2020 HIGHLIGHTS
EVERTZ TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED CORPORATION OFFICES
STRENGTH
INNOVATION
GENERATING CASH
PROFITABILITY
Annual
Revenue
Re-investment
in R&D
Operating
Activities
Earnings
Before Taxes
$437M
$91M
$109M
$92M
QUARTERLY DIVIDEND HISTORY
10.0%
9.0%
8.0%
7.0%
6.0%
5.0%
4.0%
3.0%
2.0%
1.0%
0.0%
0.18¢
0.16¢
0.14¢
0.12¢
0.10¢
0.08¢
0.06¢
0.04¢
0.02¢
0.00¢
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014(1)
2015
2016(2)
2017
2018
2019
2020(3)
¢ Per Share
Yield %
(1) excludes $1.40 special dividend December 2013
(2) excludes $1.10 special dividend December 2016
(3) excludes $0.90 special dividend September 2019
ANNUAL REVENUE
Year ended April 30,
(in millions of dollars)
$382
$384
$403
$444
$437
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
CORPORATE HEAD OFFICE
Evertz Technologies Ltd.
5292 John Lucas Dr.
Burlington, ON
L7L 5Z9
T: (905) 335-3700
Evertz USA Inc. Offices
Manassas
10621 Gateway Blvd., Suite 206
Manassas, VA
20110
T: (703) 330-8600
F: (703) 330-5549
Burbank
2020 N. Lincoln Street
Burbank, CA
91504
T: (818) 558-3910
F: (818) 558-3906
Evertz UK
100 Berkshire Place
Wharfedale Road
Winnersh Triangle
Berkshire, UK
RG41 5RD
T: 44-118-921-6800
F: 44-118-921-6802
Evertz Asia Ltd.
Tower One
Unit 1618
Metroplaza, 223 Hing Fong Road
Kwai Fong, New Territories
Hong Kong
T: (852) 2850-7989
F: (852) 2850-7978
Sales Offices
Burlington, ON
Phoenix, AZ
Burbank, CA
New York City, NY
Indiana, PA
Manassas, VA
Berkshire, UK
Beijing
Hong Kong
Shanghai
Singapore
Australia
Croatia
Germany
Dubai, U.A.E
India
A LETTER TO FELLOW SHAREHOLDERS
Evertz had a successful year in Fiscal 2020, delivering technological innovation, operational excellence and industry
leading profitability. Evertz is a world leader in the video technology sector. Through product innovations and state of
the art project deployments, Evertz is able to help its customers navigate and benefit from technology transitions and
challenges in the market. Evertz has developed and deployed software defined IP, IT and virtualized public/private/
hybrid “Cloud” based solutions which continue to lead the industry.
Fiscal 2020 included significant challenges associated with the COVID 19 crisis, which created uncertainty in the
global economy, delayed customer deliveries and installations and impacted operations as Evertz prioritized the health
and safety of our employees, customers and partners. Despite these challenges, Evertz generated industry leading
earnings and cash flow from operations, while delivering significant value to shareholders.
Highlights from the year include:
• Annual revenues of $437 million;
• Earnings before taxes of $92 million;
• Annual investment in research and development increased 6% to $91 million;
• Generated cash from operations of $109 million;
• Distribution of excess cash flow through quarterly dividends totaling $0.72 per share during the year;
• Return to shareholders of excess capital through a special dividend of $0.90 per share; and
• Year-end cash of $75 million.
VIDEO PROLIFERATION, 4K/UltraHD, LIVE CONTENT, ANYWHERE & ANYTIME
Today our customers’ evolving needs are driven by the global demand for more live content, channels and services and
by the emergence of UltraHD with High Dynamic Range and enhanced audio to create an immersive experience and
by increasing consumer appetite for high quality video delivered anywhere, anytime across a broad array of devices.
Evertz expertise in delivering end to end solutions, from production, content creation, distribution, through to delivery,
provides compelling advantages which enable our global media, broadcast, cable, telco, OTT, IPTV, satellite, content
creator, government agencies and enterprise customers to address this increasingly complex video landscape.
R&D INVESTMENTS OVER 5 YEARS
$ millions
85.8
80.8
90.8
73.7
66.9
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IP, IT, SOFTWARE NETWORKING & MULTI-CLOUD EXPANDS MARKET
Evertz foundation of unsurpassed video domain knowledge coupled
with our commitment to the internal development of new leading edge
technologies is a unique competitive advantage. In the past year alone,
Evertz invested $91 million in R&D and over $398 million throughout
the past five years. The annual investments fueled development
activities within our core product portfolio and funded intensive
longer term R&D initiatives, such as: unified Orchestration, Control &
Management, Analytics and User Interface software platforms; high
performance low latency IP networking technologies; our IT based and
virtualized “Cloud” architectures; Playout & Content Management;
DreamCatcher Replay & Live Production; Compression and Media
Transport Solutions; and Professional AV Solutions. These initiatives
are enabling our customers to efficiently transition to IP, IT and public/
private/hybrid “Cloud” based solutions. We believe the hyper-scale
EXE together with our modular Software Defined Video Networking
(SDVN) platforms; Magnum Orchestration System; DreamCatcher IP
based replay and live production suite, including BRAVO, which gives
customers the tools to create content with smaller production teams
and lower costs; and the extension of SDVN based, IP based, and
dedicated AV distribution solutions through evertzAV, will significantly
expand our addressable market and have a long-term benefit to Evertz
customers and our shareholders.
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IP, IT & “CLOUD” LEADERSHIP - DESIGNED, DELIVERED, DEPLOYED & EXTENDED
Evertz is at the forefront of the IP, IT and Virtualized “Cloud” technical transition for the broadcast and new media
industry with an extensive 10/25/100 Gigabit Ethernet product portfolio leveraging Evertz’ Software Defined Video
Networking solution and its industry’s leading orchestration and control software. Evertz SDVN technology is deployed
in industry leading facilities across the world. MAGNUM, Evertz’ orchestration and control application bridges the
major components in a hybrid or all IP based facility including Evertz switch fabrics, media IP gateways, and traditional
broadcast products while Evertz VUE Anywhere, seamlessly extends secure operation control to enable collaborative
Work From Home (WFH) and other social distance operational scenarios for our customers. Media companies across
the globe leverage the Evertz Emmy Award winning Mediator and Overture platforms in public/private/hybrid “Cloud”
environments to streamline their operations and content supply chains in addition to generating industry leading
linear and non-linear video streaming solutions. Evertz is designing, delivering and deploying the most advanced and
innovative IP, IT and Virtualized “Cloud” based solutions to help broadcast, new media, higher education and enterprise
customer’s future-proof their facilities for the transitioning and growing landscape of remote operation and television
and high quality video anywhere, anytime on any device.
INDUSTRY RECOGNITION
Emmy Award for Technology and Engineering awarded by NATAS
“National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences”
in January 2020 for Pioneering Cloud Based Linear
Media Supply Chain Technology.
TV Technology - 2020 NAB Future’s Best of Show awarded
to Evertz Scorpion Smart Media Processing Platform,
an ultra-versatile tool designed to evolve production
into a scalable workflow.
FOUNDATION FOR GROWTH
As the market leader, we make future oriented decisions to position Evertz to extend our competitive lead,
by providing our customers with clean, technologically superior solutions. As the market leader, we are well
positioned with numerous, large exciting opportunities to capitalize on this in the coming year. Evertz is built
upon the long term vision of generating value and sustainable success through continuous investment
in technology while maintaining a vigilant focus on operating discipline.
We generate significant cash from operations and maintain a pristine balance sheet. We view this financial
strength as a competitive advantage, providing flexibility and allowing us to deliver significant value to our
shareholders through the continued payment of dividends, while adhering to our strategy of investment
into new technologies.
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EVERTZ TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED2020 ANNUAL REPORT MOVING FOWARD
The pandemic and the efforts to contain it have created uncertainty for companies around the world. At Evertz, we are
an essential service provider and have met or exceeded all Government health and safety protocols to ensure continued
operations, including manufacturing, research and development activities and the provision of technical service and
support to our customers. While widespread temporary customer shutdowns, travel restrictions and the postponement
or cancellation of live events and projects present short-term challenges, we believe Evertz will emerge from the
pandemic very well positioned with our technological leadership and fundamental operational strength.
Our 2021 plan is to maintain our focus on investing into new technologies, leverage and expand upon the high profile
industry leading IP, IT installations and virtualized “Cloud” solutions Evertz has successfully deployed with key customers
and gain broader adoption with the broadcast industry and within vertical markets.
Key successes to build upon:
•
IP based Software Defined Video Networking platforms;
•
IT based workflow and virtualized “Cloud” services Ultra HD and HDR, delivering an immersive viewing experience
from production to playout;
• VUE Anywhere – securely extending operational intelligence, real-time control and workflow efficiency over the
network to virtually anywhere, enabling operator WFH
• Media flow on premier Cloud solutions;
• Media eXchange compression platform;
• DreamCatcher – IP based instant replay & Bravo live production suite; and
• evertzAV – network based, high quality audio visual solutions.
These technologies provide superior solutions enabling our customers to address and implement complex multi-platform
solutions, including the expansion of their remote operation capabilities, the implementation of WFM virtual operations
anywhere and to efficiently transition to evolving IP & IT based solutions including virtualized “Cloud” services.
We enter fiscal 2021 with significant momentum of Evertz IP, IT & “Cloud” based solutions Designed, Delivered, Deployed
and Extended with influential industry leaders across the world. As a leading innovator and one of the largest pure players
in our technology sector, we believe Evertz is in a position of strength to deliver, to customers and to shareholders!
We would like to take this opportunity, particularly during this challenging time, to thank our employees, channel partners,
customers and shareholders for their continued support and we look forward to a safe, healthy and successful future.
Romolo Magarelli
Director, President and Chief Executive Officer
Douglas A. DeBruin
Executive Chairman
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
For the Year ended April 30, 2020
THE FOLLOWING MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS IS A REVIEW OF RESULTS OF THE OPERATIONS AND THE
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES OF THE COMPANY. IT SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SELECTED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND OTHER DATA AND THE COMPANY’S CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AND THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES CONTAINED ON SEDAR. THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY
ARE PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS (“IFRS”) AND ARE PRESENTED IN
CANADIAN DOLLARS. THE FISCAL YEAR OF THE COMPANY ENDS ON APRIL 30 OF EACH YEAR. CERTAIN INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS FORWARD-LOOKING AND BASED UPON ASSUMPTIONS AND ANTICIPATED RESULTS THAT ARE SUBJECT TO RISKS,
UNCERTAINTIES AND OTHER FACTORS. SHOULD ONE OR MORE OF THESE UNCERTAINTIES MATERIALIZE OR SHOULD THE
UNDERLYING ASSUMPTIONS PROVE INCORRECT, ACTUAL RESULTS MAY VARY SIGNIFICANTLY FROM THOSE EXPECTED.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The report contains forward-looking statements reflecting Evertz’s objectives, estimates and expectations.
Such forward-looking statements use words such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “plan”,
“intend”, “project”, “continue” and other similar terminology of a forward-looking nature or negatives
of those terms.
Although management of the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements
are reasonable, all forward-looking statements address matters that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties
and other factors. Accordingly, there are or will be a number of significant factors which could cause the Company’s
actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results to be materially different from any future results,
performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
The report is based on information available to management on June 30, 2020.
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OVERVIEW
Evertz is a leading solutions provider to the television broadcast, telecommunications and new-media industries.
Founded in 1966, Evertz is a leading supplier of software, equipment and technology solutions to content creators,
broadcasters, specialty channels and television service providers. Evertz designs, manufactures and markets video
and audio infrastructure solutions for the production, post-production and transmission of television content.
The Company’s solutions are purchased by content creators, broadcasters, specialty channels and television service
providers to support their increasingly complex multi-channel digital and high definition television (“HDTV/Ultra HD”)
and next generation high bandwidth low latency IP network environments and by telecommunications and new-media
companies. The Company’s products allow its customers to generate additional revenue while reducing costs through
efficient signal routing, distribution, monitoring and management of content as well as the automation and
orchestration of more streamlined and agile workflow processes on premise and in the “Cloud”.
The Company made early research and development investments to establish itself as the leading supplier to
the broadcast industry addressing the ongoing technical transition to IP and IT based production, workflow and
distribution systems helping to create more efficient and agile workflows enabling the proliferation of high quality
video emerging Ultra HD, High Dynamic range initiatives. The Company has maintained its track record of rapid
innovation; is a leader in the expanding Internet Protocol Television (“IPTV”) market and a leader in Software Defined
Video Network (“SDVN”) technology. The Company is committed to maintaining its leadership position, and as such,
a significant portion of the Company’s staff is focused on research and development to ensure that the Company’s
products are at the forefront of the industry. This commitment contributes to the Company being consistently
recognized as a leading broadcast and video networking industry innovator by its customers.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Outlined below are those policies considered particularly significant:
Basis of Measurement
These financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for certain financial assets and
liabilities which are stated at fair value. Historical cost is generally based on the fair value of the consideration given
in exchange for assets.
Functional and Presentation Currency
These financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is the Company’s functional currency.
All financial information presented in Canadian dollars has been rounded to the nearest thousand, except per
share amounts.
Basis of Consolidation
These financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Company and entities controlled by the
Company (its subsidiaries). Control is achieved where the Company has power over an entity, has exposure or rights
to variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to use its power over the entity to affect the
amount of the investor’s returns.
The results of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of are included in the consolidated statements of earnings and
comprehensive earnings from the effective date of acquisition of control and up to the effective date of disposal
of control, as appropriate. Total comprehensive earnings of subsidiaries is attributed to the owners of the Company
and to the non-controlling interests even if this results in the non-controlling interests having a deficit balance.
All intra-Company transactions, balances, income and expenses are eliminated in full on consolidation.
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Business Combinations
Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. The cost of the acquisition is measured
at the aggregate of the fair values, at the date of acquisition, of assets transferred, liabilities incurred or assumed,
and equity instruments issued by the Company. The acquiree’s identifiable assets and liabilities assumed are
recognized at their fair value at the acquisition date. Acquisition-related costs are recognized in earnings as incurred.
Any contingent consideration is measured at fair value on date of the acquisition and is included as part of the
consideration transferred. The fair value of the contingent consideration liability is re-measured at each reporting
date with corresponding gain/loss recognized in earnings. The excess of the consideration over the fair value of the
net identifiable assets and liabilities acquired is recorded as goodwill.
On an acquisition by acquisition basis, any non-controlling interest is measured either at the fair value of the
non-controlling interest or at the fair value of the proportionate share of the net identifiable assets acquired.
Goodwill arising on an acquisition of a business is carried at cost as established at the date of acquisition
of the business less accumulated impairment losses, if any.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is measured using a five-step recognition model which includes; 1) identifying the contract(s) with the
customer; 2) identifying the separate performance obligations in the contract; 3) determining the transaction price;
4) allocating the transaction price to separate performance obligations; and 5) recognizing revenue when (or as)
each performance obligation is satisfied.
Step 1: Identifying the contract
Before recognizing revenue, the Company reviews customer contracts to ensure each party’s rights and payment
terms are identified, there is commercial substance, and that it is probable that the Company will collect the
consideration in exchange for the goods or services as stated in the contract.
Step 2: Identifying performance obligations
The Company regularly sells hardware and software solutions including related services, training and commissioning
on a stand-alone basis. A customer contract typically lists items separately with distinct item descriptions, quantities,
and prices. If a contract contains a bundle of items priced together at a single price, the Company analyzes the
contract to identify distinct performance obligations within the bundle.
Step 3: Determining the transaction price
Transaction prices are typically the prices stated on the purchase orders or contracts, net of discounts. The Company
reviews customer contracts for any variable considerations, existence of significant financing components and
payables to customers, and adjusts transaction prices accordingly.
Step 4: Allocating the transaction price to performance obligations
If a customer contract includes multiple performance obligations, the transaction price is allocated to each
performance obligation based on its relative stand-alone selling price. If a stand-alone selling price is not directly
observable, the Company estimates the stand-alone selling price of individual elements, based on prices at which
the deliverable is regularly sold on a stand-alone basis after considering specific discounts where appropriate.
Step 5: Recognizing revenue upon satisfaction of performance obligations
The timing of revenue recognition is based on when a customer obtains control of the asset. Control of an asset
refers to the ability to direct the use of, and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from, the asset.
Control includes the ability to prevent other entities from directing the use of, and obtaining the benefits from,
an asset. The Company reviews customer contracts and the nature of the performance obligations to determine
if a performance obligation is satisfied over time or at a point in time, and recognizes revenue accordingly.
Revenue from sales of hardware are recognized upon shipment, provided that the significant risks and rewards of
ownership have been transferred to the customer, the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement
to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold, revenue can be reliably
measured and its probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company.
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Revenue from software solutions are recognized either over a period of time or at a point in time depending on
the contractual terms of the contract identified and the specific performance obligations identified therein.
For performance obligations satisfied over time, the Company measures the progress using either an input
or output method, depending on which yields the most reliable estimate.
Revenue from services is recognized as services are performed and warranty revenue is recognized ratably over the
warranty period.
Certain of the Company’s contracts are long-term in nature. When the outcome of the contract can be assessed
reliably, the Company recognizes revenue on long-term contracts over time, based on costs incurred relative to
the estimated total contract costs. When the outcome of the contract cannot be assessed reliably contract costs
incurred are immediately expensed and revenue is recognized only to the extent that costs are considered likely
to be recovered. Revenue recognized in excess of billings are recorded as contract assets.
Contract assets are recognized when revenue is recognized in excess of billings or when the Company has a right
to consideration and that right is conditional to something other than the passage of time. Contract assets are
subsequently transferred to accounts receivable when the right to payment becomes unconditional.
Finance Income
Interest revenue is recognized when it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the
amount of revenue can be measured reliably. Interest revenue is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the
principal outstanding and at the effective interest rate applicable, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated
future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to that asset’s net carrying amount on initial
recognition.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and in the bank, net of outstanding bank overdrafts.
Inventories
Inventories consist of raw materials and supplies, work in progress and finished goods. Inventories are stated at the
lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is determined on a weighted average basis and includes raw materials,
the cost of direct labour applied to the product and the overhead expense.
Net realizable value represents the estimated selling price for inventories less all estimated costs of completion and
costs necessary to make the sale.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any recognized impairment loss.
Where the costs of certain components of an item of property, plant and equipment are significant in relation to the
total cost of the item, they are accounted for and depreciated separately. Depreciation expense is calculated based
on depreciable amounts which is the cost of an asset less residual value and is recognized in earnings on a straight-
line basis over the estimated useful life of the related asset. Borrowing costs are capitalized to the cost of qualifying
assets that take a substantial period of time to be ready for their intended use.
The estimated useful lives are as follows:
Asset
Office furniture and equipment
Research and development equipment
Machinery and equipment
Leaseholds
Building
Airplanes
Basis
Straight-line
Straight-line
Straight-line
Straight-line
Straight-line
Straight-line
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Rate
10 years
5 years
5 - 15 years
5 years
10 - 40 years
10 - 20 years
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The gain or loss arising on the disposal or retirement of an asset is determined as the difference between the sales
proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and is recognized in earnings.
The Company reviews the residual value, estimated useful life and the depreciation method at least annually.
Impairment of Non-Financial Assets
Goodwill is tested for impairment annually, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying
amount may be more than its recoverable amount. At each reporting period, the Company reviews the carrying
amounts of its other non-financial assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered
an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to
determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely
independent from other assets, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit (“CGU”)
to which the asset belongs. Goodwill is allocated to a group of CGU’s based on the level at which it is monitored for
internal reporting purposes.
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use,
the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects
current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates
of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
If the recoverable amount of an asset or CGU is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount
of the asset or CGU is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss relating to a CGU to which goodwill has
been allocated, is allocated to the carrying amount of the goodwill first. An impairment loss is recognized immediately
in earnings.
An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not reversed. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses for other
non-financial assets, the carrying amount of the asset or CGU is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable
amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been
determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset or CGU in prior years. A reversal of an impairment
loss is recognized immediately in earnings.
Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets represent intellectual property acquired through business acquisitions and are recorded at cost less
any impairment loss and are amortized using the straight–line method over a five–year period. The estimated useful
life and amortization method are reviewed at the end of each reporting period. Prior to the current year, intangible
assets were amortized over a four-year period. Amortization period was determined as more reflective of the period
of expected benefits.
Research and Development
All research and development expenditures are expensed as incurred unless a development project meets the criteria
for capitalization. Development expenditures are capitalized only if development costs can be measured reliably, the
product or process is technically and commercially feasible, future economic benefits are probable and the Company
intends to and has sufficient resources to complete development and to use or sell the asset. No internally generated
intangible assets have been recognized to date.
Research and development expenditures are recorded gross of investment tax credits and related government
grants. Investment tax credits for scientific research and experimental development are recognized in the period the
qualifying expenditures are incurred if there is reasonable assurance that they will be realized.
Provisions
Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past
event, it is probable that the Company will be required to settle that obligation and a reliable estimate can be made
of the amount of the obligation.
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The amount recognized as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present
obligation at the reporting period, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation.
Where a provision is measured using the cash flows estimated to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount
is the present value of those cash flows.
When some or all of the economic benefits required to settle a provision are expected to be recovered from a third
party, a receivable is recognized as an asset if it is virtually certain that reimbursement will be received and the
amount of the receivable can be measured reliably.
Leasing
At inception of a contract, the Company assesses whether that contract is, or contains, a lease. 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.
The Company records a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement date. The right-of-use
asset is initially measured at cost, consisting of 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 dismantle and remove the underlying asset or restore the site on which it is located; less any lease incentives
received.
The right-of-use asset is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The lease term consists of the
non-cancellable period of the lease; periods covered by options to extend the lease, where the Company is reasonably
certain to exercise the option; and periods covered by options to terminate the lease, where the Company is reasonably
certain not to exercise the option.
The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of lease payments that are not paid at the commencement
date, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Company’s
incremental borrowing rate. The Company generally use their incremental borrowing rate as the interest rate implicit
in our leases cannot be readily determined. The lease liability is subsequently measured at amortized cost using the
effective interest rate method. Certain leases require us to make payments that relate to property taxes, insurance,
and other non-rental costs. These non-rental costs are typically variable and are not included in the calculation of the
right-of-use asset or lease liability.
Foreign Currency Translation
The individual financial statements of each subsidiary entity are presented in the currency of the primary economic
environment in which the entity operates (its functional currency). For the purpose of the consolidated financial
statements, the results and financial position of each group entity are presented in Canadian dollars (“CDN”),
which is the functional currency of the parent Company and the presentation currency for the financial statements.
In preparing the financial statements of the individual entities, transactions in currencies other than the entity’s
functional currency (foreign currencies) are recognized at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the
transactions. At the end of each reporting period, monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated
at the rates prevailing at that date. Exchange differences are recognized in earnings in the period in which they arise.
Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are not retranslated.
For the purpose of presenting consolidated financial statements, the assets and liabilities of the Company’s foreign
operations are expressed in Canadian dollars using exchange rates prevailing at the end of the reporting period.
Income and expense items are translated at the average exchange rates for the period. Foreign currency gains and
losses are recognized in other comprehensive earnings. The relevant amount in cumulative foreign currency
translation adjustment is reclassified into earnings upon disposition or partial disposition of a foreign operation
and attributed to non-controlling interests as appropriate.
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Income Taxes
Current Tax
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net earnings as reported
in the statement of earnings because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other
years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The Company’s liability for current tax is
calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the statement of financial position
date.
Deferred Tax
Deferred tax is the tax expected to be payable or recoverable on unused tax losses and credits, as well as differences
between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases
used in the computation of taxable profit. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognized for all taxable temporary
differences and deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be
available against which unused tax losses, credits and other deductible temporary differences can be utilized.
Such assets and liabilities are not recognized if the temporary difference arises from the initial recognition of goodwill
or from the initial recognition (other than in a business combination) of other assets and liabilities in a transaction
that affects neither the taxable profit nor the accounting profit.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no
longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.
Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the
asset is realized. The measurement of deferred tax liabilities and assets reflects the tax consequences that would
follow from the manner in which the Company expects, at the end of the reporting period, to recover or settle the
carrying amount of its assets and liabilities. Deferred tax is charged or credited to earnings, except when it relates to
items charged or credited directly to other comprehensive earnings or equity, in which case the deferred tax is also
dealt with in other comprehensive earnings or equity.
Share Based Compensation
Equity settled share based payments to employees and others providing similar services are measured at the fair
value of the equity instruments at the grant date. Details regarding the determination of the fair value of equity
settled share based transactions are set out in note 17 in the Consolidated Financial Statements.
The fair value determined at the grant date of the equity settled share based payments is expensed on a straight-line
basis over the vesting period of the option based on the Company’s estimate of the number of equity instruments
that will eventually vest. At each reporting period, the Company revises its estimate of the number of equity
instruments expected to vest. The impact of the revision of the original estimates, if any, is recognized in earnings
such that the cumulative expense reflects the revised estimate, with a corresponding adjustment to share based
payment reserve.
Cash settled share based earnings to employees or others providing similar services are measured at the fair value
of the instruments at the grant date. The fair value is recognized as an expense with a corresponding increase in
liabilities over the vesting period of the option grant. At each reporting period, the Company revises its estimate
of fair value and the number of instruments expected to vest. The impact of the revision of the original estimates,
if any, is recognized in earnings such that the cumulative expense reflects the revised estimate, with a corresponding
adjustment to liabilities.
Earnings Per Share
The Company presents basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) data for its common shares. Basic EPS is
calculated by dividing the net earnings attributable to shareholders by the weighted average number of common
shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is determined by adjusting the net earnings attributable to
shareholders and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the effects of all potentially
dilutive common shares, which is comprised of share options granted to employees with an exercise price below the
average market price.
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Finance Costs
Finance costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets, which are assets
that necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale, are added to the cost of
those assets, until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale.
Investment income earned on the temporary investment of specific borrowings pending their expenditure on
qualifying assets is deducted from the borrowing costs eligible for capitalisation.
All other finance costs are recognized in earnings in the period in which they are incurred.
Investment Tax Credits
The Company is entitled to investment tax credits, which are earned as a percentage of eligible research and
development expenditures incurred in each taxation year. Investment tax credits relate entirely to the Company’s
research and development expenses in the consolidated statements of earnings but are presented separately in the
consolidated statements of earnings for information purposes. Investment tax credits are recognized and recorded
within income tax receivable or as a reduction of income tax payable, when there is reasonable assurance they will
be received.
Financial Instruments
The Company’s financial assets and liabilities which are initially recorded at fair value and subsequently measured
based on their assigned classifications as follows:
Asset/Liability
Cash and cash equivalents
Marketable securities
Trade and other receivables
Trade and other payables, excluding RSUs
RSUs
Long term debt
Classification
Amortized cost
Fair value through profit or loss
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
Fair value through profit or loss
Amortized cost
Financial Assets
All financial assets are initially measured at fair value, plus transaction costs, except for those financial assets
classified as fair value through profit or loss, which are initially measured at fair value. Transaction costs in respect of
financial instruments that are classified as fair value through profit or loss are recognized in earnings immediately.
Transaction costs in respect of other financial instruments are included in the initial measurement of the financial
instrument.
Financial assets are classified into the following specific categories: financial assets “at fair value through profit or
loss” (“FVTPL”), “fair value through other comprehensive income (“FVOCI”)” and “amortized cost”. The classification
depends on the nature and purpose of the financial assets and is determined at the time of initial recognition.
Financial assets at FVTPL are stated at fair value, with any gains or losses arising on re-measurement recognized in
earnings.
Impairment of Financial Assets
Financial assets, other than those at FVTPL, are assessed for indicators of impairment at the time of initial
recognition and at each reporting period. Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that,
as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future
cash flows of the investment have been affected. For certain categories of financial assets, such as trade and other
receivables, assets that are assessed not to be impaired individually are, in addition, assessed for impairment on
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a collective basis. Objective evidence of impairment of a financial asset can include a significant or prolonged decline
in the fair value of an asset, default or delinquency by a debtor, indication that a debtor will enter bankruptcy or
financial re-organization or the disappearance of an active market for a security.
For financial assets carried at amortized cost, the amount of the impairment is the difference between the asset’s
carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the financial asset’s original
effective interest rate.
The carrying amount of the financial asset is reduced by the impairment loss directly for all financial assets with the
exception of trade receivables, where the carrying amount is reduced through the use of an allowance account.
A trade receivable is considered impaired if it is probable that a customer will not pay all amounts due. When a trade
receivable is considered impaired, it is recorded in the allowance account. Subsequent recoveries of amounts are
credited against the allowance account. Changes in the carrying amount of the allowance account are recognized
in earnings. When there is no reasonable expectation of recovery, the trade receivable balance is written off against
the allowance account.
Financial Liabilities and Equity Instruments Issued by the Company
Financial liabilities at FVTPL are stated at fair value, with any gains or losses arising on re-measurement recognized
in earnings. The net gain or loss recognized in earnings incorporates any interest paid on the financial liability and
is included in the “other income and expenses” line item in the consolidated statements of earnings.
An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting all
of its liabilities. Equity instruments issued by the Company are recognized at the proceeds received, net of direct
issue costs.
Other financial liabilities, including long term debt, are initially measured at fair value, net of transaction costs.
Other financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method,
with interest expense recognized on an effective yield basis.
Use of Estimates and Judgments
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgments, estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the year.
Consequently, actual results could differ from those estimates. Those estimates and underlying assumptions are
reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate
is revised and in any future periods affected. Significant estimates include the determination of expected credit losses
which are based on the amount and timing of cash flows expected to be received, provision for inventory obsolescence
which is recorded to adjust to the net realizable value of inventory and based on current market prices and past
experiences, the useful life of property, plant and equipment and intangibles for depreciation which are based on past
experiences, expected use and industry trends, amortization and valuation of net recoverable amount of property,
plant and equipment and intangibles, determination of fair value for share based compensation, evaluating deferred
income tax assets and liabilities, the determination of fair value of financial instruments and the likelihood of
recoverability, and the determination of implied fair value of goodwill and implied fair value of assets and liabilities
for purchase price allocation purposes and goodwill impairment assessment purposes.
Significant items requiring the use of judgment in application of accounting policies and assumptions include the
determination of functional currencies, classification of financial instruments, classification of leases, determination
if revenues should be recognized at a point in time or over time, application of the percentage of completion method
on long-term contracts, degree of componentization applied when calculating amortization of property, plant and
equipment, and identification of cash generating units for impairment testing purposes.
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The Company has also assessed the impact of Covid-19 on the estimates and judgements described above. Although
the Company expects Covid-19 related disruptions to continue during fiscal 2021, the Company believes that the
long-term estimates and assumptions do not require significant revisions. Although the Company determined that no
significant revisions to such estimates, judgement or assumptions were required, the pandemic is fluid and given the
inherent uncertainty at this time, revisions may be required in future periods to the extent that the negative impacts
on the Company business operations arising from Covid-19 continue or worsen. Any such revisions could result in
a material impact on our results of operations and financial condition.
Operating Segments
An operating segment is a component of the Company that engages in business activities from which it may earn
revenues and incur expenses, including revenues and expenses that relate to transactions with any of the Company’s
other components. The Company reviewed its operations and determined that it operates a single reportable segment,
the television broadcast equipment market. The single reportable operating segment derives its revenue from the
sale of hardware and software solutions including related services, training and commissioning.
CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Leases
IFRS 16, Leases (“IFRS 16”) was issued by the IASB in January 2016 to replace IAS 17, Leases and IFRIC 4,
Determining whether an arrangement contains a lease. IFRS 16 introduced a single accounting model for lessees
to bring leases on-balance sheet, while leaving lessor accounting largely unchanged. The Company adopted IFRS 16
on May 1, 2019 using the modified retrospective approach and therefore the comparative information has not been
restated and continues to be reported under IAS 17 Leases and IFRIC 4 Determining whether an arrangement
contains a lease. The impact resulting from adoption of IFRS 16 is disclosed in Note 27 of the Consolidated Financial
Statements.
Uncertainty over Income Tax Positions
IFRIC 23, Uncertainty over income tax treatments (“IFRIC 23”) was issued by the IASB in June 2017 and clarifies how
to recognize and measure current and deferred income tax assets and liabilities when there is uncertainty over
income tax treatments. The Company adopted IFRIC 23 on May 1, 2019. IFRIC 23 did not have a material impact
on the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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YEAR END HIGHLIGHTS
Revenue was $436.6 million for the year ended April 30, 2020 a decrease of $7.0 million, compared to
$443.6 million for the year ended April 30, 2019.
For the year ended April 30, 2020, net earnings were $69.2 million, a decrease from $78.5 million for the
year ended April 30, 2019 and fully diluted earnings per share were $0.90, a decrease from $1.02 for the
year ended April 30, 2019.
Gross margin during the year ended April 30, 2020 was 56.9% as compared to 57.1% for the year ended
April 30, 2019.
Foreign exchange gain during the year was $3.5 million, predominantly driven by the increase in value
of the US dollar against the Canadian dollar since April 30, 2019.
Selling and administrative expenses for the year ended April 30, 2020 was $67.6 million as compared
to the year ended April 30, 2019 of $67.8 million. As a percentage of revenue, selling and administrative
expenses totaled 15.5% for the year ended April 30, 2020 as opposed to 15.3% for the year ended
April 30, 2019.
Research and development (“R&D”) expenses were $90.8 million for the year ended April 30, 2020
as compared to $85.8 million for the year ended April 30, 2019.
Cash and cash equivalents were $75.0 million and working capital was $223.7 million as at April 30, 2020,
compared to cash and cash equivalents of $104.6 million and working capital of $282.5 million as at
April 30, 2019.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE FOURTH QUARTER
Revenue was $92.2 million for the fourth quarter ended April 31, 2020; a decrease of $15.0 million,
when compared to $107.2 million for the same period ended April 30, 2019.
For the fourth quarter ended April 30, 2020, net earnings were $16.0 million, a decrease from
$18.6 million for the fourth quarter ended April 30, 2019. Fully diluted earnings per share were
$0.21, a decrease from $0.24 in the fourth quarter ended April 30, 2019.
For the fourth quarter ended April 30, 2020, foreign exchange gain during the quarter was
$6.1 million, compared to a foreign exchange gain of $1.9 million for the fourth quarter April 30, 2019.
Gross margin during the fourth quarter ended April 30, 2020 was 56.5% compared to 58.5%
in the fourth quarter ended April 30, 2019.
Selling and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter ended April 30, 2020 was $15.4 million
as compared to the fourth quarter ended April 30, 2019 of $18.0 million. As a percentage of revenue,
selling and administrative expenses totaled 16.7% for the fourth quarter ended April 30, 2020
consistent with 16.7% for the fourth quarter ended April 30, 2019.
Research and development expenses were $21.2 million for the fourth quarter ended April 30, 2020
as compared to $21.8 million for the fourth quarter ended April 30, 2019.
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SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(In thousands of dollars except earnings per share and share data)
Revenue
Cost of goods sold
Gross margin
Expenses
Selling and administrative
General
Research and development
Investment tax credits
Share based compensation
Foreign exchange (gain) loss
Earnings before undernoted
Finance income
Finance costs
Other income and expenses
Earnings before income taxes
Provision for (recovery of) income taxes
Current
Deferred
Net earnings for the year
Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interest
Net earnings attributable to shareholders
Net earnings for the year
Earnings per share
Basic
Diluted
2018
402,832
179,931
222,901
65,531
3,336
80,804
(6,743)
4,562
4,727
152,217
70,684
781
(455)
1,956
72,966
24,076
(4,656)
19,420
53,546
460
53,086
53,546
0.70
0.70
Year Ended April 30,
2020
2019
$
436,592
$
443,556
$
188,216
248,376
67,597
3,509
90,827
(7,595)
4,964
(3,484)
155,818
92,558
1,077
(1,845)
169
91,959
22,304
483
22,787
69,172
565
68,607
69,172
0.90
0.90
190,198
253,358
67,821
3,410
85,823
(8,158)
4,501
(3,404)
149,993
103,365
1,394
(752)
1,080
105,087
26,499
84
26,583
78,504
629
77,875
78,504
1.02
1.02
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
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SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET DATA
Cash and cash equivalents
Inventory
Working capital
Total assets
Shareholders' equity
As at April 30,
2020
75,025
161,985
223,720
443,673
295,012
$
$
$
$
$
2019
104,583
171,271
282,521
466,597
353,123
$
$
$
$
$
2018
94,184
168,070
264,514
421,115
329,227
$
$
$
$
$
Number of common shares outstanding:
Basic
Fully-diluted
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
Basic
Fully-diluted
76,449,446
78,077,946
76,545,246
77,958,746
76,481,746
78,722,746
76,624,706
76,642,787
76,510,417
76,529,799
76,211,007
76,347,750
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA
Revenue
Cost of goods sold
Gross margin
Expenses
Selling and administrative
General
Research and development
Investment tax credits
Share based compensation
Foreign exchange (gain) loss
Earnings before undernoted
Finance income
Finance costs
Other income and expenses
Earnings before income taxes
Provision for (recovery of) income taxes
Current
Deferred
Net earnings for the year
Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interest
Net earnings attributable to shareholders
Net earnings for the year
Earnings per share:
Basic
Diluted
2020
100.0%
43.1%
56.9%
15.5%
0.8%
20.8%
(1.7%)
1.1%
(0.8%)
35.7%
21.2%
0.2%
(0.4%)
0.0%
21.0%
5.1%
0.1%
5.2%
15.8%
0.1%
15.7%
15.8%
2019
100.0%
42.9%
57.1%
15.3%
0.8%
19.3%
(1.8%)
1.0%
(0.8%)
33.8%
23.3%
0.3%
(0.2%)
0.3%
23.7%
6.0%
0.0%
6.0%
17.7%
0.1%
17.6%
17.7%
2018
100.0%
44.7%
55.3%
16.3%
0.8%
20.1%
(1.7%)
1.1%
1.2%
37.8%
17.5%
0.2%
(0.1%)
0.5%
18.1%
6.0%
(1.2%)
4.8%
13.3%
0.1%
13.2%
13.3%
$
$
0.90
0.90
$
$
1.02
1.02
$
$
0.70
0.70
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REVENUE AND EXPENSES
Revenue
The Company generates revenue principally from the sale of software, equipment, and technology solutions
to content creators, broadcasters, specialty channels and television service providers.
The Company markets and sells its products and services through both direct and indirect sales strategies.
The Company’s direct sales efforts focus on large and complex end-user customers. These customers have
long sales cycles typically ranging from four to eight months before an order may be received by the Company
for fulfillment.
The Company monitors revenue performance in two main geographic regions: (i) United States/Canada and
(ii) International.
The Company currently generates approximately 60% to 70% of its revenue in the United States/Canada.
The Company recognizes the opportunity to more aggressively target markets in other geographic regions
and intends to invest in personnel and infrastructure in those markets.
While a significant portion of the Company’s expenses are denominated in Canadian dollars, the Company collects
substantially all of its revenues in currencies other than the Canadian dollar and therefore has significant exposure
to fluctuations in foreign currencies, in particular the US dollar. Approximately 75% to 85% of the Company’s revenues
are denominated in US dollars.
REVENUE
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
United States/Canada
International
2020
289,003
147,589
436,592
$
$
Year Ended April 30,
2019
$
$
297,803
145,753
443,556
$
$
2018
252,770
150,062
402,832
Total revenue for the year ended April 30, 2020 was $436.6 million, a decrease of $7.0 million as compared to
revenue of $443.6 million for the year ended April 30, 2019. The decrease in revenue is due to projects on hold
or cancelled as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Revenue in the United States/Canada region was $289.0 million for the year ended April 30, 2020, a decrease
of $8.8 million or 3% when compared to revenue of $297.8 million for the year ended April 30, 2019.
Revenue in the International region was $147.6 million for the year ended April 30, 2020, an increase
of $1.8 million or 1% as compared to revenue of $145.8 million for the year ended April 30, 2019.
COST OF SALES
Cost of sales consists primarily of costs of manufacturing and assembly of products. A substantial portion of these
costs is represented by components and compensation costs for the manufacture and assembly of products as well
as inventory obsolescence and write-offs. Cost of sales also includes related overhead, certain depreciation, final
assembly, quality assurance, inventory management and support costs. Cost of sales also includes the costs of
providing services to clients, primarily the cost of service-related personnel. During the year, cost of sales included
$0.5 million of wage related Government assistance, which was recorded as a reduction of salary costs.
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GROSS MARGIN
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except for percentages)
2020
2019
2018
Gross margin
Gross margin % of sales
$
248,376
$
253,358
$
222,901
56.9%
57.1%
55.3%
Year Ended April 30,
Gross margin for the year ended April 30, 2020 was $248.4 million, compared to $253.4 million for the year ended
April 30, 2019. As a percentage of revenue, the gross margin was 56.9% for the year ended April 30, 2020 compared
to 57.1% for the year ended April 30, 2019.
Gross margins vary depending on the product mix, geographic distribution and competitive pricing pressures and
currency fluctuations. For the year ended April 30, 2020 the gross margin, as a percentage of revenue, was in the
Company’s projected range. The pricing environment continues to be very competitive with substantial discounting
by our competition.
The Company expects that it will continue to experience competitive pricing pressures. The Company continually
seeks to build its products more efficiently and enhance the value of its product and service offerings in order to
reduce the risk of declining gross margin associated with the competitive environment.
Operating Expenses
The Company’s operating expenses consist of: (i) selling, administrative and general; (ii) research and development
and (iii) foreign exchange.
Selling expenses primarily relate to remuneration of sales and technical personnel. Other significant cost components
include trade show costs, advertising and promotional activities, demonstration material and sales support. Selling
and administrative expenses relate primarily to remuneration costs of related personnel, legal and professional fees,
occupancy and other corporate and overhead costs. The Company also records certain depreciation and amortization
charges as general expenses. For the most part, selling, and administrative expenses are fixed in nature and do not
fluctuate directly with revenue. The Company has certain selling expenses that tend to fluctuate in regards to the
timing of trade shows.
The Company invests in research and development to maintain its position in the markets it currently serves and
to enhance its product portfolio with new functionality and efficiencies. Although the Company’s research and
development expenditures do not fluctuate directly with revenues, it monitors this spending in relation to revenues
and adjusts expenditures when appropriate. Research and development expenditures consist primarily of personnel
costs and material costs. Research and development expenses are presented on a gross basis (without deduction
of research and development tax credits). Research and development tax credits associated with research and
development expenditures are shown separately under research and development tax credits.
SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except for percentages)
2020
2019
2018
Selling and administrative
Selling and administrative % of sales
$
67,597
$
67,821
$
65,531
15.5%
15.3%
16.3%
Year Ended April 30,
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Selling and administrative expenses excludes stock based compensation, depreciation and amortization of
intangibles. Selling and administrative expenses for the year ended April 30, 2020 were $67.6 million or 15.5% of
revenue, as compared to selling and administrative expenses of $67.8 million or 15.3% of revenue for the year ended
April 30, 2019. Selling and administrative expenses includes a $1.7 million reduction in trade show and promotion
costs, driven by the Company not attending trade shows which were cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Partially offsetting the decreases is the inclusion of $1.3 million in selling and administrative costs associated with
an additional six months of consolidated operations of Quintech Electronics and Communications Inc. (“Quintech”),
which was acquired on November 1, 2018.
Share Based Compensation
In March 2016, the Company adopted a restricted share unit (RSU) plan to attract, motivate and compensate persons
who are integral to the growth and success of the Company. During the year ended April 30, 2020, share based
compensation expense associated with the plan was $4.5 million, as compared to $4.0 million for the year ended
April 30, 2019.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R&D)
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except for percentages)
2020
2019
2018
Research and development expenses
$
90,827
$
85,823
$
80,804
Research and development % of sales
20.8%
19.3%
20.1%
Year Ended April 30,
For the year ended April 30, 2020, gross R&D expenses were $90.8 million, an increase of $5.0 million as compared
to an expense of $85.8 million for the year ended April 30, 2019. The increase of $5.0 million was predominantly a
result of increased head count and the inclusion of $0.8 million in research and development costs associated with
an additional six months of consolidated operations of Quintech. The majority of the head count increase was to
address recent growth in the cloud-based business and support anticipated increases in cloud-based opportunities.
Partially offsetting the increases is $3.0 million of salary related assistance programs applicable to the Covid-19
pandemic, recorded as a reduction in costs.
Investment Tax Credits
For the year ended April 30, 2020, investment tax credits were $7.6 million compared to $8.2 million for the year
ended April 30, 2019.
Foreign Exchange
For the year ended April 30, 2020, the foreign exchange gain was $3.5 million, as compared to a foreign exchange
gain for the year ended April 30, 2019 of $3.4 million.
Finance Income, Finance Costs, Other Income and Expenses
For the year ended April 30, 2020, finance income, finance costs, other income and expenses netted to a loss
of $0.6 million. Finance costs have increased by $1.1 million as a result of the adoption of IFRS 16 and the
resulting finance costs on capitalized leases.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Liquidity and Capital Resources
(In thousands of dollars except ratios)
Key Balance Sheet Amounts and Ratios:
Cash and cash equivalents
Working capital
Long-term assets
Long-term debt
Days sales outstanding in accounts receivable
Statement of Cash Flow Summary
Operating activities
Investing activities
Financing activities
Net (decrease) increase in cash
Year Ended April 30,
2020
75,025
223,720
98,961
-
76
$
$
$
$
2019
104,583
282,521
71,555
239
67
Year Ended April 30,
2020
109,293
(5,739)
(132,657)
(29,558)
$
$
$
$
2019
88,470
(23,511)
(54,831)
10,399
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Operating Activities
For the year ended April 30, 2020, the Company generated cash from operations of $109.3 million, compared to
$88.5 million for the year ended April 30, 2019. Excluding the effects of the changes in non-cash working capital
and current taxes, the Company generated cash from operations of $87.7 million for the year ended April 30, 2020
compared to $89.1 million for the year ended April 30, 2019.
Investing Activities
The Company used cash for investing activities of $5.7 million for the year ended April 30, 2020 which was principally
driven by the acquisition of capital assets of $10.1 million, partially offset by the disposal of instruments held for
trading of $4.1 million.
Financing Activities
For the year ended April 30, 2020, the Company used cash from financing activities of $132.7 million, which was
principally driven by dividends paid of $124.8 million and capital stock repurchased for $6.5 million, partially offset
by the issuance of Capital Stock pursuant to the Company’s Stock Option Plan for $4.4 million.
WORKING CAPITAL
As at April 30, 2020, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $75.0 million, compared to $104.6 million
at April 30, 2019.
The Company had working capital of $223.7 million as at April 30, 2020 compared to $282.5 million as at
April 30, 2019.
Notwithstanding, the Company believes that the current balance in cash plus future cash flow from operations
will be sufficient to finance growth and related investment and financing activities in the foreseeable future.
The Company also increased its line of credit to $75 million during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020.
Day sales outstanding in accounts receivable were 76 days at April 30, 2020 as compared to 67 for April 30, 2019.
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SHARE CAPITAL STRUCTURE
Authorized capital stock consists of an unlimited number of common and preferred shares.
Common shares
Stock options granted and outstanding
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Year Ended April 30,
2020
76,449,446
1,628,500
2019
76,545,246
1,413,500
The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, trade and
other payables and long- term debt. Unless otherwise noted, it is management’s opinion that the Company is not
exposed to significant interest or credit risks arising from these financial instruments. The Company estimates the
fair value of these instruments approximates the carrying values as listed below.
Fair Values and Classification of Financial Instruments:
The following summarizes the significant methods and assumptions used in estimating the fair values of financial
instruments:
I. Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
II. Inputs other than quoted prices included in level I that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or
indirectly. Cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, trade and other payables and long-term debt
fair value measurements have been measured within level II.
III. Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data.
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
The following table sets forth the Company’s contractual obligations as at April 30, 2020:
(In thousands)
Lease commitments
Other long-term debt
Total
34,473
238
34,711
$
$
Payments Due by Period
Less than
1 year
2-3 Years
4-5 Years
Thereafter
$
$
5,634
238
5,872
$
$
9,365
-
9,365
$
$
8,060
-
8,060
$
$
11,414
-
11,414
OFF-BALANCE SHEET FINANCING
The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In the normal course of business, we may enter into transactions with related parties. These transactions occur
under market terms consistent with the terms of transactions with unrelated arms-length fourth parties.
The Company continues to lease a premise from a company in which two shareholders’ each indirectly hold a 16%
interest, continues to lease a facility from a company in which two shareholders each indirectly hold a 20% interest,
continues to lease three facilities for manufacturing where two shareholders indirectly own 100% interest, continues
to lease a facility from a company in which two shareholders each indirectly own a 35% interest, and continues
to lease a facility where two shareholders each indirectly own 46.6%.
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EVERTZ TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED2020 ANNUAL REPORTMANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (CONT’D)
SELECTED CONSOLIDATED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The following table sets out selected consolidated financial information for each of the eight quarters ended April
30, 2020. In the opinion of management, this information has been prepared on the same basis as the audited
consolidated financial statements. The operating results for any quarter should not be relied upon as any indication
of results for any future period.
(In thousands)
2020
Quarter Ending
2019
2018
(Unaudited)
Apr 30
Jan 31
Oct 31
July 31
Apr 30
Jan 31
Oct 31
July 31
Apr 30
53,377
50,466
30,653
40,114
44,520
44,259
$ 92,167 $ 121,226 $ 119,788 $ 103,411 $ 107,245 $ 120,942 $ 112,280 $ 103,089 $ 92,988
Revenue
Cost of
goods sold
43,979
Gross margin $ 52,053 $ 67,849 $ 69,322 $ 59,152 $ 62,725 $ 67,697 $ 64,158 $ 58,778 $ 49,009
Operating
expenses
Earnings from
operations
Non-operating
income
Earnings
before taxes
Net earnings
25,941 $ 27,283 $ 17,758 $ 24,718 $ 29,392 $ 27,620 $ 23,357 $ 11,692
8,190
19,258
$ 21,400 $ 26,206 $ 27,223 $ 17,729 $ 24,520 $ 28,168 $ 27,388 $ 23,289 $ 11,603
$ 20,977 $
15,900
20,346
39,529
38,205
18,562
36,770
48,122
53,245
21,694
20,372
41,423
13,077
42,099
35,489
37,406
44,311
41,643
17,273
1,224
(423)
(265)
232
198
68
29
60
89
Net earnings
per share:
Basic
Diluted
Dividends
per share
$
0.21 $
0.21
0.25 $
0.27 $
0.17 $
0.24 $
0.28 $
0.27 $
0.23 $
0.25
0.27
0.17
0.24
0.28
0.27
0.23
0.11
0.11
0.18
0.18
1.08
0.18
0.18
0.18
0.18
0.18
0.18
The Company’s revenue and corresponding earnings can vary from quarter to quarter depending on the delivery
requirements of our customers. Our customers can be influenced by a variety of factors including upcoming sports
or entertainment events as well as their access to capital. Net earnings represent net earnings attributable to
shareholders.
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EVERTZ TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED2020 ANNUAL REPORT DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the
Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in National Instrument 52-109 of the Canadian Securities
Administrators) as of April 30, 2020.
Management has concluded that, as of April 30, 2020, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were
effective to provide reasonable assurance that material information relating to the Company would be made known
to them by others within the Company, particularly during the period in which this report was being prepared.
INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
Management is responsible for and has designed internal controls over financial reporting, or caused it to be
designed under management’s supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial
reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with IFRS. Management
has concluded that, as of April 30, 2020, the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting were effective
to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial
statements for external purposes in accordance with IFRS.
CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
There have been no changes to the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting during the period ended
April 30, 2020 that have materially affected, or reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal controls over
financial reporting.
On May 15, 2013 the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) released
Internal Control-Integrated Framework: 2013, which is an update to the internal control framework previously
issued in 1992. Management is currently operating under the 1992 Framework and is transitioning to the updated
Framework. While no significant changes to the Company’s internal control system are expected to result from the
transition, any modifications to such expectation will be reported by the Company within the following MD&A.
OUTLOOK
While the Company believes the Covid-19 pandemic to be temporary, the situation is fluid and the impact of the
pandemic on future operations and results, including the impact on overall customer demands is inherently uncertain
at this time. Although the Company is an essential service provider and has increased health and safety protocols to
continue operations, widespread customer shutdowns, travel restrictions and the postponement or cancellation of
sporting as well as other live events and various other related projects will have an adverse effect on the Company’s
revenues and financial results in the first quarter of fiscal 2021. The Company believes these restraints will also have
adverse effects on the second quarter of fiscal 2021 and potentially beyond, but given the uncertainty regarding the
situation, it cannot reasonably estimate the severity of any such impact at this time. Notwithstanding the uncertainty,
the Company believes the situation is temporary and is well positioned to benefit from an economic revival and the
industry transition to IP and Cloud based solutions. The Company will continue to maintain the financial flexibility
needed to fund working capital needs and investment opportunities in the foreseeable future. Gross margin
percentages may vary depending on the impact of the pandemic on operations, future assistance, mix of products
sold, the Company’s success in winning more complete projects, utilization of manufacturing capacity and the
competitiveness of the pricing environment. R&D will continue to be a key focus as the Company continues to invest
in new product developments despite the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic.
RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
The Company risk factors are outlined in our AIF filed on SEDAR.
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2020 ANNUAL REPORTMANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (CONT’D)EVERTZ TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
To the Shareholders of Evertz Technologies Limited
OPINION
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Evertz Technologies Limited (“Evertz”or the “Company”),
which comprise the consolidated statements of financial position as at April 30, 2020, and 2019, and the
consolidated statements of earnings, 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 April 30, 2020 and 2019, and its consolidated financial
performance and its consolidated cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standards (“IFRS”).
BASIS FOR OPINION
We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Our responsibilities
under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated
Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the ethical
requirements that are relevant to our audit of the consolidated financial statements in Canada, and we have
fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit
evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
OTHER INFORMATION
Management is responsible for the other information. The other information which is filed with the relevant
Canadian Securities Commissions comprises:
• The information included in the Management Discussion and Analysis for the year ended April 30, 2020; and
• The information included 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 identified above 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 the Management Discussion and Analysis prior to the date of this auditor’s report. If, based on the
work we have performed on this other information, 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.
The Annual Report is expected to be made available to us after the date of the auditor’s report. If, based on the
work we will perform on this other information, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other
information, we are required to report that fact to those charged with governance.
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF MANAGEMENT AND THOSE CHARGED WITH GOVERNANCE FOR THE
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements
in accordance with IFRS, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the
preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud
or error.
In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Company’s
ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using
the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease
operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Company’s financial reporting process.
AUDITOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole
are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes
our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in
accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards will always detect a material misstatement when
it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate,
they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these
consolidated financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards, we exercise professional
judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
• Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due
to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that
is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement
resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional
omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
• Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are
appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness
of the Company’s internal control.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates
and related disclosures made by management.
• Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and,
based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions
that may cast significant doubt on the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that
a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures
in the consolidated financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion.
Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report.
However, future events or conditions may cause the Company to cease to continue as a going concern.
• Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated financial statements,
including the disclosures, and whether the consolidated financial statements represent the underlying
transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
• 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.
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We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing
of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify
during our audit.
We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical
requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may
reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
The engagement partner on the audit resulting in this independent auditor’s report is Brion Hendry.
CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS
LICENSED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Markham, Ontario
June 30, 2020
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EVERTZ TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED2020 ANNUAL REPORT
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
As at April 30, 2020 and April 30, 2019
(In thousands of Canadian dollars) April 30, 2020 April 30, 2019
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Marketable securities
Trade and other receivables (note 3)
Contract assets
Prepaid expenses
Inventories (note 4)
Income tax receivable (note 25)
Property, plant and equipment (note 5)
Right-of-use assets (notes 6 and 27)
Goodwill (note 7)
Intangibles (note 8)
Deferred income taxes (note 25)
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Provisions (note 9)
Deferred revenue
Current portion of long term debt (note 11)
Current portion of lease obligations (notes 10 and 27)
Income tax payable (note 25)
Long-term lease obligations (notes 10 and 27)
Long-term debt (note 11)
EQUITY
Capital stock (note 12)
Share based payment reserve
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings
Retained earnings
Total equity attributable to shareholders
Non-controlling interest (note 22)
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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$
75,025
$
104,583
-
90,631
7,864
9,003
161,985
-
344,508
47,794
28,823
20,771
1,573
204
443,673
62,231
5,031
45,076
238
4,400
3,812
120,788
25,465
-
146,253
143,915
8,279
1,032
141,786
142,818
295,012
2,408
297,420
443,673
$
$
$
4,023
81,498
22,348
9,045
171,271
708
393,476
48,887
-
20,716
1,952
1,566
$
466,597
$
63,647
4,171
42,843
294
-
-
110,955
-
239
111,194
139,865
8,245
1,729
203,284
205,013
353,123
2,280
355,403
$
466,597
EVERTZ TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED2020 ANNUAL REPORT CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
Years ended April 30, 2020 and 2019
Share-
based
payment
reserve
Capital
stock
Accumu-
lated
other
compre-
hensive
earnings
Total
equity
attributable
to share-
holders
Non-
control-
ling
interest
Retained
earnings
Total
Equity
$ 138,675 $ 7,885 $ 2,149 $ 180,518 $ 329,227 $ 2,056 $ 331,283
(In thousands
of Canadian dollars)
Balance at
April 30, 2018
Net earnings
for the period
Foreign currency
translation adjustment
Total comprehensive
earnings for the period $
Dividends declared
Impact of change in
accounting policy
Share based
compensation expense
Exercise of employee
stock options
Transfer on stock
option exercise
-
-
- $
-
-
-
-
-
- $
-
-
529
1,021
-
169
(169)
-
77,875
77,875
629
78,504
(420)
-
(420)
(30)
(450)
(420) $ 77,875 $
77,455 $ 599 $
-
-
-
-
-
(55,088)
(55,088)
(375)
(21)
(21)
-
-
-
529
1,021
-
-
-
-
-
78,054
(55,463)
(21)
529
1,021
-
Balance at
April 30, 2019
$ 139,865
$ 8,245 $ 1,729 $ 203,284 $ 353,123 $ 2,280 $ 355,403
Net earnings
for the period
Foreign currency
translation adjustment
Total comprehensive
earnings for the period $
Dividends declared
Share based
compensation expense
Exercise of employee
stock options
Transfer on stock
option exercise
Repurchase of
common shares
Balance at
April 30, 2020
-
-
-
-
-
68,607
68,607
565
69,172
(697)
-
(697)
13
(684)
- $
- $
(697) $ 68,607 $
67,910 $ 578 $
68,488
-
-
4,372
-
425
-
391
(391)
(713)
-
-
-
-
-
-
(124,327)
(124,327)
(450)
(124,777)
-
-
-
425
4,372
-
(5,778)
(6,491)
-
-
-
-
425
4,372
-
(6,491)
$ 143,915
$ 8,279 $ 1,032 $ 141,786 $ 295,012 $ 2,408 $ 297,420
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
Years ended April 30
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)
Revenue (notes 13 and 20)
Cost of goods sold
Gross margin
Expenses
Selling, administrative and general (note 14)
Research and development (note 15)
Investment tax credits
Foreign exchange gain
Finance income
Finance costs
Other income
Earnings before income taxes
Provision for (recovery of) income taxes
Current (note 25)
Deferred (note 25)
Net earnings for the year
Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interest (note 22)
Net earnings attributable to shareholders
Net earnings for the year
Earnings per share (note 24)
Basic
Diluted
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
2020
$
436,592
$
188,216
248,376
71,233
95,664
(7,595)
(3,484)
155,818
92,558
1,077
(1,845)
169
91,959
22,304
483
22,787
69,172
565
68,607
69,172
0.90
0.90
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2019
443,556
190,198
253,358
71,451
90,104
(8,158)
(3,404)
149,993
103,365
1,394
(752)
1,080
105,087
26,499
84
26,583
78,504
629
77,875
78,504
1.02
1.02
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2020 ANNUAL REPORTEVERTZ TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS
Years ended April 30
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
Net earnings for the year
Items that may be reclassified to net earnings:
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Comprehensive earnings
Comprehensive earnings attributable to non-controlling interest
Comprehensive earnings attributable to shareholders
Comprehensive earnings
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
2020
69,172
(684)
68,488
578
67,910
68,488
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2019
78,504
(450)
78,054
599
77,455
78,054
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2020 ANNUAL REPORTEVERTZ TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years ended April 30
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
Operating activities
Net earnings for the year
Add: Items not involving cash
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment (note 5)
Amortization of right-of-use assets
Amortization of intangible (note 8)
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment
Realized gain on marketable securities
Unrealized gain on marketable securities
Share-based compensation (note 17)
Interest expense
Deferred income tax expense
Current tax expenses, net of investment tax credits
Income taxes paid
Changes in non-cash working capital items (note 16)
Cash provided by operating activities
Investing activities
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment (note 5)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment
Business acquisitions (note 26)
Acquisition of marketable securities
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities
Cash used in investing activities
Financing activities
Repayment of long term debt
Principle payments of lease liabilities
Interest paid
Dividends paid
Dividends paid by subsidiaries to non-controlling interests
Capital stock repurchased
Capital stock issued (note 12)
Cash used in financing activities
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of year
2020
2019
$
69,172
$
78,504
10,680
5,156
432
(10)
(33)
-
425
1,352
483
87,657
14,709
(10,978)
17,905
109,293
(10,052)
257
-
-
4,056
(5,739)
(292)
(4,117)
(1,352)
(124,327)
(450)
(6,491)
4,372
(132,657)
(455)
(29,558)
104,583
10,942
-
217
(85)
(1,164)
(23)
529
49
84
89,053
18,341
(18,535)
(389)
88,470
(11,648)
181
(9,208)
(17,708)
14,872
(23,511)
(340)
-
(49)
(55,088)
(375)
-
1,021
(54,831)
271
10,399
94,184
Cash and cash equivalents end of year
$
75,025
$
104,583
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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2020 ANNUAL REPORTEVERTZ TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years ended April 30, 2020 and 2019
(In thousands of Canadian dollars, except for “number of common shares”, “number of options” and “per share” information)
EVERTZ TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (“EVERTZ” OR THE “COMPANY”) IS INCORPORATED UNDER THE CANADA BUSINESS
CORPORATIONS ACT. THE COMPANY IS INCORPORATED AND DOMICILED IN CANADA AND THE REGISTERED HEAD OFFICE IS
LOCATED AT 5292 JOHN LUCAS DRIVE, BURLINGTON, ONTARIO, CANADA. THE COMPANY IS A LEADING SUPPLIER OF SOFTWARE,
EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS TO CONTENT CREATORS, BROADCASTERS, SPECIALTY CHANNELS AND TELEVISION
SERVICE PROVIDERS. THE COMPANY DESIGNS, MANUFACTURES AND DISTRIBUTES VIDEO AND AUDIO INFRASTRUCTURE
SOLUTIONS FOR THE PRODUCTION, POST–PRODUCTION, BROADCAST AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKETS.
1. 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").
These consolidated financial statements were authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on June 30, 2020.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Outlined below are those policies considered particularly significant:
Basis of Measurement
These financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for certain financial assets and
liabilities which are stated at fair value. Historical cost is generally based on the fair value of the consideration
given in exchange for assets.
Functional and Presentation Currency
These financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is the Company’s functional currency.
All financial information presented in Canadian dollars has been rounded to the nearest thousand,
except per share amounts.
Basis of Consolidation
These financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Company and entities controlled by the
Company (its subsidiaries). Control is achieved where the Company has power over an entity, has exposure or rights
to variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to use its power over the entity to affect
the amount of the investor’s returns.
The results of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of are included in the consolidated statements of earnings and
comprehensive earnings from the effective date of acquisition of control and up to the effective date of disposal
of control, as appropriate. Total comprehensive earnings of subsidiaries is attributed to the owners of the Company
and to the non-controlling interests even if this results in the non-controlling interests having a deficit balance.
All intra-Company transactions, balances, income and expenses are eliminated in full on consolidation.
Business Combinations
Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. The cost of the acquisition is measured
at the aggregate of the fair values, at the date of acquisition, of assets transferred, liabilities incurred or assumed,
and equity instruments issued by the Company. The acquiree’s identifiable assets and liabilities assumed are
recognized at their fair value at the acquisition date. Acquisition-related costs are recognized in earnings as incurred.
Any contingent consideration is measured at fair value on date of the acquisition and is included as part of the
consideration transferred. The fair value of the contingent consideration liability is re-measured at each reporting
date with corresponding gain/loss recognized in earnings. The excess of the consideration over the fair value of the
net identifiable assets and liabilities acquired is recorded as goodwill.
On an acquisition by acquisition basis, any non-controlling interest is measured either at the fair value of the
non-controlling interest or at the fair value of the proportionate share of the net identifiable assets acquired.
Goodwill arising on an acquisition of a business is carried at cost as established at the date of acquisition
of the business less accumulated impairment losses, if any.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)
Years ended April 30, 2020 and 2019 (In thousands of Canadian dollars, except for “number of common shares”, “number of options” and “per share” information)
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is measured using a five-step recognition model which includes; 1) identifying the contract(s) with the
customer; 2) identifying the separate performance obligations in the contract; 3) determining the transaction price;
4) allocating the transaction price to separate performance obligations; and 5) recognizing revenue when (or as)
each performance obligation is satisfied.
Step 1: Identifying the contract
Before recognizing revenue, the Company reviews customer contracts to ensure each party’s rights and payment
terms are identified, there is commercial substance, and that it is probable that the Company will collect the
consideration in exchange for the goods or services as stated in the contract.
Step 2: Identifying performance obligations
The Company regularly sells hardware and software solutions including related services, training and commissioning
on a stand alone basis. A customer contract typically lists items separately with distinct item descriptions, quantities,
and prices. If a contract contains a bundle of items priced together at a single price, the Company analyzes the
contract to identify distinct performance obligations within the bundle.
Step 3: Determining the transaction price
Transaction prices are typically the prices stated on the purchase orders or contracts, net of discounts.
The Company reviews customer contracts for any variable considerations, existence of significant financing
components and payables to customers, and adjusts transaction prices accordingly.
Step 4: Allocating the transaction price to performance obligations
If a customer contract includes multiple performance obligations, the transaction price is allocated to each
performance obligation based on its relative stand-alone selling price. If a stand-alone selling price is not directly
observable, the Company estimates the stand-alone selling price of individual elements, based on prices at which
the deliverable is regularly sold on a stand-alone basis after considering specific discounts where appropriate.
Step 5: Recognizing revenue upon satisfaction of performance obligations
The timing of revenue recognition is based on when a customer obtains control of the asset. Control of an asset
refers to the ability to direct the use of, and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from, the asset.
Control includes the ability to prevent other entities from directing the use of, and obtaining the benefits from,
an asset. The Company reviews customer contracts and the nature of the performance obligations to determine
if a performance obligation is satisfied over time or at a point in time, and recognizes revenue accordingly.
Revenue from sales of hardware are recognized upon shipment, provided that the significant risks and rewards
of ownership have been transferred to the customer, the Company retains neither continuing managerial involvement
to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold, revenue can be reliably
measured and its probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company.
Revenue from software solutions are recognized either over a period of time or at a point in time depending
on the contractual terms of the contract identified and the specific performance obligations identified therein.
For performance obligations satisfied over time, the Company measures the progress using either an input
or output method, depending on which yields the most reliable estimate.
Revenue from services is recognized as services are performed and warranty revenue is recognized ratably over the
warranty period.
Certain of the Company’s contracts are long-term in nature. When the outcome of the contract can be assessed
reliably, the Company recognizes revenue on long-term contracts over time, based on costs incurred relative to the
estimated total contract costs. When the outcome of the contract cannot be assessed reliably contract costs incurred
are immediately expensed and revenue is recognized only to the extent that costs are considered likely to be
recovered. Revenue recognized in excess of billings are recorded as contract assets.
Contract assets are recognized when revenue is recognized in excess of billings or when the Company has a right to
consideration and that right is conditional to something other than the passage of time. Contract assets are
subsequently transferred to accounts receivable when the right to payment becomes unconditional.
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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Finance Income
Interest revenue is recognized when it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the
amount of revenue can be measured reliably. Interest revenue is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the
principal outstanding and at the effective interest rate applicable, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated
future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to that asset’s net carrying amount on initial
recognition.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and in the bank, net of outstanding bank overdrafts.
Inventories
Inventories consist of raw materials and supplies, work in progress and finished goods. Inventories are stated at the
lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is determined on a weighted average basis and includes raw materials,
the cost of direct labour applied to the product and the overhead expense.
Net realizable value represents the estimated selling price for inventories less all estimated costs of completion and
costs necessary to make the sale.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any recognized impairment
loss. Where the costs of certain components of an item of property, plant and equipment are significant in relation
to the total cost of the item, they are accounted for and depreciated separately. Depreciation expense is calculated
based on depreciable amounts which is the cost of an asset less residual value and is recognized in earnings on a
straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the related asset. Borrowing costs are capitalized to the cost of
qualifying assets that take a substantial period of time to be ready for their intended use.
The estimated useful lives are as follows:
ASSET
Office furniture and equipment
Research and development equipment
Machinery and equipment
Leaseholds
Building
Airplanes
BASIS
Straight-line
Straight-line
Straight-line
Straight-line
Straight-line
Straight-line
RATE
10 years
5 years
5 - 15 years
5 years
10 - 40 years
10 - 20 years
The gain or loss arising on the disposal or retirement of an asset is determined as the difference between the sales
proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and is recognized in earnings.
The Company reviews the residual value, estimated useful life and the depreciation method at least annually.
Impairment of Non-Financial Assets
Goodwill is tested for impairment annually, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying
amount may be more than its recoverable amount. At each reporting period, the Company reviews the carrying
amounts of its other non-financial assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered
an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to
determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely
independent from other assets, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit (“CGU”)
to which the asset belongs. Goodwill is allocated to a group of CGU’s based on the level at which it is monitored for
internal reporting purposes.
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use,
the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects
current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates
of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)
Years ended April 30, 2020 and 2019 (In thousands of Canadian dollars, except for “number of common shares”, “number of options” and “per share” information)
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
If the recoverable amount of an asset or CGU is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount
of the asset or CGU is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss relating to a CGU to which goodwill has
been allocated, is allocated to the carrying amount of the goodwill first. An impairment loss is recognized immediately
in earnings.
An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not reversed. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses for other
non-financial assets, the carrying amount of the asset or CGU is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable
amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been
determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset or CGU in prior years. A reversal of an impairment
loss is recognized immediately in earnings.
Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets represent intellectual property acquired through business acquisitions and are recorded at cost
less any impairment loss and are amortized using the straight–line method over a five–year period. The estimated
useful life and amortization method are reviewed at the end of each reporting period. Prior to the current year,
intangible assets were amortized over a four-year period. Amortization period was determined as more reflective
of the period of expected benefits.
Research and Development
All research and development expenditures are expensed as incurred unless a development project meets the
criteria for capitalization. Development expenditures are capitalized only if development costs can be measured
reliably, the product or process is technically and commercially feasible, future economic benefits are probable
and the Company intends to and has sufficient resources to complete development and to use or sell the asset.
No internally generated intangible assets have been recognized to date.
Research and development expenditures are recorded gross of investment tax credits and related government
grants. Investment tax credits for scientific research and experimental development are recognized in the period
the qualifying expenditures are incurred if there is reasonable assurance that they will be realized.
Provisions
Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past
event, it is probable that the Company will be required to settle that obligation and a reliable estimate can be made
of the amount of the obligation.
The amount recognized as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present
obligation at the reporting period, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation.
Where a provision is measured using the cash flows estimated to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount
is the present value of those cash flows.
When some or all of the economic benefits required to settle a provision are expected to be recovered from a third
party, a receivable is recognized as an asset if it is virtually certain that reimbursement will be received and the
amount of the receivable can be measured reliably.
Leasing
At inception of a contract, the Company assesses whether that contract is, or contains, a lease. 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.
The Company records a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement date. The right-of-use
asset is initially measured at cost, consisting of 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 dismantle and remove the underlying asset or restore the site on which it is located; less any lease
incentives received.
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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
The right-of-use asset is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The lease term consists of the
non-cancellable period of the lease; periods covered by options to extend the lease, where the Company is reasonably
certain to exercise the option; and periods covered by options to terminate the lease, where the Company is
reasonably certain not to exercise the option.
The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of lease payments that are not paid at the commencement
date, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Company’s
incremental borrowing rate. The Company generally use their incremental borrowing rate as the interest rate implicit
in our leases cannot be readily determined. The lease liability is subsequently measured at amortized cost using the
effective interest rate method. Certain leases require us to make payments that relate to property taxes, insurance,
and other non-rental costs. These non-rental costs are typically variable and are not included in the calculation of the
right-of-use asset or lease liability.
Foreign Currency Translation
The individual financial statements of each subsidiary entity are presented in the currency of the primary economic
environment in which the entity operates (its functional currency). For the purpose of the consolidated financial
statements, the results and financial position of each group entity are presented in Canadian dollars (“CDN”),
which is the functional currency of the parent Company and the presentation currency for the financial statements.
In preparing the financial statements of the individual entities, transactions in currencies other than the entity’s
functional currency (foreign currencies) are recognized at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the
transactions. At the end of each reporting period, monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated
at the rates prevailing at that date. Exchange differences are recognized in earnings in the period in which they arise.
Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are not retranslated.
For the purpose of presenting consolidated financial statements, the assets and liabilities of the Company’s foreign
operations are expressed in Canadian dollars using exchange rates prevailing at the end of the reporting period.
Income and expense items are translated at the average exchange rates for the period. Foreign currency gains and
losses are recognized in other comprehensive earnings. The relevant amount in cumulative foreign currency
translation adjustment is reclassified into earnings upon disposition or partial disposition of a foreign operation and
attributed to non-controlling interests as appropriate.
Income Taxes
Current Tax
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net earnings as reported
in the statement of earnings because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other
years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The Company’s liability for current tax is
calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the statement of financial position
date.
Deferred Tax
Deferred tax is the tax expected to be payable or recoverable on unused tax losses and credits, as well as differences
between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases
used in the computation of taxable profit. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognized for all taxable temporary
differences and deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be
available against which unused tax losses, credits and other deductible temporary differences can be utilized.
Such assets and liabilities are not recognized if the temporary difference arises from the initial recognition of goodwill
or from the initial recognition (other than in a business combination) of other assets and liabilities in a transaction
that affects neither the taxable profit nor the accounting profit.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no
longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)
Years ended April 30, 2020 and 2019 (In thousands of Canadian dollars, except for “number of common shares”, “number of options” and “per share” information)
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the
asset is realized. The measurement of deferred tax liabilities and assets reflects the tax consequences that would
follow from the manner in which the Company expects, at the end of the reporting period, to recover or settle the
carrying amount of its assets and liabilities. Deferred tax is charged or credited to earnings, except when it relates
to items charged or credited directly to other comprehensive earnings or equity, in which case the deferred tax
is also dealt with in other comprehensive earnings or equity.
Share Based Compensation
Equity settled share based payments to employees and others providing similar services are measured at the fair
value of the equity instruments at the grant date. Details regarding the determination of the fair value of equity
settled share based transactions are set out in note 17.
The fair value determined at the grant date of the equity settled share based payments is expensed on a straight-line
basis over the vesting period of the option based on the Company’s estimate of the number of equity instruments
that will eventually vest. At each reporting period, the Company revises its estimate of the number of equity
instruments expected to vest. The impact of the revision of the original estimates, if any, is recognized in earnings
such that the cumulative expense reflects the revised estimate, with a corresponding adjustment to share based
payment reserve.
Cash settled share based earnings to employees or others providing similar services are measured at the fair value
of the instruments at the grant date. The fair value is recognized as an expense with a corresponding increase
in liabilities over the vesting period of the option grant. At each reporting period, the Company revises its estimate
of fair value and the number of instruments expected to vest. The impact of the revision of the original estimates,
if any, is recognized in earnings such that the cumulative expense reflects the revised estimate, with a corresponding
adjustment to liabilities.
Earnings Per Share
The Company presents basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) data for its common shares. Basic EPS is
calculated by dividing the net earnings attributable to shareholders by the weighted average number of common
shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is determined by adjusting the net earnings attributable to
shareholders and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the effects of all potentially
dilutive common shares, which is comprised of share options granted to employees with an exercise price below
the average market price.
Finance Costs
Finance costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets, which are assets
that necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale, are added to the cost of
those assets, until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale.
Investment income earned on the temporary investment of specific borrowings pending their expenditure on
qualifying assets is deducted from the borrowing costs eligible for capitalisation.
All other finance costs are recognized in earnings in the period in which they are incurred.
Investment Tax Credits
The Company is entitled to investment tax credits, which are earned as a percentage of eligible research and
development expenditures incurred in each taxation year. Investment tax credits relate entirely to the Company’s
research and development expenses in the consolidated statements of earnings but are presented separately in the
consolidated statements of earnings for information purposes. Investment tax credits are recognized and recorded
within income tax receivable or as a reduction of income tax payable, when there is reasonable assurance they will
be received.
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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Government Assistance
The Company applied for assistance from multiple assistance programs, including the Canadian Emergency Wage
Subsidy (“CEWS”) program as a result of the impact Covid-19 had on Company operations. The assistance has been
recognized as an offsetting reduction to the salary expenses and the cost of labour applied to manufactured
inventory. During the year, $4,247 (2019 - $0) in assistance was deducted from expenses and $1,122 (2019 - $0)
from the cost of inventory.
Financial Instruments
The Company’s financial assets and liabilities which are initially recorded at fair value and subsequently measured
based on their assigned classifications as follows:
Asset/Liability
Cash and cash equivalents
Marketable securities
Trade and other receivables
Trade and other payables, excluding RSUs
RSUs
Long term debt
Classification
Amortized cost
Fair value through profit or loss
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
Fair value through profit or loss
Amortized cost
Financial Assets
All financial assets are initially measured at fair value, plus transaction costs, except for those financial assets
classified as fair value through profit or loss, which are initially measured at fair value. Transaction costs in respect
of financial instruments that are classified as fair value through profit or loss are recognized in earnings immediately.
Transaction costs in respect of other financial instruments are included in the initial measurement of the financial
instrument.
Financial assets are classified into the following specific categories: financial assets “at fair value through profit or
loss” (“FVTPL”), “fair value through other comprehensive income (“FVOCI”)” and “amortized cost”. The classification
depends on the nature and purpose of the financial assets and is determined at the time of initial recognition.
Financial assets at FVTPL are stated at fair value, with any gains or losses arising on re-measurement recognized
in earnings.
Impairment of Financial Assets
Financial assets, other than those at FVTPL, are assessed for indicators of impairment at the time of initial
recognition and at each reporting period. Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that,
as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future
cash flows of the investment have been affected. For certain categories of financial assets, such as trade and other
receivables, assets that are assessed not to be impaired individually are, in addition, assessed for impairment on a
collective basis. Objective evidence of impairment of a financial asset can include a significant or prolonged decline in
the fair value of an asset, default or delinquency by a debtor, indication that a debtor will enter bankruptcy or financial
re-organization or the disappearance of an active market for a security.
For financial assets carried at amortized cost, the amount of the impairment is the difference between the asset’s
carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the financial asset’s original
effective interest rate.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)
Years ended April 30, 2020 and 2019 (In thousands of Canadian dollars, except for “number of common shares”, “number of options” and “per share” information)
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
The carrying amount of the financial asset is reduced by the impairment loss directly for all financial assets with
the exception of trade receivables, where the carrying amount is reduced through the use of an allowance account.
A trade receivable is considered impaired if it is probable that a customer will not pay all amounts due. When a trade
receivable is considered impaired, it is recorded in the allowance account. Subsequent recoveries of amounts are
credited against the allowance account. Changes in the carrying amount of the allowance account are recognized
in earnings. When there is no reasonable expectation of recovery, the trade receivable balance is written off against
the allowance account.
Financial Liabilities and Equity Instruments Issued by the Company
Financial liabilities at FVTPL are stated at fair value, with any gains or losses arising on re-measurement recognized
in earnings. The net gain or loss recognized in earnings incorporates any interest paid on the financial liability and
is included in the “other income and expenses” line item in the consolidated statements of earnings.
An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting all
of its liabilities. Equity instruments issued by the Company are recognized at the proceeds received, net of direct
issue costs.
Other financial liabilities, including long term debt, are initially measured at fair value, net of transaction costs.
Other financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method,
with interest expense recognized on an effective yield basis.
Use of Estimates and Judgments
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgments, estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
year. Consequently, actual results could differ from those estimates. Those estimates and underlying assumptions
are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the
estimate is revised and in any future periods affected. Significant estimates include the determination of expected
credit losses which are based on the amount and timing of cash flows expected to be received, provision for inventory
obsolescence which is recorded to adjust to the net realizable value of inventory and based on current market
prices and past experiences, the useful life of property, plant and equipment and intangibles for depreciation which
are based on past experiences, expected use and industry trends, amortization and valuation of net recoverable
amount of property, plant and equipment and intangibles, determination of fair value for share based compensation,
evaluating deferred income tax assets and liabilities, the determination of fair value of financial instruments and the
likelihood of recoverability, and the determination of implied fair value of goodwill and implied fair value of assets
and liabilities for purchase price allocation purposes and goodwill impairment assessment purposes.
Significant items requiring the use of judgment in application of accounting policies and assumptions include the
determination of functional currencies, classification of financial instruments, classification of leases, determination
if revenues should be recognized at a point in time or over time, application of the percentage of completion method
on long-term contracts, degree of componentization applied when calculating amortization of property, plant and
equipment, and identification of cash generating units for impairment testing purposes.
The Company has also assessed the impact of Covid-19 on the estimates and judgements described above.
Although the Company expects Covid-19 related disruptions to continue during fiscal 2021, the Company believes
that the long-term estimates and assumptions do not require significant revisions. Although the Company determined
that no significant revisions to such estimates, judgement or assumptions were required, the pandemic is fluid and
given the inherent uncertainty at this time, revisions may be required in future periods to the extent that the negative
impacts on the Company business operations arising from Covid-19 continue or worsen. Any such revisions could
result in a material impact on our results of operations and financial condition.
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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Operating Segments
An operating segment is a component of the Company that engages in business activities from which it may earn
revenues and incur expenses, including revenues and expenses that relate to transactions with any of the Company’s
other components. The Company reviewed its operations and determined that it operates a single reportable
segment, the television broadcast equipment market. The single reportable operating segment derives its revenue
from the sale of hardware and software solutions including related services, training and commissioning.
CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Leases
IFRS 16, Leases (“IFRS 16”) was issued by the IASB in January 2016 to replace IAS 17, Leases and IFRIC 4,
Determining whether an arrangement contains a lease. IFRS 16 introduced a single accounting model for lessees
to bring leases on-balance sheet, while leaving lessor accounting largely unchanged. The Company adopted IFRS
16 on May 1, 2019 using the modified retrospective approach and therefore the comparative information has not
been restated and continues to be reported under IAS 17 Leases and IFRIC 4 Determining whether an arrangement
contains a lease. The impact resulting from adoption of IFRS 16 is disclosed in Note 27.
Uncertainty over Income Tax Positions
IFRIC 23, Uncertainty over income tax treatments (“IFRIC 23”) was issued by the IASB in June 2017 and clarifies
how to recognize and measure current and deferred income tax assets and liabilities when there is uncertainty over
income tax treatments. The Company adopted IFRIC 23 on May 1, 2019. IFRIC 23 did not have a material impact on
the Consolidated Financial Statements.
3. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
Trade receivables
Other receivables
4. INVENTORIES
Finished goods
Raw material and supplies
Work in progress
2020
83,422
7,209
90,631
2020
63,835
64,044
34,106
161,985
$
$
$
$
2019
79,262
2,236
81,498
2019
64,917
64,524
41,830
171,271
$
$
$
$
Cost of sales for the year ended April 30, 2020 was comprised of $180,585 of inventory (2019 - $182,409)
and $4,604 of inventory write-offs (2019 - $2,832).
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)
Years ended April 30, 2020 and 2019 (In thousands of Canadian dollars, except for “number of common shares”, “number of options” and “per share” information)
5. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Office furniture and equipment
Research and development
equipment
Airplanes
Machinery and equipment
Leaseholds
Land
Buildings
April 30, 2020
Accumulated
Depreciation
Cost
Carrying
Amount
April 30, 2019
Accumulated
Depreciation
Cost
Carrying
Amount
$
4,819 $
3,252 $
1,567 $ 4,252 $
2,586 $ 1,666
38,735
11,535
67,698
9,206
2,332
11,293
25,072
8,579
52,407
5,546
-
13,663
2,956
34,549
11,348
22,029
7,992
12,520
3,356
15,291
64,858
48,266
16,592
3,660
2,332
8,770
2,379
5,078
3,692
-
2,379
2,968
8,325
11,488
2,806
8,682
$ 145,618 $
97,824 $
47,794 $ 137,644 $
88,757 $ 48,887
Office
furniture
and
equip-
ment
Research
and
develop-
ment
equip-
ment Airplanes
Machin-
ery
and
equip-
ment
Lease-
holds
Land
Buildings
Total
Cost
Balance as at April 30, 2018
$ 3,881 $ 36,756 $ 10,806 $ 61,880 $ 8,620 $ 2,430 $ 10,603 $ 134,976
Additions
302
3,112
542
6,402
141
Business acquisitions
93
21
-
578
-
-
-
1,149
11,648
-
692
Foreign exchange
adjustments
Disposals
Balance as at April 30, 2019
Additions
Foreign exchange
adjustments
Disposals
Balance as at April 30, 2020
Accumulated Depreciation
Balance as at April 30, 2018
Depreciation for the year
Foreign exchange
adjustments
Disposals
Balance as at April 30, 2019
Depreciation for the year
Foreign exchange
adjustments
Disposals
(7)
(17)
(391)
(9,281)
$ 4,252 $ 34,549 $ 11,348 $ 64,858 $ 8,770 $ 2,379 $ 11,488 $ 137,644
(55)
(5,285)
(23)
(3,979)
(264)
-
(51)
-
9
-
-
-
223
5,194
187
4,007
428
-
13
10,052
344
813
-
1,637
8
(47)
(208)
2,547
-
(4,625)
$ 4,819 $ 38,735 $ 11,535 $ 67,698 $ 9,206 $ 2,332 $ 11,293 $ 145,618
(2,804)
(1,821)
-
-
-
-
$ 2,262 $ 23,529 $ 7,514 $ 46,654 $ 4,486 $
- $ 2,616 $ 87,061
354
3,813
478
5,525
592
(13)
(17)
(28)
(5,285)
-
-
(29)
(3,884)
-
-
$ 2,586 $ 22,029 $ 7,992 $ 48,266 $ 5,078 $
307
4,000
587
5,136
468
-
-
-
180
10,942
10
-
(60)
(9,186)
- $ 2,806 $ 88,757
10,680
-
182
359
-
852
(1,809)
-
-
1,561
(2,556)
-
-
-
-
(20)
-
2,752
(4,365)
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5. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (CONTINUED)
Balance as at April 30, 2020
$ 3,252 $ 25,072 $ 8,579 $ 52,407 $ 5,546 $
- $ 2,968 $ 97,824
Carrying amounts
At April 30, 2019
At April 30, 2020
$ 1,666 $ 12,520 $ 3,356 $ 16,592 $ 3,692 $ 2,379 $ 8,682 $
48,887
$ 1,567 $ 13,663 $ 2,956 $ 15,291 $ 3,660 $ 2,332 $ 8,325 $ 47,794
6. RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS
Balance as at May 1, 2019
Additions
Amortization for the year
Foreign exchange adjustments
Balance as at April 30, 2020
7. GOODWILL
The changes in carrying amounts of goodwill are as follows:
Balance as at April 30, 2018
Business acquisitions (note 26)
Foreign exchange differences
Balance as at April 30, 2019
Foreign exchange differences
Balance as at April 30, 2020
Land & Building
$
$
$
$
$
33,621
193
(5,156)
165
28,823
Cost
18,168
2,535
13
20,716
55
20,771
The Company performs an impairment test annually on April 30th or whenever there is an indication of impairment.
For the purposes of testing for impairment, goodwill has been allocated to the following cash-generating units as follows:
Evertz Microsystems Ltd.
Holdtech Kft
Quintech
ATCI
April 30,
2020
14,006
5,346
1,022
397
20,771
$
$
2019
14,008
5,346
978
384
20,716
$
$
The key assumptions used in performing the impairment tests as at April 30, 2020 are as follows:
Method of determining recoverable amount:
Discount Rate:
Perpetual growth rate:
Value in use
7.5% - 16.0%
1 - 4%
The key assumptions are inherently uncertain due to the fluidly evolving impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)
Years ended April 30, 2020 and 2019 (In thousands of Canadian dollars, except for “number of common shares”, “number of options” and “per share” information)
7. GOODWILL (CONTINUED)
Recoverable Amount
Management’s past experience and future expectations of the business performance is used to make a best
estimate of the expected revenue, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“ EBITDA”)
and operating cash flows for a five year period. Subsequent to the fifth year, the present value of the fifth year
cash flows is calculated in perpetuity.
Discount Rate
The discount rate applied is a pretax rate that reflects the time value of money and risk associated with the business.
The discount rate applied varies depending on the jurisdictions in which the entity operates.
Perpetual Growth Rate
The perpetual growth rate is management’s current assessment of the long-term growth prospect of the Company in
the jurisdictions in which it operates.
Sensitivity Analysis
Management performs a sensitivity analysis on the key assumptions. The sensitivity analysis indicates reasonable
changes to key assumptions will not result in an impairment loss.
8. INTANGIBLES
Balance as at April 30, 2018
Business acquisitions (note 26)
Amortization
Foreign exchange differences
Balance as at April 30, 2019
Amortization
Foreign exchange differences
Balance as at April 30, 2020
9. PROVISIONS
Balance as at April 30, 2018
Net additions
Foreign exchange differences
Balance as at April 30, 2019
Net additions
Foreign exchange differences
Balance as at April 30, 2020
$
$
$
Warranty and
Returns
Lease/
Retirement
Obligations
3,544 $
437 $
(35)
120
107
(2)
Cost
-
2,124
(217)
45
1,952
(432)
53
1,573
Total
3,981
72
118
3,629 $
542 $
4,171
672
80
105
3
777
83
4,381 $
650 $
5,031
$
$
$
Warranty and Returns
The provision relates to estimated future costs associated with standard warranty repairs and returns on hardware
solutions. The provision is based on historical data associated with similar products. The warranty and returns are
expected to be incurred within the next twelve months.
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9. PROVISIONS (CONTINUED)
Lease/Retirement Obligations
The provision relates to estimated restoration costs expected to be incurred upon the conclusion of Company leases.
10. LEASE LIABILITIES
Balance as at May 1, 2019
Additions
Interest expense
Lease payments
Foreign exchange adjustments
Balance as at April 30, 2020
Less current portion
Long term lease obligations
11. LONG TERM DEBT
a) Credit Facilities
Land & Building
$
33,621
193
1,263
(5,380)
168
29,865
4,400
25,465
$
$
The Company has the following credit facilities available:
1. Credit facility of $75,000 and a treasury risk management facility up to $10,000 available, bearing interest at
prime, subject to certain covenants and secured by all Canadian based assets. Advances under these facilities
bear interest at prime. There were no borrowings against either of these facilities as at April 30, 2020 or 2019.
2. Credit facility available of $1,979 bearing interest at WIBOR plus 1.4% per annum. There were no borrowings
outstanding under this facility as at April 30, 2020 or 2019.
b) Long Term Debt
1. Mortgage payable denominated in Euros, secured by buildings,
bearing interest at fixed rate of 4.41% per annum, payable monthly,
maturing in March 2021 with an option to end the contract prior
to maturity upon payment of a penalty fee.
2. Other
Less current portion
12. CAPITAL STOCK
Authorized capital stock consists of:
Unlimited number of preferred shares
Unlimited number of common shares
April 30,
2020
April 30,
2019
225 $
454
13
238
238
$
- $
79
533
294
239
$
$
$
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)
Years ended April 30, 2020 and 2019 (In thousands of Canadian dollars, except for “number of common shares”, “number of options” and “per share” information)
12. CAPITAL STOCK (CONTINUED)
Balance as at April 30, 2018
Issued on exercise of stock options
Transferred on stock option exercise
Balance as at April 30, 2019
Issued on exercise of stock options
Cancelled pursuant to NCIB
Transferred on stock option exercise
Balance as at April 30, 2020
Number of
Common
Shares
Amount
76,481,746
$
138,675
63,500
-
1,021
169
76,545,246
$
139,865
284,000
(379,800)
-
4,372
(713)
391
76,449,446
$
143,915
Dividends Per Share
During the year, $1.62 in dividends per share were declared, including a special dividend
of $0.90 per share (2019 - $0.72).
Normal Course Issuer Bid
In October 2019, the Company filed a Normal Course Issuer Bid (“NCIB”) with the TSX to repurchase, at the
Company’s discretion, until October 23, 2020 up to 3,830,252 outstanding common shares on the open market
or as otherwise permitted, subject to normal terms and limitations of such bids. During the year, the Company
purchased and cancelled 379,800 common shares at a weighted average price of $17.09.
13. REVENUE
Hardware, including related software
Services, including warranty, training and commissioning
Long term contract revenue
14. SELLING, ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL EXPENSES
Selling and administrative
Depreciation - selling and administrative
General:
Share-based compensation (note 17)
Amortization of intangibles
15. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Research and development
Depreciation - research and development
General:
Share-based compensation (note 17)
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2020
2019
$
369,020 $
18,160
49,412
399,482
20,866
23,208
$
436,592 $
443,556
2020
$
67,597
$
3,077
127
432
2019
67,821
3,193
220
217
$
71,233
$
71,451
2020
$
85,989
$
4,838
4,837
$
95,664
$
2019
81,347
4,476
4,281
90,104
EVERTZ TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED2020 ANNUAL REPORTMANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (CONT’D)
16. STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Changes in non–cash working capital items
Trade and other receivables
Contract assets
Inventories
Prepaid expenses
Trade and other payables
Deferred revenue
Provisions
2020
2019
$
(8,522)
$
(10,924)
14,484
9,348
149
(647)
2,233
860
$
17,905
$
(518)
(459)
(3,433)
5,438
9,317
190
(389)
17. SHARE BASED PAYMENTS
Stock Option Plan
The Company established, in June 2006, a stock option plan to attract, retain, motivate and compensate employees,
officers and eligible directors who are integral to the growth and success of the Company. A number of shares equal
to 10% of the Company’s outstanding common shares are to be reserved for issuance under the stock option plan.
The Board of Directors administers the stock option plan and will determine the terms of any options granted.
The exercise price of an option is to be set by the Board of Directors at the time of grant but shall not be lower than
the market price as defined in the option plan at the time of grant. The term of the option cannot exceed 10 years.
Stock options currently granted normally fully vest and expire by the end of the fifth year.
The changes in the number of outstanding share options are as follows.
Balance as at April 30, 2018
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited
Expired
Balance as at April 30, 2019
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited
Expired
Balance as at April 30, 2020
Number of
Options
2,241,000
$
647,500
(63,500)
(123,000)
(1,288,500)
1,413,500
$
715,000
(284,000)
(105,500)
(110,500)
1,628,500
$
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
16.78
15.79
16.08
16.79
17.03
16.13
17.55
15.39
16.42
17.74
16.75
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)
Years ended April 30, 2020 and 2019 (In thousands of Canadian dollars, except for “number of common shares”, “number of options” and “per share” information)
17. SHARE BASED PAYMENTS (CONTINUED)
Stock options outstanding as at April 30, 2020 are:
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
$
$
$
$
$
15.36
15.69
16.55
17.87
16.75
Number of
Outstanding
Options
99,000
452,000
445,000
632,500
1,628,500
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
0.2
3.5
3.4
4.4
3.6
Number of
Options
Exercisable
20,000
-
96,000
-
116,000
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
of Exercisable
Options
$
$
$
$
$
15.37
-
16.99
-
16.71
Exercise Price
$ 15.20 - $ 15.37
$ 15.61 - $ 15.80
$ 16.08 - $ 17.38
$ 17.39 - $ 18.63
Totals
Restricted Share Unit Plan
The Company established, in March 2016, a restricted share unit (“RSU”) plan to provide an incentive to participants;
including key executives of the Company, by rewarding such participants with equity-based compensation. Under the
terms of the plan, RSU’s are issued to the participant with a vesting period of three years. On the vesting date,
all RSU’s will be redeemed in cash at the fair market value at the date of vest plus any accrued dividends.
The changes in the number of outstanding RSUs are as follows:
Balance as at April 30, 2018
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited
Balance as at April 30, 2019
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited
Balance as at April 30, 2020
Number of
RSUs
690,000
351,500
(210,000)
(19,000)
812,500
418,500
(301,000)
(9,000)
921,000
As at April 30, 2020, the average remaining contractual life for outstanding RSUs is 1.42 years (2019 – 1.54 years).
Compensation expense
Stock Option Plan
The share based compensation expense that has been charged against earnings over the fiscal period
is $425 (2019 - $529). Compensation expense on grants during the year was calculated using the
Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:
Risk-free interest rate
Dividend yield
Expected life
Expected volatility
Weighted average grant-date fair value
April 30, 2020
April 30, 2019
1.38%
4.11%
5 years
15%
1.19
$
2.05%
4.56%
5 years
15%
1.08
$
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17. SHARE BASED PAYMENTS (CONTINUED)
Expected volatility is based on historical share price volatility over the past five years of the Company. Share based
compensation expense was calculated using a weighted average forfeiture rate of 9% (2019 – 17%).
Restricted Share Unit Plan
The share based compensation expense that has been charged against earnings over the fiscal period
is $4,539 (2019 - $3,971). Share based compensation expense was calculated using a weighted average
forfeiture rate of 4% (2019 - 10%). As at April 30, 2020, the total liability included within trade and other
payables is $5,391 (2019 - $7,401).
18. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
In the normal course of operations, the Company is party to a number of lawsuits, claims and contingencies.
Accruals are made in instances where it is probable that liabilities have been incurred and where such liabilities can
be reasonably estimated. Although it is possible that liabilities may be incurred in instances for which no accruals
have been made, the Company believes the possibility of outflow of cash is remote and thus no additional provisions
have been recognized.
The Company is committed to payments under long term debt agreements and certain lease obligations in Note 26
with minimum annual lease payments as follows:
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Thereafter
Balance as at April 30, 2020
Long Term
Debt
238
-
-
-
-
-
238
$
$
$
$
Leases
Payments
5,634
5,071
4,294
4,221
3,839
11,414
34,473
$
$
Total
5,872
5,071
4,294
4,221
3,839
11,414
34,711
Total operating lease expense during the year was $405 (2019 - $5,579).
The Company has obtained documentary and standby letters of credit aggregating to a total
of $18,857 (2019 - $12,597).
19. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company estimates that the fair value of financial instruments approximates their carrying values. The following
summarizes the significant methods and assumptions used in estimating the fair values of financial instruments.
I. Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
II. Inputs other than quoted prices included in level I that are observable for the asset or liability,
either directly or indirectly. Cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, trade and other
payables, long term debt, and fair value disclosures have been determined using level II fair values.
III. Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data.
(a) Financial risk management:
The Company, through its financial assets and liabilities, is exposed to various risks. The following analysis provides
a measurement of risks as at April 30, 2020:
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)
Years ended April 30, 2020 and 2019 (In thousands of Canadian dollars, except for “number of common shares”, “number of options” and “per share” information)
19. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of a financial loss to the Company if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails
to meet its contractual obligations. Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of
credit risk consist of cash and cash equivalents, contract assets and trade and other receivables the total of which
is the maximum exposure to credit risk. The Company performs evaluations of the financial situations of its customers
and uses various controls and processes, such as credit checks and billings in advance to investigate credit risk.
Management does not believe that there is significant credit concentration or risk not already provided for.
The Company sets up an allowance for doubtful accounts based on the credit risks of the individual customer and
the aging of receivables. Amounts owing over 90 days are individually evaluated and provided for where appropriate
in the allowance for doubtful accounts. When considering the need for provisions in relation to balances past due,
the Company considers forward looking information such as region specific economic factors including industry
outlook, employment, politics, and other market indicators including the estimated impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Company also takes into consideration customer specific payment history. The trade and other receivables are
presented as follows net of the allowance for doubtful accounts:
Trade and other receivables
Allowance for doubtful accounts
The change in the allowance for doubtful accounts was as follows:
Balance at beginning of year
Increase in allowance
Bad debt recaptured and write-offs
Impact of variation in exchange rates
Balance at end of year
April 30, 2020
April 30, 2019
$
$
94,661
(4,030)
90,631
$
$
85,514
(4,016)
81,498
April 30, 2020
April 30, 2019
$
$
4,016
$
1,125
(1,159)
48
4,030
$
5,607
1,955
(3,787)
241
4,016
The aging of trade and other receivables, net of the allowance for doubtful accounts was:
Less than 30 days past billing date
30-60 days past billing date
61-90 days past billing date
Greater than 90 days past billing date
April 30, 2020
April 30, 2019
$
$
37,130
$
24,377
14,558
14,566
90,631
$
42,092
14,549
6,935
17,922
81,498
Exchange Rate Risk
The Company transacts a significant portion of its business in U.S. dollars and is therefore exposed to currency
fluctuations.
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19. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
U.S. dollar financial instruments are as follows:
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Trade and other payables
April 30, 2020
April 30, 2019
$
$
29,289
$
46,797
(6,492)
69,594
$
42,051
58,294
(4,979)
95,366
Based on the financial instruments as at April 30, 2020, a 5% change in the value of the U.S. dollar would result
in a gain or loss of $3,480 in earnings before income tax.
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will encounter difficulty in meeting obligations associated with its financial
liabilities. The Company's primary source of liquidity is its cash reserves. The Company also maintains certain credit
facilities to support short term funding of operations and trade finance. The Company believes it has sufficient
available funds to meet current and foreseeable financial requirements. The Company expects to settle all current
financial liabilities within the next year. Maturity of long term debt is disclosed in Note 11 and lease obligations are
under Note 18.
20. SEGMENTED INFORMATION
The Company reviewed its operations and determined that it operates a single reportable segment, the television
broadcast equipment market. The single reportable operating segment derives its revenues from the sale
of hardware and software solutions including related services, training and commissioning.
Revenue
United States
International
Canada
2020
281,184
$
147,589
7,819
2019
280,183
145,753
17,620
436,592
$
443,556
$
$
April 30, 2020
April 30, 2019
Property,
Plant and
Equipment
Goodwill
Intangible
Assets
Property,
Plant and
Equipment
Goodwill
Intangible
Assets
United States
$
5,185
$
1,420
$
1,573
$
5,713
$
1,361
$
1,952
International
Canada
11,049
31,560
17,768
1,583
-
-
11,590
31,584
17,772
1,583
-
-
$
47,794
$
20,771
$
1,573
$
48,887
$
20,716
$
1,952
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)
Years ended April 30, 2020 and 2019 (In thousands of Canadian dollars, except for “number of common shares”, “number of options” and “per share” information)
21. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Balances and transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries, which are related parties of the Company,
have been eliminated on consolidation and are not disclosed in this note. Details of transactions between the
Company and other related parties are disclosed below.
Related Party Transactions
Two shareholders each indirectly hold a 16% interest in the Company’s leased premises in Ontario. This lease
expires in 2029 with a total of $9,617 committed over the remaining term. During the year, rent paid for the leased
principal premises amounted to $1,019 (2019 – $908) with no outstanding amounts due as at April 30, 2020.
The Company also leases property where two shareholders indirectly own 100% interest. This lease expires in 2021
with a total of $364 committed over the remaining term. During the year, rent paid for the leased principal premises
amounted to $264 (2019 – $264) with no outstanding amounts due as at April 30, 2020.
On December 1, 2008 the Company entered into a property lease agreement where two shareholders each
indirectly hold a 20% interest in the Company’s leased premises in Ontario. This lease expires in 2028 with
a total of $7,735 committed over the remaining term. During the year, rent paid for the leased principal
premises amounted to $841 (2019 – $838) with no outstanding amounts due as at April 30, 2020.
On May 1, 2009 the Company entered into a property lease agreement where two shareholders each indirectly
hold a 35% interest. This lease expires in 2029 with a total of $4,928 committed over the remaining term.
During the year, rent paid for the leased principal premises amounted to $507 (2019 – $485) with no
outstanding amounts due as at April 30, 2020.
The Company also leases a property where two shareholders indirectly own 100% interest. The lease expires in
2023 with a total of $407 committed over the remaining term. During the year, rent paid for the leased principal
premises amounted to $152 (2019 – $145) with no outstanding amounts due as at April 30, 2020.
On May 1, 2016 the Company entered into a property lease agreement where two shareholders each hold
a 46.6% interest. This lease expires in 2026 with a total of $6,149 committed over the remaining term.
During the year, rent paid for the leased principal premises amounted to $982 (2019 – $982) with no
outstanding amounts due as at April 30, 2020.
On August 1, 2016 the Company entered into a property lease agreement where two shareholders indirectly
own 100% interest. This lease expires in 2026 with a total of $1,704 committed over the remaining term.
During the year, rent paid for the leased principal premises amounted to $253 (2019 – $251) with no
outstanding amounts due as at April 30, 2020.
These transactions were in the normal course of business and recorded at their respective fair values.
The remuneration of directors and other members of key management personnel for the years ended
April 30, 2020 and April 30, 2019 are as follows:
Short-term salaries and benefits
Share-based payments
The total employee benefit expense was $140,803 (2019 - $136,657).
2020
5,129
511
5,640
$
$
2019
4,676
-
4,676
$
$
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21. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED)
Subsidiaries:
The Company has the following significant subsidiaries:
Company
Evertz Microsystems Ltd.
Evertz USA
Evertz UK
Holdtech Kft.
Quintech Electronics & Communications Inc.
Tech Digital Manufacturing Limited
Truform Metal Fabrication Ltd.
% Ownership
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
75%
Location
Canada
United States
United Kingdom
Hungary
United States
Canada
Canada
22. NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS
The Company has non-controlling interests of 25% of Truform Metal Fabrication Ltd., located in Canada and 10%
with Studiotech Poland Sp. z.o.o., located in Poland.
The table below summarizes the aggregate financial information relating to subsidiaries before eliminating entries,
as no such subsidiary is individually significant.
Current assets
Non-current assets
Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Equity attributable to shareholders
Non-controlling interest
Revenue
Net earnings attributable to:
Shareholders
Non-controlling interest
$
April 30,
2020
15,766
7,146
5,942
461
14,100
2,408
April 30,
2020
April 30,
2019
$
11,355
6,923
2,376
76
13,547
2,280
April 30,
2019
$
32,084
$
41,824
2,563
565
2,893
629
During the year, $450 (2019 - $375) in dividends were paid to non-controlling interests.
23. CAPITAL DISCLOSURES
The Company’s capital is composed of total equity attributable to shareholders which totals $295,012
(2019 - $353,123) as at April 30, 2020. The Company’s objective in managing capital is to ensure sufficient
liquidity to finance increases in non-cash working capital, capital expenditures for capacity expansions,
pursuit of selective acquisitions and the payment of quarterly dividends. The Company’s strategy on capital
risk management has not changed significantly since April 30, 2019.
The Company takes a conservative approach towards financial leverage and management of financial risk
and the Company currently satisfies their internal requirements.
The Company is not subject to any capital requirements imposed by a regulator.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)
Years ended April 30, 2020 and 2019 (In thousands of Canadian dollars, except for “number of common shares”, “number of options” and “per share” information)
24. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Dilutive-effect of stock options
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
2020
2019
76,624,706
76,510,417
18,081
19,382
76,642,787
76,529,799
The weighted average number of diluted common shares excludes 832,500 options because they were anti-dilutive
during the period (2019 – 435,000).
25. INCOME TAXES
The Company’s effective income tax rate differs from the statutory combined Canadian income tax rate as follows:
Expected income tax expense using statutory rates (25%, 2019 - 25%)
$
22,990
$
26,272
2020
2019
Difference in foreign tax rates
Non-deductible stock based compensation
Change in estimates relating to prior periods
Other
346
(13)
(338)
(198)
455
164
(280)
(28)
$
22,787
$
26,583
Benefit arising from a previously unrecognized tax loss has been recognized in the year as a result of new business
opportunities expected to result in taxable income in future years.
Components of deferred income taxes are summarized as follows:
Deferred income tax assets (liabilities):
Tax loss carried forward
Research and development tax credits
Equipment tax vs accounting basis
Non-deductible reserves
April 30, 2020
April 30, 2019
$
$
32
$
(2,264)
(984)
3,420
204
$
33
(2,229)
(800)
4,562
1,566
As at April 30, 2020, the Company had $3,754 (2019 - $3,283) in tax losses for which no deferred tax asset has
been recognized in the statement of financial position. Of these losses, $946 expire in 2025 while the remaining
balance has no expiry.
26. BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS
On November 1, 2018, the Company acquired 100% equity of Quintech Electronics and Communications, Inc.
(“Quintech”), a privately held company headquartered in Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA, with world class RF solutions
and products deployed in over 120 countries. The fair value of total consideration transferred upon acquisition
includes cash considerations of $6,635, net of $23 in cash acquired and contingent consideration valued at $1,016.
The contingent consideration also includes potential management fees based on future earnings before interest,
taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) of Quintech from November 1, 2018 through to December 31, 2020,
potentially resulting in additional expenses up an undiscounted maximum of $3,286. The acquisition was accounted
for under the acquisition method and its operating results have been included in these financial statements since
the date of acquisition. During fiscal 2019, from the date of acquisition, a total of $5,595 in revenue and $309 in
earnings were included within the consolidated statement of earnings. During fiscal 2019 the Company recognized
$186 of transaction costs in selling, administrative and general expenses relating to the transaction.
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26. BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS (CONTINUED)
The allocation of the purchase price was based on management’s estimate of the fair value of assets acquired and
liabilities assumed. The allocation of the purchase price was as follows:
Trade and other receivables
Inventories
Income tax receivable
Trade and other payables
Deferred revenue
Property, plant and equipment
Prepaid expenses
Deferred tax liability
Intangible assets
Goodwill (not tax deductible)
$
$
1,734
3,045
3
(1,297)
(11)
685
161
255
2,124
952
7,651
The Goodwill of $952 arising from the acquisition consists largely of the expansion of the Company’s product lines
and potential customer base. Fair value of trade and other receivables is equivalent to gross receivables as no
amount within receivables has been deemed uncollectable.
On February 13, 2019 the Company acquired 100% equity of a privately owned company headquartered in Ontario,
Canada. The fair value of total consideration transferred upon acquisition included cash consideration of $1,557,
net of $58 in cash acquired.
The allocation of the purchase price was based on management’s estimate of the fair value of assets acquired and
liabilities assumed. The allocation of the purchase price was as follows:
Trade and other receivables
Trade and other payables
Property, plant and equipment
Goodwill (not tax deductible)
$
$
78
(111)
7
1,583
1,557
27. EXPLANATION OF ADOPTION OF IFRS 16, LEASES
IFRS 16, Leases (“IFRS 16”) was issued by the IASB in January 2016 to replace IAS 17, Leases and IFRIC 4,
Determining whether an arrangement contains a lease. IFRS 16 introduced a single accounting model for lessees
to bring leases on-balance sheet, while leaving lessor accounting largely unchanged. The details of the primary
changes on adoption of IFRS 16 are set out below.
A lessee is now required to recognize, on its statement of financial position, a right-of-use asset, representing its
right to use the underlying leased asset, and a lease liability, representing its obligation to make lease payments.
The Company has adopted IFRS 16, effective May 1, 2019, using the modified retrospective approach. Under this
approach, the Company has applied IFRS 16 to all contracts that are not complete on the date of initial application,
without restatement of comparative figures as previously reported for 2019. Therefore, the comparative information
has not been restated and continues to be reported under IAS 17 and IFRIC 4. At transition, the Company applied
the practical expedient available to us as lessee that allows the Company to maintain its lease assessments made
under IAS 17 and IFRIC 4 for existing contracts. Therefore, the definition of a lease under IFRS 16 was applied only
to contracts entered into or changed after May 1, 2019.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)
Years ended April 30, 2020 and 2019 (In thousands of Canadian dollars, except for “number of common shares”, “number of options” and “per share” information)
27. EXPLANATION OF ADOPTION OF IFRS 16, LEASES (CONTINUED)
When applying IFRS 16 to leases previously classified as operating leases, the Company has followed practical
expedients that allow a single discount rate to a portfolio of leases with similar characteristics; allow the exclusion of
initial direct costs from measuring the right-of-use asset as at May 1, 2019; allow the use of hindsight in determining
the lease term where the lease contract contains purchase, extension, or termination options; and reliance upon
the Company’s assessment of whether leases are onerous under the requirements of IAS 37, Provisions, contingent
liabilities and contingent assets as at May 1, 2019 as an alternative to reviewing the Company’s right-of-use assets
for impairment. The Company has also elected to account for all short-term leases and all leases for which the
underlying asset is of low value as expenses on either a straight-line basis over the lease term or another systematic
basis, and thus not recognize a lease liability and a right-of-use asset at the date of initial application.
For remaining leases previously classified as operating leases under IAS 17, the lease liability has been measured
at the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted using the related incremental borrowing rate as
at May 1, 2019. The weighted average discount rate applied to the total lease liabilities recognized on transition was
3.95%. The associated right-of-use asset has been measured at an amount equal to the lease liability, adjusted by
the amount of any lease retirement obligations, lease incentives previously received, and prepaid or accrued lease
payments recognized in the statement of financial position immediately before the date of initial application.
As a result of adopting IFRS 16, the Company has recognized a significant increase to both right-of-use assets
and lease liabilities on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position, with no net impact on retained earnings.
The impact on the Consolidated Income Statement is a decrease in operating lease expenses and an increase
in amortization of the right-of-use asset and interest costs on the lease liability. Amortization of right-of-use assets
and operating lease expenses are recorded in the same line items within the Consolidated Income Statement.
Prior to adopting IFRS 16, the Company had a total amount of future lease commitments as at May 1, 2019 of
$39,197. The difference between the total lease liabilities recognized on transition of $33,621 and future lease
commitments of $39,197 as disclosed in the Company’s 2019 Annual Consolidated Financial Statements,
was mainly a result of discounting on the minimum lease payments and the exclusion of short-term leases
and leases for which the underlying asset is of low value from the total lease liability recognized upon transition.
The Company had no leases previously classified as finance leases under IAS 17, as at May 1, 2019. There was
no significant impact for contracts in which the Company is the lessor.
Below is the effect of transition to IFRS 16 on our condensed consolidated statement of financial position
as at May 1, 2019:
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
Assets
Right-of-use assets
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Current portion of lease obligations
Long-term lease obligations
$
$
As reported as at
April 30, 2019
Effect of IFRS
16 transition
Subsequent to
transition as at
May 1, 2019
-
$
33,621
$
33,621
-
-
-
$
4,117
29,504
33,621
$
4,117
29,504
33,621
During the year, the Company recognized amortization of right-of-use assets of $5,156 as well as finance costs
on lease liabilities of $1,263. In the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, additional line items were added
that related to the amortization of the right-of-use assets and principle payments of lease liabilities.
28. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On June 30, 2020 the Company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.09 with a record date of July 10, 2020
and a payment date of July 17, 2020.
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5-YEAR FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(all amounts in thousands, except EPS and share amounts)
Consolidated Statement of Earnings Data
Year Ended April 30,
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Sales
$ 436,592
$ 443,556
$ 402,832
$ 384,432
$ 381,550
Selling and administrative expenses
Research and development expenses
Earnings before income taxes
Net earnings
Fully diluted EPS
67,597
90,827
91,959
69,172
0.90
67,821
85,823
105,087
78,504
1.02
65,531
80,804
72,966
53,546
0.70
62,135
73,699
93,546
69,773
0.92
60,986
66,892
96,795
70,886
0.94
Consolidated Balance Sheet Data
Year Ended April 30,
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Cash and cash equivalents
$
75,025
$ 104,583
$
94,184
$
54,274
$ 123,102
Total assets
Shareholder’s equity
Number of common shares
outstanding
Basic
443,673
295,012
466,597
353,123
421,115
329,227
410,568
448,314
317,830
366,205
76,449,446
76,545,246
76,481,746
75,742,746
74,188,746
Fully-diluted
78,077,941
77,958,746
78,722,746
78,621,246
78,595,246
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EVERTZ TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED2020 ANNUAL REPORT CORPORATE AND SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Romolo Magarelli
Director, President and Chief Executive Officer
Douglas DeBruin
Executive Chairman
Christopher Colclough 1, 2
Director
Dr. Thomas Pistor 1
Director
Dr. Ian McWalter 1, 2
Director
Brian Piccioni
Director
Rakesh Patel
Chief Technology Officer,
Director
Brian Campbell
Executive Vice-President,
Business Development
Jonathan Pannaman
Executive Vice-President
Advanced Architecture and
Solutions Engineering
Douglas Moore
Chief Financial Officer
Eric Fankhauser
Vice-President,
Product Development
Vince Silvestri
Vice-President of Software
Systems
Robert Peter
Vice-President,
International Operations
Jeff Marks
Vice-President
of Manufacturing
Dan Turow
Vice-President of File Based
Solutions
Paulo Francisco
Vice-President of Engineering
Evertz AV Division
Marsha Garner
Vice-President, Inside Sales
and Administration
Orest Holyk
Vice-President of Sales USA
1 Member of the Audit Committee.
2 Member of the Compensation Committee.
AUDITORS
BDO Canada LLP
3115 Harvester Road
Suite 400
Burlington, ON, Canada L7N 3N8
T: (905) 639-9500
LEGAL COUNSEL
WeirFoulds LLP
66 Wellington Street West, Suite 4100
P.O. Box 35, TD Bank Tower
Toronto, ON, Canada M5K 1B7
T: (416) 365-1110
EXCHANGE LISTING
The common shares of the Company are listed
on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ET
INVESTOR RELATIONS
Douglas Moore
Chief Financial Officer
T: (905) 335-7580
email: ir@evertz.com
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING
10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 7, 2020
1160 Sutton Drive
Burlington, ON Canada L7L 6R6
REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT
Computershare Investor Services Inc.
100 University Ave., 8th floor, North Tower
Toronto, ON Canada M5J 2Y1
email: service@computershare.com
T: 1-800-736-1755
www.computershare.com
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EVERTZ TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED CORPORATION OFFICES
STRENGTH
INNOVATION
GENERATING CASH
PROFITABILITY
Annual
Revenue
Re-investment
in R&D
Operating
Activities
Earnings
Before Taxes
$437M
$91M
$109M
$92M
QUARTERLY DIVIDEND HISTORY
10.0%
9.0%
8.0%
7.0%
6.0%
5.0%
4.0%
3.0%
2.0%
1.0%
0.0%
0.18¢
0.16¢
0.14¢
0.12¢
0.10¢
0.08¢
0.06¢
0.04¢
0.02¢
0.00¢
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014(1)
2015
2016(2)
2017
2018
2019
2020(3)
¢ Per Share
Yield %
(1) excludes $1.40 special dividend December 2013
(2) excludes $1.10 special dividend December 2016
(3) excludes $0.90 special dividend September 2019
ANNUAL REVENUE
Year ended April 30,
(in millions of dollars)
$382
$384
$403
$444
$437
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
CORPORATE HEAD OFFICE
Evertz Technologies Ltd.
5292 John Lucas Dr.
Burlington, ON
L7L 5Z9
T: (905) 335-3700
Evertz USA Inc. Offices
Manassas
10621 Gateway Blvd., Suite 206
Manassas, VA
20110
T: (703) 330-8600
F: (703) 330-5549
Burbank
2020 N. Lincoln Street
Burbank, CA
91504
T: (818) 558-3910
F: (818) 558-3906
Evertz UK
100 Berkshire Place
Wharfedale Road
Winnersh Triangle
Berkshire, UK
RG41 5RD
T: 44-118-921-6800
F: 44-118-921-6802
Evertz Asia Ltd.
Tower One
Unit 1618
Metroplaza, 223 Hing Fong Road
Kwai Fong, New Territories
Hong Kong
T: (852) 2850-7989
F: (852) 2850-7978
Sales Offices
Burlington, ON
Phoenix, AZ
Burbank, CA
New York City, NY
Indiana, PA
Manassas, VA
Berkshire, UK
Beijing
Hong Kong
Shanghai
Singapore
Australia
Croatia
Germany
Dubai, U.A.E
India