2019
ANNU AL
REPORT
G E N E SIS L A N D D E V EL O P M E N T C O R P.
BAYVIEW
AIRDRIE
SADDLESTONE
NE CALGARY
CANALS
LANDING
AIRDRIE
SAGE HILL
CROSSING
NW CALGARY
SAGE
MEADOWS
NW CALGARY
OMNI/
NORTH
CONRICH
ROCKY VIEW
COUNTY
BAYSIDE
AIRDRIE
LEWISBURG
N CALGARY
TOGETHER,
WE MAKE
A BETTER
PLACE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT AND CEO 5
GENESIS PROJECTS AND COMMUNITIES 6
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 8
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS 10
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 41
CONTACT INFORMATION 75
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
2019 was a transitional year for Genesis as we leveraged our strong
financial position to take advantage of acquisition opportunities in
the Calgary real estate market. The properties acquired in 2019,
together with our existing land holdings, position Genesis for
growth in both our residential land development and home building
divisions for a number of years. Genesis has successfully reduced
its non-core land holdings and is focused exclusively on the Calgary
metropolitan region.
Acquisition highlights include:
• $23.8 million to acquire 130 acres of future residential
development land in north Calgary. Slated for development
to begin in late 2020, this community is expected to include
over 800 single-family homes, and approximately seven
acres of multi-family and commercial sites.
• $3.8 million to acquire an 8% interest in a joint venture
owning 320 acres of residential development land in
to commence
southwest Calgary which
development in 2020. Genesis has the right to purchase
1/6th (333 lots) of the single-family lots in this development
for Genesis Builders Group.
is expected
• $1.9 million to acquire a 5% interest in a limited partnership
owning 224 acres of residential development land in
northeast Calgary that is commenced development in late
2019. Genesis has the right to purchase a minimum of 25%
of the single-family lots in this development for Genesis
Builders Group.
• Genesis Builders Group also exchanged a right of first
refusal on a north central future development for a right to
of first refusal to acquire up to 25% of the lots (+/-200 lots)
on a 146 acre parcel of land in southwest Calgary, as it is
developed, commencing in 2021.
Operationally, Genesis achieved positive earnings for the 19th
consecutive year; a significant feat in the volatile Calgary real estate
market.
Operational highlights from 2019 include:
• Cash flow from operating activities of $9.5 million was
generated, without the sale of any large parcels of land.
• Area Structure Plan approval for our 354 acre southeast
Calgary residential project. In 2020, we plan to finalize our
Outline Plan for this project and anticipate being ready to
commence on site development in 2021.
• Outline Plan and Land Use approval for the final 49 acres
of Sage Hill Crossing in northwest Calgary. Development of
this project may begin in 2020 and is expected to yield 282
lots and 18.68 acres of multi-family and commercial land.
• The sales teams of Genesis Builders Group entered into 148
new home sales contracts and had 128 home sales close
in 2019. In total, Genesis closed 161 residential lot sales.
Genesis began 2020 with the strongest home order book
since 2015, with 54 new home sale orders.
• Debt remains low, at $51.5 million or 17% of our total assets.
We remain cautiously optimistic. The Alberta economy had been
showing signs of improving, long delayed oil and natural gas
pipeline expansions are underway and capital spending in the
oil and gas industry was expected to increase in 2020. Recent
events triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Saudi-
Russia oil fight cause us to be much more cautious about our
business in the coming months. The sharp decline in oil prices
and expected reduced economic activity will have a significant
negative impact on the Calgary economy. With well located
core assets and low debt levels, Genesis is well positioned to
withstand the impact of a recession on the Calgary real estate
market, but its impact on Genesis could be meaningful.
IAIN STEWART
President and Chief Executive Officer
March 10, 2020
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GENESIS PROJECTS & COMMUNITIES
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NE CALGARY
Genesis Centre
Inspiring Community Wellness
The Genesis Centre of Community Wellness is a great example of our
role as a community builder Community leaders in Northeast 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 found-
ed the Northeast Centre of Community Society (NECCS), an organiza-
tion dedicated to the challenge of building a facility that would serve the
sport, recreation, educational and cultural needs of the northeast. We
educational and cultural needs of the northeast. We saw the opportunity
to support and fund this incredible facility as a perfect alignment of our
core values. The dream quickly started to take shape, gaining support
and funding from the City of Calgary and YMCA, along with a generous
naming sponsorship from Genesis.
Genesis continues to play a part in the support of The Genesis Centre – a
225,000 square foot, $120 million multi-purpose complex built to enrich
the health, wellness, and unity of communities in Northeast Calgary.
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AIRDRIE
Genesis Place
Genesis Place, the amazing recreation facility in Airdrie, acts as a gather-
ing place, hub of activity and true heart of the community. We are proud
of our commitment and on-going support of Genesis Place and what it
means to the quality of life for the community of Airdrie.
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MANAGEMENT’S
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
FOR THREE MONTHS AND YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019
The Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) of the financial condition and results of operations of Genesis Land
Development Corp. (“Genesis”, “the Corporation”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) should be read in conjunction with consolidated
financial statements and the notes thereto for years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, prepared in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”).
The consolidated financial statements and comparative information have been reviewed by the Corporation’s audit com-
mittee, consisting of three independent directo rs, and approved by the board of directors of the Corporation. Additional
information, including the Corporation’s Annual Information Form (“AIF”) is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
All amounts are in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts or unless otherwise noted. This MD&A
is dated as of March 6, 2020.
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STRATEGY AND 2019 BUSINESS PLAN
Strategy
Genesis Land Development Corp. (“Genesis” or the “Corporation”) is an integrated land developer and residential home builder
operating in the Calgary Metropolitan Area (“CMA”), owning and developing a portfolio of well-located, entitled and unentitled
residential, commercial and mixed-use lands and serviced lots in the CMA.
As a land developer, Genesis acquires, plans, rezones, subdivides, services and sells residential lots and commercial and industrial
lands to third-party developers and builders, and also sells lots and completed homes through its home building division. The land
portfolio is planned, developed, serviced and sold as single-family lots and townhouse and commercial parcels at opportune times
with the objective of maximizing the risk adjusted net present value of the land and to maximize net cash flow.
Through a wholly-owned subsidiary, Genesis Builders Group Inc. (“GBG”), Genesis also designs, builds and sells homes on a
significant portion of its single-family lots and, in some cases, its townhouse land parcels. GBG also acquires single family lots
from other land developers to build and sell single family homes in additional CMA communities.
The Corporation is executing on its 2019 five-year strategic plan which includes the opportunistic acquisition of additional CMA
residential development lands, including through land development joint ventures and partnerships. These investments must meet
acceptable return criteria and replenish and expand the Corporation’s land asset base for future development and also provide an
additional supply of lots for GBG. The Corporation completed three transactions in 2019 as described below and is actively
exploring other potential land acquisitions and investment opportunities in the CMA.
As part of its overall strategy, Genesis continues to focus on minimizing overhead costs and long-term commitments, where
possible, to preserve flexibility.
Genesis manages its financial position by prudently and opportunistically allocating its cash resources among the following:
• Maintaining a strong balance sheet as the first priority;
• Acquiring additional land either directly or through land development entities; and
• Paying dividends and/or buying back its common shares.
Market Overview
The last few years have seen continued flat to weak energy prices and limited capital investment in Alberta’s oil and gas industry,
and 2019 was again challenging. Alberta’s GDP growth for 2019 is forecast to be 0.6% compared to 1.8% in 2018. The economic
environment continued to negatively impact new home sales in the CMA for much of the year.
The Conference Board of Canada has forecasted that Alberta’s economy will grow in 2020 and 2021 with projected growth of 2.4%
and 3.1%, respectively. Overall capital investment in Alberta is forecast to increase as a result of the construction of certain
pipelines proceeding and the impact of certain provincial tax cuts.
Nonetheless, the pace of single-family sales picked up in the second half of 2019, particularly in the $500,000 and under market,
and annual home sales for Calgary were up by 1% over the prior year. The Calgary Real Estate Board (“CREB”) reported that
homes priced under $500,000 grew nearly 9%, while those priced over $500,000 saw sales volumes decline by 11%.
The average benchmark home price in Calgary as at December 31, 2019 declined to $419,000, 1.5% below the December 31,
2018 benchmark of $425,000. Overall inventory levels continue to decrease as home listings in Calgary were at 4.8 months of
sales volume as of December 31, 2019, an improvement from the December 31, 2018 inventory levels of over 6 months. While it
is still a buyers’ market and mortgage rates remain favorable, lower inventory levels for single family homes and lower home pricing
is steadily improving the balance between buyers and sellers.
The City of Calgary Q4 Housing Review released in January 2020 stated that for the first time in five years both real wages (+1.4%)
and employment grew (+2.9%) in Calgary in 2019. The City of Calgary estimates that net migration was 1.5% (18,500) which
compares to 1.7% in 2018, and forecast similar growth in 2020, providing support for housing market demand.
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RBC Economics measures housing ownership affordability (calculated as ownership costs as a % of median household income)
and in its December 2019 report noted that home ownership continues to be more affordable in Calgary at 38.6% which is a direct
result of lower prices and lower mortgage rates. This measure is below the long run average for Calgary of 40.6% and the Canadian
average measure of 50.7%. In 2019, Calgary was one of the most livable cities in North America and the top city in Canada in the
Economist Intelligence Unit’s livability ranking.
Business Plan
In 2019, Genesis generated positive cash flows from operating activities of $9,537 and realized net earnings attributable to equity
shareholders of $1,701, the 19th consecutive year of positive earnings. The Corporation maintained its strong financial position
with $16,248 in cash and cash equivalents and $51,546 in loans and credit facilities (being 17% of total assets) at December 31,
2019.
The following highlights the progress by Genesis on the execution of its business plan in 2019:
1) Obtaining Additional Zoning and Servicing Entitlements
Genesis continues to make progress in obtaining additional zoning and servicing entitlements for its land, including:
• Sage Hill Crossing Outline Plan: Sage Hill Crossing is a mixed-use development in Calgary’s northeast quadrant
containing 15.4 acres of serviced land and 51 acres of undeveloped land. The 15.4 acres of serviced land is contained
in the south segment of the development and is comprised of an 8.2-acre multi-family site and a 7.2-acre commercial
site. The multi-family site has been sold and is expected to close in Q1 2020. The commercial site is actively being
marketed for sale. The 51 acres of undeveloped land, contained in the north segment, received City Council approval on
December 2019 for final outline plan and land use amendment. The northern segment is expected to yield 282 single
family lots, 14.6 acres of multi-family land and 4.1 acres of commercial land over three phases of development. Tentative
plan of subdivision and engineering drawings for the first phase have been submitted to the City of Calgary with servicing
scheduled to commence in 2020.
• Ricardo Ranch ASP: Genesis owns 354 acres of undeveloped land in Calgary’s southeast quadrant. An ASP for a new
residential community on these lands was approved by the Calgary City Council in November 2019. The Outline Plan
and Land Use applications are expected to be approved in late 2020.
• OMNI ASP (in North Conrich): Genesis controls 610 acres of undeveloped land in Rocky View County bordering the
northeast quadrant of the City of Calgary, which are included in an ASP known as the “OMNI ASP”. Genesis has received
ASP approval for a 185-acre commercial and retail project on a portion of these lands and a preliminary conceptual
scheme was submitted to the County in December 2019 with a formal submission expected to take place in early 2020.
The adjacent Genesis controlled lands in Rocky View County are included in a special study area, with land use still to
be determined.
2) Planning for the Development and Sale of Land
Genesis continues to develop and implement detailed plans for each of its core land holdings, with the objective of maximizing the
risk adjusted net present value of the land and to sell or develop the land at the most opportune time. Please see information
provided under the heading Real Estate Held for Development and Sale in this MD&A.
The 8.2-acre multi-family parcel in Genesis’ Sage Hill Crossing community is under firm contract to sell for $8,998 and is expected
to close in the first quarter of 2020. Genesis also has a multi-family parcel of 4.9 acres in its Sage Meadows community under
contract to sell for $6,546, with an expected closing date in the third quarter of 2020. Although all required conditions to date have
been met, including deposits, there can be no assurances that these transactions will close within the described time periods or
that they will close at all.
3) Servicing Additional Phases
Servicing of four new community phases with an estimated budget of approximately $53,000 commenced in 2018, of which
approximately $33,000 has been expended with $11,960 of this cost incurred in 2019. The remaining costs are expected to be
expended in 2020 and 2021 for municipal fees, completion of landscaping and amenities and final infrastructure costs. All four
projects are to date on or below budget. These phases are being financed by land servicing project credit facilities from two major
Canadian chartered banks and will provide a substantial number of lots and land parcels for Genesis to sell, including:
• Saddlestone community: The final phase of Genesis’ 160-acre Saddlestone community has been completed, adding 121
single-family lots and two multi-family sites totaling 1.9 acres and a 3.2-acre park;
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• Sage Meadows community: The final phase of the 80-acre Sage Meadows community has been completed, servicing
18.1 acres containing three multi-family sites (one of which was sold in Q4 2018 and another has been contracted for
sale with an expected closing date in the third quarter of 2020), 31 single-family lots on which GBG is building and selling
houses and a school site; and
• Bayside and Bayview communities: The servicing of two new phases in the 720-acre Airdrie development was completed
in 2019, including the 108 lot Bayside phase 10 and the 102 lot Bayview phase 1. Servicing of the 6-acre park is expected
to be finished in mid-2020.
4)
Investing in additional lands
In 2019, Genesis completed three transactions to add to its land base and provide additional future lots for GBG. In September
2019, the Corporation closed the purchase of 130 acres of future residential development land in north Calgary for $23,725.
Consideration consisted of a cash payment at closing of $5,101 funded from internal resources, and a vendor-take-back mortgage
(a “VTB”) of $18,624. This VTB is repayable in two equal installments of $9,312 in 2021 and 2022, has an interest rate of 5% per
annum and is secured by the acquired land. This area in north Calgary is experiencing strong growth, and this acquisition diversifies
Genesis’ existing land base in terms of location and time to market. Genesis intends to develop this land into a residential
community, with servicing expected to begin in late 2020. Upon completion, the community is expected to include over 800 single-
family homes and approximately 7 acres of multi-family and commercial sites.
In 2019, Genesis also completed two investments in land development ventures managed by other developers. In July 2019,
Genesis invested $1,850 to acquire a 5% interest in a limited partnership that is expected to commence development in 2020 of
224 acres of land in northeast Calgary, located close to Genesis’ Saddlestone community. As part of this acquisition, Genesis has
the right to purchase a minimum of 25% of the single-family lots in this development for GBG. In November 2019, Genesis invested
$3,758 to acquire an 8% interest in a joint venture that is expected to commence development in 2020 of 320 acres of land in
southwest Calgary. As part of this acquisition, Genesis has the right to purchase 1/6th (333 lots) of the single-family lots in this
development for GBG.
5) Adding Select Third-party Builders in Genesis Communities
To diversify offerings and increase velocity of sales within its residential communities, Genesis has regular discussions with
reputable third-party builders to acquire lots in future phases in Genesis’ communities. Genesis currently has three third-party
builders building in its communities.
6)
Increasing velocity of homes sold by GBG
GBG had 54 outstanding new home orders at December 31, 2019, a significant improvement over 34 outstanding orders at
December 31, 2018. To increase the velocity of home sales in the face of a weak housing market GBG has:
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•
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reduced pricing on select models and completed spec homes;
reduced construction of new spec homes, reducing inventory on hand;
introduced new models that provide a better value proposition; and
achieved construction cost reductions.
The results of these actions have been:
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an increase in GBG’s “order book”;
improved sales levels with 36 new home orders in the fourth quarter of 2019, up 24% from 29 new home orders in the
fourth quarter of 2018. In 2019, total new home orders increased by 19% to 148 from 124 in 2018;
reduced pricing on select models which had only a slight negative impact on gross margin realized which was 14.9% in
Q4 2019 compared to 15.3% in Q4 2018. Overall in 2019, gross margin was 13.8%, 7.3% lower as compared to 14.9%
in 2018; and
decreased home building work-in-progress to $21,365 at December 31, 2019, down from $25,252 at December 31,
2018.
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7) Return of capital to shareholders
No dividends were paid in 2019, and a small number of common shares were repurchased by Genesis under its normal course
issuer bid.
The following table shows dividends and share repurchases for since the first dividend was declared in 2014:
($000s, except for number of shares and per share
items)
Year
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
Total
Outlook
Dividend per
share
-
$0.24
0.46
0.25
0.12
0.12
$1.19
Total
dividends
declared
-
$10,309
19,896
10,936
5,331
5,386
$51,858
Shares
repurchased
and cancelled
23,694
1,069,100
493,085
551,796
628,598
-
2,766,273
Cost of
repurchases
$58
3,501
1,456
1,420
1,887
-
$8,322
With the overall economic conditions in the CMA continuing to show signs of improvement, Genesis is committed to implementing
its strategy focused on developing and realizing the value of its strong land holdings and opportunistically acquiring additional
residential lands in the CMA, while prudently managing its financial and other resources and controlling costs.
The strategy includes actively pursue servicing and zoning approvals to maximize the value of its land holdings. The strong land
base, integrated approach, solid financial position and experienced team positions Genesis to take advantage of opportunities to
acquire additional lands for future residential development.
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OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS
Key financial results and operating data for Genesis were as follows:
($000s, except for per share items or unless otherwise noted)
2019
2018
2019
2018
Three months ended
December 31, (1)
Year ended
December 31, (2)
Key Financial Data
Total revenues
Direct cost of sales
Gross margin
Gross margin (%)
Net earnings attributable to equity shareholders
Net earnings per share - basic and diluted
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash flows from operating activities per share -
basic and diluted
Key Operating Data
Land Development
Total residential lots sold (units)
Residential lot revenues
Gross margin on residential lots sold
Gross margin (%) on residential lots sold
Average revenue per lot sold
Development and non-core land sold
Home Building
Homes sold (units)
Revenues (3)
Gross margin on homes sold
Gross margin (%) on homes sold
Average revenue per home sold
New home orders at period end (units)
Key Balance Sheet Data
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets
Loans and credit facilities
Total liabilities
Shareholders’ equity
Total equity
Loans and credit facilities (debt) to total assets
26,081
(17,530)
20,935
(14,311)
8,551
32.8%
1,684
0.04
7,969
0.19
64
12,230
5,471
44.7%
191
550
43
20,551
3,068
14.9%
478
6,624
31.6%
2,358
0.06
7,192
0.16
33
6,603
3,539
53.6%
200
4,628
32
16,033
2,451
15.3%
501
68,097
(46,677)
21,420
31.5%
1,701
0.04
9,537
0.23
161
29,071
13,942
48.0%
181
550
128
59,746
8,266
13.8%
467
54
81,437
(61,024)
20,413
25,1%
4,124
0.10
14,747
0.34
176
31,769
12,726
40.1%
181
15,126
121
54,113
8,057
14.9%
447
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As at Dec. 31,
2019
As at Dec. 31,
2018
16,248
296,268
51,546
83,373
193,957
212,895
17%
24,042
278,156
31,696
68,387
191,970
209,769
11%
(1) Three months ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 (“Q4 2019” and “Q4 2018”)
(2) Year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 (“YE 2019” and “YE 2018”)
(3) Includes revenues of $7,250 for 43 lots in Q4 2019 and $21,270 for 128 lots in YE 2019 purchased by the Home Building division from the Land Development division ($6,329 and 32
in Q4 2018; $19,571 and 121 in YE 2018) and sold with the home. These amounts are eliminated on consolidation
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Results from operations, including earnings and cash flows, vary considerably between periods for the reasons explained under
the heading Factors Affecting Results of Operations in this MD&A.
Q4 2019 home sales increased to 43 as compared to 32 in the same period in 2018. This brought the total home sales to 128, an
increase of 6% over the 121 home sales in 2018. The demand for presale homes increased and Genesis ended the fourth quarter
of 2019 with 54 new home orders, up from 34 new home orders a year earlier. New home orders for the year ended December
31, 2019 were 148 units an increase of 19% over the 124 units for the same period in 2018.
Lower revenues from the sale of development land parcels were offset by the higher volume of residential lots sold in Q4 2019 (64
lots) compared to 33 lots in Q4 2018. In Q4 2019 one parcel of development land owned by a limited partnership was sold for
$550, compared to one parcel sold for $4,628 in Q4 2018.
There was a lower volume of residential lots sold in 2019 (161 lots) than in 2018 (176 lots). During 2019, one development land
parcel owned by a limited partnership was sold for $550, while $15,126 was realized from three land development parcel sales in
2018. These are the two main factors for lower 2019 revenue, and as a result, direct cost of sales was also lower in 2019.
On June 28, 2019, legislation was enacted to decrease the Alberta corporate income tax rate from 12% to 8% with a 1% reduction
effective July 1, 2019 and further 1% reductions on each of January 1, 2020, 2021 and 2022. As a result, deferred income tax
assets were reduced by $1,359 which was recognized as an increase in 2019 deferred income tax expense and a corresponding
decrease in Genesis’ 2019 net income attributable to equity shareholders.
Net earnings attributable to equity shareholders in Q4 2019 was $1,684 ($0.04 earnings per share - basic and diluted) compared
to net earnings attributable to equity shareholders of $2,358 ($0.06 earnings per share - basic and diluted) in Q4 2018. Net earnings
attributable to equity shareholders in YE 2019 was $1,701 ($0.04 earnings per share - basic and diluted) compared to net earnings
attributable to equity shareholders of $4,124 ($0.10 earnings per share - basic and diluted) in YE 2018.
Genesis’ cash flows from operating activities were $7,969 ($0.19 per share - basic and diluted) in Q4 2019, compared to $7,192
($0.16 per share - basic and diluted) in Q4 2018. Genesis’ cash flows from operating activities were $9,537 ($0.23 per share -
basic and diluted) in YE 2019, compared to $14,747 ($0.34 per share - basic and diluted) in YE 2018.
Genesis had $16,248 in cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2019 compared to $24,042 as at December 31, 2018 with
the reduction mainly due to Genesis paying down land project servicing loans and housing project construction loans.
Total loans and credit facilities outstanding at December 31, 2019 were $51,546, 17% of the total book value of assets, compared
to $31,696 or 11% of the total book value of assets at December 31, 2018. Total loans and credit facilities increased due to two
new loans. One new loan related to the acquisition of the Calgary north lands described previously for which consideration included
a $18,624 VTB. A second new loan related to the purchase a $20,500 VTB receivable from a controlled limited partnership which
was financed in part by a $14,470 loan. Please see information provided under the heading Purchase of Vendor-take-back
Mortgage Receivable in this MD&A. These increases to total loans and credit facilities were partially offset by the $8,000 payment
on the vendor-take back mortgage issued in 2015 as partial consideration for the acquisition of the southeast Calgary lands
subsequently named “Ricardo Ranch”.
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Factors Affecting Results of Operations
When reviewing the results, there are a number of factors that affect Genesis’ results of operations, including:
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the volatility of oil and gas prices and changes in the Canadian US dollar exchange rate, both of which impact the Alberta
oil and gas industry, and have significant impact on the CMA real estate market and economy;
changes to the regulatory environment, both direct and indirect, including for example, the land development approval
process, mortgage lending rules and immigration policies;
changes in interest rates, including residential mortgage rates and the rates of interest charged to Genesis on its various
credit facilities;
costs incurred for the development and servicing of land and the sale of residential lots and other land parcels occurs
over a substantial period of time and results in cash flows that vary considerably between periods, creating significant
volatility in the revenues, earnings and cash flows from operating activities;
land, lot and home prices and gross margins vary by community and lot/home type, the nature of the development work
required to be undertaken before the land and lots are ready for sale, and the original cost of the land and servicing; and
seasonality which has historically resulted in higher revenues in the summer and fall months when home building sales
often peak.
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Land Development
Key Financial Data
Residential lot revenues (1)
Development land revenues
Direct cost of sales
Write-down of land held for
development
Gross margin
Gross margin (%) (2)
Other expenses (3)
Earnings before taxes
Key Operating Data
Residential lots sold to third-
parties
Residential lots sold through
GBG - home building
Total residential lots sold
Three months ended December 31,
Year ended December 31,
2019
2018
% change
2019
2018
% change
12,230
550
(7,297)
-
5,483
42.9%
(2,718)
2,765
21
43
64
6,603
4,628
(6,158)
(900)
4,173
37.2%
85.2%
(88.1%)
(18.5%)
N/R (4)
31.4%
15.3%
(1,308)
(107.8%)
2,865
(3.5%)
1
32
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N/R (4)
34.4%
93.9%
29,071
550
31,769
15,126
(15,667)
(32,719)
(800)
13,154
44.4%
(6,836)
6,318
33
128
161
(1,820)
12,356
26.3%
(5,546)
6,810
55
121
176
181
(8.5%)
(96.4%)
52.1%
56.0%
6.5%
68.8%
(23.3%)
(7.2%)
(40.0%)
5.8%
(8.5%)
0.0%
Average revenue per lot sold
(1) Includes residential lot sales to third-parties and to GBG
(2) Gross margin amount divided by the sum of residential lot revenues and development land revenues
(3) Other expenses include general and administrative, selling and marketing, income or (expense) from joint venture and net finance expense
(4) Not reflective due to percentage change
(4.5%)
181
191
200
Gross margin by source of revenue
Residential lots
Residential lot revenues (1)
Direct cost of sales
Gross margin
Gross margin (%)
Development land
Development land revenues
Direct cost of sales
Write-down of land held for development
Gross margin
Gross margin (%)
Residential lot and development land gross margin
(1) Includes residential lot sales to third-parties and to GBG
Three months ended
December 31,
2019
2018
Year ended
December 31,
2019
2018
12,230
(6,759)
5,471
44.7%
550
(538)
-
12
2.2%
5,483
6,603
(3,064)
3,539
53.6%
4,628
(3,094)
(900)
634
13.7%
4,173
29,071
31,769
(15,129)
(19,043)
13,942
48.0%
12,726
40.1%
550
(538)
(800)
(788)
(143.3%)
13,154
15,126
(13,676)
(1,820)
(370)
(2.4%)
12,356
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Results from operations, including earnings and cash flows, vary considerably between periods for the reasons explained under
the heading Factors Affecting Results of Operations of this MD&A.
Revenues and unit volumes
In Q4 2019, 21 lots were sold to third-party builders, up from 1 lot sold to a third-party builder in Q4 2018. In YE 2019, 33 lots were
sold to third-party builders, down 40% from 55 lots sold to third-party builders in YE 2018. In Q4 2019, GBG also sold 43 homes
on Genesis lots, up 34% from 32 homes it sold on Genesis lots in Q4 2018. In YE 2019, GBG also sold 128 homes on Genesis
lots, up 6% from 121 homes it sold on Genesis lots in YE 2018. Total residential lot sales revenues in Q4 2019 were $12,230 (64
lots), up 85% from $6,603 (33 lots) in Q4 2018. Total residential lot sales revenues for the YE 2019 were $29,071 (161 lots), a 9%
decrease over the $31,769 (176 lots) sold in YE 2018.
One parcel of development land owned by a limited partnership (100% non-controlling interest) was sold in Q4 2019 for $550,
compared to one parcel sold by Genesis for $4,628 in Q4 2018. During 2019, one development land parcel, owned by the limited
partnership was sold for $550, while $15,126 was realized from three land development parcel sales by Genesis in 2018.
Development land sales occur periodically and comprise sales of commercial, multi-family and other lands that Genesis does not
intend to build on through GBG.
Gross margin
Residential lot sales in Q4 2019 had a gross margin of 45%, compared to 54% in Q4 2018. In YE 2019, gross margin realized was
48% compared to 40% in YE 2018. Gross margins on development land are impacted by write-downs in prior periods and also
vary significantly due to the Factors Affecting Results of Operations described in this MD&A.
Write-down of land held for development
In YE 2019, the Corporation recorded a write-down of $800 (2018 - $1,820) due to costs capitalized during the period (mainly
property taxes and interest) relating to its Sage Hill Crossing land held for development parcel that is carried at net realizable value.
The provision for write-down may be reversed in the future if the net realizable value of the property exceeds its net book value.
Other expenses
Other expenses include general and administrative, selling and marketing and net finance expense. In Q4 2019, other expenses
were $2,718 compared to $1,308 incurred in Q4 2018. Other expenses were $1,290 (23%) higher in YE 2019 compared to YE
2018. Other expenses were higher in both Q4 2019 and YE 2019 due to: (i) higher net finance expenses as a result of higher loan
balances; and (ii) expenses incurred to purchase the $20,500 VTB from Limited Partnership Land Pool (2007) (“LPLP 2007”).
These increases were partially offset by lower compensation and benefits and sales and marketing expenses.
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Home Building – Genesis Builders Group Inc. (GBG)
The home building business of Genesis is operated through its wholly-owned subsidiary, GBG.
Three months ended December 31,
Year ended December 31,
2019
2018
% change
2019
2018
% change
Key Financial Data
Revenues (1)
Direct cost of sales
Gross margin
Gross margin (%)
Other expenses (2)
Earnings (loss) before taxes
Key Operating Data
Homes sold (units)
Average revenue per home sold
New home orders (units)
20,551
16,033
(17,483)
(13,582)
3,068
14.9%
(2,277)
791
43
478
36
2,451
15.3%
(2,667)
(216)
32
501
29
28.2%
(28.7%)
25.2%
(2.6%)
14.6%
N/R (3)
34.4%
(4.6%)
24.1%
Outstanding new home orders at period end (units)
(1) Revenues include residential home sales and other revenue
(2) Other expenses include general and administrative, selling and marketing and net finance expense
(3) Not reflective due to percentage change
59,746
54,113
(51,480)
(46,056)
8,266
13.8%
(8,735)
(469)
128
467
148
54
8,057
14.9%
(9,331)
(1,274)
121
447
124
34
10.4%
(11.8%)
2.6%
(7.3%)
6.4%
63.2%
5.8%
4.5%
19.4%
58.8%
Results from operations, including earnings and cash flows, vary considerably between periods for the reasons explained under
the heading Factors Affecting Results of Operations in this MD&A.
Revenues and unit volumes
Revenues for single-family homes and townhouses were $20,551 (43 units) in Q4 2019, 28% higher than Q4 2018 revenues of
$16,033 (32 units). Revenues for single-family homes and townhouses were $59,746 (128 units) in YE 2019, 10% higher than YE
2018 revenues of $54,113 (121 units).
148 homes were contracted for sale in YE 2019 as compared to 124 in YE 2018, resulting in a “book” of 54 new home orders at
the end of Q4 2019 as compared to 34 new home orders at the end of Q4 2018.
Homes sold in Q4 2019 had an average price of $478 per home, down 5% compared to $501 in Q4 2018. Homes sold in YE 2019
had an average price of $467 per home, up 5% compared to $447 in YE 2018. Fluctuations in the average revenue per home sold
were mainly due to differences in product mix. During 2018 and 2019, GBGs single-family homes product ranged in price from
$343-$766 depending on the location and the model being offered. Similarly, GBGs townhouse product ranged in price from $183-
$357 depending on the location and the model being offered. In YE 2019, 111 single-family homes and 17 townhouses were sold
compared to 103 single-family homes and 18 townhouses in YE 2018. In Q4 2019, 40 single-family homes and 3 townhouses were
sold compared to 27 single-family homes and 5 townhouses in Q4 2018.
All homes sold in Q4 2019 and in Q4 2018 were built on residential lots or parcels supplied by Genesis, with revenues of $7,250
and $6,329, respectively. All homes sold in YE 2019 and in YE 2018 were built on residential lots or parcels supplied by Genesis,
with revenues of $21,270 and $19,571, respectively. GBG is planning to purchase lots in the future from third parties as a means
to increase its volumes. It is expected that higher volumes will improve profitability.
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GBG builds single-family homes either after receiving a firm sale contract (a “pre-construction home”) or on a quick possession
(“spec”) basis and builds townhouses generally on a quick possession basis. The delivery time of a pre-construction home can be
determined in advance, with a home typically being delivered within 8 to 10 months of a customer signing a purchase agreement.
Construction of quick possession homes is started before GBG receives a firm sale contract to have sufficient inventory for buyers
seeking possession within a short period of time (often 30-90 days). Townhouses are multi-unit buildings for which GBG
commences construction prior to selling all the units in the building. This provides construction efficiencies and requires GBG to
build some townhouses on a spec basis and to hold them in inventory until sold. The timing of the sale of spec homes is
unpredictable, with spec home buyers usually being time sensitive, wanting to take possession in a short time frame. Genesis
closely monitors its home building work-in-progress to anticipate and react to market conditions in a timely manner. As at YE 2019,
GBG had $21,366 of work in progress, of which approximately $13,183 was related to spec homes (YE 2018 - $25,252 and
$16,459, respectively).
The following table shows the split between quick possession sales (i.e. spec homes that are contracted and delivered within 90
days) and pre-construction homes (i.e. homes built after receiving a firm sale contract). The timeline for pre-construction homes
ranges from around 8 to 10 months and can exceed this depending on the desired possession date.
Three months ended December 31,
Year ended December 31,
2019
2018
% change
Quick possession sales (units)
Pre-construction home sales (units)
Total homes sold (units)
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24
43
19
13
32
0.0%
84.6%
34.4%
2019
76
52
128
2018
% change
77
44
121
(1.3%)
18.2%
5.8%
Gross margin
Genesis realized a gross margin on home sales of 15% in both Q4 2019 and in Q4 2018. Genesis realized a gross margin on
home sales of 14% in YE 2019 as compared to 15% in YE 2018. The year over year decline was a result of more competitive
market conditions requiring sales price reductions and in changes to product mix.
Other expenses
Other expenses include general and administrative, selling and marketing and net finance expense. Other GBG expenses were
$596 or 6% lower in YE 2019 compared to YE 2018 due to lower compensation and benefits expense and sales and marketing
expenses. These lower expenses were partially offset by higher share-based compensation expenses and net finance expense.
Other GBG expenses in Q4 2019 were 15% or $390 lower than in Q4 2018 due to lower compensation and benefits expense,
selling and marketing expenses, net finance expense and share-based compensation expense, partially offset by higher
professional expenses.
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Real Estate Held for Development and Sale
Real estate held for development and sale
Provision for write-downs
December 31,
2019
236,183
(13,914)
222,269
2018 % change
217,191
(14,692)
202,499
8.7%
5.3%
9.8%
Real estate held for development and sale increased by $19,770 as at YE 2019 compared to YE 2018 mainly due to the purchase
of 130 acres of future residential development land in north Calgary for $23,725. Consideration comprised a cash payment of
$5,101 and a $18,624 VTB mortgage with an interest rate of 5% per annum. The VTB mortgage is repayable in two installments
of $9,312 each, in May 2021 and 2022. Real estate held for development and sale is also affected by the sale of residential lots
and homes and by development and construction activities.
Refer to note 5 in the consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 for information regarding
the gross book value and net book value of real estate held for development and sale.
The following table presents Genesis’ real estate held for development and sale as at December 31, 2019:
Real Estate Held for Development and Sale
Community
Airdrie - Bayside, Bayview, Canals
Calgary NW - Sage Meadows
Calgary NW - Sage Hill Crossing
Calgary NE – Saddlestone
Calgary N – Lewisburg
Calgary SE - Ricardo Ranch
Rocky View County - North Conrich (2)
Sub-total
Other assets (3) - non-core
Total land development
Home building work-in-progress
Total land development and home building
Limited Partnerships (2), (4)
Total real estate held for development and sale
(1) Land held for development comprises lands not yet subdivided into single-family lots or parcels
(2) Includes the undivided interest of Genesis and two limited partnerships in North Conrich including the “Omni” project
(3) Other assets are non-core and available for sale.
(4) Net of intra-segment eliminations of $4,194.
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Net Book Value
Lots, multi-
family &
commercial
parcels
Land held for
development (1)
Total
26,415
18,089
9,462
15,153
-
-
-
69,119
18
69,137
20,016
-
29,559
-
24,087
45,081
5,077
123,820
1,986
125,806
46,431
18,089
39,021
15,153
24,087
45,081
5,077
192,939
2,004
194,943
21,365
216,308
5,961
222,269
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The following table presents the breakdown of Genesis’ serviced single-family lots, multi-family and commercial parcels shown
above, by community as at December 31, 2019:
Serviced Lots, Multi-family and
Commercial Parcels, by Community
Airdrie - Bayside, Bayview, Canals
Calgary NW - Sage Meadows
Calgary NW - Sage Hill Crossing
Calgary NE - Saddlestone
Other assets - non-core
Total
Net Book
Value
26,415
18,089
Single-family
lots
237
42
Townhouse
units
67
-
Townhouse/
multi-family
parcels
1
3
Commercial
parcels
-
-
9,462
15,153
69,119
18
69,137
-
169
448
14
462
-
40
107
-
107
1
2
7
-
7
1
-
1
-
1
The following table presents the estimated equivalent, if and when developed, by community of single-family lots and multi-family
and commercial acres of Genesis’ land held for development (shown previously) as at December 31, 2019. Genesis has developed
detailed plans for the development of these lands however, given the uncertainties related to the regulatory approval process and
market conditions, there can be no assurance as to when or if any or all of these lands can or will be developed.
Land Held for Development, by
Community
Airdrie - Bayside, Bayview
Calgary NW - Sage Hill Crossing
Calgary N – Lewisburg
Calgary SE - Ricardo Ranch
Rocky View County - North Conrich (2)
Other assets - non-core
Total
Net Book
Value
20,016
29,559
24,087
45,081
5,077
123,820
1,986
125,806
Land (acres) (1)
186
51
130
354
312
1,033
333
1,366
Estimated Equivalent if/when Developed
Single-family
(lots)
1,112
Multi-family
(acres)
9
Commercial
(acres)
2
282
800
1,190
-
3,384
-
3,384
15
7
16
-
47
-
47
4
-
-
-
6
-
6
(1) Land not yet subdivided into single-family and other lots or parcels
(2) Includes the undivided interest of Genesis and two limited partnerships in North Conrich including the “Omni” project
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LOCATIONS OF GENESIS’ DEVELOPMENTS
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Amounts Receivable
Amounts receivable
December 31,
2019
6,131
2018
% change
14,960
(59.0%)
Genesis generally receives a minimum 15% non-refundable deposit at the time of entering into a sale agreement for residential
lots with a third-party builder. Title to a lot or home that is contracted for sale is not transferred by Genesis to the builder or purchaser
until full payment is received, thus mitigating credit risk.
As at YE 2019, Genesis had $5,515 in amounts receivable related to the sale of 31 lots to third-party builders compared to $10,569
in amounts receivable as at YE 2018. The amounts at YE 2018 were $10,569 from the sale of 64 lots to third-party builders and
approximately $4,100 from recoveries relating to land servicing and land development activities. The decrease of $8,829 in
amounts receivable was due to (i) lower volume of residential lot sales to third party builders during 2019; (ii) the receipt of
recoveries relating to land servicing and development activities; and (iii) the collection of amounts receivable during the year.
Individual balances due from third-party builders at YE 2019 that were 10% or more of total amounts receivable were $5,515 from
two third-party builders (YE 2018 - $10,082 from three third-party builders).
Purchase of Vendor-take-back Mortgage Receivable
Vendor-take-back mortgage receivable (1)
(1) Includes accrued interest
December 31,
2019
20,558
2018
% change
20,558
0.0%
Limited Partnership Land Pool (“LPLP 2007”), a limited partnership controlled by the Corporation, closed the sale of a 319-acre
parcel of land on December 15, 2017 for gross proceeds of $41,000. As consideration for the sale LPLP 2007 received $20,500 in
cash and a $20,500 three-year vendor-take-back secured first mortgage bearing interest at 6.5% per annum (the “VTB Mortgage”).
Interest on the vendor-take-back mortgage receivable is payable annually, in arrears and the principal is fully payable in December
2020. The second VTB Mortgage interest payment of $1,333 was received in December 2019 (2018 - $1,333).
On October 17, 2019 Genesis purchased the VTB Mortgage from LPLP 2007. The acquisition cost to Genesis was $22,020.
Consideration to LPLP 2007 was comprised of a cash payment of $10,360, with the balance of $11,660 satisfied by the repayment
in full of a loan owed by LPLP 2007 to Genesis (the “Loan”). Interest owed by LPLP 2007 on the Loan of approximately $650 was
waived as part of the purchase consideration. The VTB Mortgage purchase price represented a modest premium to the mortgage
face value and interest receivable based on the underlying strong interest rate and covenant on the VTB Mortgage. In addition to
realizing a positive return upon receipt of the 2019 interest and the 2020 interest and principle, the transaction significantly reduces
Genesis’ risks. The risks either eliminated or substantially mitigated include:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
the risk of Genesis collecting on the Loan owed it by LPLP 2007 as that Loan was fully repaid as part of the VTB
purchase transaction;
the collection risks on the Loan payable by the purchaser of the land sold in 2017 as Genesis now had direct
recourse to that party without LPLP 2007 as an intermediary; and
the litigation risks related to the proposed class action due to the terms of the distribution arrangement with the
limited partners described below.
Financing for this transaction consisted of a loan described under the heading Loan to Purchase VTB Receivable in this MD&A.
The net cash proceeds realized by LPLP 2007 of $10,360 were placed in trust pending distribution to limited partners of LPLP
2007 (“Limited Partners”) in accordance with the terms of the distribution (including the provision of a release and undertaking
relating to the proposed class action). It is proposed that LPLP 2007 be wound-up once all net cash proceeds are distributed (or
otherwise spent) and obligations of LPLP 2007 are satisfied.
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In conjunction with the VTB Mortgage transaction a special meeting of Limited Partners was held on October 10, 2019 (“Special
Meeting”) to vote on and approve the VTB Mortgage transaction (and related matters) by special resolution (being a resolution
passed by 66 2/3% of the votes cast at the Special Meeting). Limited Partners voting in person and by proxy at the meeting
approved the VTB Mortgage transaction by special resolution, including the Limited Partner holding approximately 22% of all of
the issued and outstanding limited partnership units of LPLP 2007 (the “Requesting Limited Partner”). Genesis and the general
partner of LPLP 2007 (controlled by Genesis) did not vote at the Special Meeting. The costs of the Special Meeting were paid by
Genesis, and $100 was paid towards the legal fees and other costs incurred by the Requesting Limited Partner in negotiating and
evaluating the VTB Mortgage transaction.
The VTB Mortgage transaction arose primarily because the Requesting Limited Partner was seeking a resolution that did not
involve it in the proposed class action and requested that Genesis make a proposal to Limited Partners that would result in a final
liquidating cash distribution being paid to Limited Partners in 2019, or an economically similar proposal. As a result, Genesis made
an offer to unitholders to purchase the VTB Mortgage and the Special Meeting was convened for Limited Partners to consider, and
if thought fit, approve the VTB Mortgage transaction (and related matters). The Requesting Limited Partner is arms-length to
Genesis and LPLP 2007 and is represented by its own independent legal counsel. As noted above, the Requesting Limited Partner
voted in favour of the special resolution approving the VTB Mortgage transaction.
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Results from operations, including earnings and cash flows, vary considerably between periods for the reasons explained under
the heading Factors Affecting Results of Operations of this MD&A.
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash flows from operating activities per share –
basic and diluted
Three months ended
December 31,
2019
2018
Year ended
December 31,
2019
7,969
0.19
7,192
0.16
9,537
0.23
2018
14,747
0.34
Cash flows from operating activities in Q4 2019 were $777 higher than in Q4 2018 and consist of the following:
Cash inflows from sale of residential homes by GBG
Cash inflows from sale of residential lots
Cash inflows from sale of development land
Cash outflows for home building activity
Cash outflows for land servicing
Cash outflows paid to suppliers, employees and other
Other cash receipts
Income tax payments
Total
Three months ended
December 31,
2019
2018
20,667
2,994
550
(8,337)
(3,985)
(4,694)
1,717
(943)
7,969
15,984
5,099
4,628
(6,866)
(8,157)
(4,100)
1,216
(612)
7,192
Change
4,683
(2,105)
(4,078)
(1,471)
4,172
(594)
501
(331)
777
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Cash flows from operating activities in YE 2019 were $5,210 lower than in YE 2018 and consist of the following:
Year ended
December 31,
2019
2018
Change
Cash inflows from sale of residential homes by GBG
Cash inflows from sale of residential lots
Cash inflows from sale of development land
Cash outflows for home building activity
Cash outflows for land servicing
Cash outflows for land / lot acquisition
60,543
12,334
550
(25,082)
(20,503)
(5,101)
54,353
26,520
14,877
(35,385)
(19,387)
(5,124)
Cash outflows paid to suppliers, employees and other
(14,405)
(14,252)
Other cash receipts
Income tax payments
Total
2,345
(1,144)
9,537
1,744
(8,599)
14,747
6,190
(14,186)
(14,327)
10,303
(1,115)
23
(154)
601
7,455
(5,210)
Lower cash inflows from sales of residential land and development land are a result of lower volumes. Income tax payments were
lower in 2019 due to the installments to be paid in 2018 being greater than the actual payments required and the 2018
overpayments were applied to 2019. In addition, the pace of home building and land servicing activity can impact cash flows
significantly.
Genesis typically receives 15% of the purchase price in cash as a non-refundable deposit from a third-party builder at the time it
recognizes all of the sales revenue. The balance of the purchase price is generally received in cash at the time of closing of the
sale by the third-party builder to a home buyer, which can be many months later, resulting in a timing difference between sales
revenue recognition and the actual receipt of cash. The sale of a lot by GBG to an end buyer is recognized on receipt of the full
sales proceeds and the transfer of title to the lot. Cash flows from operating activities are also impacted by the timing and amounts
of tax installment payments.
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Loans and credit facilities
Customer deposits
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Lease liabilities
Provision for future development costs
Total liabilities
Non-controlling interest
Shareholders’ equity
Total liabilities and equity
December 31,
December 31,
2019
51,546
4,592
7,900
233
19,102
83,373
18,938
193,957
296,268
% of Total
17%
2%
3%
0%
6%
28%
6%
66%
100%
2018
31,696
3,111
12,679
-
20,901
68,387
17,799
191,970
278,156
% of Total
11%
1%
5%
-
8%
25%
6%
69%
100%
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Total liabilities to equity is as follows:
Total liabilities
Total equity
Total liabilities to equity (1)
(1) Calculated as total liabilities divided by total equity
Loans and Credit Facilities
Land development servicing loans
Demand operating line for single-family homes
Project specific townhouse construction loans
Loan to purchase VTB receivable
Demand operating line
Vendor-take-back mortgages payable
Unamortized deferred financing fees
Balance, end of period
December 31,
2019
83,373
212,895
39%
2018
68,387
209,769
33%
Q4 2019
Q3 2019
Q2 2019
Q1 2019
Q4 2018
4,145
2,261
4,370
14,470
-
26,634
51,880
(334)
51,546
5,856
370
4,239
-
-
26,471
36,936
(174)
36,762
4,344
679
5,362
-
-
7,694
18,079
(214)
17,865
4,454
1,328
5,770
-
-
7,540
19,092
(252)
18,840
7,914
1,509
7,177
-
-
15,387
31,987
(291)
31,696
The continuity of Genesis’ VTBs payable and land development servicing loans, excluding deferred financing fees, is as follows:
Balance, beginning of period
Advances
Repayments
Interest expense
Balance, end of period
Year ended December 31, 2019
VTB payable -
north Calgary
lands
VTB payable -
southeast
Calgary lands
Land
development
servicing loans
-
15,387
18,624
-
7,914
12,274
Year ended
December 31,
2018
28,372
22,974
Total
23,301
30,898
-
10
18,634
(8,000)
(16,043)
(24,043)
(29,224)
613
8,000
-
4,145
623
30,779
1,179
23,301
Loans and credit facilities are used primarily to finance the costs of developing land, building homes and for land purchases.
Genesis has various covenants in place with its lenders with respect to its loan and credit facilities. Such covenants include credit
usage restrictions; 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
on encumbrances, liens and charges, material changes to project plans, and material changes in the Corporation’s ownership
structure.
In addition, GBG has a secured revolving operating line repayable on demand to be used for home construction. This line has a
financial covenant requiring that GBG maintain a net worth of at least $6,500 at all times. Net worth is defined by the lender as
“Retained Earnings plus Shareholders Loans plus Due to Related Parties (excluding lot payables to related parties) minus Due
from Related Parties”.
Genesis and its consolidated entities were in compliance with all covenants for all periods in these financial statements.
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Management is confident that Genesis has sufficient liquidity from its cash flows from operating activities, supplemented by credit
facilities, to meet its financial obligations as they become due. Genesis has sufficient liquidity from its cash flows from operating
activities, supplemented by credit facilities, to meet the above liabilities as they become due. Project financing facilities are paid
down with some or all the sale proceeds of secured lands.
Land development servicing loans
As at December 31, 2019, Genesis has four land project loan facilities with $4,145 drawn (YE 2018 - four loans and $7,914). Up
to $34,396 from these facilities is available to finance future development and servicing costs from these facilities as land
development activities progress. Interest on these facilities is charged at prime +0.75% per annum.
Demand operating line for single-family homes
GBG has a demand operating line of $6,500 bearing interest at prime +0.75% per annum. As at YE 2019, the amount drawn on
this facility was $2,261 (YE 2018 - $1,509).
Project specific townhouse construction loans
As at December 31, 2019, GBG has a townhouse project loan facility with $2,614 drawn (YE 2018 - $3,234). Up to $4,431 is
available from this facility to finance future construction costs on this townhouse project. This facility bears interest at prime +0.90%
per annum and is due on March 28, 2020.
As at December 31, 2019, GBG has a second townhouse project loan facility with $1,756 drawn (YE 2018 - $3,943). Up to $8,600
is available from this facility to finance future construction costs on this townhouse project. This facility bears interest at prime
+0.90% per annum and is due on August 31, 2020.
Demand operating line
Genesis has a demand operating line of credit of up to $10,000 for general corporate purposes at an interest rate of prime +1.00%
per annum. As at YE 2019, the outstanding balance of this facility was Nil (YE 2018 - Nil). This facility was used for short term cash
flow purposes in both 2019 and 2018.
Loan to purchase VTB receivable
As at December 31, 2019, Genesis has a loan secured by the $20,500 third party VTB mortgage receivable with $14,470 drawn
(YE 2018 - Nil). The loan has an interest rate of 6.5% per annum and is repayable on December 15, 2020. Please see information
provided under the heading Purchase of Vendor-take-back Mortgage Receivable in this MD&A.
Vendor-take-back mortgages payable
Genesis entered into a $40,000 VTB on the purchase of its southeast Calgary lands in January 2015. As at YE 2019, the VTB had
an outstanding balance of $8,000 with nil unamortized discount (YE 2018 - $16,000 and $613 respectively). The outstanding
balance and final installment of $8,000 was paid in January 2020.
Genesis entered into a $18,624 VTB on the purchase of its north Calgary lands in September 2019. The VTB is secured by the
land. The VTB has an interest rate of 5% per annum and is repayable in two equal installments of $9,312 each, in May 2021 and
2022.
Provision for Future Development Costs
When Genesis sells lots, land parcels and homes, it often remains responsible for paying for certain future development costs
known as Provision for Future Development Costs (“FDC”).
In Genesis’ land development business, FDC represents the estimated remaining construction and other development costs related
to each lot or parcel that has previously been sold by Genesis, if any. These estimated costs include the direct and indirect
construction and other development costs, including municipal levies, expected to be incurred by Genesis during the remainder of
the development process, net of expected future recoveries from third-parties that are allocable to the relevant lot or parcel. FDC
is reviewed periodically and, when a prior estimate is known to be different from the actual costs incurred or expected to be incurred,
an adjustment is made to FDC and a corresponding adjustment is made to cost of sales and in some cases, to real estate held for
development and sale.
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FDC for GBG are additional future costs relating to previously sold homes estimated to be incurred, which are primarily for seasonal
and other work (such as paving and landscaping) and estimated warranty expenses over the one-year warranty period.
FDC as at YE 2019 was $17,828 for the land division (YE 2018 - $20,033) and $1,274 (YE 2018 - $868) for GBG. For additional
details, please see information provided under the heading Critical Accounting Estimates in this MD&A.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Genesis had cash and cash equivalents of $16,248 at YE 2019 compared to $24,042 at YE 2018. Genesis increased its debt from
$31,696 at YE 2018 to $51,546 at YE 2019, mainly due to a $18,624 VTB granted on purchase of 130 acres of land in north
Calgary and a $14,470 loan to purchase the VTB receivable. This increase in debt was partially offset by a $8,000 installment paid
in early January 2019 on the VTB relating to Genesis’ southeast Calgary lands and a net decrease of $5,867 in land servicing and
home building project loans. For additional details, please see information provided under the heading Loans and Credit Facilities.
VTBs payable
Land development servicing and home building loans
Loan to purchase VTB receivable
Total loans and credit facilities
Loans and credit facilities as a percentage of total assets
VTBs payable (1)
Land development servicing and home building loans (1)
Loan to purchase VTB receivable
Loans and credit facilities (debt) to total assets
Total liabilities to equity (2)
(1) Calculated as each component of loans and credit facilities divided by total assets
(2) Calculated as total liabilities divided by total equity
(3) Not reflective due to percentage change
Finance Expense
December 31,
2018 % change
15,387
16,309
-
(73.1%)
36.0%
N/R (3)
31,696
(62.6%)
December 31,
2018
% change
5.5%
5.9%
-
(63.6%)
40.7%
N/R (3)
11.4%
(52.6%)
33%
20.1%
2019
26,634
10,442
14,470
51,546
2019
9.0%
3.5%
4.9%
17.4%
39%
Three months ended December 31,
Year ended December 31,
2019
2018
% change
273
395
71
-
739
177
295
39
(65)
446
(54.2%)
(33.9%)
(82.1%)
N/R (2)
(65.7%)
2019
722
855
186
(158)
1,605
2018
437
1,179
171
(256)
1,531
% change
(65.2%)
27.5%
(8.8%)
38.3%
(4.8%)
Interest incurred
Finance expense relating to VTBs (1)
Financing fees amortized
Interest and financing fees capitalized
(1) VTBs related to Calgary southeast and north lands
(2) Not reflective due to percentage change
Finance expense during Q4 2019 and YE 2019 was higher than in Q4 2018 and YE 2018 due to higher average loan balances. A
$14,470 loan to purchase VTB receivable and a VTB for $18,624 impacted interest incurred and finance expense related to VTBs
respectively, during Q4 2019 and YE 2019. These increases were partially offset by lower finance expense related to the VTB
which has a 0% face rate (and an imputed rate of 8%) as this carried a lower balance throughout 2019 as compared to 2018. In
addition, land servicing and home construction loans carried a lower balance in 2019 compared to 2018.
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The weighted average interest rate of loan agreements with various financial institutions was 5.76% (YE 2018 - 4.76%) based on
December 31, 2019 balances.
Income Taxes Payable (Recoverable)
The continuity in income taxes payable (recoverable) is follows:
Balance, beginning of period
Provision for current income tax
Net payments
Balance, end of period
For the year ended December 31,
2019
(2,283)
2,283
(1,144)
(1,144)
2018
2,785
3,531
(8,599)
(2,283)
2019 and 2018 income tax installments were based on the prior year’s taxes payable and exceed the current year’s provision,
resulting in income tax recoverable.
Shareholders’ Equity
As at March 6, 2020, the Corporation had 42,116,473 common shares issued and outstanding. The common shares of the
Corporation are listed for trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “GDC”.
The Corporation purchased and cancelled common shares under its normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”) as follows:
Three months ended
December 31,
2019
2018
Year ended
December 31,
2019
2018
Number of shares purchased and cancelled
20,394
769,100
23,694
1,069,100
Total cost
Average price per share purchased
Shares cancelled as a % of common shares
outstanding at beginning of period
50
2.39
0.05%
2,400
3.12
1.79%
58
2.41
0.06%
3,501
3.27
2.47%
During YE 2019, the Corporation purchased and cancelled 23,694 common shares for $58 at an average cost of $2.41 per share
(representing 0.06% of issued and outstanding shares at the beginning of the year) compared to 1,069,100 common shares for
$3,501 at an average cost of $3.27 at YE 2018 (representing 2.47% of issued and outstanding shares at the beginning of 2018).
The Corporation repurchased 52,516 common shares between January 1, 2020 and March 6, 2020 for cancellation under the
NCIB.
Contractual Obligations and Debt Repayment
Contractual obligations (excluding accounts payable, accrued liabilities, income taxes payable, customer deposits and provision
for future development costs) at YE 2019 were as follows:
Current
January 2021 to December 2021
January 2022 to December 2022
January 2023 and thereafter
Total
(1) Excludes deferred financing fees
Loans and
Credit
Facilities (1)
Levies and
Municipal
Fees
Naming
Rights
Lease
Obligations
30,450
12,118
9,312
-
6,406
4,794
-
-
500
500
-
-
51,880
11,200
1,000
452
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30
27
544
Total
37,808
17,447
9,342
27
64,624
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Levies and municipal fees are related to municipal agreements signed by Genesis on commencement of development of certain
real estate assets. Non-payment of levies and municipal fees could result in the municipalities drawing upon letters of credit, impact
the development of the associated real estate assets and impact Genesis’ status as a developer with the municipality.
Over a period of 10 years, commencing in 2008 and ending in 2017, Genesis contributed $200 each year for a total of $2,000 for
40-year naming rights to “Genesis Place”, a recreation complex in the city of Airdrie.
In 2012, Genesis entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Northeast Community Society to contribute $5,000 over
10 years for 15-year naming rights to the “Genesis Centre for Community Wellness”, a recreation complex in northeast Calgary
($500 each year, ending in 2021). The first eight installments totaling $4,000 were paid as at December 31, 2019. The ninth
payment was made in January 2020.
In Q1 2017, the Corporation amended its head office lease agreement with Morguard Real Estate Investment Trust to extend the
term by 38 months to September 30, 2020. The total basic rent over the extension period is $364. Genesis also has other minor
operating leases.
As a normal part of business, Genesis has entered into arrangements and incurred obligations that will impact future operations
and liquidity, some of which are reflected as short-term liabilities and commitments in note 18 of the consolidated financial
statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018.
Current Contractual Obligations, Commitments and Provision
Loans and credit facilities, excluding deferred financing fees
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Total short-term liabilities
Commitments (1)
Levies and municipal fees
(1) Commitments comprises naming rights and lease obligations
December 31
2019
30,450
7,900
38,350
952
6,406
45,708
2018
9,498
12,679
22,177
981
7,203
30,361
At YE 2019, Genesis had obligations due within the next 12 months of $45,708, of which $30,450 related to loans and credit
facilities. Repayment is either linked directly to the collection of lot receivables and sales proceeds or due at maturity. Management
is confident that Genesis has sufficient liquidity from its cash flows from operating activities, supplemented by credit facilities, to
meet its financial obligations as they become due.
Provision for Litigation
The Corporation is a defendant in a statement of claim alleging wrongful termination of employment. The aggregate amount of the
claim is approximately $1,600 and the Corporation recorded this amount as a provision as at December 31, 2017. In March 2019,
the plaintiffs amended their statement of claim to add claims in the amount of $1,100 plus costs and interest in connection with a
disputed purported exercise of stock options. The Corporation has not made any provision for this additional amount claimed. The
Corporation’s view is that this action is without merit and is actively contesting it. No significant developments occurred on this
litigation claim in the three months ended December 31, 2019.
OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
Letters of Credit
Genesis has an ongoing requirement to provide irrevocable letters of credit to municipalities as part of the sub-division plan
registration process. These letters of credit indemnify the municipalities by enabling them to draw upon the letters of credit if
Genesis does not perform its contractual obligations. At YE 2019, these letters of credit totalled approximately $4,795 (YE 2018 -
$6,358).
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Levies and Municipal Fees
For additional details, please see information provided under the heading Contractual Obligations and Debt Repayment in this
MD&A.
Lease Agreements
Genesis has certain lease agreements that are entered in the normal course of operations. In the event the office lease is
terminated early, Genesis is liable to pay the landlord for the loss of its income for the unexpired portion of the lease, in addition to
damages and other expenses incurred by the landlord, if any. For additional details, please see information provided under the
heading Contractual Obligations and Debt Repayment in this MD&A.
SELECTED ANNUAL INFORMATION
Total revenues
Gross margin
Net earnings attributable to equity shareholders
Net earnings per share – basic and diluted
Total assets
Loans and credit facilities
2019
68,097
21,420
1,701
0.04
2018
81,437
20,413
4,124
0.10
2017
2016
2015
150,933
115,957
119,088
53,229
16,998
0.39
26,618
5,906
0.13
22,509
11,014
0.25
296,268
278,156
301,425
288,995
331,045
51,546
31,696
30,135
43,295
63,819
Cash dividends per share, declared (1)
-
0.24
0.46
0.25
0.12
(1) A cash dividend of $0.25 per share declared in December 2017 was paid in January 2018
Return on shareholders’ equity (“ROE”) (1)
2019
0.90%
2018
2.1%
2017
8.3%
2016
2.8%
2015
5.2%
Average shareholders’ equity (2)
192,964
196,684
203,574
208,938
210,113
(1) Calculated as Net earnings attributable to equity shareholders divided by average Shareholders’ equity
(2) Calculated as the sum of Shareholders’ equity at the beginning and end of each year divided by two
ROE is calculated as net earnings attributable to equity shareholders divided by average shareholders’ equity. Factors that affect
net earnings have been explained above. In addition, retained earnings, a component of shareholders’ equity, was affected by
dividends and the repurchase and cancellation of shares under Genesis’ NCIB. For additional details on dividends and NCIB,
please see information provided under the heading Return of capital to shareholders in this MD&A.
For additional details, please see information provided under the heading Factors Affecting Results of Operations in this MD&A
which discusses the factors that affect Genesis’ results and seasonality.
Summary analysis for last 3 years
Total revenues comprise residential lot sales, development land sales, residential home sales and other revenues. Residential lot
sales volumes were 161, 176 and 266 units in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively, reflecting market conditions in each period. In
addition, development land sales were $550, $15,126 and $55,234 for 2019, 2018 and 2017 respectively. Development land sales
are lumpy in nature and comprise sales of non-core lands, commercial lands and other lands that Genesis does not intend to build
on.
Residential homes sold were 128, 121 and 148 in 2019, 2018 and 2017 respectively. Included in this were sales of townhouse
units of 17, 18 and 21 units in 2019, 2018 and 2017 respectively.
Gross margins in 2017 were higher due to higher development land margins. Gross margins on development land sales can vary
significantly and are also impacted by write-downs of real estate held for development and sale which were $800, $1,820 and
$1,095 in 2019, 2018 and 2017 respectively. Net earnings and net earnings per share - basic and diluted were affected as a result
of the above.
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Total assets increased by $18,112 in 2019 compared to 2018. This was mainly due to the purchase of 130 acres of future residential
development land in north Calgary for $23,725 and investments of $5,608 in two land development entities in Calgary. This was
partially offset by a decrease in accounts receivable of $8,829 due to the collection of these amounts during the year.
Total assets decreased by $23,269 in 2018 compared to 2017. This was mainly due to a decrease in accounts receivable by
$15,860 and a reduction of $13,667 in Other operating assets during 2018. In 2017, Other operating assets included $10,813 of
dividends that was declared in 2017 and paid in 2018.
Total assets increased by $12,430 in 2017 compared to 2016. This was mainly due to an increase in cash and cash equivalents
by $9,267 and the $20,558 VTB mortgage relating to a limited partnership, partially offset by a reduction in real estate held for
development and sale during 2017, as a result of sales of residential lots, development lands and residential homes.
Total loans and credit facilities increased in 2019 compared to 2018. This was mainly due to the acquisition of a $18,634 VTB
related to the purchase of the Calgary north lands mentioned previously and the acquisition of a $14,470 loan that was used to
fund the $20,500 VTB from a limited partnership. Please see information provided under the heading Purchase of Vendor-take-
back Mortgage Receivable in this MD&A.
Total loans and credit facilities were marginally higher in 2018 compared to 2017 mainly due to higher land servicing and home
building project loan draws used to develop new phases and significant townhouse projects. This was offset by the $8,000
installment paid in early January 2018 on the VTB relating to Genesis’ southeast Calgary lands.
Total loans and credit facilities decreased in 2017 mainly due to the repayment of loans and credit facilities, including $8,000
annual payments on the VTB in both January 2016 and January 2017.
SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY RESULTS
Q4
2019
26,081
1,684
Revenues
Net earnings (loss) (1)
EPS (2)
0.04
(1) Net earnings (loss) attributable to equity shareholders
(2) Net earnings (loss) per share - basic and diluted
Q3
2019
Q2
2019
Q1
2019
Q4
2018
Q3
2018
Q2
2018
Q1
2018
12,786
16,533
12,697
20,935
27,178
18,955
14,369
300
0.01
(357)
(0.01)
74
0.00
2,358
0.06
539
0.01
Q4
2019
Q3
2019
Q2
2019
Q1
2019
Q4
2018
Q3
2018
10,309
10,309
0.24
0.24
Q3
2018
10
32
-
-
-
-
Q4
2018
1
32
Q4
2018
4,628
Q3
2018
10,498
540
0.01
Q2
2018
-
-
-
-
Q2
2018
40
24
Q2
2018
-
687
0.02
Q1
2018
-
10,813
-
0.25
Q1
2018
4
33
Q1
2018
-
24
Dividends declared
Dividends paid
Dividends declared – per
share
Dividends paid – per share
Residential lots sold to third-
parties (units)
Homes sold (units)
Development land revenues
-
-
-
-
Q4
2019
21
43
Q4
2019
550
-
-
-
-
Q3
2019
1
26
Q3
2019
-
-
-
-
-
Q1
2019
7
26
Q1
2019
-
-
-
-
-
Q2
2019
4
33
Q2
2019
-
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Cash flows from (used in)
operating activities
Amount
Per share - basic and
diluted
Q4
2019
7,969
Q3
2019
(10,076)
0.19
(0.24)
Q2
2019
7,061
0.17
Q1
2019
4,583
0.11
Q4
2018
7,192
0.16
Q3
2018
7,694
Q2
2018
(1,336)
0.18
(0.03)
Q1
2018
1,197
0.03
In general, revenues and net earnings are mainly affected by the volume of residential lot and home sales, development land
parcel sales, and write-downs or recoveries, if any. Seasonality affects the land development and home building industry in Canada,
particularly winter weather conditions. For additional details, please see information provided under the heading Factors Affecting
Results of Operations in this MD&A which discusses the factors that affect Genesis’ results and seasonality further.
During Q4 2019, Genesis sold 21 residential lots to third-party builders, 43 homes and a small development land parcel sale
resulting in higher revenues in Q4 2019 compared to Q3 2019. Gross margins in Q4 2019 were higher than in Q3 2019 due to the
higher volume of residential lots and homes sold. The development land parcel had a negligible margin. General and administrative
expenses and net finance expenses were higher in Q4 2019 compared to Q3 2019 costs mainly due to higher loan balances.
Selling and marketing expenses were comparable in Q4 2019 and Q3 2019 while income tax expenses were $841 in Q4 2019
compared to $193 in Q3 2019.
During Q3 2019, Genesis sold 1 residential lot to a third-party builder, 26 homes and had no development land parcel sales
resulting in lower revenues in Q3 2019 compared to Q2 2019. There was no write-down in Q3 2019 while there was a write-down
of $800 in Q2 2019. Gross margins in Q3 2019 were lower than in Q2 2019 due to the lower volume of residential lots and homes
sold. This reduction was partially offset by the impact of the $800 write-down in Q2 2019 with no corresponding write-down in Q3
2019. General and administrative expenses and selling and marketing expenses were higher in Q3 2019 compared to Q2 2019,
including higher stock-based compensation expenses and the write-off of $298 that was accounted for as being due from a limited
partnership. Genesis incurred significantly lower income tax expense of $193 in Q3 2019 compared to $1,610 in Q2 2019. In Q2
2019, legislation enacted to decrease the Alberta corporate income tax rate from 12% to 8% resulted in deferred income tax assets
being reduced by $1,387 with a corresponding increase in deferred income tax expense.
During Q2 2019, Genesis sold 4 residential lots to third-parties, 33 homes and no development land parcels. The higher number
of homes sold in Q2 2019 resulted in higher revenues and higher gross margins in Q2 2019 compared to Q1 2019. This was
despite a write-down of $800 in Q2 2019 with no write-down incurred in Q1 2019. Selling and marketing expenses were comparable
in Q2 2019 and Q1 2019. Genesis incurred higher net finance expenses and income tax expenses in Q2 2019 partially offset by
lower general and administrative expenses compared to Q1 2019. Income tax expense was significantly higher by $1,439 than in
Q1 2019. On June 28, 2019, legislation was enacted to decrease the Alberta corporate income tax rate from 12% to 8% with a 1%
reduction effective July 1, 2019 and further 1% reductions on each of January 1, 2020, 2021 and 2022. As a result, deferred income
tax assets were reduced by $1,387 which was recognized as an increase in deferred income tax expense in Q2 2019. The write-
down and income tax expense resulted in a net loss attributable to equity shareholders of $357 in Q2 2019.
During Q1 2019, Genesis sold 7 residential lots to third-parties, 26 homes and no development land parcels resulting in lower
revenues in Q1 2019 compared to Q4 2018. Gross margins in Q1 2019 were marginally higher than in Q4 2018 mainly due to no
write-down in Q1 2019 compared to $900 in Q4 2018. General and administrative expenses and selling and marketing expenses
were comparable in Q1 2019 and Q4 2018. Genesis incurred lower net finance expenses and income tax expenses in Q1 2019
compared to Q4 2018.
During Q4 2018, Genesis sold 1 residential lot to a third-party, 32 homes and 1 development land parcel resulting in lower revenues
in Q4 2018 compared to Q3 2018. Gross margins in Q4 2018 were higher than in Q3 2018 mainly due to higher gross margin
being made on the development land parcel sale during the quarter. Higher general and administrative expenses and income tax
expenses in Q4 2018 were partially offset by lower selling and marketing expenses compared to Q3 2018. Genesis had higher net
finance expense in Q4 2018 compared to Q3 2018 mainly due to higher loan balances. On an overall basis, net earnings in Q4
2018 was higher compared to Q3 2018 mainly due to the development land parcel sale.
During Q3 2018, Genesis sold 10 residential lots to third-parties, 32 homes and two development land parcels resulting in higher
revenues in Q3 2018 compared to Q2 2018. Gross margins in Q3 2018 were only marginally higher than in Q2 2018 mainly due
to no gross margin being made on the development land parcel sales during the quarter. Higher selling and marketing expenses
in Q3 2018 were partially offset by lower general and administrative expenses and lower income tax expense compared to Q2
2018. Genesis had higher net finance expense in Q3 2018 compared to Q2 2018 mainly due to higher loan balances. On an overall
basis, this resulted in net earnings in Q3 2018 being comparable to Q2 2018.
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During Q2 2018, Genesis sold 40 residential lots to third-parties, 24 homes and no development land parcels resulting in higher
revenues in Q2 2018 compared to Q1 2018. Gross margins in Q2 2018 were higher than in Q1 2018 despite a write-down of $920
in Q2 2018. Higher selling and marketing expenses in Q2 2018 were partially offset by lower general and administrative expenses
compared to Q1 2018. Genesis had lower net finance income and higher income tax expense in Q2 2018 compared to Q1 2018.
On an overall basis, this resulted in lower net earnings in Q2 2018 compared to Q1 2018.
During Q1 2018, Genesis sold four residential lots to third-parties, 33 homes and no development land parcels. This resulted in
lower revenues in Q1 2018 compared to Q4 2017. Higher general and administrative expenses in Q1 2018 were more than offset
by lower selling and marketing expenses, net finance expenses and income taxes compared to Q4 2017. On an overall basis, this
resulted in lower net earnings in Q1 2018 compared to Q4 2017.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent to December 31, 2019, the following occurred:
The Corporation repurchased 52,516 common shares between January 1, 2020 and March 6, 2020 for cancellation under the
NCIB.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Transactions occurred with the following related party:
Underwood Capital Partners Inc. (“Underwood”) - controlled by an officer and director, Stephen J. Griggs.
Paid to Underwood for the services of Stephen J. Griggs as CEO
Three months ended
December 31,
2019
-
2018
-
Year ended
December 31,
2019
-
2018
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Underwood no longer provides CEO services to Genesis following the appointment of Iain Stewart as President and Chief
Executive Officer in September 2018.
SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING CHANGES
The Corporation adopted new IFRSs and interpretations as of January 1, 2019, as noted below:
IFRS 16, “Leases”
The Corporation adopted IFRS 16 as of January 1, 2019. On January 13, 2016, the IASB published a new standard, IFRS 16,
“Leases”. The new standard brings most leases for lessees onto the balance sheet under a single model, eliminating the distinction
between operating and finance leases. Under the new standard, a lessee recognizes a right-of-use (“ROU”) asset and a lease
liability. The right-of-use asset is treated similarly to other non-financial assets and depreciated accordingly. The liability accrues
interest.
The Corporation elected to use the modified retrospective approach in its adoption of IFRS 16. The modified retrospective method
does not require restatement of prior period financial information as it may recognize the cumulative effect as an adjustment to
opening retained earnings and applies the standard prospectively. Accordingly, comparative information in the Corporation’s
consolidated balance sheet, consolidated statements of comprehensive income, consolidated statements of changes in equity and
consolidated statements of cash flows were not restated.
On adoption of IFRS 16, the Corporation recognized lease liabilities at the present value of the remaining lease payments,
discounted using the Corporation’s incremental borrowing rate as of January 1, 2019. The associated ROU assets were measured
at an amount equal to the lease liability on January 1, 2019 therefore having no impact on retained earnings. Adoption of the
standard resulted in the recognition of ROU assets and lease liabilities of $232 as at January 1, 2019.
Refer to note 3 in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 for further details.
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NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
IFRS 3, “Business Combinations”
In October 2018, the International Accounting Standards Board issued “Definition of a Business (Amendments to IFRS 3)”. The
amendments clarify the definition of a business, with the objective of assisting entities to determine whether a transaction should
be accounted for as a business combination or as an asset acquisition. The amendment provides an assessment framework to
determine when a series of integrated activities is not a business. The amendments are effective for business combinations
occurring on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after January 1, 2020. The Corporation is
currently evaluating the potential impact of these amendments on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS 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 for the land development and the home building businesses. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates
its judgments and estimates in relation to revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities. Management uses historical experience, third-
party appraisals and reports and various other factors it believes to be reasonable under the given circumstances as the basis for
its judgments and estimates. Actual outcomes may differ from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions. There
were no material changes made to the critical accounting estimates for YE 2019 and YE 2018. Refer to note 2(o) in the consolidated
financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 for additional information on judgments and estimates.
Provision for Future Development Costs
Changes in estimated future development costs (net of recoveries, if any) related to land, lots and homes previously sold by
Genesis and for which it has ongoing obligations directly impacts the amount recorded for the future development liability, cost of
sales, gross margin and, in some cases, the value of real estate under development and held for sale. This liability is subject to
uncertainty due to the long time frames involved, particularly in land development.
Impairment of Real Estate Held for Development and Sale
The Corporation estimates the net realizable value (“NRV”) of real estate held for development and sale at least annually for
impairment or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may exceed NRV. The estimate is based
on valuations conducted by independent real estate appraisers, other professional reports and estimates and takes into account
recent market transactions of similar and adjacent lands and housing projects in the same geographic area.
Valuation of amounts receivable
Amounts receivable are reviewed on a regular basis to estimate recoverability of balances. Any overdue amounts and any known
issues about the financial condition of debtors are taken into account when estimating recoverability.
DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES AND INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
The Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure
controls and procedures (“DC&P”) and internal control over financial reporting (“ICFR”), as those terms are defined in National
Instrument 52-109 Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings. The CEO and CFO have designed, or caused
to be designed under their direct supervision, Genesis’ DC&P to provide reasonable assurance that:
(i)
(ii)
material information relating to the Corporation, 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
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.
The CEO and CFO have also designed, or caused to be designed under their direct supervision, Genesis’ ICFR to provide
reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external
purposes in accordance with IFRS. The ICFR have been designed using the control framework established in Internal Control –
Integrated Framework (2013) published by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”).
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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 December 31, 2019. While Genesis’ CEO and CFO believe that the Corporation’s
internal controls and procedures provide a reasonable level of assurance that such controls and procedures are reliable, an internal
control system cannot prevent all errors and fraud. It is management’s belief that any control system, no matter how well conceived
or operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met.
There were no changes in the Corporation’s ICFR during the three months and year ended December 31, 2019 that have materially
affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Corporation’s ICFR.
RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
In the normal course of business, Genesis is exposed to certain risks and uncertainties inherent in the real estate development
and home building industries. Real estate development and home building are cyclical and capital-intensive businesses. As a
result, the profitability and liquidity of Genesis could be adversely affected by external factors beyond the control of management.
Risks and uncertainties faced by Genesis include industry risk, competition, supply and demand, geographic risk, development
and construction costs, credit and liquidity risks, finance risk, interest risk, management and key personnel risk, mortgage rates
and financing risk, general uninsured losses, cyber-security and business continuity risk, environmental risk and government
regulations.
There may be additional risks that management may need to consider from time to time. For a more detailed discussion on the
Corporation’s risk factors, refer to Genesis’ AIF for the year ended December 31, 2019 available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Development and Construction Cost Risk
Genesis may be impacted by higher prices of labour, consulting fees, construction services and materials. Costs of development
and building have fluctuated over the past several years and are typically passed on to the end customer through higher pricing.
Any significant increase that Genesis cannot pass on to the end customer may have a negative material impact on profits.
Credit and Liquidity Risk
Credit risk arises from the possibility that third-party builders who agree to acquire lots from Genesis may experience financial
difficulty and be unable to fulfill their lot purchase commitments.
Liquidity risk is the risk that Genesis will not be able to obtain financing for its servicing and other needs or be able to meet its
financial obligations as they fall due. If Genesis is unable to generate sufficient sales, renew existing credit facilities or secure
additional financing, its ability to meet its obligations as they become due may be impacted. Based on the Corporation’s operating
history, relationships with lenders and committed sales contracts, management believes that Genesis has the ability to continue to
renew or repay its financial obligations as they become due.
Finance Risk
Genesis uses debt and other forms of financing in its business to execute the corporate strategy. Genesis uses project specific
credit facilities to fund land development costs and construction operating lines for home construction purposes. Should Genesis
be unable to retain or obtain such credit facilities, its ability to achieve its goals could be impacted. In order to reduce finance risk,
Genesis endeavors to match the term of financing with the expected revenues of the underlying land asset.
Management regularly reviews the Corporation’s credit facilities and manages the requirements in accordance with project
development plans and operating requirements.
Litigation Risk
All industries are subject to legal claims, with or without merit. The Corporation may be involved from time to time in various legal
proceedings which may include potential liability from its operating activities and, as a public company, possibly from violations of
securities laws or breach of fiduciary duty by its directors or officers. Defense and settlement costs can be substantial, even with
respect to legal claims that have no merit. Due to the inherent uncertainty associated with litigation, the resolution of any particular
legal proceeding could have a material effect on the financial position and results of operations of the Corporation.
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Cybersecurity and Business Continuity Risk
Genesis’ operations, performance and reputation depend on how its technology networks, systems, offices and sensitive
information are protected from cyberattacks. Genesis’ operations and business continuity depend on how well it protects, tests,
maintains and replaces its networks, systems and associated equipment. The protection and effective organization of Genesis’
systems, applications and information repositories are central to the security and continuous operation of its business.
Cyberattacks and threats (such as hacking, computer viruses, denial of service attacks, industrial espionage, unauthorized access
to confidential information, or other breaches of network or IT security) continue to evolve and Genesis’ IT defenses need to be
regularly monitored and adapted. Vulnerabilities could harm Genesis’ brand and reputation as well as its business relationships
and could adversely affect its operations and financial results.
Genesis has the following in place to reduce and/or manage cybersecurity and business continuity risk: enterprise grade firewalls
with the ability to detect port scanning, denial of service attacks and content filtering and application control to permit or deny traffic
on the network. Genesis also has anti-virus software with behaviour based real-time threat end-point protection, ability to scan and
lock down unauthorised system changes and/or file encryption and prevent suspicious network behaviour. In addition, all incoming
and outgoing emails are scanned for content, suspicious URLs and the existence of recipients within the organization. Regular
internal backups of network databases and files are made in case of data corruption or encryption. The Corporation maintains
various types of insurance to cover certain potential risks and regularly evaluates the adequacy of this coverage.
There may be additional risks that management may need to consider as circumstances require. For a more detailed discussion
on the Corporation’s risk factors, refer to Genesis’ AIF for the year ended December 31, 2019 available on SEDAR at
www.sedar.com.
TRADING AND SHARE STATISTICS
The Corporation’s trading and share statistics for 2019 and 2018 are provided below.
Average daily trading volume
Share price ($/share)
High
Low
Close
Market capitalization at December 31,
Shares outstanding
OTHER
2019
10,467
3.19
1.96
2.27
2018
7,592
4.01
3.10
3.16
95,703
42,159,927
133,300
42,183,621
Additional information relating to the Corporation can be found on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
ADVISORIES
Cautionary Note Regarding 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, including Canadian Securities Administrators’ National Instrument 51-102 - Continuous Disclosure
Obligations, concerning the business, operations and financial performance and condition of Genesis. Generally, these forward-looking
statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “budget”,
“proposed”, “scheduled”, “future”, “likely”, “seeks”, “estimates”, “plans”, “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”.
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Forward-looking statements are based on material factors or assumptions made by us with respect to, among other things, opportunities that
may or may not be pursued by us; changes in the real estate industry; fluctuations in the Canadian and Alberta economy; changes in the number
of lots sold and homes delivered per year; and changes in laws or regulations or the interpretation or application of those laws and regulations.
Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are
difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. The following table outlines certain significant forward-looking statements
contained in this MD&A and factors that could cause actual results to differ from such statements.
Forward-looking statements in this MD&A include, but are not limited to:
•
•
•
•
•
the availability of excess cash on hand and its proposed use;
the future exercise of any right to purchase;
the future payment of dividends and/or common share buybacks;
the timing and approval of the Sage Hill Crossing plan of subdivision;
the timing and approval of the Ricardo Ranch Outline Plan and Land Use
applications;
the timing and approval of the Conceptual Scheme for the OMNI ASP;
the timing for completion of the park in the Bayside and Bayview
communities;
the expected completion dates of various projects that GBG is currently
engaged in, the timeline for pre-construction homes and anticipated lot
yields for projects under development;
plans and strategies surrounding the acquisition of additional land;
the future residential development of the land in the CMA acquired in
September 2019;
the potential reversal of the write-down of land held for development;
commencement of the servicing phase and the construction phase of
various communities and projects;
the financing of such phases and expected increased leverage;
the expected closing of a multi-family parcel of 4.9 acres currently under
contract to sell;
the expected closing of a multi-family parcel of 8.2 acres currently under
contract to sell;
anticipated general economic and business conditions;
potential changes, if any, to the federal mortgage lending rules;
expectations for lot and home prices;
construction starts and completions;
anticipated expenditures on land development activities;
GBG’s sales process and construction margins;
the ability to continue to renew or repay financial obligations and to meet
liabilities as they become due; and
the aggregate number of common shares that may be repurchased by
Genesis’ under the renewed NCIB.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those set forth in the forward-
looking statements include, but are not limited to:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
the impact of contractual arrangements and
incurred obligations on future operations and
liquidity;
local real estate conditions, including the
development of properties in close proximity
to Genesis’ properties;
the uncertainties of real estate development
and acquisition activity;
fluctuations in interest rates;
ability to access and raise capital on
favourable terms;
not realizing on the anticipated benefits from
transactions or not realizing on such
anticipated benefits within the expected time
frame;
the cyclicality of the oil and gas industry;
changes in the Canadian US dollar exchange
rate;
labour matters;
governmental regulations;
general economic and financial conditions;
stock market volatility; 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 in this MD&A
under the heading “Risks and Uncertainties”
and the AIF under the heading “Risk Factors”.
Furthermore, the forward-looking statements contained in this MD&A are made as of the date of this MD&A, based only on information currently
available to us, 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.
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CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018
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MANAGEMENT’S REPORT
To the Shareholders of Genesis Land Development Corp.:
The consolidated financial statements and all information in the
Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) 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 Standards (“IFRS”)
appropriate in the circumstances. The financial information in the
MD&A 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.
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 management to review the activities
of each. The Audit Committee is composed of three independent
directors, and reports to the Board of Directors.
MNP LLP, an independent firm of Chartered Professional Accountants,
was engaged to audit the consolidated financial statements in
accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards
and IFRS to provide an independent auditors’ opinion.
IAIN STEWART
President and Chief Executive Officer
WAYNE KING
Chief Financial Officer
March 6, 2020
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
To the Shareholders of Genesis Land Development Corp.:
Opinion
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Genesis
Land Development Corp. and its subsidiaries (the “Corporation”),
which comprise the consolidated balance sheets as at December
31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, and the consolidated statements
of comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for
the years then ended, and notes to the consolidated financial
statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies.
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements
present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial
position of the Corporation as at December 31, 2019 and December
31, 2018, and its consolidated financial performance and its
consolidated cash flows for the years then ended in accordance
with International Financial Reporting Standards.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audits in accordance with Canadian generally
accepted auditing standards. Our responsibilities under those
standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities
for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements section of
our report. We are independent of the Corporation in accordance
with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audits of
the consolidated financial statements in Canada, and we have
fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these
requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained
is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Other Information
Management is responsible for the other information. The other
information comprises:
• Management’s Discussion and Analysis; and
• The information, other than the consolidated financial
statements and our auditor’s report thereon, in the Annual
Report.
Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover
the other information and we do not and will not express any form of
assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audits of the consolidated financial statements,
our responsibility is to read the other information identified
above and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is
materially inconsistent with the consolidated financial statements or
our knowledge obtained in the audits or otherwise appears to be
materially misstated.
We obtained Management’s Discussion and Analysis prior to
the date of this auditor’s report. If, based on the work we have
performed on the other information, we conclude that there is a
material misstatement of this other information, we are required to
report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
The Annual Report is expected to be made available to us after the
date of the auditor’s report. If, based on the work we will perform
on this other information, we conclude that there is a material
misstatement therein, we are required to communicate the matter to
those charged with governance.
Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with
Governance for the Consolidated Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation
of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards, and for such internal
control as management determines is necessary to enable the
preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from
material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is
responsible for assessing the Corporation’s ability to continue as a
going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going
concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless
management either intends to liquidate the Corporation or to cease
operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the
Corporation’s financial reporting process.
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Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated
Financial Statements
events or conditions may cause the Corporation to cease to
continue as a going concern.
• Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content
of the consolidated financial statements, including the
disclosures, and whether
the consolidated financial
statements represent the underlying transactions and
events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
• Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the
financial information of the entities or business activities
within the Corporation to express an opinion on the
consolidated financial statements. We are responsible for
the direction, supervision and performance of the group
audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding,
among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audits
and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies
in internal control that we identify during our audits.
We also provide those charged with governance with a statement
that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding
independence, and to communicate with them all relationships
and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our
independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
The engagement partner on the audit resulting in this independent
auditor’s report is Stephen Bonnell.
Chartered Professional Accountants
Calgary, Alberta
March 6, 2020
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether
the consolidated financial statements as a whole are free from
material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue
an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance
is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit
conducted in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing
standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists.
Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered
material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be
expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the
basis of these consolidated financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted
auditing standards, we exercise professional judgment and maintain
professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
• Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the
consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or
error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to
those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and
appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of
not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is
higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve
collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations,
or the override of internal control.
• Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the
audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate
in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing
an opinion on the effectiveness of the Corporation’s internal
control.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used
and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and
related disclosures made by management.
• Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use of
the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the
audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty
exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant
doubt on the Corporation’s ability to continue as a going
concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we
are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the
related disclosures in the consolidated financial statements
or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion.
Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained
up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future
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GENESIS LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
Assets
Real estate held for development and sale
Amounts receivable
Vendor-take-back mortgage receivable
Investments in land development entities
Other operating assets
Right-of-use assets
Deferred tax assets
Income taxes recoverable
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets
Liabilities
Loans and credit facilities
Customer deposits
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Lease liabilities
Provision for future development costs
Total liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Subsequent events
Equity
Share capital
Contributed surplus
Retained earnings
Shareholders’ equity
Non-controlling interest
Total equity
Notes
December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
10
18
12b, 13c,
18a
13
14c
23
222,269
6,131
20,558
5,608
15,251
192
8,867
1,144
16,248
296,268
51,546
4,592
7,900
233
19,102
83,373
52,867
603
140,487
193,957
18,938
212,895
202,499
14,960
20,558
-
4,416
-
9,398
2,283
24,042
278,156
31,696
3,111
12,679
-
20,901
68,387
52,898
259
138,813
191,970
17,799
209,769
Total liabilities and equity
296,268
278,156
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD:
/s/ Stephen J. Griggs
Director and Executive Chair
/s/ Steven Glover
Director and Chair of the Audit Committee
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GENESIS LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(In thousands of Canadian dollars except per share amounts)
Year ended December 31,
Notes
2019
2018
Revenues
Sales revenue
Other revenue
Direct cost of sales
Write-down of real estate held for development and sale
Gross margin
General and administrative
Selling and marketing
Earnings from operations
Finance income
Finance expense
Earnings before income taxes
Income tax expense
Net earnings being comprehensive earnings
Attributable to non-controlling interest
Attributable to equity shareholders
21
5
15
16
17
11
23
Net earnings per share - basic and diluted
13b
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements
67,530
567
68,097
(45,877)
(800)
(46,677)
21,420
(11,220)
(4,234)
(15,454)
5,966
1,489
(1,605)
5,850
(2,815)
3,035
1,334
1,701
0.04
81,367
70
81,437
(59,204)
(1,820)
(61,024)
20,413
(10,406)
(4,452)
(14,858)
5,555
1,512
(1,531)
5,536
(1,757)
3,779
(345)
4,124
0.10
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GENESIS LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
GENESIS LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP.
(In thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(In thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)
Equity attributable to Corporation’s shareholders
Common shares - Issued
Equity attributable to Corporation’s shareholders
At December 31, 2017
At December 31, 2017
Share-based payments
Share-based payments
Normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”)
Normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”)
Dividends
Dividends
Net earnings being comprehensive
Net earnings being comprehensive
earnings
earnings
Notes
14c
13c
6
13d
14c
13c
6
13d
At December 31, 2018
At December 31, 2018
At December 31, 2018
At December 31, 2018
Share-based payments
Share-based payments
Normal course issuer bid
Normal course issuer bid
Distribution (1)
Distribution (1)
Net earnings being comprehensive
earnings and other
Net earnings being comprehensive
At December 31, 2019
earnings and other
14c
13c
5
14c
13c
5
Common shares - Issued
Notes
Number of Shares
Number of Shares
43,252,721
Amount
43,252,721
-
54,260
-
-
(1,069,100)
(1,069,100)
(1,362)
-
-
-
-
-
-
Amount
Contributed
54,260
Surplus
-
-
259
(1,362)
-
-
-
-
-
Contributed
Surplus
Retained
-
Earnings
147,137
259
-
-
(2,139)
-
(10,309)
Retained
Total
Earnings
Shareholders’
147,137
Equity
201,397
-
259
(2,139)
(3,501)
(10,309)
(10,309)
Total
Shareholders’
Non-
Equity
Controlling
Interest
201,397
Non-
Controlling
Interest
Total Equity
Total Equity
18,144
219,541
18,144
219,541
259
-
(3,501)
-
(10,309)
-
259
(3,501)
(10,309)
-
-
-
259
(3,501)
(10,309)
-
4,124
4,124
4,124
(345)
4,124
3,779
(345)
3,779
42,183,621
42,183,621
52,898
52,898
259
138,813
259
191,970
138,813
17,799
191,970
209,769
17,799
209,769
42,183,621
52,898
42,183,621
-
-
(23,694)
-
(31)
(23,694)
-
-
-
-
-
42,159,927
-
52,867
52,898
259
344
-
-
(31)
-
-
-
-
603
138,813
259
-
344
(27)
-
-
-
1,701
-
140,487
191,970
138,813
344
-
(58)
(27)
-
-
1,701
17,799
191,970
-
344
-
(58)
(518)
209,769
17,799
344
(58)
(518)
-
-
-
1,657
(518)
3,358
1,701
193,957
1,701
18,938
212,895
1,657
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements
At December 31, 2019
42,159,927
52,867
603
140,487
193,957
18,938
212,895
(1) Distribution to unit holders of Genesis Limited Partnership #8. Refer to note 5
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements
(1) Distribution to unit holders of Genesis Limited Partnership #8. Refer to note 5
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209,769
344
(58)
(518)
3,358
8
8
GENESIS LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(In thousands of Canadian dollars)
Notes
Year ended December 31,
2019
2018
Operating activities
Receipts from residential lot sales
Receipts from development land sales
Receipts from residential home sales
Other cash receipts
Paid for land development
Paid for lots / land acquisition
Paid for residential home construction
Paid to suppliers and employees
Interest received
Income tax payments
Cash flows from operating activities
Investing activities
Acquisition of equipment
Change in restricted cash
Investments in land development entities
Proceeds on disposal of property and equipment
Cash flows used in investing activities
Financing activities
Advances from loans and credit facilities
Repayments of loans and credit facilities
Payment on vendor-take-back mortgage payable
Interest and fees paid on loans and credit facilities
Distributions to unit holders of a limited partnership
Repurchase and cancellation of shares under NCIB
Dividends paid
Cash flows used in financing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements
12,334
550
60,543
856
(20,503)
(5,101)
(25,082)
(14,405)
1,489
(1,144)
9,537
(242)
(10,364)
(5,608)
-
(16,214)
39,847
(31,295)
(8,000)
(1,093)
(518)
(58)
-
(1,117)
(7,794)
24,042
16,248
26,520
14,877
54,353
232
(19,387)
(5,124)
(35,385)
(14,252)
1,512
(8,599)
14,747
(274)
-
-
5
(269)
33,975
(25,436)
(8,000)
(750)
-
(3,501)
(10,309)
(14,021)
457
23,585
24,042
7
8
12b
5
13c
13d
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GENESIS LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(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 “Genesis”) was incorporated as Genesis Capital Corp. under the Business
Corporation Act (Alberta) on December 2, 1997.
The Corporation is engaged in the acquisition, development and sale of land, residential lots and homes primarily in the greater
Calgary area. The Corporation reports its activities as two business segments: land development and home building.
The Corporation is listed for trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “GDC”. Genesis’ head office and registered
office are located at 7315 - 8th Street N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2E 8A2.
The consolidated financial statements of Genesis were approved for issuance by the Board of Directors on March 6, 2020.
2.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The significant accounting policies of the Corporation are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to each of the
years presented, unless otherwise indicated.
a)
Statement of compliance
The consolidated financial statements of the Corporation are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting
Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”).
b) Basis of presentation
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for the financial assets
classified as fair value through profit or loss and stock options and deferred share units that have been measured at fair value.
The consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is the Corporation’s functional currency, and
all values are rounded to the nearest thousand, except per share values and where otherwise indicated.
c)
Basis of consolidation
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 the Corporation
controls. When the Corporation has less than 50% equity ownership in these limited partnership entities, the Corporation may
still have control over these entities’ activities, projects, financial and operating policies due to contractual arrangements.
Accordingly, the accounts of the limited partnerships have been consolidated in the Corporation’s financial statements.
Controlled entities are fully consolidated from the date of acquisition, being the date on which the Corporation obtains control,
and continues to be consolidated until the date when such control ceases. Control exists when the Corporation has the power,
directly or indirectly, to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity. All intra-group transactions, balances, dividends
and unrealized gains and losses resulting from intra-group transactions are eliminated on consolidation.
Non-controlling interests represent the portion of profit or loss and net assets not owned by the Corporation and are presented
separately from shareholders’ equity in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income and within equity in the
consolidated balance sheets. Losses within a controlled entity are attributed to the non-controlling interest even if that results
in a deficit balance.
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GENESIS LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)
2.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
d) Revenue recognition
(i) Residential lot sales
Lot sales to third parties are recognized when the Corporation’s performance obligations are satisfied, and transfer of
control has passed to the purchaser.
Performance obligations are considered satisfied when the Corporation has the ability to release a grade slip to the
purchaser after agreed to services pertaining to the property have been substantially performed.
Indicators of transfer of control to a purchaser include a present right to payment at the closing date of the contract, the
purchaser having full access to the lot and the purchaser’s ability to obtain a building permit from the relevant authority,
all indicating that significant risk and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the purchaser who has signed a
contract and has made a minimum 15% non-refundable deposit. In order to mitigate credit risk, the Corporation does
not transfer title to sold residential lots until full payment is received.
Deposits received upon signing of contracts for purchases of lots on which revenue recognition criteria have not been
met are recorded as customer deposits.
(ii) Development land sales
Development land sales to third parties are recognized when the Corporation’s performance obligations are satisfied,
and transfer of control has passed to the purchaser.
Performance obligations are satisfied after agreed to services pertaining to the property have been substantially
performed.
Indications of transfer of control to a purchaser include registering the subdivision plan with the land titles office and
transferring title of the land to the purchaser on receipt of full payment, all indicating significant risk and rewards of
ownership are transferred to the purchaser. In situations where extended payment terms are provided to a purchaser,
an appropriate rate of interest is included, and the Corporation secures appropriate security for the remaining unpaid
portion before title to the land is transferred to the purchaser.
Deposits received upon signing of contracts for purchases of land on which revenue recognition criteria have not been
met are recorded as customer deposits.
(iii) Residential home sales
Home sales to third parties are recognized when the Corporation’s performance obligations are satisfied, and transfer
of control has passed to the purchaser.
Performance obligations are considered satisfied when title to the completed home is conveyed to the purchaser, at
which time all proceeds are received or collection is reasonably assured.
Deposits received from customers upon signing of contracts for purchases of completed homes for which revenue
recognition criteria have not been met are recorded as customer deposits.
(iv) Finance income
Finance income is recognized as it accrues using the effective interest rate method.
(v) Other revenue
Rental income is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the rental agreement. Rental income is incidental
to ownership of real estate and does not result in classification of real estate as investment property. All real estate is
classified as inventory. Deposits forfeited are recognized as income.
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GENESIS LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)
2.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
e) Real estate held for development and sale
Land under development, land held for future development and housing projects under construction are inventory and are
measured at the lower of cost and estimated net realizable value (“NRV”). NRV is the estimated selling price in the ordinary
course of the business at the balance sheet date, less costs to complete and estimated selling costs.
Cost includes land acquisition costs, other direct costs of development and construction, borrowing costs, property taxes and
legal costs. These costs are allocated to each phase of the project in proportion to saleable acreage.
f)
Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs consist of interest and other costs incurred in connection with the borrowing of the funds. The acquisition or
construction of real estate assets takes a substantial period of time to prepare it for its intended use or sale. Borrowing costs
attributable to real estate held for development and sale are recorded as part of the respective inventory carrying cost from the
date of commencement of development work until the date of completion. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the period
in which they are incurred. The recording of interest to inventory is suspended if the project’s development is suspended for a
prolonged period.
g)
Property and equipment
Property and equipment is stated at cost, net of any accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.
Depreciation is provided on all operating property and equipment based on the straight-line method over the estimated useful
lives of the property and equipment. The useful lives of the properties are as follows:
• Vehicles and other equipment
• Office equipment and furniture
• Computer equipment
• Computer software
• Showhome furniture
• Leasehold improvements
5 years
7 years
3 years
3 years
3 years
Lesser of 5 years or remaining term of the lease
h)
Income taxes
Income taxes comprise the following:
(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 as at the balance sheet date.
(ii) Deferred tax
Deferred tax is provided at the balance sheet date using the liability method on all temporary differences between the
tax basis of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes.
Deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probable that taxable income will be available, against which
deductible temporary differences, carried forward tax credits or tax losses can be utilized.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the year when the asset
is realized or the liability is settled, based on tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at
the balance sheet date.
The Corporation’s consolidated financial statements include some entities that are limited partnerships (note 23) and
are not subject to income taxes. The income or loss for Canadian tax purposes is attributable to the taxable income of
the limited partners in accordance with the provisions of the Income Tax Act (Canada). The calculation of income tax
expense reflects the exclusion of taxable income allocated to limited partners that form part of the non-controlling
interest.
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GENESIS LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)
2.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
i)
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash held with banks and short-term deposits of original maturity of three months or less.
j)
Leases
The Corporation adopted IFRS 16, “Leases” as of January 1, 2019 and elected to use the modified retrospective approach in
its adoption of IFRS 16. Prior to that, operating lease payments were recognized as an operating expense in the consolidated
statements of comprehensive income on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
The modified retrospective method does not require restatement of prior period financial information as the Corporation may
recognize the cumulative effect as an adjustment to opening retained earnings and applies the standard prospectively.
The Corporation recognizes a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement date. The right-of-use asset
is initially measured at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at
or before the commencement date, plus any initial direct costs incurred and an estimate of costs to dismantle and remove the
underlying asset or to restore the underlying asset or the site on which it is located, less any lease incentives received.
The right-of-use asset is subsequently depreciated using the straight-line method from the commencement date to the earlier
of the end of the useful life of the right-of-use asset or the end of the lease term. The estimated useful lives of right-of-use
assets are determined on the same basis as those of property and equipment.
The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date,
The lease liability is measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. It is remeasured when there is a change
in future lease payments arising from a change in an index or rate, if there is a change in the Corporation’s estimate of the
amount expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee, or if the Corporation changes its assessment of whether it
will exercise a purchase, extension or termination option.
The Corporation applied the following practical expedients:
(i)
(ii)
The Corporation elected not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases of machinery
with a lease term of 12 months or less and leases of low-value assets. The Corporation recognizes the lease
payments associated with these leases as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
The Corporation used hindsight in determining the lease term where the contract contained an option to extend or
terminate the lease.
k)
Financial assets
Financial assets are classified and measured based on the business model in which they are held and the characteristics of
their contractual cash flows. The three primary measurement categories for financial assets are: amortized cost, fair value
through profit and loss (“FVTPL”), and fair value through other comprehensive income (“FVOCI”).
Financial assets measured at amortized cost are assets that are held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets
to collect contractual cash flows and its contractual terms give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments
of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding. Financial instruments classified as amortized cost 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 consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
Financial assets at FVOCI are assets that are held within a business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting
contractual cash flows and selling financial assets and its contractual terms give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are
solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.
Financial assets at FVTPL are assets that do not meet the criteria for amortized cost or FVOCI. Financial assets classified as
FVTPL are carried on the balance sheet at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in the consolidated statements of
comprehensive income.
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GENESIS LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)
2.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Financial assets are derecognized when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or the Corporation
transfers the rights to receive 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.
Loss allowance for trade receivables is calculated using the expected lifetime credit loss model and recorded at the time of
initial recognition. Title to land sold is typically transferred on receipt of full payment from the purchaser. In situations where
extended payment terms are provided to a purchaser, the Corporation secures adequate security for the remaining unpaid
portion before title to the land is transferred to the purchaser. The Corporation experiences no material impact of the loss
allowance for trade receivables due to the above. The expected loss allowance using the lifetime credit loss approach, has no
material impact.
The Corporation recognizes bad debt expense or recovery relating to amounts receivable on sold lots, net of the value of the
related sold lots, on the termination of the relevant agreement, which are taken back into the Corporation’s lot inventory. Bad
debt expense or recovery is included in the Corporation’s general and administrative expenses.
l)
Financial liabilities
The classification of financial liabilities is determined by the Corporation at initial recognition. The classification categories are:
amortized cost and FVTPL.
Financial liabilities classified as amortized cost are financial liabilities initially measured at fair value less directly attributable
transaction costs and are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Interest expense is
recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
Financial liabilities measured at FVTPL are financial liabilities measured at fair value with changes in fair value and interest
expense recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
Financial liabilities are derecognized when the contractual obligations are discharged, cancelled or expire.
Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset, and the net amount presented on 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 realize the asset and
settle the liability simultaneously.
The Corporation’s financial instruments (assets and liabilities) are classified as follows:
• Cash
• Cash equivalents
• Deposits
• Equity investments in land development entities
• Restricted cash
• Amounts receivable
• Vendor-take-back mortgage receivable
• Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
•
Loans and credit facilities
m) Earnings per share
FVTPL
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
FVTPL
FVTPL
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
The amount of basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the comprehensive earnings attributable to equity holders by
the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. The diluted earnings per 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.
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GENESIS LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)
2.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
n)
Provision for future development costs
The Corporation sells land, lots and homes for which it is responsible to pay for future development costs. For land
development, the provision for future development costs represents the estimated remaining construction costs related to
previously sold land, including all direct and indirect costs expected to be incurred during the remainder of the servicing period,
net of expected recoveries. The provision is reviewed periodically and, when the estimate is known to be different from the
actual costs incurred or expected to be incurred, an adjustment is made to the provision for future development costs and a
corresponding adjustment is made to land under development and/or cost of sales. For home building, the provision for future
development costs represents the costs likely to be incurred on remaining seasonal work and estimated warranty charges over
the one-year warranty period.
o)
Significant accounting judgments and estimates
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 in relation to revenues, expenses, assets and
liabilities. Management uses historical experience and various other factors it believes to be reasonable under the given
circumstances as the basis for its judgments and estimates. Actual outcomes may differ from these estimates under different
assumptions and conditions.
The following are the most significant accounting judgments and estimates made by the Corporation in applying accounting
policies:
Judgments
(i) Revenue recognition
Revenue recognition for development lands requires judgment to determine when performance obligations are satisfied
and transfer of control has passed to the purchaser. The Corporation reviews each contract and evaluates all the factors
to determine the appropriate date to recognize revenue.
(ii) Consolidation
The Corporation applies judgment in determining control over certain limited partnerships based on a review of all
contractual agreements to determine if the Corporation has control over the activities, projects, financial and operating
policies of the limited partnerships.
(iii)
Income taxes
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 the provision for
current and deferred taxes.
(iv) Net realizable value (“NRV”)
NRV for land and housing projects held for development and sale is estimated with reference to market prices and
conditions existing at the balance sheet date. This is determined by the Corporation having considered suitable external
advice including independent real estate appraisers and recent market transactions of similar and adjacent lands and
housing projects in the same geographic area.
(v)
Investments in land development entities
The fair value of investments in land development entities are based on the market approach method. This method
uses prices and other relevant information that have been generated by market transactions involving identical or
comparable assets.
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GENESIS LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)
2.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
(vi) Legal contingencies
The Corporation applies judgment as it relates to the outcome of legal proceedings to determine whether a provision
and disclosure in the consolidated financial statements is required. Among the factors considered in making such
judgments are the nature of litigation, claim or assessment, the legal process and potential level of damages, the
progress of the case, the opinions or views of legal advisers and any decision of the Corporation’s management as to
how it will respond to the litigation, claim or assessment.
Estimates
(i)
Provision for future development costs
Changes in estimated future development costs, which are generally provided by third party service providers, directly
impact the amount recorded for the future development liability, cost of sales, gross margin and, in some cases, the
value of real estate under development and held for sale. This liability is subject to uncertainty due to the long time
frames involved, specifically in land development.
(ii)
Impairment of real estate held for development and sale
The Corporation estimates the NRV of real estate held for development and sale and investments in land development
entities at least annually for impairment or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value
may exceed NRV. The estimate is based on valuations conducted by independent real estate appraisers and other
third-party advisors and is also based on housing projects in the same geographic area.
(iii) Valuation of amounts receivable and vendor-take-back mortgage receivable
Amounts receivable are reviewed on a regular basis to estimate recoverability of balances. Any amounts becoming
overdue and any known issues about the financial condition of debtors are taken into account when estimating
recoverability.
(iv) Share-based compensation
The fair values of equity-settled share-based payments are estimated using the Black-Scholes options pricing model.
These estimates are based on the Corporation’s share price and on several assumptions, including the risk-free interest
rate, the future forfeiture rate, time to expiry, and the expected volatility of the Corporation's share price. Accordingly,
these estimates are subject to measurement uncertainty.
p)
Share-based compensation
On September 20, 2018, the Corporation’s Board of Directors adopted a new long-term incentive plan comprised of a stock
option plan and a deferred share unit (“DSU”) plan. The adoption of the long-term incentive plan and the vesting and exercise
of initial stock option grants made under this plan were conditional upon and subject to the approval by the Toronto Stock
Exchange and Genesis’ shareholders, which was approved by the shareholders at the Corporation’s annual general meeting
in May 2019.
(i) Stock options
The Corporation’s stock option plan allows for the recipients to purchase common shares. Vesting provisions and
exercise prices are set at the time of issuance by the Board of Directors. Options vest over a number of years on
various anniversary dates from the date of the original grant. Options are issued with exercise prices not less than the
fair market value of the common shares at the date of grant and with terms not exceeding ten years from the date of
grant.
The fair value of share-based payments related to the stock options granted is calculated at the grant date using the
Black-Scholes Option-Pricing Model. The costs of the share-based payments are recognized on a proportionate basis
over the related vesting period of each tranche of the grant as an expense with recognition of the corresponding
increase in contributed surplus. Any consideration paid on the exercise of stock options, together with any related
contributed surplus, is credited to the share capital account.
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GENESIS LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)
2.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Share-based payments may be settled in cash or equity at the sole discretion of the Corporation and are accounted
for as equity-settled plans.
The dilutive effect of outstanding options is reflected in the computation of earnings per share.
(ii) Deferred share unit plan
DSUs are notional common shares of the Corporation that do not settle until the recipient leaves the Corporation. The
Corporation’s DSU plan allows for the participants to receive cash-settled DSUs. The fair value of DSUs and the cash
payment, when made, is based on the common share price of the Corporation at the relevant time. Vesting provisions
for DSUs, if any, are determined at the time of issuance.
The fair value of the DSUs is recognized as share-based compensation expense, with a corresponding increase in
accrued liabilities over the vesting period. The amount recognized as an expense is based on the estimate of the
number of DSUs expected to vest. DSUs are measured at their fair value at each reporting period on a mark-to-market
basis. The accrued liability is reduced on the cash payout of any DSU.
3.
NEW STANDARDS ADOPTED EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2019
The Corporation adopted new IFRSs and interpretations as of January 1, 2019, as noted below:
IFRS 16, “Leases”
The Corporation adopted IFRS 16 as of January 1, 2019. On January 13, 2016, the IASB published a new standard, IFRS 16,
“Leases”. The new standard brings most leases for lessees onto the balance sheet under a single model, eliminating the distinction
between operating and finance leases. Under the new standard, a lessee recognizes a right-of-use (“ROU”) asset and a lease liability.
The ROU asset is treated similarly to other non-financial assets and depreciated accordingly. The liability accrues interest.
The Corporation elected to use the modified retrospective approach in its adoption of IFRS 16. The modified retrospective method
does not require restatement of prior period financial information as it may recognize the cumulative effect as an adjustment to
opening retained earnings and applies the standard prospectively. Accordingly, comparative information in the Corporation’s
consolidated balance sheet, consolidated statements of comprehensive income, consolidated statements of changes in equity and
consolidated statements of cash flows were not restated.
On adoption of IFRS 16, the Corporation recognized lease liabilities at the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted
using the Corporation’s incremental borrowing rate as of January 1, 2019. The associated ROU assets were measured at an amount
equal to the lease liability on January 1, 2019, therefore having no impact on retained earnings. Adoption of the standard resulted in
the recognition of ROU assets and lease liabilities of $232 as at January 1, 2019.
The impacts of the adoption of IFRS 16 as at January 1, 2019 are as follows:
Balance sheet adjustments
ROU assets
Lease liabilities
As reported as at
December 31, 2018
Adjustments
Opening balance as at
January 1, 2019
-
-
-
232
(232)
-
232
(232)
-
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GENESIS LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)
4.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
IFRS 3, “Business Combinations”
In October 2018, the International Accounting Standards Board issued “Definition of a Business (Amendments to IFRS 3)”. The
amendments clarify the definition of a business, with the objective of assisting entities to determine whether a transaction should be
accounted for as a business combination or as an asset acquisition. The amendment provides an assessment framework to
determine when a series of integrated activities is not a business. The amendments are effective for business combinations occurring
on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after January 1, 2020. The Corporation is currently
evaluating the potential impact of these amendments on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.
5.
REAL ESTATE HELD FOR DEVELOPMENT AND SALE
Lots, Multi-
family &
Commercial
Parcels
Land Held
for
Development
Home
Building
Total
Limited
Partnerships
Intra-
segment
Elimination
Consolidated
Total
Gross book value
As at December 31, 2018
42,395
138,307
25,252
205,954
15,431
(4,194)
217,191
Development activities
5,146
8,163
28,543
41,852
291
Transfer
Acquisition
Sold
35,564
(35,564)
-
23,725
-
-
-
23,725
-
-
(12,329)
-
(32,430)
(44,759)
(2,117)
-
-
-
-
42,143
-
23,725
(46,876)
As at December 31, 2019
70,776
134,631
21,365
226,772
13,605
(4,194)
236,183
Provision for write-downs
As at December 31, 2018
1,446
8,218
Sold
Write-down of real estate held for
development and sale
-
193
-
607
As at December 31, 2019
1,639
8,825
-
-
-
-
9,664
-
800
5,028
(1,578)
-
10,464
3,450
-
-
-
-
14,692
(1,578)
800
13,914
Net book value
As at December 31, 2018
As at December 31, 2019
40,949
69,137
130,089
25,252
196,290
10,403
(4,194)
202,499
125,806
21,365
216,308
10,155
(4,194)
222,269
During the year ended December 31, 2019, interest of $158 (2018 - $256) was capitalized as a component of development activities.
During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Corporation recorded a write-down of $800 (2018 - $1,820) due to costs capitalized
during the period (primarily property taxes and planning costs) relating to a parcel of land held for development that is carried at net
realizable value since December 2016.
During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Corporation purchased 130 acres of future residential development land in north
Calgary for $23,725. The purchase was paid for with a cash payment of $5,101 and a $18,624 vendor-take-back mortgage with an
interest rate of 5% per annum. The vendor-take-back mortgage is repayable in two installments of approximately $9,312 each, in
May 2021 and 2022.
During the three months and year ended December 31, 2019, the Corporation closed the sale of an 357-acre parcel of land belonging
to a limited partnership for $550. In November 2019, the limited partnership made a distribution of $518 to its unit holders from the
proceeds of this sale.
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GENESIS LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)
6.
AMOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Agreements receivable
Other receivables
2019
5,515
616
6,131
2018
10,584
4,376
14,960
Agreements receivable for lot sales have various terms of repayment with purchasers generally having between 6 and 24 months to
pay the balance owing for the purchased lots. On receipt of a minimum 15% non-refundable deposit the purchaser is deemed to
have control over the lot and is permitted to start construction. In order to mitigate credit risk, the Corporation does not transfer title
to sold residential lots until full payment is received. Certain agreements receivable and mortgages receivable, if any, are interest
bearing.
7.
VENDOR-TAKE-BACK MORTGAGE RECEIVABLE
Vendor-take-back mortgage receivable (1)
(1) Includes accrued interest
Interest of $1,333 was received in December 2019 (2018 - $1,333).
2019
20,558
2018
20,558
Limited Partnership Land Pool (“LPLP 2007”), a limited partnership controlled by the Corporation closed the sale of a 319-acre parcel
of land on December 15, 2017 for gross proceeds of $41,000. LPLP 2007 received $20,500 in cash and a $20,500 three-year
vendor-take-back first mortgage bearing interest at 6.5% per annum. Interest on the vendor-take-back mortgage receivable is payable
annually, in arrears.
On October 17, 2019, the Corporation completed a transaction with LPLP 2007, whereby the Corporation acquired the third-party,
secured vendor-take-back mortgage receivable held by LPLP 2007. The acquisition cost to Genesis was $22,020. Consideration to
LPLP 2007 was comprised of a cash payment of $10,360 to LPLP 2007 by the Corporation with the balance of $11,660 applied to
fully repay the loan owed by LPLP 2007 to the Corporation. Interest owed on that loan by LPLP 2007 of approximately $650 was
waived as part of the settlement arrangements.
The cash proceeds of $10,360 paid by the Corporation to LPLP 2007 were placed in escrow by LPLP for pro rata distribution to those
limited partners who request the distribution and will release LPLP, Genesis and related entities from any liabilities, including in
respect of a class action against them proposed by several limited partners of LPLP and related partnership (see note 18d). The
Corporation also paid $100 to reimburse a limited partner holding a significant number of limited partnership units (22%) for a portion
of its legal fees and other costs incurred by it in negotiating and evaluating these settlement arrangements. Any funds not distributed
to requesting limited partners within a period of time to be determined by the general partner of LPLP will be retained by LPLP to
fund its operating expenses, including its share of any costs in may incur in respect of the proposed class action.
8.
INVESTMENTS IN LAND DEVELOPMENT ENTITIES
Investment in land development limited partnership – 5% interest
Investment in land development joint venture – 8% interest
2019
1,850
3,758
5,608
58
2018
-
-
-
19
GENESIS LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)
9.
OTHER OPERATING ASSETS
Deposits – construction projects
Prepayments
Restricted cash
Property and equipment
2019
2,357
370
12,077
447
15,251
2018
2,648
309
1,029
430
4,416
Deposits include amounts paid to development authorities as security to guarantee the completion of construction projects under
development. The deposits are refundable upon completion of the related projects and earn interest at rates approximating those
earned on guaranteed investment certificates. The Corporation has also provided letters of credit as security to guarantee the
completion of certain construction projects (see note 18b for additional information). Restricted cash includes $10,360 paid to LPLP
2007 by the Corporation and has been placed in trust pending distribution to its unit holders (refer to note 7 for additional information).
10.
LEASES
ROU Assets
As at January 1, 2019
Additions
Depreciation charge for the year (1)
As at December 31, 2019
Lease Liabilities
As at January 1, 2019
Additions
Lease payments
Depreciation charge for the year (1)
As at December 31, 2019
Photocopiers
Office Building
Trucks
-
90
(12)
78
184
-
(105)
79
48
-
(13)
35
Photocopiers
Office Building
Trucks
-
90
(13)
2
79
184
-
(77)
11
118
48
-
(14)
2
36
Total
232
90
(130)
192
Total
232
90
(104)
15
233
Lease liabilities – undiscounted cash flows
Photocopiers
Office Building
Trucks
Total
January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020
January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2024
As at December 31, 2019
20
67
87
121
-
121
14
24
38
155
91
246
59
20
GENESIS LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)
10.
LEASES (continued)
Amounts recognized in statements of comprehensive
income
Interest on lease liabilities
For the year ended December 31, 2019
Photocopiers
Office Building
Trucks
3
3
7
7
2
2
Amounts recognized in the statement of cash flows (2)
Photocopiers
Office Building
Trucks
Interest paid
Payment of lease liabilities
For the year ended December 31, 2019
(1) Depreciation rate used ranged between 4.76% and 4.77%.
3
11
14
2
71
73
2
12
14
(2) These amounts are included in the line item Paid to suppliers and employees in the consolidated statements of cash flows
11.
INCOME TAXES
Total
12
12
Total
7
94
101
a) On June 28, 2019, legislation was enacted to decrease the Alberta corporate income tax rate from 12% to 8% with a 1%
reduction effective July 1, 2019 and further 1% reductions on each of January 1, 2020, 2021 and 2022. As a result, deferred
income tax assets were reduced by $1,359 which was recognized as an increase in deferred income tax expense. Income tax
was recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income as follows:
Current income tax
Deferred income tax
Income tax expense
2019
2,283
532
2,815
2018
3,531
(1,774)
1,757
b)
Income tax expense differed from that which would be expected from applying the combined statutory Canadian federal and
provincial income tax rates of 26.50% (2018 - 27.00%) to earnings before income taxes. The difference resulted from the
following:
Earnings before income taxes
Statutory tax rate
Expected income tax expense
Change in tax rate impact on future tax
Share-based compensation
Other
Non-controlling interest
Tax expense for the year
c)
The deferred tax assets (liabilities) of the Corporation were as follows:
Deferred tax assets
Deferred tax liabilities
Net deferred tax assets
60
2019
5,850
26.50%
1,550
1,359
113
147
(354)
2,815
2019
9,275
(408)
8,867
2018
5,536
27.00%
1,495
-
70
99
93
1,757
2018
10,774
(1,376)
9,398
21
GENESIS LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)
11.
INCOME TAXES (continued)
d)
The components of the net deferred tax asset were as follows:
Real estate held for development and sale
Reserves from land sales
Unamortized financing costs
Other temporary differences
Net deferred tax assets
12.
LOANS AND CREDIT FACILITIES
Secured by agreements receivable and real estate held for development and sale
(a) Demand land project servicing loans from major Canadian chartered banks, payable on
collection of agreements receivable, bearing interest at prime +0.75% per annum, secured by real
estate held for development and sale with a carrying value of $53,728. These loans are due
between December 30, 2020 and July 4, 2021.
Secured by real estate held for development and sale
(b) Vendor-take-back mortgage payable (“VTB”) at 0% per annum measured at amortized cost
and whose fair value is based on discounted future cash flows, using an 8% discount rate. The
$40,000 VTB was entered into on January 6, 2015 in partial payment for the purchase of southeast
Calgary lands and is secured by these lands which have a carrying value of $45,081. The VTB is
to be paid in five annual installments of $8,000 each, commencing January 6, 2016 and ending
January 6, 2020. The final installment of $8,000 was paid in January 2020.
2019
5,677
(209)
2,862
537
8,867
2018
7,076
(1,376)
3,111
587
9,398
2019
2018
4,145
7,914
8,000
16,000
Unamortized portion of the discount on the VTB.
-
(613)
(c) The VTB bearing interest at 5% per annum was entered into on September 13, 2019 in partial
payment for the purchase of approximately 130 acres of future residential development land in
north Calgary. The VTB is secured by these lands which have a carrying value of $24,087. The
VTB is to be repaid in two installments of approximately $9,312 each in May 2021 and 2022.
(d) A loan facility for $15,375 bearing interest at 6.50% per annum, due on December 15, 2020
and is secured by a $20,500 VTB (refer to note 7).
(e) Demand operating line of credit up to $10,000 from a major Canadian chartered bank, bearing
interest at prime +1.00% per annum, secured by real estate held for development and sale with a
carrying value of $15,051 due on March 31, 2020.
Secured by housing projects under development
(f) Demand operating line of credit from a major Canadian chartered bank up to $6,500, bearing
interest at prime +0.75% per annum, secured by a general security agreement over assets of the
home building division.
(g) Demand project specific townhouse construction loans from a major Canadian chartered bank,
payable on collection of sale and closing proceeds, bearing interest at prime +0.90% per annum,
secured by the project with a carrying value of $7,153. One loan is due on March 28, 2020 and
the other is due on August 31, 2020.
Deferred fees on loans and credit facilities
61
18,634
14,470
-
-
-
-
2,261
1,509
4,370
7,177
51,880
(334)
51,546
31,987
(291)
31,696
22
GENESIS LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)
12.
LOANS AND CREDIT FACILITIES (continued)
A lender has a general security agreement on all property of the Corporation and its subsidiaries, in addition to specific security
mentioned above.
The weighted average interest rate of loan agreements with financial institutions was 5.76% (December 31, 2018 – 4.76%) based on
December 31, 2019 balances.
During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Corporation received advances of $39,847 (2018 - $33,975) relating to various loan
facilities. These are secured by agreements receivable, real estate held for development and sale, housing projects under
development and a $20,500 VTB and bear interest ranging from prime +0.75% to 6.50% per annum, with due dates ranging from
March 28, 2020 to July 4, 2021.
The VTB at 0% per annum is measured at amortized cost and its fair value is based on discounted future cash flows using an 8%
discount rate, resulting in interest expense of $613 (2018 - $1,179) for the year ended December 31, 2019.
The Corporation and its subsidiaries have various covenants in place with their lenders with respect to credit facilities including credit
usage restrictions; 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 on
encumbrances, liens and charges, material changes to project plans, and material changes in the Corporation’s ownership structure.
As at December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Corporation and its subsidiaries were in compliance with all loan covenants.
Based on the contractual terms, the Corporation’s loans and credit facilities are to be repaid within the following time periods
(excluding deferred financing fees):
January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020
January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021
January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022
13.
SHARE CAPITAL
a) Authorized
30,450
12,118
9,312
51,880
Unlimited number of common shares without par value.
Unlimited number of preferred shares without par value, none issued.
b) Weighted average number of shares
The following table sets forth the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the year ended December 31, 2019
and 2018:
Basic
Effect of dilutive securities - stock options
Diluted
Year ended December 31,
2019
42,181,015
-
42,181,015
2018
43,076,831
135,000
43,211,831
All 2,535,000 options outstanding at the year ended December 31, 2019 (2018 – 2,025,000) were excluded in calculating diluted
earnings per share as their weighted average exercise price was higher than the average market price of the Corporation’s shares
during the period.
62
23
GENESIS LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)
13.
SHARE CAPITAL (continued)
c)
Normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”)
On October 8, 2019, the Corporation announced the renewal of its NCIB. The renewed NCIB commenced on October 10, 2019 and
will terminate on the earlier of: (i) October 9, 2020; and (ii) the date on which the maximum number of common shares are purchased
pursuant to the bid. The Corporation may purchase for cancellation up to 2,109,016 common shares under the renewed NCIB.
The prior NCIB, which expired on October 9, 2019, allowed the Corporation to purchase for cancellation up to 2,147,636 common
shares. The Corporation purchased a total of 772,400 common shares at an average price of $3.12 per share under this NCIB.
The following table sets forth the number of common shares repurchased and cancelled during the year ended December 31, 2019
and 2018 under the NCIB.
Number of shares repurchased and cancelled
Reduction in share capital
Reduction in retained earnings
Reduction in shareholders’ equity
Average purchase price per share
Year ended December 31,
2019
23,694
31
27
58
2.41
2018
1,069,100
1,362
2,139
3,501
3.27
Subsequent to December 31, 2019, the Corporation repurchased 52,516 common shares between January 1, 2020 and March 6,
2020 for cancellation under the NCIB.
d)
Dividends
No dividends were declared or paid in the year ended December 31, 2019 (2018 - $10,309 or $0.24 per share).
63
24
GENESIS LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)
14.
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
On September 20, 2018, the Corporation’s Board of Directors adopted a new long-term incentive plan comprised of a stock option
plan and a deferred share unit (“DSU”) plan which was approved by the Corporation’s shareholders on May 9, 2019.
a)
Stock Option Plan
Share-based payments may be settled in cash or equity at the sole discretion of the Corporation and are accounted for as
equity-settled plans. Stock options have a 7-year term and vest 25% on each of the first, second, third and fourth anniversary dates
of the grant. Share-based compensation was recorded and included as a part of general and administrative expense.
Details of stock options are as follows:
Outstanding - beginning of period
Options forfeited
Options issued
Outstanding - end of period
Exercisable - end of period
Year ended December 31,
2019
2018
Number of
Options
2,025,000
(270,000)
780,000
2,535,000
438,750
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
Number of
Options
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
$3.36
$3.12
$3.11
$3.31
$3.40
-
-
2,025,000
2,025,000
-
-
-
$3.36
$3.36
-
Outstanding
Exercisable
Range of Exercise
Prices ($)
Number at
December 31, 2019
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
Number at
December 31, 2019
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Life in
Years
3.11 - 3.48
2,535,000
$3.31
438,750
$3.40
5.85
The following assumptions were used in estimating the fair value of options granted using the Black-Scholes Option-Pricing Model:
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
2019
2018
1.50 - 1.59%
2.25 - 2.30%
5.50
5.50
28.8 - 29.1%
25.6 – 28.1%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
64
25
GENESIS LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)
14.
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (continued)
b) Deferred Share Unit Plan (“DSU”)
The Corporation’s DSU plan provides DSUs to be issued to directors and designated employees. DSUs vest 25% on each of the
first, second, third and fourth anniversary dates of the grant and shall not be redeemed except upon the occurrence of the earlier of
any one of the following: the death of a participant; the retirement of a participant; or in the case of a designated employee, the
termination of a participant. Details of the DSUs are as follows:
Outstanding - beginning of period
DSUs granted pursuant to bonus / incentive plan
Outstanding - end of period
Vested - end of period
Year ended December 31,
2019
-
70,941
70,941
-
2018
-
-
-
-
The outstanding liability related to cash settled DSUs as at December 31, 2019 was $84 (2018 - $nil) and is recorded in accounts
payable and accrued liabilities.
c) Share-based compensation expense
Share-based compensation expense of the Corporation consisted of the following:
Stock options
Deferred share units - cash settled grants
15.
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
The general and administrative expense of the Corporation consisted of the following:
Compensation and benefits
Share-based compensation
Corporate administration
Professional services
Years ended December 31,
2019
344
84
428
Years ended December 31,
2019
6,761
428
2,754
1,277
2018
259
-
259
2018
7,463
259
1,628
1,056
11,220
10,406
65
26
GENESIS LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)
15.
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE (continued)
Compensation and benefits of the directors and key management personnel, included in the general and administrative expenses
above, were as follows:
Salaries, wages and benefits
Share-based compensation
16.
SELLING AND MARKETING
Selling and marketing expenses of the Corporation consisted of the following:
Advertising and marketing
Sales commissions
17.
FINANCE EXPENSE
Finance expense of the Corporation consisted of the following:
Interest incurred
Finance expense relating to VTBs (note 12)
Financing fees amortized
Interest and financing fees capitalized (note 5)
Years ended December 31,
2019
1,904
428
2,332
Years ended December 31,
2019
2,970
1,264
4,234
Years ended December 31,
2019
722
855
186
(158)
1,605
2018
1,801
259
2,060
2018
3,068
1,384
4,452
2018
437
1,179
171
(256)
1,531
18.
a)
b)
c)
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
In 2012, the Corporation entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Northeast Community Society to contribute
$5,000 over 10 years for 15-year naming rights to “Genesis Centre for Community Wellness”, a recreation complex in northeast
Calgary ($500 each year, terminating in 2021). The first eight installments totaling $4,000 have been paid. The ninth payment
was made in January 2020.
The Corporation has issued letters of credit pursuant to servicing agreements with municipalities to indemnify them in the event
that the Corporation does not perform its contractual obligations. As at December 31, 2019, the letters of credit amounted to
$4,795 (December 31, 2018 - $6,358).
The Corporation is committed to pay levies and municipal fees relating to signed municipal agreements on commencement of
development of certain real estate assets with the following payments:
January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020
January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021
66
6,406
4,794
11,200
27
GENESIS LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)
18.
d)
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (continued)
The Corporation is a co-defendant in a statement of claim initiated by a limited partner of LPLP 2007 and its affiliated RRSP
limited partnerships. The statement of claim seeks to be certified as a class action and is seeking damages of $60,000. Any
potential liability to the Corporation and/or the Partnership is indeterminate, and no provision has been made. The Corporation’s
view is that this action is without merit and is actively contesting it. No significant developments occurred on this litigation claim
in the year ended December 31, 2019.
19.
PROVISION FOR LITIGATION
The Corporation is a defendant in a statement of claim against the Corporation alleging wrongful termination of employment. The
aggregate amount of the claim is approximately $1,600 and the Corporation recorded this amount as a provision as at December 31,
2017.
In March 2019, the plaintiffs amended their statement of claim to add claims in the amount of $1,100 plus costs and interest in
connection with a disputed purported exercise of stock options. The Corporation has not made any provision for this additional amount
claimed. The Corporation’s view is that this action is without merit and is actively contesting it. No significant developments occurred
on this litigation claim in the year ended December 31, 2019.
20.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
a) Risks associated with financial instruments
(i) Credit risk
The Corporation recognizes bad debt expense (or recovery) relating to amounts receivable on sold lots, net of the value of the related
sold lots which are taken back into the Corporation’s lot inventory on the termination of the relevant agreement. Termination could
occur when the buyer fails to perform or observe terms of covenants of the relevant agreement.
Recovery of bad debt expense is included in the Corporation’s general and administrative expenses. In order to mitigate credit risk,
the Corporation does not transfer title to sold residential lots until full payment is received. Individual balances due from customers
as at December 31, 2019, which comprise greater than 10% of total amounts receivable, totaled $5,515 from two customers (2018 -
$10,082 from three customers).
Aging of amounts receivable was as follows:
Past due
Not past due
2019
-
6,131
6,131
2018
-
14,960
14,960
67
28
GENESIS LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)
20.
(ii)
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued)
Liquidity risk
The contractual maturities of financial liabilities and other commitments as at December 31, 2019 were as follows:
<1 Year
>1 Year
Total
Financial liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Loans and credit facilities excl. deferred fees (note 12)
Commitments
Lease obligations
Naming rights (note 18)
Levies and municipal fees (note 18)
7,900
30,450
38,350
452
500
6,406
7,358
45,708
-
21,430
21,430
92
500
4,794
5,386
26,816
7,900
51,880
59,780
544
1,000
11,200
12,744
72,524
At December 31, 2019, the Corporation had obligations due within the next 12 months of $45,708 (2018 - $23,158). Based on the
Corporation’s operating history, its relationship with its lenders and committed sales contracts, management believes that the
Corporation has the ability to continue to renew or repay its 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. A 1% change in interest rates would result in a change in interest incurred of approximately $108
annually on floating rate loans.
b)
Fair value of financial instruments
The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, 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.
The fair values of the Corporation’s loans and credit facilities, amounts receivable and vendor-take-back mortgage receivable were
estimated based on current market rates for loans of the same risk and maturities.
The fair value of investments in land development entities are based on the market approach method. This method uses prices and
other relevant information that have been generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets.
Fair value measurements recognized in the consolidated balance sheets are categorized using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the
significance of inputs used in determining the fair values. The three fair value hierarchy levels are as follows:
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices)
or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices); and
Level 3: Inputs for the asset or liability that is not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).
68
29
GENESIS LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)
20.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued)
The Corporation’s current financial assets are measured at amortized cost or fair value through profit and loss (“FVTPL”). The
estimated fair value of financial assets and liabilities as at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are presented in the following
table:
Carrying Value
Fair Value
Fair Value
Hierarchy
Measurement
Basis
As at
Dec. 31, 2019
As at
Dec. 31, 2018
As at
Dec. 31, 2019
As at
Dec. 31, 2018
Financial Assets
Cash
Investments in land development
entities
Restricted cash
Amounts receivable
Vendor-take-back mortgage
receivable
Level 1
Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
Level 2
FVTPL
FVTPL
FVTPL
Amortized cost
Amortized cost
16,248
5,608
12,077
6,131
20,558
24,042
-
1,029
14,960
20,558
16,248
5,608
12,077
5,968
20,312
24,042
-
1,029
14,733
20,254
During the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, no transfers were made between the levels in the fair value hierarchy.
Investments in land development entities are classified as level 3 of the hierarchy.
c) Capital management
The Corporation’s policy is to maintain a sufficient capital base in order to maintain investor, creditor and market confidence and to
sustain future development of the business. The Corporation is not subject to externally imposed capital requirements.
The Corporation manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it in light of changes in regional economic conditions and
the risk characteristics of the underlying real estate industry within that region.
The Corporation considered its capital structure at the following dates to specifically include:
Loans and credit facilities (note 12)
Shareholders’ equity
2019
51,546
193,957
245,503
2018
31,696
191,970
223,666
69
30
GENESIS LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)
21.
SEGMENTED INFORMATION
The income producing business units of the Corporation reported the following activities for the year ended December 31, 2019 and
2018:
Land Development Segment
Intrasegment
Elimination
-
LP
511
Home
Building
Segment
59,746
-
Intersegment
Elimination
(21,270)
-
Total
29,071
550
Total
67,547
550
(15,667)
(51,480)
21,270
(45,877)
(800)
-
13,154
8,266
(6,835)
(8,735)
6,319
(469)
-
-
-
-
(800)
21,420
(15,570)
5,850
254,898
20,574
(5,804)
269,668
28,940
(2,340)
296,268
73,463
1,805
(1,752)
73,516
12,197
(2,340)
83,373
181,435
18,769
(4,052)
196,152
16,743
-
212,895
Land Development Segment
Intrasegment
Elimination
LP
Home
Building
Segment
Intersegment
Elimination
54,113
(19,571)
-
-
Total
31,769
15,126
Total
66,311
15,126
(32,719)
(46,056)
19,571
(59,204)
(1,820)
12,356
-
8,057
(5,546)
(9,331)
6,810
(1,274)
-
-
-
-
(1,820)
20,413
(14,877)
5,536
4,985
1,334
Genesis
28,560
-
(15,129)
(800)
12,631
(7,646)
Genesis
31,750
15,126
(32,701)
(920)
13,255
(5,958)
550
(538)
-
523
811
19
-
(18)
(900)
(899)
412
7,297
(487)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Year ended December 31, 2019
Revenues
Revenues – development lands
Direct cost of sales
Write-down of real estate held for
development and sale
Gross margin
G&A, selling & marketing and net
finance expense or income
Earnings (loss) before income
taxes and non-controlling interest
Segmented assets as at
December 31, 2019
Segmented liabilities as at
December 31, 2019 (1), (2)
Segmented net assets as at
December 31, 2019 (1), (2)
Year ended December 31, 2018
Revenues
Revenues – development lands
Direct cost of sales
Write-down of real estate held for
development and sale
Gross margin
G&A, selling & marketing and net
finance expense or income
Earnings (loss) before income
taxes and non-controlling interest
Segmented assets as at
December 31, 2018
Segmented liabilities as at
December 31, 2018 (1), (2)
Segmented net assets as at
December 31, 2018 (1), (2)
237,274
30,972
(17,384)
250,862
31,199
(3,905)
278,156
58,216
13,342
(13,332)
58,226
14,066
(3,905)
68,387
179,058
17,630
(4,052)
192,636
17,133
-
209,769
(1) Segmented liabilities under the Genesis land development segment include $392 due to the home building segment (December 31, 2018 –
$2,112 due from the home building segment to the land development segment).
(2) Segmented liabilities under the LP segment is comprised of accounts payable and accrued liabilities and includes $1,752 (December 31, 2018 -
$13,332) due to Genesis.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)
22.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Fees for services provided by a corporation controlled by an officer
and director
Year ended December 31,
2019
-
-
2018
251
251
There were no amounts in accounts payable and accrued liabilities relating to related party transactions as at December 31, 2019 and 2018.
23.
CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES
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 the Corporation controls. The
Corporation has less than 50% equity ownership in these limited partnership entities; however, the Corporation 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 that they are controlled by the Corporation. Accordingly, the accounts
of the limited partnerships have been consolidated in the Corporation’s financial statements. Subsidiaries of the Corporation are
general partners in three limited partnership group structures.
Limited partnerships 4/5 (“LP 4/5”) is a partner in a joint venture with the Corporation, that holds land held for future development
located east of Calgary in the Municipal District of Rocky View. No capital repayments are required with respect to LP 4/5. The
Corporation has a nominal ownership interest in Genesis Limited Partnership #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 on the limited partnership portion.
On October 17, 2019, the Corporation completed a transaction with LPLP 2007, whereby the Corporation acquired the third-party,
secured vendor-take-back mortgage receivable held by LPLP 2007. The acquisition cost to Genesis was $22,020. Consideration to
LPLP 2007 was comprised of a cash payment of $10,360 to LPLP 2007 by the Corporation with the balance of $11,660 applied to
fully repay the loan owed by LPLP 2007 to the Corporation. Refer to note 7 for additional information.
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GENESIS LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)
23.
CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES (continued)
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
Genesis Land Development (Southeast) Corp.
Genesis Keystone Ltd.
Polar Hedge Enhanced Income Trust
Home Building
Genesis Builders Group Inc.
The Breeze Inc.
Joint Venture
Kinwood Communities Inc.
Limited Partnerships
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 8/9 Group
Genesis Limited Partnership #8
Genesis Limited Partnership #9, GP GLP9 Inc., GLP9 Subco Inc.
GP GLP8 Inc.
LPLP 2007 Group
Limited Partnership Land Pool (2007)
GP LPLP 2007 Inc.
GP RRSP 2007 Inc., LPLP 2007 Subco Inc.
LPLP 2007 Subco #2 Inc., LP RRSP Limited Partnership #1
LP RRSP Limited Partnership #2
% equity interest as at
December 31, 2019
December 31, 2018
100%
100%
0.0002%
99.9998%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
50%
0.001%
0%
100%
53.63%
0%
100%
0.023%
100%
0%
0%
0%
100%
100%
0.0002%
99.9998%
100%
-
100%
100%
100%
50%
0.001%
0%
100%
53.63%
0%
100%
0.023%
100%
0%
0%
0%
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GENESIS LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)
23.
CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES (continued)
The following tables summarize the information relating to the Corporation's subsidiaries that have material non-controlling interests
and may include inter-group balances that are eliminated on consolidation and become a component of the net non-controlling
interest:
BALANCE SHEETS
Assets
December 31, 2019
LP 4/5
LP 8/9
LPLP 2007
Total
Real estate held for development and sale
8,980
1,176
Amounts receivable
Other operating assets including restricted
cash (refer to note 7)
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets
Liabilities
Customer deposits
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Due to related parties
Total liabilities
Net assets (liabilities)
Non-controlling interest (%)
-
-
-
1
30
9
8,980
1,216
-
-
1,400
1,400
7,580
100%
30
2
246
278
938
100%
-
5
10,364
9
10,378
-
21
106
127
10,251
100%
10,156
6
10,394
18
20,574
30
23
1,752
1,805
18,769
December 31, 2018
LP 4/5
LP 8/9
LPLP 2007
Total
Assets
Real estate held for development and sale
8,721
1,683
Amounts receivable
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets
Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Due to related parties
Total liabilities
Net assets (liabilities)
Non-controlling interest (%)
-
-
-
1
8,721
1,684
-
1,049
1,049
7,672
100%
-
529
529
1,155
100%
-
20,558
9
20,567
10
11,754
11,764
8,803
100%
10,404
20,558
10
30,972
10
13,332
13,342
17,630
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
(All tabular amounts and amounts in footnotes to tables are in thousands of Canadian dollars except number of shares)
23.
CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES (continued)
SUMMARIZED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Revenues
Net (loss) earnings
Non-controlling interest (%)
Revenues
Net (loss) earnings
Non-controlling interest (%)
SUMMARIZED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash flows used in financing activities
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash flows used in financing activities
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Year ended December 31, 2019
LP 8/9
550
(22)
100%
LPLP 2007
492
1,448
100%
Year ended December 31, 2018
LP 8/9
-
(913)
100%
LPLP 2007
-
474
100%
LP 4/5
19
(92)
100%
LP 4/5
19
(48)
100%
Year ended December 31, 2019
LP 4/5
LP 8/9
LPLP 2007
-
-
-
8
-
8
1,454
(1,454)
-
Year ended December 31, 2018
LP 4/5
LP 8/9
LPLP 2007
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,349
(1,340)
9
Total
1,061
1,334
Total
19
(487)
Total
1,462
(1,454)
8
Total
1,349
(1,340)
9
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Transfer Agent
COMPUTERSHARE TRUST
COMPANY OF CANADA
600, 530 - 8th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 3S8
Stock Exchange
TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE
Stock Symbol – GDC
Auditors
MNP LLP
1500, 640 - 5th Avenue SW
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Corporate Office
Genesis Land Development Corp.
7315 - 8th Street NE
Calgary, AB T2E 8A2
Main 403 265 8079
Email info@genesisland.com
www.genesisland.com
Officers
IAIN STEWART
President and CEO
WAYNE KING
Chief Financial Officer
PARVESHINDERA SIDHU
President, Genesis Builders Group Inc.
and Vice-President, Home Building
ARNIE STEFANIUK
Vice-President, Land Development
BRIAN WHITWELL
Vice-President, Asset Management
Directors
STEPHEN J. GRIGGS
Executive Chair
STEVEN GLOVER
Lead Director
MARK W. MITCHELL
Director
LOUDON OWEN
Director
IAIN STEWART
Director
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GENESIS LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP.
7315 - 8th Street NE
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2E 8A2
Main 403 265 8079
Email info@genesisland.com
www.genesisland.com