2023
FINNING INTERNATIONAL INC.
Financial report
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
This MD&A should be read in conjunction with our Annual Financial Statements and the accompanying notes
thereto for the year ended December 31, 2023, which have been prepared in accordance with IFRS. In this MD&A,
unless context otherwise requires, the terms we, us, our, and Finning refer to Finning International Inc. and/or its
subsidiaries. All dollar amounts presented in this MD&A are expressed in CAD, unless otherwise stated. Additional
information relating to Finning, including our AIF and MD&A, can be found under our profile on the SEDAR+ website
at www.sedarplus.ca and in the investors section of our website at www.finning.com.
February 6, 2024
Finning (TSX:FTT) is the largest dealer of Caterpillar products in the world, serving customers for more than 90
years. We sell, rent, and provide parts and service for Caterpillar equipment and engines and complementary
equipment on three continents to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry,
and a wide range of power systems applications. We aim to consistently deliver solutions that enable customers to
achieve the lowest equipment owning and operating costs while maximizing uptime.
A glossary of defined terms is included on page 48. The first time a defined term is used in this MD&A, it is
shown in bold italics.
Annual Overview
Years ended December 31
($ millions, except per share amounts)
Revenue
Net revenue (1)
Gross profit
SG&A
Equity earnings of joint ventures
Other income
Other expenses
EBIT
Net income attributable to shareholders of Finning
EPS
Free cash flow (2)
Adjusted EBIT (2)(3)
Adjusted EPS (1)(3)
Gross profit as a percentage of net revenue (1)
SG&A as a percentage of net revenue (1)
EBIT as a percentage of net revenue (1)
Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of net revenue (1)(3)
Adjusted ROIC (1)(3)
% change
fav
(unfav)
13%
16%
16%
(13)%
19%
4%
9%
n/m
23%
20%
2023
10,527
9,543
2,576
(1,643)
9
54
(86)
910
523
3.55
66
942
3.91
27.0%
(17.2)%
9.5%
9.9%
20.0%
2022
9,279
8,215
2,223
(1,458)
3
—
—
768
503
3.25
(170)
768
3.25
27.1%
(17.7)%
9.3%
9.3%
18.7%
(1) See “Description of Specified Financial Measures and Reconciliations” in this MD&A.
(2) These are non-GAAP financial measures. See “Description of Specified Financial Measures and Reconciliations” in this
MD&A.
(3) Reported financial measures may be impacted by significant items described on pages 5, 14 and 33 - 38 of this MD&A.
Financial measures that have been adjusted to take these items into account are referred to as “Adjusted measures”. See
“Description of Specified Financial Measures and Reconciliations” in this MD&A.
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Highlights
2023 revenue was $10.5 billion. Net revenue of $9.5 billion was up 16% from 2022, reflecting higher volumes in
all lines of business, driven primarily by product support revenue and new equipment sales in Canada and South
America.
2023 gross profit of $2.6 billion was 16% higher than 2022 and gross profit as a percentage of net revenue was
comparable year over year. 2023 SG&A of $1.6 billion was 13% higher than 2022 on 16% net revenue growth.
2023 SG&A as a percentage of net revenue of 17.2% improved 50 basis points from the prior year due to
productivity and process improvements and the leverage of fixed costs on higher revenues.
2023 EBIT was $910 million and EBIT as a percentage of net revenue was 9.5%. Excluding significant items not
considered indicative of operational and financial trends as described on page 5, Adjusted EBIT was $942 million
and Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of net revenue was 9.9%, a 23% and 60 basis point improvement,
respectively, from 2022. Higher Adjusted EBIT in 2023 was driven by the successful execution of our product
support growth strategy and productivity improvements. 2023 Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of net revenue was
10.4% in Canada, 12.1% in South America, and 4.9% in the UK & Ireland.
EPS was $3.55 in 2023 compared to $3.25 in 2022. Excluding significant items not considered indicative of
operational and financial trends as described on page 5, Adjusted EPS was $3.91 in 2023. 2023 Adjusted EPS
increased significantly from 2022 as a result of strong earnings in Canada and South America, partially offset by
lower earnings in the UK & Ireland and higher finance costs. EPS and Adjusted EPS in 2023 were at record
levels.
2023 free cash flow was a cash generation of $66 million compared to a use of cash of $170 million in 2022,
reflecting strong collections on product support growth and the delivery of our significant equipment backlog.
Free cash flow included a higher spend on inventory and rental equipment with purchase options to support
demand. Net debt to Adjusted EBITDA (1)(2) at December 31, 2023 was 1.7 times, up slightly from December 31,
2022.
Adjusted ROIC at December 31, 2023 was 20.0%, an improvement of 130 basis points from December 31, 2022,
driven by higher earnings in our South American and Canadian operations.
Consolidated equipment backlog (1) was $2.0 billion at December 31, 2023, a reduction of 19% compared to
December 31, 2022, driven by deliveries outpacing order intake, mainly in the mining sector.
(1) See “Description of Specified Financial Measures and Reconciliations” in this MD&A.
(2) Reported financial measures may be impacted by significant items described on pages 33 - 38 of this MD&A. Financial measures that
have been adjusted to take these items into account are referred to as “Adjusted measures”. See “Description of Specified Financial
Measures and Reconciliations” in this MD&A.
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Table of Contents
Annual Overview .......................................................................................................................................................... 1
Highlights ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Strategic Priorities ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
Adjusted Measures ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
Annual Key Performance Measures ............................................................................................................................ 6
Annual Results ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Selected Key Performance Measures – Balance Sheet ............................................................................................. 9
Results by Reportable Segment ................................................................................................................................ 10
Fourth Quarter Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 14
Fourth Quarter Adjusted Measures ........................................................................................................................... 14
Quarterly Key Performance Measures ...................................................................................................................... 15
Fourth Quarter Results ............................................................................................................................................. 16
Market Update and Business Outlook ....................................................................................................................... 20
Liquidity and Capital Resources ................................................................................................................................ 21
Accounting and Estimates ......................................................................................................................................... 24
Risk Factors and Management .................................................................................................................................. 27
Contingencies and Guarantees ................................................................................................................................. 30
Outstanding Share Data ............................................................................................................................................ 30
Controls and Procedures Certification ....................................................................................................................... 31
Description of Specified Financial Measures and Reconciliations ............................................................................ 32
Selected Annual Information ..................................................................................................................................... 43
Selected Quarterly Information .................................................................................................................................. 44
Forward-Looking Information Disclaimer ................................................................................................................... 45
Glossary of Defined Terms ........................................................................................................................................ 48
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Strategic Priorities
Our refreshed strategy, announced at our 2023 Investor Day, builds on our success and focuses on the following
priorities: drive product support, full-cycle resilience, and sustainable growth.
We are committed to providing a safe, secure, and prosperous place to work, and empowering our people to make
decisions that build long-term customer loyalty. Our go-forward strategy is focused on generating long-term value for
our customers, employees, and shareholders.
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Driving product support remains our
primary strategic objective. Product
support is our key value driver and
remains by far our largest
opportunity for resilient, profitable
growth. We are working to capture
a greater share of product support
across the full asset life cycle
through further growth in customer
value agreements, expanding our
rebuild business, and continuing to
strategically grow our equipment
population.
Full cycle resilience will enable us to
deliver more reliable and consistent
earnings through all market
conditions. We are continuing to
optimize and variabilize our cost
structure. We are also implementing
initiatives that increase our invested
capital velocity while concurrently
improving customer service levels.
These initiatives include an
increased focus on inventory
management as well as review and
exit of lower ROIC activities and
investments.
We are building a sustainable
growth platform from our core
business and expanding our
addressable market in used
equipment, rental, and power
systems. These segments are
resilient and strategically important,
and growing them will increase our
equipment population and help us
drive additional product support
growth.
All three elements of our refreshed go-forward strategy are integrated and designed to drive a fundamentally
improved range of ROIC and earnings capacity through all market conditions.
Sustainability
Sustainability is integral to our everyday operations, strategies, and long-term plans. We work to continuously
improve our sustainability performance and help our customers enhance theirs. We continued to work towards
achieving our GHG emissions reduction target set in 2021 to reduce our absolute GHG emissions by 40% by 2027
(from a 2017 baseline). Additionally, we continue to provide customers with equipment and solutions to improve
safety and enhance performance by combining leading technology with data-driven insights, all while reducing their
environmental footprint. This includes lower emissions equipment, renewable power solutions, biofuels, extension of
equipment life through remanufacturing, and our CUBIQTM Sustainability Dashboard, which enables the monitoring,
benchmarking and tracking of fuel consumption and emissions. For more information, please review our
Sustainability Report, which can be found in the sustainability section of www.finning.com.
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Adjusted Measures
Reported financial measures may be impacted by significant items we do not consider indicative of operational and
financial trends either by nature or amount. We exclude these significant items when evaluating the operational
performance and related trends of our business. Financial measures that have been adjusted to take into account
these significant items are referred to as “Adjusted measures”. Adjusted measures are considered non-GAAP
financial measures, do not have a standardized meaning under IFRS, and therefore may not be comparable to
similar measures presented by other issuers. For additional information regarding these financial measures,
including definitions and reconciliations from each of these Adjusted measures to their most directly comparable
measure under GAAP, where available, see “Description of Specified Financial Measures and Reconciliations” on
pages 32 - 42 of this MD&A.
2023 significant items:
On December 13, 2023, the newly-elected Argentine government devalued the ARS official exchange rate by
118% from 366.5 ARS to 800 ARS for USD 1. As a result of prolonged government currency restrictions,
including no material access to USD starting in late August 2023, our ARS exposure increased and during this
period economic hedges were not available. As a result of the growth in our ARS exposure and the significant
devaluation of the ARS in the quarter, our South American operations incurred a foreign exchange loss of $56
million which exceeds the typical foreign exchange impact in the region.
We executed various transactions to simplify and adjust our organizational structure. We wound up two wholly
owned subsidiaries, recapitalized and repatriated $170 million of profits from our South American operations,
and incurred severance costs in each region as we reduced corporate overhead costs and simplified our
operating model. As a result of these activities, our financial results were impacted by significant items that we
do not consider indicative of operational and financial trends:
Net foreign currency translation gain and income tax expense were reclassified to net income on the wind
up of foreign subsidiaries;
Withholding tax payable related to the repatriation of profits; and,
Severance costs incurred in all of our operations.
We began to implement our invested capital improvement plan as outlined at our 2023 Investor Day, which
targets selling and optimizing real estate and exiting low-ROIC activities. In the three months ended December
31, 2023:
Our South American operations sold a property in Chile and recorded a gain of $13 million on the sale; and,
Following an evaluation of the business needs of our operations and related intangible assets, several
software and technology assets have been or will be decommissioned, and as a result, we derecognized
previously capitalized costs of $12 million.
The significant items are noted below together with a reconciliation of the Adjusted measures to their most directly
comparable GAAP financial measures:
Year ended December 31, 2023
($ millions, except for per share amounts)
EBIT and EPS
Significant items:
Foreign exchange and tax impact of
devaluation of ARS
Gain on wind up of foreign subsidiaries
Severance costs
Withholding tax on repatriation of profits
Gain on sale of property, plant,
and equipment
Write-off of intangible assets
Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted EPS
South
Canada America
337
516
UK &
Ireland
58
Other Consol Consol
3.55
910
(1)
EBIT
EPS
—
—
4
—
—
5
525
56
—
7
—
(13)
4
391
—
—
2
—
—
3
63
—
(41)
5
—
—
—
(37)
56
(41)
18
—
(13)
12
942
0.36
(0.21)
0.09
0.12
(0.06)
0.06
3.91
There were no significant items identified by management for adjustment in the year ended December 31, 2022.
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Annual Key Performance Measures
We utilize the following KPIs to enable consistent measurement of performance across the organization. KPIs may
be impacted by significant items described on pages 5 and 33 - 38 of this MD&A. KPIs that have been adjusted to
take these items into account are referred to as “Adjusted measures”.
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
EBIT ($ millions)
Adjusted EBIT ($ millions)
EBIT as a % of net revenue
Consolidated
Canada
South America
UK & Ireland
Adjusted EBIT as a % of net revenue
Consolidated
Canada
South America
UK & Ireland
EPS
Adjusted EPS
2023
910
942
9.5%
10.2%
10.5%
4.5%
9.9%
10.4%
12.1%
4.9%
3.55
3.91
2022
768
768
9.3%
10.5%
11.3%
5.5%
9.3%
10.5%
11.3%
5.5%
3.25
3.25
2021
552
537
8.2%
9.7%
9.4%
4.7%
8.0%
9.4%
9.4%
4.7%
2.26
2.18
2020
392
328
6.8%
9.7%
6.3%
1.8%
5.7%
7.0%
7.4%
2.2%
1.43
1.14
2019
425
457
5.8%
7.5%
5.4%
4.1%
6.3%
8.0%
5.9%
4.1%
1.48
1.65
Invested capital (1) ($ millions)
4,765
4,170
3,326
3,067
3,591
ROIC (1) (%)
Consolidated
Canada
South America
UK & Ireland
Adjusted ROIC (%)
Consolidated
Canada
South America
UK & Ireland
Invested capital turnover (1) (times)
Inventory ($ millions)
Inventory turns (dealership) (1) (times)
Working capital to net revenue (1)
Free cash flow ($ millions)
19.3%
18.6%
23.8%
11.3%
20.0%
19.0%
27.6%
12.3%
2.03
2,844
2.45
28.7%
66
18.7%
18.7%
24.5%
17.0%
18.7%
18.7%
24.5%
17.0%
2.01
2,461
2.61
27.4%
(170)
Net debt to Adjusted EBITDA (times)
(1) See “Description of Specified Financial Measures and Reconciliations” in this MD&A.
1.7
1.6
16.8%
17.5%
20.3%
14.8%
16.4%
16.9%
20.3%
14.8%
2.04
1,687
3.09
22.9%
300
1.1
11.4%
14.6%
11.0%
4.5%
9.6%
10.5%
12.9%
5.5%
1.68
1,477
2.79
28.3%
870
1.4
11.2%
13.7%
9.6%
12.1%
12.0%
14.4%
10.5%
12.1%
1.92
1,990
2.53
27.8%
42
2.0
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Annual Results
Revenue
Net Revenue by Line of Business and by Operation
Years ended December 31
($ millions)
Net Revenue by Line of Business
2023
2022
8
7
3
5
,
6
0
6
4
,
2
6
2
3
,
3
9
7
2
,
2
9
3
2
5
3
7
2
3
7
9
2
4
8
1
7
6
1
5,500
2,750
0
5,300
2,650
0
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Net Revenue by Operation
2023
2022
5
4
0
5
,
6
3
1
4
,
1
2
2
3
,
0
4
7
2
,
7
7
2
1
,
9
3
3
1
,
New
equipment
Used
equipment
Equipment
rental
Product
support
Fuel and
other
Canada
South America
UK & Ireland
Revenue was $10.5 billion in 2023 compared to $9.3 billion in 2022. Net revenue of $9.5 billion increased 16% from
the prior year with an increase in all market sectors, primarily the mining sectors of our Canadian and South
American operations.
Product support revenue in 2023 was 17% higher than 2022, up in all operations and all market sectors driven by
the successful execution of our product support strategy.
New equipment revenue in 2023 was 17% higher than the prior year, up in all market sectors and primarily driven by
our Canadian operations. This was partially offset by lower revenue in the construction sector in UK & Ireland.
Equipment backlog at December 31, 2023 of $2.0 billion was down from $2.5 billion at December 31, 2022, with
strong deliveries outpacing order intake.
EBIT
Gross profit in 2023 of $2.6
billion was 16% higher than
the prior year, in line with
net revenue growth.
Overall gross profit as a
percentage of net revenue
of 27.0% was comparable
to 2022.
SG&A in 2023 of $1.6
billion was 13% higher than
the prior year primarily due to higher people-related costs, variable costs to support revenue growth, and facility
costs. This increase was partially offset by lower LTIP expense in 2023 compared to 2022. 2023 SG&A as a
percentage of net revenue of 17.2% improved 50 basis points from the prior year as our operations realized
productivity improvements, mainly in Canada and South America.
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2023 Annual Results
EBIT was $910 million and EBIT as a percentage of
net revenue was 9.5% in 2023, compared to $768
million and 9.3%, respectively, in 2022. Excluding
significant items not considered indicative of financial
and operational trends as described on page 5,
Adjusted EBIT in 2023 was $942 million and Adjusted
EBIT as a percentage of net revenue was 9.9%. Higher
Adjusted EBIT was driven by higher earnings in
Canada and South America. The increase in Adjusted
EBIT as a percentage of net revenue was mainly
driven by improved profitability in South America. 2023
Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of net revenue was
10.4% in Canada, 12.1% in South America, and 4.9%
in the UK & Ireland.
Finance Costs
Adjusted EBIT by Operation (1)
Years ended December 31
($ millions)
5
2
5
5
3
4
Adjusted EBIT
2023
2022
1
9
3
0
1
3
3
6
4
7
550
275
0
Canada
(1) Excluding Other operations
South America
UK & Ireland
Finance costs for 2023 of $161 million were higher
than $95 million in 2022 due to higher interest rates and increased average net debt levels in the current year.
Provision for Income Taxes
The effective income tax rate for 2023 of 30.4% included the impact of various transactions undertaken to simplify
and adjust our organizational structure as well as the impact of the significant devaluation of the ARS relative to the
USD. Excluding the significant items not considered indicative of financial and operational trends described on page
5, the effective income tax rate for 2023 would have been 26.4% compared to 25.6% for 2022.
We expect our effective tax rate generally to be within the 25-30% range on an annual basis. The rate may fluctuate
from period to period as a result of changes in the relative income from the various jurisdictions in which we carry on
business, sources of income, changes in the estimation of tax reserves, outcomes of tax audits, or tax rates and tax
legislation.
Net Income Attributable to Shareholders of Finning and EPS
Net income attributable to shareholders of Finning was $523 million and EPS was $3.55 in 2023, compared to $503
million and $3.25, respectively, in 2022. Excluding the significant items not considered indicative of financial and
operational trends described on page 5, Adjusted EPS was $3.91 in 2023, 20% higher than 2022 EPS driven by a
16% increase in net revenue and higher operating margins, partially offset by higher finance costs.
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Selected Key Performance Measures – Balance Sheet
($ millions, unless otherwise stated)
Invested capital
Consolidated
Canada
South America
UK & Ireland
South America (USD)
UK & Ireland (GBP)
Adjusted ROIC
Consolidated
Canada
South America
UK & Ireland
Invested capital turnover (times)
Consolidated
Canada
South America
UK & Ireland
Inventory turns (dealership) (times)
Working capital to net revenue
Compared to December 31, 2022:
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
December 31, December 31,
2022
2023
4,765
2,852
1,381
510
1,044
303
20.0%
19.0%
27.6%
12.3%
2.03
1.83
2.27
2.51
2.45
28.7%
4,170
2,447
1,281
428
946
262
18.7%
18.7%
24.5%
17.0%
2.01
1.77
2.16
3.09
2.61
27.4%
The $595 million increase in consolidated invested capital from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2023 includes
a foreign exchange impact of $18 million in translating the invested capital balances of our South American and UK
& Ireland operations. The foreign exchange impact was primarily the result of the 2% stronger CAD relative to the
USD partially offset by the 3% weaker CAD relative to the GBP compared to December 31, 2022.
Excluding the impact of foreign exchange, consolidated invested capital increased by $613 million from December
31, 2022 to December 31, 2023 reflecting:
higher inventory in all regions, especially new and used equipment in Canada and new equipment in South
America and UK & Ireland, as well as higher parts and supplies inventory in South America and Canada, driven
by higher demand for equipment and product support;
an increase in rental equipment in Canada, driven by an increase in customer demand for rental equipment with
purchase options;
an increase in unbilled receivables, mainly driven by an increase in demand and activity in South America;
a decrease in accounts payable due to payments for inventory and other suppliers;
partially offset by a decrease in accounts receivable in all regions, primarily from strong cash collections in
Canada.
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
On a consolidated basis, Adjusted ROIC of 20.0% at December 31, 2023 improved 130 basis points from Adjusted
ROIC at December 31, 2022. Consolidated invested capital turnover of 2.03 at December 31, 2023 was higher than
2.01 at December 31, 2022. The improvements over the same prior year period are the result of higher Adjusted
EBIT outpacing the increase in average invested capital levels.
Inventory turns (dealership) at December 31, 2023 were lower than December 31, 2022, down in all regions, mainly
due to higher inventory levels to deliver equipment backlog.
Working capital to net revenue was 28.7% at December 31, 2023, up from 27.4% at December 31, 2022 due to
higher average working capital balances, including an investment in inventory, which outpaced net revenue growth
over the last twelve months.
Results by Reportable Segment
We operate primarily in one principal business: the sale, service, and rental of heavy equipment, engines, and
related products in various markets on three continents. Our reportable segments are Canada, South America, UK &
Ireland, and Other.
The table below provides details of net revenue by lines of business and results by operation.
Year ended December 31, 2023
($ millions)
New equipment
Used equipment
Equipment rental
Product support
Fuel and other
Net revenue
Operating costs
Depreciation and amortization
Equity earnings of joint ventures
Other income
Other expenses
EBIT
Net revenue percentage by operation
UK
South
Canada America & Ireland
721
1,021
78
53
44
77
434
2,069
—
1
1,277
3,221
(1,171)
(2,706)
(43)
(124)
—
—
—
13
(5)
(67)
58
337
13%
34%
1,520
261
206
2,875
183
5,045
(4,322)
(207)
9
—
(9)
516
53%
Other Consol
3,262
392
327
5,378
184
9,543
(8,231)
(379)
9
54
(86)
910
100%
—
—
—
—
—
—
(32)
(5)
—
41
(5)
(1)
—
Adjusted EBIT
525
391
63
(37)
EBIT as a % of net revenue
Adjusted EBIT as a % of net revenue
10.2%
10.4%
10.5%
12.1%
4.5%
4.9%
Year ended December 31, 2022
($ millions)
New equipment
Used equipment
Equipment rental
Product support
Fuel and other
Net revenue
Operating costs
Depreciation and amortization
Equity earnings of joint ventures
EBIT
Net revenue percentage by operation
South
Canada America
926
37
60
1,717
—
2,740
(2,333)
(97)
—
310
33%
1,001
259
192
2,517
167
4,136
(3,513)
(191)
3
435
51%
UK
& Ireland
866
56
45
372
—
1,339
(1,224)
(41)
—
74
16%
Other
—
—
—
—
—
—
(47)
(4)
—
(51)
—
EBIT as a % of net revenue
10.5%
11.3%
5.5%
(1) See “Description of Specified Financial Measures and Reconciliations” in this MD&A.
942
9.5%
9.9%
Consol
2,793
352
297
4,606
167
8,215
(7,117)
(333)
3
768
100%
9.3%
Net Revenue
% (1)
34%
4%
4%
56%
2%
100%
Net Revenue
%
34%
4%
4%
56%
2%
100%
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Canada Operations
Our Canadian reporting segment includes Finning (Canada), OEM, 4Refuel, and a 25% interest in PLM. Our
Canadian operations sell, service, and rent mainly Caterpillar equipment and engines in British Columbia, Alberta,
Saskatchewan, the Yukon Territory, the Northwest Territories, and a portion of Nunavut, and also provide mobile on-
site refuelling services in most of the provinces of Canada, as well as in Texas, US. Our Canadian operations’
markets include mining (including the oil sands), construction, conventional oil and gas, forestry, and power
systems.
2023 Annual Overview
2023 net revenue of $5.0 billion was 22% higher than 2022,
up in all lines of business and all market sectors.
2023 new equipment revenue was 52% higher than 2022,
an increase in all market sectors, primarily in the mining
sector. Equipment backlog at December 31, 2023 was
lower than December 31, 2022, as strong deliveries
outpaced strong order intake. Equipment backlog was
lower in the mining and power systems sectors and higher
in the construction sector.
Product support revenue in 2023 was up 14% from 2022
driven by higher mining and power systems activity.
Gross profit in 2023 increased from 2022. Gross profit as a
percentage of net revenue in 2023 was lower than 2022,
reflecting a higher proportion of new equipment revenue in
the revenue mix (2023: 30% compared with 2022: 24%).
Net Revenue by Line of Business
Canadian Operations
Years ended December 31
($ millions)
2023
2022
2,900
1,450
0
5
7
8
,
2
7
1
5
,
2
0
2
5
,
1
1
0
0
,
1
1
6
2
9
5
2
6
0
2
2
9
1
3
8
1
7
6
1
New
equipment
Used
equipment
Equipment
rental
Product
support
Fuel and
other
2023 SG&A was up compared to the prior year mainly due
to higher people-related and variable costs to support volume growth. SG&A as a percentage of net revenue
improved over the prior year, benefiting from improvements in labour and facility productivity.
2023 EBIT from our Canadian operations was $516 million and EBIT as a percentage of net revenue was 10.2%.
Excluding significant items not considered indicative of financial and operational trends as described on page 5,
Adjusted EBIT in 2023 was $525 million and Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of net revenue was 10.4%, compared
to $435 million and 10.5%, respectively, in 2022.
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
South America Operations
Our South American operations sell, service, and rent mainly Caterpillar equipment and engines in Chile, Argentina,
and Bolivia. Our South American operations’ markets include mining, construction, forestry, and power systems.
The weaker CAD relative to the USD on average in 2023 compared to 2022 had a favourable foreign currency
translation impact on 2023 net revenue of approximately $110 million and on EBIT of approximately $15 million.
All $ figures in this section are in CAD as this is our reporting currency. All variances and ratios in this section are
based on the functional currency of our South American operations, which is the USD. These variances and ratios
exclude the foreign currency translation impact from the CAD relative to the USD and are therefore considered to be
specified financial measures. We believe the variances and ratios in functional currency provide meaningful
information about the operational performance of the reporting segment.
2023 Annual Overview
2023 net revenue was 14% higher than 2022, largely
driven by higher revenue in all market sectors, primarily
in mining.
Product support revenue in 2023 increased 17% from
2022 in all market sectors, primarily in Chile mining
where there continued to be strong demand for
component exchanges, equipment overhauls, and fleet
maintenance.
New equipment revenue in 2023 was 7% higher than
the same prior year period, driven by an increase in
deliveries to mining customers as well as higher
revenues in the power systems sector. Equipment
backlog at December 31, 2023 was lower than
December 31, 2022, with deliveries outpacing order
intake, primarily in the mining and construction sectors.
Net Revenue by Line of Business
South America Operations
Years ended December 31
($ millions)
2023
2022
2,100
1,050
0
9
6
0
,
2
7
1
7
,
1
1
2
0
,
1
6
2
9
3
5
7
3
7
7
0
6
1
0
New
equipment
Used
equipment
Equipment
rental
Product
support
Fuel and
other
Gross profit in 2023 increased from 2022 mainly due to
increased volumes. Gross profit as a percentage of net revenue in 2023 was higher than 2022 mainly due to a
slightly higher proportion of product support revenue in the revenue mix.
2023 SG&A costs were up from 2022 mainly due to higher variable costs to support volumes, as well as higher
people-related and facility costs.
2023 EBIT was $337 million and EBIT as a percentage of net revenue was 10.5%. Excluding significant items not
considered indicative of financial and operational trends as described on page 5, Adjusted EBIT in 2023 was $391
million and Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of net revenue was 12.1%, higher than $310 million and 11.3%,
respectively, in 2022. 2023 Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of net revenue improved by 80 basis points from 2022
reflecting improved productivity and operating leverage of fixed costs on strong revenue growth.
Other Developments
In Argentina, we have been operating in an environment of high inflation, currency restrictions, and import
regulations that has challenged our business over the past few years. We have previously managed and mitigated
these risks by adjusting our prices and by managing our ARS exposure to a low level with hedging instruments.
During the election process in Q3 2023, the government froze the exchange rate (pegged at 350 ARS for USD 1)
and restricted access to the USD beginning in August 2023. As a result, our ability to manage our ARS exposure
was challenged and our ARS exposure increased. In addition, due to volatility and uncertainty in the market with the
Presidential election process underway, economic hedges were not available to offset our increasing ARS exposure.
On December 13, 2023, the newly-elected Argentine government devalued the ARS official exchange rate 118%
from 366.5 ARS to 800 ARS for USD 1. As a result of prolonged government currency restrictions, including no
material access to USD starting in late August 2023, combined with the unavailability of economic hedges, the
impact of the significant devaluation of the ARS on our higher ARS exposure resulted in a net foreign exchange loss
of $56 million which exceeds the typical foreign exchange impact in the region. This devaluation also resulted in a
lower tax recovery primarily relating to the negative impact from the revaluation of deferred tax balances.
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
UK & Ireland Operations
Our UK & Ireland operations sell, service, and rent mainly Caterpillar equipment and engines in England, Scotland,
Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland. Our UK & Ireland operations’ markets include construction,
power systems, and quarrying.
The weaker CAD relative to the GBP on average in 2023 compared to 2022 had a favourable foreign currency
translation impact on 2023 net revenue of approximately $55 million and did not have a significant impact on EBIT.
All $ figures in this section are in CAD as this is our reporting currency. All variances and ratios in this section are
based on the functional currency of our UK & Ireland operations, which is the GBP. These variances and ratios
exclude the foreign currency translation impact from the CAD relative to the GBP and are therefore considered to be
specified financial measures. We believe the variances and ratios in functional currency provide meaningful
information about the operational performance of the reporting segment.
2023 Annual Overview
2023 net revenue was 9% lower than 2022, primarily due
to lower new equipment sales partially offset by higher
product support revenue.
New equipment revenue decreased 21% from 2022,
primarily in the construction sector, as construction sales
in 2022 benefited from HS2 deliveries. Equipment
backlog at December 31, 2023 was lower than
December 31, 2022 due to deliveries outpacing order
intake in the construction sector.
2023 product support revenue increased 11% from the
prior year, higher in the construction and power systems
sectors, reflecting the execution of our product support
strategy and including a full year’s contribution from the
acquisition of Hydraquip.
Net Revenue by Line of Business
UK & Ireland Operations
Years ended December 31
($ millions)
2023
2022
6
6
8
1
2
7
900
450
0
8
7
6
5
4
4
5
4
4
3
4
2
7
3
New
equipment
Used
equipment
Equipment
rental
Product
support
Gross profit in 2023 was up from the prior year, despite a decline in net revenue. Gross profit as a percentage of net
revenue was higher than the prior year primarily due to a higher proportion of product support revenue in the
revenue mix (2023: 34% compared to 2022: 28%).
SG&A and SG&A as a percentage of net revenue were higher in 2023 compared to 2022. This increase was
primarily driven by higher people-related and variable costs due to inflationary increases in the year.
2023 EBIT was $58 million and EBIT as a percentage of net revenue was 4.5%. Excluding significant items not
considered indicative of financial and operational trends as described on page 5, Adjusted EBIT in 2023 was $63
million and Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of net revenue was 4.9%, lower than $74 million and 5.5%, respectively,
in 2022, driven by the proportion of fixed costs on lower volumes.
Other Operations
Our Other operations includes corporate operating costs.
2023 EBIT was a loss of $1 million. Excluding significant items not considered indicative of operational and financial
trends as described on page 5, Adjusted EBIT in 2023 was a loss of $37 million, lower than a loss of $51 million in
2022, primarily due to lower people-related costs, including LTIP expense.
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Fourth Quarter Overview
($ millions, except per share amounts)
Revenue
Net revenue
Gross profit
SG&A
Equity earnings of joint ventures
Other income
Other expenses
EBIT
Net income attributable to shareholders of Finning
EPS
Free cash flow
Adjusted EBIT
Adjusted EPS
Gross profit as a % of net revenue
SG&A as a % of net revenue
EBIT as a % of net revenue
Adjusted EBIT as a % of net revenue
Adjusted ROIC
Fourth Quarter Adjusted Measures
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
% change
fav (unfav)
0%
1%
2%
2%
(17)%
(37)%
(34)%
(16)%
9%
7%
Q4 2023
2,664
2,403
640
(409)
1
13
(68)
177
85
0.59
280
232
0.96
26.6%
(17.0)%
7.4%
9.6%
20.0%
Q4 2022
2,653
2,368
628
(416)
2
—
—
214
136
0.89
332
214
0.89
26.5%
(17.6)%
9.0%
9.0%
18.7%
Significant items affecting our reported results for the three months ended December 31, 2023 which we do not
consider to be indicative of operational and financial trends, either by nature or amount, are detailed below.
Q4 2023 significant items:
Foreign exchange loss of $56 million due to the significant devaluation of the ARS relative to the USD.
Gain of $13 million on the sale of a property in Chile.
Derecognition of $12 million of previously capitalized costs for software and technology assets.
3 months ended December 31, 2023
($ millions, except per share amounts)
EBIT and EPS
Significant items:
Foreign exchange and tax impact of
devaluation of ARS
Gain on sale of property, plant,
and equipment
Write-off of intangible assets
Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted EPS
South
Canada America
55
117
UK &
Ireland
6
Other Consol Consol
0.59
177
(1)
EBIT
EPS
—
56
—
5
122
(13)
4
102
—
—
3
9
—
—
—
(1)
56
0.37
(13)
12
232
(0.06)
0.06
0.96
There were no significant items identified by management for adjustment in the three months ended December 31,
2022.
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Quarterly Key Performance Measures
KPIs may be impacted by significant items described on pages 14 and 33 - 38 of this MD&A. KPIs that have been
adjusted to take these items into account are referred to as “Adjusted measures”.
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
EBIT ($ millions)
Adjusted EBIT ($ millions)
EBIT as a % of net revenue
Consolidated
Canada
South America
UK & Ireland
Adjusted EBIT as a % of net revenue
Consolidated
Canada
South America
UK & Ireland
EPS
Adjusted EPS
Q4
Q3
Q2
177
232
252
252
242
242
2023
Q1
239
216
Q4
Q3
Q2
214
214
224
224
190
190
2022
Q1
140
140
2021
Q4
157
157
9.4% 11.2%
7.4% 10.3%
9.3% 10.8%
9.9% 11.0%
6.7% 12.3% 12.1% 10.5%
5.1%
1.8%
5.9%
5.5%
9.6% 10.3%
9.7% 10.8%
9.4% 10.1%
9.9% 11.3%
12.6% 12.3% 12.1% 11.5%
5.7%
5.9%
5.5%
2.7%
9.0% 10.7%
8.1%
9.4%
11.0% 11.7% 10.0%
9.1%
11.4% 12.3% 10.1% 11.4%
5.0%
6.4%
6.2%
4.4%
9.0% 10.7%
8.1%
9.4%
11.0% 11.7% 10.0%
9.1%
11.4% 12.3% 10.1% 11.4%
5.0%
6.4%
6.2%
4.4%
8.9%
10.1%
10.1%
4.3%
8.9%
10.1%
10.1%
4.3%
0.59
0.96
1.07
1.07
1.00
1.00
0.89
0.89
0.89
0.89
0.97
0.97
0.80
0.80
0.59
0.59
0.66
0.66
Invested capital ($ millions)
4,765 4,897 4,630 4,545
4,170 4,358 4,076 3,777
3,326
ROIC (%)
Consolidated
Canada
South America
UK & Ireland
Adjusted ROIC
Consolidated
Canada
South America
UK & Ireland
19.3% 20.7% 20.8% 20.2%
18.6% 19.8% 20.1% 19.4%
23.8% 27.1% 25.9% 24.0%
11.3% 13.7% 15.5% 17.0%
18.7% 18.3% 17.5% 17.0%
18.7% 18.2% 17.4% 17.4%
24.5% 22.7% 22.3% 21.7%
17.0% 16.6% 16.2% 15.7%
16.8%
17.5%
20.3%
14.8%
20.0% 20.2% 20.2% 19.7%
19.0% 19.9% 20.2% 19.6%
27.6% 27.6% 26.4% 24.6%
12.3% 14.1% 15.9% 17.4%
18.7% 18.3% 17.5% 17.0%
18.7% 18.2% 17.4% 17.4%
24.5% 22.7% 22.3% 21.7%
17.0% 16.6% 16.2% 15.7%
16.4%
16.9%
20.3%
14.8%
Invested capital turnover (times)
2.03
2.08
2.07
2.01
2.01
1.96
2.00
2.03
2.04
Inventory ($ millions)
2,844 2,919 2,764 2,710
2,461 2,526 2,228 2,101
1,687
Inventory turns (dealership) (times)
2.45
2.58
2.49
2.51
2.61
2.52
2.50
2.66
3.09
Working capital to net revenue
28.7% 27.6% 27.5% 28.0%
27.4% 27.1% 25.1% 23.8%
22.9%
Free cash flow ($ millions)
Net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio (times)
280
1.7
—
1.8
31
1.8
(245)
1.7
332
1.6
(57)
(142)
(303)
1.8
1.8
1.6
148
1.1
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Fourth Quarter Results
Revenue
Net Revenue by Line of Business and by Operation
3 months ended December 31
($ millions)
Net Revenue by Line of Business
2023 2022
1,400
3
1
3
,
1
5
9
2
,
1
700
9
1
8
4
5
8
0
5
3
1
1
9
8
8
3
8
8
4
5
4
1,300
650
0
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Net Revenue by Operation
2023
2022
4
5
2
,
1
7
6
1
,
1
5
0
8
0
4
8
4
4
3
1
6
3
New
equipment
Used
equipment
Equipment
rental
Product
support
Fuel and
other
Canada
South America
UK & Ireland
Q4 2023 revenue was $2.7 billion. Net revenue of $2.4 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023 was up 1% from Q4 2022,
with higher used equipment and product support revenues and lower new equipment sales.
Q4 2023 used equipment revenue was 48% higher than Q4 2022, up in all market sectors mainly in the construction
sector in all regions.
Product support revenue was up 1% in Q4 2023 from the same prior year period, with an increase in mining and
power systems partially offset by lower product support revenue in the construction sector. In Canada, the
completion of several major projects as well as unseasonably warm weather that delayed the start of winter
programs and reduced equipment utilization, reduced our product support growth rate.
Q4 2023 new equipment revenue was 4% lower than the same prior year period, with lower equipment sales to
construction customers in South America and lower power system project deliveries in the UK & Ireland. Q4 2023
included higher new equipment revenue in all market sectors in Canada compared to the same prior year period.
EBIT
Q4 2023 gross profit of $640 million was
2% higher than the same period in the
prior year, in line with net revenue
growth. Gross profit as a percentage of
net revenue was 26.6% in Q4 2023 and
was comparable to Q4 2022.
SG&A in Q4 2023 of $409 million was
2% lower than Q4 2022. This decrease
was driven by lower LTIP expense,
primarily in the Other operations segment, partially offset by higher people-related and variable costs to support
revenue growth. SG&A as a percentage of net revenue was 17.0%, a 60 basis-point improvement over the same
prior year.
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Q4 2023 EBIT was $177 million and EBIT as a
percentage of net revenue was 7.4%. Excluding
significant items not considered indicative of financial
and operational trends as described on page 14,
Adjusted EBIT in Q4 2023 was $232 million and
Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of net revenue was
9.6%, higher than $214 million and 9.0%, respectively,
in Q4 2022.
Finance Costs
Finance costs in Q4 2023 were $44 million, up from
$33 million in Q4 2022 due to an increase in average
net debt levels and higher interest rates.
Provision for Income Taxes
Adjusted EBIT by Operation (1)
3 months ended December 31
($ millions)
130
65
0
8
2
1
2
2
1
Adjusted EBIT
2022
2023
2
0
1
6
9
6
1
9
Canada
South America
UK & Ireland
The effective income tax rate in Q4 2023 was 35.8%
and included the impact of the significant devaluation
of the ARS relative to the USD. Excluding the significant items not considered indicative of financial and operational
trends described on page 14, the effective income tax rate for Q4 2023 would have been 26.4% compared to 25.3%
in Q4 2022.
Excluding Other operations
Net Income Attributable to Shareholders of Finning and EPS
Q4 2023 net income attributable to shareholders of Finning was $85 million and EPS was $0.59. Excluding the
significant items not considered indicative of financial and operational trends described on page 14, Adjusted EPS
was $0.96 in Q4 2023 and was 7% higher than EPS in 2022 due to higher earnings in South America and lower
LTIP expense partially offset by higher finance costs.
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The table below provides details of net revenue by operation and lines of business and results by operations.
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
3 months ended December 31, 2023
($ millions)
New equipment
Used equipment
Equipment rental
Product support
Fuel and other
Net revenue
Operating costs
Depreciation and amortization
Equity earnings of joint ventures
Other income
Other expenses
EBIT
Net revenue percentage by operation
Adjusted EBIT
EBIT as a % of net revenue
Adjusted EBIT as a % of net revenue
3 months ended December 31, 2022
($ millions)
New equipment
Used equipment
Equipment rental
Product support
Fuel and other
Net revenue
Operating costs
Depreciation and amortization
Equity earnings of joint ventures
EBIT
Net revenue percentage by operation
UK
South
Canada America & Ireland
206
31
10
97
—
344
(324)
(11)
—
—
(3)
6
14%
374
84
58
691
47
1,254
(1,077)
(56)
1
—
(5)
117
52%
239
20
20
525
1
805
(672)
(31)
—
13
(60)
55
34%
Net Revenue
%
34%
5%
4%
55%
2%
100%
Other Consol
819
135
88
1,313
48
2,403
(2,073)
(99)
1
13
(68)
177
100%
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(1)
—
—
—
(1)
—
122
9.3%
9.7%
102
6.7%
12.6%
9
(1)
1.8%
2.7%
South
Canada America
313
9
17
501
—
840
(718)
(26)
—
96
36%
308
62
54
698
45
1,167
(991)
(50)
2
128
49%
UK
& Ireland
233
20
12
96
—
361
(335)
(10)
—
16
15%
Other
—
—
—
—
—
—
(25)
(1)
—
(26)
—
EBIT as a % of net revenue
11.0%
11.4%
4.4%
Net Revenue
%
36%
4%
3%
55%
2%
100%
232
7.4%
9.6%
Consol
854
91
83
1,295
45
2,368
(2,069)
(87)
2
214
100%
9.0%
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
All variances and ratios in this section are based on the functional currency of each operation (Canada: CAD, South
America: USD, UK & Ireland: GBP).
Canada Operations
Q4 2023 net revenue of $1.3 billion was 7% higher than Q4 2022. New equipment sales were up 22%, with strong
deliveries across all sectors. Used equipment sales were up 34% from Q4 2022, with strong sales across each of
retail and wholesale channels. Product support revenue in Q4 2023 was down 1% as unseasonably warm weather
delayed the start of winter programs reducing equipment utilization in the construction and mining sectors. The
completion of several major projects has also slowed some construction activities in the near-term. In addition, Q4
2022 product support included revenues related to the autonomy conversion of the 797 fleet of an oil sands
operator, which did not repeat in Q4 2023.
Gross profit in Q4 2023 was higher than Q4 2022, mostly driven by higher volumes in new and used equipment
sales. Overall gross profit as a percentage of net revenue in Q4 2023 was lower than Q4 2022 mainly due to a
higher proportion of new and used equipment sales in the revenue mix (Q4 2023: 37% compared to Q4 2022: 32%).
Q4 2023 SG&A increased from Q4 2022 mainly driven by higher people-related costs and higher variable costs to
support volumes. Q4 2023 SG&A as a percentage of net revenue was comparable to Q4 2022.
Q4 2023 EBIT was $117 million and EBIT as a percentage of net revenue was 9.3%. Excluding significant items not
considered indicative of financial and operational trends described on page 14, Adjusted EBIT in Q4 2023 was $122
million and Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of net revenue was 9.7%, lower than $128 million and 11.0%,
respectively, in Q4 2022. This decrease was driven by lower gross profit as a percentage of net revenue, relating to
the higher proportion of new and used equipment sales in the revenue mix.
South America Operations
The marginally weaker CAD relative to the USD on average in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022 did not have a
significant foreign currency translation impact at the net revenue or EBIT level.
Q4 2023 net revenue was down 4% from Q4 2022. New equipment revenue in Q4 2023 was 24% lower than the
prior year quarter, reflecting challenging market conditions in Argentina and lower sales to mining contractors in
Chile. Product support revenue in Q4 2023 was up 5% from Q4 2022, led by mining.
Gross profit in Q4 2023 increased from Q4 2022, despite lower net revenue. Gross profit as a percentage of net
revenue increased in the current period reflecting a higher proportion of product support revenue in the revenue mix
(Q4 2023: 65% compared to Q4 2022: 60%), as well as higher new equipment gross profit margins.
Q4 2023 SG&A costs were up from Q4 2022 primarily driven by a higher people-related and variable costs to
support growth in product support and facility costs.
Q4 2023 EBIT was $55 million and EBIT as a percentage of net revenue was 6.7%. Excluding significant items not
considered indicative of financial and operational trends described on pages 12 and 14, Adjusted EBIT in Q4 2023
was $102 million and Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of net revenue was 12.6%, higher than $96 million and 11.4%,
respectively, in Q4 2022, primarily due to a shift in revenue mix to product support.
UK & Ireland Operations
The weaker CAD relative to the GBP on average in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022 had a favourable foreign
currency translation impact on Q4 2023 net revenue of approximately $20 million and was not significant at the EBIT
level.
Fourth quarter 2023 net revenue was 10% lower than the same period in 2022, a decrease in most lines of
business. New equipment revenue in Q4 2023 was 16% lower than Q4 2022, as Q4 2022 benefitted from higher
power systems project deliveries and HS2 deliveries. Q4 2023 product support revenue was down 6% from the
same prior year period, primarily driven by slower activity in the construction sector. Net revenue from used
equipment sales in Q4 2023 increased 48% from Q4 2022 reflecting the execution of our strategy.
Q4 2023 gross profit and gross profit as a percentage of net revenue were lower than the same prior year period.
The decrease in Q4 2023 gross profit as a percentage of net revenue was mainly due to lower new and used
equipment margins partially offset by a slightly higher proportion of product support in the revenue mix. SG&A in Q4
2023 was down slightly from Q4 2022.
Q4 2023 EBIT was $6 million and EBIT as a percentage of net revenue was 1.8%. Excluding significant items not
considered indicative of financial and operational trends described on page 14, Adjusted EBIT in Q4 2023 was $9
million and Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of net revenue was 2.7%, lower than $16 million and 4.4%, respectively,
in Q4 2022. The proportion of fixed costs in SG&A on lower volumes as well as persistently high inflation contributed
to lower Adjusted EBIT as a percentage of net revenue.
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Market Update and Business Outlook
The discussion of our expectations relating to the market and business outlook in this section is forward-looking
information that is based upon the assumptions and subject to the material risks discussed under the heading
“Forward-Looking Information Disclaimer” beginning on page 45 of this MD&A. Actual outcomes and results may
vary significantly.
Canada Operations
Our outlook for Western Canada is positive. While the completion of major pipelines has slowed some construction
activities in the near-term, it creates additional capacity to move heavy oil and liquefied natural gas to end markets,
and we expect to see increased activity in the energy sector and production growth going forward. Our mining and
energy customers are expected to increase spending levels, including investment to renew, maintain, and rebuild
aging fleets. In the oil sands, based on customer commitments and discussions, we anticipate strong demand for
product support, including component remanufacturing and rebuilds.
We expect ongoing commitments from federal and provincial governments to infrastructure development to support
activity in the construction sector. In addition, growing demand for reliable, efficient, and sustainable electric power
solutions across communities in Western Canada creates opportunities for our power systems business.
South America Operations
In Chile, our strong outlook is underpinned by growing global demand for copper, the recent approvals of large-scale
brownfield expansions, and increasing customer confidence to invest in brownfield and greenfield projects. Mining
activity is expected to remain strong, driving demand for equipment, product support, and technology solutions.
In the Chilean construction sector, we continue to see healthy demand from large contractors supporting mining
operations, and we expect infrastructure construction to remain stable. In the power systems sector, activity remains
strong in the industrial and data centre markets, and we are well positioned to benefit from growing demand for
electric power solutions.
In Argentina, steps are being taken by the new government to rapidly address the fiscal imbalances in the country
with the goal of ultimately stabilizing inflation and opening the economy for free import and export of goods in the
long-term. However, the near-term steps of significantly devaluing the currency, containing public spending,
reducing subsidies, and lowering spending on public works are driving continued challenging market and operating
conditions. Starting in January 2024, currency restrictions have been significantly reduced for new imports, and
economic hedging alternatives are once again available. In early February, we began a series of transactions to
reduce our ARS cash balance to zero, the cost of this program is being covered with support from our key suppliers.
While our currency access, exposure, and risk of losses are much lower today than in Q4 2023, new government
rules and policies as well as economic conditions are subject to change, and we require ongoing support from key
suppliers to return to profitability. We are actively monitoring the new rules and policies and continue to evolve our
operating model, taking a low-risk approach in 2024.
UK & Ireland Operations
With the HS2 project deliveries completed and low GDP growth projected in the UK in 2024, we expect demand for
new construction equipment to remain soft. We expect a growing contribution from used equipment and power
systems as we continue to execute on our strategy. In power systems, we expect continued healthy demand for
primary and backup power generation, including in the data centre market and short-term capacity power for utilities
and other applications.
We expect our product support business in the UK & Ireland to remain resilient, driven by steady machine utilization,
rebuilds, and growth in Customer Value Agreements.
Execution Focus and Building on Strong 2023 Results
We are committed to growing our business in 2024 while building more resilience into our operating model and
progressing towards the Investor Day targets. We are working to increase our invested capital velocity, with the goal
to unlock over $450 million of capital by 2025 from Q2 2023. We expect our 2024 net capital expenditures and net
rental fleet additions to be in the $290 million to $340 million range, reflecting the overall steady growth environment
we expect in 2024.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
We assess liquidity in terms of our ability to generate sufficient cash flow, along with other sources of liquidity
including cash and borrowings, to fund operations and growth. Liquidity is affected by operating, investing, and
financing activities.
Cash flows provided by (used in) each of these activities and free cash flow were as follows:
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($ millions)
Operating activities
Investing activities
Financing activities
Operating activities
Additions to property, plant, and equipment and intangible assets
Proceeds on disposal of property, plant, and equipment
Free cash flow
3 months ended
December 31
Years ended
December 31
2023
291
(53)
(207)
291
(51)
40
280
2022
410
(79)
(160)
410
(78)
—
332
2023
228
(229)
(71)
228
(220)
58
66
2022
1
(268)
(13)
1
(171)
—
(170)
The most significant contributors to the changes in cash flows for 2023 over 2022 were as follows (all events
described were in the current quarter or annual period, unless otherwise stated):
Quarter over Quarter
Year over Year
higher spend on inventory in Canada and
higher collections from increased revenues in
other supplier payments in Canada and South
America;
Canada and South America; partially offset by,
higher spend on inventory to support increased
$73 million higher net spend on rental
demand in Canada and South America;
Free cash
flow
equipment, mainly on rental equipment with
purchase options in Canada; partially offset by,
higher collections in all regions, primarily in
Canada; and,
$67 million lower net spend on property, plant,
and equipment
higher payroll and other supplier payments in
Canada and South America;
$120 million higher net spend on rental
equipment, mainly on rental equipment with
purchase options in Canada; as well as,
higher payments for income tax and interest
Investing
activities
(excluding
net spend
on
property,
plant, and
equipment)
$42 million increase in short-term investments
$101 million net cash consideration paid in
in South America in Q4 2023
2022 to acquire Hydraquip and other smaller
businesses in Canada and the UK & Ireland;
partially offset by,
$54 million increase in short-term investments
in 2023 in South America
$92 million higher repayment of short-term
$424 million lower cash provided by short-term
borrowings; partially offset by,
borrowings;
Financing
activities
$29 million lower repurchases of common
shares under our NCIB; and,
$57 million higher repurchases of common
shares under our NCIB; partially offset by,
$15 million repayment of long-term borrowings
$348 million cash provided by long-term
in Q4 2022
borrowings; and,
$81 million lower repayment of long-term
borrowings
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Capital Resources and Management
Our cash and cash equivalents balance at December 31, 2023 was $152 million (December 31, 2022: $288 million).
In May 2023, we issued $350 million of 4.445% senior unsecured notes due May 16, 2028 and we settled £70
million of 3.40% senior notes which were due on May 22, 2023. At December 31, 2023, to complement internally
generated funds from operating and investing activities, we had approximately $2.7 billion in unsecured committed
and uncommitted credit facilities. Included in this amount is a committed sustainability-linked revolving credit facility
totaling $1.3 billion with various Canadian and global financial institutions which is set to mature in September 2026
and an additional $300 million committed revolving credit facility which is set to mature in October 2024. At
December 31, 2023, approximately $455 million was available collectively under these committed revolving credit
facilities. We are subject to certain covenants under our committed revolving credit facilities and were in compliance
with these covenants at December 31, 2023.
We continuously monitor actual and forecasted cash flows, manage the maturity profiles of our financial liabilities,
and maintain committed and uncommitted credit facilities. We believe that based on cash on hand, available credit
facilities, and the discretionary nature of certain cash flows, such as rental and capital expenditures, we have
sufficient liquidity to meet operational needs.
Finning is rated (1) by both DBRS and S&P:
December 31
DBRS
S&P
2023
BBB (high)
BBB+
Long-term debt
2022
BBB (high)
BBB+
Short-term debt
2022
R-2 (high)
n/a
2023
R-2 (high)
n/a
In April 2023, DBRS affirmed our BBB (high) long-term rating and R-2 (high) commercial paper rating both with
stable trends. In May 2023, S&P affirmed our BBB+ long-term rating with stable outlook. In February 2024, our long-
term rating was confirmed at BBB (high) and BBB+ by DBRS and S&P, respectively.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, we repurchased 7,216,763 common shares for cancellation for $272
million, at an average cost of $37.75 per share, through our NCIB (2). During the year ended December 31, 2022, we
repurchased 6,941,039 common shares for cancellation for $219 million, at an average cost of $31.51 per share.
Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA
We monitor net debt to Adjusted EBITDA to assess our operating leverage and ability to repay debt. This ratio
approximates the length of time, in years, that it would take us to repay our debt, with net debt and Adjusted EBITDA
held constant. 2023 net debt to Adjusted EBITDA was up slightly from 2022 and higher than expected due to
increased working capital.
Net debt to Adjusted EBITDA (times)
Finning
long-term target
< 3.0
Dec 31,
2023
1.7
Dec 31,
2022
1.6
(1) A security rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities and may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any
time by the rating organization.
(2) A copy of the NCIB notice is available on request directed to the Corporate Secretary, 19100 94 Avenue, Surrey, BC V4N
5C3.
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Contractual Obligations
Payments on contractual obligations in each of the next five years are shown in the table below. The amounts
presented represent the future undiscounted principal and interest cash flows, and therefore, do not necessarily
equal the carrying amount on the consolidated statement of financial position.
($ millions)
Short-term debt
Long-term debt
Lease liabilities
Total contractual obligations
2024
1,239
244
82
1,565
2025
—
41
64
105
2026
—
221
46
267
2027
—
294
35
329
2028 Thereafter
—
257
93
350
—
366
28
394
Total
1,239
1,423
348
3,010
The above table does not include obligations to fund pension benefits. We make regular contributions to our
registered defined benefit pension plans in Canada and the UK in order to fund the pension obligations as required.
Funding levels are monitored regularly and reset with new actuarial funding valuations at least every three years. In
2023, we contributed $6 million towards the defined benefit pension plans. Based on the most recently completed
valuations, we expect to contribute approximately $2 million to the defined benefit pension plans during the year
ended December 31, 2024.
Capital and Rental Expenditures
Our net spend on capital expenditures and rental fleet additions during the year ended December 31, 2024 is
expected to be in the range of $290 million to $340 million. These are planned but not legally committed
expenditures and include strategic capital investments in our Canadian facility network, our digital capabilities, and
rental fleet additions.
Employee Share Purchase Plans
We have employee share purchase plans for our Canadian and South American employees. Under the terms of
these plans, eligible employees may purchase common shares of Finning in the open market at the then current
market price. We pay a portion of the purchase price to a maximum of 2% of employee earnings. At December 31,
2023, 77%, 79% and 3% of eligible employees in our Corporate, Canadian, and South American operations,
respectively, were contributing to these plans.
We also have an All Employee Share Purchase Ownership Plan for our employees in Finning UK & Ireland. Under
the terms of this plan, we provide one common share, purchased in the open market, for every three shares
purchased by Finning (UK) employees and for every one share purchased by Finning (Ireland) employees. Finning
(UK) employees may contribute from £10 to £150 of their salary per month. At December 31, 2023, 40% of eligible
employees in Finning (UK) were contributing to this plan. Finning (Ireland) employees may contribute from €10 to
€70 of their salary per month. At December 31, 2023, 15% of eligible employees in Finning (Ireland) were
contributing to this plan.
We may cancel these plans at any time.
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Accounting and Estimates
We employ professionally qualified accountants throughout our finance group globally and all of our operating unit
financial officers report directly to our CFO. Senior financial representatives are assigned to all significant projects
that impact financial accounting and reporting. Policies are in place to ensure completeness and accuracy of
reported transactions. Key transaction controls are in place, and there is a segregation of duties between transaction
initiation, processing, and cash receipt or disbursement. Accounting, measurement, valuation, and reporting of
accounts, which involve estimates and/or valuations, are reviewed quarterly by the CFO, the Senior Vice President,
Corporate Controller, and the Audit Committee. Significant accounting and financial topics and issues are
presented to and discussed with the Audit Committee.
Management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our Annual
Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with IFRS. Our significant accounting policies are
included in the notes to the Annual Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2023. Certain policies
require management to make judgments, estimates, and assumptions in respect of the application of accounting
policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, and disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities. These policies may require particularly subjective and complex judgments to be made as they relate to
matters that are inherently uncertain and because there is a likelihood that materially different amounts could be
reported under different conditions or using different assumptions. We have discussed the development, selection,
and application of our key accounting policies, and the critical accounting estimates and assumptions involved, with
the Audit Committee.
The areas of estimation uncertainty and significant judgments involved in preparing our Annual Financial Statements
for the year ended December 31, 2023 were:
determination of the functional currency of each Finning subsidiary;
estimation of revenues and costs associated with long-term product support contracts and complex power and
energy systems;
determination of when control transfers to customers for revenue contracts;
determination of whether a significant economic incentive exists for sales of assets with repurchase
commitments;
identification of performance obligations in revenue contracts with customers where long-term contracts are sold
bundled together with the sale of equipment;
inputs to the models to measure the fair value of certain share-based payments;
estimation of allowance for doubtful accounts;
estimation of fair value of derivative financial instruments;
estimation of provisions for slow-moving and obsolete inventory;
estimation of provisions for income tax;
estimation of useful lives and residual values of property, plant, and equipment and rental equipment;
estimation of useful lives of intangible assets;
determination of lease terms;
identification of the CGU to which assets should be allocated for impairment testing;
estimation of recoverable values for goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets;
estimation of provisions for warranty; and,
assumptions in the actuarial valuation models to measure post-employment benefits.
For additional information on the above judgments, estimates, and assumptions made, please refer to the notes to
the Annual Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Revenue Recognition from Long-Term Product Support Contracts and Sales of Complex Power and Energy
Systems
Where the outcome of performance obligations for long-term product support contracts and sales of complex power
and energy systems can be estimated reliably, revenue is recognized. Revenue is measured primarily based on the
proportion of contract costs incurred for work performed to-date relative to the estimated total contract costs.
Variations in contract work, claims, and incentive payments are included to the extent that they have been agreed
with the customer. Where the outcome of performance obligations cannot be reliably measured, contract revenue is
recognized in the current period to the extent that costs have been incurred until such time that the outcome of the
performance obligations can be reasonably measured. Significant assumptions are required to estimate total
contract costs, which are recognized as expenses in the period in which they are incurred. When it is probable that
total contract costs will exceed total contract revenue, the expected loss is immediately recognized in the
consolidated statement of net income.
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Determination of When Control Transfers to Customers for Revenue Contracts
The Company is required to make judgments when determining when control is transferred to the customer. For the
sale of new and used equipment and parts inventory, generally, control passes to the customer at the time of
shipment of the equipment or parts to the customer or when commissioning of equipment is complete. In certain
circumstances, management must determine if control transfers before or after the goods are shipped to the
customer (for example, bill-and-hold arrangements). In making this determination, management considers whether
the Company has transferred significant risks and rewards related to the product, legal title has transferred, the
Company has the ability to direct or sell the product to another customer, the product is ready for physical transfer,
or the product is in a condition of being capable of operating in the manner intended.
Revenue Recognition for Sales of Equipment with Repurchase Commitments
In certain circumstances, the Company enters into contracts with rights of return, at the customer’s discretion, for the
repurchase of equipment sold to customers for an amount which is generally based on a discount from the
estimated future fair value of that equipment. At the inception of the contract, the Company is required to make
judgments as to whether the customer has a significant economic incentive to exercise its right of return. When no
such incentive is expected, revenue is recognized upon the sale of equipment but when a significant economic
incentive is expected, revenue is recognized over the term of the contract. Significant assumptions are made in
estimating residual values, which are assessed based on experience and taking into account expected future market
conditions and projected disposal values.
Identifying Performance Obligations in Revenue Contracts
The Company is required to make judgments when identifying the performance obligations in contracts with
customers. When the sales of parts and labour for servicing equipment under a long-term contract are sold bundled
together with the sale of equipment to a customer, management typically concludes that these are two separate
performance obligations as each of the promises to transfer equipment and provide services is capable of being
distinct and separately identifiable.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
The Company records allowance for doubtful accounts that represents management’s best estimate of potential
losses in respect of accounts receivable and unbilled receivables. The main components of these allowances are a
specific loss component that relates to individually significant exposures and a collective loss component
established for groups of similar assets in respect of losses that are expected to occur.
The collective loss allowance is estimated based on historical data of payment statistics for similar financial assets,
adjusted for current and forecasted future economic conditions.
Expected credit losses related to the current economic environment have been incorporated in management’s
estimate of its allowance for doubtful accounts. No assurance can be given that this will be sufficient or that the
Company will not suffer material credit losses that will adversely affect its results. The Company allocates each
exposure to a credit risk grade based on data that is determined to be predictive of the risk of loss (including but not
limited to aging of receivable balances, external credit ratings, publicly available information about customers,
expectation of customer bankruptcies, and the impact of inflation and interest rate increases on customers ability to
pay) and applying experienced credit judgment. Exposures within each credit risk grade are segmented by
geographic region, industry classification, and risk categorization. An expected credit loss rate is calculated for each
segment.
Provisions for Slow-Moving and Obsolete Inventory
The Company makes estimates of the provision required to reflect net realizable value of slow-moving and obsolete
inventory. These estimates are determined on the basis of age, redundancy, and stock levels. For equipment
inventory, estimates are determined on a specific item basis. Management reviews equipment values with
equipment specialists taking into account current market demand, market supply of equipment, market prices, and
the age and condition of equipment. Management reviews parts inventory estimates based on market demand, parts
turns, discontinued items, ability to return to the vendor, and surplus/excess items.
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Provisions for Income Tax
Estimations of tax assets or liabilities require assessments to be made based on the potential tax treatment of
certain items that will only be resolved once finally agreed with the relevant tax authorities.
Assumptions underlying the composition of deferred tax assets and liabilities include estimates of future results of
operations and the timing of reversal of temporary differences as well as the substantively enacted tax rates and
laws in each jurisdiction where we operate at the time of the expected reversal. The composition of deferred tax
assets and liabilities changes from period to period due to the uncertainties surrounding these assumptions and
changes in tax rates or regimes which could have a material effect on expected results.
Judgment is required as income tax laws and regulations can be complex and are potentially subject to a different
interpretation between us and the respective tax authority. Due to the number of variables associated with the
differing tax laws and regulations across the multiple jurisdictions where we operate, the precision and reliability of
the resulting estimates are subject to uncertainties and may change as additional information becomes known. Net
income in subsequent periods may be impacted by the amount that estimates differ from the final tax return or from
any subsequent re-assessment.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets with Indefinite Lives
The recoverable value of each CGU or group of CGUs is estimated using a discounted cash flow model. The
process of determining these recoverable values requires estimates and assumptions including, but not limited to,
future cash flows, growth projections, associated economic risk assumptions and estimates of key operating metrics
and drivers, and WACC rates. Cash flow projections are based on financial budgets approved by our Board.
Projected cash flows are discounted using WACC rates. These estimates are subject to change due to uncertain
competitive and economic market conditions or changes in business strategies.
Judgment is used to identify the CGUs to which intangible assets should be allocated, and the CGU or group of
CGUs at which goodwill is monitored for management purposes.
The recoverable value of CGUs or group of CGUs requires the use of estimates related to the future operating
results, cash-generating ability of the assets, discount rates, and growth rates.
Related Party Transactions
Related party transactions incurred in the normal course of business between us and our subsidiaries have been
eliminated on consolidation and are not considered material for disclosure. Information on our wholly owned
subsidiaries and the main countries in which they operate is contained in Note 2 of the Annual Financial Statements.
Compensation of key management personnel is disclosed in Note 25 of the Annual Financial Statements.
New Accounting Pronouncements
The adoption of recent amendments to accounting standards had no impact on our financial statements. Future
accounting pronouncements and effective dates are included in Note 2 of our Annual Financial Statements.
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Risk Factors and Management
We are exposed to market, credit, liquidity, and other risks in the normal course of our business activities. Our ERM
process is designed to ensure that such risks are identified, managed, and reported. This framework assists us in
managing business activities and risks across the organization to achieve our strategic objectives.
We maintain a strong risk management culture to protect and enhance shareholder value. On a quarterly basis,
Board level committees review our business risk assessment and the management of key business risks, any
changes to key risk exposures, and the steps taken to monitor and control such exposures, and report their review
to the Board. The Board reviews all material risks on an annual basis. The Board also reviews the adequacy of
disclosures of key risks in our AIF, MD&A, and financial statements on a quarterly and annual basis. All key financial
risks are disclosed in our MD&A and other key business risks are disclosed in our AIF. For more information on our
financial instruments, including accounting policies, description of financial risks, and relevant financial risk
sensitivities, please refer to Note 8 of the Annual Financial Statements.
Commodity Prices
We are affected by fluctuations in the prices of commodities, such as copper, gold, and other metals, metallurgical
coal, natural gas, oil, and lumber. We provide equipment and parts and service to customers in resource and
construction industries. In the resource sector, fluctuations in commodity prices and changes in the long-term
outlook for commodities impact customer decisions regarding capital expenditures and production levels, which
determine demand for equipment, parts and service. In the construction sector, publicly funded infrastructure
spending is indirectly impacted by fluctuations in commodity prices, particularly in regions with resource-based
economies. In Canada, our customers, mostly in the oil sands in Northern Alberta, are exposed to the price of oil. In
South America, our customers are primarily exposed to the price of copper and, to a much lesser extent, the prices
of gold, other metals, and natural gas. In the UK & Ireland, our resource sector customers operate in offshore oil &
gas. Significant fluctuations in these commodity prices could have a material impact on our financial results.
In periods of significantly lower commodity prices, demand is reduced as development of new projects is slowed or
stopped and production from existing projects can be curtailed, leading to less demand for equipment. However,
product support growth has been, and is expected to continue to be, important in mitigating the effects of downturns
in the business cycle. Alternatively, if commodity prices rapidly increase, customer demand for our products and
services could increase and apply pressure on our ability to supply the products or skilled technicians on a timely
and cost-efficient basis. To assist in mitigating the impacts of fluctuations in demand for our products and services,
we work closely with Caterpillar to achieve an adequate and timely supply of product and have implemented human
resources recruiting and workforce management strategies to achieve adequate staffing levels.
Financial Instruments Risk
We are exposed to risks through our operations that arise from the use of financial instruments, which include credit
risk and liquidity risk. Under the normal course of operations, we have mitigation strategies to minimize these risks.
In the current economic climate, we have heightened exposure to these risks.
Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to us if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its
contractual obligations. This risk arises principally in respect of our cash and cash equivalents, receivables from
customers, receivables from suppliers, and derivative assets.
Credit risk associated with cash and cash equivalents is managed by ensuring that these financial assets are held
with major financial institutions with strong investment grade ratings and by monitoring the exposures with any single
institution. An ongoing review is performed to evaluate the changes in the credit rating of counterparties.
Credit risk associated with accounts receivable and unbilled receivables from customers is minimized because of
the diversification of our operations as well as the diversified customer base and geographical dispersion. We limit
our exposure to credit risk from accounts receivable by establishing a maximum payment period for customers. We
also have policies in place to manage credit risk, including maintaining credit limits for customers taking into account
factors such as projected purchase values, credit worthiness of the customer, and payment performance.
We are exposed to risk on supplier claims receivable, primarily from Caterpillar with whom we have had an ongoing
relationship since 1933.
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Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that we will not be able to meet our financial obligations as they fall due. Our approach to
managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that we will have sufficient liquid financial resources to fund
operations and meet commitments and obligations. We maintain bilateral and syndicated credit facilities,
continuously monitor actual and forecast cash flows, and manage maturity profiles of financial liabilities. Based on
the availability of credit facilities, our business operating plans, and the discretionary nature of some cash outflows,
such as rental and capital expenditures, we believe we continue to have sufficient liquidity to meet operational
needs.
We will require capital to finance future growth and to refinance outstanding debt obligations as they come due for
repayment. If the cash generated from our operations is not sufficient to fund future growth, capital, and debt
repayment requirements, we will require additional debt or equity financing. Our ability to access capital markets for
additional debt or equity on terms that are acceptable will be dependent upon prevailing market conditions, as well
as our financial condition. Further, our ability to increase the level of debt financing may be limited by financial
covenants or credit rating objectives. The ability to raise additional financing for future activities may be impaired, or
such financing may not be available on favourable terms, due to conditions beyond our control, such as uncertainty
in the capital markets, depressed commodity prices or country risk factors.
In Argentina, we have experienced government currency restrictions in the past that have impacted our ability to
meet our USD financial obligations as they fall due. We have been and continue to work with our key suppliers to
manage payment terms and are evaluating the new rules and policies of the newly-elected government. While our
access to USD in Argentina has improved since Q4 2023, new government rules and policies as well as economic
conditions are subject to change, and may impact our ability to manage our liquidity risk.
Market Risk and Hedging
Market risk is the risk that changes in the market, such as foreign exchange rates and interest rates, will affect our
net income or the fair value of our financial instruments. The objective of market risk management is to manage and
control market risk exposures within acceptable parameters.
We utilize foreign currency debt, derivative financial instruments, and short-term investments in order to manage our
foreign currency and interest rate exposures. We use derivative financial instruments only in connection with
managing related risk positions and do not use them for trading or speculative purposes. All such transactions are
carried out within the guidelines set by us and approved by the Audit Committee. For more information on our
accounting policy on financial instruments, please refer to Note 8 of the Annual Financial Statements.
Foreign Exchange Risk
We are geographically diversified, with significant investments in several different countries. We transact business in
multiple currencies, the most significant of which are the CAD, USD, GBP, CLP, and ARS. The functional currency
of our South American operations is USD and the functional currency of our UK & Ireland operations is primarily
GBP (Finning Ireland’s functional currency is the Euro). As a result, we have foreign currency exposure with respect
to items denominated in foreign currencies. Our main types of foreign exchange risk are translation and transaction
exposure.
Translation Exposure
The most significant foreign exchange impact on our net income and other comprehensive income is the translation
of foreign currency-based earnings and net assets or liabilities into CAD, which is our presentation currency. Our
South American and UK & Ireland operations have functional currencies other than CAD and, as a result, exchange
rate movements between the USD/CAD and GBP/CAD will impact the consolidated results of the South American
and UK & Ireland operations in CAD terms. We do not hedge our exposure to foreign exchange risk with regard to
foreign currency earnings.
Assets and liabilities of our South American and UK & Ireland operations are translated into CAD using the
exchange rates in effect at the consolidated statement of financial position dates. Any translation gains and losses
are recorded as foreign currency translation adjustments in other comprehensive income. To the extent practical, it
is our objective to manage this exposure by hedging a portion of our foreign investments with loans denominated in
foreign currencies. The 2% stronger CAD relative to the USD partially offset by the 3% weaker CAD relative to the
GBP at December 31, 2023 compared to December 31, 2022 resulted in a foreign currency translation loss of $21
million recorded in 2023. This was partially offset by an $8 million foreign exchange gain on net investment hedges.
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Transaction Exposure
Many of our operations purchase, sell, rent, and lease assets and incur costs in currencies other than their
functional currency. This mismatch of currencies creates transactional exposure, which may affect our profitability as
exchange rates fluctuate. For example, our Canadian operating results are exposed to volatility in USD/CAD rates
between the timing of equipment and parts purchases that are made in USD and the ultimate sale to customers
made in CAD. A portion of this exposure is hedged through the use of forward exchange contracts as well as
managed through pricing practices. We apply hedge accounting to hedges of certain inventory purchases in our
Canadian operations.
The results of our operations are impacted by the translation of foreign-denominated transactions; the results of our
Canadian operations are most impacted by USD based revenue and costs, and the results of our South American
operations are most impacted by CLP and ARS based revenues and costs.
We are also exposed to foreign currency risks related to the future cash flows on our foreign-denominated financial
assets and financial liabilities and foreign-denominated net asset or net liability positions on our consolidated
statement of financial position, primarily the USD/CAD in Canada and USD/CLP and USD/ARS in South America.
We enter into forward exchange contracts, short-term investments, and short-term borrowings to manage some
mismatches in foreign currency cash flows but do not fully hedge balance sheet exposure, so this may result in
unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses until the financial assets and financial liabilities are settled. Government
currency restrictions that remain in place in Argentina may continue to impact our ARS exposure and cost to hedge.
The CAD has historically been positively correlated to certain commodity prices. In a scenario of declining
commodity prices, our resource industry customers may curtail capital expenditures and decrease production which
can result in reduced demand for equipment, parts, and services. In this scenario, a weaker CAD to USD positively
impacts our financial results when USD based revenues and earnings are translated into CAD reported revenues
and earnings, although lags may occur.
The results of our South American operations are affected by changes in the USD/CLP and USD/ARS relationships.
Historically, the CLP has been positively correlated to the price of copper. As the price of copper declines, the value
of the CLP versus the USD declines as well. In such an environment, our revenue may be impacted as mining
customers curtail their equipment and product support spend. Also in this environment, our SG&A in South America,
which is largely denominated in local currency, is lower when translated into USD, partly offsetting the impact on
revenue. The reverse holds true in an environment where the copper price strengthens, although generally there is a
lag between the increase in SG&A and the improvement in revenue. These impacts are partially offset by our
hedging programs.
Our competitive position may also be impacted as relative currency movements affect the business practices and/or
pricing strategies of our competitors.
Key exchange rates that impacted our results were as follows:
Exchange
rate
USD/CAD
GBP/CAD
USD/CLP
USD/ARS
3 months ended
12 months ended
December 31 December 31 – average December 31 – average
2022 Change
2022 Change
2022 Change
(4)%
(4)%
4%
(104)%
2023
(0)% 1.3497 1.3013
(6)% 1.6784 1.6076
2% 837.57 870.73
(143)% 260.80 127.71
2023
2% 1.3624 1.3578
(3)% 1.6913 1.5950
(2)% 894.77 913.66
(356)% 394.06 161.84
2023
1.3226 1.3544
1.6837 1.6322
877.12 855.86
808.45 177.16
The impact of foreign exchange due to fluctuations in the value of CAD relative to USD, GBP, CLP, and ARS is
expected to continue to affect our results.
Interest Rate Risk
Changes in market interest rates can cause fluctuations in the fair value or future cash flows of financial instruments.
We are exposed to changes in interest rates on some of our interest-bearing financial assets. Our floating-rate
financial assets comprise cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments. Due to the short-term nature of
these financial assets, the impact of fluctuations in fair value is limited but interest income earned can be impacted.
Notes receivable bear interest at a fixed rate thus their fair value will fluctuate prior to maturity but, absent
monetization, future cash flows do not change.
We are exposed to changes in interest rates on our variable interest-bearing financial liabilities, primarily from short-
term debt. Our debt portfolio comprises both fixed and floating rate debt instruments, with terms to maturity ranging
up to 2042. Our floating rate debt is short term in nature and as a result, we are exposed to limited fluctuations in
changes to fair value, but finance costs and cash flows will increase or decrease as interest rates change.
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2023 Annual Results
The fair value of our fixed rate debt obligations fluctuates with changes in interest rates, but absent early settlement,
related cash flows do not change. We are exposed to changes in future interest rates upon refinancing of any debt
prior to or at maturity.
We manage our interest rate risk by balancing our portfolio of fixed and floating rate debt, as well as managing the
term to maturity of our debt portfolio, but no assurance can be given that these efforts will fully offset all risk.
Share-Based Payment Risk
Share-based payment plans are an integral part of our employee compensation program and can be in the form of
our common shares or cash payments that reflect the value of our shares and the extent we are able to achieve or
exceed specified performance levels. Share-based payment plans are accounted for at fair value, and the expense
associated with these plans can therefore vary as our share price, share price volatility, performance, and employee
exercise behaviour change. For further details on our share-based payment plans, please refer to Note 11 of the
Annual Financial Statements.
Contingencies and Guarantees
Due to the size, complexity, and nature of our operations, various legal, customs, and tax matters are pending. It is
not currently possible to predict the outcome of such matters due to various factors, including the preliminary nature
of some claims, an incomplete factual record, and uncertainty concerning procedures and their resolution by the
courts, customs, or tax authorities. However, subject to these limitations, we are of the opinion, based on legal
assessments and information presently available, that, except as stated below, it is not likely that any liability would
have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.
We began to export an agricultural animal feed product from Argentina in the third quarter of 2012 in response to the
Argentine government’s efforts to balance imports and exports and to manage access to foreign currency. These
exports enabled us to import goods into Argentina to satisfy customer demand, while meeting the government’s
requirements. We have not exported agricultural animal feed product since the third quarter of 2013. The Argentina
Customs Authority has made a number of claims against us associated with the export of this agricultural animal
feed product over this period and has also issued an order that could result in up to a one-year suspension of
imports into Argentina by a portion of the business. The essence of these claims is related to the tariff classification
of this product and therefore the export duty payable. We are appealing these claims and the order, believe they are
without merit, and are confident in our position. Mitigation measures are also available to us in the unlikely event our
appeal of the potential imports suspension order is not successful. These pending matters may take a number of
years to resolve. No progress was made on these appeals in 2023. In response to an application by the Canadian
government, in April 2021, in September 2022, and in September 2023 in a final vote, the member states of the
WCO voted by a significant margin in favour of the tariff classification used by our Argentina operations. These
results have been filed or are being filed in the appeals of the Argentina Customs Authority claims. The final record
of the WCO’s decision is expected to be available in March 2024. We are confident the Courts in Argentina will
follow the decision of the WCO. Should the ultimate resolution of these matters differ from our assessment and, in
the case of the potential suspension of imports into Argentina by a portion of the business, the mitigation measures
not be effective, this could have a material negative impact on our financial position.
In certain circumstances we enter into contracts with rights of return, at the customer’s discretion, for the repurchase
or trade-in of equipment sold to customers for an amount which is generally based on a discount from the estimated
future fair value of that equipment. At December 31, 2023, the total estimated value of these contracts outstanding
was $91 million (2022: $113 million) coming due at periods ranging from 2024 to 2033. Our experience to date has
been that the estimated fair value of the equipment at the exercise date of the contract is generally greater than the
repurchase price or trade-in amount, however, there can be no assurance that this experience will continue in the
future. The total amount recognized as a provision against these contracts at December 31, 2023 was $1 million
(2022: $2 million).
For further information on our commitments, contingencies, guarantees, and indemnifications, refer to Notes 26 and
27 of the Annual Financial Statements.
Outstanding Share Data
January 31, 2024
Common shares outstanding
Options outstanding
144,007,263
1,149,866
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Controls and Procedures Certification
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We are responsible for establishing and maintaining a system of controls and procedures over the public disclosure
of our financial and non-financial information. Such controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable
assurance that all relevant information is gathered and reported to senior management, including the CEO and
CFO, on a timely basis so that appropriate decisions can be made regarding public disclosure.
The CEO and the CFO, together with other members of management, have designed our disclosure controls and
procedures in order to provide reasonable assurance that material information relating to Finning and its
consolidated subsidiaries is made known to them in a timely manner.
We have a Corporate Disclosure Policy and a Disclosure Committee in place to mitigate risks associated with the
disclosure of inaccurate or incomplete information, or failure to disclose required information.
The Corporate Disclosure Policy sets out accountabilities, authorized spokespersons, and our approach to the
determination, preparation, and dissemination of material information. The policy also defines restrictions on
insider trading and the handling of confidential information.
The Disclosure Committee, consisting of senior management, including legal counsel, reviews all financial
information prepared for communication to the public to ensure it meets all regulatory requirements. The
Disclosure Committee is responsible for raising any outstanding issues it believes require the attention or
approval of the Audit Committee prior to recommending disclosure, subject to legal requirements applicable to
disclosure of material information.
Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We are responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. We have
designed internal control over financial reporting to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial
reporting and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS. There has been no change in the
design of our internal controls over financial reporting during the year ended December 31, 2023 that would
materially affect, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Regular involvement of our internal audit function and quarterly reporting to the Audit Committee assist in providing
reasonable assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. While our officers have designed our
disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting to provide reasonable assurance that
the objectives of the control systems are met, they are aware that these controls and procedures may not prevent all
errors and fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived or operated, can only provide reasonable, not
absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met.
Evaluation of Effectiveness
As required by National Instrument 52-109, Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings issued
by the Canadian securities regulatory authorities, an evaluation of the design and testing of the effectiveness of the
operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting was
conducted as of December 31, 2023, by and under the supervision of management. In making the assessment of
the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting,
we used the criteria set forth by the COSO in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013 edition). The evaluation
included documentation review, enquiries, testing, and other procedures considered by us to be appropriate in the
circumstances.
Based on that evaluation, the CEO and CFO have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and
procedures and internal control over financial reporting were effective as of December 31, 2023.
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Description of Specified Financial Measures and Reconciliations
Specified Financial Measures
We believe that certain specified financial measures, including non-GAAP financial measures, provide users of our
MD&A and consolidated financial statements with important information regarding the operational performance and
related trends of our business. The specified financial measures we use do not have any standardized meaning
prescribed by GAAP and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers.
Accordingly, specified financial measures should not be considered as a substitute or alternative for financial
measures determined in accordance with GAAP (GAAP financial measures). By considering these specified
financial measures in combination with the comparable GAAP financial measures (where available) we believe that
users are provided a better overall understanding of our business and financial performance during the relevant
period than if they simply considered the GAAP financial measures alone.
We use KPIs to consistently measure performance against our priorities across the organization. Some of our KPIs
are specified financial measures.
There may be significant items that we do not consider indicative of our operational and financial trends, either by
nature or amount. We exclude these items when evaluating our operating financial performance. These items may
not be non-recurring, but we believe that excluding these significant items from GAAP financial measures provides a
better understanding of our financial performance when considered in conjunction with the GAAP financial
measures. Financial measures that have been adjusted to take these significant items into account are referred to
as “Adjusted measures”. Adjusted measures are specified financial measures and are intended to provide additional
information to readers of the MD&A.
Descriptions and components of the specified financial measures we use in this MD&A are set out below. Where
applicable, quantitative reconciliations from certain specified financial measures to their most directly comparable
GAAP financial measures (specified, defined, or determined under GAAP and used in our consolidated financial
statements) are also set out below.
Adjusted EPS
Adjusted EPS excludes the after-tax per share impact of significant items that we do not consider to be indicative of
operational and financial trends either by nature or amount to provide a better overall understanding of our
underlying business performance. The tax impact of each significant item is calculated by applying the relevant
applicable tax rate for the jurisdiction in which the significant item occurred. The after-tax per share impact of
significant items is calculated by dividing the after-tax amount of significant items by the weighted average number
of common shares outstanding during the period.
A reconciliation between EPS (the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure) and Adjusted EPS can be
found on page 36 of this MD&A.
Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted EBITDA exclude items that we do not consider to be indicative of operational and
financial trends, either by nature or amount, to provide a better overall understanding of our underlying business
performance.
Adjusted EBITDA is calculated by adding depreciation and amortization to Adjusted EBIT.
The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBIT is EBIT.
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2023 Annual Results
Significant items identified by management that affected our results were as follows:
In Q4 2023, the newly-elected Argentine government devalued the ARS official exchange rate by 118% from 366.5 ARS to 800 ARS for USD 1. As a
result of prolonged government currency restrictions, including no material access to USD starting in late August 2023, our ARS exposure increased and
during this period economic hedges were not available. As a result of the growth in our ARS exposure and the significant devaluation of the ARS in the
quarter, our South American operations incurred a foreign exchange loss of $56 million which exceeds the typical foreign exchange impact in the region.
We began to implement our invested capital improvement plan as outlined at our 2023 Investor Day, which targets selling and optimizing real estate and
exiting low-ROIC activities. In Q4 2023:
Our South American operations sold a property in Chile and recorded a gain of $13 million on the sale; and,
Following an evaluation of the business needs of our operations and related intangible assets, several software and technology assets have been or
will be decommissioned, and as a result, we derecognized previously capitalized costs of $12 million.
In Q1 2023, we executed various transactions to simplify and adjust our organizational structure. We wound up two wholly owned subsidiaries,
recapitalized and repatriated $170 million of profits from our South American operations, and incurred severance costs in each region as we reduced
corporate overhead costs and simplified our operating model. As a result of these activities, our Q1 2023 financial results were impacted by significant
items that we do not consider indicative of operational and financial trends:
Net foreign currency translation gain and income tax expense were reclassified to net income on the wind up of foreign subsidiaries;
Withholding tax payable related to the repatriation of profits; and,
Severance costs incurred in all of our operations.
Finning qualified for and recorded a benefit from Q2 2020 to Q1 2021 related to CEWS, which was introduced by the Government of Canada in response
to the COVID-19 pandemic for eligible entities that met specific criteria.
In December 2020, the shareholders of Energyst, which included Finning, decided to restructure the company. A plan was put in place to sell any
remaining assets and wind up Energyst, with net proceeds from the sale to be distributed to Energyst’s shareholders. In Q1 2021, we recorded a return
on our investment in Energyst.
In 2019, the Company recorded severance costs related to workforce reductions and restructuring costs related to planned facility closures in Canada
and South America as well as acquisition costs related to the purchase of 4Refuel. In addition, the ARS experienced a significant devaluation relative to
the USD in the third quarter of 2019 losing approximately 35% of its value (annual devaluation of approximately 60%). This devaluation resulted in higher
tax expense due to the revaluation of deferred taxes in September 2019.
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Gain on sale of property,
plant, and equipment
Write-off of intangible assets
Gain on wind up of foreign
subsidiaries
Severance costs
CEWS support
Return on Energyst investment
Facility closures,
restructuring costs,
and impairment losses
Acquisition costs related
to 4Refuel
Adjusted EBIT
Depreciation and amortization
Adjusted EBITDA (1)
A reconciliation from EBIT to Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted EBITDA for our consolidated operations for the last twelve quarters and years ended December
31, 2020 and 2019 is as follows:
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
($ millions)
EBIT
Significant items:
Foreign exchange and tax
Years ended
2019
2020
Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Dec 31
425
3 months ended
2021
2022
2023
239
140
108
157
392
137
150
177
242
252
224
214
190
impact of devaluation of ARS
56
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(41)
18
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(10)
(5)
—
42
(115)
—
—
—
—
—
20
—
—
(13)
12
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
9
8
—
232
99
331
—
252
94
346
—
242
94
336
—
216
92
308
—
214
87
301
—
224
84
308
—
190
81
271
—
140
81
221
—
157
84
241
—
150
80
230
—
137
78
215
—
93
77
170
—
328
308
636
4
457
293
750
(1) These are non-GAAP financial measures. See “Description of Specified Financial Measures and Reconciliations” in this MD&A.
34
The impact on provision for (recovery of) income taxes of significant items for the last twelve quarters and years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was as
follows:
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
($ millions)
Significant items:
Foreign exchange and tax
impact of devaluation of ARS
Gain on sale of property,
plant, and equipment
Write-off of intangible assets
Gain on wind up of foreign
subsidiaries
Severance costs
Withholding tax on repatriation
of profits
CEWS support
Facility closures,
restructuring costs,
and impairment losses
Tax impact - devaluation of ARS
(Recovery of) provision for
taxes on the significant items
Years ended
2019
2020
Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Dec 31
3 months ended
2021
2022
2023
(3)
4
(3)
—
—
—
—
—
—
(2)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
9
(5)
19
—
—
—
23
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
2
—
—
—
—
—
—
(10)
—
30
(2)
—
—
—
—
—
(6)
—
—
(3)
4
2
18
(5)
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A reconciliation from EPS to Adjusted EPS for our consolidated operations for the last twelve quarters and years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 is as
follows:
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
($)
EPS (1)
Significant items:
Foreign exchange and tax
Years ended
2019
2020
Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Dec 31
3 months ended
2021
2022
2023
0.59
1.07
1.00
0.89
0.89
0.97
0.80
0.59
0.66
0.61
0.56
0.43
1.43
1.48
impact of devaluation of ARS
0.37
Gain on sale of property,
plant, and equipment
Write-off of intangible assets
Gain on wind up of foreign
subsidiaries
Severance costs
Withholding tax on repatriation
of profits
CEWS support
Return on Energyst investment
Facility closures,
restructuring costs,
and impairment losses
Acquisition costs related to
4Refuel
Tax impact - devaluation of ARS
Adjusted EPS
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(0.21)
0.09
0.12
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
0.20
—
0.09
—
(0.05)
(0.03)
—
(0.53)
—
—
—
—
(0.06)
0.06
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
0.04
0.03
—
—
0.96
—
—
1.07
—
—
1.00
—
—
0.89
—
—
0.89
—
—
0.97
—
—
0.80
—
—
0.59
—
—
0.66
—
—
0.61
—
—
0.56
—
—
0.35
—
—
1.14
0.03
0.02
1.65
(1) The per share impact for each quarter has been calculated using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the respective quarters; therefore,
quarterly amounts may not add to the annual or year-to-date total.
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A reconciliation from EBIT to Adjusted EBIT for our Canadian operations for the last twelve quarters and years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 is as
follows:
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
($ millions)
EBIT
Significant items:
Write-off of intangible assets
Severance costs
CEWS support
Facility closures,
restructuring costs,
and impairment losses
Adjusted EBIT
Years ended
2019
2020
Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Dec 31
296
3 months ended
2021
2022
2023
126
288
117
136
125
137
128
102
80
84
69
92
82
5
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
4
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
122
—
137
—
136
—
130
—
128
—
125
—
102
—
80
—
—
—
—
92
—
—
—
—
84
—
—
—
—
82
—
—
(10)
0
20
(108)
—
10
—
—
59
5
205
7
313
A reconciliation from EBIT to Adjusted EBIT for our South American operations for the last twelve quarters and years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 is
as follows:
($ millions)
EBIT
Significant items:
Foreign exchange and tax
Years ended
2019
2020
Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Dec 31
120
3 months ended
2021
2022
2023
104
104
121
74
65
41
58
59
55
85
96
64
51
impact of devaluation of ARS
56
Gain on sale of property,
plant, and equipment
Write-off of intangible assets
Severance costs
Facility closures,
restructuring costs,
and impairment losses
Adjusted EBIT
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
7
(13)
4
—
—
102
—
104
—
104
—
81
—
—
—
—
—
96
—
—
—
—
—
85
—
—
—
—
—
64
—
—
—
—
—
65
—
—
—
—
—
59
—
—
—
—
—
58
—
—
—
—
—
51
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
17
—
—
—
10
—
41
4
142
1
131
37
A reconciliation from EBIT to Adjusted EBIT for our UK & Ireland operations for the last twelve quarters and years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 is as
follows:
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
($ millions)
EBIT
Significant items:
Write-off of intangible assets
Severance costs
Adjusted EBIT
Years ended
2019
2020
Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Dec 31
46
3 months ended
2021
2022
2023
14
15
17
12
16
17
19
18
23
21
16
7
6
3
—
9
—
—
19
—
—
18
—
2
17
—
—
16
—
—
21
—
—
23
—
—
14
—
—
12
—
—
17
—
—
17
—
—
7
—
4
20
—
—
46
A reconciliation from EBIT to Adjusted EBIT for our Other operations for the last twelve quarters and years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 is as follows:
($ millions)
EBIT
Significant items:
Gain on wind up of foreign
subsidiaries
Severance costs
Return on Energyst investment
CEWS support
Acquisition costs related
to 4Refuel
Adjusted EBIT
Equipment Backlog
Years ended
2019
2020
Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Dec 31
(37)
3 months ended
2021
2022
2023
(19)
(13)
(33)
(26)
(16)
24
(9)
(9)
(6)
(1)
(8)
(7)
1
—
—
—
—
—
(1)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(8)
—
(16)
(41)
5
—
—
—
(12)
—
—
—
—
—
(26)
—
—
—
—
—
(7)
—
—
—
—
—
1
—
—
—
—
—
(19)
—
—
—
—
—
(6)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(5)
—
—
1
—
(7)
—
—
—
—
—
(9)
—
(13)
—
(14)
—
(39)
4
(33)
Equipment backlog is defined as the retail value of new equipment units ordered by customers for future deliveries. We use equipment backlog as a measure
of projecting future new equipment deliveries. There is no directly comparable GAAP financial measure for equipment backlog.
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Free Cash Flow
Free cash flow is defined as cash flow provided by or used in operating activities less net additions to property, plant, and equipment and intangible assets,
as disclosed in our financial statements. We use free cash flow to assess cash operating performance, including working capital efficiency. Consistent
positive free cash flow generation enables us to re-invest capital to grow our business and return capital to shareholders. A reconciliation from cash flow
used in or provided by operating activities to free cash flow is as follows:
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
($ millions)
Cash flow provided by (used in)
operating activities
Additions to property, plant, and
equipment and intangible assets
Proceeds on disposal of property,
plant, and equipment
Free cash flow
Inventory Turns (Dealership)
Years ended
2019
2020
Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Dec 31
3 months ended
2021
2022
2023
291
37
66
(166)
410
(24)
(112)
(273)
193
212
8
12
962
191
(51)
(50)
(40)
(79)
(78)
(33)
(30)
(30)
(45)
(38)
(17)
(33)
(115)
(154)
40
280
13
—
5
31
—
(245)
—
332
—
(57)
—
(142)
—
(303)
—
148
2
176
5
(4)
1
(20)
23
870
5
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Inventory turns (dealership) is the number of times our dealership inventory is sold and replaced over a period. We use inventory turns (dealership) to
measure asset utilization. Inventory turns (dealership) is calculated as annualized cost of sales (excluding cost of sales related to the mobile refuelling
operations) for the last six months divided by average inventory (excluding inventory related to the mobile refuelling operations), based on an average of the
last two quarters. Cost of sales related to the dealership and inventory related to the dealership are calculated as follows:
3 months ended
($ millions)
Cost of sales
Cost of sales related to the
mobile refuelling operations
Cost of sales related to
the dealership (1)
($ millions)
Inventory
Inventory related to the
mobile refuelling operations
Inventory related to
the dealership (1)
2019
Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Dec 31
2,024 2,044 2,125 1,758 2,025 1,807 1,761 1,463 1,465 1,443 1,396 1,189 1,248 1,483
2020
2021
2022
2023
(278)
(283)
(237)
(253)
(302)
(293)
(300)
(231)
(190)
(170)
(153)
(140)
(129)
(168)
1,746 1,761 1,888 1,505 1,723 1,514 1,461 1,232 1,275 1,273 1,243 1,049 1,119 1,315
2019
Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Dec 31
2,844 2,919 2,764 2,710 2,461 2,526 2,228 2,101 1,687 1,627 1,643 1,593 1,477 1,990
2020
2021
2022
2023
(12)
(17)
(14)
(12)
(12)
(12)
(13)
(11)
(9)
(6)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
2,832 2,902 2,750 2,698 2,449 2,514 2,215 2,090 1,678 1,621 1,640 1,590 1,474 1,987
(1) These are non-GAAP financial measures. See “Description of Specified Financial Measures and Reconciliations” in this MD&A.
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Invested Capital
Invested capital is calculated as net debt plus total equity. Invested capital is also calculated as total assets less total liabilities, excluding net debt. Net debt
is calculated as short-term and long-term debt, net of cash and cash equivalents. We use invested capital as a measure of the total cash investment made in
Finning and each reportable segment. Invested capital is used in a number of different measurements (ROIC, Adjusted ROIC, invested capital turnover) to
assess financial performance against other companies and between reportable segments. Invested capital is calculated as follows:
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
($ millions)
Cash and cash equivalents
Short-term debt
Long-term debt
Current
Non-current
Net debt (1)
Total equity
Invested capital
2019
Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Dec 31
(268)
226
(120)
(152)
1,239 1,372 1,142 1,266 1,068 1,087
(295)
804
(469)
103
(539)
92
(518)
419
(170)
992
(378)
114
(502)
374
(129)
(168)
(288)
2020
2021
2022
2023
(74)
199
949
203
955
199
949
326
200
201
63
973 1,107 1,318
909
2,235 2,362 2,216 2,065 1,709 1,909 1,739 1,481
861 1,476
933
2,530 2,535 2,414 2,480 2,461 2,449 2,337 2,296 2,343 2,320 2,252 2,244 2,206 2,115
4,765 4,897 4,630 4,545 4,170 4,358 4,076 3,777 3,326 3,335 3,277 3,177 3,067 3,591
190
191
386
903
923
921
983 1,015 1,025
253
675
110
807
106
836
114
815
(1) These are non-GAAP financial measures. See “Description of Specified Financial Measures and Reconciliations” in this MD&A.
Invested Capital Turnover
We use invested capital turnover to measure capital efficiency. Invested capital turnover is calculated as net revenue for the last twelve months divided by
average invested capital of the last four quarters.
Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA Ratio
This ratio is calculated as net debt at the reporting date divided by Adjusted EBITDA for the last twelve months. We use this ratio to assess operating
leverage and ability to repay debt. This ratio approximates the length of time, in years, that it would take us to repay debt, with net debt and Adjusted EBITDA
held constant.
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Net Revenue, Gross Profit as a % of Net Revenue, SG&A as a % of Net Revenue, EBIT as a % of Net Revenue, Net Revenue by Line of Business as
a % of Net Revenue, and Net Revenue by Operation as a % of Net Revenue
Net revenue is defined as total revenue less the cost of fuel related to the mobile refuelling operations in our Canadian operations. As these fuel costs are
pass-through in nature for this business, we view net revenue as more representative than revenue in assessing the performance of the business because
the rack price for the cost of fuel is fully passed through to the customer and is not in our control. For our South American and UK & Ireland operations, net
revenue is the same as total revenue.
We use these specified financial measures to assess and evaluate the financial performance or profitability of our reportable segments. We may also
calculate EBIT as a % of net revenue using Adjusted EBIT to exclude significant items we do not consider to be indicative of operational and financial trends
either by nature or amount to provide a better overall understanding of our underlying business performance.
The ratios are calculated, respectively, as gross profit divided by net revenue, SG&A divided by net revenue, EBIT divided by net revenue, net revenue by
line of business divided by net revenue, and net revenue by operation divided by net revenue. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure to net
revenue is total revenue. Net revenue is calculated as follows:
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
($ millions)
Total revenue
Cost of fuel
Net revenue
ROIC and Adjusted ROIC
Years ended
2019
2020
Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Dec 31
2,653 2,384 2,289 1,953 1,949 1,904 1,845 1,596 6,196 7,817
2,664 2,704 2,779 2,380
(285)
(261)
(527)
(236)
2,368 2,107 2,004 1,736 1,774 1,748 1,705 1,469 5,768 7,290
2,403 2,437 2,559 2,144
3 months ended
2021
(217)
(127)
(428)
(140)
(277)
(220)
(285)
(267)
(156)
(175)
2022
2023
ROIC is defined as EBIT for the last twelve months divided by average invested capital of the last four quarters, expressed as a percentage. We view ROIC
as a useful measure for capital allocation decisions that drive profitable growth and attractive returns to shareholders. We also calculate Adjusted ROIC
using Adjusted EBIT to exclude significant items that we do not consider to be indicative of operational and financial trends either by nature or amount to
provide a better overall understanding of our underlying business performance.
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Working Capital & Working Capital to Net Revenue Ratio
Working capital is defined as total current assets (excluding cash and cash equivalents) less total current liabilities (excluding short-term debt and current
portion of long-term debt). We view working capital as a measure for assessing overall liquidity. The working capital to net revenue ratio is calculated as
average working capital of the last four quarters, divided by net revenue for the last twelve months. We use this KPI to assess the efficiency in our use of
working capital to generate net revenue. Working capital is calculated as follows:
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
($ millions)
Total current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Total current assets in
working capital
Total current liabilities
Short-term debt
Current portion of long-term debt
Total current liabilities in
working capital
2019
Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Sep 30 Jun 30 Mar 31 Dec 31 Dec 31
4,930 5,217 4,985 4,974 4,781 4,652 4,098 4,030 3,619 3,620 3,416 3,319 3,214 3,659
(268)
(152)
(295)
(129)
(469)
(539)
(518)
(170)
(502)
(288)
(168)
(120)
(378)
2020
2021
2022
2023
(74)
4,778 5,049 4,911 4,845 4,493 4,532 3,928 3,735 3,117 3,102 3,038 2,850 2,675 3,391
3,485 3,690 3,569 3,763 3,401 3,196 2,789 2,647 2,155 2,156 1,942 1,817 1,623 2,026
(226)
(1,239) (1,372) (1,142) (1,266) (1,068) (1,087)
(200)
(106)
(804)
(63)
(103)
(326)
(92)
(201)
(374)
(190)
(114)
(386)
(419)
(191)
(992)
(110)
(253)
(199)
(199)
(114)
(203)
2,047 2,115 2,228 2,244 2,219 2,003 1,687 1,780 1,591 1,546 1,442 1,388 1,330 1,600
Working capital (1)
2,731 2,934 2,683 2,601 2,274 2,529 2,241 1,955 1,526 1,556 1,596 1,462 1,345 1,791
(1) These are non-GAAP financial measures. See “Description of Specified Financial Measures and Reconciliations” in this MD&A.
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Selected Annual Information
($ millions, except for per share amounts)
Revenue from operations
Canada
South America
UK & Ireland (1)
Total revenue
Net income attributable to shareholders of Finning (1)(2)
Earnings per share (1)(2)
EPS
Diluted earnings per share
Total assets (1)
Long-term debt
Current
Non-current
Total long-term debt (3)
Cash dividends declared per common share
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
2023
2022
2021
6,029
3,969
5,200
3,221 2,740 2,214
1,277 1,339 1,111
7,294
9,279
364
503
10,527
523
3.55
3.54
7,557
199
949
1,148
98.6¢
3.25
3.25
7,269
114
815
929
93.3¢
2.26
2.25
5,971
190
921
1,111
86.0¢
(1)
In March 2022, we acquired Hydraquip in our UK & Ireland reportable segment. The results of operations and financial
position of this acquired business have been included in the figures since the date of acquisition.
(2) These reported financial measures in 2023 and 2021 have been impacted by significant items management does not
consider indicative of operational and financial trends either by nature of amount. These significant items are summarized on
pages 33 - 38 of this MD&A.
(3)
In October 2022, we secured an additional $300 million committed revolving credit facility which was previously set to mature
in October 2023 and has been extended to October 2024.
In May 2023, we issued $350 million of 4.445% senior unsecured notes due May 16, 2028.
In May 2023, we settled our 3.40% £70 million senior notes which were due May 22, 2023.
In the three months ended December 31, 2022, we settled $15 million notional value of our 2.626% $200 million note due
August 14, 2026, on the secondary market.
In April 2022, we settled our 4.18% USD $50 million note which was due April 3, 2022.
In January 2022, we settled our 3.98% USD $100 million note which was due January 19, 2022.
In September 2021, we secured sustainability-linked terms for our $1.3 billion committed revolving credit facility. We also
extended the term of the credit facility from a maturity date of December 2024 to September 2026.
In September 2021, we settled our 2.84%, $200 million note which was due on September 29, 2021.
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Selected Quarterly Information
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
($ millions, except for
share, per share, and
option amounts)
Revenue
Canada
South America
UK & Ireland (1)
Total revenue
Net income attributable to
shareholders of Finning (1)(2)
Earnings per share (1)(2)
EPS
Diluted earnings per share
Total assets (1)
Long-term debt
Current
Non-current
Total long-term debt (3)
Cash dividends paid per
common share
Common shares
outstanding (000’s)
Options outstanding (000’s)
Q4
Q3
Q2
1,515
805
344
2,664
1,535
853
316
2,704
1,593
856
330
2,779
2023
Q1
1,386
707
287
2,380
Q4
Q3
Q2
1,452
840
361
2,653
1,349
692
343
2,384
1,298
637
354
2,289
2022
Q1
1,101
571
281
1,953
85
156
148
134
136
149
126
92
0.59
0.59
7,557
199
949
1,148
1.07
1.06
7,738
203
955
1,158
1.00
1.00
7,508
199
949
1,148
0.89
0.89
7,512
0.89
0.89
7,269
0.97
0.97
7,024
0.80
0.80
6,470
0.59
0.59
6,402
253
675
928
114
815
929
106
836
942
110
807
917
63
909
972
25.0¢
25.0¢
25.0¢
23.6¢
23.6¢
23.6¢
23.6¢
22.5¢
144,007 145,256 146,704 149,584
1,281
1,191
1,240
1,150
151,041 153,248 154,272 156,249
1,545
1,796
1,789
1,567
(1)
In March 2022, we acquired Hydraquip in our UK & Ireland reportable segment. The results of operations and financial
position of this acquired business have been included in the figures since the date of acquisition.
(2) These reported financial measures in Q4 and Q1 2023 have been impacted by significant items management does not
consider indicative of operational and financial trends either by nature of amount. These significant items are summarized on
pages 33 - 38 of this MD&A.
(3)
In October 2022, we secured an additional $300 million committed revolving credit facility which was previously set to mature
in October 2023 and has been extended to October 2024.
In May 2023, we issued $350 million of 4.445% senior unsecured notes due May 16, 2028.
In May 2023, we settled our 3.40% £70 million senior notes which were due May 22, 2023.
In the three months ended December 31, 2022, we settled $15 million notional value of our 2.626% $200 million note due
August 14, 2026, on the secondary market.
In April 2022, we settled our 4.18% USD $50 million note which was due April 3, 2022.
In January 2022, we settled our 3.98% USD $100 million note which was due January 19, 2022.
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Forward-Looking Information Disclaimer
This report contains information about our business outlook, objectives, plans, strategic priorities and other
information that is not historical fact. Information is forward-looking when we use what we know and expect today to
give information about the future. Forward-looking information may include terminology such as aim, anticipate,
assumption, believe, could, expect, goal, guidance, intend, may, objective, outlook, plan, project, seek, should,
strategy, strive, target, and will, and variations of such terminology. All forward-looking information in this MD&A is
subject to this disclaimer including the assumptions and material risk factors discussed and referred to below.
Forward-looking information in this report also includes, but is not limited to, the following: our expectations with
respect to the economy, markets and activities and the associated impact on our financial results; the expected
benefits of our refreshed strategic plan on generating long-term value for our customers, employees, and
shareholders; our expectation that driving product support is our largest opportunity for resilient, profitable growth;
our expectation that further growth in customer value agreements, expanding our rebuild business, and continuing to
strategically grow our equipment population will capture a greater share of product support across the full asset life
cycle; our belief that full cycle resilience will enable us to deliver more reliable and consistent earnings through all
market conditions; our expectation that we will continue to optimize and variabilize our cost structure; our
expectation that growing our addressable market in used equipment, rental and power systems will increase our
equipment population and help us drive additional product support growth; our expectation that we will continue to
work towards meeting our commitment to reduce our absolute GHG emissions by 40% by 2027 from our 2017
baseline; our expectation that we will continue to provide customers with equipment and solutions to improve safety
and enhance performance by combining leading technology with data driven insights, while reducing their
environmental footprint; our expectation that our effective tax rate generally be within the 25-30% range on an
annual basis; our expectation that the impact of foreign exchange due to fluctuations in the value of CAD relative to
USD, GBP, CLP, and ARS will continue to affect our results; our ability to execute on our strategic priorities; the
expected transition to cleaner sources of energy; all information in the section entitled “Market Update and Business
Outlook” starting on page 20 of this MD&A, including for our Canada operations: our outlook for Western Canada
being positive; our expectation for increased activity in the energy sector and production growth going forward
(based on assumptions of additional capacity created by the completion of major pipelines); our expectations for
mining and energy customers increasing their spending levels including investment to renew, maintain, and rebuild
aging fleets; in the oil sands, our expectation for strong demand for product support, including component
remanufacturing and rebuilds; our expectation of ongoing commitment from federal and provincial governments to
infrastructure development to support activity in the construction sector; our expectations for growing demand for
reliable, efficient, and sustainable electric power solutions across communities in Western Canada, and that growing
demand creates opportunities for our power systems business; for our South America operations: in Chile, our
strong outlook based on growing global demand for copper, recent approvals of large-scale brownfield expansions
and increasing customer confidence to invest in brownfield and greenfield projects; our expectation of mining activity
remaining strong, driving demand for equipment, product support, and technology solutions, our expectation that
infrastructure construction in Chile will remain stable (based on assumptions of continued healthy demand from
large contractors supporting mining operations); in the power systems sector, our expectation for activity remaining
strong in the industrial and data centre markets, and that we are well positioned to benefit from growing demand for
electric power solutions; in Argentina, our expected low-risk approach in Argentina in 2024; our expectation that
steps are being taken by the new government to rapidly address the fiscal imbalances in the country with the goal of
ultimately stabilizing inflation and opening the economy for free import and export of goods in the long-term; our
expectation that near-term steps taken by the Argentina government of significantly devaluing the currency,
containing public spending, reducing subsidies, and lowering spending on public works are driving continued
challenging market and operating conditions; our expectation that we will reduce our ARS cash balance to zero; for
our UK & Ireland operations: our expectation that demand for new construction equipment to remain soft; our
expectation of a growing contribution from used equipment and power systems as we continue to execute on our
strategy; in power systems, our expectation of continued healthy demand for primary and backup power generation,
including in the data centre market and short-term capacity power for utilities and other applications; our expectation
of our product support business to remain resilient, driven by steady machine utilization, rebuilds, and growth in
Customer Value Agreements; and overall: our expectation of growing our business in 2024 and building more
resilience into our operating model; our expectations and progress towards the Investor Day targets; our goal to
increase our invested capital velocity, with the goal to unlock over $450 million of capital by 2025 from Q2 2023; our
expectation for our 2024 net capital expenditures and net rental fleet additions to be in the $290 million to $340
million range; our expectation that we will have sufficient liquidity to meet operational needs (based on cash on
hand, available credit facilities and the discretionary nature of certain cash flows, such as rental and capital
expenditures); our expectation that we will contribute approximately $2 million to the defined benefit pension plans in
Canada during the year ended December 31, 2024; our expectations that product support growth is important in
mitigating the effects of downturns in the business cycle; and the belief that the claims and order issued by the
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Argentina Customs Authority are without merit, that the WCO (as defined below) decision will be upheld again, and
that there are mitigation measures available to us.
All such forward-looking information is provided pursuant to the ‘safe harbour’ provisions of applicable Canadian
securities laws. Unless we indicate otherwise, forward-looking information in this report reflects our expectations at
the date of this MD&A. Except as may be required by Canadian securities laws, we do not undertake any obligation
to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or
otherwise.
Forward-looking information, by its very nature, is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties and is based on a
number of assumptions. This gives rise to the possibility that actual results could differ materially from the
expectations expressed in or implied by such forward-looking information and that our business outlook, objectives,
plans, strategic priorities and other information that is not historical fact may not be achieved. As a result, we cannot
guarantee that any forward-looking information will materialize.
Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by this
forward-looking information include: the specific factors stated above; the impact and duration of, and our ability to
respond to and manage, high inflation, increasing interest rates, and supply chain challenges; general economic and
market conditions, including increasing inflationary cost pressure, and economic and market conditions in the
regions where we operate; perspectives of renewed investments in the oil and gas and mining projects in Argentina;
government approvals of large-scale brownfield expansions; support and commitment by Canadian federal and
provincial governments in infrastructure development; foreign exchange rates; commodity prices; interest rates; the
level of customer confidence and spending, and the demand for, and prices of, our products and services; our ability
to maintain our relationship with Caterpillar; our dependence on the continued market acceptance of our products,
including Caterpillar products, and the timely supply of parts and equipment; our ability to continue to improve
productivity and operational efficiencies while continuing to maintain customer service; our ability to manage cost
pressures as growth in revenue occurs; our ability to effectively integrate and realize expected synergies from
businesses that we acquire; our ability to deliver our equipment backlog; our ability to negotiate satisfactory
purchase or investment terms and prices, obtain necessary regulatory or other approvals, and secure financing on
attractive terms or at all; our ability to manage our growth strategy effectively; our ability to effectively price and
manage long-term product support contracts with our customers; our ability to drive continuous cost efficiency in a
recovering market; our ability to attract sufficient skilled labour resources as market conditions, business strategy or
technologies change; our ability to negotiate and renew collective bargaining agreements with satisfactory terms for
our employees and us; the intensity of competitive activity; our ability to maintain a safe and healthy work
environment across all regions; our ability to raise the capital needed to implement our business plan; business
disruption resulting from business process change, systems change and organizational change; regulatory initiatives
or proceedings, litigation and changes in laws, regulations or policies, including with respect to environmental
protection and/or energy transition; stock market volatility; changes in political and economic environments in the
regions where we carry on business; our ability to respond to climate change-related risks; the availability of carbon
neutral technology or renewable power; the cost of climate change initiatives; the occurrence of one or more natural
disasters, pandemic outbreaks, geo-political events, acts of terrorism, social unrest or similar disruptions; the
availability of insurance at commercially reasonable rates and whether the amount of insurance coverage will be
adequate to cover all liability or loss that we incur; the potential of warranty claims being greater than we anticipate;
and the integrity, reliability and availability of, and benefits from, information technology and the data processed by
that technology; and our ability to protect our business from cybersecurity threats or incidents.
Forward-looking information is provided in this report to give information about our current expectations and plans
and allow investors and others to get a better understanding of our operating environment. However, readers are
cautioned that it may not be appropriate to use such forward-looking information for any other purpose.
Forward-looking information provided in this report is based on a number of assumptions that we believed were
reasonable on the day the information was given, including but not limited to: the specific assumptions stated above;
that we will be able to successfully manage our business through volatile commodity prices, high inflation, increasing
interest rates, and supply chain challenges, and successfully execute our strategies to win customers, achieve full
cycle resilience (based on assumptions that steps to reduce corporate overhead, drive productivity and optimize
working capital while supporting strong business growth will be successful and sustainable) and continue business
momentum (based on assumptions that we will be able to continue to source and hire technicians, build capabilities
and capacity and successfully and sustainably improve workshop efficiencies); that commodity prices will remain at
constructive levels; that our customers will not curtail their activities; that general economic and market conditions
will continue to be strong; that the level of customer confidence and spending, and the demand for, and prices of,
our products and services will be maintained; that support and demand for renewable energy will continue to grow;
that present supply chain and inflationary challenges will not materially impact large project deliveries in our
equipment backlog; our ability to successfully execute our plans and intentions, including our strategic priorities as
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outlined at our 2023 Investor Day; that we will successfully execute initiatives to reduce our GHG emissions and to
support our customers on their individual GHG reduction pathways; our ability to attract and retain skilled staff;
market competition will remain at similar levels; the products and technology offered by our competitors will be as
expected; identified opportunities for growth will result in revenue; that we have sufficient liquidity to meet
operational needs; consistent and stable legislation in the various countries in which we operate; no disruptive
changes in the technology environment; our current good relationships with Caterpillar, our customers and our
suppliers, service providers and other third parties will be maintained and that Caterpillar and such other suppliers
will deliver quality, competitive products with supply chain continuity; sustainment of strengthened oil prices and the
Alberta government will not re-impose production curtailments; completion of major pipelines and the resulting
increased activity in the energy sector; that demand for sustainable electric power solutions in Western Canada will
continue to grow; quoting activity for requests for proposals for equipment and product support is reflective of
opportunities; and strong recoveries in the regions that we operate.
Some of the assumptions, risks, and other factors that could cause results to differ materially from those expressed
in the forward-looking information contained in this report are discussed in our current AIF and in our annual and
most recent quarterly MD&A for the financial risks. We caution readers that the risks described in the annual and
most recent quarterly MD&A and in the AIF are not the only ones that could impact us. Additional risks and
uncertainties not currently known to us or that are currently deemed to be immaterial may also have a material
adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or results of operation.
Except as otherwise indicated, forward-looking information does not reflect the potential impact of any non-recurring
or other unusual items or of any dispositions, mergers, acquisitions, other business combinations or other
transactions that may be announced or that may occur after the date of this report. The financial impact of these
transactions and non-recurring and other unusual items can be complex and depends on the facts particular to each
of them. We therefore cannot describe the expected impact in a meaningful way or in the same manner we present
known risks affecting our business.
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Glossary of Defined Terms
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
4Refuel
AIF
Annual Financial Statements
ARS
Audit Committee
Board
CAD
Caterpillar
CEO
CEWS
CFO
CGU
CLP
Consol
COSO
COVID-19
DBRS
EBIT
EBITDA
Energyst
EPS
ERM
fav
Finning
Finning (Canada)
GAAP
GAAP financial measures
GBP
GDP
GHG
HS2
Hydraquip
IFRS
KPI
LTIP
MD&A
n/a
n/m
NCIB
OEM
PLM
ROIC
S&P
SEDAR+
SG&A
Specified Financial Measures
TSX
UK
unfav
US
USD
WACC
WCO
4Refuel Canada and 4Refuel US
Annual Information Form
Annual consolidated financial statements
Argentine peso
Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Finning
Board of Directors of Finning
Canadian dollar
Caterpillar Inc.
Chief Executive Officer
Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy
Chief Financial Officer
Cash-generating unit
Chilean peso
Consolidated
Commission of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission
Novel Coronavirus
Dominion Bond Rating Service
Earnings (loss) before finance costs and income tax
Earnings (loss) before finance costs, income tax, depreciation, and amortization
Energyst B.V.
Basic earnings per share
Enterprise risk management
Favourable
Finning International Inc.
A division of Finning, with dealer territories in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the
Yukon Territory, the Northwest Territories, and a portion of Nunavut
Generally accepted accounting principles
A financial measure determined in accordance with GAAP
UK pound sterling
Gross domestic product
Greenhouse gas
High Speed 2, a planned high-speed railway in the UK the first phase of which is planned
to connect London to Birmingham
Hydraquip Hose Ltd. & Hydraulics and Hoses Direct Ltd.
International Financial Reporting Standards
Key performance indicator
Long-term incentive plan (also referred to as share-based payment)
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
not applicable
not meaningful
Normal course issuer bid
OEM Remanufacturing Company Inc.
PipeLine Machinery International
Return on invested capital
Standard and Poor’s
System for Electronic Document Analysis +
Selling, general, and administrative costs
As defined in National Instruments 52-112
Toronto Stock Exchange
United Kingdom
Unfavourable
United States of America
US dollar
Weighted average cost of capital
World Customs Organization, an independent intergovernmental body that maintains the
international Harmonized System goods nomenclature used in international trade
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
MANAGEMENT'S REPORT TO THE SHAREHOLDERS
The audited annual consolidated financial statements (Annual Financial Statements) and Management’s Discussion
and Analysis (MD&A) are the responsibility of the management of Finning International Inc. (the Company). The
Annual Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
which recognize the necessity of relying on management's best estimates and informed judgments. The financial
information presented in the Company’s MD&A is consistent with that in the Annual Financial Statements. The
Annual Financial Statements and MD&A have, in management's opinion, been properly prepared within reasonable
limits of materiality.
The Company maintains an accounting system and related controls to provide management with reasonable
assurance that transactions are executed and recorded in accordance with its authorizations, that assets are
properly safeguarded and accounted for, and that financial records are reliable for preparation of financial
statements.
The Company's independent auditors, Deloitte LLP, have audited the Annual Financial Statements, as reflected in
their report for 2023.
The Board of Directors oversees management’s responsibilities for the Annual Financial Statements primarily
through the activities of its Audit Committee. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors is composed solely of
directors who are neither officers nor employees of the Company. The Audit Committee meets regularly during the
year with management of the Company and the Company’s independent auditors to review the Company’s
unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements (Interim Financial Statements), Annual Financial
Statements, and MD&A. The Audit Committee also reviews internal accounting controls, risk management, internal
and external audit results and accounting principles and practices. The Audit Committee is responsible for approving
the remuneration and terms of engagement of the Company’s independent auditors. The Audit Committee also
meets with the independent auditors, without management present, to discuss the results of their audit and the
quality of financial reporting. On a quarterly basis, the Audit Committee reports its findings to the Board of Directors,
and recommends approval of the Interim Financial Statements or Annual Financial Statements, as well as the
MD&A.
/s/ Kevin Parkes
/s/ Greg Palaschuk
Kevin Parkes
President and Chief Executive Officer
Greg Palaschuk
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
February 6, 2024
19100 94 Avenue, Surrey, BC, V4N 5C3, Canada
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Independent Auditor’s Report
To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of
Finning International Inc.:
Opinion
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Finning International Inc. (the "Company"), which
comprise the consolidated statements of financial position as at December 31, 2023 and 2022, and the consolidated
statements of net income, comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the years then ended, and
notes to the consolidated financial statements, including material accounting policy information (collectively referred
to as the "financial statements").
In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
the Company as at December 31, 2023 and 2022, and its financial performance and its 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 ("Canadian GAAS").
Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the
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 financial statements in Canada, and we have fulfilled our other
ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained
is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Key Audit Matter
A key audit matter is a matter that, in our professional judgment, was of most significance in our audit of the
consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023. This matter was addressed in the context
of our audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not
provide a separate opinion on this matter.
Revenue from sales of parts and labour when servicing equipment under long-term contracts and revenue
from sales of complex power and energy systems - Refer to Note 4 to the financial statements
Key Audit Matter Description
The Company recognizes long-term contract revenue in a manner that best reflects the Company’s performance
over-time for revenue from sales of parts and labour when servicing equipment under long-term contracts and
revenue from sales of complex power and energy systems, which are presented as product support and new
equipment revenue, respectively, in the financial statements.
Revenue is recorded primarily based on the proportion of contract costs incurred for work performed to-date relative
to the estimated total contract costs. The accounting for servicing equipment under long-term contracts and for
complex power and energy system contracts that are not complete at the reporting date (collectively the
“uncompleted contracts”) involves significant judgments to estimate total contract costs. This required extensive
audit effort and a high degree of auditor attention in applying the audit procedures to audit management’s estimates
and evaluating the results of those procedures.
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
How the Key Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit
Our audit procedures related to management’s estimated total contract costs for uncompleted contracts included the
following, among others:
For a selection of uncompleted contracts, we:
o Obtained and inspected the executed contract agreements and amendments, and confirmed key terms
with management and contract personnel.
o Conducted inquiries with management and operational personnel to gain an understanding of the status
of contract activities.
o Evaluated costs to complete by testing key components of the estimated total contract costs, including
parts and labour.
o Compared management’s estimated total contract costs to those of similar contracts, when applicable.
o Evaluated management’s ability to achieve the estimated total contract costs by performing
corroborative inquiry with the Company’s operational personnel and by comparing the estimates to
management’s work plans and costs incurred to date.
Evaluated management’s ability to estimate total contract costs accurately by comparing actual costs to
management’s historical estimates for completed contracts.
Other Information
Management is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises:
Management's Discussion and Analysis
The information, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon, in the Financial Report.
Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not and will not express any
form of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection with our audit of the 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 financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be
materially misstated.
We obtained Management’s 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 Financial 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.
Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance for the Financial
Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with
IFRS, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial
statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Company’s ability to continue as
a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of
accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic
alternative but to do so.
Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Company's financial reporting process.
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the 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 GAAS 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 financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with Canadian GAAS, we exercise professional judgment and maintain
professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the 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
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 financial statements, including the disclosures,
and whether the 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 financial statements. We are responsible for the
direction, supervision and performance of the group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and
timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we
identify during our audit.
We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical
requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may
reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with those charged with governance, we determine those matters that were of most
significance in the audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit
matters. We describe these matters in our auditor's report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about
the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our
report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest
benefits of such communication.
The engagement partner on the audit resulting in this independent auditor’s report is Raj S. Bhogal.
/s/ Deloitte LLP
Chartered Professional Accountants
Vancouver, British Columbia
February 6, 2024
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
December 31
(Canadian $ millions)
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents (Note 22)
Accounts receivable (Note 8)
Unbilled receivables (Note 4)
Inventory (Note 12)
Other assets (Note 14)
Total current assets
Property, plant, and equipment (Note 15)
Rental equipment (Note 15)
Goodwill (Note 18)
Intangible assets (Note 17)
Net post-employment assets (Note 21)
Distribution network (Note 18)
Investment in joint ventures
Other assets (Note 14)
Total assets
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Short-term debt (Note 7)
Accounts payable and accruals (Note 8)
Deferred revenue (Note 4)
Current portion of long-term debt (Note 7)
Other liabilities (Note 19)
Total current liabilities
Long-term debt (Note 7)
Long-term lease liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
Other liabilities (Note 19)
Total liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note 26)
EQUITY
Share capital
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Retained earnings
Equity attributable to shareholders of Finning International Inc.
Non-controlling interests
Total equity
Total liabilities and equity
Approved by the Board of Directors on February 6, 2024
/s/ S.L. Levenick
S.L. Levenick, Director
/s/ H.N. Kvisle
H.N. Kvisle, Director
The accompanying Notes to the Annual Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Annual Financial Statements
2023
2022
152
1,012
496
2,844
426
4,930
976
608
329
309
109
100
87
109
7,557
1,239
1,315
507
199
225
3,485
949
235
160
198
5,027
516
220
1,778
2,514
16
2,530
7,557
288
1,129
422
2,461
481
4,781
973
469
325
333
98
100
83
107
7,269
1,068
1,373
544
114
302
3,401
815
255
153
184
4,808
536
273
1,634
2,443
18
2,461
7,269
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET INCOME
Years ended December 31
(Canadian $ millions, except share and per share amounts)
Revenue
New equipment
Used equipment
Equipment rental
Product support
Fuel and other
Total revenue (Note 4)
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
Equity earnings of joint ventures
Other income (Note 6)
Other expenses (Note 6)
Earnings before finance costs and income taxes
Finance costs (Note 7)
Income before provision for income taxes
Provision for income taxes (Note 13)
Net income
Net income (loss) attributable to:
Shareholders of Finning International Inc.
Non-controlling interests
Earnings per share (Note 5)
Basic
Diluted
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Annual Financial Statements
2023
2022
3,262
392
327
5,378
1,168
10,527
(7,951)
2,576
(1,643)
9
54
(86)
910
(161)
749
(228)
521
523
(2)
3.55
3.54
2,793
352
297
4,606
1,231
9,279
(7,056)
2,223
(1,458)
3
—
—
768
(95)
673
(172)
501
503
(2)
3.25
3.25
The accompanying Notes to the Annual Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
6
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Years ended December 31
(Canadian $ millions)
Net income
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income tax
Items that may be subsequently reclassified to net income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Share of foreign currency translation adjustments of joint ventures
Gain (loss) on net investment hedges
Foreign currency translation adjustments net of net investment hedges,
reclassified to net income (Note 6)
Provision for income taxes on foreign currency translation adjustments,
reclassified to net income (Note 6)
Impact of foreign currency translation and net investment hedges, net of income tax
Gain on cash flow hedges
Loss on cash flow hedges, reclassified to statement of net income
Provision for income taxes on cash flow hedges
Impact of cash flow hedges, net of income tax
Items that will not be subsequently reclassified to net income:
Actuarial loss (Note 21)
Recovery of income taxes on actuarial loss
Actuarial loss, net of income tax
Total comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:
Shareholders of Finning International Inc.
Non-controlling interests
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Annual Financial Statements
2023
521
2022
501
(21)
—
8
(41)
9
(45)
—
—
—
—
(5)
1
(4)
472
474
(2)
79
(1)
(22)
—
—
56
15
5
(5)
15
(83)
21
(62)
510
512
(2)
The accompanying Notes to the Annual Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Annual Financial Statements
(Canadian $ millions)
Balance, January 1, 2022
Net income (loss)
Other comprehensive
income (loss)
Total comprehensive
income (loss)
Exercise of share options
Share option expense
Hedging gain transferred to
statement of financial position
Repurchase of common
shares (Note 10)
Automatic share purchase
plan commitment (Note 10)
Dividends on common shares
Balance, December 31, 2022
Net income (loss)
Other comprehensive loss
Total comprehensive
(loss) income
Exercise of share options
Share option expense
Hedging gain transferred to
statement of financial position
Repurchase of common
shares (Note 10)
Decrease in automatic
share purchase plan
commitment (Note 10)
Dividends on common shares
Balance, December 31, 2023
Attributable to shareholders of Finning International Inc.
Accumulated
other
comprehensive Retained
income earnings
1,550
503
Share Contributed
surplus
capital
—
561
—
—
Total
2,323
503
212
—
—
—
2
—
—
(25)
(2)
—
536
—
—
—
3
—
—
(25)
2
—
516
—
—
(2)
2
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(2)
2
—
—
—
—
—
71
71
—
—
(10)
—
—
—
273
—
(45)
(45)
—
—
(8)
—
—
—
220
(62)
9
441
—
—
512
—
2
—
(10)
(194)
(219)
(19)
(144)
1,634
523
(4)
519
(1)
—
(21)
(144)
2,443
523
(49)
474
—
2
—
(8)
(247)
(272)
19
(146)
1,778
21
(146)
2,514
Non-
controlling
interests
20
(2)
—
(2)
—
—
—
—
—
—
18
(2)
—
(2)
—
—
—
—
—
—
16
Total
2,343
501
9
510
—
2
(10)
(219)
(21)
(144)
2,461
521
(49)
472
—
2
(8)
(272)
21
(146)
2,530
The accompanying Notes to the Annual Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years ended December 31
(Canadian $ millions)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income
Adjusting for:
Depreciation and amortization
(Gain) loss on disposal of property, plant, and equipment
Derecognition of intangible assets (Note 6d)
Impairment of long-lived assets (Note 15)
Equity earnings of joint ventures
Share-based payment expense (Note 11)
Provision for income taxes
Finance costs
Net benefit cost of defined benefit pension plans and
other post-employment benefit plans (Note 21)
Gain on wind up of foreign subsidiaries (Note 6a)
Other
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (Note 22)
Additions to rental fleet
Additions to rental equipment with purchase options
Proceeds on disposal of rental fleet
Proceeds on disposal of rental equipment with purchase options
Interest paid
Income tax paid
Cash flows provided by operating activities
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property, plant, and equipment and intangible assets
Proceeds on disposal of property, plant, and equipment
Consideration paid for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired
(Increase) decrease in short-term and long-term investments
Cash flows used in investing activities
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Increase in short-term debt (Note 22)
Issuance of long-term debt, net of issue costs (Notes 7 and 22)
Repayment of long-term debt (Note 22)
Decrease in lease liabilities (Note 22)
Repurchase of common shares
Dividends paid
Cash flows used in financing activities
Effect of currency translation on cash balances
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year (Note 22)
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Annual Financial Statements
2023
2022
521
379
(25)
12
2
(9)
26
228
161
17
(41)
—
(349)
(182)
(229)
57
89
(165)
(264)
228
(220)
58
(13)
(54)
(229)
206
348
(122)
(82)
(275)
(146)
(71)
(64)
(136)
288
152
501
333
2
—
—
(3)
36
172
95
16
—
(1)
(738)
(151)
(90)
39
57
(96)
(171)
1
(171)
—
(101)
4
(268)
630
—
(203)
(78)
(218)
(144)
(13)
66
(214)
502
288
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The accompanying Notes to the Annual Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Index to the Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
1. GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................................. 11
2. MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICY INFORMATION, KEY ASSUMPTIONS, AND SIGNIFICANT JUDGMENTS ............................... 11
3. SEGMENTED INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................................... 15
4. REVENUE ................................................................................................................................................................... 17
5. EARNINGS PER SHARE ............................................................................................................................................... 20
6. OTHER INCOME AND OTHER EXPENSES ...................................................................................................................... 20
7. SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCE COSTS .......................................................................................... 21
8. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS ............................................................................................................................................ 22
9. MANAGEMENT OF CAPITAL ......................................................................................................................................... 32
10. SHARE CAPITAL ....................................................................................................................................................... 33
11. SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS ........................................................................................................................................ 34
12. INVENTORY .............................................................................................................................................................. 39
13. INCOME TAXES ......................................................................................................................................................... 40
14. OTHER ASSETS ........................................................................................................................................................ 43
15. PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT AND RENTAL EQUIPMENT .................................................................................. 44
16. LEASES ................................................................................................................................................................... 46
17. INTANGIBLE ASSETS ................................................................................................................................................. 48
18. IMPAIRMENT ............................................................................................................................................................. 50
19. OTHER LIABILITIES ................................................................................................................................................... 52
20. PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................................................................. 52
21. POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS ................................................................................................................................. 53
22. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION ............................................................................................................... 59
23. ACQUISITION ............................................................................................................................................................ 61
24. ECONOMIC RELATIONSHIPS ...................................................................................................................................... 62
25. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND TOTAL STAFF COSTS ....................................................................................... 62
26. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES ........................................................................................................................ 63
27. GUARANTEES AND INDEMNIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................... 63
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Finning International Inc. (“Finning”) is a widely held, publicly traded corporation, listed on the Toronto Stock
Exchange (TSX: FTT). The registered and head office of the Company is located at 19100 94 Avenue, Surrey,
British Columbia, Canada. The Company’s principal business is the sale of heavy equipment and power and energy
systems, rental of equipment, and providing product support including sales of parts and servicing of equipment.
2. MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICY INFORMATION, KEY ASSUMPTIONS, AND SIGNIFICANT JUDGMENTS
These annual consolidated financial statements (Annual Financial Statements) of Finning and its subsidiaries
(together, the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRS) issued and effective for the current year. The Annual Financial Statements were authorized for issuance by
the Company’s Board of Directors (the Board) on February 6, 2024. The Company has applied the same accounting
policies consistently to all periods presented unless otherwise noted.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgments,
estimates, and assumptions in respect of the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets,
liabilities, income, and expenses. Actual results may differ from those judgments, estimates, and assumptions.
Certain of the Company’s accounting policies that relate to the financial statements, as well as estimates and
judgments the Company has made and how they affect the amounts reported in the Annual Financial Statements,
are incorporated in this section. This note also describes new standards, amendments, or interpretations that are
effective and applied by the Company during 2023 or are not yet effective. Where an accounting policy, estimate, or
judgment is applicable to a specific note to the Annual Financial Statements, it is described within that note.
These Annual Financial Statements were prepared under the historical cost basis except as otherwise described in
the notes to these Annual Financial Statements.
(a) Principles of Consolidation
Accounting Policy
The Annual Financial Statements include the results of the Company, which includes the Finning (Canada)
division, and Finning’s subsidiaries. Subsidiaries are those entities over which Finning has the power over the
investee, is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee, and has the ability
to use its power to affect returns of the investee, generally accompanying a shareholding that confers more than
half of the voting rights. The Annual Financial Statements include the operating results of acquired or disposed
subsidiaries from the date the Company obtains control or the date control is lost.
For subsidiaries that the Company controls, but does not own 100%, the portion of net assets and income
attributable to third parties is reported as non-controlling interests and net income attributable to non-controlling
interests in the consolidated statement of financial position and consolidated statement of net income,
respectively.
The Company’s principal subsidiaries, and the main countries in which they operate, are as follows:
Name
OEM Remanufacturing Company Inc.
4Refuel Canada LP
Compression Technology Corporation (ComTech)
Finning Argentina S.A.
Finning Soluciones Mineras S.A.
Finning Bolivia S.A.
Finning Chile S.A.
Moncouver S.A.
Finning (UK) Ltd.
Finning (Ireland) Limited
Principal place
of business
Canada
Canada
Canada
Argentina
Argentina
Bolivia
Chile
Uruguay
United Kingdom (UK)
Republic of Ireland
% ownership
2023
100%
100%
54.5%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
2022
100%
100%
54.5%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Functional
currency (1)
CAD
CAD
CAD
USD
USD
USD
USD
USD
GBP
EUR
(1) Canadian dollar (CAD), US dollar (USD), UK pound sterling (GBP), Euro (EUR)
All shareholdings are of ordinary shares or other equity capital. Other subsidiaries, while included in the Annual
Financial Statements, are not considered material.
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
(b) Joint Ventures
Accounting Policy
The Company accounts for its joint ventures in which the Company has an interest using the equity method. The
joint ventures follow accounting policies that are materially consistent with the Company’s accounting policies.
Where the Company transacts with its joint ventures, unrealized profits or losses are eliminated to the extent of the
Company’s interest in the joint venture.
Description of Business and Nature of Relationships
PipeLine Machinery International (PLM) is a strategic partnership that sells and rents both purpose-built pipeline and
traditional Caterpillar Inc. (Caterpillar) products to mainline pipeline construction customers worldwide.
Agriterra Equipment (Agriterra), an Alberta based company, is a consolidation of equipment dealers providing
customers with agriculture and consumer products.
The Company’s proportion of ownership interest in its joint ventures was as follows:
December 31
Name
PLM
Agriterra
Nature of
Relationship
Joint Venture
Joint Venture
Principal place of
Business
United States
Canada
% ownership
2023
25.0%
20.0%
2022
25.0%
20.0%
Functional
currency
USD
CAD
The Company’s joint ventures are not considered individually material.
(c) Foreign Currency Translation
Accounting Policy
These Annual Financial Statements are presented in CAD, which is the functional currency of the parent company.
Transactions undertaken in foreign currencies are translated into the entity’s functional currency at exchange rates
prevailing at the time the transactions occurred or at the average rate for the period when it is a reasonable
approximation.
Account balances denominated in foreign currencies are translated into the entity’s functional currency as follows:
Monetary items are translated at exchange rates in effect at the consolidated statement of financial position
dates and non-monetary items are translated at historical exchange rates; and
Foreign exchange gains and losses are recorded in the consolidated statement of net income except where the
exchange gain or loss arises from the translation of monetary items designated as hedges. Refer to Note 8c for
the Company’s accounting policy for hedging.
Financial statements of foreign operations are translated from the functional currency of the foreign operation into
CAD as follows:
Assets and liabilities are translated using the exchange rates in effect at the reporting dates;
Revenue and expense items are translated at average exchange rates prevailing during the period that the
transactions occurred; and,
Foreign currency translation adjustments are recorded in other comprehensive income. Cumulative foreign
currency translation adjustments are recognized in net income upon the disposal of a foreign operation (i.e. a
disposal of the Company’s entire interest in a foreign operation, a disposal that involves loss of control of a
subsidiary that includes a foreign operation, or loss of joint control over a jointly controlled entity that includes a
foreign operation).
The Company uses foreign currency debt to hedge foreign currency gains and losses on its long-term net
investments in foreign operations. Refer to Note 8c for the Company’s accounting policy for hedging.
Areas of Significant Judgment
The Company is required to make judgments in determining the functional currency of each subsidiary of the
Company. Management considers the currency that mainly influences sales prices for goods and services, the
currency of the country whose competitive forces and regulations mainly determine the sales price of its goods and
services, and the currency that mainly influences labour, material, and other costs of providing goods or services.
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
(d) New Accounting Standard and Amendments to Standards
The Company has adopted the following new accounting standard and amendments to IFRS:
IFRS 17, Insurance Contracts (effective January 1, 2023) replaces IFRS 4, Insurance Contracts, and
establishes the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of insurance contracts.
The adoption of this standard did not have any impact on the Company’s financial statements.
Amendments to IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements (effective January 1, 2023) require entities to
disclose their material accounting policy information rather than significant accounting policy information. The
amendments provide guidance on how an entity can identify material accounting policy information and clarify
that information may be material because of its nature, even if the related amounts are immaterial. The adoption
of these amendments did not have any impact on the disclosure of material accounting policy information for the
Company’s December 31, 2023 Annual Financial Statements.
Amendments to IAS 8, Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors (effective January 1,
2023) introduce a definition of ‘accounting estimates’ and clarify the difference between changes in accounting
policies and changes in accounting estimates. The adoption of these amendments did not have any impact on
the Company’s financial statements.
Amendments to IAS 12, Income Taxes:
Clarify how companies should account for deferred tax related to assets and liabilities arising from a single
transaction, such as leases and decommissioning obligations. The amendments (effective January 1, 2023)
narrow the scope of the initial recognition exemption so that it does not apply to transactions that give rise to
equal and offsetting temporary differences. As a result, companies will need to recognize a deferred tax
asset and a deferred tax liability for temporary differences arising on initial recognition of the related asset
and liability. Management reviewed its global tax provision and concluded that there were no deferred taxes
being netted or not recognized from a single tax treatment and has not applied the initial recognition
exemption. The adoption of these amendments did not have any impact on the Company’s financial
statements.
Scope in income taxes arising from tax law enacted or substantively enacted to implement the Pillar Two
model rules published by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. The amendments
(effective for the Company’s June 30, 2023 Interim Financial Statements) provide temporary relief from
accounting for and disclosure of deferred income taxes arising from this international tax reform. The
Company has applied the temporary exception from the accounting requirements for deferred taxes in
relation to Pillar Two legislation. The amendments also introduce targeted disclosure requirements for
current tax arising from this international tax reform. Refer to Note 13 for additional information.
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
(e) Future Accounting Pronouncements
The Company has not applied the following amendments to IFRS that have been issued but are not yet effective:
Amendments to IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements (effective January 1, 2024):
Clarify the classification of liabilities as current or non-current based on contractual rights that are in
existence at the end of the reporting period and is unaffected by expectations about whether an entity will
exercise its right to defer or accelerate settlement. A liability not due over the next twelve months is
classified as non-current even if management intends or expects to settle the liability within twelve months.
The amendments also introduce a definition of ‘settlement’ to make clear that settlement refers to the
transfer of cash, equity instruments, other assets, or services to the counterparty.
Management determined the amendment will impact the presentation of certain of the Company’s share-
based payment arrangements. Deferred Share Units (DSUs) are cash-settled share-based payment
arrangements. DSUs are issued to certain executives and board members, usually vest at the time of
issuance, and are redeemable by December of the year following the year in which cessation of
employment or service on the Board of Directors (Board) occurs. The Company does not have the ability to
defer settlement of its vested DSUs for a period of twelve months after cessation of employment or service
on the Board. As a result, effective January 1, 2024, the Company will reclassify its vested DSU liabilities as
current liabilities. These amendments will be applied retrospectively. The impact of the amendments to IAS
1 on the date of initial application is expected to be as shown in the table below.
($ millions)
Increase in other liabilities (current)
Decrease in other liabilities (non-current)
December 31,
2023
31
(31)
January 1,
2023
24
(24)
Except as outlined in the table above, management does not expect the adoption of these amendments to
result in any other changes to the consolidated statement of financial position.
Clarify that only covenants with which an entity must comply on or before the reporting date will affect the
classification of a liability as current or non-current. In addition, the amendments require a company to
disclose information in the notes to the financial statements when liabilities are classified as non-current
when the right to defer settlement of those liabilities is subject to complying with covenants within twelve
months after the reporting date. Management expects no changes will be required to the Company’s
classification as a result of these amendments.
Amendments to IAS 7, Statement of Cash Flows and IFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosures (effective
January 1, 2024) add disclosure requirements that require companies to provide qualitative and quantitative
information about supplier finance arrangements that will assist users of financial statements to assess the
effects of the company’s supplier finance arrangements on its liabilities and cash flows. Management expects
that adoption of these amendments will not have a significant impact on the Company’s disclosures and will
continue to assess the impact on the disclosures of all supplier finance arrangements in scope of these
amendments.
Amendments to IFRS 16, Leases (effective January 1, 2024) explain how an entity accounts for a sale and
leaseback after the transaction date. The amendments clarify how a seller-lessee should subsequently measure
lease liabilities and when it is appropriate to record a gain or loss on these transactions. The amendments apply
to all sale and leaseback transactions entered since the effective date of IFRS 16 (January 1, 2019).
Management expects that adoption of these amendments will not have a significant impact on the Company’s
financial statements and will continue to assess the impact on the accounting treatment of all sale and
leaseback transactions in scope of these amendments.
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
3. SEGMENTED INFORMATION
The Company has operated primarily in one principal business during the year, that being the selling, servicing, and
renting of heavy equipment, engines, and related products.
The reportable segments, which are the same as the Company’s operating segments, are as follows:
Canadian operations: dealership territories in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Yukon territory, the
Northwest Territories, and a portion of Nunavut and mobile on-site refuelling services in most of the provinces of
Canada, as well as in Texas, US.
South American operations: Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia.
UK & Ireland operations: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland.
Other: corporate head office.
Information reported to the chief operating decision maker (CODM) for the purposes of resource allocation and
assessment of segment performance primarily focuses on the territories in which the Company operates. The
CODM considers earnings before finance costs and income taxes as the primary measure of segment profit and
loss. The Company considers net revenue (calculated as total revenue less cost of fuel) as more representative than
total revenue in assessing business performance as the cost of fuel is not in the Company’s control and is fully
passed through to the customer.
The Company’s revenue, results, and other information by reportable segment were as follows:
Year ended December 31, 2023
($ millions)
Revenue
New equipment
Used equipment
Equipment rental
Product support
Fuel and other
Total revenue
Cost of fuel
Net revenue
Operating costs (1)
Depreciation and amortization
Equity earnings of joint ventures
Other income
Other expenses
Earnings (loss) before finance costs and income taxes
Finance costs
Provision for income taxes
Net income
Invested capital (2)
Gross capital expenditures (3)(4)
Gross rental equipment spend (4)
South
Canada America
UK &
Ireland Other
Total
1,520
261
206
2,875
1,167
6,029
(984)
5,045
(4,322)
(207)
9
—
(9)
516
1,021
53
77
2,069
1
3,221
—
3,221
(2,706)
(124)
—
13
(67)
337
721
78
44
434
—
1,277
—
1,277
(1,171)
(43)
—
—
(5)
58
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(32)
(5)
—
41
(5)
(1)
2,852
132
314
1,381
104
65
510
12
38
22
22
—
3,262
392
327
5,378
1,168
10,527
(984)
9,543
(8,231)
(379)
9
54
(86)
910
(161)
(228)
521
4,765
270
417
(1) Operating costs are calculated as cost of sales less cost of fuel plus selling, general, and administrative expenses less
(2)
depreciation and amortization.
Invested capital is calculated as total assets less total liabilities, excluding net debt. Net debt is calculated as short-term debt
and long-term debt, net of cash and cash equivalents.
(3) Capital includes property, plant, and equipment and intangible assets.
(4)
Includes leases and borrowing costs capitalized and excludes additions through business acquisitions.
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Year ended December 31, 2022
($ millions)
Revenue
New equipment
Used equipment
Equipment rental
Product support
Fuel and other
Total revenue
Cost of fuel
Net revenue
Operating costs (1)
Depreciation and amortization
Equity earnings of joint ventures
Earnings (loss) before finance costs and income taxes
Finance costs
Provision for income taxes
Net income
Invested capital (2)
Gross capital expenditures (3)(4)
Gross rental equipment spend (4)
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
South
Canada America
UK &
Ireland
Other
Total
1,001
259
192
2,517
1,231
5,200
(1,064)
4,136
(3,513)
(191)
3
435
926
37
60
1,717
—
2,740
—
2,740
(2,333)
(97)
—
310
866
56
45
372
—
1,339
—
1,339
(1,224)
(41)
—
74
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(47)
(4)
—
(51)
2,447
123
165
1,281
82
56
428
9
20
14
28
—
2,793
352
297
4,606
1,231
9,279
(1,064)
8,215
(7,117)
(333)
3
768
(95)
(172)
501
4,170
242
241
(1) Operating costs are calculated as cost of sales less cost of fuel plus selling, general, and administrative expenses less
(2)
depreciation and amortization.
Invested capital is calculated as total assets less total liabilities, excluding net debt. Net debt is calculated as short-term debt
and long-term debt, net of cash and cash equivalents.
(3) Capital includes property, plant, and equipment and intangible assets.
(4)
Includes leases and borrowing costs capitalized and excludes additions through business acquisitions.
Total revenue and non-current assets (5) by location of operations
($ millions)
Canada
Chile
United Kingdom
Argentina
Other countries
Total revenue
Year ended December 31
2022
5,044
2,216
1,219
436
364
2023
5,877
2,677
1,154
449
370
Non-current assets
at December 31
2022
1,495
364
281
88
105
2023
1,610
358
295
92
107
(5) Non-current assets shown above exclude deferred tax assets and net post-employment assets.
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
4. REVENUE
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized when or as the Company transfers control of goods or services to a customer at the amount
to which the Company expects to be entitled.
Revenue is recognized when control of the goods is transferred to the customer at a point-in-time for the following
revenue streams:
Revenue from sales of new and used equipment (except for complex power and energy systems) is presented
as new equipment revenue and used equipment revenue, respectively. Revenue is recognized when control
passes to the customer, which is generally at the time of shipment of the equipment to the customer or when
commissioning of equipment is complete. Revenue is recorded at the estimated amount of consideration to
which the Company expects to be entitled, including any non-cash consideration when used equipment is
accepted for trade-in value.
Revenue from sales of parts inventory is presented as product support revenue and recognized when control of
the part is transferred to the customer, which is generally upon shipment to the customer or when the customer
collects their purchase from one of the Company’s locations. Revenue from the sales of parts inventory is
initially recorded at the estimated amount of consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled. The
Company may offer incentives (for example, rebates) on certain parts and discounts for large volume parts
purchases. If applicable, management recognizes an obligation for items such as refunds, incentives, and
discounts with a corresponding reduction in product support revenue. The value of the obligation is estimated
based on the terms of the contract, customary business practices, and historical experience.
Revenue from sales of mobile refuelling services is presented as fuel and other revenue and recognized upon
delivery to the customer. Revenue is recorded at the estimated amount of consideration to which the Company
expects to be entitled.
Revenue is recognized in a manner that best reflects the Company’s performance over-time for the following
revenue streams:
Revenue from sales of complex power and energy systems involving the design, installation, and assembly of
power and energy systems is presented as new equipment revenue and estimated as the amount of
consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled. Revenue is recognized on a percentage of
completion basis proportionate to the work that has been completed and is based on associated costs incurred.
Revenue from sales of parts and labour when servicing equipment both under and not under a long-term
contract is presented as product support revenue. For servicing of equipment, revenue is recognized as the
service work is performed based on parts list price and standard billing labour rates. Product support is also
offered to customers in the form of long-term contracts. For these contracts, revenue is recognized on a basis
proportionate to the service work that has been performed based on associated costs incurred. For certain long-
term product support contracts where flat-rate labour or a monthly subscription service is provided, the
Company recognizes revenue for labour on a straight-line basis. Revenue from product support under long-term
contracts is estimated based on the number and types of services expected to be performed using the pricing
terms set out in the contract.
Revenue from equipment rentals and operating leases where the Company acts as lessor is presented as
equipment rental revenue and in accordance with the terms of the relevant agreement with the customer, either
recognized evenly over the term of that agreement or on a usage basis such as the number of hours that the
equipment is used. Equipment rental includes revenue from rental agreements with customers which contain an
option to purchase the equipment at the end of the rental term (referred to as ‘Rental Equipment with Purchase
Options’). When the customer exercises its option to purchase the equipment, the sale is presented as new
equipment revenue or used equipment revenue, as appropriate.
Revenue from customers may be recognized in advance of billing the customer. The Company recognizes unbilled
receivables for sales of new equipment (including complex power and energy systems) and product support revenue
(including sales of parts and labour when servicing equipment both under and not under long-term contracts) when
revenue recognition criteria are met, and the Company has the right to receive amounts from customers but invoices
have not yet been issued. Similarly, the Company recognizes deferred revenue when cash has been collected from
customers but control of the goods or services has not yet been transferred. Deferred revenue is recorded when
cash is received prior to the transfer of control related to sales of new equipment, servicing equipment, complex
power and energy systems, and extended warranty. Deferred revenue is recorded when deposits are received from
customers and in respect of sales of new equipment where the Company has issued a repurchase guarantee and
management has determined that it has not transferred control of the equipment.
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
Areas of Estimation Uncertainty
Long-Term Product Support Contracts and Sales of Complex Power and Energy Systems
Where the outcome of performance obligations for long-term product support contracts and sales of complex power
and energy systems can be estimated reliably, revenue is recognized. Revenue is measured primarily based on the
proportion of contract costs incurred for work performed to-date relative to the estimated total contract costs.
Variations in contract work, claims, and incentive payments are included to the extent that they have been agreed
with the customer. Where the outcome of performance obligations cannot be reliably measured, contract revenue is
recognized in the current period to the extent that costs have been incurred until such time that the outcome of the
performance obligations can be reasonably measured. Significant assumptions are required to estimate total
contract costs, which are recognized as expenses in the period in which they are incurred. When it is probable that
total contract costs will exceed total contract revenue, the expected loss is immediately recognized in the
consolidated statement of net income.
Areas of Significant Judgment
Transfer of Control to the Customer
The Company is required to make judgments when determining when control is transferred to the customer. For the
sale of new and used equipment and parts inventory, generally, control passes to the customer at the time of
shipment of the equipment or parts to the customer or when commissioning of equipment is complete. In certain
circumstances, management must determine if control transfers before or after the goods are shipped to the
customer (for example, bill-and-hold arrangements). In making this determination, management considers whether
the Company has transferred significant risks and rewards related to the product, legal title has transferred, the
Company has the ability to direct or sell the product to another customer, the product is ready for physical transfer,
or the product is in a condition of being capable of operating in the manner intended.
Repurchase Commitments
In certain circumstances, the Company enters into contracts with rights of return, at the customer’s discretion, for the
repurchase of equipment sold to customers for an amount which is generally based on a discount from the
estimated future fair value of that equipment. At the inception of the contract, the Company is required to make
judgments as to whether the customer has a significant economic incentive to exercise its right of return. When no
such incentive is expected, revenue is recognized upon the sale of equipment but when a significant economic
incentive is expected, revenue is recognized over the term of the contract. Significant assumptions are made in
estimating residual values, which are assessed based on experience and taking into account expected future market
conditions and projected disposal values.
Identifying Performance Obligations
The Company is required to make judgments when identifying the performance obligations in contracts with
customers. When the sales of parts and labour for servicing equipment under a long-term contract are sold bundled
together with the sale of equipment to a customer, management typically concludes that these are two separate
performance obligations as each of the promises to transfer equipment and provide services is capable of being
distinct and separately identifiable.
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The Company recorded revenue from the transfer of goods and services at a point-in-time and over time in the
following lines of business:
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
Years ended December 31
($ millions)
New equipment
Used equipment
Equipment rental
Product support
Fuel and other
Total revenue
Point-in-time Over-time
2,992
392
—
2,418
1,157
6,959
270
—
327
2,960
11
3,568
2023
Total Point-in-time Over-time
3,262
392
327
5,378
1,168
10,527
2,618
352
—
2,151
1,224
6,345
175
—
297
2,455
7
2,934
The Company recorded the following unbilled receivables from customers:
December 31
($ millions)
Product support
New equipment
Other
Total unbilled receivables
2023
429
61
6
496
2022
Total
2,793
352
297
4,606
1,231
9,279
2022
365
53
4
422
Invoices for sales of parts and labour when servicing equipment under long-term contracts were issued in
accordance with the billing arrangement over the contract term. Invoices for sales of parts and labour when servicing
equipment not under long-term contracts were issued when the work was complete. Invoices for sales of complex
power and energy systems were issued in accordance with milestone payments as agreed in each sales contract
with the customer.
The Company recorded the following contract liabilities:
December 31
($ millions)
Product support
Deposits from customers for
new equipment
Extended warranty
Complex power and energy systems
Other
Total deferred revenue
Current Non-current
—
231
156
32
80
8
507
—
36
—
2
38
2023
Total
231
156
68
80
10
545
Current Non-current
—
249
218
30
41
6
544
—
35
—
—
35
2022
Total
249
218
65
41
6
579
The majority of the Company’s contract liabilities relate to cash collected for goods or services where control will be
transferred to the customer within one year. Cash is typically collected up front for sales of extended warranties and
new equipment under repurchase guarantees; the transfer of control over these services and goods can extend
beyond one year.
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
5. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Years ended December 31
($ millions, except share and per share amounts)
Net income attributable to shareholders of Finning
Basic
523
2023
Diluted
523
Basic
503
2022
Diluted
503
Weighted average shares outstanding (WASO)
Effect of dilutive share options
WASO with assumed conversions
147,472,530 147,472,530 154,740,313 154,740,313
331,525
155,071,838
254,355
147,726,885
Earnings per share
3.55
3.54
3.25
3.25
Share options granted to employees that were anti-dilutive were excluded from the weighted average number of
shares for the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share. Anti-dilutive share options related to the year ended
December 31, 2023 were not significant (2022: 1 million).
6. OTHER INCOME AND OTHER EXPENSES
Years ended December 31
($ millions)
Gain on wind up of foreign subsidiaries (a)
Gain on sale of property, plant, and equipment (b)
Other income
Years ended December 31
($ millions)
Foreign exchange impact of devaluation of ARS (c)
Severance costs (a)
Write-off of intangible assets (d)
Other expenses
2023
41
13
54
2023
(56)
(18)
(12)
(86)
2022
—
—
—
2022
—
—
—
—
(a) In the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company executed various transactions to simplify and adjust
its organizational structure. The Company wound up two wholly owned subsidiaries and incurred severance
costs in each region as the Company reduced corporate overhead costs and simplified its operating model. As a
result of these activities, the Company recorded the following:
Net foreign currency translation gain of $41 million and income tax expense of $9 million (Note 13) were
reclassified to net income on the wind up of foreign subsidiaries; and
Severance costs.
(b) The South American operations sold a property in Chile and recorded a gain of $13 million on the sale.
(c) On December 13, 2023, the newly-elected Argentine government devalued the Argentine peso (ARS) official
exchange rate by 118% from 366.5 ARS to 800 ARS for USD 1. As a result of prolonged government currency
restrictions, including no material access to USD starting in late August 2023, the Company’s ARS exposure
increased and during this period economic hedges were not available. As a result of the growth in the
Company’s ARS exposure and the significant devaluation of the ARS in the three months ended December 31,
2023, the South American operations incurred a foreign exchange loss of $56 million.
(d) Following an evaluation of the business needs of the operations and related intangible assets, several software
and technology assets have been or will be decommissioned, and as a result, the Company derecognized
previously capitalized costs of $12 million.
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7. SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCE COSTS
December 31
($ millions)
Short-term debt
Long-term debt
3.40% £70 million, due May 22, 2023, Series F
4.08% USD 100 million, due January 19, 2024, Series B
4.28% USD 50 million, due April 3, 2024, Series D
2.626%, $200 million, due August 14, 2026
4.53% USD 200 million, due April 3, 2027, Series E
4.445%, $350 million, due May 16, 2028
5.077% $150 million, due June 13, 2042
Other term loans
Total long-term debt
Current portion of long-term debt
Non-current portion of long-term debt
Short-Term Debt
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2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
2023
1,239
2022
1,068
—
132
66
180
264
349
150
7
1,148
199
949
114
135
68
184
271
—
149
8
929
114
815
At December 31, 2023, short-term debt included $1.1 billion drawn on the Company’s committed sustainability-
linked revolving credit facility (2022: $1.0 billion). Refer to Note 8b for more information on the Company’s
committed sustainability-linked revolving credit facility.
The effective interest rate on the consolidated short-term debt for 2023 was 7.0% (2022: 3.5%).
Long-Term Debt
The Company's CAD denominated Medium Term Notes and USD denominated Senior Notes are unsecured and
interest is payable semi-annually with the principal due on maturity.
In January 2024, the Company repaid its 4.08%, USD 100 million note due January 19, 2024.
In May 2023, the Company issued $350 million of 4.445% senior unsecured notes due May 16, 2028. Proceeds of
this issuance were used to repay existing debt, including its 3.40%, £70 million senior notes due May 22, 2023, and
for general corporate purposes.
During the three months ended December 31, 2022, the Company paid $14 million to settle $15 million notional
value of its 2.626%, $200 million note due August 14, 2026, on the secondary market. The Company implemented
an automatic purchase plan for its 2.626%, $200 million note due August 14, 2026 and its 5.077%, $150 million note
due June 13, 2042 for the period January 3, 2023 to February 7, 2023. The Company repurchased $4 million
notional value of its notes under this plan.
The effective interest rate on the consolidated long-term debt for 2023 was 4.3% (2022: 4.1%).
Finance Costs
The components of finance costs were as follows:
Years ended December 31
($ millions)
Interest on short-term debt
Interest on long-term debt
Interest on debt
Interest on lease liabilities
Other finance related expenses
Finance costs
2023
93
46
139
12
10
161
2022
32
39
71
11
13
95
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2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
8. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Finning and its subsidiaries are exposed to market, credit, liquidity, and other risks in the normal course of business
activities. The Company’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) process is designed to ensure that these risks are
identified, managed, and reported. The ERM framework assists the Company in managing risks and business
activities to mitigate these risks across the organization in order to achieve the Company’s strategic objectives.
The Company maintains a strong risk management culture to protect and enhance shareholder value. On a
quarterly basis, Board level committees review the Company’s business risk assessment and the management of
key business risks, any changes to key risks and exposures, and the steps taken to monitor and control such
exposures, and report their review to the Board. The Board reviews all material risks on an annual basis. The Board
also reviews the adequacy of disclosures of key risks in the Company’s Annual Information Form, Management’s
Discussion and Analysis, and Annual Financial Statements on a quarterly and annual basis.
This note presents information about the Company’s exposure to credit, liquidity, and market risks and the
Company’s objectives, policies, and processes for managing these risks.
(a) Financial Assets and Credit Risk
Accounting Policy
Classification and measurement
Cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, unbilled receivables, supplier claims receivable, and notes
receivable are classified as amortized cost and measured using the effective interest method. Accounts
receivable comprises amounts due from customers for goods or services transferred in the ordinary course of
business and non-trade accounts. Unbilled receivables relate to the Company’s right to consideration for goods or
services transferred to a customer but not yet billed as at the reporting date. Notes receivable represents
amounts due from customers relating to the financing of equipment and parts and services sold.
Financial assets classified as amortized cost are assessed for impairment at the end of each reporting period and
a loss allowance is measured by estimating the lifetime expected credit losses. Certain categories of financial
assets, such as accounts receivable, that are considered not to be impaired individually are also assessed for
impairment on a collective basis. Estimates of expected credit losses take into account the Company’s past
experience of collecting payments, the amount of delayed payments in the portfolio past the average credit
period, as well as observable changes in and forecasts of future economic conditions that correlate with default
on receivables. The carrying amount of accounts receivable is reduced through the use of an allowance account.
Changes in the carrying amount of the allowance account are recognized in selling, general, and administrative
expenses in the consolidated statement of net income. At the point when the Company is satisfied that no
recovery of the amount owing is possible, the amount is considered not recoverable and the financial asset is
impaired.
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2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
Areas of Estimation Uncertainty
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
The Company records allowance for doubtful accounts that represents management’s best estimate of potential
losses in respect of accounts receivable and unbilled receivables. The main components of these allowances are
a specific loss component that relates to individually significant exposures and a collective loss component
established for groups of similar assets in respect of losses that are expected to occur.
The collective loss allowance is estimated based on historical data of payment statistics for similar financial
assets, adjusted for current and forecasted future economic conditions.
Expected credit losses related to the current economic environment have been incorporated in management’s
estimate of its allowance for doubtful accounts. No assurance can be given that this will be sufficient or that the
Company will not suffer material credit losses that will adversely affect its results. The Company allocates each
exposure to a credit risk grade based on data that is determined to be predictive of the risk of loss (including but
not limited to aging of receivable balances, external credit ratings, publicly available information about customers,
expectation of customer bankruptcies, and the impact of inflation and interest rate increases on customers ability
to pay) and applying experienced credit judgment. Exposures within each credit risk grade are segmented by
geographic region, industry classification, and risk categorization. An expected credit loss rate is calculated for
each segment.
Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Company if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to
meet its contractual obligations. This risk arises principally in respect of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents,
receivables from customers, receivables from suppliers, and derivative assets.
The Company’s material exposure to credit risk at the reporting date was:
December 31
($ millions)
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable
Unbilled receivables
Supplier claims receivable
Exposure to credit risk
Cash and Cash Equivalents
2023
152
1,012
496
127
1,787
2022
288
1,129
422
156
1,995
Credit risk associated with cash and cash equivalents is managed by ensuring that these financial assets are held
with major financial institutions with strong investment grade ratings and by monitoring the exposures with any single
institution. An ongoing review is performed to evaluate the changes in the credit rating of counterparties.
Receivables from Customers
Credit risk associated with accounts receivable and unbilled receivables from customers is minimized because of
the diversification of the Company’s operations as well as the diversified customer base and geographical
dispersion. The Company limits its exposure to credit risk from accounts receivable by establishing a maximum
payment period for customers. The Company also has policies in place to manage credit risk, including maintaining
credit limits for customers taking into account factors such as projected purchase values, credit worthiness of the
customer, and payment performance.
Receivables from Suppliers
The Company is exposed to risk on supplier claims receivable, primarily from Caterpillar, with whom Finning has
had an ongoing relationship since 1933.
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The maximum exposure to credit risk for accounts receivable at the reporting date by geographic location of
customer was as follows:
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
December 31
($ millions)
Canada
Chile
UK
Argentina
Other
Total
Impairment Losses
2023
535
273
109
44
51
1,012
2022
626
287
109
50
57
1,129
The aging of accounts receivable at the reporting date was as follows:
December 31
($ millions)
Not past due
Past due 1 – 30 days
Past due 31 – 90 days
Past due 91 – 120 days
Past due greater than 120 days
Total
2023
Gross Allowance
—
—
1
—
44
45
735
222
34
13
53
1,057
2022
Gross Allowance
—
—
1
1
41
43
866
169
82
7
48
1,172
The movement in the allowance for doubtful accounts in respect of accounts receivable during the year was as
follows:
Years ended December 31
($ millions)
Balance, beginning of year
Additional allowance and unused amounts reversed, net
Receivables written off
Foreign exchange rate changes
Balance, end of year
2023
43
4
(2)
—
45
2022
35
8
(1)
1
43
The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, unbilled receivables, and supplier claims receivable represents
the Company’s maximum exposure to credit risk for these balances.
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2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
(b) Financial Liabilities and Liquidity Risk
Accounting Policy
Classification and measurement
Accounts payable and accruals, short-term and long-term debt are classified as amortized cost and are measured
using the effective interest method.
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The
Company’s approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will have sufficient liquid financial
resources to fund its operations and meet its commitments and obligations. The Company maintains bilateral and
syndicated credit facilities, continuously monitors actual and forecast cash flows, and manages maturity profiles of
financial liabilities.
The Company will require capital to finance future growth and to refinance outstanding debt obligations as they
come due for repayment. If the cash generated from the Company’s operations is not sufficient to fund future
growth, capital, and debt repayment requirements, the Company will require additional debt or equity financing. The
Company’s ability to access capital markets for additional debt or equity on terms that are acceptable will be
dependent upon prevailing market conditions, as well as the Company’s financial condition. Further, Finning’s ability
to increase the level of debt financing may be limited by financial covenants or credit rating objectives. The ability to
raise additional financing for future activities may be impaired, or such financing may not be available on favourable
terms, due to conditions beyond Finning’s control, such as uncertainty in the capital markets, depressed commodity
prices or country risk factors.
At December 31, 2023, the Company had approximately $2.7 billion (2022: $2.5 billion) of unsecured committed and
uncommitted credit facilities. Included in this amount is a committed sustainability-linked revolving credit facility
totaling $1.3 billion with various Canadian and global financial institutions which is set to mature in September 2026.
Borrowings under this facility are available in multiple currencies and at various floating rates of interest. In October
2022, the Company obtained an additional $300 million committed revolving credit facility that had a one-year term
and could be used for general corporate purposes. In September 2023, this committed revolving credit facility was
extended to October 2024.
At December 31, 2023, $455 million was available collectively under the $1.3 billion committed sustainability-linked
revolving credit facility and $300 million committed revolving credit facility (2022: $551 million). The Company is
subject to certain covenants under its committed revolving credit facilities. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, the
Company was in compliance with these covenants.
The Company’s principal source of short-term funding is the committed sustainability-linked revolving credit facility.
The Company also maintains a maximum authorized commercial paper program of $600 million, backstopped by
credit available under the $1.3 billion committed sustainability-linked revolving credit facility. There was no
commercial paper outstanding at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. In addition, the Company maintains
other bank credit facilities, including overdrafts and letters of credit, to support its subsidiary operations.
In Argentina, the Company has experienced government currency restrictions in the past that have impacted
Finning’s ability to meet USD financial obligations as they fall due. The Company has been and continues to work
with key suppliers to manage payment terms and are evaluating the new rules and policies of the newly-elected
government. While the Company’s access to USD in Argentina has improved since December 31, 2023, new
government rules and policies as well as economic conditions are subject to change, and may impact Finning’s
ability to manage its liquidity risk.
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2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
The following are the contractual maturities of non-derivative and derivative financial liabilities. The amounts
presented represent the future undiscounted principal and interest cash flows, and therefore, do not necessarily
equal the carrying amount on the consolidated statement of financial position.
($ millions)
Carrying amount
December 31, 2023
Contractual cash flows
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028 Thereafter
Non-derivative financial liabilities
Accounts payable and accruals
Short-term debt (Note 7)
Long-term debt (Note 7)
Lease liabilities
Total non-derivative financial liabilities
Derivative financial instruments
Forward foreign currency contracts and swaps
Sell CAD
Buy USD
Sell GBP
Buy CAD
Sell ARS
Buy USD
Sell GBP
Buy USD
Sell EUR
Buy GBP
Total derivative financial instruments
(1,315)
(1,239)
(1,148)
(309)
(4,011)
(1,315)
(1,239)
(244)
(82)
(2,880)
—
—
(41)
(64)
(105)
—
—
(221)
(46)
(267)
—
—
(294)
(35)
(329)
—
—
(366)
(28)
(394)
—
—
(257)
(93)
(350)
(14)
—
—
—
—
1
—
—
—
—
(13)
(1,384)
1,370
(5)
5
(58)
55
(1)
1
(4)
4
(17)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
(c) Derivative Financial Instruments, Hedging, and Market Risk
Accounting Policy
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative financial instruments are classified as fair value through profit or loss and are recorded on the
consolidated statement of financial position at fair value. Fair value changes of derivative financial instruments not
designated as hedging instruments are recorded in the consolidated statement of net income as selling, general,
and administrative expenses or finance costs, as appropriate. Refer to Cash Flow Hedges and Net Investment
Hedges sections below for the accounting treatment for derivative financial instruments which are designated as
hedging instruments.
Hedges
The Company utilizes foreign currency debt, derivative financial instruments, and short-term investments in order
to manage its foreign currency and interest rate exposures. The Company uses derivative financial instruments
only in connection with managing related risk positions and does not use them for trading or speculative
purposes.
The Company determines whether or not to formally designate, for accounting purposes, eligible hedging
relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items. This process includes linking derivatives to specific
risks from assets or liabilities on the statement of financial position, specific firm commitments, or forecasted
transactions. For hedges designated as such for accounting purposes, at inception, the Company documents the
hedging relationship, its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge, and how the
Company will assess whether the Company meets the hedge effectiveness requirements. When derivative
instruments have been designated as a hedge and are highly effective in offsetting the identified hedged risk,
hedge accounting is applied to the derivative instruments. The ineffective portion of hedging gains and losses of
these hedges is reported in the consolidated statement of net income.
Cash Flow Hedges
The Company uses foreign exchange forward contracts and, at times, may use options to hedge the currency risk
associated with certain foreign denominated sales, purchase commitments, cash and debt balances, payables,
and receivables. The Company may also use other derivative instruments such as swaps, rate locks, and options
to hedge its interest rate exposure.
If hedge accounting is applied to the hedges, the effective portion of hedging gains and losses associated with
these cash flow hedges is recorded, net of tax, in other comprehensive income and recognized in earnings in the
same period as the hedged item. For cash flow hedges of non-financial items, these gains and losses are
included in the initial carrying cost of the hedged asset or hedged liability. The gain or loss relating to any
ineffective portion is recognized immediately in the consolidated statement of net income.
When a hedging instrument expires or is sold, or when a hedge no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting,
any accumulated gain or loss recorded in other comprehensive income at that time remains in accumulated other
comprehensive income until the originally hedged transaction affects net income. When a forecasted transaction
is no longer expected to occur, the accumulated gain or loss that was reported in other comprehensive income is
immediately recorded in the consolidated statement of net income.
Net Investment Hedges
The Company uses foreign currency debt to hedge foreign currency gains and losses on its long-term net
investments in foreign operations. The effective portion of the gain or loss of such instruments associated with the
hedged risk is recorded in other comprehensive income. These gains or losses are recognized in the
consolidated statement of net income upon the disposal of a foreign operation or a disposal that involves loss of
control of a subsidiary that includes a foreign operation.
Areas of Estimation Uncertainty
Fair Value
The fair value of derivative financial instruments that are not traded in an active market (e.g. over-the-counter
derivatives) is determined using valuation techniques. The Company uses its judgment to select a valuation
method and makes assumptions that are mainly based on market conditions existing at the end of each reporting
period.
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2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
Market Risk
Market risk is the risk that changes in the market, such as foreign exchange rates and interest rates, will affect the
Company’s net income or the fair value of its financial instruments. The objective of market risk management is to
manage and control market risk exposures within acceptable parameters.
Foreign Exchange Risk
The Company is geographically diversified, with significant investments in several different countries. The Company
transacts business in multiple currencies, the most significant of which are the CAD, USD, GBP, Chilean Peso
(CLP), and ARS. As a result, the Company has foreign currency exposure with respect to items denominated in
foreign currencies. The main types of foreign exchange risk of the Company are translation and transaction
exposure.
Translation Exposure
The most significant foreign exchange impact on the Company’s net income and other comprehensive income is the
translation of foreign currency-based earnings and net assets or liabilities into CAD, which is the Company’s
presentation currency. The Company’s South American and UK & Ireland operations have functional currencies
other than CAD and, as a result, exchange rate movements between the USD/CAD and GBP/CAD will impact the
consolidated results of the South American and UK & Ireland operations in CAD terms. The Company does not
hedge its exposure to foreign exchange risk with regard to foreign currency earnings.
Assets and liabilities of the Company’s South American and UK & Ireland operations are translated into CAD using
the exchange rates in effect at the consolidated statement of financial position dates. Any translation gains and
losses are recorded as foreign currency translation adjustments in other comprehensive income. To the extent
practical, it is the Company’s objective to manage this exposure by hedging a portion of its foreign investments with
loans denominated in foreign currencies.
The carrying value of the Company’s long-term debt that was designated as net investment hedging instruments
was $462 million (2022: $588 million).
Transaction Exposure
Many of the Company’s operations purchase, sell, rent, and lease assets and incur costs in currencies other than
their functional currency. This mismatch of currencies creates transactional exposure, which may affect the
Company’s profitability as exchange rates fluctuate. For example, the Company’s Canadian operating results are
exposed to volatility in USD/CAD rates between the timing of equipment and parts purchases that are made in USD
and the ultimate sale to customers made in CAD. A portion of this exposure is hedged through the use of forward
exchange contracts as well as managed through pricing practices. The Company applies hedge accounting to
hedges of certain inventory purchases in its Canadian operations. During the year ended December 31, 2023 the
Company entered into forward exchange contracts for inventory purchases of USD 561 million (2022: USD 633
million).
The results of the Company’s operations are impacted by the translation of foreign-denominated transactions; the
results of the Canadian operations are most impacted by USD based revenue and costs, and the results of the
South American operations are most impacted by CLP and ARS based revenues and costs.
The Company is also exposed to foreign currency risks related to the future cash flows on its foreign-denominated
financial assets and financial liabilities and foreign-denominated net asset or net liability positions on its consolidated
statement of financial position, primarily the USD/CAD in Canada and USD/CLP and USD/ARS in South America.
The Company enters into forward exchange contracts, short-term investments, and short-term borrowings to
manage some mismatches in foreign currency cash flows but does not fully hedge balance sheet exposure so this
may result in unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses until the financial assets and financial liabilities are
settled. Government currency restrictions that remain in place in Argentina may continue to impact the South
American operations ARS exposure and cost to hedge.
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Exposure to Foreign Exchange Risk
The currencies of the Company’s significant financial instruments were as follows:
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
December 31, 2023
(millions)
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable
Short-term investments
Short-term and long-term debt
Accounts payable and accruals
Lease liabilities
Net statement of financial position exposure
December 31, 2022
(millions)
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable
Short-term and long-term debt
Accounts payable and accruals
Lease liabilities
Net statement of financial position exposure
CAD
8
464
—
(856)
(435)
(245)
(1,064)
CAD
3
511
(388)
(404)
(255)
(533)
USD
43
159
—
(1,160)
(404)
(2)
(1,364)
USD
113
164
(1,034)
(462)
(3)
(1,222)
CLP (1)
GBP
28,356
11
64 132,183
—
—
(12)
—
(50,441)
(86)
(24,919)
(14)
85,179
(37)
CLP (1)
GBP
31
61,958
71 160,244
—
(77) (115,324)
(27,623)
(18)
79,255
(120)
(127)
ARS
17,642
2,892
15,325
—
(3,936)
—
31,923
ARS
1,832
524
(1,964)
(1,771)
(12)
(1,391)
(1)
Included are the CLP equivalents of amounts denominated in the Unidad de Fomento.
Sensitivity Analysis to Foreign Exchange Risk
The translation of financial instruments denominated in foreign currencies are impacted by changes in foreign
exchange rates. A weakening of the CAD against the following currencies would increase (decrease) pre-tax income
and pre-tax other comprehensive income by the amounts shown below. This analysis uses estimated forecast
foreign exchange rates for the upcoming year and assumes that all other variables, in particular volumes, relative
pricing, interest rates, and hedging activities are unchanged.
December 31, 2023
($ millions)
USD/CAD
GBP/CAD
CLP/CAD (2)
ARS/CAD
Weakening
of CAD
10%
10%
25%
60%
Pre-tax
income
7
1
38
(1)
Pre-tax other
comprehensive
income
(26)
—
—
—
(2) Excluded from this sensitivity are CLP denominated liabilities which are exempt from the financial instrument disclosures.
A strengthening of the CAD against the above currencies relative to the December 31, 2023 month end rates would
have an equivalent but opposite effect in the amounts shown on the basis that all other variables are unchanged.
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2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
Interest Rate Risk
Changes in market interest rates can cause fluctuations in the fair value or future cash flows of financial instruments.
The Company is exposed to changes in interest rates on some of its interest-bearing financial assets. The
Company’s floating-rate financial assets comprise cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments. Due to
the short-term nature of these financial assets, the impact of fluctuations in fair value is limited but interest income
earned can be impacted. Notes receivable bear interest at a fixed rate thus their fair value will fluctuate prior to
maturity but, absent monetization, future cash flows do not change.
The Company is exposed to changes in interest rates on its variable interest-bearing financial liabilities, primarily
from short-term debt. The Company’s debt portfolio comprises both fixed and floating rate debt instruments, with
terms to maturity ranging up to 2042. The Company’s floating rate debt is short term in nature and as a result, the
Company is exposed to limited fluctuations in changes to fair value, but finance costs and cash flows will increase or
decrease as interest rates change.
The fair value of the Company’s fixed rate debt obligations fluctuates with changes in interest rates, but absent early
settlement, related cash flows do not change. The Company is exposed to changes in future interest rates upon
refinancing of any debt prior to or at maturity.
The Company manages its interest rate risk by balancing its portfolio with fixed and floating rate debt, as well as
managing the term to maturity of its debt portfolio, but no assurance can be given that these efforts will fully offset all
risk.
Profile
At the reporting date the interest rate profile of the Company’s interest-bearing financial instruments was as follows:
December 31
($ millions)
Fixed rate instruments
Financial assets
Financial liabilities
Variable rate instruments
Financial assets
Financial liabilities
2023
2022
71
(1,457)
73
(1,260)
177
(1,239)
288
(1,068)
Fair Value Sensitivity Analysis for Fixed Rate Instruments
The Company does not account for any fixed rate financial assets or financial liabilities at fair value through the
consolidated statement of net income, and the Company does not currently have any derivatives designated as
hedging instruments under a fair value hedge accounting model, or any derivative interest rate instruments for which
fair value changes are recognized in other comprehensive income. Therefore, a change in interest rates at the
reporting date would not affect net income or other comprehensive income.
Pre-tax Income Sensitivity Analysis for Variable Rate Instruments
The Company’s variable rate instruments are in a net liability position; therefore, an increase of 1.0% in interest
rates for a full year relative to the interest rates at the reporting date would decrease income by $11 million with a
1.0% decrease having the opposite effect. This analysis assumes that all other variables, in particular foreign
currency exchange rates and volumes, remain constant.
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Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
(d) Fair Values
Financial instruments measured at fair value are grouped into three levels based on the degree to which fair value is
observable:
Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities
Level 2 – significant observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1
Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs
The Company’s only financial instruments measured at fair value are derivative financial instruments. All of the
derivative financial instruments are measured at fair value using Level 2 inputs. The Company did not move any
instruments between levels of the fair value hierarchy during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
Derivative Financial Instruments (Level 2)
The fair value of foreign currency forward contracts is determined by discounting contracted future cash flows using
a discount rate derived from interest rate curves and observed forward prices for comparable assets and liabilities.
Where material, fair values are adjusted for credit risk based on observed credit default spreads or market yield
spreads for counterparties for financial assets and based on the Company’s credit risk for financial liabilities. The
Company’s credit risk is derived from yield spreads on the Company’s market quoted debt.
Long-Term Debt (Level 2)
The carrying value and fair value of the Company’s long-term debt was as follows:
December 31
($ millions)
Long-term debt
Carrying value
1,148
2023
Fair value
1,143
Carrying value
929
2022
Fair value
899
The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt is based on the present value of future cash flows required to settle
the debt. The present value of future cash flows is discounted using the yield to maturity rate as at the measurement
date. This technique utilizes a combination of quoted prices and market observable inputs.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Accounts Receivable, Unbilled Receivables, Supplier Claims Receivable, Notes
Receivable, Short-Term Investments, Short-Term Debt, and Accounts Payable
The recorded values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, unbilled receivables, supplier claims
receivable, notes receivable, short-term investments, short-term debt, and accounts payable approximate their fair
values due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.
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2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
9. MANAGEMENT OF CAPITAL
The Company’s objective when managing capital is to maintain a flexible capital structure which optimizes the cost
of capital at an acceptable risk. The Company includes cash and cash equivalents, short-term and long-term debt,
and shareholders’ equity in the definition of capital.
The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it in light of actual and forecasted cash flows,
actual and anticipated capital expenditures, rental equipment spend, and investments, changes in economic
conditions and the risk characteristics of its underlying assets. In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the
Company may purchase common shares for cancellation pursuant to normal course issuer bids, issue new common
shares, issue new debt, repay debt, issue new debt to replace existing debt with different characteristics, or adjust
the amount of dividends paid to shareholders. In May 2023, the Company renewed its normal course issuer bid
(NCIB) which enables the Company to purchase its common shares for cancellation.
In connection with the NCIB, the Company may enter into an automatic share purchase plan (ASPP) with a
designated broker to enable share repurchases for cancellation during selected blackout periods. Refer to Note 10
for details of the share repurchases made under the NCIB and ASPP during 2023 and 2022.
The Company monitors net debt to Adjusted earnings before finance costs, income taxes, depreciation and
amortization (EBITDA) to assess operating leverage and ability to repay debt. This ratio approximates the length of
time, in years, that it would take the Company to repay its debt, with net debt and Adjusted EBITDA held constant.
December 31
Net debt to Adjusted EBITDA (times)
Company
long-term target
< 3.0
2023
1.7
2022
1.6
Net debt to Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as net debt at the reporting date divided by Adjusted EBITDA for the last
twelve months. Net debt is calculated as short-term and long-term debt, net of cash. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated
by adding depreciation and amortization to earnings before finance costs and income taxes, excluding items that are
not considered to be indicative of operational and financial trends, either by nature or amount, to provide a better
overall understanding of the Company’s underlying business performance.
Net debt was calculated as follows:
December 31
($ millions)
Cash and cash equivalents
Short-term debt
Long-term debt
Current
Non-current
Net debt
Adjusted EBITDA reconciles to earnings before finance costs and income tax as follows:
Years ended December 31
($ millions)
Earnings before finance costs and income taxes
Depreciation and amortization
EBITDA
Significant items:
Gain on wind up of foreign subsidiaries (Note 6a)
Gain on sale of property, plant, and equipment (Note 6b)
Foreign exchange impact of devaluation of ARS (Note 6c)
Severance costs (Note 6a)
Write-off of intangible assets (Note 6d)
Adjusted EBITDA
2023
(152)
1,239
199
949
2,235
2023
910
379
1,289
(41)
(13)
56
18
12
1,321
2022
(288)
1,068
114
815
1,709
2022
768
333
1,101
—
—
—
—
—
1,101
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
10. SHARE CAPITAL
Accounting Policy
Common shares repurchased by the Company are recognized as a reduction in share capital and contributed
surplus (and retained earnings once contributed surplus is fully drawn down) on the date of repurchase. A liability
is recognized for any committed repurchases that have not yet settled at a reporting period end. The cash
consideration paid to repurchase common shares is presented as a financing activity in the statement of cash
flows. The number of repurchased common shares is disclosed below and the amount deducted from equity is
disclosed in the statement of changes in equity.
The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of preferred shares without par value, of which 4.4 million
are designated as cumulative redeemable convertible preferred shares. The Company had no preferred shares
outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares. All issued common shares have no
par value and are fully paid.
The Company's dealership agreements with subsidiaries of Caterpillar are fundamental to its business and a change
in control of Finning may result in Caterpillar exercising its right to terminate those dealership agreements.
The change in the number of common shares in share capital were as follows:
Years ended December 31
(number of common shares)
Balance, beginning of year
Exercise of share options
Repurchase of common shares
Balance, end of year
2023
151,041,250
182,776
(7,216,763)
144,007,263
2022
157,808,102
174,187
(6,941,039)
151,041,250
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company repurchased 7,216,763 common shares for cancellation
for $272 million, at an average cost of $37.75 per share, through the Company’s NCIB. In 2022, 6,941,039 common
shares were repurchased for cancellation for $219 million, at an average cost of $31.51 per share. At December 31,
2023, the Company did not enter into an ASPP and therefore, no obligation was recorded for the repurchase of
shares (2022: $21 million). Refer to Note 9 for a description of the Company’s NCIB and ASPP.
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
11. SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS
Accounting Policy
The Company has share option plans and other share-based compensation plans for directors and certain eligible
employees and members of the Board.
Equity-settled share-based payments comprise share options which are measured at fair value using the Black-
Scholes option pricing model. The fair value is determined on the grant date of the share option and recorded over
the vesting period in selling, general, and administrative expense, based on the Company’s estimate of options that
will vest, with a corresponding increase to contributed surplus. When share options are exercised, the proceeds
received by the Company, together with any related amount recorded in contributed surplus, are credited to share
capital.
Cash-settled share-based payments comprise DSUs, Performance Share Units (PSUs), and Restricted Share Units
(RSUs). Cash-settled share-based awards are measured at fair value. Except for Total Shareholder Return
Performance Share Units (TSR PSUs), the fair value of all cash-settled share-based awards are estimated using the
Company’s share price on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:FTT). The fair value of vested TSR PSUs are
estimated using a 5-day volume-weighted average price and the fair value of unvested TSR PSUs are estimated
using the Monte Carlo model. Cash settled share-based compensation plans are recognized as a liability.
Compensation expense which arises from vesting and fluctuations in the fair value of the Company’s cash settled
share-based compensation plans is recognized in selling, general, and administrative expense in the consolidated
statement of income with the corresponding liabilities recorded within accounts payable and accruals (current) and
long-term other liabilities (non-current) on the consolidated statement of financial position.
Areas of Estimation Uncertainty
The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the fair value of share options at the time of
grant. Inputs to the model are subject to various estimates relating to share price volatility, interest rates, dividend
yields and expected life of the units issued. Inputs are subject to market factors as well as internal estimates. The
Company considers historical trends together with any new information to determine the best estimates of inputs to
the model at the date of grant. Separate from the fair value calculation, the Company is required to estimate the
expected forfeiture rate of equity-settled share-based payments in estimating how many units are expected to vest.
The Company uses the Monte Carlo pricing model to estimate the fair value of PSUs at each reporting date. Inputs
to the model for TSR PSUs include the historical share prices of a specified peer group (S&P/TSX Capped
Industrials Index) and estimates of the relative ranking of the Company’s total shareholder return compared with the
specified peer group. Inputs to the model for ROIC PSUs include the Company’s projected ROIC.
Share Options
The Company has one share option plan (Stock Option Plan) for senior executives and management of the
Company. Options granted under the Stock Option Plan vest over a three-year period and are exercisable over a
seven-year period. The exercise price of each option is based on the weighted average trading price of the common
shares of the Company on the date prior to the grant. Under the Stock Option Plan, the Company may issue up to
7,470,000 common shares pursuant to the exercise of share options. At December 31, 2023, 3,609,124 (2022:
3,374,598) common shares remained eligible to be issued in connection with future grants.
Under the Stock Option Plan, the Company only grants and prices share options when all material information has
been disclosed to the market. The difference between options exercised and common shares issued are withheld
and returned to the option pool for future issues or grants. The exercises generally utilize the cashless method,
whereby the actual number of common shares issued on exercise is based on the premium between the fair value
of common shares at the time of exercise and the grant value, and the equivalent value of the number of share
options up to the grant value is withheld. Share options exercised in 2023 comprised both cash and cashless
exercises.
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Details of the Stock Option Plan were as follows:
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
2023
Share Weighted average
exercise price
options
2022
Share Weighted average
exercise price
options
Years ended December 31
Share options outstanding,
beginning of year
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited
Expired
Share options outstanding, end of year
1,567,168
278,878
(600,296)
(95,884)
—
1,149,866
Share options exercisable, end of year
586,739
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
27.63
35.63
26.25
30.51
—
30.06
25.71
1,772,547
339,689
(522,205)
(21,753)
(1,110)
1,567,168
779,731
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
25.12
33.90
23.27
25.42
25.44
27.63
26.12
The fair value of the share options granted during the year was estimated on the date of grant using the following
weighted-average assumptions:
Dividend yield
Expected volatility (1)
Risk-free interest rate
Expected life (in years)
Grant date fair value of share options
Share price
2023
3.2%
33.9%
3.3%
5.02
9.05 $
35.63 $
2022
3.1%
31.8%
2.8%
5.11
7.98
33.90
$
$
(1) Expected volatility is based on historical share price volatility of TSX:FTT shares.
The following table summarizes information about share options outstanding at December 31, 2023:
Range of exercise prices
$17.75 - $20.03
$20.04 - $33.10
$33.11 - $33.79
$33.80 - $34.83
$34.84 - $35.63
Total
Number
outstanding
186,070
181,923
263,151
251,942
266,780
1,149,866
Share options outstanding
Weighted
average
remaining life exercise Price
Weighted
average
3.36 years $
1.74 years $
3.63 years $
5.38 years $
6.38 years $
4.31 years $
17.75
24.36
33.25
34.02
35.63
30.06
Share options exercisable
Weighted
average
exercise price
$
$
$
$
$
$
Number
outstanding
186,070
178,693
165,105
56,871
—
586,739
17.75
24.29
33.34
34.02
—
25.71
The following table summarizes information about share options outstanding at December 31, 2022:
Range of exercise prices
$17.75 - $17.80
$17.81 - $27.11
$27.12 - $33.37
$33.38 - $33.96
$33.97 - $34.02
Total
Share options Outstanding
Weighted
Weighted
average
average
remaining life exercise Price
4.36 years $
2.37 years $
5.30 years $
2.47 years $
6.38 years $
4.38 years $
17.75
23.41
32.97
33.69
34.02
27.63
Number
outstanding
387,120
308,103
357,176
186,620
328,149
1,567,168
Share options Exercisable
Weighted
average
exercise price
$
$
$
$
$
$
Number
outstanding
166,895
307,136
123,800
181,900
—
779,731
17.75
23.42
32.97
33.68
—
26.12
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
Other Share-Based Payment Plans
The Company has other share-based payment plans in the form of DSUs, PSUs, and RSUs that use notional
common share units.
Details of the plans are as follows:
Directors
Directors’ Deferred Share Unit (DDSU) Plan A
Under the DDSU Plan A, non-employee Directors of the Company may be awarded DSUs and may also elect to
have all or a portion of their cash compensation payable for service as a Director issued in the form of DSUs. These
units are fully vested upon issuance. These units accumulate notional dividends in the form of additional units based
on the dividends paid on the Company’s common shares.
Units are redeemable for cash or common shares of the Company or a combination of cash and shares (as
requested by the holder) only following cessation of service on the Board and must be redeemed by December 31st
of the year following the year in which the cessation occurred. Each DSU is redeemable for one common share or if
redeemed for cash, the value is determined using the redemption-date market value of the Company’s common
shares.
Non-employee Directors of the Company were granted a total of 50,329 DSUs in 2023 (2022: 58,445), which were
expensed over the calendar year as the units were issued. An additional 24,636 DSUs (2022: 27,969) were issued
in lieu of cash compensation payable for service as a Director. A further 17,292 DSUs (2022: 18,322) were granted
to Directors during 2023 as notional dividends.
Executive
Executive Deferred Share Unit (Exec DSU) Plan
Under the Exec DSU Plan, executives of the Company may elect to have all or a portion of their annual bonus
issued in the form of DSUs and may be awarded DSUs as approved by the Board. The Exec DSU Plan utilizes
notional units that become fully vested at the time of issuance or in accordance with terms set at the time of grant, if
any. Vested DSUs are redeemable for cash before December 15th of the year following the year in which cessation
of employment with the Company occurred. Only vested units accumulate notional dividends in the form of
additional DSUs based on the dividends paid on the Company’s common shares.
Executives were granted a total of 6,025 DSUs in 2023 (2022: 471) as remuneration of their annual bonus payment
and 1,184 DSUs (2022: 1,378) were issued as notional dividends under the Exec DSU Plan.
Deferred Share Unit (DSU-B) Plan B for Executives
Under the DSU-B Plan, executives of the Company may be awarded DSUs as approved by the Board. The DSU-B
Plan utilizes notional units that become vested in accordance with terms set at the time of grant. Vested DSUs are
redeemable for cash or for common shares of the Company before December 31st of the year following the year in
which cessation of employment with the Company occurred. DSUs expire if they have not vested within five years
from the grant-date. Only vested units accumulate notional dividends in the form of additional DSUs based on the
dividends paid on the Company’s common shares.
During 2023, 900 DSUs (2022: 966) were granted to executives as notional dividends under the DSU-B Plan.
PSU Plan
Under the PSU Plan, certain employees of the Company may be awarded performance share units as approved by
the Board. This plan utilizes notional units that vest upon achieving future specified performance levels. All units
accumulate notional dividends over the life of the grants in the form of additional performance share units based on
the dividends paid on the Company’s common shares. All units, including notional dividends, are redeemed upon
vesting. All PSUs granted in 2023 and 2022 were divided equally into two categories. Half of the awards were based
on the extent to which the Company’s return on invested capital achieves or exceeds the specified performance
levels in each year of a three-year performance period (ROIC PSUs). The other half of the awards was based on the
performance of the Company’s total shareholder return over the three-year period relative to the performance of the
total shareholder return of companies that were in the S&P/TSX Capped Industrials Index for the performance
period.
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
Vested performance share units are redeemable in cash. The per unit payout is based on the volume-weighted
average trading price of the Company’s common shares on the five days prior to the end of the performance period.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, a total of 307,822 performance share units were granted to certain
employees, based on 100% vesting (2022: 346,723), and 43,922 notional units (2022: 69,025) were issuable based
on 100% vesting as payment for dividends upon vesting.
Compensation expense for the PSU Plan is recorded over the three-year performance period. The amount of
compensation expense is adjusted over the three-year performance period to reflect the fair value of the PSUs and
the number of PSUs anticipated to vest.
2023 Grant
The specified levels and respective vesting percentages for the 2023 grant were as follows:
TSR PSUs
1/3 of the grant is based on the Company’s total shareholder return for year 1 of the grant (2023);
1/3 of the grant is based on the Company’s total shareholder return for year 2 of the grant (2024); and
1/3 of the grant is based on the Company’s total shareholder return for year 3 of the grant (2025).
Percentile rank
TSR PSUs Vested
< 25th Percentile 25th Percentile
0%
50%
50th Percentile
100%
75th Percentile 100th Percentile
150%
200%
ROIC PSUs
1/3 of the grant is based on the Company’s ROIC performance for year 1 of the grant (2023);
1/3 of the grant is based on the Company’s ROIC performance for year 2 of the grant (2024) (1); and
1/3 of the grant is based on the Company’s ROIC performance for year 3 of the grant (2025) (1).
Proportion of
PSUs vesting
Nil
50%
100%
200%
Performance level
2023 ROIC
< 14.3%
14.3%
20.4%
26.5% or more
Below Threshold
Threshold
Target
Maximum
(1) The return on invested capital performance level targets for 2024 and 2025 will be determined by the end of February of
each of these years.
2022 Grant
The specified levels and respective vesting percentages for the 2022 grant were as follows:
TSR PSUs
1/3 of the grant is based on the Company’s total shareholder return for year 1 of the grant (2022);
1/3 of the grant is based on the Company’s total shareholder return for year 2 of the grant (2023); and
1/3 of the grant is based on the Company’s total shareholder return for year 3 of the grant (2024).
Percentile rank
TSR PSUs Vested
< 25th Percentile 25th Percentile
0%
50%
50th Percentile
100%
75th Percentile 100th Percentile
150%
200%
ROIC PSUs
1/3 of the grant is based on the Company’s ROIC performance for year 1 of the grant (2022);
1/3 of the grant is based on the Company’s ROIC performance for year 2 of the grant (2023); and
1/3 of the grant is based on the Company’s ROIC performance for year 3 of the grant (2024) (2).
Performance level
Below Threshold
Threshold
Target
Maximum
(2) The return on invested capital performance level targets for 2024 will be determined by the end of February 2024.
2022 ROIC
< 12.0%
12.0%
17.2%
22.4% or more
2023 ROIC
< 14.3%
14.3%
20.4%
26.5% or more
Proportion of
PSUs vesting
Nil
50%
100%
200%
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
Restricted Share Unit (RSU) Plan
Under the RSU Plan, certain employees of the Company may be awarded RSUs as approved by the Board. This
plan utilizes notional units that vest in accordance with terms set at the time of grant (typically three years from grant
date). All units accumulate notional dividends over the life of the grants in the form of additional restricted share
units based on the dividends paid on the Company’s common shares.
RSUs that have vested are redeemable in cash and the fair value payout per unit is based on the volume-weighted
average trading price of the Company’s common shares on the five days prior to the end of the vesting period.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, a total of 193,235 restricted share units were granted to certain
employees (2022: 259,779) and 26,996 notional units (2022: 24,518) are issuable as payment for dividends upon
vesting.
Details of the DSU, PSU, and RSU plans were as follows:
Year ended December 31, 2023
Units
Outstanding, beginning of year
Additions
Exercised
Forfeited
Outstanding, end of year
Vested, beginning of year
Vested
Exercised
Forfeited
Vested, end of year
Liability
($ millions)
Balance, beginning of year
Expensed
Exercised
Forfeited
Balance, end of year
Year ended December 31, 2022
Units
Outstanding, beginning of year
Additions
Exercised
Forfeited
Outstanding, end of year
Vested, beginning of year
Vested
Exercised
Forfeited
Vested, end of year
Liability
($ millions)
Balance, beginning of year
Expensed
Exercised
Forfeited
Balance, end of year
Exec
DSU
42,157
7,209
(1,144)
—
48,222
42,157
7,209
(1,144)
—
48,222
PSU
DDSU
DSU-B
34,589 683,113 1,525,700
297,283
92,257
(747,123)
(47,556)
—
(126,397)
949,463
35,489 727,814
900
—
—
RSU
796,037
211,887
(307,581)
(104,809)
595,534
Total
3,081,596
609,536
(1,103,404)
(231,206)
2,356,522
34,589 683,113
92,257
(47,556)
—
35,489 727,814
900
—
—
765,986
326,450
(747,123)
(18,863)
326,450
—
307,581
(307,581)
—
—
1,525,845
734,397
(1,103,404)
(18,863)
1,137,975
1
1
—
—
2
1
—
—
—
1
23
7
(2)
—
28
37
12
(25)
(3)
21
15
9
(11)
(2)
11
77
29
(38)
(5)
63
Exec
DSU
376,285
1,849
(69,527)
(266,450)
42,157
50,020
61,664
(69,527)
—
42,157
PSU
DDSU
DSU-B
39,343 623,377 1,400,422
542,514
(322,865)
(94,371)
34,589 683,113 1,525,700
966 104,736
(45,000)
—
(5,720)
—
RSU
785,869
284,297
(219,210)
(54,919)
796,037
39,343 623,377
966 104,736
(45,000)
—
34,589 683,113
(5,720)
—
353,358
765,986
(322,865)
(30,493)
765,986
—
219,210
(219,210)
—
—
2
2
(3)
—
1
1
—
—
—
1
20
4
(1)
—
23
29
20
(10)
(2)
37
13
10
(7)
(1)
15
Total
3,225,296
934,362
(662,322)
(415,740)
3,081,596
1,066,098
1,152,562
(662,322)
(30,493)
1,525,845
65
36
(21)
(3)
77
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
The per unit fair value of the DSUs, ROIC PSUs, and RSUs outstanding at December 31, 2023 was $38.32 (2022:
$33.66). The per unit fair value of TSR PSUs outstanding at December 31, 2023 was $39.81 (2022: $35.68).
The impact of the share-based payment plans on the Company’s financial statements was as follows:
Years ended December 31
($ millions)
Consolidated Statements of Net Income
Compensation expense arising from equity-settled share-based payments
Compensation expense arising from cash-settled share-based payments
Total share-based payment expense
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
Liability for cash-settled share-based payments (current)
Liability for cash-settled share-based payments (non-current) (Note 19)
2023
2022
2
24
26
16
47
3
33
36
36
41
The total intrinsic value of vested and outstanding share-based payments was $42 million (2022: $50 million).
12. INVENTORY
Accounting Policy
Inventory is made up of assets held for sale in the ordinary course of business, in the process of production for
sale, or in the form of materials or supplies to be consumed in the production process or in the rendering of
services. Inventory is stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is determined on a specific item
basis for on-hand equipment and internal service work in progress, and on a weighted average cost basis for
parts and supplies. The cost of inventory includes all costs of purchase, conversion costs, other costs incurred in
bringing inventory to their existing location and condition, and an appropriate share of overhead costs based on
normal operating capacity.
Areas of Estimation Uncertainty
The Company makes estimates of the provision required to reflect net realizable value of slow-moving and
obsolete inventory. These estimates are determined on the basis of age, redundancy, and stock levels. For
equipment inventory, estimates are determined on a specific item basis. Management reviews equipment values
with equipment specialists taking into account current market demand, market supply of equipment, market
prices, and the age and condition of equipment. Management reviews parts inventory estimates based on market
demand, parts turns, discontinued items, ability to return to the vendor, and surplus/excess items.
December 31
($ millions)
On-hand equipment
Parts and supplies
Internal service work in progress
Total inventory
2023
1,266
1,110
468
2,844
2022
919
1,030
512
2,461
For the year ended December 31, 2023, on-hand equipment, parts, supplies, and internal service work in progress
recognized as an expense in cost of sales amounted to $7.3 billion (2022: $6.5 billion). For the year ended
December 31, 2023, the write-down of inventory to net realizable value, included in cost of sales, was $24 million
(2022: $23 million).
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
13. INCOME TAXES
Accounting Policy
The balance sheet liability method of tax allocation is used in accounting for income taxes. Under this method, the
carry forward of unused tax losses and unused tax credits and the temporary differences arising from the
difference between the tax basis of an asset and a liability and its carrying amount on the consolidated statement
of financial position are used to calculate deferred tax assets or liabilities. Deferred tax liabilities are 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 the carry forward of unused tax losses, unused tax credits, and the
deductible temporary differences can be utilized. Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary
differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, and interests in joint ventures, except where the
Company is able to control the reversal of the temporary difference and it is probable that the temporary
difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Deferred tax assets or liabilities are calculated using tax rates
anticipated to be in effect in the periods that the asset is expected to be realized or the liability is expected to be
settled based on the laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date. The effect of a
change in income tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income and/or equity in the
period that the change becomes enacted or substantively enacted.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognized if the temporary difference arises from:
initial recognition of goodwill;
initial recognition of assets and liabilities in a transaction (other than in a business combination) that affects
neither taxable profit nor the accounting profit; or,
transactions that give rise to equal and offsetting temporary differences.
The Company has applied the temporary exception from the accounting requirements for deferred taxes in
relation to Pillar Two tax legislation. Accordingly, the Company neither recognizes nor discloses information about
deferred tax assets and liabilities related to Pillar Two income taxes.
Current tax expense is based on the results for the year as adjusted for items which are non-assessable or
disallowed using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted by the consolidated statement of financial position
date.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets
against current tax liabilities and when they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the
Company intends to settle its tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.
Current and deferred tax are recognized in net income, except when they relate to items that are recognized in
other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case, the current and deferred tax are also recognized
in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively. Where current tax or deferred tax arises from
the initial accounting for a business combination, the tax effect is included in the accounting for the business
combination. The deferred tax impact of foreign exchange gains or losses arising on the translation of foreign-
denominated non-monetary assets and non-monetary liabilities is recorded in provision for income taxes in the
consolidated statement of net income.
Areas of Estimation Uncertainty
Estimations of tax assets or liabilities require assessments to be made based on the potential tax treatment of
certain items that will only be resolved once finally agreed with the relevant tax authorities.
Assumptions underlying the composition of deferred tax assets and liabilities include estimates of future results of
operations and the timing of reversal of temporary differences as well as the substantively enacted tax rates and
laws in each jurisdiction where the Company operates at the time of the expected reversal. The composition of
deferred tax assets and liabilities changes from period to period due to the uncertainties surrounding these
assumptions and changes in tax rates or regimes which could have a material effect on expected results.
Income tax laws and regulations can be complex and are potentially subject to a different interpretation between
the Company and the respective tax authority. Due to the number of variables associated with the differing tax
laws and regulations across the multiple jurisdictions where the Company operates, the precision and reliability of
the resulting estimates are subject to uncertainties and may change as additional information becomes known.
Net income in subsequent periods may be impacted by the amount that estimates differ from the final tax return
or from any subsequent re-assessment.
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Provision for income taxes
The Company recognized the following provisions for income taxes:
Year ended December 31, 2023
($ millions)
Current
Adjustment for prior periods recognized in the current year
Total current tax expense
Deferred
Origination and reversal of timing differences
Decrease due to tax rate changes
Change in valuation allowance
Adjustment for prior periods recognized in the current year
Total deferred tax expense
Provision for income taxes
Year ended December 31, 2022
($ millions)
Current
Adjustment for prior periods recognized in the current year
Total current tax expense
Deferred
Origination and reversal of timing differences
Change in valuation allowance
Adjustment for prior periods recognized in the current year
Total deferred tax expense
Provision for income taxes
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
Canada
93
(3)
90
International
129
—
129
2
—
—
2
4
94
3
(2)
5
(1)
5
134
Canada
75
(5)
70
International
99
1
100
1
—
5
6
76
8
(10)
(2)
(4)
96
Total
222
(3)
219
5
(2)
5
1
9
228
Total
174
(4)
170
9
(10)
3
2
172
The provision for income taxes differs from the amount that would have resulted from applying the Canadian
statutory income tax rates to income before income taxes as follows:
Years ended December 31
($ millions)
Combined Canadian federal and provincial income taxes at
2023
2022
the statutory tax rate
183
24.4 %
165
24.5 %
(Decrease) increase resulting from:
Differences in tax rates in foreign jurisdictions
Withholding taxes
Non-taxable/non-deductible foreign exchange in Argentina
Change in valuation allowance
Inflationary adjustment
Non-deductible share-based payment expense
Utilization of capital loss
Non-taxable capital gain
Other
Provision for income taxes
(13)
36
25
5
(2)
1
(1)
(1)
(5)
228
(1.7)%
4.8 %
3.3 %
0.7 %
(0.2)%
0.1 %
(0.1)%
(0.1)%
(0.8)%
30.4 %
(11)
12
12
(10)
(2)
1
(1)
—
6
172
(1.7)%
1.8 %
1.8 %
(1.4)%
(0.2)%
0.1 %
(0.1)%
—
0.8 %
25.6 %
As part of the organizational restructuring described in Note 6a, the provision for income taxes included a $9 million
expense related to the wind up of foreign subsidiaries and a $19 million expense for withholding taxes on the
repatriation of $170 million of profits from the Company’s South American operations.
Including the $19 million, the Company recorded $36 million (2022: $12 million) of dividend withholding taxes related
to the repatriation of profits from the Company's South American operations.
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
The following tax changes impacting the Company were substantively enacted in 2023:
On June 20, 2023, Pillar Two legislation was substantively enacted in the UK to be effective January 1, 2024.
On November 22, 2023, Pillar Two legislation was substantively enacted in Ireland to be effective January 1,
2024.
Pillar Two income taxes
The Company is subject to Pillar Two legislation and has operations in the UK and Ireland, which have substantively
enacted the Pillar Two legislation effective January 1, 2024. Since the Pillar Two legislation was not effective at the
reporting date, there is no current tax impact for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The Company has applied the temporary exception from the accounting requirements for deferred taxes in relation
to Pillar Two legislation. Accordingly, the Company neither recognizes nor discloses information about deferred tax
assets and liabilities related to Pillar Two income taxes.
Under the Pillar Two legislation, the Company is liable to pay a top-up tax for the difference between its Global Anti-
Base Erosion Model Rules effective tax rate per jurisdiction and the 15% minimum rate. If the substantively enacted
tax legislation were effective in 2023, applying Pillar Two legislation to these subsidiaries’ profits would not have a
material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
The Company will continue to assess the impact of Pillar Two legislation as it becomes substantively enacted in its
other jurisdictions.
Deferred Tax Asset and Liability
Temporary differences and tax loss carry-forwards that gave rise to deferred tax assets and liabilities were as
follows:
December 31
($ millions)
Accounting provisions not currently deductible for tax purposes
Share-based payments
Loss carry-forwards
Deferred tax assets
Property, plant and equipment, rental equipment, right-of-use assets,
and intangible assets
Distribution network
Employee benefits
Other
Deferred tax liabilities
Net deferred tax liability
2023
56
12
8
76
(157)
(16)
(6)
(1)
(180)
(104)
2022
51
14
13
78
(143)
(15)
(7)
(9)
(174)
(96)
Deferred taxes were not recognized on retained profits of approximately $1.5 billion (2022: $1.6 billion) of foreign
subsidiaries, as it was the Company’s intention to invest these profits to maintain and expand the business of the
relevant companies.
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The Company recognized the benefit of the following tax loss carry-forwards available to reduce future taxable
income, of which $10 million does not expire and $18 million expires between 2036 and 2043.
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
December 31
($ millions)
Canada
International
2023
18
10
2022
12
32
At December 31, 2023, the Company had unrecognized capital and non-capital loss carry-forwards of $86 million
(2022: $67 million) to reduce future taxable income. This amount does not expire.
The income tax expense relating to components of other comprehensive income was as follows:
Years ended December 31
($ millions)
Deferred tax recovery
Recovery of income taxes recognized in other comprehensive income
2023
(1)
(1)
2022
(16)
(16)
14. OTHER ASSETS
December 31
($ millions)
Supplier claims receivable
Equipment deposits
Finance assets
Prepaid expenses
Short-term investments
Income tax recoverable
Commodity taxes receivable
Other
Total other assets – current
December 31
($ millions)
Deferred tax assets
Prepaid expenses
Finance assets (a)
Other
Total other assets – non-current
2023
127
73
64
45
25
17
12
63
426
2023
56
28
12
13
109
2022
156
114
66
47
—
26
26
46
481
2022
57
28
9
13
107
(a) Finance assets include equipment leased to customers under long-term financing leases. Depreciation expense
for equipment leased to customers of $2 million was recorded in 2023 (2022: $3 million). Depreciation expense
is recognized in equal monthly amounts over the term of the individual leases.
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
15. PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT AND RENTAL EQUIPMENT
Accounting Policy
Property, plant, and equipment (PP&E) and rental equipment are recorded at cost, net of accumulated
depreciation and any impairment losses. Depreciation of PP&E is recorded in selling, general, and administrative
expenses for all assets except standby equipment, which is recorded in cost of sales in the consolidated
statement of net income. Depreciation of rental equipment is recorded in cost of sales in the consolidated
statement of net income.
Rental equipment comprises rental fleet as well as rental equipment with purchase options (equipment under
rental agreements with customers which include an option to purchase the equipment at the end of the rental
term). Rental equipment includes units transferred from inventory and excludes units transferred to inventory
when the rental equipment becomes available for sale.
Depreciation commences when the asset becomes available for use and ceases when the asset is derecognized
or classified as held for sale. Where significant components of an asset have different useful lives, depreciation is
calculated on each separate component.
All classes of PP&E and rental equipment are depreciated over their estimated useful lives to their estimated
residual value on a straight-line basis using the following:
Buildings
Vehicles and equipment
Rental equipment
10 - 50 years
3 - 20 years
2 - 8 years
PP&E and rental equipment are reviewed for indicators of impairment at the end of each reporting period or
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An
impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable
amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs of disposal and value-in-use.
Where an impairment loss is recognized for an item of PP&E and rental equipment, the asset is reviewed for
possible reversal of the impairment at the end of each subsequent reporting period.
Areas of Estimation Uncertainty
Depreciation expense is dependent on the estimated useful life determined for each type of asset. Actual lives and
residual values of assets may vary depending on a number of factors including technological innovation, product
life cycles, physical condition, market/recoverable value, prospective use, and maintenance programs.
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December 31, 2023
($ millions)
Cost
Balance, beginning of year
Additions of owned assets
Additions of right-of-use assets
Remeasurement of right-of-use assets
Transfers from inventory
Transfers to inventory
Reclassification to other assets
Disposals
Foreign exchange rate changes
Balance, end of year
Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses
Balance, beginning of year
Depreciation of owned assets
Depreciation of right-of-use assets
Transfers to inventory
Reclassification to other assets
Disposals
Impairment loss
Foreign exchange rate changes
Balance, end of year
Net book value
Balance, beginning of year
Balance, end of year
December 31, 2022
($ millions)
Cost
Balance, beginning of year
Additions of owned assets
Additions of right-of-use assets
Remeasurement of right-of-use assets
Additions through business combinations
Transfers from inventory
Transfers to inventory
Disposals
Foreign exchange rate changes
Balance, end of year
Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses
Balance, beginning of year
Depreciation of owned assets
Depreciation of right-of-use assets
Transfers to inventory
Disposals
Foreign exchange rate changes
Balance, end of year
Net book value
Balance, beginning of year
Balance, end of year
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
Vehicles and
Land Buildings Equipment
Total
Rental
PP&E Equipment
86
4
—
—
—
—
(1)
(5)
(1)
83
(10)
—
—
—
—
3
—
—
(7)
76
76
1,133
34
4
6
—
—
(21)
(58)
(5)
1,093
(526)
(33)
(31)
—
14
50
(2)
3
(525)
607
568
817
100
45
(1)
10
(18)
—
(47)
(5)
901
(527)
(51)
(46)
7
—
45
—
3
(569)
2,036
138
49
5
10
(18)
(22)
(110)
(11)
2,077
(1,063)
(84)
(77)
7
14
98
(2)
6
(1,101)
290
332
973
976
798
325
6
—
90
(252)
—
(43)
1
925
(329)
(121)
(9)
106
—
36
—
—
(317)
469
608
Land Buildings
Vehicles and
equipment
Rental
Total
PP&E equipment
84
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
2
86
(10)
—
—
—
—
—
(10)
74
76
1,060
56
22
1
3
—
—
(25)
16
1,133
(476)
(33)
(31)
—
23
(9)
(526)
584
607
700
50
48
1
6
10
(1)
(11)
14
817
(444)
(43)
(41)
1
9
(9)
(527)
1,844
106
70
2
9
10
(1)
(36)
32
2,036
(930)
(76)
(72)
1
32
(18)
(1,063)
256
290
914
973
720
200
1
—
—
41
(164)
—
—
798
(286)
(103)
(9)
68
—
1
(329)
434
469
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
16. LEASES
At the inception of a contract, the Company assesses whether the contract is or contains a lease.
The Company as Lessee
At the commencement of the lease, the Company recognizes a right-of-use (ROU) asset and a corresponding
lease liability, except for short-term leases (defined as leases with a lease term of 12 months or less) and leases
of low value assets.
The ROU asset at inception includes the initial measurement of the corresponding lease liability, lease payments
made at or before the commencement date, and any initial direct costs and an estimate of costs to be incurred by
the lessee in dismantling and removing the underlying asset, restoring the site on which it is located, or restoring
the underlying asset to the condition required by the terms and conditions of the lease. The ROU asset is
subsequently measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Depreciation of ROU
assets is recorded in selling, general, and administrative expenses for all assets except leases of rental
equipment, where depreciation is recorded in cost of sales in the consolidated statement of net income.
Depreciation is recorded on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the term of the lease or the estimated useful
life of the underlying asset, commencing when the asset becomes available for use.
ROU assets are reviewed for indicators of impairment at the end of each reporting period or whenever events or
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is
recognized for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable
amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs of disposal and value-in-use. Where an impairment loss is
recognized for a ROU asset, the asset is reviewed for possible reversal of the impairment at the end of each
subsequent reporting period.
The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments that have not been
paid at the commencement date, discounted by using the Company’s incremental borrowing rate unless the rate
implicit in the lease is readily determinable.
The lease liability is subsequently measured by increasing the carrying amount to reflect interest on the lease
liability (using the effective interest rate method) and by reducing the carrying amount to reflect the lease
payments made.
The Company remeasures the lease liability (and makes a corresponding adjustment to the related ROU asset)
whenever:
The lease term changes or there is a change in the assessment of the likelihood of the purchase option being
exercised, in which case the lease liability is remeasured by discounting the revised lease payments using a
revised discount rate,
The lease payments change due to a change in an index, rate, or expected payment under a guaranteed
residual value, in which cases the lease liability is remeasured by discounting the revised lease payments
using the initial discount rate; or,
The lease contract is modified and the lease modification is not accounted for as a separate lease, in which
case the lease liability is remeasured by discounting the revised lease payments using a revised discount rate.
The ROU asset is presented within PP&E and rental equipment and the lease liability is presented within other
liabilities (current) and long-term lease liabilities (non-current) on the consolidated statement of financial position.
Interest expense on lease liabilities is recognized in finance costs in the consolidated statement of net income.
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
Short-term leases and leases of low-value assets
The Company has elected to not recognize ROU assets and lease liabilities for leases that have a term of 12
months or less and leases of low-value assets. The Company recognizes these lease payments as an expense on
a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Areas of Significant Judgment
The Company is required to make judgments in determining the lease term. Management considers all facts and
circumstances, including economic incentives to exercise an extension option and its asset management strategy.
Extension options are only included in the lease term if the lease is reasonably certain to be extended. Most of the
Company’s extension options relate to leases of properties in the Company’s Canadian operations and are
evaluated based on management’s long-term facility strategy.
The Company as Lessor
Revenue from equipment rentals and operating leases is presented as equipment rental revenue and in
accordance with the terms of the relevant agreement with the customer, either recognized evenly over the term of
that agreement or on a usage basis such as the number of hours that the equipment is used.
ROU asset additions and depreciation have been included in PP&E and rental equipment (Note 15). The net book
value of ROU assets was as follows:
December 31
($ millions)
2023
2022
Land Buildings
133
153
8
8
Vehicles and
equipment
126
129
Total
Rental
PP&E equipment
11
19
267
290
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
17. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Accounting Policy
Intangible assets are recorded at cost or acquisition-date fair value (if acquired through a business acquisition), net
of any accumulated amortization and any impairment losses.
Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over the period during which they are
expected to generate benefits. Amortization is recorded in selling, general, and administrative expenses in the
consolidated statement of net income using the following estimated useful lives:
Contracts and Customer relationships
Software and Technology
Tradename
2 – 10 years
2 – 7 years
20 years
Intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized. The distribution network, presented separately on the
statement of financial position, is estimated to have an indefinite life because it is expected to generate cash flows
indefinitely. Refer to Note 18 for the Company’s policy on impairment reviews.
Borrowing costs are capitalized during the development of qualifying intangible assets. As the Company manages
the financing of all operations centrally, the development of qualifying assets is financed through general
borrowings and therefore, a weighted average borrowing rate is used in calculating interest to be capitalized.
Intangible assets are reviewed for indicators of impairment at the end of each reporting period or whenever events
or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is
recognized for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable
amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs of disposal and value-in-use. Where an impairment loss is
recognized for an intangible asset, the asset is reviewed for possible reversal of the impairment at the end of each
subsequent reporting period.
Areas of Estimation Uncertainty
Amortization expense is dependent on the estimated useful life determined for each type of asset. Actual lives may
vary depending on a number of factors including technological innovation and prospective use.
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December 31, 2023
($ millions)
Cost
Balance, beginning of year
Additions
Additions through business combinations
Derecognized
Foreign exchange rate changes
Balance, end of year
Accumulated amortization
Balance, beginning of year
Amortization for the year
Derecognized
Foreign exchange rate changes
Balance, end of year
Net book value
Balance, beginning of year
Balance, end of year
December 31, 2022
($ millions)
Cost
Balance, beginning of year
Additions
Additions through business combinations
Foreign exchange rate changes
Balance, end of year
Accumulated amortization
Balance, beginning of year
Amortization for the year
Foreign exchange rate changes
Balance, end of year
Net book value
Balance, beginning of year
Balance, end of year
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
Contracts and
customer
relationships
Software
and
technology Tradename
Total
367
46
2
—
(5)
410
(234)
(37)
—
5
(266)
133
144
407
27
—
(22)
(2)
410
(235)
(48)
10
1
(272)
172
138
33
—
—
—
—
33
(5)
(1)
—
—
(6)
28
27
807
73
2
(22)
(7)
853
(474)
(86)
10
6
(544)
333
309
Contracts and
customer
relationships
Software
and
technology Tradename
Total
309
20
27
11
367
(199)
(25)
(10)
(234)
110
133
362
36
2
7
407
(188)
(43)
(4)
(235)
174
172
25
—
8
—
33
(3)
(2)
—
(5)
22
28
696
56
37
18
807
(390)
(70)
(14)
(474)
306
333
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
18. IMPAIRMENT
Accounting Policy
Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives (e.g. distribution network) are subject to an assessment for
impairment at least annually and when events or changes in circumstances indicate that their value may not be
fully recoverable, in which case the assessment is done at that time. Assets which do not have separate
identifiable cash inflows are allocated to cash-generating units (CGUs). CGUs are subject to impairment reviews
whenever there is an indicator that they may be impaired. At least quarterly, CGUs are reviewed for indicators of
impairment. For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to each of the Company’s CGUs or
group of CGUs expected to benefit from the acquisition. The level at which goodwill is allocated represents the
lowest level at which goodwill is monitored for management purposes and is not higher than an operating
segment. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs of disposal and value-in-use. If
the recoverable amount of the CGU is less than the carrying amount, then the impairment loss is allocated first to
reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other assets of the unit pro-rata
on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset in the unit, unless the impairment loss would reduce the
carrying amount of an individual asset below the highest of its fair value less costs of disposal, its value-in-use, or
zero. Any impairment is recognized immediately in the consolidated statement of net income.
Impairment losses on goodwill are never reversed but impairment losses on intangible assets with indefinite lives
may be reversed. If there is any indication that the circumstances leading to the impairment loss of an intangible
asset with an indefinite life no longer exist or may have changed, management estimates the recoverable value of
the CGU. Indicators of a recovery may include sustainable improvement of the economic performance of the
CGU and a positive trend in the forecast or budgeted results of the CGU. If the recoverable amount exceeds the
carrying amount, then a previously recognized impairment loss is considered to have been reversed (either fully
or in part). Any reversal of an impairment loss is recognized immediately in the consolidated statement of net
income.
Areas of Significant Judgment
Judgment is used to identify the CGUs to which intangible assets should be allocated to and the CGU or group of
CGUs at which goodwill is monitored for management purposes.
Areas of Estimation Uncertainty
The recoverable value of CGUs or group of CGUs requires the use of estimates related to the future operating
results, cash generating ability of the assets, discount rates, and growth rates.
Overview of annual impairment tests
The annual impairment tests were completed to support April 1, 2023 net asset values. Management’s methodology
for impairment testing utilizes cash flows from financial budgets to estimate recoverable value.
Recoverable value
The recoverable value of each CGU or group of CGUs was estimated based on a value-in-use calculation. The
value-in-use calculation used cash flow projections based on financial budgets which included the following key
assumptions: future cash flows and growth projections, associated economic risk assumptions, and estimates of
achieving key operating metrics and drivers.
The cash flow projection key assumptions were based on the Company’s financial budgets which are discounted
using after-tax weighted average cost of capital (WACC) rates. For the purposes of the annual impairment test, the
cash flows subsequent to the projection period were extrapolated using growth rates based on estimated long-term
real gross domestic product and inflation (where appropriate) in the markets in which the Company operates.
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Carrying amount, CGU allocation and key assumptions
The carrying value of goodwill and distribution network at December 31, and the significant assumptions used in the
Company’s value-in-use calculations in the annual impairment tests for each CGU or group of CGUs, were as
follows:
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
2023
After-tax
Distribution WACC Growth
($ millions, except rates) Goodwill
212
Canada
—
Canada Mining
4
Chile
113
UK & Ireland
network
—
98
—
2
rate
10%
10%
10%
10%
rate Goodwill
209
2%
—
2%
5
4%
111
2%
Sensitivities to key assumptions
2022
After-tax
Distribution WACC Growth
rate
3%
3%
3%
2%
network
—
98
—
2
rate
8%
8%
9%
9%
Sensitivity testing is conducted as part of the annual impairment tests, including stress testing the WACC rate with
all other assumptions being held constant. Management believes that any reasonable change in the key
assumptions used to determine the recoverable amount would not cause the carrying amount of any CGU or group
of CGUs to exceed its recoverable amount. Management believes its assumptions are reasonable. If future events
were to differ significantly from management’s best estimate, key assumptions and associated cash flows could be
materially adversely affected and the Company could potentially experience future impairment charges in respect of
the intangible assets with indefinite lives and goodwill.
Review for indicators of impairment
The Company’s CGUs, as of December 31, 2023, were reviewed for indicators of impairment. Management
reviewed recent cash flow projections and macro-economic conditions (including key assumptions used in WACC
rates). Based on this review, management concluded there were no indicators of impairment of the Company’s
CGUs.
Conclusion
There were no impairment losses recognized in 2023 or 2022 related to goodwill or distribution network. There were
no impairment reversals in 2023 or 2022 related to the distribution network in the Company’s South American
operations.
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19. OTHER LIABILITIES
December 31
($ millions)
Lease liabilities
Provisions (Note 20)
Commodity taxes payable
Income tax payable
Other
Total other liabilities – current
December 31
($ millions)
Net post-employment obligation (Note 21)
Share-based payments (Note 11)
Deferred revenue (Note 4)
Other
Total other liabilities – non-current
20. PROVISIONS
Accounting Policy
Warranty claims
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
2023
74
65
37
25
24
225
2023
89
47
38
24
198
2022
76
60
73
80
13
302
2022
75
41
35
33
184
Provisions are made for estimated warranty claims in respect of certain equipment, spare parts, and service
supplied to customers which are still under standard warranty at the end of the reporting period. These claims are
expected to be settled in the next financial year.
Other
Other provisions are estimated for tax, legal, environmental or rehabilitation costs, expected repurchase
guarantees, and anticipated losses related to long-term product support contracts or power system projects.
Other provisions are recorded, when the likelihood of payment or loss is probable and can be reliably measured,
with a corresponding expense in the consolidated statement of net income.
Areas of Estimation Uncertainty
Management estimates the warranty provision based on claims notified and past experience. Factors that could
impact the estimated claim include the quality of the equipment, spare parts, and labour costs.
Year ended December 31, 2023
($ millions)
Balance, beginning of year
New provisions
Charges against provisions
Foreign exchange rate changes
Balance, end of year
Current portion
Non-current portion
Year ended December 31, 2022
($ millions)
Balance, beginning of year
New provisions
Charges against provisions
Foreign exchange rate changes
Balance, end of year
Current portion
Non-current portion
Warranty
claims
47
40
(40)
—
47
47
—
Warranty
claims
37
39
(30)
1
47
47
—
Other
18
16
(11)
(1)
22
18
4
Other
28
20
(30)
—
18
13
5
Total
65
56
(51)
(1)
69
65
4
Total
65
59
(60)
1
65
60
5
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2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
21. POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The Company offers a number of benefit plans to many of its employees in Canada, the UK, the Republic of Ireland,
and South America. These plans include defined benefit (DB) and defined contribution (DC) pension plans in
Canada, the UK and Ireland, and include other post-employment benefits (Other PEB) in South America.
Pension Plans
The DB plans include both registered and non-registered pension plans that provide a pension based on the
members’ final average earnings and years of service while participating in the pension plan.
In the Company’s Canadian operations, DB plans exist for eligible employees but are closed to new members.
Final average earnings are based on the highest 3 or 5-year average salary depending on employment category
and there is no standard indexation feature. Pension benefits under the registered DB plan’s formula that
exceed the maximum taxation limits are provided from non-registered supplemental pension plans. Benefits
under these plans are partially funded by Retirement Compensation Arrangements.
In the Company’s UK operations, a DB plan exists for eligible employees, but is closed to new members and
was amended to cease future accruals. Final average earnings are based on the highest 3-year period and
benefits are indexed annually with inflation subject to limits.
The DC plans are pension plans under which the Company pays fixed contributions, as a percentage of plan
member earnings, into the plans.
In the Company’s Canadian operations, the DC plans are registered pension plans that offer a base Company
contribution rate for all members. The Company will also partially match non-executive employee contributions
to a maximum additional Company contribution of 1% of employee earnings. The registered DC plan for
executive employees (ESAP) is supplemented by an unfunded supplementary accumulation plan. Where
contributions under the registered plan would otherwise exceed the maximum taxation limit, the excess
contributions are provided through this supplemental plan.
In the Company’s UK operations, the DC plans offer a match of employee contributions, within a required range,
plus 1%. The Company’s Irish subsidiary has a DC plan, which offers a match of employee contributions at a
level set by the Company.
Other PEB
The Company’s South American employees do not participate in employer pension plans but are covered by country
specific government pension arrangements.
Employment terms at some of the Company’s South American operations provide for a payment when an
employment contract comes to an end under certain conditions, which can be considered a post-employment
benefit. The benefit is typically at the rate of one month of final salary for each year of service (subject in most cases
to a cap as to the number of qualifying years of service and a cap on the salary rate). The Company’s South
American post-employment benefits are not funded.
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2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
Accounting Policy
Pension Plans
DB Plans:
The cost of pensions and other retirement benefits is determined by independent actuaries using the projected
unit credit method.
Current service costs, past service costs, and administration costs (net of employee contributions) are recognized
in selling, general, and administrative expenses and net interest costs are recognized in finance costs in the
consolidated statement of net income. Net interest cost is calculated by applying the discount rate at the
beginning of the period to the net DB liability or asset and takes into account changes in the net DB liability or
asset during the period resulting from contributions or benefit payments.
Actuarial gains and losses arising from experience and changes in actuarial assumptions are recognized in other
comprehensive income in the period in which they occur.
The amount recognized in the consolidated statement of financial position represents the present value of the DB
obligation reduced by the fair value of plan assets. The present value of the DB obligation is estimated by
discounting the estimated future cash outflows using high-quality corporate bond yields denominated in the same
currency of the benefits to be paid.
DC Plans:
The cost of pension benefits includes the current service cost, which comprises the actual contributions made and
accrued by the Company during the year. These contributions are based on a fixed percentage of member
earnings for the year and are expensed as incurred in the consolidated statement of net income.
Other PEB
The Company’s PEB in South America and ESAP in Canada are accounted for as unfunded DB plans. The cost
of the PEB is determined by independent actuaries using the projected unit credit method.
Current service costs are recognized in selling, general, and administrative expenses and interest costs are
recognized in finance costs in the consolidated statement of net income. Interest costs are calculated by applying
the discount rate at the beginning of the period to the post-employment benefit liability and takes into account
changes in the other post-employment benefit liability during the period resulting from contributions or benefit
payments.
Actuarial gains and losses arising from experience and changes in actuarial assumptions are recognized in other
comprehensive income in the period in which they occur.
The amount recognized in the consolidated statement of financial position represents the present value of the
post-employment benefit obligation. The present value of the DB obligation is estimated by discounting the
estimated future cash outflows using high-quality corporate bond yields denominated in the same currency of the
benefits to be paid.
Areas of Estimation Uncertainty
Actuarial valuations of the Company’s DB and Other PEB plans are based on assumptions such as mortality
rates, inflation (which is particularly relevant in the UK), estimates of future salary increases, employee turnover,
and the high-quality corporate bond yield (which is used to discount the estimated future cash flows). These
assumptions impact the measurement of the net DB obligation, net benefit cost, actuarial gains and losses, and
funding levels in Canada and the UK.
The total benefit cost and actuarial loss for the Company’s post-employment benefit plans were as follows:
Years ended December 31
($ millions)
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
Net interest income
Total benefit cost recognized in net income
Total actuarial loss recognized in
other comprehensive income
2023
2022
DB and
Other
PEB
plans
17
(1)
16
DC
plans
52
—
52
Total
69
(1)
68
DB and
Other
PEB
plans
16
(1)
15
DC
plans
46
—
46
Total
62
(1)
61
5
—
5
83
—
83
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
Other financial information about the Company’s DB plans and Other PEB plans was as follows:
Years ended December 31
($ millions)
Accrued benefit obligation
Balance, beginning of year
Current service cost
Interest cost
Benefits paid
Remeasurements:
- Actuarial gain (loss) from
change in demographic
assumptions
- Actuarial (loss) gain from
change in financial
assumptions
Experience (loss) gain
Foreign exchange rate changes
Balance, end of year
Plan assets
Balance, beginning of year
Return on plan assets:
- Interest income
- Actuarial gain (loss) on
plan assets
Employer contributions
Benefits paid
Administration costs
Foreign exchange rate changes
Balance, end of year
Net post-employment
(obligation) asset
Canada
South
UK America
Total Canada
South
UK America
2023
(155)
(4)
(8)
7
(380)
—
(18)
19
(75)
(12)
(4)
4
(610)
(16)
(30)
30
(201)
(5)
(6)
5
(613)
—
(11)
25
(55)
(9)
(3)
3
2022
Total
(869)
(14)
(20)
33
—
14
—
14
(1)
—
—
(1)
(11)
—
—
(171)
(9)
(9)
(13)
(396)
—
2
5
(80)
(20)
(7)
(8)
(647)
53
—
—
(155)
203
(23)
39
(380)
155
478
8
23
5
1
(7)
—
—
162
3
6
(19)
(1)
15
505
—
—
—
4
(4)
—
—
—
633
195
802
31
6
15
8
11
(30)
(1)
15
667
(41)
—
(5)
—
—
155
(267)
5
(25)
(2)
(50)
478
(2)
(5)
(4)
(75)
—
—
—
3
(3)
—
—
—
254
(28)
35
(610)
997
21
(308)
8
(33)
(2)
(50)
633
(9)
109
(80)
20
—
98
(75)
23
Included in the accrued benefit obligation and plan assets were the following amounts in respect of plans that
were not fully funded:
Years ended December 31
($ millions)
Accrued benefit obligation
Plan assets
Funded status - plan deficit
Canada
(49)
32
(17)
South
UK America
(80)
—
—
—
(80)
—
2023
Total Canada
(48)
(129)
33
32
(15)
(97)
South
UK America
(75)
—
—
—
(75)
—
2022
Total
(123)
33
(90)
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Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
Key Assumptions and Related Sensitivities
The significant actuarial assumptions used in the valuations of the Company’s DB plans in Canada and UK and
Other PEB plans in South America included:
Years ended December 31
Discount rate – obligation
Discount rate – expense (1)
Retail price inflation – obligation
Retail price inflation – expense (1)
Average staff turnover – obligation
Rate of compensation increase – obligation
Canada
4.6%
5.2%
n/m (2)
n/m (2)
n/m (2)
n/m (2)
2023
South
UK America
5.3%
5.3%
n/a (2)
n/a (2)
7.9%
6.6%
4.5%
4.8%
2.8%
3.0%
n/m (2)
n/a (2)
Canada
5.2%
3.0%
n/m (2)
n/m (2)
n/m (2)
n/m (2)
2022
South
UK America
5.3%
2.2%
n/a (2)
n/a (2)
7.9%
6.6%
4.8%
2.0%
3.0%
3.0%
n/m (2)
n/a (2)
(1) Used to determine the net interest cost and expense for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
(2) n/m – not a material assumption used in the valuation.
n/a – not applicable.
Assumptions regarding future mortality are required for the DB plans and were set based on management’s best
estimate in accordance with published statistics and experience in each country. Assumptions for future mortality
are not applicable to the Other PEB plans in South America. Assumptions for future mortality for Canada and the UK
translate into an average life expectancy (in years) as follows:
December 31
Life expectancy for male currently aged 65
Life expectancy for female currently aged 65
Life expectancy at 65 for male currently aged 45
Life expectancy at 65 for female currently aged 45
Canada
22
24
23
25
2023
UK
22
24
23
25
Canada
22
24
23
25
2022
UK
22
24
23
25
The post-employment benefit obligation and expense are sensitive to changes in the significant actuarial
assumptions. At the end of the most recent calendar year, the weighted average duration of the obligation in
Canada is 13 years, UK is 15 years, and South America is 7 years. A 0.25% increase in the significant actuarial
assumptions would impact the accrued benefit obligations by the amounts shown below.
($ millions)
Discount rate
Retail price inflation
Average staff turnover
Rate of compensation increase
Change in
assumption
+0.25%
+0.25%
+0.25%
+0.25%
(3) n/m – not a material assumption used in the valuation.
n/a – not applicable.
(Decrease) increase in accrued benefit obligation
South America
(2)
n/m (3)
(2)
2
Canada
(6)
n/m (3)
n/m (3)
n/m (3)
UK
(14)
10
n/m (3)
n/a (3)
A 0.25% decrease in the discount rate, retail price inflation, rate of compensation increase, and average staff
turnover would have an approximately equivalent but opposite effect on the accrued benefit obligation in the
amounts shown above.
The sensitivity analysis is based on a change in an assumption while holding all other assumptions constant. In
practice, this is unlikely to occur, as changes in some of the assumptions may be correlated. When calculating the
sensitivity of the accrued benefit obligation to significant actuarial assumptions, the same method (i.e. present value
of the accrued benefit obligation calculated with the projected unit credit method at the end of the reporting period)
has been applied as when calculating the accrued benefit obligation recognized within the consolidated statement of
financial position.
The methods and types of assumptions used in preparing the sensitivity analysis did not change compared to the
previous period.
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2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
Funding and Valuations of DB Plans
In Canada, the Company governs and administers the DB plans. An actuarial valuation of the Canadian registered
DB plan is completed at least every three years to determine minimum annual contributions prescribed by applicable
legislation. The Company may make voluntary contributions to a Retirement Compensation Arrangement to partially
fund benefits for the Canadian non-registered supplemental DB plans. A surplus is recognized on the consolidated
statement of financial position to the extent that an economic benefit can be gained by the Company.
In the UK, a board of trustees governs and administers the DB plan. An actuarial valuation of the UK DB plan is
required every three years. In the last formal valuation, a schedule was set out by the board of trustees for
contributions to be made until the end of 2023.
Based on the most recent formal valuations completed, the Company expects to contribute approximately $2 million
to the DB plans during the year ended December 31, 2024. The actuarial valuation dates of the Company’s material
post-employment benefit plans were as follows:
Post-Employment Benefit Obligations
Canada – Regular & Executive DB Plan
Canada – Regular & Executive Supplemental Income Plan
Finning UK DB Scheme
Finning South America Pension Arrangements
(1) The December 31, 2023 actuarial valuation is in progress at February 6, 2024.
Plan Assets
Last actuarial
valuation date
December 31, 2020 (1)
December 31, 2020 (1)
December 31, 2020 (1)
December 31, 2023
The fair values of plan assets are determined using a combination of quoted prices and market observable inputs.
Plan assets at December 31, 2023 were principally invested in the following securities (segregated by geography):
Fixed-income
Equity
Infrastructure
Cash and cash equivalents
Canada
62%
6%
—
10%
Canada
Global (1)
—
21%
1%
—
UK
87%
—
—
4%
UK
Global (1)
9%
—
—
—
(1) Global investments exclude investments in Canadian and UK securities in Canada and UK, respectively.
Plan assets do not include any direct investment in common shares of the Company at December 31, 2023 and
2022.
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2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
Key Risks
Through its DB plans, the Company is exposed to a number of risks, the most significant of which are detailed
below:
Investment Risk (i.e. asset volatility)
The accrued benefit obligation is calculated using a discount rate set with reference to high quality corporate bond
yields; if plan assets underperform this yield, this will create a deficit. The plans invest in various asset categories
such as equities, fixed income, and infrastructure. These investments, in aggregate, are expected to outperform
corporate bonds in the long-term but may result in volatility in the short-term. The UK plan also utilizes industry-
standard derivatives and hedging instruments as part of its investment strategy. These tools are implemented to
manage interest rate risk by ensuring that the plan’s assets match the plan’s liabilities. In extreme market scenarios,
these derivatives structures are subject to additional risks. These risks are managed through frequent monitoring,
limits on the use of leverage, and a relatively conservative approach to collateral management.
To help mitigate this risk, in selecting the portfolios and the weightings in each category, the Company considers
and monitors how the duration and the expected yield of the investments match the expected cash outflows arising
from the pension obligations. A framework has been developed and adopted for each of the Canadian and UK DB
plans whereby the investments will be adjusted over time as plan funding positions change. The planned
adjustments are intended to improve the asset-liability match over time.
The plans may invest in equity investments as the Company believes that equities offer higher returns over the long
term with an acceptable level of risk considering the proportion of assets held in this category and the long-term
nature of the liabilities. Investments remain well diversified, such that the failure of any single investment would not
have a material impact on the overall level of assets.
Discount Rate Risk (i.e. changes in bond yields)
A decrease in corporate bond yields will increase the value of the accrued benefit obligation. This risk is managed
by selecting certain investments that aim to better match assets and liabilities. For example, an increase in the
accrued benefit obligation resulting from a decrease in corporate bond yields will be partially offset by an increase in
the fair value of the plans’ bond holdings.
Inflation Risk
The majority of the pension obligations in the UK are linked to inflation. Higher inflation will lead to higher liabilities
although, in most cases, caps on the level of inflationary increases are in place to protect the plan against extreme
inflation. While some of the plan’s assets are either unaffected by (i.e. fixed interest bonds) or loosely correlated with
(i.e. equities) inflation, in recent years, the plan has increased its investments in assets that have a direct correlation
with inflation (e.g. index-linked gilts and liability matching funds) in order to manage this risk.
In the Canadian plans, the pension payments are not linked to inflation, so this is not a direct risk. However, to the
extent that future benefits are based on final average earnings and salaries are generally linked to inflation to some
degree, an increase in inflation beyond expectations may result in higher liabilities. With a relatively small number of
employees still earning benefits in the Canadian DB plan, this risk is limited.
Longevity Risk (i.e. increasing life expectancy)
The plans provide benefits for the life of the member after retirement, so increases in life expectancy will result in an
increase in the plans’ liabilities. This is particularly significant in the UK plan, where inflationary increases result in
higher sensitivity to changes in life expectancy.
Longevity risk in the UK plan is managed through asset management strategies. To mitigate this risk in the
Canadian registered pension plan, the Company may purchase annuity contracts.
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2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
Maturity Analysis
Expected maturity analysis of undiscounted pension and Other PEB obligations of the Company’s operations in
Canada, UK, and South America were as follows:
December 31, 2023
($ millions)
DB plans
Other PEB benefits
Total
2024
27
7
34
2025
29
5
34
2026
30
5
35
2027
31
7
38
2028 Thereafter
1,006
167
1,173
32
6
38
Accumulated Actuarial Gains and Losses
The accumulated actuarial loss, net of tax, of the post-employment benefit obligations in the Company’s operations
in Canada, UK and Ireland, and South America recognized in retained earnings is $173 million at December 31,
2023 (2022: $169 million).
22. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Accounting Policy
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand together with short-term investments, consisting of highly
rated and liquid money market instruments with original maturities of three months or less, and are classified as
and measured at amortized cost.
The components of cash and cash equivalents were as follows:
December 31
($ millions)
Cash
Cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents
The changes in operating assets and liabilities were as follows:
Years ended December 31
($ millions)
Accounts receivable
Unbilled receivables
Inventory
Other assets
Accounts payable and accruals
Other liabilities
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
2023
124
28
152
2023
112
(78)
(408)
70
14
(59)
(349)
2022
288
—
288
2022
(265)
(139)
(715)
(161)
408
134
(738)
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The changes in liabilities arising from financing and operating activities were as follows:
Finning International Inc.
2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
Year ended December 31, 2023
($ millions)
Balance, beginning of year
Cash flows provided by (used in)
Financing activities
Operating activities
Total cash movements
Non-cash changes
Additions
Remeasurement of liability and disposals
Interest expense
Foreign exchange rate changes
Total non-cash movements
Balance, end of year
Year ended December 31, 2022
($ millions)
Balance, beginning of year
Cash flows provided by (used in)
Financing activities
Operating activities
Total cash movements
Non-cash changes
Additions
Additions through business combinations
Remeasurement of liability and disposals
Interest expense
Foreign exchange rate changes
Total non-cash movements
Balance, end of year
Short-term Long-term
debt
929
debt
1,068
Lease
liabilities
331
206
—
206
—
—
—
(35)
(35)
1,239
226
—
226
—
—
—
(7)
(7)
1,148
(82)
(12)
(94)
57
1
12
2
72
309
Short-term
debt
374
Long-term
debt
1,111
Lease
liabilities
328
630
—
630
—
—
—
—
64
64
1,068
(203)
—
(203)
—
—
—
—
21
21
929
(78)
(11)
(89)
69
3
5
11
4
92
331
Total
2,328
350
(12)
338
57
1
12
(40)
30
2,696
Total
1,813
349
(11)
338
69
3
5
11
89
177
2,328
Dividends of $0.986 (2022: $0.933) per share were paid during the year. In February 2024, the Board approved a
quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share payable on March 7, 2024 to shareholders of record on February 22, 2024.
This dividend will be considered an eligible dividend for Canadian income tax purposes. At December 31, 2023, the
Company had not recognized a liability for this dividend.
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2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
23. ACQUISITION
Accounting Policy
The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for all business combinations, regardless of whether
equity instruments or assets are acquired. The consideration for the acquisition of a subsidiary is:
fair values of the assets transferred, and
fair value of an asset or liability resulting from a contingent consideration arrangement
Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are
measured initially at the acquisition-date fair value.
The excess of the consideration transferred over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired is recorded
as goodwill. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred.
Hydraquip Hose & Hydraulics and Hoses Direct Ltd. (together, Hydraquip)
On March 22, 2022, the Company’s UK & Ireland operations acquired a 100% ownership interest in Hydraquip, UK’s
second largest hose replacement and repair company. Hydraquip earns approximately 60% of its revenue from on-
site mobile hose services and the remaining 40% from selling hydraulic and fluid power products and parts. This
purchase has been accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting.
The fair value of the total consideration at the acquisition date was estimated to be $117 million (£70 million). Cash
consideration of $84 million, net of $10 million cash acquired, was paid in the three months ended March 31, 2022.
The fair value of deferred consideration was $19 million. The vendors may qualify for additional consideration
(possible range of £nil to £11 million) based on the acquired business unit achieving specified levels of financial
performance. The acquisition-date fair value of the contingent consideration was estimated to be $4 million (£2
million). The deferred and contingent consideration was recognized as a liability on the consolidated statement of
financial position and is payable in annual instalments over a period of three years after the acquisition. In the year
ended December 31, 2023, the Company paid $8 million (£5 million) of deferred and contingent consideration. Any
changes in the estimated fair value of the contingent consideration will be recognized in the consolidated statement
of income.
Management finalized its purchase price allocation during the year ended December 31, 2022. The acquisition-date
fair values of acquired tangible and intangible assets, assumed liabilities, and deferred tax liabilities were estimated
to be:
Purchase price allocation
($ millions)
Cash and cash equivalents
Working capital (1)
Property, plant & equipment
Intangible assets
Goodwill
Lease liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
Net assets acquired
December 31,
2022
10
3
6
29
80
(3)
(8)
117
(1) Working capital comprises accounts receivable, inventory, other assets, accounts payable and accruals, and provisions.
Goodwill relates to the expected synergies from combining complementary capabilities that help customers
maximize uptime and reduce operating costs and the expected growth potential for product support revenue.
Hydraquip expands Finning’s service capabilities across multiple industries and equipment types to both new and
existing customers. The goodwill is assigned to the Company’s UK & Ireland reportable segment.
Since the acquisition date to the end of December 31, 2022, the acquiree earned $38 million of revenue and $4
million of earnings before finance costs and income taxes (£24 million and £3 million, respectively).
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Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
24. ECONOMIC RELATIONSHIPS
The Company distributes and services heavy equipment, engines, and related products. The Company has
dealership agreements with numerous equipment manufacturers, of which the most significant are with subsidiaries
of Caterpillar. Distribution and servicing of Caterpillar products account for the major portion of the Company's
operations. Finning has had a relationship with Caterpillar since 1933.
25. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND TOTAL STAFF COSTS
Balances and transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries, which are related parties, have been
eliminated on consolidation and are not disclosed in this note.
The remuneration of the Board of Directors during the year was as follows:
Years ended December 31
($ millions)
Share-based payments
Total
2023
7
7
2022
4
4
The remuneration of key management personnel (defined as officers of the Company and country presidents)
during the year was as follows:
Years ended December 31
($ millions)
Salaries and benefits
Post-employment benefits
Share-based payments
Termination payments
Total
2023
9
1
8
1
19
2022
11
2
17
—
30
Total staff costs, including salaries, benefits, pension, share-based payments, termination payments, and
commissions are $1.4 billion (2022: $1.2 billion). This amount includes staff costs associated with key management
personnel noted above.
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2023 Annual Results
Notes to the Annual Financial Statements
26. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Due to the size, complexity, and nature of the Company’s operations, various legal, customs, and tax matters are
pending. It is not currently possible for management to predict the outcome of such matters due to various factors,
including the preliminary nature of some claims, an incomplete factual record, and uncertainty concerning
procedures and their resolution by the courts, customs, or tax authorities. However, subject to these limitations,
management is of the opinion, based on legal assessments and information presently available, that, except as
stated below, it is not likely that any liability would have a material effect on the Company’s financial position or
results of operations.
The Company has received a number of claims from the Argentina Customs Authority associated with the export of
agricultural animal feed product for five quarters in 2012 and 2013 and an order that could result in up to a one-year
suspension of imports into Argentina by a portion of the business. The Company is appealing these claims and the
order, believes they are without merit, and is confident in its position. Mitigation measures are also available to the
Company in the unlikely event its appeal of the potential imports suspension order is not successful. These pending
matters may take a number of years to resolve. Should the ultimate resolution of these matters differ from
management’s assessment and, in the case of the potential suspension of imports into Argentina by a portion of the
business, the mitigation measures not be effective, this could result in a material negative impact on the Company’s
financial position.
27. GUARANTEES AND INDEMNIFICATIONS
In certain circumstances the Company enters into contracts with rights of return, at the customer’s discretion, for the
repurchase or trade-in of equipment sold to customers for an amount which is generally based on a discount from
the estimated future fair value of that equipment. At December 31, 2023, the total estimated value of these contracts
outstanding was $91 million (2022: $113 million) coming due at periods ranging from 2024 to 2033. The Company’s
experience to date has been that the estimated fair value of the equipment at the exercise date of the contract is
generally greater than the repurchase price or trade-in amount, however, there can be no assurance that this
experience will continue in the future. The total amount recognized as a provision against these contracts at
December 31, 2023 was $1 million (2022: $2 million).
The Company has issued guarantees for certain equipment sold to third parties to guarantee their residual values.
The guarantees would be enforceable in the event that the market value of equipment at the time of its ultimate
disposal is below the residual value guarantee issued by the Company. At December 31, 2023, the maximum
potential amount of future payments that the Company could be required to make under the guarantees was $27
million (2022: $14 million), covering various periods up to 2029. At December 31, 2023, the Company has
recognized a liability of less than $1 million for these guarantees (2022: $5 million).
The Company has issued certain guarantees to Caterpillar Finance to guarantee certain borrowers’ obligations. The
guarantees would be enforceable in the event that the borrowers defaulted on their obligations to Caterpillar
Finance, to the extent that any net proceeds from the recovery and sale of collateral securing repayment of the
borrowers’ obligations is insufficient to meet those obligations. At December 31, 2023, the maximum potential
amount of future payments that the Company could be required to make under the guarantees, before any amounts
that may possibly be recovered under recourse or collateralization provisions in the guarantees, was $11 million
(2022: $3 million), covering various periods up to 2028. At December 31, 2023, the Company has recognized a
liability of $3 million for these guarantees (2022: $1 million).
During the year, the Company entered into various other commercial letters of credit in the normal course of
operations. The total issued and outstanding letters of credit at December 31, 2023 was $320 million (2022: $332
million) principally related to performance and advance payment guarantees on delivery for prepaid equipment and
other operational commitments in Chile.
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Finning International Inc.
19100 94 Ave, Surrey, BC V4N 5C3
finning.com