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Genesis Land Development Corporation

L A N D - H O M E S - C O M M E R C I A L - C O M M U N I T I E S

Dream a Big Dream

Once upon a time, you were an architect, an 

engineer, an interior designer, a carpenter and a 

landscaper with a bold vision of how you would 

live. You spent hours in the sand, bucket and 

shovel in hand, pouring over every detail. You 

built sturdy towers, each taller than the last. 

Vast halls for royal processions. Walls armored 

with dazzling shells. Expansive grounds for your 

cavalry. And a driftwood drawbridge crossing the 

crocodile-infested moat.

And when it was done, when your sandcastle 

was perfect, all that was left was to show your 

parents your handiwork: “Mom! Dad! Come see 

what I made!”  

We invite you to relive those days of wonder, a 

time of unfettered imagination and excitement. 

It’s a time and place that’s at the very heart 

of who we are as an organization. It fuels 

our creativity as we conceive of the ultimate 

community and the ultimate new home. Sure, 

the materials have changed (we don’t build 

with sand anymore), but the sense of infinite 

possibilities, our desire to surprise and delight 

and our pride remain the same. 

We dream. We design. We build. 
We create inspired communities 
– one home, one family, one 
neighbourhood at a time. 

Genesis

Come dream with us.

G ENESIS LAND DE VELOP ME NT  CORPOR AT ION

TABLE O F
CONTE NTS

CEO's Message  

Calgary Projects Map 

Community Involvement    

Management’s Discussion and Analysis 

Consolidated Financial Statements 

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 ■ Residential home building sales increased by 38% to 

earnings.  The  Alberta  economy  has  evolved  from  the 

 ■ Profitably grow our existing businesses in land  

90 homes, representing the first step in a return to 

boom/bust cycle of petroleum drilling to larger, longer-term 

development, commercial development and home  

profitability  for the home building business; and

oil sands projects that are capturing international attention 

building; 

 ■ A landmark $32.5 million commercial sale was 

completed in the 150 acre Sage Hill Crossing 

and investment.  This evolution has significant ramifications 

 ■ Develop a comprehensive “people plan”; and

for our business, resulting in a more stable market in which 

 ■ Simplify the Genesis organization.

development project.

to grow.

G ENE SIS 2012  A NNUAL REP ORT

CEO ’S
MESSAGE
Refocusing Direction &  
Building on Strengths

Genesis is an established 

real 

estate 

company 

with  over  15 

years 

of  experience 

in 

the 

land  development  and 

home  building  industry.  

Throughout 

this 

time, 

we’ve  experienced  both 

the  ups  and  downs  of 

the  real  estate  market, 

and  have  persevered 

in  our  goal  to  grow  our 

core businesses.  As a result, the Corporation today has a 

number of key assets and strengths, as well as challenges, 

as we move forward with the next step in our growth. 

"This is only the beginning of things  
to come for Genesis."

I  joined  Genesis  because  I  saw  great  potential  and 

opportunity in what could be created from the Corporation’s 

extensive land base, current economic fundamentals, and 

the Board of Directors’ commitment to enhance long-term 

value. With that goal in mind, we’re moving forward with 

the creation and implementation of a strategic plan aligning 

Genesis with its key strengths and core businesses. 

Genesis  continues  to  evolve  and  adapt  as  highlighted  by 

A STRONG FOUNDATION

a number of significant changes over the past 18 months.  

In February 2012, the Board concluded a strategic review 

process  that  determined  it  was  in  the  best  interest  of 

shareholders to continue to develop and grow the company.  

In response, the Board was revitalized with the addition of 

several new and well respected business leaders, while a 

new Executive team was engaged in February 2013, with 

the objective of refocusing and redefining the organization 

and its objectives.

There are many reasons why I believe that Genesis offers 

its  stakeholders  significant  opportunity.  First,  our  asset 

base includes some of the best located development lands 

in the Calgary region that provides many years of inventory 

and  development  potential.  This  is  important  since  it  is 

becoming increasingly difficult to bring new developments 

on stream in a timely manner. Second, we have a passionate 

team  of  professionals.  In  the  past  few  months  we  have 

adjusted and further augmented the team to capitalize on 

These changes were put in place to build a strong foundation 

existing strengths, while adding skills in areas that required 

upon which we can create the Corporation’s future. Despite 

development. We will continue to do so as requirements 

a year of transition, we achieved solid operational results in 

dictate.  Third,  we  have  the  financial  resources  to  be  able 

2012, highlighted as follows:

to  invest  in  our  future  growth  as  strategic  development 

 ■ Earnings (attributable to shareholders, before 

opportunities appear. 

impairment charges and net of related income tax 

In  addition,  positive  general  economic  conditions  are 

effects) increased to $22.6 million, revenues increased 

expected through 2013 with solid fundamentals, including 

by 48%, and gross margin (before extraordinary items) 

low  unemployment  and  interest  rates,  low  and  stable 

was 33%; 

inflation rates, positive net in-migration and above average 

The  combination  of  these  and  other  factors  provides 

Profitably grow our existing businesses.

Genesis  with  a  healthy  environment  to  produce  strong 

Land  development  is  the  historical  backbone  of  Genesis 

returns from its core land development and homebuilding 

and we have significant holdings in a diverse group of lands 

activities.  Our  goal  is  to  access  the  value  in  our  assets 

in terms of geography, use and approvals status. It is one 

going forward while staying open to opportunities as they 

of  our  core  strengths  and  as  such,  we  will  continue  to 

appear,  effectively  conveying  our  accomplishments  to 

methodically expand our activities in this area to the benefit 

stakeholders.

of  our  stakeholders.  As  our  development  activities  are 

refocused and redefined, we may identify non-core assets 

ALIGNING STRATEGY WITH STRENGTHS

for  disposal,  provided  we  obtain  a  fair  price  that  reflects 

In order to unlock the Corporation’s full value, we need to 

focus on the right things – our strengths and opportunities.  

Our  overall  goal  is  to  align  Genesis  with  its  key  areas  of 

full  value.  In  return,  additional  capital  could  be  utilized  to 

judiciously acquire new assets that serve our core market 

in and around the Calgary area.   

strength and maximize its potential in accordance with our 

Home building is a natural extension of land development, 

core values.

We will accomplish this through the successful execution 

of a three-point business strategy:

GROWTH

PEOPLE

VALUE

SIMPLIFY

offering financial benefits from vertical integration.  In order 

to  maximize  its  value,  we  are  focused  on  increasing  the 

profitability  of  this  business,  managing  and  growing  our 

residential building activities better than we have in the past.  

We  are  striving  to  continuously  improve  results  through 

increased  volume  and  our  ability  to  lever  such  volume  to 

better manage costs, targeting our core market where we 

have strengths of land base and expertise.  We realize we 

help make dreams a reality for our home buyers and their 

families,  and  a  positive  purchase  experience  is  critical  to 

our  success.    In  that  regard,  we  are  working  to  improve 

our customers’ experience through better communication, 

quality control and on-time delivery, every time.  The result 

is a quality product and a satisfied customer.

Finally, our commercial projects offer significant long-term 

potential. In addition to considering outright land sales, we 

will  look  to  establish  strategic  relationships  that  provide 

complementary  expertise  in  order  to  maximize  their 

potential.

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We help make dreams a reality.

Underlying our success will be a heightened focus on our 

POISED FOR THE FUTURE

capital management.  We will strive to accelerate the use 

of our existing capital and financial resources, recognizing 

returns from investment more quickly. 

Develop a Comprehensive “People Plan”. 

As  Genesis  continues  to  grow  its  business,  its  human 

resource requirements will evolve. We recognize recruiting 

and  keeping  the  best  people  in  the  industry  is  a  must 

in  order  to  reach  our  full  potential.  We  are  developing 

a  comprehensive  human  resource  management  plan 

that  addresses  planning, 

recruitment,  performance 

management, training and development and staff relations. 

Simplify the Genesis Organization. 

We  recognize  our  current  corporate  structure  can  be 

confusing  to  our  shareholders  due  to  our  many  non-

controlling  entities.  We  plan  to  simplify  our  structure, 

making our financial results more transparent and allowing a 

better understanding of our business.  We are streamlining 

our  information  systems  and  work  processes  to  increase 

efficiency.  Such improvements are intended to benefit the 

quality  and  timeliness  of  information  on  which  decisions 

are  made,  enhance  communication  with  our  customers 

and reduce costs.

I’d  like  to  thank  our  employees  and  directors  for  all  their 

hard  work  over  the  past  year,  and  shareholders  for  their 

continuing  support.  Genesis  is  in  a  great  position  for  the 

future and is working to become a more significant player 

in  the  industry.  We  have  sustainable  value  from  both  a 

substantial and diversified land base and the time required 

to access its potential, combined with the financial capital to 

add to our portfolio of opportunities. We have the expertise 

of a strong board, management and staff focused on long-

term value accretion.  In addition, the Alberta economy and 

industry trends continue to provide positive support for the 

Corporation’s future growth.

Looking forward, we will continue to meet our promises, 

delivering on our strategy for growth and our opportunities.  

I’m  confident  the  market  will  better  recognize  our  assets 

and  potential  over  time,  resulting  in  improved  value  and 

return  for  shareholders.  I  look  forward  to  the  future  and 

delivering on the Corporation’s potential for the benefit of 

all its stakeholders.

BRUCE RUDICHUK, CA, CIRP

President & Chief Executive Officer

July 2013

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BAYSIDE IN AIRDRIE

West Airdrie Lands (LP)

Bayview

CITY OF AIRDRIE

Genesis Place (Airdrie Rec Centre)

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Delacour (LP)

Delacour

CALGARY
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Taravista/Taralake

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G ENESIS 2 01 2 ANN UAL RE P OR T

COM MUN ITY
INVOLVEMENT
We create inspired communities 
- one home, one family, one 
neighbourhood at a time.

2012 SAM AWARDS WINNER

THE GENESIS CENTRE OF 
COMMUNITY WELLNESS

From Dream to Reality

The  Genesis  Centre  of  Community  Wellness  is  a  great 

example  of  our  role  as  a  community  builder.  Community 

leaders  in  North  East  Calgary  were  determined  to  bring 

the dynamic and diverse cultures of the local communities 

together to promote safe, cooperative and actively healthy 

neighbourhoods.  To  realize  their  dream,  these  visionary 

leaders  founded  the  North  East  Centre  of  Community 

Society (NECCS), an organization dedicated to the challenge 

of building a facility that would serve the sport, recreation, 

educational  and  cultural  needs  of  the  northeast.  We  saw 

the opportunity to support and fund this incredible facility 

MAIN LOBBY THE GENESIS CENTRE  
OF COMMUNITY WELLNESS

A SPECIAL EVENT AT  
THE GENESIS CENTRE OF  
COMMUNITY WELLNESS 

as  a  perfect  alignment  of  our  core  values.  The  dream 

Genesis  continues  to  play  a  part  in  the  support  of  the 

quickly started to take shape, gaining support and funding 

Genesis  Centre  of  Community  Wellness  –  a  225,000 

GENESIS PLACE

from the City of Calgary and YMCA, along with a generous 

square  foot,  $120  million  multi-purpose  complex  built  to 

CHBA - Calgary Region 

Northeast Calgary.

naming sponsorship from Genesis.

enrich  the  health,  wellness,  and  unity  of  communities  in 

Genesis  Place,  the  amazing  recreation  facility  in  Airdrie, 

acts as a gathering place, hub of activity and true heart of 

the community.  We are proud of our commitment and on-

going support of Genesis Place and the what it means to 

the quality of life for the community of Airdrie.

We dream. We design. We build. 
We create inspired communities - one home, 
one family, one neighbourhood at a time.

GENESIS PLACE 
AIRDRIE, AB

THE GENESIS CENTRE 
OF COMMUNITY WELLNESS

2012

AN AWARD WINNING  
HOME BUILDER

We are proud to announce the Genesis Builders Group is a 

2012 SAM Award Winner

The Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Calgary Region 

presented  The  26th  Annual  SAM  Awards,  celebrating 

innovation  and  excellence  in  the  Calgary  and  area’s 

residential  construction  industry  at  a  Gala  event  held  on 

April  13,  2013.  There  were  more  than  1,600  people  in 

attendance.

Genesis Builders Group, the home building arm of Genesis 

Land  Corporation,  was  awarded  the  winner  of  the  SAM 

Award for best new home (up to $199,900).

The award process is very detailed with volunteer industry 

peers judging the submissions and awarding points in each 

category. A record number of entries were submitted from 

members vying for the prestigious awards. The results are 

authenticated by an independent auditing firm. 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL 
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
For the three months and year ended December 31, 2012

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

DATED MARCH 20, 2013

The following management’s discussion and analysis (MD&A) of the financial condition and results 

of  operations  of  Genesis  Land  Development  Corp.  (“Genesis”  or  the  “Corporation”)  should  be 

read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto for the year 

ended December 31, 2012 prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards 

(“IFRS”). Readers should also read the “Forward-Looking Statements” legal advisory contained at 

the end of this document.

The audited consolidated financial statements and comparative information have been prepared in 

  Adjusted earnings per share (adding back after-tax write-down) - basic and diluted 

accordance  with  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  (“IFRS”).    They  have  been  reviewed 

by the Corporation’s Audit Committee, consisting of three independent directors, and adopted by 

the Board of Directors. Additional information, including the Corporation’s Annual Information Form 

(“AIF”), is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

  Total assets 

Loans and credit facilities 

(1) Net of income tax expense. 

G ENE SIS LAN D DE VE LOP M EN T CORP ORATION

BUSINESS OF GENESIS

Genesis  is  a  real  estate  development  and  home  building 

corporation headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. It is engaged 

in the acquisition, development and sale of land, residential 

lots  and  homes  in  Alberta  and  British  Columbia.  The 

commercial,  industrial  and  urban  communities,  and 

resort destinations; and

 ■ the construction and sale of single- and multi-family 

homes through Genesis Builders Group (“GBG”), a 

wholly-owned subsidiary of the Corporation.

Corporation reports its activities as two business segments: 

All business activities of Genesis are conducted in Western 

land  development  and  residential  home  building.  Within 

Canada,  with  active  development  primarily  in  and  around 

land development are two areas: development of land and 

the cities of Calgary and Airdrie. 

residential  lots.  Genesis’  vertically  integrated  operations 

include:   

The Corporation is listed for trading on the Toronto Stock 

Exchange  (the  “Exchange”  or  “TSX”)  under  the  symbol 

 ■ the acquisition of land held for future development, 

“GDC”.

including  the  planning,  servicing  and  marketing  of 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Total revenues 

Gross margin 

Impairment (recovery) of real estate held for development and sale 

Gross margin, before write-downs (recoveries) 

Gross margin, before write-downs (%) 

Net earnings(1) attributable to shareholders 

  Net earnings(1) per share - basic 

  Net earnings(1) per share - diluted  

2012

2011 

2010

141,582

14,171

33,146

47,317

33%

8,861 

0.20 

0.20 

0.51 

95,760

29,792

2,474

32,266

34%

11,060 

0.25 

0.25 

0.29 

137,383

68,972

(3,714)

65,258

48%

33,514

0.76

0.75

0.75

383,317 

102,242 

378,018 

88,231 

350,466

81,320

General  economic  conditions  were  positive  in  2012  in 

The  gross  margin  percentage  before  write-downs 

Canada  and  in  the  land  development/housing  industry, 

decreased slightly by 1% due to a different mix of properties 

resulting  in  an  improved  market  over  2011.    Genesis 

sold during 2012, particularly the sales mix of single-family 

realized  a  48%  increase  in  revenues  to  $141,582,  largely 

homes that included a higher number of entry level homes. 

due to a major sale of 34.35 acres in the Sage Hill Crossing 

Genesis  expects  single-family  home  gross  margins  to 

property  (amounting  to  $32,526),  and  higher  lot  and 

improve as the volume of home sales increases and sites 

residential  home  sales.    The  Corporation  participated  in 

continue  development  in  2013.  Refer  to  pages  18-25  for 

multiple  active  projects  during  the  year  ended  December 

detailed analysis of revenue, cost and gross margin. 

31,  2012.    Approximately  13  phases/sites  were  under 

development and 15 phases/sites were in the process of 

being sold (see table on page 19). 

The  Corporation  holds  some  of 

the  best 

located 

development  lands  in  the  Calgary  region  that  provide 

many years of inventory and development potential. This is 

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G ENE SIS LAN D DE VE LOP M EN T CORP ORATION

important since it is becoming increasingly difficult to bring 

positioning itself for future growth. With a diversified and 

new developments on stream in a timely manner.  Partially 

substantial  land  base,  the  Corporation  is  well  positioned 

as  a  result  of  these  conditions,  there  has  been  some 

to  focus  on  developing  those  projects  that  offer  the  best 

impairment  of  real  estate  held  for  development  and  sale, 

return in the market going forward. 

which  increased  in  2012  for  certain  properties,  primarily: 

Delacour, Rocky View County; Acheson, Parkland County; 

OUTLOOK

4.  Strengthening the Corporation’s relationships within 

4.  Debt  to  gross  book  value:    a  leverage  measure  that 

the lending and investment community with a view to 

calculate the percentage that a company’s value would 

maximizing access to competitively priced capital.

cover its debt obligations.  A lower percentage indicates 

With a diversified and substantial land base, the Corporation 

a greater ability for the company to repay its debt.

is  well  positioned  to  focus  on  developing  those  projects 

5.  Debt  (total  liabilities)  to  equity  ratio:    a  leverage 

and  Spur  Valley,  Regional  District  of  East  Kootenay.  The 

The  positive  trend 

in  general  economic  conditions 

that offer the best return in the market going forward.

measure  that  indicates  what  proportion  of  equity  and 

decline  in  value  resulted  from  specific  market  conditions, 

and  the  industry  is  expected  through  2013  with  solid 

geographical locations and estimated monetization horizons 

economic  fundamentals,  including  low  unemployment 

of  each  of  the  properties.  The  Corporation’s  portion  of 

and  interest  rates,  low  and  stable  inflation  rates,  positive 

the  impairment  (net  of  joint  venture  and  non-controlling 

net in-migration and above average earnings, among other 

interests)  was  $18,268  of  the  $33,146  write-down.  The 

factors. The combination of these factors provides Genesis 

impairment  impacted  overall  results  for  the  Corporation, 

with  a  healthy  environment  for  its  core  development  and 

KEY FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE 
INDICATORS 

Genesis  measures  the  performance  of  the  Corporation 

through the following Key Financial Performance Indicators 

(“KPIs”):  

including gross margin and net earnings.  Despite this, net 

homebuilding activities in the coming year. During this time, 

1.  Cash flows from operating activities: a measure that 

debt a company is using to finance its assets.  A high 

debt to equity ratio indicates that a company has utilized 

a higher amount of debt to finance its growth.

6.  Return on equity:  a measure of return of a company’s 

profitability  by  indicating  how  much  profit  a  company 

generates  with  shareholders’  invested  capital.    The 

higher  the  number,  the  better  return  from  use  of 

earnings  attributable  to  shareholders,  before  impairment 

Genesis  will  continue  to  pursue  a  strategy  of  positioning 

represents a company’s ability to generate cash through 

shareholder funds.

charges  and  net  of  related  income  tax  effects,  were 

itself  for  future  growth,  focusing  its  activities  in  Alberta 

operations  in  order  to  finance  capital  programs  and 

$22,562, which is a substantial improvement over 2011 for 

and, more particularly, the greater Calgary area.   

repay debt.

which the comparable amount was $13,010.

Subsequent to the end of the year, Genesis announced the 

The Corporation achieved net earnings of $0.20 per share 

appointment of a new President and Chief Executive Officer, 

for the year and incurred a loss of $0.16 per share for the 

Bruce  Rudichuk,  as  well  as  Executive  Vice-President  and 

2.  Cash  flows  from  operating  activities  per  share:    a 

measure  that  represents  the  portion  of  a  company’s 

cash  flows  allocated  to  each  outstanding  share  of 

three  months  ended  December  31,  2012,  compared  to 

Chief Financial Officer, Mark Scott. These appointments are 

common stock flows.

7.  Return on assets:  a measure of return that indicates 

how profitable a company is relative to its total assets, 

and  how  efficient  it  is  at  using  assets  to  generate 

earnings.  This measure can vary substantially between 

industries.    The  higher  the  number,  the  better  the 

company is at earning more money on less investment.

net  earnings  of  $0.05  and  $0.25  per  share  for  the  three 

intended to build the Corporation’s capacity to organically 

months and year ended December 31, 2011, respectively. 

grow its operations in the future as well as drive improved 

Setting aside these impairment charges, Genesis achieved 

financial results through operational efficiencies and fiscal 

solid  results  in  2012  with  earnings  per  share  attributable 

discipline.  In  that  regard,  management  will  dedicate  a 

to  shareholders  (before  impairment  charges  and  net  of 

substantial amount of its efforts for 2013 in the following 

related  income  tax  effects)  of  $0.51,  as  compared  with 

areas: 

$0.29 in 2011. 

Loans and credit facilities increased in 2012 due to seven 

new  credit  facilities  secured  for  servicing  of  land  in  Sage 

1.  Growing the Corporation’s approved and well-located 

core land positions and expand its development 

activities, primarily within the City of Calgary and 

Hill Crossing, Saddlestone Phase 6, Canals phase 6 and for 

Airdrie;

the home building division. The proceeds from the sale of 

2.  Building a stronger and more profitable homebuilding 

sites 1 and 2 in Sage Hill Crossing were used to repay credit 

operation that measures its success in terms of brand 

facilities subsequent to year end, reducing the balance of 

recognition, customer satisfaction, and volume in 

loans  and  credit  facilities  by  $31,411.  This  reduced  the 

addition to improved financial performance;

loans  and  credits  facilities  outstanding  to  $70,831  and 

the debt to equity ratio to 0.55. Refer to pages 28-29  for 

detailed analysis of liquidity and capital resources.

3.  Assessing the Corporation’s long-term land holdings, 

specifically its long term land development and 

homebuilding requirements, and implementing the 

The  positive  trend  in  general  economic  conditions  and 

appropriate strategic acquisition and /or divestiture 

the  housing  industry  is  expected  through  2013.  During 

plans to increase management’s focus on adding 

this  time,  Genesis  will  continue  to  pursue  a  strategy  of 

shareholder value; and

3.  Net  earnings  per  share:    an  earnings  measure  that 

8.  Net  Asset  Value  per  share  (“NAV”):  a  measure  that 

serves  as  an  indicator  of  a  company’s  profitability.    It 

represents the portion of a company’s profit allocated to 

the  weighted  average  outstanding  shares  of  common 

stock.

indicates the value of Corporation’s assets allocated to 

each outstanding share of common stock flows.

Three Months Ended December 31 

Year Ended December 31 

Cash flows from operating activities 

Cash flows from operating activities per share 

Net earnings per share - basic and diluted 

2012 

(18,166)

(0.40)

(0.16)

2011 

(4,548) 

(0.10)

0.05 

Net Asset Value per share 

Return on equity 

Return on assets 

  Debt to equity ratio 

  Debt to gross book value 

2012 

(1,672) 

(0.04) 

0.20 

6.61 

4.8% 

 2.3% 

0.69 

27.1% 

2011

13,656

0.31

0.25

7.44

6.4%

3.0%

0.60

23.6%

Cash out flows from operating activities increased for the 

construction as at December 31, 2012 compared with 70 

three months and year ended December 31, 2012 as a result 

homes  at  December  31,  2011.  As  a  result,  the  revenues 

of funding requirements to support the growth in the home 

from  the  2012  sales  will  be  recognized  upon  home 

building  division.  The  home  building  division  experienced 

completion, increasing cash flows from operating activities 

strong  growth  in  sales  over  2012  with  156  homes  under 

at that time.

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Debt to gross book value is calculated as follows:

Debt 

Loans and credit facilities excluding deferred financing fees 

104,554 

89,989

December 31, 
2012 

December 31, 
2011 

Gross Book Value(1) 

  Real estate held for development and sale 

  Property and equipment 

  Other assets(2) 

  Deferred financing fees 

  Gross book value 

  Debt to gross book value 

271,845 

688 

 110,994 

2,312 

385,839 

27.1% 

299,916

2,062

77,654

1,758

381,390

23.6%

(1) Gross book value is calculated as total assets before depreciation on property and equipment, net of impairment losses. Gross book value is a non-IFRS measure as 
described in the ‘Advisories’ section of this document.

(2) Other assets consist of amounts receivable, other operating assets, deferred income taxes and cash and cash equivalents.

The debt to equity ratio is calculated as total liabilities divided by total equity as follows:

Total liabilities 

Total equity 

  Debt to equity ratio 

December 31, 
2012 

December 31, 
2011 

157,008 

226,309 

0.69 

141,399

236,619

0.60

The Corporation’s debt decreased by $31,411 subsequent 

received on January 10, 2013. This reduced the loans and 

to year end 2012, when proceeds from sale of sites 1 and 

credits facilities outstanding to $70,831 and the debt to 

2 in the Sage Hill Crossing commercial development were 

equity ratio to 0.55.  

NET ASSET VALUE CALCULATION

Independent appraised value(2) 

  Serviced Single-family lot Inventory 

  Serviced Multi-family sites 

Fully approved Commercial/Industrial Sites 

Fully approved developable lands - Calgary & Airdrie 

  Other raw and partially approved lands 

  Total pre-tax land value 

  Other balance sheet assets (see page 12 for details) 

  Balance sheet liabilities (see page 12 for details) 

  Add amount due from related entities 

  Estimated pre-tax NAV 

  Estimated tax(3) 

  Estimated after-tax NAV 

  Total shares outstanding as at December 31 

  Estimated after-tax NAV per share outstanding 

2012 

2011 

51,150 

11,130 

55,600 

 145,480 

55,271 

318,631 

141,676 

(157,008) 

26,834 

330,133 

(34,403) 

295,730 

44,767 

 6.61 

92,963

24,700

76,194

136,568

82,066

412,491

88,231

(141,399)

25,133

384,456

(53,329)

331,127

44,484

7.44

(1) NAV is a non-IFRS measure as described in the ‘Advisories’ section of this document.

(2) Appraised value represents 100% Genesis owned lands. Limited partnership lands owned by other limited partnership investors (and the corresponding NCI liability) are 
excluded from the calculation. Appraised values of lands represents market value based on comparative figures of similar market transactions. 

(3) Genesis has used corporate income tax rate of 25% for 2012 and 26.5% for 2011 to calculate taxes in determining its NAV.

The decrease in estimated NAV to $6.61 in 2012 from $7.44 

sheet  assets  less  balance  sheet  liabilities  and  corporate 

in  2011  is  mainly  attributable  to  a  decline  in  value  of  real 

income tax as at December 31, 2012 and 2011. The book 

estate  (primarily  raw  and  partially  approved  lands  outside 

value  of  all  remaining  assets  and  liabilities  as  set  forth  in 

of the cities of Airdrie and Calgary), net of non-controlling 

the  consolidated  financial  statements  of  the  Corporation 

interest.  In  addition  it  is  attributable  to  the  payments 

for the year ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 has been 

of  interest  on  financings,  taxes  and  other  general  and 

added to calculate the pre-tax NAV. Estimated taxes have 

administrative expenses during the year ended December 

been deducted as if all properties were sold at their market 

31, 2012.

values to determine NAV.

The estimated NAV was calculated using the independent 

appraiser’s total pre-tax land value plus additional balance 

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Other balance sheet assets and liabilities in the NAV Calculation include the following:

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011

($’s) 

Assets 

Housing projects under development 

Accounts receivable 

Deferred tax assets 

  Other operations assets 

  Cash 

  Total 

  Liabilities 

  Loans and credit facilities 

  Customer deposits 

  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 

Income taxes payable 

  Deferred tax liabilities 

  Land development service costs 

  Total 

2012 

2011 

30,204 

85,230 

- 

 16,237 

10,005 

141,676 

102,242 

4,352 

21,309 

4,617 

 60 

24,428 

10,129

43,451

2,859

20,942

10,850

88,231

88,231

7,582

16,415

12,970

-

16,201

157,008 

141,399

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

REVENUE, COST OF SALES AND GROSS MARGIN

Revenues 

  Cost of sales 

  Gross margin 

  Gross margin, before write-downs 

  Gross margin, before write-downs (%) 

Three months ended December 31, 

Year ended December 31,

2012 

  57,706

 (77,308) 

 (19,602) 

  14,614 

25% 

2011 

25,668

(19,712) 

5,956 

9,559 

37% 

% 

125%

292% 

(429%) 

53% 

2012 

141,582

(127,411) 

14,171 

47,317 

33% 

2011 

95,760

(65,968) 

29,792 

32,266 

34% 

% 

48%

93%

(52%)

47%

The revenue mix for the three months and year ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 is as follows:

THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 

THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011

24% 

Residential Homes

61% 

Development Land(1)

15% 

Residential Lots

58% 

Residential Lots

(1) Development land sales increased substantially in the fourth quarter of 2012 due to the sale of commercial land in Sage Hill Crossing.

19% 

Development Land

23% 

Residential Homes

35% 

Development Land

37% 

Residential Lots

28% 

Residential Homes

23% 

Development Land

43% 

Residential Lots

Genesis’ active projects during 2012 follow:

34% 

Residential Homes

  Community 

Bayside 

Canals 

Sage Meadows 

Kinwood 

  Sage Hill Crossing 

  Saddlestone 

(1) Multi-family.

Location 

Airdrie 

Airdrie 

NW Calgary 

NW Calgary 

NW Calgary 

NE Calgary 

Phases/Sites 
Under Development 

Phases/Sites 
Being Sold 

- 

6 

4 

2 

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 

5A, 6, 12(1) 

7, 9

-

1, 2

2

3, 4, 5, 6, 7

1, 2, 3, 4, 12(1)

For a complete list of all properties please refer to the AIF for the year ended December 31, 2012.

LAND DEVELOPMENT

Residential Lots

Residential lot revenue 

Cost of sales 

  Gross margin 

Gross margin, before write-downs 

Gross margin, before write-downs (%) 

Number of lots sold 

Average revenue per lot 

Average cost of sales per lot 

Three months ended December 31, 

Year ended December 31,

2012

8,470

(3,542)

4,928 

4,928

58%

46

184

77

2011

15,138 

(7,206)

7,932 

7,932

52% 

93

163

77

%

(44%) 

(51%)

(38%) 

(38%)

(51%)

13%

0%

2012

51,933

(24,412)

27,521

27,521

53%

287

181

85

2011

40,739

(24,083)

16,656

16,721

41% 

255

160

94

%

27%

1%

65%

65%

13%

13%

(10%)

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$19,729
$19,729

Airdrie were as follows: 

Residential  lot  revenues  decreased  during  the  three 

in  2012.  The  timely  development  of  such  phases  and 

months ended December 31, 2012 compared to the same 

resulting  lot  sales  reflect  the  improvement  of  Calgary’s 

period in 2011 as revenues for the newly released phase 

housing market in general year over year.   

1 of the Calgary community of Kinwood were included in 

2011. Lot revenues for the year ended December 31, 2012 

were higher due primarily to strong sales in newly released 

The revenue per lot for the year ended December 31, 2012 

was  higher  than  2011  due  to  the  sales  mix  of  properties 

in 2011, which contained duplex houses with lower sales 

phases 3 and 4 of the Calgary community of Saddlestone, 

price. 

phase 2 of the Calgary community of Kinwood, and phase 6 

of the Airdrie community of Canals, which were completed 

The number of lots sold by community during the three months and year ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 in Calgary and 

  Community 

Calgary 

Sherwood 

Saddlestone 

  Sage Meadows 

  Kinwood 

  Airdrie

  Bayside 

  Canals 

  Total 

Three months ended December 31, 

Year ended December 31,

# of lots sold 

Average revenue per lot 

# of lots sold

Average revenue per lot

2012 

2011 

2012 

2011 

2012 

2011 

2012 

2011 

- 

5 

1 

- 

- 

40 

46 

- 

8 

2 

53 

29 

1 

93 

- 

226 

163 

- 

- 

179 

184 

- 

209 

241 

167 

139 

226 

163 

- 

88 

31 

49 

56 

63 

287 

3 

10 

82 

53 

103 

4 

255 

- 

197 

198 

167 

156 

183 

181 

209

211

187

165

128

191

160

Development Land

  Development land revenues 

  Cost of sales(1) 

  Gross margin 

  Gross margin, before write-downs 

  Gross margin, before write-downs (%) 

Three months ended December 31, 

Year ended December 31,

2012 

35,239 

(62,831) 

(27,592) 

6,623 

19% 

% 

687% 

663% 

633% 

N/R(2) 

2011 

4,475 

(8,239) 

(3,764) 

(188) 

(4%) 

2012 

49,389 

(71,840) 

(22,451) 

10,695 

22% 

% 

119%

302%

(584%)

52%

2011 

22,523 

(17,885) 

4,638 

7,020 

31% 

THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31,

($ in thousands)

REVENUE

COST OF SALES

GROSS MARGIN

GM%

$3,974

$4,034

$5,226

$24,955

79%

$15,138
$15,138

#0%

$35,570

52%

$7,206

$7,932

$8,470

$3,542

$4,928

58%

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
($ in thousands)

REVENUE

COST OF SALES

GROSS MARGIN

GM%

$12,729

$10,409

$8,985

$23,128

45%

$35,570

$26,585

75%

-2%
-2%

9
0
0
2

$-60

0
1
0
2

1
1
0
2

2
1
0
2

9
0
0
2

0
1
0
2

1
1
0
2

2
1
0
2

$40,739

(2) Not reflective due to percentage increase.

(1) Includes impairment losses for the three month ended December 31, 2012 of $34,215 (2011 - $3,576) and for the year ended December 31, 2012 of $33,146 (2011 - $2,382)

$24,019

41%

$16,720

$24,412

$27,521

20

$51,933

53%

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THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31,

($ in thousands)

REVENUE

COST OF SALES

GROSS MARGIN

GM%

0
1
0
2

$2,800

$1,059

$1,741

1
1
0
2

-4%

$-188

2
1
0
2

$4,475

$4,663

19%

$6,623

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,

($ in thousands)

62%

$10,089

$35,239

$28,616

REVENUE

COST OF SALES

GROSS MARGIN

GM%

0
1
0
2

1
1
0
2

2
1
0
2

$14,859

$27,653

$22,523

$15,503

31%

$7,020

22%

$10,695

$42,512

65%

$49,389

$38,694

The  increase  in  development  land  sales  for  the  three 

months  ended  December  31,  2011  was  due  to  a  cost  to 

months and year ended December 31, 2012 compared to 

complete  adjustment  for  a  development  land  parcel  sold 

the same periods in 2011 was a result of the sale of sites 

during  three  months  ended  September  30,  2011.  The 

1 and 2 in the commercial development project of Sage Hill 

gross  margin  before  the  adjustment  was  $401  or  9%. 

Crossing for $32,526 in December 2012.

The increase in gross margin for the three months ended 

The decrease in gross margin before write downs from 31% 

to 22% for the year ended December 31, 2012 compared 

to 2011 is due to the comparatively lower margin in Sage 

Hill  Crossing  sites  1  and  2.  The  margin  on  the  project  is 

expected to improve with an increase in the value due to 

development of sites 1 and 2 by the purchaser. 

The  negative  gross  margin  before  write-downs  for  three 

December  31,  2012  was  due  to  sale  of  sites  1  and  2  of 

the  Sage  Hill  Crossing  commercial  development  in  2012, 

compared  to  sale  of  a  multi-family  site  in  the  Calgary 

community of Kincora, which had a 10% gross margin. The 

multi-family parcel sold in 2011 had unique characteristics 

that required additional on-site development costs, which 

affected its selling price. 

RESIDENTIAL HOME BUILDING

Single-family

Single-family revenues 

Cost of sales 

  Gross margin 

  Gross margin, before write-downs 

  Gross margin, before write-downs (%) 

  Number of homes sold 

  Average revenue per home 

Average cost of sales per home 

Three months ended December 31, 

Year ended December 31,

2012

13,901

(10,934)

2,967 

2,967 

21% 

34 

409

322

2011

6,002 

(4,237) 

1,765 

1,765 

29% 

11 

546

385

%

132% 

158% 

68% 

68% 

209% 

(25%)

(16%)

2012

39,312

2011

31,477

(31,037) 

(23,429) 

8,275 

8,275 

21% 

90

437

345

8,048 

8,048 

26% 

65

484

360

%

25%

32%

3%

3%

38%

(10%)

(4%)

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THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31,

($ in thousands)

REVENUE

COST OF SALES

GROSS MARGIN

GM%

9
0
0
2

0
1
0
2

1
1
0
2

2
1
0
2

$10,089

42%

$5,823

$4,266

$6,897

$4,803

30%

$6,002

$4,237

$35,570

#0%

29%

$2,094

$1,765

21%

$10,984

$13,901

$2,917

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,

($ in thousands)

REVENUE

COST OF SALES

GROSS MARGIN

GM%

$45,025

$46,297

$30,778

32%

$31,561

32%

$14,247

$14,736

$31,477

$23,429

26%

21%

$31,037

$39,312

$8,048

$8,275

9
0
0
2

0
1
0
2

1
1
0
2

2
1
0
2

The  increase  in  the  number  of  single-family  homes  sales 

decreased  by  five  percentage  points  in  2012.    Genesis 

closed during the three months and year ended December 

expects  single-family  home  gross  margins  to  improve  as 

31, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011 was due to 

the  volume  of  home  sales  increases  and  sites  continue 

a focused effort by the home building division to strengthen 

development in 2013.

sales.  Genesis  realized  a  38%  increase  in  the  number  of 

residential  home  unit  sales  closed  in  2012.  The  revenue 

per  home  declined  for  the  three  months  and  year  ended 

December  31,  2012  due  to  increase  in  number  of  entry 

level home sales closed. Overall, gross margin percentage 

In addition, the sale of a custom home at a price of $959 

and  eight  other  homes  with  an  average  selling  price  of 

$533  in  the  communities  of  Bayside  and  Sage  Meadows 

in Airdrie and Calgary resulted in a higher average price for 

the three months ended December 31, 2011. 

The number of home sales closed by community during the three months and year ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 in 

Calgary and Airdrie were as follows:  

Three months ended December 31, 

Year ended December 31,

# of single-family 
homes closed 

Average amount 
per home 

# of single-family 
homes closed 

Average amount 
per home

2012 

2011 

2012 

2011 

2012 

2011 

2012 

2011 

9 

- 

- 

10 

3 

- 

12 

34 

- 

- 

1 

2 

3 

- 

5 

11 

390 

- 

- 

414 

547 

- 

385 

409 

- 

- 

959 

401 

759 

- 

397 

547 

32 

2 

- 

17 

9 

- 

30 

90 

- 

- 

4 

25 

12 

1 

23 

65 

377 

524 

- 

414 

566 

- 

469 

437 

-

-

659

440

648

461

417

484

  Community 

Calgary 

Evansridge 

  Kinwood 

  Sherwood 

  Saddlestone 

  Sage Meadows 

  Taralake 

  Airdrie

  Bayside 

  Total 

Multi-family

The  last  unit  in  The  Breeze  multi-family  project  sold  in 

community  of  Saddlestone,  and  Brownstones  in  the 

the first quarter of 2012. Currently, Genesis has two row  

community of Sage Meadows. 

housing  projects  in  development:  Saffron  in  the  Calgary  

Impairment of real estate held for development and sale

Land 

LP 

Total 

(1) Not reflective due to percentage increase.

Three months ended December 31, 

Year ended December 31,

2012

18,562

15,654 

34,216

2011

2,588 

1,015 

3,603 

%

617% 

1442% 

850% 

2012

18,268

14,878 

33,146

2011

2,653

(179) 

2,474

%

589%

N/R(1)

1240%

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Valley, Regional District of East Kootenay. 

prefer a mixed-use development, resulting in a lower value 

Real estate held for development and sale 

The impairment of land held for future development for the 

The increase is primarily attributable to Delacour, amounting 

three months and year ended December 31, 2012 increased 

to $29,561 of which $13,488 is attributable to real estate 

as  a  result  of  specific  market  conditions,  geographical 

held in a limited partnership. The main driver for this is the 

locations  and  estimated  monetization  horizons  of  those 

anticipated change in growth strategy of the county under 

properties. The properties mainly affected were: Delacour, 

which this property is located. The county may not allow for 

Rocky View County; Acheson, Parkland County; and Spur 

residential development on the entire site since they would 

GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE

of the property.

Corporate administration 

Compensation and benefits 

Professional services 

Three months ended December 31, 

Year ended December 31,

2012

493

1,199

601

2,293

2011

454

1,574

980

3,008

%

9%

(24%)

(39%)

(24%)

2012

2,054

4,982

3,028

2011

1,806

5,173

4,322

10,064

11,301

%

14%

(4%)

(30%)

(11%)

The  general  and  administrative  expense  for  the  three 

associated  with  settlements  of  certain  legal  disputes  and 

months and year ended December 31, 2012 compared to 

fees paid for professional services incurred in 2011. 

the  same  period  in  2011  decreased  mainly  due  to  costs 

SELLING AND MARKETING

ASSETS

During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Corporation 

activities.  At  December  31,  2012,  the  consolidated  cash 

generated net earnings of $8,861 for funding its operating 

balance  was  $10,005  as  compared  to  $10,850  as  at 

Amounts receivable 

  Other operating expenses 

  Deferred income taxes 

  Cash and cash equivalents 

December 31, 2011.

December 31, 2012 

271,845

85,230

16,237

- 

10,005

383,317 

% 

71%

22%

4% 

- 

3%

100% 

December 31, 2011 

299,916 

43,451 

20,942 

2,859 

10,850 

%

79%

11%

6%

1%

3%

378,018 

100%

REAL ESTATE HELD FOR DEVELOPMENT AND SALE

  Real estate held for development and sale 

  Provision for write-down 

December 31, 2012

December 31, 2011 

315,759 

(43,914) 

271,845 

310,670 

(10,754) 

299,916 

% 

2%

308%

(9%)

During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2012,  the  carrying 

in  home  division  inventory  due  to  ongoing  development 

value  of  real  estate  held  for  development  and  sale 

work and ongoing residential land development relating to 

Three months ended December 31, 

Year ended December 31,

decreased,  primarily  as  a  result  of  impairment  of  certain 

the Calgary communities of Sage Meadows, Saddlestone, 

Advertising and marketing 

Commission on sale of development land 

2012

652

976

1,628

2011

151

-

151

%

332%

-

978%

2012

2,863

1,085

3,948

2011

1,178

-

%

143%

-

1,178

235%

The  increase  for  the  three  months  and  year  ended 

which commenced in 2012, and costs for higher marketing 

properties  resulting  from  specific  market  conditions, 

Kinwood  and  Sage  Hill  Crossing,  as  well  as  the  Airdrie 

geographical locations and estimated monetization horizons 

community of Canals.

of  each  of  the  properties.  In  addition,  sales  of  residential 

lots,  development  land  parcels  and  housing  inventory 

contributed to the reduction. This was offset by an increase 

December 31, 2012, was mainly due to the commission on 

efforts by the home building division to strengthen sales. 

Real estate held for development and sale changed during the year ended December 31, 2012 was as follows: 

the sale of sites 1 and 2 in Sage Hill Crossing commercial 

development,  the  addition  of  a  $500  expense  for  naming 

rights  to  the  “Genesis  Centre  for  Community  Wellness” 

FINANCE EXPENSE

Interest incurred 

Financing fees accretion 

Interest and financing fees capitalized 

Three months ended December 31, 

Year ended December 31,

2012

1,590

507

(1,036)

1,061

2011

1,416

394

(825)

985

%

12%

29%

26%

8%

2012

5,669

1,438

(4,464)

2,643

2011

6,549

1,557

(2,937)

5,169

%

(13%)

(8%)

52%

(49%)

Interest expense relates to certain operating loans secured 

and fees paid on new and renewed loans. The increase in 

by  land  and  single-family  home  building  operations.  The 

interest  expense  for  the  three  months  ended  December 

decrease in interest expense for the year ended December 

31, 2012 reflects new loans secured and drawn on during 

31,  2012  compared  to  2011  was  mainly  due  to  lower 

that period. 

average outstanding loan balances and lower interest rates 

December 31, 2011 

  Acquisitions & Transfers 

  Development 

  Sold 

Impairment adjustments 

  December 31, 2012 

Land Under 
Development 

Land Held for 
Future Development 

149,188

1,938 

39,137 

(55,739) 

(1,087) 

133,437 

140,599

(1,938) 

1,616 

- 

(32,073) 

108,204 

Housing 
Projects 

10,129

19,331 

34,151 

(33,407) 

- 

30,204

Intersegment 
Elimination 

- 

(8,447) 

8,447 

- 

- 

- 

Total

299,916

10,884

83,351

(89,146)

(33,160)

271,845

Genesis held a total of 425 single-family lots in both 2011 and 2012. The Corporation acquires land for new communities as 

existing land is developed and sold.  

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The inventory mix of single-family lots by community based on the book value was as follows:

The Corporation requires funds to meet operating expenses, 

from  its  operating  activities,  supplemented  by  credit 

DECEMBER 31, 2012 

DECEMBER 31, 2011

18%  

Sage Meadows 
77 Lots

13% 

Saddlestone 
57 Lots

25% 

Canals 
108 Lots

8%  

Kinwood 
33 Lots

7%  

Saffron 
29 Lots

5%  

Others 
19 Lots

24%  

Bayside 
102 Lots

AMOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Amounts receivable 

7%  

Saddlestone 
30 Lots

14%  

Kinwood 
59 Lots

5%  

Canals 
23 Lots

25% 

Sage Meadows 
106 Lots

5%  

Other 
19 Lots

44% 

Bayside 
188 Lots

December 31, 2012 

December 31, 2011 

85,230

43,451 

%

96%

Amounts  receivable  increased  at  December  31,  2012 

to Sage Hill Crossing was received subsequent to the year 

compared  to  December  31,  2011  mainly  due  to  the 

end on January 10, 2013, reducing the balance of loans and 

receivable  for  sites  1  and  2  in  the  Sage  Hill  Crossing 

credit facilities by $31,411.

commercial development. In addition, sales achieved in the 

communities of Bayside, Canals, Saddlestone and Kinwood 

contributed to the increase. The amount receivable related 

The  Corporation  generally  retains  title  to  lots  and  homes 

until  full  payment  is  received  in  order  to  mitigate  credit 

exposure.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Loans and credit facilities 

  Customer deposits 

  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 

  Land development service costs 

  Non-controlling interest 

  Shareholders' equity 

December 31, 2012 

102,242

4,352 

21,309 

24,428 

36,719 

189,590 

378,640 

% 

27%

1% 

6% 

6% 

10% 

50% 

100% 

December 31, 2011 

88,231 

7,582 

16,415 

16,201 

56,771 

179,848 

365,048 

%

24%

2%

4%

4%

16%

50%

100% 

service debt, complete on-going land development projects, 

facilities  where  needed,  to  pay  for  operating  expenses, 

purchase  lands,  and  construct  single-  and  multi-family 

incur  development  and  construction  costs,  pay  principal 

homes.  These  requirements  are  met  by  using  project-

and  interest  on  loans  and  credit  facilities,  and  purchase 

specific  loans  and  credit  facilities,  limited  partnership 

lands. The Corporation regularly reviews its credit facilities 

capital and cash generated from operations. 

and manages the requirements in accordance with project 

Management believes that Genesis has sufficient liquidity 

development plans and operating requirements. 

LOANS AND CREDIT FACILITIES

Loans  and  credit  facilities  from  lending  institutions,  gross 

of  deferred  financing  fees  of  $2,312,  at  December  31, 

2012 totaled $104,554.  The following is a summary of the 

Corporation’s drawn and outstanding loan and credit facility 

balances as at December 31, 2012 and as at the end of the 

previous four quarters:

Land and land project loans 

Home building operations 

  Other 

  Deferred financing fees 

Fourth Quarter 
2012

Third Quarter 
2012

Second Quarter 
2012

First Quarter 
2012

Fourth Quarter 
2011

95,785

8,769

- 

104,554 

(2,312) 

102,242 

78,138

338

216 

78,692 

(1,451) 

77,241 

79,212

- 

- 

79,212 

(1,232) 

77,980 

82,546

112 

696 

83,354 

(1,446) 

81,908 

88,047

1,254

688

89,989

(1,758)

88,231

The loans and credit facilities increased mainly due to the 

new  credit  facilities  secured  for  servicing  properties 

seven new project loans offset by the payment of project 

including the Sage Hill Crossing commercial development, 

loans by lot closings achieved in the Calgary communities 

phase  6  in  the  community  of  Canals,  phase  5  in  the 

of Saddlestone and Sage Meadows. The project loans were 

community of Saddlestone and construction of single and 

obtained to complete servicing of properties including the 

multi-family projects. The proceeds from the sale of sites 

Sage  Hill  Crossing  commercial  development,  phase  6  of 

1  and  2  in  Sage  Hill  Crossing  were  used  to  repay  credit 

Canals, phase 5 of Saddlestone, and construction of home 

facilities related to servicing of that property subsequent to 

building projects.

year end, reducing the balance of loans and credit facilities 

Loans and credit facilities increased in 2012 due to seven 

by $31,411.

The change in the Corporation’s loans and credit facilities was as follows:

Balance, beginning of year 

  Advances 

  Repayments 

Finance expense 

Interest and financing fees paid and capitalized 

  Balance, end of year 

Year ended 
December 31, 
2012 

Year ended 
December 31, 
2011 

88,231 

102,303 

(87,396) 

2,521 

(3,417) 

102,242 

81,320

91,023

(83,613)

5,169

(5,668)

88,231

During the year ended December 31, 2012, Genesis received $102,303 in loans and credit facilities and made repayments of 

$87,396 (see ‘Related Party Transactions’ on page 34)s. 

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CUSTOMER DEPOSITS

of planned service work, thus incurring previously accrued 

Customer  deposits  are  received  from  third  party  builders 

completion costs.

 Annual current contractual obligations were as follows: 

for the sale of lots. On completion of a sale, land service 

obligations  are  recognized  as  per  the  Corporation’s 

accounting  policy.  The  decrease  in  customer  deposits  in 

2012 is primarily due to a $4,754 deposit on site 1 and 2 of 

Sage Hill Crossing commercial development being realized 

from the completion of a sale.

INCOME TAX PAYABLE

NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST

Non-controlling 

interest 

liability  decreased  primarily 

Loans and credit facilities, excluding deferred financing fees 

due  to  impairment  of  real  estate  assets  owned  by  the 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 

partnerships.  In  addition,  distributions  to  unit  holders  of 

a  limited  partnership  driven  by  the  sale  of  a  commercial 

parcel  in  the  community  of  Bayside  contributed  to  this 

reduction.

Total short-term liabilities 

Commitments(1) 

December 31, 
2012 

December 31, 
2011

24,109

21,309

45,418

1,406 

46,824 

16,807

16,415

33,222

10,035

43,257

Refer  note  4  to  the  consolidated  financial  statement  for 

further details on non-controlling interest.

SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY RESULTS

(1) Commitments are composed of naming rights and lease obligations.

At December 31, 2012, Genesis had obligations due within 

operating  history,  its  relationship  with  its  lenders  and 

the next 12 months of $46,824 of which $24,109 relates to 

committed sales contracts, management is confident that 

loans and credit facilities, repayment of which is either (i) 

Genesis  has  the  ability  to  continue  to  renew  or  repay  its 

linked directly to the collection of lot receivables and sales 

financial obligations as they come due.

proceeds; or (ii) due at maturity. Based on the Corporation’s 

  Revenues 

  Earnings (loss) before income 

taxes and non-controlling interest 

  Net (loss) earnings 

  Net earnings per share  
- Basic and Diluted 

Fourth 

Third  

Second 

First 

Fourth 

Third 

Second 

First

Quarter 2012  Quarter 2012  Quarter 2012 

Quarter 2012  Quarter 2011  Quarter 2011  Quarter 2011 

Quarter 201

57,610 

(24,529) 

30,108 

7,788 

31,074 

6,240 

21,978 

25,615 

7,840 

1,666 

21,590 

2,462 

20,368 

4,637 

27,743

4,877 

(7,126) 

4,956 

4,839 

6,192 

2,057 

1,877 

3,604 

3,522

(0.16) 

0.11 

0.11 

0.14 

0.05 

0.04 

0.08 

0.08

Income 

tax  payable  decreased  significantly  as  the 

The  Corporation  paid  the  following  cash  distributions  to 

Corporation paid its 2011 tax liability of $9,500 in full, which 

unit holders of the limited partnerships:

was offset by a current tax provision amounting to $1,166. 

Refer to note 7 to the consolidated financial statements for 

further details.

LAND DEVELOPMENT SERVICE COSTS

Accrued  land  development  service  costs  increased  at 

December  31,  2012  compared  to  December  31,  2011 

mainly  due  to  increased  lot  and  home  sales  during  2012. 

The  overall  increase  was  partially  offset  by  performance 

Limited Partnership #6 and 
Limited Partnership #7 

Limited Partnership #8 

2012

4,445

- 

4,445

2011

140 

328

468

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND DEBT REPAYMENT

The  Corporation’s  contractual  obligations,  other  than  accounts  payable,  income  taxes  payable,  customer  deposits  and  land 

development service costs, were as follows as of December 31, 2012:

Current 

Years 2014 and 2015 

  Years 2016 and 2017 

  Thereafter 

(1) Excludes deferred financing fees.

Loans and 
Credit Facilities(1) 

Naming 
Rights 

Lease 
Obligations 

24,109

80,445

- 

- 

104,554 

700

1,400

1,400 

2,000 

5,500 

706 

1,450 

1,244 

- 

3,400 

Total

25,515

83,295

2,644

2,000

113,454

Genesis  entered  into  an  agreement  with  a  community 

the City of Airdrie. Five of ten required payments have been 

society in northeast Calgary, whereby the Corporation will 

made  and  recorded  as  part  of  general  and  administrative 

contribute $500 per year for ten years commencing January 

expense, including the amount for 2012.

1, 2012, for the naming rights to the “Genesis Centre for 

Community Wellness”, a recreation complex in northeast 

Calgary. The amount for 2012 has been paid.

As  a  normal  part  of  business,  Genesis  has  entered  into 

arrangements  and  incurred  obligations  that  will  impact 

future operation and liquidity, some of which are reflected as 

Genesis has an agreement with the City of Airdrie, whereby 

short-term liabilities and commitments in the consolidated 

Genesis will contribute $200 per year for ten years for the 

financial statements. 

naming rights to “Genesis Place”, a recreation complex in 

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Seasonality  affects  the  land  development  and  residential 

higher  due  to  the  sale  of  sites  1  and  2  in  the  Sage  Hill 

home building industry in Canada due to weather conditions 

Crossing  property  for  $32,526  in  December  2012.  Gross 

during winter operations.  As a result, Genesis will typically 

margins and earnings decreased due to an impairment of 

realize higher revenues in the summer and fall months at 

land  held  for  future  development,  resulting  from  specific 

which  time  home  building  is  at  its  maximum.  Revenues 

market  conditions,  geographical  locations  and  estimated 

can be impacted by the timing of land sales, which is less 

monetization horizons of each of the properties. 

cyclical and weather dependent.   

The  results  of  the  fourth  quarter  of  2012  were  impacted 

by  two  significant  items.    Revenues  were  significantly 

TRADING AND SHARE STATISTICS

As at March 20, 2013, the Corporation had 44,798,538 common shares issued and outstanding. In addition, there were options 

to acquire 1,117,412 common shares of the Corporation issued under Genesis’ stock option plan.

Average daily trading volume 

Share price ($/share) 

High 

Low 

  Close 

2012 

42,147

3.70

2.87 

3.26 

2011 

40,647 

2010 

53,443

5.07 

2.30 

2.88 

5.39

1.97

3.35

($ in thousands)

REVENUES

EARNINGS (Loss) before income taxes  
and non-controlling interest

NET EARNINGS

  Market capitalization at December 31 

145,936 

128,115 

148,671

  Shares outstanding 

44,765,728 

44,484,287 

44,379,448

$-22,742

$-6915

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$7,788

$4,956

$6,240

$4,839

$7,840

$6,192

$3,196

$2,057

$2,462

$1,877

$4,637

$3,604

$4,877

$3,523

$57,610

JOINT VENTURE

$30,108

$66,042

$31,074

On  April  30,  2010,  Genesis  entered  into  a  joint  venture 

(‘JV’)  agreement  with  another  real  estate  development 

corporation  for  the  purpose  of  conducting  residential 

development of certain northwest Calgary lands known as 

the community of Kinwood. Genesis contributed 75 acres 

(net of JV interests) and has a 50% interest in the JV. The 

development  is  comprised  of  six  phases.  The  first  phase 

purchased these lots for its home building operations. The 

Corporation’s  transactions  with  the  JV  are  limited  to  the 

purchase of lots.

On  July  15,  2011,  the  JV  obtained  a  credit  facility  in  the 

amount  of  $17,000.  The  Corporation  and  the  JV  partner 

provided a guarantee for this facility. At December 31, 2012, 

the balance of the facility was $10,036 (2011 - $4,330). The 

Corporation recognized its proportionate 50% share in the 

$21,978

$25,615

$21,590

$20,368

$27,743

contained 192 lots and two multi-family sites, which were 

2012 financial statements. 

all sold. Phase 2 is comprised of 126 single-family lots and 

The Corporation deferred $13,167 of margin on contribution 

one multi-family site. 

During  2012,  the  JV  sold  two  multi-family  sites  and  119 

single-family  lots,  including  21  to  the  Corporation’s  home 

building division. The JV sold 135 lots in 2011, including 30 

lots sold to the home building division. As part of the joint 

venture agreement, Genesis has the right to purchase 50% 

of the lots available for sale in these communities. Genesis 

of land to the JV in 2010. As at December 31, 2012, Genesis 

realized $5,605 of that amount as a result of sales to third 

parties  (2011  –  $2,409).  Approximately  $3,196  (2011  – 

$2,409)  was  recognized  during  2012  with  the  remaining 

amount  of  $7,562  to  be  realized  on  the  future  sale  and 

development of lots and lands by the JV.

The amounts in the following table include the Corporation's proportionate share of the assets, liabilities, revenue, earnings 

and cash flow information of the JV that is proportionately consolidated in these financial statements. 

As at and for the year ended 

  December 31, 2012

  As at and for the year ended 
  December 31, 2011 

  Cash Flow From (Used In)

Assets 

Liabilities 

Revenue 

Earnings 

Activities 

30,563

12,321

14,062 

1,819

1,147 

Operating 

29,232 

8,827 

11,575 

1,403 

(2,290) 

Investing 

Activities 

-

-

Financing

Activities

(1,147) 

2,280 

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OFF BALANCE SHEET 
ARRANGEMENTS

LETTERS OF CREDIT

date. The Corporation continues to analyze these standards 

project  specific  basis.  An  impairment  loss  is  recognized 

designed under their direct supervision, Genesis’ DC&P to 

to determine the impact on financial statements. Refer to 

to the extent that the carrying value of a project exceeds 

provide reasonable assurance that:

note  2(v)  to  the  consolidated  financial  statements  for  a 

the fair value of that project. Cost includes land acquisition 

description  of  changes  in  accounting  policies  effective  in 

costs, other direct costs of development and construction, 

The  Corporation  has  an  ongoing  requirement  to  provide 

future years.

letters of credit to municipalities as part of the subdivision 

plan registration process. As at December 31, 2012, these 

CHANGES IN MANAGEMENT

letters of credit totalled approximately $3,801, and provide 

a  source  of  funds  to  the  municipalities  for  completion 

of  construction  and  maintenance  improvements  to  the 

subdivision  should  the  Corporation  be  unable  to.  The 

amount of any particular letter of credit is reduced at various 

stages  of  construction.  Once  the  municipality  issues  a 

certificate acknowledging completion of the improvements 

to the project, the letter of credit is returned and cancelled.

LEASE AGREEMENTS

On  February  11,  2013,  Genesis  appointed  a  new  senior 

executive  team.    Bruce  Rudichuk  joined  Genesis  as 

President  and  Chief  Executive  Officer  and  Mark  Scott  as 

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.  

The  former  Chief  Financial  Officer  of  the  Corporation 

resigned  effective  September  18,  2012  and  the  former 

Chief  Executive  Officer  resigned  effective  February  8, 

2013.

interest on debt used to finance specific projects, property 

taxes and legal costs. Land acquisition costs are prorated 

to a phase of a project on an acreage basis. 

COSTS TO COMPLETE

Genesis’  most  significant  estimates  relate  to  future 

development  costs  for  lot  sales  which  are  recognized 

prior  to  all  costs  being  committed  or  known.  The  future 

development  costs  liability  represents  the  construction 

i.  material information relating to Genesis, including its 

consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to them by 

others within those entities, particularly during the 

period in which the annual filings are being prepared; 

and

ii. information required to be disclosed in the annual 

filings, interim filings or other reports filed or 

submitted under securities legislation is recorded, 

processed, summarized and reported on a timely 

basis.

costs  remaining  to  be  incurred  for  each  project  phase 

The  CEO  and  CFO  have  also  designed,  or  caused  to  be 

currently  under  development  to  the  extent  that  revenue 

designed under their direct supervision, the Corporation’s 

has  been  recognized.  The  liability  to  complete  sold  lots 

ICFR  to  provide  reasonable  assurance  regarding  the 

is recognized when the first revenue is recognized in the 

reliability  of  financial  reporting  and  the  preparation  of 

The  Corporation  has  certain  lease  agreements  that  are 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

phase.  The  liability  includes  all  direct  construction  costs 

financial  statements  for  external  purposes  in  accordance 

entered into in the normal course of operations. All leases 

are  treated  as  operating  leases  whereby  lease  payments 

are 

included 

in  operating  expenses  or  general  and 

administrative  expenses,  depending  on  the  nature  of  the 

lease. No asset or liability value has been assigned to these 

leases in the balance sheet as of December 31, 2012.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The  preparation  of  consolidated  financial  statements 

requires management to make judgments, estimates and 

assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, 

and  indirect  costs  including  interest  and  property  taxes 

with IFRS. The ICFR have been designed using the control 

expected  to  be  incurred  during  the  remainder  of  the 

framework  established  in  ‘Internal  Control  –  Integrated 

construction period.

Framework’  published  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring 

expenses,  assets  and 

liabilities,  and  the  disclosure 

Changes in the estimated future development cost directly 

Organizations of the Treadway Commission. 

of  contingent  liabilities  at  the  reporting  date.    Certain 

impact  the  amount  recorded  for  the  future  development 

The CEO and CFO have limited the scope of the design of 

estimates are necessary due to the timing of transactional 

liability,  cost  of  sales,  gross  margin  and,  in  some  cases, 

DC&P and ICFR to exclude controls, policies and procedures 

or  legal  proceedings  until  amounts  are  finalized.  On  an 

the  value  of  real  estate  under  development  and  held  for 

of Kinwood Communities Inc., a joint venture in which the 

ongoing  basis,  management  evaluates  its  judgments  and 

sale.  This  liability  is  subject  to  significant  measurement 

Corporation  has  50%  interest.  The  design  was  excluded 

Sandy Poklar, a director of Genesis appointed on July 12, 

estimates  in  relation  to  revenue,  expenses,  assets  and 

uncertainty as it is based on estimated budgeted numbers 

from evaluation as the Corporation does not have the ability 

2012, is an officer of a lender, Firm Capital Corporation.  At 

liabilities.    Due  to  the  inherent  uncertainty  involved  in 

prepared  by  independent  consultants.  Recent  market 

to  design  and  evaluate  controls,  policies  and  procedures 

December  31,  2012,  the  Corporation  had  loans  totaling 

making estimates, actual results reported in future periods 

conditions in Alberta have been volatile, thereby increasing 

carried out by that entity. Genesis’ assessment is limited to 

$28,448 (December 31, 2011 – $53,196) outstanding with 

could differ significantly from those estimates. 

the risk of estimation errors. 

the internal controls over the inclusion of the Corporation’s 

this  lender.  During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2012, 

Genesis  paid  interest  and  fees  to  the  lender  of  $3,504 

(2011  –  $4,523).  During  the  year  ended  December  31, 

2012,  the  Corporation  obtained  no  new  financing  or  re-

financing on existing loans with the lender (2011 – $70,185).  

All  transactions  are  under  normal  commercial  terms  and 

conditions. 

CHANGES TO FUTURE ACCOUNTING 
POLICIES

There  were  various  accounting  standards  issued  as  at 

December 31, 2012 that were not yet effective as of that 

GENERAL LITIGATION

The  Corporation  is  subject  to  various  legal  proceedings 

and  claims  that  arise  in  the  ordinary  course  of  business 

operations.  The  Corporation  periodically  reviews  these 

claims  to  determine  if  amounts  should  be  accrued  in  the 

financial statements or if specific disclosure is warranted.

VALUATION OF LAND

Land under development, land held for future development 

and  housing  projects  under  development  are  recorded  at 

the lower of cost and estimated net realizable value on a 

DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND 
PROCEDURES AND INTERNAL 
CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL 
REPORTING

share of the joint venture and its results in the consolidated 

financial statements.

The CEO and CFO have evaluated the design and operating 

effectiveness of Genesis' DC&P and ICFR and concluded 

that  Genesis'  DC&P  and  ICFR  were  effective  as  at 

The  Chief  Executive  Officer  (“CEO”)  and  Chief  Financial 

December 31, 2012. While Genesis’ CEO and CFO believe 

Officer  (“CFO”)  are  responsible  for  establishing  and 

that  the  Corporation’s  internal  controls  and  procedures 

maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (“DC&P”) 

provide a reasonable level of assurance that such controls 

and  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  (“ICFR”),  as 

and  procedures  are  reliable,  an  internal  control  system 

those  terms  are  defined  in  National  Instrument  52-109 

cannot  prevent  all  errors  and  fraud.  It  is  management’s 

‘Certification  of  Disclosure  in  Issuers’  Annual  and  Interim 

belief  that  any  control  system,  no  matter  how  well 

Filings’.  The CEO and CFO have designed, or caused to be 

conceived  or  operated,  can  provide  only  reasonable,  not 

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statements  contained  in  this  MD&A  are  made  as  of  the 

date  of  this  MD&A  and,  except  as  required  by  applicable 

law, Genesis does not undertake any obligation to publicly 

update or to revise any of the forward-looking statements, 

whether  as  a  result  of  new  information,  future  events  or 

otherwise.

Caution  should  be  exercised  in  the  evaluation  and  use  of 

the appraisal results. The appraisal is an estimate of market 

value at specific dates and not a precise measure of value, 

being  based  on  subjective  comparison  of  related  activity 

taking  place  in  the  real  estate  market.  The  appraisal  is 

based on various assumptions of future expectations and 

while  the  appraiser's  assumptions  are  considered  to  be 

reasonable at the current time, some of the assumptions 

may  not  materialize  or  may  differ  materially  from  actual 

experience in the future.

absolute,  assurance  that  the  objectives  of  the  control 

looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects” or “does 

system are met.

There were no changes in Genesis' ICFR during the three 

months and year ended on December 31, 2012 that have 

materially  affected,  or  are  reasonably  likely  to  materially 

affect, the Corporation’s ICFR.

RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES 

In  the  normal  course  of  business,  the  Corporation  is 

exposed  to  certain  risks  and  uncertainties  inherent  in  the 

real  estate  development  industry.  Risks  and  uncertainties 

faced  by  Genesis  are  disclosed  in  the  Corporations  AIF 

for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2012.  There  may  be 

additional risks that management may need to consider as 

circumstances require.  For a more detailed discussion on 

the  Corporation’  risk  factors  refer  to  the  AIF,  available  on 

www.sedar.com. 

ADVISORIES

NON-IFRS FINANCIAL MEASURES

Net Asset Value per share and Gross book value are non-

IFRS measure that do not have any standardized meaning 

as  prescribed  by  IFRS  and  therefore  they  may  not  be 

comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other 

companies.  These  measures  have  been  described  and 

presented in this document in order to provide shareholders 

and potential investors with additional information regarding 

the Corporation’s liquidity and value. 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This MD&A contains certain statements which constitute 

forward-looking  statements  or 

information 

("forward-

looking  statements")  within  the  meaning  of  applicable 

securities  legislation  concerning  the  business,  operations 

and  financial  performance  and  condition  of  Genesis. 

Forward-looking  statements  include,  but  are  not  limited 

to,  statements  with  respect  to  the  estimated  corporate 

tax  rate  and  the  number  of  dwelling  sites  that  Genesis 

will  actually  develop  and  sell.  Generally,  these  forward-

looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-

not  expect”,  “is  expected”,  “budget”,  “scheduled”, 

“estimates”,  “forecasts”,  “intends”,  “anticipates”  or 

“does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such 

words  and  phrases  or  state  that  certain  actions,  events 

or  results  “may”,  “could”,  “would”,  “might”  or  “will 

be  taken”,  “occur”  or  “be  achieved”.  Although  Genesis 

believes that the anticipated future results, performance or 

achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking 

statements  are  based  upon  reasonable  assumptions  and 

expectations,  the  reader  should  not  place  undue  reliance 

on  forward-looking  statements  because  they  involve 

assumptions,  known  and  unknown  risks,  uncertainties 

and  other  factors  which  may  cause  the  actual  results, 

performance  or  achievements  of  Genesis  to  differ 

materially  from  anticipated  future  results,  performance 

or  achievement  expressed  or  implied  by  such  forward-

looking  statements.  Accordingly,  Genesis  cannot  give 

any  assurance  that  its  expectations  will  in  fact  occur  and 

cautions that actual results may differ materially from those 

in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause 

actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the 

forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: 

general  economic  conditions;  local  real  estate  conditions, 

including the development of properties in close proximity 

to Genesis’ properties; timely leasing of newly-developed 

properties and re-leasing of occupied square footage upon 

expiration; dependence on tenants' financial condition; the 

uncertainties  of  real  estate  development  and  acquisition 

activity;  the  ability  to  effectively  integrate  acquisitions; 

interest rates; availability of equity and debt financing; the 

impact of newly-adopted accounting principles on Genesis' 

accounting policies and on period-to-period comparisons of 

financial results; economic conditions in Western Canada; 

not realizing on the anticipated benefits from transactions 

or  not  realizing  on  such  anticipated  benefits  within  the 

expected time frame; and other risks and factors described 

from time to time in the documents filed by Genesis with 

the securities regulators in Canada available at www.sedar.

com,  including  this  MD&A  under  the  heading  "Risks  and 

Uncertainties" and the Annual Information Form under the 

heading “Risk Factors”. Furthermore, the forward-looking 

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MANAG EMENT’S REPO RT

TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF
GENESIS LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP.

The  consolidated  financial  statements  and  all  information 

in  the  Management’s  Discussion  and  Analysis  are  the 

responsibility  of  management.  The  consolidated  financial 

statements  have  been  prepared  by  management  in 

accordance  with  the  accounting  policies  in  the  notes  to 

the  consolidated  financial  statements.  In  the  opinion  of 

management,  the  consolidated  financial  statements  have 

been prepared within acceptable limits of materiality, and 

are  in  accordance  with  International  Financial  Reporting 

opinion.

Standards (“IFRS”) appropriate in the circumstances. The 

financial information in the Management’s Discussion and 

Analysis  has  been  reviewed  by  management  to  ensure 

consistency with the consolidated financial statements.

Management  maintains  appropriate  systems  of  internal 

control.  Policies  and  procedures  are  designed  to  give 

reasonable  assurance  that  transactions  are  properly 

authorized,  assets  are  safeguarded  and  financial  records 

properly maintained to provide reliable information for the 

preparation of consolidated financial statements.

BRUCE RUDICHUK, CA, CIRP
President & Chief Executive Officer 

March 20, 2013

MARK SCOTT
Executive Vice President &  
Chief Financial Officer

IN DEP ENDENT AUDITORS ’ REP OR T

G ENE SIS LAN D DE VE LOP M EN T CORP ORATION

The  consolidated  financial  statements  have  been  further 

examined  by  the  Board  of  Directors  and  by  its  Audit 

Committee,  which  meets  regularly  with  the  auditors  and 

TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF
GENESIS LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP.:

An  audit 

involves  performing  procedures  to  obtain 

audit  evidence  about  the  amounts  and  disclosures  in 

the  consolidated  financial  statements.  The  procedures 

management  to  review  the  activities  of  each.  The  Audit 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial 

selected  depend  on  the  auditors’  judgment,  including 

Committee  is  composed  of  three  independent  directors, 

statements  of  Genesis  Land  Development  Corp.  and  its 

the  assessment  of  the  risks  of  material  misstatement 

and reports to the Board of Directors.

subsidiaries,  which  comprise  the  consolidated  balance 

of  the  consolidated  financial  statements,  whether  due 

MNP  LLP,  an  independent  firm  of  chartered  accountants, 

was engaged to audit the consolidated financial statements 

in  accordance  with  Canadian  generally  accepted  auditing 

standards  and  IFRS  to  provide  an  independent  auditors’ 

sheets  as  at  December  31,  2012  and  2011,  and  the 

to  fraud  or  error.  In  making  those  risk  assessments,  the 

consolidated statements of comprehensive (loss) income, 

auditor  considers  internal  control  relevant  to  the  entity’s 

changes in equity and cash flows for the years then ended 

preparation  and  fair  presentation  of  the  consolidated 

and notes comprising a summary of significant accounting 

financial  statements  in  order  to  design  audit  procedures 

policies and other explanatory information. 

MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR 
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Management  is  responsible  for  the  preparation  and  fair 

presentation of these consolidated financial statements in 

accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, 

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.

AUDITORS’ RESPONSIBILITY

Our  responsibility  is  to  express  an  opinion  on  these 

consolidated  financial  statements  based  on  our  audits. 

We  conducted  our  audits  in  accordance  with  Canadian 

generally  accepted  auditing  standards.  Those  standards 

require  that  we  comply  with  ethical  requirements  and 

plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance 

about  whether  the  consolidated  financial  statements  are 

free from material misstatement.

that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the 

purpose  of  expressing  an  opinion  on  the  effectiveness 

of  the  entity’s  internal  control.  An  audit  also  includes 

evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used 

and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by 

management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation 

of the consolidated financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained in our 

audits is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our 

audit opinion.

OPINION

In  our  opinion,  the  consolidated  financial  statements 

present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position 

of  Genesis  Land  Development  Corp.  and  its  subsidiaries 

as  at  December  31,  2012  and  2011,  and  their  financial 

performance  and  their  cash  flows  for  the  years  then 

ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting 

Standards.

March 20, 2013
Calgary, Canada

Chartered Accountants

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 

(In thousands of Canadian dollars except per share amounts)

2012

2011

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands of Canadian dollars)

Assets 

Real estate held for development and sale3 

  Amounts receivable5 

  Other operating assets6 

  Deferred tax assets7 

  Cash and cash equivalents 

  Total assets 

  Liabilities 

  Loans and credit facilities11 

  Customer deposits 

  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 

Income taxes payable 

  Deferred tax liabilities7 

  Land development service costs 

  Total liabilities 

  Commitments and contingencies14

Equity 

Share capital12 

  Contributed surplus 

  Retained earnings 

  Shareholders’ equity 

  Non-controlling interest4 

  Total equity 

December 31,  December 31, 
2011

2012

271,845 

85,230 

16,237 

- 

10,005 

383,317 

102,242 

4,352 

21,309 

4,617 

60  

24,428 

157,008 

55,844 

5,109 

128,637 

189,590 

36,719 

226,309 

299,916

43,451

20,942

2,859

10,850

378,018

88,231

7,582

16,415

12,970

-

16,201

141,399

55,122

4,950

119,776

179,848

56,771

236,619

Revenues 

Residential lot sales 

Development land sales 

Residential home sales 

Other revenue 

Cost of sales 

Residential lots 

Development lands 

Residential homes 

Impairment of real estate held for development and sale 

Gross margin 

General and administrative8 

  Selling and marketing 

  Other expense9 

  Gain on sale of land to joint venture16 

  Operating earnings from continuing operations 

Finance income 

Finance expense10 

(Loss) earnings before income taxes 

Income taxes7 

51,933

49,389

39,448

812

141,582

24,412

38,694

31,159

33,146

127,411

14,171

10,064 

3,948 

1,039 

- 

15,051 

(880) 

(862) 

2,643 

(2,661) 

4,086 

(6,747) 

(15,608) 

8,861 

0.20 

40,739

22,523

32,054

444

95,760

24,019

15,503

23,972

2,474

65,968

29,792 

11,301

1,178

1,335

(2,201)

11,613

18,179 

(631)

5,169

13,641

4,264

9,377

(1,683)

11,060

0.25

  Total liabilities and equity 

383,317 

378,018

  Net (loss) earnings being comprehensive (loss) income 

Related party transactions (note 16 and 18)
Subsequent events (note 19)
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

  Attributable to non-controlling interest4 

  Attributable to equity shareholders 

  Net earnings per share - basic and diluted12 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

On behalf of the Board

BRUCE RUDICHUK, CA, CIRP
President & Chief Executive Officer 

MARK SCOTT
Executive Vice President &  
Chief Financial Officer

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 

(In thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 

(In thousands of Canadian dollars)

COMMON SHARES - ISSUED

Number of 
Shares 

Amount 

Contributed 
Surplus 

Total 
Retained  Shareholders’  controlling
Interest 
Equity 
Earnings 

Non- 

Total Equity

At December 31, 2010 

44,379,448

54,798

4,575

108,716

168,089

58,922

227,011

  Share-based payment transactions 

104,839 

324 

375 

  Distributions to unit holders of  

limited partnerships

  Net (loss) earnings being 

comprehensive (loss) income 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

699 

- 

- 

(468) 

699

(468) 

11,060 

11,060 

(1,683) 

9,377

At December 31, 2011 

44,484,287 

55,122 

4,950 

119,776 

179,848 

56,771 

236,619 

  Share-based payment transactions 

281,441 

722 

159 

  Distributions to unit holders of  

limited partnerships

  Net (loss) earnings being 
  comprehensive (loss) income

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

881 

- 

- 

881

(4,444) 

(4,444) 

8,861 

8,861 

(15,608) 

(6,747) 

  At December 31, 2012 

44,765,728 

55,844 

5,109 

128,637 

189,590 

36,719 

226,309

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

Operating activities 

Cash receipts from residential lot and development land sales 

Cash receipts from residential home sales 

Other cash receipts 

  Cash paid to suppliers for land development 

  Cash paid to suppliers for residential home construction 

  Cash paid to other suppliers and employees 

Interest received 

Income taxes paid 

Investing activities 

  Acquisition of property and equipment 

  Change in restricted cash 

  Proceeds on disposal of property and equipment 

  Financing activities 

  Advances from loans and credit facilities11 

  Repayments of loans and credit facilities 

Interest and loans and credit facilities fees paid 

  Distributions to unit holders of limited partnerships 

Issue of share capital 

  Change in cash and equivalents 

  Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 

  Cash and cash equivalents, end of year 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements

2012

2011

61,933

40,545

6,856

(51,360)

(37,909)

(13,079)

862

(9,520)

(1,672)

(449)

(3,724)

36

(4,137)

102,303 

(87,396) 

(6,043) 

(4,444) 

544 

(4,964) 

(845) 

10,850 

10,005 

52,235

32,009

667

(35,676)

(17,626)

(14,056) 

631

(4,528)

13,656

(68)

(4,324)

4

(4,388)

91,023

(83,613)

(8,056)

(468)

241

(873)

8,395

2,455

10,850 

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G ENE SIS LAN D DE VE LOP M EN T CORP ORATION

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)

(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)

1.  DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

Genesis  Land  Development  Corp.  (the  “Corporation”  or 

all values are rounded to the nearest thousand, except per 

arrangement  with  another  party.  Genesis  recognizes 

contracts  for  purchases  of  completed  units  for  which 

share values and where otherwise indicated.

its  interest  in  the  joint  venture  using  the  proportionate 

revenue recognition criteria have not been met are recorded 

“Genesis”)  was  incorporated  as  Genesis  Capital  Corp. 

(c)  Basis of consolidation

under the Business Corporation Act (Alberta) on December 

2,  1997.  Genesis  Land  Development  Corp.  resulted  from 

an amalgamation on January 1, 2002.

The Corporation is engaged in the acquisition, development, 

and sale of land, residential lots and homes in Alberta and 

British  Columbia.  The  Corporation  reports  its  activities  as 

two business segments: land development and residential 

home  building.  All  business  activities  of  Genesis  are 

conducted  in  Western  Canada,  with  development  lands 

held primarily in and around the cities of Calgary and Airdrie. 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts 

of  the  Corporation  and  its  wholly-owned  subsidiaries,  as 

well  as  the  consolidated  revenues,  expenses,  assets, 

liabilities  and  cash  flows  of  limited  partnership  entities 

that Genesis controls. The Corporation has less than 50% 

equity  ownership  in  these  limited  partnership  entities; 

however, Genesis has control over these entities’ activities, 

projects, financial and operating policies due to contractual 

arrangements.    As  such,  the  relationship  between  the 

Corporation  and  the  limited  partnership  entities  indicates 

The Corporation is listed for trading on the Toronto Stock 

that  they  are  controlled  by  the  Corporation.  Accordingly, 

Exchange under the symbol “GDC”. Genesis’ head office 

the  accounts  of  the  limited  partnerships  have  been 

and registered office is located at 7315 - 8th Street N.E., 

consolidated in the Corporation’s financial statements. 

Calgary, Alberta T2E 8A2.

2.  SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Subsidiaries  are  fully  consolidated  from  the  date  of 

acquisition,  being  the  date  on  which  the  Corporation 

obtains  control,  and  continues  to  be  consolidated  until 

The  significant  accounting  policies  of  the  Corporation 

the  date  when  such  control  ceases.  Control  exists  when 

are  set  out  below.  These  policies  have  been  consistently 

the  Corporation  has  the  power,  directly  or  indirectly,  to 

consolidation  method.  The  Corporation  combines 

its 

as customer deposits.

proportionate  share  of  each  of  the  assets,  liabilities, 

income  and  expenses  of  the  joint  venture  with  similar 

items, line by line, in the consolidated financial statements. 

The financial statements of the joint venture are prepared 

(iii)  Interest income

Interest  income  is  recognized  as  it  accrues  using  the 

effective interest rate method.

for the same reporting period as the Corporation. All intra-

(iv)  Other revenue

group  transactions,  balances,  and  unrealized  gains  and 

Rental  income  is  recognized  on  a  straight-line  basis 

losses  resulting  from  transactions  between  Genesis  and 

over  the  term  of  the  rental  agreement.  Rental  income  is 

the  joint  venture  are  eliminated  on  consolidation.  Losses 

incidental to ownership of real estate and does not result 

on  transactions  are  recognized  immediately  if  the  loss 

in  classification  of  real  estate  as  investment  property.  All 

provides evidence of a reduction in the net realizable value 

real estate is classified as inventory. Deposits forfeited are 

of current assets or an impairment loss.

recognized as income. 

Regarding  transactions  with  the  joint  venture,  profits  and 

(f)  Real estate held for development and sale

losses resulting from the transactions are recognized in the 

Corporation’s consolidated financial statements only to the 

extent of interests in the joint venture that are not related 

to Genesis.

(e)  Revenue recognition

Land under development, land held for future development 

and  housing  projects  under  construction  are  measured 

at  the  lower  of  cost  and  estimated  net  realizable  value 

(“NRV”). 

Cost includes land acquisition costs, other direct costs of 

(i)   Residential lot and development land sales

development and construction, borrowing costs, property 

applied to each of the years presented, unless otherwise 

govern  the  financial  and  operating  policies  of  an  entity 

Land and lot sales to third parties are recognized when the 

indicated.

so  as  to  obtain  benefit  from  its  activities.  All  intra-group 

risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred, the 

(a)  Statement of Compliance

transactions,  balances,  and  unrealized  gains  and  losses 

agreed-to  services  pertaining  to  the  property  have  been 

resulting  from  intra-group  transactions  and  dividends  are 

substantially  performed,  a  minimum  15%  non-refundable 

taxes  and  legal  costs.  These  costs  are  allocated  to  each 

phase of the project in proportion to saleable acreage. Non-

refundable commission paid to sales or marketing agents 

on  the  sale  of  real  estate  property  is  expensed  when 

The consolidated financial statements represent the financial 

eliminated on consolidation.

deposit  has  been  received,  and  the  collection  of  the 

incurred.

statements of the Corporation prepared in accordance with 

International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  (“IFRS”)  as 

issued  by  the  International  Accounting  Standards  Board 

(“IASB”). 

Non-controlling interests represent the portion of profit or 

loss  and  net  assets  not  held  by  the  Corporation  and  are 

presented  separately  from  shareholders’  equity  in  the 

statement  of  comprehensive  (loss)  income  and  within 

remaining unpaid balance is reasonably assured. Deposits 

Real  estate  held  for  development  and  sale  is  reviewed 

received upon signing of contracts for purchases of lots on 

annually  for  impairment  or  whenever  events  or  changes 

which revenue recognition criteria have not been met are 

in  circumstances  indicate  the  carrying  value  may  exceed 

recorded as customer deposits.

NRV.  An  impairment  loss  is  recognized  in  the  statement 

of  comprehensive  (loss)  income  when  the  carrying  value 

(b)  Basis of presentation

equity  in  the  consolidated  balance  sheet.  Losses  within 

(ii)  Residential home sales

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared 

under  historical  cost  convention,  except  for  the  financial 

a  subsidiary  are  attributed  to  the  non-controlling  interest 

even if that results in a deficit balance.

assets  classified  as  fair  value  through  profit  or  loss  that 

(d)  Interest in joint venture

Revenue is recognized when title to the completed unit is 

exceeds its NRV. 

conveyed to the purchaser, at which time all proceeds are 

NRV  is  the  estimated  selling  price  in  the  ordinary  course 

received or collection is reasonably assured. 

of  the  business  at  the  balance  sheet  date,  less  costs  to 

have  been  measured  at  fair  value.  The  consolidated 

financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, and 

The  Corporation  has  an  interest  in  a  joint  venture,  which 

Deposits  received  from  customers  upon  signing  of 

complete and estimated selling costs. 

is  a  jointly  controlled  entity,  by  virtue  of  a  contractual 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)

(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)

(g)  Borrowing costs

economic benefits are expected to arise from the continued 

(j)  Cash and cash equivalents

related  vesting  period  of  each  tranche  of  the  grant  as  an 

Borrowing  costs  directly  attributable  to  the  acquisition  or 

construction of an asset that necessarily takes a substantial 

period  of  time  to  prepare  for  its  intended  use  or  sale  are 

capitalized as part of the cost of the respective assets. This 

generally entails a time period of 12 months or more.   All 

use of the asset. Any gain or loss arising on the disposal of 

the asset, determined as the difference between the net 

disposal  proceeds  and  the  carrying  amount  of  the  asset, 

is  recognized  in  the  statement  of  comprehensive  (loss) 

income.

Cash  and  cash  equivalents  consist  of  cash  held  with 

banks and short-term deposits of original maturity of three 

months or less.

(k)  Restricted cash

expense with recognition of the corresponding increase in 

contributed surplus. Any consideration paid on the exercise 

of stock options, together with any contributed surplus at 

the date the options vested, is credited to the share capital.

There  is  no  expense  recognized  for  options  that  do  not 

other borrowing costs are expensed in the period in which 

All  minor  repair  and  maintenance  costs  are  recognized  in 

Restricted cash represents funds owed to the Corporation 

ultimately  vest.  The  dilutive  effect  of  outstanding  options 

they are incurred. Borrowing costs consist of interest and 

the statement of comprehensive (loss) income as incurred. 

at  a  future  indeterminable  date,  when  development  of 

is  reflected  as  additional  dilution  in  the  computation  of 

other  costs  incurred  in  connection  with  the  borrowing  of 

The  assets’  residual  values,  useful  lives  and  methods  of 

the funds. 

depreciation  are  reviewed  at  each  financial  year  end  and 

The  borrowing  costs  capitalized  are  determined  first  by 

reference  to  borrowings  specific  to  the  project,  where 

relevant,  and  secondly  by  applying  a  weighted  average 

capitalization 

rate 

for 

the  Corporation’s  non-project 

specific  borrowings,  less  any  investment  income  arising 

on temporary investing of funds, to eligible expenditures. 

Borrowing costs are not capitalized on real estate held for 

development  and  sale  where  no  development  activity  is 

adjusted prospectively, if appropriate.

(i) 

Income taxes

(i)  Current income tax

Current  income  tax  assets  and  liabilities  are  measured  at 

the amount expected to be paid to tax authorities, net of 

recoveries,  using  tax  rates  and  laws  that  are  enacted  or 

substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. 

taking place. Borrowing costs are capitalized from the date 

(ii)  Deferred tax

specific lands commences.

(l)  Provisions

earnings per share.

(o)  Financial assets

A  provision  is  a  liability  of  uncertain  timing  or  amount. 

All  financial  assets  are  initially  recognized  on  the  balance 

Provisions  are  recognized  when  the  Corporation  has  a 

sheet  at  fair  value  and  designated  at  inception  into  one 

present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past 

of the following classifications: at fair value through profit 

events, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be 

or loss (“FVTPL”); and loans and receivables. All financial 

required  to  settle  the  obligation,  and  the  amount  can  be 

assets are recognized initially on the trade date at which the 

reliably estimated. Provisions are not recognized for future 

Corporation becomes a party to the contractual provisions 

operating losses. If the effect of the time value of money is 

of the instrument.

material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax 

rate  that  reflects  the  risks  specific  to  the  liability.  Where 

of  commencement  of  development  work  until  the  date 

of  completion.  The  capitalization  of  interest  is  suspended 

if  the  project  development  is  suspended  for  a  prolonged 

period.

(h)  Property and equipment

Property  and  equipment  is  stated  at  cost,  net  of  any 

accumulated  depreciation  and  accumulated  impairment 

Deferred  tax  is  provided  using  the  liability  method  on  all 

discounting  is  used,  the  increase  in  the  provision  due  to 

temporary differences at the balance sheet date between 

the passage of time is recognized as a finance cost in the 

the  tax  bases  of  assets  and  liabilities  and  their  carrying 

statement of comprehensive (loss) income.

amounts for financial reporting purposes.

Deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is 

probable that taxable profit will be available, against which 

deductible  temporary  differences,  carried  forward  tax 

(m) Leases

Operating lease payments are recognized as an operating 

expense in the statement of comprehensive (loss) income 

on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

losses.  Depreciation  is  provided  on  all  operating  property 

credits or tax losses can be utilized.

and equipment based on the straight-line method over the 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax 

(n)  Share-based payments

estimated useful lives of the property and equipment. The 

rates that are expected to apply to the year when the asset 

useful lives of the properties are as follows:

is realized or the liability is settled, based on tax rates and 

 ■

Vehicles and other equipment 

5 years

tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted 

 ■ Office equipment and furniture  7 years

at the balance sheet date.

 ■

 ■

Computer equipment 

Leasehold improvements 

3 years

5 years

Current and deferred tax relating to items that are directly 

recognized in equity is recognized in equity and not in the 

An item of property and equipment is no longer recognized 

statement of comprehensive (loss) income.

upon  disposal,  when  held  for  sale  or  when  no  future 

The  Corporation  provides  equity-settled  share-based 

payments  in  the  form  of  a  share  option  plan  to  its 

employees, officers and directors. The costs of the share-

based  payments  are  calculated  by  reference  to  the  fair 

value of the options at the date on which they are granted. 

The  fair  values  are  determined  using  the  Black-Scholes 

Option-Pricing  Model.  The  costs  of  the  share-based 

payments are recognized on a proportionate basis over the 

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Transaction  costs  related  to  financial  assets  classified  as 

FVTPL  are  expensed,  and  for  all  other  financial  assets 

included in the initial carrying amount.

Financial  assets  at  FVTPL  include  financial  assets  held 

for  trading  and  financial  assets  designated  upon  initial 

recognition  at  fair  value  through  profit  or  loss.  Financial 

assets  at  FVTPL  are  carried  on  the  balance  sheet  at 

fair  value  with  changes  in  fair  value  recognized  in  the 

statement  of  comprehensive  (loss)  income.  The  financial 

assets classified as FVTPL are cash and cash equivalents, 

and deposits and restricted cash.

Financial  instruments  classified  as  loans  and  receivables 

are  subsequently  measured  at  amortized  cost  using  the 

effective  interest  rate  method,  less  impairment.  The 

amortization  and  losses  arising  from  impairment  are 

recognized  in  the  statement  of  comprehensive  (loss) 

income. Financial assets classified as loans and receivables 

are amounts receivable. 

F INANC IAL STATEMENTS 2012 ANNUAL REPORT

G ENE SIS LAN D DE VE LOP M EN T CORP ORATION

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)

(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)

Financial  assets  are  no  longer  recognized  when  the 

The financial liabilities classified as other financial liabilities 

equity holders by the weighted average number of shares 

different assumptions and conditions. 

contractual  rights  to  the  cash  flows  from  the  asset 

are accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and loans and 

outstanding  during  the  period.  The  diluted  earnings  per 

realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

(s)  Land development service costs

expire,  or  the  Corporation  transfers  the  rights  to  receive 

credit facilities.

the  contractual  cash  flows  on  the  financial  asset  in  a 

transaction in which substantially all the risks and rewards 

of  ownership  of  the  financial  assets  are  transferred.  Any 

interest  in  transferred  financial  assets  that  is  created  or 

retained is recognized as a separate asset or liability.

Financial  assets  are  assessed  at  each  reporting  date  in 

order to determine whether objective evidence exists that 

the assets are impaired as a result of one or more events 

Financial  liabilities  are  no  longer  recognized  when  the 

contractual obligations are discharged, cancelled or expire.

Financial  assets  and  financial  liabilities  are  offset  and  the 

net  amount  presented  in  the  balance  sheet  when,  and 

only when, the Corporation has a legal right to offset the 

amounts  and intends either  to  settle on a  net basis  or to 

that  have  had  a  negative  effect  on  the  estimated  future 

(q)  Impairment of non-financial assets

cash flows of the asset.

The  Corporation  assesses  at  each  balance  sheet  date 

If  there  is  objective  evidence  that  a  financial  asset  has 

whether  there  is  an  indication  that  a  non-financial  asset 

become  impaired,  the  amount  of  the  impairment  loss  is 

may be impaired. If any indication exists, or when annual 

calculated  as  the  difference  between  its  carrying  amount 

impairment  testing  for  the  asset  is  required,  Genesis 

and the present value of the estimated future cash flows 

estimates the asset’s recoverable amount. Where it is not 

from the asset, discounted at its original effective interest 

possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual 

rate.  Impairment  losses  are  recorded  in  earnings.  If  the 

asset,  the  Corporation  estimates  the  recoverable  amount 

amount of the impairment loss decreases in a subsequent 

of  the  cash  generating  unit  (“CGU”)  to  which  the  asset 

period  and  the  decrease  can  be  objectively  related  to  an 

belongs. Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less 

event occurring after the impairment was recognized, the 

costs to sell and value in use. In assessing the value in use, 

impairment loss is reversed up to the original carrying value 

the  estimated  future  cash  flows  are  discounted  to  their 

of the asset. Any reversal is recognized in earnings.

present  value  using  a  pre-tax  discount  rate  that  reflects 

All financial liabilities are initially recognized on the balance 

less costs to sell, recent market transactions are taken into 

sheet at fair value less directly attributable transaction costs, 

account, if available; if no such transactions are available, 

and designated at inception as other financial liabilities. 

an appropriate valuation model is used. These calculations 

Other  financial 

liabilities  are  subsequently  measured 

at  amortized  cost  using  the  effective  interest  method. 

The  effective  interest  method  is  a  method  of  calculating 

the  amortized  cost  of  a  financial  liability  and  of  allocating 

interest  expense  over  the  relevant  period.  The  effective 

interest  rate  is  the  rate  that  exactly  discounts  estimated 

future  cash  payments  through  the  expected  life  of  the 

financial liability, or, where appropriate, a shorter period. 

are  corroborated  by  valuation  multiples  or  other  available 

fair  value  indicators.  Where  the  carrying  amount  of  an 

asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is 

considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable 

amount.

(r)  Earnings per share

The  amount  of  basic  earnings  per  share  is  calculated 

by  dividing  the  comprehensive  earnings  attributable  to 

share  amount  is  calculated  giving  effect  to  the  potential 

dilution that would occur if stock options were exercised. 

The  treasury  stock  method  is  used  to  determine  the 

dilutive effect of stock options. The treasury stock method 

The 

following  are 

the  most  significant  accounting 

judgments  and  estimates  made  by  the  Corporation  in 

applying accounting policies:

JUDGEMENTS

assumes  that  proceeds  received  from  the  exercise  of  in-

(i)  Revenue Recognition

the-money stock options are used to repurchase common 

Revenue  recognition  for  development  lands  requires 

shares at the average market price over the year.

judgment  to  determine  when  the  risks  and  rewards  of 

ownership have been transferred. The Corporation reviews 

each contract and evaluates all the factors to determine the 

The  land  development  service  costs  liability  represents 

the  construction  costs  expected  to  be  incurred  for  each 

project  phase  currently  under  development  to  the  extent 

appropriate transfer date.

(ii)  Consolidation

that  revenue  has  been  recognized.  The  liability  includes 

The  Corporation  applies  judgment  in  determining  control 

all  direct  construction  costs  and  indirect  costs,  including 

over certain limited partnerships where Genesis holds less 

interest  and  property  taxes  expected  to  be  incurred 

than 50% equity ownership. The judgment is based on a 

during the remainder of the construction period. The land 

review  of  all  contractual  agreements  to  determine  if  the 

development  service  costs  are  reviewed  on  a  phase  by 

Corporation has control over financial and operating policies 

phase basis. When the estimate is known to be different 

of these limited partnerships.

from the actual costs incurred or expected to be incurred, 

(iii)  Taxes

an adjustment is made to the provision for estimated land 

development service costs and a corresponding adjustment 

is made to land under development and/or cost of sales.

The  preparation  of  consolidated  financial  statements 

requires  management  to  make  judgments  and  estimates 

that  affect  the  reported  amounts  of  revenues,  expenses, 

assets  and  liabilities,  and  the  disclosure  of  contingent 

liabilities  at  the  reporting  date.  On  an  ongoing  basis, 

management  evaluates  its  judgments  and  estimates 

The Corporation applies judgment in determining the total 

provision  for  current  and  deferred  taxes.  There  are  many 

transactions  and  calculations  for  which  the  ultimate  tax 

determination  and  timing  of  payment  is  uncertain  due  to 

the  interpretation  of  complex  tax  regulations,  changes 

in  tax  laws,  and  the  amount  and  timing  of  future  taxable 

income. Given the long-term nature and complexity of the 

business,  differences  arising  between  the  actual  results 

and  the  assumptions  made,  or  future  changes  to  such 

assumptions, could necessitate future adjustments to tax 

income and expense already recorded. 

in  relation  to  revenue,  expenses,  assets  and  liabilities. 

(iv)  Net realizable value 

Management  uses  historical  experience  and  various 

NRV  for  land  parcels  and  housing  projects  held  for 

other factors it believes to be reasonable under the given 

development  and  sale  is  estimated  with  reference  to 

circumstances as the basis for its judgments and estimates. 

market  prices  and  conditions  existing  at  the  balance 

Actual  outcomes  may  differ  from  these  estimates  under 

sheet  date.  This  is  determined  by  the  Corporation  having 

(p)  Financial liabilities

current  market  assessments  of  the  time  value  of  money 

(t)  Significant accounting judgments and  

and the risk specific to the asset. In determining fair value 

estimates 

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G ENE SIS LAN D DE VE LOP M EN T CORP ORATION

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)

(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)

considered suitable external advice from independent real 

rates, dividend yields, forfeiture rates and expected life of 

the multiple classification options in IAS 39. The Corporation 

standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 

estate appraisers and in light of recent market transactions 

the  units  issued.  Fair  value  inputs  are  subject  to  market 

is currently evaluating the impact of IFRS 9 on its financial 

January  1,  2013.  The  new  standard  requires  information 

of  similar  and  adjacent  lands  and  housing  projects  in  the 

factors  as  well  as  internal  estimates.  The  Corporation 

statements.

same geographic area. 

(v)   Legal contingencies

considers historic trends together with any new information 

to determine the best estimate of fair value at the date of 

The  Corporation  applies  judgment  as  to  the  outcome  of 

legal proceedings to determine a need for a provision and 

grant.

(iv)  Valuation of amounts receivables

(ii)  IFRS 10, “Consolidated Financial Statements”

IFRS  10,  “Consolidated  Financial  Statements”,  issued 

by 

IASB  on  May  12,  2011,  will  replace  Standing 

Interpretations  Committee  12,  "Consolidation  –  Special 

disclosure in the consolidated financial statements. Among 

Amounts  receivable  are  reviewed  on  a  regular  basis 

Purpose  Entities"  and  the  consolidation  requirements  of 

the factors considered in making such judgments are the 

to  estimate  recoverability  of  balances.  Any  amounts 

IAS 27, "Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements". 

nature of litigation, claim or assessment, the legal process 

becoming  overdue  and  any  known  issues  about  the 

The  standard  is  effective  for  annual  periods  beginning  on 

that  will  assist  financial  statement  users  to  evaluate  the 

nature,  risks  and  financial  effects  associated  with  an 

entity’s  interests  in  subsidiaries  and  joint  arrangements. 

The  Corporation  has  substantially  completed  analysis  of 

IFRS  12  and  expects  to  include  additional  disclosures  in 

the  annual  consolidated  financial  statements  for  the  year 

ended December 31, 2013. 

(v)  IFRS 13, "Fair Value Measurement"

and potential level of damages, the progress of the case, 

financial condition of builders are taken into account when 

or after January 1, 2013. The new standard eliminates the 

IFRS  13,  "Fair  Value  Measurement",  issued  by  IASB  on 

the opinions or views of legal advisers and any decision of 

estimating recoverability. 

current risk and rewards approach and establishes control 

May  12,  2011,  is  effective  for  annual  periods  beginning 

the Corporation’s management as to how it will respond to 

the litigation, claim or assessment.

ESTIMATES 

(i)  Costs to complete

(u)  Change in accounting estimates

The  Corporation  changed  its  depreciation  method  for 

property  and  equipment  from  the  declining  balance 

method  to  the  straight-line  basis  ranging  from  three  to 

Changes in the estimated future development costs directly 

seven years useful life, depending on asset category. The 

impact  the  amount  recorded  for  the  future  development 

change  was  effective  January  1,  2012.  This  change  was 

liability,  cost  of  sales,  gross  margin  and,  in  some  cases, 

made  to  better  reflect  the  systematic  amortization  of  the 

the  value  of  real  estate  under  development  and  held  for 

assets over the economic useful life and their consumption 

sale.  This  liability  is  subject  to  uncertainty  as  it  is  based 

by the Corporation. Under IFRS, this change is considered 

on  estimates  prepared  by  independent  consultants  and 

a  change  in  accounting  estimate  and  accounted  for 

management. 

(ii)  Impairment of real estate held for future  

development

The  Corporation  estimates  the  net  realizable  value  on 

prospectively  by  amortizing  the  cumulative  changes  over 

the remaining useful life of the related assets. At January 

1, 2012, property and equipment decreased by $232 as a 

result of this change.

an  annual  basis  to  assess  impairment.  The  estimate  is 

(v)  Changes to future accounting policies

based on valuation conducted by independent real estate 

appraisers  and  in  light  of  recent  market  transactions  of 

similar and adjacent lands and housing projects in the same 

geographic area.

(iii)  Share-based payments

(i) 

IFRS 9, “Financial Instruments”

On November 12, 2009, the IASB issued IFRS 9, “Financial 

Instruments”  (“IFRS  9”),  which  will  replace  IAS  39.  The 

standard  is  effective  for  annual  periods  beginning  on 

or  after  January  1,  2015.  It  applies  to  classification  and 

The Corporation uses an option pricing model to determine 

measurement  of  financial  assets  as  defined  in  IAS  39.  It 

the fair value of share-based payments. Inputs to the model 

uses  a  single  approach  to  determine  whether  a  financial 

are  subject  to  various  estimates  about  volatility,  interest 

asset is measured at amortized cost or fair value, replacing 

as  the  single  basis  for  determining  the  consolidation  of 

on or after January 1, 2013. The new standard provides a 

an entity. The Corporation does not expect any significant 

common  definition  of  fair  value,  establishes  a  framework 

effect on the consolidated financial statements as a result 

for  measuring  fair  value  under  IFRS  and  enhances  the 

of adopting this standard. 

disclosures  required  for  fair  value  measurements.  The 

(iii)  IFRS 11, “Joint Arrangements”

IFRS 11, "Joint Arrangements", issued on May 12, 2011, will 

replace IAS 31, “Interest in Joint Ventures”. The standard is 

effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 

2013. The new standard redefines joint operations and joint 

standard  applies  where  fair  value  measurements  are 

required and does not require new fair value measurements. 

The Corporation is currently evaluating the impact of IFRS 

13 on its financial statements.

(vi)  IFRS 32, "Financial Instruments: Presentation"

ventures,  requiring  joint  operations  to  be  proportionately 

IFRS  32,  “Financial  Instruments:  Presentation”,  was 

consolidated  and  joint  ventures  to  be  equity  accounted. 

amended  May  2012  to  address  inconsistencies  when 

Under  IAS  31,  joint  ventures  could  be  proportionately 

applying offsetting requirements. It is effective for annual 

accounted.  The  Corporation  will  apply  IFRS  11  beginning 

periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. 

on January 1, 2013 with retrospective application from the 

date of earliest period presented which will be January 1, 

2012.  The  Corporation  has  analyzed  its  joint  arrangement 

to  determine  appropriate  accounting  treatment  under  the 

new IFRS. The extent of the impact of adoption of IFRS 11 

has not yet been determined.

(iv)  IFRS 12, “Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities”

IFRS 12, "Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities", issued 

by IASB on May 12, 2011, outlines the required disclosures 

for  interests  in  subsidiaries  and  joint  arrangements.  The 

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G ENE SIS LAN D DE VE LOP M EN T CORP ORATION

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)

(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)

3.  REAL ESTATE HELD FOR DEVELOPMENT AND SALE

The expense related to impairment of real estate held for development and sale is as follows:

Gross book value 

As at January 1, 2011 

Acquisitions and transfers 

  Development 

  Sold 

  As at December 31, 2011 

  Acquisitions and transfers 

  Development 

  Sold 

  As at December 31, 2012 

  Provision for write-down 

  As at January 1, 2011 

  Write-downs (recoveries) for the year 

  Adjustments from existing provision to 
  carrying value of asset 

  As at December 31, 2011 

  Write-downs (recoveries) for the year 

  As at December 31, 2012 

  Net book value 

  As at December 31, 2011 

  As at December 31, 2012 

Land Under 
Development 

Land Held 
for Future 
Development 

Housing
Projects 

Total

Provision for write-down 

(Recovery) write-down directly against carrying value of assets 

2012 

33,160 

(14) 

33,146 

2011 

2,398

76

2,474

158,266

5,243

29,220 

(39,483) 

145,725

(3,551)

5,121 

11,015

15,410

13,967 

315,006

17,102

48,308

- 

(30,263) 

(69,746)

153,246 

147,295 

1,938 

39,137 

(55,739) 

(1,938) 

1,616 

10,129 

19,331 

34,151 

310,670

19,331

74,904

- 

(33,407) 

(89,146)

The Corporation recognized the following write-downs (recoveries) relating to impairment of carrying value of certain real 

estate held for development and sale during the years ended December  31, 2012 and 2011, which were included in cost of 

sales:

Land held for future development 

Land under development 

  Write-down (recovery) of real estate held for 
  development and sale and other 

Land

16,419

1,849

18,268 

2012 

LP

15,564

(762)

14,892 

Total

32,073

1,087

33,160 

Land

620

1,941

2,561 

2011

LP

(163)

-

(163) 

Total

457

1,941 

2,398 

138,582 

146,973 

30,204 

315,759

  Adjustment from existing provisions to 

- 

- 

-

(2,016)

-

(2,016)

carrying value of asset

  Change in provision for write-down  

18,268 

14,892 

33,160 

545 

(163) 

382

2,117 

1,941 

- 

4,058 

1,087 

5,145 

6,239 

457 

2,016 

- 

10,372

2,398

- 

(2,016) 

(2,016)

6,696 

32,073 

38,769 

- 

- 

- 

10,754

33,160

43,914

149,188 

133,437 

140,599 

108,204 

10,129 

30,204 

299,916

271,845

4.  NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST –  

The limited partnership units are non-redeemable and share 

LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS

As  shown  in  note  20,  Genesis  owns  less  than  50%  of 

various  entities  and  consequently,  does  not  control  more 

in the profits, if any, of the associated development held by 

the partnership. Limited partners cannot be cash-called for 

further funding with respect to the development. 

than  half  of  the  voting  power  of  those  shares.  However, 

Details of each of the limited partnerships are as follows:

based on contractual arrangement between the Corporation 

Limited partnerships 4/5 (LP 4/5):

and  these  entities,  Genesis  has  the  power  to  direct  the 

activities  of  their  projects  and  hence,  has  control  over 

financial and operating policies of these entities. Therefore, 

these entities may be controlled, at the option of Genesis 

LP 4/5 holds land held for future development located east 

of Calgary in the Municipal District of Rocky View, adjacent 

to the Corporation’s Taralake lands.  No capital repayments 

are required with respect to LP 4/5.

Genesis  has  a  nominal  ownership  interest  in  LP  4  and 

is  entitled  to  a  management  fee  of  10%  of  the  future 

development  service  costs  payable  on  a  per-lot  basis  as 

lots are sold.

Limited partnerships 6/7 (LP 6/7):

During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2012,  interest  of 

development  of  $8,212  (December  31,  2011  -  $10,584) 

and are consolidated in these financial statements.  

$4,464 (2011 - $2,937) and other carrying costs of $5 (2011 

were held in the limited partnerships controlled by Genesis 

- $448) were capitalized.

(see note 4(a)).

As at December 31, 2012, land held for future development 

of $52,411 (December 31, 2011 - $67,952) and land under 

The Corporation is the general partner in limited partnership 

arrangements described below. Genesis ultimately controls 

each  of  the  limited  partnerships,  thereby  requiring  their 

consolidation  within  the  accounts  of  the  Corporation  and 

recognition  of  a  non-controlling  interest.  Additionally,  any 

profit or charges between the Corporation and the limited 

LP  6/7  holds  land  under  development  located  in  Taralake 

partnerships are eliminated on consolidation.

and  Airdrie.  All  required  capital  repayments  have  been 

made to unit holders in LP 6/7.

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G ENE SIS LAN D DE VE LOP M EN T CORP ORATION

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)

(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)

Genesis  is  entitled  to  management  fees  of  10%  of  the 

Additionally,  Genesis  has  a  nominal  ownership  interest 

The limited partnerships earnings and distributions were as follows:

gross proceeds of the LP 6 offering memorandum payable 

in  LP  8  and  is  responsible  for  securing  financing  for  the 

to Genesis as lands and lots are sold. Genesis also owns 

project development.

11.75% of LP 6/7’s units and participates proportionately in 

Limited Partnership Land Pool 2007 (LPLP 2007):

the profits of the partnership.

Limited partnerships 8/9 (LP 8/9):

On June 29, 2007, LPLP 2007 was created to raise funds 

to  secure  funding  for  various  land  acquisitions.  At  the 

L/P 8/9 holds 1,140 acres of raw land near Radium, British 

conclusion of the offering on February 28, 2009, LPLP 2007 

Columbia. Genesis held a purchase right to acquire all LP 

had raised insufficient funds to close out the purchase of 

8/9 units by February 28, 2009, which it did not exercise. 

the  lands  and  settle  the  land  acquisition  loan  the  entity 

Therefore,  all  LP  unit  holders  are  entitled  to  share  in  the 

used to acquire the Delacour Lands. As a result, Genesis 

profits of the development. 

completed the transaction with its own funds and assumed 

  Balance, January 1, 2011 

  Net (loss) earnings 

  Distributions 

  Balance - December 31, 2011 

  Net (loss) earnings 

  Distributions 

  Balance - December 31, 2012 

The project lands have approval for 272 single-family home 

the loan obligations of LPLP 2007.

(1)LPLP2007 refers to Limited Partnership Land Pool 2007

sites on 53 acres, and 143 acres have been set aside for 

Genesis has no ownership interest in LPLP 2007. However, 

a golf course. Upon achieving and exceeding a 50% gross 

as manager of LPLP 2007 properties, Genesis is entitled to 

return to the LP 8/9 unit holders, Genesis is entitled to 50% 

a management fee of 50% of the proceeds from the sale 

of the remaining profits on the single-family lots. Genesis 

of any land parcels owned by LPLP 2007, provided that the 

is  also  entitled  to  100%  of  the  profit  on  the  golf  course, 

limited  partners  receive  sale  proceeds  equal  to  150%  of 

and retains the right to purchase the balance of the lands 

the acquisition cost of that land parcel. 

5.  AMOUNTS RECEIVABLE

  Agreements receivable 

  Mortgages receivable 

  Other receivables 

at  the  conclusion  of  the  project  for  a  nominal  amount. 

  Allowance for doubtful accounts 

The real estate held within the limited partnerships is as follows:

4&5 

8,021 

(341) 

- 

7,707 

43 

- 

7,750 

Limited Partnership

6&7 

8&9 

LPLP2007(1) 

Total

14,190 

645 

(140) 

14,695 

1,788 

(4,444) 

12,039 

6,657 

(47) 

(328)

6,282 

30,054 

(1,967) 

-

58,922 

(1,683)

(468)

28,087 

56,771

(2,175) 

(15,264) 

-

-

(15,608)

(4,444)

4,107 

12,823 

36,719

2012 

2011

73,659 

11,025 

2,189 

86,873 

(1,643) 

85,230 

32,805

9,863

783

43,451

-

43,451

2012

Limited Partnership 4&5 

Limited Partnership 6&7 

Limited Partnership 8&9 

Limited Partnership Land Pool 2007 

  Balance - December 31, 2012 

  2011

  Limited Partnership 4&5 

  Limited Partnership 6&7 

  Limited Partnership 8&9 

  Limited Partnership Land Pool 2007 

  Balance - December 31, 2011 

Gross 

7,822

8,212

6,696

57,161

79,891 

7,709 

11,346 

6,696 

57,161 

82,912 

Provision for
Write-down 

-

-

(2,166)

(17,102)

(19,268) 

- 

(762) 

- 

(3,614) 

(4,376) 

Net

7,822

8,212

4,530

40,059

60,623

7,709 

10,584

6,696

53,547

78,536 

During the year, the Corporation recognized write-downs of 

development and sale held under limited partnership and is 

$14,892 (2011 – recovery of $163) relating to impairment 

included in cost of sales.

of  the  carrying  value  of  certain  real  estate  held  for 

Agreements  receivables  are  secured  by  the  underlying 

receivable as at December 31, 2012, include a receivable 

real  estate  assets  and  have  various  terms  of  repayment. 

from  one  customer  amounting  to  $27,714  (2011  –  Nil) 

Purchasers generally have between six and 24 months to 

which was realized subsequent to the year end on January 

pay the balance owing for the purchased lots. Agreements 

10, 2013. Mortgages receivables are interest bearing.

6.  OTHER OPERATING ASSETS

Deposits 

  Prepayments 

  Restricted cash 

  Property and equipment 

2012 

2011

4,989 

1,155 

9,615 

478 

11,830

2,773

5,891

448

16,237 

20,942

Deposits include amounts paid to development authorities 

approximating  those  earned  on  guaranteed  investment 

as  security  to  guarantee  the  completion  of  construction 

certificates.    The  Corporation  has  further  provided  letters 

projects  under  development  and  deposits  on  future 

of  credit  as  security  to  guarantee  the  completion  of 

land  acquisitions.  The  deposits  are  refundable  upon 

construction  projects  (see  note  14  (d)  for  further  details). 

completion of the related projects and earn interest at rates 

Restricted cash is held in trust accounts. 

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G ENE SIS LAN D DE VE LOP M EN T CORP ORATION

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)

(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)

7.  INCOME TAXES

(a) 

Income tax was recognized in the statement of comprehensive (loss) income as follows:

Current income tax 

Deferred tax relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences 

2012 

2011

1,167

2,919

4,086

10,510

(6,246)

4,264

(b) 

Income tax expense differed from that which would be expected from applying the combined statutory Canadian federal  

and provincial income tax rates of 25% (2011 – 26.5%) to income before income taxes. The difference resulted from the  

following:

(Loss) earnings before income taxes 

  Statutory tax rate 

  Expected income tax expense 

  Change in future income taxes resulting from tax rate reduction 

  Share-based payment transactions 

  Other non-deductible expenses 

  Non-controlling interest 

  Tax expense for the year 

(c)  The deferred tax assets and liabilities of the Corporation were as follows:

Deferred tax assets 

Deferred tax liabilities 

(d)  The components of the deferred tax asset (liability) were as follows:

Real estate held for development and sale 

Non-capital loss carry-forwards* 

  Reserves from land sales 

  Unamortized financing costs 

  Other temporary differences 

*Non-capital loss carry-forward amounts begin to expire in 2028. 

2012 

(2,661)

25.0% 

(665) 

- 

84 

765 

3,902 

4,086 

2012 

6,420

(6,480)

(60)

2012 

2,845

497 

(4,532) 

1,090 

40 

(60) 

2011

13,641

26.5%

3,615

69

122

12 

446

4,264

2011

5,716

(2,857)

2,859

2011

2,575

152

(111)

263

(20)

2,859

(e)  The components of the deferred tax asset (liability) recognized in the statement of comprehensive (loss) income were  

as follows:

Real estate held for development and sale 

Non-capital loss carry-forwards* 

  Reserves from land sales 

  Unamortized loan and credit facilities costs 

  Other temporary differences 

*Non-capital loss carry-forward amounts begin to expire in 2028.

(f)  The movement in income tax payable for the year was as follows:

Balance as at January 1 

Provision 

  Payments 

  Balance as at December 31 

8.  GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE

The general and administrative expense of the Corporation consisted of the following:

Corporate administration 

  Compensation and benefits 

  Professional services 

9.  OTHER EXPENSES

Other expenses of the Corporation consisted of the following:

Share-based payments 

Depreciation 

Bad debt expenses 

Other recoveries 

2012 

270

345 

2011

(463)

38

(4,421) 

6,548 

827 

60 

136

(13)

(2,919) 

6,246

2012 

12,970

1,167 

(9,520)

4,617 

2011

6,988

10,510

(4,528)

12,970

2012 

2,054 

4,982 

3,028 

2011

1,806

5,173

4,322

10,064 

11,301

2012 

337

413

314

(25)

2011

459

163

716

(3)

1,039 

1,335

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F INANC IAL STATEMENTS 2012 ANNUAL REPORT

G ENE SIS LAN D DE VE LOP M EN T CORP ORATION

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)

(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)

10. FINANCE EXPENSE

The finance expense of the Corporation consisted of the following:

Interest expense 

Loans and credit facilities fees accretion 

Interest and loans and credit facilities fees capitalized 

11. LOANS AND CREDIT FACILITIES

Secured by land held for future development

I. 

Land loan, bearing interest at the greater of 7.2% or prime + 4.2% per annum,  
secured by land held for development and sale with a carrying value of $18,963,  
maturing March 1, 2014.

2012 

5,669

1,438

(4,464)

2,643 

2011

6,549

1,557

(2,937)

5,169

2012 

2011

7,850

7,850

II.  Other mortgages payable, bearing interest at 7% per annum, payable on demand. 

-

688

Secured by land under development and agreements receivable

III.  Land project loans, payable on collection of agreements receivable, bearing interest 

87,936

80,197

at rates ranging from prime + 1.25% to the greater of 10.5% or prime + 7.5%, secured 
by land held for development and sale with a carrying value of $142,743, due between 
February 2, 2013 and December 1, 2015.

  Secured by housing projects under development

IV.  Demand operating line of credit up to $3,000, bearing interest at prime + 1.5% per 

annum, secured by a general security agreement over assets of the home building division.

  V.  Project loans, payable on collection of closing proceeds, bearing interest ranging from prime  
+ 1.25% to the greater of 5.25% or prime + 2% per annum, secured by home building projects 
with a carrying value of $11,128, due between June 13, 2013 to  October 30, 2013.

  Deferred loans and credit facilities fees 

2,281 

1,254 

6,487 

- 

104,554 

(2,312) 

102,242 

89,989

(1,758)

88,231

Based on the contractural terms, the Corporation's loans and credit facilities are to be repaid within the following time periods 

(excluding deferred financing fees): 

January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 

January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 

January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015 

24,109

47,887

32,558

104,554

The  Corporation  has  various  covenants  in  place  with  its 

on encumbrances, liens and charges, material changes to 

lenders with respect to certain contracted credit facilities. 

project plans, and changes in the Corporation’s ownership 

Such  covenants  include:  other  credit  usage  restrictions; 

structure.

cancellation, prepayment, confidentiality and cross default 

clauses; sales coverage requirements; conditions precedent 

for funding; and other general understandings such as, but 

not limited to, maintaining contracted lot prices, restrictions 

As at December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Corporation was in 

compliance with all covenants.

12. SHARE CAPITAL

(a)  Authorized

Unlimited number of common shares

Unlimited number of preferred shares

(b)  Weighted average number of shares

The following table sets forth the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the years ended December 31, 

2012 and 2011:

Basic 

Effect of dilutive securities - stock options 

Diluted 

2012 

2011

44,664,086

44,462,869

110,537

301,914

44,774,623

44,764,783

During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Corporation 

The weighted average interest rate of loan agreements was 

In  calculating diluted  earnings  per  share for  the  year  ended  December 31,  2012,  the  Corporation excluded 760,500 options 

received  advances  of  $102,303  (2011  -  $91,023)  relating 

6.25% (December 31, 2011 - 6.57%), based on December 

(2011 – 1,142,000) as their exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the Corporation’s shares during those 

to various new and renewed loan facilities secured by real 

31, 2012 balances.

estate  held  for  development  and  sale,  and  agreements 

receivable,  bearing  interest  ranging  from  the  prime  + 

1.25% to the greater of 10.5% or prime + 7.5% per annum, 

with due dates ranging from June 13, 2013 to December 

1, 2015. 

periods.

13. STOCK OPTIONS

number of years on various anniversary dates from the 

date of the original grant.

The Corporation has established a stock option plan 

for certain employees, officers, and directors of the 

The options must be issued at not less than the fair 

Corporation to purchase common shares. Vesting 

market value of the common shares at the date of grant 

provisions and exercise prices are set at the time of 

and are issued with terms generally not exceeding five 

issuance by the Board of Directors. Options vest over a 

years from the date of grant. 

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G ENE SIS LAN D DE VE LOP M EN T CORP ORATION

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)

(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)

Details of outstanding stock options were as follows: 

Twelve Months Ended 

December 31, 2012 

December 31, 2011

Outstanding - beginning of year 

Options granted 

Options exercised 

Options expired 

Options forfeited  

Outstanding - end of year 

Exercisable - end of year 

  Range of 
  Exercise Prices ($) 

0.01 - 3.00 

  3.01 - 4.00 

  4.01 - 9.00 

Number 
of Options 

1,788,221 

400,000 

(281,441) 

(281,500) 

(393,558) 

1,231,722 

923,222 

Weighted 
Average 
Exercise Price 

$3.60 

$3.35 

$1.93 

$6.63 

$3.57 

$3.21 

$3.17 

Number 
of Options 

2,262,934 

-

(104,839)

(116,000)

(253,874)

1,788,221 

1,333,793

Outstanding 

Exercisable

Number at 
December 31, 
2012 

Weighted 
Average 
Exercise Price 

Number at 
December 31, 
2012 

Weighted 
Average 
Exercise Price 

286,222 

885,500 

60,000 

1,231,722 

$2.01 

$3.35 

$6.97 

$3.21 

286,222 

577,000 

60,000 

923,222 

$2.01 

$3.35 

$6.97 

$3.17 

Weighted
Average
Exercise Price

$3.73

-

$2.30

$5.48

$4.47

$3.60

$3.81

Weighted 
Average 
Remaining 
Contractual 
Life in Years

1.91

3.31

0.11

2.83

The fair value of each option granted was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes Option-Pricing Model with 

the following assumptions:

Risk-free interest rate 

Estimated term period prior to exercise (years) 

Volatility in the price of the Corporation's common shares 

  Forfeiture rate 

  Dividend yield rate 

2012 

1.12 - 1.16% 

2.5

45.44 - 51.40% 

  19.42 - 24.22% 

Nil

2011

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

plaintiff is seeking $10,700 plus punitive damages relating 

(a)  The Corporation has been named as a co-defendant in 

a statement of claim filed on May 10, 2011 in the province 

of  Ontario.  The  plaintiff  asserts  that  they  contributed 

funds  to  a  third  party  entity  (one  of  the  co-defendants), 

and through that entity, has an interest in LPLP 2007. The 

to the ownership interests of LPLP 2007. The Corporation 

recognizes  LPLP  2007’s  non-controlling  interest  in  these 

consolidated financial statements. The amount of additional 

liability, if any, which exceeds the non-controlling interest, 

is currently indeterminate.

(b)  Genesis  has  entered 

into  a  memorandum  of 

was  recorded.  The  Corporation  is  selling  lots  in  the  last 

understanding  with  the  Northeast  Community  Society, 

phase covered under this development. The payout to the 

whereby  the  Corporation  will  contribute  $5,000  for 

participants  would  be  made  on  completion  of  the  sale  of 

the  naming  rights  to  “Genesis  Centre  for  Community 

lots in the last phase, which is expected in 2014.

Wellness”,  a  recreation  complex  in  northeast  Calgary 

($500  each  year,  terminating  October  31,  2021).  The  first 

installment was paid in 2012.

(g)  The Corporation has office and other operating leases 

with the following annual payments: not later than one year 

-  $706;  later  than  one  year  but  not  later  than  five  years  - 

(c)  On  February  19,  2008,  Genesis  entered 

into 

$2,694; and later than five years - $Nil.

an  agreement  with  the  City  of  Airdrie,  whereby  the 

Corporation will contribute $2,000 for the naming rights to 

“Genesis Place”, a recreation complex in the City of Airdrie 

($200  each  year,  terminating  June  1,  2017).  The  first  five 

installments totaling $1,000 were made through 2012.

(h)  LPLP  2007  has  a  credit  facility  in  the  amount  of 

$7,850 included in loans and credit facilities balance in the 

consolidated  financial  statements.  The  Corporation  has 

provided a guarantee for this facility.

(d)  The Corporation has issued letters of credit pursuant to 

15. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

service agreements with municipalities to indemnify them 

(a)  Risks associated with financial instruments

in the event that Genesis does not perform its contractual 

obligations. As of December 31, 2012, the letters of credit 

(i)  Credit risk

amounted to $3,801 (December 31, 2011 – $4,739).

 (e)  On July 15, 2011, a joint venture (see note 16) obtained 

a credit facility in the amount of $17,000. The Corporation 

and  a  joint  venture  partner  have  provided  guarantees  for 

this  facility.  The  current  balance  of  the  credit  facility  is 

$10,036 (2011 - $4,330).

As at December 31, 2012, the Corporation carried $1,643 

(2011 - $Nil) as allowance for doubtful accounts. 

Genesis recognizes bad debt expense or recovery relating 

to  amounts  receivable  on  sold  lots,  net  of  the  return  of 

the real estate held for development and sale. These lots 

are  taken  back  into  the  Corporation’s  lot  inventory.  Lots 

that  have  been  recovered  subsequent  to  impairment 

(f)  Pursuant  to  the  terms  of  a  participating  mortgage 

are  removed  from  the  Corporation’s  lot  inventory.  The 

that was repaid during 2002, the former mortgage holders 

difference between an impaired amount receivable and the 

have  the  right  to  a  20%  participation  in  the  profits  from 

related bad debt expense or recovery is the cost of a lot for 

the  development  of  approximately  39  acres  of  land 

which impairment has been assessed.

under  development.  At  December  31,  2012,  a  liability 

of  approximately  $3,051  (December  31,  2011  -  $1,876) 

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G ENE SIS LAN D DE VE LOP M EN T CORP ORATION

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)

(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)

During the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Corporation recognized the following bad debt expense and change 

At  December  31,  2012,  Genesis  had  obligations  due 

loans,  with  approximately  $554  impacting  pre-tax  net 

in  allowance  for  doubtful  accounts  relating  to  amounts  receivable  on  sold  lots,  net  of  the  return  of  the  real  estate  held  for 

within the next 12 months of $46,824. Based on Genesis’ 

earnings.

development and sale:

Balance as at January 1 

Allowance for lots deemed uncollectable 

Bad debt expense 

As at December 31 

2012 

- 

1,329

314

1,643

2011

-

-

-

-

Further allowances may be necessary. In order to mitigate credit risk, the Corporation retains title to sold residential lots until 

full payment is received. 

Aging of amounts receivable was as follows:

Not past due 

  Past due 0-90 days but not impaired 

  Past due 91-120 days (impaired) 

  Past due 121-270 days (impaired) 

  Allowance for doubtful accounts 

2012 

85,085

145 

927 

716 

86,873 

(1,643) 

85,230 

2011

43,451

-

-

-

43,451

-

43,451

Individual balances due from customers as at December 31, 2012, which comprise greater than 10% of total amounts receivable, 

totaled $35,450 from two customers (December 31, 2011 - $9,856 from three customers).

(ii)  Liquidity Risk

The following were the contractual maturities of financial liabilities and other commitments as at December 31, 2012:

Financial Liabilites 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 

Loans and credit facilities excl. deferred loan and credit facilities fees (note 11) 

Commitments 

Lease obligations 

Naming rights 

< 1 Year

> 1 Year

Total

21,309

24,109

45,418

706

700

46,824

-

80,445

80,445

2,694

4,800

87,939

21,309

104,554

125,863

3,400

5,500

134,763

operating  history,  its  relationship  with  its  lenders  and 

committed sales contracts, management believes that the 

(b)  Fair value of financial instruments

Corporation has the ability to continue to renew or repay its 

The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, 

financial obligations as they come due.

(iii)  Market risk

The  Corporation  is  exposed  to  interest  rate  risk  to  the 

extent that certain agreements receivable and certain loans 

and  credit  facilities  are  at  a  floating  rate  of  interest.  The 

accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their 

carrying  values  as  they  are  expected  to  be  settled  within 

twelve  months.  The  fair  value  of  deposits  approximates 

their carrying value as the terms of deposits are comparable 

to the market terms for similar instruments.

Corporation is also exposed to fair value risk to the extent 

The  fair  values  of  the  Corporation’s  deposits,  loans  and 

that certain loans and credit facilities, mortgages receivable 

credit  facilities  and  amounts  receivable  were  estimated 

and loans  receivable  are at a  fixed  rate of interest. A  1% 

based  on  current  market  rates  for  loans  of  the  same  risk 

change in interest rates would result in a change in interest 

and maturities.

incurred  of  approximately  $974  annually  on  floating  rate 

Fair value through profit and loss 

Cash and cash equivalents* 

Deposits* 

Restricted cash* 

  Loans and receivables 

  Amounts receivable 

Other financial liabilities 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 

Loans and credit facilities, excl. deferred loans 
and credit facilities fees 

December 31, 2012 

December 31, 2011

Carrying  
Value 

Estimated
Fair Value 

Carrying 
Value 

Estimated
Fair Value

10,005 

4,989 

9,615 

10,005 

4,989 

9,615 

10,850

11,830

5,891

10,850

11,830

5,891

85,230 

85,026 

43,451

41,500

21,309 

104,554 

21,309 

103,455 

16,415

89,989

16,415

86,943

*All of the Corporation’s financial instruments recorded at fair value are categorized under Level 1 as defined below.

Fair value measurements recognized in the balance sheet 

Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 

are categorized using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the 

1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly 

significance of inputs used in determining the fair values. 

(i.e., as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices); and

The three fair value hierarchy levels are as follows:

Level 3: Inputs for the asset or liability that is not based on 

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for 

observable market data (unobservable inputs).

identical assets or liabilities;

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G ENE SIS LAN D DE VE LOP M EN T CORP ORATION

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)

(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)

(c)  Capital management 

The  Corporation’s  policy  is  to  maintain  a  sufficient  capital 

The  Corporation  manages  its  capital  structure  and  makes 

base  in  order  to  maintain  investor,  creditor  and  market 

adjustments to it in light of changes in regional economic 

confidence  and  to  sustain  future  development  of  the 

conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying real 

business.  The  Corporation  is  not  subject  to  externally 

estate industry within that region.

imposed capital requirements. 

The Corporation considered its capital structure at the following dates to specifically include:

Loans and credit facilities 

Shareholders' equity 

  December 31, 
2012 

December 31,
2011

102,242

189,590

291,832

88,231

179,848

268,079

In  order  to  maintain  or  adjust  its  capital  structure,  the 

16. JOINT VENTURE

Corporation  may  adjust  its  gross  margins  to  accelerate 

sales  or  adjust  capital  spending  to  manage  current  and 

projected debt levels.

Genesis formed a joint venture on April 30, 2010, for the 

purpose  of  acquiring,  developing  and  selling  certain  real 

estate.  The  amounts  in  the  following  table  represent  the 

The Corporation continues to evaluate the need to leverage 

Corporation's  50%  proportionate  share  of  the  assets, 

its land assets to secure sufficient loans and credit facilities 

liabilities,  revenue,  earnings  and  cash  flow  information 

to  ensure  the  Corporation  is  able  to  meet  its  financial 

of  the  JV  at  various  periods,  which  was  proportionately 

Assets 

Liabilities

Revenue

Earnings 

Cash Flow From (Used In)

Operating 
Activities 

Investing
Activities 

Financing
Activities

As at and for the year ended,  
December 31, 2012

As at and for the year ended,  
December 31, 2011

30,563 

12,321

14,062

1,819

1,147

29,232 

8,827

11,575

1,403

(2,290)

-

-

(1,147)

2,280

The Corporation’s transactions with the JV are limited to the 

Genesis  deferred  $13,167  when  it  contributed  its  share 

purchase of lots. The JV sold 21 lots in 2012 (2011 - 30 lots) 

of  land  to  the  JV  in  2010.  As  at  December  31,  2012,  the 

to  Genesis  Builders  Group  Inc.  (“GBG”),  a  wholly  owned 

Corporation had realized $5,605 of that amount as a result 

subsidiary  of  the  Corporation,  for  $3,880  (2011  -  $4,853). 

of  sales  to  third  parties  (2011  –  $2,409).  Approximately 

The Corporation's accounts payable and accrued liabilities 

$3,196  (2011  –  $2,409)  had  been  recognized  during  the 

as at December 31, 2012 included $3,370 (December 31, 

year ended December 31, 2012. The remaining amount of 

2011  -  $1,941),  representing  the  proportionate  amount 

$7,562 will be realized on future sale and development of 

owed to the JV for the lots purchased in 2011 and 2012. 

lots and lands by the JV.

17. SEGMENTED INFORMATION

The  Corporation  operates  in  two  reportable  segments, 

land  development  and  home  building,  which  represent 

separately managed strategic business units with distinct 

marketing strategies. The Corporation evaluates segment 

performance based on profit or loss from operations before 

income  taxes.  Inter-segment  sales  are  accounted  for  as 

if  the  sale  were  to  third  parties  at  current  market  prices. 

Internal lot sales from the land division to the home building 

division or a limited partnership have been eliminated and 

are  not  included  in  consolidated  results  until  the  home  is 

sold to a third party purchaser.

The income producing business units of the Corporation reported the following activities for the years ended December 31, 

2012 and 2011:

  Year ended 
  December 31, 2012 

Land Development Segment 
LP 

Genesis 

Total 

Corporate 
and Other 
Segment 

Intersegment 
Elimination 

109,992 

(70,016)

(18,268) 

(7,257) 

4,461 

(3,504)

(14,878) 

(1,766) 

114,453 

(73,520)

(33,146) 

(9,023) 

Home 
Building 
Segment 

39,497 

(34,910)

- 

(6,012) 

14,451 

(15,687) 

(1,236) 

(1,425) 

278,499 

124,653 

65,707 

8,057 

344,206 

132,710 

38,093 

35,634 

71,607 

(44,859) 

(2,626) 

(9,909) 

6,547 

(5,660) 

179 

(1,559) 

78,154 

(50,519) 

(2,447) 

(11,468) 

32,085 

(28,414) 

(27) 

(3,723) 

14,213 

(493) 

13,720 

(79) 

Total

141,582

(94,265)

(33,146)

(16,832)

(12,368)

14,165 

-

(1,797) 

- 

(2,661)

(8,987) 

(11,336) 

383,317

157,008

(14,479) 

15,439 

- 

(960) 

95,760 

(63,494)

(2,474)

(16,151)

- 

13,641

-

-

-

- 

- 

10,005 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

  Revenues 

Cost of sales 

  Write-down of real estate 

  Other expenses(1) 

  Earnings (loss) before 
income taxes and  
  non-controlling interest 

  As at December 31, 2012: 

  Segmented assets 

  Segmented liabilities 

  Revenues 

  Cost of sales 

(Write-down) recovery  

  of real estate 

  Other expenses(1) 

  Earnings (loss) before 
income taxes and  
  non-controlling interest 

  As at December 31, 2011 

  Segmented assets  

  Segmented liabilities  

272,151 

131,156 

83,787 

7,749 

355,938 

138,905 

17,435 

12,769 

10,851 

- 

(6,206) 

(10,275) 

378,018

141,399

(1)  Other expense items include general and administrative, other expenses, finance income and expense, gain from joint venture, and gain or loss on disposal of property and equipment.

obligations as they come due.

consolidated in the financial statements. 

  Year ended December 31, 2011

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G ENE SIS LAN D DE VE LOP M EN T CORP ORATION

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)

(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)

18. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

21. PRINCIPAL SUBSIDIARIES AND JOINT VENTURE

Remuneration of the directors and other members of the key management personnel were as follows:

Short-term benefits 

Share-based payments 

2012 

1,433

190

1,623

2011

1,795

289

2,084

Payments to the former Chief Executive Officer under an 

19. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

advisory service agreement for the year ended December 

31,  2012  were  $29  (2011  -  Nil).  The  agreement  ended 

March 31, 2012.

On  February  11,  2013,  Genesis  appointed  a  new  senior 

executive  team.    Bruce  Rudichuk  joined  Genesis  as 

President  and  Chief  Executive  Officer  and  Mark  Scott  as 

A  director  of  Genesis,  appointed  on  July  12,  2012,  is  an 

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.  

officer of a lender.  At December 31, 2012, the Corporation 

had loans totaling $28,448 (December 31, 2011 – $53,196) 

20. COMPARATIVE FIGURES

outstanding  with  this  lender.  During  the  year  ended 

Certain  comparative  figures  have  been  reclassified  to 

December 31, 2012, Genesis paid interest and fees to the 

conform to the current year’s presentation.

lender of $3,504 (2011 – $4,523), respectively. During the 

year ended December 31, 2012, the Corporation obtained 

no new financing or re-financing on existing loans (2011 – 

$70,185) with the lender.  All transactions are under normal 

commercial terms and conditions. 

Genesis  is  the  general  partner  in  four  limited  partnership 

arrangements  and  a  partner  in  a  50%  real  estate  joint 

venture,  which  is  discussed  in  detail  in  notes  4  and  16, 

respectively. 

The  financial  statements  include  the  financial  statements  of  Genesis  and  its  subsidiaries  and  entities  controlled  by  the 

Corporation. All entities are incorporated in Canada and are listed in the following table:

  Name 

  Land Development  
  Genpol Inc. 
  Genpol LP 

1504431 Alberta Ltd. 

  Genesis Sage Meadows Partnership 
Polar Hedge Enhanced Income Trust 

  New View Consulting Ltd. 
  No.114 Corporate Ventures Ltd. 
  Buena Vista Ranches Ltd. 

LP 4/5 Group

  Genesis Limited Partnership #4 
  Genesis Limited Partnership #5 
  GLP5 GP Inc. 
  GLP5 NE Calgary Development Inc. 
  Genesis Northeast Calgary Ltd. 

LP 6/7 Group

  Genesis Limited Partnership #6 
  Genesis Limited Partnership #7 
  GP GLP7 Inc. 
  GLP7 Subco Inc. 
LP 8/9 Group

  Genesis Limited Partnership #8 
  Genesis Limited Partnership #9 
  GP GLP8 Inc. 
  GP GLP9 Inc. 
  GLP9 Subco Inc. 

LPLP 2007 Group
Limited Partnership Land Pool (2007) 

  GP LPLP 2007 Inc. 
  GP RRSP 2007 Inc. 

LPLP 2007 Subco Inc. 
  GP RRSP 2007 #2 Inc. 

LPLP 2007 Subco #2 Inc. 
LP RRSP Limited Partnership #1 
LP RRSP Limited Partnership #2 

  Joint Venture 
  Kinwood Communities Inc. 
  Home Building
  Single-family
  Genesis Builders Group Inc. 
  Multi-family

The Breeze Inc. 

  Generations Group of Companies Inc. 

Life at Solana Inc. 
Life at Waterstone Inc. 

  Montura Inc. (previously Life at Skye Inc.) 

% equity interest as at

December 31, 
2012 

December 31, 
2011

100% 
100% 
0.0002% 
99.9998% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 

0.001% 
0% 
0% 
0% 
100% 

11.75% 
0% 
0% 
0% 

0.23% 
0% 
100% 
0% 
0% 

0% 
100% 
0% 
0% 
0% 
0% 
0% 
0% 

50% 

100% 

100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 

100%
100%
0.0002% 
99.9998% 
100%
100%
100%
100%

0.001%
0%
0%
0%
100%

11.65%
0%
0%
0%

0.23%
0%
100%
0%
0%

0%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%

50%

100%

100%
100%
100%
100%
100%

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F INANC IAL STATEMENTS 2012 ANNUAL REPORT

FIVE YEAR SUMMARY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)

Assets 
Real estate held for development and sale 

  Amounts receivable 
  Cash and cash equivalents 
  Property and equipment 
  Other operating assets 
  Deferred income taxes 

  Liabilities 
  Financings 
  Customer deposits 
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 

Income taxes payable 

  Land development service costs 
  Deferred income taxes 
  Non-controlling interest 

  Equity 
  Share capital 
  Contributed surplus 
  Retained earnings 
  Shareholders’ equity 
  Non-controlling interest 

2012 
(IFRS) 

271,845 
85,230 
10,005 
478 
15,759 
– 
383,317 

102,242 
4,352 
21,309 
4,617 
24,428 
60 
– 
157,008 

55,844 
5,109 
128,637 
189,590 
36,719 
226,309 
383,317 

2011
(IFRS)

299,916 
43,451 
10,850 
448 
20,494 
2,859 
378,018 

88,231 
7,582 
16,415 
12,970 
16,201 
– 

2010 
(IFRS) 

304,634 
27,021 
2,455 
544 
15,812 
– 
350,466 

81,320 
8,388 
13,025 
6,988 
10,347 
3,387 

141,399 

123,455 

55,122 
4,950 
119,776 
179,848 
56,771 
236,619 
378,018 

54,798 
4,575 
108,716 
168,089 
58,922 
227,011 
350,466 

2009
(GAAP) 

2008 
(GAAP)

302,598 
15,384 
4,578 

17,568 
2,213 
342,341 

115,210 
4,985 
8,350 
11,139 
8,301 
– 
61,084 
209,069 

54,097 
4,120 
75,055 
133,272 

133,272 
342,341 

285,574
29,498
4,503

45,101
778
365,454

132,704
3,515
24,203
9,587
4,566
–
64,296
238,871

54,164
4,120
68,299
126,583

126,583
365,454

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS (LOSS)
(Expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)

2012 

2011

2010 

2009

2008 

Revenue 
Sales 
Interest and other income 

  Expenses 
  Cost of sales 
  Write-down (recovery) of real estate held  

for development and sale 

  G&A and Selling and Marketing 
  Other operating expense 
  Finance expense and other 

(Loss) Earnings before income taxes 

  Provision for income taxes 

  Net (loss) earnings being 
  comprehensive (loss) earnings

Attributable to non-controlling interest 
Attributable to equity shareholders 

140,770 
812 
141,582 

94,265 
33,146 

14,012 
1,039 
1,781 
144,243 

(2,661) 
4,086 

(6,747) 

(15,608) 
8,861 

  Net earnings Per Share - Basic and Diluted  

$ 0.20 

95,316 
444 
95,760 

63,494 
2,474 

12,479 
1,335 
2,337 
82,119 

13,641 
4,264 

9,377 

(1,683)
11,060

$ 0.25 

136,651 
732 
137,383 

68,411 

12,267 
992 
6,510 
88,180 

49,203 
12,845 

36,358 

2,844 
33,514 

$ 0.75 

85,851 
711 
86,562 

61,275 
7,643 

10,946 
(377) 
1,470 
80,957 

5,605 
3,579 

2,026 

(4,730)
6,756

$ 0.15 

82,558 
1,273 
83,831 

43,025 
6,962 

11,026 
14,493 
672 
76,178 

7,653 
3,099 

4,554 

(4,730) 
9,284 

$0.20 

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G ENE SIS LAN D DE VE LOP M EN T CORP ORATION

SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM

TRANSFER AGENT

Computershare Trust Company of Canada

BRUCE RUDICHUK, CA, CIRP

President and Chief Executive Officer

MARK SCOTT

Executive Vice President and  

Chief Financial Officer

PS SIDHU, MBA

General Manager, Home Building

600, 530 - 8th Avenue SW

Calgary, Alberta  T2P 3S8

STOCK EXCHANGE

Toronto Stock Exchange

Stock Symbol - GDC

AUDITORS

MNP LLP

ARNIE STEFANIUK, P.ENG.

1500, 640 - 5th Avenue SW

General Manager, Land Development

Calgary, Alberta  T2P 3G4

KRISTEN WILKINSON

CORPORATE COUNSEL

General Manager, Sales & Marketing

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MICHAEL BRODSKY

Chairman of the Board of Directors 

STEVEN GLOVER, FCA

Director, Chairman of the Audit Committee

YAZDI BHARUCHA, CA

Legal Counsel

Suite 3700, 400 - 3rd Avenue SW

Calgary, Alberta  T2P 4H2

CORPORATE OFFICE

7315 - 8th Street NE

Calgary, Alberta  T2E 8A2

Ph: 403 265 8079

Fx: 403 266 0746

Director

Email: genesis@genesisland.com

MARK W. MITCHELL

Director

LOUDON OWEN

Director

SANDY POKLAR

Director

WILLIAM ("BILL") PRINGLE

Director

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Genesis Land Development Corporation

7315 - 8th Street NE

Calgary, Alberta  Canada  T2E 8A2

P 403 265 8079  F 403 266 0746

www.genesisland.com