ANNUAL
REPORT 2017
IN THIS REPORT
1 Management’s Discussion & Analysis
42 Consolidated Financial Statements
Management’s
Discussion and Analysis
2017 Year End Report
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) was prepared and approved by the Board of Directors (the “Board”)
of Gibson Energy Inc. (“we”, “our”, “us”, its”, “Gibson Energy”, “Gibson” or the “Company”) as of March 5, 2018 and should be read
in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes of the Company for the years ended December
31, 2017 and 2016, which were prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as set out in the Handbook of the
Canadian Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants and as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”),
also referred to as GAAP. Amounts are stated in thousands of Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. Additional information about
Gibson, including the Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2017 (“AIF”) is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com
and on our website at www.gibsonenergy.com.
This MD&A contains forward-looking information and non-GAAP measures and readers are cautioned that this MD&A should be read
in conjunction with the Company’s disclosure under “Forward-Looking Information” and “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” included at
the end of this MD&A.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW AND STRATEGY
Gibson is an oil infrastructure company with our principal businesses consisting of the storage, blending, processing, and gathering
of crude oil and refined products. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, our operations are focused around our core terminal assets
located at Hardisty, Alberta (the “Hardisty Terminal” or “Hardisty”) and Edmonton, Alberta (the “Edmonton Terminal” or
“Edmonton”), and also include the Moose Jaw Facility and injections stations in the Permian basin in Texas and the South Central Oil
Province (“SCOOP”) and the Sooner Trend, Anadarko Basin, Canadian, and Kingfisher Counties (“STACK”) basins in Oklahoma.
Our strategy and strengths
The key attributes of our strategy are:
an oil infrastructure focus, with the Infrastructure segment expected to comprise approximately 85% of segment profit by
the end of 2019, including the terminals and pipelines representing approximately 75% of total segment profit;
targeting 10% distributable cash flow per share growth through aiming to invest $150 million to $200 million in growth
capital per year; and
offering a secure, growing dividend that is underpinned by long-term contracts with investment grade counterparties at its
terminal assets, with total Company cash flows expected to be comprised of approximately 85% take-or-pay, stable fee-
based structures, inclusive of internal take-or-pay, by the end of 2019.
In order to be successful in our strategy we will:
leverage our competitive position at our terminals to continue to secure a significant proportion of new tankage business.
Through offering the most connectivity to inbound and outbound pipelines at Hardisty, as well as exclusive access to the
only unit train rail facility at Hardisty, we have built a position that provides us a competitive advantage to service our
customers. We intend to harvest additional opportunities within our terminals to provide incremental connectivity and other
services to existing terminal customers;
seek complementary growth through our basin strategy, focusing on the oil sands, Viking and Duvernay basins in Canada,
and the Permian and SCOOP / STACK basins in the U.S. Within these basins, we will leverage our core terminals and injection
stations to advantage us in competing for gathering pipeline and related infrastructure opportunities;
pursue high quality cash flows to underpin our dividend and fund growth capital to maintain over 80% of our cash flows
from take-or-pay, stable fee-based contracts;
maintain a strong balance sheet and financial position through targeting a leverage ratio of 3.0x – 3.5x and a payout ratio of
70% – 80% of distributable cash flow. We anticipate being fully funded for our growth capital through the end of 2019
through proceeds from non-core asset dispositions, and will subsequently seek to fund growth capital with a maximum of
50% - 60% debt. We also target an investment grade credit rating to decrease our funding costs and increase our access to
capital;
remain highly skilled in building and operating our infrastructure while aggressively managing costs to maintain and improve
operating margins. We will be customer-focused and will foster long-term relationships with our customers in order to better
understand their infrastructure requirements and be more responsive in providing the best solutions for them; and
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continue our firm commitment to be a leader in environment, health, and safety. Our experienced leadership team has a
proven history of successful operations and a strong industry reputation.
SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Three months ended December 31
2016 3
2017
Year ended December 31
2017
2016 3
2015 3
Continuing operations
Revenue ..................................................................
Segment profit ........................................................
Net loss ...................................................................
Basic and diluted loss per share ..............................
Adjusted EBITDA 1,2 .................................................
Distributable cash flow 1,2 .......................................
Dividends declared ..................................................
Cash flow from operating activities ........................
Growth capital expenditures...................................
$
$
1,766,887
85,227
(91,787)
(0.64)
82,271
48,465
47,257
45,314
59,045
$ 1,414,187
87,634
$
6,100,839
310,236
$
4,594,181
263,646
$
(50,597)
(0.36)
83,927
42,725
46,772
44,152
34,769
$
(115,715)
(0.81)
277,635
165,031
188,470
204,970
157,123
$
(178,167)
(1.31)
244,092
101,940
181,994
175,482
202,984
$
$
5,405,311
377,416
(295,374)
(2.35)
344,591
200,990
161,002
399,117
343,766
Combined operations 1
Combined Adjusted EBITDA 1,2 ................................
Distributable cash flow 1,2 .......................................
82,271
$ 65,170
97,219
$ 47,614
291,272
386,284
$ 183,594 $ 131,644 $ 226,297
278,106
Consolidated balance sheets
Total assets ...................................................................
Total non-current liabilities ...........................................
$
2017
2,964,434
$ 1,498,900
As at December 31
2016
$ 3,261,347
$ 1,639,045
2015
$ 3,282,986
$ 1,606,425
Last Twelve Months - As at December 31
2017
2016
2015
4.0
3.7
Debt ratios 4
Total and senior debt leverage ratio .............................
Interest coverage ratio ..................................................
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1 See definition of non-GAAP measures on pages 20 to 23 and 39 to 40. Combined Adjusted EBITDA and Combined distributable cash flow,
represents the aggregated results of both continuing and discontinued operations.
2 See pages 21 to 22 and 28 for a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to segment profit and distributable cash flow to cash flow from operations,
respectively.
3 Comparative period information has been restated to reflect the impact of discontinued operations. Refer to “subsequent events” for
details.
4 See ratio discussion on page 21 and 26 for more information on the ratio calculation which includes calculation of Proforma Adjusted EBITDA
for covenant calculations.
3.2
4.6
4.4
3.0
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2017 REVIEW
Financial highlights
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Segment profit for the Infrastructure segment increased by 19% to $237 million for the year ended December 31, 2017
compared to $200 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 primarily as a result of the additional tank capacity and
associated take-or-pay, stable fee-based contracts added during the first quarter of 2017 and the fourth quarter of 2016.
Segment profit from continuing operations increased by 17% to $310 million for the year ended December 31, 2017
compared to $264 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 primarily due to higher segment profit from the
Infrastructure segment.
Distributable cash flow from combined operations increased by 39% to $184 million for the year ended December 31,
2017, compared to $132 million for the year ended December 31, 2016.
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations increased by 14% to $278 million for the year ended December 31, 2017
compared to $244 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 due to higher segment profits across all business
segments.
Net loss from continuing operations decreased by 35% to $116 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 compared
to a net loss of $178 million for the year ended December 31, 2016.
In the fourth quarter of 2017 and 2016, the Company declared a dividend of $0.33 and $0.33 per common share,
respectively. Total dividends declared for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, were $188 million and $182
million respectively or $1.32 per common share.
Capital expenditure highlights
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During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company incurred total growth capital expenditures of $157 million of
which $147 million was primarily attributable to the Infrastructure segment for new tanks and related infrastructure at the
Hardisty and Edmonton Terminals. Total 2017 growth capital expenditures were below our most recent guidance of $170
million mainly due to capital costs savings at the Edmonton Terminal expansion and the timing of the spend related to
other Infrastructure growth projects.
On September 11, 2017, the Company announced the sanction of the construction of 1.1 million barrels of new tankage at
its Hardisty Terminal of which 600,000 barrels is underpinned by a long-term, take-or-pay, stable fee-based contract with
a senior investment grade oil sands customer and 500,000 barrels for operational purposes. The two 300,000 barrel tanks
and one 500,000 barrel tank are expected to be placed into service in the third quarter of 2019 and will increase the total
capacity of the terminal to approximately 10.1 million barrels.
Disposition of non-core businesses
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During 2017, the Company closed the sale of its Industrial Propane segment. The final sale price after working capital
adjustments was $433 million resulting in recognition of a post-tax gain on sale of $151 million.
On August 1, 2017, the Company announced its intention to divest its U.S. Environmental Services business.
Credit facility and long-term debt updates
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Effective March 7, 2017, the Company amended its unsecured revolving credit facility (“Revolving Credit Facility”) whereby,
among other revisions, the maximum consolidated senior debt leverage ratio and the maximum consolidated total debt
leverage ratio were revised to 4.85 to 1.0 for the 2017 fiscal year, 4.25 to 1.0 for the 2018 fiscal year and 4.0 to 1.0
thereafter. Furthermore, the maturity date of our Revolving Credit Facility was extended from August 2020 to March 2022.
On November 30, 2017, the Company amended the Revolving Credit Facility from $500.0 million to $560.0 million.
During the year, the Company issued $600 million 5.25% Senior Unsecured Notes due July 15, 2024 at face value plus
accrued interest (the “New Notes”). Using the net proceeds of the New Notes along with the proceeds from the sale of
Industrial Propane business, the Company fully repaid the US$550 million 6.75% Notes (the "US$ Notes") and $250 million
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7.00% Notes (the “C$ Notes”) (collectively the “Retired Notes”). The refinancing has strengthened the Company's balance
sheet by reducing its long-term indebtedness, decreased its annual interest costs and extended its debt maturity profile.
Organizational changes
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On June 5, 2017, the Company announced the appointment of Steve Spaulding as the Company’s President and Chief
Executive Officer, effective June 19, 2017, at which time Mr. Spaulding also became a member of Gibson’s Board of
Directors.
During 2017, the Company initiated a corporate reorganization which resulted in the elimination of certain positions
including certain executive and management positions. The Company incurred one-time reorganization and executive
costs of $19 million.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Dividend
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On March 5, 2018, the Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per common share for the three months ended March
31, 2018 on its outstanding common shares. The dividend is payable on April 17, 2018 to shareholders of record at the
close of business on March 30, 2018.
Strategy and sale of non-core businesses
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On January 3, 2018 the Company initiated the start-up process related to the commissioning of the two new 400,000 barrel
crude oil storage tanks and related pipeline connection infrastructure at the Edmonton Terminal.
On January 30, 2018, the Company announced its new corporate strategy and plans for the sale of several non-core
businesses, including NGL Wholesale, Canadian Truck Transportation, non-core Canadian Environmental Services and non-
core U.S. Injection Stations and Truck Transportation assets. The Company expects to place all the non-core businesses to
be disposed into the market by the end of 2018, with a target of concluding the non-core divestiture process by mid-2019.
Aggregate proceeds from the sale of non-core businesses are conservatively expected to range between $275 million and
$375 million and are expected to be reinvested into the core infrastructure business through funding future growth capital
expenditures.
On February 21, 2018, the Company announced the sanction of the $50 million Viking Pipeline Project. This project will
extend the reach of the existing Provost Pipeline to support development by several regional producers.
Subsequent to the year end, the Company has continued to progress its U.S. Environmental Services business sale process
and is targeting to complete the divestiture during the first half of 2018.
PROJECT DEVELOPMENTS AND MARKET OUTLOOK
Major growth projects
The Company continues to progress towards the completion of major growth projects within its Infrastructure segment, primarily
related to the construction of tankage and pipeline connections.
On September 11, 2017, the Company announced the sanction of the construction of new 1.1 million barrels of crude oil storage
capacity and related pipeline connection infrastructure at the Company's Hardisty Terminal. The two 300,000 barrel tanks and one
500,000 barrel tank are expected to be placed into service in the third quarter of 2019. The two 300,000 barrel tanks are underpinned
by a long-term, take-or-pay, stable fee-based contract with a senior, investment grade, oil sands customer and the 500,000 barrel
tank is being constructed for operational purposes.
On February 21, 2018, the Company announced the sanction of the $50 million Viking Pipeline Project. Consistent with Gibson’s
intention to expand its pipeline gathering network in the Viking Basin by leveraging existing storage, optimization capabilities and
access to egress pipelines at its Hardisty Terminal, the Viking Pipeline Project will extend the reach of the existing Provost Pipeline to
support development by several regional producers. The 120-km pipeline will have an initial capacity of 13,300 bbl/d, with the
potential to expand to an estimated 25,000 bbl/d in the future. The Viking Pipeline Project is expected to be in service in Q1 2019,
and is underpinned by shippers through take-or-pay commitments with an area of dedication.
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In addition to the projects discussed, we continue to make progress with commercial development opportunities at both Hardisty
and Edmonton that, with success, will enable us to add additional storage and connection infrastructure for our customers.
Market outlook
Gibson regularly evaluates its long-range strategic plan in order to assess the implications of emerging industry trends. These industry
trends have the ability to affect Gibson’s business and prospects over the short-term (“two years or less”) and the medium to long-
term (“two to five years”).
There are a number of factors that affect our customers’ views of market access over the short and medium term, particularly in the
Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin (the “WCSB”). These views, in addition to commodity prices, influence their willingness to
increase capital expenditure programs that ultimately increase activity and production volumes, which create opportunities for our
terminals at Hardisty and Edmonton, as well as our services that support those assets:
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In the short-term, crude oil pricing, location and quality disconnects, combined with the existing shortage of pipeline
takeaway capacity from the WCSB, necessitate demand for terminal services and increase use of crude by rail as a solution
for export market access. The Company believes that increased reliance on storage during periods of limited egress,
especially during pipeline upsets, may lead customers to consider increasing their available storage and will be supportive
of recontracting the rail facility at Hardisty.
Enbridge Inc.’s proposed replacement of its Line 3 pipeline will help the growing supply of Canadian crude oil gain access
to the largest refining markets in the U.S. and Eastern Canada. The replacement of Line 3, which received Canadian
Government approval in December 2016, and is awaiting final approval from the state of Minnesota, could provide
incremental capacity by late 2019. The Hardisty Terminal is connected to deliver to this expansion and Line 3 coming into
service should provide increased opportunities for the Company’s terminal services at Hardisty;
The receipt of Canadian federal approval for the Trans Mountain Expansion pipeline and U.S. federal and state approval
for the Keystone XL pipeline has advanced two initiatives that should help the growing supply of Canadian crude oil garner
improved market access, although additional regulatory challenges remain for both these projects. The starting point for
the pipelines would be adjacent to the Company’s Hardisty (Keystone XL) and Edmonton (Trans Mountain Expansion)
terminals which could provide increased opportunities for the Company’s terminalling services;
Global heavy oil demand and prices may experience transitory volatility associated with the International Marine
Organization’s (IMO) Annex VI regulation which will reduce the maximum sulphur content of marine fuels from 3.5% to
0.5% beginning January 1, 2020. To maintain compliance, marine shippers must either install sulphur scrubbers or switch
to lower sulphur fuels such as diesel or LNG. This change may potentially impact refinery demand for a period of time, and
thus decrease prices for the high sulfur crude oils typical of Canada’s oil sands; and
Over the medium to long-term, as market access becomes more certain and technology development and cost reductions
continue to decrease supply costs, the supply of Canadian heavy crude oil from the oil sands should start to grow more
rapidly as additional oil sands projects are sanctioned and brought on stream, resulting in increased demand for terminal
services and diluent in the WCSB.
The recent recovery of oil prices is expected to facilitate improved project economics for Gibson’s producer customers. Taken
together with improving cost efficiencies and increasing optimism regarding market access solutions, these factors have resulted in
modest increases in capital programs being announced by a number of North American producers. However, given the uncertainty
of oil prices in the short to medium term, producers appear to be taking a measured approach towards capital spending increases,
which may limit the pace of production growth compared to past cycles. As crude oil supply and demand fundamentals rebalance,
the Company anticipates a slow return to activity and production growth levels, a continued demand for midstream assets and
increasing demand for storage.
Price fluctuations between crude oil types can create incremental margin opportunities in multiple areas of the Company’s
operations. Crude price differentials have recently widened in the face of firming of benchmark crude oil prices and the Company
remains attentive to opportunities as this trend continues to evolve.
Over the medium to long-term the Company expects new technology for oil sands and conventional development to be deployed
within the industry which should improve producers’ cost structures, and further enhance the viability and resilience of the specific
basins in which Gibson has strategically chosen to operate, resulting in increased demand for Gibson’s services.
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RESULTS OF CONTINUING OPERATIONS
The Company’s senior management evaluates segment performance based on a variety of measures depending on the particular
segment being evaluated, including profit, volumes, operating expenses, profit per barrel and replacement capital requirements. The
Company defines segment profit as revenues less cost of sales (excluding depreciation, amortization and impairment expense) and
operating expenses. Revenues presented by segment in the table below include inter-segment revenue, as this is considered more
indicative of the level of each segment’s activity. Profit by segments excludes depreciation, amortization, accretion, impairment
charges, stock based compensation and corporate expenses, as senior management looks at each period’s earnings before corporate
expenses and non-cash items, such as depreciation, amortization, accretion, impairment charges and stock based compensation, as
one of the Company’s important measures of segment performance.
The following is a discussion of the Company’s segmented results of operations for the three months and years ended December 31,
2017 and 2016 and the following table sets forth revenue and profit by segment for those periods:
Three months ended
December 31
2017
2016
Year ended
December 31
2017
2016
Segment revenue
Infrastructure ........................................................................................
Logistics .................................................................................................
Wholesale .............................................................................................
Other .....................................................................................................
Total segment revenue .........................................................................
Revenue – inter-segmental ...................................................................
Total revenue – external .......................................................................
Segment profit (loss)
Infrastructure ........................................................................................
Logistics .................................................................................................
Wholesale .............................................................................................
Other .....................................................................................................
Total segment profit .............................................................................
General and administrative ...................................................................
Depreciation and impairment ...............................................................
Amortization and impairment ...............................................................
Impairment of goodwill .........................................................................
Stock based compensation ...................................................................
Debt extinguishment costs....................................................................
Foreign exchange loss (gain) .................................................................
Net Interest expense ............................................................................
Loss before income tax .........................................................................
Income tax recovery ..............................................................................
Net loss from continuing operations .....................................................
$
84,024
135,752
1,714,250
4,067
1,938,093
(171,206)
1,766,887
$
83,458
132,790
1,322,354
1,658
1,540,260
(126,073)
1,414,187
$
$
343,003
526,345
5,817,252
16,729
6,703,329
(602,490)
6,100,839
298,150
512,935
4,187,508
11,291
5,009,884
(415,703)
4,594,181
55,897
10,653
18,658
19
85,227
22,316
66,316
10,648
69,414
9,151
(2,630)
2,534
17,414
(109,936)
(18,149)
(91,787)
$
$
56,271
14,685
17,204
(526)
87,634
8,482
54,185
7,820
28,647
7,172
-
16,165
23,317
(58,154)
(7,557)
(50,597)
236,795
42,671
30,585
185
310,236
51,204
192,302
37,425
69,414
22,056
60,492
(18,136)
77,362
(181,883)
(66,168)
$
(115,715) $
200,307
39,576
24,408
(645)
263,646
35,018
175,346
69,062
130,052
24,876
-
(21,617)
85,526
(234,617)
(56,450)
(178,167)
The exclusion of depreciation, amortization and impairment expense could be viewed as limiting the usefulness of segment profit as
a performance measure because it does not take into account, in current periods, the implied reduction in value of the Company’s
capital assets (such as, tanks, pipelines, plant and equipment, rolling stock and disposal wells) caused by use, aging and wear and
tear. Repair and maintenance expenditures that do not extend the useful life, improve the efficiency or expand the operating capacity
of the Company’s capital assets are charged to operating expense as incurred.
The Company’s segment analysis involves an element of judgment relating to the allocations between segments. Inter-segment sales,
cost of sales and operating expenses are eliminated on consolidation. Transactions between segments and within segments are
valued at prevailing market rates. The Company believes that the estimates with respect to these allocations and rates are reasonable.
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INFRASTRUCTURE
The Infrastructure segment is comprised of a network of oil infrastructure assets that include oil terminals, rail loading and unloading
facilities, injection stations, gathering pipelines and processing facilities that collect, store and process oil and other liquid
hydrocarbon production and related products before eventual distribution to end-use markets. The primary facilities within this
segment include the terminals located at Hardisty and Edmonton, which are the principal hubs for aggregating and exporting oil and
refined products out of the WCSB; gathering pipelines, which are connected to the Hardisty Terminal and to one of our Processing
Recovery and Disposal (“PRD”) locations; injection stations, which are located throughout the U.S.; a crude oil processing facility in
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan (the “Moose Jaw Facility”) and PRD Terminals located throughout Western Canada and the Northern U.S.
Our PRD business is dependent upon the drilling activity in the WCSB, Bakken and Northern U.S. As a result, the PRD business is
impacted by seasonality due to road bans as part of spring break-up.
The following tables set forth the operating results from the Company’s Infrastructure segment for the three months and years ended
December 31, 2017 and 2016:
Volumes (barrels in thousands)
Terminals and facilities
Three months ended
December 31
2017
Hardisty Terminal ......................................................................
Edmonton Terminal ..................................................................
Moose Jaw Facility ....................................................................
PRD Terminals ...........................................................................
Injection Stations ......................................................................
Total terminals and facilities .....................................................
70,424
5,358
1,483
3,679
2,259
83,203
2016
56,802
5,421
1,628
3,201
6,419
73,471
Year ended
December 31
2017
259,953
20,835
5,524
14,358
17,238
317,908
2016
211,699
16,922
5,180
10,904
32,310
277,015
Three months ended
December 31
2017
2016
Year ended
December 31
2017
2016
Revenue
Hardisty Terminals .....................................................................
Edmonton Terminals .................................................................
Moose Jaw facility .....................................................................
PRD Terminals ...........................................................................
Injection Stations .......................................................................
Revenue ........................................................................................
Operating expenses and other ......................................................
Segment profit ..............................................................................
$ 47,693
12,944
9,844
13,013
530
84,024
28,127
$ 55,897
$ 48,368
13,132
9,976
10,744
1,238
83,458
27,187
$ 56,271
$ 198,926
52,119
39,391
49,216
3,351
343,003
106,208
$ 236,795
$ 175,436
42,205
38,062
35,847
6,600
298,150
97,843
$ 200,307
Operational performance
In the three months and year ended December 31, 2017 compared to the three months and year ended December 31, 2016:
Hardisty Terminal volumes increased by 24% and 23%, respectively. The increase in both comparative periods was largely driven by
the impact of the new tanks commissioned in the fourth quarter of 2016, the addition of a new take-or-pay, stable fee-based
customer, an increase in a customer’s contract tankage volumes, and the addition of infrastructure connections during 2017 which
provided for higher throughput volumes from certain customers. The increase in the year over year comparative period was also
driven by the operational impact of the Fort McMurray forest fire which reduced volumes delivered to our customers in the second
quarter of 2016.
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Edmonton Terminal volumes were largely consistent with the prior period and increased by 23%, respectively. The year over year
increase was mainly due to the commissioning of new tanks and common infrastructure at the Edmonton Terminal, completed in the
fourth quarter of 2016, additional volumes received from the Company’s Wholesale segment and due to the operational impact of
the Fort McMurray forest fire which reduced available volumes in the second quarter of 2016.
Moose Jaw Facility volumes decreased by 9% and increased by 7%, respectively. The quarter over quarter decrease was primarily due
to the impact of the build-up of higher asphalt inventory levels on a period over period basis. The year over year increase was primarily
due to the impact of a substantially longer plant turnaround time during the second quarter of 2016 compared to the current period,
as well as the overall increase in demand for certain refined products. This was partially offset by the impact of lower processing
activity in the first quarter of 2017 as a result of an accumulation of inventory levels in the fourth quarter of 2016.
PRD Terminal volumes increased by 15% and 32%, respectively. The increase in both comparative periods was mainly due to higher
drilling activity levels in the Company’s WCSB service areas, particularly in the Saskatchewan Viking and the Alberta Montney,
primarily driven by the sustained recovery of crude prices.
Injection Station volumes decreased by 65% and 47%, respectively. The decrease in both comparative periods was mainly due to a
decrease in activity with a major customer in North Dakota and South Texas and the strategic decision to realign the injection stations
service towards a more diversified customer base as discussed below within Logistics - U.S Crude and Other Products section.
Financial performance
In the three months and year ended December 31, 2017 compared to the three months and year ended December 31, 2016:
Revenue at the Hardisty Terminal was largely consistent with the prior period and increased by $23.5 million, respectively. Revenue
remained flat quarter over quarter with the additional revenue earned with the new infrastructure assets as noted under operational
performance being offset by a $4.6 million one-time revenue adjustment related to the Hardisty Terminal. The year over year increase
was largely driven by additional revenue from the new tanks commissioned in the fourth quarter of 2016 providing more customers
with dedicated tank usage pursuant to take-or-pay, stable fee-based arrangements not dependent on volumes. The increase in
revenues was also driven by the addition of a new take-or-pay, stable fee-based customer, an increase in a contract customer’s
tankage usage and the addition of the new common infrastructure connections.
Revenue at the Edmonton Terminal was consistent with the prior period and increased by $9.9 million, respectively. The year over
year increase was primarily due to the impact of the revenue related to the commissioning of the new tanks and related common
Infrastructure at the Edmonton Terminal and the impact of additional take-or-pay, stable fee-based arrangements and associated
volumes related to the new tank at the Edmonton West Terminal that was commissioned in the fourth quarter of 2016.
PRD Terminal revenue increased by $2.3 million and $13.4 million, respectively mainly as a result of improved operational
performance as discussed under operational performance.
Moose Jaw Facility revenue was consistent with the prior period and increased by $1.3 million, respectively. The increase in the year
over year comparative periods was primarily due to higher processing volumes as a result of the shorter turnaround time in 2017.
Injection station revenue decreased by $0.7 million and $3.2 million, respectively primarily related to lower volumes as previously
discussed.
Segment profit was largely consistent with the prior period and increased by $36.5 million, respectively. The quarter over quarter
change was flat primarily due to consistent revenues from the Hardisty and Edmonton Terminals, and injection stations, as well as
higher operating costs, associated with the expansion of the terminals, and the recognition of $2.3 million for future environmental
remediation costs. The revenue and segment profit decrease was partially offset by increase in revenues and segment profit from
the PRD Terminals. The year over year increase was primarily due to the increased revenues from the Hardisty, Edmonton, and PRD
Terminals. The revenue increase was partially offset by reductions in revenues from injection stations, and higher operating costs,
associated with the expansion of the terminals, and recognition of certain environmental remediation costs.
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Capital expenditures
Below is the summary of Infrastructure capital expenditures for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:
Growth capital .............................................................................................................................
Replacement capital ....................................................................................................................
Year ended December 31
2017
$ 146,739
17,436
$
2016
$ 183,561
$ 13,110
The reduction in growth capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2017 compared to the year ended December 31, 2016
primarily relates to a reduction in the amount of construction towards additional tanks and related infrastructure at the Hardisty and
Edmonton Terminals in 2017 due to the high volume of tank and related infrastructure completions in the fourth quarter of 2016 at
the Hardisty Terminal, the Edmonton Terminal and the Moose Jaw Facility.
Replacement capital includes purchases that replace existing assets as necessary to maintain current service levels or replace assets
that no longer have a useful economic life. The year over year change was primarily due to non-recurring mechanical and repair
projects completed at the Moose Jaw Facility, as well as maintenance activities completed at the Company’s PRD and Hardisty
Terminals.
LOGISTICS
The Logistics segment includes a suite of logistical wellsite services that enable oil and liquids production to access fixed midstream
infrastructure. This segment provides truck transportation and related services that allow the Company to service its customers’
needs several times between the wellhead and the end market, and includes providing hauling services for crude, condensate,
propane, butane, asphalt, methanol, sulphur, petroleum coke, gypsum, emulsion, waste water and drilling fluids for many of North
America’s leading oil and gas producers. Additionally, the Company also provides several ancillary services to production companies.
Generally, the segment’s second quarter results are impacted by road bans and other restrictions which impact overall activity levels
in the WCSB and the Northern U.S., and, therefore, negatively impact the business. Also, for certain services and geographical regions,
the activity is generally the lowest in the winter months when daylight hours are shorter.
The following tables set forth operating results from the Company’s Logistics segment for the three months and years ended
December 31, 2017 and 2016:
Volumes (barrels in thousands)
Canadian crude and other products................................................
U.S. crude and other products ........................................................
Total ................................................................................................
Three months ended
December 31
2017
11,971
6,431
18,402
2016
12,034
8,229
20,263
Year ended
December 31
2017
46,815
26,848
73,663
2016
44,955
36,629
81,584
Three months ended
December 31
2017
2016
Year ended
December 31
2017
2016
Revenue
Canadian crude and other product hauling ............................
U.S. crude and other product hauling .....................................
Water hauling and disposal .....................................................
Other products and services ...................................................
Total revenue ..................................................................................
Cost of sales ....................................................................................
Operating expenses and other ........................................................
Segment profit ................................................................................
$ 47,100
14,643
33,596
40,413
135,752
99,896
25,203
$ 10,653
$ 50,582
21,821
26,882
33,505
132,790
96,383
21,722
$ 14,685
$ 195,218
66,888
129,264
134,975
526,345
386,243
97,431
$ 42,671
$ 180,636
101,054
106,298
124,947
512,935
372,309
101,050
39,576
$
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Operational performance
In the three months and year ended December 31, 2017 compared to the three months and year ended December 31, 2016:
Canadian crude and other product hauling barrels were largely consistent and increased by 4%, respectively. The consistent quarter
over quarter results were primarily due to consistent levels of hauling activity in the Fort McMurray and Northern Alberta regions
attributable to comparable activity in drilling and oil sands production as well as change in the hauling product mix period over period.
The year over year increase was primarily due to higher levels of hauling activity in the Fort McMurray and the Northern Alberta
regions attributable to the increase in drilling activity and oil sands production activity, coupled with the increase in petroleum coke,
and liquefied petroleum gas hauled partially offset by lower gypsum, sulphur and road asphalt volumes.
U.S. crude and other products volume decreased by 22% and 27%, respectively. The decrease in both comparative periods was
primarily attributable to the decline in business with Logistics’ largest U.S. trucking customer triggered by the termination of the
injection station access agreement in November 2017. Trucking volume with other customers are gradually increasing, however not
sufficiently yet to overcome the overall effect of the decline with the large customer. To a lesser degree, 2017 volumes were also
affected by a strategic decision to exit the Utica Basin in the fourth quarter of 2016 due to uneconomic hauling margins in the region.
Financial performance
In the three months and year ended December 31, 2017 compared to the three months and year ended December 31, 2016:
Canadian crude and other product revenue decreased by 7% and increased by 8%, respectively. The decrease in quarter over quarter
results was primarily due to consistent volumes hauled, with lower hauling rates for crude and LPG mix. The year over year period
increase was primarily due to higher hauling rates for petroleum coke, sulphur, propane and gypsum and higher volumes hauled as
noted under operational performance.
U.S. crude and other revenue decreased by 33% and 34%, respectively. The decrease in both comparative periods was primarily
driven by lower volumes as noted above, the Company’s exit from the Utica basin and due to change in business focus towards a
more aggressive bid strategy with new customers.
Water hauling and disposal revenue increased by 25% and 22%, respectively. The increase in both comparative periods was primarily
driven by the impact of the continued increase in production related volumes in the Mid Continent (Arkoma, SCOOP and STACK
regions), Bakken and Northern Alberta.
Other products and services revenue increased by 21% and 8%, respectively. The quarter over quarter increase was primarily driven
by higher activity in the Bakken, Gulf of Mexico, Rockies, Haynesville and Eagle Ford regions, and the realization of higher service
rates in certain areas. The year over year period increase was primarily driven by higher activity in the Bakken, Rockies, Haynesville
and Eagle Ford regions, and the realization of higher rates within the last two quarters, offset by lost service days related to Tropical
Storm Cindy and Hurricane Harvey and Irma.
Segment profit decreased by 27% and increased by 8%, respectively. The quarter over quarter decrease was, primarily due to lower
margins earned on Canadian and U.S. crude hauling, driven by lower overall volumes hauled due to increased competition within the
Company’s service areas and higher operating expenses in the U.S. primarily related to higher repairs and maintenance and payroll
related costs in the current quarter. Canadian operations were also negatively impacted by lower margins on crude, LPG mix, gypsum,
and asphalt partially offset by higher margins related to propane, and sulphur. The year over year increase was primarily due to higher
margins earned on U.S. other products and services, driven by higher drilling activity and higher service rates. Canadian operations
were positively impacted by higher margins earned on sulphur, and petroleum coke, partially offset by lower margins on crude,
gypsum, and asphalt. Additionally, U.S. crude hauling margins declined due to increased competition within the Company’s service
areas as well as increased driver costs. The year over year increase was also supported by lower operating costs in the current period
largely due to the continuation of the reduction in payroll related costs associated with overall headcount reductions.
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Capital expenditures
Below is the summary of Logistics capital expenditures for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:
Growth capital .............................................................................................................................
Replacement capital ....................................................................................................................
Year ended December 31
2017
$ 6,043
$ 7,799
2016
$ 5,860
$ 9,634
Growth capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2017, remain consistent with the prior comparative periods with
approximately 96% of the expenditures in 2017 relating to U.S. Environmental Services asset purchases. Growth capital expenditures
for the year ended December 31, 2016 also include expenditures related to the completion of the new Edmonton truck terminal.
Replacement capital decreased $1.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 compared to the year ended December 31, 2016,
primarily due to decrease in spending related to the replacement of on-board computer software for the Canadian truck fleet as well
as various truck and trailer replacements related to the Canadian and U.S. Logistics businesses.
WHOLESALE
The Wholesale segment includes the purchasing, selling, storing and optimization of hydrocarbon products, including crude oil, NGLs,
road asphalt, roofing flux, frac oils, light and heavy straight run distillates, combined vacuum gas oil (“CVGO”), and an oil based mud
(“OBM”) product. This segment earns margins by providing aggregation services to producers and/or by capturing quality, locational
or time-based arbitrage opportunities. This segment also contributes to the Company’s overall margins by driving volumes to our
Infrastructure and Logistics segment.
The Wholesale segment is exposed to commodity price fluctuations arising between the time contracted volumes are purchased and
the time they are sold, as well as being exposed to pricing differentials between different geographic markets and/or hydrocarbon
qualities. These risks are managed by purchasing and selling products at prices based on the same or similar indices or benchmarks,
and through physical and financial contracts that include energy-related forward contracts, swaps, futures, options and other hedging
instruments. Fair values of these derivative contracts fluctuate depending on the commodity prices and can impact the segment
profits in the form of realized or unrealized gains and losses, often offset by physical inventories, that can change significantly period
over period.
Canadian road asphalt activity, related to Refined Products, is affected by the impact of weather conditions on road construction.
Road asphalt demand peaks during the summer months when most of the road construction activity in Canada takes place. In the
off-peak demand months for road asphalt, the demand for roofing flux continues. Demand for wellsite fluids is dependent on overall
well drilling and completion activities, with activity normally the busiest in the winter months. Demand for propane and other NGLs
is also highest in the colder months of the year.
WTI average price ($USD/bbl) ............................................................
WCS differential .................................................................................
Average foreign exchange rates U.S. dollar to Canadian dollar .........
Propane average price ($USD/U.S. gallon) ........................................
Butane average price ($USD/U.S. gallon) ...........................................
Three months ended
December 31
2017
$55.40
12.26
1.27
0.95
1.05
2016
$49.29
14.32
1.33
0.62
0.79
Year ended
December 31
2017
$50.955
11.988
1.300
0.733
0.911
2016
$43.30
13.80
1.32
0.46
0.63
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The following tables set forth operating results from the Company’s Wholesale segment for the three months and years ended
December 31, 2017 and 2016:
Volumes (barrels in thousands)
Crude and diluent ..............................................................................
Propane and other NGL .....................................................................
Refined products ................................................................................
Three months ended
December 31
2017
29,936
3,524
1,031
34,491
2016
27,162
3,551
843
31,556
Year ended
December 31
2017
114,466
11,154
4,000
129,620
Year ended
December 31
2016
101,377
11,632
3,585
116,594
Three months ended
December 31
2017
2016
2017
2016
Revenue
Crude and diluent ....................................................................
Propane and other NGL ...........................................................
Refined products .....................................................................
Total revenue ..................................................................................
Cost of sales ....................................................................................
Operating expenses and other ........................................................
Segment profit ................................................................................
$ 1,422,596
195,913
95,741
1,714,250
1,689,472
6,120
18,658
$
$ 1,073,052
179,420
69,882
1,322,354
1,297,501
7,649
17,204
$
$ 4,907,011
551,854
358,387
5,817,252
5,761,215
25,452
30,585
$
$ 3,464,847
454,307
268,354
4,187,508
4,135,937
27,163
24,408
$
Operational performance
In the three months and year ended December 31, 2017 compared to the three months and year ended December 31, 2016:
Sales volumes for crude and diluent increased by 10% and 13%, respectively. The increase in both comparative periods was mainly
due to additional opportunities to bring volumes into the Company’s integrated assets, primarily attributable to the addition of new
storage tanks and common infrastructure added in Q4 2016 and Q1 2017. Additionally, the impact of the 2016 Fort McMurray fires
reduced available volumes in the year over year comparative period.
Sales volumes for propane and other NGLs were consistent and decreased 4%, respectively. The consistent quarter over quarter
volumes was primarily due to stronger demand for propane, which was offset by lower throughput due to tighter supply conditions
for butane and condensate in the current period. The year over year decrease was primarily due to tighter supply conditions for
butane and condensate, which was substantially offset by higher demand for propane.
Volumes for refined products increased by 22% and 12%, respectively. The increase in both comparative periods was primarily due
to higher current period demand for drilling fluids, principally as a result of increased WCSB and U.S. drilling activity, the ability of the
Company to gain market share in the Permian and Niobrara-DJ basins and by higher third party CVGO volumes in the current period.
Financial performance
In the three months and year ended December 31, 2017 compared to the three months and year ended December 31, 2016:
Revenue for crude and diluent increased by 33% and 42%, respectively. The increase in both comparative periods was largely due to
higher average crude oil prices, and the increase in volumes in the current quarter and year over year periods, partially offset by less
favorable foreign exchange rates.
Revenue for propane and other NGLs increased by 9% and 21%, respectively. The increase in both comparative periods was mainly
due to higher propane and butane prices.
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Revenue for Refined Products increased by 37% and 34%, respectively. The increase in both comparative periods was primarily due
to higher volumes sold for drilling fluids, asphalt, and CVGO as well as higher average crude oil prices which supported the increase
in prices for these products.
Segment profit increased 8% by and 25%, respectively. The quarter over quarter increase was mainly due to more favorable light to
heavy crude pricing spreads, higher refined product margins from increased sales of higher margin products, lower rail car and storage
costs due to the reduction in the rail fleet, and lower operating expenses due to lower payroll related costs. These increases were
partially offset by higher losses from financial instruments during the current quarter and lower margins earned on propane and
butane volumes due to regional pricing constraints at a certain number of distribution hubs.
The year over year increase was mainly due to lower rail car and storage costs related to the reduction in the rail fleet, higher refined
product margins from increased sales of higher margin products, lower comparative losses on financial instruments in the current
year, and by lower operating expenses due to lower payroll related costs. These increases were partially offset by lower crude and
diluent margins in the current year resulting from compressed light to heavy pricing spreads which were impacted from the extended
Syncrude outage during the year, and by lower margins earned on propane and butane volumes due to regional pricing constraints
at a certain number of distribution hubs.
Capital expenditures
Below is the summary of Wholesale capital expenditures for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:
Growth capital .............................................................................................................................
Replacement capital ....................................................................................................................
$ 1,042
$ 86
2017
2016
$ 11,423
$ 55
Year ended December 31
Expenditures in the year ended December 31, 2016 represent the cost of additional line-fill volumes purchased as a result of a non-
recurring change in the arrangement for the Hardisty Terminal and the Edmonton Terminal wherein the Company assumed single
shipper status.
OTHER
The Other segment includes the provision of other services to the oil and gas industry including exploration support services (“ESS”)
and accommodation services.
The following tables set forth the operating results from the Company’s Other segment for the three months and years ended
December 31, 2017 and 2016:
Three months ended
December 31
2017
2016
Year ended
December 31
2017
2016
Revenue ..........................................................................................
Cost of sales ....................................................................................
Operating expenses and other ........................................................
Segment profit (loss) .......................................................................
$
$
4,067
4,152
(104)
19
$
$
1,658
1,896
288
(526)
$
$
16,729
16,357
187
185
$
$
11,291
11,322
614
(645)
Operational and financial performance
In the three months and year ended December 31, 2017 compared to the three months and year ended December 31, 2016:
Revenue increased by 145% and 48%, respectively. The increase in both comparative periods was mainly due to an overall increase
in ESS business activity compared to prior periods.
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Segment profit increased by $0.5 million and $0.8 million, respectively. The increase in both comparative periods was primarily driven
by the increase in revenue and lower operating and other costs, partially offset by higher costs of sales, reflecting the impact of higher
direct labour and materials costs.
EXPENSES
General and administrative (“G&A”) and other, excluding depreciation and amortization
Three months ended
December 31
2017
2016
Year ended
December 31
2017
2016
General and administrative ...................................................................
$22,316
$8,482
$51,204
$35,018
The quarter over quarter increase was primarily due to the recognition of non-recurring reorganization and executive payroll related
costs of $18.0 million (Q4-2016 – severance cost of $4.3 million), lower mark to market unrealized gain of $0.7 million (Q4-2016 –
gain of $1.5 million) related to equity financial instruments and higher general corporate overhead allocations. The year over year
increase was primarily due to non-recurring reorganization and executive payroll related costs of $19.0 million (2016 – severance
cost of $10.0 million), mark to market unrealized loss of $1.2 million (2016 – gain of $3.6 million) related to equity financial
instruments and higher general corporate overhead allocations.
Depreciation and impairment
Three months ended
December 31
2017
2016
Year ended
December 31
2017
2016
Depreciation and impairment ..............................................................
$66,316
$54,185
$192,302
$175,346
The increase in both comparative periods was primarily due to the recognition of impairment charges ($29.2 million – 2017 ; $10.6
million – 2016), depreciation on asset additions in the current period, partially offset by the impact of asset disposals. The impairment
loss recorded in 2017 relates to assets within the U.S. Environmental Services business which is included within the Company's
Infrastructure, Logistics and Other reportable segments.
Amortization and impairment
Three months ended
December 31
2017
2016
Year ended
December 31
2017
2016
Amortization and impairment ...............................................................
$10,618
$7,820
$37,425
$69,062
The increase in the three months ended December 31, 2017, was largely due to the recognition of impairment losses of $5.9 million
related to the U.S. Environmental Services business which is included within the Logistics reportable segment., partially offset by the
impact of a certain intangible assets becoming fully amortized in the prior year period, and an impairment expense of $1.6 million
recognized during the year ended December 31, 2016. The decrease in the year ended December 31, 2017, was largely due to the
impact of a certain number intangible assets becoming fully amortized in prior year periods, and an impairment expense of $1.6
million recognized during the year ended December 31, 2016, partially offset by the recognition of impairment loss of $5.9 million as
discussed earlier.
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Impairment of goodwill
Three months ended
December 31
2017
2016
Year ended
December 31
2017
2016
Impairment of goodwill .........................................................................
$69,414
$28,647
$69,414
$130,052
In the three months and year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recorded goodwill impairment charges within the Company’s
U.S. Trucking and Transportation and U.S. Wholesale business segments of $41.2 million and $28.2 million, respectively. The
respective impairment charges were identified as part of management’s annual goodwill impairment test completed during the
fourth quarter. As at December 31, 2017, the entire amount of goodwill related to the U.S. Trucking and Transportation and U.S.
Wholesale business segments has been written off.
In the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company recorded goodwill impairment charges within the Company’s U.S. Environmental
Services and Refined Products business segments of $101.4 million and $28.6 million, respectively. The respective impairment charges
were identified as part of management’s annual goodwill impairment test completed during the fourth quarter. As at December 31,
2016, the entire amount of goodwill related to the U.S. Environmental Services and Refined Products business segments has been
written off.
Stock based compensation
Three months ended
December 31
2017
2016
Year ended
December 31
2017
2016
Stock based compensation ...................................................................
$9,151
$7,172
$22,056
$24,876
The quarter over quarter increase was primarily driven by the impact of higher deferred share unit and option grants, and higher
restricted share units expense in the current period primarily related to pro-rata vesting for severance packages of $3.3 million,
partially offset by higher performance share unit expense in the prior year quarter. The year over year decrease was primarily driven
by the impact of forfeitures of performance share units in the current year, partially offset by higher amount of deferred share unit
grants, higher RSU expense primarily related to pro-rata vesting for severance packages, and higher option expense.
Debt extinguishment costs
Three months ended
December 31
2017
2016
Year ended
December 31
2017
2016
$250.0 million 7.0% Notes - redemption premium ...............................
US$550.0 million 6.75% Notes - redemption premium ........................
$250.0 million 7.0% Notes – unamortized cost .....................................
US$550.0 million 6.75% Notes – unamortized cost ..............................
US$550.0 million 6.75% Notes – realized foreign exchange (gain) loss
on financial instruments ..................................................................
Total debt extinguishment costs ...........................................................
$ -
231
-
-
(2,861)
$ (2,630)
$ -
-
-
-
-
$ -
$ 12,838
33,133
4,321
7,982
2,218
$ 60,492
-
-
-
-
-
-
As noted in the financial highlights section, the Company repaid its C$ Notes and US$ Notes during the year which resulted in
recording debt extinguishment costs of $60.5 including realized foreign exchange loss related to financial instruments of $2.2 million.
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Foreign exchange (gains) loss not affecting segment profit
Three months ended
December 31
2017
2016
Year ended
December 31
2017
2016
Unrealized foreign exchange loss (gain) on the movement in
exchange rates on U.S. dollar Revolving Credit Facility and long-
term debt ..........................................................................................
Realized foreign exchange (gain) on settlement of U.S. dollar long-
term debt ..........................................................................................
Corporate foreign exchange (gain) loss.................................................
Total foreign exchange loss (gain) .........................................................
$ 15,803
$ 17,050
$ (3,564)
$ (22,715)
(12,514)
(755)
-
(885)
(15,224)
652
$ 2,534
$ 16,165
$ (18,136)
-
1,098
$ (21,617)
At December 31, 2017, the gains and losses recorded are primarily driven by the favorable and unfavorable movements in exchange
rates on the translation of the Company’s U.S. dollar denominated Revolving Credit Facility and settlement of U.S dollar denominated
long-term debt and corporate foreign exchange, while at December 31, 2016, the gains and losses were primarily driven by the
(favorable) and unfavorable movements in exchange rates on the translation of the Company’s U.S dollar denominated long-term
debt and corporate foreign exchange. Accordingly, in the three months ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the
Company recorded a net foreign exchange loss of $2.5 million and $16.2 million, respectively, and in the years ended December 31,
2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company recorded a realized gain of $18.1 million and $21.7 million, respectively.
Net interest expense
Three months ended
December 31
2017
2016
Year ended
December 31
2017
2016
Net interest expense .............................................................................
$17,414
$23,317
$77,362
$85,526
The decrease for both comparative periods was primarily due to the repayment of the Company’s C$ Notes and US$ Notes, partially
offset by higher interest costs related to the Revolving Credit Facility draw in the current period and lower capitalized interest
amounts related to our long-term capital projects completed during the period.
Income taxes
Three months ended
December 31
2017
2016
Year ended
December 31
2017
2016
Current income tax (recovery) expense ................................................
Deferred income tax recovery ..............................................................
Total tax recovery .................................................................................
$ (14,148)
(4,001)
$ (18,149)
$ 11,460
(19,017)
$ (7,557)
$ (33,946)
(32,222)
$ (66,168)
$ 11,789
(68,239)
$ (56,450)
Income tax recovery from continuing operations was $18.1 million and $66.2 million for the three months and year ended December
31, 2017 compared to an income tax recovery of $7.6 million and $56.5 million for the three months and year ended December 31,
2016. The effective tax rate was 16.5% and 36.4% during the three months and year ended December 31, 2017 compared to 13.0%
and 24.1% for the three months and year ended December 31, 2016. The main driver for the quarter over quarter income tax recovery
and the change in the effective tax rate was the impact of unrealized amounts relating to net capital losses arising from foreign
exchange movements on the Company’s U.S. dollar denominated long-term debt. The main driver for the year ended December 31,
2017 income tax recovery and the change in the effective rate was the impact of realized and unrealized amounts relating to the net
capital gains arising from foreign exchange movements, including repayments, on the Company’s U.S. dollar denominated long-term
debt.
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RESULTS OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Industrial Propane
As noted in the financial highlight section above, during 2017 the Company completed the closing of the sale of its Industrial Propane
Business for a final sale price of $433.1 million resulting in recognition of a post-tax gain on sale of $150.6 million (see note 8 in the
consolidated financial statements).
The Industrial Propane business primarily consisted of retail propane supply with a focus on oil and gas customers in Western Canada.
This segment operated under the Canwest and Stittco brands and sold propane and related equipment to oil and gas, commercial
and other end-user customers. This segment was characterized by a high degree of seasonality driven by the impact of weather on
the need for heating and the amount of propane required to produce power for oil and gas related applications. Therefore, volumes
are low during the summer months relative to the winter months. Operating profits are also considerably lower during the summer
months. Most of the annual segment profit is earned from October to March each year.
The following tables set forth operating results from discontinued operations of the Industrial Propane segment for the three months
and year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:
Volumes (litres in thousands)
Oilfield ..................................................................................................
Commercial ..........................................................................................
Other ....................................................................................................
Revenue
Propane .....................................................................................
Other .........................................................................................
Total revenue ....................................................................................
Cost of sales ......................................................................................
Other operating loss (income) ..........................................................
Segment profit ..................................................................................
Depreciation and amortization .........................................................
Gain on sale 2 ....................................................................................
Loss before taxes ..............................................................................
Income tax (recovery) provision .......................................................
Net income from discontinued operations, after tax ........................
Three months ended
December 31
Year ended
December 31
2017 1
-
-
-
-
2016
52,451
51,371
32,331
2017 1
41,578
46,850
22,723
136,153
111,151
2016
173,829
143,210
105,901
422,940
Three months ended
December 31
Year ended
December 31
2017 1
2016
2017 1
2016
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5,240
5,240
-
5,240
$
$ 52,807
7,498
60,305
30,374
16,639
13,292
3,784
-
9,508
(4,282)
$ 13,790
$
52,953
5,343
58,296
44,678
(19)
13,637
-
176,826
190,463
30,613
$ 159,850
$ 141,557
26,353
167,910
69,608
63,936
34,366
18,572
-
15,794
(2,659)
18,453
$
1.
2.
The Company derecognized the Industrial Propane segment effective March 1, 2017. Accordingly, results for year ended December 31, 2017 represent the activity
for the period January 1, 2017 to February 28, 2017.
The cash proceeds of $433.1 million and transaction costs paid of $9.8 million have been presented within investing activities from discontinued operations on
the Company’s consolidated statement of cash flows.
Operational and financial performance
Industrial propane volumes decreased by 100% and 74% respectively. The decrease in both comparative periods were due to the
timing of the sale on March 1, 2017, and lack of results in the three month period and the reporting of two months in the year over
year date period versus full three and year over year amounts in the prior periods.
Revenue decreased by 100% and 65%, respectively. The decrease in both comparative periods was due to the timing of the sale on
March 1, 2017, and the lack of results in the three month period and the reporting of two months in the year over year period versus
the full three and year over year amounts in the prior periods.
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Segment profit decreased by 100% and 60%, respectively, for the reasons discussed above. Additionally, the year over year results
for the two months ended February 28, 2017 were positively impacted by colder weather patterns and higher activity levels related
to drilling and construction activity.
The following table summarizes the sources and uses of funds for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 from discontinued
operations:
Year ended
December 31
2017
2016
Statement of cash flows
Cash flows (used in) provided by:
Operating activities ..................................................................................................................................
Investing activities ....................................................................................................................................
Financing activities ...................................................................................................................................
$ (7,591)
423,156
32,084
(3,507)
$ - $ -
$
1.
The Company derecognized the Industrial Propane segment effective March 1, 2017. Accordingly, results for three months ended December 31, 2017 does not
include any cash flows from Industrial Propane business and results for the year ended December 31, 2017 represent the activity for the period January 1, 2017
to February 28, 2017.
Cash (used in) provided by operating activities
Cash used in operating activities in the year ended December 31, 2017 was $7.6 million compared to cash provided by operating
activities of $32.1 million in the year ended December 31, 2016. The decrease in the year ended December 31, 2017 was primarily
due to the reporting of two months in the current period versus the full year over year amounts in the prior period, change in working
capital requirements driven by the fact that the Company is no longer required to fund working capital as well as working capital
adjustments related to the sale of the business.
Cash (used in) provided by investing activities
Cash provided by investing activities was $423.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2017, compared to cash used in investing
activities of $3.5 million in the year ended December 31, 2016. The year over year increase in cash provided by investing activities
was primarily due to the cash proceeds received on the sale of the Industrial Propane business, net of the transaction costs paid.
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities
There was no cash provided by (used in) financing activities related to discontinued operations.
Income taxes
Income tax from discontinued operations was a provision of $30.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 compared to income
tax recovery of $2.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, as disclosed in note 8 of the consolidated financial statements.
The effective tax rate was 16.1% during the year ended December 31, 2017 compared to negative 16.8% for the year ended December
31, 2016. The main driver for the income tax provision and the change in the effective rate was the impact of the gain on the sale of
the Industrial Propane business and the fact that the Company is no longer entitled to income or losses of the business effective
March 1, 2017.
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SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY RESULTS
The following table sets forth a summary of the Company’s quarterly results for each of the last eight quarters:
Q4
2017
Q3
Q2
Q1
Q4
2016
Q3
Q2
Q1
Continuing operations
Revenue .................................... $1,766,887
(91,787)
Net (loss) income ......................
Adjusted EBITDA (2) ...................
82,271
Earnings (loss) per share
$1,404,194 $1,480,196 $1,449,562
(9,908)
73,269
(5,523)
66,387
(8,497)
55,708
$ 1,414,187
(50,597)
83,927
$1,178,741
(30,777)
60,691
$1,095,026
(132,368)
41,553
$906,227
35,575
57,921
Basic ...................................... $ (0.64) $(0.06)
$(0.06)
Diluted .................................. $ (0.64)
$ (0.04) $ (0.07)
$ (0.04) $ (0.07)
$ (0.37)
$ (0.37)
$ (0.22)
$ (0.22)
$ 0.28
$ (1.01)
$ (1.01) $ 0.28
Discontinued operations
Revenue ....................................
Net income (loss) .......................
Adjusted EBITDA (2) ...................
Earnings (loss) per share
Basic .....................................
Diluted ..................................
$ - $ - $ -
-
-
(3,146)
-
5,240
-
$58,296
157,756
13,637
$ 60,222
13,790
13,292
$ 27,188
(2,093)
1,872
$ 27,472
(1,778)
2,728
$ 52,817
8,534
16,122
$ (0.02) $ - $ 1.11
$ 0.03
$ 0.03 $ (0.02) $ - $ 1.09
$ 0.09
$ 0.09
$ (0.01)
$ (0.01)
$ (0.01)
$ (0.01)
$ 0.07
$ 0.06
Combined operations
Revenue (1) ................................. $1,766,887
(86,547)
Net income (loss) .......................
Adjusted EBITDA (2) ...................
82,271
Earnings (loss) per share
$1,404,194 $1,480,196 $1,507,858
147,848
86,906
(11,643)
55,708
(5,523)
66,387
$1,474,409
(36,807)
97,219
$1,205,929
(32,870)
62,563
$1,122,498
(134,146)
44,281
$959,044
44,109
74,043
Basic ...................................... $ (0.61)
$ (0.08) $ (0.04) $ 1.04
Diluted ................................... $ (0.61) $ (0.08) $ (0.04) $ 1.02
$ (0.28)
$ (0.28)
$ (0.23)
$ (0.23)
$ (1.02)
$ (1.02)
$ 0.35
$ 0.34
(1) Revenue from combined operations represents the aggregated results of both continuing and discontinued operations and is not a measure recognized under
IFRS and does not have standardized meanings prescribed by IFRS.
(2) Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, other non-cash expenses and charges deducted
in determining consolidated net income (loss), including movement in the unrealized gains and losses on the Company’s financial instruments, stock based
compensation expense, impairment of long-term assets and asset write-downs. It also removes the impact of foreign exchange movements in the Company’s U.S.
dollar denominated long-term debt, debt extinguishment expenses and adjustments that are considered unusual, non-recurring or non-operating in nature.
Combined Adjusted EBITDA includes results from continuing and discontinued operations, while Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations only includes results
from continuing operations.
The Company presents Combined Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations and discontinued operations
because it considers these to be important supplemental measures of the Company’s performance and believes these measures are
frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in industries with similar
capital structures. Combined Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA have limitations as analytical tools, and readers should not
consider this item in isolation, or as a substitute for an analysis of the Company’s results as reported under IFRS. Some of these
limitations are:
-
Adjusted EBITDA and Combined Adjusted EBITDA:
-
-
-
excludes certain income tax payments that may represent a reduction in cash available to the Company;
does not reflect the Company’s cash expenditures, or future requirements for capital expenditures or contractual
commitments;
does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, the Company’s working capital needs; and
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-
does not reflect the significant interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary to service interest payments on the
Company’s debt, including the Debentures, Notes and New Notes (as defined herein) and the Revolving Credit Facility (as
defined herein);
-
Although depreciation, amortization and impairment are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often
have to be replaced in the future and Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements; and
- Other companies in the industry may calculate Combined Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA differently than the Company
does, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.
Because of these limitations, Combined Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered to be a measure of
discretionary cash available to the Company to invest in the growth of the Company’s business. The Company compensates for these
limitations by relying primarily on the Company’s IFRS results and using Combined Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA only as
supplemental measures.
The following tables reconciles segment profit to Combined Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for continuing operations,
discontinued operations and combined operations for each of the last eight quarters and Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA for the years
ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:
Continuing operations
Segment profit ............................................................................
Interest income ...........................................................................
Foreign exchange gain (loss) - corporate ....................................
General and administrative ........................................................
Net unrealized (gain) loss from financial instruments (1) .............
Restructuring, severance and other costs (2) ...............................
Adjusted EBITDA .........................................................................
Discontinued operations
Segment profit and adjusted EBITDA ..........................................
Three months ended
December 31,
2017
September 30,
2017
June 30,
2017
March 31,
2017
$ 85,227 $ 64,211 $ 74,032 $ 86,766
665
320
(528)
(1,031)
(9,305)
(6,428)
(4,329)
(1,364)
-
-
$ 82,271 $ 55,708 $ 66,387 $ 73,269
500
755
(22,316)
19
18,086
299
152
(13,155)
4,059
1,000
Twelve months
ended
December 31,
2017
$ 310,236
1,784
(652)
(51,204)
(1,615)
19,086
$ 277,635
$ - $ - $ -
$ 13,637
$ 13,637
Combined operations
$ 85,227
Segment profit ............................................................................
Interest income ...........................................................................
500
755
Foreign exchange gain (loss) - corporate ....................................
General and administrative ........................................................
(22,316)
Net unrealized (gain) loss from financial instruments (1) .............
19
Restructuring, severance and other costs (2) ...............................
18,086
Combined Adjusted EBITDA ........................................................ $ 82,271
Pro forma impact of divestitures (3).............................................
Combined Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA ......................................
$ 64,211 $ 74,032 $ 100,403
665
(528)
(9,305)
(4,329)
-
66,387 $ 86,906
299
152
(13,155)
4,059
1,000
320
(1,031)
(6,428)
(1,364)
-
$ 55,708 $
$ 323,873
1,784
(652)
(51,204)
(1,615)
19,086
$ 291,272
(13,637)
$ 277,635
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Continuing operations
Segment profit ............................................................................
Interest income ...........................................................................
Foreign exchange loss (gain) - corporate ....................................
General and administrative .........................................................
Net unrealized loss (gain) from financial instruments (1) .............
Severance and other costs (2) ......................................................
Adjusted EBITDA .........................................................................
Discontinued operations
Segment profit ............................................................................
Net unrealized (gain) loss from financial instruments (2) .............
Adjusted EBITDA .........................................................................
Combined operations
Segment profit ............................................................................
Interest income ...........................................................................
Foreign exchange loss (gain) - corporate ....................................
General and administrative .........................................................
Net unrealized loss (gain) from financial instruments (1) .............
Severance and other costs (2) ......................................................
Combined Adjusted EBITDA ........................................................
Pro forma impact of acquisitions and divestitures (3) ..................
Combined Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA ......................................
Three months ended
December 31,
2016
September 30,
2016
June 30,
2016
March 31,
2016
Twelve months
ended
December 31,
2016
$ 87,634
144
885
(8,482)
(602)
4,348
$ 64,636
384
(270)
(6,372)
2,313
-
$ 83,927 $ 60,691
$ 47,629
441
(911)
(8,142)
2,536
-
$ 41,553
$ 63,747
124
(802)
(12,022)
1,178
5,696
$ 57,921
$ 263,646
1,093
(1,098)
(35,018)
5,425
10,044
$ 244,092
$ 13,292
-
$ 13,292
$ 1,872 $ 2,728
-
$ 1,872
$
-
2,728
$ 16,474
(352)
$ 16,122
$ 34,366
(352)
$ 34,014
$ 100,926
144
885
(8,482)
(602)
4,348
$ 66,508
384
(270)
(6,372)
2,313
-
$ 80,221
124
(802)
(12,022)
826
5,696
$ 62,563 $ 44,281 $ 74,043
$ 50,357
441
(911)
(8,142)
2,536
-
$ 97,219
$ 298,012
1,093
(1,098)
(35,018)
5,073
10,044
$ 278,106
-
$ 278,106
1.
Reflects the exclusion of the movement in the mark-to-market valuation of financial instruments used in risk management activities. The Company uses
crude oil and NGL priced futures, options and swaps to manage the exposure to commodities price movements and foreign currency forward contracts and
options to manage foreign exchange risks, although the Company does not formally designate these financial instruments as hedges for accounting
purposes. Accordingly, the unrealized gains or losses on these financial instruments are recorded directly to the income statement. Management believes
that this adjustment better correlates the effect of risk management activities to the underlying operating activities to which they relate.
2.
Represents the restructuring and severance costs incurred related to a headcount rationalization review, and executive payroll related costs.
3. Reflects the pro forma impact of acquisitions or divestitures on the Company’s Adjusted EBITDA as if the acquisitions or divestitures that took place in the
twelve-month period occurred on January 1 of each twelve month period. The pro forma impact of acquisitions or divestitures is calculated on the same
basis as Adjusted EBITDA.
The results of Adjusted EBITDA are driven by segment profit for the respective reportable segments as well as the adjustments
discussed above in the tables. For more details on the specific factors driving the periodic movements in segment profit, refer to
the results of continuing and discontinued operations included in this MD&A. The following identifies the key drivers in segment
profitability over the last eight quarters:
Infrastructure – The Infrastructure segment has progressively commissioned new storage capacity and related infrastructure, most
notably in 2016, when a total of 3.4 million barrels of additional capacity and related take-or-pay and stable fee-based cash flows
were added. This increase in capacity was primarily driven by the sustained demand for crude terminalling and storage services
combined with the effective operation, including cost management, of its current Hardisty and Edmonton facilities and has provided
for the gradual increase in segment profits.
Logistics – The Logistics segment provides transportation and related services which includes providing hauling services for crude,
condensate, sulfur, waste water and drilling fluids for many of North America’s leading oil and gas producers. Accordingly, the
segment’s results have been impacted by the reduction in crude oil prices and other related commodity prices which has reduced
production and exploration activities thus lowering available demand from these producers. Additionally, increased competition,
specific to the segment’s U.S. operating areas, has impacted the ability of the Company to deliver consistent results in this segment.
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However, the more recent gradual increase in the price of crude oil which has translated into slowly increasing activity and production
coupled with the availability of other commodity hauling, such as sulphur, as well as the recovery of demand for the Company’s U.S.
Environmental Service business as activity levels strengthened over the last year has provided support for the segment’s earning.
Wholesale – The Wholesale segment earns margins by capturing quality, locational or time-based arbitrage opportunities related to
the purchasing, selling, storing and optimization of hydrocarbon products, including crude oil and refined products. Accordingly, this
segment has experienced commodity price fluctuations including in the pricing differentials between different geographic markets
and product grades, most notably related to crude oil and other NGL. These risks have been managed by purchasing and selling
products through physical and financial contracts that include energy-related derivatives which have both supported and reduced
segment profits from quarter to quarter in the form of realized or unrealized gains and losses.
Adjusted EBITDA and Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA for continuing, discontinued, and combined operations are presented in the table
above because the Company believes it facilitates investors’ use of operating performance comparisons from period to period and
company to company by backing out potential differences caused by variations in capital structures (affecting relative interest
expense and foreign exchange differences on the Company’s long-term debt and Debentures), the book amortization of intangibles
(affecting relative amortization expense) and the age and book value of property, plant and equipment (affecting relative depreciation
expense). The Company also presents Adjusted EBITDA and Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA because it believes such measures are
frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties as measures of financial performance. Adjusted EBITDA
and Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA, as presented herein, are not recognized measures under IFRS and should not be considered as an
alternative to operating income or net income as measures of operating results or an alternative to cash flows as measures of liquidity.
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as consolidated net income (loss) before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, other
non-cash expenses and charges deducted in determining consolidated net income (loss), including movement in the unrealized gains
and losses on the Company’s financial instruments, stock based compensation expense, impairment of long-term assets and asset
write-downs. It also removes the impact of foreign exchange movements in the Company’s U.S. dollar denominated long-term debt,
debt extinguishment expenses and other adjustments that are considered unusual, non-recurring or non-operating in nature. Pro
Forma Adjusted EBITDA differs from Adjusted EBITDA in that it also includes the pro forma effect of acquisitions and divestitures that
took place in each fiscal year as if the acquisitions and divestitures took place at the beginning of the fiscal year in which such
acquisition or divestiture occurred. Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA is also used in calculating the Company’s covenant compliance under
the Company’s debt agreements.
The Company’s calculation of Adjusted EBITDA and Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to such calculations used by
other companies. In calculating Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA, the Company makes certain adjustments that are based on assumptions
and estimates that may prove to have been inaccurate. In addition, in evaluating Adjusted EBITDA and Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA,
readers should be aware that in the future the Company may incur expenses similar to those eliminated in the presentation herein.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Liquidity Sources
The Company’s primary liquidity and capital resource needs are to fund ongoing capital expenditures, growth opportunities, and its
dividend. In addition, the Company must service its debt, including interest payments, and finance working capital needs. The
Company’s short-term and long-term liquidity needs are met through cash flow from operations, debt and equity financings,
borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility and proceeds from the sale of assets, as required.
During 2017, as discussed in Discontinued Operations, the Company sold its Industrial Propane business for net cash proceeds of
$433.1 million and utilized the proceeds to repay a portion of its long-term debt. Additionally, during 2017 the Company refinanced
a portion of its long-term debt in order to reduce its interest costs and increase its debt maturity profile. As at December 31, 2017,
the Company had a positive working capital position, with an available cash balance of $32.1 million, and the ability to utilize
borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility. Also, the anticipated proceeds from the sale of non-core businesses are expected to
reduce debt resulting in lower net debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratios which will allow the Company to fund its ongoing capital
expenditures, debt service requirements, dividend payments, and working capital needs. Accordingly, over the short-term the
Company expects to maintain sufficient liquidity sources to fund its ongoing capital expenditures, debt service requirements, dividend
payments and working capital needs.
Over the medium to long term, the proceeds from the sale of non-core businesses are expected to reduce debt resulting in lower net
debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratios. Combined with the extended maturity and lower interest costs profile of the Company’s debt, this
will provide support for the Company’s funding of liquidity requirements on a long-term basis. While the Company remains confident
in its ability to execute these divestitures, there are no assurances that the timing, the amount of proceeds from the sale of non-core
businesses and the execution of planned capital programs will occur as planned. Please refer Company’s disclosure under “Forward-
Looking Information” included at the end of this MD&A.
Cash flow summary - Continuing operations
The Company’s operating cash flow is generally impacted by the overall profitability within the Company’s segments, the Company’s
ability to invoice and collect from customers in a timely manner and the Company’s ability to efficiently implement the Company’s
growth strategy and manage costs. Below is the summary of changes in the cash flow from continuing and discontinued operations:
The following table summarizes the Company’s sources and uses of funds for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 from
continuing operations:
Year ended
December 31
2017
2016
Statement of cash flows
Cash flows provided by (used in):
Operating activities ..................................................................................................................................
Investing activities ....................................................................................................................................
Financing activities ...................................................................................................................................
Cash provided by operating activities
$ 204,970
(167,336)
175,482
(243,193)
$ (477,933) $ 17,556
$
The year over year increase was primarily due to higher segment profit related to the Infrastructure, Logistics and Wholesale
segments (refer to the respective section in “Results of Continuing Operations” for more details), as well as from changes in working
capital needs that resulted in cash used to fund working capital of $43.1 million in the year ended December 31, 2017 compared to
cash used to fund working capital of $47.1 million in the year ended December 31, 2016. The change in working capital requirements
was largely driven by the change in inventory and accounts payable amounts.
Cash provided by operating activities and working capital requirements for the Wholesale segment is strongly influenced by the
amount of inventory purchased and subsequently held in storage, as well as by the commodity prices at which inventory is bought
and sold. Commodity prices and inventory demand fluctuate over the course of the year in relation to general market forces and
seasonal demand for certain products like propane, and, accordingly, working capital requirements related to inventory also fluctuate
with changes in commodity prices and demand. The primary drivers of working capital requirements are the collection of amounts
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related to sales of products such as crude oil, propane, NGLs, asphalt and other products and fees for services associated with the
Company’s Logistics and Infrastructure segments. Offsetting these collections are payments for purchases of crude oil and other
products, primarily within the Wholesale segment, and other expenses. Historically, the Wholesale segment has been the most
variable with respect to generating cash flows and working capital due to the impact of crude oil price levels and the volatility that
price changes and crude oil grade basis changes have on the cash flows and working capital requirements of this segment. Working
capital is also influenced by the timing of certain financing activities related to the credit facility, interest payments on debt, as well
as payments of dividends as discussed below under cash used in financing activities.
Cash used in investing activities
Cash used in investing activities consists primarily of capital expenditures. Cash used in investing activities was $167.3 million in the
year ended December 31, 2017, compared to $243.2 million in the year ended December 31, 2016. Cash used in investing activities
largely relates to capital expenditures which continued to progress towards completion over 2017. For a summary of capital
expenditures for the respective segments, see “Capital expenditures” included throughout this MD&A.
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Cash used in financing activities was $477.9 million in the year ended December 31, 2017 compared to cash provided by financing
activities of $17.6 million in the year ended December 31, 2016. The change was due to the net repayment of debt and financing
costs of $433.6 million, payment of net interest of $87.2 million and payment of dividends of $188.0 million in the current year,
compared to the net aggregated proceeds from the issuance of common shares and debentures of $316.3 million, payment of net
interest of $89.0 million and dividends of $175.6 million in the year ended December 31, 2016. In addition, in the year ended
December 31, 2017, the Company received net proceeds from credit facilities of $230.2 million compared to net payments to credit
facilities of $35.0 million in the year ended December 31, 2016.
Capital expenditures
The following table summarizes growth and replacement capital expenditures for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:
Growth capital (1) ..........................................................................................................................................
Replacement capital (2) .................................................................................................................................
Total ............................................................................................................................................................
$
$
Year ended
December 31
2017
157,123
28,181
185,304
2016
$ 202,984
24,841
$ 227,825
(1) Growth capital expenditures in the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 include Other and Corporate expenditures of $3.3 million and $2.1
million, respectively. These expenditures mainly relate to growth capital expenditure costs associated with the Company’s information and
operational systems. The remainder of the growth capital expenditures have been discussed in continuing and discontinued operations earlier
in this MD&A.
(2) Replacement capital expenditures in the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 include Other and Corporate expenditures of $2.9 million
and $2.0 million, respectively. These expenditures mainly relate to replacement costs associated with the Company’s information and
operational systems. The remainder of the replacement capital expenditures have been discussed in continuing and discontinued operations
earlier in this MD&A.
Planned capital expenditures
As previously announced, the Company has approved a 2018 growth capital expenditure budget ranging from $165.0 million to
$205.0 million and an additional $20.0 million to $35.0 million allocated to replacement capital expenditures. While the Company
anticipates that these planned capital expenditures will occur, certain capital projects are subject to general economic, financial,
competitive, legislative, regulatory and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company’s control and could impact the
Company’s ability to complete such activities as planned.
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Capital structure
As at
December 31,
2017
December 31,
2016
Notes
Revolving Credit Facility .........................................................................................................................
$250 million – December 31, 2016 7.00% Notes due July 15, 2020 ......................................................
US$550 million 6.75% Notes due July 15, 2021 (1) .................................................................................
$300 million 5.375% Notes due July 15, 2022 .......................................................................................
$600 million 5.25% Notes due July 15, 2024 .........................................................................................
Unamortized issue discount and debt issue costs .................................................................................
$100 million Debentures 5.25% due July 15, 2021 (liability component) ...............................................
Total debt outstanding ............................................................................................................................
Cash and cash equivalents .......................................................................................................................
Net debt (2) ...............................................................................................................................................
Total share capital (including Debentures – equity component) ............................................................
Total capital .............................................................................................................................................
$ 230,180
-
-
300,000
600,000
(12,061)
89,765
1,207,884
(32,138)
1,175,746
1,939,126
$ 3,114,872
$ -
250,000
738,485
300,000
-
(16,646)
89,765
1,361,604
(60,159)
1,301,445
1,919,267
$ 3,220,712
(1) The Debentures are included in the above total capital calculation in accordance with the Company’s view of its capital structure which includes shareholders’
equity, long-term debt, the Debentures, the Revolving Credit Facility and working capital. The Debentures and associated interest payments are excluded from
the definition of net debt included in the consolidated senior and total debt covenant ratios as well as the consolidated interest coverage covenant ratio.
Notes
During 2017, the Company completed a tender offer on its Retired Notes and also issued the New Notes. The indentures governing
the terms of the $300 million 5.375% notes (“Notes”) and New Notes including the supplemental indenture thereto, contain certain
redemption options whereby the Company can redeem all or part of the Notes and New Notes at prices set forth in the applicable
Indenture from proceeds of an equity offering or on the dates specified in the Indentures. In addition, the holders of Notes and New
Notes have the right to require the Company to redeem the Notes and New Notes at the redemption prices set forth in the respective
indebtedness in the event of a change in control or in the event certain asset sale proceeds are not re-invested in the time and manner
specified in the applicable Indenture.
Debentures
On June 2, 2016, the Company issued $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of debentures (the “Debentures”) at a price of
$1,000 per Debenture for net proceeds of approximately $96.3 million, including debt issuance costs of $3.7 million. The Debentures,
issued at par, bear interest at a rate of 5.25% per annum, payable semi-annually on January 15 and July 15 in each year commencing
January 15, 2017, mature on July 15, 2021, and may be redeemed, in certain circumstances, on or after July 15, 2019. The Debentures
are convertible at the holder's option into common shares at any time prior to the earlier of July 15, 2021 and the business day
immediately preceding the date fixed for redemption by the Company at a conversion price of $21.65 per common share, being a
ratio of approximately 46.1894 common shares per $1,000 principal amount of the Debenture. The Debentures are subordinated to
the Company's senior indebtedness.
Credit facility
The Revolving Credit Facility, proceeds of which are available to provide financing for working capital, fund capital expenditures and
other general corporate purposes, has an accordion feature whereby the Company can increase the Revolving Credit Facility to $750.0
million, subject to obtaining incremental lender commitments. The Revolving Credit Facility has an extendible term of five years,
expiring on March 7, 2022. The Revolving Credit Facility permits letters of credit, swingline loans and borrowings in Canadian dollars
and U.S. dollars. Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at a rate equal to Canadian Prime Rate or U.S. Base Rate
or U.S. LIBOR or Canadian Bankers Acceptance Rate, as the case may be, plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin for
borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility is subject to step up and step down based on the Company’s total debt leverage ratio.
In addition, the Company must pay standby fees on the unused portion of the Revolving Credit Facility and customary letter of credit
fees equal to the applicable margins determined in a manner similar to the interest. In addition, the Company has three bilateral
demand letter of credit facilities totaling $150.0 million. The Company had $230.2 million drawn on its $560.0 million Revolving Credit
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Facility as of December 31, 2017, and had issued letters of credit totaling $68.9 million under its bilateral demand letter of credit
facilities as at December 31, 2017.
The Revolving Credit Facility contains certain covenants, including financial covenants requiring the Company to maintain ratios of
maximum consolidated senior and total debt leverage as well as to maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio. Effective March 7,
2017, the Company amended certain covenants related to its Revolving Credit Facility including, amongst other revisions, revising the
maximum consolidated senior and the maximum consolidated total debt leverage ratios to 4.85 to 1.0 for the 2017 fiscal year, 4.25
to 1.0 for 2018 fiscal year and 4.0 to 1.0 thereafter. Furthermore, the maturity date of our Revolving Credit Facility was extended
from August 2020 to March 2022. On November 30, 2017, the Company amended the Revolving Credit Facility from $500.0 million
to $560.0 million.
In addition, the Company is also required to maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio of no less than 2.5 to 1.0. The consolidated
senior debt ratio represents the ratio of all senior debt obligations to Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA. The consolidated total debt ratio
represents the ratio of total debt to Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA. The consolidated interest coverage ratio represents the ratio of Pro
Forma Adjusted EBITDA to consolidated cash interest expense.
As at December 31, 2017, the Company was in compliance with the financial ratios with the senior debt leverage ratio at 4.0 to 1.0,
total debt leverage ratio at 4.0 to 1.0, and the interest coverage ratio at 3.7 to 1.0. If the Company fails to comply with the financial
covenants, the lenders may declare an event of default. An event of default resulting from a breach of a financial covenant may result,
at the option of lenders holding a majority of the loans, in an acceleration of repayment of the principal and interest outstanding and
a termination of the Revolving Credit Facility.
The Notes, New Notes and the Revolving Credit Facility contain non-financial covenants that restrict, subject to certain thresholds,
some of the Company’s activities, including the Company’s ability to dispose of assets, incur additional debt, pay dividends, create
liens, make investments and engage in specified transactions with affiliates. The Notes, New Notes and the Revolving Credit Facility
also contain customary events of default, including defaults based on events of bankruptcy and insolvency, non-payment of principal,
interest or fees when due, breach of covenants, change in control and material inaccuracy of representations and warranties, subject
to specified grace periods. As of December 31, 2017, the Company was in compliance with all of its covenants under the Notes, New
Notes and the Revolving Credit Facility.
Dividends
The Company is currently paying quarterly dividends to holders of common shares. The amount and timing of any future dividends
payable by Gibson will be at the discretion of the Board and to be established on the basis of, among other things, Gibson Energy’s
earnings, financial requirements for operations, the satisfaction of a solvency calculation and the terms of the Company’s debt
agreements. In addition, in connection with Company’s dividend policy, after each fiscal year end the Board will formally review the
annual dividend amount. In the three months ended December 31, 2017, the Company declared a dividend of $0.33 per share for a
total dividend of $47.3 million, of which the entire amount was paid in cash on January 17, 2018.
Distributable cash flow
Distributable cash flow is not a standard measure under IFRS and, therefore, may not be comparable to similar measures reported
by other entities. Distributable cash flow from continuing and combined operations is used to assess the level of cash flow generated
and to evaluate the adequacy of internally generated cash flow to fund dividends and is frequently used by securities analysts,
investors and other interested parties. Changes in non-cash working capital are excluded from the determination of distributable
cash flow because they are primarily the result of fluctuations in product inventories or other temporary changes. Replacement
capital expenditures are deducted from distributable cash flow as there is an ongoing requirement to incur these types of
expenditures. The Company may deduct or include additional items in its calculation of distributable cash flow; these items would
generally, but not necessarily, be items of an unusual, non-recurring, or non-operating nature. The Company has currently reflected
non-recurring items relating to severance costs and income taxes paid in distributable cash flow to approximate the internally
generated cash flow available to the Company within its normal operating cycle. The Company has provided the distributable cash
flow from combined operations on a trailing twelve-month basis to reflect the total cash flow available to fund dividends which
includes cash available from discontinued operations.
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The following is a reconciliation of distributable cash flow from combined operations to its most closely related IFRS measure, cash
flow from operating activities for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015.
Continuing operations
Year ended December 31
2016
2017
2015
Cash flow from operating activities ...............................................
Adjustments:
Changes in non-cash working capital .........................................
Replacement capital ...................................................................
Cash interest expense, including capitalized interest.................
Restructuring, severance and other costs (1) ..............................
Income taxes (2) .........................................................................
Distributable cash flow from continuing operations .....................
$ 204,970
$ 175,482
$ 399,117
43,117
(28,182)
(73,960)
19,086
-
32,491
(24,841)
(91,236)
10,044
-
$ 165,031
$ 101,940
(92,458)
(39,130)
(84,965)
2,830
15,596
$ 200,990
Combined operations
Year ended December 31
2016
2017
2015
Combined cash flow from operating activities ..............................
Adjustments:
Combined changes in non-cash working capital ........................
Combined replacement capital ..................................................
Cash interest expense, including capitalized interest.................
Restructuring, severance and other costs (1) ..............................
Working capital adjustment (2)....................................................
Income taxes (3) .........................................................................
Distributable cash flow from combined operations ......................
$ 197,381
$ 207,566
$ 458,067
52,673
(28,291)
(73,960)
19,086
10,503
6,202
$ 183,594
34,333
(29,063)
(91,236)
10,044
-
-
$ 131,644
(118,456)
(46,775)
(84,965)
2,830
-
15,596
$ 226,297
Dividends declared to shareholders ..............................................
$ 188,470
$ 181,994
$ 161,002
Continuing operations
Cash flow from operating activities ...............................................
Adjustments:
Changes in non-cash working capital .........................................
Replacement capital ...................................................................
Cash interest expense, including capitalized interest.................
Restructuring, severance and other costs (1) ..............................
Distributable cash flow from continuing operations .....................
Quarter ended December 31
2017
2016
$ 45,314
$ 44,152
13,125
(10,660)
(17,400)
18,086
$ 48,465
25,372
(7,670)
(23,477)
4,348
$ 42,725
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Combined operations
Combined cash flow from operating activities ..............................
Adjustments:
Combined changes in non-cash working capital ........................
Combined replacement capital ..................................................
Cash interest expense, including capitalized interest.................
Restructuring, severance and other costs (1) ..............................
Working capital adjustment (2)....................................................
Income taxes (3) .........................................................................
Distributable cash flow from combined operations ......................
Quarter ended December 31
2017
2016
$ 45,314
$ 54,888
13,125
(10,660)
(17,400)
18,086
10,503
6,202
$ 65,170
20,243
(8,388)
(23,477)
4,348
-
-
$ 47,614
Dividends declared to shareholders ..............................................
$ 47,257
$ 46,772
(1) Represents restructuring, severance and executive payroll related costs incurred during the respective periods.
(2) Represents a one-time adjustment related to working capital at the close of Industrial Propane segment sale whereby $10.5 million cash balance
was required to be left in the businesses prior to close and was repaid back to the Company as part of the sale proceeds. Absent this requirement,
the cash flow from operations would have been higher and cash flow from investing activity would be lower by the same amount.
(3) During 2017, the Company paid net $6.2 million as one-time cash tax on the gain on sale of the Industrial Propane business, net of the realized
tax losses related to the repayment of the U.S.$ Notes. The 2015 amount represents $11.0 million accelerated payment to settle the provincial
portion of the partnership deferral for 2015 and 2016 and approximately $4.6 million of additional current tax expense relating to the net
realized gain on the settlement of the U.S. dollar forward contracts and U.S. dollar options in the first quarter of 2015.
Dividends declared in the year ended December 31, 2017 were $188.5 million, of which the entire amount was paid in cash. In the
year ended December 31, 2017, dividends declared represented 103% of the combined distributable cash flow generated.
Contractual obligations and contingencies
The following table presents, at December 31, 2017, the Company’s obligations and commitments to make future payments under
contracts and contingent commitments:
Total
Long-term debt .......................................................................
$ 900,000
100,000
Convertible debentures ..........................................................
Interest payments on long-term debt and Debentures ..........
299,189
230,180
Credit facilities ........................................................................
Operating lease and other commitments (1) ............................
223,723
Total contractual obligations .................................................. $ 1,753,092
Payments due by period
$
Less than
1 year
-
-
52,875
-
62,598
$
1-3 years
-
-
105,750
-
77,140
3-5 years
$ 300,000
100,000
90,689
230,180
29,801
$
More than
5 years
600,000
-
49,875
-
54,184
$ 115,473
$ 182,890
$ 750,670
$
704,059
(1) Operating lease and other commitments relate to an office lease for the Company’s Calgary head office, rail tank cars, vehicles, field buildings,
various equipment leases and terminal services arrangements.
As at December 31, 2017, the Company has previously identified and approved capital expenditure commitments of $175.9 million
that the Company expects to undertake over the next 12 to 24 months. In addition, the Company had accrued liabilities for obligations
with respect to the Company’s defined benefit plans of $6.1 million and provisions associated with site restoration on the retirement
of assets and environmental costs of $183.5 million but the timing of such payments is uncertain due to the estimates used to
calculate these amounts and the long-term nature of these balances. The Company also has commitments relating to its risk
management contracts which are discussed further in “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risks”.
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Contingencies
The Company is involved in various claims and actions arising in the course of operations and is subject to various legal actions and
exposures. Although the outcome of these claims is uncertain, the Company does not expect these matters to have a material adverse
effect on the Company’s financial position, cash flows or operational results. If an unfavorable outcome were to occur, there exists
the possibility of a material adverse impact on the Company’s consolidated net income or loss in the period in which the outcome is
determined. Accruals for litigation, claims and assessments are recognized if the Company determines that the loss is probable and
the amount can be reasonably estimated. The Company believes it has made adequate provision for such legal claims. While fully
supportable in the Company’s view, some of these positions, if challenged may not be fully sustained on review.
The Company is subject to various regulatory and statutory requirements relating to the protection of the environment. These
requirements, in addition to the contractual agreements and management decisions, result in the recognition of estimated
decommissioning obligations and environmental remediation. Estimates of decommissioning obligations and environmental
remediation costs can change significantly based on such factors as operating experience and changes in legislation and regulations.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect
on the Company’s financial performance or financial condition.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
On August 11, 2011, the Company formed a partnership (the “Plato Partnership”) to jointly construct and own a pipeline and emulsion
treating, water disposal and oilfield waste management facilities in the Plato area of Saskatchewan. The Plato Partnership
commenced operations in 2012. The Company’s interest in the Plato Partnership is 50%. A member of the Company’s Board is also a
director of the other party with the 50% interest in the Plato Partnership. At December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company’s
proportionate share of property, plant and equipment in the Plato Partnership was $11.3 million and $8.9 million, respectively. The
impact of the Company’s share of the other financial position and results of the Plato Partnership is not material to the Company’s
consolidated financial statements.
The related party transactions noted above have been measured at agreed upon terms.
OUTSTANDING SHARE DATA
The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares and an unlimited number of preferred shares. As at
December 31, 2017, there were 143.2 million common shares outstanding and no preferred shares outstanding. In addition, under
the Company’s equity incentive plan, there were an aggregate of 2.5 million restricted share units, performance share units and
deferred share units outstanding and 3.3 million stock options outstanding as at December 31, 2017.
At December 31, 2017, awards available to grant under the equity incentive plan were approximately 8.5 million.
As at March 2, 2018, 143.2 million common shares, 2.5 million restricted share units, performance share units and deferred share
units and 3.2 million stock options were outstanding.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company is involved in various commodity related marketing activities that are intended to enhance the Company’s operations
and increase profitability. These activities often create exposure to price risk between the time contracted volumes are purchased
and sold and to foreign exchange risk when contracts are in different currencies (Canadian dollar versus U.S. dollar). The Company is
also exposed to various market risks, including volatility in (i) crude oil, refined products, natural gas and NGL prices, (ii) interest rates,
(iii) currency exchange rates and (iv) equity prices. The Company utilizes various derivative instruments from time to time to manage
commodity price, interest rate, currency exchange rate, and equity price exposure and, in certain circumstances, to realize
incremental margin during volatile market conditions. The Company’s commodity trading and risk management policies and
procedures are designed to establish and manage to an approved level of value at risk. The Company has a Commodity Risk
Management Committee that has direct responsibility and authority for the Company’s risk policies and the Company’s trading
controls and procedures. Additionally, certain aspects of corporate risk management are handled within the Risk Management Group.
The Company’s approved strategies are intended to mitigate risks that are inherent in the Company’s core businesses of aggregating,
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marketing and distribution. To hedge the risks discussed above the Company engages in risk management activities that the Company
categorizes by the risks the Company is hedging and by the physical product that is creating the risk. The following discussion
addresses each category of risk.
Commodity Price Risk. The Company hedges its exposure to price fluctuations with respect to crude oil, refined products, natural gas
and NGLs, and expected purchases and sales of these commodities (relating primarily to crude oil, roofing flux, propane sales and
purchases of natural gasoline). The derivative instruments utilized consist primarily of futures and option contracts traded on the
New York Mercantile Exchange, the Intercontinental Exchange and over-the-counter transactions, including swap and option
contracts entered into with financial institutions and other energy companies. The Company’s policy is to transact only in commodity
derivative products for which the Company physically transacts, and to structure the Company’s hedging activities so that price
fluctuations for those products do not materially affect the net cash the Company ultimately receives from its commodity related
marketing activities.
Although the Company seeks to maintain a position that is substantially balanced within the Company’s various commodity purchase
and sales activities, the Company may experience net unbalanced positions as a result of production, transportation and delivery
variances as well as logistical issues associated with inclement weather conditions.
The intent of the Company’s risk management strategy is to hedge the Company’s margin. However, the Company has not designated
nor attempted to qualify for hedge accounting. Thus, changes in the fair values of all of the Company’s derivatives are recognized in
earnings and result in greater potential for earnings volatility.
The fair value of futures contracts is based on quoted market prices obtained from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. The fair value
of swaps and option contracts is estimated based on quoted prices from various sources, such as independent reporting services,
industry publications and brokers. These quotes are compared to the contract price of the swap, which approximates the gain or loss
that would have been realized if the contracts had been closed out at the period end. For positions where independent quotations
are not available, an estimate is provided, or the prevailing market price at which the positions could be liquidated is used. No such
positions existed as at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016. All derivative positions offset existing or anticipated physical
exposures. Price-risk sensitivities were calculated by assuming 15% volatility in crude oil and NGL related prices, regardless of term
or historical relationships between the contractual price of the instruments and the underlying commodity price. In the event of an
increase or decrease in prices, the fair value of the Company’s derivative portfolio would typically increase or decrease, offsetting
changes in the Company’s physical positions. A 15% favorable change would increase the Company’s net income by $6.2 million and
$9.7 million as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. A 15% unfavorable change would decrease the Company’s net income
by $6.2 million and $10.1 million as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. However, these changes may be offset by the use
of one or more risk management strategies.
Interest rate risk. The Company’s long-term debt accrues interest at fixed interest rates and accordingly, changes in market interest
rates do not expose the Company to future interest cash outflow variability.
Under the Revolving Credit Facility, the Company is subject to interest rate risk, as borrowings bear interest at a rate equal to, at the
Company’s option, either the Canadian Prime Rate, U.S. LIBOR, U.S. Base Rate or Canadian Bankers’ Acceptance Rate, plus an
applicable margin based on the Company’s total leverage ratio. At December 31, 2017, the Company had $230.2 million drawn under
the Revolving Credit Facility and 5% favorable and unfavorable change in interest rates in relation to the amounts drawn at December
31, 2017 would have impacted net income by $0.3 million. As at December 31, 2016, the Company had $nil drawn under the Revolving
Credit Facility and, accordingly, was not subject to the interest rate cash flow risk associated with these amounts.
Currency exchange risks. The Company’s monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated at the period-end rate.
Exchange differences arising from this translation are recorded in the Company’s statement of operations. In addition, currency
exposures can arise from revenues and purchase transactions denominated in foreign currencies. Generally, transactional currency
exposures are naturally hedged (i.e., revenues and expenses are approximately matched), but, where appropriate, are covered using
forward exchange contracts. All of the foreign currency forward exchange contracts entered into by the Company, although effective
hedges from an economic perspective, have not been designated as hedges for accounting purposes, and therefore any gains and
losses on such forward exchange contracts impact the Company’s earnings. A 5% unfavorable change in the value of the Canadian
dollar relative to the U.S. dollar would affect the fair value of the Company’s outstanding forward currency contracts and options and
would decrease the Company’s net income by $3.4 million and $1.9 million as at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. A 5%
favorable change would increase the Company’s net income by $3.4 million and $1.8 million as at December 31, 2017 and 2016,
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respectively. The Company expects to continue to enter into financial derivatives, primarily forward contracts, to reduce foreign
exchange volatility.
As at December 31, 2017, the Company had $100.0 million U.S. dollar denominated debt as part of its draw on its Revolving Credit
Facility. The Company did not have any foreign currency hedges in place in relation to its use of the Revolving Credit Facility. The
Company, as result of repayment of its U.S. dollar denominated debt as described under the Notes section, entered into forward
contracts for the settlement of its U.S. dollar forward contracts to buy U.S. dollars on a notional amount of US$120.0 million at a
weighted average rate of $1.26 for US$1.00 on October 30, 2017. As a result of the settlement of US$ Notes and the draw of U.S
dollar amounts on its Revolving Credit Facility the Company’s exposure to foreign currency exchange risk related to its long-term debt
has been reduced. Accordingly, a 5% unfavorable change in the value of the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar would impact
both the carrying value of the Company’s long-term debt and would decrease the Company’s net income by $5.4 million and
$31.9 million as at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. A corresponding favorable change would increase the Company’s net
income by $5.4 million and $31.9 million as at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. With respect to the related interest
payments on the U.S. dollar denominated debt, to date, the Company has not entered into any foreign currency hedges and,
therefore, the Company is exposed to the associated foreign currency exchange risk. Based on the interest rate in effect at December
31, 2017, a 5% unfavorable change in the value of the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar as of December 31, 2017 would
increase the Company’s annual interest expense by $0.2 million. A 5% favorable change in the value of the Canadian dollar relative
to the U.S. dollar as of December 31, 2017 would decrease the Company’s annual interest expense by $0.2 million. The Company
monitors its exposure to foreign currencies, including associated interest payments, and, where optimal, will consider minimizing
exposure using appropriate hedging strategies.
Equity price risk. The Company has equity price and dilution exposure to shares that it issues under its stock based compensation
programs. Gibson uses equity derivatives to manage volatility derived from its stock based compensation programs. These contracts
will mature at the prevailing share prices in accordance with the specific maturities of each contract over a three-year period. As at
December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company estimates that a 10% increase in the Company’s share price would have resulted in an
increase in the Company’s income of $1.9 million and $1.7 million, respectively. A corresponding decrease in the Company’s share
price would decrease the Company’s net income by $1.9 million and $1.7 million, respectively.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Critical accounting policies and estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make estimates and
assumptions. Predicting future events is inherently an imprecise activity and, as such, requires the use of judgment. Actual results
may vary from estimates in amounts that may be material. An accounting policy is deemed to be critical if it requires an accounting
estimate to be made based on assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time the estimate is made, and if different
estimates that reasonably could have been used, or changes in the accounting estimates that are reasonably likely to occur
periodically, could materially impact the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The Company’s critical accounting policies
and estimates are as follows:
Recoverability of asset carrying values. The Company carries out impairment reviews in respect of goodwill at least annually or if
indicators of impairment exist. The Company also assesses during each reporting period whether there have been any events or
changes in circumstances that indicate that property, plant and equipment, inventories and other intangible assets may be impaired
and an impairment review is carried out whenever such an assessment indicates that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.
Such indicators include changes in the Company’s business plans, changes in activity levels, an increase in the discount rate, the
intention of “holding” versus “selling” and evidence of physical damage. For the purposes of impairment testing, assets are grouped
at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows. Where impairment exists, the asset is written down to its
recoverable amount, which is the higher of the fair value less costs to sell and value in use. Impairments are recognized immediately
in the consolidated statement of operations.
The assessment for impairment entails comparing the carrying value of the asset or cash-generating unit with its recoverable amount;
that is, the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. Value in use is usually determined on the basis of discounted
estimated future net cash flows. However, the determination as to whether and how much an asset is impaired involves management
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estimates on highly uncertain matters, such as the outlook for global or regional market supply-and-demand conditions, future
commodity prices, the effects of inflation on operating expenses and discount rates.
Income tax. Income tax expense represents the sum of the income tax currently payable and deferred income tax. Interest and
penalties relating to income tax are also included in income tax expense. Deferred income tax is provided for using the liability method
of accounting. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between the financial reporting and
income tax basis of assets and liabilities. These differences are then measured using enacted or substantially enacted income tax
rates and laws that will be in effect when these differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in income tax rates on
deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that the change occurs.
The computation of the Company’s income tax expense involves the interpretation of applicable tax laws and regulations in many
jurisdictions. The resolution of tax positions taken by the Company can take significant time to complete and in some cases it is
difficult to predict the ultimate outcome. In addition, the Company has carry-forward tax losses in certain taxing jurisdictions that are
available to offset against future taxable profit. However, deferred income tax assets are recognized only to the extent that it is
probable that taxable profit will be available against which the unused tax losses can be utilized. Management judgement is exercised
in assessing whether this is the case. To the extent that actual outcomes differ from management’s estimates, income tax charges or
credits may arise in future periods.
Financial instruments. In situations where the Company is required to mark financial instruments to market, the estimates of gains
or losses at a particular period-end do not reflect the end results of particular transactions, and will most likely not reflect the actual
gain or loss at the conclusion of the underlying transactions. The Company reflects the fair value estimates for financial instruments
based on valuation information from third parties. The calculation of the fair value of certain of these financial instruments is based
on proprietary models and assumptions of third parties because such instruments are not quoted on an active market. Additionally,
estimates of fair value for such financial instruments may vary among different models due to a difference in assumptions applied,
such as the estimate of prevailing market prices, volatility, correlations and other factors, and may not be reflective of the price at
which they can be settled due to the lack of a liquid market. Although the resolution of these uncertainties has not historically had a
material impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial condition, the actual amounts may vary significantly from
estimated amounts.
Provisions and accrued liabilities. The Company uses estimates to record liabilities for obligations associated with site restoration on
the retirement of assets and environmental costs, taxes, potential legal claims and other accruals and liabilities.
Liabilities for site restoration on the retirement of assets are recognized when the Company has an obligation to restore the site and
when a reliable estimate of that liability can be made. An obligation may also crystallize during the period of operation of a facility
through a change in legislation or through a decision to terminate operations. The amount recognized is the present value of the
estimated future expenditure determined in accordance with local conditions and requirements. The present value is determined by
discounting the expenditures expected to be required to settle the obligation using a risk-free discount rate. Estimated future
expenditure is based on all known facts at the time and current expected plans for decommissioning. Among the many uncertainties
that may impact the estimates are changes in laws and regulations, public expectations, prices and changes in technology. A
corresponding item of property, plant and equipment of an amount equivalent to the provision is also recorded. This is subsequently
depreciated as part of the asset. Other than the unwinding discount on the provision, any change in the present value of the estimated
expenditure is reflected as an adjustment to the provision and the corresponding item of property, plant and equipment.
Liabilities for environmental costs are recognized when a clean-up is probable and the associated costs can be reliably estimated.
Generally, the timing of recognition of these provisions coincides with the completion of a feasibility study or a commitment to a
formal plan of action. The amount recognized is the best estimate of the expenditure required. Where the liability will not be settled
for a number of years, the amount recognized is the present value of the estimated future expenditure. Estimated future expenditure
is based on all known facts at the time and an assessment of the ultimate outcome. A number of factors affect the cost of
environmental remediation, including the determination of the extent of contamination, the length of time remediation may require,
the complexity of environmental regulations and the advancement of remediation technology.
Other provisions and accrued liabilities are recognized in the period when it becomes probable that there will be a future outflow of
funds resulting from past operations or events and the amount of cash outflow can be reliably estimated. The timing of recognition
and quantification of the liability require the application of judgment to existing facts and circumstances, which can be subject to
change. Since the actual cash outflows can take place many years in the future, the carrying amounts of provisions and liabilities are
reviewed regularly and adjusted to take account of changing facts and circumstances. A change in estimate of a recognized provision
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or accrued liability would result in a charge or credit to net income in the period in which the change occurs.
Initial adoption of accounting policies
New and amended standards adopted by the Company:
The Company adopted the following new and revised standards, along with any consequential amendments. These changes were
made in accordance with applicable transitional provisions.
The annual improvements process addresses issues in the 2014-2016 reporting cycles include changes to IFRS 12 - Disclosure
of interests in other entities. This improvement is effective for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2017. The adoption
of these improvements did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
IAS 12 – Income taxes (“IAS 12”), has been amended to clarify (i) the requirements for recognizing deferred tax assets on
unrealized losses; (ii) deferred tax where an asset is measured at a fair value below the asset’s tax base, and (iii) certain other
aspects of accounting for deferred tax assets. The amendment to IAS 12 is effective for years beginning on or after January
1, 2017. The adoption of this amendment did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
IAS 7 – Statement of cash flows (“IAS 7”), has been amended to require disclosures about changes in liabilities arising from
financing activities, including both changes arising from cash-flows and non-cash changes. The amendment to IAS 7 is
effective for years beginning on or after January 1, 2017. Additional disclosures have been included in the Company’s 2017
consolidated financial statements (note 31).
New standards and interpretations issued but not yet adopted:
The following accounting interpretations and standards were issued during the year:
The annual improvements process addresses issues in the 2015-2017 reporting cycles and include changes to IFRS 3 –
Business combinations, IFRS 11 – Joint arrangements, IAS 12 – Income taxes, and IAS 23 – Borrowing costs. These
improvements are effective for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019. The Company has not currently assessed the
impact of adopting these interpretations on its consolidated financial statements.
IAS 28 – Interests in associates and joint ventures (“IAS 28”), has been amended to clarify that an entity applies IFRS 9,
including its impairment requirements, to long-term interests in associate or joint venture to which the equity method is not
applied. The amendment to IAS 28 is effective for years beginning on or after January 1, 2018. The Company has determined
that the adoption of this interpretation will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
IFRS 17 – Insurance contracts (“IFRS 17”), has been issued to clarify recognition and measurement accounting principles with
respect to insurance contracts. The issuance of IFRS 17 is effective for years beginning on or after January 1, 2021. The
Company has not currently assessed the impact of adopting this interpretation on its consolidated financial statements.
IFRIC 23 – Uncertainty over income tax treatments (“IFRIC 23”), has been amended to clarify how the recognition and
measurement requirements of IAS 12, Income Taxes, are applied where there is uncertainty over income tax treatments.
The amendment to IFRIC 23 is effective for years beginning on or after January 1, 2019. The Company has not currently
assessed the impact of adopting this interpretation on its consolidated financial statements.
Update on IFRS 16, “Leases” (“IFRS 16”), IFRS 15, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“IFRS 15”) and IFRS 9, “Financial
Instruments” (“IFRS 9”) adoption
As disclosed in the 2017 year-end Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company has evaluated the impact of IFRS 16, IFRS 15, and
IFRS 9.
IFRS 16 is effective for years beginning on or after January 1, 2019, however the early adoption of IFRS 16 is permitted if IFRS 15 has
been adopted. The Company has chosen to early adopt IFRS 16 effective January 1, 2018, concurrent with the adoption date of IFRS
15. These standards may be applied retrospectively or using a modified retrospective approach. The modified retrospective approach
does not require restatement of prior period financial information as it recognizes the cumulative effect as an adjustment to opening
retained earnings and applies the standard prospectively. The Company has opted to use the modified retrospective approach in its
adoption of IFRS 15, IFRS 16 and IFRS 9.
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For IFRS 15 and IFRS 16, the Company has completed all technical position papers related to all contracts and arrangements under
the scope of these standards. The Company has taken pro-active measures to review the impacts of the adoption of these standards
on our debt covenants including certain amendments to our covenants which provides an option to adjust for the impact of these
standards or to provide a grandfathering approach. At this stage, the impact of adoption is not considered material on the Company’s
debt covenant calculations.
On January 1, 2018, the Company’s policies and business practices have been updated to reflect the changes required by the adoption
of these new standards.
Noted below is the summary of material impacts of IFRS 15, IFRS 16 and IFRS 9 for period beginning January 1, 2018:
IFRS 15
(i) Accounting for contract liabilities
Prior to the adoption of IFRS 15, wholesale product revenues associated with the sales of roofing flux products owned by the Company
were recognized at the time of shipment when the risk of ownership and loss are passed to the customer. Under IFRS 15, wherein
the contract provides a right to invoice prior to the physical delivery of the product, the Company will defer recognition of such
revenues and recognize a contract liability, until such time when the product has been physically delivered and the transfer of control
has occurred.
Adoption of the standard will not have any material impacts on the total asset, liabilities or retained earnings of the Company as at
January 1, 2018.
(ii) Accounting for buy-sell transactions
Prior to the adoption of IFRS 15, buy/sell transactions involving crude and NGL products whereby the Company effectively is acting
as an agent are recorded on a net basis. Under IFRS 15, revenues from buy/sell transactions which are monetary transactions
containing commercial substance are recognized on a gross-basis as separate performance obligations. Revenues from buy/sell
transactions of non-monetary exchanges of similar products, which lack commercial substance, are recognized on a net basis.
(iii) Disclosures
Under the previous revenue standard, disclosure requirements were specific to the significant categories of revenue arising from the
sale of goods, rendering of services, interest, royalties, and dividends. Under IFRS 15, the Company will be required to disclose
requirements on the disaggregation of revenue, contract balances, performance obligations, assets recognized to obtain or fulfil a
contract, as well as significant judgments in the application of IFRS 15. The Company anticipates providing more robust revenue
disclosure under IFRS 15 with respect to the disaggregation of revenue and anticipates the inclusion of disclosure related to the
nature, amount, timing, of revenues related to each segment.
IFRS 16
On adoption of IFRS 16, the Company will recognize lease liabilities in relation to leases under the principles of the new standard.
These liabilities will be measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted using the Company’s incremental
borrowing rate as of January 1, 2018. The associated rights-of-use (ROU) assets will be measured at the amount equal to the lease
liability on January 1, 2018 with no impact on retained earnings.
On initial adoption, the Company will use the following practical expedients permitted by the standard:
The use of a single discount rate to a portfolio of leases with reasonably similar characteristics;
The accounting of leases with a remaining lease term of less than twelve months as at January 1, 2018 as short-term leases;
The accounting of lease payments as expenses on leases for which the underlying asset is of low dollar value;
The use of hindsight in determining the lease term where the contract contains options to extend or terminate the lease.
Adoption of the standard will result in the recognition of additional ROU assets and lease liabilities for leases of approximately $173
million as at January 1, 2018.
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IFRS 9
The Company has completed the work related to the implementation of the expected credit loss model. Specifically, the Company
has concluded that it will have two types of financial assets subject to the requirements of the expected credit losses model which
are trade receivables and net investments in finance leases.
The Company has updated its impairment methodology under IFRS 9 for each of these classes of assets and have applied the
simplified approach to providing for expected credit losses prescribed by IFRS 9, which requires the use of the lifetime expected loss
provision for all trade receivables. The Company does not expect any material impact on its accounts receivables and net investments
in finance leases balances upon adoption.
DISCLOSURE CONTROLS & PROCEDURES
As part of the requirements mandated by the Canadian securities regulatory authorities under National Instrument 52-109-
Certification of Disclosure in Issuers' Annual and Interim Filings ("NI 52-109"), the Company’s Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and the
Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") have evaluated the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures
("DC&P"), as such term is defined in NI 52-109, as at December 31, 2016. The CEO and CFO are also responsible for establishing and
maintaining internal controls over financial reporting, ("ICFR"), as such term is defined in NI 52-109. In making its assessment,
management used the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission framework in Internal Control –
Integrated Framework (2013) to evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. These controls are
designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of the Company’s financial reporting and compliance with IFRS.
The Company’s CEO and CFO have evaluated, or caused to be evaluated under their supervision, the design and operational
effectiveness of such controls as at December 31, 2017.
Based on the evaluation of the design and operating effectiveness of the Company’s DC&P and ICFR, the CEO and the CFO concluded
that Gibson DC&P and ICFR were effective as at December 31, 2017. There have been no changes in ICFR that occurred during the
period beginning January 1, 2017 and ended on December 31, 2017 that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially
affect Gibson ICFR.
RISK FACTORS
Shareholders and prospective investors should carefully consider the risk factors noted below before investing in Gibson securities,
as each of these risks may negatively affect the trading price of Gibson securities, the amount of dividends paid to shareholders and
the ability of Gibson to fund its debt obligations, including debt obligations under its outstanding Debentures and any other debt
securities that Gibson may issue from time to time. For a further discussion of the risks identified in this MD&A, other risks and trends
that could affect Gibson performance and the steps that Gibson takes to mitigate these risks, readers are referred to Gibson AIF,
which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Operational Risks
Operational risks include: tank and pipeline leaks; the breakdown or failure of equipment related to, pipelines and facilities,
information systems or processes; the compromise of information and control systems; spills at truck terminals and terminal hubs;
spills associated with the loading and unloading of harmful substances onto rail cars and trucks; failure to maintain adequate supplies
of spare parts; operator error; labour disputes; disputes with interconnected facilities and carriers; operational disruptions or
apportionment on third-party systems or refineries which may prevent the full utilization of Gibson facilities and pipelines; and
catastrophic events including but not limited to natural disasters, fires, floods, explosions, train derailments, earthquakes, acts of
terrorists and saboteurs, and other similar events, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. Gibson may also be exposed
from time to time, to additional operational risks not stated in the immediately preceding sentences. The occurrence or continuance
of any of these events could increase the cost of operating Gibson assets or reduce revenue, thereby impacting earnings. Additionally,
Gibson facilities and pipelines are reliant on electrical power for their operations. A failure or disruption within the local or regional
electrical power supply or distribution or transmission systems could significantly affect ongoing operations. In addition, a significant
increase in the cost of power or fuel could have a materially negative effect on the level of profit realized in cases where the relevant
contracts do not provide for recovery of such costs.
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Market and Commodity Price Risk
The Company enters into contracts to purchase and sell crude oil, NGLs, and refined products. Most of these contracts are priced at
floating market prices. Although the majority of these contracts are back-to-back, these activities could expose the Company to
market risks resulting from movements in commodity price, margin, and currency exchange rate differentials between the timing of
purchases and subsequent sales. The prices of the products that the Company markets are subject to fluctuations as a result of such
factors as seasonal demand changes, changes in commodity markets, and other factors. In many circumstances, purchase and sale
contracts are not perfectly matched, as they are entered into at different times and for different values. Furthermore, the Company
normally has a long position in propane, NGLs, crude oil, and refined products that the Company markets, and may store these
products in order to meet seasonal demand and take advantage of seasonal pricing differentials, thereby resulting in inventory risk.
Because crude oil margins are earned by capturing spreads between different qualities of crude oil, the Company’s crude oil marketing
business is subject to volatility in price differentials between crude oil streams and blending agents. As a result, margins and
profitability can vary significantly from period to period as a result of this volatility. We expect that commodity prices will continue
to fluctuate significantly in the future. The Company manages this commodity risk in a number of ways, including the use of financial
contracts and by offsetting some physical and financial contracts in terms of volumes, timing of performance and delivery obligations.
For example, as NGL and refined product prices are somewhat related to the price of crude oil, crude oil financial contracts are one
of the more common price risk management strategies that the Company uses. Also, with respect to crude oil, the Company manages
its exposure using West Texas Intermediate (“WTI”) based futures, options and swaps. These strategies are subject to basis risk
between the prices of crude oil streams, WTI, NGL and refined product values and, therefore, may not fully offset future price
movements. Furthermore, there is no guarantee that these strategies and other efforts to manage marketing and inventory risks will
generate profits or mitigate all the market and inventory risk associated with these activities. If the Company utilizes price risk
management strategies, the Company may forego the benefits that may otherwise be experienced if commodity prices were to
increase. In addition, any non-compliance with the Company’s trading policies could result in significantly adverse financial effects.
To the extent that the Company engages in these kinds of activities, the Company is also subject to credit risks associated with
counterparties with whom the Company has contracts.
Additionally, the Company purchases from producers and other customers a substantial amount of crude oil and condensate, propane
and NGLs for resale to third parties, including other marketers and end-users. However, the Company may not be successful in
balancing its purchases and sales. A producer or supplier could fail to deliver contracted volumes or could deliver in excess of
contracted volumes, or a purchaser could purchase less than contracted volumes. Any of these actions could cause the Company’s
purchases and sales to be unbalanced. While the Company attempts to balance its purchases and sales, if its purchases and sales are
unbalanced, the Company will face increased exposure to commodity price risks and could have increased volatility in its operating
income and cash flow.
Reputation
Gibson relies on its reputation to build and maintain positive relationships with its stakeholders, to recruit and retain staff, and to be
a credible, trusted company. Reputational risk is the potential for negative impacts that could result from the deterioration of Gibson
reputation with key stakeholders. The potential for harming the Company’s corporate reputation exists in every business decision
and public interaction, which in turn can negatively impact the Company’s business and its securities. Reputational risk cannot be
managed in isolation from other forms of risk. Credit, market, operational, insurance, liquidity, regulatory, environmental and legal
risks must all be managed effectively to safeguard the Company’s reputation. Negative impacts from a compromised reputation could
include revenue loss, reduction in customer base and diminution of share price.
Decommissioning, Abandonment and Reclamation Costs
The Company is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regarding the decommissioning, abandonment
and reclamation of the Company’s facilities and pipelines at the end of their economic life, the costs of which may be substantial. It
is not possible to predict these costs with certainty since they will be a function of regulatory requirements at the time of
decommissioning, abandonment and reclamation. The Company may, in the future, be required by applicable laws or regulations to
establish and fund one or more decommissioning, abandonment and reclamation reserve funds to provide for payment of future
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decommissioning, abandonment and reclamation costs, which could decrease funds available to the Company to execute its business
plan and service its debt obligations. In addition, such reserves, if established, may not be sufficient to satisfy such future
decommissioning, abandonment and reclamation costs and the Company will be responsible for the payment of the balance of such
costs.
Legislative and Regulatory Changes
The Company’s industry is highly regulated. There can be no guarantee that laws and other government programs relating to the oil
and gas industry, the energy services industry and the transportation industry will not be changed in a manner which directly and
adversely affects the Company’s business. There can also be no assurance that the laws, regulations or rules governing the Company’s
customers will not be changed in a manner which adversely affects the Company’s customers and, therefore, the Company’s business.
In addition, the Company’s pipelines and facilities are potentially subject to common carrier and common processor applications and
to rate setting by regulatory authorities in the event agreement on fees or tariffs cannot be reached with producers. To the extent
that producers believe processing fees or tariffs with respect to pipelines and facilities are too high, they may seek rate relief through
regulatory means. If regulations were passed lowering or capping the Company’s rates and tariffs, the Company’s results of
operations and cash flows could be adversely affected.
Petroleum products that the Company stores and transports are sold by the Company’s customers for consumption into the public
market. Various federal, provincial, state and local agencies have the authority to prescribe specific product quality specifications for
commodities sold into the public market. Changes in product quality specifications or blending requirements could reduce the
Company’s throughput volume, require the Company to incur additional handling costs or require capital expenditures. For instance,
different product specifications for different markets impact the fungibility of the products in the Company’s system and could require
the construction of additional storage. If the Company is unable to recover these costs through increased revenues, the Company’s
cash flows could be adversely affected. In addition, changes in the quality of the products the Company receives on its petroleum
products pipeline system could reduce or eliminate the Company’s ability to blend products.
The Company’s cross-border activities are subject to additional regulation, including import and export licenses, tariffs, Canadian and
U.S. customs and tax issues and toxic substance certifications. Such regulations include the Short Supply Controls of the Export
Administration Act, the North American Free Trade Agreement, the Toxic Substances Control Act and the Canadian Environmental
Protection Act, 1999. Violations of these licensing, tariff and tax reporting requirements could result in the imposition of significant
administrative, civil and criminal penalties.
In addition, local, consumption and income tax laws relating to the Company may be changed in a manner which adversely affects
the Company.
Possible Failure to Realize Anticipated Benefits of Corporate Strategy
Gibson evaluates the value proposition for expansion projects, new acquisitions or divestitures on an ongoing basis. Planning and
investment analysis is highly dependent on accurate forecasting assumptions and to the extent that these assumptions do not
materialize, financial performance may be lower or more volatile than expected. Volatility in the economy, change in cost estimates,
project scoping and risk assessment could result in a loss in profits for Gibson. Large scale dispositions in particular may involve
significant pricing and de-integration risk. Divestitures requires the dedication of management effort, time and resources which may
divert management's focus and resources from other strategic opportunities and from operational matters during such time. The
divestiture process may result in the loss of key employees and the disruption of ongoing business, customer and employee
relationships that may adversely affect Gibson.
Proposed Pipeline Uncertainty
new technology and drilling methodology being deployed towards conventional and unconventional production within the
The Canadian federal government approved Kinder Morgan Canada Inc’s proposed expansion of the Trans Mountain Pipeline in 2016
and TransCanada Corp’s Keystone XL pipeline project received federal approval in the U.S. in 2017. However, the future of both
projects remains uncertain, as both face ongoing legal, regulatory and stakeholder hurdles. If one or both of these projects failed to
move forward, such failure could negatively impact the Company’s future terminalling services opportunities. Similarly, Enbridge’s
uncertainty and volatility relating to crude prices and price differentials between crude oil streams and blending agents;
increased crude oil production and exploration activity on shore in North America, including from the Canadian oil sands;
the expansion of midstream infrastructure in North America to handle increased production and expansion of capacity in the U.S.
refining complex to handle heavier crude oil from the WCSB;
Line 3 replacement project received Canadian Federal approval in 2016, but continues to face legal, regulatory and stakeholder
hurdles in the U.S. and Canada. If this project failed to move forward such failure could negatively impact the Company’s opportunities
for additional terminal services at the Hardisty Terminal.
Environmental Regulation and Climate Change (NTD: Review AIF language to ensure consistency)
Gibson is subject to a range of laws, regulations and requirements imposed by various levels of government and regulatory bodies in
the jurisdictions in which it operates. While these legal controls and regulations affect all dimensions of Gibson activities, including,
but not limited to, the operation of pipelines and facilities, construction activities, emergency response, operational safety and
environmental procedures, Gibson does not believe that they impact its operations in a manner materially different from other
comparable businesses operating in those jurisdictions.
Greenhouse gases, mainly carbon dioxide and methane, are components of the raw natural gas processed and handled at Gibson
facilities. Operations at Gibson facilities, including the combustion of fossil fuels in engines, heaters and boilers, release carbon
dioxide, methane and other minor greenhouse gases. As such, Gibson is subject to various greenhouse gas reporting and reduction
programs. Gibson uses an engineering consulting firm to compile inventories of greenhouse gas emissions and reports these
inventories in accordance with federal and provincial programs. Second party audits or verifications of inventories are conducted for
facilities that are required to meet regulatory targets.
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
Certain statements contained in this MD&A constitute forward-looking information, as such term is defined under applicable Canadian
securities laws (“forward-looking information”). These statements relate to future events or the Company’s future performance. All
statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking information. The use of any of the words ‘‘anticipate’’, ‘‘plan’’,
‘‘contemplate’’, ‘‘continue’’, “aim”, “target”, “must”, “commit”, ‘‘estimate’’, ‘‘expect’’, ‘‘intend’’, ‘‘propose’’, ‘‘might’’, ‘‘may’’, ‘‘will’’,
‘‘shall’’, ‘‘project’’, ‘‘should’’, ‘‘could’’, ‘‘would’’, ‘‘believe’’, ‘‘predict’’, ‘‘forecast’’, ‘‘pursue’’, ‘‘potential’’ and ‘‘capable’’ and similar
expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties
and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking
information. No assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking information included
in this MD&A should not be unduly relied upon. These statements speak only as of the date of this MD&A. In particular, this MD&A
contains forward-looking information pertaining to the following:
realization of anticipated benefits from reorganization and headcount rationalization efforts;
realization of perceived benefits and ability to close the sale of assets and businesses as per our plans;
timing, the amount of proceeds from sale of non-core businesses along with the execution of planned capital programs as
discussed under the strategy section;
achieving the targets including but not limited to segment profits, payout ratio and leverage ratio as discussed under the strategy
the addition or disposition of assets and changes in the services to be offered by the Company;
The Company’s projections relating to target segment profit, distributable cash flow, distributable cash flow per share, and total
section;
cash flow;
The Company’s projections relating to target leverage and payout ratios;
the Company's investment in new equipment, technology, facilities and personnel;
the Company's growth strategy to expand in existing and new markets including the anticipated benefits from the Company’s
basin strategy;
the availability of sufficient liquidity for planned growth;
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Line 3 replacement project received Canadian Federal approval in 2016, but continues to face legal, regulatory and stakeholder
hurdles in the U.S. and Canada. If this project failed to move forward such failure could negatively impact the Company’s opportunities
for additional terminal services at the Hardisty Terminal.
Environmental Regulation and Climate Change (NTD: Review AIF language to ensure consistency)
Gibson is subject to a range of laws, regulations and requirements imposed by various levels of government and regulatory bodies in
the jurisdictions in which it operates. While these legal controls and regulations affect all dimensions of Gibson activities, including,
but not limited to, the operation of pipelines and facilities, construction activities, emergency response, operational safety and
environmental procedures, Gibson does not believe that they impact its operations in a manner materially different from other
comparable businesses operating in those jurisdictions.
Greenhouse gases, mainly carbon dioxide and methane, are components of the raw natural gas processed and handled at Gibson
facilities. Operations at Gibson facilities, including the combustion of fossil fuels in engines, heaters and boilers, release carbon
dioxide, methane and other minor greenhouse gases. As such, Gibson is subject to various greenhouse gas reporting and reduction
programs. Gibson uses an engineering consulting firm to compile inventories of greenhouse gas emissions and reports these
inventories in accordance with federal and provincial programs. Second party audits or verifications of inventories are conducted for
facilities that are required to meet regulatory targets.
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
Certain statements contained in this MD&A constitute forward-looking information, as such term is defined under applicable Canadian
securities laws (“forward-looking information”). These statements relate to future events or the Company’s future performance. All
statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking information. The use of any of the words ‘‘anticipate’’, ‘‘plan’’,
‘‘contemplate’’, ‘‘continue’’, “aim”, “target”, “must”, “commit”, ‘‘estimate’’, ‘‘expect’’, ‘‘intend’’, ‘‘propose’’, ‘‘might’’, ‘‘may’’, ‘‘will’’,
‘‘shall’’, ‘‘project’’, ‘‘should’’, ‘‘could’’, ‘‘would’’, ‘‘believe’’, ‘‘predict’’, ‘‘forecast’’, ‘‘pursue’’, ‘‘potential’’ and ‘‘capable’’ and similar
expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties
and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking
information. No assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking information included
in this MD&A should not be unduly relied upon. These statements speak only as of the date of this MD&A. In particular, this MD&A
contains forward-looking information pertaining to the following:
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realization of anticipated benefits from reorganization and headcount rationalization efforts;
realization of perceived benefits and ability to close the sale of assets and businesses as per our plans;
timing, the amount of proceeds from sale of non-core businesses along with the execution of planned capital programs as
discussed under the strategy section;
achieving the targets including but not limited to segment profits, payout ratio and leverage ratio as discussed under the strategy
section;
the addition or disposition of assets and changes in the services to be offered by the Company;
The Company’s projections relating to target segment profit, distributable cash flow, distributable cash flow per share, and total
cash flow;
The Company’s projections relating to target leverage and payout ratios;
the Company's investment in new equipment, technology, facilities and personnel;
the Company's growth strategy to expand in existing and new markets including the anticipated benefits from the Company’s
basin strategy;
the availability of sufficient liquidity for planned growth;
new technology and drilling methodology being deployed towards conventional and unconventional production within the
Company's operating areas;
uncertainty and volatility relating to crude prices and price differentials between crude oil streams and blending agents;
increased crude oil production and exploration activity on shore in North America, including from the Canadian oil sands;
the expansion of midstream infrastructure in North America to handle increased production and expansion of capacity in the U.S.
refining complex to handle heavier crude oil from the WCSB;
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the effect of competition in regions of North America and its impact on downward pricing pressure and regional crude oil price
differentials among crude oil grades and locations;
the effect of market volatility on the Company's marketing revenues and activities;
the Company's ability to pay down and retire indebtedness;
the Company's plans for additional strategic acquisitions, capital expenditures or other similar transactions, including the costs
thereof;
in-service dates for new storage capacity being constructed by the Company;
the Company's planned hedging activities;
the Company's projections of commodity purchase and sales activities;
the Company's projections of currency and interest rate fluctuations;
the realization of anticipated benefits from the implementation of cost saving measures;
the Company’s projections of dividends; and
the Company's dividend policy.
With respect to forward-looking information contained in this MD&A, assumptions have been made regarding, among other things:
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no material defaults by the counterparties to agreements with the Company;
the Company's ability to obtain qualified personnel, owner-operators, lease operators and equipment in a timely and cost-efficient
manner;
the regulatory framework governing taxes and environmental matters in the jurisdictions in which the Company conducts and
will conduct its business;
changes in credit ratings applicable to the Company;
operating costs;
future capital expenditures to be made by the Company;
the Company's ability to obtain financing for its capital programs on acceptable terms;
the Company's future debt levels;
the impact of increasing competition on the Company;
the impact of future changes in accounting policies on the Company’s consolidated financial statements;
the Company’s ability to successfully implement the plans and programs disclosed in the Company’s new strategy;
the Company’s ability to divest of its U.S. Environmental Services business and other non-core businesses on acceptable terms,
and the timing therefore; and
the Company’s ability to transition to a focused oil infrastructure growth company.
In addition, this MD&A may contain forward-looking information attributed to third party industry sources. The Company does not
undertake any obligations to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information except as required by applicable Canadian
securities laws. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking information as a result of numerous
risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the risks and uncertainties described in “Forward-Looking Information” and “Risk
Factors” included in the Company’s Annual Information Form dated March 5, 2018 as filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and available
on the Gibson website at www.gibsonenergy.com.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
This MD&A refers to certain financial measures that are not determined in accordance with IFRS. Combined Revenue, Combined
Segment Profit, Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations, Adjusted EBITDA from discontinued operations, Adjusted EBITDA from
combined operations, Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations, Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA from discontinued
operations, Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA from combined operations, distributable cash flow from continued operations and
distributable cash flow from combined operations are not measures recognized under IFRS and do not have standardized meanings
prescribed by IFRS and, therefore, may not be comparable to similar measures reported by other entities. Management considers
these to be important supplemental measures of the Company’s performance and believes these measures are frequently used by
securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in industries with similar capital structures.
See “Results of Continuing Operations” and “Results of Discontinued Operations”” for a reconciliation of Segment Profit to net income
(loss), the IFRS measure most directly comparable to Segment Profit. See “Summary of Quarterly Results” for a reconciliation of
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Adjusted EBITDA from continuing, discontinued, and combined operations and Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA from continuing,
discontinued and combined operations to Segment Profit from continuing, discontinued and combined operations. Distributable cash
flow from continuing and combined operations is used to assess the level of cash flow generated from ongoing operations and to
evaluate the adequacy of internally generated cash flow to fund dividends. See ‘‘Distributable Cash Flow” for a reconciliation of
distributable cash flow to cash flow from operations, the IFRS measure most directly comparable to distributable cash flow.
Readers are encouraged to evaluate each adjustment and the reasons the Company considers it appropriate for supplemental
analysis. Readers are cautioned, however, that these measures should not be construed as an alternative to net income (loss)
determined in accordance with IFRS as an indication of the Company’s performance.
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Consolidated
Financial Statements
For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016
March 5, 2018
Independent Auditor’s Report
To the Shareholders of Gibson Energy Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Gibson Energy Inc. and its
subsidiaries, which comprise the consolidated balance sheets as at December 31, 2017 and December 31,
2016 and the consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), changes in equity and
cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes, which comprise a summary of significant
accounting policies and other information.
Management’s responsibility for the consolidated financial statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial
statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, and for such internal control
as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements
that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor’s responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those
standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material
misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in
the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment,
including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements,
whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control
relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements 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 entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the
appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained in our audits is sufficient and appropriate to provide a
basis for our audit opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of the Gibson Energy Inc. and its subsidiaries as at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016
and their financial performance and their cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards.
Chartered Professional Accountants
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Suite 3100, 111 – 5th Avenue S.W. Calgary, Alberta , T2P 5L3
T: +1 403 509 7500, F: +1 403 781 1825, www.pwc.com/ca
“PwC” refers to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an Ontario limited liability partnership.
Gibson Energy Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents ...............................................................................................
Trade and other receivables (note 5) ................................................................................
Inventories (note 6) ...........................................................................................................
Income taxes receivable ....................................................................................................
Prepaid and other assets ...................................................................................................
Net investment in finance leases (note 7) ........................................................................
Assets held for sale (note 8) ..............................................................................................
Total current assets ...........................................................................................................
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment (note 9) ...........................................................................
Long-term prepaid and other assets (note 10) .................................................................
Net investment in finance leases (note 7) ........................................................................
Deferred income tax assets (note 19) ...............................................................................
Intangible assets (note 11) ................................................................................................
Goodwill (note 12) ............................................................................................................
Total non-current assets ...................................................................................................
Total assets ..............................................................................................................................
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade payables and accrued charges (note 15) ................................................................
Dividends payable (note 18) .............................................................................................
Deferred revenue ..............................................................................................................
Liabilities related to assets held for sale (note 8) .............................................................
Total current liabilities ......................................................................................................
Non-current liabilities
Long-term debt (note 13) ..................................................................................................
Convertible debentures (note 14) .....................................................................................
Provisions (note 16) ..........................................................................................................
Other long-term liabilities (note 17) .................................................................................
Deferred income tax liabilities (note 19)...........................................................................
Total non-current liabilities ...............................................................................................
Total liabilities ...................................................................................................................
Equity
Share capital (note 18) ......................................................................................................
Contributed surplus ..........................................................................................................
Accumulated other comprehensive income .....................................................................
Convertible debentures (note 14) .....................................................................................
Deficit ................................................................................................................................
Total equity .......................................................................................................................
Total liabilities and equity .......................................................................................................
Commitments and contingencies (note 29)
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements
December 31,
2017
2016
$
32,138
494,901
169,957
11,102
18,401
1,828
-
728,327
1,619,688
7,364
118,020
75,221
33,849
381,965
2,236,107
$ 2,964,434
500,662
47,257
7,013
-
554,932
1,118,119
89,919
183,527
6,512
100,823
1,498,900
2,053,832
$
60,159
428,248
144,595
8,057
17,976
2,325
266,359
927,719
1,643,294
4,350
118,244
47,165
66,086
454,489
2,333,628
$ 3,261,347
468,834
46,772
9,833
39,767
565,206
1,271,839
87,312
171,038
6,506
102,350
1,639,045
2,204,251
1,932,103
48,706
174,186
7,023
(1,251,416)
910,602
$ 2,964,434
1,909,032
46,899
201,089
7,151
(1,107,075)
1,057,096
$ 3,261,347
Approved by the Board of Directors:
(signed) “James M. Estey”
James M. Estey (Director)
(signed) “Marshall L. McRae”
Marshall L. McRae (Director)
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Gibson Energy Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)
Year ended
December 31,
Continuing operations
Revenue (note 20) ......................................................................................................................
Cost of sales (notes 1, 21 and 22) ..............................................................................................
Gross profit ..........................................................................................................................
2017
$ 6,100,839
6,013,889
86,950
2016
$ 4,594,181
4,569,374
24,807
General and administrative expenses (notes 1, 21 and 22) .......................................................
Impairment of goodwill (note 12) ..............................................................................................
Other operating income (note 23) .............................................................................................
Operating loss ......................................................................................................................
85,144
69,414
(4,791)
(62,817)
69,818
130,052
(3,257)
(171,806)
Finance costs, net (note 13) .......................................................................................................
Loss before income taxes .....................................................................................................
Income tax recovery (note 19) ...................................................................................................
Net loss from continuing operations ....................................................................................
Net income from discontinued operations, after tax (note 8) ...................................................
Net income (loss) .................................................................................................................
119,066
(181,883)
(66,168)
(115,715)
159,850
$ 44,135
$
62,811
(234,617)
(56,450)
$ (178,167)
18,453
$ (159,714)
Earnings/(loss) per share (note 24)
Basic loss per share from continuing operations ................................................................
(0.81)
Basic earnings per share from discontinued operations ..................................................... 1.12
Basic earnings (loss) per share ............................................................................................
$ 0.31
Diluted loss per share from continuing operations .............................................................
(0.81)
$
Diluted earnings per share from discontinued operations .................................................
1.10
Diluted earnings (loss) per share ......................................................................................... $
0.29
$
$
$
$
$
(1.32)
0.14
(1.18)
(1.32)
0.13
(1.18)
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements
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Consolidated Financial Statements
Gibson Energy Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)
Year ended
December 31,
2017
2016
Net income (loss) .......................................................................................................................
$
44,135
$ (159,714)
Other comprehensive loss .........................................................................................................
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to statement of operations
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations – continuing operations .............
(26,903)
(23,777)
Items that will not be reclassified to statement of operations
Remeasurements of post-employment benefit obligation, net of tax ...............................
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax .......................................................................................
Comprehensive income (loss) ...................................................................................................
(6)
(26,909)
(220)
(23,997)
$
17,226
$ (183,711)
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements
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Gibson Energy Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)
Share
capital
(note 18)
Contributed
surplus
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
Convertible
debentures
Balance – January 1, 2016 .......... $1,672,323
$ 34,959
$ 224,866
$
Net loss ........................................
Other comprehensive loss, net of
tax .......................................
Comprehensive loss ....................
Stock based compensation .......
Proceeds from exercise of stock
options ......................................
Reclassification of
contributed surplus on
issuance of awards under
equity incentive plan ............
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
24,876
(23,777)
(23,777)
-
1,001
-
12,936
(12,936)
Issuance of common shares for
cash, net of issue costs and tax .
222,772
Issuance of convertible
debentures, net of issuance
costs and tax (note 14) ..............
Dividends on common shares
-
-
-
Deficit
Total Equity
$ (765,147)
$1,167,001
(159,714)
(159,714)
(220)
(159,934)
-
-
-
-
-
(23,997)
(183,711)
24,876
1,001
-
222,772
7,151
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
7,151
($0.33 per common share) ........
-
Balance – December 31, 2016 .... $1,909,032
-
$ 46,899
-
$ 201,089
-
$ 7,151
(181,994)
$(1,107,075)
(181,994)
$ 1,057,096
-
-
-
-
Net income ..................................
Other comprehensive loss, net of
tax ................................................
Comprehensive (loss) income .....
Stock based compensation .......
Convertibles debentures – tax ..
Proceeds from exercise of stock
options ......................................
Reclassification of
contributed surplus on
issuance of awards under
equity incentive plan ............
Dividends on common shares
-
-
-
44,135
44,135
-
-
22,056
-
(26,903)
(26,903)
-
-
-
-
-
(128)
(6)
44,129
-
-
2,822
-
20,249
(20,249)
-
-
-
-
-
-
(26,909)
17,226
22,056
(128)
2,822
-
($0.33 per common share) ........
-
Balance – December 31, 2017 .... $1,932,103
-
$ 48,706
-
$ 174,186
-
$ 7,023
(188,470)
$(1,251,416)
(188,470)
$ 910,602
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements
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Gibson Energy Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss from continuing operations ..........................................................................................
Adjustments for non-cash items (note 31) ...........................................................................
Changes in items of working capital (note 31) ......................................................................
Income taxes received (paid), net (note 31) ..........................................................................
Cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations ...........................................
Cash (used in) provided by discontinued operations (note 8) ...................................................
Net cash inflow from operating activities ................................................................................
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment .........................................................................
Purchase of intangible assets ................................................................................................
Proceeds on sale of assets .....................................................................................................
Cash used in investing activities from continuing operations .....................................................
Cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations (note 8) ...................................................
Net cash inflow (outflow) from investing activities .................................................................
Cash flows from financing activities
Payment of shareholder dividends ........................................................................................
Interest paid, net ...................................................................................................................
Proceeds from exercise of stock options ...............................................................................
Issuance of common shares, net of cost ................................................................................
Issuance of convertible debentures, net of costs .................................................................
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net of cost ........................................................
Repayment of long-term debt, net of cost ...........................................................................
Proceeds from credit facilities ..............................................................................................
Repayment of credit facilities ...............................................................................................
Settlement of financial instruments not affecting operating activities (note 13) .................
Cash (used in) provided by financing activities from continuing operations .............................
Cash from discontinued operations (note 8) .............................................................................
Net cash (outflow) inflow from financing activities .................................................................
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents ..............................................................................
Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents ..............................................................
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of year .........................................................................
Cash and cash equivalents – end of year ..................................................................................
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements
Year ended
December 31,
2017
2016
$
(115,715)
363,383
(43,117)
419
204,970
(7,591)
197,379
$ (178,167)
400,775
(32,491)
(14,635)
175,482
32,084
207,566
(169,418)
(6,548)
8,630
(167,336)
423,156
255,820
(187,985)
(87,177)
2,822
-
-
590,452
(1,024,007)
1,016,412
(786,232)
(2,218)
(477,933)
-
(477,933)
(24,734)
(3,287)
60,159
32,138
$
(240,992)
(13,588)
11,387
(243,193)
(3,507)
(246,700)
(175,586)
(88,969)
1,000
219,817
96,293
-
-
446,790
(481,789)
-
17,556
-
17,556
(21,578)
(1,038)
82,775
60,159
$
See note 31 for supplemental disclosures and reconciliation of movements of financial liabilities to cash flows arising from
financing activities
Consolidated Financial Statements
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Gibson Energy
Gibson Energy Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
1 Description of the business and segmented disclosure
Gibson Energy Inc. (“Gibson”, or the “Company”) was incorporated pursuant to the Business Corporations Act (Alberta). The
Company’s common shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “GEI”.
Gibson is engaged in the movement, storage, optimization, processing and marketing and distribution of crude oil, condensate,
natural gas liquids, water, oilfield waste and refined products. The Company also provides emulsion treating, water disposal and oil-
field waste management services. The Company is incorporated in Alberta and domiciled in Canada. The address of the Company’s
principal place of business is 1700, 440 Second Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
The Company had the following principal subsidiaries as at December 31, 2017:
Name
Gibson Energy Inc.
Gibson Energy ULC
Gibson (U.S) Acquisitionco Corp.
Gibson (U.S) Holdco Corp.
Nature of entity
Ultimate Parent Company
Holding Company
Holding Company
Holding Company
Name
Gibson Energy Partnership
Gibson Transportation Ltd.
Gibson Gas Liquids ULC
Moose Jaw Refinery ULC
Gibson Energy Partnership
Nature of business
Transportation and Storage
Transportation
Wholesale
Fluids and Refining
Transportation and Storage
The Company’s reportable segments are:
(1) Infrastructure, which includes a network of midstream infrastructure assets that includes oil terminals, rail loading and unloading
facilities, injection stations, gathering pipelines and processing facilities that collect, store, and process oil and other liquid
hydrocarbon production and by-products before eventual distribution to end-use markets. The primary facilities within this
segment include the terminals located at Edmonton and Hardisty, which are the principal hubs for aggregating and exporting oil
and refined products out of the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin; gathering pipelines, which are connected to the Hardisty
Terminal; injection stations, which are located in the United States (U.S.); a crude oil processing facility in Moose Jaw,
Saskatchewan, and processing, recovery, and disposal terminals located throughout Western Canada and the Northern U.S.
(2) Logistics, which includes a suite of logistical wellsite services that enable oil and liquids production to access fixed midstream
infrastructure. This segment provides transportation and related services that allow the Company to service its customers’ needs
several times between the wellhead and the end market, and includes providing hauling services for crude, condensate, propane,
butane, asphalt, methanol, sulfur, petroleum coke, gypsum, emulsion, waste water and drilling fluids for many of North
America’s leading oil and gas producers. Additionally, the Company also provides several ancillary services to production
companies.
(3) Wholesale, which includes the purchasing, selling, storing and blending of hydrocarbon products, including crude oil, NGL’s, road
asphalt, roofing flux, frac oils, light and heavy straight run distillates, combined vacuum gas oil, and an oil based mud product.
This segment earns margins by providing aggregation services to producers and/by capturing quality, locational or time-based
arbitrage opportunities.
(4) Other, which includes the provision of other services to the oil and gas industry including exploration support services and
accommodation services.
This reporting structure provides a direct connection between the Company’s operations, the services it provides to customers and
the ongoing strategic direction of the Company.
These reportable segments of the Company have been derived because they are the segments: (a) that engage in business activities
from which revenues are earned and expenses are incurred; (b) whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the Company’s
chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resources to be allocated to each segment and assess its performance; and
(c) for which discrete financial information is available. The Company has aggregated certain operating segments into the above
noted reportable segments through examination of the Company's performance which is based on the similarity of the goods and
services provided and economic characteristics exhibited by these operating segments.
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Gibson Energy Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
Accounting policies used for segment reporting are consistent with the accounting policies used for the preparation of the Company’s
consolidated financial statements. Inter-segmental transactions are eliminated upon consolidation and the Company does not
recognize margins on inter-segmental transactions.
Year ended December 31, 2017
Statement of operations
Revenue
External .........................................
Inter-segmental ............................
External and inter-segmental .......
Infrastructure
Logistics
Wholesale
Other
Total
$ 211,664
131,339
343,003
$ 484,689
41,656
526,345
$ 5,387,948
429,304
5,817,252
$
16,538
191
16,729
$ 6,100,839
602,490
6,703,329
Segment profit .................................
$ 236,795
$
42,671
$
30,585
$
185
$
310,236
Corporate & other reconciling items
Depreciation and impairment of property, plant and equipment ......................................................................................
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets ............................................................................................................
Impairment of goodwill ......................................................................................................................................................
General and administrative ................................................................................................................................................
Stock based compensation .................................................................................................................................................
Corporate foreign exchange loss ........................................................................................................................................
Interest expense, net .........................................................................................................................................................
Debt extinguishment costs, net .........................................................................................................................................
Foreign exchange gain on long-term debt ..........................................................................................................................
Net loss from continuing operations before income tax ....................................................................................................
Income tax recovery ...........................................................................................................................................................
Net loss from continuing operations ..................................................................................................................................
Net income from discontinued operations, after tax ..........................................................................................................
Net income from operations ..............................................................................................................................................
192,302
37,425
69,414
51,204
22,056
652
77,362
60,492
(18,788)
(181,883)
(66,168)
(115,715)
159,850
44,135
$
Year ended December 31, 2016
Statement of operations
Revenue
External .........................................
Inter-segmental .............................
External and inter-segmental ........
Infrastructure
Logistics
Wholesale
Other
Total
$ 185,351
112,799
298,150
$ 462,808
50,127
512,935
$ 3,934,922
252,586
4,187,508
$
11,100
191
11,291
$ 4,594,181
415,703
5,009,884
Segment profit (loss) .........................
$ 200,307
$
39,576
$
24,408
$
(645)
$
263,646
Corporate & other reconciling items
Depreciation and impairment of property, plant and equipment ......................................................................................
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets ............................................................................................................
Impairment of goodwill ......................................................................................................................................................
General and administrative ................................................................................................................................................
Stock based compensation .................................................................................................................................................
Corporate foreign exchange loss ........................................................................................................................................
Interest expense, net .........................................................................................................................................................
Foreign exchange gain on long-term debt ..........................................................................................................................
Net loss from continuing operations before income tax ....................................................................................................
Income tax recovery ...........................................................................................................................................................
Net loss from continuing operations ..................................................................................................................................
Net income from discontinued operations, after tax ..........................................................................................................
Net loss from operations ....................................................................................................................................................
175,346
69,062
130,052
35,018
24,876
1,098
85,526
(22,715)
(234,617)
(56,450)
(178,167)
18,453
(159,714)
$
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Gibson Energy Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
The breakdown of additions to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets by reportable segments are as follows:
Twelve months ended December 31
2017
2016
Property,
plant and
equipment
$ 161,326
13,364
1,093
2,946
$ 178,729
Intangible
Assets
$
$
2,849
478
35
3,213
6,575
Property,
plant and
equipment
$ 194,080
13,814
11,386
1,055
$ 220,335
Intangible
Assets
$
$
2,591
1,680
92
3,127
7,490
Infrastructure ............................................................................
Logistics .....................................................................................
Wholesale .................................................................................
Corporate & other .....................................................................
Total .........................................................................................
Geographic Data
Based on the location of the end user, approximately 21% and 22% of revenue was from customers in the U.S. for the year ended
December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
The Company’s non-current assets, excluding investment in finance leases and deferred tax assets, are primarily concentrated in
Canada with 12% and 16% in the U.S. at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
2 Basis of preparation and statement of compliance
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”)
as set out in the Handbook of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants and as issued by the International
Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”).
These consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, the Company’s functional currency, and all values are
rounded to the nearest thousands of dollars, except where indicated otherwise. All references to $ are to Canadian dollars and
references to US$ are to United States dollars.
These consolidated financial statements were approved for issuance by the Company’s board of directors (“Board”) on March 5,
2018.
3
Significant accounting policies
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are set out below. These
policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented.
Basis of measurement
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for certain items that are
recorded at fair value on a recurring basis as required by the respective accounting standards.
Basis of consolidation
These consolidated financial statements include the results of the Company and its subsidiaries together with its interest in joint
operations.
Subsidiaries are all entities over which the Company has control. The Company controls an entity when the Company is exposed to,
or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power
over the entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Company and continue to be
consolidated until the date control ceases. All intercompany transactions, balances, income and expenses are eliminated on
consolidation.
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Gibson Energy Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
Joint arrangements are classified as either joint operations or joint ventures depending on the contractual rights and obligations of
each investor. The Company has assessed the nature of its joint arrangements and determined them to be joint operations and
accordingly, the Company has recognized its proportionate share of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities relating to these joint
operations.
Foreign currency translation
The financial statements for each of the Company’s subsidiaries and joint operations are prepared using their functional currency.
The functional currency is the currency of the primary economic environment in which an entity operates. The presentation and
functional currency of the parent company is Canadian dollars. Assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into Canadian
dollars at the market rates prevailing at the balance sheet date. Operating results are translated at the average rates for the period.
Exchange differences arising on the consolidation of the net assets of foreign operations are recorded in other comprehensive income
(loss).
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using exchange rates prevailing at the transaction date.
Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of foreign currency transactions and from the translation at period
end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than an entity’s functional currency are
recognized in the consolidated statements of operations.
Business combinations and goodwill
Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the
cash paid and the fair value of other assets given, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed at the date of
exchange. For acquisitions achieved in stages, previously held equity interests in the acquired company are remeasured at the
acquisition date fair value and the resulting gain or loss is recognized in the consolidated statements of operations. Direct costs
incurred by the Company in connection with an acquisition, such as finder’s fees, advisors, legal, accounting, valuation and other
professional or consulting fees, are expensed as general and administrative expenses when incurred. The acquired identifiable assets,
liabilities and contingent liabilities are measured at their fair values at the date of acquisition. Any excess of the cost of acquisition
plus the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree, and the acquisition date fair value of the acquirer’s previously held
equity interest, if any, over the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired is recognized as
goodwill. Any deficiency of the cost of acquisition below the fair values of the identifiable net assets acquired is credited to the
consolidated statements of operations in the period of acquisition.
Any contingent consideration to be transferred by the Company is recognised at fair value at the acquisition date. Subsequent
changes to the fair value of the contingent consideration that are deemed to be an asset or liability are recognised in the consolidated
statements of operations. Contingent consideration that is classified as equity is not re-measured, and its subsequent settlement is
accounted for within equity.
At the acquisition date, any goodwill acquired is allocated to each of the operating segments expected to benefit from the
combination’s synergies. Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.
Intangible assets
Intangible assets are stated at cost, less accumulated amortization and accumulated impairment losses.
An intangible asset acquired as part of a business combination is measured at fair value at the date of acquisition and is recognized
separately from goodwill if the asset is separable or arises from contractual or other legal rights and its fair value can be measured
reliably. Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are carried initially at cost. The initial cost is the aggregate amount
paid and the fair value of any other consideration given to acquire the asset.
Intangible assets with a finite life are amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives as follows:
Brands ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2 – 10 years
Customer relationships ............................................................................................................................................... 1 – 12 years
Long-term customer contracts ................................................................................................................................... 6 – 10 years
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(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
Non-compete agreements .......................................................................................................................................... 2 – 10 years
Technology .................................................................................................................................................................... 3 – 5 years
Software, license and permits ...................................................................................................................................... 3 – 7 years
The expected useful lives and method of amortization of intangible assets are reviewed on an annual basis and, if necessary, changes
in expected useful life are accounted for prospectively.
The carrying value of intangible assets is reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate carrying
value may not be recoverable.
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.
The initial cost of an asset comprises its purchase price or construction cost, any costs directly attributable to bringing the asset into
operation, the initial estimate of any decommissioning obligation, if any, and, for qualifying assets, borrowing costs. The purchase
price or construction cost is the aggregate amount paid and the fair value of any other consideration given to acquire the asset.
Expenditure on major maintenance refits or repairs comprises the cost of replacement assets or parts of assets, inspection costs and
overhaul costs. Where an asset or part of an asset that was separately depreciated is replaced and it is probable that future economic
benefits associated with the item will flow to the Company, the expenditure is capitalized and the carrying amount of the replaced
asset is derecognized. Inspection costs associated with major maintenance programs are capitalized and amortized over the period
to the next inspection. All other maintenance costs are expensed as incurred.
Depreciation is charged so as to write off the cost of assets, other than assets that are work in progress, using the straight-line method
over their expected useful lives.
The useful lives of the Company’s property, plant and equipment are as follows:
Buildings .................................................................................................................................................................... 10 – 20 years
Equipment .................................................................................................................................................................. 3 – 20 years
Rolling stock ................................................................................................................................................................ 5 – 23 years
Pipelines ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8 – 20 years
Tanks ......................................................................................................................................................................... 20 – 33 years
Plant ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7 – 25 years
Disposal wells ............................................................................................................................................................ 15 – 25 years
The expected useful lives, method of depreciation and residual values of property, plant and equipment are reviewed on an annual
basis and, if necessary, changes are accounted for prospectively.
An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognized upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected to arise
from the continued use of the asset. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the
net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the item) is included in the consolidated statements of operations in the period
the item is derecognized.
Impairments
The Company carries out impairment reviews in respect of goodwill at least annually or if indicators of possible impairment exist.
The Company also assesses during each reporting period whether there have been any events or changes in circumstances that
indicate that property, plant and equipment and intangible assets may be impaired and an impairment review is carried out whenever
such an assessment indicates that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Such indicators include, but are not limited to
changes in the Company’s business plans, economic performance of the assets, changes in commodity prices leading to lower activity
levels, an increase in the discount rate and evidence of physical damage. For the purposes of impairment testing, assets are grouped
at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash inflows. Where impairment exists, the asset is written down to
its recoverable amount, which is the higher of the fair value less costs of disposal (FVLCD) and its value in use (VIU). Impairments are
recognized immediately in the consolidated statements of operations.
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Gibson Energy Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
The assessment for impairment entails comparing the carrying value of the asset or cash-generating unit with its recoverable amount,
that is, the higher of FVLCD and VIU. VIU is usually determined on the basis of discounted estimated future net cash flows. In
determining FVLCD, recent market transactions are taken into account, if available. In the absence of such transactions, an
appropriate valuation model is used.
An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not reversible in the future. In respect of other assets, an impairment loss is reversed if
there has been a triggering event which indicates a change in the recoverable amount. If there is a trigger that impairment loss
recognized in the prior periods for an asset other than goodwill may no longer exist or may have decreased, the impairment loss is
reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined,
net of depreciation or amortization, if no impairment loss had been previously recognized.
Assets held for sale and discontinued operations
Non-current assets are classified as held for sale if their carrying amounts will be recovered through a sale transaction rather than
through continuing use. This condition is met when the sale is highly probable and the asset is available for immediate sale in its
present condition.
Non-current assets and disposal groups are classified and presented as discontinued operations if the assets or disposal groups are
disposed of or classified as held for sale and:
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the assets or disposal groups are a major line of business or geographical area of operations;
the assets or disposal groups are part of a single coordinated plan to dispose of a separate major line of business or geographical
area of operations; or
the assets or disposal groups are a subsidiary acquired solely for the purpose of resale.
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The assets or disposal groups that meet these criteria are measured at the lower of the carrying amount and FVLCD, except for
deferred tax assets that are carried at fair value, with impairments recognized in the consolidated statements of operations. An
impairment loss is recognized for any initial or subsequent write-down of the asset (or disposal group) to fair value less costs to
dispose. Non-current assets held for sale are presented separately in current assets and liabilities within the consolidated balance
sheet. Assets held for sale are not depreciated, depleted or amortized. The comparative period consolidated balance sheet is not
restated.
The results of discontinued operations are shown separately in the consolidated statements of operations and cash flows and
comparative figures are restated.
Non-derivative financial instruments – recognition and measurement
Financial assets
Financial assets include cash and cash equivalents and trade and other receivables. The Company determines the classification of its
financial assets at initial recognition. Financial assets are recognized initially at fair value, normally being the transaction price plus
directly attributable transaction costs.
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active
market. Such assets are carried at amortized cost using the effective interest method if the time value of money is significant. Gains
and losses are recognized in the consolidated statements of operations when the loans and receivables are derecognized or impaired,
as well as through the use of the effective interest method. This category of financial assets includes cash and cash equivalents and
trade and other receivables.
A provision for impairment of trade receivables is established when there is objective evidence that the Company may not be able
to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables. Significant financial difficulties of the debtor, probability
that the debtor will enter bankruptcy or financial reorganization, and default or delinquency in payments (more than 30 days past
the due date) are considered indicators that the trade receivable may be impaired. The amount of the provision is the difference
between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the original effective
interest rate. The carrying amount of the asset is reduced through the use of an allowance account, and the amount of the loss is
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
recognized in the consolidated statements of operations. When a trade receivable is uncollectible, it is written off against the
allowance account for trade receivables.
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and short-term deposit, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to
known amounts of cash which are subject to insignificant risk of changes in value and maturity of three months or less from the date
of acquisition.
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities classified as other liabilities include amounts borrowed under credit facilities, trade payables and accrued charges,
dividends payable, long-term debt and the convertible debentures. The Company determines the classification of its financial
liabilities at initial recognition. All financial liabilities are initially recognized at fair value. For interest-bearing loans and borrowings
this is the fair value of the proceeds received net of issue costs associated with the borrowing. After initial recognition, financial
liabilities are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Amortized cost is calculated by taking
into account any issue costs, and any discount or premium on settlement. Gains and losses arising on the repurchase, settlement or
cancellation of liabilities are recognized in the consolidated statements of operations.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the balance sheet when there is a legally enforceable right
to offset the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or realise the asset and settle the liability
simultaneously.
Compound financial instruments
Compound financial instruments are separated into liability and equity components. The liability component is recognized initially at
the fair value of a similar liability that does not have an equity conversion option and the equity component is recognized as the
difference between the fair value of the compound financial instrument as a whole and the fair value of the liability component net
of any deferred taxes. Any transaction costs are allocated to the liability and equity components in proportion to their initial carrying
amounts. Subsequent to initial recognition, the liability component of the compound financial instrument is measured at amortized
cost and is accreted to the original principal balance using the effective interest method. The equity component is not remeasured
subsequent to initial recognition. The equity component and the accreted liability component are reclassified to share capital upon
conversion and any balance in the equity component of the compound financial instrument that remains after the settlement of the
liability is transferred to contributed surplus.
Derivative financial instruments
Derivative financial instruments, used periodically by the Company to manage exposure to market risks relating to commodity prices,
interest rates, share based compensation and foreign currency exchange rates, are not designated as hedges. They are recorded at
fair value and recorded on the Company’s balance sheet as either an asset, when the fair value is positive, or a liability, when the fair
value is negative. Changes in fair value are recorded immediately in the consolidated statements of operations.
Inventories
Inventories are carried at the lower of cost and net realizable value, with cost determined using a weighted average cost method.
Net realizable value is the estimated selling price less applicable selling expenses. If carrying value exceeds net realizable amount, a
write down is recognized. The write down may be reversed in a subsequent period if the circumstances which caused it no longer
exist.
Leases – lessee
A finance lease is a lease that transfers substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of an asset to the lessee. Assets acquired
under finance leases are recorded in the balance sheet as property, plant and equipment at the lower of their fair value and the
present value of the minimum lease payments and depreciated over the shorter of their estimated useful life or their lease terms.
The corresponding rental obligations are included in other long-term liabilities as finance lease liabilities. Interest incurred on finance
leases is charged to the consolidated statements of operations on an accrual basis.
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Gibson Energy Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
All other leases are operating leases, and the rental of these is charged to the consolidated statements of operations as incurred over
the lease term.
Leases – lessor
Contractual arrangements that transfer substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership of property to the lessee are recorded as
a net investment in a finance lease. The present value of minimum lease receivable under such arrangements are recorded as an
investment in finance lease and the finance income is recognized in a manner that produces a consistent rate of return on the
investment in the finance lease and is included in revenue.
Operating lease income is recognized in the consolidated statements of operations as it is earned over the lease term.
Provisions and contingencies
Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present obligation, legal or constructive, as a result of a past event, it is probable
that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be
made of the amount of the obligation. Where appropriate, the future cash flow estimates are adjusted to reflect risks specific to the
liability.
If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-
tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money. Where discounting is used, the increase in the provision
due to the passage of time is recognized within finance costs.
A contingent liability is disclosed where the existence of an obligation will only be confirmed by future events or where the amount
of the obligation cannot be measured reliably and outflow of cash is less than remote. Contingent assets are not recognized, but are
disclosed when an inflow of economic benefits is probable.
Decommissioning
Liabilities for site restoration on the retirement of assets are recognized when the Company has an obligation to restore the site, and
when a reliable estimate of that liability can be made. An obligation may also crystallize during the period of operation of a facility
through a change in legislation or through a decision to terminate operations. The amount recognized is the present value of the
estimated future expenditure determined in accordance with local conditions and requirements. The present value is determined by
discounting the expenditures expected to be required to settle the obligation using a risk-free discount rate. Actual expenditures
incurred are charged against the accumulated liability.
A corresponding item of property, plant and equipment of an amount equivalent to the provision is also created. The amount
capitalized in property, plant and equipment is depreciated over the useful life of the related asset. Increases in the decommissioning
liabilities resulting from the passage of time are recognized as a finance cost in the consolidated statements of operations. Other
than the unwinding of the discount on the provision, any change in the present value of the estimated expenditure is reflected as an
adjustment to the provision and the corresponding item of property, plant and equipment.
Environmental liabilities
Environmental liabilities are recognized when a remediation is probable and the associated costs can be reliably estimated. Generally,
the timing of recognition of these provisions coincides with the completion of a feasibility study or a commitment to a formal plan
of action. The amount recognized is the best estimate of the expenditure required. Where the liability will not be settled for a number
of years, the amount recognized is the present value of the estimated future expenditure using a risk-free discount rate.
Employee benefits
Defined benefit pension plan
The liability recognised in the balance sheet in respect of defined benefit plans is the present value of the defined benefit obligation
at the end of the reporting period less the fair value of plan assets. The defined benefit obligation is calculated annually by
independent actuaries using the projected unit credit method. The present value of the defined benefit obligation is determined by
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
discounting the estimated future cash outflows using interest rates of high-quality corporate bonds that are denominated in the
currency in which the benefits will be paid, and that have terms to maturity approximating to the terms of the related pension
obligation.
Actuarial gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are charged or credited to equity
in other comprehensive income (loss) in the period in which they arise.
Past-service costs or credits are recognised immediately in the consolidated statements of operations.
Defined contribution pension plans
The Company’s defined contribution plans are funded as specified in the plans and the pension expense is recorded as the benefits
are earned by employees and funded by the Company.
Share-based payments
The Company’s equity incentive plan allows for the granting of stock options, restricted share units with time based vesting (RSUs)
and performance share units (PSUs) with performance based vesting conditions and deferred share units (DSUs) that vest on the
date such employee redeems the DSUs after their cessation of employment with the Company.
The fair value of grants made under the employee share award plan is measured at the date of grant of the award. The resulting cost,
as adjusted for the expected and actual level of vesting of the awards, is expensed over the period in which the awards vest.
At each balance sheet date before vesting, the cumulative expense is calculated, representing the extent to which the vesting period
has expired and management’s best estimate of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest.
The movement in the cumulative expense since the previous balance sheet date is recognized in the consolidated statements of
operations with a corresponding impact to contributed surplus.
The fair value of RSUs, PSUs and DSUs is equal to the Company five days weighted average share price at the date of grant.
The fair value of options is measured by using the Black-Scholes model. The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for
use in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable and it requires the input
of highly subjective assumptions. Expected volatility of the stock is based on a combination of the historical stock price of the
Company and also of comparable companies in the industry. The expected term of options represents the period of time that options
granted are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate is based on the Government of Canada’s Canadian Bond Yields with a
remaining term equal to the expected life of the options used in the Black-Scholes valuation model.
Termination benefit
The Company recognizes termination benefits as an expense when it is demonstrably committed to either terminating the
employment of current employees according to a detailed formal plan without possibility of withdrawal, or providing benefits as a
result of an offer made to encourage voluntary termination.
Income taxes
Income tax expense represents the sum of the income tax currently payable and deferred income tax. Interest and penalties relating
to income tax are included in interest expense.
The income tax currently payable is based on the taxable income for the period. Taxable income differs from net income as reported
in the consolidated statements of operations because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other
periods and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The Company’s liability for current income tax is calculated
using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.
Deferred income tax is provided for using the liability method of accounting. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined
based on differences between the financial reporting and income tax basis of assets and liabilities. These differences are then
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Gibson Energy Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
measured using enacted or substantially enacted income tax rates and laws that will be in effect when these differences are expected
to reverse. The effect of a change in income tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that
the change occurs. Deferred income tax assets are recognized for tax loss carry-forwards to the extent that the realization of the
related tax benefit through future taxable profits is probable.
Revenue recognition
Product revenues associated with the sales of products such as crude oil, diluent, natural gas liquids, road asphalt, roofing flux,
wellsite fluids and distillate owned by the Company are recognized when the risk of ownership passes to the customer and physical
delivery occurs, the price is fixed and collection is reasonably assured. Sales terms are generally FOB shipping point, in which case
the sales are recorded at the time of shipment, because this is when title and risk of loss are transferred. All payments received
before delivery are recorded as deferred revenue and are recognized as revenue when delivery occurs, assuming all other criteria
are met. Freight costs billed to customers are recorded as a component of revenue. Revenues from buy/sell transactions whereby
the Company effectively is acting as an agent are recorded on a net basis.
Revenue associated with the provision of services such as transportation, terminalling and environmental services are recognized
when the services are provided, the price is fixed and collection is reasonably assured. Revenue from pipeline tariffs and fees are
based on volumes and rates as the pipeline is being used. Long-term take-or-pay contracts, under which shippers are obligated to
pay fixed amounts ratably over the contract period regardless of volumes shipped, may contain make-up rights. Make-up rights are
earned by shippers when minimum volume commitments are not utilized during the period but under certain circumstances can be
used to offset overages in future periods, subject to expiry periods. The Company recognizes revenues associated with make-up
rights at the earlier of when the make-up volume is shipped, the make-up right expires or when it is determined that the likelihood
that the shipper will utilize the make-up right is remote. Revenue from pipeline tariffs and fees are based on volumes and rates as
the pipeline is being used. Revenue from equipment rentals and non-refundable propane tank fees are recorded in deferred revenue
and are recognized in revenue on a straight line basis over the rental period, typically one year.
Excise taxes are reported gross within sales and other operating revenues and taxes other than income taxes, while other sales and
value-added taxes are recorded net in operating expenses.
Cost of sales
Cost of sales includes the cost of finished goods inventory (including depreciation, amortization and impairment charges), processing
costs, costs related to transportation, inventory write downs and reversals, and gains and losses on derivative financial instruments
relating to commodities.
Borrowing costs
General and specific borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets, which
are assets that take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale, are added to the cost of those assets,
until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale. All other borrowing costs are recognized in the
consolidated statements of operations in the period in which they are incurred.
Per share amounts
Basic per share amounts are calculated using the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. Diluted per share
amounts are calculated giving effect to the potential dilution that would occur if stock options and other equity awards were
exercised or converted into common shares.
Segmental reporting
The Company determines its reportable segments based on the nature of its operations, which is consistent with how the business
is managed and results are reported to the chief operating decision maker. Each operating segment also uses a measure of profit
and loss that represents segment profit. The chief operating decision maker, who is responsible for resource allocation and assessing
performance of the operating segments, has been identified as the President and Chief Executive Officer.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
Critical accounting estimates and judgements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also
requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Company’s accounting policies. Estimates and
judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future
events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
Critical accounting estimates and assumptions
The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts
of assets and liabilities as well as the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date and the reported amounts
of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual outcomes could differ from those estimates. The estimates and
assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the
next financial year are addressed below.
Impairment assessment of non-financial assets
The Company tests annually whether goodwill of an operating segment has suffered any impairment, in accordance with the
Company’s accounting policy. The recoverable amounts of the operating segments are determined based on the higher of VIU and
FVLCD calculations that require the use of estimates. The Company also assesses whether there have been any events or changes in
circumstances that indicate that property, plant and equipment and other intangible assets may be impaired and an impairment
review is carried out whenever such an assessment indicates that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.
In the impairment analysis of the Company’s assets, some of the key assumptions used in estimating future cash flows include
revenue growth, future commodity prices, expected margin, expected sales volumes, cost structures and the outlook of market
supply and demand conditions appropriate to the local circumstances and macro-economic environment. These assumptions and
estimates are uncertain and are subject to change as new information becomes available. Changes in economic conditions can also
affect the rate used to discount future cash flow estimates.
Provisions
Accruals for decommissioning and environmental remediation are recorded when it is considered probable and the costs can be
reasonably estimated. A number of factors affect the cost of environmental remediation, including the determination of the extent
of contamination, the length of time remediation may require, the complexity of environmental regulations and the advancement
of technology. Considering these factors, the Company has estimated the costs of remediation, which are likely to be incurred in
future years. The Company believes the provisions made for environmental matters are adequate, however it is reasonably possible
that actual costs may differ from the estimated accrual, if the selected methods of remediation do not adequately reduce the
contaminates and if further remedial action is required. The Company uses third-party environmental evaluators, where determined
necessary, to obtain the estimates of the decommissioning and environmental provision.
Critical judgements in applying the Company’s accounting policies
Assets held for sale and discontinued operations
Subsequent to the year end, the Company considers it’s U.S Environmental Services business to be held-for-sale. In making this
determination, the Company used significant judgment in evaluating whether a sale was considered highly probable. Significant
terms of the sale have been negotiated subsequent to December 31, 2017 including the structure of the transaction. As of the date
of issuance of these consolidated financial statements, the buyer has substantially completed their due diligence review, such that a
sale is now considered highly probable. These conditions were not met as at December 31, 2017. Refer to note 30, subsequent
events.
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Gibson Energy Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
Identification of cash-generating unit (“CGU”)
For the purposes of impairment testing, assets are grouped at the lowest levels of integrated assets that generate identifiable cash
inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or groups of assets, termed as a CGU. The allocation of assets
into a CGU requires significant judgment and interpretations with respect to the integration between assets, the existence of active
markets, similar exposure to market risks, shared infrastructures and the way in which management monitors the operations.
Investment in finance leases
In determining whether certain of the Company’s long-term tank storage arrangements are, or contain, a lease, the Company must
use judgement in assessing whether the fulfilment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific asset and the
arrangement conveys the right to use the assets. For those arrangements considered to be a lease, further judgement is required to
determine whether substantially all of the significant risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to the customer or remain with
the Company, to appropriately account for the arrangement as a finance or operating lease. These judgements can be significant as
to how the Company classifies amounts related to the arrangements as property, plant and equipment or net investment in finance
lease on the balance sheet. The Company has determined, based on the terms and conditions of these arrangements, that the
substantial risks and rewards to the ownership of certain storage tanks have been transferred to the customer, and accordingly,
these storage tanks have been recognized as an investment in finance lease.
Current and deferred taxation
The computation of the Company’s income tax expense involves the interpretation of applicable tax laws and regulations in many
jurisdictions. The resolution of tax positions taken by the Company can take significant time to complete and in some cases it is
difficult to predict the ultimate outcome. In addition, the Company has carry-forward tax losses in certain taxing jurisdictions that
are available to offset against future taxable profit. This involves an assessment of when those deferred tax assets are likely to be
realized, and a judgment as to whether or not there will be sufficient taxable profits available to offset the tax assets when they do
reverse. This requires assumptions regarding future profitability and is therefore inherently uncertain. To the extent assumptions
regarding future profitability change, there can be an increase or decrease in the amounts recognized in respect of deferred tax
assets as well as in the amounts recognized in consolidated statements of operations in the period in which the change occurs.
However, deferred income tax assets are recognized only to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against
which the unused tax losses can be utilized. To the extent that actual outcomes differ from management’s estimates, income tax
charges or credits may arise in future periods.
4 Changes in accounting policies and disclosures
New and amended standards adopted by the Company
The Company adopted the following new and revised standards, along with any consequential amendments. These changes were
made in accordance with applicable transitional provisions.
The annual improvements process addresses issues in the 2014-2016 reporting cycles include changes to IFRS 12 – Disclosure of
interests in other entities. This improvement is effective for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2017. The adoption of these
improvements did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
IAS 12 – Income taxes (“IAS 12”), has been amended to clarify (i) the requirements for recognizing deferred tax assets on
unrealized losses; (ii) deferred tax where an asset is measured at a fair value below the asset’s tax base, and (iii) certain other
aspects of accounting for deferred tax assets. The amendment to IAS 12 is effective for years beginning on or after January 1,
2017. The adoption of this amendment did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
IAS 7 – Statement of cash flows (“IAS 7”), has been amended to require disclosures about changes in liabilities arising from
financing activities, including both changes arising from cash-flows and non-cash changes. The amendment to IAS 7 is effective
for years beginning on or after January 1, 2017. Additional disclosures have been included in the Company’s 2017 consolidated
financial statements (see note 31).
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
New standards and interpretations issued but not yet adopted
The following accounting interpretations and standards were issued during the year:
The annual improvements process addresses issues in the 2015-2017 reporting cycles include changes to IFRS 3 – Business
combinations, IFRS 11 – Joint arrangements, IAS 12 – Income taxes, and IAS 23 – Borrowing costs. This improvement is effective
for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019. The Company has not currently assessed the impact of adopting these
interpretations on its consolidated financial statements.
IAS 28 – Interests in associates and joint ventures (“IAS 28”), has been amended to clarify that an entity applies IFRS 9, including
its impairment requirements, to long-term interests in associate or joint venture to which the equity method is not applied. The
amendment to IAS 28 is effective for years beginning on or after January 1, 2018. The Company has determined that the adoption
of this interpretation will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
IFRS 17 – Insurance contracts (“IFRS 17”), has been issued to clarify recognition and measurement accounting principles with
respect to insurance contracts. The issuance of IFRS 17 is effective for years beginning on or after January 1, 2021. The Company
has not currently assessed the impact of adopting this interpretation on its consolidated financial statements.
IFRIC 23 – Uncertainty over income tax treatments (“IFRIC 23”), has been amended to clarify how the recognition and
measurement requirements of IAS 12, Income Taxes, are applied where there is uncertainty over income tax treatments. The
amendment to IFRIC 23 is effective for years beginning on or after January 1, 2019. The Company has not currently assessed the
impact of adopting this interpretation on its consolidated financial statements.
Update on IFRS 16, “Leases” (“IFRS 16”), IFRS 15, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“IFRS 15”) and IFRS 9, “Financial
Instruments” (“IFRS 9”) adoption
IFRS 16 is effective for years beginning on or after January 1, 2019, however the early adoption of IFRS 16 is permitted if IFRS 15 has
been adopted. The Company has chosen to early adopt IFRS 16 effective January 1, 2018, concurrent with the adoption date of IFRS
15. These standards may be applied retrospectively or using a modified retrospective approach. The modified retrospective approach
does not require restatement of prior period financial information as it recognizes the cumulative effect as an adjustment to opening
retained earnings and applies the standard prospectively. The Company has opted to use the modified retrospective approach in its
adoption of IFRS 15 and 16.
Noted below is the summary of material impacts of IFRS 15, 16 and 9 for period beginning January 1, 2018:
IFRS 15
(i) Accounting for contract liabilities
Prior to the adoption of IFRS 15, wholesale product revenues associated with the sales of roofing flux products owned by the
Company were recognized at the time of shipment when the risk of ownership and loss are passed to the customer. Under IFRS 15,
wherein the contract provides a right to invoice prior to the physical delivery of the product, the Company will defer recognition of
such revenues and recognize a contract liability, until such time when the product has been physically delivered and the transfer of
control has occurred.
Adoption of the standard will not have any material impacts on the total asset, liabilities or retained earnings of the Company as at
January 1, 2018.
(ii) Accounting for buy-sell transactions
Prior to the adoption of IFRS 15, buy-sell transactions involving crude and NGL products whereby the Company effectively is acting
as an agent are recorded on a net basis. Under IFRS 15, revenues from buy/sell transactions which are monetary transactions
containing commercial substance is recognized on a gross-basis as separate performance obligations. Revenues from buy/sell
transactions of non-monetary exchanges of similar products, which lack commercial substance, are recognized on a net basis, and
are not in scope of IFRS 15 and there is no variable consideration specific to these transactions.
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Consolidated Financial Statements
Gibson Energy Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
(iii) Disclosures
Gibson Energy Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Under the previous revenue standard, disclosure requirements were specific to the significant categories of revenue arising from the
sale of goods, rendering of services, interest, royalties, and dividends. Under IFRS 15, the Company will be required to disclose
requirements on the disaggregation of revenue, contract balances, performance obligations, assets recognized to obtain or fulfil a
contract, as well as significant judgments in the application of IFRS 15. The Company anticipates providing more robust revenue
disclosure under IFRS 15 with respect to the disaggregation of revenue and anticipates the inclusion of disclosure related to the
nature, amount, timing, of revenues related to each segment.
IFRS 16
On adoption of IFRS 16, the Company will recognise lease liabilities in relation to leases under the principles of the new standard.
These liabilities will be measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted using the Company’s incremental
borrowing rate as of 1 January 2018. The associated rights-of-use (ROU) assets will be measured at the amount equal to the lease
liability on January 1, 2018 with no impact on retained earnings.
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Inventories
Opening balance ...............................................................................................................
$
1,124
$
1,950
Additional allowances .......................................................................................................
Receivables written off as uncollectible ...........................................................................
Transfers to assets held for sale (note 8) ..........................................................................
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates .....................................................................
Closing balance .................................................................................................................
$
$
1,124
On initial adoption, the Company will use the following practical expedients permitted by the standard:
The use of a single discount rate to a portfolio of leases with reasonably similar characteristics;
The accounting of leases with a remaining lease term of less than twelve months as at January 1, 2018 as short-term leases;
The accounting for lease payments as expenses on leases for which the underlying asset is of low dollar value;
The use of hindsight in determining the lease term where the contract contains options to extend or terminate the lease; and
The Company did not apply any grandfathering practical expedients.
Adoption of the standard will result in the recognition of additional ROU assets and lease liabilities for leases of approximately $173
million as at January 1, 2018.
IFRS 9
The Company has completed the work related to the implementation of the expected credit loss model. Specifically, the Company
has concluded that it will have two types of financial assets subject to the requirements of the expected credit losses model which
are trade receivables and net investments in finance leases.
The Company has updated its impairment methodology under IFRS 9 for each of these classes of assets and have applied the
simplified approach to providing for expected credit losses prescribed by IFRS 9, which requires the use of the lifetime expected loss
provision for all trade receivables. The Company does not expect any material impact on its accounts receivables and net investments
in finance leases balances upon adoption.
In addition, the Company has concluded that there is no impact of debt modification upon the adoption of IFRS 9.
5
Trade and other receivables
Trade receivables ..............................................................................................................
Allowance for doubtful accounts ......................................................................................
Trade receivables, net .......................................................................................................
Risk management assets (note 28) ...................................................................................
Broker accounts receivable ...............................................................................................
Indirect taxes receivable ...................................................................................................
Other .................................................................................................................................
December 31,
2017
$
$
480,084
(931)
479,153
6,032
4,441
2,712
2,563
494,901
$
$
2016
410,325
(1,124)
409,201
6,218
5,329
4,375
3,125
428,248
Crude oil and diluent ......................................................................................................
$ 79,223
$
Asphalt ............................................................................................................................
Natural gas liquids ..........................................................................................................
Wellsite fluids and distillate ............................................................................................
Spare parts and other .....................................................................................................
19,817
44,087
13,150
13,680
The cost of the inventory sold included in cost of sales was $4,741.1 million and $3,380.5 million for the year ended December 31,
2017 and 2016, respectively.
7 Net investment in finance leases
The following summarizes the Company’s net investment in arrangements whereby the Company has entered into fixed term
contractual arrangements to allow customers to have dedicated use of certain tanks owned by the Company. These arrangements
are accounted for as finance leases:
December 31,
2017
2016
44,944
(285,203)
119,848
1,828
44,944
(313,331)
120,569
2,325
Total minimum lease payments receivable ....................................................................
$ 360,107
$ 388,956
Residual value .................................................................................................................
Unearned income ...........................................................................................................
Less: current portion .......................................................................................................
Net investment in finance lease: non-current portion ...................................................
$ 118,020
$ 118,244
The minimum lease receivables are expected to be as follows:
2018 ................................................................................................................................................................................
$ 28,695
2019 ................................................................................................................................................................................
2020 ................................................................................................................................................................................
2021 ................................................................................................................................................................................
2022 ................................................................................................................................................................................
28,695
28,695
28,695
28,695
2023 and later .................................................................................................................................................................
$ 216,632
8 Assets and liabilities held for sale, and discontinued operations
Industrial Propane
On March 1, 2017, the Company granted an irrevocable option (the “Option”) to Superior Plus LP (“Superior”) to purchase its
Industrial Propane segment pursuant to an Option Agreement in exchange for an adjusted cash consideration of $434.8 million, at
Year ended
December 31,
2017
2016
238
(394)
-
(37)
931
December 31,
2017
357
(718)
(440)
(25)
2016
72,998
16,546
31,994
8,556
14,501
$ 169,957
$ 144,595
Consolidated Financial Statements
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Gibson Energy Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Opening balance ...............................................................................................................
Additional allowances .......................................................................................................
Receivables written off as uncollectible ...........................................................................
Transfers to assets held for sale (note 8) ..........................................................................
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates .....................................................................
Closing balance .................................................................................................................
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Inventories
Crude oil and diluent ......................................................................................................
Asphalt ............................................................................................................................
Natural gas liquids ..........................................................................................................
Wellsite fluids and distillate ............................................................................................
Spare parts and other .....................................................................................................
Year ended
December 31,
2017
$
$
1,124
238
(394)
-
(37)
931
$
$
2016
1,950
357
(718)
(440)
(25)
1,124
December 31,
2017
2016
$ 79,223
19,817
44,087
13,150
13,680
$ 169,957
$
72,998
16,546
31,994
8,556
14,501
$ 144,595
The cost of the inventory sold included in cost of sales was $4,741.1 million and $3,380.5 million for the year ended December 31,
2017 and 2016, respectively.
7 Net investment in finance leases
The following summarizes the Company’s net investment in arrangements whereby the Company has entered into fixed term
contractual arrangements to allow customers to have dedicated use of certain tanks owned by the Company. These arrangements
are accounted for as finance leases:
Total minimum lease payments receivable ....................................................................
Residual value .................................................................................................................
Unearned income ...........................................................................................................
Less: current portion .......................................................................................................
Net investment in finance lease: non-current portion ...................................................
The minimum lease receivables are expected to be as follows:
December 31,
2017
2016
$ 360,107
44,944
(285,203)
119,848
1,828
$ 118,020
$ 388,956
44,944
(313,331)
120,569
2,325
$ 118,244
2018 ................................................................................................................................................................................
2019 ................................................................................................................................................................................
2020 ................................................................................................................................................................................
2021 ................................................................................................................................................................................
2022 ................................................................................................................................................................................
2023 and later .................................................................................................................................................................
$ 28,695
28,695
28,695
28,695
28,695
$ 216,632
8 Assets and liabilities held for sale, and discontinued operations
Industrial Propane
On March 1, 2017, the Company granted an irrevocable option (the “Option”) to Superior Plus LP (“Superior”) to purchase its
Industrial Propane segment pursuant to an Option Agreement in exchange for an adjusted cash consideration of $434.8 million, at
Gibson Energy
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Consolidated Financial Statements
Gibson Energy Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
which time Superior exercised the Option. The Company continued to operate the business based on the terms and covenants of the
Option Agreement under the direction of the current management team, until 100% of the partnership units and shares (the
“Securities”) of the Canwest and Stittco businesses were transferred to Superior. Judgment was applied in accordance with
IFRS 10 – Consolidated Financial Statements (“IFRS 10”) and it was concluded that effective March 1, 2017, the Company did not have
the rights and exposure to variable returns and the ability to affect the amount of returns. Accordingly, the Industrial Propane
segment was derecognized as at March 1, 2017. On September 27, 2017, the Company completed the final closing of the sale of its
Industrial Propane business to Superior and transferred the Securities to Superior. The final sale price after working capital
adjustments was $433.1 million resulting in the recognition of a $150.7 million post-tax gain on sale, as noted below.
Operating results related to the segment have been included in net income from discontinued operations in the consolidated
statements of operations.
Sale price ......................................................................................................................................................................
Sale price adjustments .................................................................................................................................................
Total cash consideration ...............................................................................................................................................
$ 412,000
21,089
433,089
Cash ........................................................................................................................................................................
Accounts receivable ...............................................................................................................................................
Inventories .............................................................................................................................................................
Prepaid expenses and other assets ........................................................................................................................
Property, plant, and equipment .............................................................................................................................
Intangible assets .....................................................................................................................................................
Goodwill .................................................................................................................................................................
Other long-term assets ..........................................................................................................................................
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities ...............................................................................................................
Other current liabilities ..........................................................................................................................................
Deferred tax liability ...............................................................................................................................................
Other non-current liabilities ..................................................................................................................................
Decommissioning liability ......................................................................................................................................
Net assets disposed ...................................................................................................................................................... (246,392)
Costs to sell ................................................................................................................................................................... (9,871)
Gain on sale .................................................................................................................................................................. 176,826
Income tax provision on gain on sale ........................................................................................................................... (26,177)
After-tax gain on sale ................................................................................................................................................... $ 150,649
(10,504)
(48,076)
(7,240)
(467)
(137,673)
(10,305)
(77,579)
(156)
24,374
3,925
15,355
989
965
The results of the discontinued operations are presented below:
Revenue ..........................................................................................................................................
Cost of sales ....................................................................................................................................
Gross profit .....................................................................................................................................
Other operating income ..................................................................................................................
Segment profit ................................................................................................................................
Gain on sale .....................................................................................................................................
Income before income taxes ...........................................................................................................
Income tax expense – current ........................................................................................................
Income tax expense – deferred (recovery) .....................................................................................
Net income from discontinued operations, after tax ......................................................................
Year ended
December 31,
2017 1
2016
$
58,296
44,678
13,618
19
13,637
176,826
190,463
30,338
275
$ 159,850
$ 167,699
152,428
15,271
523
15,794
-
15,794
3,179
(5,838)
18,453
$
1.
The Company derecognized the Industrial Propane segment effective March 1, 2017, accordingly, results for year ended December 31, 2017 represent the
activity for the period January 1, 2017 to February 28, 2017.
Consolidated Financial Statements
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Gibson Energy Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
Supplemental cash flow information:
Year ended
December 31,
2017 1
2016
Operating Activities
Net income, after tax
Depreciation and amortization .......................................................................................................
Income taxes ...................................................................................................................................
Gain on sale .....................................................................................................................................
$ 159,850
$ 18,453
-
30,613
(176,826)
18,572
(2,659)
-
Trade and other receivables ............................................................................................................
Inventories .......................................................................................................................................
Other current assets ........................................................................................................................
Trade payables and accrued charged ..............................................................................................
Deferred revenue ............................................................................................................................
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities from discontinued operations .......................
Investing Activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment and intangibles ..........................................................
Proceeds from sale of assets ...........................................................................................................
Proceeds on sale of discontinued operations .................................................................................
Transaction costs paid on sale of discontinued operations ............................................................
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities from discontinued operations ........................
(11,338)
(254)
(10,766)
1,480
(350)
(7,591)
(106)
-
433,089
(9,827)
$
$
$
$
$ 423,156
$
(10,366)
(1,733)
187
9,753
(123)
32,084
(5,015)
1,508
-
-
(3,507)
1.
The Company derecognized the Industrial Propane segment effective March 1, 2017, accordingly, results for year ended December 31, 2017 represent the
activity for the period January 1, 2017 to February 28, 2017.
9 Property, plant and equipment
Land &
Buildings
Pipelines and
Connections
Tanks
Rolling
Stock
Plant,
Equipment &
Disposal wells
Work in
Progress
Total
Cost:
At January 1, 2017 ...................... $ 188,380 $ 209,454
5,177
Additions ....................................
-
Disposals .....................................
Change in decommissioning
2,204
(4,640)
$ 608,344 $ 457,871 $ 920,843
16,696
(11,283)
4,317
(34,475)
7,579
(1,523)
$ 104,868 $ 2,489,760
178,849
(51,921)
142,876
-
provision (note 16) ..................
Reclassifications..........................
Effect of movements in
-
5,080
2,151
8,897
3,956
24,805
-
-
4,606
23,058
-
(61,840)
10,713
-
exchange rates ........................
-
At December 31, 2017 ................ $ 189,090 $ 225,679
(1,934)
Accumulated depreciation and
impairment:
At January 1, 2017 ...................... $ 31,778 $
Depreciation ...............................
Impairment .................................
Disposals .....................................
Effect of movements in
6,663
-
(287)
exchange rates ........................
(289)
At December 31, 2017 ................ $ 37,865 $
73,052
9,140
-
-
-
82,192
(1,024)
(16,542)
$ 642,137 $ 411,694 $ 937,378
(16,019)
$ 96,609 $ 275,002 $ 370,025
78,328
17,089
(11,143)
42,511
12,143
(32,554)
26,428
-
(1,408)
(456)
(9,681)
$121,173 $ 286,181 $ 444,618
(10,921)
(165)
(35,684)
$ 185,739 $ 2,591,717
$
$
- $ 846,466
163,070
-
29,232
-
(45,392)
-
-
(21,347)
- $ 972,029
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Consolidated Financial Statements
Gibson Energy Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
Land &
Buildings
Pipelines and
Connections
Tanks Rolling Stock
Equipment &
Disposal wells
Work in
Progress
Total
Plant,
Carrying amounts:
At January 1, 2017 ...................... $ 156,602 $ 136,402
$151,225 $ 143,487
At December 31, 2017
$ 511,735 $ 182,869 $ 550,818
$ 492,760
$520,964 $ 125,513
$ 104,868
$1,643,294
$185,739 $1,619,688
Cost:
At January 1, 2016 ...................... $ 207,519 $ 168,179
13,696
Additions ....................................
-
Disposals .....................................
28,886
Reclassifications..........................
Change in decommissioning
3,129
(6,614)
14,210
$ 542,750 $ 491,946 $ 843,111
14,152
(13,630)
96,751
4,069
(3,184)
184,050
7,592
(24,684)
16,587
$ 290,582 $ 2,544,087
224,965
(48,112)
-
182,327
-
(340,484)
provision (note 16) ..................
Transfer to net investment in
finance leases (note 7) ............
Transfers to assets held for sale
(note 8) ....................................
Effect of movements in
-
-
(29,022)
-
-
(1,307)
3,221
-
-
12,984
-
14,898
-
(27,258)
(27,258)
-
(122,063)
(26,668)
(23,750)
(28)
(201,531)
exchange rates ........................
-
At December 31, 2016 ................ $ 188,380 $ 209,454
(842)
Accumulated depreciation and
impairment:
(499)
(8,775)
$ 608,344 $ 457,871 $ 920,843
(6,902)
At January 1, 2016 ...................... $ 31,941 $
Depreciation ...............................
Impairment ................................
Disposals .....................................
Transfers to assets held for sale
(note 8) ....................................
8,972
-
(4,688)
(4,365)
62,648
10,404
-
-
$ 101,156 $ 251,585 $ 325,640
71,528
3,846
(12,545)
59,711
6,565
(22,097)
28,387
235
(1,393)
(271)
(17,289)
$ 104,868 $ 2,489,760
$
- $ 772,970
179,002
-
10,646
-
(40,723)
-
-
(31,567)
(17,147)
(15,026)
-
(68,105)
Effect of movements in
exchange rates ........................
(82)
At December 31, 2016 ................ $ 31,778 $
-
73,052
(209)
(3,418)
$ 96,609 $ 275,002 $ 370,025
(3,615)
$
(7,324)
-
- $ 846,466
Carrying amounts:
At January 1, 2016 ...................... $ 175,578 $ 105,531
At December 31, 2016 ................ $ 156,602 $ 136,402
$ 441,594 $ 240,361 $ 517,471
$511,735 $ 182,869 $ 550,818
$ 290,582
$1,771,117
$ 104,868 $1,643,294
Additions to property, plant and equipment include capitalization of interest of $4.7 million and $12.9 million for the year ended
December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Property, plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment whenever events or conditions indicate that their net carrying amount
may not be recoverable. During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recorded an impairment loss of $29.2 million that
was included within cost of sales in the statement of operations. The impairment loss relates to assets within the U.S. Environmental
Services business which is included within the Company's Infrastructure, Logistics and Other reportable segments.
During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company recorded an impairment loss of $10.6 million that was recorded as
depreciation included within cost of sales. Of the impairment loss recorded, $9.0 million related to assets within the Canadian
Trucking and Transportation business within the Logistics segment and $1.6 million related to assets within the Terminals and
Pipelines business within the Infrastructure segment.
Consolidated Financial Statements
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Gibson Energy Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
10 Long-term prepaid and other assets
Long-term prepaid ..................................................................................................................
Risk management assets (note 28) .........................................................................................
Defined benefit pension plan assets .......................................................................................
Other assets ............................................................................................................................
U.S. tax receivable ..................................................................................................................
11 Intangible assets
December 31,
2017
$
$
835
1,367
635
1,008
3,519
7,364
2016
1,296
-
1,081
1,973
-
4,350
$
$
Brands
Customer
relationships
Long-term
customer
contracts
Non-compete
agreements
Technology
and Software
License and
Permits
Total
Cost:
At January 1, 2017 ................ $ 46,288 $ 264,587
Additions ...............................
-
Effect of movements in
(11,708)
exchange rates ....................
At December 31, 2017 .......... $ 45,512 $ 252,879
(776)
-
Accumulated amortization
and impairment:
At January 1, 2017 ................ $ 44,155 $ 250,665
5,095
Amortization .........................
Impairment ...........................
5,947
Effect of movements in
(11,147)
exchange rates ....................
At December 31, 2017 .......... $ 44,472 $ 250,560
1,090
-
(773)
$ 42,539
-
$ 25,290
-
$ 72,515
6,575
$ 5,537
-
$ 456,756
6,575
(2,568)
$ 39,971
(692)
$ 24,598
(419)
$ 78,671
(375)
$ 5,162
(16,538)
$ 446,793
$ 29,634
12,188
-
$ 24,037
1,202
-
$ 36,642
11,902
-
$ 5,537
-
-
$ 390,670
31,477
5,947
(1,851)
$ 39,971
(688)
$ 24,551
(316)
$ 48,228
(375)
$ 5,162
(15,150)
$ 412,944
Carrying amounts:
$ 12,905
At January 1, 2017 ................ $ 2,133 $ 13,922
At December 31, 2017 .......... $ 1,040 $ 2,319 $ -
$
1,253
$ 35,873
$ 47 $ 30,443
$
-
$ -
$ 66,086
$ 33,849
Brands
Customer
relationships
Long-term
customer
contracts
Non-compete
agreements
Technology
and Software
License and
Permits
Total
Cost:
At January 1, 2016 ................... $ 53,240 $ 288,880
-
Additions ..................................
-
Disposals ..................................
Reclassifications .......................
-
Transfers to assets held for
sale (note 8) ...........................
Effect of movements in
(5,319)
exchange rates .......................
At December 31, 2016 ............. $ 46,288 $ 264,587
(18,974)
(6,600)
(352)
-
-
-
$ 43,706
-
-
-
$ 31,601
-
-
-
$ 67,290
7,875
(22)
(1,193)
$ 4,434
-
-
1,193
$ 489,151
7,875
(22)
-
-
(5,996)
(1,191)
-
(32,761)
(1,167)
$ 42,539
(315)
$ 25,290
(244)
$ 72,515
(90)
$ 5,537
(7,487)
$ 456,756
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Consolidated Financial Statements
Gibson Energy Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
Accumulated amortization
and impairment:
Brands
Customer
relationships
At January 1, 2016 ................... $ 48,076 $ 214,069
51,797
Amortization ............................
-
Impairment ..............................
-
Disposals ..................................
Reclassifications .......................
-
Transfers to assets held for
sale (note 8) ...........................
Effect of movements in
(2,466)
exchange rates .......................
At December 31, 2016 ............. $ 44,155 $ 250,665
1,702
-
-
-
(12,735)
(5,275)
(348)
Long-term
customer
contracts
Non-compete
agreements
Technology and
Software
License and
Permits
$ 26,510
3,722
-
-
-
$ 25,225
3,167
99
-
-
$ 25,407
11,326
1,514
(22)
(1,193)
$ 4,431
5
-
-
1,193
Total
$ 343,718
71,719
1,613
(22)
-
-
(4,199)
(247)
-
(22,456)
(598)
$ 29,634
(255)
$ 24,037
(143)
$ 36,642
(92)
$ 5,537
(3,902)
$ 390,670
Carrying amounts:
At January 1, 2016 ................... $ 5,164 $ 74,811
$ 13,922
At December 31, 2016 ............. $ 2,133
$ 17,196
$ 12,905
$
6,376
$ 1,253
$ 41,883
$ 35,873
$
3
$ -
$ 145,433
$ 66,086
Intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or conditions indicate that their net carrying amount may not be
recoverable. During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recorded an impairment loss of $5.9 million that was included
within cost of sales in the statement of operations. The impairment loss relates to assets within the U.S. Environmental Services
business which is included within the Company's Logistics segment.
12 Goodwill
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are as follows:
Year ended
December 31,
2017
2016
Opening balance ................................................................................................................................
Impairments ......................................................................................................................................
Transfers to assets held for sale (note 8) ...........................................................................................
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates ......................................................................................
Closing balance ..................................................................................................................................
$ 454,489
(69,414)
-
(3,110)
$ 381,965
$ 670,907
(130,052)
(77,579)
(8,787)
$ 454,489
Goodwill is monitored for impairment by management at the operating segment level. The following is a summary of goodwill
allocated to each operating segment:
Terminals, Pipelines and Injection Stations .................................................................................
Moose Jaw Facility .......................................................................................................................
Canadian Trucking and Transportation .......................................................................................
U.S. Trucking and Transportation ................................................................................................
Canadian Wholesale Marketing ...................................................................................................
U.S. Wholesale Marketing ...........................................................................................................
December 31,
2017
2016
$ 197,538
89,017
19,988
-
75,422
-
$ 381,965
$ 197,723
89,017
19,988
42,942
75,422
29,397
$ 454,489
The goodwill recorded on the balance sheet represents the excess of the cost of acquisitions over the fair value of identifiable assets,
liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired. Of the balance as at December 31, 2017, $364.8 million, net of impairment, relates to
goodwill recognized on the acquisition of the Company on December 12, 2008.
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Gibson Energy Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
On November 30, 2017, the Company carried out its annual impairment test with respect to goodwill. For all operating segments,
other than the U.S. Trucking and Transportation and U.S. Wholesale Marketing, the recoverable amount was greater than the carrying
value, including goodwill. The carrying amount of the U.S. Trucking and Transportation was determined to be higher than its
recoverable amount of $46.0 million which resulted in recording an impairment write down of $41.2 million. The carrying amount of
the U.S. Wholesale Marketing operating segment was determined to be higher than its recoverable amount of $16.9 million which
resulted in recording an impairment write down of $28.2 million.
Key assumptions used in 2017 impairment test
To calculate the recoverable amount, management uses the higher of the FVLCD and VIU. The recoverable amount was determined
using either a discounted cash flow approach or an earnings multiple approach. The Company references Board approved budgets
and cash flow forecast, trailing twelve-month (TTM) earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization and impairment
(EBITDA), implied multiples and appropriate discount rates in the valuation calculations. The implied multiple is calculated by utilizing
multiples of comparable public companies by operating segment.
In regards, to the U.S. Trucking and Transportation, U.S. Wholesale Marketing and Canadian Wholesale Marketing operating
segments, the recoverable amount was determined by discounting the future cash flows generated from continued use of the
operating segments. The model calculated the present value of the estimated future earnings of the above stated operating
segments. Estimating future earnings requires judgement, considering past and actual performance as well as expected
developments in the respective markets and in the overall macro-economic environment. The calculation of the recoverable amount
using the discounted cash flow approach was based on the following key assumptions:
U.S. Trucking and
Transportation
U.S. Wholesale
Marketing
Canadian Wholesale
Marketing
Discount rate ...................................................................
Terminal value growth rate .............................................
12.1%
2.0%
12.9%
2.0%
12.9%
2.0%
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Cash flows were projected based on past experience, actual operating results and the five-year business plan. The range of
the five-year average cash flow projections for these operating segments was between $1.0 million and $19.3 million.
The terminal value growth rate is based on management's best estimate of the long-term growth rate for after the forecast
period, considering historic performance and future economic forecasts.
Each operating segment discount rate reflects their individual size, risk profile and circumstance and is based on past
experience and industry average weighted average cost of capital.
For the remainder of the operating segments, the Company used implied average forward multiples that ranged from 9.2 to 11.5 to
calculate the recoverable amounts.
The fair value of calculations are categorized as Level 3 fair value based on the unobservable inputs.
Key assumptions used in 2016 impairment test
On June 30, 2016, the Company reviewed impairment indicators with respect to goodwill and determined that based on a review of
actual performance being less than expected during the period, impairment indicators existed in the U.S. Environmental Services
business within the Logistics segment. Accordingly, the Company performed an impairment test with respect to the U.S.
Environmental Services business by comparing the FVLCD to the carrying value of the operating segment, including goodwill. As a
result, it was determined that goodwill in the operating segment was impaired by $101.4 million. Key assumptions used in the
determination of the recoverable amount include Board approved budgeted EBITDA for the operating segment and the application
of an implied forward multiple of 9.6.
On November 30, 2016, the Company carried out its annual impairment test with respect to goodwill. For all operating segments,
other than the Refined Products business within the Wholesale segment, the FVLCD was greater than the operating segments
carrying value, including goodwill. The impairment of $28.6 million within the Refined Products business was due to actual
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Gibson Energy Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
performance being less than expected. Key assumptions used in the determination of the recoverable amount include Board
approved budgeted EBITDA for the operating segment and the application of an implied forward multiple of 10.7.
The fair value of calculations are categorized as Level 3 fair value based on the unobservable inputs.
13 Long-term debt
Revolving Credit Facility
On November 30, 2017, the Company amended the unsecured revolving credit facility from $500.0 million to $560.0 million (the
“Revolving Credit Facility”), with a maturity date of March 7, 2022, the proceeds of which are available to provide financing for
working capital, fund capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes. In addition, the Company has three demand letter
of credit facilities totaling $150.0 million.
The Revolving Credit Facility permits letters of credit, swingline loans and borrowings in Canadian dollars and U.S. dollars. Borrowings
under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at a rate equal to Canadian Prime Rate or U.S. Base Rate or LIBOR or Canadian
Bankers Acceptance Rate as the case may be plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin for borrowings under the Revolving
Credit Facility is subject to step up and step down based on the Company’s total debt leverage ratio. In addition, the Company must
pay standby fees on the unused portion of the Revolving Credit Facility and customary letter of credit fees equal to the applicable
margins based on the Company’s total debt leverage ratio.
Under the terms of Revolving Credit Facility, the Company is required to adhere to certain financial and maintenance covenants
including maintaining maximum consolidated senior and the maximum consolidated total debt leverage ratios to 4.85 to 1.0 for the
2017 fiscal year, 4.25 to 1.0 for the 2018 fiscal year and 4.0 to 1.0 thereafter. In addition, the Company is also required to maintain a
minimum interest coverage ratio of no less than 2.5 to 1.0. As at December 31, 2017, the Company was in compliance with all
covenants under the Revolving Credit Facility.
The Company had $230.2 million (US$100.0 million; $105.0 million) and $nil million drawn against the Revolving Credit Facility as at
December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The Company had issued letters of credit totalling $68.9 million and
$48.4 million as at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.
Long-term debt
December 31,
2017
December 31,
2016
Revolving credit facility, due March 7, 2020 ................................................................................ $
230,180
US$550 million 6.75% Notes due July 15, 2021 ........................................................................... -
-
$250 million 7.0% Notes due July 15, 2020 ..................................................................................
300,000
$300 million 5.375% Notes due July 15, 2022 ..............................................................................
600,000
$600 million 5.25% Notes due July 15, 2024 ................................................................................
(12,061)
Unamortized issue discount and debt issue costs .......................................................................
Long-term debt ............................................................................................................................ $ 1,118,119
$
-
738,485
250,000
300,000
-
(16,646)
$ 1,271,839
During the year, the Company issued $600 million 5.25% Senior Unsecured Notes due July 15, 2024 at an issue price of 100.0% plus
accrued interest (the “New Notes”). Using the net proceeds of the New Notes along with the proceeds from the sale of Industrial
Propane business, the Company fully repaid the US$550 million 6.75% Notes (the "US$ Notes") and $250 million 7.00% Notes (the
“C$ Notes”) (collectively the “Retired Notes”). The indentures governing the terms of the $300 million 5.375% Notes (“Notes”) and
New Notes including the supplemental indenture thereto (the “Indenture”) remain outstanding as at December 31, 2017.
The Notes and New Notes agreements contain certain redemption options whereby the Company can redeem all or part of the Notes
and New Notes, at prices set forth in the agreements, from proceeds of an equity offering or on the dates specified in the agreement.
In addition, the Notes and New Notes holders have the right to require the Company to redeem the Notes and New Notes at the
redemption prices set forth in the agreement in the event of a change in control or in the event certain asset sale proceeds are not
re-invested in the time and manner specified in the agreement.
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Gibson Energy Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
The Company’s long-term debt contains non-financial covenants and customary events of default clauses. As of December 31, 2017
and December 31, 2016, the Company was in compliance with all of its covenants.
The components of finance costs are as follows:
December 31,
2017
2016
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest ..............................................................................
Interest income ............................................................................................................................
Foreign exchange gain on long-term debt ..................................................................................
Debt extinguishment costs:
$
79,147
(1,785)
(18,788)
$250.0 million 7.0% Notes – redemption premium ................................................................
US$550.0 million 6.75% Notes – redemption premium...........................................................
$250.0 million 7.0% Notes – unamortized cost write off ........................................................
US$550.0 million 6.75% Notes – unamortized cost write off ..................................................
US$550.0 million 6.75% Notes – realized foreign exchange loss on financial instruments .....
Total debt extinguishment costs..................................................................................................
Total finance cost, net .................................................................................................................
$
12,838
33,133
4,321
7,982
2,218
60,492
$ 119,066
$
$
$
86,619
(1,093)
(22,715)
-
-
-
-
-
-
62,811
14 Convertible debentures
Liability Component
Equity Component
Balance as at January 1, 2016 ..............................................................................................
$100.0 million 5.25% convertible debentures due July 15,2021 .........................................
Unamortized issue costs ......................................................................................................
Deferred taxes .....................................................................................................................
Balance as at December 31, 2016 .......................................................................................
Accretion of issue costs........................................................................................................
Deferred taxes .....................................................................................................................
Balance as at December 31, 2017 .......................................................................................
$
$
$
-
89,765
(2,453)
-
87,312
2,607
-
89,919
$
$
$
-
10,235
(324)
(2,760)
7,151
-
(128)
7,023
On June 2, 2016, the Company issued $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured subordinated convertible. debentures
(“the Debentures”). The Debentures issued at par, bear interest at a rate of 5.25% per annum, payable semi-annually on July 15 and
January 15 in each year commencing January 15, 2017, will mature on July 15, 2021, and may be redeemed, in certain circumstances,
on or after July 15, 2019. The Debentures are convertible at the holder's option into common shares at any time prior to the earlier
of the Maturity Date and the business day immediately preceding the date fixed for redemption by the Company at a conversion
price of $21.65 per Share (the "Conversion Price"), being a ratio of approximately 46.1894 Shares per $1,000 principal amount of
Debentures. The Debentures are subordinated to the Company's senior indebtedness.
The Debentures are treated as a compound financial instrument and have been classified as a liability, net of issue costs and net of
the fair value of the conversion feature at the date of issue, which has been classified as shareholders’ equity. The liability component
will accrete up to the principal balance at maturity. The accretion of the liability component and interest payable are expensed in the
statement of operations. The fair value of the conversion feature was determined at the time of issuance as the difference between
the principal value of the Debentures and the discounted cash flows assuming a 7.8% rate which was the estimated rate for debt
with similar terms with no conversion feature. If the Debentures are converted into common shares, a portion of the value of the
conversion feature under shareholders’ equity and the liability component will be reclassified to shareholders’ equity along with the
conversion price.
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Consolidated Financial Statements
Gibson Energy Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
15 Trade payables and accrued charges
Trade payables and accrued charges include the following items:
Trade payables ................................................................................................................................
Accrued compensation charges ......................................................................................................
Indirect taxes payable ....................................................................................................................
Risk management liabilities (note 28) ............................................................................................
Defined benefit plan obligations ....................................................................................................
Interest payable ..............................................................................................................................
Insurance payable ...........................................................................................................................
Other ...............................................................................................................................................
December 31,
2017
2016
$ 413,745
30,523
3,122
11,276
686
25,607
7,114
8,589
$ 500,662
$ 376,767
18,566
4,403
11,901
510
41,623
7,638
7,426
$ 468,834
16 Provisions
The aggregate carrying amounts of the obligation associated with decommissioning and site restoration on the retirement of assets
and environmental costs are as follows:
Year ended
December 31,
2017
2016
Opening balance ...........................................................................................................................
Settlements ..................................................................................................................................
Additions ......................................................................................................................................
Change in estimated future cash flows ........................................................................................
Change in discount rate ................................................................................................................
Unwinding of discount .................................................................................................................
Transfer to liabilities held for sale (note 8) ..................................................................................
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates .................................................................................
Closing balance .............................................................................................................................
$ 171,038
(3,146)
3,656
-
9,607
3,912
-
(1,540)
$ 183,527
$ 155,343
(2,556)
22,997
(1,499)
(5,100)
3,251
(962)
(436)
$ 171,038
The Company currently estimates the total undiscounted future value amount, including an inflation factor of 2.0%, of estimated
cash flows to settle the future liability for asset retirement and remediation obligations to be approximately $327.2 million and
$312.9 million at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. In order to determine the current provision related to these future
values, the estimated future values were discounted using an average risk-free rate of 2.2% and 2.3% at December 31, 2017 and
2016, respectively. The provision is expected to be settled to 40 years into the future. A one percent increase or decrease in the risk-
free rate would decrease or increase the provision by $51.1 million, respectively, with a corresponding adjustment to property, plant
and equipment.
17 Other long-term liabilities
Defined benefit plan obligations .....................................................................................................
Risk management liabilities (note 28).............................................................................................
Other post-retirement benefits obligations ...................................................................................
Other ...............................................................................................................................................
December 31,
2017
$
$
1,262
492
4,758
-
6,512
2016
1,404
274
4,244
584
6,506
$
$
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Gibson Energy Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
18 Share capital
Authorized
The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of common shares and preferred shares.
Holders of common shares are entitled to one vote per common share at meetings of shareholders of the Company, to receive
dividends if, as and when declared by the Board and to receive pro rata the remaining property and assets of the Company upon its
dissolution, liquidation or winding-up, subject to the rights of shares having priority over the common shares.
The preferred shares are issuable in series and have such rights, restrictions, conditions and limitations as the Board may from time
to time determine. The preferred shares shall rank senior to the common shares with respect to the payment of dividends or
distribution of assets or return of capital of the Company in the event of a dissolution, liquidation or winding up of the Company.
There were no issued and outstanding preferred shares as at December 31, 2017 or 2016.
Common Shares – Issued and outstanding
The following table below sets forth the issued and outstanding common shares for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.
Common Shares
Number of
Common
Shares
Balance as at January 1, 2016 ............................................................................................................ 126,135,566
14,892,500
Issuance for cash, net of issue costs and deferred tax ......................................................................
115,806
Issuance in connection with the exercise of stock options ...............................................................
589,160
Issuance in connection with other equity awards .............................................................................
Reclassification of contributed surplus on issuance of awards under equity incentive plans ...........
-
Balance as at December 31, 2016 ...................................................................................................... 141,733,032
323,625
Issuance in connection with the exercise of stock options................................................................
1,147,731
Issuance in connection with other equity awards .............................................................................
Reclassification of contributed surplus on issuance of awards under equity incentive plans ...........
-
Balance as at December 31, 2017 ...................................................................................................... 143,204,388
Amount
$ 1,672,323
222,772
1,001
-
12,936
$ 1,909,032
2,822
-
20,249
$ 1,932,103
On June 2, 2016, the Company completed an offering of 14,892,500 common shares at a price of $15.45 per common share for gross
proceeds of $232.8 million less share issuance costs of $7.3 million, net of income tax of $2.8 million.
A dividend of $0.33 per share, declared on November 8, 2017, was paid on January 17, 2018. For the year ended December 31, 2017
the Company declared total dividends of $1.32 per common share.
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Consolidated Financial Statements
Gibson Energy Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
19 Income tax
The major components of income tax are as follows:
Year ended
December 31,
2017
Current tax (recovery) expense ............................................................................................
Adjustments and true-ups in respect of prior years .............................................................
Current tax – discontinued operations (note 8) ...................................................................
Total current tax (recovery) provision ................................................................................
Deferred tax recovery...........................................................................................................
Origination and reversal of temporary differences ..............................................................
Deferred tax – discontinued operations (note 8) .................................................................
Total deferred tax recovery .................................................................................................
Net income tax recovery ................................................................................................
$
$
(28,965)
(4,981)
30,338
(3,608)
(34,768)
2,546
275
(31,947)
(35,555)
2016
13,302
(1,513)
3,179
14,968
(68,731)
492
(5,838)
(74,077)
(59,109)
$
$
The income tax recovery differs from the amounts which would be obtained by applying the Canadian statutory income tax rate to
(loss) income before income taxes. These differences result from the following items:
Loss before income taxes, continuing operations ...............................................................
Income before income taxes, discontinued operations ......................................................
Income (loss) before income taxes ......................................................................................
Statutory income tax rate ....................................................................................................
Computed income tax expense (recovery) ..........................................................................
Changes in income tax expense (recovery) resulting from:
Recognition of previously unrecognized capital losses, net .........................................
Foreign exchange (gain) loss, other ..............................................................................
Non-taxable portion of the gain on sale of Industrial Propane businesses (note 8) .....
Non-deductible expenses .............................................................................................
Stock based compensation ...........................................................................................
Non-taxable dividends ..................................................................................................
Rate differential on foreign taxes .................................................................................
Goodwill impairment ....................................................................................................
Held for sale classification .............................................................................................
Impact of corporate rate changes in U.S. .....................................................................
Recognition of U.S. alternative minimum tax related to prior years ............................
Adjustments and true-ups in respect of prior years
Other .............................................................................................................................
Year ended
December 31,
2017
2016
$ (181,883)
190,463
8,580
26.96%
2,313
$
(234,617)
15,794
(218,823)
26.97%
(59,017)
(19,975)
(2,520)
(26,177)
621
5,627
-
(18,039)
-
-
32,758
(3,194)
(4,981)
(1,988)
(35,555)
$
(3,013)
(3,013)
-
733
6,709
(14,421)
(12,467)
33,324
(4,154)
-
-
(1,513)
(2,277)
(59,109)
$
Effective income tax rate – continuing operations .............................................................
Effective income tax rate – discontinued operations ...........................................................
36.38%
16.07%
24.06%
(16.84)%
Current tax, from continuing operations .............................................................................
Current tax, from discontinued operations ..........................................................................
$ (33,946)
30,338
$
(3,608)
$ 11,789
3,179
14,968
$
Consolidated Financial Statements
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Gibson Energy Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
Deferred tax, from continuing operations ...........................................................................
Deferred tax, from discontinued operations ........................................................................
Year ended
December 31,
2017
2017
$ (32,222)
275
$ (31,947)
$ (68,239)
(5,838)
$ (74,077)
Total current and deferred, from continuing operations .....................................................
Total current and deferred, from discontinued operations .................................................
(66,168)
30,613
(56,450)
(2,659)
The analysis of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities is as follows:
Deferred tax assets:
Deferred tax asset to be settled after more than 12 months .........................................
Deferred tax asset to be settled within 12 months .........................................................
$
Deferred tax liabilities:
Deferred tax liability to be settled after more than 12 months ......................................
Deferred tax liability to be settled within 12 months .....................................................
70,021
5,200
75,221
99,823
1,000
100,823
$
35,665
11,500
47,165
100,950
1,400
102,350
Deferred tax liabilities, net .....................................................................................................
$
25,602
$
55,185
The gross movement on the deferred income tax account is as follows:
Opening balance .....................................................................................................................
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates ...........................................................................
Transfers to assets held for sale (note 8) ...............................................................................
Income statement recovery ...................................................................................................
Tax credit relating to components of other comprehensive income .....................................
Tax charged directly to equity ................................................................................................
Closing balance .......................................................................................................................
Year ended
December 31,
2017
55,185
2,388
-
(31,947)
(24)
-
25,602
$
$
2016
$ 144,088
(1,035)
(13,860)
(74,077)
(59)
128
55,185
$
The movement in the significant components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities during the year, without taking into
consideration the offsetting balances within the same tax jurisdiction, is as follows:
Deferred tax assets
At January 1, 2016 ..................................................
Credited (charged) to the statement of operations
.........................................................................
Charged to other comprehensive income ..............
Transfers from assets held for sale (note 8) ...........
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates ...........
At January 1, 2017 ..................................................
Credited (charged) to the statement of operations
.........................................................................
Charged to other comprehensive income ..............
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates ...........
At December 31, 2017 ............................................
Gibson Energy
Non-capital
losses carried
forward
Asset
retirement
obligations
Retirement
benefit
obligations
Goodwill,
Intangibles,
and other
Total
$ 30,143
$ 17,410
$ 1,412
$ 14,319
$ 63,284
32,087
-
-
369
$ 62,599
(15,402)
-
(2,108)
$ 45,089
32
75
2,860
-
(81)
90
$ 20,279
820
-
(299)
$ 20,800
(96)
59
(6)
-
$ 1,369
137
24
-
$ 1,530
13,193
-
637
1,304
$ 29,453
5,107
-
(826)
$ 33,734
48,044
59
550
1,763
$113,700
(9,338)
24
(3,233)
$101,153
Consolidated Financial Statements
Gibson Energy Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
Deferred tax liabilities
At January 1, 2016 .....................................................................
Credited (charged) to the statement of operations ..................
Credited (charged) directly to equity ........................................
Transfers to assets held for sale (note 8) ..................................
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates ..............................
At January 1, 2017 .....................................................................
Credited to the statement of operations ..................................
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates ..............................
At December 31, 2017 ...............................................................
Income tax losses carry forward
Timing of
Partnership
Income
Property,
Plant and
Equipment
Goodwill,
Intangibles,
and other
$ (12,133)
(2,840)
-
10,989
-
(3,984)
3,984
-
-
$
$
$ (178,729)
25,616
-
2,321
(767)
$ (151,559)
23,305
1,499
$ (126,755)
$ (16,510)
3,257
(128)
-
39
$ (13,342)
13,996
(654)
-
$
Total
$ (207,372)
26,033
(128)
13,310
(728)
$ (168,885)
41,285
845
$ (126,755)
At December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company had losses available to offset income for tax purposes of $174.9 million and $165.3
million, respectively. At December 31, 2017, the Company has $10.1 million and $164.8 million of the losses available in Canada and
the U.S., respectively that expire as follows:
December 31, 2031 ..............................................................................................................................................................
December 31, 2032 ..............................................................................................................................................................
December 31, 2033 ..............................................................................................................................................................
December 31, 2034 ..............................................................................................................................................................
December 31, 2035 ..............................................................................................................................................................
December 31, 2036 ..............................................................................................................................................................
December 31, 2037 ..............................................................................................................................................................
$ 36,084
13,313
-
-
20,568
78,874
26,033
$ 174,872
No income tax liability has been recognized in respect of temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries except
for as disclosed in note 8 for assets held for sale.
20 Revenue
Products ...................................................................................................................................
Services ....................................................................................................................................
21 Depreciation, amortization and impairment
Depreciation and impairment of property, plant and equipment (note 9) .............................
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets (note 11)..................................................
Year ended
December 31,
2017
2016
$ 5,256,387
844,452
$ 6,100,839
$ 3,796,643
797,538
$ 4,594,181
Year ended
December 31,
2017
2016
$
$
192,302
37,425
229,727
$
$
175,346
69,062
244,408
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
Depreciation and impairment of property, plant and equipment and amortization and impairment of intangible assets have been
expensed as follows:
Cost of sales ................................................................................................................................
General and administrative ........................................................................................................
22 Employee salaries and benefits
Salaries and wages ......................................................................................................................
Post-employment benefits .........................................................................................................
Share based compensation ........................................................................................................
Termination benefits and restructuring costs ............................................................................
Employee salaries and benefits have been expensed as follows:
Cost of sales ..................................................................................................................................
General and administrative ..........................................................................................................
23 Other operating income
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment ...........................................................................
Foreign exchange loss ..................................................................................................................
24 Per share amounts
Year ended
December 31,
2017
2016
$
$
217,858
11,869
229,727
$
$
234,483
9,925
244,408
Year ended
December 31,
2017
2016
$
$
220,683
5,553
22,056
16,786
265,078
$
$
218,086
5,845
24,876
10,044
258,851
Year ended
December 31,
2017
2016
$
$
226,000
39,078
265,078
$
$
216,698
42,153
258,851
Year ended
December 31,
2017
(6,243)
1,452
(4,791)
$
$
2016
(4,983)
1,726
(3,257)
$
$
The following table shows the number of shares used in the calculation of earnings per share for continuing operations:
Year ended
December 31,
2017
2016
Weighted average common shares outstanding – Basic ..............................................................
Dilutive effect of:
142,500,793
135,202,472
Stock options and other awards ............................................................................................
Weighted average common shares – Diluted ..............................................................................
-
142,500,793
-
135,202,472
The dilutive effect of 3.0 million stock options and other awards, and the potential common stock that would be issued upon the
conversion of the Debentures for the year ended December 31, 2017 have not been included in the determination of the weighted
average number of common shares outstanding as the inclusion would be anti-dilutive to the net loss from continuing operations
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Consolidated Financial Statements
Gibson Energy Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
per share. The dilutive effect of 2.7 million stock options and other awards, and the potential common stock that would be issued
upon the conversion of the Debentures for the year ended December 31, 2016 have not been included in the determination of the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding as the inclusion would be anti-dilutive to the net loss from continuing
operations per share.
The dilutive effect of 2.9 million stock options and other awards, and the potential common stock that would be issued upon the
conversion of the Debentures for the year ended December 31, 2017 have been included in the determination of the weighted
average number of common shares outstanding for discontinued operations. The dilutive effect of 2.7 million stock options and
other awards, and the potential common stock that would be issued upon the conversion of the Debentures have been included in
the determination of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for discontinued operations for the year ended
December 31, 2016.
25 Related party transactions
Joint operations
On August 11, 2011, the Company formed a partnership to jointly construct and own pipeline and emulsion treating, water disposal
and oilfield waste management facilities in the Plato area of Saskatchewan. The partnership commenced operations in 2012. The
Company’s interest in the partnership is 50%. A member of the Company’s Board is also a director of the other party with the 50%
interest in the partnership. At December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company’s proportionate share of property, plant and equipment
was $11.3 million and $9.0 million, respectively. The impact of the Company’s share of the other financial position and results of the
partnership is not material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Compensation of key management
Key management includes the Company’s directors, executive officers, business unit leaders and other non-business unit senior vice
presidents. Compensation awarded to key management was:
Salaries and short-term employee benefits ................................................................................ $
Post-employment benefits ..........................................................................................................
Share based compensation .........................................................................................................
Termination costs ........................................................................................................................
$
26 Post-retirement benefits
Defined benefit plans
Year ended
December 31,
2017
5,852
1,094
8,191
3,967
19,104
$
$
2016
4,071
1,064
6,280
-
11,415
The Company maintains a funded defined benefit pension plan that is funded based upon the advice of independent actuaries. The
Company is required to file an actuarial valuation of the defined benefit pension plans with the provincial regulator every three years,
with the most recent actuarial valuation filing as at December 31, 2016 Based on the actuarial valuations as at December 31, 2017
and 2016, the status of the defined benefit plans was as follows:
Consolidated Financial Statements
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Gibson Energy Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
Accrued benefit obligation
Accrued benefit obligation, beginning of year ............................................................................... $
Current service cost .................................................................................................................
Interest cost .............................................................................................................................
Benefits paid ............................................................................................................................
Actuarial loss (gain) .................................................................................................................
Other ........................................................................................................................................
Accrued benefit obligation, end of year ......................................................................................... $
Plan assets
Year ended
December 31,
2017
16,869
53
584
(1,886)
693
4
16,317
$
$
Year ended
December 31,
2017
Fair value of pension plan assets, beginning of year ...................................................................... $
Interest on plan assets .............................................................................................................
Actual contributions ................................................................................................................
Actual benefits paid .................................................................................................................
Actuarial gain ...........................................................................................................................
Fair value of pension plan assets, end of year ................................................................................ $
16,126
528
613
(2,466)
603
15,404
$
$
Accrued benefit liability
2016
16,440
48
606
(629)
393
11
16,869
2016
15,529
536
517
(629)
173
16,126
Accrued benefit obligation ............................................................................................................. $
Fair value of plan assets ..................................................................................................................
Accrued benefit liability .................................................................................................................. $
(16,317)
15,404
(913)
$
$
(16,869)
16,126
(743)
The significant weighted average actuarial assumptions adopted in measuring the Company’s defined benefit plan obligation are as
follows:
Year ended
December 31,
2017
2016
Discount rate .........................................................................................................................................
Rate of compensation increase ............................................................................................................
3.5%
3.0%
Year ended
December 31,
2017
2016
3.8%
3.0%
The assumed discount rate has an effect on the amounts reported for the defined benefit plan obligations. A one-percentage point
change in the discount rate would have the following impact:
One % point
increase
One % point
decrease
Increase/(decrease) in defined benefit plans obligations ..................................................................
$
2,330
$
(2,330)
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Consolidated Financial Statements
Gibson Energy Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
Defined contribution pension plan
The Company operates defined contribution plans whereby, in some cases, contributions made by participants are matched by the
Company up to specified annual limits and in other cases, contributions are fully funded by the Company. The total expense recorded
for the defined contribution pension plans was $4.7 million and $6.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016,
respectively.
27 Share based compensation
The Company has established an equity incentive plan which permits the award of stock options, RSUs, PSUs and DSUs for executives,
directors, employees and consultants of the Company. Stock options provide the holder with the right to exercise an option to
purchase a common share, upon vesting, at a price determined on the date of grant. RSUs give the holder the right to receive, upon
vesting, either a common share or a cash payment, subject to consent of the Board, or its equivalent in fully paid common shares
equal to the fair market value of the Company’s common shares at the date of such payment. The RSUs granted in 2017 and 2016
were expected to be settled by delivery of common shares and accordingly, were considered an equity–settled award for accounting
purposes. Stock options and RSUs granted generally vest equally each year over a three year period. RSUs granted with specific
performance criteria are designated as PSUs. PSU’s vest at the end of the three year period and granting depends on the achievement
of certain performance criteria. DSUs are similar to RSUs except that DSUs may not be redeemed until the holder ceases to hold all
offices, employment and directorships.
At December 31, 2017, awards available to grant under the equity incentive plan totalled approximately 8.6 million.
A summary of stock option activity is as follows:
Number of Shares
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
(in dollars)
Balance at January 1, 2016 ...............................................................................................
Granted ......................................................................................................................
Exercised ....................................................................................................................
Forfeited ....................................................................................................................
Balance at December 31, 2016 .........................................................................................
Granted ......................................................................................................................
Exercised ....................................................................................................................
Forfeited ....................................................................................................................
Balance at December 31, 2017 .........................................................................................
Vested and exercisable at December 31, 2017 ................................................................
Vested and exercisable at December 31, 2016 ................................................................
3,317,168
-
(115,806)
(133,497)
3,067,865
1,191,571
(323,625)
(639,096)
3,296,715
2,046,485
2,315,301
$
$
$
$
$
23.81
-
8.64
26.93
24.24
17.48
8.72
26.45
22.89
25.89
23.51
Additional information regarding stock options outstanding as of December 31, 2017 is as follows:
Outstanding
Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
(Years)
1.0
4.6
1.4
3.4
4.2
2.3
3.2
3.8
3.7
Number
Outstanding
93,310
1,204,976
49,965
39,747
620,606
451,635
814,709
21,767
3,296,715
$
Exercise
Price
(in dollars)
9.02
17.45
21.77
23.85
25.33
25.97
28.67
35.51
Exercisable
Weighted-Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
(Years)
1.0
4.0
1.4
3.4
4.2
2.3
3.2
3.8
3.2
Number
Outstanding
93,310
49,284
49,965
39,747
527,504
450,199
814,709
21,767
2,046,485
Consolidated Financial Statements
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$
Exercise
Price
(in dollars)
9.02
18.67
21.77
23.85
25.32
25.97
28.67
35.51
Gibson Energy
Gibson Energy Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
A summary of RSUs, PSUs and DSUs activity is set forth below:
Balance at January 1, 2016 ...............................................................................
Granted .....................................................................................................
Issued for common shares ........................................................................
Forfeited ....................................................................................................
Balance at December 31, 2016 .........................................................................
Granted .....................................................................................................
Issued for common shares ........................................................................
Forfeited ....................................................................................................
Balance at December 31, 2017 .........................................................................
Vested, Balance at December 31, 2017............................................................
Vested, Balance at December 31, 2016............................................................
RSUs
610,151
893,994
(324,001)
(67,353)
1,112,791
876,261
(830,803)
(220,948)
937,301
24,492
49,229
Number of Shares
PSUs
1,027,842
852,462
(103,676)
(246,308)
1,530,320
535,921
(295,283)
(740,123)
1,030,835
-
-
DSUs
190,950
167,105
(161,473)
-
196,582
330,756
(21,646)
-
505,692
505,692
196,582
Stock based compensation expense was $22.1 million and $24.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016,
respectively, and is included in general and administrative expenses.
The fair value of the options granted was estimated at $2.36 per option for the year ended December 31, 2017. The fair value of
options was calculated by using the Black-Scholes model with the following weighted average assumptions:
Expected dividend rate .......................................................................................................................................
Expected volatility ..............................................................................................................................................
Risk-free interest rate .........................................................................................................................................
Expected life of option (years) ............................................................................................................................
Year ended
December 31, 2017
7.7%
35.3%
1.1%
3.0
The fair value of RSUs, PSUs and DSUs was determined using the five days weighted average stock price prior to the date of grant.
There were no options granted during the year ended December 31, 2016, accordingly there are no fair value assumptions and
calculations for the prior year.
28 Financial instruments
Non-Derivative financial instruments
Non-derivative financial instruments comprise cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, net investment in finance
lease, trade payables and accrued charges, amounts borrowed under the credit facilities, dividends payable, Debentures and long-
term debt.
Cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, trade payables and accrued charges and dividends payable are recorded at
amortized cost which approximates fair value due to the short term nature of these instruments.
Long-term debt including credit facility are recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest method of amortization. As at
December 31, 2017, the carrying amount of long-term debt was $1,130.2 million less debt discount and issue costs of $12.1 million
and the fair value of long-term debt based on period end trading prices on the secondary market (Level 2) was $1,144.1 million. As
at December 31, 2016, the carrying amount of long-term debt was $1,288.5 million less debt discount and issue costs of $16.6 million
and the fair value of long-term debt based on period end trading prices on the secondary market (Level 2) was $1,336.8 million.
The Debentures liability component is recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest method of amortization. As at
December 31, 2017, the total carrying amount of the debentures liability and equity components was $100.0 million less debt
discount and issue costs of $89.9 million, and deferred taxes relating to the equity component of $2.7 million. The fair value of the
Debentures based on period end trading prices on the secondary market (Level 2) was $105.0 million (December 31, 2016 – $109.0
million).
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Consolidated Financial Statements
Gibson Energy Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
Financial assets and liabilities are only offset if the Company has the current legal right to offset and intends to settle on a net basis
or settle the asset and liability simultaneously. The following table provides a summary of the Company’s offsetting trade and other
receivables and trade payables and accrued charges:
December 31,
2017
December 31,
2016
Trade and
other
receivables
Trade payable
and accrued
charges
Trade and
other
receivables
Trade
payable and
accrued
charges
Gross amounts ................................................................... $ 530,965
(340,589)
Amount offset ...................................................................
Net amount included in the consolidated
$ 433,272
(340,589)
$ 400,152
(269,611)
$ 338,824
(269,611)
financial statements....................................................... $ 190,376
$
92,683
$ 130,541
$
69,213
Derivative financial instruments (recurring fair value measurements)
The following is a summary of the Company’s risk management contracts outstanding:
Commodity futures ............................................................... $
Commodity swaps .................................................................
Commodity options ...............................................................
Equity swaps ..........................................................................
Foreign currency forwards ....................................................
Foreign currency options .......................................................
Total ....................................................................................... $
Less non-current portion:
Commodity futures ........................................................
Commodity swaps ..........................................................
Equity swaps ...................................................................
Foreign currency forwards .............................................
Current portion...................................................................... $
December 31,
2017
December 31,
2016
Assets
Liabilities
Assets
Liabilities
384
4,808
-
324
1,883
-
7,399
384
567
294
122
1,367
6,032
$
6,257
2,214
-
3,297
-
-
$ 11,768
215
-
277
-
492
$ 11,276
$
$
$
595
5,578
38
-
-
7
6,218
-
-
-
-
-
6,218
$
5,640
2,688
747
1,686
1,411
3
$ 12,175
-
-
226
48
274
$ 11,901
The fair value of financial instruments is classified as a non-current asset (long-term prepaid expense and other assets) or liability
(other long-term liabilities) if the remaining maturity is more than 12 months and, as a current asset or liability, if the maturity is less
than 12 months.
(i) Commodity financial instruments
Futures, options and swaps
The Company enters into futures, options and swap contracts to manage the price risk associated with sales, purchases and
inventories of crude oil, natural gas liquids and petroleum products.
(ii) Currency financial instruments
The Company enters into forward and options contracts to buy and sell U.S. dollars in exchange for Canadian dollars to fix the
exchange rate on its estimated future net cash inflows denominated in U.S. dollars and long-term borrowings denominated in
U.S. dollars.
Consolidated Financial Statements
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company entered into U.S. dollar forward contracts to buy U.S. dollars on a
notional amount of US$480.0 million at a weighted average rate of $1.33 for US$1.00 which settled on March 22, 2017 and on
October 5, 2017. The overall value of the U.S. dollar forward contracts settlement was $2.2 million loss during the year ended
December 31, 2017.
(iii) Equity price financial instruments
During 2017, the Company had equity swaps of 1.5 million notional amount common shares at an average price of $20.18 per
share (2016 – $20.33 per share) for settlement over a three year period. The Company has entered into these equity swap
contracts to help manage equity price and dilution exposure to shares that it issues under its stock based compensation
programs. During the year ended December 31, 2017 the Company recognized an unrealized loss in the current period of $1.2
million (2016 – unrealized gain of $3.6 million).
The value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments is determined using inputs that are either readily available in public
markets or are quoted by counterparties to these contracts. In situations where the Company obtains inputs via quotes from its
counterparties, these quotes are verified for reasonableness via similar quotes from another source for each date for which financial
statements are presented. The Company has consistently applied these valuation techniques in all periods presented and the
Company believes it has obtained the most accurate information available for the types of financial instrument contracts held. The
Company has categorized the inputs for these contracts as Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active
markets; Level 2 defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; or
Level 3 defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists therefore requiring an entity to develop its own
assumptions.
The Company used the following techniques to value financial instruments categorized in Level 2:
The fair value of commodity options and swaps is calculated as the present value of the estimated future cash flows based on
the difference between contract price and commodity price forecast.
The fair value of foreign currency options and forward contracts is determined using the forward exchange rates at the
measurement date, with the resulting value discounted back to present values.
The fair value of financial instrument contracts by fair value hierarchy at December 31, 2017 was:
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Assets from financial instrument contracts
Commodity futures ..................................................................
Commodity swaps ....................................................................
Equity swaps .............................................................................
Foreign currency forwards .......................................................
Total assets ...............................................................................
$
384
4,808
324
1,883
$ 7,399
$
$
384
-
324
-
708
$
-
4,808
-
1,883
$ 6,691
Liabilities from financial instrument contracts
Commodity futures ..................................................................
Commodity swaps ....................................................................
Equity swaps .............................................................................
Total liabilities ..........................................................................
$ 6,257
2,214
3,297
$ 11,768
$ 6,257
-
3,297
$ 9,554
$
-
2,214
-
$ 2,214
$
$
$
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Consolidated Financial Statements
Gibson Energy Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
The fair value of financial instrument contracts by fair value hierarchy at December 31, 2016 was:
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Assets from financial instrument contracts
Commodity futures ..................................................................
Commodity swaps ....................................................................
Commodity options ..................................................................
Foreign currency options .........................................................
Total assets ...............................................................................
$
595
5,578
38
7
$ 6,218
$
$
595
-
-
-
595
$
-
5,578
38
7
$ 5,623
Liabilities from financial instrument contracts
Commodity futures ..................................................................
Commodity swaps ....................................................................
Commodity options ..................................................................
Equity swaps .............................................................................
Foreign currency forwards .......................................................
Foreign currency options .........................................................
Total liabilities ..........................................................................
$ 5,640
2,688
747
1,686
1,411
3
$ 12,175
$ 5,640
-
-
1,686
-
-
$ 7,326
$
-
2,688
747
-
1,411
3
$ 4,849
$
$
$
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
The impact of the movement in the fair value of financial instruments has been expensed in the consolidated statements of
operations as follows:
Cost of sales gain (loss) .................................................................................................................
General and administrative (loss) gain .........................................................................................
Year ended
December 31,
2017
2016
$
$
2,803
(1,188)
1,615
$
$
(8,678)
3,605
(5,073)
Financial Risk Management
The Company’s activities expose it to certain financial risks, including foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk, commodity price risk,
credit risk and liquidity risk. The Company’s risk management strategy seeks to reduce potential adverse effects on its financial
performance. As a part of its strategy, both primary and derivative financial instruments are used to hedge its risk exposures.
There are clearly defined objectives and principles for managing financial risk, with policies, parameters and procedures covering the
specific areas of funding, banking relationships, interest rate exposures and cash management. The Company’s treasury and risk
management functions are responsible for implementing the policies and providing a centralised service to the Company for
identifying, evaluating and monitoring financial risks.
a)
Foreign currency exchange risk
Foreign exchange risks arise from future transactions and cash flows and from recognized monetary assets and liabilities that are not
denominated in the functional currency of the Company’s operations.
The exposure to exchange rate movements in significant future transactions and cash flows is managed by using foreign currency
forward contracts and options. These financial instruments have not been designated in a hedge relationship. No speculative
positions are entered into by the Company.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
Foreign currency exchange rate sensitivity
If the Canadian dollar strengthened or weakened by 5% relative to the U.S. dollar and all other variables, in particular interest rates
remain constant, the impact on net income and equity would be as follows:
December 31,
2017
2016
U.S. Dollar Forwards and Options
Favorable 5% change .............................................................................................................
Unfavorable 5% change .........................................................................................................
$
3,419
(3,419)
$
1,796
(1,998)
The movement is a result of a change in the fair value of U.S. dollar forward contracts and options.
The impact of translating the net assets of the Company’s U.S operations into Canadian dollars is excluded from this sensitivity
analysis.
b)
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value of a financial instrument will be affected by changes in market interest rates. At
December 31, 2017, the Company has exposure to changes to market interest rates that relate to the $230.2 million drawn on the
Company’s credit facility. A 5% increase or decrease in interest rates in relation to the amounts drawn at December 31, 2017 would
impact net income by $0.3 million, when annualized, and assuming a consistent balance over the duration of the year. At December
31, 2016, the Company had $nil amounts drawn on its credit facilities, accordingly there is no current interest rate risk associated
with the credit facility.
c)
Commodity price risk
The Company is exposed to changes in the price of crude oil, NGLs, oil related products and electricity commodities, which are
monitored regularly. Crude oil and NGL priced futures, options and swaps are used to manage the exposure to these commodities’
price movements. These financial instruments are not designated as hedges. Based on the Company’s risk management policies, all
of the financial instruments are employed in connection with an underlying asset/liability and/or forecasted transaction and are not
entered into with the objective of speculating on commodity prices.
The following table summarizes the impact to net income and equity due to a change in fair value of the Company’s derivative
positions because of fluctuations in commodity prices leaving all other variables constant, in particular, foreign currency rates. The
Company believes that a 15% volatility in crude oil and NGL related prices is a reasonable assumption.
Crude oil and NGL related prices
Favorable 15% change .............................................................................................................. $
Unfavorable 15% change ..........................................................................................................
6,224
(6,224)
$
9,681
(10,110)
December 31,
2017
2016
d)
Credit risk
The Company’s credit risk arises from its outstanding trade receivables, including receivables from customers who have entered into
fixed term contractual arrangements to have dedicated use of certain of the Company’s tanks. A significant portion of the Company’s
trade receivables are due from entities in the oil and gas industry. Concentration of credit risk is mitigated by having a broad customer
base and by dealing with credit-worthy counterparties in accordance with established credit approval practices. The Company
actively monitors the financial strength of its customers and, in select cases, has tightened credit terms to minimize the risk of default
on trade receivables.
At December 31, 2017 and 2016, approximately 2% and 2%, respectively, of net trade receivables are past due but not considered to
be impaired. The Company considers trade receivables as past due when they are 30 days past the due date. The maximum exposure
to credit risk related to trade receivables is their carrying value as disclosed in these financial statements.
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Consolidated Financial Statements
Gibson Energy Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
The Company establishes guidelines for customer credit limits and terms. The Company review includes financial statements and
external ratings when available. The Company does not usually require collateral in respect of trade and other receivables. The
Company provides adequate provisions for expected losses from the credit risks associated with trade receivables. The provision is
based on an individual account-by-account analysis and prior credit history.
The Company is exposed to credit risk associated with possible non-performance by financial instrument counterparties. The
Company does not generally require collateral from its counterparties but believes the risk of non-performance is low. The
counterparties are generally major financial institutions or commodity brokers with investment grade credit ratings as determined
by recognized credit rating agencies.
The Company’s cash equivalents are placed in time deposits with investment grade international banks and financial institutions.
e)
Equity price risk
The Company is exposed to changes in the Company’s share price with respect to equity swap contracts. If the Company’s share price
increased or decreased by 10%, the impact on net income and equity would be as follows:
Equity Swaps
Favorable 10% change ........................................................................................................
Unfavorable 10% change ....................................................................................................
$
1,930
(1,930)
$
1,661
(1,661)
December 31,
2017
2016
f)
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. This risk relates to the
Company’s ability to generate or obtain sufficient cash or cash equivalents to satisfy these financial obligations as they become due.
The Company’s process for managing liquidity risk includes preparing and monitoring capital and operating budgets, coordinating
and authorizing project expenditures and authorization of contractual agreements. The Company may seek additional financing
based on the results of these processes. The budgets are updated with forecasts when required and as conditions change. Cash and
cash equivalents and the Revolving Credit Facility are available and are expected to be available to satisfy the Company’s short and
long-term requirements. The Company has a Revolving Credit Facility of $560.0 million and three bilateral demand letter of credit
facilities totaling $150.0 million. At December 31, 2017, $230.2 million was drawn against the Revolving Credit Facility and the
Company had outstanding issued letters of credit of $68.9 million.
The terms of the Notes and Revolving Credit Facility require the Company to comply with certain covenants. If the Company fails to
comply with these covenants the lenders may declare an event of default. At December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the
Company was in compliance with these covenants.
Set out below is a maturity analyses of certain of the Company’s financial contractual obligations as at December 31, 2017. The
maturity dates are the contractual maturities of the obligations and the amounts are the contractual undiscounted cash flows.
On demand or
within one year
Between one
and five years
After
five years
Total
Trade payables and accrued charges (excluding derivative
financial instruments and accrued interest)...........................
Dividend payable .........................................................................
Long-term debt ............................................................................
Credit facilities .............................................................................
Debentures (debt and equity component) ..................................
Interest on long-term debt and Debentures ...............................
Commodity futures ......................................................................
Commodity swaps........................................................................
Equity swap ..................................................................................
$ 463,779
47,257
-
-
-
52,875
6,042
2,214
3,020
$ 575,187
$
-
-
300,000
230,180
100,000
196,439
215
-
277
$ 827,111
$
-
-
600,000
-
-
49,875
-
-
-
$ 649,875
$
463,779
47,257
900,000
230,180
100,000
299,189
6,257
2,214
3,297
$ 2,052,173
Consolidated Financial Statements
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Gibson Energy Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
Capital management
The Company's objectives when managing its capital structure are to maintain financial flexibility so as to preserve the Company’s
ability to meet its financial obligations and to finance internally generated growth capital requirements as well as potential
acquisitions.
The Company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it in light of changes in economic conditions and the risk
characteristics of the underlying assets. The Company considers its capital structure to include shareholders' equity, long-term debt,
the Debentures, the Revolving Credit Facility and working capital. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may draw
on its revolving credit facility, issue notes or issue equity and/or adjust its operating costs and/or capital spending to manage its
current and projected debt levels.
Financing decisions are made by management and the Board based on forecasts of the expected timing and level of capital and
operating expenditure required to meet the Company’s commitments and development plans. Factors considered when determining
whether to issue new debt or to seek equity financing include the amount of financing required, the availability of financial resources,
the terms on which financing is available and consideration of the balance between shareholder value creation and prudent financial
risk management.
Net debt is calculated as total borrowings (including ‘current and non-current borrowings’ as shown in the consolidated balance
sheet, and the Debentures), less cash and cash equivalents. Total capital is calculated as net debt plus share capital as shown in the
consolidated balance sheet.
December 31,
2017
2016
Total financial liability borrowings ............................................................................................... $ 1,118,119
Debentures (liability component) (1) ............................................................................................ 89,765
(32,138)
Less: cash and cash equivalents ...................................................................................................
Net debt .......................................................................................................................................
1,175,746
1,939,126
Total share capital (including Debentures – equity component) ................................................
Total capital ................................................................................................................................. $ 3,114,872
$ 1,271,839
89,765
(60,159)
1,301,445
1,919,267
$ 3,220,712
(1) The Debentures are included in the above total capital calculation in accordance with the Company’s view of its capital structure which includes
shareholders’ equity, long-term debt, the Debentures, the Revolving Credit Facility, and working capital. The Debentures and associated interest
payments are excluded from the definition of net debt included in the consolidated senior and total debt covenant ratios, as well as the
consolidated interest coverage covenant ratio.
If the Company is in a net debt position, the Company will assess whether the projected cash flow and availability under the Revolving
Credit Facility and the bilateral demand letter of credit facilities are sufficient to service this debt and support ongoing operations.
29 Commitments and contingencies
Commitments
Operating lease obligations primarily relate to office leases, rail cars, vehicles, field buildings, various equipment and terminal services
arrangements. The minimum payments required under these commitments, net of sub-lease income, are as follows:
2018 ............................................................................................................................................................................
2019 ............................................................................................................................................................................
2020 ............................................................................................................................................................................
2021 ............................................................................................................................................................................
2022 ............................................................................................................................................................................
2023 and later .............................................................................................................................................................
$
62,598
48,280
28,860
18,351
11,450
54,184
$ 223,723
Expenses related to operating leases, net of sublease income, were $66.8 million and $69.2 million for the year ended December 31,
2017 and 2016, respectively.
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Consolidated Financial Statements
Gibson Energy Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
With respect to capital expenditures, at December 31, 2017, the Company had an estimated amount of $175.9 million remaining to
be spent that relates to projects approved at that date.
Contingencies
The Company is involved in various claims and actions arising in the course of operations and is subject to various legal actions and
exposures. Although the outcome of these claims are uncertain, the Company does not expect these matters to have a material
adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, cash flows or operational results. If an unfavorable outcome were to occur, there
exists the possibility of a material adverse impact on the Company’s consolidated net income or loss in the period in which the
outcome is determined. Accruals for litigation, claims and assessments are recognized if the Company determines that the loss is
probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. The Company believes it has made adequate provision for such legal claims.
While fully supportable in the Company’s view, some of these positions, if challenged may not be fully sustained on review.
The Company is subject to various regulatory and statutory requirements relating to the protection of the environment. These
requirements, in addition to the contractual agreements and management decisions, result in the recognition of estimated
decommissioning obligations and environmental remediation. Estimates of decommissioning obligations and environmental
remediation costs can change significantly based on such factors such as operating experience and changes in legislation and
regulations.
30 Subsequent Events
On March 5, 2018, the Company announced that the Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per common share for the quarter
ending March 31, 2018 on its outstanding common shares. The common share dividend is payable on April 17, 2018 to shareholders
of record at the close of business on March 30, 2018.
Subsequent to the year end, the Company considers it’s U.S Environmental Services business to be held-for-sale. The sale involves
all significant assets and related obligations associated with its U.S. Environmental Services operations, which will be considered a
discontinued operation, when reported as held-for-sale. Significant terms of the sale have been negotiated subsequent to December
31, 2017 which included the structure of the transaction, and the buyer has substantially completed their due diligence review, such
that a sale is now considered highly probable. The Company is targeting to complete the sale within first half of 2018. The assets and
related liabilities of the U.S. Environmental Services business are included within the Company's Infrastructure, Logistics and Other
reportable segment.
Consolidated Financial Statements
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Gibson Energy Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
31 Supplemental cash flow information
Year ended
December 31,
2017
2016
Cash flow from operating activities
Net loss from continuing operations ...................................................................................................................
Adjustments for non-cash items:
Finance costs, net ..........................................................................................................................................
Income tax recovery ......................................................................................................................................
Depreciation and impairment of property, plant and equipment .................................................................
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets .......................................................................................
Impairment of goodwill .................................................................................................................................
Stock based compensation ............................................................................................................................
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment ............................................................................................
Other ............................................................................................................................................................
Net (gain) loss on fair value movement of financial instruments ..................................................................
Subtotal of adjustments .......................................................................................................................................
Changes in items of working capital:
$
(115,715)
$
(178,167)
119,066
(66,168)
192,302
37,425
69,414
22,056
(6,243)
(2,854)
(1,615)
363,383
62,811
(56,450)
175,346
69,062
130,052
24,876
(4,983)
(5,012)
5,073
400,775
Trade and other receivables .........................................................................................................................
Inventories ....................................................................................................................................................
Other current assets .....................................................................................................................................
Trade payables and accrued charges ............................................................................................................
Deferred revenue ..........................................................................................................................................
Subtotal of changes in items of working capital ..................................................................................................
Income taxes received (paid), net .......................................................................................................................
Cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations ..........................................................................
(64,547)
(27,019)
(1,842)
53,062
(2,771)
(43,117)
419
$ 204,970
(90,595)
(42,350)
(1,780)
99,260
2,974
(32,491)
(14,635)
$ 175,482
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Consolidated Financial Statements
Gibson Energy Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(tabular amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except where noted)
Reconciliation of movements of financial liabilities to cash flows arising from financing activities
Financial
Liabilities
Long-term
debt
Accounts
payable
and
accrued
charges
$ 1,271,839
-
-
-
$ 468,834
-
-
-
-
590,196
(1,024,007)
1,016,412
(786,232)
-
-
256
-
-
-
-
Dividend
payable
$ 46,772
485
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Derivatives
(assets)/
liabilities
Accounts
receivable
$ (428,248)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(2,218)
Equity
Share
capital and
Contributed
Surplus
$ 1,955,931
-
-
-
2,822
-
-
-
-
-
Net Interest
Deficit
Total
$ -
-
(88,954)
1,777
-
-
-
-
-
-
$ (1,107,075)
(188,470)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$ 2,208,053
(187,985)
(88,954)
1,777
2,822
590,452
(1,024,007)
1,016,412
(786,232)
(2,218)
$ (203,631)
$
256
$ 485
$
(2,218)
$ 2,822
$ (87,177)
$
(188,470)
$ (477,933)
$ (10,450)
-
1,287
$ (6,849)
394
(14,998)
$ -
-
-
$
(92)
(2,009)
(5)
$ -
-
-
$ -
-
-
$ -
-
-
$ (17,391)
(1,615)
(13,716)
(2,218)
60,492
800
-
-
-
53,025
-
-
-
-
-
2,218
-
-
(64,547)
-
-
-
22,056
-
-
-
87,177
-
-
-
44,129
-
60,492
53,825
88,815
At January 1, 2017 ..............................
Payment of shareholder dividends .
Interest paid ....................................
Interest received .............................
Proceeds from exercise of share
options ..........................................
Proceeds from long-term debt, net
of debt discount and premium .....
Repayment of long-term debt, net
of costs .........................................
Proceeds from credit facility ...........
Repayment of credit facility ............
Net proceeds on settlement of
derivative financial instruments ...
Cash (used in) provided by
financing activities from
continuing operations ..................
Effect of changes in foreign
exchange rates.. ............................
Changes in fair value .......................
Interest Expense .............................
Net (gain) loss on financial
instruments ..................................
Debt extinguishment costs .............
Other changes .................................
Equity-related changes ...................
At December 31, 2017 .......................
$ 1,118,119
$ 500,662
$ 47,257
$ (494,901)
$ 1,980,809
$ -
$ (1,251,416)
$ 1,900,530
Consolidated Financial Statements
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CORPORATE INFORMATION
Head Office
1700, 440–2nd Ave SW
Calgary, AB Canada
T2P 5E9
Phone: (403) 206-4000
Fax: (403) 206-4001
Website: www.gibsonenergy.com
Auditors
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Bankers
Royal Bank of Canada
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Legal Counsel
Bennett Jones LLP
Trustee, Registrar & Transfer Agent
Computershare Trust Company of Canada
Calgary, Alberta
Stock Exchange
Toronto Stock Exchange
Trading Symbol: GEI
Investor Relations & Media
Mark Chyc-Cies
Vice President, Investor Relations
Phone: (403) 776-3146
Email: investor.relations@gibsonenergy.com
Media Inquiries
Phone: (403) 476-6334
Email: communications@gibsonenergy.com
Management
Steve Spaulding
President & Chief Executive Officer
Sean Brown
SVP & Chief Financial Officer
Doug Wilkins
SVP & President, US Operations
Sean Wilson
SVP & Chief Administrative Officer
Rick Wise
SVP & Chief Commercial Officer (Interim)
Mike Lindsay
SVP, Operations & Engineering
Directors
James M. Estey
Chair of the Board
Douglas P. Bloom
James J. Cleary
Marshall L. McRae
Mary Ellen Peters
Clayton H. Woitas
Steven R. Spaulding
Gibson Energy Inc.
1700, 440 - 2 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 5E9
(403) 206-4000
gibsonenergy.com