
$
1,155,192 $
1,050,116 $
978,435 $
943,164 $
634,617 $
613,877 $
2,191,442 $
2,179,576
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NOTE 35. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent to December 31, 2021, Enerflex declared a quarterly dividend of $0.025 per share, payable on April 7, 2022, to shareholders
of record on March 10, 2022. Enerflex’s Board of Directors will continue to evaluate dividend payments on a quarterly basis, based on
the availability of cash flow and anticipated market conditions.
On January 24, 2022, Enerflex and Exterran Corporation (NYSE: EXTN) announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to
combine the companies in an all-share transaction to create a premier integrated global provider of energy infrastructure. Upon
completion of the transaction, which will require shareholder and regulatory approval, the combined entity will operate as Enerflex Ltd.
Subject to all approvals, the transaction is expected to close in the second or third quarter of 2022.
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QUARTERLY
AND SHARE DATA
QUARTERLY DATA
(unaudited)
2021
2020
($ millions, except per share data and percentages)
Q4
Q3
Q2
Q1
Q4
Q3
Q2
Q1
Revenue
Operating income
321.4
231.1
204.5
203.2
298.8
265.0
287.4
365.7
19.9
9.6
17.8
Earnings before finance costs and income taxes
20.5
10.0
18.0
Net earnings - continuing operations
(32.7)
6.9
4.3
Net earnings - discontinued operations
-
-
-
7.0
6.6
3.0
-
31.0
20.3
14.4
50.2
30.9
21.7
15.4
50.0
32.7
10.7
-
-
7.4
-
37.4
-
Earnings per share - continuing operations
(0.36)
0.08
0.05
0.03
0.36
0.12
0.08
0.42
Earnings per share - discontinued operations
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Depreciation and amortization
23.1
22.0
21.4
21.1
21.6
21.1
21.8
20.7
Cash from operations
Capital expenditures, net
Property, plant and equipment
Rental equipment
Dividends (declared)
122.9
12.8
29.5
60.0
55.3
90.7
64.9
9.3
1.2
14.6
1.8
1.1
8.5
1.8
1.3
1.3
1.2
1.8
2.4
4.3
14.6
10.8
13.7
17.4
29.7
60.0
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
1.8
10.3
Dividends per share
0.025
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.020
0.115
Pre-tax earnings (continuing as a % of revenue)
5.7%
2.3%
6.4%
0.8%
8.7%
6.1%
3.2%
12.0%
SHARE DATA
(unaudited)
Trading price range of shares ($)
High
Low
Close
2021
2020
Q4
Q3
Q2
Q1
Q4
Q3
Q2
Q1
11.12
9.54
9.21
9.75
7.64
6.33
7.06
12.39
6.87
6.76
7.29
6.43
4.51
4.60
4.25
4.18
7.66
9.28
8.39
8.11
6.56
4.62
5.14
5.83
Trading volume (millions)
16.282
11.115
16.477
24.059
17.735
21.442
34.226
32.040
Shares (millions)
Outstanding at the end of the period
89.679
89.679
89.679
89.679
89.679
89.679
89.679
89.679
Weighted averages - basic
89.679
89.679
89.679
89.679
89.679
89.679
89.679
89.679
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BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
FERNANDO ASSING4
Director
Houston, TX
KEVIN J. REINHART5
Director
Calgary, AB
ROBERT S. BOSWELL1, 4
Director
Denver, CO
MAUREEN CORMIER JACKSON6
Director
Calgary, AB
W. BYRON DUNN2, 4
Director
Dallas, TX
MONA HALE
Director
Edmonton, AB
H. STANLEY MARSHALL2, 3
Director
Paradise, NL
MARC E. ROSSITER
Director
President and Chief
Executive Officer
Calgary, AB
STEPHEN J. SAVIDANT7
Chairman
Victoria, BC
JUAN CARLOS VILLEGAS4
Director
Lo Barnechea, RM, Chile
MICHAEL A. WEILL2, 6
Director
Houston, TX
HELEN J. WESLEY2, 6
Director
Tampa Bay, FL
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
EXECUTIVES
SANJAY BISHNOI
Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
Calgary, AB
DAVID IZETT
Senior Vice President,
General Counsel
Calgary, AB
PATRICIA MARTINEZ
Chief Energy Transition Officer
and President, Latin America
Houston, TX
PHIL PYLE
President, International
Abu Dhabi, UAE
GREG STEWART
President, United States of America
Houston, TX
HELMUTH WITULSKI
President, Canada
Calgary, AB
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SHAREHOLDERS’
INFORMATION
COMMON SHARES
The common shares of Enerflex are listed and
traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the
symbol “EFX”.
AUDITORS
Ernst & Young | Calgary, AB, 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
Tel: +1.403.387.6377 | Email: ir@enerflex.com
Requests for Enerflex’s Annual Report, Quarterly
Reports, and other corporate communications
should be directed to ir@enerflex.com.
TRANSFER AGENT, REGISTRAR,
AND DIVIDEND DISBURSING AGENT
TSX Trust Company
Calgary, AB, Canada and Toronto, ON, Canada
For shareholder inquiries:
TSX Trust Company
2001 Boul. Robert-Bourassa, Suite 1600
Montreal, QC, H3A 2A6, Canada
Mail:
PO Box 700
Station B
Montreal, QC, H3B 3K3, Canada
Tel: +1.800.387.0825 | +1.416.682.3860
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
enerflex.com